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December 19, 2014

Speed camera program voted out by county

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Measure leaves $30 million revenue gap in the county budget: officials

BY B i LL SAN ANtONiO Nassau County lawmakers unanimously voted to repeal the controversial school speed-zonecamera program on Monday, leaving a $30 million revenue gap in the county budget that officials have said could end 2014 with a $76.9 million deficit.

The automated cameras, which issued more than 400,000 tickets between early September and mid November, will be taken offline immediately from most of Nassau’s 56 school districts, officials said. Outstanding fines will still need to be paid.

Monday’s 19-0 vote came after nearly four hours of public comment, most in support of the repeal, according to published reports.

County lawmakers also proposed legislation to make up for a projected $30 million in revenues lost a result of the appeal, which

is planned for discussion next month.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said last week the repealed cameras would likely result in spending cuts and not new taxes.

Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) supported Mangano’s position on no new taxes while speaking to reporters following the vote. “There will be no raise in taxes. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again,” she said.

The school speed-zone-camera program was approved in June with a 19-0 vote from the Legislature but was quickly met with complaints from constituents about inconsistencies with speed limits and its hours of operation.

Mangano, a Republican, granted amnesty for more than 40,000 tickets issued over the summer after fines were generated in error from five camera locations. The Continued on Page 57

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G.N. school board votes in favor of veterans exemption

BY A dA m L i d g E t t The Great Neck school board voted Monday to provide a tax exemption for all veterans living in the school district.

School District Superintendent Tom Dolan said the decision came after the board

evaluated the legislation and reviewed the potential impact on taxpayers.

Dolan said school trustees gave their approval despite misgivings in how the state Legislature handled the legislation.

“The legislation was flawed and inappropriately shifted re-

sponsibility from the state to local school districts,” he said.

“The state could have done this on its own but instead they chose again to avoid responsibility for their actions.”

When the board enacted the $213 million 2014-15 budContinued on Page 58

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North Shore-LIJ to move headquarters

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Move to Lake Success slated for mid-2015 Booth dedicated in Looney’s honor

BY B R YA N A H R E N S The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System announced Wednesday that it will be relocating its headquarters from Great Neck to Lake Success, according to the health system’s chief communications officer Terry Lynam.

The move from 100, 145 and 155 Community Drive, a single building with multiple addresses, to 2000 Marcus Ave, is expected to take place in mid2015 and will bring additional space for 500 people, including communications, operations, fundraising, legal, managed care, strategic planning, business development and senior executives, Lynam said.

“The current building has

reached its capacity,” he said.

“Moving to one bigger location will make things more efficient.”

The health system’s headquarters, which currently works in conjunction with the system’s dialysis and sleep disorder center at the same location, operates in a single three-story 100,000 square-foot building Lynam said.

The new building, a threestory 112,000 square-foot building previously owned by Astoria Bank in 2011, was signed for a 30-year lease in November of 2013, he said.

Currently, Lynam said, the Marcus Drive property is being renovated floor by floor.

“We’re going through and removing all of what was previously there,” he said.

Lynam was unable to provide the cost of the move but said that move was of “significant cost.”

The property at Community Drive will still be used for the clinical practices there now, he said.

The hospital system includes 19 hospitals on Long Island and New York City and employs 54,000 people, making it the largest private employer in New York State.

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By A da m L i d g e t t The Nassau County Police Department dedicated a new police booth in Great Neck to one of its most distinguished of past commissioners on Thursday.

The police booth, which is located at the corner of Middle Neck Road and Steamboat Road, recognizes former NCPD Commissioner Francis Looney, who served as a Nassau County Police officer from 1939 until 1971 and served as commissioner from 1966 until 1970.

Looney, who died in 2013, is remembered for advocating for officers to go to school and get an education, acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said.

Krumpter said the dedication is a fitting tribute, as he was known for raising the bar of professionalism in law enforcement.

“Looney was an iconic figure not just of [the] Nassau County Police Department but of law enforcement in America,” he said.

Krumpter said Looney also changed the police hiring rules

so that women could work as police officers.

Looney’s son, deputy chief of the Nassau County Court Bureau Daniel Looney, said his father started installing the police booths in the late 1960s.

The booths, he said were his father’s attempt at making police officers more community engaged, as they were supposed to be places where residents could come and express their concerns to police.

“He focused on making a more professional and progressive police department,” Daniel said. “He wanted to provide Nassau County with an improved quality of life.”

Daniel said his father originally planned to have nearly 50 booths across the county.

Krumpter said he is not sure how many booths are currently being used.

The new booth will replace an older booth near the new one.

Krumpter said the county is doing a survey of all booths and plans to renovate them soon.

Holiday Generosity On Friday, Dec. 5, the Lions Club of Great Neck delivered toys to Cohen Children’s Medical Center. With the help of Bob Gershin of Prestige Toy Co. the Lions Club has been bringing toys and, hopefully, some holiday cheer to the patients at Cohen’s for the past four years.

Nassau County Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter helps dedicate the new police booth located at the corner of Middle Neck Road and Steamboat Road to former NCPD Commissioner Francis Looney.

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Leading the fight against heroin

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Family services non-profit CEO Reynolds says county, society isn’t doing enough

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO In his five years as executive chairman of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Jeff Reynolds said he and his staff went from treating 100 families a month to 900 families in the same time frame.

The cause of the spike? Heroin and opioid addiction, Reynolds said Monday.

“By every indication, opioid addiction is Long Island’s greatest public health challenge,” said Reynolds, now the president and CEO of the non-profit Family & Children’s Association in Mineola.

The increase in the drug’s daily consumption comes from the integration of prescription drugs like Oxycontin - which offer a similar high and are just as addictive as heroin, but are often viewed as more acceptable because they are usually dispensed through licensed doctors and pharmacists - into mainstream health culture, Reynolds said.

Eventually, he said, customers are priced out of the market

for prescription medications, making them prime targets for heroin dealers promising a cheaper alternative with weaker returns.

In the early 1990s, when he was helping to treat AIDS patients, Reynolds said heroin addicts were considered heavy users if they consumed more than

two bags of the drug in a day.

Most addicts today will have used three times before 9 a.m., he said, and will have likely gone through up to 20 bags of heroin before the day is over.

Purchasing opiates has become easier too, Reynolds said, as the transactions that once happened primarily at the Hempstead bus terminal or Jamaica train station often take place in gas station and convenience stores across Long Island.

Pills are even bought and sold on Craigslist.

“I’ve been in public health

Jeff Reynolds, the president and chief executive officer of the non-profit Family and Children’s Association, said he’s never seen anything like the rampant heroin and opioid use on Long Island. for over 25 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” Reynolds said.

In his current role, Reynolds oversees numerous addictionrelated programs and services

as part of the association’s $21 million annual operating budget.

Family & Children’s Association maintains two licensed addiction treatment facilities in Hempstead and Hicksville, tem-

porary and long-term housing shelters in Wantagh and Freeport as well as the PINS - Person In Need of Supervision - Diversion program which seeks to reach compromises between families in conflict without taking their issues to court.

Quantifying the full scope of Long Island heroin use has been difficult, Reynolds said, as statistics are often out of date and are limited to people who are arrested, admitted to an emergency room, are victims of fatal overdoses or enter treatment programs.

According to figures provided by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s office earlier this year, 44 people in the county died of heroin overdoses and 115 people died of prescription drug overdoses in 2013.

“People tend to think of the heroin addict as the guy stumbling around the Lower East Side with a needle in his arm, not as the perky cheerleader in Garden City,” he said. “Those are the ones we really have to worry about. You can keep them Continued on Page 58

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Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) said Monday she is committed to obtaining a grant to refurbish the Saddle Rock Grist Mill following a recent walk-through of the historic building.

“The Saddle Rock Grist Mill is in a state of disrepair,” Birnbaum said, Birnbaum said she is seeking a county grant for the renovation of the Grist Mill, an 18th structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

She said she recently attended a walkthrough of the building with members of the Nassau County Executive’s Office, the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums Birnbaum said she is seeking money from the county to assess the Grist Mill’s current condition, something she hopes to do in the next few months, “The county is also looking into other sources of grant money which might be available for restorative work,” Birnbaum said in an e-mail.

Charles Schneider, vice president of

external affairs for the historical society, said he has been told on two separate occasions that the historic building has significant flood damage that resulted from Hurricane Sandy.

Schneider said the grist mill, which is located inside a small cove leading into Little Neck Bay off Grist Mill Lane, is owned by Nassau County and is under the authority of the county Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.

“One should not destroy monuments,” Schneider said. “It is cheaper to maintain them than it is to rebuild.”

Birnbaum said the ultimate goal for the grist mill would be to open it up for classes as well as the general public to visit.

The mill is the oldest continually operating tidal grist mill in the United States, according to the Village of Saddle Rock’s website.

The last private individual to own the Mill was Louise Udall Eldridge, who was elected Mayor of the Village of Saddle Rock after its incorporation, according to the website. Eldridge is reported to have been the first female mayor in the State of New York.

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ed commish resignation raises hope Legislators, teacher union sees opportunity for new approach with parents, teachers

BY B i LL S A N A N tON i O State legislators and teacher union representatives said in the wake of John B. King’s resignation as state education commissioner to accept a federal advisory position that they would like his successor to seriously consider the input of educators, parents and students in setting state Department of Education’s agenda in the coming years.

The state is currently seeking candidates to succeed King, who was appointed New York’s first African-American education commissioner in 2011. Deputy State Education Commissioner Elizabeth Berlin will serve as interim commissioner, in accordance with state law.

King was among those responsible for securing a $700 million federal Race to the Top education grant, which led to the controversial implementation of the Common Core standards.

As commissioner, King oversaw the rollout of the Common Core and was part of the negotiation process for reforming the state teacher evaluation system, which has also been a source of criticism throughout New York.

The New York State United Teachers Union, which represents more than 600,000 educators, noted in a statement last Wednesday that it called for King’s resignation last spring after a “no confidence” vote for King

John B. King because of “the disconnect between the commissioner’s vision and what parents, educators and students want for their public education system.”

The union called upon the state Board of Regents to “select a passionate advocate for what children and public schools need,” which it described as “a heralded educator who respects parents, teachers and students.”

“New York needs an education commissioner who listens carefully; is willing to learn from others and compromise; and who

understands that true collaboration among stakeholders will make New York’s already strong public education system even stronger,” the union said. “Without that, all of our sincere efforts to narrow the achievement gap and ensure that all students are ready to contribute to our economy going forward will be in vain.”

In a statement Thursday, state Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), a member of several state education committees who has been critical of initiatives implemented during King’s tenure, said King’s resignation “is an opportunity for a fresh look at the current reform agenda and the challenges facing New York’s public schools.”

Ra said the state “rushed” the rollout of the Common Core and urged the next commissioner “listen to the concerns of parents who have spoken out about an increased reliance on high stakes testing and eroding of local control of curriculum.”

“I encourage the Board of Regents to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that our state’s next leader of education will collaborate with educators, parents and students to make decisions which allow for New York’s young minds to succeed,” Ra said.

Despite wishing King well in his forthcoming role with the Obama administration, set to begin in early 2015, state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) wrote in his weekly column to Blank Slate Media that he and

King “disagreed on almost every aspect of his agenda” and that the two “tangled with each other from day one.”

“While I embrace the higher standards that will keep our children competitive in a changing world, I reject the one size fits all, cookie cutter testing that Common Core thrusts upon them,” Martins wrote. “And I refuse to accept the elevation of this testing to the be-all, end-all position it enjoys under this state’s administration. I know from firsthand experience with my own little ones that the emphasis has become the scores and not our children.”

Martins wrote that under King, the state Department of Education became “tone deaf” to parents and educators, and that “such attitudes have no place in government, especially when they affect our children and their education.”

Both Martins and Ra were also critical of King in wake of the former commissioner’s cancellation of a Common Core forum in Garden City in November 2013 after finding what King called an “unconstructive response” at a forum in Poughkeepsie that he blamed on “special interests.”

Martins at the time called on King to reschedule the forum, which was held a few weeks later in Mineola, or resign from office.

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Additional state troopers will be deployed to roadways in the next few weeks to monitor unsafe driving habits as part of a national law enforcement initiative to reduce drunk-driving during the holiday season, state officials said Friday.

The state will also increase sobriety checkpoints and unmarked police vehicles patrolling major highways in conjunction with “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, which began Friday and will continue through Jan. 1.

“Safety comes first for the New York State Police for our troopers and the drivers and passengers we serve on New York State’s roadways,” said state police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico in a statement. “We want everyone to have a happy holiday - but we also want you to have a safe one. Impaired drivers cause needless deaths and injuries. Have a plan and you could save a life - maybe even your own.”

More than 38,000 tickets were issued during last year’s campaign, according to statistics provided by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office. More than 11,000 motorists were ticketed for speeding and 1,500 for distracted driving. More than 630 were arrested on drunk driving charges.

During the 2012 holiday season, 1,698 Americans were killed on roadways, with about a third coming from drunk driving-related incidents, according to the governor’s office.

In addition to impaired and distracted driving, state officials said police also plan to monitor violations of the “Move Over Law” that requires motorists to proceed with caution while passing emergency vehicles and others stopped along the side of roadways.

“This stepped up enforcement - combined with a national campaign against drunk driving - will keep New Yorkers safe and help prevent needless tragedies from ever occurring,” Cuomo said in a statement.

Cuomo’s office did not disclose how many additional troopers, vehicles and checkpoints would be deployed during the holiday season.

State police on Friday also participated in the year’s third “Safety Without Borders” program, in which law enforcement agencies from the northeastern United States and Canada work beyond their jurisdictions to combat the most dangerous traffic violations. More than 3,000 tickets were issued in the previous “Safety Without Borders” programs.

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Schumer seeks Ebola funds for N. Shore-LIJ

BY B R YA N A H R E N S Sen. Charles Schumer said Monday he will be pushing for the federal government to reimburse the North Shore-LIJ Health Care System and a second Long Island hospital group that have spent more than $6 million on Ebola training.

“Long Island’s Ebola Treatment Center - North Shore-LIJ and Stony Brook [University Hospital] - quickly and metic-

ulously answered the call of duty to handle the Ebola threat by training thousands of healthcare workers, preparing isolation units, purchasing new equipment and more,” Schumer said. “It is only fair that they be reimbursed for that critical, but expensive work.”

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Though they have worked in the restaurant industry for years, the owners of Krung Tep Thai Bistro decided to set up shop in Great Neck because they saw a lack of “Thai by Thai” restaurants.

“We would come on Saturdays to Great Neck as a family day, but we realized no authentic Thai places were here to eat at,” said Andy Hamill, husband of Krung Tep co-owner Duk Saejung.

“That’s when we considered coming out here.”

Krung Tep, located at 23 South Middle Neck Road, had a soft opening on Nov. 22, but their grand opening was Monday.

Hamill said his wife and co-owner Pei Sirikanya, both of whom are Thai, have worked in Thai restaurants in Manhattan and Bayside, and both Hamill and his wife had owned a catering business previously in Iceland.

Hamill said that while there are many Thai restaurants in the U.S., many aren’t totally authentic Thai, which is what he said Krung Tep aims to be.

He said the restaurant’s name literally means “Bangkok” in Thai, where, Hamill said, is where all the different regional dishes of

crunch.”

Hamill said that the restaurant did alter some of its dishes to accommodate to the tastes of Great Neck, such as not including as many pork dishes on their menu.

He also said that many of the traditional Thai dishes they serve are naturally gluten free, which will serve the growing number of people who are cutting gluten out of their diet.

Members of the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees attended the grand opening Monday to assist in cutting the ribbon and enjoying the food.

“I don’t usually like ethnic food but this is delicious,” Trustee Jerry Schneiderman said.

Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said she loved both the food and what the owners have done to the building.

“It’s beautiful and elegant, warm and inviting,” Celender said. “This place is a complement to the other elegant cuisines you can find in the Plaza.”

Krung Tep is also BYOB, Hamill said. The restaurant is open every day of the week from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

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Members of the Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees and Great Neck Chamber of Commerce help the owners of Krung Tep Thai Bistro, located at 23 South Middle Neck Road, cut the ribbon for their grand opening.

Thailand meet and intermingle with each other.

“Thai by Thai” is the central thesis of Krung Tep, but Hamill said it is less of an ethnic predisposition to cooking, but rather being able to recognize the authenticity of a dish’s flavors as that of traditional Thai cooking.

“Our management has the eye to what is Thai and what isn’t,” Hamill said. “If someone who has

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on our food – it’s a different feeling.”

Hamill said that when one goes to a Thai restaurant, one can judge both the authenticity and the quality of the restaurant by sampling just a few dishes, including Pad Thai and tom yum soup, both of which are on Krung Tep’s

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Like we said … Ed commish resignation an When we first heard that the county was planning to install speed cameras in school zones, we were, to say the least, skeptical.

The proposal didn’t pass the smell test. In the same breath that the cameras where announced as a program that would protect children on their way to school, the people pushing the plan talked about the $30 million that they projected the cameras would raise.

From day one it was clear that this was nothing more than nothing more than a money-making scheme.

There had been no increase in the number of pedestrians being struck by cars in school zones or anywhere else. In fact that number has steadily declined. This was Big Brother at its worst.

We have used this space repeatedly to criticize the speed-camera proposal, even at the risk that some readers might think that we weren’t sufficiently concerned about the safety of school children.

Before the school year began motorists were getting tickets for driving too fast in school zones. Since the reduced speed laws were not in effect on those days, the county had to return those fines.

The county was planning on ticketing thousands of cars. In addition to the fine, the owner of the car would pay a processing fee and get points that would likely increase his/her insurance premiums, even if the driver was going just a few miles-per-hour over the speed limit.

It has now become clear to the county legislators that they have created a monster. The people who elected them are furious about the costly tickets they are getting.

These are not reckless drivers. These are motorists who go their pockets picked by legislators who couldn’t think of any other way to balance the budget.

Last week Republican Nassau County lawmakers introduced legislation to terminate the school speed-zone-camera program.

Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) said she expected the legislation to receive bipartisan support. “Just as we implemented it unanimously, we’re going to repeal it unanimously,” she said.

She noted that in July the program was supported by from legislators from both parties.

Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport), the Legislature’s minority leader, said, “It became evident that it was less about safety and more about the financial burdens of our county’s mismanagement onto the motorists.”

On Tuesday, the Legislature did as Gonsalves predicted and voted 19-0 to repeal the law.

But back in July the only one that saw that was Blank Slate Media.

There are better and fairer ways to ensure pedestrian safety near the schools. Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said patrols would increase near schools, and that flashing lights placed in school zones as part of the camera program will remain in operation.

The question for the county will be how to make up for the $30 million in projected revenues from the school speed-zone-camera program in 2015.

That’s a big problem. Hopefully the county will find a solution that does not include raising taxes.

In the wake of this misadventure, we urge the county legislators to adopt a bipartisan resolution demanding that a line be drawn so that the county’s authority to ticket and assess fines never again be misused in this manner.

New fines should never be created just to balance the budget.

Public safety is not a budget gimmick. It would be unfortunate if the county did not learn something from what has become a costly mistake.

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he resignation of Commissioner King is an opportunity for a fresh look at the current reform agenda and the challenges facing New York’s public schools.

I am hopeful that the Board of Regents will keep in mind the lessons learned from the struggles our education system has faced in recent years as they begin the process of selecting a new commissioner.

Our next education commissioner must have the necessary

qualifications to successfully meet the challenges that our schools now face in the aftermath of the rushed implementation of Common Core.

In addition, he or she must be ready and willing to work with teachers and school districts at a local level in order to provide New York’s students with a world-class education.

The commissioner must listen to the concerns of parents who have spoken out about an increased reliance on high stakes

testing and eroding of local control of curriculum. I encourage the Board of Regents to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that our state’s next leader of education will collaborate with educators, parents and students to make decisions which allow for New York’s young minds to succeed.

State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square)

Outside advice on E.W. water dispute not needed

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n Friday’s Williston Times (12/12) I read an article posted by Charles Samek (who lives in Mineola by the way) regarding East Williston’s ongoing situation with Williston Park over water charges. It seems that he doesn’t even live in either village so who is he to comment??

If Mr. Samek is incensed over the ongoings of the back and

forth over our water problems he should keep it to himself or not read the articles referring to our situation so he won’t get his blood pressure up.

In the future, Mr. Samek, keep your opinions to events that impact you...not other’s who you refer to as ‘cry babies’, ‘mentally ill’ or ‘sicko-sickoo’s.

Maybe you should take a good

look in the mirror yourself and determine if you fit one of those categories that you accuse the residents of East Williston to be.

Sorry, bud, but you’re way off base here.

Merry Christmas.

Tom Scheuer East Williston

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USS Liberty questions already answered

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he not-so-subtle accusation of treason that Mr. Meadors levels against Mr. Mansky (“Unanswered questions about USS Liberty,” Dec. 11) is preposterous and stinks of McCarthyism.

Why not leave the interpretation of our U.S. Constitution to the well-educated judges and lawyers of this country, so that Mr. Meadors can brush up on his Navy protocols?

The Presidential Medal of Honor, together with the Navy Cross and the Silver Star, are awarded to U.S. Navy personnel based on any one, not necessarily the first, of the following circumstances: 1. While engaged in action against an enemy of the United States.

2. While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.

3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

The Liberty’s commanding officer, Capt. William McGonagle, received the Medal of Honor. Conspicuously absent from the text of his award presentation is any mention of the word “enemy,” a term commonly used in other PMH presentations of that era.

Therefore, in the case of the Liberty, one cannot infer from the receipt of these medals that there was engagement of any enemy. Mr. Meadors’s treason argument thus falls victim to faulty logic and omission of detail.

As for Mr. Meadors’s question of why the U.S. does not want to conduct an investigation into the attack, he points us to

some document links on the Liberty Veterans Association website.

As can be seen from the few official documents there which have not yet been removed, the incident has already been investigated several times.

A look at the Hon. A.J. Cristol’s website (http://thelibertyincident.com/ house-investigation-1991.html) reveals that in 1991, Mr. Meadors actually requested an investigation by the House Armed Services Committee and was present at the kick-off meeting.

After several months of reviewing all the facts available, Congress informed Mr. Meadors in 1992 that the investigation had concluded, and there would be no further action taken by Congress (i.e. no public hearings nor depositions).

The investigation was not a myth; it just didn’t lead to the result that Mr.

Meadors desired.

Just as the Supreme Court is not compelled to hear every appeal it is presented; just as the President of the United States is not obligated to personally confer the eponymous Medal of Honor at the White House; so too is Congress not required to stage public hearings on every issue brought before it, even if hearings are held for incidents which Mr. Meadors believes are similar in nature.

I see no further point in continuing this discussion. Many resources about the Liberty incident have been provided in this Opinions column over the past few weeks for readers to consume.

Let’s get back to discussing more timely and relevant issues here.

Robert Bruckheimer Roslyn

Obama’s failure to secure Obama right on no borders endangers U.S. boots on ground

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udos to Emery Rose for his enlightening article on the Obama Administration in today’s issue of the Great Neck News.

The part where he describes our “open borders” policy is perhaps the most important as-

pect of his letter.

As much as I would like to be proven wrong, I believe his leaving the USA “open” to attack from our enemies who have infiltrated the border along with illegals from Mexico and Latin America.

In my opinion, this lack of ac-

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earing with the facts, in tion on his part is his worse failure the past two presidential as president (among others). elections, it was a maWe may not be able to surjority of the voters who vive an attack from within our voted that elected Obama as our borders. president.

To those voters, our president Martin Perlman has certain mandates to fulfill Great Neck when and if the time arises even if it means the exercise of executive privilege or the veto.

One broader mandate of the people is that there be no more ‘boots on the ground’ which our president has thus far fulfilled.

Inaction is action! This in itself is high drama.

In a discussion on the PBS This next year, I hope to continue to work with Bob Lincoln “Newshour” with the new secreand our new commissioner, Frank tary of defense was mention of Cilluffo to create the park environ- the contention between President ment we can all enjoy.

Obama and the previous secretarDan Nachmanoff ies.

Great Neck Militaries become restless in

G.N. residents did civic duty in park district vote

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want to thank all the residents of the Great Neck Park District, who on a rainy,windy day, came out to vote on Dec. 9.

I am very grateful for the overwhelming support I received in my bid for re-election as commissioner.

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I especially want to thank the many people who went out of their way to call, e-mail, or just tell all their friends and family to support my candidacy.

I will try to reach you personally, if I have not already done so.

times like the present: They are not earning any medals. Their necessary discipline has to be mastered. The president has to stand firm in enforcing the public mandate against the military and those members of congress who wish not to do likewise.

He is the Commander In Chief.

Contrary to what is in the media, I give our president the highest rating whether it is ‘popular’ or not.

He has avoided the outbreak of war with other nations, protected the victims in the path of ISIS as well as possible and used the means available to weaken those who certainly are the enemies of mankind.

Hopefully his secure steady course can continue.

Charles Samek Mineola

Taking high road by An invitation to learn more about G.N. Lions Club not disputing vote

have chosen to accept defeat graciously!

I have been raised with integrity and therefore I will not dispute the outcome of this election.

However I will stick to my observation that we have great parks because of Bob Lincoln, Ruth Tamarin and Ivar Segalowitz.

I wish Dan Nachmanoff success in his second term and hope he will be more sensitive to the needs of this wonderful Great Neck parks staff.

I am hoping that legislation will be considered soon that will enable the park elections to take place at a time when more people will be likely to vote.

Encouraging open debates in future elections makes sense!!

I will continue to attend meetings and hopefully more Great Neck residents will also attend meetings and become active!!!

Happy holidays.

Neil Leiberman Great Neck

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he Lions Club of Great Neck was founded in 1935.

Next year we will be celebrating our 80th anniversary of service. The Lions Club is the largest and most active organization with 1.4 million members world-wide.

The Lions Club of Great Neck supports The Guide Dog Foundation, Great Neck Social Center, Camp Badger, Lions Diabetes Education Center, Boy Scouts, Robin Hood Day Camp, Lions Journey for Sight, etc.

Each June a student from Great Neck North and Great Neck South receives a scholarship for excellence in community service. We test the

eyes of the children at CLASP and will now be testing the eyes of the children at St. Aloysius and Great Neck Community School.

We support the Great Neck Social Center.

In order to continue our work, we need your help both physically by becoming a member and financially by donating.

If you would like to come to one of our luncheon meetings and learn more about us, please contact Fern Weiss at fernweiss@aol. com. Thank you.

Fern Weiss Great Neck

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A loo k o n the li g hter si d e

I wonder who’s pawning it now Sometimes, when I flick through the cable TV channels, I pass through programs with titles like “Pawn Stars,” and “Storage Wars.” I always wonder the same thing: “Honey, you don’t suppose that could be my stuff they’re selling?”

“Of course not! Why do you ask?”

“Well, ever since you said you put that bill on auto-pay, I’ve never been back there. Have you heard from them lately? Are they even still in business?”

“Don’t be ridiculous. Of course that isn’t your stuff. But wait a minute - you really haven’t been back since we put it all there?”

“Why would I? I’m a busy woman, you know.”

“It’s just that you swore to me that everything in that unit was essential. You went on and on about how you needed it, just not on a daily basis… and that was the only reason we couldn’t get rid of it entirely. Remember?”

I didn’t have as keen a memory of this scene as my husband seemed to, but this was not the time for confession. “Oh, absolutely,” I said. “I meant every word.

But in the meantime - is it being paid on a credit card? One that’s still working? Because - does that storage unit on TV look the teensiest bit familiar?”

“No way! Look, there’s a palm tree behind the building! That’s nowhere near here.”

“Sweetie, it’s not a tree, it’s a telephone pole. I’m starting to worry.”

“This is ridiculous. Why would anybody want that stuff of yours, anyway? You told me it was all just sentimental value when I was hauling the boxes in for you.” “”That’s right - as far as you know. What do you care, anyway?”

“Well, if there’s anything valuable, I’d like to sell it before our debt-collectors can.”

Just then, there was a commotion on the screen. The metal storage door rolled up, and the nondescript crowd of loiterers on television crowded around the entrance.

“Will you look at that?” said one.

“That’s just amazing!” said a third.

“What? What?” said my husband.

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side cial.

The screen cut to a commer-

While we watched an endless stream of commercials for home insurance, car insurance, medical insurance, and scooters, my husband conducted a sort of third-degree.

“Um, Judy, there’s no way, is there, that your stuff could have included my old baseball card collection?”

“No, you said your mother threw it out.”

“And to the best of your knowledge, did we ever have any model trains?”

“A train set? No, I’d remember

that. Why do you ask?”

“No reason,” he said. But he seemed to heave a sigh of relief as the program resumed.

On TV, there was now a bidding war over the mystery storage unit.

“Who watches this kind of program, anyway?” asked my husband.

“Nobody sensible,” I answered.

“Could you turn up the volume? I can’t tell what they’ve found.”

What they had found was a beaten-up old footlocker. The footlocker looked eerily familiar to me. “I can’t watch!” I exclaimed.

“I couldn’t bear it if it’s mine. You look, and tell me what you see.

Then I’ll tell you if that’s my stuff or not.”

“How will you know?”

“I’ll know.”

“Okay, it’s a ‘70s-era Mexican wedding dress, some vinyl records, and some posters for a rock concert…at Woodstock! I can’t imagine what it’s worth.”

“Phew, it’s not my footlocker!”

“Why, what’s in your footlocker, Judy?”

“Just some old college papers,” I tell my spouse. He doesn’t need to

know that there are also two street signs that friends and I “liberated” from campus, one drunken night.

“Just some old papers? And I had to pay for that? It was heavy enough, I was hoping there were at least a few gold bricks!”

On the TV, we were now being treated to an intensely boring scene of the storage unit’s new owners, rummaging through boxes and complaining about the contents.

Tupperware from the 70’s, apparently.

“I can’t believe they made a show about this,” my husband grumbles.

“And I can’t believe we watched it,” I said. “All right, I surrender. As soon as both boys are home, I’m going to make them get everything out of the storage unit….” “…And open it up? And put it in the trash?” There was a gleam in my husband’s eye.

“Not so fast! I’ll have to go through it all first. There’s only one place it will fit - and that’s in your half of the garage!”

“Of course. Me and my big mouth,” he says.

from the d es k of se n ator j ac k marti n s

Govern well, steal with your eyes I don’t know whether to be joyful or distressed, so I think I’ll simply settle for cautiously hopeful.

I’m sure by now most of you have read the news: New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. will resign from his position at the end of this year.

He’s moving on to become senior advisor to federal Education Department Secretary Arne Duncan, which will make him the second highest ranking official there.

Depending on where you stand, that’s either good or bad news. For most parents I speak with, they’re happy to see him leave but worried about his having an even more powerful position. As for me, despite my mostly rocky relationship with him, I do wish him the best in his new endeavor.

While we’ve disagreed on almost every aspect of his agenda, we do agree that our children’s education system must be improved and I respect his dedication to that ideal.

That being said, we’ve tan-

gled with each other from day one.

First it was a poorly conceived rollout of Common Core, which sent our kids’ test scores and confidence plummeting.

While I embrace the higher standards that will keep our children competitive in a changing world, I reject the one size fits all, cookie cutter testing that Common Core thrust upon them.

And I refuse to accept the elevation of this testing to the beall, end-all position it enjoys under this state’s administration. I know from first-hand experience with my own little ones that the emphasis has become the scores and not our children.

Then there was what I interpreted as a cool disregard for the opinions of the very educators who have successfully taught our children all these many years.

It was the same disregard he exhibited when he refused to hold parent forums to address concerns here on Long Island.

I arranged the local forum anyway and publicly called for his resignation if he didn’t attend which clearly landed me on the

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“least favorite” list with the state education department.

Gratefully, Commissioner King did attend and heard for himself the very real problems Common Core unleashed. And while those meetings did sometimes get ugly, the old saying is that “democracy is noisy.” It just means people are paying attention and it’s a good thing.

Adding further injury at a time when no one went unscathed, SED under Dr. King doubled down on a plan to sell off our children’s personal data to third party vendor, InBloom.

Not only was it without parental consent but our educators were to become the collectors of over 400 data fields per child with absolutely intrusive and controversial subjects like their family relationships. Naturally, I was more than happy to work with my colleagues to dismantle this effort.

What all the circumstances point to is a Department of Education that is entirely tone deaf to the very people who know our kids best: parents and educators.

While they maintain they are guarding against those serving only their personal interests, they fail to realize that those “personal” interests are precisely our children.

Instead, they’re more content to charge ahead for the sake of their belief in being right, problems be damned without input or cooperation. Such attitudes have no place in government, especially when they affect our children and their education.

My hope is that the mindset trickled from the top down and that with Dr. King’s departure, a more open and cooperative ap-

proach will be taken. A lot is riding on the Regents’ appointment of a new commissioner.

The selection process is happening as we speak so now is the time to contact the Board of Regents and tell them we want a commissioner who’ll listen and who’s willing to work with us, not against us. I assure you, if ever there was a time to reach out and be heard, it would be now.

I have a friend whose oldschool Italian uncle always advises him to “steal with your eyes.”

In other words, to watch carefully and learn from the people who know.

The Board of Regents should heed this wise instruction and take parent and educator input into consideration while selecting a new commissioner.

Or else the next few years will again be relegated to undoing bad ideas instead of implementing good ones and to losing a generation of grade school children to what has become a failed experiment.

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Peace and good will lacking this Christmas

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hristmas is almost here, and there is much for most of us to do-gifts to buy and wrap. More cards to send, even a few more decorations to hang. It’s also a time to reflect on the troubles in the world, our nation at war and the lost of many lives.

Than there is the unrest and attacks on the New York Police Department. Than there is the many diseases like AIDS and Ebola that have taken many lives and is destroying what many of us hold most dear. And finally, terrorism that is disrupting humanity and displaces many lives

and communities.

The message this season is,” Peace on Earth and good will toward men.” Yet where is it ?

This is when a lot of us reflect on the gentler of times of our past.

I find myself thinking about a Christmas when I was young and America was not so troubled.

It was 1957, in the Cold War, but I didn’t much nor understand or care about such things.

I was 8 years old, living with my mother and father and two blind boarders my mother would take care of in a corner house in Queens Village.

We didn’t have much but we

always had a good Christmas-full of love and sharing and plenty of music, which my mother said was,” tonic for the soul.”

A few evenings before Christmas we set out to buy a Christmas Tree, but my father’s car would not start. It was a crisp, cold night and snow was on the ground and still falling. My father had an idea so my mother wouldn’t be disappointed: We took my sled to the place where they sold trees, about half a mile away on Francis Lewis Blvd.

When we got there, my father pick out a beautiful six-footer, tied it on top of my sled and

guided it home. We sang Christmas carols all the way home.

Back at our house my mother had a special place in front of the fireplace for the tree. Our job was done once it was settled in the stand, than my mother took over, decorating it with love and devotion to every detail.

Kindness and love seemed to bounced from house to house in those days, neighbors greeted one another with a,” Merry Christmas,” as carolers sang from house to house.

Churches were beaming with worshipers. Christmas meant a lot back than, and I can’t

help but wonder if that kind of Christmas will ever return.

The picture-perfect Christmases of our memories may have been laced with imperfections, but I still think they were better than the frenzied days we have today with too much commercialization of Christmas.

I can’t help but hope than America returns to family values, to live out the true meaning of Christmas-peace and good will toward all.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

7-Eleven donations disprove NIMBY philosophy

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7-Eleven donates food to rink for celebration” (Community News -Dec. 5) illustrates how the narrowminded people who practice the not in my back yard (NIMBY) philosophy and attempted for several years to prevent 7-Eleven from opening up a 24-hour convenience store along Middle Neck Road have been proven wrong.

Contrary to popular myth, not every Great Neck resident has a six figure income and is a millionaire living in Kings Point. Consumers have voted with their feet and welcomed 7-Eleven into the neighborhood. Many maids, visiting health care providers, landscapers, painters, roofers and construction workers who work for residents of Great Neck Village along with Kings Point and other

neighboring villages and other unincorporated areas of Great Neck who travel along Middle Neck Road to and from work now enjoy the convenience of shopping at a 7-Eleven store.

Hundreds of vacant gas station sites similar to this one have been successfully converted to 7-Eleven stores with no negative impacts to crime, traffic and the environment.

The owners of 7-Eleven provided gainful employment to construction contractors and their employees building their local establishment. They also pay taxes like the rest of us. By being open 24 hours, they also provide additional security to a neighborhood whose streets are virtually empty late at night. Don’t forget that they also provide gainful employ-

ment to stock clerks, cooks and cashiers along with those who deliver beverage and food supplies.

Many are actually students working their way through college, single parents, retirees looking for supplemental income, new immigrants or one of the 6 percent of fellow Great Neck residents currently out of work.

All are neighbors, who also pay taxes and are just trying to earn a living. Most customers are also Great Neck neighbors patronizing the establishment on a voluntary basis.

How refreshing to see that liberal communities such as the Village of Great Neck who joined with the Moral Majority social police and politically extreme reactionary conservatives and attempted

to use government rules, regulations and zoning laws to impose their own moral values on others lost.

For those who opposed the opening of 7-Eleven, please feel free to patronize one of the many other overpriced “trendy” or yuppie establishments along Middle Neck Road. You are welcome to pay more for a far less satisfying products. This is the basic nature of free enterprise and how life works in a free society.

Consumers are free to make their own individual decisions and choices on a voluntary basis to select which establishment they desire to patronize and spend their money.

Larry Penner Great Neck

USS Liberty received Medal of Honor

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This medal is usually given out by the President at the White House but Johnson was busy giving out diplomas to students. The Navy Yard is four blocks from the White House.

Another fact that I did not read in your paper. Somehow the Liberty made it to Malta for dry dock repairs. The water was pumped out of the Liberty via the torpedo hole, bodies and damaged machinery were removed

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AvalonBay project Cops honored gets final site approval for heroism

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Village of Great Neck trustees gave AvalonBay Communities final approval Monday for the site plans and architectural plans for a proposed 191-unit apartment building on the site of a former petroleum storage facility at 240 East Shore Road.

Jack Libert, an attorney who represents AvalonBay Communities, said the trustees approval at the village’s regularly scheduled meeting allows them to move forward with the project with only the comlex’s front gate and lighting remaining as issues.

Stephen Limmer, attorney for the village, said it wasn’t that the board didn’t like the front gate and the lighting, but rather that the developers weren’t sure what exactly they wanted to do with the front gate and the lighting.

Limmer said instead of

holding up development, the village decided to approve the site plans and let AvalonBay decide what they want to do with the front gate and the lighting later.

The project calls for the developers to remove contaminated soil and to treat any contaminated soil that can’t be removed.

“They can not only start the remediation process but they can start the building process itself,” Libert said.

Village of Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman said AvalonBay Communities has chosen a contractor for the demolition and cleanup of the site.

“They are going to start the excavation probably around the time of the remediation, but that is not final,” Kreitzman said.

Libert said he could not release the name of the con-

tractor as his client has not disclosed the information publicly yet, but that the contractor was a prominent contractor in the state.

In February, the land was rezoned by the Village of Great Neck for residential use.

Tenants are expected to start moving in by January 2016.

The building will consist of 81 one-bedroom units, 79 twobedroom units and 31 threebedroom units, and 10 percent of the total apartments will be used for workforce housing.

AvalonBay was granted tax breaks by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency from construction of the project.

Under an agreement with the IDA, AvalonBay will make $9,278,456 in payments in lieu of taxes to the village during the next 15 years.

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Two officers of the Nassau County Police Department’s Third Precinct were honored Monday during the department’s “Cop of the Year” awards for acts of heroism in response to a house fire in Albertson in April.

Officers Jimmy Duignan and Scott Theil received a standing ovation as they were presented with the department’s “life-saving award” prior to the start of the Nassau County Legislature’s hearing.

James Carver, president of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, said Duignan and Theil rushed into a burning Albertson residence and pulled out two occupants in April.

One of the individuals eventually made a full recovery from the incident, Carver said.

“Had it not been for their heroic actions, both occupants cer-

tainly would have perished,” he said.

Duignan and Theil were not made available for comment.

Carver said the awards were given to publicize some of the positive work police officers do for members within the community in response to recent “alleged bad behavior” by police reported in the media.

“One of the best jobs in the world is committing yourself to a career as a police officer, raising your right hand and protecting the people,” Carver said. “...

And I don’t believe anybody does the job better than the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department.”

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New G.N. parks office Port Washington allows for more space library gets funds

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The architects hired to design the new Great Neck Parks District office said Thursday they are designing the building to provide more space while giving it a residential feel that allows it to fit into the unique setting of the Village Green.

“We are using modern materials that would give the building a sense of history and a natural feel,” Vincent Cangelosi, principal architect for the project, said at a park district board meeting on Thursday.

Most of the building, he said, will be made out of composite cement and wood fiber - materials that are very unique and suitable for a historic location - combined with residential home windows Cangelosi said the new building will have a larger board room, a generous waiting area, two entrances to the main waiting area and more parking.

One of the main issues the architects had to deal with included the limited space parks district employees currently have to work in, he said.

The new building, Cangelosi said, will be about 30 percent larger

than the current building.

Parks district Superintendent Peter Renick said he does not intend to increase the size of the staff and the additional space will be used to eliminate the crowding of current employees.

Cangelosi said the building will be about the size of a standard ranch house and is designed to look more like a house, as a large commercial building would look out of place in the setting.

He said they are currently planning on up to 29 spaces, but the number was subject to change.

Cangelosi said the new park office will located roughly where the current parking lot is, and the new parking lot will be behind the building.

Commissioners expressed concerns about the need to cut down some cherry trees surrounding the building to accommodate the increased parking lot size.

“We don’t want to cut any trees down,” park district Commissioner Bob Lincoln said. “The landscaping of this project is going to be very significant part of project, from concealing the view from street to enhancing the whole area.”

Renick said erecting the new building in the parking lot of the current structure allows the park district to continue operations while the new office is being built. This, he said, avoids the need to displace the staff for a year and save about $100,000.

Cangelosi said his team at CDA Architects in New York City have been looking at the building for several years.

“There were studies done regarding conditions of the current structure and its feasibility to be an ongoing structure, and it was determined a new headquarters was needed,” he said.

Another of the changes in the new building design includes reorienting the entrance of the building to face out to the Village Green, instead of facing toward Beach Road as it does now.

Cangelosi said the scope of construction will be similar to a new house with at least a couple of weeks in which heavy equipment is used.

“We’re not going to make something obtrusive to the neighborhood, we’ve said that from beginning,” Lincoln said. “We will build something close to a house.”

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO The Port Washington Library has received $150,000 in state funding for the renovation of its children’s room.

Officials said the grant, acquired by state Sen. Jack Martins’ (R-Mineola) office, will offset renovation costs for a children’s room that will offer books, space for creative projects, a workshop, music stations, areas for study and play, a recycling center a and sections for fifth and sixth graders.

“The Port Washington Library does a wonderful job serving families, so well in fact that they need to modernize and revitalize their children’s room to accommodate the growing need,” Martins said.

“The improvements will benefit an entire new generation of Port Washington children, and I am pleased to help support this commu-

nity improvement project,” he added.

Library officials said a renovation is necessary to provide flexibility for the room’s use by various programs and to curb overcrowding that arises due to rapidly changing technologies.

“I want to thank Senator Martins for his continuous support of the Library and particularly the Children’s Room renovation,” Port Washington Library Director Nancy Curtin said. “The Library considers this the most important project it will undertake applying new learning and technological advances to enhance the many ways that children learn.”

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Library bond sold for G.N. South student more than offering named science finalist

By A da m L i d g e t t The sale of the Great Neck Library’s Main Branch renovation bond sold out within three hours of its posting and for significantly more than its offering price, the library announced Thursday.

The bond, which was offered by Roosevelt and Cross on Dec. 11. for $10.4 million, raised $10.76 million.

Great Neck Library business manager Neil Zitofsky said the library did not know the bond would sell at such a high rate.

“We were told by the broker right from the start [the bond] was likely to generate a higher premium,” Zitofsky said. “We were not expecting one quite as large.”

Zitofsky said the higher premium means the library will need to use less in reserve funds saved for the building.

The library, he said, will end up being with about $1 million more in the reserve fund to help maintain the property.

One of the contributing factors to the higher premium, Zitofsky said, was the Aaa bond credit rating from Moody’s Investors Serve, the highest rating Moody’s can give. He said Moody’s typically a library is pegged one grade below its affiliated school district.

Moody’s officials have said they took into account the area’s wealthy tax base and the solid finances of the library when determining theNewspaper bond rating.Ad Library said the higher 8.75officials x 5.6 Ver 6_Layout 1

ratings should save the library nearly $25,000 a year.

In rating the library, Moody’s looked at the past six years of general fund revenues and expenditures, as well as six years of library balance sheets and the 2013 and 2014 audit reports.

Zitofsky said another contributing factor to the high sale was the way the library collects taxes.

He said the taxes go from the taxpayer, to the town to the school district, which gives the money due to the library directly to them.

“The agreement between the school and the library is non-dependent on the collection of taxes,” Zitofsky said. “So the school is required to pay [the library] even if they don’t get the money from the town.”

Zitofsky said investors see this as a very low-risk of non-payment on bonds.

The next step in the process, Zitofsky said, is for the contractor to pick subcontractors and to get started on the building renovations.

The library Board of Trustees voted last week to give the contract to VRD Contracting, which made the lowest bid to the library board for $9.1 million.

Zitofsky said the library overhaul should begin sometime after the start of 2015.

The renovation of the 42,000 square foot Main Branch – which dates back to 1970 - will include a new roof, insulated windows, a revamp of6:07 the HVAC system 12/5/14 PM Page 1 and new lighting.

up with appropriate conclusions and to figure out how to present his findings in A Great Neck South student was a paper and presentation in a clear and named a national finalist in one of the complete manner,” Hersh said. “Jay’s country’s most prestigious student sci- success in the Siemens competition is the result of talent, ence competitions. genuine interest in sciJay Zussman, a ence and a lot of hard senior at Great Neck work.”

South High, was named She said each stuDec. 9 a national finaldent had to present ist in the 2014 Siemens and defend their preCompetition in Math, sentation to a board of Science & Technology judges. held at George WashZussman, who is ington University in the only winner from Washington D.C., said New York State, was Jessica Vega, public renamed a semifinalist lations coordinator for in October, and eventuthe Great Neck Public ally moved on to be a Schools.

Jay Zussman regional finalist before Vega said Zussman claiming the final prize. was one of six winners in the individual category of the com- He is the first South High student to win petition, earning a $20,000 scholarship. the top prize from the competition.

The project Zussman won for is Efforts to reach Zussman were untitled “Zip1 C-terminal phosphorylation availing.

Carol Hersh, a science research promotes Zip1-Sgs1 interaction in meiteacher at Great Neck South High otic cells.”

The study shows the importance of School, said Zussman is an exceptional the interaction between two proteins instudent and enthusiasm for science.

“He put in a great deal of effort to volved in meiosis. Meiosis is the type of develop a thorough understanding of cell division in sexual reproduction eshis topic, to collect a lot of data, to come sential to maintaining genetic diversity.

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Brookville, NY (Dec. 2014) – LIU Post’s Athletics are ranked No. 1 in the East in the NACDA Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. The Pioneers winning tradition is alive and well this season.

“Local student-athletes have always played a crucial role in LIU Post’s history of athletic excellence,” said Bryan Collins, director of athletics and recreation at LIU Post. “New York and Long Island are rich with talent. The Pioneers winning formula is simple – 75 New York studentathletes join more than 500 other athletes from around the world on 22 teams to keep the tradition alive.”

Pioneers Anthony Brunetti of Bayville, N.Y., and Quarterback Steve Laurino of Boise, Idaho, who were named to the Drakonics All-Super Region One Team, led the LIU Post football team to be the Northeast-10 Conference Champions and to the NCAA Tournament.

Star student-athlete Dan Belfiore of Glen Cove, N.Y., was dubbed Capital One Football Academic All-American.

The women’s cross country team placed fourth overall at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships. Elizabeth Stirling and Shaylyn Stehl of Wantagh, N.Y., Lauren Hoffman of Melville, N.Y., Brooke Rozea of Syosset, N.Y., and Jessica Wiking of Farmingdale, N.Y., contributed to the Pioneers’ stellar showing.

LIU Post women’s soccer finished the season strong, playing in the NCAA Division II Championship and advancing to the second round. Sophomore Kristin Brandman of East Northport, N.Y. earned East Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors and teammate Susanne Vistnes of Norway, garnered Daktronics All-American honors.

A goal by Abi Sawyer of England, and a save by goalkeeper Ericka Parks of Nesconset, N.Y., sent the field hockey team to the NCAA Division II National Championship for the second-straight year.

Ten student-athletes on the LIU Post swim team were named CSCAA Scholar AllAmericans this season and Joyce Kwok of Middle Village, N.Y., defended her title as the 200-yard butterfly champion for the second consecutive year.

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D ickens’ classic tale retold As part of its annual holiday tradition, Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center will perform a live staged reading of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” by student actors on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Olmsted Theatre, One South Avenue, Garden City.

This popular adaptation is dramatized by Barbara Field and directed by Department of Theatre professor Brian Rose who also plays the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Fifteen Department of Theatre students will bring to life Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the other characters we all know and love.

While this treasured holiday event is free, audience members are encouraged to bring a can or box of non-perishable food as a donation to the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead.

With the addition of a food drive, the students, faculty and staff of Adelphi University’s Department of Theatre hope to share the spirit of the holidays with families throughout Long Island.

Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. For more information about all events at AUPAC and to purchase tickets, visit aupac. adelphi.edu. Information is available at The Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at (516) 877-4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu.

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Bijan Mortazavi and Shahram Solati The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com International musci stars Bijan Mortazavi and Shahram Solati come together for a twin bill at The Space for a special show on Christmas Eve. Mortazavi has 12 international best selling records, his latest being “Music and I” which was released in 2010, while Solati broke through following his Sabr and Yeki Yekduneh albums, earning him the title of ”A Sound Over All Sounds.”

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Kenny Rogers takes his songs to Westbury Legendary county singer Kenny Rogers brings his Christmas and Hits Through The Years show to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

Joining the GrammyAward-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame member performing holiday favorites and classic hits will be fellow Grammy-winner Linda Davis for the final show of a festive 25date run that began Nov. 12 in Niagara Falls.

Just this month, Rogers, along with his longtime friend Dolly Parton, received their fifth joint nomination as a duo for this year’s CMA Awards. The title track duet from Rogers’ new album, You Can’t Make Old Friends, which is also featured on Parton’s latest release, “Blue Smoke,” earned the collaborators a nomination in the Musical Event of the Year category.

Rogers and Parton also received a GRAMMY Award nomination earlier this year.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m.

Joan Osborne Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

Josh Ritter Friday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.

The Pedrito Martinez Group Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m.

Judy Gold Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.

Jonathan Groff GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Through Jan. 12 Sound, Light, Movement Five artists that redefine art’s traditional parameters by engaging with a wealth of new materials, processes and technology.

Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org MAIN GALLERIES Through March 8, 2015 China Then and Now China Then and Now brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. The exhibition explores three millennia of one of the world’s most important artistic traditions from the perspective of American collectors on Long Island, such as Childs and Frances Frick and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler. The exhibition opens on Nov. 22, and remains on view through March 8.

SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES Through March 8 Long Island Collects the Arts of China An exhibition drawn from the holdings of Long Islanders whose collections include exceptional Chinese art in a variety of media. Many of these works have never or rarely-before been seen by the public.

PERMANENT COLLECTION GALLERY Through March 8 Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works on Paper Tiffany artworks from the museum’s permanent collection CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY Through March 8 Gavin Rain A native of Cape Town, South Africa, Gavin Rain works primarily in a neo-pointillist style. He cites two main narratives in his work: Hidden in plain sight, in which the subject cannot be seen until the viewer takes a few steps back; and Pseudo digital, in which the artist uses rows of dots in a pattern similar to television or computer screens. He credits Seurat, Russian avant garde art of the 1900s and the work of many architects as his main artistic influences. Rain’s work has been seen in solo and group exhibitions throughout the world.

ONGOING Sculpture Park More than 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists

including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property.

Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration.

Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum.

EVENTS Through March 8(with exceptions for specific programs) FILM: The Other Eye The Other Eye is the first film about artist Liu Dan, China’s major modern-day exponent of ink painting. A selection of the artist’s work is on view in the museum’s current major exhibition devoted to the arts of China, from earliest times to the present.

In The Other Eye we see a remarkable glimpse into Liu Dan’s creative process as he creates a large-scale landscape.

Filmmaker Fan Xiaochun, has customized a 15-minute excerpt for the Museum from her longer documentary film about Liu Dan’s work. Free with Museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated.

Sundays, Dec. 21, 28 from 1-4 p.m.

Family Tour at 1 p.m.

Converse, collaborate and create together during our Family Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Each week be inspired by exhibition based gallery conversations, and explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives the opportunity to take time from their busy lives to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New Projects are featured every week! Not offered on Dec. 7 and 21; please plan to attend the special family programs those days!

Thursdays, Jan. 8, Feb. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Brown Bag Lectures: Riva Ettus Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the extensive range of art included in China Then and Now. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. Free with museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated.

Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.

A Thousand Graces: Chinese Buddhist Sculpture in America Then and Now Daisy Yiyou Wang, curator of Chinese and East Asian Art at the Peabody Essex Museum, traces the journeys of Chinese Buddhist sculptures from early 20th-century temples to their display in American art museums as they fascinated noted American collectors such as Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Charles L. Freer and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Wang shares her new Continued on Page 49

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Holiday hosts and hostesses may want to put a storage freezer on their wish list this year. Having the ability to prepare meals in advance and store them easily for later use could prove invaluable — especially for those who are opening their homes for the holidays.

Food and celebrations are unequivocally intertwined. While presents and decorations may be important parts of holiday festivities, food is just as important for hosts who want to throw a successful holiday party.

Those who are welcoming guests to their homes for the holidays may fret over what to serve and how long preparation will take, especially when they’re busy with other tasks. However, stretching out food shopping, preparation and cooking over a few weeks can make the process much more manageable.

A freezer can be a party host’s best friend come the holiday season. Many foods can be prepared in advance and then frozen until the celebration. Also, having small portions of pre-made foods can be helpful when visitors pop in unexpectedly and may be hungry for a meal. Just take something out of the freezer and heat it.

Certain tips can ensure foods made in advance are stored properly and heat up quickly.

Casseroles, baked pasta dishes and vegetables can be prepared in advance and frozen. Be sure to consult with any recipes to see if items can indeed be frozen if you are unsure how they will fare in the freezer.

Instead of preparing food and storing it in one large container, separate it into two smaller containers so dishes defrost quickly and dinner time isn’t delayed.

Use packaging specifically designed for use in the freezer. These products will offer extra insulation against freezer burn, which dehydrates food. Keeping air out of the packaging will help to alleviate cases of freezer burn and potential waste of good food.

Mark packages with the date the foods were packaged as well as what is inside.

This makes it easy to keep inventory of what is in the freezer.

Defrost foods in the refrigerator the night before the holiday meal will be served.

Heating foods that aren’t still frozen considerably cuts down on cook times.

If food cannot be defrosted before cooking, keep in mind that you may have to cook foods longer than normal.

Many desserts also can be frozen. Freeze pies before they are cooked. Cakes can be frozen if you freeze the layers separately.

Then assemble and frost the cakes before serving. Cream pies cannot be frozen, but you can use pudding in place of cream in many recipes and be able to freeze them.

Brownies and other “bar” recipes will freeze and carry well.

If you don’t want to have everything prepped in advance and enjoy the taste of a freshly cooked meal, consider preparing side dishes in advance and then leave the roast or turkey to cook. Any steps you can take ahead of time will dramatically cut out the time you have to spend in the kitchen while guests are around.

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Do good by donating older gifts Much as you would decorate the home or shop for fancy holiday clothing, you can set aside a day for sorting through infrequently used items and preparing them for donation. Doing so can teach children the benefits of generosity, which often goes hand-in-hand with the season.

Work with an organization

There are certain organizations that gather used or new toys and other items to give to the less fortunate. Begin with churches and synagogues and inquire if they sponsor or host a collection program. Schools also may hold item swaps to help raise money for parentteacher associations or to donate to charities.

The holiday season is one firmly ensconced in the tradition of exchanging gifts.

To address storage issues, some families choose to make charitable donations of some of their past holiday finery in preparation for the arrival of new gifts and goodies.

If you cannot find an organization that serves as the middleman for donations, take it upon yourself to solicit safe houses, hospitals, veteran groups and more to see if they will accept your items.

Set limits on new gifts

The average person has many belongings he or she may not need. According to the Self Storage Association, there are 2.3 billion square feet designated to self-storage space in the United States, and one out of every 10 households in the country rents a unit. Many financial analysts say that the self-storage industry is essentially recession-proof. That’s because once a person moves items into storage, they’re not likely to move it out anytime soon.

Many of the items relegated to selfstorage units across the nation could be holiday gifts from years past. But rather than store items that will never see the light of day, why not help a good cause and donate such items to charity?

Make it a tradition

Families can make donating items prior to the holidays a tradition so that it is something that everyone anticipates and looks forward to.

Encourage family members to give back while gifting as well. While one or two new items will be appreciated, you may want to specify that donations to charities that you support, or helping to fund extracurricular activities, is your preference.

Organize storage spaces

Once clutter has been removed, use this opportunity to install new closet organizers, storage bins, shelving, and any other methods of organization that you prefer. Sort and categorize existing toys and items so that new ones can be added neatly.

Involve children in the donation process

When donating items, bring the kids along so they can see how their former toys and books will be put to use by other children who may not have the same advantages. It will serve as a good lesson and may help children walk away with a heartwarming experience.

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Travel gifts can make for unexpected and unique holiday gifts.

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ertain gifts are standard fare come the holidays. Adults often receive clothing while kids typically get toys.

But shoppers who want to employ the element of surprise this season may want to consider travelrelated gifts to put smiles on the faces of their loved ones.

Many people cannot afford

to travel. Gifting travel enables couples or families who may not have the means to get away to hit the road in style.

When giving the gift of travel, shoppers should consider gift certificates or vouchers that can be applied to flights or lodging.

Many travel businesses and websites now offer gift

registry services that make it easy for shoppers to pay for getaways for their loved ones. Some travel agencies also incentivize travel gifts by offering coupons or discounts to shoppers who purchase travel packages for friends or family members.

Those on the lookout for travel-inspired gifts can explore the following options.

Airline gift certificates: A gift certificate makes it easy for travelers to book their own flights at their leisure.

These certificates typically can be applied to any flight the airline offers and may even be transferable. frequent flier miles: Find out if your frequent flyer miles can be deposited directly into your loved one’s account. Later on he or she can redeem the miles for a

desired flight. luggage: Frequent travelers may appreciate new luggage.

Monogrammed tags can help make luggage easy to identify at luggage carousels in crowded airports.

Small ship voyages: Some cruise lines offer working vacations, where passengers participate in some of the responsibilities aboard the ship. These voyages are ideal for someone who enjoys being active and a part of the travel experience.

Scuba lessons: Travel enthusiasts who frequently jet off to tropical locales may want to learn to scuba dive, which means they must be certified after taking lessons.

Foot the bill for those lessons so their next water adventure is complete.

Traveler’s checks: Sometimes the best gift is the simplest one. Traveler’s checks may seem like an outdated notion in the era of credit cards, but they’re still available. Banks and credit card companies are the best place to find traveler’s checks. These checks are safer than bringing cash along on a trip because they provide travelers with protected purchasing power for the duration of their trips. Prepaid gift cards also can be used for travel.

Just confirm that the card is accepted by retailers at your loved one’s travel destination.

Travel gifts can bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones. These unique gifts are a novelty that’s not often found tucked under the tree.

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Warmest Wishes

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hough there is no official data that declares the bestselling holiday toy for children of all-time, it’s fair to assume the lovable “Sesame Street” figure Elmo is high on the list of most popular holiday toys. Much of that popularity can be traced to the introduction of Tickle Me Elmo in 1996. Though not the first Elmo doll, Tickle Me Elmo became the must-have gift of 1996, when parents searched far and wide for the doll that laughed when users tickled its stomach. During the holiday season of 1996, many people paid far beyond market price just so their children could wake up on Christmas or Chanukah and have a Tickle Me Elmo doll to call their own. Since 1996, Elmo has been reincarnated many times over, and each Elmo doll seems to inspire its own craze come the holiday season. Released in 1998, Walk ‘N’ Talk Elmo was a popular children’s gift, as was Rock ‘N’ Roll Elmo (1999), Tickle Me Elmo Surprise (2001), Chicken Dance Elmo (2002), and SHOUT Elmo (2005). In 2006, Mattel®, the company that produces the Elmo dolls, announced a special commemorative Elmo to mark the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of Tickle Me Elmo. That, too, sparked a buying frenzy, as some reports indicated private sellers were selling the latest Elmo, known as TMX Elmo, for thousands of dollars.

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oliday shoppers tend to fall into three distinct camps. There are those people who have completed all of their shopping and wrapping even before November ends.

Others shop in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Finally, many people wait until the last minute, and such shoppers are the ones seen rushing from store to store on December 24.

Waiting until the last possible second to purchase a gift may not prove much of a problem when shopping for birthday gifts. But come the holiday season, such procrastination may find shoppers perusing limited inventories and dealing with other frantic proscrastinators.

But even those shoppers who still plan to put off their holiday shopping can make the most of such stalling this holiday season.

Consider eGift cards. Many retailers offer digital gift cards that can be emailed in a matter of minutes. Purchase the card from the online retailer and email the redemption code to

the gift recipient. Time the email to arrive on Christmas morning or include all of the necessary information in a holiday card.

Ship to store. Some shoppers like the convenience of ship-tostore services. This enables a person to purchase a gift online but avoid shipping charges by having the item made available at a store location. In-stock items are typically ready the day of purchase, and this helps you avoid crowds and impulse buys, as online purchases are typically available at special pick-up locations in the store that allow online shoppers to skip long lines at the registers.

Avoid gimmick gifts. Skip the “as seen on TV” aisle at the store or trendy infomercial gifts.

Such gifts may suggest to their recipients that you waited until the last minute to buy the gifts and then really didn’t have any good ideas.

Expect extra charges and factor such charges into your budget. Procrastinating may work for your schedule, but expect to pay more if you shop online and require shipping.

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expedite shipping if you expect to have gifts delivered on time.

Verify the delivery date before making any purchases. Paying more for shipping may outweigh the hassle of driving to store after store searching for gifts.

Online retailers like Amazon may even offer selective delivery on Christmas Eve. Check store hours. Some stores offer extended shopping hours to meet the needs of lastminute shoppers. You may be able to visit early morning or late at night to skip the crowds.

Certain department stores time sales with these extended hours, such as “early bird” or “night owl” specials, so you may even be rewarded for procrastinating.

Shop smaller retailers. One way to avoid the hassles that often come with holiday shopping is to patronize smaller, independent shops. Chances are the crowds will be smaller at these shops and you may have access to a more unique selection of gifts than you would find at the nearby mall.

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Another way to make returning or exchanging gifts easier is to make note of the policies governing such returns and exchanges. Such policies are often posted near checkout areas and are outlined on the back of printed receipts.

Before embarking on a shopping trip, shoppers can visit a retailer’s Web site and familiarize themselves with its return policies. If rules are unclear, ask an employee.

Shoppers also can shop at stores that allow consumers ample time to return or exchanges gifts. This allows your loved ones to return or exchange a gift when it’s most convenient for them.

Many retailers have recognized the advantages to having more liberal

return policies. A recent survey by ConsumerWorld.org identified which retailers have made changes and which have maintained the same return policies. Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Kohl’s, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx were found to be the retailers with the most generous regular or holiday return deadlines. Choosing retailers with more lenient return and exchange policies can make things easier on your loved ones.

Shoppers also should include a gift receipt with gifts. This shows recipients that you have their needs in mind and want to make the process of exchanging or returning a gift as easy as possible. Without a receipt, recipients may not get the full value of the item at its time of purchase and only get credited with the current price of the item.

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Many stores have become more stringent with their return policies in an attempt to avoid fraud. As a result, receipts are essential because without a receipt stores cannot verify purchases or issue a refund or exchange. Certain stores will allow a certain number of returns without a receipt, but these are carefully recorded and linked to a shopper’s driver’s license number. This makes it easier for retailers to monitor serial returners. Some retailers even refuse returns without receipts.

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Returns for online purchases may be challenging. Some retailers allow returns at their brick-and-mortar stores, while others require consumers to mail back the item. Some stores will only offer store credit instead of a cash refund or replacement of funds on a credit card. Online returns may require the help of the person who gave you the gift.

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Town announces TV screenwriter contest Calling aspiring screenwriters! North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board announced last week the first annual North Hempstead Television Screenwriting Contest.

The town is looking for screenwriters both young and old to submit original scripts that

could be filmed by the Town’s television producers for a program that would air on NHTV. Scripts must be no longer than six pages, including a cover page, and suitable for general audiences. First page should include title, name and contact information.

The script can be funny, serious,

or a mix of both, but just needs to contain three key elements: • It must be filmed in the Town of North Hempstead.

• A town facility or park must be incorporated. (Limit to two locations) • The person who submits must be a resident of the Town of

North Hempstead. ]One script will be chosen from an age 18 and under category, and another script will be chosen from the age 18 and over category. Scripts can be emailed in a PDF format to scripts@northhempsteadny.gov. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2015.

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Adelphi theater group promotes social justice B y S oph i a C on t i At 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, a group of theatre students began shuffling toward the Pollack Plaza in front of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center their procession punctuated by the clang of a bell, signaling the stop and go of their actions.

This was the beginning of “A Day in the Life of Us and Them,” a collaborative performance with the Living Theatre, a theatre company famous around the world for pioneering the concept of theatre for social justice.

The performance was the culmination of a three-day workshop comprised of acting exercises, discussions of social issues,

and unconventional script-writing methods. Over the course of the three-day workshop, students overcame their initial hesitancy and became much more comfortable with the Living Theatre, with each other, and with themselves.

“People were very open with each other for the entire three days,” said Isuri Wijesundara, a freshman theatre major. “That is what really brought the performance together.”

The Living Theatre uses a large repertoire of abstract theatre techniques and encourages audience participation in their performances. A key concept of their performances is to have the actors play themselves, rather

dents, faculty, and staff to pres- chosen annually. This year’s than a character.

“It’s easy to play a character ent interdisciplinary perspectives theme is “The Changing Nature as a racist,” said Lucas Iverson, a centered on a particular theme, of War and Peace.” sophomore. “It’s much harder to say ‘I judge people based on the color of their skin.”

Maggie Lally, associate professor of theatre at the University, was instrumental in setting up the collaboration with The Living Theatre. Lally is a firm believer in interdisciplinary education, constantly searching for new projects and people to incorporate into her classes, both from inside the University and out.

Photo by Kali Chan Lally is a member of the The ensemble of “A Day in the Life of Us and Them” begins their steering committee for the Collaboration Project, a collective procession to Pollack Plaza in front of the Adelphi University effort by Adelphi University stu- Performing Arts Center.

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THE CULInARy ARCHITECT

Christmas Side Dishes: Naughty and Nice Cheesy Corn Bake (naughty) Bulghur Wheat and Wild Rice Pilaf with Dried Cranberries (a little naughty a little nice) Broccoli with Balsamic Dressing

Christmas is such a wonderful Holiday. It brings together the abundance of the fall into winter harvest and the gratitude of having dear family and friends. With all of the feasting one may over indulge.

However, it is possible to splurge on a few dishes and be healthy on others. If dieting and calorie intake is paramount, just skip “the naughty dishes” - you decide.

Of course, turkey or ham is the centerpiece of Christmas. Eating turkey or ham on Christmas Day is traditional.

If you pick up any cooking magazine, there will be an article about how to prepare the “perfect bird.”

Or, if you are completely stymied on Christmas Day, you may also call The Butterball Hot Line at 1-800-Butterball or 1-800-2888372. Alternatively, you may peruse the internet. Epicurious.com, foodtv.com and even You Tube videos will help the most nervous novice roast the best turkey or ham.

Finally, remember this is a celebration and it should be enjoyed by one and all, including the cook, guests, and all who share in this beautiful holiday.

Mrs. B’s French Hot Chocolate (naughty) 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1 pint heavy cream 1/4 cup water 2 qts milk Prepare early on Christmas Day, or one hour before serving: 1. Over a low heat, blend chocolate pieces with syrup and water, until chocolate is melted. Pour into cup; refrigerate till cool; add vanilla.

2. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream while gradually adding corn syrup. Continue beating until mixture just mounds, then spoon into a crystal serving bowl; refrigerate.

Just before serving: 3. Scald milk; pour into heated coffeepot. Arrange on tray, with a bowl of chocolate whipped cream, cups and saucers.

4. In serving, spoon some chocolate-whipped cream into each guests’ cup, then fill the cup with hot milk.

The guest then stirs the two together before sipping.

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Indian Carrot Soup 6 teaspoons olive oil 3 onions, chopped 6 teaspoons, curry powder 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

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3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 12 carrots peeled and cut into 1” chunks 9 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt Carrot curls and mint sprigs to garnish 1. In a medium non-stick saucepan, heat the oil. Saute the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the curry powder, coriander and cardamom; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the carrots and broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the broth into a large bowl.

2. In a food processor, or blender, puree the carrots with 1 cup of the broth. Stir the puree into the remaining broth, refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Serve, topped with yogurt and garnished with a carrot curl and mint sprig.

Per Serving: 133 calories Cheesy Corn Bake (naughty) 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine 4 teaspoons flour 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups sharp American cheese, shredded 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, cut up 3 (10 oz.) packages frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 3 oz. diced ham 1. Melt butter;stir in flour and garlic powder 2. Add milk; cook and stir over medium heat.

3. Heat until thick and bubbly; stir in cheeses. Cook/stir over low heat until cheeses melt; stir in corn and ham.

4. Bake in 2 qt. Casserole for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Bulghur Wheat and Wild Rice Pilaf with Dried Cranberries (between naughty and nice) 4 cups water 2 cups dry bulghur wheat 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon cubes 1 10.5 oz. package Fall River Fully Cooked Wild Rice, prepared according to package directions (available in some supermarkets and on amazon.com 3 teaspoons butter 2 cups dried cranberries

1. Bring water to a boil in a pot and mix in bulgur, bouillon cubes and butter. Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.

2. Fluff cooked bulgur with a fork, add wild rice and gently mix in dried cranberries.

Broccoli with Balsamic Dressing 2 tablespoons canola oil 6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 lbs. broccoli florets, about 8 cups 1. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat.

Saute the garlic until light golden, 1-2 minutes. Add the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and reduce the heat to low.

2. Simmer, whisking often, until thickened into a syrup, 2-3 minutes.

3. Steam the broccoli until it’s tender, but still bright green, 2-3 minutes. Drizzle dressing over the broccoli.

Per Serving: 100 calories Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 32year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. She lives in Manhasset with her husband and son.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 26 research on Charles L. Freer, the founder of the Smithsonian’s Freer gallery of Art, exploring his collection of Chinese Buddhist art. She is the author of a forthcoming monograph on Freer and his collection.

Admission is $15 (museum members, $5) and includes museum admission. Register at nassaumuseum.org/events.

Sunday, Dec. 21, 1-4 p.m. celebrate Winter Solstice Celebrate light on the shortest day of the year by creating nature-inspired lanterns and then bring them to a Winter Solstice themed story time. Experiment with ice and color to create a collaborative ice sculpture. design your own “tea Sampler” using traditional Chinese Chop stamps to take home with you to keep you warm on a winter’s day. museum admission plus $8 per family materials fee. Reservations not needed. Please note: this event is in place of Family Sundays at the museum.

THe Space aT WeSTBUry 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury. com Dec. 17-Dec. 21, 8 p.m., 1 p.m. show on Dec. 20 Sway 2.0 Wednesday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m.

Bijan mortazavi and Shahram Solati Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8/9:30 p.m.

Stephanie O’s New years eve dance party Saturday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m. electricon Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. extreme- pornograffitti Live 25th anniversary Friday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

The B-52s Friday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m.

Hannibal Buress Thursday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m.

Leon russell Friday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. pink Floyd experience Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. keb’ mo’ Band Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m.

Los Lonely Boys Sunday, April 26, 8 p.m. miranda Sings LIVe mUSIc aT eLeaNOr rIGBy’S 133 mineola Blvd. mineol7 (516) 739-6622 • http://www.eleanorigbys. com Friday, Dec. 19, 9 p.m.

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Fleetwood mac Sunday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. marc anthony Friday, March 27, 7 p.m.

Barry manilow Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

Nitro circus Live LONG ISLaNd cHILdreN’S mUSeUm 11 davis Ave, garden City (516) 224-5800 museum Hours: daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). museum admission: $12 for adults and children over 1 year old, $11 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply.

For additional information, contact (516) 2245800.

Through Jan. 4, 2015 Traveling exhibit: Native Voices: New england Tribal Families Explore five thriving New England communities as they work to balance cultural traditions with life in a modern world. the hands-on exhibit takes visitors through four New England seasons and shares stories, songs, and cultural materials that illustrate strong and enduring connections between tribes and their traditional homelands.

Sunday, Dec. 21 - Tuesday, Dec. 23, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. circus renaldo presents “The dishwasher’s circus” oin the Remarkable Renaldo as he heads to his job as a dishwasher in a restaurant. it begins with an early morning commute to work as the circus is arriving in the field behind our hard working dishwasher’s restaurant. As work begins, his boss, the radio and a phone add to the humor. See how Renaldo’s day changes as he imagines what it would be like to get tickets for the Works of Wonder Circus. Come celebrate this story of laughter, challenges and new skills. Renaldo shares his view of circus fun through is everyday work.

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Globes Join us as we celebrate the first day of winter!

Learn about winter solstice celebrations around the world and why it is the shortest day of the year, as you create your own winter wonderland globe to admire in any season!

Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LiCm members). Friday, dec. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. kids in the kitchen Join us as we mix things up in the kitchen to stir an interest in kitchen creativity and healthy eating. Each week, we’ll be making an easy and yummy, kid-friendly snack that they make from start to finish. this week, kids will be making quesadillas. Ages: 3-5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LiCm members).

Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - noon. stART (Story + Art) Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by literature-inspired activities and crafts.

Ages 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LiCm members).

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Whaling Museum to host ‘Frozen’ event The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor will be hosting a “Frozen”- themed extravaganza in celebration of winter on Sunday, Dec. 28 from 12 to 3 p.m.

Inspired by the hit Disney movie “Frozen,” the entire museum will be turned into a winter wonderland with family-friendly activities for all ages.

Meet “Elsa” from “Frozen,” learn about arctic whales, create an “Olaf” snowman, get your face painted like Elsa or Olaf, enjoy frozen-themed airbrush tattooing, music, ice pops, ice crafts and more.

Then visit the Clix photo booth and

leave with your very own “Frozen” photo to remember your visit. Along the way, get a sneak peak at our exhibits and workshop decorated with sparkles and snowflakes.

“Given the current tremendous popularity of the film Frozen, the Museum conceived “FrozenFest” as an entry point to connect families with younger children to our historic collection in a fun, timely and exciting way,” said Nomi Dayan, executive director.

Tickets are $10/child and $6/adults (includes museum admission). All proceeds from the event will go to support the educational and academic programs offered at the Museum.

‘Dice’ Clay to play Westbury Jan. 31 Comedian Andrew “Dice” Clay will be at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.

To this day, Clay remains the only performer banned for Life from MTV. When he released his debut album “Dice,” the parental advisory label simply read, “Warning: This album is offensive.”

Despite the media backlash, Dice’s rise to fame was and remains unprecedented - He was the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row and played sold out shows in more than 300 sports arenas around the country.

The Dice Man’s legions of fans will of course remember him from the cult classic film “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane,” his best selling DVDs “No Apologies” and “Dice Rules!,” and a string of gold and platinum selling CDs that included “The Day the Laughter Died” and “Filth.”

And who can forget is “unbelievable” role on the final season of HBO’s “Entourage” and “Celebrity Apprentice,” where he proudly ad-

mits that Donald Trump fired him first.

His Showtime special Indestructible, his first one in 17 years, is now available on DVD. Last year, Clay won raves from the critics for his co-starring role in the Woody Allen film Blue Jasminine.

And now, The DiceMan has just come out with his autobiography “The Filthy Truth” (Touchstone/Simon & Schuster - Nov. 2014) where he proudly boasts he’s back and remains the “Undisputed Heavy Weight King of Comedy.”

For more information on Andrew “Dice” Clay, visit www.andrewdiceclayofficial. com<http://www.andrewdiceclayofficial.com.

Tickets are $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 and at the Westbury box office starting Monday at 12:30 p.m. Event, date and time are subject to change. For further information, please visit www.TheTheatreAtWestbury. com.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 49 Music and Movement Join us for a musical morning that gets little bodies moving; pick up a musical instrument and add your voice to our sing along songs session.

Ages: 5 and under. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Friday 11:30 a.m. - noon.

Community Connections Every day, people in the community are helping to make our lives easier. Join us each week as we explore the lives and daily routines of a different community helper. Children will build on their vocabulary as they are introduced to job specific words through songs and activities. Each class will include a hands-on, themed activity to reinforce information shared during class. Ages: 3-5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members) Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 - 5 p.m.

NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

(516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Sunday, Dec. 21, 1 & 4 p.m.

Max & Ruby: Nutcracker Suite Tuesday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m.

Kenny Rogers: Christmas and Hits Through the Years Sunday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m.

Jack Hannah’s Into The Wild Live Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m.

Spandau Ballet Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m.

Foreigner Friday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.

Louder Than Love Valentine’s Ball

THE DOLPHIN BOOK SHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop. com Friday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.

3rd Annual Evening of Holiday Jazz Friday, Dec. 26, 7 p.m.

Fred Hintze - originals and Retr-Folk The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny. com Friday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: “LAUGH YOUR SNOWBALLS OFF” Featuring - Robert Kelly, Dan Soder & Joe List Saturday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m.

Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents: Rockin’ Fights 16 Sunday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.

Matisyahu - Festival of Light Tour

Community Calendar CHANUKAH ON ICE! A unique Chanukah celebration for all ages, featuring open skating with your family and friends, lighting of a giant 5-foot Ice Menorah, Chanukah crafts & activities, Kosher Food Stand and celebrity appearance and figure skating show with Ms. New York USA Stephanie Chernick on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Twin Rinks Ice Center at Eisenhower Park, 200 Merrick Ave, East Meadow. Admission: $10 includes skate rental. Food sold separately.

For more information call Chabad of Roslyn at (516) 484-3500, emailinfo@chabadroslyn.com or visit www.ChabadRoslyn.com.

Project Independence Care Giver Support Group Learn new ways of coping with demands of care giving and gain a better understanding of your relationship with your loved one (over age 60). Meetings take place on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Gregory Lavine, son of state Assemblyman Charles Lavine, and his wife Meghan joined Victo- Washington. Registration required. Please call ria Crosby, vice president of the North Shore Historical Museum Board at the showing of Alfred 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register for the presentaHitchcock’s film “North by Northwest” on the 55th anniversary of its filming at the Museum, tion or for more information.

which is the former jail and courthouse. The event, which was a fundraiser for the museum, was sponsored by Assemblyman Lavine in conjunction with the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce and the Glen Cove Business Improvement District. The food and beverages for the cocktail hour were donated by local businesses including, Downtown Café, The View Grill, Atria, The Mansion, Regency Assisted Living, Glenco Liquors and Page One through the efforts of Chamber Executive Director Phyllis Gorham and BID Executive Director Francine Koehler.

Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m.

Kathy Griffin Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 & 8 p.m.

Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

Wynonna and Friends Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m.

Masters Of Illusion Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m.

The Temptations & The Four Tops Sunday, March 15, 8 p.m.

ZZ Top Sunday, March 22, 3 p.m.

Lily Tomlin Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m.

Tom Wopat & John Schneider: Return Of The Dukes

FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove.

Call (516) 625-8804 for information.

Singles Association of Long Island

For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com.

YOUR WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City.

There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.

WELL SPOUSES OF THE Chronically ILL AND DISABLED Meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. Charles Rehab Center, located at 201 I.U. Willets Road (corner of Searingtown Road) in Albertson at 7 p.m. Free admission. Call Rose at (516) 829-8740 or e-mail at rosebirdlady@aol. com for more information.

CANCER SUPPORT FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE Notre Dame’s Cancer Support Group meets every other Friday at 9:15 a.m., and lasts approximately two hours. It is located at 9 Aberdeen Road, New Hyde Park (sign says: Emmaus House of Prayer). This is about one block north of Hillside Ave. and slightly east of New Hyde Park Road. The group facilitator is Judy Coste.

Admission is free. If you will be attending, kindly call Coste at (631) 523-5406.

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How inequality is baked into system Inequality - the great and growing risk that reckless gambling on Wall Street gap between The Haves and The Have could ever again threaten jobs and liveliNots - is at the heart of the protests trig- hoods on Main Street. We put this rule in gered by police and justice system’s ac- place because people of all political pertions/nonactions in Ferguson and New suasions were disgusted at the prospects York City, prompting 50,000 taking to the of future bailouts.

“And now, no debate, no discussion, streets in Manhattan on Sunday and tens Republicans in the House of Representaof thousands more across the country.

There is the sense that justice is not tives are threatening to shut down the meted out fairly, law enforcement is not government if they don’t get a chance to fair, the prison system is disproportion- repeal it.

“That raises a simple question – why? ately punitive to poor people of color which is demonstrated by the weekly in- If this rule brings more stability to our ficidents of police shooting unarmed black nancial system, if this rule prevents future men, while a rich kid, driving illegally and government bailouts, why in the world drunk, murdered four people, actually got would anyone want to repeal it, let alone off using “Affluenza” as his defense (he hold the entire government hostage in orwas too spoiled to understand the conse- der to ram through the repeal?

“The reason, unfortuquences of his actions). nately, is simple. It’s about Far from being a society money, and it’s about powwhere anyone can rise based er. Because while this legal on merit and expect to be change could pose serious treated equally under the risks to our entire economy, law, inequality is becoming it’ll also make a lot of money institutionalized, cooked into for Wall Street banks.” the “rules of the road. “The Just four banks, Bank of system rigged,” as Sen. ElizaAmerica, Citigroup, Goldbeth Warren has stated.

KAREN RUBIN man Sachs and JPMorgan Rich/poor is at the heart Pulse of the Peninsula Chase, control more than of immigration reform, tax 90 percent of the banking policy, energy policy, climate justice because of the nexus between industry’s swaps market. The four spent wealth and political power - who has it, $30.7 million lobbying Congress and federal agencies, according to Maplight. and who does not.

Meanwhile (and this is really rich), A clear demonstration unfolded during the budget fight, when, taking ad- another provision inserted into the budvantage of the latest “make-or-break” get bill relating to financially failing mulmoment, House Republicans literally in tiemployer pension plans would allow the dead of night, inserted provisions to controversial cuts for current retirees.

Hear that retirees? The CEOs who accomplish what they could not do in the sunlight, or with actual legislation (yes, crashed the economy were able to protect there was complicity with outgoing and their golden parachutes, but your pengood-riddance Majority Leader Harry sions are assailable, reinforcing Warren’s Reid and Senate Democrats, only contrib- question, “Who do you work for? Wall Street or the people?” uting to the cynicism among voters).

Krugman (and Sen. Warren) make The $1.1 trillion budget (which authorizes spending through the end of the connection to the influence of monthe fiscal year, in September, except for ey (and who has it) on politicians, so it Homeland Security, so the Republican is really, really rich that at the same time Congress can overturn Obama’s executive they did Wall Street’s bidding to weaken actions on immigration reform) includes Dodd-Frank (and I’m sure this is only provisions written by Citibank’s lobbyists, the opening salvo for when the Republiwhich overturns Dodd-Frank protections cans take full control of Congress), at the against banksters putting taxpayers on same time, they increased eight-fold, the the hook again for their risky, but hugely amount of money an individual can contribute to the political parties. profitable bets.

“One rider would allow a huge inHow? Dodd-Frank prohibits entities insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance crease in the size of checks that deepCorporation from trading complicated fi- pocketed donors can write to win innernancial devices known as custom swaps, a sanctum clout with the major political parties. A donor now held to a mere type of derivative.

That’s how the banks managed to $97,200 under party limits would be crash the economy, taking with it ordinary able to give a staggering $777,600. In a Americans homes, jobs, retirement sav- further invitation to luxury shopping, a ings, and that’s what they have put back couple yearning for the inside track could into place, and yet, those who caused the triple-down and give $3.1 million to party crash and profited from everyone else’s committees. This is pretty much the coup misery were bailed out by taxpayers. (See de grâce for the McCain-Feingold law’s Paul Krugman’s column, “Dodd Frank ban on large party donations enacted to Damaged By the Budget Bill,” New York end the “soft money” corruption of Watergate,” the New York Times stated in a Dec. Times, Dec. 15, 2014.)

As Warren stated, “We put this rule 12 editorial.

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Great Neck Library Extended Hours at the Lakeville Branch Library The Lakeville Branch, located at 475 Great Neck Road, will now be open on Friday evenings until 9: p.m. Follows are the new Great Neck Library Branch hours in effect while the Main Library Building prepares for renovations.

When one door closes, other doors open at your Great Neck Library. The Library continues to provide services, materials, and programs without interruption, and Library staff looks forward to assisting you at the three branch locations.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

(Open Sundays through June 14, 2015)

New Hours at the Great Neck Library Branches While Main Is Closed For Renovations Station Branch The Gardens at Great Neck 26 Great Neck Road, (2nd level) Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Parkville Branch 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Lakeville Branch 475 Great Neck Road, Great Neck Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, Closed

(Open Sundays through June 14, 2015) Levels Teen Center New Locations and Hours: Station Branch – Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Saddle Rock Elementary School (10 Hawthorne Lane, Great Neck 11023) – Mondays thru Thursdays, 4 to 10 p.m.

(Levels operating schedule will vary according to school holidays.)

Board of Trustees Meeting The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch Library, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park.

The meeting is open to the public and attendance is encouraged.

Library Closings

All Great Neck Library locations will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve. All locations will be closed on Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day. Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online Library patrons con-

nected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www.cancellations. com for Library weather related closings/program cancellations.

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program

cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information.

This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

Dinoman Dinosaur Extravaganza at Temple Emanuel All are welcome to this special holiday program on Monday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at Temple Emanuel, 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck, 11024. Tickets are not necessary.

This program is presented by the Great Neck Library and co-sponsored by the NOAR Nursery School of Temple Emanuel.

With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here?

What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages. (45 minutes) Parking is located at the rear of the Temple. There is a rear entrance to the building not far from the parking lot, located near the Temple gardens. For any further information, please call the Library Children’s Dept. at (516) 4668055, or contact Temple Emanuel at (516) 482-5701.

Great Neck Park District

Sign your children up for the Skate or Tennis Holiday Camp over the December break.

programs Holiday Wishes Happy Holidays on behalf of the Great Neck Park District Commissioners and staff. We would like to say “thank you” for giving us the opportunity to serve you. Our hope is to succeed in providing superior service to our residents every year. We would like to wish everyone best wishes for peace, health and happiness in 2015.

Great Neck Park District Bears Hockey Team The Great Neck Park District Bears Hockey Team is looking forward to Session II which begins

on Monday, January 5 and runs through April 17.

Children ages 5- 12 are welcome and experience is not necessary. For interested participants, there is still room to join the team. Call (516) 4872976, Ext. 128 for more information.

Early Bird Registration for Summer 2015 Now is the time to plan an amazing summer for your child and save! Camp Parkwood registration has begun with an early bird deadline of December 31.

Find necessary registration material on-line at www.greatneckparks.org or at Great Neck House,

14 Arrandale Avenue. All completed forms must be submitted to Great Neck House by the deadline to receive the discount. Call (516) 482-0355 for more information.

Avenue. Please be sure to have your current car registration and a valid park card with you. Call Great Neck House at (516) 482-0355 for more information.

Commuter Parking Window Decals are Expiring!

If you are a Great Neck Park District resident with a commuter parking window decal on your car, your decal is expiring!

All residents are entitled to a free registration for the first car per household; the second car is $12. You can pick up your new window decal as of December 1, 2014 at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale

Nature Program: Winter Seasonal Stroll Sunday, Dec. 28 at 12:30 p.m., join us for a Winter Seasonal Stroll in Kings Point Park. Meet in the first lot at the Redbrook Road entrance. Registration is not required.

Children under 16 yrs. not permitted to attend.

December Holiday MiniCamps The children will love the

December Holiday MiniCamps at the Parkwood Sports Complex!

The Junior Mini Tennis Camp runs at the Parkwood Indoor Tennis Center on Dec. 22, 23, 24 and 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.

Resident fee: $192; Nonresident : $250. Call (516) 829-9050 for more info or visit www.greatneckparks. com. Or if you prefer to skate come to the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink for the Holiday Skate Camp.

Camp runs on December 22, 23, 24 and 26 from 9:15 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. $100 per day for residents; nonresidents $125. Call (516) 487-2976, ext. 114.

Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House Great Neck House will have the next Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Class on Saturday, Jan. 3. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To sign up for class or for more information, please call Great Neck House at 482-0355.

Christmas Holiday Public Sessions at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink The following is the public skate schedule for the December holiday vacation break. In addition, there will be Puck Shoots of-

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Terror not sole purpose of ISIS: Imam

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, an author and activist whose work has focused on improving western relations with the Muslim world, told a forum at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset on Monday that the key to establishing peace among militant Islamist groups in the Middle East and Egypt is an understanding of what has caused their fight in the first place.

Despite the often theatrical displays of violence associated with such groups around the region, Rauf said, most of the disputes - even in the case of the so-called Islamic State, which in the last year has wrested parts of Iraq and Syria for the purported creation of a Muslim caliphate – tend to arise more out of political interests than religious zeal.

“Most conflicts between two groups are really over a sense that one of the parties is not getting their fair share of the power pie or their share of the economic pie,” said Rauf, who was named to Time magazine’s 2011 list of the most influential

leaders in the world.

Rauf is the author of six books on Islam, including the 2012 work “Moving the Mountain: Beyond Ground Zero to a New Vision of Islam in America.” In 1997, he founded the New York City-based non-profit the American Society of Muslim Advancement. From 1983-09, he served as imam - a religious leadership position - of the Masjid al-Farah, a New York City mosque.

He said groups like the Islamic State - also known as ISIS - often recruit militants from minority groups oppressed by regimes in power, promising the restoration of the Muslim caliphate that garnered cultural advancement under the prophet Muhammad.

“It’s the desire to re-establish something that flows from something they once had and lost, that’s what fuels the desire for an Islamic state, that Islamic ideal” Rauf said.

“When you’re speaking of a caliphate, [to Muslims] you are speaking to the highest demand of what humans were put on earth to put forth,” he added.

While rhetoric of a caliphate

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf does have religious intentions, Rauf said, he does not think Muhammad would support violence from extremists conducted in the name of jihad - Arabic for “the struggle” - and added the notion of punishing infidels with death, a common rationalization

But Rauf said Jihadis should not be the primary target for nations seeking to curb the violence.

Instead, he said, stop the people recruiting them.

“If you’re looking to solve this issue, you have to solve the fundamental issues,” he said. “...Terrorism, or what we in the west would consider terrorism, is not usually the fundamental cause.”

America and its allies which Ruaf added would have to include Russia - can make peace by uniting these groups under a treaty or organization similar to the Marshall Plan or North Atlantic Treaty Organization following World War II, “adopting a way by which everybody gets an equitable share,” he said.

“There needs to be that mechanism in which people feel they can have a future in the power and economy at large,” Rauf said. for the violence, is not explicitly Reach reporter Bill San Anstate in the Quran. tonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@ Militant groups also re- theislandnow.com, by phone at cruit what Rauf called the 516.307.1045 x215 and on Twit“‘Rebel Without a Cause’ ter @ Bill_SanAntonio. Also foltypes” who he said would low us on Twitter @theislandnow conduct violent acts no mat- and Facebook at facebook.com/ ter what group they fight for. theislandnow.

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Outstanding Physical Education Award

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH 600 New Hyde Park Road New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (516) 354-6956

Sharing Christmas with you!

“BIRTHDAY PIZZA PARTY FOR JESUS!” Come and Celebrate!

Thursday, December 18th at 5:30pm for families of young children and the child in everyone!

Followed by Pizza and Birthday Party for Jesus!

North High School seniors Spencer Diamond (left) and Hallie RothSinger (right) are each recipients of an Outstanding Physical Education Award presented annually by the Nassau Zone, NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. With them (center) is Eamonn Flood, North High athletic director and physical education department chair. Spencer and Hallie were nominated for their Award by North High’s physical education department. They were recognized for exhibiting a physically active lifestyle and exceptional achievement in physical education, demonstrating responsible behavior and leadership, and achieving a high level of fitness on fitness tests.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES, Wednesday, December 24th at 7:30pm and 11:00pm

CHRISTMAS DAY COMMUNION, Thursday, December 25th at 10:00am

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Knights of Columbus Christmas party On Friday, Dec. 5, the Lions Club of Great Neck delivered toys to Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Through the generosity of Bob Gershin of Prestige Toy Co. the Lions Club has been bringing toys and, hopefully, some holiday cheer to the patients at Cohen’s for the past four years.

St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus council #5911 of Douglaston held its annual Christmas party at the New Hyde Park Knights of Columbus council # 2852, located on Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park on Saturday Dec. 13. Each member brought gift cards, presents and tins of cookies, which are to be given to the St. Aloysius parish outreach program in Great Neck to assist the poor and needy. Pictured from left: Msgr. Anthony Sherman; Rev. William McLaughlin; Michael Proto, chairman; Frederick Bedell Jr., grand knight; Giuseppe Petruso, co-chairman; Richard Turello, recorder.

Holiday Tzedakah Project On Sunday, Dec. 14, Temple Beth El of Great Neck continued its 25-year tradition of helping to feed local families for the holidays through its Holiday Tzedakah Project. The Project raised funds to purchase food through donations from congregants. The Associated Supermarket in Great Neck worked with the Project to provide the supplies. A group of Temple Beth-El members, chaired by Jordana Levine and Robin Witt, gathered Sunday morning to prepare bags that included a roaster chicken, stuffing, fresh carrots, side dishes and desserts. The bags were then delivered by Beth-El members to St. Aloyisius Church, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, the Manhasset Valley Residence, the Arrandale House and the Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, as well as to other groups in the community. More than 260 meals were provided to local families in need.

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Local youth musicians selected for string fest Eight young musicians were selected for the 2014–15 Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) Orchestra, Elementary Division (grades 5–7). The concert will be held in March.

North Middle School’s performers will be seventh-graders

Esther (HeeJun) Hwang (viola) and Brandon Lin (viola), and sixth-grader Nina Phillips (violin).

South Middle School performers will be seventh-graders Michael Song (viola) and Ann Zhang (violin).

Elementary school performers are all fifth-grade violinists.

They include: Laura An and Jason Mei from E.M. Baker School, and Jarek He from Lakeville School.

Participation in LISFA is an outstanding accomplishment.

This musical experience brings

together Long Island’s highly talented, young string musicians.

These students help to set an example of excellence for their classmates in the instrumental music programs throughout the district. They are taught by Jacquelyn Tomlet & Matthew Trink-

wald (department head), North Middle; Alan Schwartz (department head), South Middle; Anne Fogarty, Baker; and Juan Garcia, Lakeville.

LISFA participants on the secondary level (grades 8–12) were announced in October.

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G.N. students to play at county festival One-hundred thirty-three students from the Great Neck Public Schools have been invited to participate in the 2015 AllCounty Music Festival performing in the Band, Orchestra, or Chorus. The Festival will be held in January at the Tilles Center, located at LIU Post.

They were chosen by a committee of music teachers from throughout Nassau County. They serve as a standard of excellence for their musical peers and an inspiration to their schools. This annual Festival embraces student musicians in grades 5–12.

Preparing the students who will participate in the All-County Music Festival are their dedicated music teachers.

On the secondary level, instrumental students are taught by Joseph Rutkowski, North High; Jacquelyn Tomlet and Matthew Trinkwald, North Middle; Mark Boschen, Michael Schwartz, and Anthony Virgilio, South High; and Mark Boschen and Alan Schwartz, South Middle.

Secondary vocal students are taught

by Dr. Janine Robinson, North High; Arielle Cooperman, North Middle; Dr. Pamela Levy, South High; and Shelley Willcox, South Middle.

Elementary instrumental students are taught by Anne Fogarty, Baker; Amy Kempton, Kennedy; Juan Garcia and Jennifer Hood, Lakeville; and Dr. Christopher Wilson, Saddle Rock.

Elementary choral students are taught

by Cynthia Gorney, Baker; Korey Terranova, Kennedy; Robert Pietromonaco, Lakeville; and Chad Lasky, Saddle Rock.

The All-County Music Festival is spon-

sored by the Nassau Music Educators’ Association. Founded in 1936, the association is a non-profit, voluntary organization of Nassau County teachers and is an arm of the New York State Music Association and the Music Educators’ National Conference. It sponsors and organizes performance-festival opportunities for Nassau County students and offers workshops and clinics for its members.

Division V: Grades 11 & 12 North High School. Band: Cordelia Ding, flute; Solomon Elyaho, bass clarinet; Man Yung Hon, alto saxophone; and Casey Poon, tuba. Orchestra: August Chen, violin; Emily Gold, cello; Zachary Han, clarinet; and Ellen Xu, cello. Chorus: Eliana Smooha, alto.

South High School. Band: Audrey Chan, bassoon; Angela Chi, Bb clarinet; Matthew Lee, bassoon; Robin Park, flute; and Robin Shum, oboe. Orchestra: Jonathan Lee, cello; Grace Song, cello; Helena Woroniecka, viola; Yorana Wu, violin; and Hyerin Yoon, violin. Chorus: Tooba Alwani, alto; Rachel Coons, alto; Michelle Geffner, soprano; Maureen Guy, soprano; Sean Na, bass; Samantha Ng, alto; Jonathan Schindler, tenor; and Giovanni Xu, tenor. Vocal Jazz: Elora Aclin, alto.

Division IV: Grades 9 & 10 North High School. Orchestra: Matthew Han, trumpet; Scott Rothbaum, clarinet; Matthew Weinstein, violin; and Isabel Yang, violin. Chorus: Oliver Besman, bass; Roger Hyman, tenor; Zachary Lee, bass; Bradford Lin, tenor; Milleno Pan, bass; and Katie Tropp-Levy, alto.

South High School. Band: Rachel

Football, faculty recital airing on GNPS TV Current programs airing over Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) are Faculty Recital, Spotlight: South High Edition, and North/South Football. Programs can be seen in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Cablevision Channel 75 and on Verizon Channel 32.

Faculty Recital The extraordinary musical talents of district faculty and friends came together in October in a chamber music-like setting in South High’s music room for the 23rd annual Faculty Recital. Nearly 30 performers played to a packed house. Vocal and instrumental performances ranged from the classical to the contemporary, as well as pieces written by faculty.

Faculty Recital show times are: 9 a.m., and 2 and 7 p.m.

The Faculty Recital is also available on demand, 24/7, via the GNPS/TV Web site at http://tv.greatneck.k12.ny.us/facrec2014.html.

Spotlight: South High Edition Spotlight programs feature school news, sports, and events in a magazineformat. This edition of Spotlight focuses on South High events, and is filmed, edited,

and produced entirely by South High Independent Study and GNPS/TV Crew students. Stories include a look at Pep Rally, the school’s recent production of Chicago, varsity soccer, Debate Club, and more.

Spotlight: South High Edition show times are: 11 a.m., and 4 and 9 p.m.

North/South Football The North/South Football Game was played at the US Merchant Marine Academy in October. It was a high-scoring game with outstanding offensive plays, hardhitting defensive tackles, and spectacular Special Team plays from both the Rebels and the Blazers. A large crowd of friends, family, administrators, and others were in attendance.

North/South Football Game show times are: 12 (noon), 5, and 10 p.m.

GNPS/TV Programming GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. For information about GNPS/TV and its programs, please contact Robert Zahn, district educational cable TV producer/director, by phone at (516) 441-4676 or by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Brenner, clarinet; Katelyn Chang, flute; Kelly Foo, oboe; Lucia Geng, flute; Stephen Kurpiewski, bass clarinet; and Jessalyn Li, bassoon. Jazz Band: Maximilian Manicone, guitar. Orchestra: Violinists Nelson Bai, Adrian Chen, Glory Chung, Zhengkuan (Kenny) Huang, Kathryn Lam, Evan Lo, Kimberly Lu, Christine Suh, and Asia Zhang; and XiaoLing (Lee) Li, bassoon. Chorus: Bonnie Charles, alto; Caterina DePaulis, soprano; William Ren, bass; and Patrick Shen, tenor.

Division III: Grades 7 & 8 North Middle School. Band: Michelle Goh, trombone; Daniel Itzkowitz, French horn; Joshua Rothbaum, clarinet; Alexander Sum, alto saxophone; and Madeline Yang, flute. Orchestra: Brandon Lin, viola, and Shannon Liu, violin. Chorus: Michelle Goh, alto; Molli Mamiye, alto; Alex Mousazadeh, baritone; and Rachel Schlusselberg, soprano.

South Middle School. Band: Christiana Claus, flute; Michelle Foo, oboe; Andersen Gu, alto saxophone; Rachel Kim, flute; Noah Sheidlower, trumpet; and Michael Lu Zhang, clarinet. Orchestra: Jeremy Chen, oboe; Jaehyun Kim, violin; Samuel Levine, flute/piccolo; Jennifer Luo, violin; Kenneth Tan, viola; Alexandra Woroniecka, violin; Eric Yang, clarinet; and Ann Zhang, violin. Chorus: Sopranos Maggie Roach, Alixandra Sholomon, and Ashley Yu; and Lauren Parrott, alto.

Division II: Grade 6

North Middle School. Band: Ariella Sakhai, flute. Orchestra: Daniel Choi, cello. Chorus: Sopranos Danielle Gruber, Gracie Tropp-Levy, and Ashley Schlusselberg.

South Middle School. Band: Eli Goldberger, clarinet; Jin Won (Eric) Kim, oboe; Kathryn Lee, clarinet; and Jason Li, French horn. Orchestra: Violinists Yuna Ahn, Eugene Hong, Grace Luo, and Mia Wang; James Kim, viola; and Shalin Madan, cello. Chorus: Sopranos Jillian Kiernan and Juliet Rofe.

Division I: Grade 5 E.M. Baker School. Band: Allen Lu, clarinet, and Alice Tirakian, flute. Orchestra: Violinists Laura An, Jessie Lee, Harmony Li, Joshua Li, and Jason Mei. Chorus: Shana Litt, soprano.

J.F. Kennedy School. Band: Karen Fukuoka, baritone horn. Orchestra: Violinists Michael Chan and David Zeng; Simon Adjakple, viola, and Cellists Victoria Guan, Yuqi (Jenny) Jiang, Alexandra Katchis, and Trinity Wu. Chorus: Sopranos Sahar Tartak and Christopher Yang.

Lakeville School. Band: Chloe Chan, flute. Orchestra: Violinists Jansen Wong and Johann Lee. Chorus: Altos Jacqueline Korn and Victoria Voigt.

Saddle Rock School. Band: Christopher Lum, clarinet; Jongwon Kim, alto saxophone; and Sophia Wotman, trumpet. Orchestra: Eden Katz, violin. Chorus: Amanda Volk, soprano.

Church of Saint Aidan Williston Park, NY

CONFESSIONS - SATURDAYS 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Monday, December 22nd, 2014 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM MASSES Christmas Vigil Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 4:00 PM - Church 4:00 PM - Msgr. Kirwin Hall 4:15 PM - Gym 5:30 PM - Church 8:00 PM - Church 12:00 Midnight – Solemn Mass with Choir CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday, December 25th, 2014 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 NOON, 1:30 PM No Evening Masses on Christmas Night MARY, MOTHER OF GOD VIGIL Wednesday, December 31st, 2014 5:30 PM Thursday, January 1st, 2015 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, and 5:00 PM

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Camp Parkwood registration for summer open

Now is the time to plan an amazing summer for your child and save! The Great Neck Park District offers campers the ultimate camp experience, as they play, gain independence, learn life skills and make friends. Sign up on a weekly basis or for the entire summer. Camp Parkwood registration has begun with an early bird deadline of December 31. Find necessary registration material on-line at www.greatneckparks.org or at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave. All completed forms must be submitted to Great Neck House by the deadline to receive the discount. Call (516) 482-0355 for more information.

Santelli & Son volunteers holiday tree decoration

For the second year in a row, Santelli & Son Landscape Design, 214 East Shore Road in Great Neck to decorate the tree in the Village Green for the holidays. Richard Torres, who heads Santelli’s tree division, contacted Village Green Park Supervisor Rick Canfield, who took him up on his offer. “During these hectic holidays, we are so appreciative that Richard, tree specialist at Santelli & Sons, takes time out of his busy schedule to do this for all of the residents of Great Neck,” Canfield said.

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Gold Coast film festival gets grant

By A da m L i d g e t t The Town of North Hempstead was awarded a $75,000 state grant Friday to help expand the marketing efforts of the Gold Coast Film Festival.

Regina Gil, the festival’s founder and executive director, said the money is a welcomed boost to the festival.

“This grant validates the festival,” Gil said. “The grant helps the town, and it helps the festival, which helps the community.”

She said the festival has done a lot with its limited marketing budget already, but that this grant will help get more people aware of the festival.

“This will double the attention,” Gil said.

Gil said the festival does not have any plans yet on how the money will be spent, but she did say that the money is not just being given to them by the town. She said the festival will be working with the town on looking at ways to enhance the profile of the festival.

Beyond the attention that the grant will help generate, the Gold Coast Film Festival has also been nominated for the first time for the best film festival on Long Island by the Long Island Press in their annual Best of Long Island competition.

Gil said just to be nominated is an honor.

“We just completed our fourth festival, and as we go into our fifth year it is evident now that word has gotten out beyond just a handful of people on the North Shore,” said Gil, who is also executive director of the Gold Coast Arts Center. “People are coming in from Manhattan.

It’s gone quite beyond our original demographic.”

Although voting has been open since October, Gil said, she found out just Thursday that the festival was included on the list.

Voting closed Dec. 15, but the winners of all the different “best of” lists will be announced Jan. 22.

“Our board was thrilled,” Gil said. “It was a leap of faith

This year’s festival, which ran in November, drew record attendance.

Screenings of the films were help in Great Neck, Port Washington, Roslyn and Manhasset.

The films ranged from documentaries - such as “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work,” about the late comedian, and “Mudbloods,” a story of people who play the fictional game “quidditch” from the Harry Potter novels - to foreign language films - including “Zero Motivation,” “The Wonders” and “The Dove Flyer,” all from Israel, and “Cold Eyes” from South Korea.

This year’s audience favorite for a narrative film was “Paulette,” a French film, which wasn’t expected to have such a positive reaction, Gil has said.

Reach reporter Adam Lidgett by e-mail at alidgett@ theislandnow.com, by phone at for the board to spend what was Arts Center.

516.307.1045 x203 and on Twitneeded to be spent to create anGil said that even if the film ter @ AdamLidgett. Also follow other entity.” festival does not win, she is hap- us on Twitter @theislandnow and The Gold Coast Film Festival py to see people focusing on cul- Facebook at facebook.com/theisis an offshoot of the Gold Coast ture and the arts in Great Neck. landnow.

Speed camera G.N. soccer star on program repealed All-American list Continued from Page 1 program was temporarily suspended in late August and put back online just after Labor Day. Democratic legislators in early November called for the county to suspend the program until a full rollout of the cameras could be conducted and each site could be equipped with flashing lights and proper signage.

“Thousands and thousands of residents have been unfairly hit with this charge, the flashing lights and signage was never installed,” Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport), the Legislature’s minority leader, told reporters after Monday’s vote.

Weeks later, the Legislature’s Republican majority drafted legislation for an immediate repeal of the program, which was met with support from the minority caucus.

The proposal was first announced on Dec. 8, shortly after Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone held a news conference announcing the county would

abandon its school speed zone camera program, which was set to be rolled out in 2015.

The school speed-zone cameras will be removed under an installation contract with the Arizona-based American Traffic Solutions. Termination fees for the contract, Gonsalves said last week, would total about $2 million.

In a news release Tuesday, Legislator Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury), who represents the 16th district, lamented the program’s rollout during the summer, when she said many motorists were unaware schools had ongoing programs, and that the county did not amend the program before putting it back online in September.

“My final thought on the program is that it was extremely flawed. However, speeding is a serious problem and the statistics proved that,” Jacobs said. “In my estimation, we must all be aware of the need to respect a school zone and to alter our driving as responsible residents.”

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By A da m L i d g e t t Great Neck North High School senior Erik Reiss was one of three Long Island soccer players to be placed last week on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-American list.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Reiss said. “I never really imagined I could be an AllAmerican. In the past I’ve seen All-Americans and they all went to play at Division I colleges, so it was kind of a surreal moment.”

Reiss was among 56 players to be put on the list.

Great Neck North boys varsity soccer coach Kiernan Griffin praised Reiss’ skills.

“In my 20 years of coaching he’s the most technical player I’ve ever had,” Griffin said. “He not only has the ability to control the ball differently than your average high school kid but he plays with tremendous speed.”

Griffin said no matter where Reiss is on the field or what position he is playing, he always has a member from the opposite team that has to guard him the whole game.

“Regardless of where he was on the field he was a threat to score,” Griffin said.

“He has the ability to create out of nothing.”

Griffin noted that Reiss has been

named Nassau County Player of the Year, has qualified for all-state soccer and that he is one of the most dangerous players on the field.

Reiss said he did not think he was going to be an All-American because he doesn’t have spectacular statistics – nine goals and six assists last season. Most AllAmericans, he said, are well into the twodigit range in goals.

He said what distinguishes him from most players is his quickness, which makes him hard to defend.

He said having another player guarding him at all times does not necessarily make him into a better player, but it does show him that he is playing well.

Reiss is not a captain even though he is a senior, as he spent his junior year playing academy soccer at Blau Weiss Gottschee, and Griffin picks captains one season prior.

Griffin said the year he spent away playing at Blau Weiss Gottschee made him “hungry.”

Reiss said his year playing for Blau Weiss Gottschee also sharpened his skills.

The academy teams, he said, are the best in the country, traveling as far as Canada to play against the best competition.

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G.N. school board votes for vets exemption

Continued from Page 1 get in March, it did not include the exemption, as board members thought it would be an increased burden on taxpayers.

Many other school districts in the area had previously approved their own veterans tax exemptions.

Dolan said the board will not know the full impact of the exemption on the school district until they determine how many

veterans will register through the county for the exemption.

The legislation allows for a percentage exemption that takes into account the time of service and any other hardships a veteran faced while serving, Dolan said. The board also approved a gold star exemption for any parent who had a child who died while serving in the military.

Legislation passed by the state Legislature allows school

district to offer veterans tax exemptions and recommends a 15 percent exemption for all military veterans with an additional 10 percent to those who served in combat.

Several veterans have expressed anger that the school district did not approve the exemption at the outset.

Leonard Gappelberg, a retired Queens College professor and Korean War veteran, said

the argument that the exemption would cost significantly more for tax payers is ridiculous.

“Every other community had accepted the exemption except Great Neck,” Gappelberg said.

“That’s an indication a meanspirited attitude toward veterans on behalf of Great Neck School Board.”

Gappelberg, 85, said the issue of the veterans tax exemption is one of principle.

“If it wasn’t for us there would have been a Nazi swastika flying over school board building, not the American flag,” Gappelberg said. “You have to put things in perspective, and my perspective is that they finally saw the light. They didn’t want to stand there with their political self interest so apparent that they voted in favor of the exemption.”

Leading the fight against heroin addiction Continued from Page 3 out of the system for longer, and by then the problem is usually much worse.”

As heroin and opioid use increased, the county in 2012 introduced a free public training programs in the administration of Narcan, an overdose reversal

agent that has helped curb fatalities.

Nassau County is the first in the state outside of New York City to implement the program and has trained more than 2,000 people on how to use Narcan, according to Mangano’s office.

But Reynolds said he’s con-

cerned the county has focused too much of its efforts on curbing overdoses and not enough on providing substance-abuse treatment, adding there may also be a wave of HIV diagnoses on the horizon in wake of addicts sharing needles.

“Keeping someone alive should be the least we can do, but

it should not be the best we can do,” he said.

Reynolds said families are also often hesitant to seek treatment for substance abuse issues out of a denial that a loved one has an addiction, rationalizing that “their addiction is just a phase they can stop at any time.”

“Even if they do get treatment, this is going to be lurking in the background waiting to come out. For everything you want to celebrate, it’s there.

When you need to get through a tough time, it’s going to be lurking,” he said. “For a lot of people, it’s really a lifelong proposition.”

G.N. soccer player named All-American Continued from Page 57 in the way you dedicate all your time to soccer,” Reiss said.

Reiss said that while at the academy he would get only one, maybe two, days off a week between practices and games.

The increased focus on soccer in his life made him start to

burn out on the sport, he said.

“I felt like a lot of other kids either were really good at soccer or really good academically and I’ve been able to maintain both,” Reiss said.

He said he came back to play for Great Neck North his senior year so he could focus on aca-

demics as well as play alongside his friends.

“I really missed high school soccer and playing with kids you know,” Reiss said. “Getting to play soccer alongside your friends in school is unlike any other experience.”

Great Neck North principal

Bernard Kaplan said Reiss is an exceptional kid off the field as well.

“He’s a wonderful young man,” Kaplan said. “He’s a very academic student and is very humble.”

Griffin, who is also an English teacher at Great Neck North,

said he has had Reiss in class, and said he has tremendous passion not only about soccer but about academics.

Reiss was accepted early to Duke University purely on his academic record, he said. Reiss said he is not sure whether he wants to pursue soccer in college.

Great Neck Community Calendar FREE ESL/CITIZENSHIP CLASSES Free access to legal counsel at St. Aloysius R. C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Rd. Great Neck. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, please call (516) 867-3580.

SINGLES CELEBRATE HANUKKAH Jewish singles have an opportunity to meet and celebrate Hanukkah at Temple Israel of Great Neck this weekend when The Singles Connection, the congregation’s group for singles 45 and over,

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Saturday, Dec. 20: 3-5:30 p.m.;

celebrate the holiday with a party. Festivities will run from 2 to 5 p.m. in Temple Israel’s Crystal Ballroom on Dec. 21. Admission is only $15 per person and includes traditional holiday foods and a hospitable crowd.

For further details about The Singles Connection of Temple Israel’s Hanukkah party call (516) 482-7800.

Temple Israel, the region’s largest Conservative egalitarian Jewish congregation, is located at 108 Old Mill Road, Great Neck.

Womanspace A discussion group devoted to issues concerning

women. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck.

New members welcome.

For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 487-5844.

Lions club hearing aid program The Great Neck Lions Club is pleased to announce their participation in “Lions Lend An Ear,” a program of the Nassau County district of Lions Clubs International.

The program provides hearing aids and related products and services at no cost to hearing impaired

individuals who qualify based on financial need and communication need.

Great Neck Lions Club is asking the local places that accept donated eyeglasses to accept used hearing aids as well. Note: The hearing aids should be placed in the eyeglass collection boxes located in all the Great Neck Libraries as well as offices of the Village of Russell Gardens, Village of Great Neck Plaza and the Village Hall on Baker Hill Road.

Free Exercise Classes Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise

Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors.

Monday through Saturday.

Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050.

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK The club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Bevanda Restaurant, 570 Middle Neck Road at 12 p.m. If you would like to attend or become a member of the Lions Club, contact fernweiss@aol.com

Great Neck Park District

Sunday, Dec. 21: 9:3011:30 a.m., 11:45-1:45 p.m., 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 22: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m., 8-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 23: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m.,

3:30-5:30 p.m.; 8-10 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 24: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 25: CLOSED Friday, Dec. 26: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m.,

3:30-5:30 p.m.; 8-10 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 27: 10 a.m.12 p.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3-5:30 p.m., 8-10 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 28: 9:3011:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 29: 10:30

a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.; 8-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 30: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.; 8-10 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 31: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.;

or (516) 829-5192.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck currently meets every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road.

Community residents and business members are welcome to visit Club meetings and discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back service to the community while networking through Rotary. For further information please see: www.clubrunner.ca/ greatneck/ or call (516) 487-9392.

Thursday, Jan. 1: 12-2 p.m., 2:15-4:15 p.m., 8-10 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 2: 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 3:305:30 p.m.; 8-10 p.m.; For further information please call 487-2976.

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USS Liberty attack was not covered up

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his is a two-part letter with more Liberty background. Todays first part will cover the background and air attack. Next week, Part 2 will describe the torpedo-boat attack, provide more information on US government agency conclusions, and a few select words on treason.

I have to give the USS Liberty representatives credit for their persistence which is unfortunately not matched by their judgment and evidence. (Unanswered questions about USS Liberty, Dec. 12, 2014).

Their conspiracy-theory “proofs” are of the “he-saysshe-says” ilk and contain an ample sprinkling of antisemitism. I have seen not a single morsel of evidence that the attackers knew the Liberty’s origin till the attack was virtually over.

Certainly those who experienced the attack, horrible as it was, have no such proof beyond the fact of Israel’s attack itself. Though the Liberty was equipped to gather data the veterans have presented no incriminating data so far.

But there is ample data from both US and Israeli sources that show the attackers thought the Liberty was an Egyptian ship, and indeed it should not even have been where it was.

The attack occurred pursuant to unfortunate errors on the part of both Israel and the US both before and during the operation. These can fairly be called “negligent,” even “grossly negligent,” but not criminally negligent. A comprehensive review of the attack’s prelude, occurrence and follow-up is, once again, presented in the 98-page document: http://tinyurl.com/ khsuzkl Mr. Meadors discounts the report as biased but has yet to contradict a single fact therein. I will review highlights and include some recently declassified regulatory-organization material,

pursuant to Mr. Meador’s request, even as I am aware that, for conspiracy theorists, there are no answers.

The picture that emerges is not one of crime at all but of a string of failed communications, human errors, unfortunate coincidences and equipment failures on both the American and Israeli sides - the kind of tragic, senseless mistake that is all too common in the thick of war. Without such errors friendly-fire incidents would be rare.

On May 24, 1967, in response to Egypt’s closure of the Tiran Strait, President Lyndon Johnson ordered the U.S. Sixth Fleet to advance into the eastern Mediterranean.

Aware of the danger of becoming embroiled in an Arab-Israeli war, however, Washington cautioned the fleet to remain, until further notice, “outside an arc whose radius is 240 miles from Port Said,” on the Egyptian coast.

A half mile off shore, and anxious about proximity to the fighting, Liberty Capt.

McGonagle asked the Sixth Fleet commander, Vice-Adm. William Martin, for permission to pull back from the shore, or else to be provided with a destroyer escort. Martin rejected these requests, noting that the Liberty “is a clearly marked United States ship in international waters and not a reasonable subject for attack by any nation.”

Unbeknownst to both Martin and McGonagle, however, the Joint Chiefs of Staff had repeatedly cabled the Liberty the previous night with instructions to withdraw to a distance of one hundred miles from the Egyptian and Israeli coasts. The transmission was delayed, however, by the navy’s overloaded, overly complex communication system which misrouted the messages. The JCS orders would not be received by the Liberty until the following day, June 9, by which time they would no longer be rel-

evant. From a House Armed Services Committee Report, May 10, 1971 Four messages, ordering that USS. Liberty be moved away from the coasts of Israel and the United Arab Republic were directed to that ship on June 7-8, 1967.

The first of those messages was released by the sender about 13 hours before the time the ship was attacked, while the last was released for transmission 3 ½ hours before the attack. None of them had reached Liberty prior to the attack. Two messages had been misrouted to the Pacific rather than to the Mediterranean.

One of those, upon being retransmitted to the Pentagon, was then missent to Fort Meade rather than USS. Liberty. The other was not placed on Fleet Broadcast until nine hours after the attack on USS. Liberty. One message was lost in a relay station and never relayed. All experienced inexcusable delays for in-station processing.

At 5:55 a.m. on June 8, Israeli Commander Uri Meretz, aboard a reconnaissance plane, noted what he believed to be an American supply vessel, designated GTR-5, 7- miles west of the Gaza coast. Haifa naval staff officers fixed the location of the ship with a red marker, indicating “unidentified,” on their control board. Research, however, established the vessel’s identity as the Liberty.

The marker was changed to green, for “neutral.”

Another sighting of the ship was made by an Israeli fighter aircraft at 9:00 a.m., 20 miles north of El-Arish, on the Sinai coast, which had fallen to Israeli forces the day before. Neither of these reports made mention of the 5-by-8-foot American flag which, according to the ship’s crewmen, was flying from the Liberty’s starboard halyard.

The crew would testify later that six Israel Air Force aircraft subsequently flew

over the ship, giving them ample opportunity to identify its nationality. Israel Air Force reports, however, make no further mention of the Liberty.

There may indeed have been additional Israeli overflights, but the IAF pilots were not looking for the Liberty. Their target was Egyptian submarines, which had been spotted off the coast. At 11:00 a.m., while the hunt for Egyptian submarines was on, the officer on duty at naval headquarters, Capt. Avraham Lunz, concluded his shift. In accordance with procedures, he removed the Liberty’s green marker on the grounds that it was already five hours old and no longer accurate.

The chain of reactions was started by explosions at El Arish at 11:24. Since Israel controlled the air and the ground, they made the assumption that they were being shelled from the sea and two warships were in view.

Though the explosion probably resulted from an ammunition dump fire, that was unknown at the time, and both Egyptian and Israeli sources had reported shelling of the area by Egyptian warships the previous day. There was therefore good reason to conclude that the Egyptian navy had trained its guns on Sinai.

Minutes after the explosion, the Liberty turned in the direction of Port Said.

Meanwhile, reports of naval bombardment on ElArish continued to reach IDF General Staff in Tel Aviv.

Rabin took them seriously, concerned that the shelling was a prelude to an amphibious landing that could outflank Israeli troops. He reiterated the standing order to sink any unidentified ships in the war area.

Since no fighter planes were available, the navy was asked to intercede, with air cover provided later. After a half hour of inaction the General Staff issued a rebuke:

Village should enforce laws Great Neck can be mistaken for washington D.C. Naturally the Plaza is paying a consultant to help with traffic issues.

Naturally a higher parking fee is being mentioned. Of course.

Heaven forbid the village enforces current laws.

Drive by Shop Delight every night. Has there ever been a violation issued by code enforcement?

So many concessions have been made to that one store and it’s custom-

ers.

They’d rather ticket the local residents.

Flawless logic.

In a “D.C. Type “ election, one candidate outspends his other three rivals. Times 10 at least.

How many full-page

ads did he pay for week after week? How much did each of the 628 votes cost?

Finally Neil Leiberman. Has he run more times than Harold Stassen?

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“The coast is being shelled and you - the navy - have done nothing.” At 12:05 p.m.

Capt. Izzy Rahav, who had replaced Lunz, dispatched three torpedo boats to destroy the enemy vessel responsible for the bombardment.

At 1:41 p.m., Ensign Aharon Yifrah, combat information officer aboard the flagship of three torpedo boats, T-204, informed its captain, Cmdr. Moshe Oren, that an unidentified ship had been sighted northeast of ElArish, sailing toward Egypt, at a range of 22 miles and at an (incorrectly) estimated speed of 30 knots. It meant that the ship could not be the Liberty, whose maximum speed was 18 knots. Moreover, the Israelis had standing orders to fire on any unknown vessel in the area sailing at over 20 knots, a speed which, at that time, was attainable only by fighting ships. This information, and the ship’s direction, indicated that the ship was likely the enemy destroyer that had “shelled” El-Arish.

Two Mirage III fighters were diverted from the Suez Canal. Making two passes at 3,000 feet, formation commander Capt. Spector reckoned that the ship was a “Z” or Hunt-class destroyer without the deck markings of the Israeli Navy. Spector then spoke with air force commander Gen. Motti Hod, who asked him repeatedly whether he could see a flag.

The answer was “Negative.” Nor were there any distinguishing marks other than some “black letters” painted on the hull.

IAF Intelligence Chief Col. Yeshayahu Bareket also claimed to have contacted American naval attaché Castle at this point in an attempt to ascertain whether the suspect ship was the Liberty, but the latter professed no knowledge of the Liberty’s schedule - a claim later denied by Castle but, strangely, confirmed

by McGonagle. After two low sweeps by the lead plane, at 1:58 p.m., the Mirages were cleared to attack.

The Mirages made three strafing runs and were then joined by two additional aircraft, Israeli Super-Mysteres returning from the Mitla Pass.

Nine men were killed in the initial assault, and several times that number wounded, among them McGonagle. The antennas were damaged and oil drums set afire.

Radio operators on board found most of their frequen-

cies inoperable and barely managed to send an SOS to the Sixth Fleet. After fourteen minutes of action, the pilots reported having made good hits - over eight hundred holes would later be counted in the hull. The entire superstructure of the ship, from the main deck to the bridge, was aflame.

Throughout these sorties, no one aboard the Liberty suspected that the planes were Israeli.

Indeed, rumors spread that the attackers were Egyptian MiGs. After the first strike, the visibility that had enabled crewmen to identify IAF reconnaissance craft earlier in the day was lost to the smoke of battle. One of the Israeli pilots, curious as to why the vessel had not returned fire, made a final pass at ninety feet. “I see no flag,” he told headquarters. “But there are markings on the hull - Charlie-Tango-Romeo-five.”

The fact that the ship had Western markings led Rabin to fear that it was Soviet, and he immediately called off the jets.

Two IAF Hornet helicopters were sent to look for survivors - Spector had reported seeing men overboard - while the torpedo boat squadron was ordered to hold its fire pending further attempts at identification. Though that order was recorded in the torpedo boat’s log, Oren claimed he never received it. It was now 2:20 pm; twenty-four minutes would pass before the squadron made contact with the Liberty.

During that interval, the ship’s original flag, having been shredded during the attack, was replaced by a larger (7-by-13-foot) holiday ensign. As the crew labored to tend to the wounded, extinguish the fire, and burn classified papers, contact was finally made with the Sixth Fleet. “Help is on the way,” replied the carrier America, which quickly unleashed eight F-104s armed with nuclear weapons.

Before reaching their objective, however, the jets were recalled by Vice-Adm. Martin.

If Rabin feared that the ship was Russian, Martin suspected that its attackers were Russian, and without authorization from the highest level, he did not want to risk starting a nuclear war.

End of Part 1.

Len Mansky Roslyn

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How inequality is baked into system

Continued from Page 51 member that financial inequality is now tantamount to political inequality - is also at the heart of tax so-called “reform,” with the push to lower the corporate tax rates and pay for it by cutting Social Security and Medicare and eliminating “loopholes” that enable people to enter the middle class by owning their own home. (They are also against a proposal to reduce the down payment requirement to 3% so that more people can own a home (See “A Home of One’s Own,” NYT Dec. 14) Take for example the tax reform proposals being offered by Republicans who will take over Congress and have demonstrated their intention to force their will or shut down government: they seek to reduce corporate taxes, “flatten” out the progressive aspects of the tax code (the goal is actually to have a flat tax) while eliminating the only tax breaks afforded middle class people: the mortgage tax deduction, which is the singular thing that makes it possible for home ownership. (The budget also cuts $345.6 million from the Internal Revenue Service, weakening auditing and taxation, and another side blow to Obamacare.)

Home ownership is also connected to stability, to economic progress (you are basically paying the money into your own savings account, rather than handing over rent to a landlord when you own your own home), to participation in community and by extension, the voting process. Since wealth and politics are now so intertwined, The Owner Class does not want a stable, rooted middle class - because they vote.

They would rather have a highly mobile renter class because they don’t, and because their financial security is in the hands of a landlord.

Or take for example the campaign the Kochs have financed to get states to end their incentives for renewable energy, so that we remain dependent upon fossil fuels (they are really being hurt by the drop in gas prices below $3/gallon for the first time in years.

Consider that every penny saved at the pump, means $1 billion available for families to spend as they like (and $1 billion less to the Kochs). (Aside: Instead of low gas prices incentivizing people to go back to gas guzzling cars, now is the time to raise the gas tax - consumers won’t feel it, and it will provide billions for critical infrastructure, which in turn will fuel jobs

creation, income tax revenue to the federal government, and overall economic growth.)

Consider the policies - advocated by Obama and blocked by Republicans - that would make college more affordable, so that new graduates are not saddled with lifelong debt, for example would also propel families their upward mobility. Not to mention the fact that college is becoming unaffordable, and without a college degree, it is infinitely harder to progress up the ladder.

Consider the policies - advocated by Obama and blocked by Republicans - that would make child care and early childhood education available and affordable, as well as policies that would insure pay equity.

Republicans would like to do away entirely with progressive taxation - the right-wing Heritage Foundation likes to say that the top 10 percent of Americans pays 68 percent of tax revenue but neglects to mention that the top 10 percent owns 75 percent of America’s wealth. In fact, just 400 families have more wealth than half the population - 150 million people.

A single family, the Waltons (heir to Sam Walton), has a net worth of $144.7 billion - that’s more than 42 percent of American families.

“Take Walmart employees (now striking around the country) who make $8/ hour while the Walton family, who never worked a day in their life for the company, bring in $1.5 million/ hour in dividends,” according to Nation of Change (a not-forprofit publication which bills itself as the anti-Murdoch because it depends on contributions).

A big piece of the $144.7 billion that the Walton’s have is the result of tax breaks afforded by friends in Congress - just as we’ve seen in this latest go-around . Now Walmart is pressing to cut its tax bill by another $720 million by getting Congress to lower the corporate income tax rate.

Taxpayers have a double whammy: the rest of us working stiffs have to make up the tax revenues that Walmart gets to shelter, while Walmart’s low wages and shoddy benefits mean its workers need $6.2 billion a year in public assistance - paid out of our tax money - just to make ends meet.

Republicans not only want to reduce taxes on corporations (and raise taxes on low-income earners) but they refuse to raise the minimum wage to a living wage (which would benefit 28 million workers and stimulate the economy); in fact, Republi-

cans want to eliminate the minimum wage altogether.

Consider what that means: McDonald’s pays many of its employees less than $11,000 a year -- that’s not enough to keep one individual out of poverty, let alone a family.

Yet the CEO of McDonald’s, Donald Thompson, made $9.5 million in 2013. It would take a minimum-wage full-time worker more than 864 years to earn that much, or put another way, in one year, McDonald makes the equivalent of what four families earn in their entire lifetime.

“It’s no wonder dystopian tales like the “Hunger Games” feel scarily resonant right now.

Too many of us have our own stories about the pain of rising economic inequality. Choosing between food and rent. Walking in the cold to work because we can’t afford gas. Getting sicker and sicker because we can’t afford the medical care we actually need.

All while the 1 percent keep getting richer and richer at our expense,” says Democracy for America’s Electoral Director Annie Weinberg, As the economy was crashed by banksters, employers manipulated workers to give back wages and benefits during the downturn in order to “protect their jobs”, but even after the economy (and their profits) rebounded to record heights, have yet to restore wages or let workers share in their productivity.

“In 2013, after-tax corporate profits as a share of the economy tied with their highest level on record (in 1965), while labor compensation as a share of the economy hit its lowest point since 1948. Wage growth since 1979 has not kept pace with productivity growth, resulting in falling or flat wages for most workers and big gains for corporate coffers, shareholders, executives and others at the top of the income ladder,” the New York Times editorialized (“Wages and Salaries Still Lag as Corporate Profits Surge,” Aug. 31, 2014).

But it is not just refusing to pay a living wage (and battling against raising the minimum wage or pay equity legislation) or having workers share in their own productivity and success, employers engage in out-and-out wage theft Data compiled by the Economic Policy Institute show that in 2012, the Department of Labor helped 308,000 workers recover $280 million in back pay for wage-theft violations — nearly double the amount stolen that year in robberies on the street, at banks, gas stations and conve-

nience stores.

In an article, “More Workers Are Claiming ‘Wage Theft,” (Sept. 1) Steven Greenhouse writes, “New York’s attorney general, Eric T. Schneiderman, has recovered $17 million in wage claims over the past three years.

‘I’m amazed at how petty and abusive some of these practices are,’ he said. ‘Cutting corners is increasingly seen as a sign of libertarianism rather than the theft that it really is’.”

Then in Dec. 3, article, “Study Finds Violations of Wage Law in New York and California”, Greenhouse reports, “The United States Labor Department says that a new study shows that between 3.5 and 6.5 percent of all the wage and salary workers in California and New York are paid less than the minimum wage.

“The study, which examined work force data for the two states, found that more than 300,000 workers in each state suffered minimum-wage violations each month. Labor Department officials said that even if one assumed a violation rate half that nationwide, that would mean more than two million workers across the nation were paid less than the federal or state minimum wage.

“The minimum-wage violations in those two states translate into $20 million to $29 million in lost income per week, the study concluded. Those amounts represent 38 percent of the income of the victimized workers in New York and 49 percent of the income of victimized workers in California.

“Violations were most common in the restaurant and hotel industries, the study found, followed by educational and health services and retail and wholesale.”

At Saturday’s protest against racial injustice, I met one such restaurant worker who lives upstate. She impressed me with the way she articulated the issues, but when I asked whether she had voted (testing my theory that a lot of people complain but don’t vote), she said she is an undocumented immigrant who was brought here at the age of 4, 30 years ago. She did not qualify for DACA so is forced to be part of an underground economy where she can be taken advantage of without protection of the justice system. She is a smart young woman who said she could not afford college (she would not have qualified for any assistance or in-state tuition rate).

She makes less than minimum wage and has few options.

The shadow economy - the lack of immigration reform that un-

derpins it - is part of the institutionalized inequity.

What else is buried in that omnibus budget (now adopted)?

“Further budget cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency, always a favorite target of the Republican right wing. Most notoriously, the bill would enshrine a Bush-era rule that allows the mountaintop mining industry to continue dumping toxic coal waste in the streams of Appalachia,” the New York Times reported.

“The budget bill cut EPA funding to its lowest level since 1989, forcing the agency to reduce staff as they are due to take action on climate change, water pollution and more; blocks Clean Water Act protections for millions of streams, ponds and wetlands, allowing Big Ag and others to pollute them as much as they want; repeals new standards to make light bulbs more efficient, costing all of us money and increasing pollution; prevents the Department of the Interior from placing Sage Grouse (who are on the brink of extinction) on the Endangered Species List so that drilling and ranching interests can run roughshod over public lands where they live and breed, said Anthony Rogers-Wright, Environmental Action.org.

This is a matter of environmental justice, as well as social justice. Who winds up paying the bill for polluted air and water and all the attendant health problems? Certainly not Rex Tillerson, the CEO of oil and gas leviathan ExxonMobil, who sued to block fracking near his home outside of Dallas.

And it is a contributor to the socio-economic-political inequity that is roiling society.

When anyone raises the issue of the growing inequality the gap between rich and poor is the greatest since the Robber Barons and the Gilded Age, and is the greatest among all industrialized nations, while the US has the poorest “upward mobility rate” - no one is suggesting that everyone make the same income and have the same wealth.

In fact, the mythology of the American Dream is so strong, that those who would most benefit from more progressive policies oppose them because they harbor the fantasy of becoming that Billionaire, just as they harbor the fantasy of winning the Superball lottery.

What people do want is a system that isn’t rigged to deny worthy individuals of their opportunity to succeed, as Elizabeth Warren has so eloquently described.

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NS-LIJ duo helps pen drug trial paper North Shore-LIJ’s Dr. Raj K. Narayan and Brett E. Skolnick are among the authors of a paper published this week on a clinical trial of progesterone for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The study concluded that there were no clinical benefits after five days of treatment with a novel formulation of progesterone acutely administered to patients with TBI. “A Clinical Trial of Progesterone for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury,” was published online by The New England Journal of Medicine, Dec. 10 (print version to appear, Dec. 25). The study was funded

by BHR Pharma.

“This trial, referred to as SyNAPSe, reports on a large prospective randomized clinical trial that investigated the effects of progesterone administered to severe TBI patients,” said Dr. Narayan, executive director of North Shore-LIJ’s Cushing Neuroscience Institute. “Despite extensive experimental support in numerous animal models, as well as very promising preliminary data from smaller single center trials, this Phase III study failed to show benefit of progesterone in severe TBI,” said Dr. Narayan.

In this multinational, placebo-controlled trial, 1195 patients, 16-70 years of age, with severe TBI were randomly

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assigned to receive progesterone or placebo.

Dosing began within eight hours after injury and continued for 120 hours.

Analysis showed no treatment effect of progesterone as compared with placebo.

The proportion of patients with a favorable outcome on the Glasgow Outcome

Scale (the combination of patients with good recovery or moderate disability) was 50.4 percent with progesterone, as compared with 50.5 percent with placebo. Mortality rates in both groups were the same and there were no relevant safety signal differences between progesterone and placebo.

“The trial suggests that although promising agents may be found in early experiments, the selection process may still lack the precision for ultimately identifying agents with clinical benefit for this devastating and common disorder for which no proven pharmacological therapies exist,” said Skolnick, adjunct associate professor of neurosurgery at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. “It also highlights the difficulty in demonstrating the efficacy of any drug in this complex disease since the outcome may be affected by many factors. Animal models usually replicate only one aspect of the injury, but human TBI patients can suffer multiple medical and surgical problems that can affect their ultimate outcome.”

Despite this disappointment, Dr. Narayan and Skolnick said they were proud to have been involved in the successful conduct of this large and complex trial, which was executed with great scientific rigor across many centers and continents.

The need to find better treatments for this severe injury remains as great as ever and what we have learned from this trial will help us better design future trials.

For more information about North Shore-LIJ’s Traumatic Brain Injury Center, call (516) 562-3816.

Brennan elected North Shore first on L.I. to to research post use ‘smallest pacemaker’

Dr. Christina Brennan, direc- Windsor University in the West tor of clinical research for car- Indies and is currently pursuing diovascular services at the North a MBA from Hofstra University Shore-LIJ Health System, was with an anticipated completion recently named president-elect in May 2015.

The US Chapters serve a deof the New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Association of fined geographic area and help network research Clinical Research Proprofessionals in that fessionals (ACRP). area. The mission of ACRP is the prithe chapter is to promary source for clinical vide a readily accesresearch professionals sible mechanism for in hospital academic regional program decenters, pharmaceuvelopment for clinical tical, medical device research professionals industries and biotechand to foster networknology. Dr. Brennan ing. Founded in 2003, assumes her new posithe New York Metrotion on Jan. 1, 2015, Dr. Christina politan Chapter has and becomes president Brennan approximately 300 of ACRP in 2016.

Prior to joining the health members. While the majority system, Dr. Brennan, a resident of the members are from New of Garden City, was director of York City, Westchester and Long clinical research in cardiology at Island; members join from as far Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhat- away as Canada.

With Dr. Brennan’s recent tan for 14 years. Her primary research interest is in endovascular election, this is the first time a president of the chapter will repand heart structure.

Dr. Brennan has authored resent a Long Island institution.

ACRP is a global associachapters in textbooks, co-authored many manuscripts and tion that was founded in 1976. abstracts and has presented at Headquartered in Alexandria, numerous scientific meetings. VA, there are 48 US chapters and She earned her MD degree from 18 international chapters.

North Shore University Hospital’s (NSUH) electrophysiology team is the first on Long Island to implant the world’s smallest cardiac pacemaker, one-tenth the size of a conventional pacemaker and comparable in size to a large vitamin.

The procedure is part of the Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) Global Clinical Trial.

Dr. Ram Jadonath, director of electrophysiology, implanted the miniature pacemaker on Dec. 2 into Robert Johnston, a 77-year-old grandfather of two who traveled from Gilbertsville, NY, near Binghamton, to have the procedure.

The Micra TPS pacemaker is delivered through a catheter inserted in a large vein in the leg and positioned inside the heart wall and attached by tiny prongs. The pacemaker sends electrical impulses that pace the heart through an electrode at the end of the device.

“The miniaturized technology is designed to provide patients with advanced pacing technology of traditional pacemakers but with a less invasive

approach,” Dr. Jadonath said.

“The tiny pacemaker does not require a surgical incision in the chest, or the creation of a ‘pocket’ under the skin, and does not require the use of leads as in conventional pacemakers.”

Johnston was visiting friends on Long Island last week when he felt stiffness in his left shoulder and tingling in his hand. He said he didn’t want to take any chances and asked his friend to bring him to one of the North Shore-LIJ hospitals because his mother had been treated at LIJ Medical Center many years ago.

“I knew I had a slow heart beat, but when I was in the hospital the doctors noted that

it dropped down while I was sleeping,” Johnston said.

At NSUH, Johnston met Dr. Jadonath, who explained the technology to him.

“I was a major in the Marines and an administrator for the Board of Education, so I have a lot of experience dealing with people,” said Johnston. “I felt a high level of confidence with him, he communicated the information well and I felt it was the right way to go.”

An investigational device, the Micra TPS pacemaker is being evaluated in an international trial that will enroll up to 780 patients at approximately 50 centers.

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The selection process is happening as we speak so now is the time to contact the Board of Regents and tell them we want a commissioner who’ll listen and who’s willing to work with us, not against us.”

King, whose hiring was announced by the U.S. Department of Education on Dec. 10, will hold a deputy secretary title, the department said in a news release. His responsibilities will include managing the department’s operations and overseeing the implementation of major education initiatives.

In a statement last Wednesday, King said, “I’m humbled and honored to have the chance to work with President Obama and [U.S. Education Department] Secretary [Arne] Duncan. Their extraordi-

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I’m also humbled and honored to have had the opportunity to work with [Board of Regents] Chancellor [Merryl H.] Tisch, all the members of the Board of Regents and the dedicated professionals at the state Education Department. We have accomplished great things for New York’s students. As a kid whose life was saved by the incredible teachers I had in public schools in Brooklyn, I’m proud to have served my fellow New Yorkers.”

Duncan said in a statement that King is “an extraordinary leader who has dedicated his life to improving the opportunities of our young people.”

King holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, a masters in the teaching of social studies from Columbia University, a law degree from Yale University and a doctorate in education from

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He began his career as a social studies teacher and went on to advocate for charter schools, co-founding Dorchester Center, Mass. Roxbury Preparatory Charter School as part of Uncommon Schools, a network of charter schools for low-income students from New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

Tisch in a statement called King “a remarkable leader in a time of true reform,” saying “he has spent every moment working to open the doors of opportunity for all our students - regardless of their race, or zip code, or their immigration status.”

The positive impact of John King’s work in New York will be felt for generations,” she said. “We’ll miss his wisdom, his calm leadership and his remarkable courage.

But New York’s loss is the country’s gain. He’ll be a powerful force for educational opportunity in Washington.”

Schumer seeks Ebola funds for North Shore-LIJ Continued from Page 10 which was is part of the recently approved $1.01 trillion omnibus bill that funds the federal government until September of 2015. The $733 million is part of $5.4 billion allocated to Ebola treatment in and out of the country, Schumer said.

He said that he will urge HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell to not leave out Long Island hospitals when developing a plan over the next 30 days of where the money should go throughout the country.

“New York is the center of where people from these African countries arrive,” Schumer said.

“We’re doing a national service, it’s really important that we get this.”

North Shore-LIJ has spent approximately $6 million on Eb-

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He said the money was on supplies and protective gear, including suits and masks, as well as training for more than 6,000 of the hospital’s employees.

Dowling said $2 million of that was spent on a specialized treatment unit at Glen Cove Hospital, which was designated two weeks ago by the Center for Disease Control as one of 36 Ebola Treatment Centers in the nation, and the only one on Long Island.

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Call 917-375-5528 or email: TLeebb@aol.com AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN here​​ Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified studentsHousing available. Job placement assistance, Call AIM 866-296-7093 BABYSITTER​/​NANNY WANTED to watch 6 & 7 year old before and after school. Looking for someone fun, kind and responsible. Duties include getting kids to the school bus in the morning, taking kids to after school events, helping with homework, meal prep and light housekeeping. Must have excellent driving record. for more info contact imshop124@yahoo.com LEGAL: Process Server, full time, seeking well organized, detail oriented individual for office assistant in Mineola. Position entails phones, data entry and working with several commonly used computer programs. Quick Books a plus. Email resume to: LRadler@ courtsupportinc.com NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country.

Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

Situation Wanted CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone at night or even eloping & need overnight companion care at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references.

CAREGIVER / COMPANION Loving & trustworthy Filipino woman with a wealth of experience available for Full Time Live In position.

Licensed driver. References available. Call Aimie 706-814-1129 CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available.

Call May 516-292-2662

Situation Wanted CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references.

Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 CLEANING SERVICES I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references. I do it all​​move ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Luis 516-451-6225 CLEANING: I CLEAN your house and leave it spotless. Vacuum, clean the bathrooms and bedrooms, your kitchen, mop and dust. Please contact me at 516-943-7124. Excellent references and free estimates.

COLLEGE STUDENT HOME for break available full time from December 13 through February 1. Garden City area. Has car, drivers license, CPR certification, experience. Please call Emily 516-232-6256 DIRECT HOME CARE AIDE currently seeking night position FT​/​PT 11pm to 7am (no daytime hours) to care for your elderly. Over 20 years experience including Alzheimers or CP cases. Excellent references.

Own car. Call Nicola 516-670-2975 F/T COMPANION AVAILABLE Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 FT ELDER CARE available for sick or elderly adults. Live in or out.

Certified w/ 12 yrs exp. Experience in all areas. Highly recommended.

Please call 347-517-3349 NURSE’S AIDE / COMPANION available full time with 20 yrs experience. Seeking position to care for your elderly loved ones, with light housekeeping. Excellent references. Flexible hours. Call Gloria 347-777-5808 PRIVATE CASE WORKER seeking position to take care of elderly full time Monday through Friday.

BABYSITTING also offered. Honest, trustworthy, caring, very attentive, dependable. Lots of experience. References available.

Please call 516-508-8528 RELIABLE FULL TIME BABYSITTER available immediately. Impeccable references from Garden City family. Can drive. Infant CPR certified. Can help with reading, writing, math. Over 10yrs. experience. Call 347-654-9274 SONIA’S CLEANING SERVICE We clean offices, houses, apartments. Experience driver w/ car, own supplies. References available. Please call 516-319-9783

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother.

Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.)

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AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe.

839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 105pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly!

Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Thursday 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales.

Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list.

Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service.

Please call the shoppe at 516-2796378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@ invitedsales.com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones.

Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. ( L.B.) PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones.

Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. ( J.D.)

Marketplace DALTON SOFA BRAND NEW for sale. Sage color with two sage and cream accent pillows. 84x40x36. $600. Buyer must pick up. Call Ed 516-242-3121

Wanted to Buy CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 CASH BUYER! Used Men’s Clothing: T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Sneakers from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s.

Preferably Music​/​Sports related.

Will travel to your home. Greg 516-782-6066

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-7468900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange.org www. gardencityhistoricalsociety. org WILLISTON PARK: Christmas specials from The Thrift Shop sponsored by Resurrection and St. Aidan Churches. Jewelry, fine clothing, some designer labels, good condition, reasonable prices, household items. Thursdays 9:30am-1:00pm.

Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm. Resurrection Church, corner Campbell Avenue and Center Street. Please call 516-746-5527

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Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references.

Limited availability. Book early!

Annmarie 516-775-4256 EXPERIENCED DOG WALKER available. Garden City resident.

Animal lover will also visit and feed your pets. Caring and reliable. Garden City and surrounding communities. CALL ANNE MARIE 516-326-7860

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care & Walks Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

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Autos Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

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Apartment For Rent ATRIUM PLAZA TOWNHOUSE LR​/​DR, EIK, 2 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, EE garage. Credit check required. $2,600 per month.

Carmel Quill, Broker. Call for appointment 516-732-6049 MINEOLA 2 bedrooom off Mineola Blvd. Clean, excellent condition, second floor, sunny, parking, quiet, suitable one or two.

Convenient to transportation, Courts, hospital, Churches, etc.

Excellently maintained. $1,650.

Telephone 516-747-6392 or 516-280-4870

Condo/Co-op For Rent GARDEN CITY 7TH ST Luxury building, doorman, elevator, no pets. Includes gas​/h ​ eat​/h ​ ot water.

Monthly rents from $2,700-3,975.

Indoor parking available. Immediate occupancy. Broker Fee. 516873-6464​/ 516-850-4468​/ 631748-8044 Christine

VERO BEACH, FLORIDA Newly renovated two master bedroom​/​ bath unit located in the exclusive and private Grand Harbor. Available only for month of January 2015. The included Club Membership provides access to two championship golf courses, oceanfront beach club, tennis courts and swimming pools. The Mediterranean style clubhouse offers three dining rooms, full fitness center, men’s and ladies’s card and locker rooms and golf and tennis pro shops. Monthly rental only $6,500.

Call 516-996-5735. To see photos go to www.vrbo.com​/​651048

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Condo/Co-Op For Sale THE WYNDHAM WEST Mint duplex. 2 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths. Efficiency Kitchen, 1 car garage. 24 hr concierge, 24 hr valet, health club, pool, exercise classes, office facilities. $810,000. Carmel Quill, Broker.

Call for appointment 516-732-6049

HANDYMAN HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers, Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD BARN. www. woodfordbros.com. Suffolk Cty- License #41959-H Nassau Cty- License #H18G7180000 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/​rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

Party Help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

BREATHTAKING LOT FOR SALE

Less than a minute to the ocean and a gorgeous beach

CAMP GROUND MARYLAND / PENNSYLVANIA BORDER. Great investment. *RV sites *Group lots *Country Store (apt above) *Pool *Pavilions *Rental Cabin *Game Room *Pond $950k CALL TODAY: 301-478-2282 www.hiddenspringscampground.com

SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, 2 miles to the riverfront district. Homes starting at $39,000. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.

JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

JUPITER, FLORIDA

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HAMPTON BAYS, NY HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER Prestigious “Old Harbor Colony” Private Community with bay beach rights. Single family with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement, 20x40 pool. Great family home. $769,000. Call Owner 516-351-2975. No Brokers Please

Painting & Paperhanging

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Immaculate. DVD. $12,500. Call 516-672-0592

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STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs.

Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www. strongarmcleaningny.com

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT​/​ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading Comprehension and writing proficiency, 917-5998007 or email: dianegot@gmail. com LongIslandTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

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MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus.

Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ years experience. Critical reading, writing, grammar, essays. Lynne 625-3314 SCIENCE, SCIENCE, SCIENCE! AP & Regents Physics, AP & Regents Biology, Earth Science & Mathematics. Sol 516-384-9865

Instruction PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www. iwantmypianolessons.com

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone. NYSSMA expert with 30+ years experience. Totally individualized instruction. In my home or yours.

Call 516-437-7173

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-7412657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL​/​ DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away.

Residential​/ ​C ommercial. Bonded​/ ​I nsured. Free estimates.

516-538-1125 JUNK REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION: 5% off any job, any type, any 2-3 pieces to entire house.

Residential, commercial. Free estimates. References. Bonded and insured. Delivery service available. Henry 516-523-0974 NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, PH.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Teen anger management groups now forming. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-7642526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com TEEN ANGER MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS FORMING. Experienced therapist. Call 516-770-4085

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Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Vanity & Kitchen Cabinet Installations *Furniture Assembly & set up *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 22 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Owner Operated Call BOB 516-741-2154 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685.

Insured License H18C730000

HANDYMAN Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many References Lic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-238-2112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@optonline.net

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▼ LEGALS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: 111/113 FIFTH LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 10/21/2011 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: Coritsidis & Lambros, PLLC Trinity Place, 4th FLR New York, NY 10006 GNN 140770 6x 11/28, 12/05, 12, 19, 26, 2014, 1/02/​2 015 #140770

LRGC LLC has been formed as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) on October 16, 2014.

N.Y. Office Location: Nassau Co. SSNY is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him​/​her to: 277 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021 Term: Indefinite Purpose​/​Character: Real Estate GNN 140713 6x 11/14, 21, 28, 12/05, 12, 19, 2014 #140713

Notice of Formation of STERLING SRF I LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/12/14. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 Great Neck Road, Ste. 408, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Royal East Group LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/2014. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 14 Lake Road, Great Neck, NY 11020. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Hudson Hill Management LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/12/2014. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 30 Melbourne Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BLISTERING BARNACLES LLC Arts of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/30/2014. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him​/​her is: 2417 JERICHO TURNPIKE # 354 GARDEN CITY PARK,

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NY 11040. The principal business address of the LLC is: 2417 JERICHO TURNPIKE # 354 GARDEN CITY PARK, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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Notice of Formation of STERLING IH 1 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 Great Neck Road, Ste. 408, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity.

GNN 140788 6x 11/28, 12/5, 12, 19, 26, 1/2/15 #140788

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Thomaston Date: January 12, 2015 Time: 7:30 PM Place: Village Hall, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023 Subject: Proposed 2015-16 Fire Protection and Ambulance Service Contract between Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Company and the Village of Thomaston. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be examined at the Village Hall during regular business hours.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Barbara J. Daniels Village Administrator GNN 140889 1x 12/19/2014 #140889

Notice of Formation LAKSHMI PT, OT, SLP, MASSAGE CONSULTANTS PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/10/2014. 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, 865 MERRICK ROAD STE # 201 BALDWIN NY 11510 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Marquis Business and Technology Solutions, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/11. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Gould 28 West 26 Street LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/25/14. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 60 Cutter Mill Road, Ste. 303, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Sterling SRF Internal I LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/26/14. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 Great Neck Road, Ste. 408, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of STERLING GP SRF I LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/26/14. 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, 111 Great Neck Road, Ste. 408, Great Neck, NY 11021.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Sterling Barwis Method LLC amended to Sterling Barwis Methods LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/25/14. 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, 111 Great Neck Road, Ste. 408, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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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, January 7, 2015, 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 #19903 ​—​ Murray Rabinowitz, variances 70-29.C & 70-208.F to construct an addition to a non-conforming dwelling exceeding permitted floor area; N/side #1 Country Pl. 80’ W/of Brook Ridge Rd., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 45, Lot 130, R-A District.

APPEAL #19888 ​—​ Tony Kostoulas, variances 70-100.1.A and 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain a pergola in the side yard and fencing in the front yard; SW​/​ cor. #232 Dover Road & Blenheim Drive, Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 228, Lot 10, R-A District.

APPEAL #19904​—​Victor Garcia, variance 70-100.2.A.2 to maintain fence forward of building line; NE​/​cor. #23 Herbert

Ave. & Herbert Pl., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. G, Lot 36, R-C District.

APPEAL #19905​—​Yu Yu Chen, variance 70-210.B to maintain the conversion of summer bungalow to a yearround dwelling; E/side #35 North Maryland Ave., 50’ S/of Delaware Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 25, Lot 32, R-C District.

APPEAL #19906​—​John & Jennifer Tramutola, variances 70-102.C.2, 100.2.A.4.b and 70-102.C.4 to maintain pool barrier forward of rear building line, retaining wall and fencing exceeding permitted height, and pool equipment in a side yard; E/side #53 Turf Ln. 232.42’ N/of I.U. Willets Rd., Roslyn heights, Sec. 7, Blk. 168, Lot 58, R-AA District.

APPEAL #19907​—​Khosrow Banilivi, variance 70-100.2.A.2 to erect fencing beyond front building line; S/side #29 Sunset Rd S., 535.8’ W/of Sunset Rd S. Searingtown, Sec. 7, Blk. 268, Lot 22, R-B District.

APPEAL #19908​—​Doris & Steven Rubin, variance 70-30.C to maintain pier and cantilevers on a dwelling with an insufficient front yard setback; W/side #374 Elm Dr. 635.81’ S/of Dogwood Rd., Roslyn, Sec. 7, Blk. 293, Lot 9, R-A District.

APPEAL #19909​—​Rachel Melnikoff, variance 70-100.2.A to maintain fencing exceeding permitted height; S/side #229 Parkside Dr. 438.85’ W/of Roslyn Rd, Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. 322, Lot 7, R-B District.

APPEAL #19910​—​Kavita Jacobson, variance 70-100.2.A.4.B to maintain fencing exceeding permitted height; N/side #38 Herbert Drive, 55.69’ W/of Bixley Drive, New Hyde Park, Sec. 9, Blk 519, Lot 13, R-C District.

APPEAL #19911 ​—​ Francesco Rizutto, variance 70-100.1.A to maintain brick piers and mailbox within front yard; N/side #2 Peppermill Rd., 84.23’ W/ of Hamilton Dr., Roslyn, Sec. 9, Blk. 624, Lot 2, R-A District.

APPEAL #19912​—​Vincent Di Rubbio, variances 70-100.2.A.4.b and 70-100.2.A.2 to replace fence forward of front building line; N/ side #7 Whitehall Ln., 191.89’ W/of Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park, Sec. 9, Blk 634, Lot 4, R-C District.

APPEAL #19913 ​—​ Manuel Valente, variances 70-48, 70-49.B, 70-51.A, 70-100.1.F, 70-100.1.A, 70-100.2.A.4.b & 70-100.2.A.2 to maintain a one story addition to single-family dwelling exceeding the permitted lot coverage and floor area, within required side yard, a garage in a side yard and fencing exceeding the permitted height and in a front yard; S/side #214 Roslyn Ave, 200’ E/of Jamaica Blvd., Carle Place, Sec. 10, Blk 6, Lot 13, R-C District.

APPEAL #19914​—​Yoni Romero, variances 70-51.A, 70-100.2.A.2, 70-100.2.A.4.b, 70-100.2.A.4, 70-100.B and 70-208.F to maintain conversion of porch to habitable space within a required side yard, a fence exceeding permitted height beyond front building line, and a portico in a required front yard; S/side #658 Whittier St., 260’ E/of Tennyson Ave., Westbury, Sec. 10, Blk. 29, Lot 5, R-C District.

COMMERCIAL CASES APPEAL #19915​—​Howard Development, conditional use 70-126.A & variance 70-103.A.1 to convert retail space to a fast food use, a conditional use, with insufficient off-street parking; SW​/c​ orner #164 Northern Blvd. and Jayson Ave., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 71, Lot 1, B-A District.

APPEAL #19916A​—​138 Plandome LLC, conditional use 70-139.A and variances

70-103.A.1 & 70-103.F.1 to permit the expansion of a food use into a retail space with insufficient parking and loading; NE​/c​ orner #138 Plandome Rd. and George St., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 81, Lot 101, B-B District.

APPEAL #19916B​—​124 Plandome LLC, variances 70-144, 70-103.A.1, 70-103.F.1, 70-146.A & 70-208.F to construct a second-story addition to a non-conforming building in a required rear yard exceeding the permitted lot coverage with insufficient parking and loading zones; SE​/c​ orner #124 Plandome Rd. and George St., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 83, Lot 1, B-B District.

APPEAL #19917​—​Robert Gramman, variance 70-203.J to maintain fence at front of property with insufficient setback; NW​/c​ orner #365 Westbury Ave. and Rushmore Ave., Carle Place, Sec. 10, Blk. 14, Lot 31, B-B District.

APPEAL #19918​—​T&L’s Place, variances 70-10.M, 70-134, 70-196.J.1.a, 70-196.K, 70-196.K.4, 70-203.P.2.f & 70-231 to erect a gas station and convenience store with insufficient landscaping & rear yard setback, signs exceeding the permitted number and area, exceeding the maximum permitted floor area, parking within a required front yard setback; NE​/c​ orner #515 Old Country Road, Sec. 10, Blk. 163, Lot 41, Business-A District.

APPEAL #19919​—​683 Old Country Road, LLC, conditional use and variance 70-225.B.7.b & 70-225.B.7.c for permit to operate a fast food restaurant with insufficient parking; NW​/​corner #683 Old Country Rd. and Arlington St., Westbury, Sec. 10, Blk. 206, Lots 25 & 104, B-A & R-C Districts.

APPEAL #19920 ​—​ Kay 1 Realty, variance 70-229.A to convert a dental laboratory to a pharmacy not in compliance with a prior decision (Appeal No. 12756); SW​/c​ orner #2226 Jericho Turnpike and Sixth Avenue, Garden City, Sec. 33, Blk. 124, Lot 2588, B-B District.

ADJOURNED CASES APPEAL #19875​—​Joseph Cella, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to install fencing beyond the front building line; N/side 97 Ivy Way, 805’ W/of Amherst Pl., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 72, Lot 247, R-A District.

APPEAL #19883​—​Emike Propreties LLC (Owner)​/​Nassau Expeditors (Applicant), variance 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain fencing beyond the front building line; S/E​/c​ or. 296 Wright St., and Prospect Ave., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 93, Lot 12, R-C​/​New Cassel Overlay Districts.

APPEAL #19893​—​Myank Shukla (Owner)​/​Victor 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.

All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and​/​or hearing.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals GNN 140880 1x 12/19​/ 2014 #140880

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of Great Neck Union Free School District of the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, (in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-1 of the General Municipal Law) hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 2014-2015-01 Bids will be received until 10:00AM prevailing time on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Purchasing Office, Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York, 11020. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office. Bids will not be publicly opened.

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interests of the School District.

Board of Education, Great Neck Union Free School District, Great Neck, New York By: Terry S. Hood Business Administrator GNN 140878 1x 12/19​/ 2014 #140878

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Post ranked 2nd best D2 school in nation B y Max i m e Dev i lla z On Thursday, Dec. 11, LIU Post was tabbed second in the first NACDA Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings of 2014-15. After ending one of its most significant fall seasons in school history, LIU Post advanced four spots from last year.

This year’s second place spot is the school’s best ever in the rankings since it was first enacted for Division II schools in 1995-96.

The Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings is a collaboration between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Each college with Division II sports teams gets points counted for up to 14 team performances over the fall season— divided half for male and female sports, according to the NACDA website.

The LIU Post teams that earned points for their appearances in NCAA title competitions were field hockey, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and women’s cross country. In total, Post has

quarter finals was big time, but also to get the feeling we should have gone even further and maybe challenged for the National title.”

The school finished first among all East Coast Conference opponents, and also ranked highest in the entire East Region.

Northeast-10 Conference rival Stonehill College was ranked closest to LIU Post, but totaled more than 100 points less.

Grand Valley State is on top of the standings at the moment, with 373 points, after capturing national titles in both women’s cross country and women’s soccer.

The tally does not include football, since it is one of the sports that still competes for the National Championship. The final standings will be released to thepublic on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

This article was originally PHOTO BY Tyler Tarae Hutchins published in the Pioneer, the LIU Post fans at a Pioneers home game this season. award-winning student newspacollected 294 points so far, and teams nationwide.

Post men’s soccer team. “For us per of LIU Post, www.liupostpioawaits the final standings of “It was a great season for on the team, obviously to win neer.com, and is republished here all fall 2014 competitions. The all of us,” said Thomas Bowen, the East Region for the first time by Blank Slate Media with the rankings include 150 Division II a graduate midfielder on the LIU in Post history and reaching the permission of the Pioneer.

GNPD Synchronized Skaters earn medals at Connecticut competition

The Great Neck Park District’s Synchronized Skating Program got off to a fantastic start the weekend of Dec. 6 and 7. The three teams collectively earned three medals at the Terry Conners Synchronized Skating Competition in Stamford, CT. The newly formed Ice Pops, the youngest team in attendance, delighted the crowd earning a pewter medal. The Icicles came home with a bronze medal from their season opener and the veteran Icettes Team was awarded the gold medal for their division. “It was an excellent start to the 2015 season. All of the teams skated beyond our expectations and placed even higher than some more competitive programs” said Head Coach Audra Smith. “Congratulations to all the skaters and parents who have made this program such a success” added Carole Liotti, team manager. The Synchronized Skating Teams are now gearing up to compete in the Lake Placid ISI Team Championships on Jan. 10.

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