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Employees informed of informal discussions with ‘usual suspects’ By Ja m es G a l l o w ay Winthrop-University Hospital has engaged in informal preliminary discussions with other hospitals — including large systems in New York City — about potential partnerships and possible mergers, a top Winthrop spokesman said. The spokesman, Ed Keating, insisted that at this time Winthrop has no agreement, plan for any agreement or specific organization in mind for an agreement with another hospital. Winthrop has not initiated any discussions, he said. “We are simply continuing to do our diligence and perform our responsibility to our community and the board of directors by talking to whoever wants to talk — but we are not by any stretch close to an agreement with anyone at this time,” Keating said. “We just continue to explore our options.” John Collins, Winthrop’s presi-

dent and chief executive officer, recently discussed the status of the negotiations with the hospital’s employees in a town-hall style meeting. Keating would not name the specific hospitals Winthrop has talked to, but said one could infer the “usual suspects” by looking at the “three or four large hospital systems in New York City.” A hospital employee who asked to not be identified said New York-Presbyterian, NYU Langone and Mt. Sinai were among the health care systems mentioned as being part of the discussions. Winthrop and North ShoreLong Island Jewish have not engaged in discussions, Keating said, adding the North Shore-LIJ model does not fit Winthrop’s mission. “North Shore-LIJ takes over hospitals…those models are not the kind of thing we’re interested in,” he said. “As it stands, Winthrop plans to remain a major academic Continued on Page 52

St. Aiden’s School hosted an American Girl fashion show Saturday in Williston Park. See photos page 48.

N. Shore students join test opt-out movement BY BILL SAN ANTONIO North Shore school district officials said students who recently opted out of the state assessment in English Language

Arts reflect the concerns of parents and school administrators with a teacher evaluation system that relies heavily on student test scores and a fumbled rollout of the Common Core standards.

About 15.7 percent of students eligible to take the exam in the East Williston, Herricks, Manhasset, Mineola, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park and Roslyn school districts refused Continued on Page 53

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Mineola ed board prez Mineola village not seeking re-election lowers tax rate One incumbent, three newcomers to run for 2 seats

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By Ja m es G a l l o w ay

The Mineola Board of Education ballot will feature four names in May for two seats, but board President Artie Barnett’s will not be among them. Barnett said he is not seeking re-election and is instead endorsing board Vice President Christine Napolitano and newcomer Brian Widman, who Barnett said has been a mainstay at board meetings for years. Also on the ballot are Joy Renner and Mark Swensen, who are running together in opposition to Napolitano and Widman. The seats will go to the top-two vote getters overall. Barnett, who was first elected three years ago, said he always planned to serve only one term, adding he would have considered staying if he felt the district were in bad shape. Barnett said he approached Widman about replacing him because Widman had been a “regular in the district for the three years I’ve been on the board.” “That’s the kind of person that I think this board needs, somebody that shows they’re committed to the district,” he said. He said Napolitano has his “full support” “Her history, her work ethic is beyond reproach,” he said. “Her record is perfect in my view.” Napolitano, a Williston Park resident and former board president, has served on the board for six years. Several years ago, she helped oversee the district’s reconfiguration, where it closed and leased two schools, a move she said saved taxpayers millions. She also touted the district’s educational achievements during her tenure. “When it comes to education, we’ve raised the bar and then some. We’re using nationally rec-

The Mineola Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a $22 million budget last week that increases spending slightly but lowers residents’ property tax rates, taking advantage of the growing tax base from village development. Under the budget, the tax rate for homeowners decreases by 28 cents to $3.28 per $1,000 of assessed property value, while tax rate for commercial properties decreases by 5 cents to $9.21. The village’s tax levy itself still increased, albeit by less than twotenths of a percent, to $13.5 million, a result of an increase in the tax rolls and increased property values in the village. “When we look at the increase…you can’t get much better than that,” Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said. Total spending for 2015-16 increases from the current fiscal year by $240,210, or about 1 percent, most of which is offset by increases in non-tax revenue. The village board has made developing the village’s downtown area one of its signature policies. “Our general feeling is growing the tax base is better for our resi-

Mineola Board of Education President Artie Barnett ognized technology — other districts come all the time to look and see what we do,” she said. “We did all of this without creating new debt.” For eight straight years, even prior to the state mandated property tax cap, the district has kept tax increases below 2.5 percent, which Napolitano said shows prudent fiscal planning. “I challenge anyone to say we haven’t done a great job the past six years I’ve been on the board,” she said. Widman, a Roslyn Heights resident and a graduate of Mineola High School, said he has attended board meetings for more than seven years and would like to help the board continue in the direction it is moving.

dents than raising taxes,” village clerk Joseph Scalero said. The motion to adopt the budget followed a less-than-10-minute public hearing attended only by two reporters. The budget includes $50,000 for the village to begin its multiyear initiative to replace aging streetlights with more energy-efficient LED lights. In past years, the budget included a line for streetlight maintenance. The village also increased its investment in infrastructure, raising curb maintenance spending by $25,000 and road maintenance by $20,000. The budget also continues to chip away at the village’s debt. Since the New Line Party, which holds four seats on the board, assumed control several years ago, it has cut the village’s $33 million debt by more than half, something Trustee George Durham said is a result of the party’s “payas-you-go” policy that avoids borrowing. “I think people are generally happy with what’s going on. There may be some people upset with certain things. But for the fiscal management of the village, I think people realize we’re doing things right by the village,” Durham said.

“After seven-plus years of going to meetings, I like the way the board is going,” said Widman, a business data analyst. “They’re doing so much without having to raise taxes and without having to pass bonds.” Neither Swensen nor Renner responded to calls from the Williston Times asking for comment. But Swensen, an IT consultant and Mineola resident, told the Minoela American “a fresh set of eyes is warranted” on the school board. “I want to be involved in the guidance of the district,” he told the Mineola American. “I want to see that we are looking forward to the future. We’ve gotten caught behind the eight-ball a little bit with the closures of these schools.” Continued on Page 53 Village of Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss being sworn in to his first term.

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News of Skelos probe roils county DA launches investigation of purchasing practices; Mangano, Dems propose legislation By Ja m es G a l l o w ay

News that a federal investigation into state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Center) centers on a county public works contract sent shockwaves through Nassau County last week as officials scrambled to plug procedural loopholes and uncover what went wrong. Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas opened an investigation Thursday into the county’s contracting practices. And on Tuesday, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, a Republican, and Democratic members of the county Legislature introduced competing legislation to increase transparency in the process. The New York Times reported last Wednesday that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office is investigating Skelos and his son Adam’s potential role in securing a storm-water treatment contract for a company that employed Adam Skelos as a consultant. In 2013, AbTech Industries

Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams and members of the Democratic Legislative Minority Caucus propose a resolution strengthening disclosure requirements for venders seeking public contracts. received a $12 million contract for the project, despite a bid submitted by a competitor that was $455,000 lower. The inquiry is examining whether Skelos used his position to help AbTech win the bid or the possibility of a quid pro quo agreement with the company for hiring his

son, according to the New York Times. Prosecutors, who are presenting evidence to a grand jury, have subpoenaed Long Island’s eight other state senators, including state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola), and Mangano, the New York Times reported.

A spokesman for Martins did not respond to repeated calls asking for comment. Mangano testified before the grand jury last week, but Newsday, citing unnamed sources, said Mangano did not appear to be the subject of the investigation and there was no sugges-

tion of wrongdoing on his part. A spokesperson for Mangano did not respond to calls asking for comment. Following the New York Times story about the federal investigation, Singas announced her office would conduct its own investigation, saying in a statement, “Today’s news about AbTech Industries is troubling and my Public Corruption Bureau will conduct a comprehensive review of Nassau County contracting practices.” The office could file charges of its own if it finds evidence of wrongdoing or recommend policy or procedural changes by partnering with lawmakers. Earlier this month, Singas collaborated with Martins on legislation introduced in the state senate to harshen penalties for unlicensed drivers who injure people. By Tuesday, both Mangano and the Democratic Minority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature proposed separate legislation aimed at strengthening disclosure requirements and increasing transparency. Continued on Page 66

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40 years of life-saving operations Gift of Life to celebrate help to 12,000 children from around the world at gala By A da m L i d g e t t

In 1975, four Rotarians brought a child from Uganda to the United States for life-saving open-heart surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn. Forty years later, the Gift-ofLife program that grew out of that act of compassion has now aided 12,000 children in developing countries with no end in sight. “The main purpose [of Gift of Life] is to give children heart surgery who cannot have it done in their home country,” said Mary Reardon, chairman of the Gift of Life. “We bring in children from places like Kosovo, Belize — anywhere a Rotary club finds a child who needs help.” On May 1, the Gift of Life will celebrate its anniversary with a black tie gala at the Garden City Hotel and honor two people who have supported the program in the past - Dr. Giancarlo Crupi, an Italian doctor who has operated on Gift of Life children, and Matt Campo, executive director of the

Gift of Life, which offers heart operations to children who can’t get the operations in their home countries, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in May Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in New Hyde Park where children after being released from the hospital. They will be joined by several adults who had been operated on as children and are returning to the United States to tell their stories. One man who had an opera-

tion years ago, Reardon said, will come from Haiti to tell his story about how he had gone to medical school and how well he has done in life since his operation. “We don’t always hear from families again but some do keep in touch,” Reardon said. Reardon said that following the first surgery 40 years ago the

four Rotarians from Queens and Long Island who brought the child to the United States - Robbie Donno, Frank Regnante, Tony Zino and Kurt Weisthaupt - felt inspired to do more. “After the surgery they said ‘why don’t we see if there are other children out there who need the surgery,’” Reardon said. With the support of Rotary organizations across the world, the Gift of Life grew and eventually opened its current location at 475 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck, Most often the operations are done at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, North Shore-LIJ Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. But sometimes doctors are flown to foreign countries to operate if a child patient cannot travel. “We’ve done about 12,000 surgeries on children, either in the U.S. or in missions in places like Haiti and Russia,” Reardon said. “We set up a team of doctors who go to these countries where they have had screening missions

to find children who needed surgery.” The process of getting a child into surgery starts with a Rotary Club from another country contacting an American club suggesting a child be brought to the United States. The foreign Rotary club submits the child’s medical records, which Gift of Life will submit to one of the hospitals to see if the hospital will accept them to do the surgery. Most of the children referred get the surgery they need, Reardon said. The hospitals do the surgeries for a nominal fee, Reardon said. The total cost for bringing a child to this country and getting the surgery done is $5,000, she said. Gift of Life gets most of their funds through donations, but also holds events as well. These have included motorcycle rides and regattas. The Gift of Life children can be housed at one of several Ronald McDonald Houses in the Continued on Page 53

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Cuomo visits Cuba on trade mission Becomes first governor to visit country since U.S. began normalizing diplomatic relations BY BILL SAN ANTONIO New York on Monday became the first state to extend a trade mission to Cuba since the United States and the Caribbean nation began a process to ease diplomatic relations between the two countries. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and members of his administration met with Cuban political and economic leaders Monday and Tuesday and toured businesses and schools in an effort to explore potential industrial and education opportunities should a longstanding trade embargo between the United States and Cuba be lifted. “The U.S. shift in policy recognizes that engagement is far more likely to lead to change in policies we disagree with,” Cuomo said in a statement. “Our trade mission is part of that new engagement.” Cuomo was joined by state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-the Bronx), state Senate Minority Leader Andrea StewartCousins (D-Yonkers) and state Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader and Senate Coalition co-Leader Jeff Klein (D-Westchester) on the first of five international trade missions, which includes Canada, China, Israel and Mexico.

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more to learn — there may be one small thing the school may not have considered,” he said. Fallarino, a medical malpractice attorney, will be seeking his third term on the board. “I came on at a time where there was a lot of flux in the community and there were a lot of issues, and I think what I helped bring was a vision and stability,” said Fallarino, who has two sons still in the East Williston school system. “And now I want to do that for the future, and make sure the 2 percent cap doesn’t negatively affect the students.” Hirsch said the current East Williston board members collaborate as an effective team. “We work well together…. there’s been no drama whatsoever from what I’ve experienced,” he said. “It’s been excellent and I just want to keep moving forward in that direction.” In Herricks, both Hassan and Feinstein won open seats in 2012 when two incumbents decided not to run. Continued on Page 53

Herricks holds pat as state aid increases By J a m e s G a l l o w ay Herricks school district received a 13 percent increase in state aid for the coming fiscal year, more than expected, but administrators say it comes with a catch. The state projected that Herricks would receive nearly $10.5 million in 2015-16, about $1.2 million more than last year, state documents show. The increase, however, is contingent on the district having its teacher evaluations plans approved by the state in November, Superintendent John Bierwirth said. “We got more than we anticipated, but we’re not sure exactly how much more and when the strings will come off,” he said. Until then, Herricks will abstain from allocating the funds, and will keep it recently adopted budget proposal as is, he said. “At this point, we’re staying pat, not counting our chickens before they hatch, but we’re glad it’s more not less,” Bierwirth said. After debilitating budget cuts forced the district to cut nearly 100 positions in recent years, the district this year is taking advantage of the economic resurgence in its $108.2 million adopted budget, which restores more than 17 teaching positions. But the district has taken precautions that the district is financially stable enough to maintain any additions for the foreseeable future. “The board and the community have really been focused on ensuring that if

we’re restoring positions or programs, that we know we can afford it for at least the next three or four years,” he said. “So we really need to see how the dust settles here to see if this will be sustainable.” The state released aid projections for school districts earlier this month following a protracted battle between the governor and state legislature over education reforms with an increase in state funding for school districts at stake. The 13 percent increase is one of the highest in the area, with only Roslyn and New Hyde Park-Garden City Park seeing bigger increases. Herricks has a number of options in terms of what it can do with the funds, said Helen Costigan, the district’s assistant superintendent for business. It could appropriate it into its fund balance, return it to the taxpayers or carry it into 2016-17 as additional revenue, she said. “In every scenario, it’s good for the taxpayers,” she said. With the complexity of the state budget, however, she said school districts across the state are still evaluating what is required of them to get their Annual Professional Performance Review proposals approved by the state. And while certain components remain uncertain, Costigan said the district would do “everything in our power” to get state approval for the aid. “We will do everything we can to get that money,” she said. “We will never turn away money.”

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If it ain’t broke... Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul picked the wrong place to advocate for Gov. Cuomo’s proposal to place even greater emphasis on standardized test scores. That might be a good idea in Erie County, where she served for two years as a congresswoman, but it is a decidedly bad idea in Nassau County. Nassau County has some of best public schools in the state, make that the nation. We need our fair share of the public school funding, but we don’t need the state’s advice. Put simply, Kathy, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. “About 60 percent of [a teacher’s evaluation] was based on observations from people in the same school district where teachers work, so you don’t really have a lot of objectivity there,” Hochul said. Here’s some objectivity: Our public school students do remarkably well. The success of their students in getting into the college of their choice, whether it’s an Ivy League university or a community college is a far better way of evaluating our teachers than another pile of standardized tests. Cuomo and his lieutenant have been sold a bill of goods. Hochul insists standardized test scores remain the best and most objective barometer to measure a school and teacher’s performance. “What are the alternatives?” she asks. The alternative is to hire the best qualified administrators and rely on them to use their skills and experience, along with student feedback, to evaluate teacher performance. That can’t be done in Albany. It has to be done in the local districts where teachers, principals and assistant principals know the student body and the challenges they face. We have a message for Hochul to take back to Cuomo: Our schools don’t want or need your testing or your advice.

Caps were made to be broken

In an odd way the vote last week by the Williston Park Board of Trustees to override the state’s property tax cap was an example of democracy in action. The board decided in a 3-1 vote that the time was right to go over the state’s 2 percent tax cap. Two trustees and Mayor Paul Ehrbar voted in support of the budget. Only Trustee Teresa Thomann voted against it. Trustee Michael Uttaro couldn’t vote because he was fighting a brush fire at the time. But he later said he would have supported the budget. Although, like you, we’re not fond of taxes, this increase is modest and was well-defended. The $4.8 million adopted budget for 2015-16 represents a modest 3.13 percent increase over the 2014-15 budget. The tax cap allowed for a 1.62 percent increase, which would result in a $4.73 million budget. “I do not support overriding the tax cap,” Thomann said. “Our budget practices have been prudent and appropriate the past few years…we are fiscally healthy. It is my position that we can continue on that path within the tax cap allowance.” But Ehrbar responded that was either raise taxes or cut services. In the end Village residents will see only a modest increase in their taxes of about $75. The statewide tax cap was a good concept but local governments have to balance the cap against the public’s desire to maintain the services that they have become accustomed to.

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isten up America! On April 16, none other than that great conservative newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, reported, in an article by Drew Altman, that the Federal Office of the Actuary in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that Medicare and Medicaid spending has grown more slowly in per capita spending than private insurance. This spending is projected to continue through 2023! Per capita spending is a useful measure for comparing public and private health insurance spending. It shows how much is spent on each person. It appears that public programs spend more effectively than private coverage. You can throw out the much touted presumption that competition in the private

market brings greater savings. Medicare and Medicaid may not be perfect, but their purchasing power and policy levers give public programs an edge. The private insurance system has not proven that it can control spending. Chaotic and messy, it just cannot achieve promised savings. We must look to changing the Affordable Care Act to a singlepayer system. Forget about the nonsense about competition and multiple choices. Make healthcare effective and fair. Get everyone covered, period. Quickly and efficiently, for a refreshing change. And immediately take out of the Affordable Care Act, the prohibition that the public system is not permitted to negotiate drug prices with the pharmaceutical

industry. I guess there are many who do not know about that nonsensical extortion. Remember that the private insurers lobbied in favor of the Affordable Care Act because they knew they could influence the inclusion of measures that allowed them to profit. Of course the public that is enjoying many of the provisions of the act will not stand for its abolition. The act is admittedly faulty. Removing the complexity, but adding to the universality, will be noticed, comprehended and applauded. Everybody in, at less cost per person. Esther Confino New Hyde Park

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would like to thank Manhasset residents who voted for my re-election as a trustee and also those who approved the budget of the Manhasset Public Library. I will continue to work closely with the Library Director, Maggie Gough, and the board during these transitional years for libraries.

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informative meetings, programs, exhibits, and entertainment. I look forward to continuing to represent our residents and to focusing on enhancing our firstclass library in a cost-effective way. Donald T. O’Brien Manhasset

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The ‘genius of American education’

ou have probably seen the posters and bumper stickers that say: “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” That statement can be pursued in many directions. We are now in the midst of intense debates regarding Common Core and mandated testing. Those are issues worthy of deliberation. However, we should not lose sight of what the eminent Pulitzer-prize winning scholar Lawrence Cremin described as “the genius” of American public education. Highlighting the pioneering leadership of Horace Mann that was extended by New Yorkers like DeWitt Clinton and Gideon Hawley, Cremin showed that America’s “Common School” initiatives were complements to establishing a republic in the 18th century of Kings and emperors. In a series of profound studies, Cremin showed how John Dewey’s major book, “Democracy and Education,” built on the unique early American view of the popularization of education — that schooling should be free (no direct payment by students); it should be universal (everyone would participate, soon leading to mandatory attendance); and it should be “public.” The radical American view of “Common Schools” was that they were not for the common people (those who could not

afford private education, and who seldom had educational opportunities elsewhere in the world anyway). Instead, they would be “common” to all, in the sense of bringing all children together in the same school in their community. Horace Mann, often regarded as the father of the common school movement (though others, including Jefferson and Clinton, have claims to this paternity) emphasized that “public common schools” could be “social flywheels” with the important role of harmonizing the vast and growing diversity of people in the United States. In the past — and now — American schools have been instrumental in preparing young people for citizenship and for fostering ways that diversity can become an asset rather than a liability. New York early exemplified its “Empire State” reputation for education innovation and excellence (more on that later). The “Education Action” group that met at Hofstra during the Long Island Immigration Summit continues to work with Long Island Wins and the University’s Center for Civic Engagement to foster the kinds of opportunities that will be good for new immigrants, for their children, and for our region and our nation as well. Helping new immigrants and their children adapt to a new American culture has always been a challenge (as

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those of us who come from immigrant families can readily attest). Matters are more controversial now because of the large numbers of adults and children who are “undocumented.” That is an issue that warrants attention in a coming analysis; however, we need to be recognize now that those immigrants in recent years, especially Latinos, (nearly 50 percent of all unauthorized immigrants are from across the Atlantic or Pacific and have overstayed their visas) are not just seeking economic opportunity in the United States; they are seeking survival. As thousands of young children flee their homelands to join families in the United States, leaders of both political parties recognize that we are facing a humanitarian crisis. More leadership is needed by Congress for comprehensive immigration reform. But while we are waiting, the Hofstra/Long Island Wins Education Action Group avers that we have moral, ethical and legal obligations. It would be hard to find Americans who would be so hard-hearted as to advocate separating families by deporting parents or children. More effective steps need to be taken in the future, but because of what has not been done until now, it is in our interest to help build caring communities.

The EAG continues to examine the welter of factors affecting newcomers, young and old(er). But the Long Island leaders in this Action group urge several steps that should be underway immediately: 1) Establish an English Language Learner Collaborative. This could create an ESL model to be used by several school districts (with age appropriate methods) to help youngsters pursue the American Dream. 2) Provide more support to schools (teachers and administrators) by involving more nonprofit groups, social workers, academic organizations to assist in sharing best practices and resources. 3) Increase and expand public education, not only for youngsters, but also for parents. Several Public Libraries already sponsor English language and other programs. Children are likely to be more engaged and committed to learning if schools form strategic partnerships with libraries to involve parents. We need to make such ventures attractive and supportive for adults because studies show that the approach of parents to education is a vital factor in how children learn and in their enthusiasm for learning. We will also try advancing this goal with national collaboration from the American Library Association.

4) Leadership for education advancement needs to be active and sustained. The EAG, like other Action groups, recognized that brief spasms of caring and virtue do not produce deep and lasting change. Long Islander Theodore Roosevelt has advised: “Words without action are intellectual debauchery; one must enter the arena and strive to do the deeds.” Let us strive to keep faith with New York’s noble traditions: 1) Help to prepare all for engaged, informed citizenship (we all win by doing that) 2) Honor the motto of the State University of New York (SUNY) – significantly established after World War II while recognizing our nation’s commitments to democracy and to the diverse ethnic groups that served during the conflict - “Let each become all that he (or she) is capable of being.” [Parenthesis is added for modern gender inclusion] 3) By equipping all people with the power of knowledge and the ethic of compassion we can fulfill the State motto, Excelsior. Michael D’Innocenzo Professor of History and The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change at Hofstra University

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A loo k on the li g hter si d e

Sooner or later, I’ll stop procrastinating My husband and I were getting ready to go to a picnic… but we couldn’t agree on just how late to be. “Sweetie,” I said, “the invitation says the picnic starts at noon. So let’s at least get there by 12:30.” “You don’t want to rush into these things. You know that expression about not following a multitude to evil?” “What’s so evil about wanting to get to a picnic before the potato salad runs out?” “Okay, not evil, exactly. It just doesn’t pay to arrive too early to things. Someone might ask us where the spoons are, or to help put out napkins. Or to find some more chairs. “ “You mean, you might be asked to help out.” “Exactly.” “Don’t you think that, by now, our friends have all figured out not to ask you?” That kept him quiet — but not for long. “You know, you’re hardly one to talk.” I was afraid he would say

that, because it’s true: I’ve never been an early bird, either. I’ve always blamed my parents. They both came from the school of thought that believed you were late if you didn’t get to an event in time to see the caterer’s truck pulling up. They were the terror of their social circle, pulling up at a house when the hostess, still in curlers, peeked out through the curtains and wondered how many minutes she could let elapse before she had to ask them in. That was never going to be me. Oh, no! “I swear, you’d be late to your own funeral,” my father would growl at me, tapping his watch as if I could see it. “Well, isn’t that a good thing?” I would shout back. “Who wants to be early? Let them hold the whole thing without me!” But Dad never changed. I eventually met somebody just like me. It was a miracle the wedding started on time. Well, it was an evening wed-

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A Look on the Lighter Side ding, so both our families had all day to get us there. We even left on time for the honeymoon. It was at some point after that where things went astray. Paperwork was my biggest challenge. Once I learned that you could file for an extension on your tax return, it became hard to take any deadline seriously. However — I learned that procrastinating with the paperwork to buy a yearbook only

results in sleepless nights, and furious children who are sure your character flaws have lost them their high school memories forever. It also inevitably results in a panic-stricken call to the vendor who — of course! — has a million ways you can make up for your omission, each costlier than the last. A yearbook with the special gold lettering PLUS the CD of all the year’s news and music highlights, for a steep extra fee: that is the real cost of procrastination. I was not so lucky with the Bar Mitzvah photo album. I got all the proofs back — then I got stuck. I liked so many pictures, I couldn’t narrow it down to 40 for the book. The months and then the years went by, and I put the whole thing in a drawer until I could make up my mind. I waited so long, the photographer went out of business. Then there’s the case of the bathroom renovation that needed to be re-done. At first it was a tiny crack in one tile;

but it seemed that every time I took a shower, the crack had traveled, and grown, until it was all across the length of one wall. I tried to book a do-over, but the contractor said it would be foolish to schedule a repair until the crack stopped moving. How could I know that the tile company would go under before the wall had finished cracking? And then the contractor went out of business, too. They were all undone (as was the photographer) by the 2008 fiscal crisis. So — If you want to embark on a career of procrastination, just make sure that there isn’t a horrendous financial meltdown in your future, that takes out all the companies who owe you something before you have a chance to collect. It’s either that, or stop procrastinating. Which is easier to accomplish? I’ll let you know. Someday soon.

Dems, GOP offer big differences

nderstanding American politics is really quite simple. A few weeks ago, the Republicans released their budget. It cut Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, Head Start, and Pell grants, while reducing taxes for the wealthy and corporations. It also increased military spending by $40 billion. If you can grasp these facts you have a basic understanding of what the two major political parties are all about. Historically, or at least since FDR, the Democrats have been the party of unions, minorities, and the poor while the Republicans favor the wealthy and the corporations. This, of course, is a generalization but is, nevertheless, a useful tool for understanding American politics. Persons who think our parties are Tweedledee and Tweedledum have their facts wrong. The Democratic Party’s concern for the downtrodden goes back to the days of Jefferson who talked about the “common man” and Jackson who spoke of “the humble members of society.” In the 20th century, FDR demonstrated his concern for those who were “ill-clothed, ill-housed and ill-fed” while in 1980, the lion of the Senate, Teddy Kennedy, proclaimed “It is the glory and the greatness of our tradition to speak for those who have no voices, to remember those who are forgotten…” This is the heritage of all who think of themselves as Democrats. Why should corporations align with the

Republican Party? Answer…it’s in their self-interest. Proof: between 2007 and 2012, corporations spent $5.8 billion on federal lobbying and campaign contributions. And what did they get in return? $4.4 trillion worth of federal contracts, subsidies, loans and other financial support. Let’s analyze these numbers. If you’re a corporation, you’ve made about $7 for each dollar invested. If only my mutual funds were that lucrative. The next logical question is….why do our Congresspersons do the bidding of big business? Bribery is an ugly word, but an accurate one. You see in order to wage a successful campaign for the Senate, you need to raise about $10.3 million. A seat in the House of Representatives costs only about $1.6 million (a real bargain!) Will Rogers, America’s great satirist, summed it up when he said: “Politics has become so expensive that it takes a lot of money even to be defeated.” No understanding of the issue of money in politics would be complete without mention of the Supreme Court finding in “Citizens United.” This disastrous decision allows both unions and corporations to contribute unlimited amounts of money to candidates. The court held that the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, that money is equivalent to speech, and all persons are protected. And here’s a stretch… corporations are “persons”. I always thought a “person”

had to be able to eat, sleep and fornicate, but not according to the Roberts’ Court! And then there’s the argument that since the court allows unions as well as corporations to give unlimited money, we have a level playing field. Sounds reasonable until we discover that in a “Common Cause” survey of the top 50 contributors to elections 44 were corporations and only six were unions. No equivalency there. Just how do corporations go about influencing our duly elected representatives? It’s called “lobbying.” Let’s take the pharmaceutical industry. It knows there are 535 members of Congress so how many lobbyists have they hired? If you guessed 1,274, you’d be correct. That’s more than two lobbyists for each Congressperson. Talk about “double-teaming.” If you’re wondering why I singled out drug companies, it’s because they spent more money on lobbying between 1998 and 2005 than any other industry in an attempt to influence 1,600 pieces of legislation. So the next time you see a bumper sticker which reads — “We’ve got the best government money can buy” — believe it! The ties between the moneyed class and the Republican Party are proven over and over. When the Bush tax cuts were enacted, the President reduced his own taxes by over $187,000. And the top Republican, talk radio hosts benefitted as follows: Rush Limbaugh $2,689,135; Glenn Beck $1,512,352; Sean Hannity $1,006,352 and Bill O’Reilly

$914,352. No discussion of this kind would be complete without mentioning Charles and David Koch who head up Koch Industries. Each brother is worth more than $40 billion and they spend their fortunes generously on Republican causes. In the upcoming 2016 cycle, they are pledged to spend $899 million. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota points out that you could take 127 million of your closest friends to watch a Minnesota Twins baseball game for the same amount of money. For years, the Republicans have worked on behalf of the most affluent by repealing the inheritance tax (or as they like to call it “the death tax”.) They ignore the fact that in order to be subject to it one’s estate must be worth over 5.3 million, thus affecting only one in 700 estates. If the Republicans had their way our country would become a full-blown oligarchy. Most of the facts and opinions above come from Democratic sources so, to be fair, here are two Republican comments. First, Sheldon Adelson, net worth $36.5 billion, the eighth richest man in the world: “I’m against very wealthy people influencing elections, but as long as it’s doable I’m going to do it.” And in 1905 Teddy Roosevelt said: “All contributions by corporations…for any political purpose should be forbidden by law.” End of story. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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County turns back on historic mill

partment of Parks, Recreation and Museums is in disrepair. According to Wikipedia, the building “is a historic grist mill building located in Saddle Rock, a village in the town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, New York. It is a 2 1⁄2-story gambrel-roofed structure. Dear Mr. Mangano; Adjacent is a stream-fed millThe “Saddle Rock Grist Mill,” a historic 18th Century building, pond that is supplemented by owned by the County of Nassau tidal water impounded by the under the authority of the De- dam. It dates to the 18th century he attached letter was originally sent to the County Executive back in December without a response, I would appreciate that the letter be reprinted as an open letter to the editor.

and is the only extant, operating tidal grist mill on Long Island. The building underwent restoration in the 1950s and is operated as a local history museum”. In reality, it is closed, has not worked in years, does not operate as a local museum, the signage outside the locked gate, suggests that it is closed because of employee illness, suffered Super storm Sandy damage (which I believe no claim was ever filed),

is currently unsafe for public use and is in total disrepair and neglect. While the Grist Mill is on the United States “National Register of Historic Places,” the county has demonstrated no plans to maintain this historic 1702 building, once used as a kid’s friendly educational place. Now relegated to a neglected historical structure, having little value to Nassau’s Historical past.

While I know your administration has financial limitations, I call upon you, as county executive, to put the full force of your office behind saving this National Treasure. I understand that there might be grant funds to help restore the Grist Mill. Charles Schneider, Vice President, External Relations Great Neck Historical Society

Business as usual in Letter-writer Plaza is ‘outrageous’ reveals his bias

ow business is done around here: After reading Mrs. Weiss’ letter. And the one Mayor Celender wrote expressing outrage. To me what’s outrageous is it’s been months the sidewalk has been broken in front of the “neutral zone” Shop Delight. Double and triple parkers welcome there. What is outrageous is Mr. Schwartz thought not identifying himself in his recent letter as the mayor’s spouse was okay. Karen Rubin descends from her perch opining about Cuomo, Obama, Fracking etc, to support the incumbent trustees.

It would not surprise me if Karen’s husband were to be appointed dog catcher. Outrageous? But that’s how business is done around here. Would Jonathan Stein be allowed into the Atria to celebrate Valentine’s Day, to hand out absentee ballots? When Mr. Stein came campaigning to our street several of us warned him about the absentee ballots. That’s how business is done around here we told him. Residents pay $ 6,000 a month at the Atria. Maybe more. God bless them. They don’t have to negotiate parking lots, unsafe driving con-

ditions, broken sidewalks, the double-standard enforcement of the Plaza’s codes. Does anyone think the empty stores on Middle Neck Road are outrageous. As Mrs. Weiss mentioned there is an accident waiting to happen. In front of Shop Delight perhaps. Mr. Stein’s opinion re: how the absentee ballots were “earned” is a logical deduction. That’s how business is done around here. Outrageous. Rob Stevens Great Neck

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Never discuss politics or religion.” Remember that age old adage? There is ample reason for abiding by this adage. Hardcore Republicans and hardcore Democrats along with the hardcore “very religious” persons are universally bigoted. Reason and fair play eludes them so deep is their bias. “I have already made up my mind so don’t confuse me with the facts”. This also describes these persons very well. Dr. Morris’s Letter to the Editor in your April 17 issue brought this issue to my attention. I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican, never have been. I am

an Independent. Over the last 10 years at least a rapidly growing group. I’d like to think that I am a person of reason which by my definition means that I can neither be a hardcore Democrat, Republican or “very religious”. My initial intent was to write an article rebuffing Dr. Morris’s most egregious assertions, which include ignoring inconvenient facts. It is a classic example of extreme bias. If you haven’t read it I suggest you do so. His letter is in the April 17 issue of the Manhasset Times . Theodore Theodorsen Manhasset

G.N. Plaza gov run like a private club

was particularly moved by the letter of Mrs. Ruth Weiss published in the April 17 edition of the Great Neck News. Specifically, the incredibly prophetic final sentence which said: “Two weeks before he died at 53 he [my husband Roger Weiss] told me to pray that Jean Celender never became mayor of the Plaza”. Roger Weiss was not a “disgruntled” resident of the Plaza nor was he a “troublemaker” looking to sully the waters of the private clubhouse that existed then — and as it now continues to exist — in the Plaza’s Village Hall. Mr. Weiss served the Village of Great Neck Plaza with distinction from 1963 until 1985 first as a member of the Appeals Board, then as a trustee, and finally as deputy mayor. Unlike the present board and

its mayor who handpicked each member, Mr. Weiss never received a dime for his work. And I venture to say if Mr. Weiss was serving as deputy mayor and trustee when salaries were proposed for these positions which have now grown into exorbitant expenses and perks, he would have vigorously opposed them. According to Mrs. Weiss, she was contacted by the mayor who “harangued me [for a half an hour] about the threat Jonathan Stein posed to her administration”. Jonathan was a candidate for trustee, not for mayor, but all of Ms. Celender’s de facto appointees work together as a team and, indeed, advertise themselves as the Jean Team. Having the guts to run against one of them, as Jonathan did, is a declaration of war against all of

them. And, thus, Ms. Celender’s intervening and “haranguing” phone call to Mrs. Weiss. It would seem to me that for a $68,000 a year salary, family health insurance, pension benefits, and a bronze car plaque, Ms. Celender might find something better to do with her time for the betterment of the village than “harangue” Mrs. Weiss and denigrate Mr. Stein‘s candidacy. Perhaps she might stop drinking the Kool-Aid of her brewing pretending to believe that the Plaza has not undergone a radical decline in its quality of life during her tenure as both Mayor and previously, as deputy mayor. All of the photo-ops that she and her board (that merry band of rubberstampers who serve their queen) love so well cannot camouflage what Mrs. Weiss stated cor-

rectly was the “steady erosion of life in the Plaza”. My fellow “disgruntled” villagers and proud constructive “troublemakers”, the answer to Roger Weiss’ prayer is through the ballot box on election day. For only 8 percent of us to come out and vote — even when there’s the rare and recent contested election — is shameful. Of course, Queen Jean and the Rubberstamps will tell you that they agree that people should vote, but in reality, they revel in uncontested elections and low turnouts on cold March days, as that perpetuates their existence in what has become a private club where the acquisition of personal benefits has trumped and become the reason for their service. In her letter to this newspaper published on February 24, 2011,

Mrs. Weiss stated “When I read of the tremendous “perks” given to the “Jean” team, I feel heartsick.” Mr. Weiss, she points out served “all positions without compensation” and after his death the village served up a plaque in his honor which was “mounted on a rotting concrete slab” across from the Great Neck Diner.“ Says Mrs. Weiss, “when the plaque is cleared of dog waste, bird droppings, cigarette butts, tissues, etc., it reads “Roger A. Weiss, gave when others would have given up.” I think we can do a whole lot better to honor Mr. Weiss’ memory and, in doing so, make his prayer come true. Alan A. Gray Great Neck

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State ed plan punishes best school districts

e: “Lt. Gov. touts teacher evaluations” (April 17, 2015) Let me say at the outset that I do not approve of using standardized tests as a significant factor in evaluating teachers. However, assuming that the state tests are given more weight, it is extremely important to focus on how they are being used. Based on the results presented in the New York Times on March 23, 2015, the equation used to compute teacher effectiveness serves only one purpose: to make the best school districts

in New York State look like the worst. Let me present a few examples: Great Neck, Manhasset, Jericho, Syosset, Herricks, Port Washington, Roslyn, and Garden City, to name just a few, were all given teacher effectiveness ratings of less than 10 percent. Yet all of these school districts had very high scores on the state tests! The fact that the New York State Department of Education concocted a statistical formula to completely distort the truth is deplorable. By giving our teachers such poor evaluations, anyone

would conclude that: 1) The teachers in these school districts are incompetent; 2) because teacher ratings are based on student performance, student performance must be equally poor. We know that none of this is true. Even though the New York State Education Department has said that it is planning to change the formula, I don’t trust it in the slightest to make any attempt to “get it right.” We in Nassau County, knowing that our children in general do very well on the state tests,

may not feel properly threatened by the use of the tests to evaluate teachers. In fact, we need to respond very proactively to what is actually a very real threat. The threat is not only to our teachers. The quality of our schools is also threatened because the teachers will increasingly “teach to the test,’ which means that other, more enriching activities will be sacrificed. In a more long-range view, if people think that our school systems are failing, they may no longer view our communities as desirable places to move

to and raise their families. I believe that a very effective strategy is to “opt-out” of the tests altogether. More and more districts throughout the state are adopting this strategy. Parents: talk to your school administrators and PTA leaders to learn more about how this works. We really do have the power in this situation to protect our children and our communities, and to send a message to Albany! Amy Glass Great Neck

Happy 181st anniversary to LIRR

et us all wish a Happy 181st Anniversary to the Long Island Rail Road. On April 24, 1834, the Long Island Rail Road was officially chartered by the State of New York. In 1900, the Pennsylvania Railroad bought a controlling interest as part of its plan for direct access to Manhattan which began on September 8, 1910. The Pennsylvania Railroad subsidized the LIRR into the late 1940s. This provided the financial basis for support of expansion and upgrades to service and infrastructure. At the end of World War II, there began a decline of our LIRR with a corresponding loss of farebox revenues. The Pennsylvania Railroad began to reduce financial support as well. This played a part in the LIRR going into receivership in 1949. In recognition of the role the LIRR played in the economy of both Long Island and New York City, New York State began providing financial assistance to the LIRR in the 1950s and 1960s. The “Line of the Dashing Dan” was

officially chartered on April 24, 1965 by the State of New York. Prior to 1965, the LIRR derived almost 100 percent of its funding for both capital and operating expenses from fares. Chartered by the State Legislature in 1965 as the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority, it was created to purchase and operate the bankrupt LIRR. In 1966, New York State bought the railroad’s controlling stock from the Pennsylvania Rail Road and put it under the newly formed Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority. The MCTA changed its name to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 1968 when it took over operations of the New York City Transit Authority. With MTA subsidies, the LIRR modernized further and grew into the busiest commuter railroad in the United States. Over the past 50 years, several billion dollars in combined county, city, state and federal taxpayers generated dollars have subsidized both the capital and operating costs for the LIRR. Riders must remember that fare hikes are periodically required if the MTA is to

provide the services millions of New Yorkers use daily. They are inevitable due to inflation, along with increasing costs of labor, power, fuel, supplies, materials, routine safety, state of good repair, replacement of worn out rolling stock, upgrades to stations, yards and shops along with system expansion projects necessary to run any transit system. Half-hour weekly and weekend service on the Port Washington Long Island Rail Road branch proves why it pays for my wife and I along with many of our neighbors to live in Great Neck. It is easier seven days a week to attend Met games, other Citi Field events, U.S. Open, Arthur Ash stadium, Flushing Meadow Park, Queens Zoo, Madison Square Garden activities and Broadway shows on a regular basis. Those of us in the know already moved to communities adjacent to Long Island Rail Road Port Washington branch stations years or even decades ago. The Great Neck, Manhasset, Plandome and Port Washington school districts along with those in neighboring Little Neck,

Douglaston, Bayside and Auberndale in Queens are some of the best in the Metropolitan New York area. We have great air quality along with a low crime rate, abundant parks, libraries, shopping, entertainment, movie theaters, hospitals and medical facilities. Riders on the Port Washington branch have far more abundant seating and a quick 30 minute or less trip into Penn Station without having to change at Jamaica than LIRR commuters on other branches. Port Washington branch riders miss most service disruptions. In the end, quality and frequency of service is dependent upon secure revenue streams. We all have to contribute — be it at the fare box or tax revenues generated by different levels of government redistributed back to the MTA. TANSTAFFL or “There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch” or in this case a free ride Larry Penner Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 61

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Brookville, N.Y. (Feb. 10, 2015) – Gaming is expanding like never before, with the worldwide video game marketplace forecast to increase to $111 billion by 2015. The demand for software developers is forecasted to increase 22 percent by 2022. LIU Post’s Digital Game Design and Development students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program will master highly versatile and indemand skills across all areas of game development, from programming and coding to design and story telling. Key program features: • Game Industry Expert Faculty: Led by Independent Games Festival and IndieCade Festival award-winning game developer and educator Ramiro Corbetta, who co-developed Sportsfriends for Playstation and PC/Mac/Linux. • State-of-the-Art Digital Games Lab: Taught in a new, high-tech digital games lab featuring computers, projectors, TV screens, modern game consoles, and a variety of the latest software. • B.F.A. + M.A. Option: Accelerated five-year dual degree program. • Instructional Approach: Collaborative environment modeled after real-world game studios that teaches the art of teamwork while students master game development expertise. • Experiential Learning: Access to internships in nearby New York City at renowned game studios such as Rockstar Games, Avalanche Studios, Arkadium, Dots, and Gameloft. And access to the on-campus LIU Post Student Innovation Incubator, a physical and virtual workspace for students to launch startup businesses and collaborate with successful entrepreneurs. “LIU leading faculty provide our game design and development students with an unparalleled educational experience,” said Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, President of LIU. “This program allows our students to bring their ideas to life, preparing them for one of the most dynamic career sectors in America.” The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for undergraduates is an extension of LIU Post’s Master of Arts degree in Game Design. A minor in Digital Game Design and Development is also available for students in other majors who would like to expand their career options into this competitive industry.

Do you experience pain or discomfort during sex? It’s more common – and treatable – than you think.

Sexual pain, or dyspareunia, affects nearly three out of four women at some point in their lives. For some, the pain is temporary, while for others it is a long-term problem. Unfortunately, many people with sexual pain suffer silently. Sonia Bahlani, MD, a gynecologist at the Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, part of North Shore-LIJ Health System, discusses what you need to know about this condition.

What causes pain during sex? There are many causes of sexual pain in women. Many causes may be gynecologic in nature, while others may be secondary to systemic changes within the body. Infections, post-menopausal changes, neuropathic (nerve fiber) or muscular pain disorders, and dermatologic (hair/nails/skin) changes may all play into sexual pain. Pain during sex also may be caused by problems with sexual response, such as a lack of desire or a lack of arousal. It is important to seek help from a healthcare professional because many causes of sexual pain can be treated. Who experiences pain with sex? Anyone in any age group can have sexual pain. Hormonal changes can often cause changes in sexual function, but because many factors may come into play, an extensive workup — a physical, medical tests, a medical history review — is usually required.

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As the actors mingle, technical talk fills the room and the band sets up, director Brian Long calmly paces around on stage, organizing the some 20 people involved with the production. The Port Washington Play Troupe and LIU Post’s campus radio station, WCWP, are rehearsing the first live radio play of the spring 2015 semester. The show, “Meet Me in St. Louis,” is an adaption of the 1944 musical, and was recorded in LIU Post’sHillwood Recital Hall, by WCWP on April 18. The play is about four sisters living in St. Louis, and during the story, they’re confronted with the struggles of teenagers. One of the sisters is beaten up, and the older sisters confront the bully. The father of the sisters also announces that they’re moving to New York, which creates tension in the family.

The sisters have romances, educational plans and friends, as every kid does, that now is impossible to pursue. After lots of conflicts and upset daughters, the father eventually figures out that they won’t move to New York, as he sees how much they appreciate St. Louis. “The play is based on a Lux show, based on a movie, which is based again on a book,” said David Barnett, musical director of the play. The troupe has been rehearsing for the play for three weeks and the 17 cast members consist of everything ranging from children to retired people. The cast is a part of the Play Troupe, which performs plays, musicals and children’s theatre. There are also three current LIU Post students taking part and one alumnus. This semester, WCWP and the Port Washington Play Troupe are collaborating on three plays. “WCWP is recording it now, and when we’re done

with all three, they’ll put it together and air it,” said Pam Meadows, the president of the play troupe. The troupe has done six plays with WCWP to date. “Meet Me In St. Louis” will air on WCWP at a date later this spring, not yet decided. On May 17, they will set up another live production; “All About Eve,” and on June 14, “The African Queen.” These will also be performed in LIU Post’s Hillwood Recital Hall, where WCWP will record them. The plays will air at later dates. The performances of the remaining two plays will be open to the public. For more information, visit www.portwashingtonplaytroupe.com. 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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Saturday, May 9, 7 & 10 p.m. The truTV Impractical Jokers “Where’s Larry” Tour Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. Don Rickles Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. 70’s Soul Jam Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. Glays Knight Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Peter Cetera Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. The Midtown Men Friday, June 27, 8 p.m. Happy Together Tour Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Dion Friday, July 17, 8 p.m. Rock The Yacht Tour Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Josh Turner Monday, July 27, 8 p.m Whitesnake Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Air Supply Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Jackie Mason Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org MAIN GALLERIES March 21 to July 12, 2015 Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting This presentation highlights patrons’ numerous gifts to the Museum over the last quarter century, many of which have never, or rarely, been exhibited. Each gallery space within this multifaceted presentation will focus on different themes such as past and present portraiture, paintings and objects by Louis Comfort Tiffany, post-war prints and vintage posters of many eras. The exhibit explores a diverse range of artists who are strongly represented in the Museum’s collections, among them naturalist John James Audubon, photographer Larry Fink and Pop art icons Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers and Robert Indiana, among others. CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY March 21 to July 12 Vernacular Visions The museum’s Contemporary Collectors Gallery features the work of four prominent Long Island artists: Susan Cushing of Southampton, Richard Gachot of Old Westbury, Francisco Villagran of Port Washington, and Burt Young, also of Port Washington. Ongoing

Sculpture Park Approximately 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 FILM March 21-July 12 Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m., 12, 1, 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Drawn from Nature From PBS’ American Masters series, Drawn from Nature presents the dramatic life story of naturalist John James Audubon, an adventurer and self-taught artist who saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone of his time (1785-1851). A symbol of the American wilderness, Audubon’s achievements are staggering: His book The Birds of America, for which he served as artist, writer, publisher and promoter, includes 435 lifesized prints and was the largest book printed in the 19th century. Free with Museum admission. CONCERT Saturday, May 2, 3 p.m. Gemini Journey: Musical Landscapes in Time and Travel Gemini Journey, consisting of Diane Block on violin and Terry Batts on cello, became friends and musical partners while studying in the 1980s at the Manhattan School of Music. They intersperse their music with commentary that lends social and historical context to the works being presented. Gemini Journey is a favorite of Manhattan and Long Island audiences. Admission is $15 (members, $5) and includes Museum admission. Register at nassaumuseum.org/events. Continued on Page 37

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any people know that a combination of a healthy diet and routine exercise is the best way to maintain their physical health. But what about mental well-being? Memory lapses are often assumed to be an accepted side effect of aging, but such an assumption is incorrect, as there are many steps men and women can take to maintain their mental acuity well into their golden years. Find time for cardiovascular exercise. Cardiovascular exercise can help men and women maintain healthy weights and reduce their risk for potentially deadly ailments like diabetes and heart disease. But cardiovascular exercise also can boost brain power. Cardiovascular exercise pumps oxygen-rich blood to the brain, and that blood contains glucose that can fuel brain cells. Cardiovascular exercise also strengthens blood vessels, which can help prevent potentially devastating diseases, such as stroke, that can have a lasting and negative impact on cognitive function. Find time for friends and family. Many people need no reason to socialize, but those that do can now cite boosting brain function as a great reason to

get together with family and friends. Routine socialization can keep a brain sharp by reducing its levels of cortisol, a potentially destructive hormone brought on by stress. Researchers also believe that routine interaction with other people stimulates structures in the brain’s frontal lobe that are likely responsible for planning, decision making and response control. Squeeze in a nap every so often. Naps can have a reenergizing effect on men and women, but a study from German researchers also found that naps also can improve memory. In the study, researchers divided participants into three groups: people who would stay awake for 60 minutes; people who would sleep for six minutes; and people who would sleep for 30 to 45 minutes. After the hour was up, participants were given a word recall test, and those who slept performed better on the test than those who hadn’t. But the development that was perhaps most interesting was that those who slept for just six minutes performed just as well on the test as those who slept for far longer, leading researchers to suggest that men and women need not take long naps to improve their memories.

Include fish in your diet. A study from researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that people who eat fish once per week have a 60 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who do not include fish in their weekly diets. Researchers credit this lower risk to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in both the brain and in fish such as salmon and tuna.

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But if you overdo it with your workout routine, that exercise starts to have a countereffect on your immune system, weakening it and making you more susceptible to illness. So periodic rest not only helps your muscles recover but also ensures your immune system is not compromised. Performance: Competitive athletes may think that out-training their opponents gives them an edge, but overdoing it with training regimens can actually compromise their performance. As you go longer and longer without taking a break from your exercise routine, your body grows increasingly fatigued, and that fatigue will ultimately have an adverse effect on your performance, not to mention greatly increase your risk of injury. Effectiveness: Rest also helps make workouts more effective. The body needs time to rest and repair after a workout, but this downtime also gives the body time to adapt to exercise. When a body is overloaded, it has no time to adapt, making the workouts less effective. A body that begins a workout rested and free of fatigue has a better chance of benefitting from a workout than one that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been given the opportunity to rest and recover. By allowing your body time to adapt, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re increasing the effectiveness of your workouts.

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Concierge Medicine: What is it and why it is for you As President Obama’s health care law is phased in, most health care experts predict a growing physician shortage. The Wall Street Journal reports an estimated shortfall of 60,000 Internal Medicine physicians in 2015 and 90,000 by 2020. This shortfall in physicians, a deficit of 15% fewer doctors, is coming at a time when millions of new patients will enter the health care system through President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. The trouble with the traditional medical approach is that it prioritizes volume over care. To make a reasonable profit, doctors usually have to schedule patient appointments every 15 minutes, and often serve upwards of 3000 patients per year.

What does this mean to you? -longer wait times to see a doctor -seeing your doctor less frequently, instead seeing a physician assistant or nurse practitioner when you expect to see a doctor -less time with the doctor when you do see him or her - your doctor is overworked and carrying a large volume of patients -it is less likely you will maintain a personal relationship with your doctor The results of this traditional medical model are not in your best interest. Patients of doctors stretched too thin may struggle to get an appointment when they need one on short notice. They will spend more time in the waiting room than they do with an actual doctor. More alarming, if a doctor is rushed from appointment to appointment, patients may not get the doctor’s full attention and the doctor will have little or no time for medical advice and preventative care. The New York Times reported that a publically traded H.M.O., for example, began restricting doctors to an average of seven-minute “encounters” with each patient. The doctors cannot provide comprehensive care in seven minute blocks. As a response to this bleak trend, some doctors are offering an alternative proactive model, and that model is “concierge” or personalized medicine. In a 2004 article entitled, “Everyone Should Have a Concierge Doctor,” Forbes magazine discussed the economic savings resulting from concierge medicine. Research showed a decrease in preventable hospitalizations which resulted in $119 million dollars of savings in 2010 alone. On a per-capita basis, these savings ($2,551 per patient) were greater than the yearly payment for most concierge practices. Most importantly, concierge patients experienced 35% fewer hospitalizations, 65% fewer emergency department visits, and 66% fewer visits to a specialist. Additionally, concierge patients were readmitted to the hospital 97%, 95%, and 91% less frequently for acute myocardial

infarction, congestive heart failure and pneumonia, respectively. In short, concierge patients receive more personalized care and in return live a healthier life.

Can you have a concierge doctor? For many years people thought that personal physicians were only for the wealthy. In the current healthcare climate, however, you can have a personal physician for roughly the cost of your daily coffee at Starbucks. Certainly this service is within the means of most people and the benefits are immeasurable. Independent research confirms two amazing facts about concierge medicine. The first is that the renewal rates for patients who join these practices are among the highest not just in the medical field, but in any field. The second is that concierge doctors save the medical system and individual patients enormous amounts of money because they have the time and the training as internal medicine doctors, to treat a wide range of issues in the office. An excellent doctor that a patient can reach easily, is an inexpensive and effective way to design a health care system. It’s an approach to your health that works. The concept is simple. Because a concierge practice is less than a third the size of typical internal medicine practices, comprehensive care is given in an innovative way.

Benefits for you? -Patients can contact the doctor 24/7 via phone, email or text - Same or next day appointments, including after hours and home visits -Wellness and prevention practice get the time and attention they deserve Over the next decade, primary care medicine will divide into 2 very distinct tracks. Concierge medicine patients will receive high quality care from well trained, motivated physicians who stay ahead of your health. Other patients will stay the current course, where insurance companies increasingly control how doctors treat patients, in the “assembly line” of medical care from doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who need to get patients in and out quickly. The choice is yours. Convenient, personalized, preventive medicine and healthcare care for the cost of your daily Starbucks. Dr. Colleen Daly maintains a concierge medical practice in Garden City, N.Y. Her telephone number is 516- 404-6241 and she can be reached via email at info@drcolleendaly.com. Contact Dr. Daly to set up a free consultation.

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LONG AGO,

people could contact their doctor like they contacted their neighbor. Their doctor was the one who made medical decisions, both curing disease and proactively working on prevention. Then, as big systems took over, doctors were told how to practice and how much time they could spend with patients. Administrators directed doctors to focus on “efficiency,” while patients discovered they weren’t seeing their doctors much anymore. However, health care is not a system to me. It’s about people and care. In my practice, I focus on you, not paperwork and insurers. I give prevention a chance. I’m not rushed. I’m reachable. I keep it personal. Further, you will be seen by a doctor, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. If you are looking for a doctor to take excellent care of you or your loved ones, I have one suggestion...

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 32 FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Family Tour at 1 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based gallery conversations. Families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. Free with museum admission. OUTDOOR LEARNING Wednesdays, May 6, June 3 at 9 a.m. Bird Watching for Beginners Rebecca Oyer, education manager at Oyster Bay’s Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, leads an observation of the spring migration of birds on the Museum’s beautiful property. Learn how to use field marks, habitat, behavior and song to identify birds. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Fee is $10 per class (payable in cash on the day of the class). Please write to the museum at events@nassaumuseum. org to reserve a place in the class of your choice. Limit is 15 per class. Meet at the Art School parking lot (first building on the left as you enter the grounds). EXHIBITION TALK Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. May 14, June 4 Brown Bag Lectures Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the works on view in Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. Free with Museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. OUTDOOR ART TOUR Thursday, May 14, 5:30 p.m. Spring Sculpture Stroll Laura Lynch, the Museum’s director of education, leads a walk through the museum’s Sculpture Park, one of the biggest sculpture gardens in the region. The park includes large-scale installations, many in the Museum’s permanent collection, others

on loan from prestigious museums and galleries. The fee is $5, paid in cash at the walk. The event is limited to 25 people. To reserve a place, please write to: events@nassaumuseum.org. Meet on the front terrace of the museum. EXHIBITION TALK Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m. Larry Fink: Fly on the Wall and the Social Critique Coming out of the generation of documentation and straight photography, Larry Fink used the camera through the 1970s and 80s to shed light on social constructs.Artist/photographer/educator Daniel Mirer and LIU Post Professor of Art History and Museum Studies Aileen June Wang give a joint presentation about Fink’s innovative use of the square format camera. Admission is $15 (members, $5) and includes museum admission. Admission is $15 (members, $5) and includes museum admission; register at nassaumuseum.org/ events. EXHIBITION TALK Saturday, May 30, 3 p.m. John James Audubon: The Last Expedition Using images of Audubon’s western paintings and of the surviving specimens and artifacts gathered in 1843 during Audubon’s final expedition, historian Robert McCracken Peck describes this last great adventure by Audubon and puts its accomplishments into the broader context of the time. Author and consulting curator Robert McCracken Peck is a Fellow of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Admission is $15 (members, $5) and includes museum admission; register at nassaumuseum. org/events. 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. Traveling Exhibit Healthyville®

Healthyville is a place for everybody. This bilingual (English/Spanish), interactive exhibit teaches health and wellness lessons through play-filled activities and educational messages that foster learning by doing. The young “residents” of Healthyville present fun facts about nutrition, fitness, safety, hygiene and the functions of the body. The exhibit encourages healthy living and making smart decisions. Through Sunday, April 26 KaleidoZone Gallery – Paint Me a Story: The Art of Javaka Steptoe Javaka Steptoe is an award-winning artist and book illustrator. The Harlem born, Brooklyn raised visual artist uses diverse and eclectic materials -from candy wrappers to 14k jewelry -- to create playful images with three-dimensional qualities. Explore the different materials he uses to collage images that tell stories that delight children and their grownups. All ages. Free with museum admission. Sunday, April 26, 2 to 4 p.m. Birds of a Feather, Snack Together As spring warms up, welcome your cheerful, feathered friends! Come create your own fun and easy Cheerio birdfeeder using pipe cleaners and crunchy cereal! All ages. Free with museum admission. Tuesday, April 28 & Thursday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 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). Tuesday, April 28 - Thursday, April 30, 2:30 to 4 p.m. April Showers April is National Poetry Month! Create an acrostic poem for “April” and color your own mini umbrella! All ages. Free with museum admission. Wednesday, April 29, 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: 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

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Community Calendar PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information. FREE HEALTH SEMINAR There will be a free seminar about overactive bladder and urinary incontinence in the Rust Auditorium at North Shore University Hospital, located at 300 Community Drive in Manhasset, on April 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Farzeen Firoozi, director of the center for pelvic health and reconstructive surgery at the Smith Institute for Urology; Dr. Lawrence Lind, co-chief of the division of urogynecology and reconstructive surgery at North Shore University Hospital and LIJ Medical Center in New Hyde Park; and Dr. Harvey Winkler, co-chief of the division of urogynecology and reconstructive surgery at NSUH and LIJ, will be available to answer questions and provide information during this seminar. To pre-register for the event and for more information, go to www.northshorelij. com/UIevent. MAY DAY FESTIVAL The ancient Celtic Feast of Beltaine on the Irish calendar signaled the approaching of summer and evolved into the

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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 Tuesday, April 21, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling (516) 747-4070.

2015 NAMI WALKS FOR MENTAL HEALTH Walk to change the face of mental illness on Saturday, May 2 at , Jones Beach, Parking Field #5, Wantagh. Checkin: 10 a.m.; Start Time: 11 a.m. Sponsored by local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) affiliates, funds are raised to maintain and grow NAMI’s free support, education, and advocacy programs. The 5K walk includes live music, children’s activities and fun for all. For more information call NAMI Queens/Nassau (516) 326-0797. Visit www.namiwalks.org/longislandqueens or www.namiqn.org .

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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.

Adelphi students to perform ‘Company B’ Department of Dance students from Adelphi University will be performing Paul Taylor’s well-known work “Company B” Tuesday, April 28 through Sunday, May 3 at the Olmsted Theatre of Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center AUPAC, One South Ave., Garden City. This year’s annual Adelphi Spring Dance production also includes choreography by Adelphi University Department of Dance faculty members Orion Duckstein, Frank Augustyn, Catherine DenisotLawrence and Jennifer Kreichman. “Company B” is Taylor’s non-narrative work that juxtaposes American exuberance in the early 1940s with the tragedy of men who never returned from battle. “Company B” is as grand as it is because the work counters every expectation about its inspiration without doing harm to the original material. On one level, Taylor pays tribute to the World War II-era music of the Andrews Sisters - featuring such popular hits as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Tico-

Tico, Pennsylvania Polka - while, at the same time, “Company B” is a radically revisionist work. Choreographically, the movement is abstract. By contrasting shadowy figures of war and loss behind the merriment of the dancers, “Company B” turns into a compelling anti-war statement. This performance is presented as part of Adelphi University’s year-long, campuswide “Changing Nature of War and Peace” initiative. Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $20, with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. For more information about all events at AUPAC and to purchase tickets, visit aupac.adelphi.edu. Information is available at The Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at (516) 877-4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

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Art league appoints education director Elizabeth Kisseleff has been named to the position of art education program director, The Art League of Long Island annouced this week. Kisseleff’s responsibilities include managing more than 170 different art classes and workshops in the Art League’s nine art studios, as well as outreach programs and teacher professional de-

Museum Docent Riva Ettus presented an informative talk on the works on view in Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor on Thursday, April 16. The exhibit, on view through July 12, is the first comprehensive exhibition of works from the permanent collection, highlighting patrons’ numerous gifts to the museum over the last quarter century, many of which have never, or rarely, been exhibited. Ettus will deliver similar lectures on May 14 and June 4. Elizabeth Kisseleff

velopment workshops. She will also be responsible for coordinating and communicating with more than 3,700 students and 70 instructors. Kisseleff was most recently director of NonDegree Credit Programs at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. In addition to her experience administering and implementing art programs and working with

students, faculty, and administrators, she has been an adjunct professor at Long Island University’s CW Post and Brentwood campuses and Nassau Community College, has been a museum educator, has coordinated exhibitions, and has shown her work in galleries locally and in California, New Jersey, and Korea. Kisseleff earned her MFA at Long Island University - CW Post Campus, Brookville, and a BFA from Pratt Institute, Art & Design Education. The Art League of Long Island is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to broad-based visual arts education, providing a forum and showcase for artists of all ages and ability levels. To learn more about their programs visit www.artleagueli.org. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

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Art League to present evening of tango An enchanting evening of Argentine tango and art will be presented at the Art League of Long Island at their art center in Dix Hills. The event takes place Friday May 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Argentine tango dancers and artists Annie Shaver-Crandell, Dan Dillon and Con Artist will delight visitors with a discussion on the history of Argentine tango and give performances that demonstrate tango, vals and milonga.

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Tango-related art created by the artists will be on display and audience members will have an opportunity to dance the Argentine tango with these gifted performers. The fee to attend the event is $15. To learn more and to register call (631) 4625400 x222 or visit www.artleagueli.org. For specific questions about tango please contact Con Artist at (631) 972-8387. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

Herricks players to do ‘Young Frankenstein’ The Herricks Community Players’ spring production of the New Mel Brooks musical “Young Frankenstein,” opens on May 2 and has a planned run of seven performances at 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. Show times are as follows: Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. Friday, May 8, 8 p.m. Saturday May 9, 8 p.m. Friday May 15, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 3 p.m. Come and enjoy this hilarious, fun-filled musical that will have you laughing In the aisles. Tickets are $25 for Adults, $20 for Senior Citizens and Children 12 and under. There are organizational group rates available as well. For ticket information, please call (516) 742-1926 order on-line at www.herrickscommunityplayers.org.

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (second from right) greets the Apollo 13 astronauts at the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 13 journey. In April 1970, two days after launch, the Apollo 13 crew met trouble after an explosion in the craft’s service module. Faced with limited power, dwindling cabin heat, and other catastrophic conditions, the crew worked with flight controllers to get safely home. Pictured from left: Andrew Parton, executive director of Cradle of Aviation Museum, Gene Kranz, NASA flight director, James Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, Maragos and Lunar Module Pilot Fred W. Haise.

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Williston Park Library From the Director: We are temporarily suspending the acceptance of donations due to lack of storage space. Here are some new arrivals to the library: Bullet — Mary Louise Kelly Triumph & Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson: The White House Years — Joseph Califano, Jr. Bookseller — Cynthia Swanson Irish Brotherhood: JFK, His Inner Circle & he Improbable

Rise to the Presidency — Helen O’Donnell Someone is Watching — Joy Fielding My Sunshine Away — M. O. Walsh Stranger — Harlan Coben Hausfrau — Jill Alexander Essbaum

a leisurely afternoon and see a great movie. Garden Stepping Stone Ceramic Craft Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. There is a $20 materials fee due at time of registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

ADULTs Friday @ the Movies Every third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Enjoy

children Tiny Tykes I & II Wednesdays, April 15, 22 at 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. After School Story Time Thursdays, April 2-May 21 at 4 p.m. in the Library for children K-2 grade. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Lego time Wednesdays, April 1-May 20

at 4:30 p.m. in the Library for Children grades K+. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Story Hour for Tots Thursdays, April 2-May 21 at 11 a.m. in the Library for children ages 1-3 ½ yrs old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Pajama Story Time Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. in the Library for children of all ages.

Prince and Princess Charm Box Ceramics Craft Friday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. There is a $4 materials fee due at time of registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Spring Story Time Wednesdays, April 1-May 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Library for children ages 3 ½-5 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

East Williston Library DAYTIME BOOK CLUB: “The Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant – Tuesday May 12 at 1:30 p.m. EVENING BOOK CLUB: “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan – Thursday May 14 at 7 p.m. Please register at the library. The discussion is limited to 15 readers.

OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 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 three-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

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

EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY: We are pleased to present a beautiful antique Easter Chocolate Molds Collection in the lobby of the Village Hall generously lent to us by Chris and Tara Siciliano. Register for all programs by calling (516) 741-1213 or email us at ewpl@ewlibrary.org

Mineola Library ADULTs Yoga Classes* Mondays at 7-8:15PM: April 27; and, May 4, 11. Robert Crowe will introduce you to the beneficial practices that help you relax, meditate and reach optimum health. Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation* Tuesdays at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 19, 26. Chi Kung is recognized worldwide as a foundation of healing—physically mentally, emotionally

and spiritually—easy to learn, always enjoyable! Introduction to eBay—How to Buy & Sell Online* Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. In this lecture and demonstration class, you will learn how to buy and sell items using eBay, the world’s most popular online auction website. Some of the many topics covered are creating an account, checking reliability of sellers and buyers, online safety, and much more. In addition, if time permits, instruction may

cover other online websites such as Craigslist, Etsy and Amazon. Concert: Wolfgang’s Revenge Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Wolfgang’s Revenge is a Quartet of World Class Instrumentalists playing flute, mandolin, acoustic bass and guitar. Enjoy an exciting afternoon--hear unique and original compositions that fuse elements of various jazz forms, Latin and Caribbean music, and southern U.S. fiddle traditions.

Art Lecture: Chinese Art and Antiques* Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. Ivy Chang, M.S. art collector and former Executive Director of the Chinese Association of the Town of Oyster Bay, will share her love of Chinese culture and tradition with a presentation of Chinese traditional art, antiques, paintings, vases, scrolls, and other cultural Lecture: Project Independence — Memory Changes & Aging* Monday, May 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. Join us for this presenta-

tion by Marc Gordon, M.D. Chief of Neurology, Zucker Hillside Hospital. Learn all about the latest updates for diagnosis, treatment and the prevention of Alzheimer’s. Volunteer Fair Saturday, May 16 from 12 to 3 p.m. For Adults and Teens in Grades 8-12. Discover local volunteering opportunities and connect with a variety of organizations that are looking for volunteers. Lecture: The ABCs of Medicare*

Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m. Join Carol Kaplowitz for her up-todate coverage on the ABCs of Medicare. Defensive Driving Course* Saturday, May 30 from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Empire Safety Council’s course is open to individuals of all ages. A check in the amount of $27.00 payable to Empire Safety Council is required at registration. Registration will begin at the Reference Desk on Monday, May 4th. Forty participants may attend the course.

Shelter Rock Library MUSEUM PASSES @ SRPL Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders can reserve a Museum Pass online for free admission to a variety of museums and gardens on Long Island and in New York City. Go to www.srpl.org and pull down the Library Services Menu then go to Museum Passes. Click the Reserve Now link and look for the

red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available. Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation per family every 30 days). SHELTER ROCK PATRONS MAY RESERVE PASSES

FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation • Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art •

New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that in cooperation with the Shelter Rock Public Library, the Nassau County Offices for the Aging and Mental Health are

coordinating a support group that is specifically targeted to respond to the needs of caregivers of older persons. The group is led by Dora Lupo, LMHC, MAC, CASAC, Support Group Facilitator. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shelter Rock Public Library, located at 165 Searingtown

Road, Albertson. The meetings are open to residents of Nassau County. This support group will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and to help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, please call (516) 227-8725. Continued on Page 52

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EWSD ed board approves 2015-16 budget BOE Adopts 2015-16 Budget At the March 30 Board of Education final budget deliberations and special meeting for the purpose of adoption of budget and property tax report card, the board unanimously adopted a 2015-16 district budget. The public will have an opportunity to vote on the 2015-16 budget, on May 19 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Wheatley gymnasium. Remaining below the allowable New York State property tax cap levels, the budget-to-budget increase is 1.68 percent and the levy-to-levy increase is 1.80 percent. The budget maintains current programs and class size and introduces some new programs, including the second year of Project Lead The Way engineering, AP Art History and additional student support programs district-wide. For full budget information, including the presentations given at our budget workshops, go to the district website at www. ewsdonline.org > scroll down the left-side navigation bar and click on 15-16 Budget Info. Additional budget presentations will be held at the following upcoming PTO meetings: • May 5 - Willets Road PTO Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria • May 12 – Wheatley PTO Meeting at 8:00 p.m. in Room 450 • May 18 – North Side PTO Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at kanase@ewsdonline.org or by phone at 333-3758 or Robin Lufrano, acting assistant superintendent for business at lufranor@ewsdonline.org or by phone at 333-1707. The Simmons Awards Coffeehouse April 16 was one of those special occasions, when members of our community from many walks of life, including alumni, parents, children and staff, come together in celebration of our district. The Simmons Awards Coffeehouse, hosted by the East Williston Education Foundation, was a celebration of the intangible gifts, e.g., of caring and positive impact, that define our school district community. As noted in their most recent pamphlet, “[The East Williston Education Foundation] is a grass-roots, not-for-profit or-

ganization of parents, teachers and staff, alumni and supportive members of the community who all want to ensure that our district’s students have the best possible educational resource. Our main goal is to provide ongoing supplementary support to enrich the educational programs of the school district.” The East Williston Education Foundation receives funding through contributions and other special events and projects. The Simmons Awards were created by a generous donation from Steven Simmons, Class of 1964. Mr. Simmons wished to acknowledge his wonderful teachers and education here at East Williston and established the award to honor current teachers and staff. The 2015 Simmons Awards recipients were North Side Principal Jim Bloomgarden, Willets Road sixth grade teacher Natalie Brew and Wheatley math teacher Kevin Meyers. Congratulations. BOE Work Session Meets National History Day At the April 15 Board of Education work session, students and staff were treated to an up-close look at the District’s continuing emphasis on research skills, analysis and critical thinking. Many of the students who have been invited to move on to the New York State level of the National History Day Competition presented their research. The New York State competition follows the LI History Day Fair at Hofstra University where we had 66 students from Willets Road and Wheatley competing in all categories of the competition — the historical paper, website, documentary, exhibit and performance — all under the theme “Leadership & Legacy.” While entrance into the National History Day (NHD) contest is certainly something to celebrate for the many students who proudly represented East Williston, the research process is strongly emphasized in our district goals this year and will continue to be a focus next year. This year, for the first time, every seventh grader wrote a historical research paper following the guidelines of the NHD project, but more importantly, they focused on the research skills and outcomes that we have identified as the learning targets for that grade level. This was the second year for the paper in

8th grade. This was also the first year that the grade 11 research paper, including all the research skills and outcomes, followed the NHD format — with a required 10-page paper. We will continue to revise

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and reflect on the social science research program next year, expanding our offerings at both Willets Road and Wheatley, building upon the strength of the program and the passion shown by the students this year. The research done in the NHD project, and planned for in the expanded social science research courses, is rooted in the new Social Studies Framework. The framework includes Causation and Argumentation, Using Historical Sources and Evidence, and Perspectives – all of which closely align with the English Language Arts Common Core Standards in both reading and writing. Since the students are still actively competing, we cannot post their projects on the website, however I want to highlight their research and their projects. In the Junior Category, which is grades six to eight, we had four entrants moving forward. • Maggie Caroddo and Rebecca Zeltsman, seventh graders, created a website titled, “Harriet Tubman: Escaping Slavery through Secrecy.” Their thesis centers on the social and political leadership and legacy of Harriet Tubman highlighting the impact she had on other slaves and leaders. They posit that she influenced Abraham Lincoln to free the slaves in a letter prior to the Emancipation Proclamation. Their website includes information garnered from an interview with a worker from the Harriet Tubman House in Auburn. • Ashley Vincenzo, seventh grader, created her website, “Jonas Salk and the Vaccine that Changed the World,” after be-

ing inspired to research Salk’s vaccine by her aunt who was stricken with Polio as a child. A segment of an interview with her aunt recalling her experience as a child can be heard on the website. Ashley explores both the science behind the disease and the social implications of living with polio in this country. • Alex Horowitz and Ilana Nimkoff, seventh graders, created a documentary, “Ruby Bridges & Her Impact on Modern School Integration” which thoroughly examined the history of school segregation, and the brave role of Ruby Bridges in helping to put an end to legal segregation in schools. Their film went on to highlight the current state of de facto segregation in local schools today. They had an extensive works cited list of both primary and secondary sources. • Sofia Greenfield, eighth grader, created a documentary, “Berry Gordy & Motown” which explored the history through the music of Berry Gordy. While the narration, film work, and research are certainly impressive, it is the music that is the highlight of this work. Sofia did an incredible job of capturing the culture of a generation and the impact of a man through music. We had four entrants winning awards in the senior category (grades 9-12). • Krista Chen, 11th grader, wrote a historical paper, titled “Henry Dunant: A Step Towards a Humanitarian Society.” She discussed the life of Henry Dunant, the horrors he experienced on the battlefield, and his leadership as founder of the American Red Cross. • Joy Bestourous, 11th grader, wrote a historical paper, titled “Hassan al-Banna: The Father of Fundamentalism.” Joy shared the background of Hassan alBanna in Egypt. She discussed that while most legacies are positive, al-Banna’s legacy is the root of modern terrorism. • Nikki Koch, Alana Osroff, Gabriella Santoli and Cindy Zhou, 11th graders, created a documentary, “Charles Davenport and the History of Eugenics” that was both eye-opening and informative. The documentary included comprehensive primary source interviews and thorough research. Their research included the history and impact of Eugenics throughout the world and in the United States. • Jordan Pollack, 11th grad-

er, performed, “Alvin Ailey: The Leader Who Danced through History.” Her performance was a multi-media compilation and a moving dance interpretation of her research expressing Ailey’s impact on society and society’s impact on Ailey. • Morgan Misk, 11th grader, presented the thesis behind her group’s performance of “Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Men Behind the American Musical.” Morgan and her other groups members, Daniel Singh and Jaclyn Stroud, created a performance to highlight the history and development of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Thank you to the staff members directly involved in this project, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Social Studies Dr. Danielle Gately, Wheatley AP U.S. Core program teacher Dr. John Staudt, who is one of the organizers of the LI/Regional History Day Competition at Hofstra University, Wheatley social science research teacher Andrew Ardito, who is also an NHD judge, Wheatley library media specialist Jo Beth Roberts, who is also an NHD judge, Willets Road social studies teachers Patrick Shanahan and Dr. Joe Coladonato, Willets Road library media specialist Diane Ilkiw, who is also an NHD judge, Willets Road/ Wheatley technology instructional teacher Audra Beberman, Willets Road technology teaching assistant Jerry Pokrywka and Wheatley special education teacher Joe Crotty, who is also an NHD judge. A special thank you to the entire Social Studies and English departments who have been working over the past two years coordinating a program of research skills and writing. 10P Amazing “Experimental” Projects Last week saw the completion of the showcasing of the English 10P projects in Karen Bartscherer’s class. Congratulations to Ms. Bartscherer and her 10P students. Before vacation I had the chance to attend some of the Experimental presentations, which are the culminating projects of this 10th Grade English Honors class. These indepth multi-disciplinary explorations that involve extensive inquiry through multiple interviews and the use of other primary and secondary resources were quite amazing to behold. Continued on Page 46

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Herricks team earns Moody’s math honors

Herricks High School students Sahil Abbi, Jonathan Chen, Raphael Kim, Karan Singhal and Abhinav Talwar received an honorable mention award for the Moody’s Mega Math Challenge, the Herricks High School Math Department announced. The Moody’s Mega Math Challenge problem is an open-ended, applied math modeling focused on a real-world issue. Of the 1,128 papers submitted only 5.8 percent were selected for recognition. The team was awarded with a $1,000 scholarship prize.

EWSD ed board approves 2015-16 budget Continued from Page 44 Congratulations to the Wheatley Theater Company Before the vacation, I had the pleasure of attending the Wheatley Theater Company’s spring musical. I want to congratulate the entire cast and crew for putting on an exciting revival of “Little Shop of Horrors.” I also want to the thank the faculty who supported our students in this production, director (and Wheatley English teacher) Colin McKenna, Vocal Director (and Wheatley Music teacher) Angela Luftig, Choreographer and Pit Band Conductor (and Wheatley English teacher Rick LeidenfrostWilson and Technical Advisors and Set Design (and Wheatley Technology teachers Paul Chisholm and Thomas Storck. A job well done! The show also received critical acclaim from our community. An audience member, who attended the senior citizen matinee,

was so impressed that she took the time to write me. She stated, “The very talented high school students sing, dance and perform … Everything was so polished, the set, make-up, music, costumes … It felt like a Broadway production.” Congratulations and Commendations The Wildcat, Wheatley Newspaper Recognized at Quill Awards Members of the Wildcat editorial board and staff attended the Quill Awards at Adelphi University at the end of March. Congratulations to the Wildcat on taking first place for Best Newspaper. Managing Editor Josh Dinetz took second place in the freelance category for an article printed in the Roslyn News. Nancy Zhang, a regular contributor to the Wildcat was nominated in the Best Op-Ed category. Congratulations to the Editors-in-Chief: Sarah Golden and Seungmin Yi; Managing Editors: Andrew Zuckerman and Josh Di-

netz; Editor-in-Chief of Social Media: Hannah Mittman; Business & Technology Editors: Andrew Jin and Harris Wekselblatt; News Editors: Krista Chen and Kuan Yu; Features Editors: Jacqueline LaGinestra and Sabrina Lee; Entertainment Editors: Dara Bahk and Erica Kim; Op-Ed Editors: Joy Bestourours and Donna Nazarian; Sports Editors: Danielle Wasserman and Brian Gong; and Photography Editor: David Rosenzweig. Congratulations and thank you to the faculty advisors Jen Fatone and Jo Beth Roberts. Mock Trial Team Competes in the Elite Eight Congratulations to our team members and advisors on another great competition. Although their journey ended after this round, they have much to be proud of. As Dr. John Staudt, their faculty advisory explained last year on the preparation for Mock Trial Competition, “Being a member of the mock trial team means spending months pre-

paring for trials and meeting two or three times a week after school along with hours of reading, writing and practicing on weekends from October through April.” They participate in a number of tournaments throughout the year, honing their skills, beginning with the annual Wheatley SWS Mock Trial Tournament in November. More than a competition, this extra-curricular Mock Trial Tournament is an extraordinary educational program, allowing students to develop skills they will utilize in many situations as they move forward in school and in their careers. Our mock trial students deal with obstacle, e.g., a sustained objection to their line of questioning; develop an understanding and appreciation of the American judicial system; develop public speaking skills; learn to think on their feet; learn to present a coherent, wellframed and convincing argument; address authority figures; develop flexibility in terms of being able

to change “gears” quickly; learn civil behavior towards adversaries; observe rules; deal with the disappointment of losing, despite one’s best efforts; and accept the vagaries of mock trial decisions resulting from different individual viewpoints and rulings of judges. Congrats to Courtney Schwartz, Harris Wekselblatt, Julian Nathan, Jakob Gilbert, Caroline Crimmins, Joy Bestourous, Chintan Datt, Lianna Golden, Emily Wang, David Rosenzweig, Ellie Chen, Thomas Vella, Jacob Chimerine and Vani Kumar. A special thank you to Team Coaches/ Advisors: Robert Bernstein and Dr. John Staudt. Thank you to the team attorney advisors, Robert Vella, Esq., David Schwartz, Esq. and Heather Schwartz, Esq. Have a Good Weekend As always, please email 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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Nice guys finish last on golf courses Every parent in Williston Park hopes and dreams their children will be a success. They typically will instruct towards this end by saying things like “Do what you love,” “choose a profitable profession” and above all “work hard!” Well, are these the right things to say? And if not what is right path? Robert Frost’s famous poem called “The Road Not Taken” ends with the lines, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Here we see our greatest American poet telling us to ‘take the road less traveled’ whatever that means. So what exactly is the secret to happiness? What is the golden key that we can give to our kids so that they travel down the right road towards joy, fame or fortune? I think one way to find out is to assess the personalities of some people that all do the same thing and uncover what is the makeup of the winners versus the losers. Simple enough task. And so I embarked on a journey to nearby Bethpage State Park to interview golfers. Here it is easy enough to determine who the best is and the worst based upon handicap. It was a perfect research model. Along with a friend of mine I presented each golfer with three neutral golf pictures and told them to use their imagination and make up a story about each. This projective technique was started back in the 1930s by a professor at Harvard and it has been used ever since. Making up a story is like having a dream and it always reveals the persons

unconscious wishes and conflicts. Admittedly it takes clinical skill to interpret but I have doing this kind of stuff for 30 years. The findings will be published elsewhere but I can talk about one very surprising discovery. What I found was that the players that played the worst or had the highest handicap were the happiest. Conversely the better players revealed themselves to be more harsh, unpleasant, miserable, intense and aggressive. The light-hearted players were the hackers and the intense more miserable players were the experts. This of course should not come as a surprise. To be really good at anything whether its golf, music or sales you must be

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willing to push yourself relentlessly. The simple reason America is so successful is that deep down there is lots of identity confusion and we are all in the business of proving our worth to the world

and to our neighbors. All research produces more questions than answers and the question that emerges here is why are the more successful golfers pushing themselves so hard. The perfect example is why Tiger Woods pushed himself to the breaking point. Of course the answer is that some people feel they have something to prove to others. Middle children are this way since they often are the ones most ignored. There was once a book written by Goertzel and Goertzel who studied the 700 most eminent people in the world and they discovered that they all had one thing in common, lots of loss and shame in childhood.

There is something cosmically balanced about this equation. If you are miserable on the inside your chances of success are greater but if you are happy on the inside your chances of success are lessened. Why bother killing yourself since you are already feeling pretty good. The classic example is what we call the perfectionist who is never pleased with his performance and keeps on pushing and pushing. This results in high achievement but also high levels of stress and illness. We call this the Type A personality. And so the parent is left in a quandary with what to tell their kids about the secret to life, happiness and success. If you want them to be happy maybe you can go easy on them and let them enjoy life to the max. But if you want them to truly excel you may need to demand things, hold back rewards and teach them that it takes hard work to gain a measure of success. Robert Frost described two roads in the woods. Like all great poems it leaves the reader with a question rather than an answer. One road was less traveled than the other. I would be willing to bet that he actually was referring to these two lifestyles, one being more relaxed and happy and the other path being filled with hard work and suffering that gets you to success. If you are looking for some guidance in the childrearing department I suggest you read the poem to your child and have a conversation about what it means. And for sure the topic of happiness and success are of the highest interest to us all.

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Business& RealEstate Country’s ills hurting real estate market come, credit or debt/income ratios to warrant I just had a thought! Since the dawn of time, I believe most receiving a loan. Years ago we never had variable rate morthumans have probably been very selfish and greedy and not thinking of anyone except their gages, only fixed. The industry got creative, just to get more people into the game and what a own personal well being! Well, nothing has really changed even to- game it became!! They were throwing money to everyone on day. All you have to do is just look around you. We have a world of debt in our country and every corner, without worrying who could or around the globe. Very few countries know how would pay it back. Now we are at the opposite extreme, when to apportion their tax dollars in a fashion that the banks are looking at every benefits the masses. little item on your credit, veriMore important fying income (no more stated taxes keep rising and still income loans) and if your without budgets that stay debt/income is more than 60 within a reasonable and percent, you probably won’t comfortable range! earn that nod of approval by Have governments your bank. around the globe gotten Lastly, if your credit is not too large and bloated? close to 700-740, you may The answer is yes, but not get the loan, depending we want more and more on your other variables, but services but want to pay you could pay more in interless and less for them. est if you are not in the top Would you take your tier of credit worthy individugarbage to the dump, let philip a. raices als. alone have the time to do Real Estate Watch Yes, we have come a long it? How about cleaning the way, but the greed is still here street outside your home, and our system needs tweakready and willing to clean ing and revamping to rid itself of the wasted it? Where would you get your clean water if it dollars and unproductive individuals in our government. weren’t for our modern facilities? However, it has been a pork barrel for the Where is the nearest body of clean water? Who has the time or wherewithal to man- last 236 years and I am fairly confident, that the age and do all these things that we take for greed, smoke and mirrors will continue in the granted, that our federal and local governments same fashion in the future. Do not blame Obama, since this has been provide? Now, when it comes to housing we have happening way before he existed. The only difference, he took on many chalto come to the realization, that there cannot be anymore handouts or simple no income check lenges and was told, “We have to spend our way out of a recession, as history had taught us. mortgages. They just do not work, not when some They accuse him of not spending enough; that individuals and mortgage people changed fig- is ridiculous to say the least. I do not believe this is true any longer. ures, as was the case in the past, just to get a Our debt is way past a comfortable safety commitment for the purchasers, so a fee could zone. We need to reinvent ourselves, get re-edbe supposedly earned. This was during the hot market of the past! ucated, get back to basics, get off our butts and Banks were making fortunes, pushing start doing something!!! Oh yeah, and lose some of our weight and money out the door to the masses with the blessing of the Federal Reserve and Wall Street. get away from the TV, internet and go out and Much money was made, but, look at what take a walk, move the body, exercise the body it has done to our system of free enterprise!! It is and brain, talk to your neighbor, get involved, no longer a free enterprise capitalist system, but fix things, invent something. Just Do It! (Sorry for the rant, but I was in one that is controlled by a few at the top with money, who dictate what and how we should the mood to do it!) Lastly, is the alternative of being a second do things, who should or should not receive a or even a third world country in the cards; the mortgage. Many are just slaves to their jobs, just to future will be either the rebirth of our country or a rude awakening. make their mortgage and bills. What do you think? Appreciate your comBut, at this point, I do not want everyone getting a mortgage that does not show the in- ments…..

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Continued from Page 1 medical center providing comprehensive health care to the residents of Long Island. We’re not looking to become a specialist center or just an emergency room.” A spokeswoman for New York-Presbyterian, a subsidiary of the Columbia University Medical Center, declined to comment on whether or not the hospitals have discussed potential partnerships. “What we can tell you is that Winthrop is a valued member of our system,” she said. Winthrop and Columbia already cross share cer-

now services about 75,000 emergency room visitors per year, he said. “The biggest focus of our planning going forward is how to deal with the steady growth,” he said. “It isn’t a scenario in which things are going the wrong way — things are going the right way — we need to be as thorough and thoughtful and as strategic as we possibly can to meet the growing demand for our services and avoid any potential problems.” Keating said that at The sign outside Winthrop’s recently opened Research and Academic Center. this point Winthrop feels confident in its ability to tain services. matically in recent years, rooms predicated on an es- accommodate the current Demand for Winthrop’s Keating said. Winthrop timated 40,000 to 45,000 growth in demand for its services has grown dra- renovated its emergency annual visits. The hospital

services, but he added that rapid changes to the health-care industry add another area of uncertainty for hospitals. “A hospital has to look at the best way for it to continue to offer the type of quality health care the community deserves,” he said. Winthrop’s board of directors would need to approve any arrangement. A potential agreement could take a number of forms, Keating said. He called arrangements too “complicated” to sum up quickly and said the discussions have not included specific details.

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS April 26 at 3 p.m. The Evergreen Trio presents A Tribute to the Legends of Las Vegas, featuring songs popularized by artists Wayne Newton, Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, the Beatles, Sonny & Cher, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Rosemary Clooney and Louis Prima. Everett Green, vocalist, performs on double keyboards, with Mike Totoro on saxophone/flute and Don Levine on drums. May 3 at 3 p.m. The Second Chance Band presents Sound of Swing: Music of the Big Band Era Under the direction of Kevin Williams, lead trumpet and Steve Clifton, alto saxophone. This 13-piece band, composed of seasoned players, will perform some memorable swing tunes from a bygone era. Hear popular favorites from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s made famous by great orchestra leaders of their time, such as Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, among others. SENIOR RAP GROUP Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome. Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Monday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group will be led by

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N. Shore students opt out of tests Continued from Page 1 to take the exam, according to figures obtained by Blank Slate Media, joining more than 65,000 students on Long Island and more than 100,000 throughout New York, according to various published reports. “What we need to see are substantive changes in the assessment and teacher evaluation system that allow for local districts to play a more prominent role in what needs to be done in those areas. Right now, we’re working with a very top-down approach,” said Manhasset school Superintendent Charles Cardillo, whose district had 56 of 1,554 eligible students (3.6 percent) opt out of the exam. Of the North Shore districts that reported students opting out of the English-Language Arts assessment, Roslyn had the highest percentage — 32.5 percent — with 480 of the eligible 1,475 students choosing not to sit for the exam. Less than 20 percent of eligible Herricks students (228 of 1,771 eligible, 12.9 percent) and Mineola students (229 of 1,254 eligible, 18.3 percent) opted out of the exam, while 21.1 percent of the 810 East Williston students refused to take the assessment. “The New York State tests tell us very little we don’t already know in a lot of other ways —

and that’s not necessarily true of all districts in the state,” said Herricks Superintendent of Schools John Bierwirth. “But for the state to suggest as some have that tests are the only way parents and teachers can know how students are doing is wrong and I find it offensive.” Neither the Great Neck nor Port Washington school districts released the percentage of eligible students that did not take the state assessment, but Great Neck officials said the district would consider releasing the numbers after the state math exam. Great Neck Superintendent of Schools Tom Dolan said the district would not take a formal position on whether students should opt out of the assessments, saying it is a family decision, but noted that some Great Neck students did opt out of the exam. He said the statewide trend of students opting out “indicates that students and parents find the tests poorly constructed and used inappropriately to measure teacher effectiveness.” “These tests are not designed to measure teacher effectiveness, and yet New York State persists in advocating that career decisions for teachers should be based on student performance on these privately constructed instruments,” he added. New Hyde Park-Garden City

Park Superintendent Ralph Katulak echoed Dolan’s assertion that opting out of a state exam is a decision that should be left up to parents, but said “I personally have no issues with the [Common Core] standards.” “In a global, competitive society you have to keep raising the bar to make sure we’re keeping pace with everybody else, but it has to be developmentally appropriate,” Katulak said. About 23.8 percent of the 977 New Hyde Park-Garden City Park students eligible to take the exam opted out, district officials said. Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to the teacher evaluation system in his 2015 budget plans that placed 50 percent of an educator’s rating on student test performance and 50 percent on the observations of outside school administrators and education professionals. Previously, student exam performance accounted for 40 of a possible 100 points on a teacher’s evaluation. When the budget was approved, the new evaluations were included but without specific percentages attached, resulting in widespread disgust among school officials who said the evaluations did not place enough control in the hands of individual districts. “It does nothing to help students and will do nothing to foster the professional dialogue and

collaboration that is essential to helping New York’s already strong teaching force become stronger,” the New York State Union of Teachers, among the system’s largest opponent, said in a statement following the announcement in March that a budget agreement had been reached. “Ironically, this will only make it harder for school districts in impoverished communities to attract and retain the excellent teachers that students need and deserve.” In its statement, the union also suggested the new teacher evaluations contributed to parents pulling their students from the state assessments, given each year in English-Language Arts and Mathematics to students between 3rd and 8th grades and in Science for 4th and 8th grade students. “This has been an issue for the last three, four years, though it’s only really taken hold the beginning of last year,” Cardillo said. “What we have seen with the exit of [former state Education] Commissioner [John B.] King is recognition that change is long overdue on these issues than what has been imposed at the state level.” King, who resigned from his post in January after accepting a position with the Obama administration, was instrumental in securing the $700 million federal Race to the Top education grant, which led to the implementation

of the Common Core standards and, with it, a controversial rollout and increased testing that has been maligned by educators, administrators and parents. Bierwirth and Cardillo said they support a state teacher evaluation process, and that student exam performance is a valuable factor in determining an educator’s value. But Bierwirth said alternative testing methods, such as online adaptive exams that adjust automatically to the level of the student taking it, could be shorter in length while being more accurate metrics of teacher performance and student achievement. He added that the Common Core’s shift in focus to problem solving and conceptual learning is a step in the right direction, but by no means perfect. “We want kids to know times tables, but we also want them to know whether the problem being posed to them is a multiplication or division problem and how to use the math to solve the problem,” Bierwirth said. “Conceptually, it’s the right direction. The rollout, however, has been bungled, and the details of the standards could use some tweaking by the professionals.” James Galloway and Adam Lidgett contributed reporting.

40 years of life-saving operations Continued from Page 4 New York area, but most often they go to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in New Hyde Park. “Without [the Ronald McDonald House] our children

would have to be placed in someone’s home,” Reardon said. The Ronald McDonald House charges Gift of Life a nominal fee as well to house the children. The children usually stay in the United States for about a month, Reardon said.

Different local Rotary clubs will host the child, and will see to it that all their needs are met from when they get off the airplane to when they get back on. “[The Rotary clubs] take them grocery shopping, they find what they need, they take

them clothes shopping — these kids don’t have a lot when come here,” Reardon said. “They basically take them to their doctor’s appointments and see to their every need.” The gala’s reception will start at 7 p.m. and dinner will be

served at 8 p.m. Black tie is preferred, and the cost of a ticket is $225 per person. “It’s now worldwide — there are Gift of Life programs in almost every state,” Reardon said. “It all started with one child from Uganda.”

Four candidates vie for 2 E.W., Herricks seats on Mineola ed board seats uncontested Continued from Page 2 Renner, an elementary school teacher at Uniondale School District, told the Mineola American “being an educator and being in the classroom” lets her see “firsthand what goes on.” On Facebook, Renner is a member of groups that support opting out of state standardized testing, and according to the

Mineola American, she supports further efforts by the district to educate parents on the Common Core standards. “Common Core is a curriculum that New York State adopted,” she said. “I think parents in Mineola have not been informed on Common Core curriculum versus the New York State. There’s a lot of myths.”

Legally, the school board cannot take any actions to inhibit administering the exams or alter the way scores are factored into teacher evaluations. Barnett, Napolitano and Widman all said they do not recall ever seeing Swensen at a board meeting. Barnett said he remembers Renner attending only one meeting.

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buyer’s guide ▼ computers

antiques

$$ Top Cash Paid $$

We Buy Asian Antiques

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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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Why scrap your car when you can sell it for parts value? • Late Model Wrecks Wanted • Used Cars Bought and Sold • Quality Recycled Auto Parts

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home improvement

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Home improvement

DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979

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Complete Home Renovations Dormers - Extensions Kitchens - Bathrooms and Basements

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www.maximbuilders.com Garden City, NY 11530

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buyer’s guide ▼ junk removal

junk removal

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

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tree service

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Teachers union threatens Tea Party

f I told you that 100 Long Island residents traveled by bus to Albany to support our Democrat governor, you would not be at all surprised. After all, New York is the bluest of blue states. But if I told you they were Tea Party members, wouldn’t you be a bit shocked? The Tea Party, supporting a Democrat? But we did. We were intent on persuading our state representatives to vote for Gov. Cuomo’s 2 percent tax cap initiative. It was so simple. It made so much sense. Finally, after decades of fiscal mismanagement, all we wanted was a cap on our annual tax increases. Even so, very few people thought that the governor could pull it off. You wouldn’t believe what happened. Or maybe you would. Remember freedom of speech? Of assembly? You would think that in a liberal State like New York, open debate of the issues would not only be tolerated, but promoted. Don’t you believe it. Not when you disagree with the progressive establishment. At the Capital, we were instead met with a wall of threatening, cursing and screaming union thugs. The teachers union wanted no part of this tax cap bill. They wanted anyone who disagreed with their automatic school budget increases to be silenced. They felt that we were doing a disservice to our kids by not spending unlimited amounts of money on their education. How could we deprive any government worker of their endless raises, their free health care, and their astronomical retirement arrangements. But times area-changing. We don’t have the money to pay for packages like this anymore. You can say what ever you want about Ted Cruz and the rest of our Tea Party. Unlike so many others, we have certain principles and ideals and are willing to fight for them. Can you say the same for yourself? How bad is it on Long Island? Unemployment or the threat of losing a family member’s job, is effecting all of us. Our tax base is shrinking. Sales tax revenue is diminishing. Businesses are either leaving the state or reducing their workforce. Even with all that going on, Democratic politicians still want to make up for the short-fall by raising our taxes even more. You know their mantra. You’ve heard it often enough!! “Vote for this “tiny” budget increase. It will “only” raise your taxes a few bucks.” As far back as I can remember, we actually believed their convoluted logic. After years of this philosophy, Long Island now has the highest taxes

on the planet! Did you ever list all the taxes you pay? It’s sickening. I pay federal, state, county, town, school, sales, gasoline, energy and water taxes. If I ask Bagel Boss to cut my bagels before they bag them, there is now even a bagel tax! There is a $8 toll to go thru the midtown tunnel. One way! And $3.00 to go one stop on New York City’s subway and buses! The list is endless. We just can’t afford one penny more! And most distressing is that anyone who dares disagree with their automatic raises, are vilified, threatened and condemned. Well , this time Albany listened and we won. Well, not so fast. We partially won. We got the 2 percent tax cap but the unions weren’t going down without a fight. Pressure was applied to all the liberal Democrats. It worked again. They succumbed to the union lobbyist’s threats and intimidations. Numerous “cutouts” and exceptions were added to the bill so it turned out to only be a partial victory for our tax paying citizens. There is a ritual that we go through here on Long Island. As early as possible, we learn how to become a Florida or Georgia or Tennessee resident. Reside “down south” for six months plus one day each year, register your car there, vote there and presto , you are home free. No estate taxes, no state income taxes and much lower real estate taxes. You know the deal. Why do you think there are so many Florida plates driving around Great Neck. Is Boca that much more beautiful than East Hampton or Montauk ? Do you really have the stomach to find out how bad it has become. Believe it or not, Newsday, that liberal, apologetic, and supporter of every progressive spending increase on the planet, has finally woken up to reality. They ran a major article itemizing the New York Fed’s most recent statistical evaluation of Long Island’s horrific situation. Just in case you missed it, here are some of the gruesome details: 1 - almost 6 percent of all Long Island mortgages are delinquent ! Do you believe that? It’s only 2.9 percent nationally! In 2004, only 1 percent were delinquent ! 2 - The average student loan here is $32,600 The average credit card debt is $6,800 The average auto loan is $15,200. All, way above the national average. Going into debt has become the most common way for many Long Islanders to finance their lifestyle.

3 - in 2014, the latest year statistics are available, bank home repossessions in New York State were up 114 possessions from the year before. 4 - The average L.I. home equity loan is $95,000. More than $36,500 higher than the U.S. average! 5 - in 2014, the mid-year sales tax revenue in Nassau county dropped 9 percent. We are slowly going broke! Got it ? Why? Simple. 1 - Our property taxes here alone average $9,289. Nationally , it’s $2,043 ! Do you finally see how tough it is living here? Remember when you said our jobs pay more here on Long Island? Not anymore. 2 - the average weekly wage here is $1,022. Nationally it’s $949 Not much of a difference. We don’t make that much more here to make up for our higher cost of living. 3 - Remember Obama gloating over all his new jobs? Long Island added 15,200 jobs in February. Not bad? But looking a bit deeper, Newsday pointed out that high paying jobs, like in the financial industry, were way down and lower paying jobs were way up. So you see that when Obama only states the number of new jobs, it is very deceiving. Is it lying ? You be the judge of that. 4 - 90 days after graduation, 10 percent of all recent graduates are already behind (delinquent) in their student loan debt. The liberal’s answer? Forgive their loans!! Let those sinking taxpayers pick up another bill . Remember, all you liberal, progressive NY democrats: Those “evil” Wall Street types, all those “rich” doctors, all those highly paid corporate executives and CEO’s who live on Long Island, ( the top earning 1 percent of all Americans), pay half of all federal income taxes. Did you hear that ? One half ! This is the largest share in the last three years. Liberals hate when we bring this up but the highest taxpayers pay for all their beloved entitlements. Besides borrowing more money, where do you think the money comes from ? If there are fewer of these “rich” people here on Long Island, our “Gold Coast” will not be golden much longer. They will be living or working in Florida, Georgia or Tennessee, spending their money there, where living is so much cheaper. (for at least 6 months plus one day a year!)

Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

nassau

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Employment

Help Wanted ASSISTANT POSITION: GARDEN CITY LAW OFFICE Calendar scheduling for busy partner involved with elderly and their families. Ability to multitask, detail oriented & efficient. Experience in the hospitality industry welcome. Computer skills a must. Email resume and salary requirements to sc@elderlawfg.com CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment Operator ‘Career! Receive hands on training and national certifications operating bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement VA benefits eligible! 1-866-968-2577 MR. BULTS’S is currently hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers in NY state. If interested in applying, please text “Haul” to 55000 or www. mrbults.com/careers 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

P/T NANNY NEEDED Looking for a loving, experienced part time nanny to care for our baby in Garden City. Hours: Monday to Friday, 11am-4pm. Local references please. To inquire, please email Jero1002@gmail.com

Situation Wanted A NURSING AIDE/COMPANION SEEKING position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Driver. Light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. 516-353-9686, 347-257-4084 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE to care for your little ones. Flexible hours. Over 10 yrs experience working with Garden City families. Excellent references. Licensed driver. Call 347-593-7897 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 NURSING ASSISTANT with over 20 years experience available for long term care or the elderly with dementia, alzheimer’s. Medication reminders, doctor visits, activities of daily living. Excellent references, flexible hours. Call Ms. Daley 516204-3655, Ms. Henry 516-850-4258 or Ms. McCallum 516-232-0620

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ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Live in /Live out, 10 yrs experience, references. Will cook, clean, laundry, etc. Please call Sonia 718-413-0941

HOUSECLEANING / HOUSEKEEPING English speaking, responsible, trustworthy, honest, punctual. Years of experience. References available. Call Yasemin 516-603-0012

HOUSEKEEPING, ELDERLY CARE OR BABYSITTING: Full time or weekends, 18 years experience. Please call 516-2361711 or 718-506-7529

ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626 EXCELLENT HOME HEALTH AIDE Seeking FT/PT, live in or out position, flexible hours. Have worked with many prominent people. Excellent references. Driver w/ car. Will do errands, doctor appts, housework, light cooking. Call Lorna 347-425-2804 HHA caregiver for the elderly seeking full time position. Years of experience, great references. Please call 646-575-8217 HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced HHA seeking FT or PT. Live in or live out. Available anytime. References available. Call Latoya 347-264-0212

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

NANNY / BABYSITTER ABC Beach Club member, D1 college lacrosse player who is caring, responsible and great with children. In Garden Cityavailable May 11thAugust 14th. Looking for 20+ hrs a week. Have car & clean driving record. Call or text Caitlinn 516-547-5686

Occupational Therapist needed Part-Time Morning or Afternoon hours available.

Send resume to: articulate50@yahoo.com

HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. MondaySaturday. Experienced. Own car. Will provide own supplies. Free estimates. 516-485-3543, cell 516-661-5282

or call 516-742-5243

HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am 2pm. Experienced and references. Own car and license. Please call 516-325-5153

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BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL JUNE 4-6, 2015 PART-TIME · TEMP

WORK THE MOST EXCITING DAY OF RACING IN NEW YORK! We will be conducting interviews at Aqueduct Racetrack for the following positions:

BETTING CLERKS* • PARKING • CLEANING • WHITE CAPS • USHERS • GUEST SERVICES AND SUPERVISORS Interviews will be conducted April 24 • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm on the following dates: April 25 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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110th St & Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park, NY 11420

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▼ real estate, service directory Situation Wanted MAYA’S CLEANING Very good work Good prices Own transportation 516-859-5355 516-385-6017 516-244-3535 NANNY F/T with 15years experience seeking position to care for your newborn & older children. References available. Trustworthy, loving, reliable. 15 years with 3 Garden City families. Driver’s license. Call 516-776-1808 SUMMER BABYSITTER/NANNY: Garden City Boston College Nursing Student with own transportation is available for full time babysitting July & August and part time/occasional sitting May & June. Contact Regan @ 516-633-4549 TO ALL EMPLOYERS We offer the following services: 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

Career Training ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM or free information 866-296-7093

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marketplace

Tag Sale

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday April 25 9am4pm 10 Russell Rd Decorative items, household items, lots of clothing, books, videos, toys & much more!

*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

YOU’RE INVITED! Thursday, April 30 9:30am 233 Hamilton Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Many, many collectible items, basement PACKED, furniture, bedrooms, household, kitchen supplies, beautiful pieces of china and dishes......Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Fri 5/8 9am-4pm Sat 5/9 9am3pm 44 Hilton Ave Tandem kayak, grandfather clock, tools, clothes, games, cds, dvds & much more! GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY Sat 5/2 9am4pm 134 Roosevelt St Something for Everyone!!! PRIVACY HEDGE SPRING BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $129 NOW $59. FREE installation/ delivery. Call TODAY. Limited supply 518-536-1367. www.lowcosttrees.com SOHMER BABY GRAND PIANO Cherry Louis XV French Style with bench. Beautiful details and shell carvings. Excellent condition. Just tuned. $1,800. Call 516-220-7756 YAMAHA GRAND PIANO FOR SALE with Disklavier Player and assorted discs. Tuned to concert pitch. Pictures & videos available. $8,500. Call 516-987-8841

Adoption

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UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving preapproved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email: Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org

CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800959-3419

marketplace FURNITURE FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Excellent condition. Dining room table & breakfront, boy’s bedroom set, leather lounger, sofa with sleeper (plaid), mini freezer, kitchen table and chairs, girl’s white desk and hutch. Call 516-835-4064

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 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Tuesday and Thursday 10am2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 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! Tuesday, April 28 9:30am 112 John St Garden City, NY 11530 This house has a PACKED garage, many small and collectible items, baby and children’s items, dishes, crystal, sterling, decorative, garage items, shelving units and more.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details!

Yard Sale WILLISTON PARK Moving Sale! Saturday April 26 9am-3pm 31 Brown St. All must go, furniture, collectibles and much more!

pets

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

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

automotives

Autos Wanted ATTENTION !! WANTED !! 2010 or 2011 WHITE MERCURY MARQUIS LS with low mileage. Private owners only. Call George 516-352-9113 DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631317-2014 Today!

real estate for rent

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTION Unfurnished second floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living area. Cable, wi-fi, utilities, parking. No smoking. No pets. $1600. Please call 516-650-5144 GARDEN CITY SOUTH 5 large rooms: Living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, closets galore. Includes heat & hot water. No Smoking / No Pets. $1,875/mth. Call Owner 516-987-3585 WILLISTON PARK Completely renovated, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, second floor 2 family private home. Bonus finished attic space, updated kitchen, new appliances, new wood floors, new carpets, off street parking. Few blocks to LIRR, village area, nice neighborhood! $1650 includes water and heat. Reference check required. Penny 917-848-9366

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Available now. $1,650/mth. Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 NEW HYDE PARK Corner office, 200 square feet, Western Nassau County. Semi furnished. $550 per month includes all. Ask for Adele. 516-354-4340

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

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Condo/Co-Op For Sale GARDEN CITY 1 bedroom condo $339,000. 12 Hamilton Place, 3rd floor. Elevator, facing residential street. New EIK, new bathroom, AC. Includes extra basement storage and bicycle room. Maintenance $425. Garage $50. Call 516-592-7713. NO BROKERS.

Homes for Sale GARDEN CITY GORGEOUS ESTATES TUDOR For Sale By Owner. Walking distance to LIRR, mint moving in condition. Many unique extras. $1,499,000. All info is on Zillow.com. Interested parties contact gcnuts@ verizon.net OPEN HOUSE 4/25, 4/26 3-6pm

Homes for Sale GARDEN CITY RANCH 3 bedroom, 2 bath, mid block, western section, 80 x 100. Walk to Church, stores, train. $749,000. Principles Only. 516-655-1210 or gclax115@ gmail.com for appointment GARDEN CITY TUDOR Mid block. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. CAC, fireplace. Walk to park and railroad. $959,000. NO BROKERS PLEASE. Call 516-382-1850 MATTITUCK BE WATERFRONT BY SUMMER!! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement with outside entrance. Marble fireplace, granite kitchen. Totally updated! 1.5 car garage. Dock, new bulkhead, expansive deck. Best view on Mattituck Inlet! Owner moving. Reduced to $799,000. 631-521-6586 POINT LOOKOUT On beach block. For sale by owner. Totally renovated. Ready to move in. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, LR w/ cathedral ceiling, skylight, fireplace. Granite kitchen w/ ss appliances. DR w/ sliding doors to wrap around deck. Large den. Sunroom/ O ffice. All Anderson windows. Hardwood & Tile flooring. Gas heat. CAC. Alarm system. Full storage attic, large storage closets. Principals only. Asking $779,000. Call 516 -805-8193

Lots for Sale ABANDONED FARM! 34 acres $169,900. Upstate NY farmouse, barn, apple orchard, woods, long gated drive, incredible setting! Terms avail! 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com RUSHING STREAM CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 6 acres $26,900. Buy before May 1 and take $5,000 off! Gated drive, views, stunning upstate NY setting! Town rd, utils, terms! 888-701-7509 UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 7 acres $59,900. 400 feet of pristine frontage on bass lake! All woods, town rd, utils, gorgeous setting! Terms available. 888-479-3394 newyorklandandlakes.com VIRGINIA’S EASTERN SHORE Spectacular 3 to 22 acre lots with deepwater access located in an exclusive development. Amenities include community pier, boat ramp, paved roads and private sandy beach. May remind you of the Jersey Shore from days long past. Great climate, boating, fishing, clamming and National Seashore beaches nearby. Absolute buy of a lifetimerecent FDIC bank failure makes these 25 lots available at a fraction of their original price. Priced at only $55,000 to $124,000. For info call 757-4422171, email oceanlandtrust@ yahoo.com, pictures on website: http//Wibiti.com/5KQN

Out Of Town Real Estate AQUEBOGUE:BEAUTIFUL HORSE PROPERTY Completely updated large Cape on 8 acres. 4 separate lots! Wraparound porch, 5 BR, 4 Baths, LR, DR, EIK & laundry room. Master BR on 1st floor. HW floors, Central air & Central vac. Finished basement. 2 car garage/workshop. 6 stall barn with tack room, fenced paddocks & riding arena. $1,525,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

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classifieds ▼ Out Of Town Real Estate AQUEBOGUE: PRIVATE BAYSIDE COMMUNITY! Totally renovated! Spacious Ranch with deeded bay beach. 3 BR, 2 Bath, LR/stone fireplace, new granite kitchen, HW floors, deck, garage & large outbuilding. $359,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 JAMESPORT: MILLION DOLLAR LOCATION! Beachfront Cottage. Simple summer living. Add on or love the way it is. Nice authentic architectural detail. 2 BR plus sleeping loft & 1bath. enclosed porch & full basement. Wide plank floors. Easy access to LI Sound. Incredible sunsets. Superb wine country location. $649,000. Colony Realty, 631-722-5800 LAUREL: CHARMING COUNTRY COTTAGE 4 BR, 2 Bath, new Kitchen, LR/fireplace & Family room. Year round or vacation home. Very close to bay beach. $499,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 NASSAU POINT:COUNTRY GETAWAY! Short distance to beach. Pristine Cape. Room to expand. 2BR, 2Bath, LR/fireplace, new granite Kitchen/SS appliances, Dining area. HW floors, CAC, slate patio, full basement & garage. New heating, roof, electric & septic. Beach rights. $549,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, 2 miles to the riverfront district. Homes starting at $39,000. 772-581-0080, www. beach-cove.com.

Real Estate Wanted ADELPHI UNIVERSITY GRADUATING SENIOR needs single bedroom to stay and finish out internship with publishing company. She can afford $300-$400 a month through August. Hoping for non-smoking family close to LIRR. Please call 651-270-2880

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The Williston Times, Friday, April 10, 2015

▼ LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public budget hearing of the qualified voters of the East Williston Union Free School District, Nassau County, Old Westbury, New York, will be held in the Auditorium of The Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, New York in said District on Monday, May 11, 2015, 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items: 1) To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. 2) To discuss all items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. 3) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning May 4, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays at the Business Office, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, New York, and at each of the following school houses: The Wheatley High School, Willets Road Intermediate School, and North Side Elementary School. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Annual Budget Vote and Election by the qualified voters of the East Williston Union Free School District, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the gymnasium of The Wheatley School located at 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, New York in said school district at which time the polls will be open to vote by voting machine on the following items: 1) To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2015 and expiring on June 30, 2018, as follows:

a. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Robert Fallarino, Esq., whose term expires on June 30, 2015; and b. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Leonard Hirsch, whose term expires on June 30, 2015; and 2) To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2015-2016, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District. 3) Shall the Board of Education of the East Williston Union Free School District be authorized, to expend funds already deposited in the 2013 Capital Project Reserve Fund, which was established on June 30, 2013 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement projects: Unit ventilator replacement, partial casework replacement, steam control valve installation and DDC panel replacement, removal of existing windows and the Installation of Dual sash, low E single glazed windows at the Willets Road School and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend from the Reserve Fund therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of two million dollars ($2,000,000) plus accumulated interest. 4) Shall the Board of Education of the East Williston Union Free School District be authorized, pursuant to Education Law ß 3651, to establish a Capital Reserve Fund to be known as the “Capital Project Reserve Fund”effective June 30, 2015 for a probable term of five (5) years for the purpose of capital improvements, including but not limited to, lavatory reconstruction, abatement and replacement of flooring, ADA compliant student lavatories, reconstruction of existing tennis courts and replacement of kitchen ventilation at The Wheatley School, exterior door replacement and replacement of kitchen ventilation at the Willets Road School and replacement of vinyl windows at the North Side School in an ultimate amount of $3,500,000 plus aggregated interest, the source of which shall be transfers by the Board of Education from the general fund and accrued interest. 5) To vote upon such other propositions as may be lawfully presented to the voters. The condensed form of the 2015-2016 budget proposition and a text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine(s) and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the fiscal year 2015-2016 for school district purposes, exclusive of public monies specifying the purpose and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available to any district resident, upon request at the Business Office, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on business days beginning May 4, 2015, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and at each of the following schoolhouses: The Wheatley High School, Willets Road Intermediate School, and North Side Elementary School PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the voting shall be on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open on May 19, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, and as much longer as may be

necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot labels printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law and applicable law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education and applicable law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the nominations for the office of member of the Board of Education of the East Williston Union Free School District shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election) and such nominating petitions shall be filed with the Clerk of the East Williston Union Free School District in her office at The Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, provided however that petitions shall not be filed later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 20, 2015. Such petition must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the incumbent. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. A nominating petition may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any propositions or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 250 qualified voters of the District and filed in the Business Office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, not later than the 30th day preceding the meeting or election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that petitions that relate to those questions or propositions which must be included in the published or posted notice of the annual meeting, must be filed 60 days in advance of the annual meeting. This rule and such 60 day advance filing does not apply to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has the authority by law to present at any annual or special election of the District. The Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditures of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition for the ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. The Board of Registration of

this school district shall meet in the lobby of The Wheatley School on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this district for said annual Budget Vote and Election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such registry provided that at such meeting the Board of Registration, he/s he is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual Budget Vote and Election which such register is prepared. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the register shall include (1) all the qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four (4) calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) all qualified voters of the school district permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau residing within said school district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to ß2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at The Wheatley School to prepare the Register of the School District to be used for all votes and elections to be held subsequent to May 19, 2015 and, persons may have their names placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he/s he is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is pre-

pared, or any special district meeting held after Tuesday, May 19, 2015. The Register shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk at the District Office located at 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, New York where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 14, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election except Sunday; between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 16, 2015; and at the polling place on election day. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 14, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election and on May 19, 2015, the day set for the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Board of Education shall convene a special meeting thereof within 24 hours after the filing with the District Clerk a written report of the results of the ballot, in the gymnasium of The Wheatley School for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot, and that the Board of Education hereby declares itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvas ballots pursuant to

Education Law ß2019-a(2)(b) at said Special Meeting. Dated: March 25, 2015 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Patricia Collins, District Clerk WT 141335 4x 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 #141335

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSORIN-INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY LOAN TRUST 2007-8XS, Plaintiff, against LITA BLANC, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9/2/2014 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 05/05/2015 at 11:30AM, premises known as 2 OPAL STREET, Elmont, NY 11003 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SBL#: 32-667-36. Approximate amount of judgment $542,292.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 7274/09. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box 540, Getzville, NY 14068 1136488 WT 141303 4x 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 #141303

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Skelos investigation sparks calls for change Continued from Page 3 Mangano’s proposed law would require lobbyists for venders pursuing county contracts to file with the Nassau County attorney, and vendors or contractors would be required to disclose their lobbying efforts. “This new law will bring additional transparency by requiring contractors and vendors to disclose their lobbying activities — by registering with the County Attorney and Clerk of the Legislature — and file annual and quarterly reports, which will be

available on the county website,” Mangano said in statement. But at a press conference later Tuesday, Democratic legislators said Mangano’s proposal comes up short. The caucus’ proposed law would additionally require disclosure of party affiliation, all contact between lobbyists or venders and public officials or employees with decision-making authority and any family ties between the vender and public employees or officials. The law would apply retroactively to all contracts over $5 million and to all fu-

ture contracts over $10,000. “Although any disclosure is a helpful start, what we really need, that our bill provides today, is clarification that will force clear disclosure of relationships and communications between consultants and lobbyists, county employees and elected officials,” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) said. “The administration’s bill only requires [disclosure of] lobbyists, a term which is hard to define. Having a reference book, though helpful, is not sufficient.” A spokeswoman for the minority cau-

KJOY 98.3 Wedding of a Lifetime Contest Mineola resident Donald Peterson and Santina Onorio of Glen Oaks have been nominated for the KJOY radio contest “Wedding of a lifetime”. We made it to the FINAL 3 couples and voting is every day thru May 3rd. Grand prize is being announced May 4th. I am asking friends, family and strangers to please take a few minutes and register on KJOY.COM to vote to help make this dream come true,” Onorio said. There is no age limit or requirement for the voters online. All participants in the contest must be in the K-98.3 listening area of Nassau County,Western Suffolk County, Queens, Brooklyn and the Metropolitan area.

cus, Lauren Corcoran-Doolin, said New York City and Suffolk County already have strong disclosure requirements and the Democrats’ proposal has “real teeth and would actually prevent what happened.” The county Department of Public Works evaluates bids, based both on price and a technical score representing the quality of the bid, which are then submitted to the county Legislature’s Rules Committee for approval. A spokeswoman for AbTech told the New York Times that Adam Skelos had about a dozen meetings and phone calls with a senior public works official who was a member of the committee that evaluated the bids for the storm water treatment contract. A spokesman for Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicollelo (R-Mineola), a member of the rules committee, said he declined to comment. County Legislator Kevan Abrahams, the head of the minority caucus, said he and his party were unaware of AbTech’s ties to the Skeloses when the committee approved the bids. The public works department gave AbTech a technical score of 83.7, while the lowest bidder, Newport Engineering, received a technical score of 64.0, county documents show. In a memo to legislators accompanying the scores, the department of public works said “the proposal from Newport Engineering did not include adequate information” regarding apiece of technology in its proposal and that Newport’s construction costs were “significantly higher” than AbTech, though the bid itself was lower. “In our professional judgment, the proposal submitted by Abtech industries, having received the highest technical rating and proposing a reasonable cost for the services represents the best value to the County,” the memo says. Capital New York reported Tuesday that a former Nassau County attorney responsible approving the contract, John Ciampoli, is a former and current top aid to Skelos. Ciamploli now works as the Senate legislative council, according to Capital. Reach reporter James Galloway by email at jgalloway@theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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The Williston Times, Friday, April 24, 2015

Cosmos down Rowdies in home opener In Raúl’s home debut, the New York Cosmos picked up a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies in front of a record crowd of 12,550. Yes, it was a good night in Cosmos Country. “It is definitely one of the greatest days of the new era,” Cosmos coach Giovanni Savarese said. “We had a lot of energy. It wasn’t only the amount of people, but there was a lot of energy inside the place. The team performance as well helped. It was a great night to see so many fans. God gave us also a beautiful day to play.” Marcos Senna and Leo Fernandes scored in each half for the Cosmos, who stretched their unbeaten streak to three consecutive games to start the North American Soccer League spring season. Senna was sent to the spot after Darnell King handled a cross by Walter Restrepo at the back post. Senna stutter-stepped, forcing Kamil Contofalsky the wrong way before calmly slotting in his first goal of the season in the 11th minute. It was the first first-half goal of the season for the Cosmos, who finally scored in the run of play for the first time this season in the 48th minute when Leo Fernandes struck for his second goal in a Cosmos uniform. Senna played the ball to Restrepo, who cut the ball across to an open Fernandes and the Long Island native put the Cosmos (2-0-1) in front 2-0 from 12 yards out. While Fernandes isn’t one of the biggest names in the Cosmos roster, the midfielder on loan from the Philadelphia Union had one of the biggest contributions this far. “I have to say there’s no surprise about that,” Savarese said. “He’s an excellent player, a player who is developing, has great qualities. We just have to continue helping him to reach even a bigger point because there’s room still for improvement. He has so much talent and

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Leo Fernandes (No. 22) scored in the Cosmos’ homeopener. he’s showing it every single game. He plays with fun and he’s eager to learn and get better.” While Cosmos legend Pele provided a pre-game buzz as part of an on-field ceremony with former teammates, many in the sellout crowd came out to see Spanish superstar Raúl, who played 90 minutes for the first time in a Cosmos uniform before being subbed out for Lucky Mkosana deep in second-half stoppage time. “Today I felt very good,” Raúl said. “The last two, three weeks I can only do one training completely with the team because I have a problem with my hamstring.

I hope next week to improve my performance for the team.” The biggest adjustment for Raúl, who said he didn’t expect to be in the lineup on Thursday, has been playing in artificial surfaces. “It’s very difficult for me to play on this stuff,” Raúl said. “Last week we did only one training in the stadium. I need a little bit of time to understand. It’s very different, the pass of the ball, the movements, its totally different than when you play on grass. I’m going to do my best in every training and every day. Senna was dangerous throughout en route to winning the Emirates Man of the Match. He caused problems with a cross in the 34th minute that nearly resulted in an own goal off the head of defender Tamika Mkandawire, but Contofalsky made a tremendous save to parry the ball away for a corner. Senna had a chance to tack on a second goal, but his free kick from 22 yards out in the first minute of first-half stoppage time bounced wide of the near post. The Rowdies (1-1-1) had a pair of quality chances to equalize late in the first half as Robert Hernandez was played in by Hristov, but Jimmy Maurer, who claimed his 15th career NASL shutout, made the save on the shot from the edge of the six-yard box in the 39th minute. Hernandez was then played over the top, cut outside and then in on Carlos Mendes, but rolled his shot just wide of the far post in the 43rd minute. Tampa Bay almost pulled a goal back in the 71st minute when Darwin Espinal made a run to the end line and cut back to Georgi Hristov, but his shot was blocked in front of goal. The Cosmos head to Atlanta to take on the Silverbacks, while Tampa Bay is home for the Jacksonville Armada FC. Both matches kick off April 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Bridgeport Purple Knights take two from Post B y M i c h a e l O t e r o singles. Coming off a win against the Bridgeport Purple Knights on Friday, Apr. 17, led by sophomore pitcher Jake DeCarli, who tossed seven innings of shutout ball, the LIU Post Pioneers looked to make it five straight wins and two in a row against Bridgeport. In game one of the doubleheader on Saturday, Apr. 18, the Pioneers suffered a gut wrenching loss in extra innings by a score of 3-2. The Pioneers got the scoring started in the second inning, as junior infielder Matt Bowers connected for a base hit through the left side to score senior infielder Anthony Brunetti. The pitching held up strong for LIU Post as sophomore hurler James Long scattered his nine hits over eight innings and allowed just two runs. The Purple Knights evened up the score and took the lead in the seventh on back-to-back RBI

Trailing by a run in the bottom of ninth inning, the Pioneers plated the tying run thanks to a throwing error by the Purple Knights. The Pioneer bats managed a measly six hits over the 12 inning contest and gave up 14 to the opposition. The big blow of the game came in the top of the 12th inning as junior infielder Dave Egeland ripped a double to give his squad the 3-2 lead and the win. In the second game, the Pioneers suffered a similar fate as they lost 10-0 and committed seven errors. For the Purple Knights, junior pitcher Rob Anderson remained undefeated on the season after earning his sixth win. The righty tossed seven innings while striking out nine and allowing just three base runners all game. On the eight scoring plays for the Purple Knights, seven of

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them came because of sloppy defense by the Pioneers and they were unearned as a result. Senior first baseman Tim Bickford smashed his first home run of the year in the win as well. The Pioneers returned to action on Sunday, Apr. 19, looking for a split in the four game series. They earned the victory thanks to their offense, which put up 11 runs and 15 hits. After the Pioneers and Pur-

ple Knights traded runs in the first inning, the Pioneers jumped ahead 2-1 on an RBI single by junior outfielder John Bellock. In their half of the second inning, the Purple Knights came back to tie the game at two and take the lead, thanks to a two RBI base knock from freshman infielder Jose Negron. Trailing 4-2 heading into the seventh inning, the Pioneers responded and put a four spot

on the board and led 6-4. Looking for some insurance runs, LIU added five runs their half of the eighth inning, essentially putting to bed any hopes of a Bridgeport comeback. Sophomore outfielder Kenny Daley drove in five runs while graduate outfielder Vinny Iacono totaled three hits and two runs. Sophomore pitcher Dan Jagiello improved to 4-1 for the season, striking out eight over eight innings and giving up four runs. Head LIU Post baseball coach Mike Gaffney and his squad return to the diamond on Thursday, Apr. 23, when they visit Franklin Pierce University. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. 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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