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Chimenti seeks to unseat Carnevale on Fire/Water District Board BY B R YA N A H R E N S Peter Chimenti said he has known current Garden City Park Fire/Water District Commissioner Augustine Carnevale for 34 years but is now opposing Carnevale in a race for commissioner because he now feels now it is time for change. “It’s time to get new blood in there,” Chimenti said. Chimenti, who has been a resident of New Hyde Park for 48 years, served in the Garden City Park Fire Department for 34 years and is a former fire chief. “My experience as a firefighter, my positions as a leader and manager, and my integrity are the qualities needed to be an effective commissioner,” Chimenti said. Chimenti said he retired in 2006 from the NYPD as a sergeant after 22 years on the force and now works for the MTA’s Department of Security as a special inspector.

“I’m not naive to how businesses operate,” Chimenti said. Carnevale, who has been a resident of New Hyde Park for 51 years and commissioner of the Garden City Park Fire/Water District for 12 years, said he wants to complete the work he has begun. Carnevale currently works for Ready Mix concrete in Brooklyn. As commissioner, Carnevale said, he has refurbished five of the six water pumps in the district with new filters, something he says is vital. “Long Island water is particularly susceptible to contaminants,” he said. “I think we’re ahead of the curve.” In the next three years Carnevale plans to refurbish the final water pump, he said, something he expects will cost around $2 million. “I really care for this community,” Carnevale said. “It’s important to have clean drinking water.” Continued on Page 52

Author Andrew Fukuda signed copies of his books for Floral Park High School Students during his recent visit. See story on Page 17.

Viscardi head John Kemp awarded leadership prize BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO John D. Kemp, the president and chief executive officer of the Viscardi Center, has been named the recipient of this year’s Dole Leadership Prize, given annually by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, the center

announced on Wednesday. The award recognizes an individual or organization whose public leadership inspires others, according to the Dole Center, named after the former Republican senator and presidential candidate. Kemp will be awarded the prize, which includes a $25,000 award that Kemp

plans to donate to the Albertson-based center, during an interview-style event at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas on Dec. 14. “I am humbled to have been chosen by the senator to receive this year’s Dole Leadership Prize and to join an elite Continued on Page 52

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Running 26 miles for friend G.N. South grad completes race BY A DA M L I D G E T T

The Herricks Football team wearing orange during Herricks Tackles Leukemia.

Herricks football team honors ailing student Team raises money in honor of student battling leukemia BY B R YA N A H R E N S When the Herricks High School football team heard of a fellow student suffering from leukemia last year they joined together with the school and community to raise money. This year they decided to do it again. In October, students sold bracelets, T-shirts and baked goods during the Herricks football game against Long Beach on Oct. 2 as part of Herricks Tackles Leukemia. “It went very well,” football captain Mark Marciano said. “Everyone was really excited to be a part of this.” The event raised $2,400 in donations that went to Memorial Sloan Kettering Pediatric Division in honor of the Herricks student, who wishes to remain anonymous, to help treat and research cancer, Herricks football coach Mike Yoo said. “Everyone was touched, they felt the significance of it, the staff, the school community, I’m

proud of it,” Yoo said. The players, cheerleaders and students wore orange shirts with the word “believe” printed on them, the football team’s slogan, and bracelets with the pediatric division’s logo on them, a color that represents leukemia awareness. Both were provided by the athletic boosters, said Kevin Dowd, president of the athletic boosters. “We try to help in any way we can,” Dowd said. “That was the least we could do.” Dowd said more than 220 shirts were made for the event and that there had been support even outside the community. “Even the other team’s parents donated money,” Dowd said. “People would buy a soda for $1.50, give us a ten and tell us to keep the change.” Last year, Herricks ran the same fundraiser, raising $3,000 for the student, assistant coach Dan Doherty said. “It’s a great thing to do and we plan to do it again next year for the student,” Doherty said.

Around mile 21 of the New York City Marathon, Ellissa Schneider’s left knee went out like a tire rolling over a nail. “It just went numb,” said Schneider, 40. “But I still continued to run. I just kept running.” Schneider, a member of Great Neck South High School’s class of 1992, played tennis as a teenager but had never run long distance before. But, she said, she had a goal of completing a marathon by her 40th birthday. The coaching team that trained her for the 26.2-mile run stationed themselves across the marathon’s sidelines, feeding her encouragement throughout her five-hour, 16-minute trek through New York City. They told her she’d finish the race no matter what. Schneider, like so many that run the marathon each year, did not compete solely for the sake of getting in shape. She was also running, she said, in memory of Henry Latasa, her best friend Jennifer Latasa’s

father, who died last year due to complications with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 75. At Henry’s wake, Schneider declared she would run the race for him. “I remember saying ‘I can’t believe it – I actually completed this,” she said, upon completing the race. Schneider said Jennifer introduced her to running, as well as the Team in Training runner’s group through the New York City chapter of the national non-profit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Schneider, whose parents Charles and Patricia Schneider operate Patricia Schneider Design Consultants in Great Neck, entered the marathon by raising $5,644 for the organization, exceeding the $3,900 minimum required to gain entry to the marathon. “I just reached out to friends and family and my colleagues,” she said. “I also reached out to some of [Latasa’s] family.” The marathon’s course crosses all five boroughs, starting in Staten Island and finishing in Continued on Page 52

Great Neck South graduate Ellissa Schneider runs across the finish line at the 2014 New York City Marathon with a time of 5 hours and 16 minutes.

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Combining gift giving with charity Local not-for-profits receive money under Port Washington jewelry store’s program BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

Shortly after the September 11 attacks more than 13 years ago, North Shore jeweler Glenn Bradford decided to join the relief effort. Roughly three weeks after two Roslyn firefighters and a police officer died while responding to the falling World Trade Center, Bradford cut checks to the local fire departments that were split between the grieving families. As New York continued to recover that spring, Bradford and his then-Village of Roslyn shop partnered with the early incarnation of the Manhasset-based Tuesday’s Children to provide relief and funding to the sons and daughters of Long Islanders who died in the attacks. Bradford enlisted his clients in both instances to donate a portion of their purchases toward his cause, a tactic he has utilized in his philanthropic efforts ever since. “What happened was, we raised a substantial amount of money for Tuesday’s Children that put them on the map,” said Brad-

ford, who now operates a shop with his wife Sharyn in Port Washington. “It was a total grassroots effort,” he added. “We began doing more of them semi-annually, for the [2004 Thailand] tsunami. It’s just gotten bigger and bigger every year.” Bradford called the annual event “Shop for Charity,” and this year has organized 19 local charities to feature various raffles and donation opportunities that he said could raise more than $50,000. “We live and breathe philanthropy,” Bradford said. “It’s in our business DNA and it’s in our personal DNA.” The charities involved are: Community Chest of Port Washington, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Friends of the Port Washington Library, Friends of the Sands Point Preserve, the Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club, Hearts of Port Washington, Landmark on Main Street, the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency, the Nassau County Museum of Art, NCRT of Glen Cove, the Nicholas Center

for Autism/The Spectrum Designs Foundation, the Port Washington Children’s Center, the Port Washington Education Foundation, the Port Washington Library Foundation, the Port Washington Parks Conservancy, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, Tuesday’s Children and the Women’s Fund of Long Island. The event began on Nov. 15 and will run through Christmas Day. During Shop for Charity, Bradford will be donating 10 percent of sales from his shop’s “Buddha,” “Love Locket” and “Diamond Dust” collections, 5 percent of other sales, 25 percent of Bradford’s egift cards and Sharyn’s fine art as well as 100 percent of the event’s raffle for various prizes. Raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100. The raffles will be drawn during a Dec. 3 cocktail event at Bradford’s shop at 279 Main St. in Port Washington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “This is all about local charity and local Main Street being a winning formula for a healthy, vibrant and philanthropic community for us to raise our families. We’re all in this together,” Bradford said.

Glenn and Sharyn Bradford in the jeweler’s Port Washington store.

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M-LWD tower goes to zoning board BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O

An attorney hired by the Village of Munsey Park Board of Trustees presented arguments before the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday questioning the legality of a proposed Manhasset-Lakeville Water District project to replace its water tower there. William Hurst, special counsel to the Munsey Park board of trustees from the Albany firm GreenbergTraurig, said he believed the village zoning board had the right to review the water district’s plans based on previous cases in which government entities have litigated over claims of immunity from zoning laws in undertaking major projects. Hurst specifically cited a 1988 dispute between Monroe County and the City of Rochester, which he said set precedents regarding the public review of building and engineering plans. But, Hurst said, the village board would rely on zoning board’s opinion in determining whether the water district would have to abide by village building regulations in constructing the proposed tower. The zoning board hearing was scheduled to determine whether Manhasset-Lakeville would be immune from the village’s zoning code, as the water district has asserted since introducing the water tower project late last year. The Manhasset-Lakeville Water District declined to participate in the zoning hearing. A five-page letter signed by Christopher Prior, an attorney for the firm Ackerman, Levine, Cullen, Brickman & Limmer LLP, which is representing the water district, was sent to Munsey Park village counsel Robert Morici on Nov. 21 and submitted to the zoning board Monday calling the hearing “inappropriate, untimely, invalid and unlawful.” In his letter, Prior said the water district has kept the

A proposed project would replace the 85-year-old Manhasset-Lakeville Water District tower located in Munsey Park. village and Munsey Park residents informed of its intentions to replace the water tower through scheduled public hearings and regular district meetings, thus waiving a balancing test in court of the two sides’ interests in controlling the project’s development. Prior also said the zoning board lacks jurisdiction because no application for construction of the water tower has been filed to the village’s building department. “The BZA’s authority under village law...is to reverse or affirm, to modify any order, requirement, decision, interpretation or determination by the village administrative official charged with enforcement of the village code,” the letter states. “...Accordingly, the BZA has no jurisdiction to conduct this hearing.” During his remarks to the zoning board, Hurst said of the water district, “They have a position, the village has a position, and ultimately we’ll work our way through the issues and come up with a determination.”

The zoning board did not discuss the matter during the public portion of Monday’s hearing. The water district has proposed replacing the current 500,000 gallon-capacity tower located on Eakins Road in Munsey Park with one of the same 165-foot height that holds 750,000 gallons. Residents and village officials at public hearings have requested Manhasset-Lakeville explore the feasibility of constructing a ground-level tank that they said would be safer and more aesthetically pleasing. The current tower is one of the district’s two elevated water storage tanks that distributes water across the 10.2 square miles in Manhasset and parts of Great Neck and New Hyde Park served by the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The proposed tower would cost $3.2 million that the district intends to pay for using money in its capital fund. Officials have said a new tower would increase the water district’s annual operating costs by approximately $90,000. The village filed for a temporary restraining order against the water district in late July, saying ManhassetLakeville officials had not adequately sought alternatives for the project. Manhasset-Lakeville officials have said that the current water tower does not comply with building and safety codes, while the proposed tower would meet regulations and be able to withstand extreme weather conditions in the future. The water tower was last rehabilitated in 1998, and the water district has since made regular repairs to curtail its corrosion and deterioration. But citing recent analysis and testing conducted by H2M Architects + Engineers, water district officials have said the tower would have to undergo major rehabilitation in the next few years or be replaced completely.

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Altmann blames Sauvigne for lack of debate BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Lisanne Altmann, a Great Neck resident running for a commissioner’s position with the Manhasset-Lakeville Water and Fire District, has accused challenger Mark Sauvigne of dodging an attempt by the Port Washington-Manhasset chapter of the League of Women Voters to unite the candidates for a debate in advance of the Dec. 10 special district election. In an e-mail to Blank Slate Media on Monday, Altmann said she received notice from the League of Women Voters that Sauvigne has not replied to phone messages or e-mails from the league to schedule a debate. League of Women Voters rules require both candidates in a two-candidate race to be present for a debate to take

place. At least two candidates must be present for a debate in a three-candidate race. “There’s a lot at stake in these smaller elections - millions of dollars of taxpayer money and important issues like water quality and support for our volunteer firefighters,” Lisanne Altmann Altmann said. “The fact that he can’t be bothered to show up and speak to these issues is really appalling.”

In an attached e-mail sent by Altmann, Judy Jacobson, the voter service director of the League of Women Voters’ Port Washington-Manhasset chapter, said she has “done everything possible to contact Mark Sauvigne” and left her contact information. “I am very sorry to say that there will not be a debate,” Mark Sauvigne Jacobson said. The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District covers Manhasset and portions of Great Neck and north New Hyde

Park. Sauvigne, a Munsey Park resident and Manhasset Park District commissioner, denied that he was ducking the debate, saying in an e-mail that Altmann did not have all the facts. In her e-mail, Altmann, a former Nassau County Legislator who is now an account executive for PSEG Long Island, slammed Sauvigne for his campaign platform of increased transparency between Manhasset-Lakeville and residents. “Now I guess if he was running on a platform of less communication that not showing up would make sense,” she said. “But he’s running on more communication with constituents, more transparency - not less. In fact it’s the only opportunity for voters to have a chance to ask him questions in a public forum before the elections.”

Bierworth gives 4 stars to studio program BY B R YA N A H R E N S Herricks High School teacher Chris Brogan attended the Herricks Board of Education meeting to make a presentation on the TV Studio program he oversees at the high school but got more than he expected - high praise. “I think the world of him,” Superintendent of Schools John Bierworth said.

“He has done amazing things with these students.” Brogan’s program incorporates students in producing high-quality programs for cable television companies such as Verizon Fios and Cablevision, Bierworth said. The studio produces video of the schools football games, concerts and graduation ceremonies, he said.

“He’s done an amazing job running the program with barely any funding, Bierworth said. “If we had the money, we would give it to him.” He said that while Brogan’s program is an educational opportunity for students Brogan ensures that the programs are of the highest quality for the television stations. “There’s a pretty high level of pro-

duction quality that the stations expect,” Bierworth said. In other news: The district introduced Christine Finn as the new superintendent for curriculum and Instruction in place of Deirdre Hayes who is retiring in December. Finn is currently the superintendent for curriculum and Instruction in the Carl Place school district.

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Uncle Bacala’s celebrates 10th anniversary BY B R YA N A H R E N S For Peter Hewitson, a decade of business has not changed what Uncle Bacala’s set out to do. “We try to deliver an atmosphere for everyone,” said Hewitson, the Italian eatery’s owner. “We consider it a place for anyone of any age.” Hewitson, who is celebrating the restaurant’s 10 anniversary, said Uncle Bacala’s location at 2370 Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park is also a major advantage. The restaurant, he said, is at “the center of everything.” “People come out here from the South Shore, North Shore, Suffolk and Nassau and even Brooklyn and Queens,” Hewitson said. “It’s a great meeting spot.” According to Hewitson, the goal of

Uncle Bacala’s has been received well by its customers, “I had a lady tell me the other day how great it was that she could come in here with her kids,” Hewitson said. “People can come in here with their kids, with other couples, people come in and pick up food for takeout, eat with their spouses and meet with their family.” People have become accustomed to the service, Hewitson said. “People know us when they come in,” he said. Uncle Bacala’s also owns Pazza Gelato located directly next to the restaurant, which Hewitson said he acquired about two or three years ago. The restaurant offers fixed meal prices as well as three-course dinner and lunch specials and catering services.

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North Hills preps residents for storm season BY B R YA N A H R E N S

seminars going forward but no dates have been set yet, Village of North Hills Mayor About 350 backpacks filled with sur- Marvin Natiss said. “The turnout was great, we had over vival supplies will be distributed to Village of North Hills residents who attended an 100 people show up,” Natiss said. Natiss said the village began bulking emergency management seminar in Sepup its emergency management system tember, trustees said Wednesday. The backpacks, which cost $38 each well before Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The village installed a backup generaand were purchased from ProPac Inc., will contain batteries, a blanket, nutrition tor five years ago to assist residents whose bars, flashlights and a radio, officials said. homes lose power. GCN_WaldorfHALLOWELL_halfpgHorz-NOV2014x3_2014 11/17/2014 10:43 Page charge 1 “People will come in,AMthey’ll The village plans to hold additional

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their phones, their computers,” Natiss said. The backpacks will be ordered in increments, Natiss said. He said the village would be prepared to order more backpacks in the future. Additional emergency management seminars have been planned, but Natiss said they have not yet been scheduled. In other developments: • Trustees said North Hills’ code enforcement officers have reinstated a

practice of checking the identification of patrons using the village’s shuttle bus service. Though the service is exclusive to North Hills residents, Natiss said four non-residents were found to have used the shuttle. • Trustees discussed beautification plans for village hall and areas of North Hills, which include the planting of trees and shrubbery due to the lose of trees during Hurricane Sandy.

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Author speaks on importance of reading BY B R YA N AHRENS

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Ex NBA player to talk drug abuse at Herricks BY B R YA N A H R E N S

Former NBA player Chris Herren will be presenting to Herricks students and parents his story of 14-year drug addiction on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Herren gave his presentation on Long Island last March at Manhasset High School and founded The Herren Project, which in 2012 launched “Project Purple” to encourage people to stand up to substance abuse. Herrens presentation will chronicle his substance abuse, which began as a freshman in Boston College and followed

Andrew Fukuda said his love of reading came from only being able to watch an hour of television, a message he passed on to Memorial Park High School students on Nov. 13. During its annual “Floral Park Reads” event, Fukuda, author of “The Hunt Trilogy” told a room of more than 70 students that reading went beyond simply just comprehending what was on a page. “I’m a huge advocate of reading,” Fukuda said. “It’s great for students to open their eyes to books. It builds empathy and it will broaden their hori-

zons.” Librarian Donna Rofenblum said that it is important for authors to visit the school every year. “As a librarian it’s nice to see someone reinforce the views I have also,” she said. “There’s nothing like a good book.” Rofenblum complemented Fukuda’s introduction to reading as a child, and said that technology gets in the way for kids growing up today. “There are too many distractions,” Rofenblum said. She said she was relieved to see that so many of the students in attendance enjoyed Fukuda’s presentation. “They loved him,” Ro-

fenblum said. “It was wonderful.” Students of Floral Park’s book club read one of Fukuda’s books, “The Hunt,” earlier in the school year and were eager to meet Fukuda, Rofenblum said. “I like ‘The Hunt’ because it wasn’t just another vampire story,” eighth-grade student Evan Spinner said. “And I like that he [Fukuda] keeps surprising me.” The Floral Park Parent Teacher Student Association donated 15 copies of “The Hunt” to the event, which were raffled off to students. Fukuda also signed copies of his books. “He was fabulous,” Rofenblum said.

him to his being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in October of 2000. Herren’s presentation “unguarded” will be presented at 12:15 p.m. in the Herricks High School gymnasium and is crafted specifically for a young audience, Herricks assistant basketball coach Dan Doherty said. Following this, will be a second presentation at 7.p.m. in the auditorium where Herren will present ways in which to tell if a child is struggling with drug addiction, Doherty said. “It’s a very moving and powerful presentation,” he said.

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Adelphi TV show to tackle climate change Exploring Critical Issues, the awardwinning televised series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott, will once again bring expert panelists together to discuss important current topics. The latest edition will discuss the crucial topic of climate change. It will air for two weeks, beginning on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 10 p.m. “The earth may be the central element all people share in an interdependent world,” Scott said. “We inherited the earth; don’t we have an obligation to protect it for the next generation and those to come after?” Joining Scott to explore this critical issue are Dr. John Dooher, professor of physics, Adelphi University; Mary Jean McCarthy, clinical assistant professor of education, Adelphi University; Dr. Beth

Christensen, associate professor and director of the environmental studies program, Adelphi University; and Dr. Aaren Freeman, assistant professor of biology, Adelphi University. “Climate Change” airs in New York and Connecticut on Cablevision 29 (Long Island) and 137 (Connecticut and New York area outside of Long Island) and FiOS 296 (New York and Fairfield, CT). It will also stream simultaneously at www. telecaretv.org on the airdates and times as follows: • Sunday, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at 10 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 at 10:30 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. • Sunday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 at 7 a.m.

Joining Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott (center) for a closer look at climate change are guests (l to r): Dr. John Dooher, professor of physics, Adelphi University; Mary Jean McCarthy, clinical assistant professor of education, Adelphi University; Dr. Beth Christensen, associate professor and director of the environmental studies program, Adelphi University; and Dr. Aaren Freeman, assistant professor of biology, Adelphi University.

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Four finalists from the 7th grade class at New Hyde Park Memorial High School were chosen to participate in the New Hyde Park North Peace Poster contest at Hillside Public Library, to pick a winner to represent New Hyde Park North Lions Club at the 20k2 Lions District. The theme for Fifth grade students at Hillside Grade School and Manor Oaks have been learning about some of their body systems and how they function to keep us alive. Students made models this year was Peace, Love and Understanding. The Posters were displayed at the Library from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to of their hearts to better understand and visualize the flowing of blood. We also learned about our respiratory system and how our lungs work to bring oxygen into our bodies. As Wednesday, Nov. 12. Patrons voted and the New Hyde Park North Lions Club announced the winner. The winner was a culminating activity students worked with Mrs. Holzkamp to use laptops and breathing Sam Curtin, from Mrs. Doyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7th grade class at New Hyde belts to collect data about our breathing patterns. Students were able to overlay inforPark Memorial High School. Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poster has been sent to mation on the graph and talked about interpreting the data they collected. Incorporating District. There are 48 clubs in the District and the voting for technology and math into the Science Lab is key to creating a working environment of a the winner will annouced this week. real scientist.

NHP students raise money for fight vs. cancer Students from New Hyde Park Memorial High School raised money for the American Cancer Society through participation in three on three basketball games, which were held at the school on Nov. 1213. The event, organized by New Hyde Park teacher Donald Rood, raised $875 for the Coaches vs. Cancer program, a nationwide collaboration between the

American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. To participate in the games, each team contributed $40, which will be donated by the school at a Coaches vs. Cancer junior varsity tournament at New Hyde Park Memorial on Dec. 3-5. New Hyde Park students will also take part in a varsity event at East Meadow High School.

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Hillside Public Library School Supplies 4 Kids: The library will be collecting school supplies to help the Garden City Park School address student budget shortfalls. The following are needed: backpacks, crayons, colored pencils, No. 2 pencils, scissors, composition/marble notebooks, loose-leaf paper, post-it notes (3x3), expo markers, black sharpies, markers, glue sticks, plastic two-pocket folders, baby wipes, pencil bags (8x5), iPad earbuds and iPad stylus. Please drop off your donations during Hillside Library hours between Monday, December 1st and Sunday, December 14th. The library’s hours are Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. We thank you for your kind generosity in this worthy endeavor. There are more ways to access library event information than ever: For online access and program registration, go to the Library’s website @ http://hillsidelibrary.info/

events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration. For programs which require a fee, you have seven days, from the time you register, to bring in your check. Online registration for Out-of-district patrons begins two weeks after the initial registration date. Registration opens on specified dates for each program and remains open until the class fills. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing. There are specific loan periods for these passes and they can be reserved up to one month in advance. For a complete list of the passes to which the library subscribes, go to the library’s website http://hillsidelibrary.info The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) for charity. Also, the library collects reading glasses. The Donation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you.

Meeting The Hillside Public Library’s board of trustees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park at 7:30 p.m.

programs Movie – The Calling Monday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. Starring: Susan Sarandon, Gil Bellows, Ellen Burstyn. Detective Hazel Micallef hasn’t had much to worry about in the sleepy town of Fort Douglas until a string of gruesome murders in the surrounding countryside brings her face to face with a serial killer driven by a higher calling. Lecture: The Hidden Job Market Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Presented by Career Coach Jamie Petrizzo. Did you know that there’s a huge hidden market out there? Ms. Petrizzo, and expert in the hidden job market will teach you what it is and where it is, and direct you towards that route. Online registration is open to all – a

library barcode is required for all registrations. Help with Health Insurance Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Do you need Health Insurance? Sponsored by Public Health Solutions See if you qualify and get covered! We’ll walk you through the sign-up process step by step! Please check the library’s website to learn the requirements. Free assistance, first-come, first-served. No appointments necessary. CONCERT - Folk Songs for the Holidays Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an uplifting family program of musical pleasure with renowned folk singer Caroline Doctorow. Listen to beloved standards such as Winter Wonderland, Frosty the Snowman, Dreidel Song, Let It Snow and Deck the Halls,as well as some of her original holiday songs and instrumentals. Register with your library card at hillsidelibrary.info/events

Book Discussion: Fresh Fiction Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. The book being discussed is Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Three mothers, each at a crossroads, and their potential involvement in a riot at a school trivia night that leaves one parent dead in what appears to be a tragic accident, but which evidence shows might have been premeditated. By the author of The Husband’s Secret.

children Children’s Movie: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (50th Anniversary) Friday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. Children must be registered, and accompanied by an adult caregiver. Rudolph Decorating Workshop Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 1:15 p.m. Ages: 2 - 5 years old (with parent or caretaker). Participants will paint a Rudolph decoration for their homes. Must be preregistered. $2 Materials Fee - Please pay at the

door on the day of the program. Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. Join this fun-filled movement program filled with music, parachutes, dancing, and instruments. Ages: 18 months - 4 years old (with parent or caretaker). Must be preregistered. Science Adventures with Johnda Ferrari: Wonders of Light Thursday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Science facts, games, puzzles, and a craft. Grades: 2 & up. Registration began Nov. 24 for Hillside patrons. Registration opens Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. for outof-district residents. Animals Visit Hillside: Snow Bunnies Hop into the Library Friday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. Grades: K – 4. Registration began Nov. 25 for Hillside patrons. Registration opens Nov. 29 at 12:30 p.m. for out-ofdistrict residents.

Shelter Rock Library MUSEUM PASSES @ SRPL Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders can reserve a Museum Pass online for free admission to a variety of museums and gardens on Long Island and in New York City. Go to www.srpl.org and pull down the Library Services Menu then go to Museum Passes. Click the Reserve Now link and look for the red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available. Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation per family every 30 days). SHELTER ROCK PATRONS MAY RESERVE PASSES FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation • Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum

• Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that in cooperation with the Shelter Rock Public Library, the Nassau County Offices for the Aging and Mental Health are coordinating a support group that is specifically targeted to respond to the needs of caregivers of older persons. The group is led by Dora Lupo, LMHC, MAC, CASAC, Support Group Facilitator. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shelter Rock Public Library, located at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. The

meetings are open to residents of Nassau County. This support group will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and to help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, please call (516) 227-8725.

programs MAH JONGG with Jacqui Palatnik Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. Instructor Jacqui Palatnik will be teaching a beginner Mah Jongg program. This game has fascinated people with its strategies, sequences and combinations. Learn about the tiles and basic moves of this ancient game. Registration begins November 4 at the Reference Desk.

SKYPE & CHATTING ONLINE Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Learn how to set up and use Skype and instant messaging programs such as Google chat and Yahoo Messenger. Get the webcam running for video chat! Registration for Shelter Rock patrons begins Nov. 17 at the Reference Desk. Non-residents permitted if space allows on December 1. THE STORIED LIFE OF A.J. FIKRY by Gabrielle Zevin Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. MaryAnn Tweedy, Assistant Director and Ellen Miller, Librarian. According to the sign above the porch of Island Books, “No Man is an Island; Every Book is a World.” Yet store owner, A. J. Fikry, is withdrawing from the people and books that

have given him life. The death of his wife, the declining sales in his bookstore and the theft of his a rare edition of Poe poems, are overwhelming. An unexpected discovery in the store offers him the chance to make his life over and see things anew. Registration begins November 20 at the Reference Desk. Please note, the book is also available with other new e-book titles on our Circulating Nooks. BERNARD H. BURTON LocaL author A Letter to My Grandchildren and Other Correspondence: Reminiscences of a Holocaust Survivor Friday, Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Bernard Burton and his parents escaped Nazi Berlin and traveled to Spain and Cuba before joining relatives in the United States. He will

take you for a vivid look at a world witnessed by a Jewish child under Hitler, a refugee in Cuba, an American soldier occupying his native German soil and ultimately an adult, grandfather and survivor. SENIOR RAP GROUP ... for the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share! Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome. Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Monday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group is led by Senior Connections volunteer facilitator, Ken Rose, who has been participating in varied public library discussion groups for more than 15 years.

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A month of learning at NHP Road School In the month of October, the New Hyde Park Road School was a happening place of learning. On Friday, Oct. 24, the New Hyde Park Fire Department lined our backyard with different fire equipment for the students to learn, enter and explore several fire trucks, and ask our volunteer firemen questions about the equipment used for fire prevention. Then on dismal, Oct. 31, teachers not only led the New Hyde Park Road School children in a Halloween parade around the backyard for family and friends to see, many of the teachers became a living â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Word Wallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by decorating themselves with words that began with a letter of the alphabet.

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COMMUnITY newS

Mangano honors Kids Helping Kids program Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today recognized Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way Inc. for their “Making a Warmth of Difference” Winter Apparel Program. Kids Helping Kids a Long Island based 501 (C) (3) notfor-profit organization, was founded in 1997 by a 9-year-old “kid” Robert AJ Eslick son of the organizations executive director, Bob Eslick. Kids Helping Kids encourages young people under the age of 18 to get involved in philanthropy noting their members have spent thousands of volunteer hours via a variety of programs with a vision, dedication and a drive that addresses various community and individual needs. This year marks the 11th Annual “Making a Warmth of Difference” Winter Apparel Program, which has benefited thou-

sands of children and families on Long Island and beyond. The program focuses on collecting new and branded winter apparel rather than used to give to children and families in need. Kids volunteered their services by separating and packing thousands of units of winter apparel to distribute to children and families who do not always receive something special, new branded apparel that will keep them warm. Since 2004 Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. has distributed $1.8 million in branded winter apparel. During the 2014 holiday season, the organization will deliver more than $400,000 in new branded winter apparel through their “Making a Warmth of Difference” program. All brand-new coats and is 100 percent donated to agen- C.A.S.A ( Coordinated Agency winter related apparel received cies such as Nassau County for Spanish Americans) The by Kids Helping Kids, Kids Inc., Department of Social Services, Mary Brennan INN, the Educa-

County bar assn. offers free clinics Nassau residents continue to struggle with the prospect of losing their homes in mortgage foreclosure. Superstorm Sandy only exacerbated from situation. Fortunately, help continues to be available at the Nassau County Bar Association’s Free Mortgage Foreclosure/Sandy Recovery Clinics. The next two clinics will be held Monday, Dec. 8 and Monday, Dec. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Nassau County Bar Association, located at the corner of 15th and West Streets, Mineola, located two blocks south of the bus and train stations. NCBA’s clinics allow homeowners concerned about foreclosure matters or who are already in the foreclosure process involving property in Nassau County, to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney for free legal guidance and referrals to other free resources, such as mortgage modifications, loan restructuring, bankruptcy, financial planning assistance, services for lower income households and emotional support. There are no income restrictions to attend the clinics. In addition to the volunteer foreclosure attorneys, homeowners may be directed to bankruptcy attorneys as well as other clinic participants including Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, NY Legal Assistance

Group, Pro Bono Program of the Financial Planning Association as well as HUD-certified housing counselors from Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre and American Debt Resources. Attorneys can also answer Sandy victims’ questions regarding homeowner, flood, property damage and automobile insurance claims; FEMA, debt deferral, consumer protection and landlord-tenant issues, as well as providing additional assistance from Catholic Charities, Visiting Nurse Services of New York Disaster Distress Response Program, FEGS Counseling Services and Architects for Humanity. Bi-lingual attorneys fluent in Spanish are on site, and attorneys bi-lingual in other languages, including Russian, Haitian Creole, Korean, Chinese, Hindi and American Sign Language, may be requested when making reservations. Reservations are requested by calling the Bar Association at (516) 747-4070. Attendees are asked to bring their mortgage documents or other important papers and correspondence to the clinic. This program is funded through the NYS Attorney General Homeownership Protection Program.

tion & Assistance Corporation, Circulo de la Hispanidad, Family & Children’s Association, and the Salvation Army. “I applaud Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. and the terrific job they have done of making a difference on many levels in the lives of so many children and families throughout Nassau County,” Mangano said. “I am thankful that Nassau County can join Kids Way Inc. in this valued program to provide an opportunity for children most in need stay warm during the cold months upon us.” “Many Long Island families are still facing very tough economic times, and this apparel will most certainly come in handy during the cold winter months,” said Eslick. For more information on Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. call (516) 249-9449 or email happykidsclub@aol.com.

PA L - O - M I N E R E C E I V E S 1 0 K D O N AT I O N

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, was recently awarded $10,000 from the Long Island Community Foundation. The funds are earmarked for Pal-O-Mine to work with Hope for Youth to identify eight young men from Nassau and Suffolk Counties to participate in Pal-O-Mine’s 12-week program, “Creating Alternative Options for Young Men” and for a one day training for Hope for Youth staff about the concepts of the program.

Reconciliation period to expire Dec. 31 Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth reminded residents that the Town Building Department’s temporary reconciliation period is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31. This program allows residents to avoid the four times permit fee that would normally be incurred for construction, improvements and alterations done without proper permits and inspections. “This program was aimed at keeping our resi-

dents safe while giving them an incentive to bring their homes up to code,” said Bosworth. “Residents can still take advantage of this program until the end of this year.” The temporary reconciliation program was announced in July 2012 and extended in January 2014. For more information please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

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‘Hitler’s Secret Weapon’ lecture at HMTC How did Hitler sell the idea of genocide to the German people? How did he use mass communication to turn ordinary citizens into Nazis? And what implications does this have for the way media is used today? The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, located in Glen Cove, is sponsoring a lecture by its scholar-in-residence, Dr. Linda Burghardt, on Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. The presentation is entitled, “Hitler’s Secret Weapon,” and the public is invited. In this presentation Burghardt will tell the story of the multi-faceted media assault on the Jews in the Holocaust - how it was powered, why it worked, how it was created, and what it says about mass communication today. Using archival photos and artwork, Burghardt will reveal the inner workings of the media machine that fueled the attack and introduce the masterminds who pushed the German populace along on a wave of fear and

hatred. She will show how the media campaign, the forerunner of today’s modern marketing programs, successfully streamlined the messages to target every audience in Germany: workers, professionals, the upper classes, housewives, even children. Burghardt is a journalist and author from Great Neck. She worked as a freelance reporter for The New York Times for 15 years and is the author of three non-fiction books. Her articles and essays have appeared in newspapers throughout the U.S., and she has lectured to both national and international audiences. Burghardt, holds a Ph.D. from LIU Post and is the daughter of Holocaust survivors from Vienna. The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center is located on the Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove. More information is availAn illustration from a children’s book printed in Germany in 1938 able at (516) 571-8040 or HMTand Dr. Linda Burghardt (inset). CLI.org.

County, Marines team for toy drive Nassau County has teamed up with the United States Marine Corps for the Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive. New, unwrapped toys will be collected through Friday, Dec. 19. “Nassau County is proud to join together with the U.S. Marine Corps for the annual Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive,” said County Executive Edward P. Mangano. “With the community’s support and generosity, together we can give children the gift of a magical holiday season.” Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive drop-off boxes for new, unwrapped toys will be located at the following Nassau County locations: Mineola: • One West Street, Main Lobby •1550 Franklin Avenue, Main Lobby of Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building • 1490 Franklin, Nassau County Police Department, 2nd Floor Training wing • 240 Old Country Road, Main Lobby • 262 Old Country Road, Main Lobby of District Attorney’s Office

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• 400 County Seat Drive, Nassau County Probation Department, Director’s Office • 200 County Seat Drive, Health Department Uniondale: • 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Department of Social Services, outside cafeteria Westbury: • 1194 Prospect Avenue, DPW/ Fire Marshal, 2nd Floor Reception East Meadow: • Eisenhower Park, Main Lobby of Administration Building • 100 Carman Avenue, Main Lobby of Corrections/Sherriff’s Department Hempstead: • 40 Main Street, in front of Suite C Office • 16 Cooper Street, Main Lobby of Traffic and Parking Violations Agency For more information about Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museum, please call: (516) 572-0200, or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano welcomed Dr. Libby O’Connell, chief historian of the History Channel, to the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building where O’Connell debuted her new book, “The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites.” The public in attendance along with living historians from various eras, and Long Island social studies teachers were provided cuisine samples from Thomas Jefferson’s recipe for mac and cheese to sampling oysters, the “fast food” of Long Island Native Americans. The recipes, all prepared by Oheka Castle’s executive chef Christopher James Cappello and staff, provided a culinary tour of O’Connell’s book. “More than Thanksgiving turkey and gravy, today our American plate allows us to reflect on our memories of those no longer here but whose love is still found in the recipes they left behind and the food they graciously served us,” Mangano said.

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StatMD relocates to larger location BY B R YA N A H R E N S A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Sunday to commemorate the grand opening of StatMD in Garden City Park, which officially opened on Oct. 12 after relocating from 2029 Jericho Turnpike. Vibhu Narang, a doctor at StatMD, said the move was made to gain additional parking and a larger office for patients. “We take a lot of pride in our care. There’s a lot of compassion that goes into it,” Narang said. “The community needed something like this.” Richard Park, a doctor at StatMD cut the ribbon on the steps of the new building to commemorate the move from the older location, which was established in May of 2005. “The move was great,” Park said. “We have a much bigger building now.” Before the move, StatMD sent postcards to its patients to make them aware of then new location, said Kelly Fu, wife of Dr. Le Kuan Fu. “This is our community,” said Narang, a Floral Park resident for 29 years. “We try to make it as homely as possible here.” Operations manager Carrie Genrich said StatMD has not increased its staff as a result of the move but looks to in the future. “Urgent care is booming everywhere,” Narang said. “When you need something you know you have a hometown urgent care center.” StatMD offers urgent care from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The practice also offers X-rays and treats general illness and medical issues.

Local band aids holiday toy drive

15 Below, a local New Hyde Park alternative rock band, returns to the William Gill Theater at the NHP Village Hall! This time, 15 Below has teamed up with the New Hyde Park Knights of Columbus, Council 2852 and New Hyde Park Village to throw a holiday benefit concert on Friday, Dec, 5,from 7:30 to 10 p.m. to support the “Hance Family Foundation” Annual Holiday Toy Drive. To support the foundation guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to the concert. Toys can include: balls, basketballs, board games, crafts, rainbow loom, sport toys etc. The band features lead Dan Rodriguez (guitar, vocals), Ryan Burger (guitar/sax and backup vocalist), John Savasta (bass), Gerard Coppola (drums) and Joey Mazzeo (vocals). Besides playing covers from your favorite bands, this talented group writes and composes, including “Run Away with Me”, “Today” and Blue little Bird”. 15 Below will also debut their new song “October” among a number of others. Holiday Music will be in the mix too. Checkout the band at www.facebook. com/15Belowband and listen to some of their hits on www.15below.bandcamp.com

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Richard Park (left) with Vibhu Narang and his father (right)

Court grants stoppage to air stripper BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO A temporary restraining order has been issued preventing construction to an air stripper project planned for a section of Christopher Morley Park, according to court records. Three Roslyn area residents two from the Village of Roslyn Estates, adjacent to the park site, and the other from the Village of East Hills - were granted the request in the state Appellate Division Second Department on Nov. 19 after the state Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit calling for a stoppage to work to the air stripper in September and the Appellate Division denied an initial appeal in October. In a statement, plaintiff Richard Brummel said the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County and Roslyn Water District - the three defendants in the litigation - “blatantly violated” the State Environmental Quality Review Act in settling an agreement to acquire the park land for the air stripper. “We need to protect our natural resources, but in Nassau County the laws don’t seem to apply,” said Brummel, of East Hills, who filed the suit and appeals with Roslyn Estates residents Joshua Dicker and David Greengold. The parties were due back in court on Wednesday, Nov. 26. In a statement, Nassau County Attorney Carnell Foskey said Nassau has “consistently applied the law regarding SEQRA and the courts have regularly upheld the County’s SEQRA determinations” and that

Brummel’s accusations, “though frequent and at great cost to residents, have often been dismissed by the courts.” “Misunderstanding of the function and purpose of SEQRA by individuals who do not understand its application do a disservice to the public at large,” Foskey said. Water District officials proposed the air stripper to the Town of North Hempstead in February as part of a $20.9 million capital bond, saying the project was necessary because chlorofluorocarbons, including Freon-22, were detected in the district’s well on Diana’s Trail in Roslyn Estates, requiring the well to be shut down. The project was initially proposed for construction at the Diana’s Trail well site, but upon receiving complaints from residents about the potential health impact of the air stripper - which would rid Freon-22 from the water but emit the contaminant into the air - it was approved for the park on the condition that officials work to accelerate a park land alienation agreement with the state Legislature before the end of the legislative session in June. In an 11-page decision dated Sept. 19, state Supreme Court Justice James P. McCormack determined that the plaintiffs lacked the proper standing to bring the case before the court, writing “none of the petitioners have proven that they use or enjoy the park more than most other members of the public, or that their injury is real and different from most members of the public.” The request was an appeal to the state Supreme Court after McCor-

mack lifted a temporary restraining order in early July that was granted by the Nassau County Supreme Court against the solicitation of construction bids or the start of work to the air stripper. Dicker, Greengold and Brummel filed for a temporary restraining order in late June, saying the proposed project violated several state environmental protection laws and would destroy the forested area in the park reserved for hiking and wildlife. They also questioned the validity of the park land alienation agreement between the county and state. Water district officials have said the air stripper is necessary because two other wells - on Mineola Avenue and beneath the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct - were also taken out of service after each was found to have contaminants, and in the last year water pressure decreased dramatically while the district’s demand for water increased. Wells on Mineola Avenue and beneath the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct are also being treated to remove contaminants. Exposure to Freon-22 has been found to cause dizziness, loss of concentration, depression and/or cardiac arrhythmia if inhaled in high concentrations, and can also cause asphyxiation if inhaled in confined spaces. The Roslyn Water District serves the villages of Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, East Hills and parts of Flower Hill, North Hills and Port Washington and the unincorporated Roslyn Heights, Albertson, Greenvale and Glenwood Landing.

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NCPD assists NYPD with Hillside Ave arrest BY B R YA N A H R E N S

A woman was arrested on Hillside Avenue Monday.

The officer inside the silver SUV was able to arrest a woman believed to have been driving the veNassau County Police, in conjunction with New hicle. The woman was later transported from the silver York City Police and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police arrested a man and a women on SUV to an NYPD police van. Eyewitnesses say police also arrested another Hillside Avenue in front of Bank of America on Monman who emerged from the vehicle. day at approximately 3 p.m. After the arrests, police searched the foliage on Eyewitnesses say a green SUV was pulled over by an unmarked silver SUV when three to four peo- the median of Hillside Avenue. Nassau County Police, New York City Police, and ple ran out of the vehicle. Nassau County Police said the NYPD asked for Metropolitan Transportation Authority police deassistance after a pursuit left their jurisdiction and clined to comment. The investigation is ongoing. entered Nassau County.

G.N. South grad raises money to run marathon Continued from Page 2 Manhattan’s Central Park. Though race day does not promise ideal weather conditions, forcing runners to bundle up, Schneider said she found herself shedding layers as the run progressed. “Being a new runner I don’t have much to compare the cold to,” Schneider said. “I did feel like I was being blown off the Verrazano Bridge, though.” When Schneider crossed the finish line, she said, she did not collapse in ex-

haustion. In fact, she said so much adrenaline pumped through her body that she just kept moving. She said that following a race, she walked from 86th Street to 58th Street to meet her mother. “I couldn’t stop moving,” she said. Schneider said she plans to continue her training and compete in the marathon again next year. Though she has mostly rested since her first tour of New York City, her next race is in June.

Viscardi Center President and CEO John Kemp

John Kemp awarded leadership prize

Peter Chimenti

Augustine Carnevale

Friends battle in GCP fire/water district race

Continued from Page 1 He said the district recently purchased two new fire trucks and two new ambulances. Chimenti said he wants to scrutinize the way the district purchases new equipment. “I want to keep costs down while also buying the highest quality equipment,” he said. “I have a lot of new ideas to work with the district.” The election will be held from 4:30

p.m. to 9 p.m on Dec. 9. Residents who are registered voters and live within the Garden City Garden City Park Fire/Water District area, which includes parts of Manhasset Hills, parts of New Hyde Park, parts of Mineola, parts of North Hills, parts of Roslyn, parts of Williston Park, parts of Albertson and parts of Garden City can vote at either Denton Avenue School at 1050 Denton Ave. or at the Garden City Park Fire Department headquarters at 2264 Jericho Turnpike.

Continued from Page 1 group of past recipients who have made positive impacts on the lives of people around the world,” Kemp said in a statement. “I have dedicated my life to improving the quality of life for all people with disabilities and it is my hope that this distinction shines the spotlight on the Viscardi Center and the work it does every day to build the leaders of tomorrow and contributing members of society today.” Kemp, who uses four prostheses, holds degrees from Georgetown University and the Washburn University School of Law. He has also been a board member, chairman or chief executive officer of several disability and nonprofit organizations. Kemp, who has been president and CEO of the Viscardi Center since 2011, has served on the Medicaid Commission and the U.S. State Department’s Advisory Committee on Persons With Disabilities. In 1995, Kemp co-founded the American Association of People With Disabilities, and in 2001 became a partner at the Washington, D.C. law firm Powers, Pyles, Sutter & Verville, P.C. Kemp was asked in 2012 to serve on the state’s Ready Commission, which prepares to maintain health care, transporta-

tion, communication and energy services in future disasters. He joins former South African President Nelson Mandela, former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, former Ukranian President Viktor Yushchenko, former U.S. Health Secretary and current University of Miami President Donna Shalala, former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, former U.S. senators Howard Baker (R-Tennessee) and George McGovern (DSouth Dakota), former Polish President Lech Walesa and U.S. Rep. John Lewis (DGeorgia) as past recipients of the award. “As a wounded veteran and tireless advocate for disability rights, Sen. Dole has taken a personal interest in Mr. Kemp’s outstanding service to the disabilities community,” said Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute. “Sen. Dole and the Dole Institute are passionate about highlighting the unique work and inspiring life of Mr. Kemp and what he has accomplished for the disabilities movement. He simply couldn’t be more deserving of this award.” The Viscardi Center, which is located at 201 I.U. Willets Road, is a network of non-profit organizations that educates, employs and empowers children and adults with disabilities.

62 The Herald Courier, Friday, November 28, 2014

▼ LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE DATES FOR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD FOR THE YEAR 2015 (Meetings start at 7:30 P.M.) January 6 January 27 February 3** February 24 March 10 March 31 April 21 May 12 June 2 June 23 July 14 August 11 August 25 September 29 October 20 November 17 December 15 **Capital Plan Working session 10 a.m. meeting start NHP 140760 1x 11/28/ 2014 #140760

LEGAL NOTICE DATES FOR MEETINGS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD FOR THE YEAR 2015 (Meetings start at 7:30 P.M.) January 6 January 27 February 3** February 24 March 10 March 31 April 21 May 12 June 2 June 23 July 14 August 11 August 25 September 29 October 20 November 17 December 15 **Capital Plan Working session 10 a.m. meeting start NHP 140765 1x 11/28/ 2014 #140765

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: APOLLONION, LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 10/08/2014 Office location: County of Nassau. Purpose: any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 37 Winchester Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 NHP 140711 6x 11/14, 21, 28, 12/05, 12, 19, 2014 #140711

Notice of Formation of ZJM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/11/2014. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 15 6th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NHP 140775 6x 11/28, 12/05, 12, 19, 26, 2014, 1/02/2 015 #140775

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead— Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220

Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m. APPEAL #19887—Loren & Adriana Minsky (Owner)/ Harras, Bloom & Archer, LLP (Applicant), variances 70-29.C, 70-30.B, and 70-32 to maintain conversion of a porch to habitable space exceeding the permitted floor area and within required front and rear yards; SW/c or. 308 Mill Spring Rd. and Castle Ridge Rd., Manhasset, Sec., 3, Blk. 160, Lot 289, R-A District. APPEAL #19889—Heinz R. Jufer and Leanne Ussher, variances 70-50.C and 70-51.A to construct additions to a dwelling within required front and rear yards and with insufficient aggregate side yards; N/side #7 Second Avenue, 115’ E/ of Main St., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 44, Lot 39, R-C District. APPEAL #19890—Scott Shafranek, variances 70-29.B and 70-208.F to construct additions to a nonconforming dwelling exceeding the permitted floor area; SE/cor. #12 Orchard Farm Rd. & St. John Pl., Port Washington, Sec. 6, Blk. 23, Lot 24, R-A District. APPEAL #19891 — Kumar Sharma, variance 70-100.1.B to maintain a detached garage within the required rear and side yard setbacks; S/side #12 Maple Lane, 118.75’ W/of Haddon Road, New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. B-06, Lot 37, R-C District. APPEAL #19892—Jinok Chang (Owner)/Jung H. Choi (Applicant), variance 70-101.B to maintain a porch within a required front yard; N/side #36 Sutton Hill Ln., 446.7’ W/of Country Village Ln., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 282, Lot 22, R-A District. APPEAL #19893—Myank Shukla (Owner)/V ictor Thomas, Architect, P.C. (Applicant), variances 70-19.C and 70-20.C to construct additions to a dwelling exceeding the permitted floor area and within a required front yard; S/side #32 Schoolhouse Ln., 590.88’ W/ of Bunker Ln., Roslyn Heights, Sec. 9, Blk. 545, Lot 19, R-AA District. APPEAL #19894 — Marie Piepol, variances 70-208.F, 70-50.A, 70-100.1.A, 70-102.C(5)(a) and 70-100.2.A(4)(b) to maintain a portico on a nonconforming dwelling within a required front yard, accessory structures in the side yard, a pool with insufficient side and rear yard setbacks, and a fence exceeding the permitted height; W/side #1 Second Street, 100.96’ N/ of Waldo Avenue, Greenvale, Sec. 19, Blk. 3, Lot 26, R-C district. APPEAL #19895—Wojciech Kraewczyk, variances 70-100.2.H and 70-100.1.A to maintain 2 A/C units within a required front yard; SE/cor. #82 Dyckman Ave. & Nassau Blvd., New Hyde Park, Sec. 33, Blk. 517, Lot 87, R-B District. APPEAL #19896—Northern 90 Realty, L.L.C. (Owner)/Recovery Racing VIII L.L.C. (Applicant), variances 70-196.J(1) (a) and 70-196.J(1)(f) to erect signage exceeding the number permitted on a wall and exceeding the permitted height above grade; SE/cor. #90 Northern Blvd. and Buttonwood Rd., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 68, Lot 1, B-A/R -C District. APPEAL #19897—Chanel, Inc., variance 70-196.J(1)(a) to erect signage exceeding the

number permitted on a wall; SW/cor. #2040 Northern Blvd. & Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 183, Lot 12, B-A District. APPEAL #19898—Loro Piana, variance 70-196.J(1)(a) to erect signage exceeding the number permitted on a wall; SW/cor. #2018 Northern Blvd. & Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 183, Lot 12, B-A District. CONTINUED CASE APPEAL #19867—James Wynn, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain fencing beyond the front building line; N/W/c or. 199 Brook St. and Railroad Ave., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 41, Lot 66, R-C/N ew Cassel Overlay District. ADJOURNED CASES APPEAL #19809—Anjali Kakwani (Owner)/Jogendra S. Bagga, variances 70-49.B, 70-50.B, 70-100.2.A(2), 70-100.2.A(4)(b), 70-100.2.H and 70-208.F to maintain additions to a non-conforming dwelling exceeding the permitted floor area, a deck within a required front yard setback, an A/C unit within a required side yard setback, fencing exceeding the permitted height and fencing beyond the front building line; N/side 355 Glen Cove Ave., 200’ W/of Rushmore Ave., Carle Place, Sec. 10, Blk. 268, Lot 323, R-C District. APPEAL #19841—Angel Herrera (Owner)/Edward W. Dickman (Applicant), variances 70-49.C, 70-51.A, and 70-100.1.A to maintain an addition exceeding the permitted floor area with insufficient aggregate side yards and accessory structures in the front yard; W/side 34 Albertson Ave., 100’ S/of Coventry Ave., Albertson, Sec. 9, Blk. 103, Lot 13, R-C District. APPEAL #19859 — Town of North Hempstead Community Development Agency, variance 70-195.16D to construct a single-family dwelling with an interior cellar stairwell along the perimeter wall; E/side of Third Street, 87.12’ S/of Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 167, Lot 32, R-C/N ew Cassel Overlay Districts. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 2:00 p.m. APPEAL #19899 — 322-326 Main Street, LLC, variances 70-146.B, 70-202.1.C, 70-203.G and 70-103.B to construct a mixed-use building in a required side yard and with insufficient parking stall size and landscaped buffer, and to construct a retaining wall exceeding the permitted height; S/side 322-326 Main Street, 209.32’ W/of Jackson St., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 34, Lots 8, 9, 107 & 220, B-B District. APPEAL #19900—The Scotts Company, variances 70-103.A, 70-103.F and 70-103.O to construct interior alterations to a commercial building with insufficient off-street parking, loading area, and stall size; W/side #800 Port Washington Boulevard, 322.01’ S/of Vanderventer Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 129, Lot 74, B-A, I-B Districts. APPEAL #19901—DeNicola Realty, Inc. (Owner)/V an Buren Truck Sales Corp. (Applicant), conditional use 70-126.D and variance 70-132.B to continue the parking, storage, and sales of automobiles within a required front yard; NW/cor. 2299 Jericho Tpke. & Nassau Blvd., Garden City Park, Sec. 9, Blk. 251, Lot 7, B-A District. APPEAL #19902—Gordon Jericho Corp., conditional use 70-208 to permit the continued use of premises for the storage & sales of materials at retail/ wholesale; W/side #801 Willis Ave., 214.53’ S/of Roe Ave., Albertson, Sec. 9, Blk. 657, Lot

23, B-A & R-C District. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/o r hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals NHP 140758 1x 11/28/ 2014 #140758

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, against PEDRO CAMPANA, MARCELA ARRIETA A/K/A MARCELA D. ARRIETA, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9/20/2013 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 12/09/2014 at 11:30AM, premises known as 94 FULTON AVENUE, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, at Garden City Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, SBL No.: 33-147-1539. Approximate amount of judgment $557,769.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 23054/09. Frank Alleva, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box 540, Getzville, NY 14068 1118610 NHP 140678 4x 11/07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 #140678

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education of Herricks Union Free School District, at the Business Office, 999 B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 on December 11, 2014 at 10:30am prevailing time for the 2014-2015 School Year for the following categories: LUMBER SUPPLIES -REBID ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES— REBID Specifications and instructions to bidders may be obtained by calling Educational Data Services, Inc. at 973-340-8800 OR by logging onto our website at www.ed-data.com. Click vendors & fill out the Vendor Bid Enrollment form and fax to (973) 340-0078. Bids will be available ten (10) days before the bid due date listed in this notice to bidders. No bids will be sent unless requested by the above procedure. Bids will be addressed to the Board of Education, Attn: Jim Brown, Herricks Union Free school District, 999 B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN SEALED ENVELOPES AND CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE NAME OF THE BIDDER, BID TITLE, DATE AND TIME OF THE BID OPENING. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in any bid, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid, or any part of that bid, which is in its judgment is for the best interest of the school district. No bids shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Board of Education. A performance bond of one hundred percent (100%) MAY be requested by the district participating in the bid, and, if requested, must be submitted within ten (10) days. PRICES MUST REMAIN FIRM

UNTIL DECEMBER 11, 2015 Mr. Jim Brown Director of Facilities Dated: November 26, 2014 NHP 140755 1x 11/28/ 2014 #140755

SUPREME COURT — COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff against FARAH QURESHI; MUHAMMAD QURESHI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 11, 2014. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 9th day of December, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. Said premises known as 15 Bromleigh Road North, Stewart Manor a/k/a Garden, N.Y. 11530. Tax account number: SBL # : 33-203-19 & 20. Approximate amount of lien $ 476,778.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 005938-12. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. Fein Such & Crane, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road — Suite C103 Westbury, N.Y. 11590 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. NHP 140630 4x 11/07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 #140630

New Hyde Park runners donate books to inmates

New Hyde Park-Mineola Runner’s Club members contribute donations of fiction and non-fiction books to incarcerated youths at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, in Ossining, during a November 23 meeting held at Tully Park. To date the runner’s club has collected and delivered more than 1,000 books to the facility. The Memorial High School Library and Hillside Public Library, have both gratefully been participating in the program started by the runners, as well, with great thanks to all involved.

Sports

The Herald Courier, Friday, November 28, 2014

Collins leads Post to stellar season B y B rian R iley The LIU Post football team concluded an incredible season last week, filled with comebacks, heartbreaks, and exceeded expectations. After two consecutive losing seasons, the Pioneers turned it around this year winning their first Northeast-10 Conference Championship since 2006 and making their first appearance in the NCAA tournament in nearly 10 years. The No. 6 seeded Pioneers lost to third-seeded Virginia State, 28-17, in a first-round clash Saturday at Rogers Stadium. Much of the credit for this season’s success is due to head football coach, Bryan Collins. Before the season even started and months before training camp was in sight, Collins had the depth chartboard wide open, preparing for the season ahead. On the railing of the depth chart sits a dirty old horseshoe that Collins found during a jog around the LIU Post campus prior to last season. Collins picked it up, hoping it was a good luck charm, after going 5-11 during the 2012-2013 season. Collins, who is also the head Athletic Director for LIU Post, thought a little luck might be needed. During the fall season, Collins enters the campus athletic center at 8 a.m. and leaves at 12 p.m. Collins, a husband and a father of two, struggles during the season to see his family. “Unfortunately, there isn’t much balance. You sacrifice certain things for your career,” Collins said. Collins played middle linebacker

Coach Bryan Collins in the huddle. throughout his high school and college careers. At St. John’s University, he won the Dr. Peter Vitulli Award, which is given to athletes with the most perseverance and courage. Collins graduated with a Business Management degree from the university. It was a year after graduation that he realized an office job wasn’t the route for him. Although he hoped that an NFL team would give him a call, they never did. But, Collins was committed to making a living out of the sport he loved. In preparation for a career in football, Collins returned to his high school alma mater, Saint Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows, as an assistant coach. After several years of coaching there, Col-

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lins ultimately got the head-coaching job at LIU Post in 1998. Perseverance is a trait Collins has continually exhibited throughout his life. He recently celebrated the seven-year anniversary of his kidney transplant. Collins had surgery in the off-season, and never missed a game. Collins is not just a coach, but a teacher as well. “It’s great to stand in front of a group of young men and look into their eyes and they’re looking back at you, and you just feel they are paying attention to what you have to say,” Collins said. Mike Sollenne, junior offensive lineman for LIU Post, gets to listen to his speeches firsthand.

“He’s a yeller sometimes, but every coach is,” Sollenne said. Despite his first two seasons being losing ones, Sollenne finds comfort in Collins’ past success. During his first eight seasons as head football coach at LIU Post, he led the Pioneers to a 73 -17 record. He also supports a 5,000-hour community service goal for all of LIU’s student-athletes. “We are so fortunate to be able to play [and] with service you appreciate what you have,” Collins said. “Communication is paramount to every relationship.” As a middle linebacker in college, it was his responsibility to communicate with his team and it was his responsibility to make adjustments. Collins uses those same communications skills in his role as athletic director. It is clear that Collins’ love for sports has rubbed off on his children, including his daughter, Megan, who played four sports in high school. Collins also expects his players to progress off the field, according to Ian Schraier, a 2007 graduate of LIU Post who is now their Director of Athletic Media Relations. Schraier has firsthand knowledge of that commitment, since his office is footsteps away from Collins’. “Collins pushed me when I was a student working in the office, and now as an employee,” Schraier said. Collins responded, “If you’re staying the same, you’re getting worse.” This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer. com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

NHP Lady Lions win LIJSL division crown

The New Hyde Park Lady Lions won the GU16 division title with a 3-0 win over Oceanside, completing a 7-1-1 breakout season. The Lions’ season started with a stellar six-game winning streak, led by team Captains Zoe Araujo, and Arianna Sinnerine, and the triumphant return of Sam “Lefty” Katsanos. Over the first six games, the Lions dominated their opponents with a plus 17 goal ratio with goal keeping by Christina Cardinal and scoring by Drianna Sinnerine, Marianna Vukosa, and Sydney Carlino. In mid-season, the team placed third at the Columbus Day Tournament in Princeton, NJ, with goal keeping by tournament MVP Ali Luna, relentless defense by Michelle Winter and Hannah Ardito and key contributions by midfielder Brittany Battista. Upon their return from New Jersey, the Lions dropped a tough game 0-1 against West Hempstead for their only league loss of the season. With the division title in the balance, the Lions played Hauppauge to a 0-0 tie led by the defense of Brina Agostini and the midfield tenacity of Brianna Gordon and Dominique Kelly.

Runs by Carlino down the left side topped off with precision crosses to an awaiting Karina Gotz, who placed the ball in the back of the net three times Sunday, capping off her first hat trick of the year. All in all, this was a season to remember with the girls working hard together to become division champs. Go Lady Lions!

NHP Lady Lions GU16 Despite all efforts to end the quest for the division title early, it was meant to be decided during the last game of the season against Oceanside. The first half was a defensive struggle with Caitlyn Cloonan playing shutdown defense at sweeper and not allowing even a single shot on goal. But this game was decided by offensive genius, with two beautiful goals set up by defensive stops and passes by Caitlyn Cloonan to Sydney Carlino.

Stormcats win first game The New Hyde Park Boys U11 Stormcats won their first game of the season with a commanding 6-2 victory over Bellmore’s AC Milan. Goals were scored by James Asmus (3), Colin Coope (2) and Joesph Vieni (1) with the assistance of offensive players Christopher Ribaric and Michael Windischmann. Brendan Cooper, James Gensch, Wafik Rakib, and Ryan Wasserman showed off their defensive skills, successfully halting AC Milan in their tracks. First-year goalie Ryan Kunak impressed the crowd with many outstanding saves. The coaches were proud of the boys for playing their hearts out and never giving up.

64 The Herald Courier, Friday, November 28, 2014

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