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State teacher evaluations challenged

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Lederman expresses optimism following court appearance

By J oe N i k i c The lawyer for Great Neck Elementary School teacher Sheri Lederman said Friday the fourth grade E.M. Baker Elementary School teacher should feel optimistic about her challenge against the state Education Department’s methods for evaluating its teachers.

Bruce Lederman argued last Wednesday in state Supreme Court in Albany that the statistical model the education department uses to evaluate teachers performance is inaccurate and unreliable.

“Seven percent of teachers are automatically assumed to fail and all they can argue is that the computer doesn’t lie,” said Lederman, a Manhattan real estate lawyer who is representing Sheri Lederman and is her husband. “The judge seemed very well informed on this.”

Assistant Attorney General Colleen Galligan represented the

state Education Department and was in favor of the current evaluation system, calling it “rational,” according to a report in Newsday.

Efforts to reach Galligan were unavailing.

Currently, the state’s Education Department uses a computer system that analyzes standardized test scores to determine a teacher’s “student growth score.” The score is based on the improvements made by students over a year-long period.

Lederman, a longtime educator in the Great Neck School District, filed suit in 2014 after she was rated her “ineffective” on a portion pertaining to student exam performance just one year after she was rated “highly effective,” according to court records.

During the 2012-13 school year she received 14 points out of 20 on her teacher’s evaluation growth score. She received a 1 out of 20 on the “student growth” porContinued on Page 54

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Woman struck by train at Great Neck LIRR station

By J oe N i k i c A woman was struck by a train at the Long Island Railroad’s Great Neck station Monday in what officials said may have been a suicide attempt.

A Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company officials said the train’s conductor reported seeing a woman lying flat across the eastbound tracks around 11:15 a.m. but was unable to halt the train to avoid hitting her.

The 65-year-old woman was discovered beneath the train’s fourth and fifth cars and taken to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, where officials said she was Continued on Page 54

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Village approves LED street lights

Board adjourns meeting for further resident input Thomaston seeks to save money

By J oe N i k i c The Village of Thomaston will be making the switch from regular street lights to LED street lights in a move to save energy as well as cut costs.

Duplex Electrical Supply, a distributing company based in Port Washington and owned by United States Electrical Services Inc., will be the supplier of the new LED light bulbs.

“It is supposed to save a lot of money on the electric bill because they are a lot more efficient and will last a lot longer,” said Village of Thomaston Mayor Steve Weinberg. “It is estimated to save half of the electric bill and I would be thrilled with that.”

The village received a $40,000 grant from Nassau County with the help of Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum for the payment of the bulbs. Birnbaum’s legislation covers the Great Neck, Herricks, North Hills, North New Hyde Park, and Searingtown/Albertson areas.

The cost of the bulbs are estimated by Duplex Electrical Supply to be $16,284.41, while cost of the photocells is estimated at $1,320. Photocells are built into LED lights and indicate when the lights should turn on.

“We may be able to do our own installation or cover the in-

Epstein home on Wooleys Lane East after a tree fell from neighbor’s yard

By J oe N i k i c The Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees adjourned a public hearing Tuesday on proposed changes to village tree removal regulations to give more residents an opportunity to voice their opinion.

Dozens of residents appeared at the Village of Great Neck Village Hall to comment on legislation that would make it easier for the village to order the removal of a tree on a homeowner’s property.

“The reason for this meeting is to hear the people out and have a pulse of what people believe should be the law in the village, “ Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral said.

The legislation was proposed after a tree crashed through the home of Jeff and Rachel Epstein on Wooley’s Lane East on July 27 and landed on their 20-year-old daughter, Stephanie. She was treated and later release from North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

Rachel Epstein and other residents called for changes to the tree removal law at a board meeting on Aug. 4 “The reason we are having this meeting is because of what happened about three weeks ago with what we call a near miss,” Bral said.

“A young lady almost died because

of a tree that fell on their house.”

The board told residents on Aug. 4 that it was working on a bill regarding tree removal, which Village Attorney Peter Bee said would “liberalize the grounds under which the public works department will be authorized to grant a permit for the removal of a tree.”

Under current laws, the village’s building department’s authority is limited to taking care of trees that are dead, dying, or in imminent danger of falling, Village Clerk Joe Gill said.

Gill said that with revisions to the local law, the building department would be able to take into account concerns of property owners regarding the potential of very large trees or branches falling onto their homes.

Bee said Tuesday the proposed changes would allow the building inspector to consider “the appropriateness of the removal or alteration of the tree or trees in question in order to assure the safety of adjacent persons and/or structures, and to minimize the concern of citizens regarding their safety.”

“We are trying to make a slight change in the wording of the law and it is not really to take significant measures,” Bral added.

Some 14 village residents spoke during a 60-minute public

hearing, with many more waiting to speak, before the decision to adjourn was made.

The residents focused mostly on the change of the “necessity” to “appropriateness” in determining when the village could order the removal of a tree.

“The word ‘necessary’ to me means it is essential to remove a tree but only if it is dead or damaged or damaging to property,” Arrandale Ave. resident Jean Pierce said. “Changing the word to ‘appropriate’ has myself and a lot of people concerned. Appropriate to who? The homeowner who doesn’t like trees.”

Opponents of the new bill said they are concerned about the beauty and preservation of the village and it’s trees.

“In the past, it was about a life or death issue for the tree,” Gill said. “They are now more interested in taking into account the likelihood of things happening not because of the health of the tree. If something is so tall and so close to the house, that even a branch falling could cause damage, that could be incorporated into the building department review as to whether the tree could be taken down or not.”

Jeff Epstein, who said he was Continued on Page 66 Village of Thomaston Village Hall

stallation as well,” added Weinberg.

Installation methods and costs are still to be determined.

In other business, Officials reported that Morton’s The Steakhouse, located at 777 Northern Blvd. in Thomaston, will be the filming location for CBS’ hit show “The Good Wife” next week.

Assistant location manager David Occhino filed the filming permit application on Monday, which was approved by the Village of Thomaston Board of Trustees.

“The village will be receiving a little more money because of this commercial film application” said Weinberg.

A $500 dollar application fee will be accepted by the Village of Thomaston. Typically, there is a $1,000 commercial filming cost per day if the filming will take place on a public street.

“In the case of Morton’s, they are not using a public street as they will be filming inside Morton’s and using the Morton’s parking lot for staging equipment,” said Weinberg. “So in fairness to them we cannot charge them $1,000 a day as they are not using village property.”

Filming will begin on Aug. 24 and is expected to last about half a day.

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State releases assessment scores North Shore elementary students exceed median proficiency percentages in English, math

BY B I LL S A N A N T O N IO

North Shore elementary school students outperformed their statewide peers in last spring’s state assessment examinations in English and mathematics as scores throughout the state increased in the third year of Common Core-based curriculum testing, according to data released by the state Department of Education.

In English, 31.3 percent of third through eighth-grade students who took the exams throughout the state scored at either a Level 3 or Level 4, which the state deems “proficient,” improving upon the 30.6 percent in 2014 and 31.1 percent in 2013.

Additionally, 38.1 percent of students had proficient math scores in 2015, outperforming the state’s 36.2 proficiency rate in 2014 and 31.1 percent figure in 2013.

“The transition to new learning standards is not easy, and success isn’t instantaneous,” state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said in a statement.

“Now is the time for the state and districts to make certain that students move to the next level,” she added. “It’s clear to me that we must do a better job of supporting our teachers and principals as they continue to shift their practice to the higher learning standards.”

Listed below are the proficiency scores of North Shore testtakers, as well as the districts’ final opt-out rates as provided by the state Education Department.

English Twenty-one percent of East Williston students eligible to take the English assessment opted out, though 61.7 percent of third graders, 68.4 percent of fourth graders, 57.3 percent of fifth graders, 66.3 percent of sixth graders, 69.7 percent of seventh graders and 73.2 percent of eighth graders met or exceeded proficient scores.

In Great Neck, 65 percent of third graders 3, 63.1 percent of fourth graders, 59.5 percent of fifth graders, 62.8 percent of sixth graders, 65.8 percent of seventh graders and 69.5 percent of eighth graders met or exceeded proficiency, with only 10 percent of eligible test-takers opting out.

With four percent of eligible ciency.

In Mineola, a district with a Manhasset students opting out of the English exam, 56.5 percent 19 percent opt-out rate, 28.6 perof third graders, 70.7 percent of cent of third graders, 37.3 percent of fourth graders, 35.1 percent of fifth graders, 33.5 percent of sixth graders, 41.8 percent of seventh graders and 43.8 percent of eighth t’s clear to me that graders had proficient scores.

In New Hyde Park-Garden we must do a better City Park, an elementary school job of supporting district, 60.1 percent of third graders, 57.5 percent of fourth gradour teachers and ers, 50.9 percent of fifth graders principals as they and 60.5 percent of sixth graders scored proficiently. continue to shift In Sewanhaka, its correspondtheir practice to ing high school district, 38.4 perthe higher learning cent of seventh graders and 40.5 percent of eighth graders had prostandards. ficient English scores, according to state education data.

MaryEllen Elia Sewanhaka had a 20 percent State Education Commissioner opt-out rate, with 26 percent opting out at New Hyde Park-Garden City Park.

In Port Washington, 48.7 percent of third graders, 54.4 percent fourth graders, 60.7 percent of of fourth graders, 41.7 percent of fifth graders, 67.1 percent of sixth fifth graders, 49 percent of sixth graders, 70.1 percent of seventh graders, 48.5 percent of seventh graders and 71.2 percent of eighth graders and 50.8 percent of eighth graders scored at or above profi- graders had proficient English

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scores. The district had an opt-out rate of 22 percent.

Despite its 33 percent opt-out rate, 59.7 percent of Roslyn’s third graders, 62.5 percent of fourth graders, 59.5 percent of fifth graders, 58.7 percent of sixth graders, 61.7 percent of seventh graders and 67.1 percent of eighth graders scored proficiently on the English assessment.

Math In East Williston, 80.4 percent of eligible third graders, 86 percent of fourth graders, 83.9 percent of fifth graders, 83.5 percent of sixth graders, 73.5 percent of seventh graders and 14.3 percent of eighth graders scored proficiently, with 24 percent of students opting out.

With 15 percent of eligible students opting out, 77.4 percent of Great Neck’s third graders, 73.6 percent of fourth graders, 76.6 percent of fifth graders, 79.7 percent of sixth graders, 72.5 percent of seventh graders and 52.9 percent of eighth graders.

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Harbor Hill Park District OKs new gets money for fix sewer connections

By J oe N i k i c

The Town of North Hempstead has received $847,000 in federal funding for the repairs of damage to Harbor Hills Park in Great Neck damaged by flooding and winds during Superstorm Sandy.

Acquired through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the grant would finance construction to restore the seawall structure, asphalt parking lot, playground area, dock and pier, facility building and clay tennis courts.

“This FEMA funding will help us restore Harbor Hills Park to its pre-Superstorm Sandy splendor,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said.

Suzy Schechtman, president of the

Harbor Hills Civic Association, said, “The Harbor Hills community appreciates the town moving forward with capturing FEMA funds which will enable us to repair the damage done to our park by Superstorm Sandy. We are grateful that the Town was able to work successfully with federal representatives to make this happen.”

Officials said there is not yet a timetable for construction, as the Department of Environmental Conservation has yet to approve the project.

North Hempstead has received more than $40 million from FEMA for 32 projects related to Superstorm Sandy cleanup, town officails said. Two projects are still pending approval.

By J oe N i k i c The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District has approved new commercial and residential property connections to the district’s sewer collection system, following recent plant upgrades.

District officials said Great Neck residents and businesses may now connect to a newer system designed to further decrease water pollution.

“We want to have as many sewer connections as possible so we can make sure all of our water is safe for the people and the environment,” said district Superintendent Christopher Murphy.

Those interested can submit a request to district headquarters for approval, officials said.

“The District carefully considers the viability of each property seeking a connection approval,” district Commissioner Jerry Landsberg said. “Additional approved connections will not impact service for existing property owners in any way.”

Properties outside of the district may apply for approval as well.

Connecting to a new system is free for residents and businesses within the

district because they already pay for it in their taxes, but property owners outside of the district need to pay a capital equalization fee determined by a property’s proximity from a sewage line, assessed value and district tax rate.

“Property owners may request a connection irrespective of whether or not the property is located in the District,” district Commissioner Steve Reiter said.

“However, connections are more economically feasible if the property is located in a reasonable proximity to an existing collection system sewer line.”

Added Murphy: “The equalization fee is necessary because it brings outsiders on a level term with residents who have been paying for this in their taxes for years.”

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District serves the villages of Great Neck, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Thomaston and Saddle Rock as well as parts of Manhasset.

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Feds to provide $3.1M Singas drops case for aircraft noise study against Scotto

By B i LL SAN ANToNio Approximately $3.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation has been allocated for a study to analyze aircraft noise in the Queens and Nassau County communities surrounding John F. Kennedy Airport, where use of its takeoff and landing routes during overnight hours have drawn frequent complaints from area residents.

Announced in a joint news release by U.S. senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the Democrats urge the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to expedite the completion of the study, which would identify areas surrounding the airport most susceptible to noise and create a plan to mitigate noise that may be eligible for federal funding.

Schumer in a statement said the study “will finally elevate the best ways to address noise impacts in the communi-

ties surrounding JFK airport in both Queens and Nassau.”

The study would be comprised of various public outreach initiatives, including public meetings and hearings, aimed at understanding the locations near the airport with the highest concentration of noise and finding alternative procedures for limiting sound.

The California-based environmental consulting firm Environmental Science Associates was awarded an $8 million contract last year to conduct the study, which was due to take place between October 2014 and August 2017.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2013 directed the Port Authority to begin a study after legislation was proposed and approved by the state Assembly and Senate calling for the study.

Cuomo vetoed the bill at the time because the law would have required the approval of the New Jersey state Legislature, and the governor said at

the time he did not want to wait for the companion legislation.

In August 2014, U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Dix Hills) called upon the FAA to curtail the number of flights using JFK runways 22L and 22R — the prime source of complaints because planes cross Nassau County and Queens — and threatened to cut funding for the agency if plans to begin a noise study floundered.

Israel and then-U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) in late September joined a federal caucus addressing aircraft noise and pollution throughout the United States.

In addition to the study, the Port Authority has installed a flight-tracking system on its website so residents can follow flight paths and the decibel levels of aircraft passing over their communities, officials said.

The agency also plans to double the number of noise monitors at JFK and LaGuardia airports.

By B i LL SAN ANToNio A primary for the Democratic nomination for Nassau County district attorney will proceed next month, as Acting D.A. Madeline Singas has dropped her case against Michael Scotto challenging the validity of petition signatures he filed to be placed on the ballot.

Scotto had submitted more than 6,000 signatures to the county Board of Elections, but a review invalidated more than 3,100 of them.

Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Brown accepted a judicial hearing report that indicated Scotto had received 3,241 legal signatures, exceeding the minimum 2,000 to be placed on the ballot for a Sept. 10 primary.

Singas submitted more than 26,000 petition signatures, according to campaign spokesman Isaac Goldberg.

In a statement, Goldberg said: “Madeline Singas is the

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The Scotto campaign in a statement called on Singas to participate in two debates against him prior to the primary and alleged she is campaigning “as if she has been coronated by the Democratic Party.”

Singas, the acting district attorney since Rice, the former district attorney, was sworn into Congress, was endorsed by the Nassau County Democratic Committee in May. The winner of the primary will face Republican Kate Murray, the Town of Hempstead supervisor.

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Man charged in killing Sloan Kettering to build of gas station worker at Nassau Coliseum B Y B I L L S A N A N T O N IO The New Cassel man accused of killing a Jericho gas station attendant in January was arraigned on Wednesday on multiple felony charges of murder and armed robbery.

Joshua Golson-Orelus, 23, faces life in prison without parole if convicted on the top charge of first-degree murder after county prosecutors said he shot Hany Awad at a BP station in Jericho during a string of armed robberies earlier this year.

He is due back in court on Oct. 5.

Prosecutors said Golson-Orelus is responsible for robbing 10 gas stations on 11 occasions from December 2014 through June 14, 2015.

Joshua Golson-Orelus has also been charged with felony charges of seconddegree murder, nine counts of first-degree robbery and two counts each of first-degree attempted robbery, criminal possession of a weapon and robbery.

“This defendant is accused of murdering an innocent man on a greed-driven armed robbery spree that terrorized 10 gas stations throughout Nassau County,” said acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas in a statement. “We will prosecute this case aggressively to ensure that this menace will never endanger

communities again.”

Golson-Orelus’ attorney, Fred Pollack of Mineola, could not immediately be reached for comment.

An initial Nassau County police investigation linked two other robberies that took place in New Hyde Park and Thomaston on Jan. 26, but Golson-Orelus was only charged in connection with incidents in Westbury, Hicksville, Jericho and East Meadow.

A spokesman for Singas’ office said authorities are no longer investigation the New Hyde Park and Thomaston robberies, but declined to elaborate.

During the Thomaston and New Hyde Park robberies, the suspect allegedly fired shots while inside the station’s convenience stores before fleeing with cash.

The suspect was described as a black or Hispanic male at 5 feet, 7 inches tall and wearing dark clothes and brandishing a black handgun.

On Jan. 28, Awad was discovered lying behind the counter of the convenience store at 39 Jericho Turnpike with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Golson-Orelus was arrested in upstate Utica days after he allegedly robbed the Citgo station at 495 Union Ave. for the third time during the spree.

B Y B I L L S A N A N T O N IO Nassau County has reached an agreement with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to construct an outpatient facility and parking garage on a portion of the parking lot at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

First announced during Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s State of the County address in March, Sloan Kettering will reportedly purchase the fiveacre parcel on the southwest part of the Coliseum property for $6.5 million and construct a two-story, 105,000 square-foot building and 450-space garage.

Construction will reportedly cost $140 million. Sloan Kettering would employ 250 clinical and administrative employees with a $150,000 average salary.

In a statement, Mangano said the facility would “serve as a further building block to attracting healthcare-related

research and development jobs to the county.”

The facility would offer surgical, medical and radiation oncology consultation services, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology and other services, such as research trials and a host of support groups for survivors and cancer patients.

Upon the completion of the revitalization plan for the Coliseum property, Sloan Kettering’s parking garage would be available to visitors on nights and weekends.

The construction agreement, by which the facility may later be expanded to 140,000 square-feet of building area, includes a covenant indicating the property’s control would revert back to Nassau County if it is not built as a health-care facility.

Memorial Sloan Kettering would also be responsible for labor agreements involving construction.

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Unitarian Church Temple to hold to host fundraiser 9/11 service

BY B I LL S A N A N T O N IO

Culinary concoctions from more than a dozen Long Island chefs and eateries will be showcased next month during a fundraising gala at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock for the Hicksville-based social services non-profit CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc. Called “Taste of Hope,” the Sept.

17 event is slated to offer food and beverage tastings, a raffle and silent auction, with all proceeds slated to benefit the organization.

The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the congregation’s location at 48 Shelter Rock Road in Manhasset. Tickets are $125 per person.

“Events like the Taste of Hope are critical to our organization’s ability to continue providing vital services and opportunities for people living with addiction and mental illness to recover and lead productive lives,” said Jeffrey Friedman, chief executive officer of CN Guidance &

Counseling Services. “We are very grateful for the community’s support.”

CN Guidance & Counseling Services offers clinical treatment, rehabilitation, housing, social and support services as well as counseling and guidance to the families of people living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, addiction and chemical dependency.

Louis Basso, president of the human resources outsourcing service provider Alcott HR, will be honored during the event.

“Taste of Hope’s” sponsors include Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the private insurance broker Cook Maran & Associates and the workplace law firm Jackson Lewis.

Chefs set to appear are Michael Ginor of Lola’s in Great Neck and his chef de cuisine Lenna Messina, former “MasterChef” contestant Jonathan Scinto and former “Top Chef” contestant and Montauk Yacht Club executive chef Ron Duprat.

Participating eateries include Torta Fina Bake Shoppe and Patisserie of Commack and Babylon,

Greek Street of Massapequa Park, Grasso’s of Cold Spring Harbor, Cooks Scratch Bakery and Kitchen of Northport, Duck Island Bread Company of Huntington, Farm to Table Catering by Filomena of Nesconset, FADO of Huntington and Pico Tequila Grill of Bay Shore.

Beverage companies Bai Brands and Essentia Water will also be on hand during the event.

Raffle and auction items include an Apple iPad, a VIP wine tasting for six at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead, a seven-night beachfront stay in St. Lucia or Antigua and a photo print of Graham Nash, Steven Stills and David Crosby from the folk trio’s debut album autographed by photographer Henry Diltz.

Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 and on Twitter @ Bill_SanAntonio. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

By J oe N i k i c Temple Israel of Great Neck will once again be holding their annual Sept. 11 Saddle Rock Bridge memorial service.

Members of the congregation will meet in the Temple Israel lobby at 6:45 a.m. and then walk to the Saddle Rock Memorial Bridge for the 7:00 a.m. service.

Marches will be lead by the Temple Israel of Great Neck’s Men’s Club.

“It is important that we remember this tragedy,” men’s club co-president Ken Kobline said.

“And, what more fitting way to remember September 11th than with prayers said along with members of our congregation and community.”

Saddle Rock Mayor Dan Levy is working with Temple Israel to coordinate the arrangements for the walk and service including a Nassau County police escort for marchers, parking near the bridge for those who prefer not to walk but still attend the memorial, ser-

vice participants, and the partial closing of the bridge during the service.

The men’s club first held the service in 2002, the year after the 9/11 attacks, and have continued to do so every year since the tragedy.

“I urge everyone to attend this moving service and to bring family, friends, and neighbors” said Kobliner.

During the walk to the bridge, members of the men’s club will be blowing a shofar, a horned instrument used for Jewish religious purposes.

Typically it is used during holidays such as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur but can also be played during times of communal distress.

Originally named the Saddle Rock Bridge, Nassau County and the Village of Saddle Rock renamed and dedicated the bridge as the “9-11 Memorial Bridge” because of its view of the New York City skyline and the World Trade Center before the attacks.

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Old Westbury farmer charged with neglect B y C h r i st i an A r a o s

A farmer has been charged with neglecting 25 animals he kept at his Old Westbury property, county prosecutors said.

Michael Dombek, the owner of Dombek’s Old Westbury Farm, was charged with 25 misdemeanor counts of Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance on Tuesday.

“Our investigators found these defense-

less animals with ribs showing from malnutrition, infected hooves from filthy living conditions, and water covered in slime,” acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said.

“Thankfully, with the help of the Nassau County SPCA, veterinarians, and our Animal Crimes Unit, they will get the care they need, and this defendant will be held accountable for this outrageous neglect,” she added.

Dombek’s attorney, Howard B. Arber of Hempstead, could not immediately be

reached for comment.

Upon receiving complaints about the farm from residents, investigators from the district attorney’s office made several visits to the farm, including a surprise visit on Tuesday in which prosecutors said seven horses, three donkeys, eight goats, one sheep, two geese, two rabbits and two dogs were found to be living in poor and unsafe conditions.

The animals were then evaluated by a veterinarian, and five were seized by investigators for more intensive medical care.

The farm’s living quarters are also being cleaned, and prosecutors said the remaining animals will be supervised, fed and sheltered using the county’s asset forfeiture funds.

“Today is a day long in coming,” said Bob Sowers, spokesman for the Nassau County SPCA. “I applaud the efforts of the District Attorney’s office and am extremely pleased that we will closely monitor the care of the remaining animals.”

Dombek faces one year in prison if convicted on the top charge.

Construction to disrupt train service

By J oe N i k i c The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will halt Long Island Rail Road train service between Great Neck and Port Washington on Saturday and Sunday to begin construction of the new Colonial Road Bridge in the Village of Thomaston.

Service along the Port Washington line will be provided by buses that will run every hour — a reduction in the usual train schedule, which runs every half hour, said MTA LIRR spokesman Salvatore Arena.

Buses will begin to replace trains at 2:20 a.m. Saturday morning until 3:48

p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Train service will resume at that time to help passengers get to the Mets-Willets Point Station for the Zac Brown Band concert at CitiField Saturday evening.

At 2:19 a.m. Sunday morning, bus service will again replace train service as the MTA resumes construction to the bridge.

Passengers traveling westbound from the Port Washington, Plandome, or Manhasset stations will board buses or vans up to 25 minutes earlier than normal for Great Neck where normal train service will resume.

Passengers traveling eastbound to the Port Washington, Plandome, or Manhas-

set stations will board buses or vans at Great Neck, arriving at their destination up to 25 minutes later.

According to the MTA, 41 pre-cast concrete arch units will be installed as part of a $45 million project that includes making track-level drainage improvements, building a retaining wall and extending an existing pocket track used to turn trains around. The project began in March with the closing of the bridge and continued with its demolition in June.

The MTA has said the replacement of the bridge is essential to the East Side Access project, which will bring the LIRR straight into Grand Central Station in

Manhattan. The project will cut the travel time of commuters who work on Manhattan’s east side by 20 to 30 minutes when completed.

“Unfortunately this is a disruption and inconvenience to our residents,” said Village of Thomaston Mayor Steve Weinberg. “But there is truly no other way to do this. By doing it over the weekend, it is minimized to a certain number of days.”

Installation of the new bridge was expected to begin in October, but the MTA’s plans were ahead of schedule, according to Mayor Weinberg.

The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018.

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‘Brew Babe’ pours relief for the ailing

BY B I LL S A N A N T O N IO Michelle Pagano had all but given up on her passion for all things beer when she was diagnosed with celiac disease, which left her body unable to properly ingest gluten, in 2011.

But the Manhasset native and former Bier Magazine editor returned to Long Island’s micro and homebrewing scene earlier this year after a chance encounter in — where else? — a bar.

“I found myself talking to a guy who ordered a bad beer — I won’t say which one — and I made a suggestion and it turned out the one I suggested was a gluten-free beer and I had no idea,” she said.

So she did her research, finding a growing number of craft breweries that dabbled in gluten-reduced and gluten-free choices and thousands of recipes for specialized beers and ciders.

She also joined two local organizations: the Suffolk-based Long Island Beer and Malt Enthusiasts and the Nassau-based Homebrew and Handgrenades.

And Pagano, who holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in print and electronic journalism from LIU Post, decided to resurrect her online persona as a blogger, launching TheOutcask. com as a mouthpiece for like-minded beer fans and brewers.

“Before I was diagnosed I’d go to beer

festivals and notice one maybe gluten-free table, nobody really going over to it. There’s this misconception that gluten-free beer tastes bad,” she said. “But that’s just not the case. It’s like anything else, you find there are ones you like and ones you don’t like.”

There are between 200,000 and 3 million reported cases of celiac disease in the United States each year, according to figures from the Mayo Clinic.

When a person with celiac disease eats gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley and rye — their immune system triggers inflammation the small intestine that, over time, could damage the organ’s lining and disrupt the absorption of various nutrients, according to the Mayo Clinic.

“After my diagnosis, I pretty much decided I was never going to drink beer again,” Pagano said.

Pagano’s interest in beer took hold shortly after graduating from Post in 2007, when she’d regularly attend happy hours with coworkers from her public relations job and be presented with what she considered “the same three or four choices every time.”

She began familiarizing herself with the local breweries and going to festivals, even brewing her own beers.

“I thought to myself, how do you even make this? I love to cook and bake. My dad makes wine, my uncle makes tea, I’m going to make beer,” she said.

Pagano started Bier Magazine shortly

The Outcask, which bears its name from Pagano’s health condition, will seek to educate the local beer community on various gluten-free options and provide tips to home brewers for the perfect batch.

For Michelle Pagano’s Though the site and its corregluten-free six-pack, sponding Twitter check out the video at and Instagram accounts had a soft TheIslandNow.com launch in June, with a hard launch planned sometime this fall, Pagano said she has already begun attracting an audience due in part to her personal moniker, “the Brew Babe.”

“I was at a festival out on Fire Island this weekend and someone came up to me from one of the breweries there saying they had seen the site and I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “Others told me they recognized me from the web, too, just out of the blue.”

Photo / Anita Kuenzel Pagano defined the Outcask’s audience Michelle Pagano as “people who don’t want to drink bad beer anymore,” but said she plans to market the thereafter, cultivating a staff of regular and site primarily to women to appeal to what she guest contributors and scoring interviews called a growing demographic of craft beer with industry insiders and home brewers. drinkers.

But she then began experiencing head“The reason it’s called the Outcask is aches and stomach pains, bloating and mild that there’s no label to us. We’re not hipsters, allergic reactions. we’re not just men, we’re people with a pasIt was from the beer, she later learned, sion,” she said. “And that starts with the ediand the site shut down. tor, who’s allergic to beer but can’t stay away.”

Mineola twin delivers for twin, literally

BY B I LL S A N A N T O N IO Two women wear white dresses and smile in the photo, each clinging to a sign that reads, “My bun, her oven” with corresponding arrows.

The “bun” belongs to Allison Ardolino Dinkelacker, the “oven” to her twin sister, Mineola resident Dawn Ardolino Policastro, and the photo was one in a series for Westbury photographer Allison Maffettone.

Policastro had been carrying Dinkelacker’s baby, Maffettone ex-

plained on her Facebook page, Allison Rose Photography, after Dinkelacker’s bout with stage 3 breast cancer during a pregnancy in 2009 left her unable to bear children.

“Allison and her husband always wanted to complete their family with one more child and give their son the sibling he longed for,” Maffettone wrote.

So Policastro volunteered to be a surrogate to her sister and fulfill that wish for her nephew Dylan.

On Aug. 5, she gave birth to a baby boy, Hudson William Dinkelacker, “We cannot thank you enough

for the gift you have given us. Although biologically this child will be made up of the two of us, we certainly hope that the strength, selflessness and power you have shown are traits that he takes from you during his life,” Dinkelacker wrote on Maffettone’s Facebook page.

“Not many people have the ability to make someone else’s dream come true. But you have done so, and with extraordinary thoughtfulness, openness and sensitivity.”

At 31 weeks pregnant and on the twins’ 33rd birthday in 2009, Dinklacker had an emergency cesarean section to give birth to Dylan

and underwent six months of chemotherapy, 35 rounds of radiation and various surgeries.

Since the cancer was hormone positive, she could no longer safely carry children.

In her post, Dinklacker described an appointment with her oncologist, wherein “Dawn jumped in and said it doesn’t matter because I am going to carry their child.”

“You kept that promise through all the devastating highs and lows, but throughout it all, you have been constant in your optimism, support and loving care for us,” Dinklacker wrote. “When most people would

have given up during the struggles we endured, you just pushed through it all.”

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Stench rises from Don’t overlook Ben Carson county contracts in GOP presidential primary The latest story in what has now become a long saga of accounts about Nassau County’s incompetent if not corrupt contracting system involves restaurateur Haarendra Singh paying for trips for Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, his wife, Linda, and their sons to the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2013 and Turks and Caicos in 2013.

The cost of the trip Turks and Caicos by the Mangano and Singh’s families was $17,498, according to a report in Newsday.

A Singh company got a $238,200 no-bid contract to provide food for county employees after superstorm Sandy and Singh has also employed Mangano’s wife and son.

Mangano maintains that no favoritism was extended to Singh in awarding the contract and that he reimbursed Singh for his travels.

But as of press time he had yet to provide any documentation.

Mangano has also maintained that he had not done anything wrong when federal prosecutors in April accused then-state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos of illegally pressuring the county to award a contract to a company that employed his son.

Mangano approved the contract, found funding for the project and expedited payments, according to the indictment, but was not accused of any improprieties.

In the wake of the indictment of Skelos and his son Adam, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas launched an investigation of county contract practices that found the county did not require vendors to disclose subsidiary companies, criminal convictions, political contributions or whether a vendor is barred from government contracts in other places.

According to a Singas, her office’s still-to-be-completed review already found an unspecified contractor with ties to organized crime, a contractor barred from doing government business in another jurisdiction and a convicted felon with a bankruptcy.

One third of the county’s contracts were also found to not be let to the lowest bidder and there are computerized master list of agreements Mangano also approved two security consulting contracts with famed ex-NYPD Det. Bo Dietl, according to Newsday, which came in just under the $25,000 limit requiring legislative approval.

As if that would matter.

A $200,000 contract with former state senator and state deputy secretary for public safety Michael Balboni passed without a vote by the Republican-controlled county Legislature.

Why? Because the legislators failed to take action in the 45 days they are given to review county contracts — one a number of instances in which the Legislature failed to do its job in overseeing county contracts.

We previously asked how has a county whose finances have required state supervision since 2000 — after receiving a state bailout to avoid bankruptcy — failed to review something as basic and important to the quality and cost of services as how it awards contacts.

Now we know.

With new revelations published daily, Mangano has reached out to former Nasdaq chairman Frank Zarb, who helped engineer Nassau County’s bailout, to help the county determine the best practices for contracting. Zarb then brought in Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz and former National Grid head Robert B. Cartell to help.

We hope they come up with a plan to clean the county stables, but wonder if that can done without getting of some of the people who supposedly have been in charge.

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hat “don’t rush to judgment” advice is aimed at me, just as much as to the readers.

This past week, fortunately I attended a “meet and greet” with Dr. Ben Carson in Forest Hills.

I entered the meeting with reservations. Was there a great turn-out? Yes. Was it standingroom only?

Yes. However, I’ve been feeling that Dr. Carson is a bit too soft-spoken for the position.

However, after I had a chance to hear him speak freely on all of the priorities facing this country and his views on how he would correct it, I left the meeting with Ben Carson rising to “first place” with me.

Food for thought . Remember the famous prayer breakfast a few years ago, when Carson

spoke openly, albeit softly, in front of Obama, on his priorities/ values and what’s wrong with this country? — and, by the way, not with any arrogance? — and also not with any intention to run for office?

Well, in my opinion, none of the other 15 Republican presidential candidates could have, or would have had the courage to do that in front of a sitting president, including Donald Trump.

That speaks volumes.

So it all made sense the other night in Forest Hills.

I suggest the voters make it a point to get to know this Dr. Ben Carson up close - before you cast your vote in the primary.

Listening to the debates, a candidate is only subject to the talking points which the moderator directs at them. Some are al-

lowed to speak more than others.

So we, the people, don’t get a fair shake through ‘debate listening.’ The other night was an eye opener for me.

A couple of days later, I noticed that Ben Carson has risen very high in the polls.

I would imagine that was a result of other ‘meet and greets similar to the one I attended.

Make it your business to check him out — up close.

You, too, may have a sudden and profound understanding of why he would make an excellent president in these very troubled times. Until you’ve availed yourself of that chance, don’t rush to judgment.

Rosanne Spinner New Hyde Park

Kudos to state lawmakers for $1B Alzheimer bond

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would like to applaud state lawmakers for the reintroduction of legislation of a $1 billion referendum for neuroscience.

This could lead the way for a cure for Alzheimer’s.

State Assembly Charles Lavine [D-Glen Cove] and state Sen. David Carlucci [D- Clarkstown ] are sponsoring this bill would be placed on the 2016 election ballot.

This was announced at a news conference at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset.

In my opinion this is a most insidious disease that destroys many lives and their families.

I am 66 years old and am quite troubled as others are as well of coming down with this disease as we get older. Now here is something else to think about and that is the treatment of Alzheimer’s is expected to cost $1.1 trillion by the year 2050.

I would also like to praise Rep. Steve Israel [D- Huntington] for his support of this referendum. In this proposed referendum he said

this could make New York the neuroscience capital of America. But more importantly to end Alzheimer’s would be a great accomplishment if this could end the suffering. Remember this too: To end this disease will take the support of all of us.

P.S. I would like to praise reporter Bill San Antonio for a most excellent article on this subject.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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Shop Delight a victim of village red tape

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he headlines of our local newspapers cover pages of last Friday showed gleefully and gladly that the Shop Delight’s application for a permit to occupy and conduct business in the 14,000 square feet of the former Rite Aid store on Middle Neck Road had been rejected. Now, is that such a good news?

Our business district segment on Middle Neck Road from the intersection of Steamboat Road in the Old Village to the edge of the Cedar Drive in Great Neck Estates, suffers from a severe under development, vacancy and lack of business activity.

Instead of promoting businesses and developments, and making an attempt to recruit business operators, the local government’s with jurisdiction over the areas subject the applications to a lengthy and costly approval process.

There is no doubt that the legitimate public input and concerns should be a factor, as well as the potential adverse impact on traffic, noise and environment which should be debated and addressed, but to what degree?

How many business operators can be found to be able to successfully occupy the largest vacant space of approximately 14,000 square feet with a tax bill of almost $9.00 per square foot with basically no car traffic flow?

With all due respect to the neighboring coop board that ecstatically rejoiced in the demise of the Shop Delight application, who do they think and expect to be a better potential applicant, maybe another nail or hair salon?

Is it better to stare at a string of vacancies? The coop board knew that a building so close to a large commercial stretch would

always encounter business traffic.

According to a rough rule of thumb by shopping center operators, the traffic requirements for any type of retail business to financially survive, operating a 14,000 square foot store, would be a minimum of approximately 800 auto visits during a 12 hour span of operation.

Shop Delight is a proven operator that can draw and maintain such traffic. There is no doubt that that impacts the immediate area, but the alternative of a vacant store is far worse especially considering that Shop Delight offered to mitigate the impact by providing valet parking.

Currently, the Village of Great Neck Plaza has the lowest vacancy among all villages and in fact, they are a model in Nassau County in this regard.

The main reason is that they

go out of their way to recruit, encourage and assist the applicants through a speedy approval process.

They demonstrated that by assisting a business like Shop Delight to mitigate its adverse impact on the area while promoting their business.

I have been at the hearings for Planet Fitness where every seat of the Village Hall was occupied by vocal opponents of the application. The village ultimately, wisely and courageously granted the permit and chose not to have a huge vacancy.

A year later we don’t see that doomsday scenario of traffic jams predicted by the public.

We can’t continue to have such a huge number of vacancies. They will have an impact on our property value.

Five years ago we at Chamber of Commerce recommended a plan to the villages and county

government to provide zoning and development incentive, or tax abatement similar to New York City, to spur development or fill vacancies.

The Villages of Great Neck and Great Neck Plaza adopted a modified form of our recommendations, and the Village of Great Neck Plaza won an award for their vision.

The zoning incentive may insure Plaza’s continued success.

We need bold vision and courage, as well as a proactive and speedy review process by our local government to fill out the vacant stores.

Rejecting the applicants with such enthusiasm results in vacancies we all now stare at and discourage new applications.

Hooshang Nematzadeh President Great Neck Chamber of Commerce

Shop Delight threatened our way of life

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am responding to your recent commentary regarding the need for a Shop Delight Supermarket on Middle Neck Road, I might add, approximately one half mile from their existing store.

You imply, that the main reason for rejection, was due to the late filing of the amended application.

Perhaps, I might add some accuracies for this rejection.

Issues that he was to address are rather lengthy, but quite relevant, and thus I will list them: Vehicular traffic on Middle Neck Road, and other streets in the vicinity, specifically Beverly Road, vehicular traffic on site, parking, both on-site and off-site, pedestrian traffic and safety, both on-site, and off-site, noise from operations, deliveries,loading, unloading, as well as bottle return facility, filth , and vermin

from operations, deliveries, loading, unloading, and bottle return facility, impact of these previously mentioned operations on village code enforcement department, in light of the Applicant’s existing location in neighboring Village of Great Neck Plaza, impact on emergency response vehicles, accessing and operating on-site and in close proximity to site. Garbage and refuse containment and handling ( I call your

attention to their present location), impact of all of the foregoing concerns on residents who live in close proximity, or next to the site, in addition to all of the mentioned concerns, as they apply to the applicant’s existing location in Great Neck Plaza, his intent to channel deliveries of equipment, material, and inventory for the proposed location through the Plaza location.

As well, the mayor of Kens-

ington, and their trusties, unanimously rejected this project in its entirety. In addition to many of Kensington’s residents. Nobody is disputing the need for stores in the entire village being occupied, but not surely at the expense of the communities deserved way of life!

Bruce Funk Great Neck

E.W. solar energy moratorium right call

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he East Williston’s Board of Trustees, from my perspective, was correct in passing a moratorium on the installation of solar energy panels on its village’s homes.

Although our country is in dire need of implementing methods to capitalize upon alternative, abundant sources of energy, both for economic and availability reasons, it is prudent to examine all potential negative impacts that may result from such local, widespread implementation.

I must admit that, until recently, I was unaware of the dangers presented by solar panels installed on rooftops — residential and/or commercial.

Although a major issue involving placing solar panels on residential rooftops is their lack

of aesthetic appeal and possible detraction from a neighborhood’s property values, the other major issue involves fire safety for firefighters, for neighboring homeowners, and for homeowners with rooftop-solar panels themselves.

If power could be back-fed into solar panels on rooftops of burning building could this lead to the possible electrocution of firefighters?

With solar panels on rooftops, wouldn’t it be harder and might it take much more time for firefighters to cut ventilation holes through them?

If rooftop solar panels might cause firefighters much more time to curtail a blaze, might not such a delay endanger saving the burning home and, possibly, cause more of a fire-danger to adjacent homes?

Might the additional weight of solar panels on rooftops (albeit lightweight) add to the potential for a burning building’s collapse, causing further danger to firefighters and adjacent homes?

Might not a large, flat solar panel bolted to the structure of a neighbor’s roof act like a giant sail during times of severe wind shears in our area, possibly uplifting the solar panels and sending them as airborne projectiles into

adjacent structures?

In Nassau County, on June 24, 2010, we experienced a severe microburst that packed approximately 100 mph winds uprooting numerous trees and causing extensive property damage.

Let’s not forget the effects of Superstorm Sandy’s powerful winds and those of any potential, yet-to-come hurricanes.

Indeed, East Williston’s

Board of Trustees, in my opinion, was wise to initiate a moratorium on the installation and application of solar panels so standards could be developed that would be appropriate for the Village of East Williston, bearing in mind both aesthetic impacts and safety impacts of such installations.

Kathy Rittel East Williston

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

I can’t face Facebook, but like me anyway At least once a day, I get a personal email from some total stranger.

“A Distant Acquaintance has changed their profile picture,” it says. “Like, Comment, Share?”

Usually, I want to do None Of The Above, but there isn’t a button for that.

Sometimes, it’s “ClassmateYou-Can’t-Remember has updated their status.”

From what, to what, I wonder? Friend to Un-Friend? Living to dead? Can you do that from the afterlife? Or maybe it’s a change from Dead to UnDead?

(On AfterFacebook, I presume.)

Sometimes it’s A-Person-YouCan-Barely-Remember sharing Person-You-Never-Heard-of ’s post.

Often, someone has “Added A New Photo to the album Mobile Uploads.” The cacophony of updates and posts and pictures is dizzying: “Dorian Gray Has Changed His Cover Photo” — now it looks even older than ever.

“Snow White, your Evil Step-Mother sent you an E-vite: Come, take a bite of this lovely apple!”

“Sleeping Beauty has

changed her status, from Sleeping to Still Sleeping.” This Post has Likes from 27 people, including Prince Charming who says “LOL! I’m On My Way.” And you never know when your day might start with a blizzard of notifications: “Twenty five of your friends have Birthdays today.” It even tells you what to do about it: “Wish SoAnd-So a Happy Birthday”.

This always reminds me of when my mom used to tell me about an upcoming birthday for some cousin I had never heard of. “They’d love to hear from you,” she would “hint.”

“Yes, Mom.” No point explaining how I’ve never heard of them, they’ve probably never heard of me, and how therefore the whole exercise would be pretty pointless.

There’s something else I don’t do on Facebook.

I don’t “Like” things, or “Share” them.

Frankly, I can’t believe how many corporations pull this trick.

“Like us on Facebook,” they all say. Sure, I’d like nothing better than to do all their promotional work for them – and for free!

But I can’t. It’s hard enough

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side keeping up with all the updates people send!

Sometimes they’re posting pictures from their glorious vacations – which are always to places you can’t afford: “Random Person is cruising the Loire, pricing vineyards and works of art.”

“Erstwhile-Close-Friend and 15 “besties” having a blast in Disneyworld!” Hmmm…without me! (Maybe I should have opened that e-vite?)

P e r s o n - I - U s e d - To - B e Friends-With posts a photo: “We’re at the airport, on our way to 3 glorious weeks in Tahiti!”

Am I the only one reading that who wonders if she still keeps her house key under the mat?

In short, Random People are all having a better life than you.

Of course, sometimes people send links to amusing websites that will tell you your future, or your personality, or what ‘70s sitcom character you would have been, if you play their game and expose your computer to untold numbers of viruses.

Wow, I’m the color “orange” and I would have been Peggy Lipton from the Mod Squad, and I could go on and on and on, and five hours later I would come up for air and where was I? Oh yes, I’m still writing this column, or I would be except a virus has crashed my computer.

And I admit that sometimes it’s nice to keep in touch with old friends or classmates whom you are happy to remember. But all too soon, it gets back to bragging again.

It’s like wandering an entire universe composed of nothing but those Christmas newsletters people used to send out. It’s a wonderful world, all of the time.

No one ever gets sick , or laid off, or has a child who scores in the

bottom 10th percentile of anything.

Nobody ever posts “Struggling to lose 50 pounds, gained them instead,” or “Glad Jon Stewart’s off the air, now I hardly ever wet the couch laughing too hard.”

Nobody says “We’re so happy that X’s sentence was reduced and he’ll be out in 6 months if he can find an apartment 500 feet from any school.”

No, they’re always celebrating weddings, or renewing vows, or having another beautiful grandchild (and trust me, the filter hasn’t been made that can make newborns look to the rest of the world the way they look to you. Just sayin’.)

It’s like reading the class notes in my alumni magazine… which I quit reading a long time ago. But not even those ever woke me up with the order to “Wish these 25 people Happy Birthday today!”

Of course, as soon as they’ve read this column, all my friends will get busy UnFriending me.

Just one thing — before doing that – won’t you please LIKE me on Facebook?

READERS WRITE

Cover Hempstead town council races

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am taking this opportunity to write to your periodical and others regarding the upcoming race for Town of Hempstead Council in District 2.

As a District 2 resident, I am surprised at the dearth of coverage,

on the workings, or lack thereof, of the Hempstead Town Council. I believe that with additional news coverage residents would be better equipped to push for the much needed changes in District 2 and the Town of Hempstead at large.

Interestingly, the race that is quickly becoming the center of attention is that of Tammie Williams, a social worker, community organizer and special needs activist — who has a proven record and commitment to services for all

G.N. Plaza Shop Delight not a good neighbor

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ast Thursday morning I drove past shop Shop Delight .

It was 7:35 . There was an unfortunate car being ticketed for parking in the commercial loading space. Which has no parking after 7:30.

In The Plaza double standards are the norm.

Let’s pay for another parking survey Everyone knows the delivery trucks park in the alley way or in the triangle near the mail boxes. Of course the patrons of the store park anywhere. (“Egocentric” as they are ) They have immunity. The filth and litter abound by that

store too.

Why would we want another such entity.?

The timing of your editorial and the letters to the editor are suspect.

Robert Stevens Great Neck

constituents — versus incumbent Ed Ambrosino, an attorney and 12year council member.

Astute observers have begun to question whether Ambrosino should continue as a council member due to the many hats he wears: in February 2014, Newsday pointed to similar concerns and reported that the NIFA (Nassau Interim Finance Authority) also questioned whether there was an ethical violation resulting from Ambrosino’s many roles.

Tammie Williams raises no such concerns for District 2 voters. Ms. Williams, Project Director of Girls P.R.I.D.E., a mentoring and training program for at-risk young women of color in underserved communities, has given herself wholeheartedly to public service.

Ms. Williams also sits on the Board of Trustees for the Elmont Memorial Public Library and is the single parent to a son with Autism.

She has spearheaded communitybased programs to meet the needs

of children with special needs and their families in Elmont where so few programs for similarly situated families and children exist.

Ed Ambrosino’s primary concerns may be gleaned from a recent blog where he expressed his frustration at his inability to have a clear view of the Mona Lisa during a trip to Paris where, despite his height, iPhone-armed tourists blocked his view!

Many District 2 residents, in contrast, have more urgent quality of life concerns that can no longer be ignored.

Unlike Ed Ambrosino, Tammie Williams has a shoulder-tothe-wheel approach to community empowerment. She is already doing the kind of work we expect from a Town Council member, which makes her the clear choice for constituents in District 2.

She certainly has my vote.

Adrienne Lloyd Elmont

The Great Neck News, Friday, August 21, 2015

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READERS WRITE

Dems needed to oppose Iran deal

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hank you to the Great Neck News for printing letters mentioning Great Neck members of the Zionist Organization of America who helped organize the Times Square Rally opposing the catastrophic Iran deal.

ZOA is proud of being an active member of the coalition of over 100 organizations involved in the Stop Iran Rally.

Another very important Stop Iran Rally (and press conference) will take place in New York City on Tuesday evening, Sept. 1st, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in front of the offices of senators Schumer and Gillibrand, at 780 Third Avenue, at 49th Street.

We will demand that Sen. Kirstin Gillibrand (who announced that she will vote for the dangerous Iran deal, even though she acknowledged serious concerns with the deal) should change her critical vote. Sen. Gillibrand should join Sen. Chuck Schumer in opposing the Iran deal. We urge everyone to attend this extremely important rally.

Sen. Gillibrand’s statement supporting the deal is based on the false premise that the deal’s inspections will provide us with necessary information about Iran’s nuclear weapons program.

In fact, the Iran deal will not have “anytime anywhere” inspections of Iran’s critical undeclared facilities, and does not have comprehensive inspections or verification.

The inspections will not enable us to know if Iran is working on its nuclear weapons program.

The U.S. has no right to inspect. U.S. scientists cannot be on the IAEA inspection team. (This differs from our treaties with Russia.)

The only entity that will be “requested” to make inspections, the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) has to make a series of detailed requests for access to Iran, give Iran opportunities to provide “clarifications,” “explanations” and alternatives to inspections, and submit to consultations before a Joint Commission that includes Iran and its trading partners.

This convoluted process that can eas-

ily stretch out to a month or much longer - well beyond the 24 days one hears about in the news, since the first “request for clarifications” step in this lengthy process to attempt to obtain access has no time limit on it.

The Joint Commission could then decide not to grant inspections. See Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ¶¶74-78.

Our U.S. Congressman, Democrat Steve Israel, stated about the Iran deal’s inspection provisions: “That’s a far cry from what I understood to be anywhere, anytime.”

Likewise Sen. Chuck Schumer stated: “Even more troubling is the fact that the U.S. cannot demand inspections unilaterally.

By requiring the majority of the eightmember Joint Commission, and assuming that China, Russia, and Iran will not cooperate, inspections would require the votes of all three European members of the P5+1 as well as the EU representative.

It is reasonable to fear that, once the Europeans become entangled in lucrative economic relations with Iran, they may well be inclined not to rock the boat by voting to allow inspections.”

The Iran deal also limits inspections of military facilities – the most likely site for nuclear weaponization activities.

Paragraph 74 of the deal provides that requests for access “will not be aimed at interfering with Iranian military or other national security activities.” A top advisor to Iran’s Supreme leader, Ali Akar Velayati, confirmed: “The entry of any foreigner, including IAEA inspectors or any other inspector, to the sensitive military sites of the Islamic Republic is forbidden, no matter what.”[1] In addition, the deal’s secret annexes reportedly further limits verification, including by permitting Iran to take its own soil samples. These annexes relate to PMD — the Possible Military Dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program pointed out in the 2011 IAEA report: namely, Iran’s development of ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear warheads.

Democratic Congressman David

Scott, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus who also serves on the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, is an Iran expert who opposes the Iran deal.

Congressman Scott’s 2012 Report to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly describes (among other things) the IAEA’s 2011 report on Iran’s Project 111: “a structured and comprehensive programme of engineering studies to examine how to integrate a new spherical payload [in other words, a nuclear warhead] into the existing payload chamber which would be mounted in the re-entry vehicle of the Shahab 3 missile” and “additional work was conducted on the development of a prototype firing system that would enable the payload to explode both in the air above a target, or upon impact of the re-entry vehicle with the ground.”

This is a program to develop nuclear weapons and place nuclear weapons on Iran’s existing missiles.

The Obama administration’s responses to the deal’s inspection delays are nonsensical.

First, the Obama administration falsely argues that “inspections delays don’t matter because we have good intelligence about what Iran is doing.”

This is false. Our intelligence has repeatedly been proven inadequate to detect Iran’s nuclear weapons work. The U.S. and Israel did not know about Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz and Arak for years, and only learned about them when an Iranian dissident came forward.

The Obama administration’s other absurd argument is that “it doesn’t matter if there is a 24-day delay because nuclear material has a long half life and can be detected after 24 days.”

Arriving at a site after radioactive material has been moved will not tell us where the fissile material is located now, or what Iran has been doing with it.

Moreover, many aspects of nuclear weaponization programs do not utilize radioactive material.

Sen. Schumer correctly explained: “While inspectors would likely be able to detect radioactive isotopes at a site after 24 days, that delay would enable Iran to

escape detection of any illicit building and improving of possible military dimensions – the tools that go into building a bomb but don’t emit radioactivity.

Furthermore, even when we detect radioactivity at a site where Iran is illicitly advancing its bomb-making capability, the 24-day delay would hinder our ability to determine precisely what was being done at that site.”

There is much else wrong with the Iran deal, which paves Iran’s way to nuclear weapons, and gives Iran billions of dollars to expand its terrorism activities throughout the world.

Our former Congressman, liberal Democrat Gary Ackerman, has spoken out against the Iran deal, saying: “Stakes are too high to allow for so many loopholes. To make a deal with an enemy who then vows to kill you later, means you left something out of the deal. Don’t you think?”

I never thought I’d say this, since I ran against Congressman Ackerman in 2008, but everyone — especially Senator Gillibrand - should listen to Congressman Ackerman now.

And we should also heed the wise words of all the current Democratic Congresspersons who have put aside partisanship to oppose this dangerous deal, including Sen. Schumer and Congresspersons Alcee Hastings and David Scott (both members of the Black Congressional Caucus), Grace Meng, Steve Israel, Juan Vargas, Kathleen Rice, Nita Lowey, Ted Deutsch, Albio Sires, Eliot Engel and Brad Sherman. (The ZOA.org website has articles setting forth each of these Congresspersons well-reasoned statements opposing the Iran deal.)

Please note that in addition to the rally in New York City on Sept. 1, there will be rallies against the Iran deal in Washington D.C. on Sept. 9 and 10, and ZOA will be in Washington D.C. on Sept. 10.

Elizabeth (Liz) Berney, Esq. Elizabeth (Liz) Berney is the Long Island-Queens Executive Director for the Zionist Organization of America. She can be reached at liz@zoa.org

N. Hempstead Dems wrong on Iran

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our most recent issue of the Great Neck News contains a story about elected officials of North Hempstead writing to federal officials in opposition to the nuclear agreement with Iran as well as a letter opposing the deal that includes this statement: “We are rightly proud of the patriotic (emphasis added) North Hempstead Democrats, as we are of Sen. Schumer for speaking out against a dangerously flawed agreement.

Such principled opposition, if it takes hold, is the only way to prevent war.”

Principled? I presume the writer means the principles of shadow U. S. Re-

publican Representative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Patriotic? Loyal to whom?

What follows is the email I sent to North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and her cohorts: “How presumptive the letter signed by you and Democratic colleagues against the Iran nuclear agreement is! Perhaps if this were a matter that affected domestic policy, say on an infrastructure matter, there might be a reason for a letter.

But, to opportunistically involve our town in opposition to an international agreement which is being fiercely fought and

financed by right-wing PACs on a national not local stage, is outrageous.

Yes, the Jewish/Iranian percentage is a large chunk of your town’s population, but how about those us who strongly support the agreement as the best chance against spreading an ever more destructive war. And, please remember, not all Jews are in the Netanyahu camp. Your divisiveness might prove quite harmful.

I have voted for you and the other signers of your infamous letter, but I won’t again.

Just as I was about to send this letter, I noticed in this morning’s New York

Times another full-page ad from the antiagreement Zionist Organization of America, headlined “Senator Cory Booker: Will you join Senator Schumer and reject the catastrophic Iran deal?”

Sen. Schumer is pictured looming over the image of Sen. Booker. The same Sen. Schumer who has said he will not lobby fellow senators to follow his lead.

He doesn’t have to; his monied friends are doing it for him. Hypocrisy reigns once again!

Robert D. Adams Great Neck

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READERS WRITE

Don’t ignore Hempstead council races

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am taking this opportunity to write to your periodical and others regarding the upcoming races in the Town of Hempstead, New York.

As a concerned resident of Nassau County I am surprised that our local periodicals have limited coverage on the prospective candidates for office in the Town of Hempstead.

All of the candidates are very active community and visionary leaders. On Aug. 13, 2015, I saw an article in the LI Herald regarding the District Attorney

race on the upcoming November elections.

There are several other candidates nominated from Democratic Party among others who are potential candidates from Republican Party.

Why? The people of our community want to read all the candidate platforms.

We want name recognition elected officials to state their platform too. The facts is that voter turn out is low in local election more because the community residents are unaware of

the candidates position and/ or the incumbent elected officials are just the most recognized name. This is very disappointing. Our local periodicals can do more to objectively build awareness of the candidates running for office along with promoting dates of the election. You can give a voice to all the candidates with just reporting the facts about candidates.

Local elected officials represent a vital part of community leadership. And the local periodical must begin to present

readers of the community with unbiased information about the candidates.

The Town of Hempstead’s Democratic Candidates are as follow: Rita Kestenbaum - Town Of Hempstead Supervisor Dino G. Amoroso - Town Clerk Gina Arcabascio - Receiver of Taxes Tammie Williams- Council woman District 2 Milagros Vicente - Council person District 3

Mike Reid - Councilman District 5 Community residents need the facts about our potential leaders we do not necessarily want incumbents or a recognizable names.

We want leaders who have records of service in the community, like Gina Arabascio, Tammie Williams Who are the candidates in 2015 Town of Hempstead?

Tell us about their platform Nancy Garlick Elmont

History ignored in opposing Iran deal

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e often find regrettable evidence of the reality that it is part of human nature to cling to old disproved ideas beyond much evidence that disproves them.

If it is comforting to hold harmless beliefs and no one is hurt, we do not have to discard them.

But there comes a time, and unfortunately, sometimes very late, when old beliefs, stubbornly maintained, can do much harm.

For example, the old South

still maintains that the Civil War was fought for states’ rights.

A new book, recently published, provides new evidence of the unspeakable cruelties inflicted on slaves and the widespread practices in the New World long after Great Britain had abolished slavery that belies the notion that slaves were treated with kindness and protection.

The slave trade was too profitable to be ended. The economies of the South and in other countries in the New World were dependent on using slaves that worked in industries under the

most merciless conditions.

Death rates were horrendous, and human beings were expendable.

Today, ironically, there are still those who believe that sending ground troops into endless wars, some later proven to be for the control of oil or other natural resources, are our only recourse.

Too lightly, many would risk war by denying several nations the possible strategy of an agreement with Iran to limit nuclear proliferation.

They still feel that our great nation should go it alone, refus-

ing to try a bloodless course.

They persist in the notion that the U.S. could save the world by pursuing wars that killed our most precious resource, our young men. The rampant amnesia in our supposed leaders has to be cured in favor of negotiation.

Prolonged discussion kills no one.

Lessons in history should be repeated to exhaustion if necessary.

They are boring, but safer than battles and the ruination of national economies.

Perhaps our entertainment industry can be persuaded to compose ditties that list our mistakes in easily sung parodies about Vietnam and Iraq.

Maybe advertisers would inject 10 second slogans touting peace among the ads for junk food.

We need to find more comedians, who instead of unprintable words, will make war a dirty word.

Esther Confino New Hyde Park

Obamacare fails to fulfill its promises

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isten up, all you Obamacare-lovers out there.

For anyone over 65, “listen up” means remove all your preconceived biases and try to be objective. I know that for many Democrats,this is really difficult.

After all, you have finally fulfilled your lifelong dream, a liberal President in the White House, and socialized medicine for every American. What a combo! We may never recover.

We are paying an incredibly high price for your idealistic transgressions.

Supporting Obamacare through a series of unrealistic promises and actual distortions and lies,were rationalized as a necessary technique used to attain their “higher goal.”

Nancy Pelosi’s strategy (“We

must pass Obamacare first and then we’ll find out what’s in it.”) actually was used to hide the contents of the Affordable Care Act!!

It never would have passed at all, if our elected officials did what any ethical elected official should do. Read the damn bill before they vote on it!

As the years go by, and we see the results of this catastrophe, it has become crystal clear to me that the only viable solution is to repeal Obamacare and replace it with something that at least remedies all of our healthcare problems but without concurrently destroying the greatest healthcare system on the planet.

1 - After 3 years, the CBO now estimated that the cost of Obamacare has tripled compared with Obama’s promised

initial cost.

2 - Instead of reducing health care costs, they actually rose!

3 - The CBO estimates that 31 million Americans will be without insurance 10 years from now.

4 - Medicaid costs have greatly increased. Patients now added to the expanded-Medicaid program,will be covered by State taxpayers instead of the federal government.

5 - The tax (penalty) paid by the uninsured, is not nearly enough to offset the mandatory new benefits.

6 - Everyone must pay for all services, even if they are never used or violate their religious beliefs.

7 - Medicare is still rapidly approaching bankruptcy.

8 - Doctors, in huge num-

bers, are opting out.

9 - The exchanges are still not working well.

10 - Government committees do decide which treatments are allowed and which patients are eligible to receive them.

Obamacare (socialized medicine) is rapidly imploding.

But what about Obama’s promise to lower private insurance premiums by $1,500 per family? Remember, that one?

Surprise, surprise!

They haven’t been reduced at all. In fact they have gone up every year. Here is a sample of the latest results just published in Newsday: 1 - in New York State alone, health insurance premiums rose 7.1 percent last year.

2- For small businesses (2100 employees) premiums grew

9.8 percent statewide and 13.8 percent on Long Island !

3 - Empire HMO increased its premiums 17.46 percent!

4 - In the small business market, Emblem HIP increased its premiums 29.5 percent !

Premium reductions were never a realistic possibility. They knew it was a lie!

Someone has to pay for the subsidies.

The money has to come from somewhere. Either costs (medical services) have to be cut or premiums of those actually paying, must be increased. Or both !!!!

Either way, there is no such thing as “free healthcare.”

Dr. Stephen Morris North Hills

The Great Neck News, Friday, August 21, 2015

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Continued from Page 6 In other developments: • Murray received the endorsement of the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, which represents 1,600 officers.

“Kate Murray’s commitment to the law enforcement profession and the people of Nassau County is commendable,” said Paul Nunziato, president of the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, in a statement.

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Murray has also been endorsed by Nassau County’s Police Benevolent Association, Detectives Association and Police Superior Officers Association, among others.

“I am honored that the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association has joined with other law enforcement associations to give me their endorsement, recognizing my background and leadership record,” Murray said in a statement. “Working together with all law enforcement agencies, we will ensure that our county is the safest in the nation.”

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Grocery saga moves front and center Waldbaums is on the ropes.

Will someone hand it a Coke, some Twinkies and a box of Oreos to put it out of its misery?

The grocery store saga is now front and center in Great Neck.

Three days after my first column ran (July 16, “GN Deserves Better Grocery Stores”) about the lackluster food retail scene in Great Neck, the parent company of Waldbaum’s, Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P) in Montvale, N.J., said it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to sell more than 120 stores for $600 million and plans to close 25 others.

One of my neighbors left a note on my door saying she heard Great Neck’s Waldbaum’s will close in November.

I contacted A&P to ask for more specifics and spokeswoman Joanne Fischetti wouldn’t say if the Great Neck location is closing. She directed me to the company statement that said, “While some stores will close in the near-term, the vast majority will continue providing customers with the same high-quality products and exceptional customer service.”

Since I don’t really see the “high quality products and exceptional customer service,” I still wish Waldbaum’s would re-invest in the store to 21st Century standards or close already and make room for another, better franchise in that central location.

Meanwhile, we also saw the news in the Great Neck News that the Village of Great Neck Estates blocked the petition

for Shop Delight to open an expanded su- mended by online commenter) Some commenters disagreed with permarket location on Middle Neck Road.

I appreciated the letters to the editor me. That’s fine. We don’t have to agree on that appeared, either supporting or chal- all points for the general thesis to be true.

Ms. Gordon said she didn’t share my lenging my views on local grocers. I also appreciated the comments, emails and so- affection for Trader Joe’s and wrote, “The cial media interactions with people about last thing our town needs is another overpriced, trendy chain supermarket.” grocers in Great Neck.

I don’t find it overpriced.

From those comments, I Certain items are very reamake two observations. sonable at Trader Joes. Its 1.

People generally presence keeps other groagreed that grocery stores cery stores prices in check in in Great Neck aren’t, well, my view. great. When they try to Now that it appears think of exceptional stores, some markets may be disapthey have to mention stores pearing and Shop Delight that are not in Great Neck. isn’t getting a green light to Therefore, my thesis holds.

Paul Glader proceed on a second loca2. People suggested othNew Kid in Town tion, we don’t need just a er stores that I should have Trader Joe’s to fix our gromentioned or that I should visit. Thanks for these. For the sake of cery woes.

We need a diverse set of quality groother newcomers in the area (and a reminder to long-time residents), here are cery stores in our community. Let’s hope our business leaders and political leaders the recommendations: · North Shore Farms on Horace Har- respond wisely.

Mr. Peretsman took issue with me citding Boulevard in Lake Success (Gerald Peretsman and two others recommended) ing author Michael Pollan’s work. And I · Fairway in Douglaston (Recom- respectfully take issue with Peretsman’s questioning Pollan, a best-selling author mended by Nina K. Gordon) · Best Market in New Hyde Park (rec- and fantastic investigative reporter on the topic of food. ommended by Norman Roland) Peretsman identifies himself (ethical· King Kullen in Manhasset (recomly on his part) as a Monsanto shareholder mended by online commenter) · Pathmark in New Hyde Park (recom- and writes “There is no way Long Island farmers can produce enough local foods mended by online commenter) · HMart on Great Neck Road (Recom- to satisfy resident needs.”

In response, I never suggested that Long Island farmers could or should sell us all the food we eat.

But, now that Peretsman brings it up, I will say that Long Island sprawl has cut into the available farmland over the decades in ways that seem imprudent. Even still, we do have some amazing food, wines and seafood production happening on Long Island. We should celebrate that and create markets for that production.

Peretsman also notes that organic and free-range foods are “substantially more expensive than their counterparts.”

We all know that. To be clear, I’m not suggesting we eat only organic and freerange foods. But I advocate most of the same principles that Pollan does, a primary one being that we question the food industrial complex as it is in America and seek improvement. That means to question the commodification of food, a move that has made food less pricey but also more processed.

“While it is true that many people simply can’t afford to pay more for food, either in money or time or both, many more of us can. After all, just in the last decade or two we’ve somehow found the time in the day to spend several hours on the internet and the money in the budget not only to pay for broadband service, but to cover a second phone bill and a new monthly bill for television, formerly free,” Pollan writes in his book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. “For the Continued on Page 54

New voting rights act a good 1st step President Obama and many Democrats celebrated the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 but Republicans have been completely silent. It didn’t come up at all during the “reality TV show” that was the Fox-GOP Debate (parts 1 and 2).

As President Obama said during a ceremony marking the signing, “in the abstract, at least, everybody today believes in the right to vote. Conceptually, everybody is in favor of the right to vote. You will not hear anybody defend the notion that the law can discriminate against persons because of their color, or their faith, or their ethnicity, when it comes to going to cast a ballot. That’s huge progress, a normative shift in how we think about our democracy. Everybody in theory is supposed to be included.

“But part of the reason we’re here today, part of the reason it’s so important for us to focus attention on this right is because in practice, we’ve still got problems.

“On the ground, there are still too many ways in which people are discouraged from voting. Some of the protections that had been enshrined in the Voting Rights Act itself have been weakened as a consequence of court decisions and interpretations of the law. State legislatures have instituted procedures and practices that, although on the surface may appear neutral, have the effect of dis-

couraging people from voting, may have the 2000 and 2004 election debacles.

That’s because Republicans realized a disproportional effect on certain kinds that demographics are against them. of folks voting.

We are headed to a Majority Minor“And if, in fact, those practices, those trends, those tendencies are allowed to ity country (or a Minority Majority councontinue unanswered, then over time try) - women are 53 percent of voters, blacks and hispanics are the hard-won battles of 50 becoming increasingly sigyears ago erode, and our nificant — indeed, the list democracy erodes. And that of demographic groups that means that the decisions are harmed by Republican that are made in the corpolicies total 99% of the ridors of power all across country, when you do the this country begin to reflect analysis. the interests of the few, in“If Republicans can’t stead of the interests of the win in a fair fight, they rig many.... the outcome — shrink the “So we got to keep KAREN RUBIN electorate so their candipushing. At the federal Pulse of the Peninsula dates win,” Democratic level, we need a new Voting National Committee Chair Rights Act passed. At the state and local levels, we’ve got to fight Debbie Wasserman Schultz told some back against efforts to make it harder to 11,000 supporters who joined a confervote and we got to embrace those legisla- ence call on the anniversary of the VRA. tors that are prepared to make it easier “That’s not acceptable. We’re pushing back.” to vote.

That’s been very hard, especially with It’s not enough to renew the Voting Rights Act. We need a new Voting Rights the right-wing majority of the Supreme Court serving as a critical partner in the Act. As recently as 2006, voting rights Republican campaign — going back to were overwhelmingly supported by both Karl Rove — to make the United States parties, but since Obama’s election in a One Party country. Citizens United, in 2008 — which he credited largely to the 2010 was a key step, negating hundreds impact of bringing down the cruel barriers of years of precedent in establishing cold to the ballot box for blacks and hispanics cash as equivalent to free speech and cor— Republicans have worked diligently to porations as being more entitled than hureverse the “reforms” put into place after man beings to exercising political speech.

Then, the Rightwing Majority in 2013 took another crucial step in overturning crucial components of the Voting Rights Act based on the outrageous proposition that because a Black (actually, Obama is equally White) was elected to office, therefore the protections of pre-clearance required of overtly racist voting districts was no longer necessary.

In her vigorous dissent, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg warned that weakening the Voting Rights Act because it was working was “like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.” And she was right, because hours after the decision, a host of states unleashed rules, ostensibly to prevent “Voter Fraud” but designed to give Republicans advantages in elections.

Clearly, Justice Antonin Scalia, who hails himself an “Originalist” would like to return to voting rights being exclusively reserved for “white males with property.” (Question: in the 1830s, white men without property got the right to vote under “Jacksonian Democracy.” How did that happen without amending the Constitution?)

As Scalia stated in the completely unconstitutional, fabricated-out-of-wholecloth Bush v. Gore decision (even he said it couldn’t be used as precedent), nowhere in the Constitution does it specifically state a right to “one person, one vote,” like it does a right to bear arms.

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High School Graduations on GNPS/TV

By J oe N i k i c

GNPS/TV has began broadcasting this past June’s high school commencement ceremonies daily.

Viewers living in any of the Great Neck villages can tune in and watch the graduation ceremonies for Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School, and Great Neck Village School. Each school’s ceremony will run three times per day.

Great Neck North’s ceremony broadcasts at 8 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 6 p.m.

Great Neck South’s ceremony runs

at 11:30 a.m., 4 p.m., and 10 p.m.

The Great Neck Village School’s ceremony plays at 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Those who have Cablevision as a television provider can find GNPS/ TV on Channel 75, while those with Verizon can tune into Channel 32.

GNPS/TV broadcasts programming created by students of the Great Neck Public School system.

For more information on GNPS/TV or any of its programming, contact district educational cable TV producer/Director Robert Zahn either by phone at 516-441-4676 or e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

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Shock jock eyes Roslyn broadcasts

BY B I LL S A N A N T O N IO Radio personality Anthony Cumia’s web show, which broadcasts live from his Roslyn Heights residence, may soon find a home on television.

During the Aug. 10 episode of “The Anthony Cumia Show,” the shock-jock host hinted at the possibility of his life getting the realityshow treatment.

“Apparently, there’s some interest in the idea that an idiot who does a talk show from his home and has an outrageous lifestyle and now goes into the city and has creepy, weird, twisted, some-normal-some-not friends, some people have decided this might be interesting,” he said.

“So we are moving ahead. We have been approached and things are in motion.”

“How about that one?” he added. “Who saw that part of this whole thing coming? I sure didn’t.”

Cumia’s producer, Keith Maresca, said during the episode that interviews for a potential series have already been filmed, with more footage still to be shot in the coming weeks.

They were unable to disclose the network with whom Cumia is negotiating a deal, and did not say whether an agreement for a show is imminent.

Once half of the radio show team “Opie and Anthony” alongside co-host Gregg “Opie” Hughes, Cumia was fired by Sirius XM Satellite Radio last summer following a series of racially-charged tweets alleging he was assaulted by a black woman in Times Square.

He then began recording a subscription-based web radio show out of his Roslyn Heights estate that featured guests and friends from the entertainment industry.

Cumia, who recently recorded an episode of his show from a studio in New York City, and has expressed plans to record future episodes there, said a reality show would not mark the end of “The Anthony Cumia Show,” but would cultivate its material largely from his radio program.

“The background part of the [reality] show would be this show.

Just like ‘I Am Cait,’” he said, referring to the E! series documenting former Olympian Bruce Jenner’s life as a transgender woman, which he critiqued during the episode.

Singas slams boating while drinking law

BY B I LL S A N A N T O N IO Boating while intoxicated.

That was one of the charges brought against a Bronx man who county prosecutors said was speeding on a Yahama jet ski around 8 p.m. Sunday night just off Port Washington, with a passenger in tow, after boating hours had ended.

But acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said laws prosecuting intoxicated drivers at sea are out of date and do not align with those used in bringing charges against drunk drivers on the road.

“It shouldn’t matter if you’re on the water rather than on the road.

If you are operating any kind of vehicle while intoxicated, the laws should work interchangeably,” she said in a statement. “Drunken boating can have the same tragic consequences of drunken driving, and the law needs to recognize that.”

A North Hempstead bay constable that stopped the man, Wilfred Ford, 51, said he had severely slurred speech, glassy and bloodshot eyes, smelled of alcohol and

refused several times to be seated onboard the constable’s boat, opting instead to jump into the Manhasset Bay. Though Ford got back onto the town boat, prosecutors said he resisted arrest and started a fight with the constable that resulted in a laceration to the constable’s thumb.

Ford was then restrained by the constable and an off-duty New York City police officer who was passing the scene on his personnel boat, and arrested by Nassau County police, prosecutors said.

Ford was charged with misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest and operating a vessel while intoxicated, and received violations for operating a vessel between sunrise and sunset and speeding. He faces up to a year in jail if convicted on the top charge.

Singas said Tuesday that drunk driving laws by motor vehicle and by boat or jet ski should be integrated so that prior offenses in either instance may elevate a new charge to a felony count and that licenses to operate a motor vehicle — either by land or sea — be sus-

pended.

Current boating while intoxicated laws, she noted, do not result in the suspension of a boating license during prosecution, nor carry specific charges for boaters impaired by both drugs and alcohol, nor is there a provision similar to Leandra’s Law for drunk boating with a child onboard.

Prosecution rules for boating while intoxicated charges have also not been updated to allow advanced emergency medical technicians to collect blood for evidence without a doctor present, Singas said.

“My office will continue to advocate for this common-sense alignment of our public safety laws,” she said as part of the statement.

Ford, who is being represented by the Legal Aid Society, was conditionally released Monday on probation and ordered to enter the county’s S.T.E.P. program, which gauges the extent of one’s treatment needs for chemical dependency, while prosecutors requested a $3,500 bail and the suspension of his boating privileges.

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Old Westbury Gardens to host 55th annual Scottish Festival, Highland Games By c h r i ST i A N A r Ao S The usually serene Old Westbury Gardens will take on a slightly more jovial atmosphere this weekend when it plays host to the 55th Annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games Saturday.

The festival is sponsored by the Long Island Scottish Clan MacDuff 81 LTD. and celebrates Scottish culture on Long Island, featuring traditional caber toss, tossing the sheaf and putting the stone competitions for adults and children.

Organizers will also hold an antique British car show and a shortbread baking contest.

“Each year we have over 7,000-plus people attend, mostly locals that want a full day of family activities at a low cost,” Clan MacDuff Chief Andy MacInnes said. “When people come for the first time they say ‘This is the best kept secret on Long Island’.”

Admission is $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $8 for children over six years old and Old Westbury Gardens members and free for children under six years old.

The festival starts at 8 a.m. on August 22 and will run until 5 p.m.

Performances from singers and dancers on two separate stages will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the end of the festival.

A tent for children’s entertainment will open at 10 a.m.

There will be fish and chips as well as other Scottish food, but no alcohol will be sold during the event.

Free parking with shuttle service to Old Westbury Gardens is available at Westbury High School.

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Billy Joel tribute band River of Dreams is next to take on the Saturday slot at the Planting Fields’ Concert in the Park series on the lawn adjacent to historic Coe Hall. River of Dreams is a six-piece authentic tribute to the music of Billy Joel, covering three decades of his most popular songs. Coe Hall is closed during the concert.

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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Darcy Novick Presents: Comedy Night Thursday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.

On The Magic Carpet With Barbara Eden Friday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m.

Eric Burdon & the Animals with Edgar Winter Group Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m.

The Monkees Wednesday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m.

Rick Springfield, Loverboy, The Romantics Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.

Billy Collins Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m.

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Russell Peters Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m.

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Engelbert Humperdink Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m.

Jay Black, Chubby Checker Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m.

Smokey Robinson Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m.

Joe Walsh Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.

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Frankie Valli Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m.

America’s Got Talent All Star Tour Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.

Huey Lewis and the News Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.

The Machine Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Jackie Mason Sunday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Bethenny Frankel Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m.

Michael Pollan Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.

2nd Annual Monsters Of Freestyle Ball Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.

Paul Anka Sunday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m.

Last Comic Standing Thursday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m.

Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Jefferson Airplane & The Grateful Dead Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.

Darcy Novick Presents 13th LI Comedy and Music Fest Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.

Tommy James and The Shondells Sunday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m.

Styx Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.

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The Tenors Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.

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CBS-FM Presents Saturday in the Park Starring Joan Jett Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

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BACK TO SCHOOL Making a Smooth Transition How parents can help students transition to college life

Mellow Your Mornings How to make school day mornings easier

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The transition to college life can be exciting. But while students typically welcome that transition with open arms, parents often worry about how their children will handle their suddenly more independent life. Parents who want to help their kids make as smooth a transition to college life as possible can take steps during their children’s senior year of high school to help them adjust to their new surroundings and responsibilities more easily.

Let kids fly solo on school day mornings. New college students have to make many adjustments upon moving into their dorms, and getting themselves out of bed each morning and off to class on time is one such change. Parents worried that their students will sleep in when mom and dad isn’t around to remind them to wake up can start letting kids fly solo on school day mornings during their final year of high school. Let kids set their alarms, prepare their own breakfasts and get out the door on time all on their own.

By the time their freshman year of college arrives, kids will know how to handle their mornings by themselves.

Teach kids how to develop budgets.

Another problem many first-year college students encounter is an inability to effectively manage their money.

Whether you plan to give kids an allowance while they are in school or intend for them to work part-time for their spending money, use senior year of high school as an opportunity to show kids how to budget their money.

If they don’t have accounts already, open bank accounts in your youngster’s name, and insist that he or she start paying for his or her expenses via these accounts. Resist the urge to give high school kids gas money or money for shopping trips if they have already spent their allowances so they can learn how to effectively manage money between paydays. In addition, teach kids about the right and wrong ways to use credit cards, including the importance of paying balances in full and on time.

Let kids handle more standard responsibilities. Adults tend to take more mundane responsibilities like making doctor’s appointments or grocery shopping for granted. But kids likely have no idea how to handle such tasks. Parents can encourage their high school seniors to make their own medical appointments. In addition, take kids along on grocery shopping trips, explaining how to find sale items and which foods to buy and which to avoid. Nutrition is not always foremost on the minds of college freshmen, but those who understand the importance of healthy diets are more likely to buy nutritious meals than junk food.

Emphasize time management.

Today’s high schoolers are busier than ever before, so many may already be prepared for the juggling act that is college life. But college students have more free time than their high school counterparts, so parents can emphasize the importance of managing that free time wisely as opposed to spending it lounging on the couch or napping.

The transition from high school to college can be both exciting and difficult.

But parents can get a head start on that transition by encouraging their youngsters to be more independent during their final year of high school.

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Building a strong parent-teacher relationship Developing a strong relationship with a child’s teacher can help parents ensure their kids are doing their best in the classroom.

Once a school year begins, many students spend more time in the classroom with their teachers than they do at home with their parents. That’s especially true in dual-income households where both parents work outside of the home.

Though many parents would love to spend more time with their children, doing so can be difficult when both parents must go to work every day.

Because kids spend so much time with their teachers, it’s important for parents to work toward building a strong parent-teacher relationship. Such a relationship fosters communication, which can help a young student do his or her best in and out of the classroom, something that’s a goal for parents and teachers alike. Parents interested in developing a strong relationship with their kids’ teachers can take several steps to make that happen.

Meet your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year. Teachers have many students come in and out of their classroom on any given day, so it can be hard for teachers to initiate a relationship with parents. Parents have significantly fewer children to look after, so they should take the first step toward building a relationship with teachers.

Introduce yourself at the onset of the school year, providing phone numbers and e-mail addresses where you can be reached. Let the teacher know you’re available for discussion any time during the school year and that you look forward to the coming school year and working with the teacher as the year progresses.

Attend “Back to School Night.” School events like an open house or a “Back to School Night” are a great way to help kids grow acclimated to their school. But such events also make great opportunities for parents to learn more about their kids’ teachers than they might have learned during their introductory meeting. Such events may allow teachers to explain the curriculum for the upcoming year, and teachers may feel encouraged when parents show an active interest in such events.

Prioritize parent-teacher conferences. Parentteacher conferences are a great opportunity for parents to speak to their children’s teacher one-

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on-one. Unlike an introductory meeting or an open house at the beginning of the school year, a parent-teacher conference allows parents and teachers to specifically discuss students in private.

Teachers may provide insight into how a child is performing and behaving in the classroom, offering advice as to how to improve that performance or suggestions as to how to encourage kids to keep up the good work. Such conferences may be your only opportunity for a one-on-one, in-person discussion about your child, so make sure you’re on time and that you don’t miss these conferences.

Your child’s teacher will appreciate it, and you can use this as an opportunity to ask any questions you have about your child.

Keep the channels of communication open. If it’s been awhile since you’ve spoken to your child’s teacher, don’t be afraid to e-mail the teacher to check in or see if you can lend a helping hand.

In addition, if your child really enjoys a teacher’s class, don’t be hesitant to share that with the teacher. Teachers appreciate compliments just like other professionals, and parents should express their gratitude to those teachers who are working hard to make learning fun for their youngsters.

Establishing a strong relationship with a child’s teacher can help parents ensure students are making the most of their time in the classroom.

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Parents can take several steps to make sure school day mornings go more smoothly.

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chool day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere.

Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity.

Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.

Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning.

Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet.

Keep the television off. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning.

Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic. But there are several ways to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets where they need to be on time.

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How to save on school supplies Take inventory. If you have more than one child, chances are you already have lots of school supplies around the house. Dust off kids’ backpacks and study areas from last school year to determine which supplies you need to buy and which you already have. Going forward, encourage kids to store their supplies in a predetermined area once the school year ends, as this will make next year’s inventory that much easier to examine and assess.

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ack to school season can be as expensive for parents as it is exciting for students. Once the initial letdown of the end of summer vacation wears off, many kids are excited to return to school, where they can see their friends, study their favorite subjects and participate in extracurricular activities.

Parents of school-aged youngsters may share in that excitement while also knowing that back to school season can stretch their budgets. One of the ways to salvage those budgets is to save on school supplies. Fortunately, there are several ways parents can do just that.

Be patient. Shopping early can save shoppers money in many instances, but parents may benefit by exercising patience when it comes to buying school supplies for their children.

Teachers often give students lists of supplies they will need for each class, and parents who wait to receive such lists can avoid spending money on items their kids won’t need. Even if you wait it out, you may be able to get a head start, as some teachers may post supply lists on school websites, while others might email lists to parents before back to school season hits full swing.

Spend more now to save later.

While inexpensive supplies can be hard to resist, such items likely won’t withstand the test of time, forcing you to spend time and money each year buying replacement supplies. Paying more now for certain items, including stronger backpacks and more highly rated calculators, may end up saving you money in the long run, even if the initial pill is somewhat tough to swallow.

Use technology to your advantage.

Department stores and businesses that sell school supplies, such as pharmacies and office stores, may or may not discount too many items once back to school season hits full swing. But savvy parents can still find deals by using technology to their advantage when shopping for school supplies. Download apps like RetailMeNot to your smartphone and enable its updates so your phone essentially notifies you of any discounts the moment you walk into a given store. If you don’t receive any updates, search for discounts via the app or the Internet as you shop.

Chances are strong that there are deals to be had, even if you don’t learn of the deals until you arrive at the store.

School supplies can be expensive, but parents can employ several strategies to save on school supplies now and in the future.

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How to encourage kids to read will develop and continue throughout their lives. Many parents read to their children at night before bedtime, but any time of day will suffice.

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hile many parents recognize the impact reading can have on their children, it’s no secret that getting kids to embrace reading can be difficult. Distractions such as video games, social media and even the great outdoors are all there to draw kids away from reading. But parents who want to instill a love of reading in their children can still take steps to ensure their kids don’t miss out on the benefits of a

good book.

Read to your children. Numerous studies have discovered various benefits of reading to children when they are young. The National Center for Education Statistics notes that children whose parents read to them typically become better readers and perform better in school. Reading to children early on is the first step toward fostering a love of reading kids

Don’t be discouraged if kids are not interested in books. While reading fiction can help develop a youngster’s imagination, parents should not be discouraged if kids don’t want to read books. Reading the newspaper, magazines and even comic books can help kids develop strong reading skills and an extensive vocabulary and, in the case of comic books, inspire their imaginations. Young sports fans might be more inclined to read the sports page than a novel, so let them do so. Kids are more likely to embrace reading if what they’re reading interests them, so encourage kids to read up on those interests, even if that reading does not involve picking up a book.

Get your youngster his or her own library card. Thanks to the popularity of e-readers, many adults would be hard pressed to locate their local library if asked to do so. But visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read, especially if kids

have their own library cards. Kids with their own library cards tend to look at visits to the library as shopping trips where they get to make their own choices about what they’re taking home with them. And once kids reach a certain age, they can visit the library on their own.

Share your own reading experiences with children. Kids look up to their parents and often want to mimic their behavior. So parents can set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. While you might not want to discuss every book you read with your children, discuss the books they’re reading. Chances are you read many of those same books yourself when you were a child, and discussing books with your child is a great way to improve his or her reading comprehension.

Distractions abound for today’s youngsters, who might not embrace reading as readily as they do video games or social networking. But parents can take many steps to instill a love of reading in their kids that will last a lifetime.

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ccording to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students. The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to concentrate and may even cause physical symptoms like headache and nausea. Parents of students who are anxious about upcoming tests can share the following test-taking tips with their children, courtesy of the ADAA. Prioritize preparation. Test preparation should begin well in advance of the test, as cramming the night before may make students feel unprepared and less confident in their knowledge of the material. In addition, studying at least a week or two in advance of the test date affords students the opportunity to take practice tests in conditions similar to those in real testing situations.

That familiarity can calm any nerves they may typically experience when taking exams.

Develop an effective test-taking strategy. The ADAA recommends students answer the questions they know first before returning to more difficult questions. Doing so may contribute to students’ confidence and calm their nerves as they approach the

rest of the test. When tests include essay portions, students can outline their essays before they begin to write so they have a clearer idea of what they want to say and how they want to say it.

Employ relaxation techniques. Deep, slow breaths and systematic relaxation of muscles can energize students’ bodies and make it easier for them to focus. Students can apply such techniques before exams to curb any pre-test jitters they might have and, if necessary, revisit these relaxation exercises during the test if feelings of nervousness return.

Get enough sleep and eat healthy before the exam. Stress and anxiety are more difficult to cope with when the body is tired, so parents should encourage their children to get adequate sleep the night before an exam. In addition, provide healthy foods for kids to eat prior to the exam so they are not lethargic or hungry once the test begins.

Don’t be afraid to seek help. Plenty of students experience test anxiety, and many schools offer programs designed to help students overcome their test-taking fears. Making use of these programs is a great way for kids to improve their testing performance.

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Tips to help students choose the right major

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s recent college graduates can no doubt attest, the job market for young people can be difficult to navigate. Many recent graduates are still struggling to find full-time employment, and some might be wondering if they chose the right major.

Though choosing a major is about more than just finding a job, the financial burden of earning a college degree can’t be ignored. According to the Project on Student Debt, 71 percent of college seniors who graduated in 2012 had student loan debt, with an average of $29,400 per borrower. In fact, between 2008 and 2012, the average student loan debt at graduation increased an average of 6 percent each year. So while the right major should incorporate a student’s interests, skills and strengths, it’s also important to find a major that can help students earn a living after they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.

The following are a handful of tips college students can employ to ensure they choose the right major.

• Don’t jump into it. Some students

might want to pick a major before they ever step foot on campus. While that strategy might work for some, it should only be employed by those students who are wholly certain a major is for them. Some students choose a major early on because they feel they may get a head start at navigating their way through a job market that recently endured exceptionally high levels of unemployment. But the pressure of finding a job should not be what drives students when choosing a major. Unless you’re entirely certain that a particular course of study is for you, give yourself some leeway and wait to choose a major. The first year or two of college is a great time to expand your academic horizons so use that time to your advantage.

• Don’t procrastinate. While rushing into a major is a mistake, it’s also foolish to procrastinate with regard to choosing a course of study. According to The College Board’s annual survey of colleges, the average tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year colleges for the 2013-14 school year was $30,094, while public four-year in-state tuition and fees averaged slightly less than $9,000 for

the same year. So no matter which type of college or university a student enrolls in, he or she will be making a significant financial commitment. Waiting too long to choose a course of study may find you paying for courses you ultimately won’t need, increasing your already expensive tuition along the way.

• Use the resources at your disposal.

Students undecided about a college major should make use of their schools’ career development departments to help them get on the right path. Many such departments provide assessment tools to help students find a major that synthesizes their interests and skills with a field of study. In addition, the personnel within career development departments have dealt with hundreds, if not thousands, of previous students who found themselves in similar situations, and that experience can prove invaluable to students who might feel lost with regard to choosing majors.

• Know the requirements if you have a specific career in mind. While many majors are not difficult to navigate, some fields of study have strict guide-

lines that students should be aware of almost immediately. For example, students hoping to attend medical school after graduation need to determine which courses they absolutely must take in order to qualify for medical school.

In addition, students with such specific plans in mind often must choose their majors as early as possible so they can plan their curriculum in accordance with the standards they will need to meet to be considered for postgraduate work.

Choosing a major is a decision college students should not take lightly. But students who are unsure of what they want to study should approach the process of choosing a major with patience and an eye on finding a course of study that matches their interests with their skills.

How to make your dorm room your own

College students can employ various strategies to make their dorm rooms feel more like home.

Children spend roughly 17 to 18 years living under Mom and Dad’s roof. When the time comes to go away to college, young men or women find themselves on their own for the first time in their lives. Once youngsters move into their dorm rooms, many attempt to add a few personal touches to their new home.

All too often a college dorm room is drab and uninspiring. Universities tend to make dorm rooms sparse so they are easy to maintain. Very often walls are made from concrete or brick, and the space may not be very large. In addition, dorm rooms are often shared with a roommate, and the idea of spending semester after semester here may not be so appealing.

Students tend to arrive on campus with fixed budgets and not a lot of spending money for new furnishings, so dorm rooms often become populated with garage-sale finds and hand-me-downs. This may only add to the room’s poor aesthetics.

Making a dorm room your own does not require a lot of money or know-how. It starts with a vision, a few comforts from home and some collaboration with your roommate.

The following are a few tips for young men and women looking to turn their dorm rooms from drab to fab.

• Know the dorm rules before making any permanent changes.

Rather than face fines at the end of

the school year, know what you can and can’t do to your room before making any changes. For example, schools may frown on holes in walls or other structural changes, so invest in stick-on hooks for hanging photos on walls.

• Consider using a dorm room planning Web site. Certain Web sites enable students to share a collaborative shopping cart with roommates so they can coordinate colors and avoid buying two of the same items.

• Remember, the bed is the pivotal piece of the room. Most dorm rooms fit little more than two beds and two desks. Therefore, the bulk of your design will come from outfitting your bed with a comforter that adds color and life to the room. If you haven’t yet decided on a color scheme with your roommate, you may want to opt for neutral colors, or even basic black-and-white, which will blend with anything.

• Invest in other creature comforts. A nice area rug and a few decorative lamps can remove the institutional feel of overhead fluorescent lights and cinder block walls. Task lighting

enables you to get work done at your desk or to read on the bed.

• Consider curtains to add a homey feel. While blinds certainly have their utility, fabric curtains can help absorb noise and also make a dorm room feel more like home. If your dorm room has an attached bathroom, hang a shower curtain and use thick towels to make the space seem more like home.

• Carve out a spot for a mini refrigerator. Students should not survive on cafeteria food alone. Bring a mini refrigerator for those late-night cravings. This will save you from overpaying at vending machines or at the nearby convenience store.

• Ask Mom what laundry detergent she uses. Smells can trigger powerful memories and emotions.

Washing linens and clothing with the same detergent used at home can make school feel more familiar.

• Don’t forget photos. Frame photos of friends and family members and place them around your area of the dorm room. This way you will have familiar faces smiling back at you when you need a little pick-me-up.

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Outfitting students’ technology needs N owadays, school supplies differ greatly from the markers, protractors and pencil cases required just a few decades ago. Many classrooms are now geared toward digital learning, and items such as tablets, smartboards and laptop computers are essential to enhancing students’ classroom experiences. It’s no surprise then that many students require a long list of tech products and applications to keep up with their studies.

According to a Project Tomorrow report titled “The New Digital Playbook: Understanding the Spectrum of Students’ Activities and Aspirations,” a large percentage of students have access to various mobile devices in the classroom. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, and digital readers are some of the more commonly used devices in modern classrooms, and such usage is not limited to older students, as the report noted significant penetration of mobile

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traditional computers remain a valuable learning tool. Their larger screen sizes and mouse/keyboard features can make it easier for students to spend more time working on projects that require a lot of typing. Since many teachers now require assignments be typewritten or completed online, students may need to have a computer at home. Peripherals, such as a printer and an external hard drive, may prove useful as well.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Secrets to a gourmet summer party During recent years, it seems like endless hours in the kitchen for party planning have unfortunately given way to dining out as a means of entertaining. There is nothing more gracious than entertaining at home.

Somehow during summer months even the most reluctant gourmet begins to think of entertaining. Make it easy on yourself by making a completely makeahead menu. Set your table a few days before and make your bar self-serve. Just remember that careful planning ahead of time will make for the most successful party. The following “secrets” will help you plan a spectacular party, enjoying these dog days of summer in gourmet style.

Menu Serves 12 Hors d’oeuvre: Caviared Cream Cheese First Course: Cold Carrot Soup Entree: Beef Tenderloin Salad Freshly Baked Bread* Dessert: Sorbet & Melon* *Recipe Not Given

Cold Carrot Soup 1 onion, chopped 2 tblsps. butter 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces Stock to cover (chicken or vegetable) Salt and Pepper, to taste Greek Yogurt (optional) Herb of choice (optional)

Caviared Cream Cheese 4 8-ounce packages of cream cheese 1 3-ounce jar of red lumpfish caviar and black lumpfish caviar 1 3-ounce jar of golden caviar 5 scallions, sliced into thin circles Flatt Breads 1. With your hands, pound each block of cream cheese into a 4X4-inch square and set aside on plastic wrap.

2. Wash the red caviar in a fine sieve to eliminate excess salt; gently press down on the caviar to remove water.

3. Cover 3 of the four blocks of cream cheese with scallions.

Press to imbed them in the cream cheese. Cover one layer with black caviar and cover one-third of another layer with black caviar.

4. Rinse out the sieve and follow the same procedure for the red caviar.

5. On the remaining block of cream cheese and one-third of the other block of cream cheese place the golden caviar.

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caviar layer on top of the black, then place the golden layer on top of the red, always keeping the caviar side up and finally place the third caviar layer on top. Imbed the remaining scallions around the sides of the block.

Presentation Suggestions: Place the flatts in a starburst fashion on a flat platter. Place the block of caviar cream cheese in the center. Place two contrasting flowers on the top. Be sure to include a spreader so your guests can help themselves.

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.

Add onion and saute until golden and sweet.

2. Add vegetable and stock to cover. Cook until vegetable is tender.

3. Puree soup and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

4. To serve: Pour soup into soup plates. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with a fresh herb.

1 red onion, sliced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar 2 cups best quality olive oil 1/2 cup fresh tarragon, chopped coarsely Fresh ground pepper Salt 1 head radicchio (optional) 1. Place the onions and beef in a bowl, combine. Add lemon juice and vinegar. Toss. Slowly add olive oil while tossing beef and onions. Add tarragon and refrigerate overnight.

2. Before serving, add salt and pepper to taste.

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Singers, dancers and performers from around Nassau County took to the stage before an audience of thousands at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park to compete in The 2nd Annual “Nassau Has Talent” Showcase.

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Filmmaker to talk on grandfather’s artwork Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jake Gorst, presents Andrew Geller: Deconstructed, a talk at Nassau County Museum of Art offered in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibitions called “The Moderns,” on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m.

Gorst is the grandson of Geller (19242011), the iconic architect who designed many of Long Island’s modernist beach houses, and is the author of the newly published book, “Andrew Geller: Deconstructed.”

In addition to his talk, Gorst will have on display some of Geller’s architectural models as well as some of the artist’s paintings and drawings.

There will be a signing of Gorst’s book about his famous grandfather. The book will be available for sale in the Museum Store.

Gorst presently lives in the Northport home occupied for more than 50 years by Andrew Geller.

Admission is $15, $5 for member, and includes museum admission. Register at

nassaumuseum.org/events.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road.

The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day; tours of the mansion are offered each Saturday at 1 p.m. Tours are free with museum admission.

Family art activities and family tours are offered Sundays from 1 pm; free with museum admission. Call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12 to inquire about group tours.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and above) and $4 for students and children (4 to12). Members are admitted free.

The Museum Store is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org.

Top: Geller House in Westhampton Beach Right: Author of “Andrew Geller: Deconstructed,” Jake Gorst

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A&E Calendar cont’d Sunday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m.

All-Beethoven Program Desert Highway – Eagles Tribute Band Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 30, 1 p.m.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Vega Bond Puppets Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.

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Lorna Luft Long Island Scottish Festival and HighSaturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. land Games Flamencura featuring Paco Peña Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m.

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Concert in the Park – River of Dreams, Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m.

Butch Trucks & The Freight Train A Billy Joel Tribute Band Band Featuring Berry Oakley Jr. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m.

“A Rodgers & Hart Audition” – Written Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.

Aaron Lewis & Directed by David Houston Sunday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Catch A Fire Tour 2015 Festspielhaus Baden-Baden’s L’Elisir Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. d’Amore The Jacksons Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

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Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing PresFriday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. ents “Rockin’ Fights 20” Featuring Sunday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.

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Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters Brian Culbertson Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:45 p.m.

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Alan Parsons Live Project & “The ous times Orchestra” Sesame Street Live: Make a New Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 p.m.

Friend Yacht Rock Revue Friday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m.

New York Philharmonic Creative Collab Tour featuring Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

Matthew Espinosa Whoopi Goldberg Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m.

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Great Neck Library

Richard Solow will present Guess Who? Live Action Trivia Contest at Atria Cutter Mill.

Guess Who? Live Action Trivia Contest presented by Richard Solow at Atria Cutter Mill Longtime regional stage actor and impressionist Richard Solow will present Guess Who? Live Action Trivia Contest on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Atria Cutter Mill, 96 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck 11021.

Join us for this trivia contest with a twist when Richard Solow does impersonations of well-known comics and singers, and performs excerpts from movie scenes and comic routines that are the clues in this contest. The audience will try to guess who the famous entertainer is. This program is guaranteed to be pure fun and entertainment.

The Great Neck Library is very appreciative to the staff of the Atria Cutter Mill for sharing their space with us.

They have been extremely welcoming, and a wonderful community partner.

Lakeville Literary Club Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand Join a discussion of the best-selling non-fiction book, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road. Driven to the limits of endurance, Lieutenant Louis Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit. Call (516) 466-8055, ext. 232.

Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library building is being renovated. The next film will be shown on Thursday, Aug. 27 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.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

September is Library Card Sign-up Month and what is cooler than cool than having a library card. Snoopy, the world-famous beagle is proud to serve as Honorary Chair of Library Card Sign-up Month 2015. The Great Neck Library and Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, an Office of MetLife, along with Snoopy will be supporting the American Library Association in making sure that every student has the most important school supply of all – a free library card.

Come and meet Snoopy on Sunday, Sept. 20 between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Station Branch of the Great Neck Library, 26 Great Neck Road (The Gardens at Great Neck shopping center – upper level). Today’s libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centers where students can collaborate, use new technologies or just relax with peers. The Great Neck Library offers access to a variety of print and digital resources that students can access in the library or from home with a library card, including e-books, online homework help and online databases. “Our library provides programs for students of all ages,” says Great Neck Library Director Kathy Giotsas. “From preschool to teens there’s something for everyone and it’s all free with a library card.” For more information on how to sign up for a library card and future Snoopy activities, visit the Great Neck Library in person or visit the library website at

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New Museum Passes Available at Your Library The Great Neck Library is pleased to announce that it has purchased new Family Museum Passes for the following museums: Brooklyn Botanic Garden (2 passes), Cradle of Aviation Museum, Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center, The Frick Collection (2 passes), MoMA and PS1 (2 passes), Museum of the City of New York (2 passes), New York Historical Society and DiMenna Children’s History Museum (2 passes), Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, and the Walt Whitman Birthplace. The pass to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration will be coming soon. The Library will be purchasing one additional pass to its existing subscription to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and two additional passes to its existing subscription to the Nassau County Museum of Art. These new purchases, funded by the Carter Family Restricted Gift Fund, will increase your Library’s Museum Pass offerings to a total of 34 passes to 22 local museums and gardens. Each museum pass entry policy is determined by the individual museum, so check with the museum before planning your trip.

Museum Passes are currently given out on a first come, first served basis for a three-day loan, and are shelved at the Parkville Branch. Upon request, passes can be sent

to the Station or Lakeville Branch for next day pick-up.

At this time, passes are not available for reserve or renewal. The Library is in the process of evaluating various museum pass reservation systems. Details will be provided as they become available. For information on museum pass availability, check the online Library catalog, or call 466-8055, ext.

273. Please visit the Library’s website at www.greatnecklibrary.org and click on the Free Museum Pass link for more details on this exciting program available to our Great Neck Library patrons.

The museum pass program is just one of the many benefits of being a Great Neck Library cardholder.

Library Book Drop Coming to Great Neck House To better accommodate Library patrons in the northern peninsula, the Library will be installing an oversized book and audiovisual (a/v) return box in the parking lot of the Great Neck House. Great Neck House is located at 14 Arrandale Avenue, just west of Middle Neck Road. Great Neck House was the home of the Great Neck Library from 1907 to 1971. Then the Main Building on Bayview Avenue opened in 1971.

The Library is grateful to our community partners at the Park District, Superintendent Peter Renick, and all of the Commissioners and Staff for being of great assistance by providing a home for this important community service.

The book drop will be located

in the southern end of the parking lot, a location that will allow for easy, drive-by returns. The drop is expected to be in place by this month.

Watch for updates on the Great Neck Library website, www.greatnecklibrary.org.

Main Library Building Active Construction Site Important Reminder: The Great Neck Library property at 159 Bayview Avenue is CLOSED to the public and is an active construction site.

Residents are warned not to attempt to enter the property until the Main Library construction is completed. Thank you to all of our patrons for your patience during this time.

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.

Great Neck Community Calendar FREE ESL/CITIZENSHIP CLASSES Free access to legal counsel at St. Aloysius R. C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, please call (516) 867-3580.

TUESDAYS WITH REAP REAP, retired, energetic, and active professionals meets Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck.

At 9 a.m. Aron Reisfeld will discuss, “Iran’s Bid for Islamic Leadership.” Our Business Meeting starts about 10:30

a.m.. “My Opinion” will be presented by Miriam Colistra, who is president of REAP. Our speaker for the day is Stanley Schwartz who will discuss the 2016 Presidential Election. We break at 11:45 a.m., so bring your lunch and join us! Current Events roundtable discussion begins at 12:30 p.m. and will be led by Pearl Rosenberg.

Refreshments, coffee and tea are served. The book club will meet at 1 p.m.

WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women.

Weekly meetings are held

every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck. New members welcome. For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 4875844.

LIONS CLUB HEARING AID PROGRAM The Great Neck Lions Club is pleased to announce their participation in “Lions Lend An Ear,” a program of the Nassau County district of Lions Clubs International. The program provides hearing aids and related products and services at no cost to hearing impaired individuals who

qualify based on financial need and communication need. Great Neck Lions Club is asking the local places that accept donated eyeglasses to accept used hearing aids as well. Note: The hearing aids should be placed in the eyeglass collection boxes located in all the Great Neck Libraries as well as offices of the Village of Russell Gardens, Village of Great Neck Plaza and the Village Hall on Baker Hill Road.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Bal-

ance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050.

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m.

If you would like to attend a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact

fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck currently meets every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road. Community residents and business members are welcome to visit Club meetings and discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back service to the community while networking through Rotary. For further information please see: www.clubrunner. ca/greatneck/ or call (516) 487-9392.

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New Skate Park at Rec New Skate Park at Rec Center Center A new Skate Park opens A new Skate ParkRecopens at the Parkwood at the Parkwood Recreation Center starting reation Aug. Center Friday, 21starting and runs Friday, Aug. 21 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 30.

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Weekend Concerts Weekend Concertsto the Night Fever-Tribute NightGees Fever-Tribute the Bee performs to SaturBee Gees performs Saturday, Aug. 22 at Steppingday, Aug. 22Sunday, at Steppingstone Park.

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Merchant Marines welcome ‘plebes’ The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point recently welcomed 243 “plebe candidates” of the Class of 2019 into the Regiment of Midshipmen as they took USMMA’s Corps of Cadets Oath administrated by Rear Admiral James A. Helis, superintendent of USMMA, during the Acceptance Day Ceremony and Parade.

The class was then sworn in as midshipmen in the U.S. Navy Reserve by Rear Admiral Mark R. Whitney, deputy commander, Logistics, Maintenance and Industrial Operations Naval Sea Systems Command.

Acceptance Day marks the transition of the “plebe candidates” to “plebes.”

The Class of 2019 officially arrived on June 30, 2015. The congressionallynominated plebe candidates began a 20day regimen of academic, military, and physical training known as Indoctrination – their first step toward becoming future leaders and licensed merchant marine officers.

After administering the oath to the newest Navy reservists, Whitney discussed the leadership challenges they will face.

“There are two key parts to trust that every leader must have: positional and earned,” Whitney said, adding that as graduates of the Merchant Marine Acad-

emy, they will have a definite advantage by the experiences they will have through their time here. “You will earn trust by being true to the leadership tenant of never expecting anybody to do something you haven’t done yourself.”

He closed his remarks by saying that the nation is waiting on their strong leadership now and in the future, serving in

cially meaningful as they begin their service careers.”

Following the ceremony the new plebes joined the Regiment of Midshipmen and marched past the Reviewing Officer, Rear Admiral Whitney, who was joined by Maritime Administrator, Paul N. Jaenichen, Helis, and the Acting Commandant of Midshipmen, Capt. Bob DeStafney.

The academy is the only federal service academy where graduates earn three Captions: graduation credentials – a Bachelor of SciCaptions: Degree, Sports an Officer’s commission in the 1. Come down to the Rec Center at theence Parkwood Complex to try out 1.new Come down tothis the week!

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3. Take a guided kayak tour on Augustmilitary 30. operations.

As part of their service obligation, Kings Point graduates serve five years on active-duty in the military or sail five years the Merchant Marine or Navy.

“We were honored to have Rear Ad- as Officers in the U. S. Merchant Marine miral Whitney as our Reviewing Officer,” and six years in the reserves.

USMMA is the largest single commisHelis said. “As a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and as a career Navy officer sioning source for the U.S. Navy after the knows the unique challenges and excit- Naval Academy, ensuring a steady stream ing opportunities that await the Class of of leaders and merchant marine officers to 2019”, said Helis. “Having Rear Admiral support the nation’s economic and secuWhitney welcome them aboard is espe- rity interests.

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Park, town to host Persian singer

Bee Gees cover band to offer Night Fever

The Great Neck Park District will be partnering with the Town of North Hempstead for a free concert starring Persian singer, Hengameh, Sunday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., at North Hempstead Beach Park at 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington.

This Persian pop singer pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a singer while growing up in Iran. She has released two full length albums, her debut “Baray-e Didan-e To,” and her lates, “Artesh-e Solh.”

Glatt Kosher food will be provided for purchase by Shiraz Restaurant of Great Neck. There will be free bus service provided by the Town of North Hempstead. Call (516) 869-6311 or 311 for the Town of North Hempstead bus information.

The Great Neck Park District’s Show Bus will be making

There will be dancing at Steppingstone Park on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m., when “the largest tribute production of the Bee Gees in the world,” Night Fever, performs.

The all-Canadian cast has been touring for the past 10 years from Disneyland to Russia, recreating the most authentic look and sounds of the Bee Gees.

Chart-topping hits such as, “You Should Be Dancing,” “To Love Somebody,” “I Started A Joke,” “Jive Talking,” “More Than A Woman,” “Nite Fever” and “Stayin’ Alive” are on the menu.

Admission for this performance is free to Great Neck Park District residents with a valid park card only. Park cards will be checked when parking and at the gate.

Each park card holder is allowed to bring two guests into the park, who must be signedNight Fever in. There are limited park chairs available and it is recommended that show attendees bring pingstone and return buses start 10 minutes along a blanket or their own chair to sit on. after the show ends.

In case of rain, check cancellations.com or For additional information call (516) 482www.greatneckparks.org for location of per- 0355. formance. Free bus service is available to Step-

Hengameh pick-ups one half hour earlier than usual. Pick up a Park District Show Bus schedule at any Park District Office or visit the website at www.greatneckparks. org.

There is free parking after 5 p.m.

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Kindred Souls a new band made up of veteran musicians, all from Great Neck, will be performing live at the Village Green in the Old Village of Great Neck on the corner of Beach Road and Middle Neck Road on Wednesday Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. They will be performing your favorite ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll, including The Beatles, Zombies, Motown, Roy Orbison and much more. From left: Jed Berman (keyboards), Steve Hoffman (vocals), Marshall Bluth (drums), Gary Mandell (guitar/ vocals) and Frank Cilluffo (bass guitar).

The Ramp Family Caribbean Band will be performing Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m., at Firefighters’ Park in the Village of Great Neck Plaza.

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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is pictured with participants in the Nassau County Executive Internship Program Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and members of the Town Board recently at the Town Animal Shelter.

Town shelter to give free rabies vaccines

The Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter will be hosting 2015’s semi-annual free rabies vaccination clinic in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Health.

The clinic will be held at the Yes We Can Community Center in New Cassel, on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Rabies vaccines are available to dogs and cats, as well as ferrets from around the area, not only from North Hempstead.

Mangano thanks intern class

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano recently thanked the participants of the Nassau County Executive Internship Program for their dedication and hard work during the sumNorth Hempstead officials mer of 2015. will also offer on-the-spot dog More than 50 interns from licensing applications and re- 30 disciplines completed more newals to North Hempstead than 5,000 hours of work across residents.

20 county departments.

Owners must bring their The internship program was dogs on leashes and their cats created to cultivate Nassau’s in carriers. Officials request that leaders of tomorrow, prevent the people interested in attending the program RSVP before September 25.

For more information or to RSVP, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

‘brain drain,’ or the emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from Nassau, and tap into the incredible potential of Nassau County’s youth.

“After a summer of learning from our skilled Commissioners and their staff, I am confident that you are ready to enter the professional world in whatever field that you may choose,” Mangano said.

The internship program, with its dedicated interns, inter-

active seminars, and carefully cultivated inclusive environment, provides students with a full experience of how their local government works. The program is open to residents of Nassau County or students who are attending college in Nassau County.

The County Executive invites students to visit the website to learn more about applying to the program: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/interns.htm

Parents reminded to vaccinate children Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein remind parents that updating their children’s vaccinations should be added to their back-to-school list. Vaccines offer the best known protection against many devastating illnesses.

“The single best way to protect our children and the entire community from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases is by ensuring appropriate vaccinations,” Mangano stated.

“Vaccines are among the safest most cost-effective ways to prevent disease.”

In addition to the State required immunizations for day care settings and schools, the following are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: influenza, menin-

gococcal, rotavirus, hepatitis A, and human papilloma virus vaccines.

Some of these vaccines may be obligatory for enrollment in post-secondary schools or health care training programs.

“Nassau County continues to see cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, including mumps and pertussis,” added Eisenstein.

“Protecting your children from preventable diseases will keep them healthy and in school.”

Even healthy young adults can get sick from vaccine-preventable diseases. Protection from vaccines received during childhood can wear off with time and put people at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases.

For additional information on immunizations for children and adults, contact the Nassau County Department of Health Immunization Hotline weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at (516) 227-9416.

Team Nassau celebrates winnings three of four events at the 8th Annual Law Enforcement Tug of War Fundraiser.

Nassau wins 3 of 4 at Tug of War Members of Nassau County Law Enforcement recently celebrated their success as part of “Team Nassau” in The 8th Annual Law Enforcement Tug of War Fundraiser.

“Team Nassau” proudly took home trophies for winning in three out of four events.

The Tug of War event hosted

by WBAB at Jones Beach is a friendly rivalry between Nassau and Suffolk Counties with all

proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. Competitions were held between the two counties in four categories; Women of Law Enforcement, Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Department, and Police Department.

Teams consisted of six members on each of the Sheriff’s and Women’s teams, eight on the Corrections Department’s teams, and 10 members on each of the Police Department teams. Each

team was also prepared with alternates and coaches.

“We are all winners today,” said Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano. “I am proud of our members in Nassau County law enforcement who come together each year to support such a worthy cause.”

For more information on the Wounded Warriors Project visit their website at: http://www. woundedwarriorproject.org

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The 5th Annual KidStock Festival was held at North Hempstead Beach Park on Aug. 16.

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In praise of national banana split day

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ou scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream.

Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, beat the heat and humidity by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and order a banana split.

Tuesday, Aug. 25 is National Banana Split Day. It was invented by 23-yearold apprentice pharmacist David Evans Strickler at his Latrobe, Penn. store’s soda

fountain in 1904.

The cost for this tasty treat was 10 cents which was twice the price of any other ice cream sundae.

Many Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Alberston, Searington, Williston Park, Garden City, Mineola, Manhasset and Roslyn residents along with other nearby communities frequent Hildebrandt’s on Hillside Avenue in Williston Park for our favorite ice cream treats.

They even offer a regular menu of

great hamburgers, fries, wraps, various chicken dishes and other treats. Make sure you leave room for dessert!

Why not have an all ice cream diner?

Enjoy a couple of scopes of your favorite ice cream. It should be properly served in a long dish sometimes called a boat.

The banana is cut in half lengthwise with three scopes of ice cream in between. Tradition has scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry but many sub-

stitute other flavors.

Add some hot fudge, whipped cream, crushed nuts, maraschino cherries and other toppings.

It will put a smile on your face and bring back childhood memories of when you frequented Jahns Ice Cream Parlor or another favorite ice cream emporium.

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he most remarkable aspect of the Republican race for the presidential nomination is the ascendancy of Donald Trump.

Currently the front-runner,not even the most prescient of pundits would have predicted this phenomenon six months ago. And what explanation is given by these experts?

Trump is the anti-Washington candidate; the Populist; the successful businessman who sucks all the oxygen out of a room when he enters.

What makes this situation so anomalous is that Trump makes the most outrageous and inaccurate statements and when challenged he doubles down.

In one of his most egregious remarks, he lashed out at Sen. John McCain who served five years in a North Vietnamese prison camp stating: “He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.”

What does that say about the hundreds of U.S. troops who were captured and died in the infamous World War II, Bataan Death March? An interesting footnote is that the Japanese soldiers who beat, starved and bayoneted Americans were reflecting a view that any warrior who surrendered had no honor and was to be treated as subhuman.

Trump called Sen. Lindsey Graham “a stiff”. He described Rosie O’Donnell as “a slob” who “talks like a truck driver.” He insulted Rand Paul saying he “reminds me of a spoiled brat without a properly functioning brain.”

His sexism surfaced when he opined that “Arianna Huffington is unattractive both inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left her for a man — he made a good decision.”

No comment from “the Donald” about his two failed marriages.

Of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, this remark: “He put glasses on so people will think he’s smart.”

We all know how smart Trump is because he’s told us he went to the Wharton School and got good grades. What we can deduce from this small sample of Trump’s remarks is that he has no internal censor.

The thought forms in his head and emerges from his mouth in a nano second.

Yet, this is precisely what his followers seem to admire. This shoot-from-the-hip style and his politically incorrect pronouncements make him the darling of one segment of the American populace.

He likes to project the image of the successful billionaire businessman. Never mind the four bankruptcies which he purports were corporate rather than personal failures.

This sounds like a distinction without a difference coming from a man whose inflated ego does not permit being wrong.

Trump again made headlines during the first televised Republican debate. Megan Kelly asked him how he would answer the charge that he was part of the “war on women” when “You’ve called women you don’t like “fat pigs, dogs and disgusting animals.’”

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Almost anyone else on that stage could have honestly responded — I never said anything of the kind. But Trump had made those heinous remarks and was forced to attack the messenger. He went on a pre-dawn twitter rant saying Kelly was “angry” and a “bimbo.”

Trump knows that his supporters are willing to overlook his tasteless remarks.

One needs to understand why this is so.

Is there anything in our culture which sanctions such outragous language?

I believe the answer is “yes.”

One need only look to the popular media, specifically radio and television, to find the culprits. While there are many exemplars of this foul-mouthed breed — think Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly, and Michael Savage, this article will focus on two others.

First, there is Judge Judy Scheindlin.

This TV icon has a five year, $47 million contract, is number one in syndication, and has a likability rating on a par with Oprah Winfrey.

Here is a sample of Judge Judy talking to litigants. “Your story is a crock of baloney… .I’ll wipe up the floor with you…You shut up…You are pretty thick…You’re an idiot.”

Such speech is a form of bullying. The judge uses her position on the bench to harass and intimidate. This, of course, is the antithesis of the objective behavior usually associated with one who dons the black robes.

Still the public can’t get enough of her.

It can be argued that this is all “show biz” designed to titillate the audience. Whether that is the case or whether “the good judge” is really a shrew makes little difference.

This injudicious and intemperate behavior sets the tone for others---even prospective presidential candidates.

The second exemplar of crudity is Rush Limbaugh, America’s No. 1 call-in radio host.

With income of $66 million in 2014, a net worth of $410 million, his audience numbered over 20 million at his peak in the mid 1990s. He is still a force to be reckoned with in Republican circles. What inane comments has he made over the years? “Obama is a clown….cholesterol has nothing to do with heart disease…I love the women’s movement — especially when walking behind it.”

Racism is an integral part of his “spiel,” to wit, “The NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it.”

And if you truly want to understand the human condition, Rush simplifies it for you.

Some “people are self starters and some are born lazy. Some people are born victims.

Some people are just born to be slaves.”

And on nuclear disarmament these words of wisdom: “The only way to reduce the number of nuclear weapons is to use them.” His venomous remarks are used against Native Americans–“feminazis” and gays.

Regarding the latter, he said: “When a gay person turns his back on you, it is anything but an insult; it’s an invitation.”

My favorite Rush brouhaha occurred in 2012 when Sandra Flake, then a student at Georgetown Law School, was denied an opportunity to testify before a congressional committee. The question was whether the federal government should pay for contraceptives. Flake hoped to discuss a friend who needed contraception to prevent the growth of cysts. This is how Rush addressed the issue: What does it say about the college coed…who goes before a congressional committee and essentially says that she must be paid to have sex — what does that make her? It makes her a slut, right? It makes her a prostitute. She wants to be paid to have sex.

She’s having so much sex she can’t afford the contraception. She wants you and me and the taxpayers to pay her to have sex.

Of course, this is a distortion.

The truth is that under the Affordable Care Act contraception was added to a list of prevention services that would be provided.

In 2000, the government had decided that excluding birth control measures was a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Rush is not hampered by presenting the facts and has mastered the fine art of name-calling.

The thesis here is that some portion of the electorate is enamored of Donald Trump because he posits simple solutions to complex problems.

It is further suggested that we have embraced the most angry and mean-spirited figures on radio and television as acceptable role models.

A culture this debased does not offer hospitable soil in which the tree of democracy can grow.

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Deciding to love or list your home So you are deciding to either move or renovate your domicile.

You have contemplated and mulled over everything, but are still unsure of the size of the expenditures or budget you should begin with and how to proceed.

The first item on your agenda, should be a budget with a little bit of cushion, say 5-10 percent or more, built in to it. One must first compare the additional cost of an upgraded home with the cost of spending the necessary dollars to do a complete renovation on ones kitchen, bathrooms, windows, maybe the roof, electrical, plumbing, etc.

Are you going to expand and increase the interior square footage? What will the impact be on your real estate taxes with all the planned improvements that you have in mind as apposed to just going out and finding another home with those upgrades already built in?

Starting with a budget begins with figuring out and deciding first, what exactly you are going to do to make your home more livable, improved and larger.

Then you must search out at least 2-3 (preferably 3) licensed,

bonded & insured contractors to provide you with estimates on those planned improvements.

Make sure the Insurance coverage that the company that you might use, is sufficient enough to cover unexpected tragedies that might occur and also you should ask for a certificate of insurance with your name or corporation name, if your property (residential or commercial) is owned by one, as an additional insured, so you and your home, condo or co-op or commercial property will be covered in case of a claim and not have to worry that you now have to use your insurance to cover any damages that potentially could happen).

I have seen homeowners and commercial property owners, hire or use individuals with insufficient or no coverage to perform work, to try to save money and cut costs, “Penny Wise and Pound Foolish.”

The next question, one should ask is, “Show me photos and/or videos of your work that you have done previously, 3-5 maybe even 10 years ago (assuming the contractor has been in business that long) as well as the names and phone numbers, so you can call the customers and see if they were satisfied and

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are still, to this day happy with the work that was completed.

That being said, prices will surely vary up and down and so will the workmanship, so don’t pick the cheapest home improvement contractor to try to save a buck!

Will you be using an architect to redesign any rooms?

Don’t forget, as I mentioned in last weeks article, either you or your contractor needs to file for the necessary permits and make sure you have copies as well as all the necessary and final C.O.’s (Certificate of Completion and Occupancy).

It is a wise decision, for the work, materials and start and completion dates, to be in your contract If not then what you might find is that what you signed up for could become very detrimental to the completion of the project.

Have a conversation with your contractor to come up with the needed start date as well as a deadline for completion; even so much as to possibly pay him a bonus if done within the specifications of your contract (your paying rent, so the sooner you are back inside your home, the sooner you will stop paying rent), but possibly, penalize him, if not completed on time based on your contractual agreement.

Will you be staying in the home or moving out to a temporary rental? What will that cost be?

What moving company will I hire and what will that cost be?

Will you even find a place soon enough to begin your renovation?

Some will find this task beyond what their nerves and mindset can handle and others will have less issues, because they have planned it all out to the “T.” Keep the following in mind when deciding when to do your renovation:

1. Consider doing your air conditioning in the colder months, when you will potentially get a lower price, because the busiest time is in the spring and summer months 2. Consider doing your new heating system in the summer, when prices should be lower too and less competition!

3. Price your Outside painting during the fall and not the spring, when everyone is so busy that your price could and many times will be higher.

4. Price your interior painting during the spring and winter and compare 5. Try to buy your appliances wholesale, since if it is a bulk purchase, everyone will want to make a deal with you.

6. Renovating in the winter can in many instances, save a lot of money, depending on the location, because spring tends to be the busiest time of the year for contractors.

Now you have done your homework, so what’s it going to be, to stay and renovate or begin searching out a new home.

Whatever your decision, again from last weeks article, “Proper planning prevents piss poor performance.

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Grocery saga moves front and center Continued from Page 21 majority of Americans, spending more for better food is less a matter of ability than priority.”

Peretsman also writes there is no consensus that “gene modified and/or inorganic and/or ‘corporate raised’ foods are any less safe, any less nutritious or any less appetizing than organic, free-range foods.” However we see major league problems with obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other problems in America

that are related to poor diet.

Getting back to Pollan, he writes that our substandard food supply and food policy is connected to our growing health care problems.

“Is it just a coincidence that as the portion of our income spent on food has declined, spending on health care has soared?” he asks In Defense of Food. “In 1960 Americans spent 17.5 percent of their income on food and 5.2 percent of national income on health care. Since then, those

numbers have flipped: Spending on food has fallen to 9.9 percent, while spending on heath care has climbed to 16 percent of national income. I have to think that by spending a little more on healthier food we could reduce the amount we have to spend on heath care.”

For example, consider America’s over-reliance on high fructose corn syrup, a sugar substitute. The corn industry lobby (such as the Corn Refiner’s Association) would like everyone to

believe that this product, which dominates the American food supply, is a harmless replacement for sugar. Research does indicate high fructose corn syrup is more difficult for the body to digest and may contribute to obesity.

As a coda this week, I want to thank people for engaging on this topic.

I’m enjoying the community dialogue. We are fortunate to have a quality local newspaper such as The Great Neck News to

serve as such a forum.

As a newcomer, I realize I may bring a sometimes naïve view to local issues. But ­— having lived in many states, over a dozen cities and a few countries — I realize that we sometimes benefit from our first impressions and observations of a place before we settle into a status quo.

So I press on as New Kid In Town.

State teacher evaluation hearing held Continued from Page 1 tion of the state’s three-pronged teacher assessment for 2013-14.

“The problem is that if the computer says that Sheri is a bad teacher, then Sheri is a bad teacher,” her husband said. “It ignores everything about Sheri and the type of teacher she is.”

Then Great Neck Superintendent of Schools Thomas Dolan and E.M. Baker School principal Sharon Fougner submitted affidavits in support of Lederman earlier this year In his affidavit, Dolan wrote Lederman’s record as an educator is “flawless,” and that the district has not received an explanation for her score from Albany.

“In an era where teacher statistics are sometimes published, or may eventually become public information, either through freedom of information requests or otherwise, improper identification of exceptional teachers as

ineffective cannot be allowed to occur,” Dolan wrote.

Bruce Lederman presented affidavits at the hearing from parents of her students and several high-level educators who supported her stance of unfair teacher evaluations.

Among the affidavits was Aaron Pallas, the Arthur I. Gates Professor of Sociology and Education at Teacher’s College at Columbia University, who submitted an affidavit in late February against the current system of teacher evaluations.

Pallas is also a member of the seven-person panel asked by the New York State Board of Regents to discuss possible issues involving teacher evaluations.

In his affidavit, Pallas said “I make this affidavit to (a) highlight issues that I previously raised, which remain completely unrebutted, (b) further express my expert opinion that Respon-

dent’s Growth Model is not measuring student growth as defined in New York Education Law Section 3012-c(2)(i).”

The respondents referred to

by Pallas are assistant commissioner for accountability of the Office of P-12 Education at the state Education Department, Ira Schwartz, and Managing Economist at American Institutes for Research, Daniel Sherman, both of whom supported the state Education Department in the case.

The state education department and American Institutes for Research have a contractual agreement to implement a state growth model used in evaluating teachers with a computer-generated score.

In their affidavits, Schwartz and Sherman explained why the system works and how it provides the scores for teacher evaluations, but did not address Pallas’ argument.

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Schwartz declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation.

Efforts to reach Sherman were unavailing.

In his affidavit, Pallas said the “Growth Model was, in my professional opinion, flawed because it pre-determined that a set percentage of teachers would be ineffective regardless of actual effectiveness and student achievement. Respondents completely ignore my analysis.”

Sheri Lederman was quoted following the hearing that she felt compelled to challenge the state’s evaluation system.

“It’s my obligation as a fourth-grade educator to teach children about the establishment of government, about civics, and the things they need to be active, educated citizens when they become adults. They understand the notion of what’s right and fair and what’s wrong and unjust. If I can’t model that

myself in this case, I’m doing my children an injustice in the classroom” said Sheri in a report published by the Politico business website.

Lederman, a Jericho resident, alleges in the lawsuit that the current evaluation model “actually punishes excellence in education through a statistical black box which no rational educator or fact finder could see as fair, accurate or reliable.”

According to the lawsuit, 72.2 percent of Lederman’s students in 2013-14 met or exceeded state standards in math and 61.1 percent met or exceeded standards in English, about twice the state average for fourth graders. They scored slightly higher in English and slightly lower in math the previous year.

A court ruling is expected within 60 days of the Aug. 12 arguments.

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possible suicide attempt Continued from Page 1 treated for head trauma.

Nassau County police at the scene declined to comment on the incident.

Officials said she is expected to make a full recovery.

She also appeared to sustain scrapes and bruises from the train’s impact.

No further description of the woman was provided.

The conductor declined to comment on this story.

LIRR service on the Port Washington line was temporarily halted from 11:25 a.m. until 1:03 p.m. Service is back and running on schedule.

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Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan met Ambassador Ron Prosor, Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations on Aug. 10 at UN Headquarters in Manhattan. The two met in celebration of the issuance of Israel’s new postage stamp in honor of the King Cyrus Declaration of Human Rights. The event was organized by the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations and the Iranian Jewish Federation of New York.

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Continued from Page 21 That will be significant in an upcoming Supreme Court case which challenges that Congressional representation should not be based on population but on registered voters — so you can see the extra incentive to impede registration.

Scalia at one point said that the Voting Rights Act did not extend to Democrats — that it was perfectly okay to institute rules that gave one party (his party) the advantage over another. Gerrymandering - which is another way of saying “packing and cracking” districts to negate any truthful expression of “one person, one vote,” is okay. Certainly — in his mind — it is acceptable for a state secretary of state who purges tens of thousands of overwhelmingly Black and Hispanic names (because similar names were felons in another state) to also be the chairman of a Presidential candidate’s election committee.

Also, there is a movement in states that are controlled by Republicans (because of gerrymandering), but that wind up voting for Democrats for President, to change the way electoral votes are awarded - instead of “winner take all,” in just these states (like Ohio and Florida), they want to apportion based on the votes, so even if the Democratic candidate wins the popular vote, the Republican candidate will still get electoral votes, while in the Red States that reliably vote for Republicans, it will still be winner-take-all, so the Democratic candidate gets no votes. (New York State has approved a measure that once the proportional system becomes the majority, it too will adopt it, and in theory, this is a better system, which would more reliably elect the winner of the popular vote, but not when it is used to advantage one side.)

All of these things combine to completely unravel even the pretense of a democracy “of the people, by the people, for the people” and it all starts with Voting Rights - that is, who gets to vote.

“The right to vote is both fundamental to individual liberty and to the proper functioning of representative democracy,” President Bill Clinton stated in an essay to mark the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. “When voting rights are denied, diluted, or restricted, the ability of government to respond to our challenges and increase our opportunities is impaired, and its legitimacy in doing so is diminished.”

There are renewed calls — from Democrats — to renew the Voting Rights Act, but what I is that the VRA only pertains to discrimination based on race — blacks and maybe hispanics. You can challenge

laws (now, because of the Supreme Court, only after the fact) that crack and pack to nullify the votes of Blacks and Hispanics, but what about laws that are intended to shut out or negate participation by women, young voters, the elderly and infirm, and city dwellers?

So when election hours and voting machines are reduced or access made difficult in certain precincts, hourly wage earners (who aren’t given time off and can be threatened with losing their job), single mothers, old people and the infirm (who physically can’t stand on line for eight hours like the 102 year old woman in Florida’s 2012 election), that impacts certain demographic groups not necessarily based on race.

And when Voter IDs are restrictive - gun permits okay but not college IDs in Texas, names have to be exactly the same between Drivers License and Voting Roll in Texas — that discriminates against women, particularly whose name may be changed because of marriage or divorce, college students (who likely have a drivers license with a different address than their college residence).

The Texas ID law had been rejected by federal judge Nelva Gonzalez Ramos who ruled that it “creates an unconstitutional burden on the right to vote, has an impermissible discriminatory effect against Hispanics and African-Americans, and was imposed with an unconstitutional discriminatory purpose.”

Jude Ramos found that 608,000 voters simply did not have the required form of ID. But in yet another manipulation of an election outcome, the Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling, allowing the Texas ID law to remain in effect for the 2014 election. In August 2015 the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously supported Ramos’ decision that the law violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This should have resulted in negating the 2014 election and running a new election.

Indeed, because of the Supreme Court’s evisceration of the Voting Rights Act, the only way that a discriminatory rule can be overturned is after the fact, by proving that there was racial impact. There should be a provision that such an election will be overturned and rerun - otherwise, there is absolutely no incentive not to cheat by partisan operatives.

And where are the penalties for tearing up voter registration forms, for purging rolls based on similar names rather than making sure that those purged are correct and have recourse to challenge the theft of their franchise?

There are other systemic problems which impede voting rights.

As President Bill Clinton wrote on the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, “Vast numbers of voters are disenfranchised — often by accident —by the nation’s ramshackle voting system.

Today at least 50 million eligible citizens are not registered.

Many fall off the rolls when they move, as people so frequently do in our mobile society. To make the right to vote real today requires modernization of voter registration and our election systems.”

This particularly pertains to urban dwellers, who are likely renters who move relatively frequently.

There should be a rule allowing people to vote where they last registered, until they re-register.

Also, he cited “a lasting legacy of Jim Crow-era laws is felony disenfranchisement.” It is a fact that Blacks are more likely to be arrested and imprisoned for crimes that Whites are not (starting from youthful “indiscretions” that are expunged for whites, but prosecuted for blacks), and therefore more likely to be branded felons and in many states, never get back their voting rights. An estimated one in five Blacks have lost their voting rights because of this.

So far, Hillary Clinton is the only candidate for President who has made expanding voting rights a prime issue, and offered a plan to protect, preserve and expand the franchise.

In fact, many of these ideas were part of a bill that Hillary Clinton, as Senator, had proposed.

“The Count Every Vote Act, if it had become law, would have made Election Day a federal holiday and mandated early voting opportunities,” she said.

“Deceiving voters, including by sending flyers into minority neighborhoods with false voting times and places, would have become a federal crime. And many Americans with criminal convictions who had paid their debts to society would have finally gotten their voting rights back.”

In a speech at Texas Southern University in Houston in June, she laid out a plan to expand voting rights, calling for the implementation of the “common sense” recommendations of Obama’s bipartisan Presidential Commission including expanding early, absentee, and mail voting, providing online voter registration, establishing the principle that no one should ever have to wait more than 30 minutes to cast your vote.

“We should set a standard across our country of at least 20 days of early in-person voting everywhere—including opportunities for weekend and evening voting. If families coming out of church on Sunday before an election are inspired to go vote, they

should be free to do just that. And we know that early in-person voting will reduce those long lines and give more citizens the chance to participate, especially those who have work or family obligations that make it difficult to get to the polls on Election Day. “It’s not just convenient — it’s also more secure, more reliable, and more affordable than absentee voting. So let’s get this done.

“And I believe we should go even further to strengthen voting rights in America. So today I am calling for universal, automatic voter registration. Every citizen, every state in the Union. Everyone, every young man or young woman should be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18 — unless they actively choose to opt out.

But I believe this would have a profound impact on our elections and our democracy. Between a quarter and a third of all eligible Americans remain unregistered and therefore unable to vote.

“And we should modernize our entire approach to registration.

The current system is a relic from an earlier age. It relies on a blizzard of paper records and it’s full of errors.”

(And it’s why “voter turnout” rate appears to be so dismally low — because voter rolls do not remove people when they die or relocate and register elsewhere.)

“We can do better. We can make sure that registration rolls are secure, up to date, and complete. When you move, your registration should move with you. If you are an eligible voter and want to be registered, you should be a registered voter—period.

“Now, Oregon is already leading the way modernizing its system, and the rest of the country should follow. The technology is there. States have a lot of the data already. It’s just a matter of syncing and streamlining.

“Now, all of these reforms, from expanded early voting to modernized registration, are common sense ways to strengthen our democracy.

But I’ll be candid here, none of them will come easily.

“It’s going to take leadership at many levels.

“Now more than ever, we need our citizens to actually get out and vote for people who want to hear what is on their minds.

“We need more activists working to expose abuses, educate Americans about their rights, and hold authorities accountable for protecting them. Some of the worst provisions in recent laws have been blocked or delayed by tireless advocates raising the alarm and filing legal challenges. But they can’t do it alone.

“We need more grassroots

mobilization efforts like the Moral Monday movement in North Carolina to build momentum for reform.

“We need more Justices on the Supreme Court who will protect every citizen’s right to vote, I mean the principle underlying our Constitution, which we had to fight for a long time to make apply to everybody, one person, one vote and we need a Supreme Court that cares more about protecting the right to vote of a person than the right to buy and election of a corporation.

To this I would add: Mandating standards for voting places: a minimum standard for the number of voting machines (and workers) based on number of registered voters, access by public transportation and parking.

That election results be overturned when discrimination or intimidation or anything impedes free access to the polls, and a new election be conducted under independent monitor oversight Mandated audits: that a random audit be conducted to confirm that electronic voting machines conform with paper ballots cast and that the tallies of the voting machines are correct (not hacked).

That districts be determined by nonpartisan, independent experts and elections overseen by nonpartisan, independent officials.

“This is the greatest, longestlasting democracy in the history of the world. We should be clearing the way for more people to vote, not putting up every roadblock anyone can imagine,” Hillary Clinton declared.

“So today, Republicans are systematically and deliberately trying to stop millions of American citizens from voting. What part of democracy are they afraid of?

“I call on Republicans at all levels of government with all manner of ambition to stop fear mongering about a phantom epidemic of election fraud and start explaining why they’re so scared of letting citizens have their say.

“Yes, this is about democracy.

But it’s also about dignity. About the ability to stand up and say, yes, I am a citizen. I am an American.

My voice counts. And no matter where you come from or what you look like or how much money you have, that means something. In fact, it means a lot...

“I believe every citizen has the right to vote. And I believe we should do everything we can to make it easier for every citizen to vote,” Hillary said.

Meanwhile, President Obama is declaring September 22nd, National Voter Registration Day. “We’re going to have groups fanning out all across the country. And on September 22nd, we’re going to try to get everybody to register to vote.”

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EMPLoyMENT

help wanted BABYSITTER P/T WANTED for GC family to care for 3 children, ages 8, 6 & 4. Mondays 6:30am6:30pm. Must feel comfortable driving children to different locations. Additional hours a possibility.

Please call Jennifer 917-282-4723 BABYSITTER WANTED: Reliable, loving babysitter wanted for our two children (7 and 9) to pick up from school/bus, help with homework, drive to activities, etc M-F afternoons/evenings and put on the bus T-Th mornings. References and driver’s license required.

Please call 516-410-5279 CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment Operator ‘Career! Receive hands on training and national certifications operating bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement VA benefits eligible!

1-866-968-2577 CHILD CARE NEEDED Looking for Garden City student with experience to care for our two children ages 5 and 7. Wednesdays after school and school holidays. Call 516-314-8719 HAIRSTYLISTS A new Garden City Salon hiring hairstylists with experience with or without a following. Also hiring shampoo assistantswill train. Call 516-287-5854 or send resume to Hairontheave@ optonline.net IN HOME KITCHEN SALES: Award winning kitchen company.

Earn over 100K. 100% commission, pre-qualified appointments, office support, 401K, benefits. Fax 866-387-0840 salesjobs@kitchenmagic.com LEGAL: Process serving company seeking full time detail oriented individual for office assistant in Williston Park. Computer knowledge a must. Will train. Email resume to: LRadler@courtsupportinc.com NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country.

Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

RECEPTIONIST PT/FT: for Garden City Oral Surgery practice.

General computer skills a plus. Will train motivated individual. Please call 516-280-7466 and/or fax resume to 516-280-7467 REPORTER: Blank Slate Media, an award winning chain of 5 weekly newspapers and website on the North Shore of Nassau County is seeking a self starter with good writing and reporting skills to cover Great Neck. Newspaper experience and car required. Experience with social media platforms and content managements systems preferred. Excellent opportunity to work with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience. Health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. Office conveniently located in Williston Park not far from NYC. To apply email your resume, cover letter and clips to sblank@theislandnow.com SUPERINTENDENT: Seeking a part time maintenance superintendent to oversee day to day maintenance of 36 unit residential property in Hempstead, NY. Candidate will be responsible for completing work orders, preventive maintenance, cleaning, scheduling of contractors. Must be experienced in light plumbing. Must be able to respond to emergency calls and must live on site. Candidate must possess a positive attitude and be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English. Salary based on experience.

Please fax resume to 516-487-0014 WANTED! Female driver who lives in Great Neck to do local errands 2 or 3 afternoons a week. ALSO WANTED, a cleaning lady, 1 day a week. Cleaning lady does not have to live in Great Neck. Driver and cleaning lady must have own car.

Call 516-487-5117.

situation wanted A UKRANIAN WOMAN AVAILABLE for housecleaning, ironing, laundry, other household chores.

Licensed driver w/ own car. Please call 516-426-3583 AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE looking to care for your sick or elderly loved one. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. Live in, live out, ft/pt nights, weekends. References available.

Call 516-448-0502 ASSISTANT FOR THE ELDERLY Available afternoons to help with daily chores, etc. Licensed driver with car. Call 516-375-4116

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AU PAIR HOSTING Hosting an au pair average cost is under $360 per week, up to 45 flexible hours around your schedule. 2nd year and in country au pairs are available NOW. Overseas au pairs 4-6 weeks to arrive. For more info: text /call Carol Anne 516-695-4948

CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Cleans, organizes.

English speaking, honest, reliable. excellent references. Own transportation. Call 516-225-8544

CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available!

Call 516-974-8959

AVAILABLE TO TAKE care of sick and elderly, full time, live in or live out, 3 days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) Experience and references. Please call 516-943-4207

CLEANING AVAILABLE for homes, apartments & offices. Monday-Saturday. Excellent references. Honest, reliable, trustworthy. Years of experience. Also available for Spring & Fall cleaning, cluttered closets, messy garages. Experienced in organizing.

Satisfaction 100% guaranteed! Call Cathy 516-582-9682

CERTIFIED HHA with LIJ / Regioncare experience seeking position to care for elderly part time nights & some days.

References. Call 347-525-699 9 or email: JJKafarski12@ gmail.com

BABYSITTING COLLEGE STUDENT Available for babysitting full day on Mondays & Fridays. Available flexible hours nights & weekends. 5 yrs experience. Solid references. Has car. Call 516-404-1045 CARE GIVER/COMPANION seeks position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Driver. Light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. Please call 347-882-4753 CAREGIVER: EXPERIENCED, COMPASSIONATE, DEDICATED caregiver looking to provide companion and personal care for your elderly loved one who requires assistance with their daily living needs.

I am seeking to assist self-pay clients with activities including but not limited to companionship, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparations, memory care, medication, errands, glucose monitoring, doctor appointments, rehab & hospital stays. I am passionate about helping people to maintain safe, independent and dignified lifestyles. I am a professionally trained Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Attendant/ Medical Assistant with over 10 years hospital and private duty experience. References will be furnished upon request. Please feel free to contact me for any further information: 347-243-4356 (cell,primary), 347-789-5404 (home) or email: nicole.samuels97@yahoo.com

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CARPET, HOUSE, OFFICE CLEANING: Available to clean homes, offices or rugs (wall to wall or area rugs). Available Mon-Fri. Own supplies, own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Please call Diana 516-859-7084

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Gold Medal Bakery is seeking an entry-level BAKERY PRODUCTS ROUTE DRIVER to service supermarkets in the Long Island, NY area Depot located in Ronkonkoma, NY

Duties Include: • Merchandising product • Obtaining and enhancing sales of bread and rolls • Managing orders via computer • Delivering product to local stores using our company-issued 26’ box truck Job Work Week: • Start time of 3:00 am or 7:00 pm. Wednesdays & Sundays off (subject to change)

Minimum Qualifications: • Must be able to utilize a computer • must be at least 18 years of age • Must be able to pass a drug test • Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record • Must be willing to work holidays • Must have experience driving a box truck Compensation: $17.50 per hour plus benefits (Health, Dental, 401K, Paid Vacations, Life Insurance)

To Apply: Complete Our Driver Application at: http://www.goldmedalbakery.com/jobs

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CLEANING SERVICES Homes, Apartments, Offices Experienced with excellent references. Located in West Hempstead. Own supplies & transportation. Free estimates Call Reina 516-643-9341

MATURE CARING WOMAN seeks position in child care, elder care, housekeeping. Available full time, part time, live in, live out.

Excellent references. Please call 516-565-4802

ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references.

Call 516-353-1626

MOTHER’S HELPER AVAILABLE Available afternoons.

Licensed driver with car. Call 516-375-4116

EUROPEAN HOME CARE attendant available for live in or live out.

Garden City resident with 20 years experience. Excellent references.

Very reasonable rates. Please call Jeanette 516-741-6347 or cell 516710-7271, leave message.

HOME HEALTH AIDE Are you or your loved ones looking for a Home Health Aide? I have over 10yrs experience in private & nursing homes.

Assist w/ daily activities including doctor appointments, errands. Live in or hourly. Licensed driver w/ car.

Please call Kamala 347-530-2234 HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFIED with 20 yrs. experience & excellent references. Available immediately full time live in or live out. Driver with own car. Call Georgia 516-499-2089 HOME HEALTH AIDE/ ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in.

Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717 HOUSECLEANING Very honest and kind woman available to clean your home Mon-Fri. Own transportation, own supplies, great rates. Local references. Pet lover. Spanish/ English speaking. Contact Marleni 516-902-7249 IN HOME PATIENT CARE Male w/ 30 years experience seeking position to care for in home patient. Available FT evenings. Please contact: 718-640-7286

NANNY AVAILABLE: With over 15 years experience caring for newborns, todddlers & twins.

Seeking F/T long term position.

Excellent references upon request. Call Paula 347-741-4320 NANNY/BABYSITTER FT/PT w/ 10 yrs experience. Excellent references. Elementary teaching experience. See review in mommybites.com. Please call Angela 516-330-0230 or email: angelamargoth@yahoo.com NEW YORK PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT: Care giver/companion available. Over 20 years experience available 24/7. Specializing in patients with CHF, Alzheimer’s, Dimentia, surgical procedures, hospice and more. Call Jackie 5146-306-0257 or Joel 516-965-1940 NURSE’S AID EXPERIENCED with references. Will take care of the sick or elderly. Please call Grace 516-477-1928

business opportunities BILLION DOLLAR MANUFACTURER expanding in the Long Island area seeking person with sales and/or marketing background. Commission based and substantial residuals. No stocking, no inventory, no selling. Call for more information. Leave message for call back: 516-759-5926

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

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 SUMMER HOURS: OPEN WednesdayFriday 106 Saturday 105 Sunday 12 5 CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST 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 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales. com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales. com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales. com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960

MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday August 22 at 9:00 am 18 Kingsbury Rd (off Lefferts) ANTIQUES, Hummel figurines, furniture, ebony display cabinet, trunk, scales, more... chairs, kitchen table, jazz records, Thule, golf clubs, dishes, glasses, mugs, cutlery, toys, tables, paintings, picture frames.

MOVING! FURNITURE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION: Thomasville dining table/6 chairs, 2 20” leafs, server and china cabinet asking $1,250. Light tan sectional sofa seats nine comfortably $350, 2 matching chocolate recliners $50 each 516-639-0145 UPRIGHT PIANO FREE!!! Good condition. Needs tuning. Call: 516-650-5722

marketplace WOODWORKING TOOLS FOR SALE: Band saw, scroll saw, bench circular saw, drill press, shaper, router. Individual pieces or $600 for all. 516-621-1419

wanted to buy CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices pad!

Call Jenni today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com 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

Wanted: Crafters & Vendors Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5253 Annual Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 5, 2015 – 10 AM – 4 PM We are seeking vendors and home crafters to participate in our Annual Holiday Bazaar. You can rent a table for a small fee, at the VFW Albertson Post 5253, located at 155 Searingtown Road, Albertson, NY. All Bazaar proceeds/donations directly benefit U.S. military families and our soldiers. VFW Post 5253 Ladies Auxiliary is a non-profit 501(C)(3) membership association, all donations are tax deductible. Contact whodamom@verizon.net or call (516)326.1243 for additional information.

*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 GARDEN CITY Fri 8/21 9:00am to 1:00pm Sat 8/22 9:00am to 2:00pm 26 Fenimore Rd Contents of home. Furniture, vintage toys, Lionel trains, jewelry, sports memorabilia, clothes, china, art, bikes, garage, loaded basement. Partial proceeds to benefit The Andy Foundation.

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pet services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references.

Limited availability. Book early!

Annmarie 516-775-4256

dog training Doggie Day Care Dog Walking & Running Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUToMoTivE

auto for sale BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, excellent running condition! $2,995.

516-747-5799 or 516-747-3463

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

REAL ESTATE FoR RENT

apartment for rent FLORAL PARK Large 4 rooms, updated EIK, 2 Bedrooms, hardwood floors thoughout, washer/ dryer, storage and parking. $1,950 /month. For more information call Rose (Ford Realty) 516-655-7501 GARDEN CITY BORDER: Spacious 1 bedroom + balcony. $1375 + electric. Gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near 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 GARDEN CITY SOUTH: Beautiful sunny 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, private entrance, close to LIRR, new carpet/flooring. SD#17. No pets, NO BROKER FEE. $1,750+ utilities. 631-830-7141

room for rent MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave, fridge, A/C, no pets, smoking or drugs. $735/ month. All utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

office space GARDEN CITY FRANKLIN AVE: Windowed office in law/accounting suite, 11 x 13. Conference room, reception & pantry included. Also available, three 6 x 7 work stations.

Abundant municipal parking in rear of building. September 2015 occupancy. 516-248-3048 GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores.

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

commercial property for rent GREAT NECK: 550 Northern Blvd, across the street from Leonard’s of Great Neck. 2500 sf, newly renovated. Retail or executive office space. New HVAC, burglar & fire alarm. Carrara marble bathroom, kitchen, multiple offices, huge windows, parking lot, signage. All new ready to move in!!! $8,500 FIRST MONTH FREE !!!! 917-553-8650

vacation rental ARUBA: PRESIDENTS WEEK DIVI PHOENIX TIMESHARE Saturday, Feb 13 to Feb 20. 4th Floor Oceanfront. 2 bedrooms, 2 sofa-beds, 3 baths, 2 full kitchens, 2 washers/dryers and other amenities. $4,500. Call 516-236-5593 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

REAL ESTATE FoR SALE

homes for sale GARDEN CITY FOR SALE BY OWNER: Move right into this beautiful California Split in Estates section. Sunny southern exposure and golf course views. Three bedrooms, three updated baths, granite eat in kitchen, den with radiant heat, fireplace. Full finished basement with office and storage space. 2 car attached garage. CAC, 3 zone gas heat, sprinklers, new landscaping. Walk to trains and schools. $949,000. Call 516-967-4687 or 917-972-2797 NO BROKERS!

lots for sale LAKEFRONT WOODLANDS Abuts state land. 43 acres $219,900. Over 1400 ft on unspoiled Adk lake. Beautiful woods, great hunting & fishing. Just west of Albany. 888-701-7509 www. woodworthlakepreserve.com

open house CUTCHOGUE: Saturday 8/22 & Sunday 8/23 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm 1030 Country Club Drive It’s not modern and it rambles, gardens are English cottage style. No intense stainless steel appliances or huge range to impress you. What it does have: stone terraces, garden room with copper roof to listen to the drumming of the rain and windows to watch the snow fall as the fires burn bright. A perfect square of a pool that is oh so private. Hardwood floors, french doors, 3 Bedroom, 3.5 baths plus optional inlaw suite, wonderful views. Not pretentious, a home amidst the glory of the country waiting for you. $925,000 Exclusive Owner/Broker GERALYN LANG REALTY 516-375-8468 GARDEN CITY 86 HAMPTON RD Sunday 8/16 2pm to 4pm Sunday 8/23 2pm to 4pm JUST LISTED Gorgeous single family home 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths $1,750,000 PRICED TO SELL! ALL INVITED! Listing Agent: Vicky 917-749-8881

out of town real estate ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT CABIN 30 acres $299,900. Newly remodeled main cabin, 2 add’l camping cabins, 500 ft lakefront. 3 hrs to NYC, 1/2 Capital region. Call 888-479-3394. Tour www.woodworthlakepreserve.com SO. ADIRONDACK LAKE PROPERTY 111 acres $222,900. 3 hrs to NYC, 40 mins to Albany. Great deer hunting, huge timber value.

Pristine lake. Call 888-905-8847. woodworthlakepreserve.com UPSTATE NY LAND & NEW CABIN for $29,995. Includes 5 wooded acres, state land close by, financing available! 20% down: $236/month.

Call: 800-229-7843 Free Land Bargain List www.landandcamps.com

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classifieds ▼ Out Of Town Real Estate WINDHAM VACATION HOME Majestic Timber Frame home.

Opulent Master Suite, 4 Fam Brs, 4.5 Baths. 5,500 sf on 5 acres w/ mountain views of both Windham and Hunter Mts. $1,250,000. Call Jane 516-456-7436 WindhamMt. wix.com​/​HouseForSale

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Cleaning 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 631-220-1851 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 IF THEY TELL YOU IT CAN’T BE DONE.... Then you haven’t called the right one!!! Call WOODFORD BROS: 315-696-8971​​Foundation repair jacking, straightening, leveling. www.woodfordbros.com ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown molding, closets, doors, sheetrock, painting, dry wall, repairs, spackling & wall paper removal and installation, decks powerwashed, stained and built. Gem Basement Doctor 516-623-9822. www.gem-home.com

window cleaning SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/ ​r ope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands.

Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www. skyclearwindow.com

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 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979.

We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation.

Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic​/​ins, local references, residential​/​commerical 516-753-0268

Instruction MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, 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

Newspaper Production P.T. Blank Slate Media, a fastgrowing chain of 5 weekly newspapers and website, seeks a person experienced in Adobe In-Design to lay out newspaper pages MondayWednesday. Editorial experience a plus.

Conveniently located in Williston Park, near the East Williston train station.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to sblank@theisandnow.com Williston Times Great Neck News Manhasset Times Roslyn Times New Hyde Park Herald Courier

LITMOR PUBLICATONS Garden City News Mid-Island Times Bethpage Newsgram Syosset Advance Jericho Syosset News Journal gardencitynews.com

105 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY 516.307.1045

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.

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▼ LEGALS Legal Notice Invitation to Bidders BOARD OF EDUCATION Great Neck Union Free School District PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given for separate sealed bids for: Site Reconstruction at North Middle School, EM Baker Elementary School, and JF Kennedy Elementary chool.

Bids will be received by the School District, on September 9, 2015 at 10:00 AM prevaililing time in the Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020, and at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architects, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, P.C., 244 East Main Street, Patchogue, New York, (631-475-0349); however the Contract Documents may only be OBTAINED thru the office of REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 (877-272-0216) beginning on Thursday, August 20, 2015.

Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a non-refundable fee of FortyNine ($49.00) Dollars at the following websites: www.bbsprojects.com or www. usinglesspaper.com under ‘public projects’. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REV upon a deposit of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the DISTRICT, GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT and my be uncertified. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced websites. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly With the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued.

There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract.

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 45 days of the date of opening proposals. Bids shall be subject, however, to the discretionary right reserved by the School District to waive any informalities in, accept or reject any alternatives,reject any proposals and to advertise for new proposals, if in its opinion the best interest of the School District will thereby be promoted.

At any time prior to the bid opening date, a bidder may withdraw his bid by requesting the bid withdrawal in writing.

BY ORDER OF THE: BOARD OF EDUCATION Great Neck UFSD Dated: August 12, 2015 GNN 142027 1x 8/21/​2 015 #142027 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

Name: JLLB ASSOCIATES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on 7.24.15. N.Y. office location: Nassau County.

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The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to JLLB ASSOCIATES LLC, c/o Jobco Realty & Construction, Inc., 277 Northern Boulevard, Suite 203, Great Neck, New York 11021. Name​/​address of each member available from SSNY. Purpose: any lawful activity.

GNN 141960 6x 8/07, 14, 21, 28, 9/04, 11, 2015 #141960 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District will conduct a Public Hearing at Belgrave Water Pollution Control District, 34-01 255th Street, Little Neck NY 11363, to consider the proposed annual budget and related assessment roll of the District for the year 2016, on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Chester Steban, Superintendent, 34-01 255th Street, Little Neck, New York 11363, or by telephone (516) 487-2759, in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

Copies of a draft of the proposed budget and related assessment roll are available at the District office at 34-01 255th Street, Little Neck, New York 11363.

Board of Commissioners, Belgrave Water Pollution Control District Elizabeth L. Feaster Brian J. Levings John Dolan GNN 142016 1x 8/21/​2 015 #142016 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC).

Name: 399 EAST 52ND LLC. Arts. of Org. filed by the Department of State of New York on: 01/08/2015. Office loc.: County of Nassau Purpose: any and all lawful activities. Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) is desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 55 Watermill Lane, Suite 200, Great Neck, NY 11021.

GNN 141879 6x 7/17, 24, 31, 8/07, 14, 21, 2015 #141879 Notice of Formation (LLC).

Name: The Little Acorn LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 07-28-15. Office location: Nassau County. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 575 Lexington Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

GNN 141961 6x 8/07, 14, 21, 28, 9/04, 11, 2015 #141961 Notice of formation of Sleepy Weasel LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 07/07/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Sleepy Weasel LLC, ? InCorp Svcs.99 Washington Ave, Suite 805-A, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

GNN 142020 6x 8/21, 28, 9/04, 11, 18, 25, 2015 #142020

NOTICE OF FORMATION, Moon Food LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 15, 2015. Office location: Nassau County, NY. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o: THE LLC, 352 West 15th Street #501, New York NY 10011.

Purpose: any lawful Purpose or activity.

GNN 141959 6x 8/07, 14, 21, 28, 9/04, 11, 2015 #141959 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead​—​ Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m.

APPEAL #20058​—​George Dourmas, variances 70-102.C(5)(a), 70-102.C(1) (2) and 70-100.2.A(4)(a)[4] to construct a pool within a required rear yard setback, pool equipment in a side yard, and pool fencing forward of the rear building line and exceeding the permitted height; S/side 12 Hill Lane, 202’ E/of Pasture Ln., Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. 163, Lot 3, R-AA District.

APPEAL #20059​—​Effie Gogas, variance 70-100.2.A(4) to maintain fencing exceeding the permitted height; SW​/c​ or.​/​ of 66 Stratford North and Stephen Ln., Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. 257, Lot 1, R-B District.

APPEAL #20060​—​Thomas LoPresti, variances 70-102.C(1), 70-100.1.A, 70-202.1.C, 70-202.1.D, and 70-102.C(2)(a)[5] to maintain a hot tub, pool equipment and accessory structures in a side yard, to maintain retaining walls exceeding the permitted height with insufficient distance between walls, and pool fencing forward of the rear building line; N/side 139 Executive Dr., 213.86 E/of Suburban Gate, Manhasset, Sec. 8, Blk. 280, Lot 5, R-A District.

APPEAL #20061​—​Maria Ruperto, variance 70-100.1.B to maintain a masonry wall within a required side yard setback; S/ side 269 Jerome Ave., 240’ E/

of Park Ave., Carle Place, Sec. 9, Blk. 80, Lot 69, R-C District.

APPEAL #20062 ​​ New Automotive, Inc., appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variance 70-125 to maintain a spray booth within an existing auto repair shop; N/side #145 Northern Blvd., 554.52’ E/of Great Neck Rd., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 50, Lot 235, B-A District.

APPEAL #20063​—​New York Paradise, Inc., conditional uses 70-126.D, 70-132.A & 70-203.F to permit continued use of an existing commercial building as an automobile showroom; S/W cor. #60 Northern Blvd. & Buttonwood Rd., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 55, Lots 203, 206, 663, B-A District.

APPEAL #20064 ​​ T.J. Costello, AIA (Applicant) / NHHA (Owner), variances 70-103.M & 70-100.2.A(2) to construct parking within a required front yard setback and fencing forward of a building line; NW​/c​ or.​ /​of #53 High St. & Community Dr., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 347, Lots 3 & 23, RPH District.

APPEAL #20053​—​Manhasset Venture, LLC, variance 70-103.A and conditional use 70-126.D to maintain use of an underground parking garage for the storage of motor vehicles; SW​/​cor.​/​of 1350 Northern Blvd. and Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. E, Lot 79, B-A District.

APPEAL #20054 ​​ Radj Narain, variances 70-103.A(1) & 70-103.F(1) for interior alterations to an existing building with insufficient off-street parking and loading; N/side #15 Munson St., 100’ E/of South Bayles Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 129, Lot 46, I-B District.

APPEAL #20065 ​​ 45 Seaview, LLC, variance 70-103.A(1) to convert warehouse to office space with insufficient off-street parking; N/side #45 Seaview Blvd., 609.69’ E/of Osprey Ct., Port Washington, Sec. 6, Blk. 89, Lot 16, MPIP District.

APPEAL #20050​—​Frank Lee, variances 70-100.2.A(2)(4) and 70-208.F to maintain interior alterations of a non-conforming dwelling for conversion from single-family to two-family and fencing in a front yard exceeding the permitted height; S/ side 12 First St., 100’ W/of First Ave., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 105, Lot 125, R-C District.

All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and​/​or hearing.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals GNN 142018 1x 8/21/​2 015 #142018

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Heated debate on tree proposal Continued from Page 2 asked by Bral and other trustees to attend the hearing, said he supported the new legislation.

“We are not advocates of anything that should be misconstrued as illegal or something that is detrimental to our community,” Epstein said. “However, I really would like each of the first three people who spoke before us, and anybody else who will come up here afterwards, and does have a child or children, and if they would have witnessed what I witnessed three weeks ago, see how important they feel about the beauty of a tree.”

Amy Glass of Hampshire Road said she believed the village was overreacting to a single incident.

“You are reacting to people’s fears right now, and of course we are all upset that one tree fell,” Glass said. “I just don’t see us as a community that is going to react out of fear and irrational fear because most of the trees around are fine. And yes, people should care for their trees and make sure they are properly cared for and properly pruned if necessary.”

Epstein said he believes there is no guarantee that all residents will make sure to upkeep the trees.

“I don’t think that we as a community can ignore the fact that not every single person who has 30 trees on their property or more will be as attentive to that as we are all talking about.

If there is any resident who should feel that a tree or more than one tree is potentially unsafe on their property, they should have the right to have that tree examined or removed from their property,” he said.

Bral adjourned the hearing until the next public board meeting on Sept. 8.

“Our job is to hear and make the best decision for the village,” Bral said.

State releases assessment scores Continued from Page 3 percent of third graders, 79 percent of fourth graders, 75.4 percent of fifth graders, 78.5 percent of sixth graders, 81.7 percent of seventh graders and 45.6 percent of eighth graders had proficient scores.

With 21 percent of students opting out, half of Mineola’s third graders, 44.4 percent of fourth graders, 57 percent of fifth graders, 63.2 percent of sixth graders and 43.2 percent of seventh graders scored proficiently.

In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park, 66.1 percent of third graders, 69.5 percent of fourth graders, 68.9 percent of fifth graders and 69.6 percent of sixth graders scored proficiently.

In Sewanhaka, 44.9 percent of seventh graders and 19.5 percent of eighth graders had proficient scores.

Twenty-eight percent of New Hyde Park-Garden City Park students opted out, with 33 percent of Sewanhaka students opting out.

In Port Washington, 52.9 percent of third graders, 66 percent of fourth graders, 62.7 percent of fifth graders, 69 percent of sixth graders, 74.2 percent of seventh and 48.1 percent of eighth graders had proficient scores. The district had a 26 percent opt-out rate.

In Roslyn, where 33 percent of eligible test-takers opted out, 67 percent of third graders, 74.7 percent of fourth graders, 79.7 percent of fifth graders, 75.5 percent of sixth graders and 77.2 percent of seventh graders had proficient scores, according to the state education department.

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The Great Neck News, Friday, August 21, 2015

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Rally helps Cosmos sting Scorpions

Photo/New York Cosmos

The Cosmos’ Leonardo Fernandes (No. 22) fends off San Antonio’s Joseph Nane.

The New York Cosmos quickly ral“Before the half tying the game is very lied from a first half deficit to defeat the important because it gave us more confi10-man San Antonio Scorpions, 2-1, in a dence for the second half,” said assistant North American Soccer League Fall Sea- coach Carlos Llamosa, who filled in for the son match Saturday night at Hofstra’s Sh- suspended Giovanni Savarese. uart Stadium.

The Cosmos (3-3-1), who stretched The Scorpions scored the game’s first their home unbeaten streak to 15 games goal in the waning seconds of the first dating back to a 1-0 defeat to Carolina on half when Milton Palacios received a cross Aug. 2, 2014, found the winner two minfrom Billy Forbes and put his shot in off utes into the second half. the far post to give the defending Soccer Hunter Freeman tried to connect with Bowl champions a lead.

Lucky Mkosana on a free kick, but the ball The advantage would be brief, though deflected off San Antonio defender Brad as Leo Fernandes followed up a long dis- Rusin and into the net for an own goal to tance volley off the crossbar by Raúl and give the Cosmos a 2-1 advantage. headed in the equalizer seconds later.

The Cosmos made sure that result Fernandes had a similar chance to held up, rarely conceding any dangerous score in the 40th minute when he pounced scoring chances from a Scorpions team on the rebound of a saved Adam Moffat that defended deep and tried to utilize shot, but the midfielder was ruled to have their speed up front on counters. played the ball in an offside position.

“I’m very pleased with the perfor“It sucks, to be honest. You go from mance of the team defensively, not only such a high and they’re saying no goal. the back four. Everyone contributed to You just have to turn around and keep this win defensively,” Llamosa said. “In the working,” Fernandes said. “Finally I get second half they had the same mentality, rewarded with the goal. I was happy, right they drop a lot of numbers and counteratbefore halftime, too. I thought that was tack with the fast guys up front, but I think very important for us.” the back line and also Moffat and Raul “I like to put myself in dangerous po- sometimes, they helped us defend those sitions. Sometimes offside, but sometimes counter attacks.”

I’m not, which is good,” Fernandes said.

After a hiccup early in the fall season, “Right now I think the ball is bouncing the Cosmos are unbeaten in five straight my way, I’m a step ahead of the defenders matches and are now in a three-way tie and the goals are going in, which is very for third with FC Edmonton and Minnegood.” sota, while maintaining a two-point lead It was his team-leading sixth goal of over Ottawa Fury FC in the league’s overthe year. It was also the third consecutive all standings. game Fernandes had a goal called back for The Cosmos return to the road next offside.

Saturday to face the Carolina RailHawks.

“We were joking with him that this “Where we are in the standings, dropwas the third game in a row he had a goal ping some games early on this fall season, called back for offside,” goalkeeper Jim- we need these points, especially home. It my Maurer said. “But guys like [Filippo] gives you that base,” Maurer said. “When Inzaghi with Milan, he gets called offside you win at home, then you can steal 10CHERRY times, but thePage-H 11th time you score it 1points on the That’s1how you climb - 1-8 - 08-21-15_Layout 8/14/15 4:14road.

PM Page counts the same.” up the standings.”

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