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Crime down, terror concerns up County police say precautions taken following attacks in France, tout success in 2014 BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced that crime has decreased 25 percent since 2009.

Nassau County police have taken “precautionary measures” at Jewishowned businesses and houses of worship in the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris last week despite no apparent threat being made against the county, officials said Tuesday. The announcement came shortly after police and Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced that crime in the county had decreased 25 percent overall since 2009 and that major crimes dropped 9.5 percent from 2013 to 2014. Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said patrols have increased near Jewish institutions since a gunman stormed a kosher delicatessen in east Paris on Friday morning two days after an apparent jihadist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, which has a history of publishing political cartoons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

On Monday, a swastika was discovered engraved onto a glass panel at the Long Island Railroad station in Cedarhurst, which has a large orthodox Jewish population. Long Island Railroad stations are out of the jurisdiction of Nassau County police. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which oversees the maintenance of the train stations, has its own law enforcement agency that monitors them. “This kind of behavior will not be tolerated in Nassau County,” Krumpter said, adding that he would be in favor of the increased use of security cameras throughout Nassau if county officials and analysis deemed them necessary. Mangano, a Republican who was first elected in 2009, said the county crime rate is at its lowest point since Nassau began recording crime statistics in the 1960s. “This really is a great testament to the work our officers do day in and Continued on Page 66

2 Herricks seniors picked for Intel semis BY B R YA N A H R E N S

students to rank as Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists on Herricks High School se- Wednesday. The students, who were choniors Abhinav Talwar and Jim Tse were among 43 Long Island sen among 1,800 entries from

41 states, will compete with 300 semi-finalists nationwide for monetary prizes, including three first-place awards of $150,000 each. The students were not able to be reached for comment. The students, who were each awarded $1,000, are expected to hear if they rank

as finalists on Jan. 21. Finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. from March 5-11, where they will compete for more than $1 million in awards, according to the Intel Science Talent Search website. Talwar’s project is titled “Evaluating the Capacity to Generate and Preserve Nitric Oxide

Bioactivity in Earthworm Erythrocruorin: A Giant Polymeric Hemoglobin with Potential Blood Substitute Properties.” Talwar, a Roslyn resident, conducted his two-year research at the Albert Einstein Colege of Medicine in the Bronx. Tse’s project is titled “The Effects of Biomechanical Dosage Continued on Page 56

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Mineola man shot dead near home Police searching for suspect in killing BY B I LL S A N A N T O N I O an d B R YA N A H R E N S

Board of Education President James Gounaris, introduced Fino Celano as Herricks’ new Superintendent of Schools.

Herricks prepares for changes to SAT School board introduces new superintendent

BY B R YA N A H R E N S Gina Horton, chairperson of the Student Services Department at Herricks High School, said on Thursday that upcoming changes to the SAT will better prepare students for college. “The SAT has not been used as heavily as we thought in determining a students readiness for college,” Horton said during a presentation to the Board of Education. The changes, which will be put in to effect in the spring of 2016, include a new scoring system ranging from 400-1600, where currently the scoring scale is out of 2400. The essay portion of the exam, which is mandatory, will be made optional, Horton said. In addition, wrong answers, which currently penalize students will not longer be deducted from the final score.

“Students were told before not to guess unless they could choose between two or three of the five answers,” she said. Horton said the writing and reading on the test will have students define words in context instead of having to simply memorize words by definition. Superintendent of Schools John Bierwirth said this change should allow students to more accurately analyze questions. “It’s going to be more of explaining the right answer rather than finding out they tricked you to the wrong answer,” he said. Currently, the reading and writing sections of the exam do not require students to cite evidence but only to demonstrate an understanding, Horton said. “Students will have to support answers with evidence,” she said. “They will have to say why an author is supporting a specific

view.” In addition to these changes, the reading and writing portion of the exam, which uses source documents to test a students ability to analyze, will now use documents ranging from a variety of academic subjects such as history and science, Horton said. Changes to mathematics portion will consist of fewer topics, where before students could not be sure they would be tested on the areas they studied. Previously, Horton said, there were only one or two questions on each topic of high school math and students needed to study a large portion of the curriculum to be prepared for all topics. “Students will also not have a calculator for the entire test,” she said. Horton went on to say stuContinued on Page 56

Nassau County police are searching for the gunmen who killed a Mineola resident in his driveway on Sunday night. The victim was identified as Oscar Granados, 43, of Mineola, who police said was found lying on the ground near 81 Roslyn Road Sunday of an apparent gunshot wound. Granados was pronounced dead at the scene, located near the Black Sheep Ale House, at 9:42 p.m. “It’s a real shame, both for the community and humanity,” said neighbor Robert Morndello, a resident of 100 Roslyn Road. “This has never happened around here before.” Granados’ family declined to comment. Police said a homicide investigation is ongoing. According to police, Granados left his home around 5 p.m.,

when he later returned and was confronted by the suspect who began to argue with Granados in Spanish. Granados was killed in his own driveway by the suspect who then fled the scene. Police said witnesses reported hearing the phrase “give me the money” shouted prior to the gunshot. Police said they are investing a possible gambling connection and were told that Granados “gambled a little” by his family. Police then spent several hours searching the neighborhood for suspects, using helicopters and canine units, ABC News reported. Granados’s nephew told ABC that his uncle, an immigrant from El Salvador, was a hardworking man trying to earn a living. He did not know why someone would want to shoot him. A memorial comprised of three candles and various flowers, has gone up outside Granados’ residence.

A memorial comprised of three candles and flowers has gone up outside Oscar Granados’ residence

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County fights overdoses with Narcan Free certification program offered in administration of opioid overdose revival agent BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O

It had been 35 days since her son’s funeral, a solemn end to his six-year addiction to heroin and prescription drugs Oxycontin and Xanax, a mother named Lee told a mostly filled auditorium at Herricks High School on Monday. She had just arrived home from the store, where she bought warm clothing and anything else the young man might need during his latest attempt at detoxification and sobriety, when she said her mother’s intuition told her to drop everything and go upstairs. She found him lying on the bathroom floor, his skin turned blue – overdosed and cold before she could reach for her Narcan kit and revive him, much less call an ambulance. “By then, it was no use,” she said through tears. “He was already gone.” The tale jolted one of the first Nassau County-sponsored Narcan training seminars of 2015, a harrowing reminder of addiction cutting deeper than the troubled people seeking an escape from life’s struggles. Lee said she probably couldn’t have saved her son because he was alone when he used for the last time. Text messages she later found in his cell phone hinted that his overdose was meant to be fatal. But the mere presence of Narcan in her home, and Lee’s ability to use it, reflects a changing of the guard in the way New York State has approached the distribution of the revival agent amid spiking opioid use across

America. the warning signs of a potential In 2006, the state Legislaoverdose, which include unture approved a law clearing controllable nodding, an inabilnon-medical professionals of ity to respond to stimulation, liability in using Narcan on a heavy gurgling or gasping for person suspected of overdosair and skin, lips and nails that ing. It passed two more bills in turn blue in color. 2011, one establishing a registry Attendees are also taught to document monitor patients an eight-step process to adwho fill opioid prescriptions and ministering Narcan that begins another decriminalizing miswith attempting to stimulate demeanor drug possession for the potential overdose victim, people who call 911 to assist an calling 911 and conducting overdose victim. CPR before using the revival In 2012, Nassau County The contents of a free Narcan kit provided drug. became certified in the state’s by Nassau County upon completion of its A revived overdose victim overdose responder program, certification program. will often immediately feel enabling its Office of Mental withdrawal symptoms and Health & Chemical Dependency to offer free Narcan cer- want to use again, so officials tell seminar attendees to let tification clinics and information sessions amid record them know emergency medical technicians are on their fatal heroin and opioid overdoses that year (154). There way. were even more, 159, in 2013, but fatal opioid overdoses “It’s frightening to see your child on the ground, not dropped to 87 in 2014, according to county statistics. breathing. You may forget how to dial 911, but that’s what Residents who attend the sessions are eligible to re- we’re here for, to talk you through it,” said Mike Seltzer, ceive certification to administer Narcan, also known as president of the Nassau County Police Medic Association. Naloxone, and receive free kits provided by the county, If both doses of Narcan have been used, county ofwhich include two doses of the drug in the form of a nasal ficials tell attendees to contact the Office of Mental Health spray. Narcan may also be administered through injection. & Chemical Dependency to receive additional doses, rath“[Heroin and opioid use on Long Island] is the worst er than purchase them from local pharmacies. I’ve ever seen,” said Lorretta Hartley-Bangs, a social workThe county also keeps records of overdoses in which er with the North Shore-LIJ Health System’s Community Narcan is administered. Treatment Center in Mineola who spoke during a panel According to the Centers for Disease Control, about discussion about Narcan Monday. 10,000 instances have been reported across the country County health officials at the sessions teach attendees since 2006.

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Sewanhaka senior picked for intel semis BY B R YA N A H R E N S Elmont Memorial High School senior Harold Ekeh was among 43 Long Island students to rank as Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists on Wednesday. Ekeh, who was chosen among 1,800 entries from 41 states, will compete with 300 semi-finalists nationwide for monetary prizes, including three first-place awards of $150,000 each. “It was such a surprise to me,” Ekeh said. Ekeh, who was awarded $1,000, said he expects to hear if he will rank as a finalist on Jan. 21. Finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. from March 5-11, where they will compete for more than $1 million in awards, according to the Intel Science Talent Search website. Ekeh’s project, titled “The role of PARP-1 in MeHg-induced dopaminergic dysfunction and mitochondrial DNA depletion” deals with the effects toxins on the brain, he said. Through his research, Ekeh discovered certain toxins can cause degradation of motor skills and lead to Parkinson’s dis-

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Mangano pans OTB Town plan seeks to video gambling plan speed vendor pay BY A dA M L I d g E T T Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano on Tuesday joined a growing number of local officials in expressing opposition to the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation’s plan to house a video gambling parlor in the vacant Fortunoff building at The Source mall in Westbury. “While I have no jurisdiction over the matter and given the many questions to be addressed, I stand with residents in opposition to Fortunoff as the site of gaming in Nassau and have made my position known to OTB,” Mangano said in a statement. The parlor, which is expected to hold up to 1,000 video slot machines, would occupy 15 percent, or 30,000 square-feet, of the roughly 200,000 square-foot building. OTB officials have said they expect the parlor to open in 2015. The four-story building housing the gambling parlor will feature restaurants and a food court in the building’s remaining space, OTB has said. Administrative offices will also occupy the space. Mangano joins Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray in opposing the plan,

which was announced Dec. 30. Both Russell and Bosworth have said the plan lacks transparency and didn’t have any community input. The Fortunoff building is located in the Town of Hempstead, but Bosworth has said adjacent communities in the Town of North Hempstead will be adversely affected, such as Carle Place, Westbury and New Cassel. Bosworth has said she wants OTB to halt any current discussion on the plan until OTB can bring the discussion out into the light more. Murray wrote a letter to OTB saying that she opposed the casino because of increased traffic, parking and the negative impact it might have on natural resources and municipal services. OTB officials have said that they have a history of working with people in surrounding communities. The new facility, they said, will create 200 jobs, revenue for the county and bring economic revitalization to the area.

BY B R YA N A H R E N S Vendors selling to the Town of North Hempstead will soon to able to receive and spend their paychecks immediately due to a new system which will send payments directly to bank accounts, according to Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth’s office. The program, which the town is calling the Automated Clearing House, will save money on envelopes, stamps, postage fees, paper checks and online wire payments, Bosworth said in a statement. “The utilization of the Automated Clearing House is just another way the Town is embracing technology to boost efficiency and save taxpayer money,” she

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DiNapoli takes oath, touts record G.N. resident returns to Hofstra to mark beginning of third term as state comptroller BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

Great Neck Plaza resident Thomas DiNapoli took the oath of office on Sunday to mark the beginning of his third term as New York state comptroller. During an inauguration ceremony at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University, at the Mineola native’s alma mater, DiNapoli was administered the oath by state Supreme Court Justice Sharon Gianelli before an audience of family and about a hundred local elected officials. “Thank you for joining me on this journey to meet the challenges of our time, to bend history together, to write the history of our generation and to ensure that New York’s best days are yet to come,” said DiNapoli, 60, a Democrat. In his remarks, DiNapoli championed his office’s crackdown on government corruption as well as its restoration of the state pension fund, now valued

at more than $178 billion. “My work continues to partner with law enforcement and prosecutors across our state to keep a bull’s eye on corrupt officials,” he said. “My message is simple – if you steal from taxpayers, you will pay.” DiNapoli was re-elected to a third term in November, receiving 57.09 percent of the vote over Republican Robert Antonacci. The comptroller first entered politics in 1972, winning a trustee position on the Mineola Board of Education at 18 years old. He later spent 20 years in the state Assembly from 1987-07, representing the 16th district before taking office as comptroller. “It’s a great day for Tom,” said Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat, who was one of several guest speakers during the inauguration. “He worked hard at whatever he did, but he had public service in his bones from the very beginning.” Hofstra’s setting for Sunday’s inauguration served as

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with an honorary doctorate from the school in 2008. DiNapoli received his master’s degree in human resources in 1988 from The New School’s

Graduate School of Management and Urban Professions. In his welcoming remarks, Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz thanked the comptroller for supporting the school over the years by working as an adjunct professor and regularly inviting undergraduate students to his Albany office. “To say that we are proud to welcome Tom back is a bit of a misstatement because to us, he never left,” he said. DiNapoli, who is unmarried and does not have children, was joined onstage by his nieces, nephew and father, who is now in his 90s. His brother, James DiNapoli, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and Rev. Msgr. Brendan Riordan of Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church of Great Neck, provided the invocation. The ceremony concluded with a benediction from Rev. Calvin O. Butts III of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City and president of SUNY College at Old Westbury.

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Contest seeks to award poetic license B y A d am L i d g ett

Are the you the next American...poet? Contestants in the Village of Great Neck Plaza’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest will find out if they are at least among the best in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens and Brooklyn on March 31 when the village announces the results of their contest. “It was just something to support the arts,” Brian Hetey, the Village of Great Neck Plaza

mayor’s assistant, said of the contest. “Poetry is very popular – there are a lot of poetry groups around, so we like to do our part in the Plaza and have our own little poetry reading.” Hetey said the contest is an opportunity to for people who don’t publish professionally to get some recognition for their talent. Hetey said the contest, which is being held in conjunction with Long Island Traditions, will be accepting submissions until the

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people…we figured why shorten it to people only from here,. Everyone wins when good poetry is on display.” Brian Hetey

end of January. The contest is open to anyone 18 years old or older in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens and Brooklyn. Submissions can be sent to the Village of Great Neck Plaza, 2 Gussack Plaza, P.O. Box 440, Great Neck, NY, 11022, Attn: Poetry Contest. Hetey said the village typically receives about 50 submissions a cycle, and that the Village likes to make the contest as competitive as possible, hence the inclusion of all of Long Island in the

submission scope. “If there are talented people…we figured why shorten it to people only from here,” Hetey said. “Everyone wins when good poetry is on display.” Contestants can send in three unpublished poems on whatever subject they like that do not exceed 30 lines, according to a release from the village. The poems must be single-space typed and have a title. Two copies of each subContinued on Page 56

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G.N. schools amend special ed policy B y A d am L i d g ett The Great Neck Board of Education voted Monday to change the language of their policy on students with disabilities to go beyond just getting a diploma. “The single revision modification of language in introductory paragraph is to clarify the primary focus of special education as addressing the needs of individual student,” board Trustee Susan Healy said. The primary focus on special educa-

tion under the board’s new language is to “ensure the individual needs of students with disabilities are addressed in order to maximize their potential for future success.” The previous focus called for the district “to ensure that capable students with disabilities meet local and Regents diploma requirements.” The board also did a first reading to amend the policy on the use of the school district’s credit card. Policies go through

three readings before adopted. After a recommendation from the district’s internal auditor, the policy on credit card use will be changed to reflect the current procedure on authorization of the card’s use, according to the agenda. The policy states that the assistant superintendent for business and the director of transportation are responsible for reviewing all monthly credit card statements. School Superintendent Tom Dolan said the district only has one American

Express credit card that is required for the use of E-ZPass and is used on very rare occasions. “A couple of alarms could go off when we talk about credit cards,” Dolan said. “The board does receive a bill every month and they approve it every month. Rest assure there is only one card.” The policy also states that the monthly credit card statement is reviewed by the superintendent and forwarded to the board.

Jay Furman, arts center pillar, dies at 72 B y A d am L i d g ett

Jay Furman

Longtime Gold Coast Arts Center board member Jay Furman died on Jan. 4 due to complications from lung cancer. He was 72. Furman, a real estate developer and Manhattan resident who acquired the building that houses the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck in the 1990s, left behind a legacy of philanthropy that extended from Manhattan to Great Neck, said Regina Gill, the center’s executive director. “He was always there to advise and he was here for the conversations back in the day when we were trying to figure out how to get out of the church,” she said. Gil said she was told that someone

had bought the only movie theater in town and that she and Furman should get in touch with each other. Before the center moved into its current location at 113 Middle Neck Road, it was housed in a church. “So we set up a meeting that took place in 1996,” Gil said. “In September of that year we were able to move into that space. He was a board member from that year on.” Gil said Furman had been involved heavily in the arts center since it started. Furman’s funeral was held Jan. 6 at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. Condolences can be sent to Furman’s family at 1060 Fifth Ave., Apt. 11A, New York, N.Y. Furman was the sponsor of the Furman Film Series, a part of the arts center that previews independent and large

studio films, which are followed by questions and answer sessions with film industry professionals. The series was founded in 1995. Gil said the film series was already being produced when Furman got involved with the arts center, but eventually acquired his namesake after Gil realized Furman had come to the series so frequently. “Jay Furman was one of a kind. It was one of the things emphasized by just about every speaker at his funeral,” Gil said. “His depth of knowledge was staggering, there was nothing he couldn’t talk about it.” Gil also said Furman was heavily involved with New York University, his alma mater. He was on NYU Law School’s Continued on Page 56

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Objections to OTB site fail to impress The protest against the opening of a “gambling parlor” at the now vacant Fortunoff building at The Source mall at Westbury raises important questions about the right to community input in ventures that bridge private enterprise and government. Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Viviana Russell and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray have sent letters to the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation asking them to halt their plans to a create a gambling parlor with up to 1,000 video slot machines and table games. Whether by intent or coincidence the proposed project was introduced in the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day when the state legislature was in recess. Bosworth contends that this violates the principle that calls for transparency in government and she is demanding a greater opportunity for community input. She claims “Old Country Road [where the shopping center is located] already has such huge traffic issues as it is, and so many residents are concerned this [casino] will further impact this. It’s actually just a baseball throw away from a residential area.” Statements like this coming from Bosworth and Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro, who argued that the parlor would be located within “a few blocks of at least 300 single-family homes and less than a mile from three schools,” only serve to weaken the case of the opposition. The traffic concerns are dubious at best. The Source Mall is a popular shopping center just down the road from the Roosevelt Field Shopping Center, both of which draw large numbers of people. The Source

Mall lost its anchor when Fortunoff went bankrupt. OTB has made a deal with Fortunoff bondholders and lenders who took ownership of the mall in 2012. At the time of the foreclosure auction no buyers wanted to pay off the $128 million debt on the site. It is not a stretch to suggest that this deal could save the mall from closing – like so many have in recent years – and thus save hundreds of jobs. According to OTB, the gambling activity will take less than 15 percent of the four-story building. “The remaining portions of the structure,” it said in a statement, “will feature first-class amenities such as restaurants and a food court, administrative offices and extensive surveillance and security.” OTB projects the site will generate nearly $20 million in annual revenue for OTB and the county. We don’t see how Bosworth and others can justify turning their backs on a proposal that will create substantial revenue for the county. What would they put in its place? The one challenge to the plan that might make sense could be based on concern that the increase in gambling opportunities is not a healthy thing for the county or the state. State-run lottery games are already playing a major role in the state budget. The kind of gambling parlor that OTB envisions will only succeed when people gamble over their heads and lose large sums of money. But Bosworth and others are not opposed to gambling, they just don’t like the proposed location of the OTB casino and what they say was a lack of notice in and input about the site’s selection. OTB said it selected the Fortunoff site “after extensive considerations were given to each and every site offered. This facility

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provides a centralized location with ample parking and easy access to major thoroughfares as required by the New York State Gaming Commission.” Newsday reported on a Westbury resident who said “this location is too close for comfort. We are not opposed to casinos. Just don’t put it there” on a Facebook page she helped create to oppose to the casino plan. In a letter that she sent to OTB, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray said she opposes the casino because of increased traffic, parking and the impact on natural resources and municipal services, such as water, sewage and garbage. And, she said, she is also concerned about a possible increase in crimi-

nal activity. Of course any business that might use the property would create a draw on water, sewage and garbage while generating new traffic. Is Murray suggesting that the site remain closed until the entire mall fails? Does she have statistics that show an increase in gambling activity at other OTB parlors? These leaders have already given the people who elected them a voice on this issue, even if their arguments don’t hold water. The real public input will come when and if the casino opens. If it prospers it will be because the public welcomes a new gambling opportunity. At the same time millions of dollars will be generated for the

county budget. This is a far better plan than the school-zone speed cameras. At least here the victims will be willing. And, hopefully the future of the entire shopping center will be secure. We agree that surrounding towns and village should be notified with sufficient time to comment about large commercial developments that effect them. And to be honest, we are concerned about the growing number of gambling opportunities. But the objections raised by Bosworth et al. have failed to persuade us to oppose the OTB plan. The potential benefits that might be generated by the casino outweigh their concerns and ours.

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All religious leaders should condemn terrorist violence

aris, France was attacked last week by jihadists whose demented mentality had massacred many at the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper office. My heartfelt prayers go out to their co-workers, families, and friends, as well as all the people in France who are mourning the lost of their fellow country men and women. Said and Cherif Kouachi, brothers who went on a killing spree because they dislike what was said and depicted by this newspaper as an attack on Islam. I found this egregious and nefarious act of barbarism to be completely intolerable. I believe no man

or woman has the right to kill another for what they say. I may not agree with what someone has to say but I will defend their right of free speech. These evil-doers are home grown and come out of many different countries and train to kill. These people must be stopped or many more innocent men, women and children will surely die. All the religious leaders of the world must stand up and shout in a loud voice and say,” We’re mad as hell and will not take this anymore.” All religious leaders must condemn these acts of violence as evil and does not represent something required from ones higher power.

Free speech must be defended at all costs’ or we will enter an era of despair, agony and desolation. When freedom dies man ceases to exist. As such humanity must not appease nor capitulate to these perpetrators of evil who have no regard for the sacredness of human life. As for myself, I will not be afraid to speak out against those who commit these heinous acts of evil against humanity. For I have a voice and I intend to use it. In closing let me say to the people of France and that is we feel your pain. Viva La France! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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Cuomo shows leadership in fracking ban

onsider what mankind has done to our home, planet Earth! We have polluted much of our world and it’s oceans, even the peak of Mount Everest! The governor, in preventing fracking, has taken a bold stand

for New Yorkers if not the world. America is over represented among nations in contributing to climate change. It is up to our elected officials to ameliorate this situation. While natural gas is cleaner than coal or even petroleum, it’s

use pushes us closer to sever climate disruption. Those who claim that the economic gain from fracking is worth the risk are short sighted. They may not be concerned about chemicals potentially fouling our water supplies.

They might consider that expanded use of fossil fuels are bringing our planet closer to the tipping point where hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, for example, become more common occurrences. On the other hand, economic

loss from banning fracking could be more than offset by the expansion of wind and solar industries. I applaud Gov. Cuomo for his action on this critical issue. Gary Warren Roslyn Heights

Barnett strikes out on criticism of village

can’t believe [Mineola Board of Education President] Artie Barnett is still in the game. Time after time he has proven how not to represent a school board president. Strike One: First he starts accusing our village officials of being less than transparent and accusing them of “not notifying them on two existing projects with a letter-writing campaign that was exhausting to read. He somehow thinks he is owed a personal invitation to the village meetings via Fed Ex - which

wouldn’t matter because according to Barnett and Dr. Nagler the eight delivered and signed for notifications never arrived. Strike Two. He attends a village meeting (that I attended personally) and witnessed him yell and shout about our village officials again asking why the school board was not notified of past hearings ( four-five years ago ). He is very aware of how an agenda works - yet he berated our village officials with matters not on their current meetings agenda!

(Try that at one of the school board meetings.) Strike Three: The disgusting comments directed at the members of our police departments!!! Our school board vice president’s attempt to cover for him was even more insulting !!(I attended that meeting as well). He and he alone should have addressed the comments he has made to our village officials, the erroneous facts in his letter writing campaign, and lastly his comments directed at the police dept. It’s

time he “owns up” instead he sits there and let’s the V.P. cover his ass - which only made the entire school board look like idiots. Well hopefully they got a lesson on what not to do when you publicly call out a village official or disrespect an entire police department. Not once even after written proof of being notified by the IDA - did he mention it again . How many chances should he get? He needs to step down before

he destroys more of the hard work and credibility our school board has achieved. If he keeps it up - they will not be able to recover. The school board is on a life raft ...like many of us, with a hole or two that we can keep an eye on and work hard to bail out the water to keep us afloat. Barnett is their anchor...in more ways than one . A. Medina Mineola

County throws out cameras with bath water

n Dec. 15 the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to repeal the law establishing the controversial school-zone speeding camera program. As someone who fell prey to this program, I should be happy but I am not, and neither are many others. Let me explain why. The law per se was not the problem and repeal is not the solution. I resent the terrible manner in which the law was implemented. The school-zone camera program was ostensibly intended as a public safety law to protect our children, a laudable goal. Many of the county’s schools are close to major roadways and traffic on the nearby roads should be strictly regulated during school hours. Proper implementation could have been easily achieved: an unobstructed view of school-zone warning signs, including warnings painted in the roadway itself; flashing lights on the signs to attract driver attention; and realtime digital indicators mounted with the warning sign so that drivers can self-monitor their speed. Cameras should be permanently installed and positioned so as to photograph both the car’s license plate and the digital speed indicator sign are in the

photographs thereby providing visual confirmation of the excessive speed. If these rules had been followed throughout the county, this program would not have been controversial. Unfortunately, only a very few school districts complied with these rules. The inept, overly aggressive, and premature implementation tells us the real intent of the school-zone camera program – revenue enhancement designed to help fill the gap in the County’s FY2015 budget adopted in May 2014. According to the LIHerald. com, the Nassau County Legislature approved $2.98 billion in spending for FY 2015 (September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015) based on the following anticipated revenues totaling $2.9572 billion: $832.2 million in property taxes, $1.15 billion in sales taxes, $975 million from other sources (federal and state aid, fines and forfeitures, and county departments). The school-zone camera program was an add-on approved by unanimous vote of the Legislature to fill the approximately $23 million deficit. The need to quickly optimize revenue explains why the program went live during the summer of 2014 despite the fact that schools were not open and warning lights had not been in-

stalled. American Traffic Solutions, an Arizona-based company, was hired to operate the county’s speed camera program and was slated to receive 38 percent of all fines and penalties collected. The county issued $80 speeding tickets, consisting of a “VIOLATION FINE: $50 fine + DRIVER RESP. FEE: $30,” whatever that is. The county Legislature’s independent office of budget review reported that, from Sept. 2 through Nov. 21, the school-zone speed camera program generated 400,308 tickets, bringing in a potential $32 million in fines and fees. Of this, the county would net $24.4 million, if all violations were paid, and American Traffic Solutions would be paid $7.6 million. Thus, from the Legislature’s point of view, the program was very successful. From the driving public’s point of view, the program was little more than a confiscatory tax disguised as a traffic violation. The public outrage should have been no surprise. Robert Sinclair Jr., manager of media relations for AAA New York, the vote to remove the cameras is a “tacit admission that the program was a money-grab from the start.” “When there is no apparent connection between enforcement

and traffic safety, the public loses trust in its government.” With or without repeal of this law, the anticipated FY2015 deficit is very likely to be larger than the anticipated $30 million. Sales tax revenues have decreased significantly, well over 5 percent, in FY2013 and FY2014 but the Legislature nonetheless projects a 3-4 percent increase for FY2015. If sales tax revenues continue to drop, if revenues from fines are not realized (which is certain without the school-zone camera program), if aid decreases because of state and federal budget constraints, Nassau County’s FY2015 will have a serious short-fall. This explains why the county refuses to dismiss the outstanding tickets issued after Sept. 2 and return all revenues collected, something that infuriates those hapless drivers ensnared by this misguided taxation program. I for one feel used and abused by my elected representatives. So how is the deficit gap to be filled? That’s obvious – more ridiculous stopgap measures. Options under discussion are electronic billboards along the Long Island Expressway, increasing a 911 surcharge on landline users, getting state approval for

reimbursement of police costs to patrol the LIE, and decreases in the subsidy to the Nassau University Medical Center. Nassau County has $3.8 billion in outstanding debt, or about 130 percent of annual revenues. Interest payments alone are anticipated to be $368 million the FY2015 budget. What a mess! How long do they think that the same old band-aids can be used to stop a hemorrhaging wound? We need a surgeon wielding a sharp scalpel if we are going to cut spending and pay off the debt. It should be clear to all that by repealing the school-zone law the Legislature acted solely to quell public outcry and mollify voter anger before next fall’s election. It will not work with me and probably not with most of you as well. The members of the Legislature should learn a lesson from the November 2014 election. Nassau County is one of the most highly taxed counties in the United States and the public will not put up with any more taxes no matter how they are disguised. Our legislators must demonstrate fiscal responsibility or the voting public will elect others who will! Dr. Corinne A. Michels, Ph.D.

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

Just babble while you work Do you remember bed-time reading? I do. Mostly, I remember what a struggle it was, wrangling two boys into pajamas, through the perils of toothbrushing and into bed so that I could read to them before “lights out.” Still, every night I tried, because reading to your children is good for them. Or so I always believed. Well, no more! You can throw out all those books — and while you’re at it, the Baby Mozart and Bach recordings, too. You can also forgive yourself all the botched attempts at family dinners. Turns out, according to the latest research, that the single best way to stimulate your child’s brain is just to chatter at them, about nothing much at all, while going about your day! Who knew? Apparently, researchers in Ireland recently studied the effect of showing pictures versus reading books to 9-month-old infants, and tested the babies’ cognitive perfor-

mance. What they found was that, while reading to babies did indeed work better than just showing them pictures, both activities were outperformed by simply talking, informally, to the little ones through the course of the day. Or, as Snow White might have sung it, “Babble While You Work.” Of course, there are a lot of questions about this finding - starting with, exactly how does one test the cognitive abilities of a 9-month old? (“Quick, what’s the square root of pi? No, pi, not pie!”) Also, since anything you read to a baby is likely to be a picture book, anyway, what is the difference? I should probably care about all of that. But I don’t. That’s because my mind is already boggled over the possibilities this opens up. Finally, in spite of all my parenting failures, my kids have a shot at genius, after all! Because - stay with me, here; I know you’ll find this hard to believe, but - babbling

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side at them is something I can do. In fact, if that’s all it takes, it makes me wonder - could this be the secret to success? I think about little Orville and Wilbur Wright, in Dayton, Ohio in the late 1800s. Susan Catherine Wright had five other children, besides those two. Surely she was far too distracted just keeping them all alive to sit down and read to anyone.

“Can’t you make yourselves useful?” she must have said to them, many a time. And they did. Or take the case of young Alexander Graham Bell, growing up in Scotland. “This is how you hang out the laundry to dry,” his mother told him, again and again. “You must take care with the line, or it gets tangled up. Are you listening, Alex? Alex! Come here, I want you!” Or look at Benjamin Franklin. He was the 15th of 17 children sired by Josiah Franklin. Seventeen children! There couldn’t have been a scrap of time for bedtime stories. “We need to poke up the fire, it’s so cold in here! Someone better go out in the rain for more wood. And Ben, quit trying to read in this dark, you’ll ruin your eyes!” It’s no wonder that Franklin went on to invent the lightning rod; bifocal glasses; and the Franklin stove. “So what do you think?” I ask my high school student. He is fully

absorbed in feeding the fire in our non-Franklin fireplace with the remains of an English paper. “You need to make sure that none of the coals fall out on the carpet,” I tell him. “Uh huh,” he replies. “And remember we load the dishwasher from back to front before running it, every night.” “You bet.” “Plus, don’t forget to tie the elephant up in the garage, when you’ve finished waxing the green beans.” Of course, Mom,” he replies, not even looking up. I used to worry I hadn’t done enough reading to my kids when they were little. They’ve never heard of “Great Expectations,” “Moby Dick,” or half the classics - and I don’t see how they ever will. But my husband says I am not to worry any more. “Looks like you’re doing just fine,” he says. We’re in good shape, because I can babble with the best.

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Mario Cuomo not worthy of sainthood

here is more to the recent passing of former Gov. Mario Cuomo. He was not a reformer, but rather a proud product of the Queens County Democratic Party clubhouse machine. After losing the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor in 1974, Gov. Hugh Carey appointed him Secretary of State in 1975. During his race against then Congress member Ed Koch for New York City Mayor in 1977, there were Vote for Cuomo not the

Homo” posters all over town. Mario was never above using class warfare as an issue to divide and conquer. Remember his reference to Republican gubernatorial candidate Lew Lehrman’s expensive watch during a debate in 1982? Lehrman was a self-made millionaire who was the founder of Rite Aid drug store chain. One of Mario’s claim to fame was being a great orator and debater. In 1986 Mario followed the infamous Rose Garden strategy in

his race for a second term. His opponent was unknown and under financed. The late Republican Westchester County Executive Andrew O’Rourke had to carry a cardboard cutout of Cuomo to debate. In the end, Mario agreed to one token debate at the 11th hour. In 1992, Mario had no problem signing off on the reapportionment plan for new state Assembly and state Senate district lines based upon the 1990 census. This bill preserved and expanded the Demo-

crats control of the state Assembly, along with preserving the Republican majority in the state Senate by gerrymandering of district boundaries. So much for good government reform of state government legislative districts. When it came to supporting public transportation, rather than increase the level of state support by billions under MTA Five Year Capital Plans, it was Mario who started the trend of having state authorities like the MTA borrow

rather than providing hard cash contributions. The same was true by increasing the level of state spending and long term debt by hiding it off line under many other state authorities rather than the general budget. We all mourn for the loss of anyone’s father. Mario is not worthy of sainthood. He was a mere mortal, like the rest of us. Larry Penner Great Neck

Shootings in France shows threat to Jews When hearing of the slaughter/anti-Semitic pogrom in France last week of the 4 Jews (including two college-age boys) at a kosher supermarket and the assassination of 12 journalists at Charlie Hebdo last week, I kept thinking about a lovely French Jewish couple who I met last summer while protesting the Met Opera’s anti-Semitic opera production. The couple told me that they had fled France ten years ago, because even back then, they could see the anti-Semitic writing on the wall. At the time they left France, their friends and relatives all told

them that they were alarmist and crazy. The couple told me that now (last summer), their friends and relatives frequently call them to say that they were right to leave. And that was well before the most recent attacks - the targeted anti-Semitic home invasion robbery and rape of a French Jewish woman in December, and the slaughters last week - which have left thousands of French Jews anxious to leave France. French Jews used to call their friends and relatives in Israel whenever there was a terrorist attack on innocent Israelis, asking “are you

okay?” Now the shoe is on the other foot, and French Jews are receiving the calls from Israel asking “are you okay?” It’s sad how “seeing the handwriting on the wall” has become so necessary. Weeks before the recent attacks, the Zionist Organization of America/ZOA listed as the NUMBER ONE item on its platform in the upcoming World Zionist Congress election - which determines priorities for Jewish Agency, JNF and other groups’ funds: “Rescue Jews Endangered by Global Anti-Semitism: The Zion-

ist Organization of America (ZOA) slate will ensure that the Jewish Agency has the resources needed to rescue and assist Jews all over the world who are in grave danger because of increasing Muslim attacks on Jews. This is a critical lifesaving priority now. We need your vote for this.” Many of the other slates running in the World Zionist Congress election are focused on funding their own particular group’s institutions. This is certainly understandable, especially in normal times. But, in light of what is going on in the world, this is the time to put

personal institutional issues and interests aside, and to focus on, and direct communal resources towards saving lives. The voting starts this week any Jew age 18 or over can vote. I hope that people will vote for the Zionist Organization of America slate - see http://zoa.org/zoa-slatein-the-world-zionist-congress-elections/. We will soon have a VoteZOA.org website also. Elizabeth Berney, Esq. (Long Island-Queens Executive Director, Zionist Organization of America)

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“What’s important is to have a group of specialists that are expert in their respective fields and dedicated to a common problem. Physicians, nurses and other providers who work well together in an institution that encourages teamwork. Here at Winthrop we have six to eight physicians from different specialties all focused on each individual cancer patient. That is uncommon across the country and unique on Long Island. “I really believe that at Winthrop-University Hospital, we’re delivering a better kind of cancer care.”

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The Town of North Hempstead collected a record $86,054 in permit fees from film productions in 2014, nearly twice as much as the $42,288.75. it collected in 2013, town officials said Friday. “The filming industry continues to be a drawn to North Hempstead because we are a beautiful and diverse area that is infused with unique downtowns and storefronts, waterfront homes, historical mansions and bucolic scenery,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement. “Filming here in North Hempstead benefits the local economy and showcases all we have to offer.” The town issued 70 permits in 2014, doubling the 38 filming permits approved in 2013. North Hempstead issued 22 filming permits in 2012. Town officials attributed the increase in permits issued and applications due to state tax incentives offered to television production crews who use locations in New York. North Hempstead officials said 49 television programs filed applications through the state’s Film Production Tax Credit program, which yielded $1.85 billion in spending throughout New York and added 119,000 jobs to the economy. Several high-profile television series filmed in North Hempstead in the last year, including the CBS series “Blue Bloods” at the Iceland skating rink in New Hyde Park and the USA Network series “Royal Pains” at various storefronts in the Village of Roslyn. Feature films, including “Louder Than Bombs,” starring Jesse Eisenberg, and “The Outskirts,” with Victoria Justice, also used the town as a backdrop. “It’s very difficult to do a full day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or whatever it may be, driving three hours to the Hamptons,” Mike Fucci, a location scout for “Royal Pains,” told Blank Slate Media in June.

“So we look for places like Old Westbury or Muttontown that are very much like the Hamptons but are only 45 minutes from New York City.” North Hempstead officials said the Old Westbury Gardens and Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington are among the most frequently used sites in the town for film shoots. Kim Kaiman, the town’s executive director of business and tourism, said in a phone interview with Blank Slate Media Friday that although the town does not handle applications from crews seeking to film within incorporated villages in North Hempstead, her office has often referred locations scouts to the proper contacts in those communities. “Those figures in no way reflects just how many crews in the industry have come to our area,” she said. In 2013, the portions of the film “This is Where I Leave You” were shot in a cul-de-sac in Manhasset’s Village of Munsey Park that had previously been used for the CBS series “The Good Wife.” Last year, North Hempstead locations were also used for the Investigation Discovery program “Scorned: Love Kills.” Theodora Christakis, a producer with Optomen Productions which produced “Scorned,” said in a statement that her crew has had a positive experience working within the town and alongside Kaiman. “Every person from the town who helped coordinate our shoot was attentive flexible and helpful. Kim Kaiman’s knowledge of production was tremendously helpful - besides finding a location that fit our visual needs, she was mindful of our production needs as well,” she said. “Overall, we had an excellent and successful experience filming in North Hempstead, and it has definitely become one of my go-to places for location scouting.”

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The top seven events for the coming week Friday, Jan. 16 through Sunday Jan. 18 Ny Horror Show and Macabre Faire Film Festival UPSKY Long Island Hotel 110 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge (631) 231-1100 • www.nyhorrorshow.com Join film and horror fans from across Long Island alongside celebrity guests such as Cleve Hall, Jonathan Tiersten, Eileen dietz, Robert Mukes, Elizabeth Shepherd, Rutanya Alda, Lesleh donaldson, Sharon Lentz, Jim Krut, D.C. Benny Tiffany Shepis, Stacey Nelkin and several local independent filmmakers for a scary good time. Friday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. Enjoy an eclectic array of things macabre/ Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 & 9:30 p.m. horror under one roof with more than 100 D.C. Benny vendors live performances, costume contest, Governors’ Comedy Club workshops, a horror pageant, games and films. 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm d.C. Benny is a New York-based stand-up comic who has been performing his storytelling style of comedy for the last 20 years. He tells stories about his unusual life and acts out each character, which adds another dimension of comedy to his narratives. He has acted in multiple national commercials, television shows and feature films while constantly writing and producing a multitude of projects Norian Maro in every medium. Friday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. Norian Maro - Leodo: paradise Lost Flushing Town Hall 137--35 Northern Blvd., Flushing (718) 463-7700 http://www.flushingtownhall.org A mesmerizing Korean performance features splendid costumes, heartfelt movements, dynamic drums and enchanting singing. Norian Maro, an energetic world music group from Korea, transfers audiences into Leodo, a fantasy island treasured by the people in Jeju, a beautiful province in Korea.

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Friday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 3 & 7 p.m. eddie Money’s Two Tickets To paradise, The Musical The Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org. A new musical based on the life and rise to stardom of Long Island’s Eddie Money that will feature seven new songs as well as some of Money’s most memorable hits. The play features hits “Baby Hold On,” “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Shakin” as well as dancers that move and enhance the story. directed by John Blenn, the play explores Money’s formative years in the late 1960s and explores his working class family roots on his journey to becoming a rock star.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Josh Ritter Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Named in 2006 as one of the 100 greatest living songwriters by Paste Magazine, alongside dylan, Springsteen and Neil Young, Josh Ritter has established himself as one of the preeminent folk musicians in the world today. He has released, four live albums, eight EPs and seven full-length studio albums to his credit, including his most recent, 2013’s The Beast in Its Tracks. Sunday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. umphrey’s McGee The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Although considered jam band circuit regulars, South Bend, IN-formed Umphrey’s Mcgee is not to be confused with the likes of The grateful dead and Phish. Taking their cue more from bands like Yes, Pink Floyd and even iron Maiden and the Beatles, the group’s current line-up consists of Brendan Bayliss, Joel Cummins, Ryan Stasik, Andy Farag, Jake Cinninger and Kris Myers. Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. “The Mafia Only Kills in Summer” at Furman Film Series Gold Coast Arts Center 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org A subversive, irreverent feature debut about Arturo, a young boy whose obsession with the Mafia’s casual presence in his city of Palermo, Sicily surpasses even his passion for Flora, the beautiful schoolmate who remains his love interest until adulthood. directed by Pierfrancesco diliberto, the film was named Best Comedy at the 2014 European Film Awards.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Start Your Day The Paleo Way When going “Paleo”, one of the first things my clients ask me is, “What will I eat for breakfast?” Because the Paleo diet eliminates grains, dairy products and most starches, breakfast may seem like a challenge. However, almond meal and almond flour are considered a staple as well as organic cage free eggs, coconut milk and nitritefree lean pork products. The following recipes are easy to prepare and delicious. I guarantee you will not miss your oatmeal or toast. Please give them a try, you will be glad you did. Recipes Serves 4 Slow Cooker Almond and Apple Cereal Berry Pancake Souffle Pumpkin Pancakes Ham and Egg Cups

ing treat. 2 organic apples, peeled and shredded 3 cups almond meal 3 cups water 1 tblsp. cinnamon Optional: A drizzle of coconut milk 1. Peel and shred the apples, and place them in the slow cooker. 2. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir well. 3. Cover and cook on low for six hours. 4. Serve the cereal with a drizzle of coconut milk, if desired.

Berry Pancake Souffle At only 175 calories and loaded with protein, this breakfast is a tasty way to start your day. Spray oil 1 cup berries 4 large eggs, separated into whites and 3 eggs into yolks 1 tsp. vanilla extract Slow Cooker Almond 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and Apple Cereal 1.Preheat oven to 400 This easy-to-make dish is a degrees. great substitute for oatmeal. Set 2. Spray a 10-inch ovenit up in your slow cooker and pro- proof skillet with oil and heat over gram it to turn on 6 hours before medium heat. Add the berries breakfast. You will love this morn- and simmer for 3-5 minutes so the

not bubble. Ham and Egg Cups These protein rich egg cups make up a hearty breakfast or can even been eaten as a snack when you need a power boost. Spray Oil 1/4 cup shallots, Pumpkin Pancakes inely chopped These fiber-rich pancakes may 6 large eggs be made ahead of time and frozen. 6 slices organic nitrite free When you feel like a pancake fix, just ham (available at Whole heat them up in a toaster oven. Foods and Trader Joe’s) 2 large eggs 1. Preheat oven to 350 2 large egg whites degrees. 1 cup canned pumpkin 2. Saute shallots in skillet 1/3 cup almond flour with spray oil 1 tsp. baking powder 3. Coat 6 muffin pans with 1/4 cup coconut milk olive oil spray and place ham slices 1 tblsp. vanilla in cups. 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 4. Divide the shallot mixture 1 tsp. cinnamon evenly into the six cups. 1 tblsp. coconut oil 5. Crack individual eggs in the 1. Mix all ingredients in a large ham cups. bowl. 6. Cook for 15-16 minutes or 2. Heat a griddle or large skillet until edge of ham is slightly crisp. to medium heat and lightly coat griddle/pan with coconut oil. Alexandra Troy is owner of 3. On medium heat, place Culinary Architect Catering, a 321/8 cup of batter, heat the first side year old Greenvale-based comabout 2-3 minutes to brown, then pany, specializing in private, coranother 1-3 minutes on the other side . These pancakes are more dense porate and promotional parties. She lives in Manhasset with her than regular pancakes, so they will until the batter is puffed up slightly and lightly browned. 6. Remove the pan from the oven. Place a plate over the pan and flip the pan to invert the souffle so the fruit is on top. Eat warm or at room temperature.

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liquid thickens. 3. While the berries are cooking, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks for 1-2 minutes by hand with the vanilla and cinnamon. Gently fold the yolks into the egg whites. 5. With the heat under the fruit still at medium, spread the egg batter evenly on top of the fruit. Cook 2 minutes without touching, then place the pan in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes

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Arts league exhibit for society members The Art League of Long Island is pleased to display works by members of the Long Island Chapter of the Sumi-e Society in an exhibit titled “The Music of Nature” in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery’s upper level Jan. 31 through Feb. 17. An artists’ reception takes place Sunday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. Sumi-e is a style of East Asian painting practiced for well over one thousand years. Sumi-e, the Japanese word for black ink painting, is an art form that strives to capture the essence, the Chi, of the life of the subject in the painting, evoking the poetry of nature. The artist uses the ink freely with a controlled brush stroke. The goal of the brush painter is to use the brush with both vitality and restraint ...constantly striving to be a better person because their character and their

personality come through in their work. The Long Island Chapter of the Sumi-e Society, a local affiliate of the nonprofit Sumi-e Society of America, was founded by Sung Sook Setton in 1998 to increase awareness and appreciation of sumi-e. Membership is open to all

Lotus Pond No.2, ink and watercolor on paper by Sung Sook Setton

who appreciate East Asian art. The exhibit will display Sung Sook’s works along with her fellow member artists: Phyllis Bocchicchio, Fumiko Carle, Carolyn Clarke, Meryl Greene, Maryann Kane, Talat Jaleel, Terry Kimmel, Harriet Margulis, Betty Nolan, Rita Palmeri, Kelly Roth, Laurie Samara- Schlageter, Judith Sutton-Fagan, and Dot Zammit. Sung Sook is also an instructor of East Asian Brush Painting at the Art League of Long Island. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is open free of charge Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

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IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. A subversive, irreverent feature about Arturo, a young boy whose obsession with the Mafia’s casual presence in his city of Palermo, Sicily surpasses even his passion for Flora, the beautiful schoolmate who remains his love interest until adulthood. Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org/furman or call 516-829-2570 for tickets. Tickets $15/$10 for students when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.

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What is Catholic Schools Week? Catholic Schools Week (January 25 – 31, 2015) is designed to raise the awareness of Catholic elementary schools as an outstanding educational option. During the week, neighborhood schools showcase what happens in the schools every day at Open Houses welcoming new families and students. For details on the Catholic Schools Week Open Houses and activities in your area visit: www.licatholicelementaryschools.org. Frequently asked questions: What is Catholic Schools Week? Catholic Schools Week is an annual event, celebrated across the country during the last week in January. The week is set aside to celebrate the unique nature of the Catholic schools in each community. In addition to the internal events (teacher and parent recognition events, school ‘spirit’ days, special assemblies, etc) it is also a week where the schools open their doors to the families of their Parish/Parishes they serve, and to the general public who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education. As a school family, how do I participate? Each school publishes a complete list of events and activities taking place in their school during the week. School families are encouraged to visit the web site of their school. As a family considering a Catholic education, how do I learn more? Catholic Schools Week features Open Houses at the

schools where parents and students can visit the school(s) they think they might be interested in and get a tour of the facility, be introduced to the teachers, meet some of the current families and children and generally learn about the academic, spiritual, social and physical development programs.

to everyone without regard to race, religion or national origin. A religion class is a requirement, students participate in Liturgies, and faith is an integrated part of daily activities, but many schools have a significant population of students who attend because of the quality of the education alone.

nurturing environment for learning, more individualized attention to each student’s learning needs, an outstanding extracurricular program and the level of partnership established with parents. Will attending a Catholic elementary school help my child get into a prestigious Catholic high school? Attending a Catholic elementary school isn’t the only way to get into a Catholic high school, but it is still the best way. The Catholic high schools are open to all students and typically have a very significant number of students from a public school background. Students qualify for Catholic high school through a test for 7th 8th graders that is administered in October of each year. Typically the students from Catholic elementary schools are best prepared for the academic rigor, the integrated program of faith and values, and the service orientation of the high schools. Virtually all of the students from Catholic elementary school (99%) are admitted to a Catholic high school with the vast majority getting into the school that is their first choice.

What should parents look for during their visit? Many parents of current students tell us that their decision was emotional and based on a feeling of warmth and caring they got during their visit. Others are more analytical and make direct comparisons based on the results on standardized test scores and high school admittance history. Regardless of how you make your decision, the schools are ‘open books’ during this week, providing Is there a difference in tuition to at- whatever information prospective families tend a different school? Long Island’s desire to support their decision. There is also Catholic Elementary schools set their own a series of video interviews on the licathoHow can I learn more or choose the tuitions, so they vary slightly, but there is no licelementaryschools.org web site where curschool(s) I would like to visit? There is a penalty for choosing a school outside of your rent parents offer their advice on how to get resource for families on the Internet that prothe most out of your visit. Parish or town if you are a Parishioner in the vides a very complete picture of the Catholic Diocese. The system of schools is an asset When parents select Catholic elemen- elementary school experience. It features an here on Long Island for all of the families of tary school, what are the most frequently interactive map that is your guide to each of the Diocese and for all of the families of Long cited reasons? The reasons that are most Long island’s distinctive Catholic schools, and Island. frequently mentioned are; academic excel- that lets you view the geographic options for Are non-Catholics welcome in the lence, the reinforcement of the values lived your children at http://licatholicelementaschools? The schools are welcoming places at home, Catholic religious identity, a safe, ryschools.org As a prospective family, do I have an ‘assigned school’? One of the first differences you will notice about Catholic school is that you get to select the school that you believe your children will be most successful in. There is no direct ‘assignment’ based on where you live and most school districts provide busing to the school of your choice within a 15 mile radius.

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Nassau County’s Catholic Elementary Schools and Open House Schedules St. Christopher School - Baldwin 15 Pershing Blvd, Baldwin 11510 • (516) 223-4404 • www.stchris-school.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 10:30am - 2pm Tuesday, January 27: 9:30am - 11:30am

St. Rose of Lima School - Massapequa 4704 Merrick Rd, Massapequa 11758 • (516) 541-1546 • www.stroseschool.net Open House: Tuesday, January 27: 9:30am -10:45am, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School - Bellmore 2341 Washington Ave, Bellmore 11710 (516) 785-5709 • www.steas.com Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:00am - 1:00pm; Monday, January 26: 9:30am - 10:30am (Pre-K - 2nd grade), 10:00am - 11:00am ("Our Time"); Tuesday, January 27: 9:30am 10:30am (Nursery); Wednesday, January 28: 10:00am - 11:00am ("Our Time")

Notre Dame School - New Hyde Park 25 Mayfair Rd, New Hyde Park 11040 • (516) 354-5618 • www.ndsnet.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 10:00am - 1:00pm; Monday, January 26: 9:30am - 11:00pm (N-8); 1:00pm - 2:00pm (N-8)

St. Raymond's School - East Rockaway 263 Atlantic Ave, East Rockaway 11518 (516) 593-9010 • www.srsny.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 10:00am - 1:00pm. By appt. during the week. Our Lady of Victory School - Floral Park 2 Bellmore St, Floral Park 11001 (516) 352-4466 • www.olvfp.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:30am (after Family Mass); Tuesday, January 27: 10:00am-11:00am The De La Salle School* - Freeport 87 Pine St, Freeport 11520 • (516) 379-8660 • www.delasalleschool.org St. Anne's School - Garden City 25 Dartmouth St, Garden City 11530 • (516) 352-1205 • www.stannesgcschool.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 1:00pm- 3:00pm St. Joseph School - Garden City 450 Franklin Ave, Garden City 11530 • (516) 747-2730 • www.st-josephschool.com Open House: Sunday, January 25: 10:00am - noon

Holy Child Academy* - Old Westbury 25 Store Hill Rd, Old Westbury 11568 • (516) 626-9300 • www.holychildacademy.org St. Dominic Elementary School - Oyster Bay 35 School St., Oyster Bay 11771 • (516) 922-4233 •www.stdomsob.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:00am - 1:00pm (after Family Mass); Monday, January 26: 9:00am - 11:00am St. Peter of Alcantara School - Port Washington 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Pt Washington 11050 • (516) 944-3772 • www.stpeterspw.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 9:30am - 11:00am; 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tuesday, January 27: 9:30am - 11:00am St. Agnes Cathedral School - Rockville Centre 70 Clinton Ave, Rockville Centre 11570 • (516) 678-5550 • www.stagnes-school.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:00am - 12:30pm; Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28: registration for K-7, 8:30am - 10:30am Maria Regina School - Seaford 4045 Jerusalem Ave, Seaford 11783 • (516) 541-1229 • www.mariareginaschool.org Open House: Thursday, January 22: 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Early Childhood focus); Sunday, January 25: 10:00am - noon; Tuesday, January 27: 10:00am to 11:00am

All Saints Regional Catholic School - Glen Cove 12 Pearsall Ave, Glen Cove 11542 • (516) 676-0762 • www.asrcatholic.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 10:15am -1:15pm

St. William the Abbot School - Seaford 2001 Jackson Ave, Seaford 11783 • (516) 785-6784 • www.stwilliamtheabbot.net Early Childhood Presentation, Thursday, January 15: 7:00pm; Nursery, pre-K and K visitation, Wednesday, January 21: 9:00am - 10:00am; Open House: Sunday, January, 25: noon - 2:00pm

Holy Family School - Hicksville 25 Fordham Ave, Hicksville 11801 • (516) 938-3846 • www.hfsli.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:30am (after Family Mass). By appt. during the week.

St. Edward The Confessor School - Syosset 2 Teibrook Ave, Syosset 11791 • (516) 921-7767 • www.stedwardconfessor.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:00am - 1:00pm; Wednesday, January 25 by appt.

Our Lady of Mercy School - Hicksville 520 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville 11801 • (516) 433-7040 • www.olmshicks.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:45am-2:00pm

St. Martin De Porres Marianist School* - Uniondale 530 Hempstead Blvd, Uniondale 11553 • (516) 481-3303 • www.stmartinmarianist.org

Long Beach Catholic Regional School - Long Beach 735 W. Broadway, Long Beach 11561 • (516) 432-8900 • www.lbcrs.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:00am - 12:30pm

Holy Name of Mary School - Valley Stream 90 South Grove St, Valley Stream 11580 • (516) 825-4009 • www.hnomschool.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 11:30am - 1:00pm; Wednesday, January 28: 10:00am - 11:30am

Our Lady Of Peace School - Lynbrook 21 Fowler Ave, Lynbrook 11563 • (516) 593-4884 • www.olpschoollynbrook.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 10:30am (after Family Mass); Monday, January 26, 9:30am - 10:45am (Nursery, Pre-K and K)

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School - Westbury 101 Maple Ave, Westbury 11590 • (516) 333-0580 • www.stbolh.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 2:00pm - 3:30pm (meet in the school chapel); Tours: Monday, January 26 through Thursday, January 29: 10:30am

Our Lady of Lourdes School - Malverne 76 Park Blvd, Malverne 11565 • (516) 599-7328 • www.ollmalverne.org Open House: Sunday, January 25th: 10:30am - noon

St. Thomas the Apostle - West Hempstead 12 Westminster Rd, West Hempstead 11552 • (516) 481-9310 • www.stthomasschool.net Open House: Sunday January 25: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Monday January 26: 9:00am -11:00am, New Registration 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Our Lady of Grace Montessori* - Manhasset 29 Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset 11030 • (516) 365-9832 • www.olgmanhasset.com St. Mary's Elementary School - Manhasset 1340 Northern Blvd, Manhasset 11030 • (516) 627-0184 • www.stmary11030.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: noon

St. Aidan School - Williston Park 510 Willis Ave, Williston Park 11596 • (516) 746-6585 • www.staidanschool.org Open House: Sunday, January 25: 10:00am - 12:30pm *Private Schools

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A place where values are learned and lived. Our schools prepare children for life’s journey. Strong spiritual values are a living part of a child’s daily activities at every Long Island Catholic elementary school. Your child is nurtured in a unique community environment where vital interaction with other children, families, and the parish reinforces enduring moral beliefs and a respect for others. Your child also gains the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem for future success in an innovative setting where academic rigor is enhanced by an array of cutting-edge learning resources. To learn more about Catholic Schools Week OpenHouses (1/25-31), and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 Ext. 258 or go to www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

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The value of Catholic School Education B y Drew B o g ner , P h . D . President, Molloy College

Our 66th Summer!

Most parents have similar hopes and dreams for their children. They want them to be happy, to be successful and to live an ethical, moral and consequential life. Everyone wants this “trifecta of success” for their children and, in fact, I hear this from parents all the time. The question is, what is the best way to get them there? As with most things, it starts at the beginning. You would not build a new house on a shaky, thrown-together foundation. That early decision – made at the very beginning of the building process – would have an impact on everything that followed. And so it is with education. But what makes Catholic education unique? From the beginning, Catholic education teaches students that there is a spark of the divine in all of us. This is something that is talked about at school, with a corresponding emphasis on respect for all people. Science and math are important, but academic subjects are studied as a way to bring about the betterment of God’s world. This emphasis on values and how each of us is important to God is a framework that

students will carry with them for a lifetime. I see it so clearly in many of our students. They travel, for example, not to sight-see but to help rebuild earthquake-ravaged Haiti. They go to post-Katrina New Orleans to help those who have lost their homes. Or they spend time at a camp in West Virginia, helping some of our country’s poorest children. When I speak to our graduates at Alumni weekends or various college events, they tell me about their early Catholic education and how it enabled them to get into one of our nationally ranked programs, which launched them into the career they had always dreamed of having. Just as important, they talk about the moral foundation that a Catholic education provided them and how this value system has influenced them throughout their young lives. These young professionals talk to me about God, their sense of right and wrong, and their responsibility to make a contribution to society. More often than not, they tell me that these values were instilled in them at a very early age in Catholic school. We owe it to our children to give them a foundation that will last a lifetime. Why consider Catholic schools for your children? Because, in doing so, you are putting in place the very foundation that will prepare them to build a life full of meaning.

If a college degree counts, Catholic schools deliver

Our 66th Summer!!

According to a report released in January, 2014 by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), students graduating from Catholic high schools were nearly twice as likely as their public school counterparts to receive their college degree. In turn, degree recipients were ultimately more successful in securing a job and realizing higher earnings. A National Center for Educational Statistics Study The study, reported on in the February issue of the CAPE Outlook newsletter from the Council for American Public Education, identified 10th grade students from public, private and Catholic high schools in 2002 to participate in the study. Ten years later, in 2012, the study re-visited with those same students. By 2012 the students were in their midtwenties. The percentage of degree-recipients varied significantly by the type of high school attended, with 31.1 percent of public school sophomores reaching a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 61.9 percent of sophomores from Catholic high schools and 57.1 percent of those from other private high schools. The College Degree Is Just the Start of the Advantages The survey went on to document subsequent advantages of higher salaries and lower unemployment. Students who didn’t seek or attain a degree in the 10 years of the survey faced an unemployment rate of 17

percent in 2012, with an additional 10 percent saying they were out of the labor force entirely (i.e., not looking for work). By contrast, only 4 percent of students who were able to attain a bachelor’s degree said they were unemployed. The students who completed their degree programs also had higher incomes. One-third of the students with degrees reported salaries of $40,000 or more in 2011, compared with 21% of those who earned an Associate’s Degree, and only 14% of the students who had not earned a degree. The Catholic School Difference Although not part of the survey, the dramatically different results are cause for some speculation about ‘why’? Why would almost twice as many students from Catholic schools achieve their degree? While national Catholic school academic results regularly exceed their public counterparts by enough to claim some academic advantages…. Catholic schools don’t have twice-as-much information to impart to their students. That pretty much leaves character development, study habits and self-confidence, all intended byproducts of a Catholic education, as the likely causes. In Catholic school, from elementary school forward, the goal is to educate the whole child, in mind, in body and in spirit. If the results of this study are any gauge…. It’s working!

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ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ADVERTORIAL

At St. Francis Prep, we pride ourselves on our strong academic program. Students who come here know they will receive outstanding preparation for college; they know they will be challenged to achieve the best they can. A major component of our academic program is our strong core curriculum. Every student at St. Francis Prep takes a rigorous sequence of college preparatory courses. In addition, students have the opportunity to take advanced and specialty courses in every academic area. These include honors classes, Advanced Placement and college credit courses, and upper-level electives in art, business, computer science, music, and religion. This aspect is the greatest strength of the curriculum at St. Francis Prep: we offer a strong traditional academic core combined with the opportunity to pursue areas of special interest at a sophisticated level. Students and parents can find our full course book at the school web site: www.sfponline.org. As you look through the course book and the other materials on our web site, you will get a sense of the challenging and enriching courses you can look forward to taking as a student at St. Francis Prep. We do not track students at St. Francis Prep. Students may be enrolled in one or several honors classes. From year to year, there is much movement into and out of honors classes. After freshman year, selection for honors classes is based solely on achievement in classes taken here. Such a system rewards your hard work and allows for a great deal of flexibility.

The ideals of a Franciscan education are based on the Four Golden Links: our aim is to help students achieve the best they can in their intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development. Our curricular and extra-curricular programs are designed to offer you many opportunities to challenge yourself, explore your strengths, and nurture your talents. We field junior varsity and varsity teams in just about every major sport. We also have an extensive intramural program. We sponsor about 100 clubs and activities, ranging from Model U.N. and Speech and Debate Team to language and culture clubs. Our award winning Science Research Program has yielded Intel Semifinalists for thirteen of the last fifteen years. This year two of our students Natalie Correa and Ariana Gopal have been awarded this prestigious honor for their research. We like to say there is something for everyone here. Our goal is for students to graduate from St. Francis Prep as well-rounded individuals ready for college and continued lifelong learning.

Check our website for

Tour Dates & Buddy Days. High school is for four years but Prep is forever.

If you choose to attend St. Francis Prep, you will become part of a rich tradition that extends back over 150 years. That tradition includes, of course, academic excellence. It also includes being part of a caring, active, spiritual community. It means availing yourself of the complexity and diversity of our extensive athletic, intramural, and extra-curricular programs. It means being challenged, supported, nurtured, and guided as you continue to grow and explore your many God-given talents. Look at our web site to find more information. You can call the school at 718-423-8810, ext. 229, for further information.

Franciscan Heart. Family Spirit. Limitless Possibilities.

ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

6100 Francis Lewis Blvd. Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 (718) 423-8810 www.sfponline.org

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Holy Child Academy . . .

Holy Child Academy. It Really Is Different! Preschool, Lower & Middle Schools

Amazing Place. Holy Child Academy is an independent Catholic school for girls and boys from preschool through eighth grade located on 14 wooded acres in Old Westbury. Beyond that, it’s an . . . Amazing Place! Throughout the school you can’t help but notice the excited chatter in the stairwells. The smiles and high-fives in the hallways. The kids at Holy Child are remarkably happy to be in school. They like each other—and like their teachers. But don’t be misled. Behind those bright eyes and quick footsteps, there’s real growing going on. Holy Child provides an environment with small classes and extraordinary, experienced and accomplished teachers and leaders. It’s a place that helps a child find his/her “voice” and develop strong habits of learning. Holy Child instills faith and commitment with beautiful facilities to learn and grow in. The students learn to become teammates and study partners, friends and spiritual brothers and sisters . . . for life. We believe uniforms set kids free. Singing grace makes lunch more nourishing. And every child deserves a healthy start in a peaceful place, where they can learn timeless values and valuable skills to build on.

Three Schools in One!

Sunday, January 25th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm • • • • • • •

Holy Child Academy – an independent Catholic School. Average class size is 15. French, Spanish, and Latin for every student. Music, art, and theater classes for every student. A beautiful, leafy, 14-acre campus. Physical education for all students every day – plus a wide assortment of interscholastic sports. State-of-the-art computer and science facilities.

Announcing the Kevin P. O’Sullivan Middle School! Holy Child Academy Amazing Place!

25 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 • (516) 626-9300 www.HolyChildAcademy.org

Preschool

Lower School

O’Sullivan Middle School

Students admitted at each division. Come and see Holy Child Academy, or visit our website at www.HolyChildAcademy.org for more information.

Open House: Sunday, January 25th 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 25 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 516-626-9300

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HC ADVERTORIAL

Notre Dame School

For more than sixty years, Notre Dame School has been educating hearts and forming minds in New Hyde Park. Education must always be more than academics. While academic achievement is a fundamental goal of our school, it is not the only one. We follow the NYS Common Core curriculum and standards, but we also provide our children with memorable life experiences. Education is about the formation of persons, not merely providing them with information. Our moral obligation as Catholic educators is to encourage children to apply knowledge in ways that will make the world a better place. We commit ourselves to developing our studentsí intellectual gifts and fostering their spiritual growth. We promote the importance of putting the needs of others before our own immediate wants. Our faithfilled environment offers us the ability to put all of this together. We begin each morning by praying as a school community. Classes host monthly school liturgies at First Friday masses, as well as other prayer services in which the students are active participants. They can be readers, leaders of song, altar servers, or present the gifts at the altar. Special prayer services include our Thanksgiving service, Advent, Christmas pageant, Stations of the Cross in shadows, the Feast of the Epiphany and Lent. Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities. Those cultures and beliefs are respected and abilities supported or enriched. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills needed to succeed in a highly literate society, and then, as responsible faith-filled members of that society, to use those skills to create communities that actively promote social justice. Children of other faiths have the opportunity to share their beliefs as well. Our days are filled with many exciting activities and learning events. Learning does not just take place in one classroom. Our children enjoy a variety of ìspecialî classes. We have a full time Art teacher, Technology teacher, Physical Education/Health teacher and Librarian. We also offer Italian, Spanish and Music classes. Our hallways are beautifully decorated with studentsí artwork representing various artists and cultures. Our Physical Education teacher plays a variety of games, teaches important teambuilding skills and stresses good sportsmanship. Our Music teacher provides opportunities for children to freely express themselves through rhythm and movement which are incorporated in school-wide performances. Our stage lighting new sound system will certainly enhance our school productions! If students would like to continue their education and love of music, we offer band lessons through Paul Effman for grades three to eight. Our smallest students have a special playground just for them. Our students in Pre-K through grade 3 also have a special playground. We have an indoor play space for use in inclement weather. Thanks to the generosity of our school families, we are able to broadcast our morning announcements throughout the school! We have our very own closed circuit TV systemóIPTV! Our videoconferencing room has also been very busy! Students in all grades enjoy the experience of interacting with people all over the world. Lessons are enhanced through visits to museums, science labs and zoos. All parents are welcome to join us whenever their childís class has a conference scheduled. Each classroom has two new desktop computers. Our lab has been updated and we have a Mac station with laptops and iPod Touch players. We have 42 iPads available for small group or individual work. All classrooms, kindergarten to eight, are equipped with integrated SmartBoards. Early Childhood classes also have access to a SmartBoard in the video-conferencing room. Our building has wireless connectivity. We have many wonderful events and programs which we would like to share with you. We would love for you to see us ìin action.î Please feel free to call the school to schedule a tour. Caryn Flores Durkin Principal

Kara McCarthy Assistant Principal 25 Mayfair Road 516.354.5618 www.ndsnet.org

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet. org Friday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Joan Osborne Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Josh Ritter Friday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. The Pedrito Martinez Group Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Judy Gold Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Jonathan Groff Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. A Conversation with Antigone Rising Friday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Black Violin Saturday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. On Your Radar with WFUV’s John Platt Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. Paper Bag Players in HOT FEET Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Nicole Atkins Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Robert Klein GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. “The Mafia Only Kills in Summer” at Furman Film Series A subversive, irreverent feature debut about Arturo, a young boy whose obsession with the Mafia’s casual presence in his city of Palermo, Sicily surpasses even his passion for Flora, the beautiful schoolmate who remains his love interest until adulthood. Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. Your Big Break: Young Musicians Showcase Join the Gold Coast Arts Center for the first round of up-and-coming talent — chosen from online submissions — who will perform for music business execs, producers, radio and TV personalities and more. Sunday, Feb. 1 - Sunday, April 5 Luba Lukova: Graphic Guts Internationally renowned, New York based Luba Lukova is regarded as one of the most distinctive image makers working today. Transcending language, culture, and politics, her Graphic Guts collection features passionate visual reactions to many of the pressing issues of our time. The Opening Reception

is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” at Furman Film Series Internationally renowned, New York based Luba Lukova is regarded as one of the most distinctive image makers working today. Transcending language, culture, and politics, her Graphic Guts collection features passionate visual reactions to many of the pressing issues of our time. The Opening Reception is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury. com 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 NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www. nassaucoliseum.com 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 Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. The Who Hits 50! NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m. KC & The Sunshine Band Friday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. Andrew “Dice” Clay Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. Chris Tucker Sunday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m. Jack Hannah’s Into The Wild

Live Friday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Lisa Lampanelli 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 Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Kathy Griffin Sunday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Lee Brice Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 & 8 p.m. Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles Wednesdayday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. The Sing Off Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Wynonna and Friends Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Masters Of Illusion Sunday, March 1, 8 p.m. The Musical Box perform Genesis: Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. The Temptations & The Four Tops Sunday, March 15, 8 p.m. ZZ Top Saturday, March 21, 3 & 7 p.m. Spring Doo Wop Extravaganza Sunday, March 22, 3 p.m. Lily Tomlin Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m. Michael W. Smith Friay, March 27, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. The Moody Blues Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m. Zebra / The Mystic Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. Tom Wopat & John Schneider: Return Of The Dukes Sunday, April 12, 4 p.m. The Price Is Right Live Stage Show Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Bob Saget Friday, April 24, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. Bob Saget Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. Bill O’Reilly & Dennis Miller Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. Don Rickles Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. The Midtown Men Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Dion THE DOLPHIN BOOK SHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Back to Rock Night Nassau county museum of art

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Winter Harvest of Artists 2015

A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 41

The popular Winter Harvest of Artists exhibition will be on view from through the end of January at b. j. spoke gallery, located at 299 Main Street, Huntington. The Winter Harvest of Artists, which fills the entire gallery with exciting new artworks created by local Long Island artists and gallery members, is a non-juried exhibition. A few of the artworks in this year’s Winter Harvest of Artists, waiting to be hung throughout the gallery. A partial list of the Local Long Island Artists included in the Winter Harvest: Kimberly Androlowicz, Dawn Balnis, Christine Barbella, Dolores Caporale, Phyllis Congilio, Karen Cunningham, Audra Donroe, Charles E. Hackett, Shari Jacobs, Barbara Jo Kingsley, Cherry Stewart Josephs, Joanne Lefsky, Benton Scheonmaker, Bernard Springsteel, Susan Tiffen and Mary Webb.

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perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Gardens (516) 484-9338 • http://nasFrom restored formal gardens saumuseum.org of historic importance to quiet MAIN GALLERIES little nooks for dreaming away Through March 8, 2015 an afternoon, the museum’s China Then and Now 145 acre property features China Then and Now brings many lush examples of hortitogether exemplary Chinese cultural arts. Come view our works of art from the classical, early modern and contem- expanded gardens and beautiporary periods. The exhibition ful new path to the museum. explores three millennia of one EVENTS of the world’s most important Through March 8(with exceptions for specific programs) artistic traditions from the FILM: The Other Eye perspective of American colThe Other Eye is the first film lectors on Long Island, such about artist Liu Dan, China’s as Childs and Frances Frick and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler. The major modern-day exponent exhibition opens on Nov. 22, of ink painting. A selection of and remains on view through the artist’s work is on view in March 8. the museum’s current major SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES exhibition devoted to the arts Through March 8 of China, from earliest times to Long Island Collects the Arts the present. In The Other Eye of China we see a remarkable glimpse An exhibition drawn from the into Liu Dan’s creative process holdings of Long Islanders as he creates a large-scale whose collections include landscape. Filmmaker Fan exceptional Chinese art in Xiaochun, has customized a variety of media. Many of a 15-minute excerpt for the these works have never or Museum from her longer rarely-before been seen by documentary film about Liu the public. Dan’s work. Free with MuPERMANENT COLLECTION seum admission. Reservations GALLERY not needed; first come, first Through March 8 Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works seated. Thursday, Feb. 5 from 1 to 2 on Paper Tiffany artworks from the mu- p.m. Brown Bag Lectures: Riva seum’s permanent collection Ettus CONTEMPORARY COLLECBring a sandwich and TORS GALLERY enjoy lunch with friends as Through March 8 Museum Docent Riva Ettus Gavin Rain A native of Cape Town, South presents an informative talk on the extensive range of art Africa, Gavin Rain works primarily in a neo-pointillist style. included in China Then and He cites two main narratives Now. Afterward, join the 2 in his work: Hidden in plain p.m. public exhibition tour. sight, in which the subject Free with museum admission. cannot be seen until the Reservations not needed; first viewer takes a few steps back; come, first seated. and Pseudo digital, in which Sunday, Jan. 18, 1-4 p.m. the artist uses rows of dots in China Comes to a Gold Coast a pattern similar to television Mansion or computer screens. He In celebration of the museum’s credits Seurat, Russian avant exhibition China Then and garde art of the 1900s and the Now, join us for a Scavenger work of many architects as Hunt throughout the Mansion his main artistic influences. and embark on a journey Rain’s work has been seen through time, exploring in solo and group exhibitions ancient and contemporary art throughout the world. from China. Create imaginaONGOING tive Shadow Puppets, play Sculpture Park More than 40 works, many of traditional Chinese games, and join in on a Fan Dance workthem monumental in size, by shop by the Chinese Cultural renowned artists including Center -- learn some dance Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark techniques along with some simple Chinese words. MuDiSuvero among others are situated to interact with nature seum admission plus $8 per on the museum’s magnificent family materials fee. Reservations not needed. Please note: 145-acre property. this event is in place of Family Walking Trails Sundays at the Museum. The museum’s 145 acres Long island children’s include many marked nature museum trails through the woods,

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) 224-5800. 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. 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, Jan. 17, Sunday, Jan. 18, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Messy Afternoons We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us! Ages: 18 months to 4 years. Free with museum admission.

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Community Calendar 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 Washington. Registration required. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register for the presentation or for more information.

National Geographic’s “Birds of Paradise: Revealing the World’s Most Extraordinary Birds”. The second part will be a presentation by NSAS co-president Jennifer Wilson-Pines on “Birds and Climate Change”. This program is sponsored by the North Shore Audubon Society. For more information on this organization, see web site www. northshoreaudubon.org.

with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, Jan. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516-7474070.

ART CLASS Grades 1 to 6 - Students and parents are invited to Miss Elieen’s Free Art class on Monday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. at LISMA, 1125 Willis Ave., Albertson. Registration Required. Participants will receive $50 off for spring semester registration. Call for more details. (516) 625-3455

ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Archaeological Institute of America, Long Island Society lecture “3rd Millennium BC Irrigation Management in Southern Mesopotamia”. Cuneiform documents highlighting the connection and importance of efficient irrigation systems creating political power. Sunday, Jan, 11, at 2 p.m. Breslin Hall, Room 105, Hofstra University. Fee $5 to non-members. Information call (631) 420 1564 or www.aia-lis.org

NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. at Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset,. Free Admission. Double feature. The first part of the program will be a viewing of

FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR SENIORS The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one

BREATH, BODY, BALANCE Winthrop-University Hospital’s Breast Health Center will offer “Breath, Body, Balance,” a six-session program combining Yoga, Tai Chi and QiGong for women with breast cancer. The free program will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Pediatric Conference Center located in the lower level of the hospital at 259 First Street in Mineola. Classes will be held on the following Thursdays: Jan. 15, 22 and 29; Feb. 5 and 12. Women who have a history of breast cancer or who are in current treatment are welcome to attend. The sessions will begin with breath work, and continue with soft stretches. The workshop is finished with a time of sitting quietly, to use visualization and relaxation to enhance calm and well-being. Sessions

are taught by Helen Lein, A certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. Registration is required. To register, please call Ms. Lien at (516) 465-2452 or e-mail thinkanddo.net@gmail.com. For information about the Breast Health Center at Winthrop, please call (516) 663-2556. STRENGTH TRAINING Winthrop-University Hospital’s Breast Health Center will offer a new Strength Training program facilitated by a Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist from the non-profit organization, “Strength for Life.” The free program is open to women who have a history of treatment for breast cancer or who are in current treatment. Sessions will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Spatz Conference Center Room A, located in the lower level of the main hospital at 259 First Street in Mineola. Classes are held once a week on Mondays from Jan. 12, through March 2. Equipment will be provided. “Strength for Life’s” Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist’s mission is to empower, inspire and strengthen by using exercise as a method of healing. Sessions are taught by Jacqui Errico, a Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist. To

register for the program, please call Ms. Errico at (631) 675-6513. For information about the Breast Health Center at Winthrop, please call (516) 663-2556.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Winthrop-University Hospital’s Breast Health Center is offering a support group for patients with metastatic breast cancer from 10:30 am to 12 p.m. on the following dates: January 15 and 29; February 12 and 26; March 12 and 26. Sessions will be held at 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 438 in Mineola. Meetings will include a variety of topics including, but not limited to: dealing with the side effects of treatment; managing fluctuating emotions; finding balance; intimacy and relationship issues; the significant of integrating wellness activities into your lifestyle. Individuals joining the group are invited to talk, share and learn in a safe, warm and confidential environment. The support group is free, but registration is required. For information and to register, please call Michelle DeCastro, LMSW at (516) 663-2556.

HOW TO CHALLENGE YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT Join Charles Berman, Town of North Hempstead receiver of taxes, on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. as he presents a Property Assessment Grievance Workshop. He will briefly review the assessment process, explain how to fill out the grievance application, and provide tips on filling out the form. Please bring your 2016/2017 Notice of Tentative Assessed Value that you will receive from the Nassau County Department of Assessment in early January 2015. Staff members will be on hand with applications for your convenience. 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.

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Printmaking contest kicks off in Huntington This past Friday evening the Huntington Arts Council hosted the Opening Reception for “Making an Impression III”, Juried Printmaking. Jess Mann’s etching with chine colle, entitled “Vulture Silhouette” won Best in Show. Honorable mentions were awarded to Beth Atkinson for “Bond,” a solar plate etching, Bar-

bara Jo Kingsley for “Dust Devil,” a serigraph, and Annie Shaver-Crandell’s monotype entitled “Three Days Old.” The opening was well attended and the participating artists were given the opportunity to discuss their medium of choice and explain the printmaking process that resulted in their work.

Artists Mary Brodersen, Monika Camillucci, Kathy Cunningham, Dawn Daisley, Elizabeth Ehrlichman, Grace Jara, Kate Kelly, Julia Lang-Shapiro, Margaret Minardi, Susan Tango, Constance Sloggatt Wolf and Rebecca Zablocki also participated in the show. “The breadth of artistic expression is exemplified by the prints in this exhib-

Chuck von Schmidt, Juror & Jess Mann, Best in Show Winner

it,” said Juror Chuck von Schmidt. “Not only is there great diversity in imagery, but the range of different techniques further demonstrates why this medium attracts artists of every discipline. Printmaking encourages experimentation, and this exhibition confirms that.” Perhaps best known for his crystal sculpture, “The

Ideals of Aaron,” presented to Pope John Paul II in 2005, von Schmidt’s work has also been included in exhibitions in the Anchorage Art Museum, the Islip Art Museum, the Nassau County Art Museum and the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art. The artist, who has won numerous awards and honors, has work featured in the

Best in Show: Jess Mann “Vulture Silhouette”

permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum and the Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase, among others. A graduate of Cooper Union and Brooklyn College, von Schmidt was on staff and faculty of both institutions after receiving his degrees. In 1977, he was a visiting lecturer at the Rhode Island School of Design, in conjunction with a solo show of his prints/ sculptures. He is presently an adjunct professor in the Art Department at New Jersey City University. “Making an Impression III” will be on display in the Main Street Gallery through February 9. The Main Street Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information on the exhibit and other Huntington Arts Council events please visit www.huntingtonarts.org or contact HAC at (631) 2718423.

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Shelter Rock Library MUSEUM PASSES @ SRPL Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders can reserve a Museum Pass online for free admission to a variety of museums and gardens on Long Island and in New York City. Go to www. srpl.org and pull down the Library Services Menu then go to Museum Passes. Click the Reserve Now link and look for the red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available. Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation per family every 30 days). SHELTER ROCK PATRONS MAY RESERVE PASSES FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation • Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that in cooperation with the Shelter Rock Public Library, the Nassau County Offices for the Aging and Mental Health are coordinating a support group that is specifically targeted to respond to the needs of caregivers of older persons. The group is led by Dora Lupo, LMHC, MAC, CASAC, Support Group Facilitator. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shelter Rock Public Library, located at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. The meetings are open to residents of Nassau County. This support group will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and to help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, please call (516)

227-8725.

programs Sunday Conce From Gershwin to Yankee Doodle with the Karkowska Sisters Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. Join us for this wonderful program featuring sister duo Katarzyna Karkowska on piano and Anna Karkowska on violin. Hear familiar classical and popular music compositions, such as George Gershwin’s Summertime from Porgy & Bess, Pablo de Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy, Henryk Wieniawski’s Polonaises, Czardasz and American folk tune, Yankee Doodle. Women In Film with Jan Lisa Huttner, Film Critic and founder of WITASWAN. Thursday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Ms. Huttner will speak about Women in Film. She is the founder of Women in the Audience Supporting Women Artists Now (WITASWAN). This program is co-sponsored by The American Association of Uni- versity Women and the Shelter Rock Public Library. Defensive Driving Class For drivers of all ages Saturday, Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fees: Ages 60 plus - $33 All Others - $38 To register please contact Mr. Stephen Donnelly at (516) 437-0705 Senior Rap Group For the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share! Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome. Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Monday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group is led by Senior Connections volunteer facilitator, Ken Rose, who has been participating in varied public library discussion groups for more than 15 years. Caregiver Support

Group With Marguerite Dilimetin, Group Facilitator, Nassau County Office for the Aging and Mental Health Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another. No one should be alone! First time attendees or for additional information, please call (516) 227-7055. Mah Jongg Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Join others in playing the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies and combinations. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available, so if you own a set, please feel free to bring it with you. Registration begins January 6 at the Reference Desk. ESOL Classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) For Beginner & Intermediate Students. Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ~ Feb. 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 In the Community Room. Registration is NOT required. Starting Over Singles For ages 40 plus with Marla Matthews, TV Host. Saturdays at 3 p.m. Feb. 7, March 7 Join this lively, stimulating, compassionate and supportive discussion for divorced, widowed — or any single adult age 40 plus!! Make new friends, learn new skills, find hope and inspiration. It’s never too late to start over! Hopeful Singles for ages 55 plus with Marla Matthews, TV Host. Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 25, March 25 Life is unpredictable, there are no guarantees and change is always happening. With new friends and inspirational

guidance, compassion and support, your journey can be easier!! Be part of this group of single adults 55 plus to find hope for your future. Thursday Movies At 2 & 8 p.m. Enjoy this double “feast”! Jan. 22 The Hundred Foot Journey Directed by Lasse Hallström 2014 Rated R 122 minutes Cast: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open an eatery across the road from haughty Madame Mallory’s Michelinstarred haute cuisine restaurant. The resulting rivalry is off to a spirited start!

YOUNG ADULT Snowman Cupcakes with The Baking Coach Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. Snow or not, come in from the cold and decorate 3 unique cupcakes to look like snowmen or snowladies. We’ll be using marshmallows, frost- ing, pretzels and candy. Registration begins on January 7. Friendship Bracelet With Elyse Pollack Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. Come learn how to make your own friendship bracelet by using colorful strings and lots of knots. This is the perfect gift to give your favorite Valentine. Registration begins on January 20. Afternoon Movie For Tweens & Teens in Grades 5 - 12 Maleficient - Rated PG 97 Minutes. Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. Explore the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain in this wickedly fun twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty. In an unforgiving mood after a neighboring kingdom threatens her forest, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) places an irrevocable curse on the king’s newborn daughter, the Princess Aurora.

As the conflict between the two realms intensifies, Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land. Registration begins on February 3. Walk-ins are also welcome. Book Café For YAs in Grades 6 – 12 Join us for a Socrates Café approach as we answer universal questions on this book. “Socratizing” is the idea that we learn more when we question with others. We will also share book trivia and refreshments. PEAK by Roland Smith Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fourteen-year-old New Yorker, Peak Mar- cello, the son of mountain climbers, is caught climbing the Woolworth Building. An angry judge gives him probation, with an understanding that Peak will leave New York and live with his famous mountaineer father in Thailand. Peak soon learns that his father hopes he will become the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest. Soon Peak is sent to Tibet and finds himself in the complex world of an Everest base camp. This is a thrilling adventure story. Registration begins on January 27. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Join on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. TAB is for registered members in Grades 7 - 12. TAB works together with the YA Librarian to improve library services for teens. Check with the YA Librarian for openings in TAB.

CHILDREN Toddler Storytimes Designed for toddlers 2-31/2 with a parent or caregiver as a program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes with other toddlers and their parents. Choose one of the following sessions: Session One: Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 Session Two: Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.; Jan. 7

- Feb. 11 Session Three: Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.; Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 Registration begins Thursday, Dec. 18 Preschool Storytimes Designed for children ages 3-5, this is a program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes with other preschoolers. Choose one of the following sessions: Session One, Tuesdays, 1:30 PM; Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 Session Two, Fridays, 10:15 a.m.; Jan. 9 - Feb. 13 Registration begins Thursday, Dec. 18. Saturday Morning Yoga Licensed instructor, Nanette Lavin, will lead children, ages 1 – 3 and their caregivers through a series of one-on-one simple yoga poses. Come relax, bond and have fun with your child. Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10:15 – 11 a.m. Registration began Monday, December 29. Jump For Joy Dance, sing and play with costumes, musical instruments, puppets and more. For children ages 18 months to 4 years with a caregiver. Friday, Jan. 30 at 1:30 p.m. Registration begins Friday, Jan. 16. LEGO Creations for Grades K to 5 Come and build your own LEGO creation! Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 4:30 p.m. Registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 7. PlayHooray Kids Families with children ages 2 – 4 years are invited to participate in a fun-filled program of music and movement. Monday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 26. Valentine Craft Programs Valentine Sun Catcher Mobile - For Ages 2 - 5 with a Caregiver Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Decoupage Valentine Votive - For Grades K – 5 Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m.

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Hillside Public Library There are more ways to access library event information than ever: For online access and program registration, go to the Library’s website @ http://hillsidelibrary.info/events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration. For programs which require a fee, you have 7 days, from the time you register, to bring in your check. Online registration for Out-ofdistrict patrons begins 2 weeks after the initial registration date. Registration opens on specified dates for each program and remains open until the class fills. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing. There are specific loan periods for these passes and they can be reserved up to one month in advance. For a complete list of the passes to which the library subscribes, go to the library’s website http:// hillsidelibrary.info The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) for charity. Also, the library collects reading glasses. The Donation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you. Library Closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Friday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. Rated: PG Run time: 109 minutes. All ages. An adult must accompany children.

programs One -to-One Career Counseling Tuesday, Jan.20, and Thursday, Jan. 22. Appointment times are: 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment. This free service is open to all, but is directed to those actively engaged in a job search, not those entering the workforce. Bring current resume(s) to appointment.

Candlelight Yoga Grades 6 & Up. Friday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of relaxing poses with certified Yoga Instructor Jenn Gonzalez. Relax your way into dreamland. A small snack will be served. Time for Kids Snowman Fun with Donna Green Thursday, Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Ages: 18 months - 4 years old (with parent or caregiver). Snow stories, crafts, games, and songs. Registration begins Jan. 15 for Hillside patrons. Registration opens Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. for out of district residents.

How to Appeal Your Assessment Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Informational lecture describing the process required to file a Nassau County Property Tax Assessment Grievance/ Challenge. Presented by Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman. NO Registration is Required. Page Turners Book Discussions Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 1 and 7 p.m. The book being discussed is: Delicious! by Ruth Reichl Newly hired public relations hotline consultant, Billie Breslin, enters a world of New York restaurateurs and artisanal purveyors while reading World

War II letters exchanged between 12-year-old Lulu and James Beard. Lunch n’ Learn About Fall Prevention Take part in a free, sevensession workshop covering all aspects of fall prevention. Workshops will include lecture, mild exercise, risk assessment plans, tests

to help gauge likelihood of a fall, and more. Program is sponsored by Nicholas Obidienzo, an Occupational Therapy student at Downstate Medical Center.Bring a bagged lunch; coffee & dessert will be available. Sessions will meet on: Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6. Time: 12 to 2 p.m.

Bead-Filled Heart Pendant Craft Friday, Jan. 23 at 6:45 p.m. Must be pre-registered; $5 fee.

children & YOUNG ADULTS Children’s Movie: Frozen - Sing Along

Winter Snacks Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Grades 5 & Up. Make fun winter snacks with Ms. Ambadjes to bring home to your family. Winter Craft with Joanne Friday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. Grades: K – 4. Create a cool Peace sign for your room. Registration began Jan. 14 for Hillside patrons. Registration opens Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. for out of district residents.Materials Fee: $2. Please pay the day of program.

Community Calendar COPING WITH THE WINTER BLUES Presented by Robin Tovell-Toubal, LMHC (FEGS/Project Independence) and Tara Nunnari, MH Intern. Come and learn about the various types of depression, coping strategies, and treatment options. Please join us at Clinton G Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. North Hempstead Project Independence invites all Town residents 60 and over. Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join Boy Scouts of America Troop 298 for their Annual Pancake Breakfast in cafeteria of Holy Spirit Church, 500 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raffles and Door Prizes! Adults 11-59 $6; Adults 60-99 $5; Scouts $4; Children 3-10 $3 (2 and under &100 and over are free) OPEN HOUSE Little Sprouts Preschool is hosting an

Open House for registration for the 201516 school year. We offer morning and afternoon programs for toddlers, nursery school and pre-kindergarten students in a safe, nurturing Christian atmosphere. There are NYS-certified teachers and a CPR and first-aid trained staff. Next year’s morning classes will be expanded to three hours. The Open House will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 300 Hillside Drive South, New Hyde Park.

at Clinton G. Martin Park. Call (516) 7758118 for info. NATIONAL COUNCIL JEWISH WOMEN/LAKEVILLE SECTION The National Council Jewish Women/ Lakeville Section will hold a meeting on Monday, Jan. 26 at 12 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park, located on Marcus Avenue east of New Hyde Park Road. Speaker Barbara Gleisher will discuss “organization in the home.” Call (718) 343-6222 for further information.

AMERICAN THEATER DANCE WORKSHOP Adult beginner ballet classes on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Adult Ballet classes Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. are at the American Theater Dance Workshop, 999 Herricks Road, NHP. (516) 248-6420.

NEW HYDE PARK ENTERTAINERS SENIOR CHORUS Like to sing? The chorus group is welcoming new members. Meetings are Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park. Call (516) 7758118 for info.

NEW HYDE PARK ENTERTAINERS SENIOR CHORUS Like to sing? The chorus group is welcoming new members. Meetings are Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors.

Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050. Tuesday NIGHT BINGO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5253 will host bingo on Tuesday nights from 7 to 11 p.m. The top prize is $1,500 with additional cash prizes totaling $1,700. Admission is $4 at the post, which is located at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson. ADVICE FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS “Saturdays with Sabaa”: Breast cancer and lymphedema education and tips from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Physical therapist Sabaa Mundia, a blogger for the Facebook site of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is offering useful tips on the site every Saturday. To access the information, visit #saturdayswithsabaa and https://www. facebook.com/adelphibreastcancerhotline. To reach the hotline call (800) 877-8077. You are not alone.

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LIREG elects new officers, board members Scott Burman and Peter S. Schapero have been elected co-presidents of the Long Island Real Estate Group, the 350-member philanthropic and networking organization. LIREG also elected additional new officers and new board members. Burman is a partner of the Garden City-based real estate development firm The Engel Burman Group where for the past 13 years he has been at the forefront of the company’s business development and operations, leveraging his extensive professional experience and focusing on all aspects of real estate development. He also is a founding partner of Paramount Realty USA, a Manhattan-based real estate auction company. A member of LIREG’s executive board, Burman is co-founder and chairman of the group’s New Generation Division. He is also chairman of the Association For A Better Long Island Associate Board, a Long Island based developer’s trade group. He is a resident of Lloyd Harbor. Schapero is a founding partner and managing principal of Garden City-based The Signature B&B Companies, an insur-

ance brokerage specializing in the real estate, health care, professional liability, food and beverage, and wholesale distribution industries. He previously was co-vice president of LIREG and chairman of LIREG’s charity committee. He is a resident of Huntington. Michael Blaymore, managing partner in the Roslyn Heights law firm Salamon, Gruber, Blaymore, & Strenger P.C., was elected executive vice president. He has been a member of the LIREG executive board since 2008 and was co-vice president in 2012. He concentrates on commercial real estate and corporate law. He is also a member of the Board of Advisors of the Nassau County 9/11 Memorial Foundation and the Board of Advisors of the American Cancer Society. He is a resident of Melville. Alison Brennan, chief executive at Hauppauge-based property managers Einbinder & Co., was elected co-vice president. She had been a board member since 2012 and has headed the LIREG at Work and LIREG mentoring programs. A third generation of her family to join the real estate business founded

Michael Blaymore

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Winthrop hosts 5th Bite of Hope Dinner Winthropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pediatric Diabetes Program hosted its Fifth Annual Bite of Hope Dinner at the Inn at New Hyde Park in November. The event honored the special achievements of Jeffrey and Carol Rosenking of Westbury as well as Ashley Randall of Port Washington, Youth Achievement Award winner, and raised more than $53,000 to benefit the Program and its multifaceted approach to treating young patients with diabetes.

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Seuling, Shah named a Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists Floral Park Memorial High School senior Jennifer Seuling has advanced as a semifinalist in the CocaCola Scholars program, the Sewanhaka Central High School District announced Wednesday. Seuling was one of nearly 2,200 semifinalists selected from more than 102,000 applicants from across the country due to her outstanding leadership, academic achievements and dedication to community service. Floral Park Principal Dr. Kathleen Sottile and the administration congratulate Jennifer on this outstanding achievement.

Photos courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District

New Hyde Park Memorial High School senior Jay Shah has advanced as a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars program. Shah was one of nearly 2,200 semifinalists selected from more than 102,000 applicants from across the country due to his outstanding leadership, academic achievements and dedication to community service. The Sewanhaka Central High School District along with the administration at New Hyde Park Memorial congratulates Shah on this achievement.

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Martins thanks Center Street, Searingtown kids Students from Center Street School and Searingtown School in the Herricks School District recently helped Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) bring some extra holiday cheer to children in need. The students collected hundreds of toys for Senator Martins’ annual holiday toy drive to benefit children in Winthrop-University Hospital. Martins visited both schools to pick-up the toys and personally thank the students for their efforts. “It’s wonderful to see these students work so hard to help other children in need,” Martins said. “Every toy they collected will bring smiles to the faces of families who are going through tough times. They did a great job, and I thank them for helping to make this program a success.”

Senator Martins thanks students from Center Street School for their hard work in collecting toys for his annual toy drive. They are joined by Principal Brennen Bierwiler and staff members Janine Gentile and Margaret Keffas.

Senator Martins visits Searingtown School to thank students for collecting toys for his annual toy drive. They are joined by Principal Elizabeth Guercin, staff members Maureen Granfors and Linda McElroy, and Dennis Walsh.

Sewanhaka asks ‘Are you smarter than a 7th-grader?’ Sewanhaka High Schools seventh-graders recently competed in the game show “Are You Smarter than a Seventh-Grader?” During the competition, students were paired against their subject area teachers in a contest of knowledge to see who would prevail. After every few questions, a new group of students was ran-

domly selected from the audience to participate in the game. In an effort to even the playing field, when the teachers were asked questions, the teacher in the subject area related to the question was unable to participate. The competition concluded with the students triumphing over the teachers.

Jay Shah (left) and Domenico Pietromonaco have been named to the Yale Model United Nations Korea All-American English Chairperson Alison Leighton led the “Are you Smarter than a Seventh Grader?” Model United Nations Team. competition.

NHP duo named Stern composition to Yale Model U.N. picked for exhibit

New Hyde Park Memorial High School students Domenico Pietromonaco and Jay Shah have been named to the Yale Model United Nations Korea AllAmerican Model United Nations Team. According to the All-American Model UN Delegation website, Yale Model UN Korea utilizes the western Model UN approach, which emphasizes

in-committee cooperation and builds critical thinking skills under pressure. Smaller committees allow delegates to experience intense cross-cultural communication and challenges to consensus among parties with vastly differing interests. The Yale Model UN Korea Conference will be held in Seoul, South Korea at the Olympic Parktel on May 22-24.

A musical composition created by Floral Park Memorial High School student Philip Stern was selected by the New York State PTA Reflections program for exhibit. Stern’s 2013-14, “Believe, Dream, Inspire” Reflections musical composition entry “To the Finish Line” will be viewed as part of the first-ever 2015 NYS PTA Reflections Roadshow. The event will kick off at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY on May 16-31. Photo courtesy the Sewanhaka Central High School District

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Coca-Cola scholarship semifinalists at Carey H. Frank Carey High School seniors their accomplishments to date and wish Kacie Candela and Maria Gargiulo have them continued success in the competiadvanced as semifinalists in the Coca- tion. Cola Scholars Program. Candela and Gargiulo were includ- Pictured from left: Carey Principal ed in 2,200 semifinalists selected from Valerie Angelillo, Kacie Candela and more than 102,000 applicants across the country based on their outstanding Maria Gargiulo. leadership, academic achievements and Photo courtesy of the Sewanhaka dedication to community service. The Carey community is proud of Central High School District

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Bosworth schedules second State of Town North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth will deliver her second State of the Town address on Friday, Jan. 30 at 1:15 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links, located at One Fairway Drive in Port Washington. The address is open to the public and is free of charge. Bosworth, who has recently completed her first year in office, will speak about her administration’s many accomplishments during 2014 and her goals for her second year in office. “It’s rewarding to look back at the progress that we have made on so many issues in such a short time,” Bosworth said. “I am really looking forward to sharing my vision for several future initiatives as well.” Some topics Supervisor Bosworth plans to include in her address are the strides made to improve the Town’s Building Department, a visioning plan for the waterfront and the continu-

ing improvements to the Town’s infrastructure. The State of the Town address is part of a luncheon program hosted as a public service by the League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset, called “Lunch with the League.” 2015 marks the 30th year that the League is hosting the luncheon and State of the Town address. There is a $35 charge for the luncheon. Check-in and light refreshments begin at 11:15 a.m., with lunch starting promptly at noon. The deadline for registration is Thursday, Jan. 22. To attend the luncheon, contact the League of Women Voters at (516) 767-1897 or (516) 627-0831. For more information on the State of the Town address, please call 311 in the Town of North Hempstead or dial (516) 869-6311 if calling from outside the Town.

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Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) was recently sworn in for his third term as New York State Senator for the 7th Senate District. “I thank the residents of our community for again entrusting me with the privilege of representing them in Albany,” Martin said. “It’s an honor which I will continue to cherish. We’ve made tremendous progress over the last four years, but there’s a lot of work still left to be done. I look forward to continue working to keep New York State moving forward.”

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Nassau County to host blood drive In recognition of National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Health, United Healthcare and NuHealth in supporting a blood drive to assist those in need. The blood drive will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at United Healthcare, located at 250 Fulton Avenue, Suite 121, in Hempstead. “I am proud of this partnership which helps save lives and promotes the importance of blood donation,” Mangano said. “A single blood donation may help save the lives of three people, and I encourage all who are good health to consider giv-

ing back this New Year.” For more than 40 years, January has been recognized as National Blood Donor Month. The need for blood locally is constant, but due to inclement weather, holiday travel schedules and illnesses, January is often a difficult month to recruit people to donate blood. Donating blood is a simple lifesaving gift, and takes approximately one hour. To participate in this drive, donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 17 years of age or older. No appointment is necessary. For additional information, contact the Nassau County Department of Health at (516) 2279675 or United Healthcare at (516) 680-9580.

Assessment grievance deadline North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth was recently a featured guest on the “Project Independence and You” radio show which airs Fridays at 12 p.m. on WCWP 88.1 FM. The show’s first program of the year welcomed new host, John Ryan. He spoke with Bosworth about an array of topics which include the 2015 Town budget, the Town’s most recent initiatives for veterans, Project SAFE, technological advancements through Project Independence including Virtual Health, and more. The entire interview can be accessed online at www.tonhprojectindependence.net.

Individuals who wish to challenge their assessment must file an application with the County’s Assessment Review Commission (ARC) before March 2, 2015. ARC is an independent agency, separate from the Nassau County Department of Assessment, which reviews taxpayer requests for assessment corrections. ARC’s

mission is to review the valuation set by the Department of Assessment and reduce the assessment if the valuation is excessive. Applications and additional information can be obtained by visiting ARC’s website at www. nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/ ARC/index.html or calling ARC at (516) 571-3214.

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Women’s Honor Roll breakfast set for March 26 North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink announced that the 22nd Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast will be held on Thursday, March 26. This year’s breakfast will take place at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington from 8 to 10 a.m. The Town will be receiving nomination applications for the 2015 Women’s Roll of Honor up until Wednesday, Feb. 18. “There are so many outstanding women in North Hempstead who make such a difference in their respective communities and go above and beyond for the benefit of others,” Bosworth said. “I encourage everyone to nominate deserving North Hempstead residents that have distinguished themselves in

our Town.” “I am proud we have the opportunity to honor outstanding women for their great contributions to North Hempstead,” added Wink, also the event chairperson. “Each year women throughout The Town work for the betterment of their community and deserve to be recognized for their efforts.” Since 1994, North Hempstead has held the Women’s Roll of Honor breakfast to recognize women who have made a contribution to their community, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public or private efforts. Anyone interested in submitting a name for consideration can call 311 or log-on to the Town’s website www.northhempsteadny.gov and download the application form.

All the winners from the 2014 Women’s Roll of Honor with Town officials.

Nassau County CPS shines light on youth trafficking, eploitation

Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs and Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton.

Children’s Protective Services, a division of the Nassau County Department of Social Services, in partnership with the Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services, the Police Department, Probation Department, The Safe Center LI and Family and Children’s Association, are raising public awareness regarding youth trafficking and commercial exploitation of youth. Through a grant from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Nassau County DSS was awarded $112,500 to create a Safe Harbour program designed to address trafficked and commercially exploited youth. Nassau County’s Safe Harbour Project is a countywide, coordinated, multi-system, long-term strategy to enhance the identification, protection and service delivery for children who are victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, and to provide services to best meet their individual needs. Each year, it is estimated that over 100,000 children in the United States are at risk of being trafficked for commercial sex. While youth in any community can become a victim of trafficking and exploitation, certain youth are at greater risk. Youth at-risk often

have unstable family situations and have little or no social supports. Runway and homeless youth, children involved with child protective services and foster care, as well as Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender youth are also at increased risk for exploitation and trafficking. “Nassau County is dedicated to addressing the service needs of children at-risk of, or victims of, sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation,” said Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano. “Together, we are eradicating trafficking and exploitation of youth while assisting victims with the Safe Harbour Project.” “As evidenced in [Mangano’s] commitment to raise public awareness regarding family violence, he is equally passionate about making the public aware of youth who are victims of trafficking,” DSS Commissioner John E. Imhof said, “We need to continue to raise awareness in all communities.” If you know a child who may be in danger, call The Safe Center at (516) 542-0404. In situations involving imminent danger, dial 911. For more information, e-mail: Safe.Harbour@hhsnassaucountyny. us.

The 2015 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant is seeking contestants over the age of 60,with stage talent. Auditions will be held on Jan. 17 and Feb. 14 at the Massapequa Library, located at 40 Harbor Lane in Massapequa Park. The 2015 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant will take place on May 3 at Hofstra University. The pageant returns to Nassau County for a second year in a row after having been held in Suffolk County for many years. The New York Senior America Organization features 15 women contestants aged 60 years or older, who best exemplify the qualities of the modern dynamic senior. The winning 2015 Queen will receive a $1,000 cash prize. An array of talent will be on display, including sing-

ers, dancers, and musicians. The pageant consists of four categories: a personal interview; a recitation of their philosophy of life; an evening gown presentation; and a talent performance. The judges will select the “Queen and her Court” and the winner will go on to Atlantic City in October to compete with queens from other states for the coveted National Crown and title of Ms. Senior America. Reserved seating for the 2015 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant is available for $25 per person. Group rates are available. To purchase tickets, please call Dolores Meglio at (631) 249-0258. For more information please visit the website www.newyorksenioramerica.org.

Jacobs thanks staff at holiday party Ms. NY Sr. Pageant auditions begin Chairman Jay Jacobs and the Nassau County Democratic Committee held a Thank You Party at Stango’s at the Orchard in Glen Cove on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The party was not just a celebration of the holidays, but was a way to thank all of the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout the 2014 election cycle. In addition, the party marked the Committee’s Annual Food Drive, which collected close

to 75 pounds worth of goods to be donated to Island Harvest. “As a Democratic Committee, it is our duty to adhere to the values and principles of the Democratic Party and, in doing so, continue to serve the people of this County and give back to those less fortunate,” Jacobs said. “I am proud to partner with Island Harvest in donating food and other necessities, as we celebrate the past year and look forward to a better 2015.”

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Herricks prepares for changes to SAT

Continued from Page 2 dents will be better tested if they only have calculators on the portion of the test that requires it. Bierwirth said the changes would provide school districts with a better understanding of its students readiness for college. “I think these changes will further show the difference between good school districts,” he said. In other news: The board introduced Fino Celano as the schools new superintendent. “He is a really sincere man who will really move us forward,” school board President Jim Gounaris said. Celano, who was announced in De-

and Puerto Rico through the firm he ran, RD Management, according to Wikipedia. Between 1993 and 2006, Furman had developed or acquired more than 125 properties, according to Wikipedia. At the time of his death, Wikipedia said, he was managing about 20 properties. Furman also reportedly had interests in more than 150 shopping centers, office buildings and hotels. Gil said that all the inspiring adjectives one could use to describe him cannot adequately describe the unique person Furman was. “I lost a personal friend,” Gil said. “We lost a great champion.”

Contest seeks to award poetic license Continued from Page 10 mission should be sent in – one that is anonymous and one with the name and address of the poet, the release said. A cover sheet should also be given with the name, address, phone number and email address of the poem, along with the title of each poem submitted, the release said. This year, noted poet Joshua Mehigan will judge the contest, Hetey said. Mehigan’s first book, “The Optimist,” won the Hollis Summers Poetry Prize and his second book “Accepting the Disaster,” was published in July. “He’s very well known in the city,” Hetey said. “He’s very well know in the poetry and we’re lucky to have someone of his status judge the submissions.” Winners of the contest will be an-

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cember to replace Bierwirth at the end of the 2014-15 school year, said he is eager to be a part of Herricks. “I appreciate everyone’s confidence in me,” he said. I am very proud, humbled, and excited to have come to such a great community.” The board approved both Celano’s contract and Bierwirth’s retirement. “It’s been a honor,” Gounaris said of Bierworth. “He has really pushed the district forward. Bierwirth, who has been the superintendent at Herricks for 14 years, said he is proud of his time at Herricks. “I think we really pushed the envelope,” he said. “We made Herricks a great place.”

Jay Furman, arts center pillar, dies at 72 Continued from Page 11 board of trustees, helped build what is now known as Furman Hall, and backed the Furman Public Policy Scholarship Program. Gil also said he was on the board at Jazz at Lincoln Center. He also helped support the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice and the Center on Law and Security, according to NYU’s website. “He wasn’t just about giving kids the money,” Gil said. “If he gave you a scholarship, he invited you to dinner, he followed you throughout your college career. He wanted to see what you could do.” Furman owned property in 39 states

nounced on March 31 on the village website, according to the release. They will also get to ready their poems aloud at the Great Neck Plaza courtroom on April 19 at 2 p.m.. The first place winner will receive $150 and a 20-minute reading on awards day, while the second place winner will receive $74 and a 10-minute reading and the third place winner will get $50 and a five-minute reading, according to the release. There will also be two honorable mentions, who will be invited as well to read their poetry. The top three poems will also be placed throughout the village, such as Village Hall and the Great Neck Long Island Rail Road station waiting room, for a month.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (fourth from left) officially thanked ambulance medical technician Joseph Biundo, who successfully evacuated the Dunkin’ Donuts in Carle Place before anyone was injured. Biundo, who has worked as an AMT for 15 years, had purchased a carbon monoxide detector with his own funds to wear on duty. Upon entering the store on Glen Cove Road his device started to beep and flash, indicating the carbon monoxide levels had hit a potentially deadly level. Biundo evacuated the store and called dispatch, who summoned the Carle Place Fire Department. Firefighters ventilated the store and determined the high levels of carbon monoxide were due to a faulty oven pipe. Pictured from left: Chief of Patrol Frank Kirby, Dunkin Donuts manager Shaan Javed, Operation Manager of Dunkin Brands Lou Becktold, Mangano, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Biundo, acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter, Dunkin Donuts Owner Bret Nadler, AMT Commanding Officer Peter Timinelli and Ajay Lag.

Herricks High School seniors Abhinav Talwar (left) and Jim Tse (right) were named Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists on Wednesday

2 Herricks seniors picked for Intel semis Continued from Page 1 on Osteoarthiritis Knee Bracing Using a Novel Total Knee Replacement Prosthesis (e-tibia) to Measure Compressive Joint Forces in Vivo. Tse, a Williston Park resident, completed his two-year research at the Leon Root Motion Analysis Laboratory at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Tse was also named a Siemen Foundation semifinalist on Oct. 16, having

submitted his project to the Intel Science Talent Search shortly thereafter. Tse said he became interested in his research on prosthetic knee braces through his interest in sports. “Biomedicines are used for sports injuries,” he said in a November interview with Blank Slate Media. Tse’s research explored deviations in knee braces and the prevention of Osteoarthritis.

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County faces $72M sales tax shortfall tivity in the area during the third and fourth quarter of the year. “The decline in the first half Nassau County will end of the year can reasonably be atthis year with $71.7 million less tributed to the end of the spendthan budgeted in sales tax rev- ing boost for Sandy recovery,” enue, County Comptroller George Maragos said in a statement. Maragos said in a statement Mon- “Stripping out the Sandy boost however, the first two quarters day. But the decline of 6.2 percent represent almost no growth from in sales tax revenue is less severe the first half of 2012, two years than the county had feared earli- earlier, and only 2 percent full er, Maragos said in the statement. year growth over 2012.” Maragos said in the statement Maragos said the slump is due to a leveling off of economic ac- that this year is the first year since

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2009 that sales tax revenues declined. He also said it is the first time sales tax revenues declined during a period of economic expansion. Sales tax, he noted, is the biggest source of revenue for the county, accounting for about 40 percent of the money it receives. “Normally, the county would have expected to be 7 percent higher in 2014 than 2012 assuming the historic sales tax average growth of 3.5 percent annually during economic expansion,”

Maragos said. “Flat consumer income growth and shifts to online purchasing continues to look like the new norm causing uncertainty in future sales tax growth that will require more conservative budgeting.” Reach reporter Adam Lidgett by e-mail at alidgett@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Cuomo announces tax credit plan BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $1.66 billion property tax credit plan on Wednesday that he said would provide relief to more than 1.3 million taxpayers across the state when fully implemented. The plan is the first piece of the governor’s “2015 Opportunity Agenda” and will be included as part of his 2015-16 budget, according to a news release

from Cuomo’s office. The proposal is meant to build upon the state’s property tax cap enacted in 2011 and property tax freeze, which was implemented in 2014, the governor said. “We have no future as the tax capitol of the nation,” Cuomo, a Democrat, said during a news conference at Hofstra University also attended by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, both Republicans.

“We capped property taxes and froze them,” Cuomo said. “Now it’s time to cut them.” New Yorkers eligible for the program include those who live within a tax cap-compliant municipality and whose incomes fall below $250,000 and whose property tax burden exceeds 6 percent of their annual income, an estimated 1.3 million people, according to the governor’s office. The credit is valued at up to 50 percent of the total by which

their tax burden exceeds that six percent figure, a $950 average, Cuomo’s office said. Approximately 207,250 Nassau County residents would qualify for the program, according to Cuomo’s office, for an average $1,208 credit. Residents whose income is less than $75,000 and qualify for the program would save a maximum of $2,000. Those whose incomes are between $75,000 and $150,000 would save between $1,500 and $2,000.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlines his property tax credit plan during a presentation at Hofstra University on Wednesday.

New Yorkers with incomes between $150,000 and $250,000 could save between $1,000 and $1,500. The proposal also includes a credit for New Yorkers who rent their homes. Those eligible include taxpayers with incomes up to $150,000 and whose property tax burden whose rent exceeds six percent of their annual income. Approximately 1,000 New Yorkers would be eligible for the program.

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p rof e ss i onal d i r e ctor y

has specialized in sport psychology for 20 years and works in the fields of golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, figure skating, gymnastics, softball, fencing and more. He has helped professional teams, Olympians and elite young athletes learn how to manage the intense pressure of competitive sports. He appears on both TV and radio and has sport psychology columns in 5 different newspapers and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall street Journal and the London Times. Golf Digest includes him in their list of top mental game gurus in America. For a consultation see below: Williston Park Professional Center 2 Hillside Ave, Suite E. Williston Park NY 11596 (building parallel to E. Williston railroad station)

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professional guide ▼ CPA: ACCOUNTING, TAX, FINANCIAL ADVISORY ACCOUNTANT t

Joan D. Atwood, Ph.D.

JOHN F. CRAVEN

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.

New York Marriage and Family Therapists LLC

ACCOUNTING, TAX, FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

1225 FRANKLIN AVENUE SUITE 325 GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

individual, marriage & family therapy t

T: 516-280-8363 F: 212-202-3822 WWW.JFCRAVENCPA.COM E: JACK@JFCRAVENCPA.COM

ACCOUNTANT/business advisor t ACCOUNTANT/BUSINESS ADVISOR

An experienced therapist makes all the difference Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy and Anger Management

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19 West 34th St. New York, NY

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piano lessons t

ADVERTISE HERE

Tax Planning/Preparation • Financial Consulting • Forensic Accounting • Business Valuation •

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abasile@basilecpa.com

family therapist t

podiatrist t

Dr. Maryanne Alongi Dr. Michael Cassano BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRISTS ABPM

226 Seveneth Street #105 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-9680 (516) Fax 248-9683

insurance t

INSURANCE

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Intelligent Financial Guidance Garden City, NY 11530 V: (516) 741-5100 x11 F: (516) 741-1690 www.basilecpa.com

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ANTHONY BASILE CPA, P.C. 401 Franklin Ave., Suite 105

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ADVERTISE HERE

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Home • Auto • Business • Life

Insurance

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Timothy Donahue CBS COVERAGE GROUP

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a division of Assured SKCG, Inc.

(516) 394-7552

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English Tutor Diane Gottlieb

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professional guide ▼ tutor t One on One Learning at Home

New Year Specials All Grades & Subjects Certified Teachers, Core Curriculum NYS ELA/Math Assessments GED/SAT/ACT/LSAT College Planning, College, Adult

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SPANISH TUTOR High School - College SPANISH GRAMMAR SPECIALIST Trimester / Comprehensive FLACS (Regents) Exams BUSINESS/WORKPLACE SPANISH

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tutor t

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Algebra NYS Licensed Geometry Grades 7-12 Algebra 2 + Trig Pre-Calc AP Calculus

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Financial Strength and Exceptional Claim Service Property | Liability | Executive Protection | Workers Compensation | Marine | Surety Homeowners | Auto | Yacht | Jewelry | Antiques | Accident & Health Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (“Chubb”) is the marketing name used to refer to the insurance subsidiaries of The Chubb Corporation. For a list of these subsidiaries, please visit our website at www.chubb.com. Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policies as issued. Chubb, Box 1615, Warren, NJ 07061-1615. ©2013 Chubb & Son, a division of Federal Insurance Company.

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buyer’s guide ▼ antiques

antiques

$$ Top Cash Paid $$

We Buy Asian Antiques

HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAiD Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc. • 1 Pc.or entire estates • Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Damaged Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Quality Pieces Marble, etc. also

cleaning

SYL-LEE ANTIQUES

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Immediate Cash Paid

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Family Business for over 40 years

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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION

To place your ad, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046

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• We haul anything & everything • Entire contents of home and/or office • We clean it up and take it away Residential - Commercial Bonded Insured / Free Estimates

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• Home Tutoring • Computer Repair • Virus Removal • iPhone/iPad Repair • iMac/MacBooks Fixed

516.472.0500

www.computerteach.net

home improvement

LAMPS FIXED $ 65 In Home Service Handy Howard 646-996-7628

home improvment

Home improvement

Elegant Touch Remodeling

Tel: (516) 747-0250

Fax: (516) 747-5446 Serving the community for over 60 years

• Professional Team • Honest, Reliable & Experienced • Materials & equipment provided

www.ComputerRepairForce.com 39 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck Open 7 Days • Patient & Friendly

Buying and Selling over 40 Years / Member New England Appraisers Association

auto recycling

(516) 650-0098

computers

718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128

CALL JOSEPH OR

For Home and Office

Great References Free Estimates Bonded & Insured

Marion Rizzo and Gary Zimmerman www.Syl-LeeAntiques.com 516-671-6464 or 516-692-3850

wanted

GARDEN CITY

CLEANING SERVICES

“Quality Construction with a Personal Touch”

Complete Home Renovations Dormers - Extensions Kitchens - Bathrooms and Basements

516.486.8100

www.maximbuilders.com

Deal direct with owner - Serving li over 25 years

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All Types of Home Improvements Free Estimates • Free design service extensions • Kitchens dormers • bathrooms decks • siding

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home improvement

advertise with us

DEVLIN BUILDERS

Finer Interiors, Inc.

We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS No job too small

• Kitchens and bathrooms start to finish • All type floors stripped, waxed, installed or repaired • Painting • Sheet Rocking • Carpets cleaned and repaired • Upholstery cleaning

place your ad with us!

home improvement

Since 1979

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home improvement

Custom work at its best

In business over 40 years Richard Lopez, President

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To place your ad, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046

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buyer’s guide ▼ Homeheating Heating Oil home oil

Sage Oil

516 485-3900 Quality Oil at a Great Price Since 1960

No Fee For Visa/MC/Discovery or Debit Cards

JUNK REMOVAL and DEMOLITION Residential and Commercial • Free Estimates References

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Milo Balcerzak [917] 681-6736 F [516] 327-3199 NYS# 16000056207

SWEENEY

PAINTING and CARPENTRY Interior/Exterior B. Moore Paints Wallpaper Faux Finishes

5% off any job Any 2-3 pieces to entire house Bonded and insured Senior discount Delivery service available

Renovations New Mouldings Doors Windows

Licensed & Insured

www.riosremoval.com

PAINTING/POWERWASHING PAINTING/POWERWASHING

lawn sprinklers LAWN SPRINKLERS

MB Home Inspections Inc.

PAINTING/CARPENTRY/POWER WASHING painting, carpentry & powerwashing

junk removal

Henry 516-523-0974

home HOME inspections INSPECTIONS

516-884-4016

• • • • •

Fall Drain Outs Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

moving & storage N.Y.D.O.T.#10405

MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com

516-741-2657

114 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, NY 11501

renovations

ADVERTISE HERE 516.307.1045

roofing

resd/Comm cleaning

tree service

ADVERTISE HERE

STRONG ARM CLEANING

516.307.1045

Free estimates / Bonded Insured

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window repairs

631-385-7975

WINDOW REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

Outdated Hardware • Skylights •Andersen Sashes • New Storm Windows • Wood Windows • Chain/Rope Repairs • Falling Windows • Fogged Panes • Mechanical Repairs • Wood Repairs

ALL BRANDS

W W W. S K YC L E A RW I N D OW. CO M Call Mr. Fagan • 32 Years Experience Lic. # H080600000 Nassau

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In Person:

Employment

Help Wanted AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified studentsHousing available. Job placement assistance, Call AIM 866-296-7093

Mon–Thurs: 9am-5:30pm Fri: 9am-6pm

ASSISTANT P/T PHYSICAL THERAPY office. Entry level. “People Person” needed. Good phone and computer experience a must. Will train. Pleasant work environment. MWF 3:30-7:00pm, TuTh 2;00-7:00pm. Call 516-564-1138

Deadlines

COUNTER HELP NEEDED: for bakery in New Hyde Park. Call John 347-219-1704

105 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, NY 11598

We’re Open:

Tuesday 11:00am: Classified Advertising Tuesday 1:00pm: Legal Notices/ Name Changes Friday 5:00pm Buyers’s Guide Error Responsibility All ads placed by telephone are read back for verification of copy context. In the event of an error of Blank Slate Media LLC we are not responsible for the first incorrect insertion. We assume no responsiblity for an error in and beyond the cost of the ad. Cancellation Policy Ads must be cancelled the Monday before the first Thursday publication. All cancellations must be received in writing by fax at: 516.307.1046 Any verbal cancellations must be approved by a supervisor. There are no refunds on cancelled advertising. An advertising credit only will be issued.

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DRIVER/VALET BEINER AUDI seeks responsible person for full time driver/valet position. Clear NYS driver’s license and solid work history a must! Friendly, energetic work atmosphere with competitive salary/benefit package. Call Steve 516-829-2834 x 109 or email: careers@biener.com FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER P/T Garden City Law Firm. Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Salary commensurate with experience. 15 hrs per week. Fax resume 516-742-6070 or email: jmonarchio@fgdangelo.com LEGAL: Process Server, full time, seeking well organized, detail oriented individual for office assistant in Mineola. Position entails phones, data entry and working with several commonly used computer programs. Quick Books a plus. Email resume to: LRadler@ courtsupportinc.com MARKETING DEMONSTRATOR PART TIME Talk with homeowners at various venues about their kitchen remodeling needs. No experience necessary. Will train on products and services. Competitive hourly + unlimited bonuses. Reliable transportation needed. Email resumes@kitchenmagic. com or call 631-240-4151 NANNY NEEDED P/T Looking for a caring, experienced nanny to take care of our two month old son or 25-30 hours per week in Garden City. Must have own car and exceptional references, preferably from a local family. Please call 917-509-2411 or email: farrells225@gmail.com NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064 RECEPTIONIST EXPERIENCE REQUIRED two evenings 5pm9pm. Seasonal position from FebruaryApril 15 located in Franklin Square. Call 516-358-9455

Help Wanted VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (LICENSED) Experienced assistant and receptionist for Western Nassau veterinary practice. FT/PT. Should possess excellent reliability, work ethic, compassion. Fax resume: 516-358-9002 or email: fsva3589k@icloud.com WAREHOUSE WORKER PART TIME for local roofing company. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: drive light trucks and operate forklift, manage inventory and perform light maintenance of small tools, assist company delivery drivers, accept and store deliveries, clean up and maintain equipment. Must possess initiative, clean driver’s license. Salary negotiable, potential full time position in spring/summer. Please email resume to HR@wolkowbraker.net or fax attention Jessica: 718-387-4931

Situation Wanted CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone at night or even eloping & need overnight companion care at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references. CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available. Call May 516-292-2662 CERTIFIED CNA CPR CERTIFIED, seeking live in or live out position anywhere in NY area Monday-Friday. Can live in kosher home. Experience with Hoyer lift, can transfer up to 160 lbs. wheel chair to bed. 10 years experience and references. Drive and own car. Legal worker. Please call 718-954-5982 CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 CLEANING SERVICES I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references. I do it allmove ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Milagros 516-360-6190 CNA FOR ELDERLY MALE Experienced CNA seeking PT position as a companion/caregiver to elderly male. Punctual, trustworthy. References available. Available Sun-Fri daytime hours. Please call 516-603-6596 DIRECT HOME CARE AIDE currently seeking night position FT/PT 11pm to 7am (no daytime hours) to care for your elderly. Over 20 years experience including Alzheimers or CP cases. Excellent references. Own car. Call Nicola 516-670-2975 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE full time, live out, Mon-Fri to care for female patients. Trustworthy, reliable. 10 yrs experience. Driver w/ own transportation. References available. Call Esme 516-850-0669

Situation Wanted

announcements

ELDER CARE GIVER seeking live in or live out job. Flexible hours. Excellent references. 10 yrs experience. Call Maria: 516-732-2189

Adoption

EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please call 718-525-6942 or 917-796-5917 HOME HEALTH AIDE / CNA Certified CNA seeking full time, live in or live out position to care for elderly. 25 yrs experience. Administer medications, light house keeping, cooking, laundry. Will work flexible hours. Please call 347-707-3498 HOME HEALTH AIDE / CNA Seeking FT position days/nights. Certified. Experienced. References available. Meal preparation, light cleaning, etc. Call 516-708-6740 HOME HEALTH AIDE / ELDER CARE Loving reliable woman seeking FT position to take care of your loved one. Experienced with ALS, dementia, diabetes, etc. Great referenceshighly recommended. Call 646-575-8217 HOME HEALTH AIDE HOUSEKEEPER 33 years experience seeks to care for elderly. Experience: Alzheimer, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc. Certified to give medications, CPR, First Aid. Car: errands, doctor appointments. Mornings, evenings, Monday-Saturday. Reliable, caring, loving, trustworthy. Checkable references. 631-6269014 or 631-842-0940 HOME HEALTH AIDE LOVING, CARING, PERSON seeking position as companion to take care of elderly. References upon request. Available Monday-Friday. Driver with car. Please call 917-535-8938 HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE English speaking, trustworthy. Local references and experience. Provides own supplies or uses yours. Has own transportation. Please call 516-754-4377 HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. MondaySaturday. Experienced. Own car. Will provide own supplies. Free estimates. 516485-3543, cell 516-661-5282 HOUSECLEANING Young Ukranian woman seeking cleaning/housekeeping jobs. Years of experience. References available. Call 516-567-5003 PRIVATE CASE WORKER seeking position to take care of elderly full time Monday through Friday. BABYSITTING also offered. Honest, trustworthy, caring, very attentive, dependable. Lots of experience. References available. Please call 516-508-8528 Business Opportunities WELDING CAREERS : Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 888-205-1735 Career Training HVAC Want an in demand career as a HVAC Technician? We offer a 28 day “hands on” training program. Get EPA and OSHA Certified! Lifetime job placement making 18-22+ hourly! VA benefits eligible! 877-926-2441

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ADOPTION LOVE STABILITY HAPPINESS. We promise to give your baby the best in life. Vivienne & Phil 1-800-818-5250 UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving preapproved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email: Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org

Marketplace MOVING SALE GARDEN CITYSaturday 1/17 9am-4pm ** and ** Saturday 1/24 9am-4pm 108 Sixth Street Household furnishings, jewelry, handbags, toys & infant items, silk flowers, wreaths & much more! NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE. Rain date 1/24/15 9am-4pm

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 CASH FOR OLD COMICS! Buying 10c and 12c comic books or MASSIVE quantities of after 1970. Also buying toys, music and more! Call Brian: 1-800-617-3551 LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-5983045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 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

AUCTIONS 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 10-5pm, 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

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IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO

and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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▼ real estate, service directory pets

Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 EXPERIENCED DOG WALKER available. Garden City resident. Animal lover will also visit and feed your pets. Caring and reliable. Garden City and surrounding communities. CALL ANNE MARIE 516-326-7860

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care & Walks Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

automotive

Autos Wanted CASH TODAY We’ll buy any car, any condition. Free same day pickup. Best cash offer guaranteed! For FREE quote: 1-888-477-6314 DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

real estate for rent GARDEN CITY HOUSE SHARE Large Master Bedroom beautifully decorated & furnished. Use of all common areas of house. Cable tv, utilities, washer/d ryer included. Walking distance to LIRR. No smoking, no pets. No overnight guests. Females only. $900/ month. Call 516-477-4240

Apartment For Rent FRANKLIN SQUARE Top floor, 1 bedroom, move-in condition. Great location, utilities included. Credit report required. No smoking or pets. $1,300/mth. Call 516-747-8139 MANHASSET: STUDIO apartment, 2nd floor, separate kitchen and bath, deck, off street parking. 2 blocks to LIRR, no smoking/p ets. $1,395 plus utilities. 516-627-9254 MINEOLA 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, kitchen, dishwasher, living room, bath. Walk to RR, hospital, courts, etc. Free parking. Separate utilities. $1,650. Telephone 516-7476392 or 516-280-4870 NASSAU RESIDENCE Private entrance. New lower level 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room, closets. All utilities. Credit check. Walk to LIRR/buses. No pets/smoking. $975. 516-488-1346

Condo/Co-op For Rent ATRIUM PLAZA DUPLEX CONDO for Rent or Sale by Owner. EIK, LR/ D R, 2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, office, basement, indoor parking, garden terrace. All new HVAC, wood floor, new 1/2 bath, new appliances. $2,800/ month rental or sale $365k. Call 516-413-6025 GARDEN CITY 7th STREET 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos. Luxury building, doorman, elevator, no pets. $2,900$3,975 montly including gas/ h eat/ h ot water. Immediate Occupancy/ B roker Fee 516-873-6464 / 516-8504468 Christine

Out of Town Real Estate BOYNTON BEACH FLORIDA Condo. Furnished 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, on Intercoastal. 3rd floor of 4 story building, elevator. Clubhouse, 2 pools, washer /d ryer. $1400 per month. Available for March and/ o r April. 516-510-9666

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ p artial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

real estate for sale

Homes for Sale POINT LOOKOUT On beach block. For sale by owner. Totally renovated. Ready to move in. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, LR w/ cathedral ceiling, skylight, fireplace. Granite kitchen w/ ss appliances. DR w/ sliding doors to wrap around deck. Large den. Sunroom/Office. All Anderson windows. Hardwood & Tile flooring. Gas heat. CAC. Alarm system. Full storage attic, large storage closets. Principals only. Asking low 800’s... Call 516-805-8193

Lots for Sale ABANDONED FARM! 25 acres trout stream $49,900. Beautiful acreage, views, woods, apple trees! Unadilla River Valley location! EZ terms! 888-905-8847 Newyorklandandlakes.com BANK REPO’D LAND! 10 acres $19,900! Awesome mountain views, hardwoods, private bldg site, long rd frontage, utils! No liens or back taxes. Terms avail! Call: 888-479-3394 NOW ! NYS LAND ADIRONDACK TIMBERLANDS 80-2000 acre hunting clubs. Starting at $385/acre. financing available. Call 1-800229-7843 or visit www.landandcamps.com

Out Of Town Real Estate SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, 2 miles to the riverfront district. Homes starting at $39,000. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.

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Cleaning STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

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Legal Notice Please take notice that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the New Hyde Park Fire District at the Reorganization meeting held January 6, 2015, in accordance with Section 99 of the Public Officers Law, resolved that the regular meetings of the Board will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month with the exception of the months of July and August during which only one regular meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of each month. Board of Fire Commissioners meetings are open to the public and are held in the New Hyde Park Fire District Headquarters building, 1555 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, starting at 8:00PM Maria Passariello District Secretary New Hyde Park Fire District NHP 140945 1x 1/16/2 015 #140945

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South seniors picked for Intel semis B y A d am L i d g ett Great Neck South High School’s Robbin Jang and Jay Zussman were two out of 300 semifinalists named Wednesday in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search. The goal for Jang’s project, titled “Synthesis and observations of novel acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitors: precursors to bivalent compounds,” was to find new ways to design and synthesis drugs to combat diseases caused by bacteria, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, she said. “I was interested in how drugs work,” Jang said. “Most drugs that fight bacteria work the same way – they target bacterial proteins. A lot of drugs used to combat infections combat the proteins.” Jang said she designed several chemical compounds to be drugs and tested them in bacteria, seeing how effective they were in killing the bacteria. At Great Neck South, Jang said, most of the work was done independently, but with teacher guidance. Jang said she worked at the Tonge laboratory at Stony Brook University during the summer on her research and continued her work at school in the fall. She said she has always had a general interest in science, but that it wasn’t always so intensive. “My interest started with science documentaries on TV, and in middle school I got into the core sciences,” Jang said. “In high school I enrolled during freshman year in the research class.” Jang said the Great Neck School district is very competitive, especially with other students winning awards. Jang said she was shocked when she found out she was an Intel finalist. “I was an okay student, but not top of the top,” Jang said. “Intel isn’t just about the project – it’s also about essays, and you have to send in your high school transcript. I just didn’t think I could compare to other students who were also applying to Intel.” Zussman, whose project title was “Zip1

Great Neck South High School seniors Robin Jang (left) and Jay Zussman (right) were named Intel Science Talent Search semi-finalists. C-terminal phosphorylation promotes Zip1Sgs1 interaction in meiotic cells,” said it can be intimidating to be around so many talented people in the school district, but that he tries to focus on accomplishing his own goals. “Though there were fleeting moments of doubt and of insecurity, I’ve tried to keep myself strong through all of that by making sure I’m staying close to what I believe in and staying true to my ambitions.” Zussman’s project is all about meiosis, the special type of cell division that creates sex cells. Zussman said he discovered a mechanism that allows for the formation of sex cells even as errors accumulate in the cell division process, which can lead to disorders such as Down Syndrome. “I’ve always been really fascinated with

how existing life can be applied to new life,” Zussman said. “I wanted to learn more about life and how it functions and how complex organisms can build offspring.” Semifinalists will receive a $1,000 award and an additional $1,000 will go to each semifinalist’s high school. Intel will name 40 finalists on Jan. 21 who will then compete in Washington D.C. from March 5-11 for three medals of distinction awards of $150,000, three $75,000 second-place awards and three $35,000 thirdplace awards. All finalists receive at least $7,500. Winners would then attend a black-tie gala at the National Building Museum on March 10. Great Neck North High School senior Monica Beeferman and Jessy Lin were also named semifinalists in the competition.

Crime down in county, terror prep up Continued from Page 1 day out,” he said. The announcement comes more than a week after the New York City Police Department released data that said major crime in the city was down 4.6 percent in 2014 and had the lowest number of homicides since the department began tracking crime statistics using the database CompStat in 1993. Krumpter said crime in nearly every major category in Nassau County decreased from year to year except for sexual crimes, of which he said five were recorded in 2014. Police said that 2014 saw a 53 percent decrease in murders, a 36 percent reduction in robberies and a 32 percent decrease in burglaries. Crime within the Third Precinct, which operates within the

Town of North Hempstead, also declined 4.9 percent in 2014, police said. Police officials said major crime within the precinct decreased 8.97 percent in the first six months of 2014, with sharp decreases in robberies and stolen vehicles and a slight rise in grand larceny. Krumpter declined to comment on the status of a homicide investigation into the shooting death of Mineola resident Oscar Granados on Sunday. During a press conference on Monday, police officials said gambling may have played a role in his death. When asked about whether police presence would increase if a plan to build a casino at the former Fortunoff site in Westbury were to come to fruition, Krumpter said the department would “police the county as a whole.”

Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said Tuesday that patrols have increased near Jewish institutions.

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No. 3 Adelphi continues winning ways The No. 3 ranked Adelphi University womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball program needed their home court advantage Saturday afternoon to hold off a game Saint Anselm, 69-64. The win improved the Brown and Gold to 14-1 overall and 7-1 Northeast-10 Conference action. Saint Anselm drops to 4-10 overall and 2-7 in league play. Leading the offense for Adelphi was Anh-Dao Tran, who scored a team-high 16 points and five assists and also grabbed two steals. Two other Panthers found themselves in double figures as Calli Balfour and Kelly Mannix each contributed 15 points, combining for 11 rebounds. Sierra Clark grabbed a team-high seven boards in the victory. For the Hawks, Caitlyn Abela led all players on the court with 18 points. Adelphi took timeout at 13:21 after Saint Anselm layed the ball in to take a 14-9 lead in the first half. A Tran drive to the basket brought the Panthers within one of the Hawks, who were shooting 46 percent from the field. A Lauren Nuss-toHalaby combo gave the Panthers their second lead of the game, 15-14. Back-to-back free throws at the line for Andrews brought the Hawks right back in it, but not before a quick jumper by Brenner maintained a 28-25 lead. A quick look from Tran to Balfour under the net, followed by a Balfour steal gave Adelphi the 34-31 advantage. Heading into the locker room, Adelphi held a 36-33 lead over the visitors, shooting 50 percent from the field and matching rebounds and steals with the Hawks. Right out of the gate in the second half, Mannix shot back-to-back threepointers to take control, 42-35. At 14:44 Adelphi took nearly a double-digit lead off another Tran shot from downtown. At their largest lead of the second half,

Calli Balfour (No. 32) scored 15 points for the Panthers against Saint Anselm.

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a layup by Halaby with 5:18 remaining it, as they went 11-11 at the charity stripe, had the Hawks trailing by 16 points. Foul to push the final score to 69-64 in favor of trouble late in the second half opened the the Brown and Gold. door for the Blue and White to get back in After hosting the Bentley Falcons

Wednesday, Adelphi is back on the road Saturday, traveling to Worcester, MA to take on Assumption College. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Adelphi Head Coach Gloria Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor and her history-making field hockey program have announced the dates for their first clinic of 2015. The two-date event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Center for Recreation and Sports. Space is limited for the twoday event so use the links above to register today. The coaching staff and team members will be on site to teach girls of all ages beginners to advanced players - the game of indoor field hockey. All players who

register will be divided based on age and/ or skill level. Goalie specific training will also be provided. Cost for the two dates is $50, with check-in scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on the first day, January 25. Players must bring appropriate footwear (indoor sneakers) as no cleats or turf shoes are permitted in the gym. Concessions will be available for purchase on both days of the clinic. For more information contact assistant coach Danielle Demola at ddemola@ adelphi.edu.

The Adelphi University field hockey team

Panthers hosting first field hockey clinics

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