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Says courtroom experience, record as acting DA trump both Murray, the Town of Hempstead supervisor, Singas will first have to defeat Port Washington resident Eight months into her first Michael A. Scotto in a Sept. 10 pricampaign for public office, Acting mary for the Democratic nominaNassau County District Attorney tion.

“This is a job that I want, that Madeline Singas said she is only just now starting to get comfort- I feel I’ve worked my entire career towards, and I intend to be doing able with the process.

“The whole thing is unusual,” it past November,” Singas said.

According to 11-day pre-prithe Democratic district attorney candidate said in a sit-down inter- mary campaign finance records filed Wednesday, Sinview with Blank Slate gas has a war chest Media Thursday. “It’s of $807,027.35, with a whole different ball reporting game, running for of- elecTion 2015 Scotto $12,759.89. Murray fice.” had $538,188.19 on Singas, of Manhasset, is the former chief assistant to hand as of her most recent filing her predecessor, U.S. Rep. Kath- in July.

Born to Greek parents and leen Rice (D-Garden City), and assumed the district attorney role in raised in Astoria, Singas began her January after her former boss was career in the Queens District Attorsworn into Congress and Gov. An- ney’s office in 1991 and was evendrew Cuomo declined to appoint a tually promoted to a leadership position in its Domestic Violence successor.

Though her sights are set on bureau.

Rice hired Singas shortly afan Election Day showdown in Continued on Page 42 November with Republican Kate

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A child enjoys an ice cream cone, one of the many desserts for sale at the Order Sons of Italy’s Italian Feast in New Hyde Park. The annual fundraiser saw its biggest crowd ever this year, with at least 11,500 people attending.

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By N o a h M a N s k a r New teachers in the Herricks Union School District got the school year off the ground last weekend — literally.

While an orientation program for newcomers is par for the course, Herricks takes a different approach by holding part of its two-day

program on the high ropes course at Herricks High School.

Getting new teachers to take on obstacles together for a few hours pushes them “out of their comfort zones” and “helped them understand how many students feel when they are outside their comfort zones,” Herricks Superintendent Continued on Page 54

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Winthrop to get 150K for research Cuomo announces program Erin Smits of Manhattan browses the shelves at the newly renovated Buttercooky Bakery in Floral Park.

Bakery brings ‘old world into new world’ Buttercooky Bakery finished $200,000 project last month

B y N o a h M a n s k a r learned working in his father’s over last year, Borgognone said.

Floral Park’s Buttercooky Bakery looks a bit different from when it opened in 1962.

Then, it was a 2,500-squarefoot “mom and pop” bake shop at the corner of Jericho Turnpike and Hinsdale Avenue.

Now, after recent renovations, it’s almost more than triple the size and brings the look and feel of a “European pastry shop,” as owner and chef Ben Borgognone envisioned it when he bought the bakery in 1995.

Borgognone started the bakery’s most recent update about a year ago. He needed larger display cases to hold the new products he was making, influenced by the pastry techniques he

Brooklyn bakery and at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.

At the same time, he wanted to make Buttercooky look like a more fitting home for those new desserts.

The result was a $200,000 project that included custombuilt display cases and shelves, a tin and brass ceiling, granite tables and a limestone facade modeled after French pastry shops.

“We tried to get the old world into the new world,” Borgognone said.

The project seems to be paying off — the customers have responded well to the renovation, and revenue in the month since its completion is up 10 percent

Grace Sanartano, a longtime Buttercooky customer, said she likes the Italian feel and clean look of the new interior.

She first came to Buttercooky as a girl, she said, and stopped in for the first time in a long time after Borgognone bought it.

Through all its changes, she said, two things about the bakery have always stayed the same: its name, and its commitment to quality sweets.

“They always had a good reputation, and Benny just brought it up even more,” she said.

Just as they have seen the bakery physically grow, Borgognone said, he loves how his cus-

BY B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Two North Shore-area hospitals will receive part of $17.2 million in state funding to train teams of biomedical researchers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced Thursday.

North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola were among the 26 facilities named to participate in the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program, through which the funding was approved.

“Some of the world’s most exciting and groundbreaking medical discoveries have been made possible by research done in New York medical institutions and laboratories,” Cuomo said in a statement. “This investment will help train the next generation of researchers, helping to ensure that the Empire State remains on the cutting edge of innovation.”

The funding was awarded through 12 Center Awards and

14 Individual awards, for which each facility would sponsor at least one research project.

Since its inception in 2000, the Empire Clinical Research Investor Program has awarded approximately $103 million in research funding.

Center Awards, which North Shore University Hospital received, are worth $1,260,332 over a two-year period and would be used to train a research team of at least six fellows.

Each Center Award winner has also pledged to contribute $200,000 toward these projects.

Winthrop’s Individual Award is worth $150,000 over two years and is meant to train researchers in fields like obesity, diabetes, lupus, kidney transplant, schizophrenia, HPV infection and hearing loss.

State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker said the awards would contribute toward attracting and training researchers “whose work will make great strides in improving the overall health of New York state.”

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Bank’s New Hyde Park branch gets ‘overdue’ update B Y N OAH M A N SKAR

tent with the bank’s other five branches, according to Maspeth Assistant Secretary Jill Nicolois. It was the final Maspeth Federal Savings Bank will mark the com- phase of a branding initiative to unify the appearance pletion of an extensive renovation at its New Hyde Park across all the bank’s locations.

Maspeth has done cosmetic work at its other branch at 801 Jericho Turnpike on Sept. 16.

The seven-month project revamped the 34-year-old branches to make them look uniform, but the New Hyde building’s interior and exterior to make it look consis- Park branch had an especially great need for an update,

Nicolois said.

“We had these mustard vinyl chairs that were bolted to the floor. It looked like a diner,” she said. “We were way overdue.”

The branch will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovations at noon on Wednesday, Sept.

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Italian Feast sets attendance record Thousands attend Cellini Lodge’s annual fundraiser at Tully Park in New Hyde Park

ting on the event are to give back to New Hyde Park locally, and promote a present The Order Sons of Italy’s annual Ital- a positive image of Italian-Americans. ian Feast saw its biggest crowd ever last The latter is bolstered by the “Italian Heritage” booth, where people coming to the weekend.

At least 11,500 people attended the festival can learn about Italian culture festival at Michael J. Tully Park in New and notable Italian-American figures.

“It’s not all about the Sopranos that Hyde Park from Aug. 26-30, a record for the event, said Alfonso Squillante, presi- you see on television,” Squillante said. dent of the Order’s Cellini Lodge. The “That’s not what Italian Americans are count not yet final, but the lodge expects about.”

Zeppoles continued to be one of the it to be at between 1,000 and 1,500 higher than last year’s attendance of 10,500. festival’s biggest draws. The lodge sold about 10,600 bags of the The festival featured fried dough balls, Squillante an international food court, rides, game booths, crafts, See more photos said. Others return every year for the rides and the live vendors and live music. Proon Page 36 music lineup. ceeds from the $1 admission “We notice that people fee go toward the lodge’s costs for the year, while money from simply come in to get their zeppoles and game booths is donated to several differ- leave,” he said.

Cellini Lodge’s other major annual ent charities, including Cooliey’s Anemia Foundation, the American Cancer So- event is a dinner dance, held each spring ciety, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and to benefit its scholarships for students in 12 area high schools. Squillante said anyKatie’s Run. Cellini Lodge estimates that the one who is interested in the lodge’s misgames collected a little more than $4,000 sion, not just those of Italian descent, are that it will donate to its charity beneficia- welcome to join and help with its work.

“If you’re proud of your heritage and ries, many of which are based on Long Island. There were also donation tents proud of what you do, you can join,” he to benefit Cooliey’s Anemia Foundation said.

(C)2015 MARTHA GORFEIN PHOTOCONCEPTS/www.mgphotoconcepts.com More information about the New specifically, which collected about $400, Hyde Park Cellini Lodge is available at The proceeds from the Italian Feast’s game booths, such as this one, go to the event’s Squillante said.

The lodge’s main objectives in put- cellinilodge2206.org. many charity beneficiaries.

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Fake lawyer gets Man arrested for allegedly three years in jail running mortgage scam

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Mario Tolisano respectively, for legal help with loan modifications He allegedly charged the New Hyde Park client $3,000 for his false legal services and in June 2013 for another $20,000 in real estate taxes that she later learned were paid by the bank handling her mortgage.

The Valley Stream client paid him $2,500 in legal fees in September 2013 before learning in March 2014 that he never contacted her bank about a loan modification.

Tolisano’s attorney, Dawn Florio of Manhattan, could not immediately be reached for comment.

A man who allegedly scammed more than 30 homeowners, including some from New Hyde Park and Hempstead out of more than $728,000 turned himself in to Nassau County investigators Thursday.

Mark Savransky of Dix Hills was arraigned on 30 felony counts of grand larceny in the second, third and fourth degrees and one count of scheme to defraud, another felony.

The top charge carries a maximum sentence of seven-and-a-half years in prison. If convicted on all counts, Savransky could face up to 20 years in prison.

Using the name Mark Savran, Savransky ran a business that purported to help homeowners with subprime mortgages modify their loans, according to a release from the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

After getting his clients a modified mortgage, Savransky allegedly told them to send cash or blank checks so he could make payments on their behalf.

Instead, the DA’s office said, he pocketed the money and used it for shopping, travel, child support, car payments and credit card payments.

Many of his clients’ lenders foreclosed on their homes as a result of the scam, according to the DA office’s release.

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Savransky was arrested on another felony charge in Suffolk County last year for allegedly executing a similar scheme on a Hempstead couple.

District Court Judge James Darcy ordered Savransky to surrender his passport and set his bail at $250,000 bond or $125,000 cash. His next court date is Aug. 31.

Savransky’s attorney, Lowell Davis of Carle Place, could not immediately be reached for comment.

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A Bronx man was sentenced to up to three years in prison Thursday for misrepresenting himself as an attorney and conning two Nassau County residents, including one from New Hyde Park, out of nearly $30,000.

Mario Tolisano, 65, pleaded guilty in June to a felony charge of third-degree grand larceny and had also faced a fourthdegree grand larceny charge as well as misdemeanor counts of practicing or appearing as an attorney-at-law without being admitted and registered.

In a statement, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said her office will continue working to catch criminals posing as lawyers.

“This defendant pretended to be a real estate attorney, but he was in fact a con artist who swindled hardworking Long Island families out of thousands of dollars,” Singas said.

Tolisano was hired by clients in New Hyde Park and Valley Stream in 2012 and 2013,

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North Shore-LIJ puts DeRiggi-Whitton wants doc reviews online county contract reform B Y B I L L SA N A N T O N I O The North Shore-LIJ Health System has become the first major medical group in the New York metropolitan area to publish patient reviews of its physicians online.

Posted through the health system’s “Find a Doctor” web page, the reviews were made available Thursday and compiled from more than 500,000 surveys of more than 900 doctors that have been conducted by the Indiana firm Press Ganey.

“This new site is truly the voice of the patients,” said Dr. Ira Nash, the senior vice president and executive direct of the North Shore-LIJ Medical Group and a practicing cardiologist. “It’s a trusted source of information on our doctors, as compared to comments and ratings on other physician review websites that can’t be verified.”

The reviews contain ratings and comments and are limited only to health system patients, unlike services like Yelp and Healthgrade, through which patients and non-patients alike may post commentary about a doctor.

Ratings of specialists or medical professionals at inpatient facilities are not included on the site.

Ratings cover a range of metrics, including a physician’s friendliness, their concern and effort for a patient and the degree of confidence a patient would place in that physician.

It was unclear whether Press Ganey, which is certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, would publish reviews critical of health system personnel.

Efforts to reach a North Shore-LIJ spokesman were unavailing.

In a news release issued Thursday, health system officials said the program’s goal was to promote transparency between its doctors and prospective patients.

“We recognize that patients have many options for their care. We also believe that a positive patient-physician dynamic is central to great care,” Nash said.

“By being transparent with our patient satisfaction ratings, we are providing our patients with validated information that helps them choose the physicians that best meets their needs.”

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B Y B I L L SA N A N T O N I O Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) said she plans to propose a revision to the county’s contracting process to remove a stipulation allowing personal service contracts worth less than $25,000 to automatically pass without legislative approval.

The need for the revision, DeRiggiWhitton said, was brought to light following a recent Newsday investigation that found the Legislature awarded $9.5 million in contracts from January to June 2011 worth $24,000-$25,000 apiece without oversight, and $500,000 in contracts in that same period worth $25,000 to $26,000 that were reviewed.

“The people of Nassau County have every right to question why millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent on political insiders, rather than services that Long Islanders need,” said DeRiggi-Whitton, whose 11th legislative district covers portions of Roslyn and Manhasset, among others. “It is time to ban these no-bid, no-review contracts going to politically-connected insiders and companies at the expense of those that live, work and pay taxes in our community.”

Newsday’s investigation was sparked by a federal indictment of state Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), who allegedly

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton used his political power as the state Senate’s former majority leader to attain contracts, jobs, salaries and benefits for his son Adam.

DeRiggi-Whitton also said the county should eliminate the practice of automatically adopting contracts that are not reviewed within 45 days.

“We need to take immediate steps to ensure taxpayer dollars are not being spent without legislative oversight. Taxpayers deserve better,” she said. “Any loopholes enable waste and abuse and need to be closed.”

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Murray gains backing of 2 more mayors Lynbrook, Valley Stream officials join Mineola’s Scott Strauss in support of DA bid

BY B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Mayors from two more Nassau County villages and two more police unions have given their endorsements to Republican Kate Murray’s district attorney campaign.

Lynbrook Mayor William Hendrick and Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare, and both the Suffolk County Superior Officers Association and Suffolk County Detectives Association, were the latest to support Murray, the longtime Town of Hempstead supervisor and Levittown resident.

Murray, who will face the winner of a Sept. 10 Democratic primary between Michael A. Scotto and Acting DA Madeline Singas in November’s general election, has also been endorsed by Nassau’s three police unions and Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss.

In a statement, Hendrick said Murray “has always demonstrated an impressive ability to lead, while protecting the qual-

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“To earn their endorsement is an honor and I thank them for their support,” she said. “The three of us are committed to public safety and protecting the quality of life we enjoy in our suburban communities.”

Located adjacent from each other, Lynbrook and Valley Stream are both fully located within the Town of Hempstead, while a southern portion of Mineola is located within Hempstead.

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Murray has also been endorsed by Nassau’s police benevolent association, detectives association and police superior officers association and, more recently, the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association.

In his endorsement, William J. Pant, president of Suffolk’s detectives association, called Murray “a proven leader,” adding “her commitment to the law enforcement profession and the people of Nassau County is commendable.”

Timothy Morris, president of the Suffolk County Superior Officers Association, said he “look[s] forward to working with her to keep our neighborhoods safe.”

Murray said that by working with law enforcement agencies throughout the state, “We will ensure that our region is the safest in the nation.”

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LaGuarda follows JFK with noise funding

BY B I LL SA N A N T O N I O U.S. senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $3.1 million in federal funding for an aircraft noise study of the communities surrounding La Guardia Airport, a little more than a week after they announced similar funds for a study at John F. Kennedy Airport.

The Part 150 study would evaluate the impact of noise on the areas and create a mitigation plan that may be eligible

for federal funding, the federal officials said in a joint news release.

Schumer in a statement called on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to expedite the study, saying it would “evaluate the best ways to address airplane noise-related issues in the communities surrounding La Guardia Airport.”

Gillibrand added the $3,178,739 funding, made through the Department of Transportation, is “an important step in our work to help

alleviate the concerns of our neighbors in Queens and on Long Island.”

Aircraft noise has been a frequent source of complaints for Queens and Long Island residents.

Several North Shore-area villages and elected officials have actively campaigned for a Part 150 study, as the frequent use of runways often requires planes cross regional airspace during overnight hours.

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.

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.

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Macy’s shoppers aid March of Dimes B Y N OAH M A N SKAR By saving some money at Macy’s on Saturday, Nassau County shoppers helped Long Island’s March of Dimes save babies’ lives.

The department store partnered with the national charity for maternal and baby health for the annual “Shop for a Cause” promotion on Aug. 29.

Last year’s promotion raised $2.8 million nationally, and more than $55,000 of that went to the local March of Dimes division, spokeswoman Kelly Douglas said.

On the day of the promotion, Macy’s sold “savings passes,” good for discounts throughout the store, for a

$5 donation to March of Dimes.

Proceeds from the passes sold in the 12 Long Island Macy’s stores, five of which are in Nassau County, go to directly to the local chapter.

All the money raised here supports the charity’s maternal education and health care programs, Douglas said.

Some of last year’s funds went into neonatal intensive care units at Stony Brook Hospital, North Shore LIJ and Cohen Children’s Medical Center, according to a March of Dimes release.

Shop for a Cause has been a success on Long Island because it hits home with Macy’s employees, Douglas said.

When representatives from the charity visit the stores and ask the staff if the March of Dimes mission has affected them, she said, at least one person says they have had a premature baby or knows someone who has.

Some local stores made a party out of the promotion.

March of Dimes held a rally at the Roosevelt Field Mall Macy’s, which is one of the 10 biggest Shop for a Cause contributors in the U.S.; and the Hicksville Mall store hired a DJ for the day.

“The stores have fun with it and the shoppers have fun with it, and it’s all benefitting the mission, which is great,” Douglas said.

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Great Neck schools win national TV awards

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The Great Neck Public School district announced Thursday that GNPS/TV, the district’s public access television channel, received two awards at the Hometown Media Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Aug. 13.

“The Hometown Media Awards covers every government channel, every public access channel, and every educational channel across the country,” GNPS/TV producer and director Robert Zahn said. “And here we are as a high school and we are winning awards over institutions.”

GNPS/TV won the award for Best Original Drama/Comedy in the professional category for their production of “Four Score and Seven” an original film produced by and starring staff and students to commemorate the 150th anniversary

of The Gettysburg Address, according to Zahn.

GNPS/TV also won an award for Best of Local Performances in the student category for South High School’s opera, “The Magic Flute.” “‘The Magic Flute’ was entirely directed by students, filmed by students, and put together by students,” Zahn said. “It’s a great accomplishment.”

The Hometown Media Awards is a ceremony put on by the Alliance for Community Media to “honor and promote community media and local cable programs that are distributed on PEG access cable television channels,” according to the Alliance for Community Media website.

“We have a lot of fun here, but we hold ourselves to a very high standard,” Zahn said.

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Roosevelt, who was also New York’s Theodore Roosevelt drove a Toyota 33rd governor, lived at Sagamore Hill from 1885 until his death in 1919.

Corolla.

During his presidency, he’d spend his He arrived at the historic Oyster Bay summers away from Washtrain station Saturday afterington at the estate, which noon dressed in early 20th reopened in July following a century casual wear, there to multi-year renovation. surprise a tour group not far Foote’s interest in Roosfrom his estate-turned-museevelt took hold upon taking um at Sagamore Hill. a trip to Sagamore Hill as a “Did you come to greet Cub Scout, but the physical me at the train station?” he metamorphosis was graducalled out, and in unison, al. they reply, “Yes, mister presiFoote began wearing dent.” glasses in 1957, and nearly He, of course, is not the James Foote a decade later grew a mus26th president of the United States, but a historical character actor tache after being drafted into the Navy shortly after his graduation from North named James Foote.

Foote, 66, does not live at Sagamore Shore High School in 1968.

Following his discharge from the PaHill, but in Sea Cliff, where he has resided cific in 1972, Foote, then working as a for most of his life.

It is Foote who drives the Toyota Co- machinist, was invited to a New Year’s rolla, who changes from his baseball cap Eve costume party — which he attended to a straw hat, who’s been paid to dress dressed as Roosevelt.

“Next thing you know, somebody says like the original Rough Rider for so many can you march in the parade on Memorial years he made a career off it.

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Singas earned Dem DA designation The Democratic primary for District Attorney and the general election that follows comes at a crucial time in Nassau County.

Both the federal government under U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and the District Attorney’s office under Madeline Singas are or have been conducting investigations involving contracts made by Nassau County and the Town of Oyster Bay. Singas began an ongoing review of Nassau County contracts in April after then-state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was accused of taking official actions to benefit AbTech Industries, an Arizona-based environmental company that sought and received a contract with Nassau County as well as Glenwood Management, a New York developer that had financial ties to AbTech. The complaint said Skelos agreed to do so as long as the companies paid his son.

Singas’ report presented what she called “troubling problems” in the contracting process, including no requirements for vendors to disclose subsidiary companies, criminal convictions, political contributions or whether a vendor is barred from government contracts in other places.

That has been followed by reports of the vacations taken by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto – both Republicans - that were paid for by a restaurateur with county and town contracts, county contracts for amounts that appear intended to skirt the $25,000 threshold calling for county Legislature review and other contracts over $25,000 that slipped through without legislative review when they failed to act within the required 90 days.

Unsurprisingly, the beneficiaries of many of these contract were politically connected to Mangano and county Republicans.

By no means is the job of Nas-

sau County District Attorney limited to investigating possible political corruption. But at a time like this a politically independent prosecutor that is certainly a big plus.

Both Singas and Michael Scotto, her Sept. 10 primary opponent, both meet that criteria.

Singas, of Manhasset, had worked for 10 years in Queens as an assistant district attorney before being tapped by then District Attorney Kathleen Rice to head her office’s newly created special victims unit and then become her top assistant.

Scotto, of Port Washington, had worked for 20 years in Manhattan as an assistant district attorney, rising to chief of the rackets bureau, before opening a private practice in Garden City.

Both have extensive experience in prosecuting criminal cases and know how a district attorney’s office works. Both are well qualified to oversee investigations.

And until this election, neither candidate has run for public office.

Unlike Scotto, Singas has the actual experience of working in Nassau County, managing the DA’s office as Rice’s top assistant and running the office since January as acting District Attorney after Rice was elected to Congress.

During this time, Nassau County has continued to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates of any county in the United States.

Singas also combines the hardnosed qualities of a good prosecutor with a sensible willingness to use programs that allow young offenders to avoid the stigma of a criminal record and put themselves on the road to a productive life rather than a life of crime.

We believe Scotto has many qualities that would make for a strong district attorney.

As a underdog with limited finances, he has waged an aggressive campaign that has been unsparing

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in its criticism of Singas and Rice as well as the Republican candidate for District Attorney, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray. He has been particularly critical of Singas, who he has accused of running

a “dysfunctional” office that is too reactive and has failed to adequately address problems with gangs, heroin and political corruption.

The county’s crime rate does support Scotto’s contention.

We believe that Singas is not only is well qualified to effectively run the DA’s office, but has a track record to prove it.

For that reason, we strongly endorse Singas.

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Virginia shootings show need for tougher gun laws

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am deeply saddened , troubled and distressed over the murder of reporter Alison Parker and her cameraman Adam Ward and the woman Vicki Gardner who was injured in the shooting by alleged suspect Vester Lee Flanagan II, in Moneta, Va. My heartfelt prayers go out their friends, family and co-workers at their TV station WDBJ. This was a most senseless act of violence

against fellow human beings who were killed for only reporting the news. Here was a deranged individual who should never have been sold a gun and should have been checked out thoroughly for any mental problems.

Now that includes interviews with prior employers, friends and neighbors who might have known he was a disturbed individual who had problems even though he may

not have been treated by mental heath professionals. Our gun laws must be stricter and investigations most intense.

If this is not done more men, women and children will surely die.

Remember this too: Evil thrives if good people and that includes our political leaders do nothing !

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

G.N. Plaza trustees favor developers over residents

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hat a surprise: The developer a.k.a. president of the Chamber of Commerce cannot accurately figure out available parking at the proposed Shop Delight 2 site.

But he can teach economics.

Understandably Mr. Gray can’t add the cost of health benefits to the salaries of the Village of Great Neck Plaza board ‘cause no one knows it.

But it’s a sure thing, it’s more

costly than average village workers.

Indeed there is another election in March 2016.

Rather than take license plate numbers, a futile endeavor in the “ code free zone.”

Is there be a way to overcome the absentee ballots The Atria generates?

Maybe the opposition can stage their own pre-election party there ?

Then there’s the letter writers who forget that they’re someone’s

spouse. (Who happens to be an incumbent.) A mere oversight.

Is that taught in law school?

The cherry on the whipped cream, drum roll please ! A Karen Rubin endorsement.

The deck is stacked against the quality of life in the village. Developers rule.

The people who should serve all of us, serve a few.

Rob Stevens Great Neck

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Farewell to New York and high taxes

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uess what? My wife and I are moving to Nashville. Where?

You heard me. Tennessee!

Many Democrats think they have run this old Tea Party guy out of town. After all, I’m a lifelong New Yorker.

Would I ever leave my beloved Giants or Rangers? Or Mario Batali, the Met or Broadway?

But, “When man makes plans, G_d laughs”.

It’s all because of a special 2-year-old girl named Sadie Jane Morris. I held her in my arms when she was 1 hour old.

Sadie is my only granddaughter still living in New York and now she and her family are all moving to Nashville. We decided to go along with them.

Our friends are all in shock. Why would anyone ever leave the Big Apple for a honkytonk town like Nashville?

The truth is that they never met our Sadie and they certainly don’t know a thing about Nashville.

I’m not surprised. Every New York elitist belittles anything west of the Hudson River.

Sure Tennesseans are spiritually driven. and the American Flag is proudly displayed.

National and religious holidays are gloriously celebrated.

There is even a “family” section in their local paper. Being polite, kind and non-judgmental, is in their DNA. Even controversial Issues like abortion, gay marriage, and gun rights, are respectfully debated. Their State slogan says

it all: “Tennessee, America at its best”.

Before you dismiss me as a Tea Party whack-o, let me tell you a little bit more about Tennessee.

You all know about the country music, Elvis’s birthplace, and the Grand Ole Opre, but I bet you don’t know that Tennessee has no state income tax or inheritance tax either.

Their real estate taxes are a fraction of ours and their economy is booming.

Companies of all sizes are moving to Tennessee. Bell South, Coca-Cola, CNA, ATT. The list is growing every day.

Firestone Tires just moved there from our neighboring, high-taxed state, New Jersey. The housing market is also exploding.

A home in Nashville can be typically sold in one week. You heard me!! One week!!

And it’s not a “bubble” either.

Nashville’s opera, ballet and philharmonic are all nationally recognized.

You’ve watched their college and professional sport’s teams.

But the centerpiece of Nashville is Vanderbilt University, with its top 10 medical and law school as well as its fantastic health-care system.

Their YMCA and JCC have the most extensive list of religious, cultural, athletic and social services I have ever seen.

And finally, Nashville’s international airport rivals any.

So now, in our 70s, my wife and I are off on the adventure of a lifetime.

Last night I was cleaning my 22.

Yes, all you New Yorkl liberals out there. I have a Lugar 22, legally purchased of course.

Both my wife and I were taught by an NRA instructor how to safely use it.

Yes, Sen. Schumer, the “evil” NRA teaches gun safety to all the “good-guys.”

After all, bad guys don’t register their guns!

At least in Tennessee, they still respect the constitution.

Why do you think Davy Crocket was proud to be “born on a mountain-top in Tennessee”?

Davy wasn’t a retired dentist from Great Neck like me. But, who cares?

I can’t hit a deer from 100 yards. But Davy couldn’t do root canals either.

Before leaving, I want to thank a few people: 1 - First of all, Mr. Steve Blank, the very liberal (I think?) publisher of this and four other North Shore weekly newspapers.

He stands by his First Amendment principles and week after week, published my conservative articles in all five of his newspapers when all other newspapers refuse to do so.

It’s sad, because liberalism was founded to protect every American’s First Amendment rights, not just those you agree with.

Keeping that in mind, it’s inconceivable to me that so many liberal readers were still calling for the silencing of mine and other dissenting voices.

They euphemistically refer to us as

“those angry voices” and have been demanding that Mr. Blank stop printing our letters.

Some have even threatened to cancel their newspaper subscription!

But Steve Blank stood by his principles and I am so proud to have been a small part of his publications. ( unpaid , of course) He’s my second most favorite liberal. (My youngest son is my first) 2 - My special thanks go to the thousands, yes thousands, of Tea Party members and their supporters across Long Island and Queens, who courageously defied the threats, intimidation and verbal abuse heaped upon them from those who resented anyone speaking out against Barack Obama.

Only they know how difficult it was when so many members of their family, friends, neighbors and colleagues were calling them racists, right-wing fanatics and lunatics.

As a co-founder of the Nassau-Queens County Tea Party, I want to personally thank all of you for giving me the courage to defy New York’s Progressive majority, even after we ourselves, received several threatening phone calls.

I’ll miss Long Island, my home for almost half a century.

But it’s time to move on. Sadie and her family of admirers are all heading south. See ya’ all Dr. Stephen Morris Brentwood, Tennessee Formerly of North Hills

Planning Parenthood finally fights back

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hank heaven for big girls, to paraphrase a famous line from the movie Gigi.

Planned Parenthood is fighting back at the accusations of the radical right that Planned Parenthood sells fetal tissue, or as one really gruesome statement calls it, “selling body parts.”

The only money that is spent is to pay for the cost of providing specimens that are to be used in research to those scientists who need it for research.

First, no matter how many times it is repeated, 97 percent of their services are devoted to the health care of women.

Only 3 percent of what they do is provide abortions, and not one penny of this service is paid for with government money. They depend on private donations for this.

And in case those who persist in distorting the truth, I repeat, Planned Parenthood has for so many years devoted itself to providing health care to women that is often the only health care avail-

able to them.

Statistically, many women go to Planned Parenthood for the most important services of Pap smears, breast exams, pregnancy prevention and other problems that are specific to women, and do so because women often have no other source for this care.

Despite the declaration that there is no need for its existence by all these arrogant experts on women’s needs, the fact is that, despite the declaration that there are 9,000 clinics where women can go (and who will believe this statement?) The truth is that Planned Parenthood has done wonderful work in serving women.

And the loudest voice, Jeb Bush, has pronounced that we don’t need to spend so much to provide these services! Another brilliant Bush!

Now, Planned Parenthood is fighting back again. It commissioned a research firm, Fusion GPS, to analyze 12 hours of video to support their contention that the anti-abortion campaign

distorted it in order to accuse Planned Parenthood officials of illegal activity.

Fusion GPS found dozens of splices that were intended to manipulate conversations.

The short tapes are severely edited to mislead the viewer in order to support the accusations of the anti-abortion campaign.

Glenn Simpson, a partner at Fusion GPS, who analyzed the tapes, said it was done deliberately. Isn’t technology wonderful!

Is anyone surprised that this was done by those who will do anything to destroy Planned Parenthood?

You may have noticed that the Republicans have managed to divert the attention of voters away from the many social and economic problems that beset our nation by maligning women, scientists, the poor, hard working immigrants, diplomats who want to prevent another useless war.

There is hope. We are seeing hordes of people, disgusted and frustrated by all this negativity, as-

semble to listen to a progressive senator from Vermont who has refused to wage a negative campaign and boldly talks about what we have to do to help all of us.

You know, the middle class, college students, immigrants who

work hard, children in poverty, veterans and so on. Can we shut off all the noise and get back to caring and listening?

Esther Confino New Hyde Park

Shoppers at Shop Delight the problem

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can truly understand why residents of Great Neck Estates are opposed to Shop Delight supermarket taking the old Rite-Aid space on Middle Neck Road.

They do not want the traffic, double-parked cars holding up traffic while they wait for a parking spot to open (even though they can park free across the street in Shoreward Lot), cars parked in the pedestrian walkway,

illegal U-turns, shopping carts left in the street or blocking someone else’s car. They do not want the behavior they exhibit on Welwyn Road near their homes.

The problem is not Shop Delight, the problem is some of the shoppers!

Please check the parking stickers to see where they live!

David Feingold Great Neck

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Some jobs are for the birds

Now that both of my boys are safely ensconced in their respective colleges, I have finally advanced to the box on the chart labeled “empty nest.”

In the bird world, from what I can see, the empty nest is abandoned by the parents, as well; but we are not as smart as birds, and so we stay on.

People keep asking me, “How does it feel?” It feels quiet.

Too quiet.

For the past 21 years, quiet was something ominous — the precursor to finding flour all over the kitchen, or bath toys floating in the toilet bowl; to finding a little boy trussed up like a roasting chicken, connected by rubber bands to the dining-room table.

Even when they were at sleep-away camp for the entire summer, there would be phone calls that ended, “How soon can you get here?” (A broken arm.)

Never a dull moment.

Now, I have days full of nothing but dull moments! Or at least, moments that are only as interesting as I, myself, can make them. What a burden.

There are some small ben-

efits. Things stay where you put them… which is good when it’s the book you were reading, the TV remote, or your notes for next week’s column. Not so good when it’s the trash can, empty but still at the curb 24 hours later, or heavy groceries in the trunk of the car. I buy way too many groceries for a family of two.

At last, I am free to resume being whoever I was when parenthood intervened…or become someone new. But who?

I am doing career research, now, the same way everyone else does: by watching TV. I could try being a policewoman, like on “Rizzoli & Isles” or “Blue Bloods;” I’ve got the shouting-atpeople down pat, and I’m sure I could learn to fire a gun — but it seems to involve way too much running.

What else do we watch?

Well, there’s PBS’s “Call the Midwife” — except no, they ride bicycles, something I could probably do better if my bicycle hadn’t been chained, for the past 20 years, to a pipe in the garage.

That leaves me with….Zom-

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side bie. I’ve got the gait for the job already, a sort of shambling shuffle, accompanied by incoherent groans. I know this from comments made by my son, while I was trying to keep up with him at Roosevelt Field, store after store.

Of course Zombies wouldn’t care when one of their bags-full of clothing set off the theft-prevention alarm; they’d never go back two stores to get the plastic bolt taken off the cargo shorts, they would just shed that bag, along with the arm that was en-

tangled in it.

I am forced to consider the only remaining career not requiring graduate degrees: namely, international spy.

I’ve already got the outfit, because somewhere during the shopping frenzy, I picked up a sleek, black, spandex outfit that, miraculously, fits. So I’m all set.

“There are just a few little niggling details to straighten out first.” That’s my mate speaking, the bird with whom I share this otherwise-empty nest.

“Really? Details? Like what?”

“Well, your alias, for one thing.

Remember that ugly scene last June, checking into that hotel for our anniversary?

You forgot which last name you used, and we almost got turned away.”

“What’s your point?

“Just that a spy should probably remember what name she’s using, when she travels.”

“OK, so that’s one tiny little thing I’m not good at.”

“Also, you can’t remember your passwords — to anything.

Spies have to use, and break into, all sorts of classified devic-

es; you can barely unlock your own phone!”

“That’s not fair. I didn’t realize it was upside down, so of course it didn’t work! Anyway, passwords are just stupid. All they do is keep out the rightful owner, because any criminal can probably break them in nothing flat.”

“So we’ll cross ‘criminal’ off your list?”

“Naturally; that isn’t my style.”

“And remember what happened at that networking event?

You met somebody and couldn’t remember where you knew her from?”

“Yes — but she couldn’t remember either.”

“What if you were on the run from the KGB and couldn’t remember if someone was a friend or a foe? It could get you killed.”

“Well, sure, but how often does that happen?”

“Only once.”

Oh. So maybe I couldn’t be an international spy, either.

Sure hope I come up with some more ideas before the next tuition bill comes due!

Williams right choice for Hemstead council

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ately, it seems each day’s headlines report new investigations into the business dealings of local politicians. It makes us wonder, “Whom can you trust?”

Enter Tammie Williams – master of social work, mentor to countless young women, and single mother of a child with special

health and educational needs.

Few people match Tammie’s combination of drive, intellect and advocacy, and I am thrilled she has decided to throw her hat into this November’s political ring.

Whether Tammie is speaking out against the redistricting that has carved up our communities, the cuts to social services,

or the lack of educational opportunities that have left mothers searching outside their school districts, Tammie Williams is a fierce advocate for the people.

She is passionate about making a difference, and her ethics are beyond reproach.

The list of pay-to-play politicians is long, and honest, hard-working taxpayers

are left to foot the bill. November is the time for political turnover.

This Election Day, let’s score one for the good guys! Please elect Tammie Williams to Hempstead Town Council 2nd District.

Renée Haber, LMSW East Hills

Singas has earned Opting out of tests election as DA safeguards education

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o long shot Democratic primary candidate Michael Scotto says the race is now personal because his opponent in the Sept. 10 election.

Madeline Singas had the nerve to challenge his nominating petitions?

If he wants to be DA he needs to get a tougher skin because these types of challenges are routine.

If Singas wanted to make it personal she could have authorized an appeal which would likely have bankrupted Scotto’s severely underfunded campaign.

I notice he didn’t care to explain why almost 50 percent of all his signatures were invalidated.

That certainly doesn’t sound like good management. He barely survived the chal-

lenge by the skin of his teeth.

How is he going to run a major office like Nassau DA? Singas meanwhile has done just that admirably for the last few years since Kathleen Rice became a congresswoman.

Before that she was the second in command under Rice running the day-today operations of the office.

She knows firsthand what’s going on in Nassau County and what needs to be done to keep our County safe.

Nassau has rarely seen a candidate as qualified as Madeline Singas for this office.

Oscar Michelen Albertson

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am forced to disagree with the editorial view of the News regarding the advisability of opting out of state tests.

One has only to look at the teacher ratings presented in the New York Times in March 23, 2015, to see a major problem with the use of the state test scores.

Although many school districts on the north shore of Long Island score very high on these tests year after year, most had teacher effectiveness ratings of less than 10 percent. The New York State Department of Education has managed to distort the results of the tests so drastically (either deliberately or through incompetence) that they no longer have any relation to reality.

We in Nassau County, knowing that our children in general do very well on the

state tests, may not feel the need to opt out. In fact, we need to continue to respond very proactively to what is actually a very real threat.

The threat is not only to our teachers.

The quality of our schools is also threatened because the teachers will increasingly “teach to the test,” which means that other, more enriching activities will be sacrificed.

Opting out seems to be the best tool we have right now to protect our children, our teachers, and to send a message to Albany.

Parents: please consider having your children opt out of upcoming state tests!

Amy Glass Great Neck

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Trump a bad answer to our problems

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Those who don’t remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

George Santayana Sadly, we may be on track for repeating history.

In this century, we have elected, as president, a Class B movie actor, a man with an uncontrollable libido, and one who couldn’t parse a sentence.

Now, one of the major political parties may nominate someone who has been described as “guilty of unbridled bigotry, xenophobia and misogyny.”

Of course, his faithful followers probably don’t even know the definitions of these words.

Let me both define xenophobia and demonstrate how it leads to his thinking about immigration policy.

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners.

Donald Trump displays this in spades. He claims that the Mexicans who enter the U.S. illegally bring with them “drugs” and “crime” and that they are “rapists.”

There is no proof of these allegations, no statistics, and no studies. This is bigotry pure and simple.

These are the free associational ramblings of a man who operates on the premise: I never let the facts interfere with my opinions.

But what are the facts about undocumented Latinos? And what is our recent history in regard to immigration policy? Let us first examine two economic myths.

Myth:

The undocumented are a drain on our economy. They take advantage of free health care and education while the taxpayer foots the bill.

Fact: The undocumented pay more in taxes than they receive. Counter-intuitive as this sounds, it is explained by the fact that they are ineligible for almost all federal, social services.

In 2007, the President’s Council of Economic Advisors stated “the impact of undocumented immigration on public budgets is likely to be very positive.”

Fact: Aside from cheap labor, the undocumented contribute nothing to support federal programs.

Myth: The Texas Comptroller’s Office reported that immigrants contributed about $7 billion to Social Security and $1.5 billion to Medicare using false Social Security numbers Trump’s indictment of illegal immigrants led him to conclude that what we need is “a great, great wall on our southern border.”

As to the cost, Trump asserted “I will make Mexico pay for that wall.”

Actually, Trump is a “Johnny come lately” to this idea. In 2006, President Bush and Congress spent about $4 billion on fences, walls and spikes covering 670 miles.

The number of border patrol agents went up from 9,000 in 2001 to 20,000 in 2009.

President Obama in a speech on immigration lamented the “porous” and

“broken” border. He followed up by deporting record numbers of illegals.

A Homeland Security report revealed the number of deportees has gone up every single year of Obama’s presidency.

Building a wall is a costly enterprise.

Some of the expenses are — National Guard deployments; electronic sensors; surveillance aircraft; and training local police.

This brings the total bill up to about $10 billion a year and we don’t seem to be getting much bang for our buck.

I have long argued that we are looking for solutions while ignoring the causes of the problem. The illegal entrants come here for jobs. They earn money and send it back home. Has anyone suggested a 21st century Marshall Plan for Latin America?

What would happen if we took the billions we are spending for sealing the border and invested it in job creation, factory construction and infrastructure improvement?

Maybe, just maybe, we’d eliminate the incentive to risk life and limb for a better life in the states when that life was available back home. The only problem with this solution is that it might be hard on those who hire the undocumented to clean their homes, cut their lawns and do the myriad high risk jobs which American workers shun.

As one delves deeper into the immigration controversy, one discovers a huge discrepancy between the conventional wisdom and the facts. Here are some facts we need to know..

1. According to Bloomberg Business,

sealing the border would cost an additional $28 billion.

2. The Pew Hispanic Center estimates that in 2012 the net migration was zero.

3. Walls are penetrable ‚ you can climb over them or burrow beneath them. One drug-smuggling cartel constructed a one mile tunnel under the wall allowing them to get their contraband through.

4. Constructing a wall will do nothing for relations between Mexico and the U.S. Why, then, does Donald Trump think he can persuade Mexico to pay for its construction?

5. The wall which already exists has adversely affected the natural migration of wildlife.

In spite of his buffoonery, Trump remains enormously popular among Republicans. I think this is because Americans are fed up with professional politicians.

When citizens lose faith in government, they look to a “man on horseback” who will ride in and solve all their problems. This is a recurrent theme throughout history, the most recent exemplar of the “savior theory” being Adolph Hitler.

He was able to convince a literate and democratic nation that he was the leader they were looking for.

We all know the catastrophic results of that rise to power. Let history be our guide as we choose our next leader.

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

Motorist blamed unfairly in limo crash

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n a section of a recent Readers Write article I mentioned that the incident of a vehicle slamming into a limo on the North Fork of Suffolk County was nagging me.

Ten days or so ago I caught hardly more than a blip on the news that the place it occurred was to be revisited by the authorities.

Wondering if it might be on the internet, I checked and seven or so sites came up on the first page.

The limo was making a U-turn at Route 48 and Depot Road to go west on Route 48. This is in Catchogue.

From the beginning,the blame for this incident in which four died and five were injured is being pinned on the driver of the vehicle that smashed into the side of the limo.

There are comments in the mentioned websites by law enforcement officials going up to the Suffolk County executive.

This roadway is similar to Jericho Turnpike east of Roslyn Road with a

median. Some intersections have traffic lights and some don’t.

Various comments I saw on these websites state that the speed limit on Route 48 is 55 mph. I did the math and at this speed a vehicle is moving 80 feet per second or at march tempo: left right left. This covers distance fast.

One comment was that there are flashing red and yellow lights. A picture of this particular intersection shows no lights whatsoever.

It was quoted that the limo driver said he did not see the (approaching) vehicle.

It said that numerous summonses have been issued to limo drivers for failing to yield the right of way. The driver that hit the limo did have the right of way, no doubt. (My words).

So far I have not seen or heard as much as one word of this driver’s version of what happened.

Three separate things so far have been said about this driver: He had a beer. His blood alcohol level was legal.

He was a drunk driver.

One Sunday morning around 45 years ago I was involved in a situation with similarities to this one.

I had entered the north end of 21st Street in Astoria in Queens and was heading south. It is a wide street and this is a long block.

I was driving liesurely. The street was empty except for a yellow (NYC) cab against the east curb facing north in the center of the block.

Suddenly the cab appeared right in front of me completing a U-turn. I bumped into the right front side of the cab. There was no time to react.

The cab driver said “didn’t you see me?”

What happened was that there was enough light rain falling that I cleared my windshield. My movement and the cab’s was such that my view of it was continually blocked by the post at the corner of the windshield and where the wiper didn’t clear it.

I have noticed over time that cab

drivers seem to think that they have a ‘privileged position in the pecking order.’

The damage to my car was slight but the suspension of the cab’s right front wheel was busted. What else can I think? It served him right.

All emergency vehicles have to have flashing lights and horns or sirens. They also have to avoid collisions if possible.

Do limo drivers think that they are privileged in the pecking order? “I am a limo driver” is their view.

The final question for now” Does this limo company have an ‘in’ or some ‘pull’ in Suffolk county? I don’t at this time see that it was the driver’s fault for hitting the limo.

I have a rule for myself: It is not good enough to only be able to say that I did not see a vehicle (especially not in court) but to be able to say that I saw that there was no vehicle there. Look well before one leaps.

Charles Samek Mineola

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READERS WRITE

Nuke deal in America’s best interests

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eek after week I am reading letters by those opposed to the Iran nuclear deal.

It appears the emphasis of those opposed is not what might not be best for America but what is best for Israel.

One cannot condemn those American Jews who care for Israel because that is as it should be especially given the history.

However, if you are an American living here, prospering here and enjoying the fruits of being an American then I believe you should think what is in the best interest of America.

It has been made clear many times

by President Obama and previous administrations that America will always stand

by Israel and that is also as it should be but lets start thinking more like Americans

and a little less like Israeli’s.

This Iran deal will go ahead with or without us.

Remember there are five other countries involved and they want to go ahead with it.

Our international credibility, which is not so good now, will be further damaged.

At least this agreement gives us some input and control which is certainly better

than having nothing because what is the alternative?

Are you willing to go to war and are you willing to send your family members to fight?

If not then I suggest those apposed start to adjust your thinking.

John Nahas Great Neck

Newspapers offer marketplace of ideas

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ongratulations to Newsday first published on September 4, 1940 on your 75th Anniversary.

In the 1960s, New York City was blessed with over 12 daily newspapers sold at several thousand neighborhood newsstands.

I still remember many of Newsday’s competitors from decades ago such as the Long Island Star Journal, Long Island Press and Suffolk Sun who have come and gone.

How fortunate that we live in one of the few remaining free societies, with a wealth of information sources available. Most American cities and suburbs are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper. Newspapers and magazines have to deal with increasing costs for newsprint, delivery and distribution along with reduced advertising revenues and declining readership due to competition from the Internet and other new information sources.

In Queens, Nassau and Suffolk — there continues to be ongoing circulation battles between a number of daily newspapers.

Readers can select from Newsday along with the

New York Times, Post and Daily News.

There is also national editions of USA Today and the Wall Street Journal along with freebies such as AM New York and Metro New York.

More people turn to all news radio, national network news such as ABC, CBS, NBC along with their local affiliates, News 1 (New York City), News 10/55CBS (Long Island), News 12, FOX-5, WOR-9, WPIX-11, PBS along with cable new stations such as CNBC, CNN, FOX, BBC and the Internet for late braking news which can sometimes become stale by the time it reaches print the next day.

A growing population of new immigrants support their own newspaper, radio and television stations.

Weekly newspapers based in Great Neck such as our own Great Neck News and other Blank Slate Media publications serving New Hyde Park, Herricks, Albertson, Searingtown, Williston Park, Garden City, Mineola, Manhasset and Roslyn along with neighboring Queens based papers such as the Queens Courier, Queens

Chronicle, Queens Tribune, Queens Gazette, Queens Examiner, Queens Times, Queens Times Ledger, Queens Forum, TimesNewsweekley and Rockaway Wave provide competition in their ability to concentrate exclusively on local neighborhood news.

In Nassau and Suffolk counties - there is also Dan’s Papers, Long Island Press, Anton’s Newspapers chain and others doing the same.

Daily newspapers concentrate on international, Washington, Albany business and sports stories. They have few reporters assigned to cover local neighborhood news stories.

These reporters have to compete against colleagues for limited available print space.

This puts even more pressure on the remaining reporters to fight for every column inch in their respective newspapers.

There is intense competition between international, state, county, city, local, business, sports, entertainment and other sections of every daily newspaper.

It is continues to become more difficult for daily news-

papers to provide real detailed coverage of local news on a daily basis.

As a result, many daily newspapers such as the New York Times, Daily News, and Post frequently miss significant news and political stories from our local Great Neck villages and unincorporated neighborhoods.

Our own Great Neck News and competitor Great Neck Record provide more in depth coverage than daily papers of local community news.

Many of us have a continued thirst for news not only from Washington, Albany, Mineola County Seat (Nassau County) and Manhasset Town Hall along with neighborhoods and local issues, which impact our daily lives. Your weekly newspapers also provide opportunity and training for reporters. You never know who might move on to work for other daily newspapers.

If you really want to be informed of what goes on in the neighborhood, read your local weekly community newspaper. Patronize their advertises and shop local. They help your

friendly newspapers survive and neighborhood prosper.

I continue to be grateful that our own Great Neck News and Newsday along with other daily and weekly newspapers, afford me an opportunity to express my views, as well as differing opinions.

Thanks to you, ordinary citizens have the freedom to comment on the actions and legislation of elected officials. Public officials use taxpayers dollars to promote their views, via mass mailings of newsletters, news releases, letters to the editor and guest opinion page columns.

In many cases, they are produced or written by campaign or office staffers who are paid for by taxpayers. The rest of us have limited time to submit a letter. In the marketplace of ideas, let us hope there continues to be room for everyone, including Newsday, the Great Neck News and all the other newspapers.

They all fill a valuable niche in the information highway.

Larry Penner Great Neck

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REAdERS WRITE

Berney a patriot in opposing Iran deal

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would like to commend Liz Berney, Esq. on her editorial piece in the Aug. 28 issue of Great

Neck News and for all of and friend of our ally Israel. her articles denouncing the Iran-U.S. pact.

Morton Perlman She is a true patriot Great Neck

kREMER’S CORnER

Mets, Yankees offer hope; but county?

Things are looking up these days in one of our worlds. Not the political world,where confusion reigns supreme. I am talking about the sports world.

For a change,our two local baseball teams are in competitive races and at least one of them, the Mets, looks like they are going to be in the playoffs The surprising rise of the Mets is not only welcome but long overdue. For the past 10 or so years,Mets fans have been faced with defeat after defeat and a team strangled by lack of cash due to the owners losses of their money to Bernard Madoff.

At the beginning of this season there were few sportswriters willing to predict that the New York Mets were going to be a competitive team.

After a month or so of play, the Mets were looking like the same old hapless group of players expected to be nothing more than a middle ranked team.

And then a strange thing happened. A number of younger players with unknown names,started playing a serious game of baseball.

Most of the high paid old timers were no longer on the payroll and lo and behold the new Mets had become a major force in the National League East.

With the exception of the overweight and aging Barolo Colon, the Mets were now playing at a high level.

JeRRy KReMeR Kremer’s Corner

There are still quite a few games left before the playoff pairings are set up, but the strong performance of the younger set has made the Mets an exciting bunch of players.

The proof of the current success is the dramatic increase in people going to Mets baseball games. Season ticket holders will tell you that up to this year they were giving tickets away and having a hard time to find takers.

Across the Tri-Boro Bridge, the New York Yankees are enjoying a fairly successful season with a completely different set of players.

Most of the big salaried players are in their mid-30s and one Alex Rodriguez is now 40. Many of those aging athletes are suffering from injury after injury,but thankfully a bunch of younger no name players are picking up the slack.

To their credit,the Yankees didn’t trade some of their younger stars and decided to keep them for the

future.

The Yankees have been missing the playoffs for the past five years because their team was just a bunch of aging,injury riddled men.

Things are getting better and the Yankees now have a good chance to be in the playoffs as well.

Back here in Nassau County,the Coliseum is in the beginning stages of a massive renovation.

The building that housed the Islanders had become a dump and no one made any attempt to upgrade the facility.

Hockey fans are sophisticated people and over a period of years the attendance was dropping dramatically. Fans want modern arenas and with all the luxury items that come with them. The local facility had long outlived its usefulness.

The big question is will the job of rebuilding the Coliseum get done or will we be stuck with a dark and abandoned building?

Nassau County doesn’t have much luck when it comes to sports facilities so the fate of the new arena is still up in the air.

It is a fact that the Islanders are lost forever due to the lack of government support.

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Olt on display at NCMA Artist to answer questions about current exhibit Sept. 20

The Nassau County Museum of Art’s Contemporary Gallery is currently hosting a solo exhibition called Frank Olt: New Works, that will be on view through Sunday, Nov. 8.

As part of the Artist in the Galleries series, Olt will greet museum visitors in the Contemporary Gallery and answer questions about his work and career on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 4 p.m.

This colorful and dynamic installation of small-scale work - abstractions formed from a unique hybrid of ceramics and painting - is free with museum admission; reservations are not needed.

Frank Olt A product of New York’s minimalist tradition, Olt’s abstractions form a unique hybrid of ceramics and painting.

A resident of Oyster Bay, the artist maintains stu-

dios in Manhattan and Oyster Bay, is a member of the art department at LIU Post and has held the post of artist-in-residence at MoMA’s famed PS 1 gallery.

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 through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and above) and $4 for students with ID and children aged 4 to 12.

Members and children under 4 are admitted free.

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

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The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival

Friday, Sept. 4, 5:15 p.m.

Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer, Jim Norton Hosteb by rising star Big Jay Oakerson, this year’s Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival will feature some of comedy’s biggest names, including former Rockville Centre resident Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari (late of NBC’s Parks and Recreation), Jim Norton, Jeffrey Ross, Michael Che, Nick Kroll, Anthony Jeselnick, Todd Barry and Jay Pharoah.

Where: Nikon At Jones Beach Theater, 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh Info: (516) 221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com/

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Fly in A Legend

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The Hambones, A Bob Dylan Tribute Band

Saturday, Sept. 5 & Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

American Airpower Museum honors World War II prisoners of war with an exhibit dedication on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. A number of surviving POWs will be on hand, who will be flown on the museum’s C-47 after the ceremony on Saturday.

Where; American Air Power Museum, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale Info: (516) 767-1384 ext. 101• www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 p.m.

Benyamin Bahadori is a singer of Persian pop music from Tehran. His 2006 album, 85, was a commercial success and his most famous songs include “Khatereha” (“Memories”, more commonly known as “Donya Dige Mese To Nadare”), “Loknat” (“Stutter”), and “Adam Ahani” (more commonly known as “Halam Badeh”). In September 2006, Bahadori traveled to Sweden to have concerts in Tantolunden, Hornstull and Stockholm. He also noted for his religious-themed compositions.

Where: The Space At Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury Info: (516) 283.5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com

Saturday, Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m.

Bring a chair, blanket, and an outdoor picnic to enjoy celebrating music and the 40th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s classic album, Blood on the Tracks. Blood on the Tracks features such Dylan classics as “Tangled Up in Blue” and “Shelter from the Storm.” Coe Hall is closed during the concert. Restrooms are available at the Main Greenhouse.

Info: (516) 922-9200 • www.plantingfields.org

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Counting Crows Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

Counting Crows – Adam Duritz (vocals), Jim Bogios (drums), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (keyboards), David Immergluck (guitar), Millard Powers (bass) and Dan Vickrey (guitar) – have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after exploding onto the music scene with their multiplatinum breakout album August and Everything After in 1993. The band released their seventh studio album Somewhere Under Wonderland in September 2014.

Where: The paramount, 370 new york Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

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Over the last few years, Andrew “Dice” Clay has been going through resurgence; he had a critically acclaimed recurring role on the final season of HBO’s Entourage - also appearing in the film based on the series, and received critical acclaim for his role co-starring alongside Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine. To this day, Clay remains the only performer banned for life from MTV. Where; governors’ Comedy Club, 90 division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

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Drawn from the HUM’s permanent collections, this exhibition focuses on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual responses to critical moments in time. The artist Yonia Fain, a Holocaust survivor considered a “witness to history,” will be represented, along with artists such as George Grosz, Käthe Kollwitz and Jacob Lawrence Where: david Filderman gallery, Hofstra University, Hempstead Info: (516) 463-5672 • http://www.hofstra.edu

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Create an effortless Labor Day brunch Who said you have to barbeque on Labor Day? Certainly not ME!!! I love inviting friends over for an effortless Brunch. The best part is that your guests come early and leave early, making it an easy start to a very busy four-day week.

The beauty of this menu is that most of it may be prepared the day before and the refrigerator does all the work. What could be easier? Remember to set your table ahead of time and chill the Champagne...A great way to welcome in September, and celebrate Labor Day with a minimal amount of laboring.

Menu Serves 4-6 Champagne with A Twist Overnight French Toast Dora’s Fruit Salad Bacon* *Recipe Not Given Champagne with A Twist 1 bottle iced cold, excellent quality champagne 1 pint raspberries or fruit of your choice

before serving, toss.

3. Place in a “pretty bowl” and top with raspberries. (Tossing raspberries bruises them.)

1. Place 4 raspberries in each glass.

2. Fill with champagne.

3. Sante!

Overnight French Toast 1 loaf Texas toast, or bread of your choice 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups half and half 1/2 cup milk 2 tblsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg Dash salt Maple Syrup (optional) 1. Butter a souflee dish, or ovenproof dish of choice.

2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended, but not too bubbly. Pour some of mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milkegg mixture. Continue alternating bread and egg milk mixture until all are used. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

3. The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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THE OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM 102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

We are open Sat. & Sun. NOON-4PM and invite you to our Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt's historic train station, display yard with railroad equipment and turntable.

Go aboard the famed Alco Diesel cab and other historic rolling stock at the display yard.

At the Visitor Center learn about the fascinating story of the Orphan Train era.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LAndMARK On MAIn stReet 232 Main street, suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m.

Warren schein performs the American songbook Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, 8 p.m.

Colin Quinn Live!

Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Renaissance: songs for All Our times Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, 8 p.m.

Jonatha Brooke & patty Larkin Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

Forbidden Broadway Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. david Bromberg Big Band Saturday, Nov. 7 spotlight Gala ’15 featuring patina Miller Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

Madeleine peyroux trio: Keep Me in your Heart for a While Sunday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.

Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis: Friends Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. the Weight: songs of the Band Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. the pine Hill project – Lucy Kaplansky & Richard shindell Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.

George Winston: A solo piano Concert Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. darlene Love Sunday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. the Klezmatics present Happy Joyous Hanukah, Lyrics by Woody Guthrie Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. dar Williams Friday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m. upright Citizens Brigade Friday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m.

On your Radar with WFuV’s John platt Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Robyn Hitchcock Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. the second City – Hooking up With the second City Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

An evening with peter yarrow with special Guest John Gorka Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. dan Zanes Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m.

Leo Kottke Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. paula poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m. pink Martini Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. the Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other eric Carle Favorites

Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m. tom Rush & John sebastian Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.

Are you My Mother?

Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. tommy tune: taps, tunes & tall tales Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. dennis elsas: Rock’n’Roll never Forgets Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. pushcart players in peter & the Wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m.

Alan Cumming sings sappy songs tHe spACe At WestBuRy 250 Post ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 p.m.

Benyamin Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 p.m. shahkar Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m.

Joan Armatrading featuring Marti Jones & don dixon Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m.

Warren Haynes & the Ashes & dust Band Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m.

Artie Lange Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.

Garbage nyCB tHeAtRe At WestBuRy 960 Brush hollow road, Westbury.

(516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com 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. the Charlie daniels Band, the Marshall tucker Band Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. the Wiggles Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. doo Wop extravaganza Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m.

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

Margaret Cho Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. 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.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.

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

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F R ID AY SEP 11, 2015 at 7:30PM On the issue of equality, the Honorable Jack B. Weinstein, Senior U.S. District Judge of the Eastern District of New York, signed the brief with Thurgood Marshall in the 1954 Brown case desegregating schools, and helped desegregate New York’s schools by his decisions.

He also wrote the Supreme Court brief for one man/one vote for Nassau County and was active in the fight to eliminate gerrymandering. For almost fifty years, Jack B. Weinstein has championed an independent judiciary. As a federal district judge (and later chief judge) he has written, lectured, and testified about the importance of fostering strong, free-thinking jurists in the U.S. courts.

talk is preceded by brief service l admission is free l call 516.482.5701 Temple Emanuel of Great Neck l 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck, NY emanuelgn.org

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TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD BUDGET HEARINGS The Town of North Hempstead will hold hearings for the proposed 2016 budget on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment during this time.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment during this time.

Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. There will be opportunity for public comment during this time. The Town Board will vote on the budget at this meeting.

The meetings will be held at North Hempstead Town Hall (220 Plandome Road, Manhasset). For more information, please call 311 or visit www. northhempsteadny.gov.

month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 6258804 for information.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR SENIORS The Nassau County Bar Association provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney for a halfhour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held September 16, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling (516) 747-4070.

FREE LECTURE FOR SENIORS The public is invited to attend Winthrop-University Hospital’s free lecture for seniors, “Sleeping Through the Ages,” on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1:15 p.m.. The program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola (one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Blvd. & Willis Avenue). Qanta Ahmed, Winthrop Sleep Disorders specialist, will explain sleep disorders common in older individuals, the evaluation process, and tips for getting a good night’s rest. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. The program begins with the lecture at 1:15 p.m. and will be followed by blood pressure checks at 2:45 p.m.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916.

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information.

CAST CALL Auditions for all voices, especially bass and tenor for Northport Chorale on Sept. 9, and 16 at 7 p.m. at Northport High School Choir Room, Laurel Hill Road, Northport. Membership fee $100 year, $75 for one semester. For more info call Debi at (631) 223-3789 or Pearl at (631) 239-6736 or visit www.northportchorale.org.

FREE LAWN BOWLING CLINIC Learn to play something new - Lawn Bowling - free with the Sunrise Lawn Bowls Club at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. All equipment and free instruction will be provided; no cost or obligation. Ages 16 to adult. Meet at Playing Field #1 at Eisenhower Park near the Ice Center (entrance along Merrick Ave. and Hempstead Tpke.).

Call (347) 512-1500 for information and directions.

FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each

Singles Association of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo. com.

YOUR WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City.

There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.

PROSTATE CANCER SEMINAR Winthrop-University Hospital’s Perspectives in Health series will offer a free seminar for the community, “Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Treatment & Research,” on Tuesday, Sept.

8, at 7 p.m.. It will be held at Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. Dr. Aaron E. Katz, chairman of Urology at Winthrop, will discuss prevention, as well as the role of integrative treatment options for patients on active holistic surveillance. Dr. Katz will also address cryotherapy and robotics for prostate cancer, in addition to treatment options for men with advanced disease. Current prostate cancer research protocols for those with recurrent disease will also be discussed. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. for registration. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916.

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Desert Highway rocks Nassau County (C)2015 MARTHA GORFEIN PHOTOCONCEPTS/www.mgphotoconcepts.com

Desert Highway – A Tribute to the Eagles , made up of musicians Mike Green (lead vocals, guitars); Larry Lippman (lead vocals, drums); Carl Bova (bass, vocals); Rich Naso (guitars); Ed Betancourt (guitars, vocals); and Mitch Lied (keyboards) entertained a crowd of thousands at a free concert held Friday, Aug. 28, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.

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i n vi t a t io n al gall e r y s how

The Huntington Arts Council’s third of four Invitational Gallery Shows will be featuring Shain Bard, Puneeta Mittal, Pamela Waldroup and Constance Sloggatt Wolf, and will begin with the Opening Reception on Friday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, Huntington. The show runs through September 19. All are welcome to attend. For more information on the Invitational Gallery Shows and the Huntington Arts Council go to www.huntingtonarts.org or call (631) 271-8423.

b . j . s p o k e g a l l e r y p r e s e n t s t hr e e e xhibi t io n s

In September b. j. spoke gallery presents three exhibitions: Ilene Palant’s unique stone sculpture and photography solo exhibit titled “Rock Garden & Water Spots;” a members exhibit titled “A Beautiful Season”; and “We’ve Got Art!,” a silent auction benefit of donated art by local artists who support the gallery, running from Aug. 26 through Sept. 27.

The public is welcome to the opening reception on Saturday, Sept.. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. b. j. spoke gallery is located at 299 Main St., Huntington. Call (631) 549-5106 or visit www. bjspokegallery.com for more information.

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Hillside Public Library There are more ways to access library event information than ever: For online access and program registration, go to the Library’s website @ http://hillsidelibrary. info/events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration.

For programs which require a fee, you have 7 days, from the time you register, to bring in your check. Online registration for Out-of-district patrons begins 2 weeks after the initial registration date.

Registration opens on specified dates for each program and remains open until the class fills.

The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoy-

ment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing. There are specific loan periods for these passes and they can be reserved up to one month in advance.

A family is allowed one museum pass per month and all reservations must be done online. We’ve reworked the reservation process to make it easier for our patrons.

For a complete list of the passes to which the library subscribes, go to the library’s website http://hillsidelibrary.info The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) for charity.

Also, the library collects reading glasses. The Do-

nation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you.

The Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observation of Labor Day.

programs One -to-One Career Counseling Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 10. Appointment times are: 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment.

This free service is open to all, but is directed to those actively engaged in a job search, not those entering the workforce.

Bring current resume(s) to appointment.

Book Discussions: Classic Delights Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. The two stories that will be discussed are: The Cask of Amontillado

by Edgar Allan Poe. The first-person narrator, whom we later discover to be named Montresor, announces immediately that someone named Fortunato has injured him repeatedly and has recently insulted him.

Montresor can stand no more; he vows revenge upon Fortunato. The second is: The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe. An unnamed narrator arrives at the House of Usher, a very creepy mansion owned by his boyhood friend Rod-

erick Usher. Roderick has been sick lately, afflicted by a disease of the mind,

and wrote to his friend, our narrator, asking for help.

Artist child and artist adult at one of Hillside Public Library’s summer programs for children.

SCHOOL news

Sewanhaka celebrates start of new year As we approach the upcoming school year, we will be celebrating the 87 years of instruction in the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Before our students arrive in September, our professional staff will return on September 1-2 for our Opening Day Program, during which we will welcome new and returning faculty and staff.

We also will honor our Teachers of the Year and employees who have been with the district for 25 years or more.

Our goal continues to be to ensure that each child is provided with an education designed to meet his or her needs. We believe that our professional staff is instrumental in providing for this success.

During the summer months, extensive renovations have been completed, (and others are continuing), at each of our five high schools. The goal remains to complete many of these projects prior to the beginning of the school year. At Elmont Memorial High School, a new roof was installed, asbestos was abated and a new stadium field and track was installed. The baseball field will be completed during the fall of 2015. At Sewanhaka High School, a new roof was installed, asbestos was abated and a new stadium field and track, as well as a concession stand were installed. New gymnasium windows will be installed at some time during the fall of 2015.

At Floral Park Memorial

High School, a new roof was installed, asbestos was abated and a new stadium field and track was installed. The softball fields will be completed during the fall of 2015. At H. Frank Carey High School, a new elevator was installed, the roof was replaced, asbestos was abated and a new stadium field and track, as well as a concession stand were installed. The baseball and softball fields will be completed during the fall of 2015. Finally, at New Hyde Park Memorial High School, a new roof was installed, asbestos was abated and a new stadium field and track was installed. The soccer and baseball fields will be completed during the fall of 2015. As a result of these extensive renovations, these facilities are now ones that are in the condition that our students deserve.

The Board of Education has continued its work regarding the successful bond referendum that was passed during May of 2014.

The construction management firm and architects have continued their efforts to ensure that the contractors responsible for all the work in the district are held to high standards. The next phase of the project will be initiated during the spring of 2016 to include the new addition at Sewanhaka High School, the auditorium renovation at Floral Park Memorial High School, and the renovation of auditoriums, lighting and the heating/ventilation systems in all the buildings.

through working with Cenergistic, the District continues to aggressively educate the entire staff in order to emphasize the reduction of energy consumption through conservation approaches. The goals for both initiatives are to significantly reduce energy use within the district, without sacrificing the comfort of students and staff and to reduce the funds under the operating budget that are dedicated toward District utilities, in order to make every RALPH FERRIE effort to maintain student proSuperintendent grams in the future.

As I have emphasized in The District website will feature the past, let us all continue to a section that will keep you up- work collaboratively to ensure dated regarding the progress of that our children get off to a the work.

This time of year is always filled with anticipation and excitement and we are all certainly looking forward toward working with your children during the 2015-2016 school year.

The district is also working The Sewanhaka Central toward two additional initiatives that will have a positive High School District will begin impact on the operating budget. registration for its Fall Adult EdFirst, the Board of Education ap- ucation Program in September.

The program, which is open proved a proposal under an Energy Performance Contract that to district residents 18 years and may reduce the amount of funds older, offers classes such as Recthat will be bonded to complete reational Volleyball, Ballroom some of the work that was pro- Dancing and Introduction to posed within the approved bond Microsoft Office 2013, among referendum. In addition, when others.

The Adult Education Prothis work is completed, Sewanhaka will be the third largest gram will be held at Elmont school District producer of solar Memorial High School, Floral energy in New York State. Next, Park Memorial High School, H.

good start as the school year begins. Developing those study routines, that are most likely to lead to academic success, is essential. As always, our goal is for our students to benefit from all that our schools have to offer.

Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any questions about what you can do to promote your child’s academic success and personal well being in school. I remain grateful to serve as the Superintendent of Schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District and look forward to accomplishing the goals that we have established in order to maintain and expand upon the district’s academic, athletic and performing arts programs.

Fall adult ed program registration to begin Frank Carey High School and New Hyde Park Memorial High School.

Registration will be held on Sept. 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. at H. Frank Carey High School, Sept.

17 and Sept. 29, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Floral Park Memorial High School and on Sept. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m. at New Hyde Park Memorial High School. For more information on the Adult Education Program, visit the district website at www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us.

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

Monday through Saturday.

Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call (516) 7458050.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Hillside Public Library’s Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park at 7:30 p.m.

FLEA MARKET

Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hillside United Methodist Church, 2801 Hillside Avenue (corner of Heywood Street or two lights west of Herricks Road), New Hyde Park. Vendors: Jewelry, assortment of boutique vendors, white elephants, bric-a-brac, glassware and much more. A snack bar will also be available.

You are sure to find what you are looking for. For more information call (516) 637-8907.

VENDORS WANTED – TWO DAY CHRISTMAS FAIR

Holy Spirit R.C. Church Auditorium, 13 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor’s fee for two days $75. Only new merchandise wanted. For details call Theresa at (516) 294-9837.

HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS The Young Israel of New Hyde Park, located near LIJ Hospital at 264-15 77th Avenue New Hyde Park, announces its sale of High Holiday Tickets for Rosh Ha’Shana (Sept. 14 and 15) and Yom Kippur (Sept. 23).

First time attendees $25.

Please contact the office for order forms at (718) 343-0496; or purchase your tickets in person on the following dates: Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday Sept. 10 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 13 from 8:45 to 10 a.m.

SENIOR CHORUS Like To Sing? New Hyde Park: Entertainers Senior Chorus welcomes new members. The group meets 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays at Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. Contact (516) 775-8118 for more information.

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES The Town of North Hempstead will be sponsoring 10 upcoming AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park. The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on September 12, October 17, November 14 and December 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register or for more information.

AMERICAN THEATER DANCE WORKSHOP Adult beginner ballet

classes on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Adult Ballet classes Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. are at the American Theater Dance Workshop, 999 Herricks Road, NHP. (516) 2486420.

Tuesday NIGHT BINGO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5253 will host bingo on Tuesday nights from 7 to 11 p.m. The top prize is $1,500 with additional cash prizes totaling $1,700. Admission is $4 at the post, which is located at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson.

Great Neck Library Library Closings All Great Neck Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. Finance Committee Meeting A Board of Trustees Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Shopping Center.

All are welcome. Please contact the Library at (516) 466-8055 to check for any meeting date/location change.

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, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, The Gardens at Great Neck, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd level (above Waldbaum’s).

Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited.

Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address.

Great Neck Library Uncontested Election Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 Eligible voters will elect one person to the Board

of Trustees for a four year term ending January 2020, and two persons to the Nominating Committee, each for a three year term ending January 2019, to fill the seats that will be expiring in January 2016. Those elected will take office at the Library Association Annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Board of Trustees Candidate: To fill the seat currently held by Francine Ferrante Krupski - Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Francine Ferrante Krupski.

Nominating Committee Candidate: To fill the seat currently held by Andrew Dorf - Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Ian Lustbader. Nominating Committee Candidate: To fill the seat currently held by Stacee Bernstein - Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Donald Panetta.

In-Person-Voting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Voting sites: Residents living north of Northern Boulevard vote at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Shopping Center, Great Neck. Residents living south of Northern Boulevard vote at the Parkville Branch Library, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road) in New Hyde Park.

Voting By Proxy: Proxy Ballots must be requested on a form provided by the Library. Proxy Ballot request forms are available

at all Great Neck Library locations and on the Library’s website at greatnecklibrary. org. A Proxy Ballot request form also will be available in the October/November/ December issue of the Library Newsletter. Friday, Oct. 16 is the last day for the Library to receive Proxy Ballot Requests. For Proxy Ballot requests received after this date, arrangements will be made by the Director’s Office for Proxy Ballots to be picked up by voters in person. Tuesday, Oct. 20 is the last day for the Library to mail Proxy Ballots. Completed Proxy Ballots must be received at the Main Post Office on Welwyn Road by Friday, October 23 before 5 p.m. or deposited in a locked box at the Station, Parkville or Lakeville Branches before 5 p.m. on October 23.

Voter Eligibility: In order to vote in the Library election, you must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the Great Neck School District and either a valid Great Neck Library card holder by the Record Date of Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections.

For general questions about the election, call (516) 4668055, ext.201.

Meet the Candidates Night will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch. This annual event provides an opportunity to meet with the candidates and ask them questions. Candidate biographies will be listed in the October/November/De-

cember Library Newsletter.

English Language Conversations The Library will be holding English Language Conversation meeting dates at the Station Branch beginning Tuesday, September 29 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and continuing every other Tuesday through December 22. These are small, informal groups of people that get together to have conversations in English.

Various conversation topics may be chosen. For further information, please call the Reference Dept. at (516) 466-8055, ext. 218.

Library Book Drop Available at Great Neck House To better accommodate Library patrons in the northern peninsula, the Library installed 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 is located in the southern end of the parking lot, a location that will allow for easy, drive-by returns.

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 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.

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Leisure Club’s summer events a success

By D o r o t h y D a ly Summer - a shady porch beckons, an unruly wave challenges our balance skills and a melodious ice cream conveyor transports the seniors of the Herricks Leisure Club on a flight of fancy to Good Humor heaven.

And as we bask in summer delights, we ponder the club events that preceded this seasonal hiatus.

Our May 21 meeting sported a patriotic theme in anticipation of Memorial Day. Helene Picchiello provided colorful décor and Legislative Chairlady Tess Fiorentino offered poppies to benefit the VFW and donated a red, white and blue blanket and bows for our raffle. Donuts were a special treat as well as Frank Vendinello’s presentation of a most interesting documentary of the life of Bing Crosby which included his “Going My Way” academy award, the “White Christmas” classic and the “Road” movies.

On Memorial Day, May 21, a majority of our members attended the inspiring ceremony and parade at the VFW Post 5253.

Vice President Jo Jozef filled in for President Ciesluk at our May 28 meeting. Director Frances Kivatisky conveyed our appreciation to the volunteer kitchen workers for their dedication to this service and thanked Mary Carotenuto and Lillian Giordano for procuring the bagels for today’s indulgence.

Our guest, Ken Heino, from the Nassau Office of Consumer Affairs supplied data on scams, ID theft, credit cards and the IRS. An informative assembly took place on June 4.

The Club selected and voted for Marie Cristello for President and Mary Carotenuto for Vice President.

Frank Di Benedetto donated exquisite roses from his garden to our delighted ladies. We welcomed our guests Drs. Camhi and Robenial from North Shore/LIJ who related the benefits of exercise for cognitive functions, balance and cardiovascular health.

The Yonkers Casino was our place to be on June 10 for fun and games. The next day’s get-together featured a birthday and anniversary celebration that spanned two months. The 69th anniversary of Mike and Marie Rallo was honored as well as 12 June birthdays. July boasted 20 birthdays and 4 anniversaries including the special 60th of George and Catherine Wallace. A moment of silence was observed on the loss of long-time member Josephine Lauria.

Our last meeting of the club year transpired on June 18 when we recognized Father’s Day with a delectable pizza party. Mrs. Kivatisky regaled us with her report on her trip to visit Treasurer Jo

Clockwise from top left: Andy Criscuoli carrying the flag as we celebrate our Armed Forces.

Former President Ciesluk, Director Frances Kivatisky and former Vice President Jo Jozef, at the Swan Club.

A happy group of Leisure Club members enjoying the festivities.

New Vice President Mary Carotenuto, Director Kivatisky, new President Marie Cristello and musician Joe Ratto.

President Cristello receives a congratulatory bouquet of roses from Mrs. Ciesluk.

Arato who is recuperating upstate. Mrs. Ciesluk and Mrs. Jozef spoke of their fond remembrances as President and Vice President.

The year’s grande finale occurred on June 25 when we gathered at the elegant Swan Club for a fine dining experience coupled with the music for dancing with musician Joe Ratto. The staff members of the Town of North Hempstead assisted us in the swearing in of our new slate of officers and shared with us the joy of this festive occasion.

Summer ensued and, along with “fun” at Monday Fun-

Martins thanks intern Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently thanked Larry King of Floral Park for serving as a student intern in his district office this summer. During his internship, King assisted Senator Martins and his staff with community programs, research, constituent

services, and informational outreach. King is entering his senior year at Chaminade High School and is interested in attending one of the United States service academies after his graduation. “Larry is a hard worker who did a great job this summer,” Martins said.

day, we enjoyed two trips to the Empire Casino and an outstanding jaunt on July 16 to the Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona deftly organized by Membership Chairlady Jeanette Kovalsky.

As we bid farewell to summer’s long lazy days and sultry nights, the members of the Herricks Leisure Club look forward to new adventures and camaraderie in our club year starting on September 10. We invite Herricks School District residents over 60 to join us on Thursdays at 11AM as we celebrate life in these precious golden years. Come on down!

Doggie Pool Party set The Town of North Hempstead will hold its first ever Doggie Pool Party at Clinton G. Martin Park Pool on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m.

“With summer coming to a close and the pools preparing to be drained, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity for dogs and their owners to get in one last swim,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “This new program is perfect for dog owners looking for one last summer activity.”

All dogs must be licensed and accompanied by their owners but there will be an opportunity to license your dog at the event.

For those looking to license their dog, please bring a current rabies certificate and a spay/neuter certificate (if applicable) to register.

The event is part of the Town’s effort to be more dog friendly. A recently approved six-month pilot program now allows dogs on leashes at North Hempstead Beach Park, Mary Jane Davies Green and Michael J. Tully Park.

The event is free. All attendees must be residents of the New Hyde Park special park district, but do not have to be a member of the pool to take advantage of the event. For more information, please call 311.

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Services, vigils mark 9/11 across county

BY B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Nassau County, the Town of North Hempstead and several villages and local fire departments will hold ceremonies in observance of the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

The county will hold a sunset candlelight vigil on September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow that will include a reading of the list of Nassau residents who died in the attacks.

“The passage of time does not diminish the tragedy that our nation suffered 14 years ago,” Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said in a statement.

“As we prepare to observe a national day of remembrance on September 11th, it is imperative that we commemorate this day by reflecting and honoring those we lost that tragic morning and the bravery and heroism shown by first responders and our service men and women who continue to make sacrifices to secure our freedom and safety.”

The next morning, North Hempstead will hold a service at 8:30 a.m. at the Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset, across from town hall.

“This service gives us the opportu-

Local governments, religious organizations and civic associations will hold events marking the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. nity to remember and honor each and every one of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including the 56 individuals who called North Hempstead home,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement.

“By joining together as a community, we are able to continue to heal with those who lost loved ones on that perilous day,” she added.

Floral Park board tables fitness center B y Steve Smi r ti Village of Floral Park trustees reserved decision Tuesday on an application for a special-use permit for a health and fitness facility at 8 South Tyson Ave. specializing in meal replacement shakes and cardiovascular health.

Floral Park Mayor Thomas J. Tweedy said that while Floral Park supported new business development in the area he had concerns about the safety of the facility’s clients.

“My concern is kids wandering into the street,” Tweedy said. “It’s a very busy street.”

Tweedy said he was also concerned about congestion if there were many people dropped off during the peak school dismissal time. The facility would be located adjacent to Jericho Turnpike with a dance studio and a school located in the same vicinity.

Theadora Anagastakos, the owner of the proposed Fit Factory facility, said no sessions would be scheduled when schools were being dismissed.

Training and nutritional appointments would occur early morning and late evening, she said.

Company representatives said while not a fitness center, Fit Factory would appeal to a specific clientele on strictly an appointment basis. Clients would meet with certified trainers and nutritionists and at the end of the session would be

given a meal replacement shake, made by health food supplement company Herbalife.

“The owner envisions a community center committed to health and fitness of its clients,” Fit Factory architect Mario Vergara said.

Tweedy suggested that in addition to the peak training times, Vergara and Anagastakos work with the Floral Park Department of Public Works to install caution signs to alert drivers to the congested area.

Tweedy and other board members said they were also concerned about supervision of children while parents are engaged in training sessions.

According to Anagastakos, parents and children would never be on separate floors of the building. She said Fit Facility would also provide an area devoted specifically to child care while parents are meeting with specialists.

Tweedy also questioned Anagastakos about the age demographic that Fit Factory was targeting, saying it would be possible for children to be dropped off at the facility but then leave once unsupervised.

Anagastakos said the business was aiming for an older demographic.

Though the minimum age is 16, she said, the majority of clients will likely be adults.

The board said that they would discuss the permit application and come to a decision shortly.

Temple Israel of Great Neck is also planning a morning service at 7 a.m. at the Saddle Rock Bridge.

Members of the congregation will meet in the temple lobby at 6:45 a.m for a march to the bridge led by the temple’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 work-

ing 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, service 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.

That evening, Manhasset’s American Legion Post 304 and its auxiliary, local boy and girl scout groups and the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department will host a candlelight vigil at the green from 8 to 9 p.m.

The Roslyn Rescue Fire Department is also planning a morning service at its Station 2 firehouse at 165 Mineola Avenue, set to begin at 9 a.m.

Williston Park, East Williston and Mineola will each hold evening services, which in the past have included the appearances of several county and state lawmakers.

Mineola’s is set to start at 7 p.m. at the Mineola Memorial Park, located at Marcellus Road, while Williston Park (at Kelleher Field) and East Williston’s (on the village green) will each begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Scotto’s former supervisor endorses Singas

BY B I LL SA N A N T O N I O

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has received the endorsement of Daniel R. Alonso, the former chief assistant under Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. and supervisor to Singas’ Democratic primary opponent Michael A. Scotto.

“As a former chief assistant district attorney in Manhattan, I’ve seen firsthand the qualities that make an exceptional district attorney – and Madeline Singas has them all,” Alonso said in a statement. “That makes her the best-

qualified candidate to serve the people of Nassau County.”

In Manhattan, Alonso oversaw the operations of Vance’s office’s divisions, bureaus and units, including 500 assistant district attorneys.

Scotto worked 22 years in the Manhattan DA’s office under Vance and former DA Robert Morgenthau, ascending to the role of chief of the office’s Rackets Bureau.

“I’m not surprised. He told me he was raising money for her and that he was going to support her,” Scotto said. “He did say he thought my experience was broader in terms of public corruption and I don’t think he’d say otherwise to-

day.”

Alonso said he worked closely with Singas when she was chief assistant to former Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice, adding Singas “is an aggressive and progressive prosecutor, an inspiring leader and a true professional.”

Singas, who will face Scotto in a Sept. 10 primary, was also endorsed earlier this week by state Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) and Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury), and last week was endorsed by North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth (D-Great Neck).

On Wednesday, Singas was

also endorsed by Hempstead village Mayor Wayne Hall, Deputy Mayor Luis Figueroa and Trustee Waylyn Hobbs.

“From prosecuting financial crimes to serving as the Manhattan DA’s second-in-command, Dan Alonso has an outstanding reputation and is truly a leader in criminal justice circles,” Singas said in a statement. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of such an outstanding former prosecutor.”

The winner of the primary would face Republican Kate Murray, the Town of Hempstead supervisor, in November’s general Acting Nassau County District election.

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Town to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month The Town of North Hempstead will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, highlighted by a ceremony at Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

As part of the ceremony Supervisor Judi Bosworth and each councilperson will honor a Hispanic-American from their community who has positively influenced and enriched society. Samplings of several Latin American dishes will also be available following the ceremony.

“In the Town of North Hempstead we are proud to embrace openly the heritage and culture of all those who live within our boundaries,” Bosworth said. “The contributions of Hispanic-Americans in our community should be recognized by our Town and I am looking forward to having the opportunity to do so.”

Hispanic Heritage Month begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, with Mexico’s anniversary of its independence on September 16.

North Hempstead Town Hall is located at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset.

For more information please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.

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NS-LIJ prez No. 22 on mag’s list

Michael J. Dowling

For the ninth consecutive year, North Shore-LIJ Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Dowling was included in Modern Healthcare magazine’s annual listing of the nation’s “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare,” published this week. Dowling earned his highest ranking ever on the list, placing at number 22.

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and President Obama topped Modern Healthcare’s “most influential” list, finishing first and second respectively.

Dowling, a Northport resident, was the

top-ranked hospital executive in New York State.

Among his many accomplishments this year, Dowling recently negotiated agreements that led to the health system’s expansion into eastern Long Island with the addition of Peconic Medical Center in Riverhead and into Brooklyn with Maimonides Medical Center.

In late 2014, the health system extended its reach into Westchester County, with the addition of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow and Northern Westchester

Hospital in Mount Kisco.

Dowling has been North Shore-LIJ’s president and CEO since January 2002, after having served as the health system’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Before joining North Shore-LIJ in 1995, he served in New York State government for 12 years, including seven years as State Director of Health, Education and Human Services and Deputy Secretary to former Governor Mario M. Cuomo.

He was also commissioner of the state Department of Social Services.

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Huge turnout for final FunDay Monday The Town of North Hempstead welcomed nearly 1,000 residents, including scores of veterans, to North Hempstead Beach Park on Aug. 24 as the town hosted its final FunDay Monday of 2015, which featured a salute to our veterans.

Members of the Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Army were on hand to recite their medleys, as town officials and other attendees thanked them for their service.

Courtesy of Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town’s Veterans Advisory Committee, representatives from the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center were on hand to enroll veterans for their VA health-care cards.

In all, 51 patients were evaluated in the VA’s mobile van unit, many of whom are now eligible to receive their VA healthcare card.

VA personnel also updated veterans on their eligibility for various benefits available to them.

“I am so thankful to the Northport VA for visiting North Hempstead and providing our veterans with the services they so unquestionably deserve,” Bosworth said “This is not the first time the Town has teamed up with the Northport VA; last year they partnered on a donation drive over the winter holidays, which will continue again this season.”

The day also featured a Classic Car Show, and typical FunDay Monday favorites like live music, line dancing, Zumba, tai chi and a Farmer’s Market.

For more information on veterans services in the Town, log on to www.northhempsteadny. gov/veterans or call 311.

Charley Boyd, former member of United States Marine Corps, leads the pledge of allegiance.

At right: Commander of Carle Place VFW, and Veteran’s Advisory Committee member, Al Piscatelli; Supervisor Bosworth; VA Social Worker, Daniel C. Costello; and Dr. Paul Hamlin, Veteran.

At left: Supervisor Bosworth and Councilwoman De Giorgio with Port Washington residents. From left, Tom Faticone, Councilwoman De Giorgio, Supervisor Bosworth, Baravara Faticone, Midge Guarino; Sitting: Vito Guarino and Tony Carpinelli

At left: The Town of North Hempsted’s Veterans Advisory Committee with elected officials.

At right: Daniel Costello explains the inner workings of the VA’s Mobile Unit to Supervisor Bosworth.

Walmart donates $50K grant to L.I. Council of Churches The Long Island Council of Churches recently received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to purchase food for its hungry guests in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

This grant will enable the organization to feed everyone in need of emergency food assistance.

“We’re extremely grateful for The Walmart Foundation’s support, particularly as we are feeding more and more seniors,” said the Rev. Tom Goodhue, the LICC’s executive director. “This grant allows us to provide seldom-donated food items for seniors and others with special

nutritional needs such as low-salt, low-fat, dietetic foods and supplemental drinks.

The grant will also allow us to stock baby items and more whole-grain foods.

“Despite all the support we receive locally from houses of worship, civic organizations and the like, we need monetary donations to make up the gap between these in-kind donations and the needs of the more than 24,000 hungry Long Islanders we feed each year,” he added “The Walmart Foundation’s generous grant helps us to accomplish that.”

“With the cuts in the SNAP program, we’re finding that not only are more and

more families coming in more frequently, but they also need help accessing nutritional foods,” said Wally Merna, the LICC’s Freeport Emergency Food Center manager. “These funds will enable us to buy these hard-to-acquire foods. We want to buy more wholegrain products, gluten free foods, lactose-free fluids, etc., that are so difficult for our guests to access themselves. We’ll also use the opportunity to counsel our guests who have these special dietary needs about how to eat in more healthy ways on their own. Without Walmart’s generous grant, we would be unable to do so.”

“Long Island Council of Churches continues to make a profound impact on society, providing emergency food assistance to those in need,” said Jason Klipa, director of public affairs and government relations for Walmart. “We are proud to support the remarkable work they are doing, as we strive to achieve our goal of creating opportunities that will enable families across Long Island to live better.”

The Long Island Council of Churches, the region’s largest ecumenical and interfaith organization, is a faith-based, nonprofit emergency food and social service agency.

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S.T.O.P. event slated for Sept. 12 at Tully Park Town of North Hempstead officials are urging residents to clean out their garages, basements, attics and medicine chests, and take advantage of the enhanced S.T.O.P (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Michael J. Tully Park, located at 1801 Evergreen Avenue in New Hyde Park.

Residents can return items such as aerosols, household chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, bulbs, thermostats, rechargeable and lithium batteries, TV’s, and computers. Please bring oil-based paints only. Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted at the S.T.O.P. collection site. Once dried out (usually 24-36 hours after the lid is removed), those paints can be placed in a trash bag and thrown out with your regular household garbage. Oil-based paints, on the other hand, are considered hazardous, and will be accepted at any S.T.O.P. Collection Day program.

The Town of North Hempstead is the first town in Nassau County to offer Pharmaceuti-

cal Collections, and residents have the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted or unused pharmaceuticals at each S.T.O.P. Event.

In seven years, the Town has diverted more than seven tons of unwanted drugs from landfills and protected our drinking water. In addition to protecting the environment, the program prevents dangerous pharmaceuticals from getting into the wrong hands.

During the September 12 event, North Hempstead residents can also safely shred and dispose of personal documents, thereby minimizing the opportunity for identity theft, while at the same time making an invaluable contribution to the protection of the environment.

Residents are invited to shred any personal paper documents and credit cards free of charge. Any commercial business documents including home offices will not be accepted. Residents are reminded there is a limit of 6 “Bankers Box” sized boxes or bags of paper per car, per event.

Once the documents are shredded, they will be placed into containers and sent directly

Supervisor Judi Bosworth with members of the Nassau County Police Department at a recent S.T.O.P. event as they collect unused pharmaceuticals. to pulping mills. Every 2,000 pounds of paper the Town recycles equates to seventeen trees saved.

The Town of North Hempstead will partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters to have a truck at the September 12 S.T.O.P. event.

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dishes, and cosmetics. Each resident will receive a receipt for their donation for income tax purposes.

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Preparing your lawn for the fall It is that time of the year when homeowners should be thinking about either repairing the damage on their lawns, trees and shrubs from this very consistently warm summer.

We have set a record for the longest span of 80+ degree days with very little rainfall. Your trees and shrubs have a much deeper root system than your lawn, so watering your lawn was somewhat crucial this summer.

However, many Long Islanders love their lawn so much that they actually over water their properties.

The rule of thumb is to provide one to two inches of water per week.

If you take a straight sided cup and place it in the area that you are watering. When you observe one inch of water within the cup, that means you have watered your lawn three inches deep, which is more than sufficient.

You have to make sure all your zones or areas that you pull your hose to are religiously covered. The best time to water is between 6-10 a.m. and not in the middle of the night!

The reason is fungus diseases tend to proliferate in hot and humid conditions, which we have had many of this year.

Funguses, such as Fusarium Roseum, brown patch, frog eye, leaf spot, etc need a wet and moist environment, when the sun is not shining, so, like a baby, put your lawn to bed “dry.”

There are some excellent materials that I had used to apply as a certified applicator, 22 years ago, that were very effective, but that only a licensed individual could purchase, such as Cleary’s 3336F Fungicice Control, which you can now purchase over the counter.

I found it to have the longest residual control of all the materials had applied in the past and still works extremely well today.

Just follow the instructions, if it says one ounce per gallon, do not mix two ounces!

However, around 4-6 p.m. you can syringe your lawn with a 10 minute plus sprinkling, just to reduce the temperature and in this fashion, potentially you can minimize potential diseases from growing during the eves hours.

Heat is what reeks havoc on a lawn, not cold weather, when the grass tends to go slightly dormant.

Zoysia Grass goes to sleep in the colder months and turns white like straw, which is perfectly normal and nothing needs to be done, unless you want to spray it green with some material that is sold in stores).

This time of the year one must dethatch their lawn either with a thatching machine, which you can rent @ an A-Z Rental store.

It is extremely affective in removing the dead grass and thatch that has accumulated over the growing season.

You can also do this by hand and you will build some muscle doing it, as long as you are physically fit; otherwise I do not recommend doing this by hand.

Maybe hiring a professional or gardener to perform this service will be well worth the money and will eliminate your aching body the next day!

Once you have dethatched your lawn, hand seed the areas that need the seed, with a mixture of 30 percent blue grasses, 30 percent perennial ryes and 40 percent tall fescue (doesn’t need as much water as the other types of grasses) or use a broadcast spreader to over seed the entire lawn at two to three pounds per 1000 square feet, if you had a lot of damage, from Chinch Bugs (they suck the chlorophyll out of the grass plants during the summer months or grubs, which chew off the roots of the grass plant).

If you have white grubs, then I suggest trying Dylox 6.2 Granular control (at all times you must explicitly follow the directions on the package or call the toll free number of the company to get guidance).

This material will also control and eliminate chinch bugs too as well as, armyworms, cutworms, sod webworms.

The next thing to do is the application of a quality and balanced fertilizer higher in Nitrogen (32 percent), for greening the lawn back up, with phosphorous (5 percent) for strengthening the root system and minimizing of diseases and potash (7 percent), which can also help in disease control and keep the grass plant in a hardier condition and aid in healthy root growth.

One thing I forgot to mention, is that you should aerate or core aerate before and after seeding(a machine that pulls small cylindrical cores out of

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your lawn, allowing, water and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the root system of your lawn) I remember, at the University of Buffalo, I watched them core aerate the campus with a very large John Deere

As the grass grows, set your mower on no less than three inches (which usually is the top setting) and you may use a ruler to set the mower at that height.

Cutting your lawn too short, will remove a portion of the manufacturing part of the plant, reducing chlorophyll production and rhizomes and causing more stress to the plant and potentially more diseases if it continues to stay warm.

Let the grass grow and lastly keep your mower blades as sharp as possible, reducing the pulling affect of a dull blade and giving your lawn a whitish hue after cutting.

Next week I will discuss the proper way to handle your trees and shrubs and preparing for the fall and winter seasons!

tractor trailer with an extremely large drum which had the metal spoons as they call them, pull large plugs out of the lawn.

Within five to 10 days, the campus lawns were a magnificent hue of green all over!

You can add some top soil to those areas that you want to slightly cover the new seed, so as to discourage the neighborhood birds and squirrels from pecking and eating your newly seeded lawn.

You should then water your lawn daily, just to keep the seed wet and as the grass comes up you can water less frequently, but at longer intervals, maybe 20 minutes per zone.

The warmth of the lawn, will help germinate and propagate the seedlings in three to five days.

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Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas

Singas runs against Scotto, eyes Murray

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Continued from Page 1 ter her election in 2006 to head the DA’s office’s new Special Victims bureau, and Singas in February told Blank Slate Media that cases of domestic violence and sexual abuse have been among the most significant for her throughout her career.

“Kathleen Rice created a legacy I’m proud of, for being tough, aggressive and progressive,” Singas said Thursday.

“People think you can’t be aggressive and progressive, but I think Kathleen showed us that’s not the case,” she added, saying Rice was aggressive on prosecuting violent crime, illegal guns, “career criminals” and gang activity and progressive in collaborating with law enforcement and implementing youth programs.

According to statistics released last week by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s office, major crime — which consists of murder, rape, burglary and robbery — is down 4.8 percent throughout the county in the last year and 30 percent over the last five years.

In his interview with Blank Slate Media in late August, Scotto accused Rice and Singas of running a “reactive” district attorney’s office that would “chase headlines,” saying: “Nothing happens until it’s on the front page of Newsday first.”

Scotto cited figures from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services that said nearly 30 percent of sentences for violent felonies in 2014 resulted in little to no jail time and show a steady decline in its felony conviction rate since 2010.

But Singas said those figures are misleading, adding her office measures success beyond crime statistics that she said can be manipulated to fit any agenda.

“If we get a 16-year-old dismissed and they don’t recidivate, that’s a success for us,” she said.

Curtailing drug trafficking and investigating public corruption would be among the highest priorities for Singas’ district attorney office, she said, having already called for an overhaul of Nassau’s contracting process amid a federal indictment against state Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) and his son Adam alleging the former Senate majority leader used his political power to attain no-show jobs, county projects, salaries and benefits

for his son.

“I’m beholden to no one,” Singas said.

“If there’s a crime being committed in the county, I’m going to prosecute it.”

Singas said she is uncertain Murray, also a former assistant attorney general and state assemblywoman, would follow the same standard, considering her standing as a longtime Republican town supervisor and relationships with Mangano and the GOP-controlled county Legislature.

She also said Murray lacks the experience as a prosecutor necessary to leading the district attorney’s office, dismissing Scotto’s theory that Murray would hire a top assistant DA — similar to Rice and Singas’ relationship — who would analyze major decisions but let Murray make the final call.

“You can’t turn to someone underneath you to say should I sign my name to this,” Singas said. “That’s the person who should be running for DA, not you.”

A request for comment from Murray’s campaign went unreturned in time for publication.

Singas and Murray were each endorsed by their respective party’s Nassau committees in May and have continued to gain key support in recent weeks.

Murray has been backed by the county’s three police unions, the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, the Suffolk County Superior Officers Association and Suffolk County Detectives Association as well as the mayors of Mineola, Valley Stream and Lynbrook.

Singas, who said she has the backing of several “rank-and-file” law enforcement officers, has been endorsed by North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, state Assemblyman Charles Lavine and Nassau Legislator Judy Jacobs, all major local Democratic figures.

In a general election against Murray, Singas said she’d “appeal to people’s intuitive sense that the person most qualified to do the job should do the job,” adding she’d campaign on the grounds that Murray has never been a prosecutor and has not practiced law in 17 years.

“People have a real statement to make about what kind of district attorney they want to have in Nassau County,” Singas said.

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Manhasset man wins award named for friend

BY B I LL SA N A N T O N I O Longtime Manhasset resident Bill Miller has been named this year’s recipient of the Timothy J. Coughlin Award ’76 for Outstanding Contributions to St. Mary’s, which was created following the former bond trader’s death during the September 11 attacks.

“It’s rather unique. I knew Timmy from the time he was probably six years old and got involved with my son Dean,” said Miller, 79, who will receive the award Sept. 24 during St. Mary’s

High School’s 23rd annual Don Monti Memorial Golf Classic and Fall Alumni Dinner at the Plandome Country Club.

“I’m very proud and honored to be in connection with [past winners] Tom Raleigh and Frank Bice,” he added. “Frank is like another son to me, and Tom and I worked together because he was a patrolman for the [Police Boys Club] back in those days.”

Miller, who grew up in Lake Success and attended Chaminade High School in Mineola, was instrumental to the formation of the Manhasset Police Athletic

League, coaching key lacrosse figures like John Driscoll, John Gagliardi, Dave Pietramala, Conor Denihan, Daniel Denihan and Sean Denihan, among others.

He and his late wife Angela, a Manhasset native and St. Mary’s alumnus, also helped develop the Gaels’ girls lacrosse program in 1993, recruiting Brandy Schnitzer to coach.

“It was a special time [for lacrosse in Manhasset], like a bottle waiting to be uncorked,” Miller said. “I never sat down and wrote down the names of all the great players, but you look

back on it and so many got to the highest level. I’ve even known a couple of kids who left the baseball program to join the lacrosse program.”

Miller and Angela were married at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in 1957 and moved into their house in 1960.

Nine of their 11 children graduated from St. Mary’s High School, and the couple had 22 — but soon to be 24, Bill said — grandchildren.

“What I’ve done is what any other father has done. I’d supported St. Mary’s with a lot of

tuition over the years, we were married at St. Mary’s and have gone through so many baptisms at St. Mary’s, communions, confirmations, you name it. Many of our children were married there,” he said. “It’s been the centerpiece of our lives for all these years, really.”

Miller said he remembers Coughlin as “a little bulldog of a guy, pugnacious and tough.”

“I never really thought he’d rise to those levels in the business world,” he said. “I’ve been to so many of the testimonials for him over the years.”

Foote bringing Theodore Roosevelt back to life Continued from Page 13 Day, of course, there’s your 15 minutes,” he said. “Then someone else asks if you can come talk to the Boy Scouts, sure, another 15 minutes.”

As Foote’s notoriety expanded, so too did his wardrobe.

His standard Roosevelt motif includes a tan jacket, brown vest and polka-dot bowtie, with matching brown pants tucked into riding boots, rounded wireframe glasses and a straw hat, though he said he also has full

Rough Rider regalia and an African safari outfit.

But Foote does more as Roosevelt than posing for photos and greeting crowds.

He re-enacts speeches, surprises Sagamore Hill visitors and has played the role of Theodore Roosevelt on the History Channel and “The Colbert Report.”

“When you dress like a historical character, you ought to know something about that historical character, because people will ask you questions,” he said.

“Once you start reading about [Roosevelt], you find him so fascinating, so involved in so many different things and an expert in so many different things that you can’t help but admire the guy with awe and wonder.”

The machine shop where Foote worked eventually went under, but when it came time to find work, he simply upped his fee and made more frequent appearances as Roosevelt.

He told the New York Times in 2008 he logs up to 20,000

miles each year for events and appearances as the former president.

“Friends, life is a great adventure, and I want to say to you, accept it in such a spirit,” he bellowed to the Oyster Bay crowd while in character Saturday, standing atop a replica of the Derby-Hall Bandstand that Roosevelt himself once used to give speeches.

The more Foote studied Roosevelt, the more fascinated he became of the former presi-

dent’s passion for learning and thirst for adventure.

These days, his travels often take him to school auditoriums, where he’s able to pass on Roosevelt’s legacy as a cult hero and Republican and Progressive leader.

“People still have a lot to learn about what he preached about,” he said, “that you can’t let your guard down for a minute, that we’re a great nation when we work together as citizens.”

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Town hosts third ‘Agingin-Place’ conference The Town of North Hempstead’s 3rd Regional Aging-In-Place Conference and Expo will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury.

This free event will be hosted by the Town’s Project Independence (PI) senior program, in partnership with the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University. This year’s theme is “Living Better Today, Planning for Tomorrow.”

The conference will feature 100 exhibitors, all of whom serve the aging population with programs, products and services for the benefit of seniors. Project Independence staff will be on hand to talk about all the PI services and programs available to the senior residents of the Town including transportation programs (PI-taxi program and senior Town bus program), health and human services (nursing and social work), social activi-

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The program will include a morning presentation to be moderated by Lawrence Levy, executive dean of the National Center of Suburban Studies at Hofstra; New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, who will be the Keynote Speaker; and Supervisor Judi Bosworth who will address the conference.

“This expo will give you the unique opportunity to speak to nearly 100 exhibitors, as well as to hear from a full lineup of experts who will help you achieve the goal of aging comfortably in your own home,” Bosworth said.

The conference will feature free lunch and free transportation from various locations throughout the Town. Registration is required. Please call 311 to sign up for the event and to find out bus pickup locations.

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1-866-968-2577 CHILD CARE PART TIME: GARDEN CITY FAMILY SEEKING part-time childcare in our home for our two daughters (ages 7 & 9). Hours: M-Th/F 6:30 am to 8:30 am & 2:30 PM to 4:30 pm. $17 / hour. Responsibilities: Help children get ready for school, drop off and pick up at bus stop, local driving within Garden City, help with homework. Position available at start of school year in September. References required. If interested please call 917-670-9948 DENTAL ASSISTANT Dental assistant wanted for Tues, Wed, Fri and / or Sat at Pediatric Dental Office in Garden City.

Experience preferred. Fax 516280-9322 or email: mail@kitsospediatricdentistry.com FREE NURSERY SCHOOL AT ROMPER ROOM for preschoolers ages 2-5. “MOTHER VOLUNTEERS” driving our Mini School Bus. Call 516-746-8606 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 MINI BUS DRIVER wanted for nursery school in Williston Park (AM & PM) Email: romperroomschool@verizon.net or fax resume & cover letter to 516-746-8608 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.

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help wanTed 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.

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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 TEACHER ASSISTANTS: Tutor Time Child Care, New Hyde Park. Full time Monday-Friday.

Infant Pre-School. Call 516-3268236. Fax 516-326-8239 or email ttnewhydepark@earthlink.net TEACHER’S ASSISTANT POSITION 12:30-3:00 at nursery school in Williston Park. Please email resume with cover letter to: romperroomschool@verizon.net

SiTuaTion wanTed 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.

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Excellent local references. Call Myra 516-225-1612 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 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY GC NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER Excellent references. Please call 646-684-6500 BABYSITTING/NANNY FT/PT Loving, caring person looking for loving family to work with. 15 years experience with local references. Driver.

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CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available.

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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

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.

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CERTIFIED CNA HHA I am seeking position day or night hours to take care of elderly. Honest, dedicated, many years experience. Driver’s license. Excellent references. Call 516-289-4129 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE Trustworthy, patient & loving caregiver. 16 years experience in hospitals, assisted living facilities & private homes. Accompany to doctor, errands, personal care. Excellent references. Call 347-233-5710 ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626

QUALIFIED, PATIENT, RESPONSIBLE CAREGIVER seeks live in/out position as Nanny or to care for the elderly. Available to start immediately. Contact me at 347-792-6620 ROSLYN NEWBORN NANNY available full time, live out. 20 years experience. Great references. Hourly $20. Please text 516-643-0391

HOME HEALTH AIDE Are you or your loved ones looking for a Home Health Aide? I have over 10yrs experience in private & nursing homes.

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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 HOUSE CLEANING:Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation.

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NANNY AVAILABLE:Over 15 years experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and twins.

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Licensed driver with car. Please call 516-884-8111 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 WITH 15YRS EXPERIENCE seeking live out position Monday thru Friday. Weekends available. Call Mala 646-750-4712

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▼ real estate, service directory ANNOUNCEMENTS HUNTERS Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet & quote 866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com WANTED: CRAFTERS & VENDORS Annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday December 5, 2015. 10am​​ 4pm. Rent a table, small fee. VFW Albertson Post 5253, 155 Searingtown Rd, Albertson. All proceeds benefit US Military families​/​soldiers. Contact whodamom@verizon.net or 516-326-1243 Marketplace

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GARDEN CITY MOVING EVERYTHING MUST GO! Friday 9/11 10am​​4pm Saturday 9/12 10am​​4pm 36 Vassar St NO EARLY BIRDS !! NO PREVIEWS!!

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

TAG SALE

ANTIQUE LOVERS TAKE NOTE: Brimfield, MA opens Tuesday, September 8th-13th. 5,000 dealers of antiques​/​collectibles. Visit: www.brimfield.com for info on 20 individual show openings.

CHINA CABINET FOR SALE: Maurice Villency, classic sophisticated unit, 4 panel glass on top, 4 cabinets on bottom for storage, birchwood trim. Call for more information. 917-319-1833 FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: Butcher Block table 3 x 5 x 1 3/4 w/ 2 benches. $900. Call 516-574-3637 FOR SALE: Baby Grand Piano, Leather Chair, Oriental Style Rug, Queen Size Sofa Bed, 2 Wooden Bar Stools. Call: 516-747-4864 FURNITURE FOR SALE: Thomasville Cherry Dining Room Set: Double Pedestal table w/ 2 leaves, 6 chairs + 2 captain chairs, 2 corner breakfronts, 2 sideboards (1 w/extension), pads for table & sideboards. Excellent condition. $4,500. Call: 516-574-3637 GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY Saturday September 12 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 5 Jackson St (between Yale St & Plaza Rd) Exercise equipment, sports apparel, household items and more!

Privacy hedges​​FALL blowout sale.

6ft Arbovrvitae (cedar) Reg $129 Now $59 Beautiful nursery grown.

FREE Installation​/​FREE delivery 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees. com Limited supply!

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

*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@ atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTSINVITED SALESby TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, state Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe.

839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com SUMMER HOURS: OPEN Wednesday​​Friday 10​​6 Saturday 10​​5 Sunday 12​​5CLOSED MONDAYS & TUE DAYS 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 516-2796378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales.com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960

YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday September 8 9:30am 28 Huntington Rd Garden City, NY 11530 Glassware, cystal, furniture, kitchen, outdoor furniture, wicker, bamboo, rugs, kitchen, housewares, decorative, ladies clothing, vintage ladies clothing, accessories, costume jewelry ...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

PETS

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

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care 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-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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- Over 600 vacation homes in all price ranges!

- Kitty Hawk, Kil Devil Hil s, Nags Head, and Southern Shores to Corolla - Fall Weeks.. Stil feels like summer - Discounts!!

FRANKLIN SQUARE 1st floor, private entrance. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, eat-in-kitchen. Very spacious. Proof of income a must! $1,400 + electric and cable.

Available Sept 1. First month rent, security deposit & brokers fee (same as rent). Call Camille Mendolia 516-640-8531 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

Apartment For Rent

Out Of Town Real Estate

GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTIONUnfurnished second floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living area.

Cable, wi-fi, utilities, parking. No smoking. No pets. $1500. Please call 516-650-5144

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

NASSAU RESIDENCE Private entrance. New lower level 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room, closets. All utilities. Credit check + 1 month security. Walk to LIRR​ /​buses. No pets​/​smoking. $1100.

516-488-1346

Office Space 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

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 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

Condo/Co-Op For Sale ALBERTSON: One bedroom condo. Large living room​/​dining room, spacious kitchen, 1.5 baths, many closets, separate laundry room, large storage room in unit, enclosed terrace, attached garage. 62+ building. $255,000 Sandra Lukan, Realty Connect USA 516-946-5703

Lots for Sale ADIRONDACK HUNTING & TIMBER TRACTS 111 acres, lake access, $195,000 144 acres, trophy deer, $249,900 131 acres, lakefront $349,900 3 hours​/​NYC. Survey, yr round road, g’teed buildable! Financing available.

888-701-7509 woodworthlakepreserve.com LENDER ORDERED LAND SELL OFF! 20 Tracts! 5 Counties! 5 to 144 acres from $8,900! Lakes, streams, state land, cabins, views!

G’teed buildable! Terms avail! Call 888-905-8847 or NewYorklandandlakes.com LENDER SAYS SELL! 5 acres $14,900 Cooperstown Region.

Hardwoods, apple trees, beautiful setting. Low taxes, g’teed buildable.

Won’t last! Call 888-476-4569 SO. ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES 50 acres, 3 cabins, $199,900 51 acres, lodge, $399,900 Less than 3 hrs NYC & 40 mins from Albany! Call 888-479-3394 or tour at: Woodworthlakepreserve.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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

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 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 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 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/​rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

Instruction LEARN FRENCH FOR FUN Native French speaker​/​experienced teacher. All levels, private​/​group lessons. Reasonable rates, emphasis on conversational skills.

Discover French culture and history. Call Catherine 516-557-5109

Instruction PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow.

Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www. iwantmypianolessons.com

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

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

Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts.

Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production.

Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman.

516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL​/​DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away.

Residential​/​Commercial. Bonded​/​Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed​/​insured.

Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220 NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away!

2 Guys and a Truck Just $150​/​hr Call 516-279-6378 Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded​/​Insured www. invitedsales.com NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

Tutoring 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 MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY, ENGLISH, SAT​/​ACT TUTOR: GCHS alum​/​Penn graduate. Tutoring experience in all Middle and High School Math, Science, History and English subjects. Also prepare for SAT​/​ACT. Patient and confidence building! Call Mike 516-780-4891

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classifieds ▼ To place a legal notice in one of Blank Slate Media’s 5 weekly newspapers, please call 516-307-1045x201 or e-mail us at legals@theislandnow.com.

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Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 5 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for people who can grow with us.

We are currently looking for the following positions:

Reporter - full time

We are seeking a self-starter with good writing and reporting skills. Newspaper experience and car required. Experience with social media platforms and content management systems preferred.

To apply, please email your resume and work samples to sblank@theislandnow.com.

Reporter - freelance

We are looking for people to assist us in the coverage of local government. Newspaper experience and car required.

To apply, please email your resume and work samples to sblank@theislandnow.com.

Newspaper production

We are looking for a person experienced in Adobe In-Design to lay out newspaper pages Monday-Wednesday.

Editorial experience a plus.

To apply, please email your resume to sblank@theislandnow.com.

Community manager - part time

We are looking for someone to manage our social media, website and email marketing. Experience required.

To apply, please email your resume to sblank@theislandnow.com.

Newspaper Production P.T.

Display account executive

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

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Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 10 weekly newspapers and 2 websites that make up the Blank Slate Media/Litmor Publications sales group. We are looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising.

Compensation: Salary plus commission To apply, please email your resume to sblank@theislandnow.com.

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We are looking for energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Strong phone skills a must.

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▼ LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, New York 11040, or at some other location to be hereafter designated by the Board of Trustees, in order to receive public comment upon the following: James Jr. & John Miller Demolish & construct new Harley Davidson Motorcycle Showroom 1324 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 33/492/21-24 Section 195-7.B. (6) Sales, service, warehousing, repair, storing, preparation and​/​or inspection of vehicles and motor vehicles.

At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park Cathryn Hillmann Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: August 26, 2015 NHP 142110 1x 9/04/​2 015 #142110

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 16, 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 #20066​—​Tharakaram Ravishankar, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain fencing beyond the front building line; SE​/​cor.​/​of 31 Green Dr. and Reed Dr., Roslyn, Sec. 9, Blk. 653, Lot 103, R-A District.

APPEAL #20070 ​​ Suman Calbio, variance 70-100.2.A(4)(a) (5) to install fencing exceeding the permitted height; S/side 6 Second St., 80’ W/of First Ave., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 165, Lot 22, R-C District.

APPEAL #20067 ​​Yossi Boniel, conditional use 70-126.D and variances 70-132.A, 70-203.G, 70-103.A(1) & 70-103.B to construct an automobile and motorcycle dealership with insufficient front yard setbacks, elimination of landscaped buffer and insufficient parking stalls and dimensions; S/side #380 Northern Blvd., 100’ E/ of Merrivale Rd., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 85, Lot 14, B-A District.

APPEAL #20068.A​—​Fifth Avenue of LI Realty Associates​/​ Tesla Motors, conditional use 70-126.D to convert a retail space to an auto showroom with parking​/​storage and sale of automobiles; SW​/​cor.​ /​of 2122 Northern Blvd., and Searingtown Road, Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 183, Lot 12, B-A District.

APPEAL #20068.B​—​Fifth Avenue of LI Realty Associates​/​ Tesla Motors, conditional use 70-126.D to convert a retail space to an auto showroom with parking​/​storage and sale of automobiles; SW​/​cor.​

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/​of 2122 Northern Blvd., and Searingtown Road, Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 183, Lot 12, B-A District.

APPEAL #19567.A​—​CARWA Corp. and WACAR Corp., renewal of variances 70-103.A, 70-103.F and 70-146.A, to construct a one-story building within a required rear yard setback with insufficient off-street parking and loading areas; NW​/​cor. 606 Port Washington Blvd. and Beechwood Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 94, Lot 567, B-B District.

APPEAL #20069​—​Robert Villency, variances 70-103.B, 70-103.F, and 70-103.O to maintain retail, assembly and medical offices with insufficient loading, access aisles and parking stall dimension; S/side 250 South Service Rd., 369.95’ W/of Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. M, Lot 1023, B-A District.

APPEAL #20052​—​Great Neck Holdings, LLC, variance 70-103.A to maintain the conversion of office space to medical office space with insufficient off-street parking; S/ side 370 Northern Blvd., 14’ E/ of Merrivale Rd., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 85, Lot 29, B-A 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 NHP 142109 1x 9/04/​2 015 #142109

NEW HYDE PARK FIRE DISTRICT The Budget Workshop meeting scheduled for Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 8PM has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday September 9, 2015 at 6PM at the Headquarters building 1555 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. All meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the New Hyde Park Fire District are open to the public.

Maria Passariello, District Secretary NHP #142128 1x, 9/04/2015 #142128

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Hain Celestial Group gets third nod from Fortune B y J o e N i k ic For the third year in a row, Lake Success-based company Hain Celestial Group Inc. has cracked Fortune’s list for the 100 fastest growing companies in America.

“Once again Hain Celestial’s growth has merited ranking as one of Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies, now for the third year in a row. This is a tremendous accomplishment for the company and welldeserved recognition as a Fortune 1000 company,” said Irwin D. Simon, founder, president and chief executive officer of Hain Celestial Irwin D. Simon. “I am grateful to have the opportunity to share this with our supportive employees and shareholders.”

Fortune required a company to have posted an annualized growth in revenue and earnings per share of at least 15 percent annually over the three years ended on or before April 30, 2015 to be qualified for inclusion on this year’s list, according to a methodology explanation on the Fortune website.

Hain Celestial, a leading provider of packaged organic and natural foods and beverages across North America, Europe, and India, had a three-year EPS annual growth

rate of 23 percent and a three-year annual revenue growth rate of 26 percent, according to the Fortune list.

Fortune also requires companies to have a yearly revenue of at least $50 million and a yearly net income of at least $10 million, according to the Fortune website.

Hain Celestial had a 2015 revenue of $2.15 billion, an increase from the $2.03 billion in revenue earned in 2014 and the $1.6 billion in revenue earned in 2013, and a 2015 net income of $133 million, an increase from their 2014 net income of $130.1 million and their 2013 net income of $112.1 million, according to the Fortune list.

Hain Celestial appeared at number 97 on this year’s list , down from their 2014 ranking at number 61 and their 2013 ranking of 83, 2015 marks Fortune’s 19th year running of the list, according to the Fortune website.

Other notable companies appearing on the list include Facebook at number 10, Netflix at number 46, and Under Armour at number 62.

Headquartered at 1111 Marcus Ave., Hain Celestial is the provider of brands such as Almond Dream, Terra, and Celestial Seasonings.

Herricks teachers train in the air Continued from Page 1 Fino Celano said in a release.

“The activity strengthened our teachers’ ability to relate to and empathize with their students,” he said.

The district has taken new teachers on the high ropes course for the past 10-12 years, said Jim Petriccia, director of physical education at Herricks High.

It’s been effective, he said, because it gets teachers from across the district to interact in a way they rarely would otherwise.

“Whether they overcame a fear or challenged themselves in a way the never thought they would, they shared that experience with some other new staff members, so they have an instant connection,” Petriccia said.

Before getting started on the course, the teachers played games to get to know each other. Then, clad in harnesses and helmets, they cooperated to navigate logs and loops in “vertical playpens” about as high off the ground as a telephone pole.

For Lyndsey Desarbo, a new third grade teacher at Denton Avenue School, the high ropes activities

New teachers in the Herricks Public Schools stepped out of their comfort zones and established strong team connections during their orientation program. were successful in getting the teachers to bond and work together.

“There was a lot of teamwork involved as we watched people overcome their fears,” she said.

East Setauket-based Visionary Adventure built the high-ropes course and its low-ropes counterpart for “outdoor learning area” at Herricks High.

The company’s staff, as well as principals and administrators from

Herricks district schools, were on hand during the training session.

The teachers also took in some lessons about technology in the classroom, the district’s administrative procedures and services and the professional development opportunities at their disposal.

Petriccia said the district has considered taking more of its staff onto the high ropes course for some “nontraditional” bonding in the future.

Buttercooky Bakery gets update Continued from Page 2 tomers have gotten to see him grow as a baker.

When he first took over, Sanartano said, she saw he was a little nervous because of the bakery’s established legacy.

Since then, he’s become “more self-assured,” she said.

“I’m so proud of this place...,” Borgognone said. “I have three children; this is my fourth child, and I’ve

watched from crawling to walking to now.”

There is more growth to come: Borgognone plans to expand Buttercooky’s Manhasset location, which opened in 2005, and eventually open some smaller satellite coffee shops. Sanartano said she would be a customer at those new places, too.

“I would stop in there for a cup of coffee and a piece of cake,” she said. “I don’t eat cake from anywhere but Benny.”

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Cosmos rally past RailHawks, 3-2 Spanish legend Raúl assisted Andrés Flores in the second minute and scored a goal of his own in the second half, then Lucky Mkosana netted an 85th-minute winner to propel the New York Cosmos to a 3-2 comeback win over the Carolina RailHawks at Shuart Stadium Sunday afternoon.

With the victory the Cosmos extended their unbeaten streak to eight games and capped off a near-perfect month, finishing August with five wins, two draws and no defeats.

A first half brace from RailHawks midfielder Nazmi Albadawi gave the visitors the lead at the break. But as has often been the case this season, New York triumphed with a strong second half on both ends of the pitch.

“We have great individuals that work together to find good things on the field,” said head coach Giovanni Savarese after the game. “We always believe.

I think that’s a very important point from everyone.

“Nothing can happen during the game that will turn away the thoughts of the players from accomplishing their goals. Again today, [behind] 2-1, the game was becoming complicated, and we were able to pull it off.”

On August 22, New York fell behind by a goal and then used a three-goal spurt in the first 12 minutes of the second half to pull off the victory over Carolina at WakeMed Soccer Park.

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The New York Cosmos’ 3-2 win over Carolina extended their unbeaten streak to eight. level approaching stoppage time, Mkosana pounced on a pass from U.S. U-17 international Haji Wright inside the penalty area and beat Carolina goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald for the go-ahead goal. Mkosana’s tally was his fifth of the season.

“It showed a lot of heart extend their lead in the NASL’s from the team,” said goalkeeper Combined Season Standings Brian Holt, who made four saves and gain ground on Fall Season in his first regular season start leaders Ottawa Fury FC. They’re for the Cosmos. “The guys stuck now just two points behind the together and were able to battle Fury in the Fall Season and seven points clear of them overall. back in the second half.”

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Mkosana was taken down inside the penalty area in the 61st minute. Raúl stepped to the spot, then went low and to the left side to level the game at two. His fifth goal of the season helped earn him Emirates Cosmos Man of the Match honors.

In a similar sequence, Leo Fernandes was taken down in the box in the 77th minute to earn another penalty kick chance for the Cosmos. However, Raúl’s opportunity to put his team in the lead hit off the left post.

The RailHawks built their first half lead on the combination of Tiyi Shipalane to Albadawi for both goals. The two would hook up in the 23rd minute as well as the 42nd minute to grab a 2-1 halftime lead.

“We came out pretty well in the first ten minutes, but we got complacent,” said Fernandes. “I think our attitude was good in the second half to fight back.”

New York (5-4-1) started the game in a thunderous way, scoring the game’s first goal in the second minute of play. After earning a free kick five yards outside of the penalty area, Ayoze fed Raúl, who in turn fed a cutting Andrés Flores inside the penalty area. The Salvadorian midfielder didn’t miss his opportunity, delivering a perfect strike to the back corner of the net.

The Cosmos look to build on the home victory as they travel to Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, FL. for a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday, 8/25/15 Sept.

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GYMNASTICS Academic honors SUNY Old Westbury has been named one of 130 Division III women’s lacrosse programs to earn 2015 Academic Honor Squad accolades from the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. The Panthers’ roster collectively garnered the recognition for carrying better than a 3.0 grade-point average for the 2014-15 academic year. Under the direction of third-year head coach Lauren Schneider, the Panthers went 6-9 in the program’s third season.

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