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County to fill $30M revenue gap; outstanding tickets must be paid 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 Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said last week the repealed cameras would likely result in spending cuts and not new taxes.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. Continued on Page 62

Manhasset High School students perform in last month’s production of “The Sound of Music.”

Review of park district election yields same result BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

fect Munsey Park resident Kenneth Weigand’s victory over incumbent Jay Hernandez and An unregistered voter who challenger Matthew Falcone, cast a ballot in last week’s according to a review of the Manhasset Park District com- results conducted last Wednesmissioner election did not af- day.

The vote was the only discrepancy discovered in the review of the votes, officials said. It was not disclosed which candidate received the vote. Hernandez, who Weigand Continued on Page 62

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Terror not ISIS’s sole Health system to purpose: Imam Rauf move headquarters Muslim academic lectures Shelter Rock congregants 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 alFarah, 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

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Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf 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 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 for the violence, is not explicitly state in the Quran. Militant groups also recruit what Rauf called the “‘Rebel Without a Cause’ types” who he said

would conduct violent acts no matter what group they fight for. 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.

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Leading the fight against heroin Family services non-profit CEO Reynolds says county, society isn’t doing enough BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

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 us-

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 ers if they consumed more than Reynolds, now the president and two bags of the drug in a day. CEO of the non-profit Family & Most addicts today will have Children’s Association in Mine- used three times before 9 a.m., ola. he said, and will have likely gone The increase in the drug’s through up to 20 bags of heroin daily consumption comes from before the day is over. the integration of prescription Purchasing opiates has drugs like Oxycontin - which of- become easier too, Reynolds fer a similar high and are just as said, as the transactions that addictive as heroin, but are often once happened primarily at the viewed as more acceptable be- Hempstead bus terminal or Jacause they are usually dispensed maica train station often take through licensed doctors and place in gas station and convepharmacists - into mainstream nience stores across Long Island. health culture, Reynolds said. Pills are even bought and sold on Eventually, he said, custom- Craigslist. Newspaper 8.75 5.6market Ver 6_Layout 1 12/5/14 6:07 PM Page 1 ers are pricedAdout of xthe “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, temporary and long-term housing shelters in Wantagh and Free-

port 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 out of the system for longer, and by then the problem is usually Continued on Page 62

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Munsey adds fee to traffic violations BY B I L SAN ANTONIO Munsey Park village trustees on Wednesday approved two local laws, one tacking on an additional fee to tickets from traffic violations and another that gives the board the ability to override the state’s mandated-tax cap in formulating its 2015-16 budget.

The first law would add a $30 “driver responsibility fee” to traffic fines, while the second would protect the village from being penalized for exceeding the tax cap. “We don’t plan to use [the override],” Trustee Patrick Hance said, “but we would like to have the flexibility to if we need it.” Both laws were first introduced during the board’s No-

vember meeting. The board passed the laws just before introducing a new law that would amend the village’s structure in setting permit fees for construction projects. Specific details of the new structure - which Village of Munsey Park Mayor Frank DeMento said the board has been working to amend for about two years -

Port library receives $150K from state for renovation 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 community 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,” she added.

were not disclosed Wednesday, as only four of the five trustees had reviewed the proposal and it had not yet been reviewed by the village counsel or Building Inspector Anthony DiProperzio. Trustee John Lippmann said the new fee structure would eliminate rare situations in which residents are charged high permit fees on minor building projects that take up a large square footage of a property. But Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty said he was concerned with how the village would make up for potential revenue losses resulting from a new structure, adding he would not want the village to have to raise taxes as a result. “Overall, we want the fees to go down,” Haggerty said. DeMento said the board would continue to make revisions to the proposal before voting on the local law in January. DiProperzio suggested the board include a stipulation in the law that would enable trustees to amend the fee structure through a resolution, rather than a new local law. In other developments: • The board approved two resolutions to seek additional counsel in a potential refinancing

of about $1.5 million in outstanding bonds and to appropriate up to $150,000 from the village’s general fund for legal fees, which the board would reimburse as part of any additional bonds taken out in the next two years. Munsey Park has a $200,000 bond payment due in May. Its outstanding bond has a 4.1 percent interest rate. Lippmann last month said the village would be able to extend its current bond for a maximum of two years at lower interest rates, which he said would reduce its debt and make it easier to approve an additional bond. • Trustee Jennifer Noone, who oversees the installation and removal of the village’s street signs, said the village is preparing to remove some of the signage installed in October setting parking restrictions at sections of Abbey Road, Hunt Lane and Remington Road during pick-up and drop-off hours at Munsey Park Elementary School. The village is not removing the restrictions, which prohibit cars from parking on both sides of the roadway in an effort to curtail traffic congestion, Noone said, but cutting down on signage deemed superfluous.

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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. “My hope is that the mindset trickled from the top down and that with Dr. King’s Continued on Page 65

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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-

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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

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

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

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-

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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

ust read your paper that Capt. McGonagle was awarded the Medal of Honor, USS Liberty. Yes on 15 May 1968 he was awarded this medal at the Navy Yard.

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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Herricks names new superintendent

Board of Education, family, staff, students and parents to continue and build upon the great tradition of excellence that makes HerThe Herricks Board of Education anricks such a special place,” Celano said. nounced Wednesday the selection of the asGounaris said he has high hopes for Celsistant superintendent for personnel in the ano going forward. Garden City School District as the successor “We expect our new superintendent to to Superintendent John Bierwirth, who is reprovide the leadership necessary to have tiring at the end of June. Herricks be at the pinnacle of public educaFino Celano, who has also served as tion, not just on Long Island but across New Assistant Superintendent for Human ReYork State and the country,” he said. “We are sources in the Roslyn School District, was the confident Dr. Fino Celano is the person to unanimous choice of the Herricks Board of propel us forward and we welcome him to Education, said school board President Jim the Herricks School District.” Gounaris. Celano said he pursued the position of “We all agreed he was the best choice.” superintendent at Herricks because of the Gounaris said. district’s high achievements. “I am honored and absolutely delighted “Herricks is a wonderful school district to have been selected as the new superintenthat has a history of high standards, indent of the Herricks School District,” Celano novative programs and incredible student added. achievement,” he said. Gounaris said the board was impressed Celano received his Bachelor of Arts with both Celano’s education and backin History from Marist College in 1978, ground and the type of person he is. later earning his Master of Arts in Reading “Besides his impressive credentials, what Education in 1985 from Manhattan Colattracted us most were his thoughtful and dr. Fino Celano lege, according to a release from the Hergenuine concerns for students and their eduCelano has the intelligence, temperament ricks School District. cational needs,” he said. He attended Hofstra University in 1990 “We wouldn’t have chosen him if we and personality that the students, residents and staff members have come to expect from earning his certificate of advanced study in didn’t think he was the best fit,” he added. Gounaris said that Celano met with stu- our school leadership team,” Gounaris said. educational administration and in 2009 reHe said that the Board of Education ceived his doctor of education in educational dents, parents and teachers last week to get feedback on the type of superintendent the plans to introduce Celano at the next public administration and supervision from St. meeting on Jan. 8 when the board will vote John’s University. district wanted. Celano’s teaching career began in 1978, “While all the prospective candidates to approve his contract as superintendent. “I look forward to working with the when he started teaching in Poughkeepsie were of impeccable character and ability, Dr.

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and later in the Bronx in 1985 when he became a teacher at Calhoun High School. He was later selected to be the assistant principal at Grand Avenue Middle School in the same district, eventually becoming principal in 1997. He joined the Roslyn School District as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in 2003 where he fathered staff development programs and worked closely with the district’s personnel, the release said. He also conducted staffing needs assessments, budget preparation, recruitment and the hiring process for professional and Civil Service staff members. His responsibilities also included participating in contract administration, labor relations and collective bargaining. Celano is currently responsible for supervision, mentoring, and guidance to all district principals and department directors in the Garden City School District, which he joined in 2005. “Dr. Celano’s resume is impeccable,” Gounaris said. Bierwirth announced in May that he would retire at the conclusion of the 201415 school year, his 14th as superintendent of schools. The board appointed a committee to assist in finding Bierwirth’s successor. The committee held a series of meetings with members of the school district community to determine what qualities the successor Bierwirth’s successor should possess.

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Film festival gets $75K marketing grant be announced Jan. 22. “Our board was thrilled,” Gil said. “It was a leap of faith for the board to spend what was needed to be spent to create another entity.” The Gold Coast Film Festival is an offshoot of the Gold Coast Arts Center. Gil said that even if the film festival does not win, she is happy to see people focusing on culture and the arts in Great Neck. This year’s festival, which ran in November, drew record attendance. Screenings of the films were help in Great Neck,

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 fes-

tival, 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

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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 516.307.1045 x203 and on Twitter @ AdamLidgett. Also follow us on Twitter @ theislandnow and Facebook at facebook. com/theislandnow.

Herricks to purchase electrical generators BY A M A N dA B E R N O CC O The Herricks School District plans to purchase four backup generators to power sections of its school buildings during emergencies, a move that members of its Board of Education said Thursday would cut down on the time students are out of the classroom and provide a source of electricity for residents during outages. Trustees approved a resolution authorizing a maximum of $51,200 to be spent on the gently-used generators, which will be installed at the district’s community center and three elementary schools by March 2015. Generators are currently installed at Herricks Middle School and Herricks High School, but trustees said they do not operate for as long as the ones the district plans to purchase from Diesel Systems Repairs Inc., of Copaigue. “The old generators strained after

lighting three light bulbs,” Trustee Brian Hassan said. “They keep the computer system alive and not much more. These [new machines] will be generators that will allow us to maintain a lot more.” Herricks buildings were out of power for up to a week following Superstorm Sandy in 2012, and trustees said the buildings were unable to be used as shelters for residents displaced by the storm. Though officials said the new generators will not be strong enough to power an entire school building, Board of Education President James Gounaris said they would power “vital interest areas” of each building. The new generators will be placed at the rear or side of each building, near its electrical and gas systems, trustees said. The generators will be powered with natural gas, which Hassan said is the safest source of fuel in case of an accidental leak.

County cops unveil new police booth B y A d am L i d g ett 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.

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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. “LIU Post Athletics had a great fall season, and we are looking forward to continuing our success in the spring,” said Collins.

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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. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

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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. Rogers generates a fun, familyfriendly atmosphere annually with his Christmas and Hits shows, which has become a holiday tradition. His heartwarming performances of Christmastime favorites like “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “The Christmas Song

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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. Don’t feel shy about cutting corners when possible. If you’re cooking the entire meal, invest in pre-made frozen appetizers to save time.

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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.

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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Did you know?

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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Strategies for last-minute shoppers

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. You will probably need to

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.

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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

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Adelphi theater group promotes social justice B y S ophia C onti 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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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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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. Flashback Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m. Harpers Ferry LIVe MUSIc aT BRaSSeRIe 214 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 354-7797 • http://www.brasserie214. com Friday, Dec. 19, 9 p.m. Rockaholics Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m. Backbeat naSSaU VeTeRanS MeMORIaL cOLISeUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www.nassaucoliseum. com Sunday Dec. 28,. 2 & 7 p.m. The Harlem Globetrotters

Thursday, Jan. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 11 disney On Ice presents princesses and Heroes Sunday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. 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). Wednesday from 11, :30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Continued on Page 50

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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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County honors Albertson ‘hero cops’ BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O 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 certainly 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.” Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@theislandnow. com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 and on Twitter @ Bill_SanAntonio. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

Manhasset Library Friday, Dec. 19 9 a.m. - EXERCISE with Mary Lou* For Manhasset Residents. Location: Community Room 10 - 10:45 a.m. Play Hooray! Contact: Children’s Room. Friday, Dec. 12, 19. Ages 2 - 4 years (with caregiver). PlayHooray classes are interactive, energetic, and fun, fun, fun! Children and caregivers will do a variety of activities, use instruments, and say hello to a special guest, Molly Mouse. Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Room 1 - 3:30 p.m. - Bridge for Advanced Beginners* Registration began Oct. 17. Fee: $75 - ten 2-hr. classes Instructor: Sue Weiss. Location: Community Room

Library to host new art exhibit

4 - 4:45 p.m. - Ice is Nice Contact: Children’s Room. Grades 1-6. As the weather turns cold, explore the science of ice! Try your hand at icy science experiments. Create your own icy masterpiece by painting with colored ice, and learn how to make ice cream using melted ice! This program features expert staff from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, but it will be held at the Manhasset Public Library. Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Room 6 - 9 p.m. - Manhasset-GN Camera Club Program Open to all. Contact: Haig Hachadoorian, president at Haig1@ optonline.net. Location: Community Room

Saturday, Dec. 20 1 - 5 p.m. - Bottazzi School of Music Piano Recital Location: Community Room

Tuesday, Dec. 23 2 p.m. - THE MERRY WIDOW with Dr. Kolb Music by Franz Lehár; libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein. The MERRY WIDOW Monday, Dec. 22 corset and hat, and the 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - MERRY WIDOW waltz NEEDLE ARTS exploded on the scene Contact: Helen Beall in Europe after the at htbeall@gmail.com. debut of this operetta Please register at the in 1905, taking the Circulation Desk. Decontinent by storm. tailed flyers available A similar storm hit in the lobby. Location: London and New York Community Room two years later as the

The Manhasset Public Library Art Advisory Committee and Exhibitions Director Amy Finkston will be hosting a new exhibit in its Community Room Art Gallery titled “Variations on a Theme.” The exhibit will run from Sunday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Jan. 30. An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, from 2 to 4 p.m. “Variations on a Theme” is a presentation of interpretations of objects or concepts from different angles, times of day, or seasons of the year by photographers, painters, fabric artists, collagists and printmakers. The viewer will join the artist in a visual journey exploring the various ways something can be seen and the differing emotional impact of what is seen. Please call the Library at (516) 627-2300 for viewing hours at the Gallery. Smaller scale images on the exhibit theme continue on all floors of the Library. The Library is located at 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset.

work debuted in those countries in 1907. Set in Paris, the operetta is about the Grand Duchy of Pontevedro, a small country on the verge of bankruptcy. Hanna Glawari, a Pontevedrian and a recent wealthy widow is of great concern to the embassy. Should she marry a non-Pontevedrian, the departure of her inherited fortune would destroy her native land. Count Danilo, another Ponte-

vedrian, once was in love with Hanna, but was prevented from marrying her by his uncle because she was poor at that time. Now, Danilo refuses to marry her because of her wealth and Hanna refuses to marry Danilo until he declares “I love you.” Having gone to Maxim’s to party, Danilo is finally confronted by Hanna, and during the “Merry Widow Waltz” he is finally able to admit

that he loves her. Dr. James Kolb is Hofstra University Professor of Drama and Dance. Wednesday, Dec. 24 Library Closed for Christmas Holiday Thursday Dec. 25 Library Closed for Christmas Holiday Friday, Dec. 26 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tween Scene: Annual Year-End Video Game Tournament

Contact: Children’s Room. Grades 4-8. Held in the Community Room. Gamers, get your fingers ready to play the hottest video games at our Annual Video Game Tournament. Prizes for top scorers and fun and refreshments for all! This program will be held in the Community Room. There are 19 spaces available. 1 p.m. - NO BRIDGE Location: Community Room

Manhasset Community Calendar STORY-TIME The Dolphin Bookshop & Cafe 299 Main St., Port Washington, hosts Story-time, every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

for children ages 3 and up. No registration is required. PROJECT INDEPENDENCE BEREAVEMENT

SUPPORT GROUP Are you grieving the loss of a spouse? Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness and not knowing how to

cope with your feelings? Learn more about the grief process and coping skills with other supportive people who are sharing the same

experience. Meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. Port

Washington. (For those 60 and over). Registration required. Please call 311 or (516) 8696311 to register or for more information.

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Herren speaks in Port Washington

Photos courtesy Port Washington School District

Former NBA player Chris Herren spoke with students at Paul D. Schreiber High School on Dec. 10 about his personal battle with substance abuse. In what made for candid, educational and poignant appearances, former NBA player Chris Herren visited Paul D. Schreiber High School on Dec. 10 to discuss his personal story of playing in the NBA and his battle with substance abuse. Herren spoke during the afternoon to the entire student body at Schreiber High School, and later again in the evening at the school to students as well as community residents. The presentations were made possible through the Port Washington Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force. Sen. Jack Martins assisted in garnering bullet aid for the Port Wash-

Pictured from left: Port Washington Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force Co-Chairpersons Stephanie Joannon and Karen Sloan, former NBA player Chris Herren, and Schreiber High School Principal Ira Pernick, are pictured with members of the Schreiber High School Natural Helpers Club.

ington School District so it could host the educational presentations. During the afternoon session with students, a 30-minute video was shown chronicling the ups and downs of Herren’s personal and professional life. Herren later spoke with students about being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999 and eventually playing for the Boston Celtics, being featured in Sports Illustrated and his harrowing descent into addiction and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug-free since 2008, Herren has put his sobriety and family above all else, and has made his new life

mission to share his story with audiences in the hope of making a difference in the lives of others. Herren later participated in a question and answer session with students, where he fielded a range of questions, all while emphasizing the importance of avoiding peer pressure and taking a stand against abusing drugs. In addition, he called on students who believe they may have any personal issues to seek immediate help to ensure that they stay on track to a healthy, balanced and drug-free life. “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Herren for visiting our

district to share his personal story,” said Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Mooney. “His invaluable presentations were incredibly well-received by our students as well as community members, and I thank him for sharing his candid story to educate our students on the importance of remaining drug-free. I also commend the Port Washington Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force for its continued efforts to help establish a safe and drug free learning environment that supports student academic achievement, as well as Sen. Jack Martins for his strong support of this effort.”

Port students named De Giorgio appears All-County musicians on ‘Talk of the Town’ A total of 77 students in the Port Washington School District have been selected to perform in the Nassau Music Educators Association All-County Festival at LIU Post this winter. This prestigious honor indicates that these student-musicians are among the top performers in Nassau County. Selection was based upon their New York State School Music Association solo evaluation scores and strong teacher recommendations. “I am thrilled at the accomplishments of all of our music students in Port Washington — it takes an extra amount of dedication and hard work to reach the ability level to be selected for an All-County ensemble,” said Director of Creative Arts Kevin Scully. “We are very proud of the amount of students selected, as well as the fact that they represent so many segments of our student body. The ability of these students to excel in their school work, while also leading the way in music is a tremendous tribute to their dedication and hard work.”

The district congratulates the following students on this fine achievement: • Chloe Anderson – South Salem Elementary School – Orchestra • Faith Ausfresser – Schreiber High School – Choir • Elizabeth Bain – Schreiber High School – Choir • Amy Baxter – Guggenheim Elementary School – Chorus • Christopher Bendix – Schreiber High School – Orchestra • Diana Benedicto Jimenez – Manorhaven Elementary School – Orchestra • Michael Bischoff – South Salem Elementary School – Chorus • Sophie Brett-Chin – Schreiber High School – Choir • Ryan Bronsky – Sousa Elementary School – Chorus • Hannah Brooks – Daly Elementary School – Orchestra • Alayna Calderwood – Schreiber High School – Choir

Councilwoman De Giorgio with host Ryan Mulholland on NHTV’s “Talk of the Town.” North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio recently stopped by the North Hempstead Television (NHTV) Studio in Westbury to film the NHTV sit-down talk show “Talk of the Town.” De Giorgio, who assumed office as Councilwoman of the 6th Council District in 2012, spoke about some of the initiatives in her office, including marketing the attractions in the Port Washington area, creating more merchant parking in Port Washington, and renovating existing parking lots.

Council District 6 is comprised of Port Washington, including the villages of Baxter Estates, Manorhaven, Port Washington North, and Sands Point. It also includes the villages of Flower Hill, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor and Munsey Park. The interview will begin airing the week of Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. on NHTV. NHTV is Channel 18 and 63 on Cablevision or Channel 46 on Verizon FIOS. You can also view the episode on www.mynhtv.com.

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Auxiliary collecting donations for troops

Pictured from left: Pat O’Brien, President, American Legion Auxiliary Manhasset, along with Dr. Stephen Phillips with North Shore Dental Group and Nancy Morris, Nancy Morris State Farm dropping of their donations and Marge Governale, Vice-President, American Legion Auxiliary and Elvie Castano, member of American Legion Auxiliary Manhasset. During this season of giving, get the whole family involved and make the holiday brighter for one of the men and woman serving our country overseas. The American Legion Auxiliary Manhasset Unit 304 is currently collecting donations to send to the 3rd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (Task Force Talon)

in Bagram, Afghanistan. Donations do not need to boxed or bagged and may Requested items include candy, gum, water bottle be left in the mailbox and drop box outside the Hall’s mixes, sunscreen products, granola/snack bars travel building at 27 Bayview Avenue. Get everyone involved and have the kids make size toiletries and wisps (waterless tootbrush/toothpaste) are being collected to be sent overseas in time handmade cards addressed to “Dear Soldier”. for the holidays.

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Christmas Tree Lighting Festival North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended the 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival of Port Washington at Blumenfeld Park on Dec. 7. The event was sponsored by the Town and included a live nativity, community singing, free refreshments and a visit from Santa. Organizers of the event included Claudia Rudegair, Monica Jawski and Peggy Falconer. Bosworth is pictured here with Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (right).

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Town of North Hempstead’s town hall, Supervisor Judi Bosworth recognized Munsey Park School for receiving the 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award. The Munsey Park Student Council officers: Patrick Jarvis, President; Peter Vorillas, Vice President; Sofia Giordano, Secretary; and Kayla Liu, Treasurer, accepted a proclamation on behalf of all the Munsey Park students.

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Town officials light Christmas tree Hundreds of Town residents, and community leaders were joined by North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and members of the Town Board on Dec. 8 for the celebration of a holiday event that has become a North Hempstead tradition – the Annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. A crowd of several hundred people, enjoyed hot chocolate and musical entertainment as the festivities played out at Mary Jane Davies Park. Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, whose district encompasses Manhasset was also on hand, as well as Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Councilmen Angelo Ferrara and Peter Zuckerman, and Councilwomen Lee Seeman and Dina De Giorgio. Bosworth thanked the crowd as well as the co-sponsors of the program, the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, the Manhasset Lakeville Fire and Water District, the Manhasset Park District, as well as the Town’s Administrative Services and Community Services Departments, which all worked to coordinate the celebration. She also recognized the Nassau County Police Department’s 3rd Precinct for their assistance and Manhasset Bagels for their do-

Pre-K & Kindergarten: Sonia Sankar Peter Weston Olivia Manago First Grade: Maria Roditis Blake Ashenberg Anna Kosciusko 2nd Grade: Sarah Weigand Gabriella Waltos Julia Weston 3rd Grade: Elle Russell Nicoletta Tsiamis Yianni Roditis

From left, Comptroller Maragos, Councilman Ferrara, Councilwoman De Giorgio, Supervisor Bosworth, Councilman Zuckerman, Town Clerk Wink, Councilwoman Seeman and Councilwoman Kaplan, as they applaud the ceremonial lighting of the tree. nation of the hot chocolate. “It is so heartwarming to see such a festive group of people here today to gather for this annual tradition. It is truly wonderful that this tree has become a landmark right here in the heart of the Manhasset community for so many years,” Bosworth said. Earlier, members of the Manhasset American Legion Post 304 led the crowd in the

pledge of allegiance. Father David Sibley from the Christ Church Episcopal performed the blessing and the Manhasset High School brass choir, directed by Randy Knudsen, played traditional Christmas music. Nancy Morris, co-president of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, handed out awards to the winners of the annual holiday poster contest, ranging in age from kindergarten

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.

to sixth grade. The grand prize winner will be selected via a public vote on the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce website at www.ManhassetNY.org until January 1. To see North Hempstead TV’s coverage of this year’s Christmas Tree Lighting log on to www.mynhtv.com. 2014 Poster Contest Winners:

4th Grade: Veronica Hanlon Molly Skrabut Emily Theodosopoulos 5th Grade: Paul Roditis Amanda Tepedino & Coach Delaney Kenneth Mulvihill & his brother Nolan Mulvihill (3rd Grade) 6th Grade Melina Zarboulas & Phaedra Panagiotidis Emily Harragan Gabriella D’Angelo

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Pictured from left: Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano; Jessica Rosati of Long Island Cares, Inc.; Sharon M. Smith, executive director of Food Bank Association of NYS; Eldia Gonzalez, director of CASA.

Dr. John Charos (second from left), president/CEO, Central Veterinary Associates, is joined by (from left) Cecilia, assistant manager, and Evaristo Castro Rosas, shelter manager, Los Cabos Humane Society; and Jeff Stuart, a local supporter of the shelter.

Country honors Charos aids stray, ill pets on Long Island Cares trip to Los Cabos, Mexico

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, along with Eldia Gonzalez, director of Nassau County’s Coordinated Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA), presented a citation to representatives of Long Island Cares, Inc. for the work the organization has done feeding Long Island’s hungry. Due to the efforts and the generosity of dozens of churches, and hundreds of individuals Long Island Cares, Inc. was able

to provide turkey and the trimmings for families in need this holiday season. The vision of Long Island Cares, Inc. is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry on Long Island, and provide to the best of their ability for the humanitarian needs of the Long Island community. They provide food when and where it’s needed, while promoting self-sufficiency and public education.

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Dr. John Charos, the president and chief executive officer of Central Veterinary Associates, flew down to Los Cabos, Mexico on November 9 to assist the New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team in its efforts to help abandoned and ill pets that were affected by the devastation left by Hurricane Odile in September. Since September, Central Veterinary Associates has been donating veterinary medications and surgery items to the Los Cabos Humane Society, which has helped animals in need. Among the items Central Vets donated include surgery materials, flea control products, syringes, dog collars and leashes, as well as rabies and 7-in-1 for more than 200 affected animals. On September 14, Hurricane Odile made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Cabo San Lucas. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Odile arrived with wind speeds of 127 miles per hour — the same speed at which Hurricane Olivia arrived at Baja California Sur in Mexico in 1967.

As the primary source for animal protection and population control, the Los Cabos Humane Society is a non-profit organization which seeks to address the problem of homeless domestic animals living on the streets of Los Cabos. “We are pleased to join the New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team in helping the Los Cabos Humane Society care for these animals affected by this natural disaster,” Dr. Charos said. “We at Central Vets applaud the dedicated volunteers at the Los Cabos Humane Society who care for these animals around the clock.” Central Veterinary Associates is a 24-hour, fullservice hospital that provides optimal small animal medicine, including exotic medicine. The main hospital is located in Valley Stream, which provides 24-hour care at its state-of-the-art facility. Central Veterinary Associates also has other convenient locations in Mineola, Great Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, and Far Rockaway. For more information, call (516) 825-3066 or visit www.centralvets.com.

Evening hours for Buildings Dept. The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Inc. recently hosted a reception in honor of the new Counsel General of Ireland Barbara Jones. Officials from Society as well as the Ancient Order of Hibernians and County, and Village government gathered to welcome Jones and celebrate the holidays. The evening included an extraordinary performance of step dancing and traditional Irish music. Pictured from left: Chris Brown; Betty McLoughlin, treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Society; Counsel General of Ireland Barbara Jones; Nassau County Legislator Rich Nicolello

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth has announced that the building department will be offering evening appointments on-site at the department’s headquarters on Wednesday nights starting Jan. 14. Appointments begin at 6 p.m. During these scheduled appointments, residents will have an opportunity to meet with the Town’s Applicant Advocate, and a Clerk that can take in applications for permits or certificates. “For many homeowners, it can be difficult to visit the Building Department during the day due to work and family obligations,” Bosworth said. “Offering

the opportunity for residents to visit after hours to have their questions answered or file applications adds another layer of convenience to our service.” The Town of North Hempstead Building Department is located at 176 Plandome Road in Manhasset. To schedule an evening appointment, please call 311 in the Town of North Hempstead, or (516) 869-6311 outside of the Town. The mobile office hours sessions that were offered last year will continue at various locations in the Town. These sessions allow the Applicant Advocate and Building Department personnel

to look up existing permit applications and answer questions. New applications cannot be filed during these sessions. The dates and locations are: “Yes We Can” Community Center Tuesday, March 24, 6 – 8 p.m. Manhasset Public Library Monday, March 30, 6 – 8 p.m. Port Washington Library Monday, April 6, 6 –8 p.m. Hillside Public Library Tuesday, April 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Shelter Rock Library Monday, April 20, 6 –8 p.m. No appointment is necessary for the mobile office hours’ sessions but for more information please call 311.

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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

Dr. Raj K. Narayan 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

“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, Brett E. Skolnick which was executed with great scientific Scale (the combination of patients with rigor across many centers and continents. good recovery or moderate disability) The need to find better treatments for was 50.4 percent with progesterone, as this severe injury remains as great as ever compared with 50.5 percent with place- and what we have learned from this trial bo. Mortality rates in both groups were will help us better design future trials. the same and there were no relevant For more information about North safety signal differences between proges- Shore-LIJ’s Traumatic Brain Injury Centerone and placebo. ter, call (516) 562-3816.

North Shore first on L.I. to Brennan elected use ‘smallest pacemaker’ to research post 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.

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 assumes her new posi- Dr. Christina ing. Founded in 2003, tion on Jan. 1, 2015, Brennan the New York Metroand becomes president politan Chapter has of ACRP in 2016. approximately 300 members. Prior to joining the health While the majority of the memsystem, Dr. Brennan, a resident bers are from New York City, of Garden City, was director of Westchester and Long Island; clinical research in cardiology at members join from as far away Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhat- as Canada. tan for 14 years. Her primary reWith Dr. Brennan’s recent search interest is in endovascular election, this is the first time a and heart structure. president of the chapter will repDr. Brennan has authored resent a Long Island institution. chapters in textbooks, co-auACRP is a global associathored 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.

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USS Liberty attack was not covered up

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:

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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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From Westbury Middle Schools, Celeste Haller Teacher; Yexon Bonilla, Juan Lopez; Javier Paz; and Asher Hassan; in front of the “Emily the Human Body Model” project with Supervisor Bosworth, Receiver of Magazine Ming, created by Taxes Berman, Councilwoman Russell, Westbury M.S. Lakeville Elementary School Principal David Zimbler and Councilman Zuckerman.

Supervisor Bosworth with Grade 3 Best Use of Recycled Materials winner Julianna Hakakian of Great Neck JFK elementary, along with Sarah Hakakian, Laura Hakakian, Yvonne Khabbaza, Charles Hakakian.

Charles Berman, Marjan Alagheband, Alyson Zeller and Abby Advocate-Ross of Willets Road School, Councilwoman Seeman, Supervisor Bosworth and Councilman Zuckerman in front of the “We Can Do It” project created by Willets Road School.

Jeff Freilich (father), Councilman Russell, Shira, 6th Grader, Weber Middle School, Adina Schneider (mother) and Abram (brother) in front of their best overall project, “The Recycling Tree”

Corrugated Tunes created by Jenny Jiang and Sarah Hakakian of Great Neck JFK Elementary. Pictured here, Town Clerk Wink, Supervisor Bosworth, Councilman Zuckerman, Receiver of Taxes Berman and Councilwoman Seeman with Anna, Julianna, Sarah, and Laura Hahakian and JFK Principal Ronald Gimondo.

Recycled art winners take center stage

Winners of the 6th Annual Town of North Hempstead Recycled Artwork Contest were presented their award from North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town Board and the Office of Sustainability at the “Yes We Can” Community Center on Dec. 8 As part of this program, students use recyclable materials made of metals, paper, rubber, plastic or cloth and create their own unique artwork. More than 1,200 students from the nine school districts that participate in the North Hempstead School Recycling Program took part

in this year’s competition. More than two dozen students won in various categories, including Environmental Message, Best Use of Recycled Materials, Best Overall, and Creativity. Entrants were judged in the Elementary, Middle School and High School categories. “It is the goal of the Town of North Hempstead to preserve the environment for future generations,” Bosworth said. “Events such as this educate our children about the ways that all of us can work toward that goal,” Bosworth said.

“Whether it’s conserving water, saving energy, composting in your garden or using recycled materials to make artwork, as all of you have done here tonight, there are so many ways we can keep North Hempstead green.” Other elected officials in attendance included Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Councilwomen Viviana Russell and Lee Seeman, and Councilman Peter Zuckerman. This year’s entries, which numbered greater than 200, will be displayed from Dec. 8 through Jan. 5 in the gallery at the

“Yes We Can” Community Center at 141 Garden Street in New Cassel. In addition for the fifth straight year, with the help of state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, the exhibit will be displayed at the NYS Capitol in Albany. To view North Hempstead Television’s coverage of the awards ceremony and pre-judging please log on to www. mynhtv.com. The program will also air each night during the week of Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. on NHTV, which is channel 18 and 63 on Cablevision at Channel 46 on Verizon FIOS.

Comptroller lends hand to food drive Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos and the Long Island Portuguese Lions Club (District 20k-2) held a two-week food drive this holiday season that collected over 300 cans and boxes of dry food for local pantries, as well as over 50 pairs of eyeglasses. This past Tuesday at the county administrative building in Mineola, Comptroller Maragos and Lion Gabriel Marques presented half of the food to Chaplain Wally Merna of the Long Island Council of Churches Freeport Emergency

Food Pantry and plan to donate the remaining half to the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre later this month. “This is the time of year when anyone who can should try to help those less fortunate.” Maragos said. “I am glad to join with the LI Portuguese Lions to bring much needed supplies to the Freeport Pantry and the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre.” LI Portuguese Lions Club President Fernanda Forman commented on the successful initiative by saying that “this

is an exciting new partnership with the comptroller’s office that I hope will continue for many years to come. I am proud of the effort that our club put in undertaking this initiative; all involved have certainly lived up the Lions’ motto of ‘We Serve. ’” Anyone interested in donating to either of these organizations should contact Chaplain Merna at liccfreeport@ optonline.net and Executive Director Margarita Grasing at info@hispanicbrotherhood. org.

Pictured from left: Portuguese Lions Club Member Gabriel Marques, LI Council of Churches Freeport Emergency Food Pantry Manager Chaplain Wally Merna, Comptroller George Maragos, Greg Lucas of the Freeport Pantry and Comptroller’s Community and Non-Profit Liaison Barbara Powell.

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County repeals school speed-zone cameras Continued from Page 1 The 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 (DFreeport), 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 Arizonabased American Traffic Solutions. Termination fees for the contract, Gonsalves said last week, would to-

tal 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.”

Park district election recount yields same result Continued from Page 1 defeated by eight votes in winning a three-year term as park commissioner, said that in light of the review he would not continue to challenge the result. “It was done, we recounted the vote and I have accepted the

fate of the result and I will not challenge it,” he said. Weigand received 212 votes in last Tuesday’s election, to Hernandez’s 304. Falcone, commander of American Legion Post 304 in Manhasset, received 148 votes. Weigand said last week he was in contact with the other park

district commissioners and the district’s attorneys and “as far as they’re concerned and as far as I’m concerned, I’ve won the race.” “[Hernandez] is entitled to do what he feels he needs to make him feel comfortable with this election,” Weigand added. “But as far as I’m concerned and from

what I’ve been informed, I’ve won the race.” Hernandez, who was appointed to the park district in March following the resignation of former Commissioner John Regan, said he sought a review of the 564 total votes cast because the result was so close.

“Given it was only an eightvote difference, I wanted to make sure no voters from out of the district voted,” he said. “We found one, but it was not enough to overturn it.” “I congratulate Mr. Weigand for winning the election,” Hernandez added.

Leading the fight against heroin addiction Continued from Page 3 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 concerned the county has focused too much of its efforts on curb-

ing 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 treat-

ment, 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.”

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Long Island Italians join to celebrate ‘Ringraziamento’ B y F rances M in g oia Long Island Italians, a local chapter of New York Italians, hosted a pre-Thanksgiving private event, called “Ringraziamento” for members and friends of the newly launched Long Island chapter of the non-profit organization, New York Italians. Long Island Italians is dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the rich culture and heritage of its people through cultural events, culinary programs, language classes and other programs. On Tuesday, Nov. 25 more than 25 Italians and Italophiles gathered at Caffe Barocco in Garden City South and enjoyed Italian food and wine as well as “la dolce vita”. The “aperitivo” style evening was an ideal venue to meet and socialize with Italian professionals working in NYC and Long Island, as well as individuals who simply love everything Italian. During portions of the

evening one could hear members practicing their Italian language skills with other members from Italy. “As I listen to people around me speak Italian, I am transported to Italy - making tonight’s experience so much more enriching,” said Cheryl Fratello of Fratello Law, a Long Island Italians member. Adelphi Professor of Italian Elena Luongo was one of various Italian-speaking professionals at the event. The evening began with networking over wine and appetizers followed by a sit down “primo” of rigatoni con salsiccia. The attendees made their rounds throughout the restaurant during the remainder of the evening and enjoyed a relaxing, yet stimulating and vibrant time mingling and laughing with other Italians and Italian Americans who share similar interests and experiences. The evening proved to be a success and serves as a precursor to the upcoming Long Island Italians events scheduled to take place in early 2015.

Long Island Italians is spearheaded by Maria Puccio Arianas, the co-founder of Camp Italia, an Italian learning and cultural organization that offers unique language and cultural programs for children ages 4-12. www.CampItaliaUSA.org. The Long Island Italians mission includes encouraging the study of Italian language and culture in America; preserving Italian and Italian American traditions, culture, history; promoting closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy; offering educational programs, scholarships, and networking events for professionals, grants for cultural preservation and advancement; engaging the community in innovative programs and cultivating partnerships with academia, medical research, disaster relief, and other special projects. For more information about New York Italians please visit: www.newyorkitalians.org

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Columbia. 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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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

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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

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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

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t legals Notice of formation of EAST WEST TOWER LLC. Art. Of Org. filed w. Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/30/2013. Office loc: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: EAST WEST TOWER LLC, 25 Aldgate Drive East, Manhasset, NY 11030. Purpose: Any lawful activity. MT 140744 6x 11/21, 28, 12/05, 12, 19, 26, 2014 #140744 Notice of Formation of GCR Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/2014. 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, 81 Gaynor Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MT 140771 6x 11/28, 12/05, 12, 19, 26, 2014, 1/02/ 2015 #140771

Notice of Formation of George J. Juang, M.D., PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/29/2014. 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, 81 Gaynor Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MT 140865 6x 12/12, 19, 26, 2014, 1/02, 9, 16, 2015 #140865

Notice of Formation of Heart and Arrhythmia Care of New York, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/29/2014. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 81 Gaynor Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030. Purpose: any lawful purpose MT 140866 6x 12/12, 19, 26, 2014, 1/02, 9, 16, 2015 #140866

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the following Requests for Proposals will be received and publicly read by the Board of Education, Manhasset Union Free School District, Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, as listed: Professional Services- Theatrical, LED, and Intelligent Lighting Systems Upgrades Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 1:00 p.m. Manhasset Secondary School, Business Office, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, NY 10030 Detailed specifications can be obtained by calling Kelly Grym, Purchasing Agent for the Manhasset Union Free School District at 516-267-7703 or via email at Kelly_Grym@ Manhasset.k12.ny.us Sealed and clearly labeled proposals are to be addressed to the attention of Ms. Kelly Grym, Purchasing Agent, Manhasset Union Free School District, Business Office, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York 11030. All proposals must be submitted on or before 1 p.m. on Wednesday January 7, 2015, in separate, sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside the name and address of the proposer and the title of the proposal in the lower left hand corner. The Board of Education, Manhasset Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids, or to award contracts which, in its judgment, are in the best interests of the school district. Dated: December 17, 2014 By Order of: Board of Education Manhasset Union Free School District Manhasset, New York 11030 Town of North Hempstead Nassau County, New York MT 140879 1x 12/19 /2014 #140879

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Post ranked 2nd best D2 school in nation B y M axime Devilla 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.

St. Mary’s 5th grade team 1 collects two wins St. Mary’s 5th grade team 1 went 2-0 this weekend, prevailing in hard-fought, physical battles on the road and at home. In the first game at St. Boniface, Sea Cliff, St. Mary’s fell behind early before charging ahead and pulling away for the 26-14 victory. The offense was led by Michael Mastando (eight points), Charles Balsamo, Will Cargiulo, and Donovan Barcelona (four points each), and Brendan Conniff, Patrick Leder, and Ryan Kolin, who each scored two points. The defense dominated the boards and forced numerous turnovers, led by Brendan Sargent and Christian Alacqua. In the team’s second game of the weekend, a home game against a talented St. Agnes of Rockville Centre, St. Mary’s got off to an early lead, and St. Agnes attempted to make a comeback. St. Mary’s converted several clutch baskets and key free throws in the second half, and strong defense helped to secure the 25-20 victory. St. Mary’s attacked the basket on offense, drawing numerous fouls and putting St. Agnes in foul trouble throughout the game. The offense was led by Charles Balsamo (10 points), Christian Alcaqua (five points), Donovan Barcelona and Will Cargiulo (four points), and Brendan Sargent (two points). The defense also shut down the St. Agnes attack in the second half, led by Brendan Conniff, Ryan Kolin, Michael Mastando, and Nicolas Ras. St. Mary’s-7 5th grade CYO team had an away game this weekend against St. Hedwig’s of Floral Park and jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter led by

excellent defense by Matt Perfetto, Tommy Tsongas and Dillon Magee. St. Hedwig’s responded with a half-court zone but good ball movement by Alex Cozzi and Brendan Trotta resulted in several open jump shots and a 10-point first half lead for St. Mary’s. Tenacious defense in the third quarter by Chris Diskin and Hunter Panzik led to several fast breaks and some key assists by Joey Terenzi and Peter Vorillas. St. Mary’s kept up the intensity in the fourth quarter to secure a 34-16 victory. St. Mary’s 8th grade team 1 fell behind early to a very talented team from St. Hyacinth of Glen Head. St. Mary’s stormed back and used a 14-2 run in the third period — out scoring their opponent 20-6 in the period — to recapture the lead they would never relinquish. St. Mary’s used clutch shooting and strong defense down the stretch, including a smothering full-court press, to seal the 55-51 victory. The offense was led by John Mastando (20 points, including eight in the third period and six in the fourth), Nick Quinn (15 points, including eight clutch points in the fourth quarter), Thomas Santella (12 points, including 10 in the decisive third period), and Will Allen (four points, including a three-pointer in the second quarter that added momentum to the St. Mary’s comeback). Jay Schlaefer and Ross Tortora each added two points, scoring important buckets in the first half. Chris Carillo, John Whelan and Thomas Blaney (in his first game back from an earlier injury) made key rebounds and forced several critical turnovers.

St. Mary’s 8th grade team 7 ran their record to 3-0 with a squeaker over St. Gertrude’s, Bayville, 60-56. Led by Timmy Kiggins, Joe Locurto, Steven Vlahakis and Charlie Young on the offensive side the difference in the game was defense. Joseph Mulholland shut down St. Gertrude’s top scorer, holding him to seven points, and, along with Eddie Arnold and Patrick Weber, closed out St. Gertrude’s. Steven Salerno and Duncan Barcelona hit key three-pointers to put the game out of reach. St. Mary’s 6th grade team 3 beat St. Edward’s on Saturday, 25-18. Marco Motroni scored 10 points. Dan Cataldo, Mike Desena, and Seamus Purcell dominated the boards. James Allen, Aiden Cole, Alex Giacobbe, and Cataldo, also scored. Defense carried the day. St. Mary’s 7th grade team 2 beat St. Gertrude’s on Saturday in Bayville by a score of 37-33. In the fourth quarter St. Mary’s was down by seven points. Once Marco Falcone scored a basket on an in-bound play, the St. Mary’s offense pulled it together to go on a 13-point run to win the game by four points. Point guards Stefano Troia and Luke Vetrone led the team with eight and 10 points, respectively. Strong defense by Daniel Selby, Marco Falcone and Sean Tintle stopped an aggressive comeback attempt by St. Gertrude. Additional points for St. Mary’s were scored by Marc Baronci, Jesse Bernstone and James Malvey. Great defensive effort with 19 seconds on the clock by Marco Pugliese, Nikola Misetic and Will DeCastro to hold on to the lead.

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