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A Blank Slate Media Special Section February 6, 2015

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Bosworth touts 1st year gains Cites progress in building department, budget transparency, technology in state of town B Y B I LL SAN ANTON I O

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth delivers her State of the Town address Friday at the Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington.

Judi Bosworth began the second year of her tenure as North Hempstead town supervisor the way she began her first - with a major snowstorm to touch down on the region just as she prepared to deliver a major speech. So in her second State of the Town address Friday, Bosworth looked to former Town Supervisor May Newburger’s 1995 speech - the second of her nine-year stint in the position - for inspiration, as North Hempstead continued to dig itself out from Winter Storm Juno. “Battling 17 snow storms is a rugged beginning, but it gave me basic training for what would be a tough and rewarding year,” Bosworth told a luncheon of elected officials and guests of the Port Washington-Manhasset chapter of the League of Women Voters at the Harbor Links Golf Course, before revealing she had been reading Newburger’s words. “...I guess some things don’t

change,” she added, “even 20 years later.” Bosworth, a former Nassau County Legislator and Great Neck Board of Education official who was elected town supervisor in 2013, said her administration would continue to achieve goals of increased efficiency and transparency in its second year, as many town departments have eliminated the use of paper and more information has become available on the town’s website. But those were minor accomplishments, she said, as even larger initiatives toward those goals were met in the previous year. Bosworth touted the announcement of the town’s $125 million 2015 budget prior to the November elections, going off-script to say that “everything we do has fiscal ramifications.” “You have a right to know what the budget is before you step into the voting booth on election day,” she said, adding the budget was “fiscally conservative” while maintaining town programs. Continued on Page 61

Mayor, 2 trustees up for E.W. election By Ja m es G a l l o w ay

of its trustees, which together makes up a majority its five-person governing body. For the second straight elecVoters in March will decide East Williston’s mayor and two tion, Mayor David Tanner and

Deputy Mayor Bonnie Parente will run on the same ticket, according to Parente. “We’re hoping for continuity as we resolve some of the lingering issues in the community,” she said. Parente said Trustee Caroline DeBenedittis would not be joining her and Tanner on the ticket after

deciding not to seek re-election. “She really is a pillar of our community and has decided not to run but I’m sure will stay very involved,” Parente said of DeBenedettis.. The mayor in East Williston makes $250 per month, while the trustees make $200, according to the village clerk. Both serve four-year terms.

The deadline to file petitions for a place on the ballot is Feb. 10, the clerk said. Parente said petitions were still trickling in, but estimated she and Tanner would easily surpass the requisite 50 signatures. “We’re definitely going to be ready with our petitions,” she said.

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Villages fail to reach PSEG LI files for accord in water talks three rate hikes

Williston Park, E. Williston schedule third meeting Seeks 2% increase in ‘16, ‘17, ‘18 By Ja m es G a l l o w ay A second meeting between the Williston Park and East Williston boards of trustees failed to yield an agreement between the two villages in their ongoing dispute over water rates. Following four hours of closed-door negotiations Thursday, the East Williston board concluded the night slightly after 11 p.m. with a brief public meeting to announce the two sides were unable to come to terms. A third meeting is tentatively set for February. “There was no action taken,” East Williston Mayor David Tanner said. “We’re making progress... We’re still optimistic.” Added Village of East Williston Trustee Robert Vella, Jr., “We’re all hopeful an agreement can be reached.” Without going into detail, Williston Park Mayor Ehrbar said the boards still fail to see eye-to-eye on multiple fronts. “We’ve offered some services to try to get the issue resolved,” Ehrbar said at the village’s Board of Trustees meeting Monday. “We’re hopeful we can get the issue resolved. However, there’s a number of issues that still need to get resolved.” The meeting of village officials is the latest chapter in an ongoing dispute between the two sides over two increases in the rate Williston Park charged East Williston for water in the past three years. In 2011, the Village of Williston Park board raised the price of water to East Williston from $2.99 per thousand gallons to $3.83 per thousand gallons in 2011. Williston Park followed with an increase from $3.83 per thousand gallons to $4.33 per thousand gallons in 2012. The Village of East Williston trustees filed lawsuits against Wil-

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East Williston Mayor David Tanner (left) and Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar (right) liston Park following each rate increases following a break down in negotiations between the two sides in which both sides blamed the other. In early July, a state Appellate Court found in favor of East Williston in the first lawsuit, stating that Williston Park should have held a public hearing prior to imposing the first rate increase in 2011. But the court found in favor of Williston Park in the second lawsuit, stating that Williston Park was within its right to raise the water rates in 2012 to $4.33 per thousand gallons. The Village of Williston Park then sent East Williston a bill for $600,000 - $300,000 for withheld rate increase money and $300,000 for interest and penalties - following the court decision. The Village of East Williston made a payment of $239,000 to Williston Park to cover the cost of the rate increase, minus $61,000 accrued under the price hike that the court ruled to be improper. East Williston officials also announced that Williston Park was not entitled to penalties and interest and they would fight any effort to collect them. Settling the dispute over the penalties remains central to the

talks, board members said. Following the suit, East Williston revisited the logistics of building its own well, at an estimated cost of $7 million dollars - equal to about a decade’s worth of water at the current price set by Williston Park. Bonnie Parente, East Williston’s deputy mayor, said she feels the initial opposition to an independent well has subsided significantly as negotiations drag on. “That said, we as a board still want to do what’s best, so we as a board would like to move forward with an amicable agreement with Williston Park,” she said. Tanner has previously said that if East Williston were to move forward with the well, Williston Park residents would also see a jump in water prices. The meetings have themselves have been unorthodox. To avoid violating the 1977 Open Meetings Law, which prevents a quorum of the board from meeting in private to conduct public business, the trustees from each village must wait in separate conference rooms while lawyers and delegates meet privately before reporting back to their respective groups.

PSEG Long Island on Friday submitted a plan to the state Public Service Commission to raise electric rates 2 percent in 2016, 2017 and 2018. David Daly, president and chief operating officer of PSEG Long Island, said in a release that the proposed plan will generate $216 in additional revenue to allow PSEG to make infrastructure improvements as well as improvements to customer services. “After our first year in operation, we dramatically improved our overall customer satisfaction, maintained our system reliability and enhanced our storm response process, all while operating within a rate freeze,” Daily said, referring to the utility taking over operation of the electric power in 2014. PSEG Long Island spokesman Jeffrey Weir said under the proposed rate increase customers use 775 kilowatts of power, will pay an increased $3.25 a month in 2016 and $3.30 for 2017 and 2018 “We believe it to be a modest increase,” Weir said. PSEG officials said the also plans to make additional investments as a result of the increased money, including modernizing the power line system, improving customer service and improving storm response and storm preparedness, according to the release. The New Jersey-based utility took over Long Island’s electrical operations from National Grid at the beginning of 2014, promising to improve storm response,

customer service and reliability of service. LIPA, the state authority which oversees power and gas lines on Long Island but subcontracts out its direct operations to full-service utilities, was blasted by state and local officials for its response and communications after Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation in 2013 turning over operations to PSEG and reducing LIPA to a holding company with a smaller staff, after a Moreland Commission report found flaws in its previous structure. National Grid continues to control gas operations. PSEG, the release said, plans to replace transmission infrastructure, add new technology and use more renewable energy resources as it upgrades Long Island’s electrical grid. The company is also planning to roll out a better web portal to help customers manage their accounts online, along with a new additions to their call center, according to the release. One of the storm response initiatives include raising substations to reduce the risk of flooding, which sometimes leads to power outages, according to the release. If approved by the Public Service Commission, the proposed rate increase would be sent to the Long Island Power Authority board for approval. PSEG will also hold public comment sessions throughout the year about the plan, and will post the time, date and location of the sessions as they are scheduled.

CORRECTION In a Jan. 30, 2015 issue of the Great Neck News, New Hyde Park Herald Courier, Williston Times, Roslyn Times and Manhasset Times, an article about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority projecting increased ridership on the Long Island Rail Road after the East Side Access project is done stated that the Colonial Road Bridge is located in the Village of Kensington. It is in fact located in the Village of Thomaston.

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Hampton school revamp plan unveiled Mineola school officials seek to upgrade cafeteria, field using without financing By Ja m es G a l l o w ay The Mineola school district is ready to begin the next phase in its plan to build a cafeteria and turf field at the Hampton Street School, after an architect showcased his preliminary plans for the project. The designs, which were presented at the district’s Board of Education meeting Thursday, allow Mineola to submit the proposal to the state for funding and approval, a process that typically takes about 25 weeks, school board President Artie Barnett said. At this point, Barnett said, both projects are a “forgone” conclusion. The proposal includes plans to build a new cafeteria at the elementary school, with the possibility to convert current one into classroom space, Mineola Superintendent Michael Nagler said. Nagler said the proposal needed to include construction on the building to get state aid for the turf field. “When we started looking at the building, we had a couple choices to add a classroom or two,” Nagler said. “Then we looked at the

cafeteria, which is not in such great shape.” Mineola has contemplated the construction of a turf athletic field for about two years, taking a deliberate approach to avoid missteps, Barnett said. “We try to do these things slowly and methodically so that we get it right, so we don’t have to do these things all over again,” he said. Nagler said the district has about $3 million in its capital reserve earmarked for the project and that if approved, the state would reimburse the district about 14 percent of the construction’s total cost over a period of 10 years The district’s pay-as-you-go policy in recent years allows it to move forward without borrowing or issuing bonds, a sharp contrast from Mineola’s past approach, Barnett said. “As we see a project that needs to be done, we are saving and funding our capital reserve and paying for the project as you can afford it,” he said. “Before, it was, ‘eh, we can borrow.’” The field, which would also be at the Hampton Street School, would have a four-lane track rather

The Mineola High School football team’s home field at Hampton Street School than a six-lane track in the initial plans to accommodate space concerns, Barnett said. Football, track and lacrosse would likely all be played on the turf field, and soccer is also a possibility, he said. The project’s primary sticking point at the moment is selecting an infill, the material immediately beneath the turf that acts as an artificial dirt, according to Barnett. The most common infill, crumb rubber, which is made from

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Cyclists to ride with a cause Cycle for Survival event in Greenvale part of national effort to fight rare cancers B Y B I LL SAN ANTON I O

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More than 800 people are expected to lace up their sneakers at Equinox of Roslyn on Sunday and participate in this year’s Cycle for Survival, an national fundraising effort for rare cancer research and clinical treatment options. The event will be held across 13 cities and attract an estimated 20,000 cyclists, event organizers said. Since the event’s inception in 2007, Cycle for Survival has raised more than $58 million to study and treat rare cancers, which include those of the thyroid, brain, ovaries and pancreas, among others, officials said. Event organizers said rare cancer research is typically underfunded, often leaving patients with limited treatment options.

Sunday’s event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and mark Cycle for Survival’s fifth consecutive year at Equinox of Roslyn, located at 90 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, rated the No. 1 hospital for cancer care in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Sloan Kettering owns and operates Cycle for Survival. Equinox, with 73 locations throughout the country, acts as the initiative’s founding partner. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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OtB nixes plans for Westbury casino Bows to opposition from neighboring residents backed by town and county officials BY B I ll san antonIo

Officials from Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. said Saturday they would no longer seek to open a video gaming parlor at the former Fortunoff building in Westbury in light of major opposition from residents and local elected officials. “While we firmly believe that this site would have received all of the necessary approvals, it is clear that the level of opposition from the surrounding neighbors and their elected representatives no longer made the Fortunoff ’s property a viable option consistent with [Nassau Regional OffTrack Betting Corp.]’s long-term business model,” Nassau OTB general counsel Arthur Walsh said in a statement, according to Newsday. Walsh told Newsday that OTB would seek an alternative location for the proposed parlor, which would include 1,000 slot machines and table games. The announcement came a day after the towns of Hemp-

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink protest with demonstrators outside the proposed OTB site in Westbury in January. stead and North Hempstead, the Village of Westbury and a local civic group received a temporary injunction in state Supreme Court against the opening of the OTB site, alleging the proposed casino violated Hempstead town building code. In a statement, North Hemp-

stead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said she was “pleased that OTB listened to the voice of the people and did the right thing.” This is proof that mountains can be moved and casinos halted when residents and elected officials work together on an issue they feel passionately about,”

Bosworth said. “There’s a collective sigh of relief in the Carle Place-Westbury-New Cassel community today.” Bosworth, North Hempstead Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Town Councilwoman Viviana Russell (D-New Cassel) were among the elected officials that joined in protests of the proposed site in the last month. Though the proposed site near the Source Mall in Westbury is located within the Town of Hempstead, Bosworth has said that 955 North Hempstead residences are located within half a mile of the site, and 2,830 within one mile. Officials from Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola also voiced opposition to the plan last Thursday, saying in a statement that the gaming parlor would congest traffic on Old Country Road. “We believe that it will significantly increase traffic congestion in the area and in doing so will pose a serious health threat to the local residents and surrounding communities. Old

Country Road is clearly one of the most heavily traveled in the region,” said John F. Collins, the hospital’s president and chief executive officer. A potential casino near Roosevelt Field threatens to bring traffic to a standstill and make it impossible for ambulances and those needing emergency medical care to get to Winthrop quickly,” Collins added. Norma Gonsalves, the Nassau County Legislature’s presiding officer, also joined the opposition Thursday, saying in a statement that “the impending lawsuit makes it increasingly clear that an unbridgeable chasm exists between the parties on either side of the issue.” “Accordingly, I believe we have arrived at the time when Off-Track Betting must bow to the will of the people and consider abandoning its pursuit of the Fortunoff site,” Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) said. “That is an outcome that I and the Republican majority on the county Legislature would warmly welcome.”

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Mineola high hosts robotics tourney and complete objectives, said Ken Coy, a teacher at Mineola Middle School and the coach for the team. “There was a lot of variation in the robots,” he said. “We used tractors. Other teams used wheels.” Coy said more than 15,000 teams participate in the competition throughout the world. “It’s really a huge coordinated competition,” he said. Nagler said the competition fits into the district’s STEM - short for science, technology, engineering and math - curriculum. Setia, who was one of his team’s primary coders, said he enjoys those subjects and hopes to participate again. “It was really fun to see it run,” he said. “I’m into technology and computers, so I thought programming was fun.”

By Ja m es G a l l o w ay Students from around Long Island tested their programming mettle at a large Lego robotics tournament at Mineola High School this weekend. Hundreds of students representing over 60 teams attended the FIRST Lego League competition, which challenged the students to build robots to complete preset obstacles. Two teams from Mineola Middle School participated. “It was a great turnout,” Mineola superintendant Michael Nagler said. “This is the first competition by a Nassau school.” Ronit Setia, a seventh grader at Mineola Middle School, said he and his team worked on their robot every day at lunch and twice per week after school leading up to the competition. In the end, it won them sixth place, he said. “It did pretty well,” Setia said of the robot. “We did pretty good, because we’re a rookie team.” The teams, each compris-

Mineola Middle School students try to build the best robot ing up to 10 students, received points based on how well their robot succeeded in performing tasks such as spinning a wheel, picking up a key and throwing a ball over a barrier.

Nagler served as a judge for the competition. “I was very impressed with the ingenuity of the kids and their problem solving skills,” he said. “It’s very sophisticated; it’s

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Leandra’s Law arrest NHP Museum exhibits made in North Hills Mineola students’ art B Y B I LL SAN ANTON I O A Little Neck man was arrested in North Hills early Saturday after police said he violated Leandra’s Law by driving drunk with his

two sons in the car. Vincent Gagliardi, 41, was arraigned Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead on two counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated, two counts of endangering the welfare

of a child, driving while intoxicated and other vehicle traffic law violations, Nassau County Police said. Detectives said Gagliardi was pulled over near Searingtown Road after Third Precinct officers saw him speeding westbound on the Long Island Expressway in Roslyn Heights. Police said Gagliardi was found to have been intoxicated and that his two sons, ages 12 and five, were in the car with him. Gagliardi was arrested without incident. The children were released to a family member at the scene. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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New Hyde Park’s village hall for a preview of the main exhibit scheduled for this Friday at the Hillside Public Library. The exhibit’s 22 pieces, all by Mineola students, varied significantly in subject, style and medium, including photographs, paintings and charcoal and ink drawings.

“They’re gorgeous,” said Mildred Tassone, the vice president of the New Hyde Park museum. “So many of us moved here (to New Hyde Park) because of the school system, and so it’s nice to see what beautiful work can come out of these students.” The exhibit at the library Friday will also feaContinued on Page 61

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North Shore-LIJ honors MLK’s legacy Uniondale students receive scholarships, 12k pounds of food donated to food banks B y A d a m Li d g e t t In an effort to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to public service, the North Shore-LIJ Health System collected food for various food banks throughout New York, and also gave out scholarships to students interested in pursuing biology as a career Jan. 23 in Great Neck. The health system awarded two high school students $2,500 each in scholarship money during the health system’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration ceremony at their corporate office in Great Neck Friday, said Alexandra Zendrian, spokesperson for North Shore-LIJ. Valdemar Wany and Adenike Adeyemi-Jones, both of Uniondale High School, received the money toward their college education. Both Wany and Adenike-Adeyemi were part of the North Shore-LIJ Medical Scholars Pipeline Program, an initiative the health system offers to increase diversity in the field of healthcare, Zendrian said. Zendrian said has been about a dozen students in the program

Shore-LIJ has honored Martin Luther King’s legacy by having a food drive at some of the health system’s sites. Barbara Felker, North ShoreLIJ’s vice president of diversity and community engagement, said the health system collected more than 12,000 pounds of food that will be distributed to Island Harvest, City Harvest and the Food Bank for Westchester. North Shore-LIJ also awarded three children of employees within the health system for collages, essays and videos they made to honor Martin Luther King, according to the release. The children noted for their projects included fifth-grader Chloe Porter, fourth grader Sarah Hao and seventh-grader Sebastian Barkan. Porter was awarded an iPad, while the other two received Barnes and Noble giftcards. “The awarding of these scholarships and the Dr. King contest exemplify the health system’s Michael Dowling, CEO of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, with the scholarship recipients commitment to the communities since its inception in 2010. cer of North Shore-LIJ, to the stuBoth students said they intend it serves and we look forward to “Never underestimate your dents, according to the release. “Set to go to college to study biology, ac- seeing the great things these people will accomplish in the future,” potential,” said Michael Dowling, the bar high and then raise that two cording to the release. president and chief executive offi- notches.” This is the second year North Felker said.

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After Sheldon, then what?

Judi Bosworth’s OTB ‘victory’

We thought the day might never happen. Finally the hammer has come down on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. The second most powerful man in New York State politics has stepped down after being arrested for allegedly using the power of his office to make millions of dollars for his private law practice. United States Attorney Preet Bharara has made it clear that this is just the beginning as his office works to clean up the “caldron of corruption” in Albany. But what concerns us more than the millions of dollars in payoffs that Silver allegedly took in is the political system in state government that made this corruption possible. At the moment the fate of every piece of legislation is controlled by three people: the governor, the Assembly speaker and Senate majority leader. Each has the power to block any piece of legislation, no matter how sensible or how much political support it has. For years, to get anything done, legislators knew they had to kiss the ring of Sheldon Silver, a man who was not a great friend of Nassau County. The rules in the Assembly and Senate must change. That needs to be given the highest priority. With Silver gone, this can and must happen. One man or woman must not possess the power to block legislation. Gov. Cuomo has said he will not sign a state budget that does not include a plan for eliminating corruption in state government. This would be a good place to start. In addition limits must be set on how much state legislators can make in outside employment. Many now see their work in Albany as a part-time job while they make thousands, even millions at law practices or real estate. The potential for conflict to interest is obvious. There are reports that Bharara’s office is looking at the outside income of state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. The Rockville Center resident works for a law firm Uniondale that specializes in real-estate litigation. According to a published report, “in 2013, Skelos reported being paid between $150,000 and $250,000 by the firm.” The people of New York deserve leaders who feel honored to represent them in the State Senate or Assembly and see their work in Albany as a full-time job.

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Faced with overwhelming political opposition, the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. has backed off its plan to build a mini-casino in the vacant Fortunoff building in Westbury. Judi Bosworth, who just began her second year as the North Hempstead Town Supervisor, was emotional about the decision. “I have never felt such heartfelt, passionate and coordinated concern before. This is democracy in action.” And her counterpart, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, said she was grateful that “OTB listened to the will of the people.” Some accomplishment. The casino would have created

more than 200 new jobs while revitalizing a shopping mall. In addition it would have generated millions of dollars in much needed revenue for a county that is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. In a statement OTB said, “It is clear that the level of opposition from the surrounding neighbors and their elected representatives no longer made the Fortunoff property a viable option.” For OTB, it’s back to the drawing board. Belmont Park appears to be the most likely alternative. Until last week that was not a possibility because it’s just a few miles up the road from the Resorts World Casino

at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. (By the way, Resorts World reportedly earned $800 million last year.) Now that former Speaker Sheldon Silver, a defender of Resorts World who did not welcome the competition, is out of the way, there is no one to block that from happening. But Bosworth and Murray didn’t know Silver was on his way out when they began their campaign to “just say no” to 200 jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars. We hope the two will work just as hard on finding a comparable source of revenue for Nassau County taxpayers as they did in opposing the mini-casino in Westbury.

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Hail the conquering New England Patriots

uper Bowl XLIX was truly a clash of the Titans. New England Patriots under coach Bill Belichick vs. the Seattle Seahawks under coach Pete Carroll fought many hard games to get their teams to this most important day.

That is so very true. A day where both teams enNow for that I congratulate the gaged in a battle of epic proportions. Both teams struggled to win New England Patriots for a hard the prize. But as in any battle or fought game. Kudos, Patriots you’ve game there can only be one winner. done good ! As once was written by Stanley Ralph Ross,” The thrill of victory... Frederick R. Bedell Jr. the agony of defeat.” Glen Oaks Village

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from the desk of assemblyman charles lavine

Legislature badly in need of reform

he experience of having served as chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Ethics and Guidance and as co-chair of the New York State Legislative Ethics Commission over the past two challenged filled years has given me a unique insight into our current ethical crisis. With each and every instance of corruption, the public’s faith in our governmental institutions decreases and cynicism, the easiest and least courageous response, increases. To me, once a child of the Kennedy era, government is nothing less than the organizational extension of community, with public corruption cutting at the very heart of our sense of community itself. The New York State Assembly is now in the process of selecting a new speaker. There are currently four announced candidates. Each is a friend and each has the capacity to well serve the Assembly and the people of the State of New York. Each candidate has indicated an interest in some type of reform dealing with ethical conduct. While it would not be appropriate for the chair of the Ethics Committee and the NYSLEC to advocate for any one of these candidates, it is

highly appropriate that I ask each to address the following proposals: Reform: In discussions with many Assemblymembers over the last days, it becomes obvious that the word reform has many meanings and seems, like beauty, to be in the eye of the beholder, ranging from new district office furniture to term limits to the return of member item discretionary funding. Some of my colleagues want to adopt reforms immediately. While this desire may be a natural reaction to our crisis, there is absolutely no unanimity on the form these reforms should take. I believe that any meaningful effort at reform demands embarking on a true partnership with our citizens and can only be produced after the Assembly has listened to the voice of the people. Public hearings must be conducted throughout the state to learn the opinions of our fellow New Yorkers, including good government experts. New Structure for Assembly Ethics Committee: A. The Standing Committee on Ethics and Guidance is provided for in the Assembly Rules. It’s jurisdiction, however, is essentially limited to investigating claims of sexual harassment and retaliation and mak-

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ing appropriate recommendations to the Speaker. It is unique among all Standing Committees in that it is the only committee that is completely bipartisan and acts only with consensus of its four Republican and four Democratic members. The committee’s chair serves as well as co-chair of the bipartisan Legislative Ethics Commission. This committee is indispensable and its members and I are extraordinarily proud of the demanding work it has performed. No committee has met more in the past two years. It is, however, very mislead-

ing for the people of the State of New York to believe, based on the Committee’s name (i.e., “Ethics Committee”), that it has general jurisdiction over all matters of ethics. I suggest that a new Committee should be provided for under the Assembly Rules known as the “Committee on Civil Conduct and Guidance,” which Committee shall have the present Committee’s jurisdiction over matters of sexual harassment/retaliation and guidance. B: The Assembly Rules must be amended to provide for the formation of a new Committee to be known as “The Assembly Standing Committee on Ethics,” vested with the original jurisdiction of reviewing and vetting all proposed legislation dealing with ethical issues. This committee should have the power to conduct hearings, issue reports and recommendations and be fully staffed. Assembly Staff: The New York State Assembly is truly fortunate to have the services of a first rate central staff of dedicated professionals including, but not limited to, bill drafters, analysts, lawyers, statisticians and economic experts. We rely heavily on these talented professionals and could not function without them. They do the real heavy lifting, often going with-

out sleep for days during budget preparation and late session negotiations. Our staff is passionately dedicated to the Assembly as an institution. One need only look at their faces these last days to see how demoralized they are. I became chairman of the Ethics Committee during the stormiest days of the Vito Lopez crisis, at the very moment our then speaker announced that Assembly staff would no longer be an integral part of the Ethics Committee’s process. I know too well the dangerous disadvantage of having to work without being able to count on the professionalism and institutional knowledge of staff. We cannot allow anything similar to occur again. I will want to know how the speaker candidates intend to restore and strengthen and confidence of the Assembly staff. As an institution that has served the interests of the people of our State since the days of our revolution, the Assembly now needs to repair itself, and our next speaker must be able to provide the leadership necessary to begin this process of healing. Charles D. Lavine Member of Assembly

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French set example for peaceful march

uring one of our many trips to France, my wife and I sauntered through the Arc de Triomphe, and down the Champs-Élysées. Three weeks ago, we watched as millions of fearless French citizens and their supporters marched down these very same Parisian streets, expressing their “Liberte, Equalite and Fraternity.” This time, romance was the farthest thing on their minds. Arm-in-arm, they were protesting the brutal Islamic terrorist assassinations of the editors of their satirical newspaper and the killing of two french policemen, three Jewish shoppers and a Jewish shopkeeper at a kosher supermarket. They didn’t forget the wounding of the eleven others either. Watching this peaceful, law-abiding rally unfold, I could not help but compare it to our own Occupy Wall Street and Ferguson demonstrators, who chose to express their own outrage by burning down private property, blockading our streets and bridges, shutting down and destroying local businesses and threatening the very lives of the police officers who were there to protect them. Looking back, its hard to believe that their out-of-control rampage was a reaction

to a grand jury decision and a hatred for corporate America and the police. I doubt if these demonstrators will ever understand that Gandhi, Martin Luther King and so many others, taught us that unconscionable criminal behavior was counterproductive to the very causes they espoused. Fifty international leaders marched with the french people that day, all putting their very own lives at risk. French President Hollande of course was there. British Prime Minister Cameron was there. Also marching were German Prime Minister Merkel, Italian Prime Minister Renzi, Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyaho. Palestine President Abbas was even there, as was Jordan’s King Abdullah and Queen Rania, the Turkish Prime Minister and the United Arab Emirate’s Foreign Minister. Every important world leader was there, except “you know who”. A week later, that’s right, a week later, the White House finally conceded that President Obama’s “not showing up” was “probably a mistake”. - Tell that to the French people whose very freedoms of speech and the press were threatened!!

- Tell that lame excuse to the families who lost their loved ones in the carnage. - Tell that to the Jews who are so afraid of another holocaust. - Tell that to the American people, who feel that only through our standing side by side with our allies, can we hope to eradicate Islamic terrorism. What a blunder, Mr. President! Talk is cheap!! Why? Mr. President ? Why weren’t you there? 1 - Was it because you might have had to label the sadistic killers as the radicle Islamic terrorists that they were? 2 - Would you have described the slaughter at the office of “Charlie Hebdo” as just another example of “workplace violence”? 3 - Was the point blank killings of the two police officers understandable and justified because of some Charlie Hebdo cartoons? 4 - Maybe it was just the work of a few, isolated misguided radicals? Right, Mr. President ? You must be smoking some of that stuff you fought so hard to legalize? To make Obama’s international miscue even more upsetting was that the day after

the march, his absence was not even mentioned in the New York Times! What happened to that proud, historic newspaper? “All the news that’s fit to print” yea, right ! I guess they too “probably made a mistake.” They made sure to give Obama all the publicity he wanted when he sent A.G. Holder to Ferguson. Not mentioned either in The New York Times was that the widows of the two slain New York City police officers were not even invited to attend the State of the Union address. Let’s get back to what the “Leader of the Free World” was actually doing while France, our oldest ally, was in turmoil. Showing a distorted sense of timing and priorities, he was in Tennessee diligently working on another one of his government giveaways. This time it was a “free”, two-year Community College for every “needy” student. Only someone so fixated on their own political agenda could think of two-year colleges at a time like this. Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

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A loo k on the li g hter si d e

Double trouble and then some with drones Pity the poor drone opera- least the potential for damage was limited to people who had One drunken idiot crashes some clue as to what jeopardy his drone into the South Lawn of they were in. Then came the drones. At the White House and suddenly all droners everywhere get a bad first, they were purely a matter for news reports and military jarname. It’s so unfair! Once upon a time, there was gon: “There was another drone no such thing as a drone. (Well, strike in the Arabian peninsula other than the male bees who sat today….” Then some genius had a around the hive eating honey for zero work, and the fictional club bright idea: Hey! If it’s good invented by English writer P.G. enough for killing terrorists in Wodehouse for the British aristo- the Arab world, it’s good enough for all of us here at home! Worse, cratic equivalent.) Back in the old days, if you some other genius sold it to him. Worst of all, the authorities wanted to fly a small mechanical object by remote control, you who ought to have put a stop to had to go to a hobby store, plunk such a thing, sat back instead down a chunk of change and and said, essentially, “What buy one, and probably assemble could happen?” Before you cite me rules and it yourself. Then you had to find a safe, regulations, don’t bother. It is authorized place where you clear that nobody was thinking could learn to fly your gizmo, things through. From the moment drones mastering the etiquette of sharing the airspace with your fel- became available to any fool low hobbyists. You could make with a credit card, it should have yourself quickly unpopular if you been obvious that the single bigdidn’t master the niceties of not gest thing drones were going to destroying other people’s equal- do was cause trouble. Oh, sure, people had grand ly expensive equipment; but at tor!

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A Look on the Lighter Side ideas: drones could deliver your pizza! Drones could deliver your newspaper! Drones could walk your dog on a rainy day! (Actually, that one is my idea, and I’ve got it all worked out, right down to the small incendiary devices that once the drone has moved your dog a safe distance away - target and vaporize any need for doggy bags. “Doggie Drones, Patent pending.”) Drones could deliver your packages from Amazon

containing other drones! They could do other things too, I suppose. They could spy on your neighbors. They could hover near the runway watching planes land. Perhaps drones could even catch a home run ball for you at the game, hovering over the bleachers. But the trouble with the world is that other people live in it, too. And far too many of them think they have all the same rights as you. All those spy drones could be spying on you. The drone someone else wants to fly at the airport might be in the way of your flight when it’s trying to land, as recently almost happened at LaGuardia. Oops! Or your drone might be knocked out of the sky, at that baseball game, by somebody else’s. There could be hundreds of the things, all dipping and swooping like a flock of seagulls, each trying to snatch that gamewinning ball at the World Series. How selfish of all those other ball-snatching drones, getting in

the way of yours! If drones ever are authorized for pizza delivery, who’s going to guarantee they don’t crash into someone who’s out for a jog? (“Thirty minutes and no decapitated heads, or it’s free”?) We can’t all be as pro-active as that kangaroo on You-Tube that noticed a drone getting too close and punched it right out of the sky, What a drone was doing flying around near kangaroos is beyond me - but that only proves my point. Who would think that’s a good idea in the first place? It’s no use asking people to exercise a little common sense, because anybody flying one of these things has already proven, in spades, that they have none. What I don’t understand is why these problems weren’t obvious to all the relevant authorities from the very beginning. Anybody who ever had a 10-year-old - or who ever was a 10-year-old - should know that if a thing is idiotic, and can be done, it will be done to excess. That goes double for drones!

from the d es k of senator j ac k martins

Thinking is hard work, but needed Just mention a tax break and New Yorkers’ eyes light up with sheer joy. You can’t blame us. We pay some of the highest property and personal income taxes in the country. That’s why Gov. Cuomo’s most recent proposal for a nearly $1.7 billion tax credit known as a “circuit breaker” was initially met with such enthusiasm. I was initially enthusiastic about it too, but having examined it more closely, I’m afraid I have to throw a bit of cold water on what isn’t really a well-thought out plan. They call it a “circuit breaker” because it’s supposed to kick into effect when there’s a tax overload for an individual property owner. (I can hear the one-liners already: “That means it’d be on 24 hours a day, Jack!)” I get it – but wisecracks aside, the plan ties receiving the tax credit to household income and in a nutshell, it works like this - In order to be eligible, homeowners would first have to make less than $250,000 a year in gross income. Next, their property taxes would have to exceed 6 percent

of that income. And last, but not least, they would only be eligible if their community did not pierce the tax cap by raising taxes more than 2 percent. And that’s my first concern. Gov. Cuomo very shrewdly makes his plan contingent upon your community’s remaining faithful to the 2 percent tax cap with hopes that taxpayers like us will pressure local officials to do so. While that is indeed a noble intention that sounds clever on paper, let’s examine the real world outcomes. What happens if your county, town, or village officials go ahead and pierce the cap? In that unfortunate scenario, the taxpayers are penalized twice over! First they’ll have to pay the tax increases and then, through no fault of their own, they’ll be barred from receiving the tax credit even if their incomes make them eligible. In essence, the governor’s plan punishes the taxpayer who would like nothing better than to keep their taxes in check.

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One might even call it a bit of municipal blackmail that unjustly uses taxpayers as leverage. My second and much more pressing concern involves the broad and completely ill-defined income eligibility guideline. Simply put, the plan takes absolutely no other elements of financial situation into account. I ask you plainly, when have you ever heard of any government tax credit or refund program operated with so little information? Quite frankly, this is shaping up to be nothing more than a “gimme”

to some who might otherwise not need assistance. The fact is, under this plan, there will be numerous beneficiaries whose incomes clock in just below the $250,000 threshold but who purchased their homes at much lower prices years ago. Many have paid off their mortgages, have no dependents and already receive healthy STAR benefits. With so few draws on otherwise healthy incomes, one might argue that the tax credit would better serve low-income seniors struggling to stay in their homes and middle-class and working poor couples in their prime earning years who are paying huge, hyper inflated mortgages and supporting school age and college-bound children. For them, true incomes are far more meager and hardships greater. Also, many of those who would otherwise qualify (like many seniors) wouldn’t see a benefit because given their limited, fixed income, there simply is no tax liabil-

ity against which to use the credit. It just doesn’t make good financial sense. But the solution is a simple: Expand eligibility guidelines and use already established tools like tax records to achieve a true picture of need and target assistance. Only then will we use New York’s very limited funds wisely and achieve the most good. Last but not least, where does Cuomo’s plan leave our STAR property tax credits? Thus far, the proposal lacks details and some think tanks have argued that a circuit breaker should replace the popular program. I disagree but we have yet to hear vital details as to how, if at all, the governor plans to mesh the two. Messy details to be sure, but the kind that often fall through the cracks and end up hurting instead of helping. My mom always says, “thinking is hard work.” It is indeed, but to keep New York on an upward trajectory, every plan – especially one that involves billions of taxpayer dollars – must be well thought out.

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Government manages storm well

egardless of how bad the storm turned out to be last week, there is a good side to how it was managed. In all of the areas where the operation of motor vehicles was banned during the specified times, there should have been zero collisions, bodily injuries and fatalities. None!

There should have been substantial savings for those whose duty it is to respond to emergencies. It might be a good model to use in future situations of this kind. It could be said that the only losers were such as the medical profession and body shops who lost ‘business’ as a result. We don’t have to be concerned

about that. Interestingly, right after the ban ended, though I did not see it happen, I imagine that one of those Ultimate Driving Machines must have been going south on Roslyn Road in Mineola and when attempting to turn right westbound onto Second Street instead skidded and ended in the snow bank against the south

curb: speeding no doubt as per the driving conditions. No matter how bad it is, the speeders are out there. I noticed how the weather forecasters were getting ‘flaky’ about how bad it would be: such as the wind gusts would be much lower than originally predicted. Later, one was almost choking on his words keeping up the

image of the ‘great storm.’ I got the ‘drift’ of that too. The center of the low pressure area was too far off shore. The northern movement and rotation were too slow to produce the predicted dynamics in most of our area. Charles Samek Mineola

A generational gap in viewing immigration

have followed with great interest the letters submitted by both Dr. Morris and Dr. Sobel. Both writers are obviously very accomplished, old men still living in the 19th-20th century! Much has happened since especially in the area of immigration. So both writers tirelessly allude to their own and families accomplishments to make it into

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dreamers.” Thank you Dr. Sobel but your insinuation that the dream is being squash only for “...young Latinos” is incorrect and racist!. Latinos are “not” the only illegals in America. Go to Hempstead and you’ll meet many islanders who are here illegally; go to Woodside, Queens and you’ll find Irish whose visas have expired but

decided to stay; go to Flushing, N.Y. and you will find peoples of many other nationalities: Asians, European, etc. with similar status. Many are hard working and trying to find that American Dream, and working in which ever way they can to assimilate, even as if it doesn’t appear to others to be the case, and to triumph through the whatever

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In praise of Grand Central Terminal

et us all rejoice in celebrating the 102nd Anniversary of Grand Central Terminal, which first opened on February 2, 1913. Contrast this with the late, great Penn Station Terminal which was destroyed in the name of progress in 1962. Fast forward, 53 years later. Penn Station is still a shell of its former glory. There is no natural lighting, decent food court, gourmet food shops, upscale stores or quality restaurants. Most Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit commuters rush in and out each day. Grand Central Terminal has high ceilings, natural light, a food court, gourmet food shops, upscale stores and great restaurants such as the Oyster Bar. Not only do Metro North commuters have a real terminal, but they are joined on a daily basis by thousands of people who work nearby and patronize the great food court, quality restau-

rants and stores. LIRR commuters just have a station. Few people who work nearby Penn Station stops by during the day to patronize any of its commercial establishments. LIRR riders from Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Williston Park, Albertson, Searington, Garden City, Manhasset, Roslyn and other neighborhoods in eastern Queens, Nassau and Suffolk County look forward to 2023 when the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Eastside Access project provides a direct connection to Grand Central Terminal via the 63rd Street tunnel and reaches beneficial use. We can then join our Metro North comrades in utilizing this great institution to and from work. In 2014, according to an audit by state ComptrollerTom DiNapoli the revenue service date for Long Island Rail Road access to Grand Central Terminal had appeared to slip yet again - this

was also known as the Gimbel’s passageway. Gimbels was Macy’s chief competitor at Herald Square. They closed in 1986. This passageway still stands dormant. It is a forgotten underground link between Penn Station and Herald Square. It was once a 800-foot pedestrian concourse providing an indoor connection to the 34th Street Herald Square IND and BMT subway, along with PATH station complex. Further, there was an adjoining nearby underground passageway starting at 34th street which ran along 6th Avenue, going as far north as 42nd Street. Many avoided the rain and snow by using this indoor path. Both passageways were closed many decades ago by New York City Transit and the LIRR, due to security issues. If reopened today, Amtrak riders along with New Jersey Transit and LIRR commuters would have easy underground connections to the Broadway N, R & Q and 6th Avenue B,D, F & M subway lines along with PATH, rather than walking outside on the street exposed to both inclement weather and heavy vehicular traffic. less with more - owing to the By using either the subway fact he had more political hacks or walking, riders would have diin his administration than most rect access to both midtown and governors of New York State. East Side Manhattan along either the Broadway, 6th Avenue, 42nd, Morton Perlman 53rd, 59th or 63rd Street corriGreat Neck dors, served by numerous subway

time from 2020 to 2023. Perhaps it might be useful in 2015 to look for other low cost easy to implement alternatives in the short run. Consider transit riders disappointment that a proposal submitted by one of New York City’s developers, Vornado Realty Trust, to pay for construction to reopen the old Hilton Corridor, also known as the Gimbel’s passageway was never completed. They had offered to do this in exchange for a city zoning variance to construct a high rise office building at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street. While the zoning variance was approved, Vornado Realty Trust never moved forward with construction of a high rise office building. This was due to a weak market for potential renters. Until some time in the 1970s, both Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and New Jersey Transit riders exiting east at Penn Station had a direct underground passageway known as the Hilton Corridor. It

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ployees is his motto: “Do more with less.” You can’t do more with less if you are doing a fair’s day work, something he couldn’t understand. Maybe it’s because he did

lines and stations. Why wait for the LIRR to provide access to Manhattan midtown East Side via Grand Central Terminal? The most recent recovery schedule for the MTA’s East Side Access project calls for revenue service opening to the public starting in 2023. How disappointing that the old Hilton corridor, which previously provided transit options for thousands of rush hour commuters remains unused after so many decades. The Vernando Trust developers proposal to reopen and widen it from some points where it narrows to 9 feet was $50 million. Converting the total length to 15 feet wide could cost up to another $100 million. This seems like a reasonable investment of $150 million out of a proposed $32 billion 2015 - 2019 Capital program plan for a significant transportation improvement that could benefit thousands of transportation riders. There is still time for the MTA to consider adding this project to the proposed 2015-2019 Capital Plan which has yet to be approved by Albany. Diogenes is searching for the first public official or MTA Board member to speak out in favor of this project. Larry Penner Great Neck

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The streets of NYC come to LIU Post Art Museum BY B e n d I k s oe r e n e n Street artists gather to create a travel through the evolution of graffiti and art with a new exhibition at LIU Post’s Steinberg Museum of Art on the second floor of Hillwood Commons on the Brookville campus. More than 35 artists are on display, with photos, graffiti painted directly on the walls, on white board, traditional canvas, digitally. Exhibit curator Ryan Seslow has created a museum space reminiscent of the graffiti boom of the 80’s and 90’s, and he has incorporated new technology to show it. “We’ve gathered artists from five generations here, with the oldest being in their seventies, and youngest at 23,” said Seslow. “It’s the first time anyone has had this kind of street art in a proper museum space.” Seslow, who is an artist and professor in LIU Post’s Art Department and a longtime street artist, has four of his own pieces in the show. The pieces vary in terms of medium. One wall is covered by photographer Henry Chalfant, who’s known for his work in documenting graffiti, breakdance and hip-hop culture. The piece consists of small cutouts of subway cars from the 80s and 90s, covered in different motifs. “He’s got over 800 of them, and that

wasn’t even all of them,” said Seslow. The new exhibition incorporates technology in a way that includes the viewer with the artists. “We have a map of where all the artists’ works are shown in the space. But it also includes the various artists’ Instagram-tags, so you can snap a photo of the artist’s piece, tag him and ask him a question.” Seslow said. “It removes this hierarchy of who’s better, and removes some distance between the audience and artists.” This is contrary to the traditional exhibit space, “where the artist is either dead, or impossible to reach,” he added. There’s no intentional theme- other than street art and graffiti- in the show. “The subject of both Graffiti and Street Art are being expanded in this show. I am interested in seeing how the works would come together on a technical and stylistic front. Can the digital works hold up with and compliment the murals? Can the framed photos compliment the 3 dimensional works?” Seslow said. “The viewer plays a big role in how they will experience the works, both physically and digitally. The show has a growing web site that functions as an artist in the show” at http://concretetodata.com. LIU Post art students are also involved in this exhibition, through Professor Winn

Rea’s class, where they are learning various molding techniques. They have molded pieces of technology, such as keyboards and cell phones, in concrete. “Afterwards, we’re digging a hole for them, sort of as a time capsule,” Seslow said. Steinberg Art Museum Director Barbara Applegate is happy with what she thinks is a brave exhibition. “As a museum director, this project is a risk. Normally, you can look at the pictures up front, and keep it within the usual frames, but here, the artists came in and painted directly on the walls,” she said. “They came in, and I’m pretty sure at least one didn’t know what to put up there before he saw the space.” Usually, the museum knows exactly where everything is going, exactly how it’s going to look, but this time, they had the risk of artists not showing up, and not knowing what they would make, which, for Applegate, was a new experience. Content wise, Applegate was clueless as to what she would have in her museum the day after the artists were there. Street art is known for its social commentary and edginess, so she took another risk by leaving out the frames and constraints that others might have had. “There are a few pieces that show the social commentary,” she said.

Seslow points out one piece, a modified version of the 80’s cartoon G.I. Joe, where the soldier is coming back from the Vietnam War. The work is a realistic version, where G.I. Joe is met with mental and physical struggle, as opposed to the glorifying, pro-war propaganda of the original. The six-minute cartoon is available online, at http://www.encryptedfills.com, a collaborative project between Seslow and artist RJ Rushmore, who’s got other pieces in the exhibition. Despite the risk she’s taking, Applegate is very happy with the result, and has already gotten positive feedback from students and colleagues alike. While the artists were installing and painting, Applegate said, people passed by and were obviously hit by what she calls a very dynamic exhibition, full of contrasts and different mediums. The reception, the official opening of the exhibit, will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m., and is open to the public. The exhibition will run through March 21. For information about museum hours, go to www.liu. edu/museum. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Romantic locales ideal for Valentine’s Day Part of the excitement of Valentine's Day is taking the person you love to a romantic locale. Romantic tourism continues to be big business, according to Conde Nast. While much of the romantic retreats that take place are honeymoon-related, there are some couples who want to share their love in a romantic spot other times of the year, like Valentine's Day. If budget is no obstacle, then it is easy to jet off to Paris or Rome, two of the world's most romantic locales. Many find, however, that they will need to settle on a romantic location much closer to home for reasons of practicality. But just because you're spending the big day in your own backyard, that does not mean it will diminish the mood of the event. The following is a listing of tourist-friendly and romantic places in select areas across North America. •Los Angeles, California: The City of Angels boasts stars and memory-makers galore. For a unique perspective on the area,

The Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas is a popular tourist mecca and romantic place to spend Valentine’s Day. take to the skies in a Zeppelin Air Tour. This is the only airship in the United States licensed for commercial passenger transport. Aim for the sunset tour, which is supposed to be the most romantic. •Washington, D.C.: Take a cruise along the Potomac River on The Spirit of Washington dinner cruise ship. Enjoy the sights of the city while feasting on a delicious meal. •Columbus, Ohio: Tour the

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beach to stroll. Whale-watching tours, bed-and-breakfasts and nearby wineries make this place an ideal romantic escape. •San Antonio, Texas: The Riverwalk is one of Texas' most popular tourist attractions. There are breathtaking views there and plenty of excellent shopping. Find a myriad of restaurants in which to enjoy a romantic meal. •Montreal, Canada: Considering French is the primary language spoken in this city in the Quebec province, Montreal may be the best way for North Americans to experience a touch of Europe without traveling overseas. A visit to the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is magical in itself. Take a stroll through the cobbled streets of Old Montreal and pop into a cafe for delicious crepes. It's easy to experience a touch of romance close to home. For Canadians traveling into the United States and vice versa, be sure to have a current passport necessary for border crossings.

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Chocolate historically more than just food Many cannot resist chocolate, that beloved creamy, sweet confection derived from cocoa beans, milk and sugar. All over the world people love to indulge in chocolate, especially come Valentine’s Day. According to data from Leatherhead Food Research, Switzerland consumes more chocolate per capita than any country in the world. Ireland, the United Kingdom, Austria and Belgium round out the top five. Despite its apparent popularity in Europe, chocolate was first popularized among the Olmecs of Mexico, who used the cocoa beans more than 3,500 years ago. However, it wasn’t until the last 200 years that chocolate turned into the sweet treat that is known and loved today. Aztecs believed cocoa had aphrodisiac properties, and chocolate contains a chemical called phenylethylamine, which is released naturally in the body when a person falls in love. The aroma of chocolate can induce relaxation, and chocolate also contains dopamine, a natural painkiller. While chocolate is now used primarily as a food, over the years it has had many other uses - some of which are quite unique. Here are some of the many ways people have used chocolate throughout history. · Money: The Mayans once used cocoa beans as a form of currency, as did the Aztecs. In this instance, money actually did grow on trees. · Dental health: Arman Sadeghpour, a researcher at Tulane University, says an extract of cocoa powder could be an effective alternative to using fluoride. Chocolate-enhanced toothpaste may be the next big thing. · Fuel: Chocolate has been used to feed bacteria that produce hydrogen, which

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Valentine's Day is a holiday during February that commemorates love and romance and also the patron Saint Valentine. The history of St. Valentine is shrouded somewhat in mystery, and there are beliefs that many different people went by the name St. Valentine. One such individual was a holy priest who served in Rome, Italy. Some historians surmise that he was jailed for defiance during the reign of Claudius II, sentenced to death, and became a religious martyr. Pope Gelasius marked February14 as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom in 496 AD. Today, the Catholic church recognizes at least three different martyred saints named Valentine or Valentius. So how did St. Valentine's Day transform from a religious holiday into one far more secular? During the third century in Rome, Claudius II decided that single men served better as soldiers if they were single and had no attachments at home in the way of a wife and family. Thusly, he outlawed marriage. St. Valentine didn't agree with the views and reportedly performed marriages for young lovers in secret. It is this which may have propelled Valentine's Day to be more about love than religious obligation. Another legend says that Valentine himself authored the first Valentine card. It has been rumored he fell in love with a woman -the jailer's daughter -- while in prison and sent her a letter. He signed it, "from your Valentine." No matter the origins of the holiday, today St. Valentine's Day has become a day where

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Explore poetry for sentiments of love "How do Ilove thee? Let me count the ways." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Come Valentine's Day, many people feel compelled to spout words of love to those they care about. However, it may have been some time since they engaged in a little creative writing. The option to select a massproduced, store-bought card instead can be very tempting. Poetry has long been the means to deliver words of affection. Throughout history poets have professed desire and love through the stanzas of their poems. From Emily Dickinson to W.H. Auden to Lord Byron to The Bard himself, William Shakespeare, many writers can base a portion of their fame on memorable love poems. There are many different types of poems, but it doesn't take a lot of knowledge to produce an amateur attempt at a love poem this Valentine's Day. Here are some of the betterknown types of poetry and their rudimentary components. Acrostic: This type of poem is one in which the first letter of each line of poetry spells out its own word. These types of poems are often written based on a person's name or a sentiment, such as love. Ballad: A short narrative poem that features stanzas of two or four

lines with a refrain. The last words of the second and fourth lines often rhyme. Epic:This type of poem is a long narrative usually celebrating the adventures and achievements of a hero. Epigram: If your Valentine has a sense of humor, try an epigram. This poem is short and satirical, ending with a humorous statement or a sarcastic punchline. Etheree: This poem is 10 lines, where each line has a certain number of syllables, from 1 in the first line to 10 in the last. Free Verse: This type of poem does not have any specific rules, leaving the flow of words and line breaks entirely to the poet. Haiku: This poetry is formed of unrhymed verses that follow the 5-7-5 pattern of syllables. Limerick: Having originated in Limerick, Ireland, this is a rhymed humorous or nonsense poem of five lines. Quatrain:A poem consisting of four lines of verse with a specific rhyming scheme. Sonnet: This type of poetry features 14 lines in iambic pentameter with a particular rhyming scheme. There are many different ways to express emotions through poetry. Explore the different styles and find one that fits for you.

Did you know? "Love" is a powerful word that describes one of the most potent human emotions. The word is believed to have evolved from the Proto-IndoEuropean's word "leubh," which described care and desire nearly five thousand years ago. The word was incorporated into Old English as "lufu," a noun meaning "deep affection" and a verb "lufian" meaning "to be very fond of."

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Spring Craft Beer Festival Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. Barry Manilow Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, 3 & 7 p.m. Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Nitro Circus Live Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. The Who Hits 50! Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. New Kids On The Block with special guests TLC and Nelly NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com 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 Wednesday, 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 9, 7 & 10 p.m. The truTV Impractical Jokers “Where’s Larry” Tour Continued on Page 46

“America’s Got Talent” and “Dr. Oz Show” performer, Dr. Bob Baker, will be appearing in the Rubenstein Auditorium at Temple Beth Sholom on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m.. Dr. Baker, a gastroenterologist/internist with the North Shore-LIJ Medical Group in Great Neck, is also highly regarded as a ventriloquist and comedian. He will be bringing his collection of dummies, including: Mrs. Lucille Goldman, Zoltan the Redoubtable, Oscar Makyne and Sigmoid Colon. Besides performing on national television, Dr. Baker has been featured in many New York City and Long Island comedy clubs,

medical conferences, country clubs, restaurants and fundraisers and routinely donates his fees to charity. Tickets are $36 in advance and $40 at the door, checks payable to “Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club”. Admission includes buffet dinner at 5 p.m. and desserts after the performance. BYOKB (Bring Your Own Kosher Bottle) permitted. Seating is limited. Note that the show is rated “R” for adult humor, suggested for ages 18 and older. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Temple Beth Sholom Main Office at (516) 621-2288.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 45 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 Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 - 4 p.m. Artist Elizabeth Cassidy, Art Demonstration and Opening Reception Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org MAIN GALLERIES Through March 8, 2015 China Then and Now China Then and Now brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. The exhibition explores three millennia of one of the world’s most important artistic traditions from the perspective of American collectors on Long Island, such as Childs and Frances Frick and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler. The exhibition opens on Nov. 22, and remains on view through March 8. SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES Through March 8 Long Island Collects the Arts of China An exhibition drawn from the holdings of Long Islanders whose collections include exceptional Chinese art in a variety of media. Many of these works have never or rarely-before been seen by the public. PERMANENT COLLECTION GALLERY Through March 8 Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works on Paper Tiffany artworks from the museum’s permanent collection CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY Through March 8 Gavin Rain A native of Cape Town, South Africa, Gavin Rain works primarily in a neo-pointillist style. He cites two main narratives in his work: Hidden in plain sight, in which the subject cannot be seen until the viewer takes a few steps back; and Pseudo digital, in which the artist uses rows of dots in a pattern similar to television or computer screens. He credits Seurat, Russian avant garde art of the 1900s and the work of many architects as his main artistic influences. Rain’s work has been seen in solo and group exhibitions throughout the world. ONGOING Sculpture Park More than 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre

property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum. EVENTS Through March 8(with exceptions for specific programs) FILM: The Other Eye The Other Eye is the first film about artist Liu Dan, China’s major modern-day exponent of ink painting. A selection of the artist’s work is on view in the museum’s current major exhibition devoted to the arts of China, from earliest times to the present. In The Other Eye we see a remarkable glimpse into Liu Dan’s creative process as he creates a large-scale landscape. Filmmaker Fan Xiaochun, has customized a 15-minute excerpt for the Museum from her longer documentary film about Liu Dan’s work. Free with Museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. Long island children’s museum 11 Davis Ave, Garden City (516) 224-5800 Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Museum admission: $12 for adults and children over 1 year old, $11 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact (516) 224-5800. Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen Join LICM as we introduce kitchen fun in our newest Early Childhood workshop. Each week, we’ll be making an easy and yummy, kid-friendly snack that they make from start to finish. They’ll practice using real cooking tools like small mixers and toaster ovens in their recipes -- of course, adult help will be required. Join us as we mix things up in the kitchen to stir an interest in kitchen creativity and healthy eating. Ages: 5 and under. Materials Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 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. Saturdays & Sundays, 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. Tuesday Feb. 10 through Friday, Feb. 13, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

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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. FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION 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 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 Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling (516) 747-4070. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA LECTURE Dr. Angelique Corthals, professor and scientific director of the BioBank of Department of Pathology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine will deliver a lecture titled: “Wrath of the Gods: Deceased and Diseased in the Ancient World.” New forensic and DNA analysis helps us understand how 500 year old Argentinean mummies died. The lecture will be held in Room 105 inside Breslin Hall at Hofstra University on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. There is a fee for non-members. For Information please call (631) 420 1564 or visit www.aia-lis. org. RE-ENTERING THE WORKFORCE The Town of North Hempstead is presenting an employment workshop for resident job seekers age 60+ at the Clinton G Martin Park. Topics will include resume preparation, job search techniques and interviewing skills. Services are free of charge. The date is Wednesday, March 11. The facilitator is Sari Flesch, employment specialist. For further information please call (516) 869-6311, Project Independence. 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) 6756513. 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 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. FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625-8804 for information. Singles Association of Long Island For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com. YOUR WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280. WELL SPOUSES OF THE Chronically ILL AND DISABLED Meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. Charles Rehab Center, located at 201 I.U. Willets Road (corner of Searingtown Road) in Albertson at 7 p.m. Free admission. Call Rose at (516) 829-8740 or e-mail at rosebirdlady@aol.com for more information. CANCER SUPPORT FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE Notre Dame’s Cancer Support Group meets every other Friday at 9:15 a.m., and lasts approximately two hours. It is located at 9 Aberdeen Road, New Hyde Park (sign says: Emmaus House of Prayer). This is about one block north of Hillside Ave. and slightly east of New Hyde Park Road. The group facilitator is Judy Coste. Admission is free. If you will be attending, kindly call Coste at (631) 5235406.

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Muttontown Preserve ‘An evening with Kal to offer guided tour Penn’ at Adelphi U. The Muttontown Preserve will present a guided Nature Walk entitled, “Winter Trek,” on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Approximately three miles long, the “Winter Trek” tour will focus on a variety of environments in the preserve, including wetlands, wooded trails, and open fields. The tour guide will also discuss the various plants and animals located throughout the preserve. Comprising 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds

and estate grounds, Muttontown is Nassau County’s largest nature preserve and one of the most beautiful settings on Long Island. The preserve includes miles of marked nature trails with local wildflowers, trees, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Muttontown also has several structures, including the renovated Chelsea Mansion, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The walk is $5 and be-

gins at the Bill Paterson Nature Center on the preserve. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Muttontown Preserve is located on Muttontown Lane, south of 25A, in East Norwich. For more information please call: (516) 571-8500. For more information about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, please call: (516) 572-0200 or visit the website at: www. nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Adelphi University will host “An Evening with Kal Penn” on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center at Adelphi University. Penn has a wide range of experience spanning the arts, politics and education. Penn is best known for his various roles in film and television. He has had recurring roles on “House,” “24,”

and “How I Met Your Mother,” and is currently filming “Battle Creek,” a new detective show premiering March 1 on CBS. He hosts “The Big Brain Theory,” a reality competition to find the nation’s brightest engineer, on the Discovery Channel. Penn is also known for his role as Kumar in the Harold and Kumar franchise and films such as “The Namesake.” Although many celebri-

2nd annual ‘Love Ball’ at Westbury Feb. 13 The Second Annual “Louder Than Love Ball,” featuring Stevie B, TKA, George Lamond, The Cover Girls, Judy Torres, Noel, Soave, Nayobe, The Sugar Hill Gang, and Lisette Melendez, with music by Party 105.3’s Vic Latino and DJ Chef, will take place at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, Feb.13 at 8 p.m. Doors are at 7 p.m. Stevie B headlines this star-studded freestyle concert starring 10 of the hottest acts of the 80s/90s free-

style era. Stevie B will be performing his number one smash hit, “Because I Love You (The Postman Song),” as well as other hits like “Love & Emotion” and “I’ll Be By Your Side.” The show also features George Lamond (“Bad of the Heart”), The Cover Girls (“We Can’t Go Wrong”), TKA (“Louder Than Love”), Lisette Melendez (“Together Forever),” Judy Torres (“No Reason To Cry”), The Sugar Hill Gang (“Rapper’s Delight”), Soave (“Crying

Over You”), Noel and Nayobe. Pre-show music will be provided by DJ Chef and Vic Latino from Party 105.3. Tickets are $99.50, $69.50 and $49.50 and are available online at www. ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. Event, date and time subject to change. All ticket prices are subject to applicable service charges. For further information, please visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin will perform a special Valentine’s Day Concert at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. Griffin is a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand of pull-nopunches comedy. She recently made history with her sixth consecutive Grammy Nomination and a Best Comedy Album win for

“Calm Down Gurll.” Griffin has written and starred in 20 televised comedy specials, draws huge audiences on New Year’s Eve

Folk series to feature 2 L.I.-based artists

Long Island-based singersongwriters Cathy Kreger and Steve Robinson share the bill during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue, Huntington) on Thursday, Feb. 19. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the Cinema’s Sky Room will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10 for Cinema Arts Centre and FMSH members). For more information, visit www.fmsh.org or call (631) 425-2925. Kreger is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who has co-hosting CNN’s New Year’s been performing throughout Eve Special with Anderson the Northeast for nearly 30 Cooper, and was recently years. Armed with only an acoustic guitar and a voice as named the new host of E!’s “Fashion Police.” Tickets are $69.50 and $49.50 and are available online at www.ticketmaster. com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. Event, date and time subject to change. All ticket prices are subject to applicable service charges. For further information, please visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

‘Queen of Mean’ at Westbury on Feb. 14

ties have supported politics in various ways, Penn is one of the only actors in recent memory to put his film career on hold to work full time in politics. In 2009, Penn began working full time as the associate director at the White House Office of Public Engagement. During his time, he served as the liaison to AsianAmerican and Pacific Islander communities and worked on a number of other social initiatives, including ones related to “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and increasing financial aid. Tickets are available at the Lucia and Stephen N. Fischer Box Office in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC). Tickets are free for students with a valid Adelphi University ID; all other tickets are $10.

clear as cool water, she delivers more pure music per minute than a bevy of roadhouse rockers. Her musical style is a combination of adult contemporary and old blues, with an alternative folk flair. Kreger turns folk, rock, blues, and pop influences into a lyrical and melodic style that is as passionate as it is polished. From the time she was a girl, Kreger has had the continuous inspiration of her musical parents, who were touring folksingers. She realized at a young age that there was an opportunity for her to provide the safe place that comes from reaching inside yourself and exposing your own emotions -- giving people the ability to experience theirs. This was the

power she found in herself, the power that still drives her today. “When I’m at a show,” she says, “I like to be stretched like a rubber band, to laugh, to cry, to be entertained. That’s what I try to do on stage. If you’re interested in feeling your emotions, you’ll want to be at my show.” Robinson is a native Long Islander whose engaging songs are informed by his varied life experiences -- as a carpenter, English teacher, fisherman, truck driver, landscape foreman, air traffic controller, union rep, computer programmer, and more -- combined with his life-long love of music and performing. A self-taught guitarist, he has developed his own unique finger style which combines driving rhythms with tasteful licks and smooth slide work. His music is firmly rooted in the blues, and breathes fresh life into tunes influenced by acoustic Americana, old-time jazz, soul, rock, pop, and country. Robinson represented Long Island at the prestigious 2008 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN as a winner in the 2007 Long Island Blues Challenge.

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Trendy exercises to rev up workouts

xercising consistently is a great way to get healthy. For those who find their workout routines monotonous, switching up exercises and embracing some of the newer, trendier fitness regimens may be a way to maintain your momentum at the gym.

High-intensity workouts

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a concept behind some of today’s most popular exercise programs. HIIT combines cardiovascular and strength-training movements into a concentrated workout designed to keep your heart rate elevated. HIIT workouts blend bouts of intense exercise with either rest or low-intensity activity. These workouts seem to promote faster weight loss than prolonged workouts at moderate paces. While HIIT is functional, it is not best for those who have preexisting orthopedic injuries or serious cardiovascular conditions. But many people enjoy a stronger heart and improved muscle tone from HIIT workouts.

Kettlebells

These weighted cast-iron workout tools can be an interesting addition to strength-training workouts. But their utility does not stop there. Using kettlebells during any physical activity will increase the amount of fat burned and can provide a full-body workout. Kettlebells come in different weights, and newcomers are urged to start out gradually and build up in weight as they become more familiar and toned.

Trampoline cardio

For those who want to both shake up their workouts and lift their moods, jumping on a trampoline can do just that. It’s difficult to be in a bad mood when bouncing around like a kid on a trampoline. Trampoline classes are turning up in some upscale gyms, where each participant has his own individual trampoline. Routines mix in different choreography and small hand weights to promote a fun and effective cardio experience.

Water aerobics

Swimming isn’t the only thing you can do in a pool. Water workouts are ideal for those with muscle and joint pain because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on these areas, while providing enough resistance for a deep workout. Workouts may begin in chest-deep water and progress to deeper water for added resistance. Some gyms now offer aqua cycling classes that combine water aerobics with spinning.

Dance and hip-hop classes

ZUMBA® classes have been popular for quite some time. But many health clubs offer additional classes that employ dance to burn calories and tone muscles. Some gyms have developed their own cardio-based dance classes that get people moving to music in a fun way. Routines are fun and fast-moving, which may make them feel less like a workout and more like a social event.

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In addition to increasing physical activity as they age, older men and women who understand heart disease and learn to recognize its symptoms have a greater chance of minimizing its affects and lowering their risk of having a heart attack.

What are the symptoms of heart disease?

Heart disease is a blanket term used to describe a host of conditions, so symptoms vary depending on each individual condition. The following are some of the more widely known conditions and their symptoms: • Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a largely symptomless form of heart disease. The AHA notes that the idea that hypertension produces symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, facial flushing, nervousness, and sweating is a misconception. Symptoms typically do not alert men and women to the presence of hypertension, highlighting the emphasis men and women should place on routine visits to the doctor’s office, where their blood pressure can be taken. • Heart attack: The symptoms of a heart attack are different than the

• Arrhythmia: Arrhythmia means your heartbeat is irregular, and men and women often mistakenly believe arrhythmia only afflicts those who already have been diagnosed with heart disease or have had a heart attack. But arrhythmia can affect even those men and women who have healthy hearts and no history of cardiovascular disease. Symptoms of arrhythmia can vary greatly, from a single premature beat to a series of premature beats that occur in rapid succession. Arrhythmia that lasts long enough to affect heart function may include symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

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Williston Park Library From the Director: Please be aware that the library will be closed from January 24-January 31 for painting. All materials may be returned in the bins outside the library during this time. Reserves will be held until reopening. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time. While we appreciate donations, please do not put them in the return bin outside the library.

The bin is for library material only. Please be aware that smoking is prohibited in the restrooms of the library. Not only is this a fire hazard, but it is also illegal. Here are some new arrivals to the library: Make it Ahead — Ina Garten Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look a Shallow Year — Andy Cohen

13 Soldiers: A Personal History of Americans at War — John McCain & Mark Salter Don’t give up, Don’t Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life — Louis Zamperini Another Night, Another Day — Sarah Rayner Trust No One — Jane Ann Krentz Pain on the Dead — Jack Higgins

ADULTs Friday @ the Movies Every third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon and see a great movie.

children Tiny Tykes I & II Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25 from 10:15 to

11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Open to children 1 ½-5 years old. There is a $45 fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Story Hour for Tots Thursdays, Jan. 8-March 19 at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Open to children ages 1-3 ½ years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. After School Story Hour Tuesdays, Jan. 13-March 17 at

4 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Open to children K-2nd grade. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Lego Time Wednesdays, Jan. 14-March 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Library. Open to children K+. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Pajama Story Time Wednesdays, Jan. 21 and Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Library. Open to children of all ages. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

East Williston Library DAYTIME BOOK CLUB: “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” by Richard Flanagan – Tuesday Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. EVENING BOOK CLUB: “What She Left Behind” by Ellen Marie Wiseman – Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.. Please register at the library. The discussion is limited to 15 readers. OLD WESTBURY GAR-

DENS and NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PASSES: The passes are available to East Williston Library card holders. Each family pass (2 adults and children under 18 years of age) may be borrowed for a 3 day period. Passes may be reserved in advance. LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY: Whatever your goal, LearningExpressLibrary’s

resources will help you succeed. The various “Learning Centers” offer the information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Are you looking for a new job? You’ll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that’s right for you. Visit us at www. ewlibrary.org TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY:

TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Visit us at www.ewlibrary.org

must be signed at the time of notarization, not before. You must bring your own witness if needed. Please telephone the Library to confirm a notary is available.

N0TARY PUBLIC: Hours are Monday & Thursday from 11 a.m. - 3:00 pm and Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Photo identification is required. Documents to be notarized

SHOES FOR ALL: “Shoes for All” is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection and distribution of shoes to those less fortunate and in desperate need of foot-

wear. The library is collecting new or lovingly worn shoes for men, women and children in any style or size. EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY : We are pleased to present a very unique Lego Collection. Please visit this display in the lobby of the East Williston Village Hall. Register for all programs by calling 741-1213 or email us at ewpl@ewlibrary.org

Mineola Public Library ADULTs Feature Films Show Times for our Feature Films are Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m.. Please join us on February 6 for Magic in the Moonlight. The Crochet Connection — Five Classes* Tuesdays at 1 to 3 p.m. — remaining dates: February 10. The Crochet Connection is a series of beginner and experienced level crochet classes in which the main stitches necessary for forming the foundation of crocheting are taught. Please bring: size d-k crochet needles and any color worsted weight yarn. Lecture: An Afternoon with

the Third Genius, Harold Lloyd* Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. Harold Lloyd was much more than just a great comedian, Known as the “Thrill Comedian”, Lloyd was the driving force behind his comedies and his famous “Glasses” character. View photographs of his 44 room “Green Acres” estate and a screening of some of his greatest, thrilling, and funniest film work. Book Discussion Group The Book Discussion Group will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18 to discuss Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. Reiki Introduction Lecture; and, Reiki Healing Circle* Saturdays, Feb. 21 and 28 at

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Karen Centola and Kathleen Gunning, two Reiki Master/Teachers for informative programs on the many benefits of the gentle healing art of Reiki. Celebrate the Chinese New Year* Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. Penn Hongthong, author, host of her own cooking show, and professional chef, will demonstrate how to prepare healthy and delicious Chinese dishes. There will be tastings limited to 25 library patrons.

YOUTH Teen Movie & Book Club Monday, Feb. 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Sign up for Teens 7th – 12th grade Join us once a month when we watch a movie that was inspired by a popular YA book. Enjoy snacks and drinks and a comparison discussion on the book and movie. Register at the Reference Desk. Lego Builders Club Remaining date: Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Children in Kindergarten and up may sign-up for all three sessions. Create unique structures with our Lego pieces and meet others who love to Lego! Junior Chefs: Angry Birds Cupcake* Friday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Grades 3 and up may sign-up

to attend. Decorate a cupcake with candy, sugar and frosting to look like an “Angry Bird”. *This program may contain food allergens. Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 to 5 p.m. Visit the Children’s Room to see the wonderful things your library has to offer. Enjoy treats, a take-and-make craft, and a prize raffle! Potty Training 101 Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Parents and Caregivers may sign up to attend Lenore Stamm will be here to discuss steps parents and caregivers can take to help their children become toilet trained.

Wild in Your Backyard Thursday, Feb. 19 at 4:30 p.m. All ages may sign up to attend. The Tackapausha Museum and Preserve will provide children with the opportunity to meet some strange and interesting creatures that share our homes and backyards! Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse! Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. Children ages 2 and up with caregivers may sign up to attend. It’s the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! Come and make an edible “Toodles,” play Mickey Mouse B-I-N-G-O and do the “Hot Dog Dance,” hot potato style!

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 •

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School district to hold annual grant dinner I will be sending you a special email blast about the East Williston School District’s Annual PTO District Wide Grant Dinner. This is the second year of what now has become a wonderful annual event! It is a night when parents and staff from all three schools come together for a fun evening of festivity. If you didn’t get the chance to go last year, I think everyone who did attend will tell you what a special evening it was. It brought everyone in our community together in a show of such strong support for our schools and children. For example, many parents shared with me how special it was, among many other special things that evening, to see so many of their children’s former teachers. I am excited to send you information about this event in the next week and also will look forward to seeing you there! Goal Setting and Review At this time of year, the instructional and administrative staff is busy reviewing our progress on the 2014-15 district instructional goals to make sure we are on-track to complete our SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound goals) that we have committed to for the year and/ or to make any necessary adjustments in our action planning. (Go to our website at www. ewsdonline.org > click on Our District on the red horizontal navigation bar > click on 14-15 District Goals.) Recent North Side, Willets Road and Wheatley faculty meetings put aside time to review this year’s goals and initiate discussions regarding SMART goals for the next school year, 2015-16. The SMART goals support our broad goals, which usually remain constant over several years. This month and next, building administrators, department chairs, directors and I will be reviewing feedback from the faculty meetings and formulating the draft district goals plan for 2015-16. Before finalizing, building administrators and I will meet with each of the content area departments for additional input. After our new District Goals Plan is finalized, we create a staff development plan for the 201516 school year that directly supports the accomplishment of the goals we have set directly to student growth and achievement. Wheatley Midterm Experience Special thanks to ELA Sec-

ondary Chair Steven Collier and Wheatley library-media specialist Jo Beth Roberts for their leadership and planning of this special learning event for our Wheatley ninth and tenth graders that took place on Jan. 28. Additional thanks to the Wheatley PTO that provided funding for this experience. The return of this terrific event – during which diverse authors, poets and practitioners are invited to present workshops to our students - was truly a highlight of the week. There was an assortment of very special two-hour workshops that students were able to select from and ultimately participate in. Our Midterm Experience is designed to give our students insight into how English can be used in future careers and activities. I was thrilled to teach a workshop on theatre arts. The students I worked with were terrific and really gave their all during our two-hour session. We explored drama as a marriage of language and gesture, character objectives and actions, conflict as the driving force of a theatre piece, the role of place and the impact of setting on a scene. The importance of strong observation skills that enable the gathering of details and insight which makes acting come alive and seems real was also emphasized. Additional workshops included: • “From Spark to Story” presented by Cristina Moracho, author - she discussed her novel “Althea and Oliver,” answered inquiring questions about her young adult novel and her writing process and provided a scenario, which allowed students to develop their characters and a story outline and begin writing their own stories • “Eavesdropping 10”’ presented by Jennifer Wolf Kam, a young adult novelist – she discussed her writing process and her focus on dialogue in her books, short stories and worksin-progress – using her book “Devin Rhodes is Dead,” which received an Elementary Principals’ Book Award, she discussed techniques for writing dialogue within a mystery setting and students created dialogue in a suspenseful scenario, later performing their scenes in a Readers Theater performance • “Playwriting Workshop” presented by Molly Smith Meltzer, an award winning playwright – students were intro-

duced to the basic elements of playwriting and guided through writing a short play of their own • “Your Superbowl Commercial” - Jonathan Cranin, director of commercials/creative director – led students in a workshop during which they discussed famous TV commercials, focusing on what made them successful. Working in groups, students created commercials for “Old Westbury” and presented them to the class for feedback. • “Celebrity Interviewing … or Do you want to write for Rolling Stone …’”– presented by Jen Calonita, author of “Secrets of My Hollywood Life” – former entertainment magazine editor and young adult book author taught what it takes to conduct a celebrity interview from research to published articles. Students had an opportunity to skype with and interview Zach Barnett, lead singer of American

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Authors (who had a hit in 2014 with “Best Day of My Life”). After the interview (which included an impromptu jam session), students prepared an article for The Wheatley Wildcat. • “Found Poetry” presenter, Wheatley English teacher Dan Burke - led students on a handson workshop on found poetry, which is a creative and exciting form of poetry that uses existing text in order to reframe the words into a poem. This is a fun and creative way to play with language and to explore one’s innovative side. • “Fairy Tale-a-thon” presented by Wheatley English teacher Karen Bartscherer – students explored classic fairy tales and created contemporary versions or totally original tales … e.g. Would Ugly Ducking’s mother end up in family therapy? Little Red Riding Hood’s image would surely be placed on a milk carton, right? • “Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight” – Wheatley English teacher Natalia

McMillan delved into the deeper psychology of the popular comic book and film character, Batman. Students watched a documentary showcasing historians, psychologists, forensics experts, authors, producers, etc. that explores Batman’s psyche. Students were then asked to create their own original character to serve as a Batman sidekick or villain. • “Storytelling” presented by Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson, Wheatley English teacher, playwright and director – based on the premise that everyone has a story to tell, Mr. Leidenfrost-Wilson helped students bring their storytelling to life. Students examined the art of storytelling as a vibrant and necessary form of communication. Using voice, character, dialogue, gesture and song, students explored stories and their personal relationship to them. • “Sitcom Writing” - presented by Wheatley English teacher Colin McKenna – students who want to learn to write for television learned how to write a “logline” and how to create a “spec script” for their favorite sitcom while examining some great examples of sitcoms • “Story Cubes” presented by Wheatley English teacher Tara Jacobs – a great way to get your imagination working, students rolled story cubes that had pictures on each side that set up parameters for a story. They then weaved a story from these pictures. • “Children’s Literature: Cute or Controversial” – presented by North Side librarian Karen Homer and ELA Secondary Chair Steven Collier – students explore children’s books that have caused controversy with parents, teachers and/or librarians and create their own writings suitable for children • “Press Pass” – Wheatley English teacher Jen Fatone ran this hands-on workshop for budding journalists who documented the Midterm Experience through observation, effective note-taking, questioning and organizing and submitted their stories to the Wildcat, Wheatley’s newspaper English 10P Visit As I’ve shared before, some of my most favorite times in the district are when I get to visit and spend time in classrooms. Earlier this month, I was excited to visit English 10P, Karen Bartscherer’s class. As described in the Wheatley Course Catalogue, 10P is the Honors English class for students

who have demonstrated mastery level achievement in English 8 and 9, love to read and have very accomplished writing skills. As part of the course, students engage in “Experimentals” which are a long-term, in-depth, student multi-disciplinary exploration of a self-chosen area of inquiry through multiple interviews and the use of other primary and secondary resources. Last spring I saw many of the students present their final projects, their “Experimentals.” This year, I was excited to see how the “Experimentals” begin; how the seeds of their ideas are sown. For example, during my class visit, students, working in small groups, identified shared words they had selected from a 2015 experimental words list. The groups brainstormed around their words, exploring connections that might lead to inspiration for their final project. A related aspect of the class is student research and their creation of websites. I’ve had the opportunity to look through the websites and I think you will enjoy them too. For example, the “Music” website has given me a great selection of music to add to my playlist! The ‘Cultures of the World’ website has given me some new ideas for our upcoming multicultural festival in May. Click on the underlined titles to the website to gain access to them. • “Technology: World of The Future” (Steve John & Sumu Pitchayan) • “Welcome to NYC” (Sidra Akhtar, Claire Baker, Laura D’Angelo & Taylor Kristal) • “People of Note” (Jake Gilbert & Gretchen Keller) • “Music” (Maya Alfia, Aileen Chowdhury & Sara Zulfigar) • “Cultures of the World” (Nirel Gidanian, Lianna Golden & Diana Lee) • “What’s Trending?” (Sam Hurtado, Jane Kim & Lauren Levine) • “Current Events” (Josh Druz, Ashley Lessen, Rene Venable & Angela Yang) • “Healthy Living” (Abdullah Hassan, Arvin Jadonath & Jeff Wu) • “Sports” (Antonio Deodato, Jax Nussbaum & Matthew Porges) • “The Universal Mind” (Carly Brensilber & Brittany Haber) Congratulations Fourth Grade Singers! What a treat to hear the Fourth Grade Concert on Wednesday. Continued on Page 55

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Herricks Middle School students, (pictured from left) Marie Lolis, Mac Michalik, David Cabrera, William Wu and Amanda Bartolotta following an assembly on internet safety presented by a representative of the Nassau County District Attorney Brian Hyde. The county program Stop, Then Send, delivers an important message about the dangers of using technology today. Some of the lessons learned included: never share your password, never put anything hurtful or disrespectful in writing, never talk with strangers on-line, never give out personal information and never put any pictures or comments that could hurt your reputation.

Spring adult education registration now open Residents of the Roslyn, Herricks, and East Williston school districts are invited to participate in the spring semester of Roslyn Adult Education. Registration is now open. Please look for the catalog in the mail or online: www.roslynschools.org and click on Community and then click on Adult Education. On the website, you

will also find a printable registration form. Many courses begin the week of March 2. Adult Education has more than 75 offerings in creative arts, exercise and dance, computers, humanities, languages, lifestyles, cultural trips and more, including many new day and evening offerings for spring 2015.

We continue to welcome residents of the East Williston School District and Herricks School District to our Adult Education family. Residents of all three districts pay the resident rate for course offerings and trips, and are eligible for senior citizen discounts, as well. Classes are held at both the Roslyn Adult Education and the Herricks Community Center. Details are in

the catalog. Register early as many courses have limited enrollment. Registration forms can be sent via mail or fax. In-person registration is between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays. Instructions are on the form. A $5 registration fee must be included. (Registrations will not be taken over the phone.) The Adult Education office is

in the Roslyn Public Schools Annex at 440 Round Hill Road, next door to Roslyn High School and across the street from the East Hills School (in the St. Mary’s building). For information, call (516) 801-5091 or visit us on line at: www.roslynschools.org and click on Community and then on Adult Education.

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Continued from Page 54 Congratulations to North Side music teacher Ed Lattari and the fourth grade chorus students. Not only was the music performed so well, but all the learning the students had done was quite evident. In one example, as explained by one of the student narrators, the chorus chose to sing a song in this year’s concert (Oh Music) that they had also sung in their third grade concert. Last year the students sang it in two-part harmony. This year, the students challenged themselves, singing it in three-part harmony, a very chal-

lenging task, which they did incredibly well! Thank you also to North Side music teacher Rachel May who accompanied the students on the cello. Congratulations and Commendations DECA Club Members Move On to State Competition On Jan. 10, 15 Wheatley students attended the Nassau County Regional DECA Competition. Students competed against 17 other Long Island school districts in various business related categories. Three students qualified to partici-

pate in the State Competition to be held on March 4–6 in Rochester, NY. Wheatley senior Joshua Jacobs qualified to compete in the Marketing Management category and sophomores Joseph Dinetz and Justin Spar qualified to compete in the Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team category. The competitors were given specific case studies which they had 20-30 minutes to review. Based on the information given to them they had to prepare for a “role play” type presentation. Students were judged on their communication, analytical and production skills, as well as

their professional manner and ability to support their ideas and answer detailed questions, on the spot. The judges were all local business professionals. We are extremely proud of our qualifiers and are excited to see them compete at the DECA State competition! Congratulations as well to DECA advisor and Wheatley business teacher Kristen Malik. Have a Good Weekend As always, please e-mail me at kanase@ewsdonline.org or call me at 333-3758 with any questions, suggestions and/or any topics you would like to see in this newsletter.

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Zuckerman honors 5 new Eagle Scouts Town of North Hempstead Councilman Peter Zuckerman was on hand at Troop 267’s recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor to recognize five new Eagle Scouts. The scouts, whose troop is located in Roslyn Heights, hail from areas of the Town of North Hempstead including East Williston and New Hyde Park. The scouts’ projects included doing work for villages, schools and religious organizations. David Fraser, Jr. constructed a “media swap” for the Community Church of East Williston. Tim Bhagrattee led a project to restore facilities at the Hindu Temple of Woodside which was severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Thomas Stroud researched and led a team to restore the Hempstead Plains and construct an educational kiosk to teach visitors about the history of the area. Liam Fraser beautified the Village of East Williston by organizing the construction and placement of planters at Village Hall. Patrick Theodoropoulos led a team to revitalize unused and dangerous sections of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary for visitors to enjoy. The scouts’ projects involved hundreds of hours of volunteer work and were incredibly successful.

Town Councilman Zuckerman congratulates new Eagle Scouts. Pictured from left: David Fraser Jr., Tim Bhagrattee, Thomas Stroud, Zuckerman, Liam Fraser and Patrick Theodoropoulos.

K I WA N I S H O STS C RO C K E R

A SPECIAL SNOWY THANKS

On Monday morning, Jan. 26, County Seat Kiwanis Club welcomed guest speaker was Keith J. Crocker, president of “The Cinematic Seminars of Keith Crocker.” Crocker is a film historian and spoke to the group about the methods that Hollywood uses to advertise movies in order to build interest for the public to go to the theater. For additional information about County Seat Kiwanis and upcoming guest speakers, visit www.countyseatkiwanis. org. For information about joining County Seat Kiwanis, call Joel Harris at (516) 319-4465.

The Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps chief’s office thanked those members who braved Winter Storm Juno at the corps HQ. Thanks to the volunteers and partnered EAS employees, MVAC was able to have two fully staffed advanced life support ambulances, one ambulance with a basic life support crew as well as rapid response vehicles. Members first arrived as early as 10 a.m. Monday morning to assist with preparations, and remained at HQ until early Tuesday night. The chief’s office also thanked Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss for checking in on the corps and its members throughout the storm.

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Nominees sought for Roll of Honor There is still plenty of time left to nominate a deserving woman for the 22nd Annual Women’s Roll of Honor Ceremony. Since 1994, North Hempstead has held the Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast to honor women who have made a contribution to the North Hempstead community, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public or private efforts. Last month, 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 until Wednesday, Feb. 18. Anyone interested in submitting a name for consideration can call North Hempstead’s 311 Call Center or log-on to the Town’s website (http://www.northhempsteadny.gov ) and download the application form.

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

Manganos to honor ‘extraordinary women’ Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and his wife, Linda, will host a reception honoring some of Nassau’s most extraordinary women on Wednesday, March 18 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The celebration will benefit The Safe Center LI and the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In addition, Mangano is calling upon residents to nominate Nassau County women who make a difference in their community, who give back, inspire and/or lead by example. “Women’s History Month provides

us a wonderful opportunity to honor the contributions that mothers, sisters, and daughters have made to our communities,” Mangano said. “The women of Nassau County that have been honored at our prior Women’s History Month Celebrations have been nothing short of extraordinary and I welcome all to attend this year’s event as it promises to be a great success with more outstanding honorees and magnificent signature desserts by top bakers. All proceeds raised at the celebration will benefit two wonderful non-profits, the Nassau County SPCA and The Safe Center LI.”

The donations raised from the event will go to help The Safe Center LI which offers a broad spectrum of services from counseling to housing, from advocacy to referrals. In addition, this year there will be a second beneficiary the Nassau County SPCA, a nonprofit organization. The Nassau County SPCA rescues, rehabilitates and provides care for animals that have been displaced or harmed. With the help of volunteers, law enforcement agents, rescue workers, veterinarians, they have been able to treat and find permanent homes for countless ani-

mals who have been abandoned, abused and/or neglected. Tickets for the Just Dessert’s event are $10 each, and entitle guests to sample a variety of signature desserts from several local bakeries. Tickets will not be available at the door and do sell out quickly. To request a Nomination Ballot (all entries must be made by March 2); donate a prize, basket or gift certificate that will be auctioned off at the event for charity; or purchase tickets, contact Kim Collins at (516) 571-4044 or kcollins@nassaucountyny.gov.

Long Island Imagine Awards set for May 5 The 3rd Annual Long Island Imagine Awards will be Bank of America/U.S. Trust Social Entrepreneurism held Tuesday, May 5, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Crest Award Hollow Country Club, Woodbury. eWorks Electronics Service Inc. This gala event was created to offer formal acknowlHenry Kaufmann Campgrounds edgement to some of Long Island’s most effective and Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. innovative nonprofit organizations. Spectrum Designs Foundation More than 130 nonprofits submitted applications to win a $5,000 grant in five categories: Innovation, LeadEmpire National Bank Innovation Award ership Excellence, Rising Star, Social Entrepreneurism East End Arts and Humanities Council, Inc. and Social Impact. Of this pool of worthy applicants, 20 Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center were selected as finalists and one in each category will Long Island Cares - Harry Chapin Food Bank be awarded the grant live at the awards ceremony. Ronald McDonald House of Long Island The finalists in each category are: The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation Rising Cerini & Associates Social Impact Award Star Award Concern for Independent Living Central American Refugee Center Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug DepenCounty dence, Inc. Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Sunrise Association Patient AirLift Services

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Leadership Award Randi Shubin Dresner, Island Harvest Elaine Gross, Erase Racism-Community Advocates, Linda Leonard, Long Island Crisis Center Theresa Regnante, The United Way of Long Island

The Long Island Imagine Awards has been the vision of event chair Ken Cerini, Cerini & Associates, LLP, for more than 10 years. “The Long Island business community now has a mechanism to recognize the good work of the nonprofit sector and reward them for their innovation, leadership and sustainability.” Cerini said. Sponsorship and ticket information are available online www.imagineawardsli.com. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information on applications, tickets and corporate sponsorships contact Hillary Needle at Hillary@Hillaryneedleevents.com or (516) 993-4056.

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Town hosting ‘Vacation Recreation’ for kids The Town of North Hempstead, in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation, will be hosting a “Vacation Recreation” program for children during the February school break. “The vacation recreation program offers fun and engaging activities for a ‘staycation’ in your own backyard,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “We are excited to be holding this program at two of our Town facilities for our residents and their families.” The “Yes We Can” Community Center will be hosting Scooter Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Volleyball, Wii Games, Trivia and more on Tuesday, Feb. 17, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The program is free for facility members; there will be a charge of $5 for non-members. The program will also be held at Michael J. Tully Park on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb. 19 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Activities will include a screening of the movie “Boxtrolls,” Bingo & Board Games, a magic show with David Levitan and pool time. The program is $7 each day per child. For the pool time segment, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The Vacation Recreation program is for school children ages 6 and older. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at Michael J. Tully Park, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 311 or visit www. northhempsteadny.gov.

Children enjoy a film during the Town of North Hempstead “Vacation Recreation” Program.

ROA to host talk on PSEG conflict Conner to receive Reach Out America will once again present a speaker on a timely topic for residents of the North Shore communities at it monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock. Reach Out America’s Environmental’ “Green” Committee has supported the Town of North Hempstead in its opposition to PSEG LI’s installation of 80 and 85 foot utility poles. The poles extending from Port Washington to Great Neck contain pentachlorophenol (penta), a hazardous chemical. PSEG LI is suing the Town over its ordinance requiring it to place warning notices on the toxic poles. The conflict has spilled over into 2015. ROA’s guest speaker will be attorney Michael Scotto, a native of Port Washington and a sole practitioner with a focus on white collar criminal investigations and monitorships. He will address the current conflict between the Town of North Hempstead and PSEG LI.

For more than 20 years Scotto was an assistant district attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He has had experience as a prosecutor of street crime as well a complex criminal cases involving corruption and organized crime influencing the New York City Construction Industry. Scotto has served as a Member of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Ad Hoc Task force on Corporate Monitors and has lectured for the Nassau County Bar Association . He may bring his experience and expertise to Nassau County as a candidate for the office of District Attorney. There will be a Q and A following his presentation. Reach Out America’s regular meeting with reports of current actions on key social and political issues will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. The UU is located at 48 Shelter Rock Rd. in Manhasset . All are invited. Refreshments. For further Information please call (516) 4665333.

County seeking sr. citizen nominees Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is seeking nominations for Nassau County’s Senior Citizen of the Year. This annual award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding concern and action for human services and community involvement relating to any age group. Nominations are being accepted through Wednesday, March 18. “There are so many seniors who have dedicated themselves to enriching the lives of others,” Mangano said. “While this award pays tribute to only one resident, I commend all of our senior citizens

for the vital role they play in our communities.” To be eligible for the award, a candidate: Must be at least 60 years old and presently living in Nassau County; May not be an employee of any organization, unless in an unpaid, volunteer position; and Must be submitted on an official application form. Those who have already received the award are ineligible, while those who were nominated but did not receive previous awards may be re-nominated. All nominations will be reviewed by a panel of judges from the Advi-

sory Council to the Office for the Aging. This award will honor one of the many individuals who have made outstanding personal contributions for the enrichment of the lives of others. Nominations for Senior Citizen of the Year may be made by individuals or groups. A For more information, an application or submission, please call (516) 227-8919 or email Michele.Greenblatt@hhsnassaucountyny.us. Nominations can also be mailed to: Awards Committee, Nassau County Office for the Aging, 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite #260 Uniondale, NY 11553-3691.

Angel Ball honor

The Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Inc. announced the 28th Anniversary Angel Ball Honoree Humanitarian Award is Tara E. Conner, former Miss USA. Conner is a television personality and recovery advocate. Through her work, she shares her experience, strength and hope with audiences throughout the United States. Conner was crowned Miss USA in 2006. During December of that year, she entered the Caron Treatment Center and completed 30 days of treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. She has since celebrated eight years of sobriety. “It’s so important to understand that addiction is a family disease,” said Conner. “I experienced this firsthand within my own family. But I’ve also learned that through treatment and recovery you can break the cycle.” LICADD is working to put a stop to the increase in addiction and the tragedies that result from it. Children and families are being devastated and LICADD offers a solution with preventive education and support services to help break the cycle. LICADD’s co-chair of the Angel Ball is Jay Matuk, board member

and principal at Cold Spring Harbor Junior/Senior High School. Matuk has spent over three decades working in our public schools as both a teacher and building leader. For the last nine years he has served as the Principal of the nationally ranked Cold Spring Harbor Junior/Senior High School in Suffolk County. Matuk has presented at several statewide and national educational annual conventions and has facilitated workshops for Hofstra University and Queens College. Matuk is also an adjunct professor at the C.W. Post Graduate School of Education. LICADD will mark 59 years of service to the Long Island community with another gala at the Garden City Hotel featuring the sound of the Joel Sikowitz Swing Orchestra. The event preparations begin on March 3 at the Angel Ball Kick-Off Celebration, held at Kellenberg Memorial High School hosted by Rev. Philip Eichner, S.M. For 28 years, this annual event has brought together parents, educators and leaders in government, law enforcement, and the treatment field in support of LICADD’s programs. Tickets to this year’s Angel Ball are $500 and are available online or via phone at (516) 747-2606.

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Child & Family Guidance Center receives donation The Fortunoff Backyard Store has made a campaign contribution of $7,500 to North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center to support its mission of restoring and strengthening the emotional wellbeing of children and families. The donation was made as part of a new campaign initiative to succeed the Campaign for the Next Generation that raised $2.5 million. “This contribution from the Fortunoff Backyard Store will be

used to strengthen our capacity to provide universal access to mental health care to children and families of all socio-economic backgrounds,” said guidance center Executive Director Andrew Malekoff. “As government support wanes we are depending, more and more, on the community to take ownership in the Guidance Center. Our campaign is aimed as sustaining our services well into the future. We thank the Fortunoff Backyard Store for their

generous support.” North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the pre-eminent children’s mental health agency on Long Island. The Guidance Center leads the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, and advocacy. “The Fortunoff Backyard Store is proud to make this contribution that helps our community as it helps the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center expand

REMEMBRANCE CANDLE

In commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day, Auschwitz survivors light remembrance candle Sunday at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Lighting the candle is Alex Rosner, along with (from left) Annie Bleiberg, Claire Heymann and Werner Reich. HMTC provides cultural and education programs that preserve the lessons of the Holocaust and promote tolerance. Visit HMTCLI.org.

its important mission,”said Fortunoff Backyard Store CEO Bernard Sensale. “The Fortunoff family has long supported their good work, and we’re happy to help continue that effort”. The guidance center helps families to raise healthy children and works with kids (ages 0-24) who are troubled, in trouble, or causing trouble and parents who need help in these stressful times. Difficulties range from depression and anxiety,

developmental delays and school failure, from substance abuse to family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma, and divorce. The center offers outpatient mental health counseling and teen drug abuse and prevention services. For more information about the guidance center, please visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or email: development@northshorechildguidance.org.

Adelphi hosts 7th annual African-American Read-In’ Adelphi University will host the 7th annual “African American ReadIn” on Wednesday Feb. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge (lower level) in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. Works by African American authors will be read aloud to promote literacy and culture as a part of the University’s celebration of Black History Month. Adelphi Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Gayle D. Insler will read an excerpt from one of her favorite African American authors. Eleanor Simmons Vaughn will read from her first book, “Mama, I Just Didn’t Know.” Past readers include Hemp-

stead Town Councilmember Dorothy L. Goosby, who will return this year, and Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, among other guests and authors. Notable authors recognized in previous years include Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, Tony Medina, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Iyanla Vanzant, Edwidge Danticat, John Steptoe, Ysaye M. Barnwell and Ntozake Shange as well as Adelphi students who penned original poetry. This event, produced by the Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies, is free and open to the public and everyone is encouraged to participate. RSVP to cabcs@ adelphi.edu if you are interested in reading or have questions about other Black History Month events.

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Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 53 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.

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Continued from Page 1 In addition, Bosworth said she was proud of a restructuring of the town’s building department - a one-time campaign goal - and praised applicant advocate Lauren Summa and buildings department Commissioner John Niewender for their efforts in the last year. In 2015, Bosworth said she would push for even more significant building department reforms, including an online program that would enable applicants to check the status of their applications and various initiatives to cut down on wait times on plan reviews. “We are optimistic about achieving these goals, as more and more residents give us feedback that they are receiving better answers, more accurate information and real assistance from our building department,” she said. “Yes, we have more work to do,” Bosworth added, “but we are on our way to a building department that is user-friendly, thoroughly professional and more efficient and responsive.” Bosworth said she would continue to combat two ongoing disputes that were “bookends” to her first year in office - the installation of 200 80-foot utility poles sprayed with the pesticide “penta” and a plan to open a 1,000-slot video terminal gambling parlor at the site of the former Fortunoff building in Westbury that would

be withdrawn on Sunday. The North Hempstead town council last fall passed legislation requiring the removal of decommissioned utility poles - Bosworth said 137 had been removed since - as well as another law requiring utilities identify the use of penta. Bosworth said she has also called upon the Environmental Protection Agency to ban penta altogether, saying, “There’s no place in this community or any community for such a toxin to be used on an easily accessible object, within reach of school children, pedestrians and even pets.” With regard to the proposed gambling parlor, Bosworth said the town was one of several municipalities to file a lawsuit against the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. for a temporary injunction against the acquisition of the Old Country Road site. Though the site is located within the Town of Hempstead, Bosworth and other town officials have spoken at rallies against the use of the site, whose opponents also included Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) and Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola. “Contrary to what OTB officials say, all the studies in the world can’t turn a bad idea into a good idea, and this is a colossally

bad idea,” Bosworth said. Bosworth said one of the most significant aspects of her 2015 agenda would come from protecting water resources. In her speech Friday, she called on the state to form an oversight mechanism to determine the long-term stability of Long Island’s water supply as well as for New York City to analyze the health impact a plan to reopen several dozen wells in Jamaica, Queens would have on Long Island residents. She said she would also continue to seek housing for senior

residents, saying the town is exploring housing initiatives at the old Grand Street property in New Cassel as well as a proposed development near Community Drive in Manhasset. “It’s so important to be able to provide our aging residents with safe and secure places to live, so they are not priced out of the community that they themselves helped build,” Bosworth said. In the next year, Bosworth said the town would continue to improve its parks and facilities using its 2014 capital plan and nearly $8 million in state and fed-

eral grants. Notably, she said the town would focus on creating a longterm plan to revitalize North Hempstead Beach Park and begin work to the Roslyn Country Club Park District. “As tough as it sometimes was, this has been a wonderful and challenging job for me, and I hope to continue,” Bosworth said in her concluding remarks, again borrowing Newburger’s words. “There’s still so much to do - some of it tough, some of it easy - but all of it rewarding.”

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth delivers her State of the Town address Friday at the Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington.

NHP Museum exhibits Mineola students’ art news it’s really a good thing to Railroad tracks and a decorahave such positive connection.” tive design of a peacock’s tail ture books and memorabilia Among the pieces were a feathers. from the museum with the The Emerging Artists expostmodern portrait of a young history of the village, Tassone women overlaid on a factory hibit will take place Friday at said, saying it is the museum’s background, a stark black-and- the Hillside Public Library from first collaboration with the liwhite photo of the Long Island 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. brary. “This is our first partnership and visit with them, which we’d like to do more of,” she said. “We expect a lot of people Friday night because the library is advertising.” To find the artwork, Tassone said, the museum passed out fliers encouraging students to submit their work for the exhibit. “Whoever wanted to submit them did, and it became part of the exhibit,” she said. “Today’s events are tomorrow’s history.” Tassone said she hopes eventually to put the pieces online along with accompanying video or audio from the artists. “What we want to do is have them be part of the museum’s history,” she said. “There seems to be so much negative The Emerging Artists exhibit features artwork by Mineola High School students Continued from Page 12

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FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP You Are Not Alone! Support Group for parents of children with substance abuse issues When: Every Thursday Time: 7:00-8:30pm Where: Lutheran Church of Our Savior Parish Hall 132 Jefferson Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 Cost:

There is NO charge to attend this group. ALL MEETINGS ARE CONFIDENTIAL For additional information email: pasgmineola2015@gmail.com

Sport Psychology Dr. Tom Ferraro

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)

drtomferraro.com drtferraro@aol.com

(516) 248-7189

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

Joan D. Atwood, Ph.D.

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.

New York Marriage and Family Therapists LLC

ACCOUNTING, TAX, FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

1225 FRANKLIN AVENUE SUITE 325 GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

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

ACCOUNTANT/business advisor t ACCOUNTANT/BUSINESS ADVISOR

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

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

individual, marriage & family therapy t

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

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

ADVERTISE HERE 516.307.1045

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physical therapy t Outpatient PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES at your Home!

IN HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY

• 60 Min. One to One Sessions • No Waiting Rooms, No Taxi/Parking $$ • No Weather Challenges • NYS Licensed Physical Therapists • MEDICARE Covers the Cost!

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We Treat: Balance Problems, Debility Joint Replacements, CVA, Back Pain, Vertigo & Dizziness, etc. Call/Ask us for our free Consultation Offer!

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INSURANCE

Home • Auto • Business • Life

Insurance Timothy Donahue CBS COVERAGE GROUP a division of Assured SKCG, Inc.

(516) 394-7552

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Dr. Maryanne Alongi Dr. Michael Cassano

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BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRISTS ABPM

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MATH • SAT • ACT

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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

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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION

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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

STRONG ARM CONTRACTING, INC.

516-538-1125

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

516.472.0500

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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

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auto recycling

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computers

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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

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CLEANING SERVICES

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Complete Home Renovations Dormers - Extensions Kitchens - Bathrooms and Basements

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Deal direct with owner - Serving li over 25 years

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DEVLIN BUILDERS

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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

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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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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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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

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PAINTING/POWERWASHING PAINTING/POWERWASHING

lawn sprinklers LAWN SPRINKLERS

MB Home Inspections Inc.

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junk removal

Henry 516-523-0974

home HOME inspections INSPECTIONS

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

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

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MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

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

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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

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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 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 CHILDCARE / BABYSITTER Needed P/T. Looking for a kind and caring sitter/nanny to care of my 3 children after school on tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:156:30 in Garden City. Must have own car and exceptional local references. Please call Jeannie at 516-510-5671 F/T NANNY NEEDED Looking for a caring, energetic and responsible nanny to take care of our 3 children (8,6 & 3). Mon-Fri from 7:15a.m. to 6:15 p.m. in Garden City. Must drive (do not need to own car) and have excellent references. Spanish speaking a plus but not required. Please call Pia at 917-860-8014 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 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 MOBILE ADVERTISING OFFICERS Needed. Drive with an ad and earn $300 weekly. We place ad on your vehicle for free and you earn $300 weekly when you drive your vehicle to your normal routine places. Contact: conceptcarwrap@gmail.com or text “Name and Email address” to 267-8885244 to apply 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 TELEMARKETING / SALES POSITION P/T for Setauket based community newspaper group. Enthusiasm and telephone work required. Experience helpful. No nights or weekends. Please email resume: class@tbrnewspapers.com

help wanted TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3/1 to 12/1 2015. 10 openings. Operation, service and maintenance of farm equipment, including rippers, disks, plows, cultivators, transplanters, water wheel planters, seeders, harvesting and packing equipment. Install pumping station and irrigation equipment. 6 ms experience required. $12/hr. Free housing & transport, tools provided at no cost to worker. Employment guaranteed for three forths of work period. Pastore Orchards, 626 S. White Horse Pk, Elm, NJ. Apply at nearest NJ Dept of Labor office and show this ad. Contact Workforce NJ One Stop Career Center, 44 N White Horse Pk #C, Hamonton, NJ. Ref Job Order # NJ0970674 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 18 YRS. OF SERVICE in your area Please let us continue to serve you Companions, Home Health Aides/ Elder Care Nights, Days Child Care and Housekeeping Live In or Live Out Laborers, Housekeepers No Fee to Employers Evons Employment & Services 516-505-5510 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Caring and nurturing college student looking for part time/full time Monday through Friday. Own car. References available. Call Natal 347-531-6448 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 HOME HEALTH Aide available Monday through Friday full time. 15 years experience. References available. Please call 516-647-7089 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE seeking position for elderly companion. Daily care, errands, bring to doctor appts. etc. Reliable, responsible, caring. 20+ years experience. Excellent references. Driver w/car. Call 347-869-3927 or 718-7761343 Leave clear message. CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959

situation wanted

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

HOUSECLEANING Young Ukranian woman seeking cleaning/ housekeeping jobs. Years of experience. References available. Call 516-567-5003

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 EDLER CARE: CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE Nice, loving, caring and sharing home health aide looking for work to take care of the elderly. Live in. Experience and references. Please call Orlene 201-932-4152 ELDER CARE GIVER seeking live in or live out job. Flexible hours. Excellent references. 10 yrs experience. Call Maria: 516-732-2189 ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626

NANNY/BABYSITTER FT/PT w/ 10 yrs experience. Excellent references. Elementary teaching experience. See review in mommybites.com. Please call Angela 516-330-0230 or 516-747-7609 or angelamargoth@yahoo.com 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

adoption CHILDLESS YOUNG MARRIED COUPLE (she-30he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands on mom / devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call / text Mary & Adam 1-800-790-5260 UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-9223678 or confidential email: Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org

business opportunities

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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

GRAYCO PACK ‘N PLAY crib with bassinet, canopy, changing table with organizer $55. Grayco Pack ‘N Play playard playpen 38” red $40. Both items like new. Call 516-747-4711

SWITCHBOARD SUPERVISOR

F/T COMPANION AVAILABLE Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892

Telecommunications Management, Riverhead, NY

Peconic Bay Medical Center seeks an experienced switchboard supervisor to: • Manage 10 switchboard operators • Interview hires, train staﬀ, scheduling, payroll • Maintain hospital and oﬀ-site PBX and voicemail systems • Program station data via MAT console

FT ELDER CARE available for sick or elderly adults. Live in or out. Certified w/ 12 yrs exp. Experience in all areas. Highly recommended. Please call 347-517-3349 HOME CARE EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE Available woman seeks position MonFri evenings or pt/ft weekends. Will provide quality care for you or a loved one. References available. Please call Sonia 516-385-1455

AnnouncemenTs

We require minimum of 3 years managing staﬀ, Knowledge of PBX, MAT, NEC NEAC 2400 IPX programming and excellent interpersonal skills! Bachelor’s preferred. Email resume to: hr@pbmchealth.org Fax: 631.548.6388

EOE m/f/d/v

HOME HEALTH AIDE certified, seeking position to take care of elderly. Flexible days/hours. Valid driver’s license & car. Experienced. Ref’s available. Please call 347-600-7991 HOME HEALTH AIDE/ NEWBORN CARE Kind, compassionate HHA seeking FT/PT position on weekdays, weekends or overnight. 25+ years experience. References available. Call Liz 516-590-5338 HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANER with many years experience and good references available 7 days with flexible hours. 516-632-0169, 516-499-1384 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE Many years experience and good recommendations. Own car. Responsible and trustworthy. If interested, please call Marili anytime or leave message: 516-782-4162 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES available. Residential and offices. Weekly, bi-weekly or one time cleaning. Experienced. Referrals available. Call Elizabeth 516-305-2819

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▼ real estate, service directory 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 LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE GARDEN CITY Mahogany Bedroom set w/ 4 poster, 3 cedar chests, Golden Oak 1920’s attractive sideboard, round table, dry sink, desk & rocker. Lovely old bric a brac, Lladros, copper planter, 2 mink coats, oak chairs, drop leaf table, 4 elegant high stools w/ backs, window treatments, patio table & chairs, home & garage tools, refrigerator & much more! PLEASE JOIN US!! 116 Stratford Ave (off Nassau Blvd) Saturday, Feb 7, 9am-4pm TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’s thru 1980’s. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1-800-401-0440 *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-7468900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange.org www. gardencityhistoricalsociety. org INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-2796378 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 prebids 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 516-279-6378 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 YOU’RE INVITED! Thursday, February 12 9:30am 2018 Ladenburg Drive Westbury, NY 11590 Dining Room, Kitchen and Bedroom furniture. Tons of tools, tubes and electronics, old TV’s and radios, clothing, costume jewelry, rugs, books, records and more... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

pets

real estate for sale

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

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

automotive

Autos Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

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/dryer included. Walking distance to LIRR. No smoking, no pets. No overnight guests. Females only. $875/ month. Call 516-477-4240

Apartment For Rent FLORAL PARK VILLAGE First floor, 5 rooms. Includes kitchen (dishwasher), FD, office, 2 bedrooms, use of basement w/ washer/dryer hookup. Use of yard & 2 parking spaces. SD#22. $1,950 month + utilities. Call Rose, Ford Realty 516-655-7501 MANHASSET: STUDIO apartment, 2nd floor, separate kitchen and bath, deck, off street parking. 2 blocks to LIRR, no smoking/pets. $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

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/dryer. $1400 per month. Available for March and/or April. 516-510-9666

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full /partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Lots for Sale ABANDONED FARM ABSOLUTE LAND SELL OFF! 4 acres, views, $17,900 6 acres, stream, $24,900. Just west of Cooperstown. State land, ponds, apple trees & woods! buy before 1/31 and we pay closing costs! ez terms 888-905-8847 newyorklandlakes.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!

land wanted NEW YORK HUNTING LAND WANTED! Earn thousands on your land by leasing the hunting rights. Free evaluation & info packet. Liability coverage included. Bringing landowners & hunters together since 1999. Email: info@basecampleasing.com Call: 866-309-1507 BaseCampLeasing.com

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PERSONAL REQUESTS FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MINEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE MADE BY PRENTS OF STUDENTS ATTENDING A PRIVALE SCHOOL, FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016. THE DEADLINE FOR FILING THIS APPLICATION IS APRIL 1, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR PRIVATE SCHOOL, OR THE MINEOLA TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AT 237-2080. WT 141027 4x 2/06, 13, 20, 27, 2015

Notice of Formation of Heidi’s Functional Fitness, LLC. Arts. of Org, filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/01/2014. Office loc: Nassau County. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 22 Oaktree Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful purpose. WT 140936 6x 1/09, 16, 23, 30, 2/06, 13, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that I shall on the 17th day of February, 2015 through the 20th day of February, 2015, beginning at 10:00 o’clock in the morning each day, in the Legislative Chambers, First Floor, Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, New York, sell at public auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 13th, 2015 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. As required by Section 5-44.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code, the County Treasurer shall charge a registration fee of $100.00 per day to each person who shall seek to bid at the public auction as defined above. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at http:/ / w ww.nassaucountyny. gov/ D ocumentCenter/ V iew/ 10577 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 12th, 2015. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 Ext. 13715. Dated: January 2015 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall

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Notice of Formation of B & B Volleyball, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/19/2014. Office loc: Nassau County. SSNY desig. as agent of B & B Volleyball, LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: B & B Volleyball, 382 Newbridge Rd., Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any lawful purpose. WT 140946 6x 1/16, 23, 30, 2/06, 13, 20, 2015 #140946

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 58 MCKINLEY AVE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/09/2014. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to the LLC at 15 Mary Lane, Roslyn Harbor, New York 11548. Purpose: any lawful purpose. WT 141057 6x 2/06, 13, 20, 27, 3/06, 13, 2015 #141057

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SONYMA, Plaintiff, against Michael L. Palumbo, Eileen A. Palumbo, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/22/2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 03/10/2015 at 11:30AM, premises known as 13 Nelson Street, Elmont, NY 11003 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 35, BLOCK 29, LOT 826-828. Approximate amount of judgment $147,680.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 4446/2012. Michael J. Annibale, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-047838-F00 1128150 WT 141028 4x 2/06, 13, 20, 27, 2015 #141028

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have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/o r the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Dated: January 2015 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York WT 140950 2x 1/30/2015 & 2/06/2 015 #140950

SUPREME COURT — COUNTY OF NASSAU INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB, Plaintiff against KERRY SCHILLER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 8, 2010. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 3rd day of March, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Said premises known as 15 Princeton Street, Williston Park, N.Y. 11596. Tax account number: SBL #: 9-180-147 Approximate amount of lien $ 440,490.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 015164-08. Robert P. Lynn, Jr., Esq., Referee. McCabe Weisberg & Conway Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street—Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 WT 140984 4x 1/30, 2/06, 13, 20, 2015 #140984

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY for the purpose of considering the adoption of the following Local Law: Local Law No. 1 of 2015 entitled “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-c.” This local law will establish a law that will allow the Village to adopt a budget for its fiscal year commencing June 1, 2015, that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the tax levy limit as defined in General Municipal Law 3-c. The above local law would be effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. A copy of said local law is available for review at the Village Hall during business hours. Julie Kain Village Clerk-Treasurer WT #141066 1x, 2/06 #141066

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Williston Park will hold a Budget workshop meeting: DATE: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 TIME:7:00 p.m. PLACE: Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Julie Kain, Clerk-Treasurer Dated: February 04, 2015 WT 141068 1x, 2.6 #141068

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Shelter Rock Library gets $25K tech grant The Shelter Rock Public Library received $25,000 in state funding to pay for improved electronic resources, state Sen. Jack Martins announced in a press release Thursday. The library will use the money to subscribe to programs like the Nassau Digital Doorway and Freegal Music, which provide members with library cards access to thousands of downloadable e-books, movies and songs. “The Shelter Rock Public Library provides a wealth of programs, services, and resources for residents,” said Martins, who represents North Hempstead, in a statement. “This funding will allow the library to deliver even more services to residents, and I’m pleased to support their effort.” Freegal streams thou-

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Notice of Amendment of The Mineola Agency, LLC was filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 11/25/2014 amending The Mineola Agency, LLC to Mineola Agency, LLC. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 365 Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501. Purpose: Any lawful activity. WT 141059 6x 2/06, 13, 20, 27, 3/06, 13, 2015 #141059

sands of songs and movies to library card holders, according to the company’s website. Its catalogue of available titles changes daily, but on Sunday the website’s homepage featured music by popular artists such as Meghan Trainer, Bruno Mars and Hozier. Nassau Digital Doorway provides library card holders with access to e-books and audio books of all genres, including best sellers and classics. “Our patrons greatly appreciate access to the Nassau Digital Doorway Advantage E-book Program and the new Freegal service,” said Andrea Meluskey, director of Shelter Rock Public Library. “Senator Martins’ grant gives us the ability to provide services that might not otherwise be possible.”

Sports

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OW Women fall to MSM Knights Old Westbury The SUNY College at Old Westbury women’s basketball team was unable to hold on to its first-half lead Saturday afternoon as the visiting Mount Saint Mary Knights claimed a 69-66 Skyline Conference victory from Clark Athletic Center. Old Westbury (8-10) now stands at 2-4 in conference play with the loss while Mount Saint Mary (7-9) evened its league record to 2-2. Both team traded leads the entire game, combining for eight lead changes at the end of 40 minutes. Old Westbury led by four points (10-6) early on before Mount Saint Mary used a 9-4 run from 10:19 to 4:59 to take a 24-16 advantage, its largest lead of the game. Old Westbury answered with an 11-2 run to close out the half for a 28-26 lead at intermission. Old Westbury scored seven unanswered points in the early goings of the second half to grab a 35-28 lead. Jasmine Robinson landed a three pointer at 16:32 to spark a 15-8 run to give Old Westbury an 11-point cushion (52-41) with 13:53 showing on the second-half clock. Mount Saint Mary clawed back into the game with a 10-0 run to cut its deficit to one point (52-51) with 12:50 remaining. Crystal Barnes then scored four-straight points to put the Panthers back up by five (56-51) at the 10:23 mark. Down the stretch, Barnes connected on a jumper with 2:53 left to put Old

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Crystal Barnes finished with 14 points. Westbury ahead by four points (66-62). Old Westbury would then misfire on its final seven shots as the Knights closed out the final 2:15 on a 7-0 run to escape with the road win. Robinson connected on a career-best three triples to finish with 15 points and four steals off the bench for Old Westbury. Barnes followed with 14 points and 13 rebounds (eight offensive) in addition to nabbing two steals to record her teamleading eighth double-double of the season. Raven Pentz contributed 13 points,

eight rebounds and six assists while Chloe Mellon racked up seven points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Clarissa Gallagher chipped in with eight points and four steals. Natalie Candarelli’s 20 points (8-9) paced the Knights to victory. Candarelli added nine rebounds and Nicole Scicutella ripped down 11 boards. Lauren Romano scored 12 points while Jessica Rini and Marisa Delzio each scored 11. Courtesy of Old Westbury Sports Information

LIU Post Men hurdle UDC, 74-61 B y Th o m a s Sc a v e t t a On Thursday, Jan. 29, the LIU Post men’s basketball team (10-9) used an early scoring tear to cruise to a 74-61 win against the Firebirds from the University of the District of Columbia (4-15) in an East Coast Conference clash at LIU Post’s Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville. The Pioneers jumped out to an early 13-2 lead, led by freshman guard Aary Bibens, who collected nine points during that span of the contest. LIU Post dominated the entire first half, as they shot an impressive 52 percent from the floor and grabbed a sizeable 36-22 cushion heading into the locker room. Although the Firebirds got out to a hot start in the second half, the Pioneers were able to absorb the run once the Firebirds reduced the deficit to 10 points a little over a minute in. The Pioneers responded with a 14-2 uproar in a four minute span, to pull away with a 52-30 advantage at the 12:44 mark. Five different Pioneers scored during the streak, including junior guard Dillon Burns, who tallied four points. Senior guard P.J. Tor-

res dropped in a lay-up on a fast-break during the run as well. Senior forward Tyuan Williams led all scorers for the fourth-consecutive contest, racking up 15 points on 6-of-12 from the field. Williams also snagged seven boards and recorded two assists. Torres made a great contribution off the bench, scoring 13 points and grabbing eight rebounds, while Bibens added 13 points. Sophomore forward Greg Dotson added eight points, six boards, and two blocks in the effort. The lone soul in double figures for the Firebirds was freshman guard Kory Cooley, who scored 19 points. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer. Photo/ Kimberly Toledo

Tyuan Williams led all scorers with 15 points.

The SUNY College at Old Westbury men’s basketball team defeated the visiting Sarah Lawrence Gryphons 85-48 on Saturday afternoon in Skyline Conference action from Clark Athletic Center. With the win, Old Westbury (7-10) now stands at 7-3 in conference play, having won seven of its last eight games, while sending Sarah Lawrence (1-16) to 0-11. Floyd Leroy got the action started with a jumper to spark a 6-0 Panther run to open the game for Old Westbury’s wire-to-wire victory. With 13:06 remaining in the first half, Reynaldo Walters’ jumper ignited a 19-5 Panther run, highlighted by Stephen Odle’s back-to-back three-pointers which helped grow the lead to 20 (31-11). The Panthers’ first-half lead reached as high as 22 points (35-13). Ege Ozcan’s fast-break layup started a 10-3 Gryphon run over the final 5:59 to trim its deficit to 38-23 at the half. Both teams exchanged buckets to begin the second half until a pair of Luckens Victor free throws at the 17:04 mark fueled a 16-1 Panther run over the next 6:55. During that stretch, three different Panthers connected from downtown (Jaquan Potter, Omari Trebuse and Walters) to give Old Westbury a 61-30 advantage. Nat Vaughan would also connect from long distance at 8:27 to start a 12-2 Panther run over the next 3:33 as Old Westbury took a game-high 38-point lead (74-36). Sarah Lawrence outscored Old Westbury 5-1 over the final 1:55 for the 85-48 final. Walters led all scorers with a gamehigh 16 points to go along with three steals in Old Westbury’s victory. Odle recorded career-highs with 14 points and two steals. Trebuse chipped in with 13 points and four assists while Leroy and Vaughn each netted 10 points. Ozcan’s 14 points paced Sarah Lawrence while Stevan Radosavljevic posted a double-double, combining 10 points and 10 rebounds. Mat Gerak chipped in with eight points, six rebounds and one steal. Courtesy of Old Westbury Sports Information

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