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N. Shore schools range from $33.8K to $22K for 2015-16 BY JA m eS G A L L O w AY North Shore school districts together plan to spend more than $1 billion in the coming fiscal year, but spending varied by tens of millions from district to district, and some school officials worry the state’s property tax cap may only widen the gap. Great Neck school district has the highest budget on the North Shore at about $216.6 million, nearly $40 million more than the second-highest spender, Sewanhaka, whose budget is about $178.8 million. New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district, an elementary school district with the fewest students on the North Shore, has the smallest budget at $36.8 million, about $20 million less than that of East Williston, the school district with the second-lowest enrollment. Roslyn’s budget is $103.9 million; Herricks’ budget is $108.2

million; Mineola’s budget is $89.7 million; Manhasset’s budget is $90.4 million and Port Washington’s budget is $144.9 million Per-pupil spending ranged from about $22,000 at Sewanhaka, which has more than 8,000 students, to nearly $34,000 at Great Neck, which has about 6,400 students. In 2014-15, the most recent year for which figures were compiled, Great Neck had the 46th highest per-pupil spending in the state, out of 669 districts ranked by Syracuse.com. Sewanhaka ranked 421st. “The tax cap is widening the gap between those districts, and that’s something we are concerned about,” Sewanhaka Superintendent Ralph Ferrie said. “The tax cap is what’s actually exacerbating [the disparity in spending] in terms of the fact it’s widening the expenditure gap.” Mineola School District spends about $33,000 per student; East Continued on Page 62

Urban Diva, 2014, by New Hyde Park artist Katherin Criss, who last week delivered lectures on creativity and the challenges of making art at Huntington’s b.j. spoke gallery. See story on Page 10.

Getaway driver in NHP cop shooting sentenced BY JA m eS G A L L O w AY The getaway driver in the 2013 shooting of a Nassau County Police Officer in New Hyde Park was sentenced Friday to seven years in jail and

five years of post-release supervision. Renhang Qiu, 24, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty in May 2014 to burglary in the first degree. The shooter, Cong Xu, 22, of Brooklyn, was sentenced earlier this month to 30 years

in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault and firstdegree burglary. Acting Nassau Supreme Court Justice Philip Grella delivered both sentences. “This sentence closes the Continued on Page 51

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Herricks alum Katz drafted by White Sox Former all-county pitcher goes in 27th round By Ja m es G allo w ay

Alex Katz, the former Herricks High School baseball standout with the 94-mile-per-hour fastball, watched Major League Baseball’s draft for three straight days only to miss the moment his name was called, in the 27th round by the Chicago White Sox, “I was actually watching all three days in my house and during the one minute that I walked away my name was called,” Katz, 20, said in a phone interview from White Sox camp in Arizona. “On the computer, they announce the names live. I heard my parents screaming with excitement and I saw about 10 seconds later my name popped up on the phone. When Katz, who helped lead St. John’s to a Big East championship in 2015, was picked 802nd overall, he became the sixth Red Storm drafted this year, tying a 2005 program record. “It just shows you how great the St. John’s program is to get all these players and develop them and get them the opportunity” to play professional baseball, he said. Katz, a New Hyde Park resident who was born in Manhasset, graduated from Herricks in 2013 and played three seasons at St. John’s. At Herricks, Katz was second team All-Island and first team All-County his senior year and was named MVP of the Nassau County Exceptional Senior Game. He received an offer to play in the Cincinnati Reds organization but turned it down to attend college. In 22 appearances during his freshman campaign at St. John’s, Katz went 1-3 with a 5.33 ERA. He improved to 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA his sophomore

Alex Katz signing contract with Chicago White Sox year. During his junior year, Katz and the Red Storm won the Big East baseball championship and a birth in the College World Series. He said that during the season, scouts had approached him and asked him to fill out questionnaires in preparation for the draft. “We kind of knew it was coming. We didn’t know what round, but it was exciting,” Alex’s dad, Gary Katz, said. “I had tears coming out of my eyes (when he was drafted).” Alex Katz said he feels prepared for the transition from college to baseball’s minor leagues. “The jump from college to pro ball is pretty similar, besides the fact you go to school in college,” Katz said. “From high school to college is definitely a much greater jump — a lot of the guys here are from college.” Katz throws three pitches:

a changeup, slider and fastball that can at times touch 95 milesper-hour. “My slider’s my out pitch,” Katz said. “But I’d say that blowing by a fastball is pretty exciting, although it’s not as easy at this level.” For now, Katz’s focus is “working hard, developing and getting into the big league’s as fast as I can.” “Basically all he ever wanted to do is make it to the big leagues,” the elder Katz said. “He’s totally dedicated to baseball. Basically, all he thinks about is baseball.” “He works very hard…and he has natural ability,” he added. While he grew up a Mets fan, Alex said playing for the White Sox might require him to shift his loyalties. “I can’t root against them,” Katz said of his new organization.

Arrest in gas station robberies, murder Robbed, fire shot in BP station gation and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to keep Long Islanders A New Cassel man has been safe.” Golson-Orelus has been acarrested for the murder of a gas station attendant during a rob- cused of fatally shooting Hany bery in Jericho that authorities Awad, 56, of Levittown, during a believe is connected to several January 28 robbery of the BP gas armed robberies that took place station at 39 Jericho Turnpike in across Nassau County earlier this Jericho, and for the robbery of a Westbury Citgo gas station last year. Joshua N. Golson-Orelus, Sunday. Awad was discovered lying 23, faces charges of 1st degree murder, 2nd degree robbery and behind the counter of the statwo counts of 1st degree crimi- tion’s convenience store with a nal possession of a weapon, Nas- gunshot wound to his abdomen, and was pronounced dead at the sau County police said. Golson-Orelus was arrested scene. Police in February said in upstate Utica, where he was staying with relatives, according Awad’s murder was believed to have been connected to a string to published reports. He pleaded not guilty Thurs- of gas station robberies across the county, includday in First District ing incidents in Court in HempThomaston and stead and is being New Hyde Park in held without bail. late January that If convicted, took place about a Golson-Orelus half hour apart. faces life in prison An armed suswithout parole, pect robbed the Acting Nassau BP station at 1301 County District AtJericho Turnpike torney Madeline in New Hyde Park Singas said. around 5:45 p.m. “This arrest has on Jan. 26 and a taken a menace to second BP station public safety off of at 655 Northern the streets and we Joshua N. GolsonBlvd. in Thomaswill prosecute this Orelus ton. case aggressively In both robberto ensure that he’ll ies, the suspect alnever threaten legedly fired shots our communities while inside the again,” Singas said convenience stores in a statement. and fled with an “I commend our undetermined partners in this inamount of cash. vestigation – the During the iniNassau County tial New Hyde Park Police Department, robbery, police the Utica Police said, the suspect Department and fired a round into the U.S. Marshals a counter, while Service — for their in Thomaston the excellent police suspect fired into work. This is an Hany Awad a wall. ongoing investi-

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State Legislature OKs ida reform bill Maragos says law fails to address ‘core issues’ preventing more job growth State lawmakers have approved new legislation increasing oversight on industrial development agencies that provide tax breaks to businesses intended to generate jobs and business activity. Sponsored in the Assembly by William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) and in the Senate by Kathy Marchione (R-Halfmoon), the law requires IDAs to create an application form for tax exemption requests and policies to suspend and even discontinue in certain scenarios paymentin-lieu of tax agreements that are used to partially offset tax breaks. The legislation was approved by the Republican-controlled Senate last Wednesday and the Democratic Assembly on Friday. “By increasing scrutiny of IDA project applications and requiring project agreements to include the

recapture of benefits if job creation goals are not met, we can address many of the concerns raised in audits by my office over the years,” state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in statement. “Equally important, these new oversight and accountability measures will also help improve the efficiency and transparency of the operations of our IDAs.” In an interview with Blank Slate Media Tuesday, Magnarelli said the law is a “good step” for government transparency, as it would create a streamlined record of IDA-supported projects that could be compared and contrasted across the state. Applications for tax breaks would be made available for public access and contain information pertinent to capital costs and potential job creation that Magnarelli said was not previously required to Continued on Page 51

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NHP man arrested with landlord

B y A d a m L i d g e tt A Great Neck resident who owned an apartment building in Brooklyn has been charged with illegally driving out rentstabilized tenants by frequently undertaking construction and demolition projects at the buildings, the state Attorney General’s office announced Wednesday. Daniel Melamed, 37, of Great Neck, was indicted on charges of unlawful eviction, filing a false document and endangering the welfare of a child. Engineer Pirooz Soltanizadeh, 39, a New Hyde Park resident hired by Melamed to oversee construction at Melamed’s 14-unit building at 1578 Union St., was also charged with filing a false document, according to the indictment. Melamed and Soltanizadeh could face up to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison if convicted. “Today’s charges send a strong message to landlords across New York City: if you harass, intimidate, or jeopardize the health and safety of your tenants, we will come after you with the full force of the law,” state Attorney General Eric Sch-

neiderman said in a statement. “Our task force is working hard to identify, investigate, and prosecute the worst landlords in this city.” Efforts to reach Melamed’s attorney, Seth Denenberg, and Soltanizadeh’s attorney, John Tasolides, were unavailing. The arrests are the first to come from the Tenant Harassment Prevention Task Force, a multi-agency task force announced in February with the goal of preventing tenant harassment, the state attorney general’s office said in a statement. Prosecutors said Melamed, who owns six rental properties in New York City, shut off heat and hot water to rent-stabilized tenants last year as temperatures dropped below freezing and illegally destroyed walls inside apartments. He also allegedly exposed tenants to lead dust levels that exceeded limits during construction, causing tenants to jam wet towels under their doors to prevent the dust from entering their apartments, the AG’s office said. Samples taken of the dust showed it contained 88 times the allowable threshold of lead,

as set by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Melamed and Soltanizadeh have also been accused of falsely filing a document with the New York City Department of Buildings claiming that the Crown Heights building Melamed bought in 2012 was vacant, when the building was actually occupied. “Our task force is sending a loud message to predatory landlords: you will be caught, and the consequences will be severe,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. “The alleged wrongdoing of this landlord put tenants’ health and safety at risk. We won’t let that Daniel Melamed stand in New York City.”

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Manhasset Hills woman found dead BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Authorities are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body at a Manhasset Hills residence Tuesday as a homicide. The woman has been identified as Sandra Bloom, 67, of 47 Knolls Drive. Nassau County Police said her 69-year-old husband, who police did not identify by name,

returned to the residence around 6:20 p.m. and found his wife dead in the kitchen and their son lying on a coach unconscious. The son, Vaughn H. Bloom, 44, also of 47 Knolls Drive, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No arrests have yet been made. Police said Vaughn Bloom is being held in guarded condition.

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Food-place audit system Funds sought like Swiss cheese: Maragos to study Sound BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Health grades and complaints filed on approximately 4,800 Nassau County eateries over the last two years were misappropriated by the county Department of Health, casting doubt on the effectiveness of its risk assessment system, according to an audit by the county comptroller’s office. About 74 percent of restaurants deemed “high risk” by the county did not receive a staterecommended second annual inspection, according to the audit, which tracked departmental data from 2012-14. According to the audit, several establishments rated “high risk” or “medium risk,” which are supposed to receive additional or more frequent

inspections, were also found to be mislabeled in records. “Our food inspection must be modernized to ensure public safety, retain public confidence and minimize the potential for corruption,” said Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, in a statement accompanying the audit. “Although no evidence of fraud was found, the current food health inspection system is prone to fraud and possible health violations persisting longer than necessary. A grading system can enhance public confidence.” The county health department operates under the New York State Sanitary Code as well as the New York State Department of Health. The comptroller’s audit found that 10 percent of complaints about res-

taurants were not tracked to resolution, and that the department’s threeyear rotation of health inspectors left it susceptible to corruption. It also found the department did not adequately track the payments of assessed fines and had no expedited process in place for payments made online or by mail, which Maragos’ office found could have netted $300,000 in collection fees. “Our health inspection service has kept us safe, but the numerous weaknesses found in the food inspection system are concerning,” Maragos said. “I urge the county Department of Health to follow through on its commitments to improve the system, and to reconsider certain rejected recommendations which can strengthen enforcement

and public confidence.” In a statement, health department spokeswoman MaryEllen Laurain said the county is evaluating the fiscal recommendations put forth in the comptroller’s audit. As for the comptroller’s health assessment, Laurain cited the 2015 county health rankings by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which ranked Nassau No. 1 among the 63 counties it tracked in New York.

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Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to extend approximately $65 million in annual funding to study and restore the Long Island Sound through 2020. The law, called the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, combines two previous funding provisions to reduce nitrogen levels in the water and restore the land surrounding the Sound. “The Sound is not only a natural treasure that Reach reporter Bill makes Long Island and San Antonio by e-mail at Westchester great places bsanantonio@theisland- to work, play and raise now.com, by phone at a family. It’s also a vital 516.307.1045 x215 or on economic anchor that loTwitter @b_sanantonio. cal businesses rely on evAlso follow us on Facebook ery day,” said Sen. Kirsten at facebook.com/theisland- Gillibrand, a Democrat, during a news conference now. Monday at North Hemp-

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N. Shore LIJ nursing Police organization receives high marks backs Murray for DA nating convention in early May. “I am honored that the Nassau County The American Nurses Credentialing The Nassau County Police Superior Police Superior Officers Association has Center has designated LIJ Medical CenOfficers Association, a union of more than given their endorsement to me, recognizter in New Hyde Park as part of the Mag1,100 current and retired Nassau County ing my background and leadership record,” net Recognition Program, which honors police supervisors, has endorsed Hemp- Murray said in a statement. “Working with all law enforcement health care organizations for excellent stead Town Superagencies, we will ennursing care. visor Kate Murray sure that our county The hospital became the 22nd facilin her run for Nasis the safest in the ity in New York to receive the distinction. sau County District nation.” Approximately 6,000 hospitals naAttorney, MurMadeline Sintionwide have been designated with ray’s campaign angas, the acting counMagnet recognition. Magnet distinction nounced Tuesday. ty DA who assumed lasts four years. Facilities are judged “Kate Murray is the position followbased on low infection rates, falls and a proven leader with ing the departure of pressure ulcer rates and high nurse and an impressive record former DA Kathleen patient satisfaction scores. of accomplishments, Rice to Congress, “LIJ is very strong in shared goverimportant experireceived the Nassau nance, with frontline staff having a voice ence and the right County Democratic in decision making,” said Linda Vassallo, priorities for the Committee’s enthe hospital’s senior administrative diOffice of District Atdorsement weeks afrector of patient care services, in a news torney,” Brian Hoes, ter Murray received release. “The true staff professionalism president of the NasKate Murray the GOP endorsewas evident at the on-site visit when apsau County Police ment. praisers saw the very strong interprofesSuperior Officers Michael A. Scotto, a Port Washington Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e- Association, said in a statement from the sional relationships in our committees resident and former chief of the Manhattan and councils.” mail at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, campaign. LIJ Medical Center was credited by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Murray, the Town of Hempstead super- District Attorney’s office’s Rackets Bureau, primarily for its technology initiatives, Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on visor since 2003, was endorsed by the Nas- is challenging Singas in the Democratic priincluding the “Murphy Cabinet,” which Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow. sau Republican Committee during a nomi- mary. equips nurses with modern devices for

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Outlining tech iniatives at Sewanhaka Christopher Nelson presents 3-year plan to use latest technology to aid teaching B y J u stin e S c ho e nba r t Christopher Nelson, Sewanhaka’s director of student achievement and instructional technologies, presented a staterequired, three-year technology plan that will begin to take effect in the 2015-16 school year at the district’s board meeting Tuesday night. “Our goal is to make technology mobile, simple to use, and inter-connective,” Nelson said. “I think that if we achieve those goals, it would take our technology to a new level of integration.” Nelson said his technology team is focusing on six different areas for improvement. These areas, which he refers to as shifts, include teachers, classrooms, students, libraries, labs, and programs. He said that out of all of the six shifts, teachers are the team’s main focus at the time. This past school year, the team worked with teachers in the social studies department to conduct a pilot program with the Microsoft Surface device. In the upcoming school year, he said he hopes to expand the program to the rest of the teaching faculty, meaning that 450 more teachers would have access to the device. “We simply want to bring awareness,” he said, referring to the technology goals for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. He also mentioned that his team has created a comprehensive professional development schedule for teachers that will start in September as the teachers return to the school and receive the device. Once teachers become familiar with the device, Nelson said, the next priority is advancing skills in terms of integration and new software during the 2016-17 school year. By the third year, he said, he plans that teachers will use a software called Schoology, which will allow them to regu-

larly communicate with students on the Internet. This program, which is similar to a popular program at the undergraduate level known as Blackboard, is intended to advance communication between students and teachers both inside and outside of the school building. In terms of classrooms, Nelson said he wants to simplify tools that are currently present in classrooms, beginning with advancing Smart boards, a technology that was introduced into many school classrooms throughout the country over 10 years ago. “It doesn’t mean that we eliminate access to the tools that are available,” he said. “It just means that anyone can walk into any classroom at any time and utilize the technology that is there.” Nelson said he wants to advance the technology from the 48-inch Smart boards to 80-inch Smart TVs that are connected to the Internet and run much like smart phones. With this technology and its wireless ability, he said any student could hookup his or her device to the TV and share work with the entire class. He said he hopes to have 500 classrooms upgraded with this technology by the end of the 2017-18 school year. The upgrade, he said, will eliminate the need for additional pieces of technology, such as projectors and cables. He also said that this elimination will align with the district’s sustainability goals. When asked by Trustee Jean Fitchl if the Smart board technology is considered obsolete, Nelson confirmed the comment. Nelson moved on to speak about students, recognizing that although they are part of the plan, his team does not have a solution at the current time. He said they plan to do research in the fall to make progress in the area. “We want to expand the conversation to parents, community members, local libraries, and schools in the area,” he said.

Christopher Nelson Nelson said that libraries, on the other hand, are an active conversation point. “We have asked our librarians to reflect and say, ‘Are you ready for this shift?’ And, if not, we’ve asked what kind of things need to be put in place to prepare them for this shift,” he said. He said that two libraries in the district have already taken charge to reduce the amount of print materials and reorganize their spaces to free up square footage. He said they would like to use the extra space to develop collaboration areas to allow students to study differently, research differently, and access information in new ways. In terms of labs, Nelson said the state will be piloting online meetings beginning in 2017-18 school year, and it is encouraging the schools to be ready for that time line. He is looking into the creation of digital science labs for that school year. Looking at the last focus area — programs — Nelson said that instructional shifts will require new and different ways to use technology that will affect his plans over the next year. Currently, his team wants to provide resources to support the Academy of Finance and support a new STEM program. “We hope that with these shifts we

have tried to include all the changes that are taking place,” he said. Funding for the plan will come from New York State Aid, SMART schools bond, and new e-rate regulations. Nelson said that by basing the budget off of these funds, it will not impact the general fund for the district. “Our goal here is to support our students,” he said at the conclusion of his presentation. “Our 7th graders have grown up after the year 2000. They know a world no other than being connected to the Internet. We need to build a campus that will support their demands.” In other business, board members discussed details regarding charges for school meals for students who forget to bring meal money to school. Board member Bernadette Gaffney explained that to claim a meal for reimbursement, the school must adhere to the strict guidelines, including providing students with whole grain bread, a protein, and two ounces of fruits and vegetables, each. She said that the board should consider forgoing the reimbursement and limiting the meal to a cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a serving of the food of the day, and a container of milk. Last year, she said, the board would have received $8,000 if it filed for reimbursement. “It’s not a lot of money, and the amount of prep work and the cost of the food — we’d be spending a lot of money buying fruits and vegetables, which are the most expensive, and then the ladies on the line would have to make sure the children take all the components that would be reimbursable,” Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Kevin O’Brien said. “So, it’s easier to just do the sandwich and the milk.” Gaffney said she thinks the policy should be reexamined after the 2015-16 school year. “I want to make sure every child eats,” school board President David Fowler said.

Arrest in NHP for DWI with kids in the car B y J u stin e S c ho e nba r t A Stewart Manor man was arrested in New Hyde Park late Saturday after police said he crashed a vehicle he was operating while drunk with three children and their mother riding as passengers, police said. Timothy McAleavey, 52, was charged with driving while intoxicated, three counts of violating Leandra’s

Law, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, three counts of having passengers under the age of four unrestrained in a vehicle and for having excessively tinted windows. He pleaded not guilty Sunday in First District Court in Hempstead. His bail was set at $4,000 bond or $2,000 cash and will next appear in court July 8. Police who responded to a three-vehicle crash at the

intersection of Covert Avenue and 11th Street in New Hyde Park described McAleavey as being unsteady on his feet and having glassy eyes, slurred speech and having an alcoholic odor on his breath. Police said no injuries were reported. Three children, ages 1, 2 and 4 who are unrelated to McAleavey, were released to their mother at the scene, police said.

Suspect sought in iPad theft from L. Success home The homeowner yelled out to the susMonday, a man unlawfully entered a home on Windsor Gate and stole a first pect, who then fled the scene, police said. No injuries were reported, police said. Nassau County police are looking for generation iPad worth $50. The homThe suspect is described as a thin Hisa suspect who stole an iPad from a Lake eowner was home at the time of the burglary and heard someone walking on the panic man between 5-foot-10-inches and Success residence Monday. 6 feet tall, police said. He was wearing Police said that at about 4:40 a.m. first floor of the house.

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dark jeans, a gray hoodie, a dark baseball cap and dark sneakers, police said. Police have requested that anyone with information related to the burglary contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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NHP artist’s work comes full circle B y J u stin e S c ho e nba r t

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At age 12, Katherine Criss received an expensive gift from her uncle that changed her life: a new camera. Until then, Criss said, her artistic experience was limited to painting. But once she owned a camera, she soon found that painting could not compete with the “instant gratification” that the darkroom brought her. “The images came out right away. It’s harder when you paint to get the results that are in your head,” Criss said. Although she choose to pursue photography at a young age, Criss has spent her career experimenting with a variety of art forms and styles. Today, she holds discussion groups for artists on a bimonthly basis at the B.J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington. At these groups, which she refers to as “artists’ circles,” she and the attendees spend their time either reading a book on creativity or discussing an artist’s work. On June 14 and 20, Criss also gave talks at the gallery in regards to creativity and the challenges of making art, explaining her transition from film to digital photography, and then on to her current art forms of paint, mixed-media and collage. As a resident of New Hyde Park, Criss said, she hopes to eventually be able to hold more of these discussion groups in her area. “I would love to hold one here in New Hyde Park, but I have not found local artists. I’ve looked, and once in a while I meet them. I’m still looking in the local area,” she said. Now in her 70s, Criss said there were limited resources available to her as she began to develop an interest in photography. Even the high school she attended — the High School of Music and Art, now known as LaGuardia High School — did not offer any instruction in the field. “You sort of had to do it on your own. There was a public darkroom and there were discussion groups, so I would go there. I would actually use the bathroom in our apartment on 57th Street,” Criss said. “No one could use the bathroom

while I was developing,” she joked. In addition to the lack of available instruction, Criss also faced the challenge of being a woman in an industry dominated by men. “You never saw a job listed for a woman as a photographer. In fact, it still is — to some degree — a very macho industry, especially if you are doing news and documentary photography. So, you have to be a little assertive,” Criss said. But, Criss said, she persevered — beginning by photographing her two younger sisters. At age 16, she said, she recalls taking a photograph of her baby sister on a street corner that she felt captured the exhaustion her sister was experiencing. After showing the photograph to one of the art teachers at her high school, the teacher took it upon himself to submit the photograph to the National Scholastic for photography awards. Her image received honorable mention. “I think I won $10,” she laughed. “I was in seventh heaven. But it wasn’t the money. I got the magazine, I saw my photo — and that was it. You couldn’t talk me out of anything else. That’s what I wanted to do: take photographs,” Criss said. She continued with photography by accompanying her father, a modernist American painter, on walks in which he would sketch. She would take photographs of subjects and scenes that he would sketch, allowing him to use them as a reference, she said. She said it “just became a part of her life.” Following her time in high school, Criss worked at the second largest commercial studio in New York City, where three photographers employed eight fulltime photographers who each had their own studio and lighting set up, she said. But Criss was not one of those photographers. She said she worked there to get her foot in the door, doing tasks like running errands and coordinating photo shoots. She said she hoped that after working for the studio for five years, she would be able to ask her boss for a job as a photogtapher. But her plan did not play out as hoped. Continued on Page 50

A Cardboard Carpet to Dreamland, 2010, by Katherine Criss.

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Democracy in A sad reminder that racial action in VGN hatred still plagues country The list of endorsements for The Village Great Neck incumbents was both impressive and unusual. Congressman Steve Israel, former Congressman Gary Ackerman, state Sen. Jack Martins, state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel and most of the eight other mayors on the Great Neck peninsula as well as several other officeholders all threw their support behind Mayor Ralph Kreitzman and trustees Mitch Beckerman and Jeffrey Bass. Then the election was held last Tuesday and the long-time incumbents lost by a nearly 3 to 1 margin. Welcome to to the democratic system. Voice of the Village Party mayoral candidate Pedram Bral — leading a ticket that included trustee candidates Anne Mendelson and Ray Plakstis Jr. — said during the campaign that the only endorsement that was important to him was that of the voters of the Village of Great Neck. Some questioned Bral’s comment as being self-serving. No one is questioning it now. The Voice of the Village Party candidates and their campaign manager Rebecca Gulliar — a long-time community activist and critic of Kreitzman — took their campaign to the voters, going door to door to deliver their call for change. Included was a promise of greater openness and willingness to listen to the public. It is a message that incumbents across the North Shore would be wise to follow. For now, we will wait to see how the challengers put their words into action and thank Kreitzman, Beckerman and Bass for their service.

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lleged suspect a white supremacist named Dylann Roof killed nine people in historic black church in Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday June 17. Emanuel AME church has seen race hatred lift its ugly head. This is a church that Martin Luther King Jr. had once preached. The death of Pastor state

Sen. Clementa Pinckney and members of church were killed for no reason other than the color of their skin. I therefore find these horrendous acts so appalling that I feel such grief for their church, family and friends and our country where race hatred still exists. My heartfelt prayers go out to all in this time of great grief. In the end our youth must be

educated and all that harbor such feelings that hate cannot be tolerated and that the answer is love and understanding, which will bring true harmony. Remember this too: Evil thrives when good people do nothing! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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Honor Charleston’s dead with stricter gun control In the wake of the horrific shootings in Charleston, S.C, elected officials across the political spectrum have rightfully made expressions of shock, horror and sadness— just as they have after every other mass shooting in recent years. But apparently this shock, horror and sadness is still not enough

for most of these officials — including virtually all the Republican presidential hopefuls — to call for any action to address these mass shootings. President Obama had it exactly right when he said “We don’t have all the facts, but we do know that once again, innocent people were killed in part because someone who

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er issues cited as contributors for mass violence in this country. What they don’t have is a proliferation of guns and easy access to them. Following the shootings of 20 children and six school employees in Newtown, Conn., 90 percent of Americans said they supported universal background checks for gun purchasers and a large percentage

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Thank you for ‘honor’ of serving VGN

would like to thank the residents of the Village of Great Neck for the honor and privilege of serving them as their mayor for the past eight years. I am humbled and proud

of our many accomplishments and of the significant resident involvement in so many of them. I would also like to thank our village employees and volunteer board members. It

has been an absolute pleasure knowing and working with them. I do not know how to adequately express my feelings for my dedicated and hardworking trustees. The recognitions and

I already have reached out awards the village and I have received are due to all of their to my successor to offer my assistance. efforts. Lastly, I congratulate my Ralph J. Kreitzman opponents, and I hope that Mayor, Village of Great Neck they will do a great job for our residents and our great village.

Why the interest in Jenner’s gender change?

h, I’m so confused. Per- Kardashian wish Bruce Jenner haps one of the liberal a Happy Father’s Day” to their or progressive readers stepfather. Didn’t they get the word that of this paper can help Bruce is not Bruce but rather me out. The Huffington Post on Caitlyn now? Of course they got the word. Monday ran the following headline, “Kim, Kourtney and Khloe But the Kardashians would never

miss the chance to get publicity by getting their name in the paper. And that certainly goes for Bruce, Caitlyn or whatever the name is today. Now back to my liberal and progressive friends who think that this story of changing gen-

Actually, the next time I der identity is the cat’s meow. If you knew this person would you want to read anything about this be wishing a Happy Father’s Day person is when she’s having the baby. or Happy Mother’s Day? I wonder what the aforeBill Viggiano mentioned step children will do Williston Park on Mother’s Day? On second thought, no I don’t.

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n Friday, June 26 the New York Daily News will celebrate its 96th Anniversary of publish-

As a teenager in the 1960s, I can still remember being able to buy four newspapers for less than a dollar and getting change back. At the end of the day, increasing the newsstand price, shrinking content, reduction in actual newsprint size or favorable government subsidies will not be the determining factor for the survival of the New York Daily News, New York Post, New York Times, Newsday or other daily newspapers. We live in one of the few remaining free societies, with a wealth of information sources available for any citizen to access. However, sadly, most American cities and suburbs are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper. Most papers have to deal

with continued increasing costs for news print, delivery and distribution along with reduced advertising revenues and declining readership. They may face competitors in the surrounding suburbs, along with national editions of USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Epoch Times. In our Metropolitan New York Region, there are also all news radio stations such as WCBS, 1010 WINS, Bloomberg News and 101.9FM News along with other radio stations. ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS have national network news, as do local affiliates along with local independent news broadcasts such as FOX 5, MY 9 and PIX 11, cable news stations such as News One (in NYC), CNBC, CNN, FOX, BBC along with News Twelve and 10/55 (in Nassau/Suffolk counties). Many get late breaking news from the Internet. This is stale when reaching print the next day. The growing population of new immigrants

support their own newspapers, radio and television stations. These financial challenges on maintaining the bottom line have also resulted in less resources being devoted to investigative reporting and a greater reliance on wire service stories. As a result, original newspaper content continues to shrink. This puts even more pressure on the remaining reporters assigned to various departments. There is intense competition between international, state, business, sports, entertainment and other sections of newspapers. It is becoming more difficult to provide real detailed coverage of local news. Prior to the NYC 1962 newspaper strike, there were actually twelve daily newspapers published in the Big Apple. The strike resulted in the closing or consolidation of several papers including the New York Journal American, New York World Telegram & Sun, New York Mirror and New York Herald Tri-

bune. Later both the Long Island Star Journal and Long Island Press ended publication. Today, residents can select from the New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Newsday, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, The Epoch Times, Staten Island Advance along with freebies such as AM New York, and New York Metro. There has also been major growth in weekly papers such as the Village Voice, New York Observer, Dan’s Papers and dozens of others based in neighborhoods all around the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island. Neighborhood weekly newspapers like our very own Great Neck News along with competitors such as the Great Neck Record provide real coverage of local community news stories usually overlooked by other media. The Sunday New York Times consolidation of their former “City Section” and “Long Island Section” into a “Metropolitan

Section” combining the City with Long Island resulting in even less coverage of news from Long Island. Newsday, The Times, Daily News and Post with limited space can only provide a minimal amount of news stories based in various Nassau County neighborhoods including Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Williston Park, Albertson, Searingtown, Garden City, Mineola, Manhasset and Roslyn. There are still many like myself and others who have a continued thirst for news provided by either daily or weekly newspapers covering Washington, Albany, New York City, Nassau County and Town of North Hempstead. In the marketplace of ideas, let us hope there continues to be room for everyone including the New York Daily News and our own Great Neck News regardless of the price. Larry Penner Great Neck

Village of Great Neck voters Time to repave all send a message loud, clear Middle Neck Rd.

he voters of the Village of Great Neck have spoken. Historically, one of the largest turnouts occurred June 16 at Great Neck House.

It was in fact, a landslide vic- trustees Beckerman and Bass the tory for Mayor-elect Bral, and same in their future endeavors! trustees-elect Mendelson and Neil Leiberman Plakstis. Great Neck I wish them well and I wish outgoing Mayor Kreitzman and

It’s time to update all of m I the only one who experiences a roller Middle Neck Road. coaster ride going from Judi Zivotofsky Sourth Station Plaza Great Neck to North Station Plaza on Middle Neck Road?

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

Spoonful of sugar for bittersweet moment By the time you read this, I will be the proud mom of a second high school graduate — and about to become a real empty nester when the newlyminted graduate starts college in the fall. It’s a bittersweet moment. Josh would know about bittersweet. In the past few years, he has made himself an expert on spices and herbs — to the point of growing his own herbs, in a garden he created from a deserted flower bed. He spices my everyday recipes to exciting new levels, showing me how to put the spices into the oil first, to spread the flavor around. He’s taught me to appreciate ginger and cardamom — though I will never be a fan of cinnamon in spaghetti sauce. Together, we proved that apple pie tastes best when you mix a little bit of lemon juice into the cinnamon, sugar and apple filling; a little dab of sourness gives depth to the sweet. I know my child is ready for the next stage of his life. But

am I? More than 20 years ago, I re-forged my life to put people other than myself at its center. Now, that center is moving out — but I am a lot less flexible than I was, 20 years ago. I tell myself that this is why so many people get divorces … or dogs… or both. If I don’t want either one, I had better come up with something to do with my time. I don’t know if scientists believe, any more, that the moon was ripped out of the side of the Earth, leaving only the Pacific Ocean to mark its departure — but that is how it feels with my baby going off, soon, to a new and exciting orbit of his own. Josh, of course, will happily straighten me out. He is the child who got me used to being wrong. Before him, I was the trivia expert; I had been on the It’s Academic team in high school, and I regularly trounced my friends at Trivial Pursuit. But scarcely could he talk, it seemed, than he got busy cor-

“Jail is where you go before your trial,” he said. “Prison is for after.” That was ridiculous, I said — until I looked it up and found that he was, indeed, correct. This all boded no good when he was ready for his learner’s permit. He had an answer for everything. “Why don’t you slow down for right turns before the last minute?” I yelped. “Why? It’ll only annoy the Judy epstein drivers waiting for me to turn.” A Look on the Lighter Side He had advice for me when I was driving, too. “Mom! Stop recting me. “Mules can so have yelling at that car, they can’t babies,” he insisted, on our visit even hear you!” to an Amish farm. “Well, I’m trying to make a I struggled to find a G-rated left turn, and they’re taking forway to explain why inter-spe- effing-ever to clear the interseccies breeding results in sterility. tion!” But I needn’t have bothered. “You see, Mom! He was Some months later, there slowing down before his right was a news story about a mule turn, just like you told me to that had just given birth. “See? do. See how crazy it makes I told you so.” you? It’s a good thing I never A few years later, he exas- listened to you.” perated me by insisting that Our latest fight was our “jail” was not synonymous with dumbest one yet. He was fill“prison.” ing out forms, on the college

website, and asked me to look over his shoulder and sign off on what he was doing. But when I asked him to scroll down so I could read the instructions, he said, “That’s not important. Just tell me if your name’s in the right box.” “Well, how can I tell, if you won’t let me read it?” “You don’t need to see that part, it isn’t important.” “Now I think I had better read everything… twice!” On some level, I realized that this argument wasn’t about medical or housing forms, at all. It was just the anxiety of facing a brand new life…for both of us. But I couldn’t make myself stop. My husband helped us heal the rift, that night. But there’s still a Pacific-Ocean-sized hole in my life that’s going to take a lot of filling up. Luckily, Josh gave me a ToDo list…including apple pie for when he comes home at Thanksgiving. Thank goodness one of us is good at facing the future!

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The ‘quiet strength’ in my life - my dad I recall some summer mornings as a kid, when I would try in vain to wake up as early as possible and see my dad go off to work. He was in construction and I thought if I could just drag myself out of bed early enough that I could at least wish him a good day as he was going out the door. I never managed because this man was like a ninja. He would quietly arise each morning, get ready, and leave, all without making a sound. Then he’d be gone each and every day before the crack of dawn, wanting to be the first at the construction site to make sure everything was in order for the men that would soon arrive. There also was no “quitting time”, the day ended when the work was done and, more often than not, that was well into the evening. This routine remain solidly unchanged for 40 some odd years, rain or shine, good health and bad, and I recall ask-

ing him as I grew older how he managed to never deviate from this almost Spartan life of sacrifice. His plain-spoken dad answer was always the same: “Someday you’ll understand. You’ll do it for your kids.” Truth is I worried that I’d never own such devotion but thankfully, I feel it now completely with four daughters of my own. And when I’m tired, or beat up or fed up, I think of him. I think of the immigrant who came to this country with little education and just a few dollars, who relentlessly worked and sacrificed so his kids could have it better than he did. I think of his courage in adversity, his patience, and most of all, his gritty persistence. I know I’m not alone in this sentiment. Many of you have similar memories of your own fathers. Maybe yours had a different line of work or maybe he had to work two jobs. Maybe

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he spoke a lot or like mine, very little. Maybe your memories are of his coaching your teams, or his building camp fires, or his smiling face at your dance recitals. The feelings are always the same no matter the recollection. One good friend remembers her father waking each night at midnight to make a sandwich and bring it to her older brother who worked at an all night gas

station. She says dad would keep him company for about an hour then pretend to leave. But unbeknownst to her brother, their dad would quietly park the car a block away and keep an eye on the place all night. Another friend remembers taking a job in Europe and stepping off the plane, anxious about what life would be like alone in a foreign land. What she found at her new apartment was her dad, who had flown in the day before, stocked the kitchen cabinets with food and remained with her for two weeks to help her get acclimated. Sadly, there are plenty of situations where familial circumstances aren’t so kind. Death or divorce may force a mom to go it alone and play both roles. If you’re a friend or a neighbor to a family like this, becoming involved may be the best thing you ever do because the lessons and love of father-

hood are not solely derived from biological dads. Sometimes they come from a grandfather, a neighbor, a teacher, or even a coach. Just having a “father-figure” in a kid’s corner goes a long way to producing happy, healthy adults. And while that doesn’t seem like any kind of earthshattering revelation, you’d be surprised at how many dads discount their own roles in their children’s lives. So this Father’s Day I wish all the dads, granddads, and father figures out there a blessed and peaceful day. What’s more I wish you the knowledge that you are far more relevant than modern culture gives you credit for. Keep teaching your patience, your grit, and your persistence because the world needs more of it. And to my own dad, I say “thank you” for being the quiet strength our family draws from.

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hat happened to the American voter? 1 - They decided to ignore Barack Obama and New York City’s Bill de Blasio’s lack of the necessary credentials. And 2 - Even with their socialistic agenda and lifetime, left-wing ideology, many voters were sure that, like Bill Clinton and others, both would move to the center after they were elected. Unfortunately neither one did. For many voters, the overriding consideration was to finally elect the first African-American President. Nothing else mattered. In fact, de Blasio trailed miserably in the polls until he “brilliantly” decided to publicize his wife’s African-American race. - No one claimed that what this country really needed was a “community organizer”. - No one said, “let’s go out and look for an inexperienced legislator, like Obama, who only served in the U.S. Senate for a minuscule 143 days and never

did anything important while he was there”. - No one said we need a candidate like Obama, whose early years were remarkably mysterious as well as having sealed academic records and a birth certificate so controversially ambiguous that no one could be found to verify its authenticity. - No one ever said that it was a bit unusual that the two most powerful elected officials in our country, changed their names as adults. Did anyone ever know Barry Soetoro (Barack Obama) or Warren Willhelm (Bill de Blasio )? - No one ever said we need a candidate who associated with some of Chicago’s most radical, leftwing criminals. - No one said it was a bit strange that Bill de Blasio’s credentials included working for the Santinistas in Nicaragua and that he honeymooned in Cuba. Anyone questioning any of this was labeled conspiratorial, paranoid and a racist.

However, to many New Yorkers, these credentials worked to the candidate’s advantage. To the Progressives. supporting South America’s most notorious Communist revolutionaries gave de Blasio the necessary experience and expertise to solve New York City’s unemployment, budgetary, welfare, and crime problems. How did we ever even nominate these two, no less elect them? Barack Obama was far from the best qualified of his race and Bill de Blasio wasn’t even the best socialist in town. It was simple: 1 - Obama told us that he was the one to eradicate racism and “bring us all together”. 2 - Bill de Blasio insisted that the only hope we have of improving the plight of our poor and middle class was to elect a far-leftwing progressive. And many Americans believed them. Looking back doesn’t all of

this now seem a bit absurd? 1 - Recent events in Ferguson, Baltimore and now in South Carolina clearly demonstrates that Barack Obama has failed to reduce the racial divide in our country. In fact, under his leadership, they seem to have gotten worse. 2 - The drastic increase in people below the poverty line and the huge increases of those receiving welfare, food stamps, disability and government assistance clearly shows that socialistic polices always sound good, but never work. What we got were two slick, con-artists who brought with them anti-american rhetoric and monumental economic and foreign policy failures. It even became a family affair as their wives got into the act by bashing America at every opportunity. Any criticism of the Obama’s or the de Blasio’s was construed as being racist or an uncaring Wall Street capitalist. Did we learn anything from

this? Are we about to make the same mistake again? Is breaking the gender barrier by electing the first woman president important enough to even elect Hillary Clinton, an unqualified, un-trustworthy politician with a legendary history of illegal and unethical transgressions? Unfortunately, my gut feeling is that there are now too many Americans dependent on government handouts, who only care about keeping their benefits. And they are convinced that Hillary is the only one to do that for them. Even if gender were my only consideration, Hillary is far from the most qualified woman I could think of. However, having Bill Clinton living in the White House again, as the “First Man”, could really make the Blue Room interesting again. Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

Know nothings a threat to our country

very day we are faced with tasks which require our knowing what is true, not false; fact rather than fantasy; and proven rather than mere speculation. Scientific knowledge is a collection of explanations about objective reality. A scientific truth can be verified repeatedly to confirm that it correctly models reality. How does this impact on our daily lives? An automobile manufacturer claims his car gets 45 miles to the gallon; a politician states that lowering corporate taxes creates jobs; a theologian opines that the earth is between 6,000 and 10,000 years old. How do we know whom to believe? One answer is for us to rely on our sensory experiences. I look toward the horizon and observe that the earth is flat. Hmmm! My nose is running and I’m coughing badly. My doctor explains that these symptoms are caused by a microscopic organism which, of course, I can’t see with the naked eye. So much for reliance on the five senses. There must be a better answer. A better approach is to rely on the preponderance of scientific evidence. We are taught to

trust “the experts” — our credentialed professors and the recognized scholars in any field. Recently my students pointed out that science can be wrong. For example, for hundreds of years it was believed that the earth was the center of the universe. The church liked this geocentric theory because it made man seem most important. When Copernicus postulated a heliocentric theory (the sun at the center) he feared the wrath of the church and refrained from publishing his findings. The lesson I take from this is that science can make errors in the short run, but eventually will get it right. If you don’t think that these notions about science and truth are relevant, look at the controversy raging over what’s been called “global warming.” This is the idea that temperature around the world has been rising significantly. As a result, we’ve experienced a melting of the northern ice, rising elevation of the oceans, flooding of some coastal lands, and destruction of the polar bears’ habitat. In his documentary called “An Inconvenient Truth,” former Vice-President Al Gore deals with

this threat to our existence. The film not only won an Oscar, but earned Gore the Nobel Peace Prize. Of course, global warming deniers still think there is a grand conspiracy where leftists have perpetuated a hoax on a gullible American public. They point to the fact that in February 2010, the northeastern U.S. was blanketed with snow, and experienced blizzard conditions and extreme cold. How could global warming be real given these facts? Simple when one examines the evidence. The past decade has been the warmest in the past 2,000 years. In addition, it is unscientific and fraudulent to deny a theory on the basis of one exception. Bill Nye, the Science Guy of TV fame has decried the denial of science on the part of many United States Senators. He has also pointed out the difference between weather which is what we experience every day (it’s nice and sunny out) and climate which is weather over decades and centuries. Language can affect how we view issues. “Global warming” may not have been the best way to describe the phenomenon. “Cli-

mate change,” which includes hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, draughts, and tsunamis may more accurately reflect what is happening. As I watch the news each day, I am convinced that the incidence of these horrific weather conditions is increasing, and while they receive much coverage I have yet to hear one meteorologist say “And, of course, this is one more example of climate change…” The reason that connection is not made, I suspect, has to do with the coal, oil and natural gas industries. They have unlimited resources to influence our elections and run favorable advertisements for themselves. The TV screen is flooded with 30 second spots attempting to convince the public that “fracking” is good for America since it leads to energy independence. It is amazing that the world can be on the verge of destruction and no one seems to care. Maybe Isaac Asimov was right when he said” “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” Our failure to enshrine scientific thought can lead to dangerous public policies. At a nationally

televised debate among Republican presidential nominees, the question was asked: “How many of you believe in evolution?” Sen. McCain said he did but three others said “no.” Yet the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine is on record as follows: “Scientists no longer question the basic facts of evolution….The concept has withstood extensive testing by tens of thousands of specialists in biology, medicine, anthropology, geology, chemistry and other fields….and evidence for evolution has continued to accumulate for 150 years.” The Dark Ages gave way to the Renaissance and then the Age of Enlightenment so the question now becomes “Where do we go from here?” There is evidence that the know-nothings are in the ascendency and they have found a home in one of our major political parties. Our forefathers said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty” so we risk much when we fail to confront the forces of ignorance in our midst. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Town okays Lord &Taylor site plan Retailer seeks to build 37,000-square-foot addition at Northern Boulevard location

“We’re essentially streamlining the traffic that was kind of stop and go along this main access down to the parking lot,” she said. Traffic engineer Robert Eschbacher, also of VHB, said he has reviewed concerns about traffic congestion at the Shelter Rock Road entrance, though fixes to extend the traffic light time at Shelter Rock Road and Northern Boulevard would have to be done in conjunction with Nassau County and New York State, which control those roads. Eschbacher also conducted the traffic analysis for the 2011 proposal. Manhasset’s Lord & Taylor last underwent a major expansion in 1965, with its zoning changing frequently in the years since. It currently has commercial zoning with the town and residential zoning with the Village of North Hills. The application is due to go before the North Hills planning board on July 8.

BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O The North Hempstead town council on Tuesday approved a site plan for a two-story, 37,000 square-foot addition to the Lord & Taylor store in Manhasset. The project calls for a 125,600 squarefoot building at 1440 Northern Blvd. and the removal of 53 parking spaces from the property, as 16 spaces would be moved to the southern portion of the site. The council’s vote was 6-0. Town Councilman Angelo Ferrara (RNew Hyde Park) recused himself, as he has a family member who works in Lord & Taylor’s corporate office. North Hempstead approved a similar expansion for Lord & Taylor in 2011, but the retailer’s attorney, Howard Avrutine, said it decided not to move forward with the project and the town’s approvals eventually expired. He said Lord & Taylor decided to pursue the expansion a second time to make the Manhasset store a “destination location” by adding inventory, though he added the company does not expect an influx of customers. “There is another [Lord & Taylor] store in Garden City that’s bigger and has a better selection,” he said. “This project

The Lord & Taylor store in Manhasset is to keep the vitality of this store.” Project engineer Courtney Riley, with the Happauge-based VHB Engineering, said the plan calls for an entrance in Northern Boulevard to be removed and turned into a pedestrian access point,

with a second Northern Boulevard entrance to be expanded to include two outbound lanes in addition to one inbound lane. A Shelter Rock Road entrance will not be modified, she added.

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Students sing during Hillside Grade School’s Moving Up Ceremony last Friday.

Hillside Manor 6th graders move up, out B Y J u stin e S c ho e nba r t

side. “I really like singing, and it’s been really fun here,” Boldur said. “But they don’t have theatre at Hillside. Me and my friend actually tried organizing a school play called “Midnight Mission,: but we needed a permit so we had to cancel it. I’m excited for next year because they have more opportunities for theatre.” Pia Rose Alana, the school vice president, was invited to give the farewell address to the graduating class. She thanked teachers and staff for their support and

Hillside Grade School awarded its sixth grade students with diplomas at the school’s Moving Up ceremony last Friday. “The key to your success starts with diplomas the gift of knowledge given to you at Hillside,” school secretary Theresa Southern told the students. “You must share this knowledge and your talents with others. We expect to hear great things from you.” Before receiving their diplomas, students were honored with a wide range of awards, including recognition for excellence in community service, academic determination, and test scores on state exams. “It’s exciting because you don’t know who’s going to get awarded with what,” graduate Rushi Shanmuga said of the ceremony. Shanmuga said he is looking forward to making new friends and getting a more in-depth learning experiences as he moves on to New Hyde Park Memorial High School. In addition to receiving their diplomas, students performed two songs at the ceremony. The second song they performed, entitled “Bye, Bye Hillside,” was written for students by history teacher Kathleen Shanahan. Music teacher Sharon Pesenti directed the chorus. “I hope the kids reach all their dreams and hopefully develop their musical skills,” Pesenti said. “Music develops critical thinking, self-esteem, and self-expression.” Ari Boldur, a graduate who sang at the microphone during the performance, said he has enjoyed being part A student addresses the assembly at Hillside Grade of both the orchestra and chorus during his time at Hill- School.

spoke of the friendships the students made throughout their time at Hillside. “I’m looking forward to going to Julliard and Harvard University to work as a nurse,” the sixth grader said when asked about her future plans. “I’m excited to move onto a big school.” Principal Karen Olynk said that she hopes the students “accomplish anything that they wish for” as they enter the next stage in their lives. She told the students the continue to work hard in order to achieve their goals. Graduate Christopher Dean concluded the ceremony before family members and friends of the students watched a slide show presentation, which was filled with photos of the students throughout their seven years at the school. “Our moment in time has arrived, and we are ready to take on new challenges and new tomorrows,” Dean told his classmates. Following the ceremony, students and their families celebrated with a reception in the school cafeteria. While enjoying the reception, parent Joseph Sepcaru spoke highly of the school’s teachers and the work they have done in preparing his daughter Madeline for the next level of education. He said that as a teacher himself, he feels that his daughter has received “an exemplary education at a wonderful school.” Sixth grade math teacher Salvatore Giurlanda said he was amazed by the academic and social growth that the students displayed throughout their years at the school. “They’re going to be making positive contributions,” he said.

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North Shore Equestrian Center hosts Summer Festival The campus of LIU Post hosted The North Shore Equestrian Center Summer Festival this past Sunday.

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town bringing back Summer Film Series The North Hempstead Summer Film Series kicks off Sunday, July 19 for the first of several movies to be shown at various Town Parks throughout the summer. This is coupled with the Townsponsored Cinema on the Bay Film Series which is presented in partnership with Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, with all films shown at Sunset Park. Sunday, July 19 Clinton G. Martin Park at 7:30 p.m., the Town will present “Big Hero 6” indoors. Robotics nerd Hiro Hamada discovers an inflatable health care robot Baymax created in the past by his brother, Tedashi. After a terrible life-changing accident, Hiro

and Baymax team up with four other nerds and save their hometown San Fransokyo from an evil super villain trying to take over with Hiro’s invention. Tuesday July 28 at Clark Botanical Garden they will be playing “Gigi,”a classic 1958 romance musical. Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. The movie stars Louis Jourdan and Leslie Caron. Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8:15 p.m. North Hempstead Beach Park will be showing “Cinderella,” the 2015 live action version. This story has

been every little girl’s favorite for more than 65 years. This Cinderella movie is the classic story with a twist. There is more action, more surprises and more thrills. Friday, Aug. 7 at 8:15 p.m., Charles J. Fuschillo Park will be showing “Home.” “Home” is an animated, adventure-comedy where an alien is on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. The main characters are played by singer Rihanna and actor Jim Parsons. The first film in the Cinema on the Bay series, all presented at Sunset Park in Port Washington,

will be “Rocky 3” on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. with an appearance from Burt Young. The 1982 film is the third of seven films in the series. Sylvester Stallone plays the main character Rocky Balboa believed to be heavily influenced by the life of boxer Chuck Wepner On July 11, at 8:30 p.m. will be “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” This family comedy is about an 11-year-old boy who thinks he is having the worst day of his life until things turn around for the best, starring Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner. On July 25 at 8 p.m. will fea-

ture the popular “Pitch Perfect,” A comedy romance about a freshman in college Beca is cajoled into joining The Bellas, an all-girl singing group. The group is in need of change and Beca is just the right girl to shake things up. The last movie in the series, the kids’ favorite “Frozen,” will be shown on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. This is an animated comedy about Anna, a concerned sister teaming up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman. Please call 311 and visit www. northhempsteadny.gov for more information and the full schedule of summer events and festivals.

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Marc Maron Saturday, June 27, 9 p.m. The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for more than 20 years. A legend in the standup community, Maron has appeared on every major late night show, had two Comedy Central Presents specials and is the star of a critically acclaimed half hour scripted series, Maron, on IFC. He recently made headlines with his interview of President Barack Obama on his ground-breaking WTF podcast. Brian Wilson with special guest Rodriguez Tuesday, June 30, 7:30 p.m. Nikon At Jones Beach Theater 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh (516) 221-1000 www.jonesbeach.com/ Two legends will grace the stage at Jones Beach when the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, supported by the enigmatic Rodriguez, perform Tuesday night. Wilson is responsible for countless American classics, including ‘Good Vibrations” and “Wouldn’t it Be Nice,” while the little known Rodriguez has had phoenix-like rebirth since being the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.”

Mr. Kaplan Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Gold Coast Arts Center 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 http://goldcoastarts.org Directed by Álvaro Brechner, “Mr. Kaplan” comes to the Furman Film Series from Uruguay and has been an Official Selection of the Chicago International Film Festival. The film focuses on discontented 76-year-old Jacob Kaplan, who fled Europe for South America after World War II, and is presented an unexpected opportunity to achieve greatness by exposing and capturing a runaway Nazi hiding out in a small bar in Uruguay. Shania Twain Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 http://www.nassaucoliseum.com Shania Twain long ago established herself as one of country music’s leading ladies. Her third album, “Come On Over,” which featured hits “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”, earned her four Grammy Awards and, according to Wikipedia, “became the best-selling studio album of all time by a female act in any genre and the bestselling country album of all time,” with more than 40 million sold worldwide.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet. org Wednesday, July 8, 2 p.m. Summer Blues Wednesday, July 22, 2 p.m. Bravura Soprani GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. “Mr. Kaplan” at Furman Film Series Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. Summer Shorts at Furman Film Series Thursday, July 23, 8 p.m. 10th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. “Best of Enemies” at Furman Film Series The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury

(516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, June 26, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Jim Jefferies Sunday, July 5, 8 p.m. Fare Thee Well - Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m. Failure Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Motion City Soundtrack Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. Dr. John & The Nite Trippers NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www. nassaucoliseum.com Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Shania Twain Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Billy Joel NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Friday, June 26, 8 p.m.

Merle Haggard Sarurday, June 27, 8 p.m. Happy Together Tour Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Dion Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Chris Young 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 Friday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Joel McHale Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Air Supply Thursday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Big Head Todd & The Monsters, JJ Grey and Mofro, G. Love & Special Sauce Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. George Benson Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Engelbert Humperdink Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Smokey Robinson Continued on Page 37

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Pharmacists work diligently to help prevent medication errors. However, the general public can also do their part. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy offer these medication safety tips. When a new medication is prescribed, ask the doctor to explain more about it, including its intended purpose and any common side effects to be expected. Make sure your doctor knows about all the medications you are taking, including non-prescription products, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and vitamins. Some medications do not mix with seemingly innocent ingredients. Keep a running list of any medicines you take so you can easily and accurately share this information with your physician.

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How to overcome What is clean eating all about? excuses and commit to working out S

taying healthy requires a daily commitment. It is not always easy to get out of bed for those early-morning workouts or jump on the treadmill at the end of the night when you finally have some free time, but such efforts are a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle into your golden years.

Clean eating starts with selecting farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and other foods that are in their most natural form.

lean eating is a growing trend among people focused on health and wellness. A relatively simple concept of selecting foods that are minimally processed, clean eating intends to instill a greater understanding of the pathway between a food’s origins and the final products that end up on grocery store shelves and dinner tables. Choosing whole or “real” foods that are as close to their natural forms as possible is a staple of clean eating. The availability of convenience food products has never been greater, and not all packaged foods are unhealthy. But clean eating encourages consumers to be more aware of the ingredients in the foods they eat while selecting those foods that are minimally processed. Many foods designated as “clean,” including vegetables and fruits, whole grains, free-range meats, low-fat dairy products, unsalted nuts, and whole seeds, are straight from the farm. Another component of clean eating is eliminating or greatly reducing the consumption of refined sugar. Many health experts advise that refined sugar is a large contributor to unnecessary calories. Many people can get all the energy they need by consuming foods with natural sugars. If an ingredient list includes names you cannot recognize or if the natural form of the food has been changed (i.e. removing the bran from whole grains), it cannot be included in a clean-eating plan. Also, foods that have a lot of additives, including salt,

sugar and fat, are not classified as clean. Jessica Fanzo, assistant professor of nutrition at Columbia University, advises that not all food processing is bad. Processing is sometimes necessary to prevent pathogens that can lead to illness. For example, pasteurizing milk is a processing method, but one that is necessary to stop the proliferation of bacteria. Even steaming foods is processing in some form, but it is not on par with some of the overly processed foods available. The benefits to clean eating are numerous. Increasing intake of fruits and vegetables can boost your immune system and serve as a nutritious way to maintain a healthy weight. Clean eating may help you become more conscious of everything from meal ingredients to portion sizes.

Many men and women know there are plenty of excuses to skip workouts. Overcoming such excuses can sometimes be difficult, but there are ways to ensure you stay on the right track toward a healthy lifestyle. Excuse #1: I don’t have enough time to exercise. Shortage of time is a factor for many busy individuals. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends the average person get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Thirty minutes per day can easily be broken up into three, 10-minute sessions. Take the stairs, jog on your lunch hour or do deep-seated squats while preparing dinner. It’s easy to fit in daily exercise if you’re willing to be creative. Excuse #2: I’m too out of shape. Getting back into shape is a prime motivator for exercise. However, fear of being able to keep up or personal body image issues sometimes keep people from exercising. There are workout routines for all fitness levels. Starting slowly and building up intensity can help spur endurance and results.

Excuse #3: Gyms are too expensive. You don’t necessarily need a gym to get in shape, but the programs and guidance offered at health centers certainly make it easier. Gyms may have different price plans based on members’ needs, and many gyms are willing to work with prospective members operating on tight budgets. Check with your health insurance provider, too, as you may be eligible for rebates or discounts if you make a predetermined number of visits in a given time span or use an in-network gym. Excuse #4: Working out is boring. Performing the same routine day in and day out can be monotonous. That’s why it is important to vary your exercises and try new things. If you’re usually on the machines at the gym, try a group class instead. Enlist a friend to come along and it can make the workout more interesting. Excuse #5: I’m too tired to workout. Routine exercise wakes up the senses and gives you energy, and daily workouts promote a more restful slumber. Over time you may find that you feel more rested and energized. Working out regularly promotes good mental and physical health. It’s easy to avoid exercise with a series of excuses, but now is the time to stop avoiding exercise and commit to a healthy lifestyle.

Those interested in clean eating can begin slowly. Start to introduce more fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and farm-fresh foods into your diet. Look for foods in their natural form, such as whole oats and other grains. Avoid highly refined ingredients and limit sugar and salt intake. Opt for fresh herbs and spices to season food. Over time you can make other changes. Adopting a clean-eating approach to their diet is a great way for men and women to start living healthy lifestyles. Speak with a doctor or nutritionist about healthy and effective ways to transition to clean eating.

Exercise is beneficial for many reasons, and overcoming excuses to skip workouts is a great way to maintain long-term health.

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PRISM Med Spa is excited to announce our new cooperation with Dr. Lloyd Landsman, a NY board certified Plastic Surgeon. A unique blend of aesthetic sensibility and surgical skill is found only in the highest echelon of plastic surgeons. Genuine concern for patients’ wishes and well-being is a hallmark of a true plastic surgery professional. Dr. Landsman is one such unique individual. PRISM Med Spa in Roslyn is proud to welcome Dr. Landsman to our team. With a loyal commitment to continuing education, expertise and patient relationships, Dr. Landsman is a well-respected and highly admired cosmetic and plastic surgeon. His office serves the entire New York Metropolitan area, and will now be serving Nassau County from PRISM Med Spa. From his state-of-the-art plastic surgery techniques to his in-depth consultations, it is evident that Dr. Landsman is focused on your needs. Dr. Landsman will be providing a full array of injectables, including Botox, all Fillers and Complimentary Plastic Surgery Consultations at PRISM Med Spa. Dr. Landsman received his education and training at the finest academic institutions in the country. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, and earned his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Residency in General Surgery at New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center and ultimately attained board certification in General Surgery. Dr. Landsman concluded his post-graduate training at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, where he developed expertise in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, body contouring and facial plastic surgery. Certification by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery completes an impressive array of academic qualifications. He has been accepted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and presently serves as Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York, on Long Island. Dr. Landsman is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of both the New York State and Suffolk County Medical Societies. Dr. Landsman frequently writes on various topics concerning cosmetic and plastic surgery and has been a guest speaker on local and nationally syndicated radio and television programs. Now you can meet Dr. Landsman in person at PRISM Med Spa and hear about the latest advancements in Plastic Surgery and Injectable Aesthetics and his NEW non-invasive LIQUID FACE LIFT TECHNIQUE.

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Not Just “Common Sense”: Using All 5 Senses for Optimal Weight-Loss By Dr. Bo Rosenblat, Chief Physician for Dr. Bo’s Diet Center

If you think losing weight is all about what you eat, then think again. Weight-loss most often boils down to why you eat. If you struggle with willpower, poor choices or lack of discipline around food, you can probably improve the outcome of your efforts by simply using all five of your senses to lose weight. The simple act of eating has an effect on each of our five senses. Likewise our senses have an equal impact on affecting what we choose to eat. Below are my top tips and techniques for each sense and how you can use it to your advantage. Sight: Believe it or not, what we see has a tremendous effect on what we do. The saying “out of sight out of mind” has been scientifically proven as an effective strategy for weight-loss. While it’s a good idea to try keeping healthier options at eye level in your pantry and refrigerator and less healthy options more hidden, there is one step you can try taking before you even open the fridge or pantry. Hang a picture or photo that motivates you on the door. While everyone will be motivated by something different some options you can try are: a picture of yourself at a healthier weight, an ad for a dress or article of clothing you plan on wearing to a special event, or even a brochure for a vacation you plan on taking. Keeping your eyes on your goal will help you remember the hard work you’ve put in thus far, keeping you on track. Placing it front and center will help ensure that you see it first when you go to grab a snack or meal for yourself or someone else. One thing I don’t advise posting? A picture of someone else’s physique. You can only be you in this life. Don’t waste your mental energy trying to attain someone else body, instead focus on creating the best and healthiest version of yourself! Smell: You most likely know that a delicious scent can wilt your willpower. You’re not the first person to ditch your diet due to the smell of freshly baked brownies. But there is good news about your nose – it can help you lose weight too. Certain smells can trigger positive behaviors. A 2012 study revealed that strong smells such as garlic, onion, and bold spices actually cause you to take smaller bites and eat more slowly. Essentially, your sniffer is warning your taste buds that your food may be hot and spicy and slows you down instinctively. Additionally, science has also shown that foods with a “neutral” sweet smell can lessen your appetite when cravings hit. Smelling green apples, grapefruit or bananas can help you stave off a binge. The bonus is if when you’re done smelling them you can eat them too! Touch: If you’re stressed about your physical appearance and concerned about losing weight, the first thing to do is: relax. Stress often creates a weight problem and almost always exacerbates one. Physical touch, such as massage or reflexology, cannot only ease your mind, but also has proven physical benefits aiding weight loss as well. And lets face it; weight-loss is as good an excuse as any to get a massage! But even if you don’t want to spend the time or money getting a professional massage you can still get the weight loss benefits at home. The ancient practice of Chinese stomach massage has been shown to be an effective tool (coupled with proper nutrition and exercise) to aid in weight loss. Abdominal massage reduces constipation, increases circulation and is thought to perk up a sluggish digestive system when done consistently. To try it yourself, twice daily lay flat on your back, warm your hands by rubbing them together for about fifteen seconds, then beginning from your navel rub your abdomen outward in circular motion. You’re massage should be firm but comfortable. Typically people will experience an increase in bowel movements and a decrease in stomach pain within about a week. An added bonus to this gentle technique is a flatter less bloated stomach. Taste: Likely the most obvious of all five senses in the battle of the bulge is taste. We have five categories of taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory. While our almost universal cultural love of sweet foods does stem from infancy, think mothers milk, our addiction to sugar and sweeteners has exploded in recent history. Lets face it Oreos taste delicious, but we didn’t come out of the womb eating them. So how can we develop our tastes for healthier food? Believe it or not, taste buds actually have the ability to reset. If you think you don’t like vegetables, it may just be that you haven’t given yourself the chance to like them. By overwhelming your taste buds with hyper-sweet foods like cake, cookies and candy, less sweet foods such as apples or strawberries don’t trigger the same pleasure centers in your brain. If, however, you significantly cut back on a high-sugar high-salt diet, in favor of a more balanced plant based diet you would see a noticeable shift in your cravings and taste preferences. Generally speaking, it takes about three weeks for the shift to occur, so be patient with yourself and keep trying new things…you never know what you might begin to like. Sound: Most people are fairly sensitive to the way they speak to others, but do you listen to the way you speak to yourself? Is your dieting style all about “no”, “can’t”, and “don’t”? By repeatedly speaking to yourself in the negative, “no dessert”, “I can’t eat that” and “I don’t like this”, you are unconsciously reinforcing an underlying theme: eating healthy is a negative thing. While consciously we know nothing can be farther from the truth, this practice can make being on a diet can seem like a punishment. When you tell yourself you’re miserable, you’re going to feel miserable. Try to practice self-affirming and positive language. It may seem silly but the words you say (and think) affect your success and attitude around your diet. By expressing out loud (or in your head) the positives of the changes you’re making, rather than the negatives, you can actually alter the outcome of your efforts. Studies have shown that the happier you feel, the more likely you are to stick with new healthier habits. If you catch yourself saying, “I can’t eat that”, try “I’m proud of myself for making healthy choices”. Instead of “I hate dieting” try “I love how I look/feel after I eat well”. By focusing on the positive outcome of your choices and the self-discipline you’re exercising rather than the restrictions or deprivation you’re feeling, you can actually think yourself thinner.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 27 Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. jackie mason Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Paul anka Sunday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m. Last comic Standing Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. the tenors Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 & 5 p.m. Peppa Pig Live tHe Harry cHaPiN LaKeSide tHeatre eisenhower Park Stewart Avenue and merrick Avenue, east meadow (516) 572-0348 • http://www. nassaucountyny.gov/ Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. Salute to motown Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m. td Bank’s “celebrate america” Fireworks and Show Monday, June 29, 7 p.m. doo Wop in the Park Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. Swingtime Big BandW Friday, July 3, 7 p.m. movin’ Out – Billy joel tribute Friday, July 10, 7 p.m. Neil Berg 100 years of Broadway Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m. dark Lady – cher tribute Band & disco unlimited Friday, July 17, 7 p.m. Ballet Showcase with american Ballet theatre dancers Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m. taylor dayne and alisha Monday, July 20, 7 p.m. reach for the Stars Finals Friday, July 24, 7 p.m. Oldies Night – the encounters & Stan Zizka Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m. FreSH 102.7 Presents Fresh in the Park Monday, July 27, 7 p.m.

Harry chapin tribute Friday, July 31, 7 p.m. West Side Story by Plaza Productions Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Salute to Vets with tony Orlando and the uSO Liberty Bells (6:30 p.m.) Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. creole Family Night Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. davi Sings Sinatra Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Long island Philharmonic Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. 42nd infantry division Band Friday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Oldies Show with jimmy Gallagher & the Passions Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Nassau Has talent Friday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. aBBa mania & Stayin’ alive – Bee Gees tribute Band Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. cBS-Fm Presents Saturday in the Park Starring joan jett Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. desert Highway – eagles tribute Band Sunday, Aug. 30, 1 p.m. Vega Bond Puppets Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. NaSH Fm’s Last Summer Blast Starring Kristian Bush & Gloriana Saturday, Sept. 19, 5 p.m. doo-Wop concert Benefitting the Victory Games challenge adeLPHi uNiVerSity PerFOrmiNG artS ceNter westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden city (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac. adelphi.edu/ Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m. San Francisco Opera’s Show Boat

tHe madiSON tHeatre at mOLLOy cOLLeGe 1000 Hempstead Ave., rockville centre. (5176) 323-4444 • http:// madisontheatreny.org. Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m. 10th annual Long island comedy Festival tiLLeS ceNter FOr tHe PerFOrmiNG artS | Liu POSt 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m., 1 & 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, 10 a.m., 1 & 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 12 & 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 12 & 4 p.m. Big apple circus presents Fun2c: a circus Fantasy Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m. Wild Kratts – Live! tHe ParamOuNt 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. action Bronson Saturday, June 27, 9 p.m. the Paramount comedy Series Presents – marc maron Friday, July 10, 9 p.m. Gin Blossoms Friday, July 11, 9 p.m. trevor Noah Tuesday, July 14, 9 p.m. SOja Saturday, July 18, 9 p.m. Kacey musgraves Sunday, July 19, 9 p.m. George clinton & Parliament Funkadelic “Shake the Gate” tour Tuesday, July 21, 9 p.m. the Gaslight anthem

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. iriSH americaN SOciety OF NaSSau, SuFFOLK & QueeNS 297 willis Ave. mineola. Friday June 26, 8 p.m. - $20 per person Miss IAS Competition and Dance music by Sharon and Friends. call The Irish American Society if you would like to participate, open to girls of

Irish descent 17 to 24 years of age.$500 cash prize Ceili Lessons on the first, second and last Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. - $5 Set dancing lessons every Wednesday at 7 p.m. - $5 Senior Social Club every Monday from 12 to 3 p.m. Showing GAA Games on our large screen throughout the season FOr triVia LOVerS At 7 p.m. Two wednesday nights each month at Page One restaurant, 90 School St. Glen cove. call (516) 6258804 for information. SiNGLeS

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TD Bank to sponsor Huntington arts fest fireworks show kicks off on June 25

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced Friday that TD Bank will once again sponsor “Celebrate America” — a fireworks show and concert — at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on Saturday, June 27. The fireworks, presented by the worldfamous Grucci family, are part of a night of entertainment in Eisenhower Park which kicks off with a performance by Batman’s Third Rail Band, followed by Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue. “I thank TD Bank for continuing to support this spectacular Independence Day celebration,” Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said. “The annual Fireworks Show and Concert here in beautiful Eisenhower Park is a great opportunity for our residents to come out and enjoy an incredible fireworks show and performances by Batman’s Third Rail Band, and Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue.” The theater’s area gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at nightfall (approx. 9:30 p.m.). Tickets are required for admission to the Theatre area and are available beginning June 14 free of charge, at any TD Bank on Long Island, while supplies last. There is no formal seating; visitors should bring blankets or chairs. Space is limited and overflow will be directed to other viewing and parking areas. “TD is excited to sponsor and support ‘Celebrate America’ for the 12th consecutive

year,” said TD Bank Market President Ed Blaskey. “Residents of all ages have been looking forward to this vibrant and entertaining night since last year’s event. We cannot wait to see what the Grucci family has in store for the 2015 celebration!” In anticipation of Independence Day, Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter remind residents that fireworks awareness and prevention are important issues to discuss with their families. The possession, use, or sale of fireworks, including sparklers, is a violation of New York State Penal Law, and may be punishable as a misdemeanor or a felony. Parents should talk with their children about the destructive outcomes that can occur from playing with fireworks. The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired. Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow, with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues. For further information, please call the Nassau County Parks Public Information Office at: (516) 5720200 or visit the Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museum website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

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Jen Chapin and her band, Tom’s daughters Abigail & Lily, plus Howie Fields & Big John Wallace - will all be there. The Town of Huntington will rededicate the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park and recognize the whole Chapin Family. The evening will also celebrate WHY Hunger, and fans are asked to bring canned & non-perishable food items for Long Island Cares, Inc./The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Both organizations were founded by Harry Chapin and continue the fight against hunger. The Huntington Choral Society takes the stage Sunday, June 28. Their mission has been to present the choral works to the Long Island Community and they do just that with their 100-member chorus. The Huntington Choral Society brings the well-known choral works to life with some of the finest soloists and professional orchestras. This evening’s performance will present a selection of choral works and solos from the great shows of Broadway. All performances during the Summer Arts Festival are free and held on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington. For More information on the Huntington Summer Arts Festival go to www.huntingtonarts.org

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The opening weekend of the 50th Anniversary of the Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival begins Thursday, June 25 and runs through Sunday, June 28. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. in Heckscher Park, Huntington on the Chapin Rainbow Stage. The festival’s concerts this summer are free admission and open to the general public. The entire festival runs from June 25 - Aug. 9. For a full calendar of performances go to www.huntingtonarts.org Friday, June 26 will be an evening with The Rad Trads. Their band consists of four compelling horns, a driving rhythm section, and three enticing lead vocalists. The Rad Trads vigor, charisma, and relentless devotion to entertain people continually wins over audiences. It will certainly be a night filled with Danceable Grooves! The highlight of the weekend will be Saturday, June 27 when the Huntington Arts Council welcomes the The Chapin Family for a 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on the stage that was named after Harry Chapin, legendary singer, songwriter, and social activist. His extended family of singing musicians will join in celebrating the Festival’s 50th Anniversary. Two generations of Chapins - his brothers Tom and Steve Chapin (with his band and son Jonathan), Harry’s daughter

The Town of North Hempstead on Friday announced the 2015 FunDay Monday schedule. This popular, free senior program, held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, takes place every Monday from July 6 to Aug. 24 and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, for the first time ever, FunDay Monday will also feature a farmers’ market where seniors can purchase fresh, local fruits, vegetables, and other foods. Organized and hosted by the Town’s Department of Community Services, FunDay Monday offers hundreds of seniors from across the Town the opportunity to gather for games, music, dancing, entertainment, and exercise. The program’s most widely attended events are the Health Fair on July 27 and HomeTown USA on Aug. 24 The FunDay Monday Summer Event Schedule July 6 : “Rock Into Summer” Come on back for a FunDay Monday reunion with a performance by the acclaimed Vic Vincent group. July 13: “Beach Party” Odds are you’re going to love the great Stan & Edie! July 20: “Tribute to Broadway” You don’t need to travel all the way to the city to enjoy the sounds of

Broadway, with Sweet Lorraine. July 27: “Senior Health, Education and Information Fair” Do you know someone who would benefit from the information and services at our annual Health Education Fair? Invite them to come or bring them along with you for this fun and free event. Aug. 3: “Hawaiian Luau” Take a trip to the Polynesian Islands with the amazing Dance Aloha, and let your dreams come true in Blue Hawaii. Aug. 10: “Swing Season” A celebration of big band music from the 1940s onward, performed by Jerry Costanzo. Aug. 17: “Mardi Gras” A tribute to jazz with Vincent Rhodes. Aug. 24: “HomeTown USA” An exciting celebration of American traditions with crafts, hobbies, demos, musical performance by the Banjo Rascals, a classic car show and a special Salute to the Armed Forces. In addition to enjoying the entertainment, seniors can participate in a variety of activities, such as Line Dancing (10:00am), Zumba (10:00am), Fitness (11:00am), Mahjong (11:00am) and Tai Chi (12:30pm). For further information, or to arrange for free transportation, please contact the Town Call Center at 311 or 516-869-6311.

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Hillside Public Library There are more ways to access library event information than ever: For online access and program registration, go to the Library’s website @ http://hillsidelibrary. info/events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration. For programs which require a fee, you have 7 days, from the time you register, to bring in your check. Online registration for Out-of-district patrons begins 2 weeks after the initial registration date. Registration opens on specified dates for each

program and remains open until the class fills. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing. There are specific loan periods for these passes and they can be reserved up to one month in advance. For a complete list of the passes to which the library subscribes, go to the library’s website http://hillsidelibrary.info The library collects used cell phones (with their

chargers) for charity. Also, the library collects reading glasses. The Donation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you.

programs Book Discussion – Armchair Historians Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. The book being discussed is: American Mirror: The Life & Art of Norman Rockwell by Deborah Solomon. Movies at the Library Monday, June 29 at 1:30 p.m. This week’s movie is: Black Sea, R, 114 min.,

Adventure, Thriller. Starring Jude Law, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn. In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a submarine rumored to be loaded with gold. One -to-One Career Counseling Tuesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 2. Appointment times are: 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment.

This free service is open to all, but is directed to those actively engaged in a job search, not those entering the workforce. Bring current resume(s) to appointment

children & YOUNG ADULTS Mother Daughter Book Club Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Grades 5 and up. Mothers & daughters are welcome to an evening of discussing the book “A MangoShaped Space” by Wendy

Mass. In this story Mia sees colors for sounds, numbers, and words, and learns about her unique ability of Synesthesia, the mingling of the senses. Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Wednesday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m. All ages (with caretaker). Katie Polk with Mr. Mouse Puppet Show - Will hero Mr. Mouse be able to save the day?! Movies at Hillside Finding Nemo, Thursday, July 2 at 1 p.m. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1 hr, 47 min. Rated: G

Great Neck Library Levels Closings Please note that Levels is closed from Monday, June 22 through the July 4 weekend, and will reopen on Monday, July 6. Auditions for Levels’ Summer Musicals Levels’ 2015 Summer Musical is actually two shows in one, a double-feature of two original musical comedies. Troll 2: The Musical Parody is written by members of the Levels Make-a-Musical Workshop and directed by Daisy Korman. Based on Troll 2, one of the most hilariously awful horror movies ever made, this musical tells the tale of young Joshua Waits, who joins his family on a trip to the town of Nilbog (spell it backwards). He soon realizes the inhabitants of the town are evil vegetar-

ian goblins (not trolls) who want to perform “vegimication” on his family and eat them. The only things that can help Joshua defeat the goblins are his dead Grandpa Seth (who’s a ghost) and a double-decker baloney sandwich. This show is both a horror-comedy and a campy, fun rock musical in the tradition of Little Shop of Horrors. Manhole! Manhole! is written and directed by Solly Kasab and Zachary Lee. One fateful day, a boy named Billy falls into an open manhole. His cries for help draw the attention of construction workers, military officers and even the President. No matter how many people try to help, they too fall into the manhole. When things get hopeless, Billy plans to lead the group into the sewers to

find an escape. But what, or who, could be lurking in the labyrinth below? This show is a surreal, madcap comedy in the tradition of The Book of Mormon and Spamalot. Auditions for both musicals will take place on Monday, June 29 and Wednesday, July 1 between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Library’s Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road, Gardens at Great Neck shopping center (2nd level) above Waldbaum’s and Planet Fitness. Levels is seeking rising seventh-grade through college-age performers of all experience levels. Please prepare a song of your choosing and be ready to sing a cappella (without music). Also, be ready to read from the script (excerpts will be provided) and do a simple dance/movement

audition. Both shows will be performed together on August 13, 14 and 15 The rehearsals and performances will be held at Saddle Rock Elementary School. Please note that Levels will be closed from Monday, June 22 through the July 4 weekend, except for these auditions. For more information, please e-mail Levels at levels@greatnecklibrary.org. Check out the Levels website at http://www.greatnecklibrary.org/levels/home.html Teen Summer Reading Program: Unmask! Be a Summer Reading Superhero. You choose the books to read and write book reviews to share. There will be Superhero theme events to participate in and more. Registration is ongoing. Contact the Young Adult

Librarian at (516) 466-8055, ext. 218. Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library prepares for renovations. The next film will be shown on Thursday, July 2 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, The Gardens at Great Neck, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd level (above Waldbaum’s). Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address.

Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www. cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/ program cancellations. In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

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

programs VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM Friday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD214 or Separation Papers in order to receive enrollment assistance; update information and review their medical benefits

and eligibility. Learn about new healthcare programs available to eligible veterans and the six locations now offering VA care. Preregistration is required. Please call: Community Relations Department at (631) 261- 4400, ext. 7084/7082/5250 AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please pick up a registration form at the Reference

Desk or download from the Library website www. srpl.org. Non-residents may register on June 10 if space allows.

YOUNG ADULT WII VIDEO & BOARD GAMES Friday, July 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Teens will play popular Wii video games and board games and enjoy refreshments too! Registration begins on July 2.

CHESS PROGRAMS for Teens & Children Wednesday, July 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. Teens will assist children who already know how to play chess, in playing a game. This is a chance to improve your chess game and understand the importance of each piece. Registration begins on June 1 7. Teens can register in the Teen Room; Children at the Children’s Reference Desk.

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Katie’s Run to raise funds for charity

Town honors Arora Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (third from left left), Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino (second from the right), Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (left), and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (second from the left) present an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to Vivek Arora of New Hyde Park (center), a distinguished scholarship recipient at the 14th Annual Bill Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Award Ceremony hosted by CSEA Local 880 and held at the Merrick Golf Course in Merrick. Local 880 President Charles Sellitto (third from the right) and CSEA Region 1 President Nick LaMorte (right) were also on hand to congratulate the scholarship recipient. This year a record $45,000 was given away in scholarships to eligible children of town employees or town employees who attend college.

On Sunday June 28 at 9 a.m., at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home at Lakeville Road and Lowell Avenue, the McBride family will host the 6th annual “Katie’s Run” to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. This event will include a 5K run, a two-mile Run/Walk and a Children’s Fun Run to be enjoyed by families, friends and supporters in memory of Katie McBride, a beacon of inspiration who left all who loved her in the prime of her childhood. Katie fought a valiant battle against Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer, that spread to her bone marrow escalating her diagnosis to leukemia. She fought this battle for many months before passing away March 1, 2008. The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island was the home of the McBride family for

many months. It enabled Katie to have her mother and family with her during all the grueling treatments. The assistance and support that Ronald McDonald House provided over the course of those months was immeasurable. The McBride family and supporters would like to show their appreciation for all their help, help they continue to provide other families. Please come out on June 28th and support the Katie McBride Foundation by participating in one of the runs or by donating directly to the foundation. For more information please go to www.katiesrun.com. The strength of Katie and her family has been a remarkable testament to the love of family and the enduring notion that God has a plan for each one of us that solidifies are faith each and every day.

Wink, Bosworth attend Leisure Club luncheon North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink attended the Leisure Club of Greater New Hyde Park’s Annual Luncheon at Verdi’s in Westbury on June 16. Bosworth and Wink addressed the crowd and met with club members. The Leisure Club of Greater New Hyde Park has been serving senior citizens since 1976 and is led by President Alan Schultheiss. Clockwise from top right: Supervisor Bosworth with Club President Alan Schultheiss and Gia Montelbano, along with members of the Leisure Club. From left, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Ed Galise, Supervisor Bosworth and Club President Alan Schultheiss. Supervisor Bosworth greets members of the club.

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New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce held its June networking event last Thursday at Uncle Baccalaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, located at 2370 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park. Photos by Edward Stone

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Denton shows off patriotism on Flag Day The Denton Avenue School gym was transformed into a sea of red, white and blue for the annual Denton Avenue School Flag Day Celebration. Pride in the USA and pride in the community was reflected in the faces of the students, faculty and honored guests that attended the celebration.Â Guests included members of the Herricks Community who have served in the armed forces as well as Dr. John Bierwirth, superintendent of schools. On Flag Day, the Denton Avenue School community commemorated the adoption of the American flag and reflected on the values that the flag represents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; liberty, patriotism and respect for the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the announcement of the winners of the annual Flag Day poetry contest. The students proudly presented their original poems, expressing what the flag means to them. The Human Relations Club

under the direction of Lisa Karo, club advisor, coordinated all the details of this event. The festivities culminated with a delicious Flag Day bar-

beque organized by the Denton PTA. Principal Haley would like to acknowledge the dedicated efforts of teacher Lisa Karo, aide Dianne Pallidino, technol-

ogy teacher Christine SouthardLorenzo, band teacher Mark Bligh, lead teacher Beth Rosenman, teacher assistant Maria Vallone, head custodian Jim

Martillo and the rest of the Denton custodians for helping make this a memorable event for the entire Denton Avenue School community.

The New Hyde Park Chamber Benevelonce Fund presented a scholarship award of $500 to Great Neck South High School student Gianna Ferrante on Friday June 10. Students are chosen for their business studies and or community service. Pictured, left to right, are Susan Elliot, principal of Great Neck South High School, Richard DeMartino, Benevelonce Fund Co-Chair, Gianna Ferrante, and Cheryl Fajardo, Benevelonce Co-Chair.

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The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Benevolene Fund presented a scholarship award of $500 to Earl Balgos from Sewanhaka High School on May 28. Students are chosen by their business studies and or community service. Presenting the award (at right) Sheila Blecher, Benevolence Committee member, Earl Balgos, and Mark Laytin, Benevolence Committee member.

The 25th Annual Academy of Finance (at New Hyde Park Memorial High School) Graduation awards ceremony of class 2015 was held on Wednesday June 17 at The Inn at New Hyde Park. The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce presented two $500 scholarship awards to Jessica Vadala and Nicholas Kofler. Both Jessica and Nicholas are leaders in various school activities and have participated in a number of volunteer activities in our community. Pictured left to right are Cheryl Fajardo, Chamber Board Member and Academy of Finance Advisory Board member; Jessica Vadala, Nicholas Kofler, Richard DeMartino, Chamber past president and Academy of Finance Advisory Board member.

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Bodacious Books Honorable Mention Stefanie and Matthew in Mrs. Cheng’s fourth grade classroom at Denton Avenue School have been cited for Honorable Mention in the CAPS 2015-2016 Bully Prevention Poster/Poem Contest. This year there were nearly 900 entries! Congratulations to Stefanie and Matthew!

Field Day at Denton Ave. Each year the Denton Avenue School kindergarteners eagerly await Kindergarten Field Day. Joined by their parents and teachers, the children compete in relay races, ball toss, tug of war and parachute games. The children even compete against the grownups amid cheers of encouragement and gales of laughter. Denton physical education teachers, Mike Lesak and Debbie Masterson, work together with the Denton kindergarten teachers to plan this event for the children.

The Denton Avenue PTA brought the Bodacious Book Show assembly to Denton Avenue School this past week. The presentation engaged students in performing classic fairy tales and also encouraged them to continue reading throughout the summer vacation.

Sewanhaka names Uliano new English chairperson Sewanhaka High School announced Wednesday that Justin Uliano has been named the school’s new English department chairperson. Uliano comes to the district from Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, were he was employed as English department chairperson for the last 16 years. He replaces Alison Leighton, who is retiring after 30 years with the district. Leighton served as English department chairperson for eight years. She was also the advisor to the school newspaper, The Chieftain and the literary magazine, Justin Uliano The Arrow.

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Cohen’s event honors girl, 9

This was the end of the students’ “Walk to Fitness” — an event that inHundreds of Manorhaven Elementary volved Manorhaven students being given School students marked the last leg of pedometers to monitor how much they their months-long walking initiative last walk while at school, said Michelle PinThursday by going around the student to, director of media relations at North who the walk was dedicated to – 9-year- Shore-LIJ. The “Walk to Fitness” was organized old Seraphina O’Brien, who had to leave the school after being diagnosed with leu- by Cohen’s and Kohl’s Cares Keeping Kids Healthy Program, a program North kemia. O’Brien, 9, was diagnosed with Acute Shore-LIJ partners with that provides fitLymphoblastic Leukemia in October, forc- ness education in an attempt to combat childhood obesity, the ing her to leave school. health system said in a After she received news release. The event treatment for her dishese wonderful Thursday was a final lap ease at North ShoreLIJ’s Cohen Children’s children have together to signify the end of the Pinto said. Medical Center in New walked over 11 million walk,Kohl’s DepartHyde Park, she is in rement Stores donated steps, more than mission and is expected to Cohen’s to go back to school in 5,000 miles, in honor $333,855 Thursday, which will the fall, the health syshelp support Cohen’s of Seraphina. tem said in a news reKohl’s Cares Keeping lease. Kids Healthy Program, “As we approach FaDebbie Riccardi the health system said ther’s Day, I especially in the release. want to thank everyone Debbie Riccardi, director of commuat Cohen who provided the excellent care that put Seraphina back on the road to nity outreach for Cohen’s, thanked Kohl’s health,” said O’Brien’s father Michael on for what they have done to help children be healthy, the health system said. June 18 according to the health system. “These wonderful children have toHundreds of Manorhaven students dressed in O’Brien’s favorite color, purple, gether walked over 11 million steps, more circled her, her sister and her parents as than 5,000 miles, in honor of Seraphina,” the Cohen’s patient held a victory flag at Riccardi said according to a release. “We Manorhaven Elementary School in Port know that walking is the easiest way to Washington, according to a news release. achieve fitness.”

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Seraphina O’Brien (left) is joined by her father and sister at the finish line for the Manorhaven School’s Walk to Fitness.

Man arrested for Woman arrested at Greenvale ATM bilking NHP woman BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O A Bronx man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly misrepresenting himself as an attorney and bilking two clients — including one from New Hyde Park — out of thousands of dollars in legal fees. Mario Tolisano, 65, faces up to seven years in prison if convicted on the top charge of felony counts of 3rd and 4th degree grand larceny as well as a misdemeanor charge of practicing or appearing as an attorney-at-law without being admitted and registered. “Phony attorneys not only deprive their victims of proper legal representation, they can steal money, securities and even people’s homes,” Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said in a statement. “My office will continue our efforts to hold these criminals accountable to ensure the integrity of the legal profession and protect Nassau residents.” Tolisano’s legal representative was unable to immediately be reached for comment. Tolisano was due to be arraigned

Tuesday. The Nassau County Police Department’s Crimes Against Property Squad received two complaints about Tolisano from women in New Hyde Park and Valley Stream, which then referred the case to Singas’ office. County prosecutors said the New Hyde Park victim hired Tolisano in January 2012 at the suggestion of a work colleague and paid $3,000 for his services. Six months later, Tolisano allegedly received $20,000 from her that was to be placed in escrow for the payment of her real estate taxes. But the woman later learned the taxes were actually paid by the company that purchased her mortgage and that checks she gave to Tolisano were deposited into one Tolisano account and then deposited and withdrawn from another account. Subsequent investigation by the DA’s office revealed that Tolisano had not been admitted to the New York State bar, according to the state Office of Court Administration.

BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Authorities have arrested a Manhattan woman who they say tried to withdraw cash in Greenvale using a forged driver’s license and credit card. Kathleen S. Morrison, 54, faces two counts of 2nd degree possession of a forged instrument as well as charges of 2nd degree forgery, 1st degree identity theft and 4th degree grand larceny. Morrison was arrested at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday after she entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 9 Northern Boulevard and presented what Nassau County Police later discovered was a forged California driver’s license and forged Capital One credit card to the teller. During the transaction, police said Morrison signed a withdrawal slip in the victim’s name to withdraw money from Kathleen S. Morrison the account. The money has not yet been recovPolice said Morrison also withdrew ered, police said. $2,500 using the forged license and credMorrison was due to be arraigned it card from a Wells Fargo Bank in Garden Wednesday in First District Court in City Park. Hempstead.

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Project Independence honors 10,000th user

From left, Russell and Bosworth surprise Carle Place resident Loretta Ammann with a gift basket and inform her that she is the 10.000th member to sign up for Project Independence.

From left are Rick Castro, owner of Hispano Express Taxi, dispatcher Alvaro Rivera, Loretta Ammann, Bosworth and Russell.

The Town of North Hempstead’s senior initiative, Project Independence, reached a milestone this week as the 10,000th new member signed on to take advantage of the program’s comprehensive array of social services. Project Independence is one of the few programs of its kind in the entire nation, offering members social and recreational programs, community education, volunteer services and transportation for shopping and medical appointments. “What a great achievement to think that 10,000 North Hempstead seniors have been able to able benefit from the wonderful programs offered by Project Independence,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a press release. “This aging-in-place initiative has given thousands of seniors a sense of well-being, made them more confident and allowed them to remain in their own homes.” Loretta Ammann of Carle Place was the lucky 10,000th member and received a personal visit from Bosworth and Town Councilwoman Viviana Russell to celebrate the landmark, according to the release. “North Hempstead is a seniorfriendly community,” said Russell, who represents the Carle Place community. “Project Independence, one of our most beneficial programs for our seniors, is like a neighbor you can depend on for a ride to the doctor or to go food shop-

ping.” Bosworth and Russell visited Loretta’s home, bringing balloons, and a gift basket full of goodies and gift cards from several local businesses, including a $50 gift card for Hispano Taxi Express. Joining them was Kimberly Corcoran-Galante, the commissioner of the Department of Services for the Aging, under which Project Independence operates. “This is a great milestone for the Project Independence program,” Corcoran-Galante said. “It’s a very satisfying feeling to know that we are like an extended family for many of these seniors, keeping them connected and providing services to make their lives a little easier.” Created in 2009 as an aging-in-place program for the Town’s nearly 60,000 residents over 60, PI has assisted aging residents in remaining in their own homes and familiar surroundings. Since then it has answered a total of 127,525 service requests and taken 76,039 requests for rides to food shopping and medical trips. To view an upcoming television program about the Project Independence 10,000th member, tune in to North Hempstead TV, Channel 18 or 63 on Cablevision or Channel 46 on Verizon, or log on to www.mynhtv.com or www.youtube. com/townofnorthhempstead. The program will be available for viewing by June 29.

Epstein joins Winthrop staff on full-time basis Dr. Nancy Epstein, chief of Neurosurgical Spine and Education, has joined the faculty of Winthrop-University Hospital full-time. She has operated exclusively at the Hospital since 2002. Epstein specializes in surgery to address disease of the spine and spinal cord, with a special interest in cervical and lumbar (back) degenerative disease. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Epstein to Winthrop’s growing full-time faculty,” said John F. Collins, president and CEO. “With so many members of the community being affected by spine-related conditions, I am confident that Dr. Epstein’s expertise in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders will serve them well in finding the care they need at Winthrop.” Epstein received her bachelor of science degree from Barnard College and her Medical Degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she graduated as a

member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Epstein was the first female resident trained in neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center from 1976-1981. Prior to joining Winthrop,Epstein served as chief of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital from 1993 to 2001. She was a member of Long Island Neurosurgical Associates from 1982 to 2014. Epstein’s post-graduate training includes a residency in Neurosurgery at Bellevue Medical Center in New York, where she also completed an internship in surgery. From 2000 to 2011, Epstein was a clinical professor Neurological Surgery at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. Epstein is a Diplomate of The American Board of Neurological Surgeons. She has published over 300 professional peer-reviewed papers in journals, as well as chapters in major neurosurgical and

orthopedic surgical textbooks. She is a member of several professional societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Cervical Spine Research Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. Epstein was president of the CSRS in 2001. Dr. Epstein is currently on seven editorial boards of major neurosurgical and orthopedic spine journals. They include Spine, Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques, The Spine Journal, Surgical Neurology, Spinal Cord (England), Spinal Surgery (Japan) and Surgical Neurology International. Dr. Epstein is the editor of Surgical Neurology International Spine. Epstein is seeing patients at her Winthrop office located at 200 Old Country Road, Suite 485 in Mineola. For an appointment, call (516) 663-4822. To learn more about Neurosurgery at Winthrop, call 1-866-WINTHROP or Dr. Nancy Epstein visit www.winthrop.org

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NS-LIJ lauded for House Calls program The North Shore-LIJ Health System’s House Calls program was recently recognized for its success in caring for chronically ill, vulnerable seniors through home-based primary care in a US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ demonstration project, In addition to improving outcomes, North Shore-LIJ’s efforts reduced costs, earning the health system $542,232 in incentives, according to a release from the hospital. North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls was one of 17 practices around the country participating in the project, known as Independence at Home, which was established as part of the Affordable Care Act. The incentive-based payment model showed a savings of more that $25 million in the first year. CMS awarded incentive payments of $11.7 million to only nine of the 17 participating practices that succeeded in reducing Medicare costs and met designated quality goals for the first year of the demonstration. CMS reported that Independence at

Home participants saved an average of $3,070 per beneficiary. North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls more than doubled the savings in the cost of care for each participant to $6,388, according to the release. “Illness doesn’t stick to a 9-5 schedule, which is why the North Shore-LIJ House Calls program has medical staff available around-the-clock to assist elderly patients during emergencies,” said Dr. Kristofer Smith, vice president and medical director of North Shore-LIJ’s Care Solutions, which oversees the health system’s care management organization and operations. “We know our older, chronically ill patients want to remain comfortably at home, but need services in place to prevent unnecessary emergency department visits or hospitalizations. “Lessons from the demonstration project show that when you provide a high-intensity care model which is able to respond to patients when they need care, it is possible to achieve the dual aim of improved quality and a reduction in unwanted healthcare services and ex-

penses,” Smith said. “This can only be done with a competent and compassionate team of clinicians and staff focused on understanding patient and family goals.” Patients in the House Calls program have access to home-based ultrasounds, radiology, EKG, sleep studies, lab work, physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as intravenous fluids and prescriptions refills. Clinicians are available to make urgent, same-day visits during the week and are available nights and weekends to answer clinical questions from patients and caregivers, or arrange urgent services. In addition, North Shore-LIJ community paramedic program provides a 24/7 in-person clinical response for patients as needed. Smith said the North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls program’s quality performance in the first year was better than average, achieving five of six quality measures designated by CMS. On average, Medicare beneficiaries participating in Independence at Home practices have: · Fewer hospital readmissions within

30 days; · Follow-up contact from their provider within 48 hours of a hospital admission, hospital discharge, or emergency department visit; · Their medications identified by their provider within 48 hours of discharge from the hospital; · Their preferences documented by their provider; and · Use fewer inpatient hospital and emergency department services for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, pneumonia, or urinary tract infection Smith said the health system’s cost savings will be reinvested into the project to expand services to more patients in need. Through the demonstration project, North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls program treats 200 patients; nationally the project serves 8,400 seniors. Independence at Home just completed its third and final year, but legislation is pending in Congress to extend the project another two years.

LIJ recognized with Magnet Recognition LIJ Medical Center has been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with a Magnet Recognition Program designation. The credential recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. In the nursing profession, Magnet recognition is considered the gold standard of quality, safety and improvement; intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork; knowledge of evidence-based practice and research; and formal nursing education, according to a press release issued by the health sytem. U.S. News & World Report uses Magnet designation as a criterion when it determines “America’s Best Hospitals.” Of more than 6,000 hospitals in the nation, only 7 percent have achieved Magnet status, the release said. LIJ became the 22nd Magnet facility in New York State and is distinguished as the first tertiary hospital and third facility in the North Shore-LIJ Health System to achieve Magnet status — along with Huntington Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. LIJ clinched the four-year designation with its performance in nursing quality indicators, particularly in low infection rates, falls and pressure ulcer rates, and high RN and patient satisfaction scores.

Long Island Jewish Medical Center “Patient satisfaction is a challenge for every hospital and especially for us when you consider our emergency room volume has increased significantly over the past several years “said Margaret Murphy, LIJMC chief nursing officer. “LIJ is very strong in shared governance, with frontline staff having a voice in decision making, said Linda Vassallo, senior

administrative director, patient care services, and Magnet program director. “The true staff professionalism was evident at the onsite visit when appraisers saw the very strong interprofessional relationships in our committees and councils.” Magnet appraisers also were impressed with the professional development of LIJMC nurses, according to the release.

Approximately 56 percent of RNs in the nation hold a baccalaureate degree and the Future of Nursing Institute of Medicine Report 2010 calls for 80 percent of RNs to hold a baccalaureate by 2020. “We’re already at 81.7 percent!” Ms. Murphy said. Forty-two percent of LIJMC nurses hold professional certifications — well above the nation-

al benchmark. Magnet appraisers recognized LIJMC’s innovative initiatives, including in technology, and particularly the “Murphy Cabinet,” a custom-designed cabinet, accommodating the latest technology to “facilitate nurses spending more time at the bedside,” Vassallo said. Magnet recognition bestows many benefits, including public reinforcement of LIJMC as a Center of Excellence, Murphy said. Magnet facilities outperform other hospitals in both recruiting and retaining nursing professionals. “We are already an employer of choice,”Murphy said. As a Magnet facility, LIJMC can promote its high retention and low vacancy rates and “compete for and hire the best of the best.” Achieving Magnet recognition “is not a destination,” Murphy added. The rigorous, lengthy process requires “many years, hard work, staff engagement and having the right people in the right structure to build to where you are ready to even apply for Magnet status.” The current LIJ CNO credited her predecessor, Kerri Scanlon, CNO at North Shore University Hospital and deputy nurse executive for the North Shore-LIJ Health System, for “creating a culture of excellence. That doesn’t happen overnight, it requires a strong commitment and support from the executive leadership team also.”

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Muslim group holds Father’s Day celebration North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town c ouncilwomen Anna Kaplan and Lee Seeman celebrated Father’s Day with the Shia Ismaili Muslim group at Whitney Pond Park on June 14. The event, which was attended by hundreds, included

fine food and cultural entertainment, and was held a week prior to Father’s Day due to the upcoming Ramadan holiday. The Shia Ismaili Muslims are a community of ethnically and culturally diverse peoples living in over 25 countries around the world.

Right, from left: Alkarim Pardhan, Yasmin Pardhan, Akber Merchant, Bosworth and Khatija Merchant. Far right, from left: Alkarim Pardhan, Bosworth and Seeman. Below: Town officials with members of the Shia Ismaili community.

Martins extends thanks

Bosworth with The Long Island Asian Tai Chi Group concluding a wonderful day.

State Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently attended Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Awards Ceremony. Martins is a past recipient of Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth award, which he earned as mayor of Mineola for developing the Village’s first ever comprehensive master plan. Martins thanked the members for supporting legislation he sponsored that would help small businesses create and retain jobs during times of hardship. The legislation was recently passed by the state Senate. Senator Martins is pictured speaking at Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Awards ceremony.

Town negotiates lower rates for online credit card payments North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman announced Thursday that the town has negotiated a new lower rate for online credit card payments. As of June 4, 2015, the rate has been reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.35 percent. “We are always looking for new ways to improve our services; this includes finding ways to lower the rates for online credit card payments. The Office of the

Tax Receiver will continue to work hard to improve the online tax payment system and to find cost reducing measures for our residents,” Berman said. Online payments may be made by check or credit card. The fee schedule, using the website, is listed below: For additional questions and more information, please call 311 or 516-8696311.

From left: Lilian Barnola, Betty Leong, Bosworth and Warren Chew

Bosworth greets a youngster that attended the Joy Fu Picnic.

Joy Fu picnic North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended the Joy Fu picnic at North Hempstead Beach Park on June 15. The Joy Fu Club is a senior citizen social organization centered on Chinese heritage that meets on Mondays throughout the year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features activities for members including ping pong, Mah Jong, chess, arts and crafts, exercise and cultural education. Its members actively participate in Town of North Hempstead community events such as FunDay Monday at North Hempstead Beach Park, which begins on July 6.

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Business&RealEstate

Staging home boosts sale value Can turn an ‘ugly duckling into a beautiful swan’ and put money in your pocket It has come to my mind that many homes that I have passed through have a great need for staging or at best, to provide a clutter-free environment. Staging, as I have seen, can completely make an “ugly duckling” into a beautiful “swan.” This is accomplished with some investment and creative thought which could turn your home, condo or coop into a most saleable entity, that will grab the attention of the purchasers and potentially motivate them to want to buy. One must remember, the first thing that attracts buyers is price, (and photos!). But once they view a property, and see the benefits that meet their needs and wants, there is an emotional attachment that occurs.

This is what leads to offers and a contract of sale. This can truly be enhanced in many ways when the place is staged to accent and highlight the interior and/or exterior. As I mentioned, yes, there is an investment, but one that can pay off in the near term, because you will attract more buyers to come out and look at the “staged home.” You can spend a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on the value of your home and what it might sell for. If it sells faster because of it, the savings in real estate taxes, monthly up keep and your desire to move and change your lifestyle and not miss out on the next home you want to buy, will make a lot of

beautifully maintained and in mint or diamond condition, then there will be no cost involved. However, sometimes, just rearranging furniture, taking down and storing family photos and other personal items, will give the buyers an opportunity to visualize their personal stuff in the home, without being subliminally distracted with yours. philip a. raices In addition, sometimes just painting with some light tones, Real Estate Watch beiges, off whites etc. can turn around the look of a home and sense financially and mentally. give it new perspective. You as an owner, have to Changing curtains, steam determine a budget that you cleaning rugs or removing are willing to spend to make them and redoing the hardyour home, condo or coop wood floors, giving the place more desirable, as needed. a “bath”, so to speak; the newIf your place is already comers will feel the home has

been taken care of in the proper fashion. Other things, such as cleaning windows, removing cobwebs, vacuuming, dusting and again removing and throwing out all items that you will not be taking with you when you move. Setting up a plan months in advance will relieve you of the stress and pain of last minute planning. If this is all too much for you to do yourself, there are professional stagers that will assist you with these chores and will make it worth while to try and get the proper sale price for your home. My adage is “Proper, PrePlanning, Prevents, Piss, Poor Performance.”

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Temple uses grant to bolster security B y A d a m L i d g e tt

A Great Neck temple is implementing a series of security measures, including access control systems at entrances and additional surveillance cameras, after receiving a $75,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. Temple Israel of Great Neck said in an email to its members last week that it had installed access-control systems at three entrances to the temple, which is located at 108 Old Mill Road. The temple, which is believed to be the largest conservative congregration on the North Shore, said in the email that the security upgrades are similar to that of an airport. “The measures taken are in response to the conditions that exist during these times,” the email reads. “The safety of the people who enter our doors is of primary concern, and we face the challenge of trying to balance a welcoming environment with a secure one.” The temple said in the email that at times when many people are in the temple – such as school, Shabbat and holidays – the doors are monitored by a security team comprised of either current or former Nassau County police officers. Its policy until

now was to leave the temple doors open the rest of the time, but soon they will be reversing that policy. Members will need either an electronic fob or a security code to enter the building during nonpeak times. Those wishing to enter will also be able to call into the building from a phone outside the door. The access control systems will be located at the main entrance, a service elevator and a door leading into the school, said Leon Silverberg, the temple’s executive director. The temple has also increased the number of surveillance cameras from about 20 to about 45, Silverberg said. He said the cameras now cover almost all of the property. Other safety measures include protective film added to classroom windows, which would prevent glass from shattering over students in the case of an explosion, and locks that give the temple lock-down capabilities in the school wing, the email reads. The temple’s Security Committee is also developing planning drills to instruct temple members on where to exit in case of emergency, the email says. Silverberg said the cameras are operational, and he expects

Temple Israel of Great Neck the access-control systems to be installed within the next two weeks. Along with the $75,000 grant money, the temple is also spending about $5,000 to $10,000 of its own funds to in-

crease the security systems, Silverberg said. The temple applied for the grant in 2013, and in the same year was awarded the money. Silverberg said there wasn’t one specific event that motivated

the temple to apply for a security grant. “You don’t know when someone is going to be a target,” Silverberg said. “We’re trying to strike a balance between being welcoming and secure.”

NHP artist’s work comes full circle Continued from Page 10 “When that day happened, they said, ‘I’m sorry, you don’t think we would give a woman that job, did you?’” Criss said. “The truth is — the equipment was heavy. But they hired a young man that was smaller than I was! So, on one hand, it was a letdown, but those things happen,” she said. After getting married and having a child, Criss spent a short period of time doing projects that were unrelated to her interests in photography. But, she said, that didn’t last long. By the time she entered her 40s, she decided to go back to school and obtain a degree in photography at the School of Visual Arts. Since photography courses were not offered at the undergraduate level during her teenage years, Criss said, she had never followed through with receiving a college education. “I really did it just to say I had a degree in photography,” Criss said. “I learned lighting techniques and alternative meth-

ods. That’s what a school is for — to expose you to these techniques,” she said. It was after she completed her degree that one of Criss’s most exciting projects took off. Following her time working for a non-profit and doing marketing for a company that specialized in restoring old images, she was presented with the opportunity to do a major exhibit for the YWCA by using their archived vintage images from the past 135 years. In the year that she worked on the project, she copied images, wrote captions for them, and created large collages out of them. “One thing just fed into another,” Criss explained of her career path. “The path in life all connects, and it gets you where you’re supposed to be,” she added. Around 2000, Criss said, two shifts in her world resulted in a change in her traditional photographic style. The first shift was in photography itself — from film to

digital — with the decrease in price of digital cameras to under $1,000. As the president of Professional Women’s Photographers, she said, companies encouraged her to switch from film to digital. “They said that if you wanted to compete, as far as the business world was concerned, you had to go [digital]. We had all the information because they came to us, so we didn’t have to go back to school,” she said. The other change that occurred was more of a personal change. Although years back Criss had chosen to pursue photography over painting, she now began to miss the look that she was able to achieve through painting. “I didn’t want everything crystal sharp. I wanted it to look like a painting but I wanted it quick,” Criss said. Consequently, she began layering images simply by using film. To adjust to the digital age, she purchased a scanner and Adobe Photoshop software and

began to scan the film, converting it to a digital form. She attempted to further transition into technology by layering the images on Photoshop, but she explained that she was not successful in doing so. “I lost the feeling I was getting using film,” she said. Beginning in 2006, she began to experiment with putting paint on her photographs. After doing this with multiple photographs, she realized that she could avoid using the photograph altogether and just paint. She began by sketching, creating pieces that she describes as “not realistic, but not abstract.” In 2012, she continued to transition into a new phase after going to France to attend a workshop in theory, led by her mentor Ernestine Rubin. She said she returned from the trip with images that she considers to be surreal and unusual. “When I’m with Ernestine, all my worries — somehow they’re not worries anymore. I just say, ‘Oh, I can do that. That

makes perfect sense,” Criss said. Just as Rubin has mentored her, Criss hopes to inspire other artists around her. She said that she thought that her recent talks at the B.J. Spoke Gallery would be helpful to struggling artists, as she explained the difficult process involved in creating a piece of art. “It seems once you get it on the wall it’s just there, but you do go through some labor to get there,” Criss said. Criss said she hopes artists who attended the lecture will continue pursuing their art, even in the face of discouraging words from those around them. “I hope they take away the idea that it’s okay to break the rules,” she said. Criss also said she hopes that artists left her lecture feeling encouraged to embrace their creativity, just as she has done through her experience with photography and painting. “Everyone has creativity. If you’re stifled for a while, just throw it off and just do it,” Criss said.

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Times review gives boost to sales

Continued from Page 13 different locations in the New York City area -- Legend 88, Legend 72, and Legend Upper West. Ricky Zhang, a cashier at the restaurant, said that the review in the Times definitely helped to bring business to the restaurant this past weekend. People came from all over — from Flushing to Farmingdale — to come and try the food after reading the positive reviews in the paper, he said. “It was packed,” Zhang said. “We had more than we could handle. We even had to put people on waiting lists.” Zhang said the restaurant was pleased with the timing of the review coming right around Father’s Day, as this generated

even more business for the restaurant. Prior to this weekend, June had been a slow month for the restaurant without the college students from Hofstra University and Adelphi University coming in for meals, he said. “We usually get a lot of foreign exchange students,” Zhang said. “The Chinese international students will come in because there aren’t many authentic Chinese restaurants around here. Right now, we’re busy from about 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., but once the students come back it will start getting busy as early as 5.” He said that Wang saw the opportunity to open a restaurant in New Hyde Park after recognizing the existence of extensive

Chinese communities in Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Garden City and at the two universities. Wang’s experience with cooking began at age 18 back in Chengdu, where Zhang said the chef began his career by working in the catering business. After following his master chef for about five years, Wang began to get some of his own experience with cooking. His cooking proved to be popular amongst eaters, leading him to continue on with learning new cooking styles as he moved on from Mainland China to Hong Kong, where he learned about Cantonese cooking. A few years after moving to the United States about 20 years ago, Wang opened up Legend’s

first location. Zhang said Chef Wang New Sichuan Cuisine had a dead period of about six months, which was changed after the Times came in and gave it favorable ratings in its dining review. “It blew the business up,” Zhang said of the review. “They’re now doing 10 times the amount of business than they were doing before.” Zhang said popular dishes at the restaurant include the little juicy pork buns, along with the hunan beef and pine nut fish. The menu serves a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, poultry, beef, and fish. It also includes sections for lunch specials and healthy eating. Zhang said customers who

came in this weekend after reading the review told the staff that they thought that the food was “really good.” During his time at Legend and Chef Wang, Wang has added many dishes to his menu just by speaking to customers and asking about what they would like to see. When the chef gets to work each day, he goes out and buys ingredients for dishes that his customers have requested in advance to their visits when speaking to the restaurant’s manager, Richard Chao. “Everything is similar to other restaurants, except we make dishes according to what the customers say they like,” Zhang said.

Getaway driver in cop shooting sentenced Continued from Page 1 chapter on a case of greed gone terribly wrong, which led to the shooting and serious wounding of a police officer,” Acting District Attorney Madeling Singas said. “This case is yet another reminder of the dangers that police face every day on the job.” According to the district attorney’s office, Xu was fleeing from a burglary in New Hyde Park when he shot Nassau County police officer Mohit Arora in the groin. Arora, who was 32 years old and a sixyear veteran of the force, and another officer were responding to a 911 call by the homeowners of 241 Campbell St. to report a burglary in their home, police said at the time. According to the district attorney’s office, the officers confronted Xu as he fled

the premises. As Xu ran away from the officers, he turned and fired several shots from a handgun, hitting Arora in the lower abdomen. “Police Officer Arora was shot and seriously injured while doing a dangerous job that thousands of other officers do every day — protecting and serving our communities,” Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas said in a statement following Xu sentence. “On behalf of the people of Nassau County, I give my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Officer Arora and to his brothers and sisters in uniform for their commitment to keeping us safe.” At a press conference after Xu’s sentencing, Arora said he felt “so fortunate to be alive.” “[Xu[ got what he deserved, and I just

want to move on with my life at this time,” Arora said. “It was a traumatic experience, and I learned a lot from this.” Arora said he is back on full duty but is still undergoing physical therapy. Both Qiu and Xu were caught following a search that included the use of a police helicopter. Police said Xu was apprehended on Flower Lane and Nugent Street. Qui was caught on Lakeville Road at Sylvia Lane. The owners of the Campbell Street home, Michael and Annie Chen, called 911 after they were awakened by a noise downstairs. Shortly thereafter, the Chens were confronted by Xu, who brandished a 9-millimeter handgun, police said. Xu had entered the home through the basement window, police said.

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State Legislature OKs IDA reform legislation Continued from Page 3 be recorded. “We’ve seen some very good IDAs throughout the state and some that I’d say are questionable,” he said. “We just didn’t know what they were doing, and IDAs deal with taxpayer money on a lot of these projects, and this legislation would be cleared, as far as the public is concerned, for auditing purposes.” The law was approved about one month after the release of the state comptroller’s audit of 2013 IDA activity, which revealed agencies throughout the state granted about $105 million more in tax exemptions but generated about 23,000 less jobs than in 2012. “Statewide, [the legislation] has a lot of potential,” said Lauren George, associate director of

the government watchdog group Common Cause New York. “You can measure, apples to apples, projects with similar criteria.” “In many places, when you don’t have these clawback provisions, there’s nothing you can do when jobs don’t materialize,” she added. “The purpose here is to make sure our tax subsidies go to the right places, to create job and economic development.” Joseph Kearney, executive director of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, declined to comment for this story, saying the board had not yet finished reviewing the legislation. In an interview last week, Kearney disputed the accuracy of Nassau IDA data published in the state comptroller’s report, in which Nassau purportedly net-

ted fewer jobs (1,835) in 2013 than agencies in neighboring Suffolk (14,080) and Westchester (7,982) counties, despite granting more ($43,325,571) in net tax exemptions — tax exemptions minus payments in lieu of taxes — on its 278 projects. “What happens when [the data] gets up there, I don’t know,” he said. “If there were inaccuracies to the data, they will be corrected.” A Nassau IDA spokesman had previously attributed the agency’s performance in 2013 to rebuilding efforts for businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy, and DiNapoli spokesman Brian Butry cited similar disparities in sales tax revenues from separate audits following Sandy and 2011’s Hurricane Irene support-

ing a possible spike in the data. In 2012, the Nassau IDA netted 16,996 jobs at a $2,250 exemptions per job clip, according to the state comptroller’s office, and In 2011, Nassau had a net of 8,186 jobs and granted $3,034 in exemptions per job. In a statement accompanying the IDA performance report, DiNapoli acknowledged the significance of industrial development agencies as a means of generating economic development but called for increased government oversight on applications. Following the report, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos called for a revision of the Nassau IDA’s job creation strategies, saying in a letter to Kearney that the agency places greater value on projects that

yield few long-term employment opportunities. In an e-mailed statement Monday, Maragos said the new legislation did not fix “core issues” preventing more favorable job growth, including a required cost-benefit analysis for pilot requests, public hearings for substantial pilot applications, the closure of the “tourist destination” distinction on retail stores and gymnasiums and to require the collection of “minimum verifiable benefit per dollar” on awarded pilots. While the county has consistently touted the jobs created by the Nassau County IDA, school districts and villages on the North Shore have expressed concerns about revenue lost through tax breaks and questioned the benefits to the local economy.

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Continued from Page 6 local environmental and economic priority than getting this passed and signed by the president.” In a statement, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said the legislation is “of critical importance to the longterm health of the Long Island Sound and our own Hempstead Harbor.” The funding request comes about a week after a study by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies gave

Hempstead Harbor a D+ overall rating, though the study’s findings showed “a remarkable comeback” for the harbor’s oxygen levels and marine life. Eric Swenson, executive director of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, also lauded the legislation, saying past funding has contributed to the Sound’s shellfishing industry, helping it become the state’s second largest producer of hard clams in 2014. “The recipe for improving Long Island Sound first and foremost requires a diverse

team of stakeholders with a vision and the necessary resources to carry out that vision. The Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act provides that framework as well as the resources to make this happen,” Swenson said. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

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Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 39 to share experiences and to help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, please call (516) 227-8725.

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FULL TIME BABYSITTER AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER My name is LaToya and I’m a college student available for the summer to babysit your child from MondayFriday 9am-6pm. I can travel to all 5 boroughs or you can bring your child to my home in Queens. Available to work immediately. Please reach me at 347-691-0005 HOLLISTIC CARE P/T Exercises generalized medical care with supervision. Must be ambulatory. Call 516-294-9519 HOME HEALTH AIDE seeks job taking care of elderly. Live out. Overnights, flexible hours, local references. Call 516-360-5400 HOME HEALTH CARE/BABYSITTING Seeking full time position as HHA or babysitter. Flexible hours. 10 yrs experience in both. Licensed driver w/car. Call 516-589-2815 HOUSECLEANING GARDEN CITY AREA available weekdays anytime. Experienced. Excellent references. Own transportation. English speaking. Contact Jeanette 516-385-8151 MY AMAZING, WONDERFUL, RELIABLE NANNY, who has cared for my little ones like family and who has been in GC for 15yrs is available immediately. Also has valid driver’s license. Please call 516-776-1808 NANNY AVAILABLE Our caring and reliable nanny of 17 years is looking for a full time position. Clean license. Can be reached at 917-704-9248 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

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Adoption 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

FURNITURE FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Swedish modern step table Tile side table Wicker chair Vitrine Oak DR table w/ 6 chairs Combo lamp table CASH ONLY. Call 516-747-4366

Wanted to Buy CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@ atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 105pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am8pm 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

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YOU’RE INVITED! Monday, June 29 9:30am 227 Euston Rd Garden City, NY 11530 Basement is PACKED! Outdoor furniture, porch furniture, lighting, bedroom, dining table and chairs, sideboard, rugs, books, housewares, decorative items...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

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YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday, June 30 9:30am 158-18 82nd St Howard Beach, NY 11414 Leather sectional in great condition, pair of matching leather couches, books, household, decorative, tools, fishing poles, desk, holiday, TVs, den, living room, dining room...Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details! YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, July 1 9:30am 15 Merrimack Rd Smithtown, NY 11787 Thomasville Dining Room, outdoor chaises, audio equipment, electric cookware, fine stemware, gardening, tools, housewares, vacuum, postcards, photo/scrapbooking items, school/office supplies, artwork, garage items... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

Auto For Sale 1958 CHEVROLET IMPALA CONVERTIBLE Tuxedo black, factory 348cid V-8 280hp, Powerglide, AC, $15,000. bme02624@gmail. com or 845-535-9609 2015 JETTA SE Black on black, 3k, Bluetooth, backup camera, mint condition. $18,500. Please call for more information 516-457-6070 BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, runs like new! $3,400. 516-7475799 or 516-747-3463

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Yard Sale NEW HYDE PARK: Saturday, June 27th from 9:30am to 5:00 pm. No early birds. Youth sports gear, Legos, toys, books, decorative items, professional percussion instruments. All must go! 232 Brooklyn Ave. WILLISTON PARK: Saturday June 27th from 9am-4pm. 122 Campbell Ave. Washer/Dryer, bikes, antiques, A/C, toys, household...

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PET TRANSPORT NEEDED Looking for someone to transport a medium size dog from Farmingdale to Garden City on the evening of July 6. Must have own car to transport & dog handling experience. Please call 516-902-1418 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

Apartment For Rent BELLEROSE Large 5 room apartment. Kitchen, DR, LR & 2 Bedrooms with lots of closets. Heat & water included. $1775. for more information, call Rose 516-655-7501 Ford Realty BROOKVILLE LOVELY COTTAGE FOR RENT Pool, convenient location. Immediate. $2,300 + utilities. Please call 516-626-0934 FRANKLIN SQUARE Top floor, 1 bedroom, move-in condition. Great location, utilities included. Credit report required. No smoking or pets. $1,200/mth. Call 516-747-8139 GARDEN CITY BORDER: Sprawling 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. $1,970+ Electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www. gcbapts.com / 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTION Unfurnished second floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living area. Cable, wi-fi, utilities, parking. No smoking. No pets. $1500. Please call 516-650-5144

Office Space BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED OFFICE in psychotherapy suite to sublet long term or by the day. Convenient location near LIE, Northern State Pkwy & 106/107. Shared waiting area, microwave, coffee and sink. Great parking and building security. Handicapped accessible. Wifi, Fax & Phone. Call 516-996-2145 GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Available now. $1,750/mth.Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid. Tony 516-248-4080

Homes for Sale MINEOLA RANCH GARDEN CITY SCHOOLS JUST LISTED! 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, CAC, Wood Floors, Updated Roof, Walk Up Attic, Full Basement, 2 Car Garage. 50 x 100 lot. Asking $349,000. Hurry.... Won’t last!! Connor J Maffucci Real Estate 516-599-0707

Homes for Sale GARDEN CITY ESTATES FOR SALE BY OWNER One of a kind Tudor with many unique features. Asking $1,299,000. For appointment call 917-370-8517

Lots for Sale NAPLES FLORIDA: Residential 5 acres on canal. Golden Gate Estates of Wilson Blvd. Asking $95,500. Call 516-621-2276

Open House GARDEN CITY TUDOR Sat. 6/27 & Sun 6/28 1:00-3:00 pm 21 Wyatt Rd Move in ready, cook’s kitchen, FDR, Powder room, great family room, LR w/ fireplace, Master BR w/ bath, 2 bedrooms + hall bath. Hardwood floors, CAC, IGS, newly finished basement. MUST SEE! Taxes $15,900 w/out STAR. Asking 1,049,000. Call 516-294-1036 or 917-495-4062

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EAST HAMPTON Furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Situated on a private .5 acre near Three Mile Harbor. Fenced in pool, gas grill, outdoor shower, tree house & newly finished basement. See VRBO. com #718035 for photos & further information. July weeks available.

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EAST QUOGUE Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CAC, heated IG pool, private patio, access to bay and ocean beaches, boat slip available. 1 hour from Garden City. Will consider 2 week rentals. Please call 516248-0079 or 516-732-9435 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 JUST LISTED ATRIUM PLAZA Perfect for GC residents looking to downsize, yet maintain the feel of a home. Newly renovated 2 bedroom 2.5 bath, finished basement with private undergound parking. New private patio, CAC, low maintenance. Beautiful courtyard. Asking $350,000. Call Janet 516-241-6214

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Cleaning NORTH SHORE PAINTING & CLEANING SERVICE: Spring/ Summer Specials! Residential/ commercial. We clean full house, floors, upholstery, windows, gutters, post construction clean up, power washing, fire & flood damage. Weekly or Bi-weekly cleaning. 4th cleaning Free. 516-359-3748 or 516-728-1836 SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-2201851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

HANDYMAN Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many References Lic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-238 2112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@ optonline.net LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

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classifieds ▼ Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Vanity & Kitchen Cabinet Installations *Furniture Assembly & set up *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 22 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Owner Operated Call BOB 516-741-2154 GARY MARC DESIGNS: Interior design, fabric/furniture selections, paint color consultation, wall coverings, flooring, kitchen/bath designs, custom window treatments, accessories and more. Free Consultation. Gary M. Schoenbach gary@garymarcdesigns.com / 516-680-0144 / www.garymarcdesigns.com

Instruction MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, PreCalc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

Painting & Paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

Party Help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

Tutoring ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-5998007 or email: dianegot@gmail. com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COLLEGE TUTOR ACT perfect scorer and National Merit Winner (SAT) can tutor your child for BEST ACT /SAT results! Call or text Genny 516-469-6790

Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150/hr Call 516-279-6378 NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed /insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516466-9220

Sports GARDEN CITY LACROSSE Varsity lacrosse player available to give lessons. Call Doug 516-642-4659

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▼ LEGALS Notice of Formation of Bam Style LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/11/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bam Style LLC, 1528 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NHP 141590 6x 5/22, 29, 6/05, 12, 16, 26, 2015 #141590

Notice of Formation of P & W Technologies, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The LLC, 1784 West End Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NHP 14160 2 6x 5/22, 29, 6/05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 #141602

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT—COUNTY OF NASSAU ELM VENTURES LLC, Plaintiff, -againstANDREA KREISBERG THOLKE, ET AL., Defendants. Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly filed 3/26/14, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction IN THE CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on JULY 21, 2015 at 11:30AM, premises known as 1508 Jasmine Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in TOWN OF NORTH

HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU and State of New York. Section 8, Block 153, Lot(s) No. 5-6. Approximate amount of lien $5,781.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment. Index No. 13-007408. FRANCIS X. MORONEY, ESQ., REFEREE. JOSEPH EHRENREICH, ESQ. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 366 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 410 JERICHO, NY 11753 DATED JUNE 3, 2015 NHP 141750 4x 6/19, 26, 7/03, 10 #141750

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against ROBERTA POWELL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 29, 2014. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 7th day of July, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Said premises known as 620 Wayne Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040-5462. Tax account number: SBL #: 32-95-52 & 53. Approximate amount of lien $ 519,466.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 4765-10. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. McCabe Weisberg & Conway Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street—Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 NHP 141633 4x 6/05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 #141633

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A graph illustrating the amount local school dirsticts are spending per student.

Wide variation in spending Continued from Page 1 Williston spends $33,000; Roslyn spends about $31,000; Herricks, Port Washington and Manhasset each spend about $28,000; and New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district spends about $23,000. Of the $1.026 billion in planned expenditures by North Shore schools, about 86 percent — more than $885 million — comes from local property taxes. Only a small percentage of each district’s budget comes from state funding, which is given to districts based on need. While the state aid somewhat bridges the divide between districts’ per pupil spending disparities, it does not come close to leveling the playing field. Despite $31 million in state aid earmarked for Sewanhaka, Great Neck’s tax levy alone remained $21 million higher than Sewanhaka’s entire budget. Great Neck received a nearly 12 percent increase in state aid for 2015-16, bringing its total to $7.6 million according to figures on the state Education Department website, while Sewanhaka’s increase was less than 7 percent. “Everybody would like to see more state aid, but there’s only so much in the pot of money in terms of the increase,” Ferrie said. “It’s always challenging to distribute the additional aid throughout the state, so I’m just pleased we had a significant increase, and I’m hoping that will continue in the future.” State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Mineola), the ranking member of the Assembly’s education committee, said that more so than anything else, mandate relief and restoration of funds from the gap elimination adjustment, which was enacted to close the state budget deficit, would benefit all districts. “Mandate relief was a big topic of conversation when the tax cap was passed but the [state] Legislature and the governor haven’t really followed through,” Ra said. School officials said that the wealthiest districts on the North Shore with the highest per-pupil spending often benefit from large commercial tax bases, which pay

Gridiron honors Chaminade High School recently honored its top athletes at the 2015 Athletic Awards Dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club. The pictured seniors received the following awards: Sal Fradella (Villanova) - MVP Baseball; Thomas O’Connell (Maryland) - Athletic Director Athlete Award - Football, Basketball, Lacrosse; and Jack Tigh (Yale) - MVP Lacrosse

property taxes but do not add students to the district. “We have a large commercial tax base that offsets the residential tax base and therefore…it’s a wealthier district but not necessarily because” residents are wealthier, Mineola Superintendent Michael Nagler said. “The flip side of the commercial base is that the taxes in Mineola are relatively lower than the surrounding areas.” Herricks Superintendent John Bierwirth said that while per-pupil spending is important to school success, it is not the end-all, be-all. “It’s a factor,” Bierwirth said. “The people who would argue that it’s not a factor at all are wrong. The people who would argue that it basically determines everything else, they’re wrong, too.” Longtime Herricks Board of Education Trustee Christine Turner said efficient spending could be more important to student outcomes than per-pupil spending alone. “Obviously, the more you spend, you can have more programs, you can have smaller class sizes,” Turner said. “I don’t think it’s the most important factor. It’s the types of things that you offer and the caliber of people that we hire…I think we’ve very efficient with in the money we spend, and we have good outcomes.” “Granted, if somebody were to come and take $500,000 from our budget, it’s going to hurt us,” she added. Though North Shore schools — and Long Island schools in general — spend more than other areas of the state, Bierwirth said differing costs of living account for some of the difference. Salaries and benefits make up about 80 percent of school districts’ total budgets and can vary from region to region. “What’s the cost of living? What do you need to pay for services within the general cost of living?” Bierwirth said. According to CNN money, the cost of living in Nassau County is about 30 percent higher than upstate regions like Rochester and Buffalo.

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WPLL champions crowned The 2015 Williston Park Little League season came to an end the week of June 15 with the championship games being played in both the Minors and Majors Divisions. In the Minors Division, Lafayette Pharmacy won the championship game over Arbor Pro by the score of 1-0. In the Majors Division, Progressive Prosthetics won the championship game over Sensory Security by the score of 8-0. The Williston Park Little League Board of Directors congratulated all the players in both softball and baseball for an outstanding season. The directors also thanked all the sponsors, parents, coaches, umpires and Village The 2015 WPLL Majors Division Champion Progressive Prosthetworkers who helped make this ics with coaches Terrence Kennedy, Bill O’Brien, Dave Agosto and season such a successful one. sponsor Abe Mathews.

Gavin Dowd

Dowd named MVP of all-star classic Herricks High School senior football player Gavin Dowd was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player of the NYSHSFCA Upstate vs. Downstate Football Classic. This game showcases the best football players from New York State. Dowd was the starting center and dominated on the

offensive line. He was a standout football player for Herricks High School this year, earning the honor of All-County Honorable Mention. Dowd will go on to play Division II football in the fall at the University of New Haven. He is Division champions Lafayette Pharmacy with coaches Finny Samuel, Bill the son of Kevin and Beth Dowd The 2015 WPLL Minors CHERRY - 1-8 Page-H - 06-26-15_Layout 1 6/22/15 11:08 AM Page 1 O’Brien and Vin Napolitano and lives in Williston Park.

NHP Stormcats finish season with 7-2 win The New Hyde Park Wildcats’ BU11 Stormcats ended the spring season with a commanding 7-2 win over the Floral Park Wolves. Due to injuries and absences, the team was able to field only seven players. This forced the boys to rotate and play both offense and defense, making the win even more hard-earned. Goals were scored by James Asmus (3), Luke Notice (2), Dino Vidaich (1),

and Ryan Kunak (1) with the support of Brendan Cooper, Michael Windischmann and Wafiq Rakib. Ryan, Brendan, and Wafiq took turns in goal. The win landed the Stormcats in third place in their division. Coaches Alan Cooper, Mark Wasserman, and Ken Gensch are proud of the boys’ accomplishments and look forward to another great season in the fall.

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Banfi Chianti Classico . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 Davinci Chianti & Pinot Gigio . . . .$8.99 Kris Pinot Grigio 750 ml . . . . . . . .$9.99 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio 750 ml $7.99 Ruffino Modus 750 ml . . . . . . . . .$17.99 Zaccagnini Montepulciano 750 ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.99 Bolla All types 1.5 ltr . . . . . . . . . .$10.99 St. Michael Eppon Pinot Grigio 750 ml . . . . . . . . . . .$11.99 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 750 ml . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Santa Marina Pinot Grigio 1.5 ltr .$7.99

Cavit Pinot Grigio $ 99

Aberfeldy 12 years 750 ml . . . . . .$31.99 Balvenie 12 years 750 ml . . . . . .$51.99 Glenlivet 15 years 750 ml . . . . . .$56.99 Glenlivet 18 years 750 ml . . . . . .$84.99 Macallan 12 years 750 ml . . . . . .$49.99 Johnnie Walker Platinum 1.75 ltr $122.99 Oban 14 years 750 ml . . . . . . . . .$54.99 Lagavulin 16 years 750 ml . . . . . .$59.99 Almaden All types 5 ltr . . . . . . . .$14.99 Carlo Rossi All types 4 ltr . . . . . .$13.99 Peter Vella All types 5 ltr . . . . . . .$13.99

MIN. $35

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay 750 ml . . . . . . . . . . .$10.99 J. Lohr Chardonnay 750 ml . . . . . .$9.99 Clos Du Bois Chardonnay 750ml .$8.99 Simi Chardonnay 750 ml . . . . . . .$11.99 Hess Chardonnay 750 ml . . . . . . .$8.99 Educated Guess Chardonnay 750 ml . . . . . . . . . . .$10.99 Robert Mondavi Private Collection All types . . . . . .$8.99

Italy

Whiskey

Dewars 1.75 ltr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.99 Jameson 1.75 ltr . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47.99 Seagrams 7 1.75 ltr . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Jim Beam 1.75 ltr . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26.99 Wild Turkey 1 ltr . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Jack Daniels 1.75 ltr . . . . . . . . . . .$42.99

FREE

California White

Kosher

Rashi Claret 750 ml . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Rashi Claret 1.5 ltr . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 Baron Herzog Jeunesse All types 750 ml . . . . . .$8.99 Bartenuse All types 750 ml . . . . . .$9.99 Barkan All types 750 ml . . . . . . . . .$8.99

Australian & Chilean

Gato Negro All types 1.5 ltr . . . . . .$6.99 Frontera All types 1.5 ltr . . . . . . . .$8.99 Yellow Tail All types .5 ltr . . . . . . .$9.99 Little Penguin All types 1.5 ltr . . . .$7.99

Champagne

Veuve Ciquot Brut 750 ml . . . . . .$40.99 Perrir Jouet Brut 750 ml . . . . . . .$35.99 Piper-Heidsieck Brut 750 ml . . . .$33.99 La Marca Prosecco 750 ml . . . . .$10.99 Cinzano Prosecco 750 ml . . . . . . .$6.99

New Zealand Wines

Kim Crawford Sauv-Blanc 750 ml$11.99 Oyster Bay Sauvignon-Blanc 750 ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 Babich Sauvignon-Blanc 750 m . .$9.99