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Developer requests more time to work on application to county BID BY N O A H M A N S K A R The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency approved tax breaks for two building projects Tuesday evening, but the controversial Village Green, a housing and retail complex proposed for 199 Second St. in Mineola, was absent from the agenda. Mineola Metro LLC, headed by developer Frank Lalezarian, asked the IDA for a last-minute postponement on its appeal for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, or PILOT, agreement. The developers told the agency it had more work to do on its application, IDA Executive Director Joseph Kearney said. Several members of the public, including Mineola school Superintendent Michael Nagler, came to hear discussion about Village Green and left after Kearney announced the project was off the agenda. Kearney said he expects the developers will be ready by the

board’s next meeting, which has not been scheduled yet. The Mineola school district has previously raised concerns about the PILOT agreement because it cannot include the building when calculating its “tax base growth factor,” meaning it could not raise taxes to account for the students the development would bring into Mineola schools. That concern has been partially assuaged, Nagler said, because the state Legislature is considering changes to the growth factor formula. But administrators “still haven’t seen what the change is,” he said. The school district is also doing an independent study to determine how many new students might come from Village Green. At a July hearing, Mineola Chamber of Commerce President Tony Lubrano said he thought the large number of one-bedroom units proposed for the building inContinued on Page 65

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Mineola resident and St. Aidan School swim coach Barbara Stagnari will head to Kona, Hawaii, next month to compete in her fifth Ironman World Championship triathlon. She qualified for the race in July after battling graves’ disease earlier this year. See story on page 3.

Fastenberg leads in Old Westbury trustee race BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO An Old Westbury village trustee reportedly trails his challenger by 249 votes following an initial runoff election

Tuesday, but 268 absentee ballots still await count. Leslie Fastenberg, who earlier ran as part of a late write-in campaign, received 461 votes, while incumbent Trustee Andrew Weinberg had 212 votes,

according to a Newsday report. An additional 260 absentee ballots were still to be counted before the Nassau County Board of Elections, and eight additional absentee votes were Continued on Page 60

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Barket says council Three car thefts ignores Manhasset in W.P.: Cops

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BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Maintenance of Manhasset’s Plandome Road has been virtually ignored by the North Hempstead Town Council, resulting in a dangerous two-lane roadway, a dearth of available parking and empty storefronts, council candidate Mary Kay Barket said Thursday. Citing accidents along the town-controlled portion of Plandome Road between Northern Boulevard and Colonial Parkway, Barket said the installation of additional crosswalks and turn signals “should have been done years ago.” “I feel I don’t have enough eyes to know what’s coming at me,” said Barket, who is running on the Republican, Conservative and Reform party lines for the 4th district seat against incumbent town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck). Barket also suggested the town relinquish some of the spaces in its employee parking lot, located behind Town Hall at 220 Plandome Road, and create a shuttle service that would run back and forth from Macy’s, located at 1100 Northern Blvd. Improving safety and increasing parking along Plandome Road, she said, would further attract businesses to the area and prevent the roadway from “becoming a cut through to Port Washington.” Barket said the lion’s share of the blame for the lack of upkeep falls on Kaplan, whom she accused of voting in favor of projects proposed by her fellow Democrats on the council and generally “not being very welcoming to the issues and people of Manhasset.” “I think if you represent a district, you should represent every member of that district,” Barket said. In a statement, Kaplan campaign spokesman Ryan Mulcahy said the councilwoman “is proud

U.S. Rep. Peter King (R-Seaford) endorsed Mary Kay Barket for a seat on the town council in North Hempstead last Wednesday. of the work she has done over the past four years on behalf of the Manhasset, Great Neck, and Roslyn communities.” “Working with Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the bipartisan town board, much has been accomplished to move forward important initiatives in the unincorporated areas of the council district, as well as cooperative work with the villages in the district,” Mulcahy said. “Councilwoman Kaplan is very proud to be seeking reelection on her strong record of responding positively to and getting results for her constituents.” The town’s fourth district includes the villages of Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, North Hills, Great Neck, Kensington, Kings Point and Thomaston as well as unincorporated areas in Manhasset and Great Neck. Unincorporated communities are in most need of representation on the council, Barket said, as they

are not also governed by a village board. She said that many village leaders she has met with on the campaign trail have told her they primarily need their council member support environmental projects that arise and ensure roads are plowed following snow storms. Barket said she would unveil her full political platform in the weeks prior to the election but said she would seek to cut wasteful spending from the town’s budget and reform its building department by digitizing documents and creating an online submission system for permit payments and application forms. “The devil’s in the details, but you have to look at those details. You’ve got to spend the time,” said Barket, who added she is still analyzing the town’s 2015 budget. Barket said she also would not have supported a salary increase Continued on Page 65

Police are on the lookout for thieves capitalizing on North Shore residents leaving valuable items visible in their cars. Between June 1 and Aug. 21, 22 North New Hyde Park told police reported their cars had valuables such as wallets, credit cards and cellular phones stolen from them. Eight of those been left unlocked; others had their windows smashed. Marianna Wohlgemuth, a North New Hyde Park resident and member of the Lakeville Estates/ North Lakeville Civic Association, said she had heard of more than 50 break-ins. There were also three in Williston Park, in which police made an arrest Aug. 14. “You pull your car in your driveway and the assumption is that it’s safe, but it’s not,” said

Wohlgemuth said. Police are investigating the robberies, which occurred between Lakeville Road and New Hyde Park Road. Six of them happened in parking lot of LA Fitness at Union Turnpike and Lakeville Road, police said. Several others happened on Evans, Nugent, Gerard and Lawrence Streets, according to a Sept. 4 newsletter from the civic association. Since police put additional patrols, plainclothes officers and bait cars in North New Hyde Park, Deputy Inspector Alan Hirsch said, the number of the thefts has decreased. Wohlgemuth and the civic association has sent messages to New Hyde Park residents reminding them to lock their cars. Williston Park sent a similar village-wide alert email on Friday. “They’re all crimes of opportunity,” Hirsch said.

Victim identified in train death BY N O A H MANSKAR The man who was struck by a Long Island Railroad train at the Mineola station on Sunday night has been identified as 59-year-old Richard Weygand, a Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman said Thursday. Weygand was struck by a Manhattan-bound Ronkonkoma train around 11:30 p.m. Sunday after he got onto the tracks at the station at Front Street and Mineola Boulevard, according to a Newsday report. He was not authorized to be

on the tracks when he was hit, MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan said Monday. The MTA immediately suspended train service in both directions on the Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay lines following the incident. Service was restored by Monday morning. Reach reporter Noah Manskar by e-mail at nmanskar@ theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

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Illness no obstacle to world title bid Mineola’s Barbara Stagnari seeks Ironman crown despite bout with Graves’ disease BY N O A H M A N S K A R Barbara Stagnari did not expect to be making her fifth trip to Kona, Hawaii, next month. The 53-year-old Mineola triathlete has been there four times — in 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2011 — to compete in the Ironman World Championship triathlon, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run across a notoriously difficult landscape. But this past January, Stagnari was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, which causes the thyroid gland to produce too many hormones. While in treatment, she lost 20 pounds and couldn’t ride her bike or run, two of the triathlon’s three components. “Luckily I found a great doctor, and I did weights and I swam all winter, and then just slowly worked on the run coming back,” said Stagnari, who works as a lifeguard at Jones Beach. “I had no intention of going this year.” She still traveled to Lake Placid, Calif., in late July for the qualifying Iron Man race. She placed fifth in her 50-54 age group, two places shy of making the cut for the world championship. But two people ahead of her declined their spots, allowing her to race on Oct. 10, her 54th birthday. “It’s not something you turn down, and

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Stagnari, who works as a lifeguard at Jones Beach, completed her first triathlon in 1983. I’ve been very lucky in order to go,” she said. Mike Monastero, Stagnari’s trainer, said he was encouraging her to sit Lake Placid out this year because he thought it would be “too much, too soon.” While she took time earlier in the year to recover from the Graves’ disease treatment, it’s generally difficult to get her to slow down if she’s determined. “Most of the time I spend with her is try-

ing to get her to do less,” said Monastero, who runs Babylon Bike Shop in Babylon. “She’s not afraid of hard work. She’ll go above and beyond anything she’s asked to do.” Stagnari swam in high school and college, and ran her first triathlon in 1983 upon the encouragement of fellow lifeguards when she worked at Rockaway Beach. Her

first Ironman race was in 1995. She joined the Long Island Triathlon Club, where she met Monastero and other triathletes who became her training partners and friends. The “camaraderie” of training and racing with other dedicated athletes keeps her motivated, she said. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said. “It’s kind of a strange way to have fun.” Stagnari typically trains every day, whether it’s a 20-mile run, a two-hour bike ride, or a swim in the ocean or a pool. Jones Beach is a “perfect place to want to work out,” she said, though it’s not easy to work an eight-hour lifeguarding shift after a long run. Stagnari also coaches swimming at the St. Aidan School in Williston Park and trains youth triathletes. She said she tries to be an athletic role model for her students by working hard herself. “The kids think it’s pretty neat that you go,” she said. “They think it’s a little crazy, but you hope it inspires them.” Stagnari’s husband and two of her four children will travel with her to Kona this year. On her last trip in 2011, Stagnari placed sixth in her age group. Her lifetime goal is to be in the top five at the world championship. “I don’t know if that’ll happen this time, only because I’m the older person in this age group now,” she said. “But I’ll give it a good shot.”

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Manhasset lawyer leads turf field fight BY B I LL S A N ANTONIO A former state champion Manhasset lacrosse player is heading an investigation into the relationship between artificial turf fields and the various health problems suffered by the athletes who play on them. Ariana Tadler, a partner at the Manhattan firm Milberg LLP who was inducted into the Manhasset Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2008 for her exploits as a goalkeeper, is seeking athletes or the family members

of athletes affected by the synthetic material known as “crumb rubber” to contribute to her research. “My history as an athletes makes me particularly interested in protecting fellow athletes who may have been harmed by crumb rubber,” Tadler said in a statement. “Crumb rubber” is made from ground-up old tires and is combined with plastic grass to make most modern artificial turf surfaces. But according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation,

there is concern that chemicals used in the production of such fields — including zinc, sulfur, black carbon and oils containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, among others — may be released into the air, albeit at low concentrations. Many athletes have come forward in recent years linking rare forms of cancer they have developed to their exposure to artificial turf, and lawmakers have called for a comprehensive study into the potential health hazards associated with “crumb rubber.” Continued on Page 65

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The Herricks Union Free School District is bringing its cafeterias into the 21st century. The district’s Board of Education Thursday night unanimously approved a program for electronic school meal payments. Expected to go live Oct. 26, it will let parents load money onto an online account to pay for their children’s lunch rather than using cash or checks. The price of each meal will be deducted from the account whenever a student goes through the lunch line. Parents can check the balance at any time, and money left over at the end

of the year will carry over to the next year. The program, MySchoolBucks by Indianabased Heartland Payment Systems, charges a $1.95 fee each time money is loaded onto an account. Parents can pay $12.95 for a single child or $26.95 for a family for unlimited transactions. The logistics of how students will pay are still somewhat uncertain. Herricks High School students will swipe their school ID cards, said Helen Costigan, assistant superintendent for business, during Thursday’s meeting at the Herricks Community Center. One option for elementary schools is for teachers to give cashiers a list of the

Herricks administrators Helen Costigan (left) and Christine Finn (center) and trustee Jim Gounaris (right) listened to public comments about the district’s new electronic meal payment system.

students who are buying lunch each day. The district started wiring its schools for the system over the summer, Costigan said. There may be some overlap with the analog system, she said; parents will still be able to pay for meals by check after MySchoolBucks goes live. In the future, the district wants to use MySchoolBucks for other payments, such as AP test fees and driver’s education classes. Schools in the Mineola, East Williston, Roslyn, Manhasset and Sewanhaka districts currently offer electronic lunch payments. The Herricks school lunch committee had asked them for a few years, Costigan said, but the board couldn’t allocate the $125,000 to make it happen until this year. “They’re very happy about it, and I think once it gets going they’re going to love it,” she said. Parent Jodi Nagle said she thinks MySchoolBucks will make lunch payments smoother, since she can check the account balance any time. “I think it’s great because my son,” who attends Herricks Middle School, “loses his lunch ticket all the time,” she said.

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ex g.n. super named ncc prez Tom Dolan to take reins on interim basis for college position vacant since 2012 BY J OE N I K I c

Former Great Neck Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas P. Dolan was appointed interim president of Nassau Community College last Wednesday by the college’s board of trustees. At a board meeting, NCC trustees voted 7-1 in favor of a resolution to appoint Dolan as interim president of the Garden City college. “I am honored to be given this opportunity to serve Nassau Community College and all of its constituencies,” Dolan said in an email to Blank Slate Media. “For almost 40 years I have been recommending NCC as an excellent choice for students, and now I’ll be given an opportunity to contribute to this school.” Dolan served as superintendent of Great Neck public schools from July 2009 until this past July

when he decided to retire from the position, citing his desire to spend more time with his family. Dr. Teresa Prendergast succeeded Dolan as superintendent. Dolan said time with his family remains important to him, and that they helped him decide to delay his retirement. “Family still remains very, very important,” Dolan said. “In consultation with them, especially my wife Karen, we chose to delay retirement in order to serve in this unique position.” Dolan’s appointment as interim president arrives with some controversy over his lack of experience in college administration. Trustee Anthony Cornachio, who was the only board member to vote against Dolan’s appointment, said he voted against the resolution because

Dr. Thomas J. Dolan members of the board did not make the personnel change from within NCC’s administrative ranks, according to Newsday. NCC Academic Senate Chairwoman Evelyn Deluty also said she preferred someone who had a back-

ground in college administration but the group would still work with him, according to Newsday. Dolan responded to the criticism by saying he is aware of his lack of experience but still believes he has a lot to contribute

to the 23,000-student campus. “I acknowledge that I’ve not served in a position like this at a college. I do think that I have something to offer in terms of leadership, the ability to work with others and to propel the mission of an institution forward,” Dolan said. “To those who might question my preparation I’d propose that we meet and work together to further enhance NCC.” NCC Chairman Dr. Jorge Gardyn compared Dolan’s former position to his new one, calling it equivalent but different. “A superintendent is the equivalent of being a president, but on a different level,” Gardyn said after announcing the decision, according to Newsday. Kenneth Saunders, who was an administrator at NCC for over 13 years, was the previous interim

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Revamp teacher evaluations: Tilles B y J oe N iki c Roger Tilles, a Great Neck resident and member of the state Board of Regents, on Wednesday called for an overhaul of the state’s use of Common Core test scores to evaluate teachers and principals. “The evaluations are used as a hammer over the head’s of teachers to teach a very narrow curriculum,” Tilles said. “It eliminates the things people want to go to school for like science, history, social studies, and foreign languages because of the emphasis on English and math.” Tilles first criticized the use of the tests at a teacher’s conference at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson, in which about 400 teachers and administrators were in attendance, according to Newsday. He continued his criticism in an interview with Blank Slate Media on Thursday. “The evaluation system is based now on a value-added state assessment that is flawed in what it’s supposed to be doing and can’t be used for diagnostic purposes for students,” Tilles said. “A different plan would call for teachers to be evaluated on multiple measures.” Tilles, who has been a member of the Board of Regents since 2005, is currently in his third five-year term as

Roger Tilles regent for the Nassau and Suffolk counties. The state Education Department currently uses a computer system that analyzes standardized test scores to determine a teacher’s “student growth score.” The score is based on the improvements made by students over a yearlong period. The results of those tests are now used to account 50 percent of a teach-

er’s evaluation after the state Legislature agreed to a proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in exchange for his approval of increased state aid. On Thursday, Cuomo called for a review of the state’s Common Core-based standards, tests, and curriculum in a news release. But there was no mention of reviewing the state’s teacher evaluation methods. Efforts to reach Cuomo’s staff for comment on the possible inclusion of teacher evaluations in the Common Core curriculum review were unavailing. Tilles said the current system forces teachers to teach a restricted curriculum that only emphasizes math and English. The Education Department’s methods of evaluating teachers is now being challenged in Supreme Court by Sheri Lederman, a Great Neck teacher and resident of Jericho. Lederman alleges in the lawsuit that the current evaluation model “actually punishes excellence in education through a statistical black box which no rational educator or fact finder could see as fair, accurate or reliable.” Tilles, who said he knows and has spoken with Lederman and her husband Bruce, who is representing her in the lawsuit, said he believes the evaluation system will be changed. “It has to be changed,” Tilles said.

“The outcry and push back is so strong and legislators see that.” Tilles said he and other opponents of the current evaluating system are trying to replace the current system with one that includes testing as well student portfolios. “This plan calls for teachers to be evaluated on measures that include state testing, local testing, portfolios, and teacher developed testing, but not on a state value-added assessment,” Tilles said. “A value-added test should never be used to evaluate personnel.” The evaluations need to inform schools on ways that they can improve their education systems, he said. “Evaluations should inform teachers and administrators on better practices in education,” Tilles said. “Linked to the evaluation process needs to be a mandatory professional development review in regards to what the test is giving.” A court ruling on the Lederman case against the state Education Department is expected within 60 days of the Aug. 12 arguments. Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Singas presents legislation to Dem DA address county heroin epidemic primary on B y J oe N iki c Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas sent a letter on Friday to state legislators calling on them to hold a special session this fall to consider her fully written legislation designed to combat the nationwide heroin epidemic’s effects in New York. “An epidemic of heroin abuse is exploding across the country and here in New York,” Singas said in the letter. “This year alone, heroin deaths are up 100 percent from the same time last year. This is a crisis that requires immediate legislative action.” Michael Scotto, a former Manhattan prosecutor is challenging Singas in a Democratic primary for DA on Thursday, has claimed that Singas has not been aggressive enough in combatting heroin use in Nassau County. In the letter to the Legislature, Singas summarizes a five-bill package written by her staff that she said will give law enforcement the tools needed to legally take down drug dealers. “Current law too often lets dealers off too easily, and to stop the pipeline, it’s critical that the Legislature take immediate action help us take dealers off the street and end this scourge,” Singas said.

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pharmacists who illegally sell prescriptions and prescription drugs, which are considered to be a gateway to heroin abuse. “These legislative changes will give prosecutors better tools to take on streetlevel dealers, to identify their suppliers, and to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to cut the pipeline of heroin into our state and our neighborhoods,” Singas said. The DA’s office has been engaged in the fight against the heroin epidemic with a three-pronged approach that embraces early prevention, effective treatment for addicts, and aggressive prosecution against dealers. “As a prosecutor, I have spoken to too many heartbroken parents who have lost their children to overdoses, and seen too many promising lives cut short by this epidemic,” Singas said. “By putting dealers on notice that a sale that leads to death means a long prison sentence; that selling heroin to a child means a long time upstate; that they won’t be able to game their way into diversion when they should be in jail; and that dirty doctors and pharmacists who sell prescriptions and drugs for profit will be punished like the drug dealers they are, we can make headway in this difficult fight.

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Many reasons have been given for the empty storefronts that dot several North Shore communities. Some have pointed to high property taxes and the internet’s impact on brick and mortar stores. But then a quick look at the Americana Manhasset, Wheatley Plaza and Roosevelt Field, where there are few if any vacancies, provides a strong rebuttal to those arguments. Others cite government regulations, an overly long and overly costly application process, unrealistic landlords, a lack of parking and concerns about traffic. Several villages with the help of the state, county or both have initiated their own efforts to bolster business districts. The villages of Mineola and Great Neck Plaza along with Nassau County have identified the need to increase the number of people living in business districts near LIRR railroad stations. The theory being that people living in these urban-transit areas — many of whom are expected to work in New York City — will shop downtown in the evenings and weekends. Under a master plan developed when state Sen. Jack Martins was mayor, Mineola has encouraged the construction of apartment complexes on or near Old Country Road. Some are now near completion. Most recently, village trustees approved a mixed-use development on Second Street despite the opposition of residents who expressed concerns about parking and traffic. We believe they made the right call. Great Neck Plaza, which already has a number of multi-unit buildings in the area, changed their zoning to allow more apartments above retail stores. Plaza trustees has approved one project and is considering at least one other, but nothing has yet to be built. In New Hyde Park, the village has been working for years on a ambitious program to beautify and improve safety on Jericho Turnpike, with center medians, brick sidewalks and public amenities such as benches. The first phase of that project was completed last year. Missing from these projects is any coordinated efforts with other villages, the Town or North Hempstead or Nassau County. Local village government offer residents a direct say in their communities. But without coordination, local governments can cancel out each other’s efforts, In Great Neck with its nine villages, one village’s policy on zoning or business applications can easily negatively impact another village’s efforts to boost business. The shopping malls, which compete with businesses in local shopping districts, don’t have this problem. The operators of the shopping centers can and do present a coordinated campaign with look, design, traffic patterns, sanitation and even marketing. The businesses that make up local shopping districts provide not only convenience and needed services but a sense of place for the entire community. But government must do more to help them compete. Or we’ll continue to see too many empty storefronts.

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hen I read the headline, “Temples’ possible ritual killing of roosters panned,” I thought I’d mistakenly picked up an old copy of an April Fools edition of your paper. Although I thought it was in bad taste, I know April Fools editions often err in that way, and because Jews are preparing for their holiest times in the year, I thought your thinking erred as well but that you figured it appropriate. Unfortunately, as I read on, I realized you were serious. The first paragraph used the words “accused,” “inhumane” and “outdated.” Your second paragraph went on to name the “inhumane” temples so “accused.” Your third paragraph actually quoted and named the accuser. How amazing that an email from one person which usually would be published in your opinion

section, be considered so newsworthy as to be given such prominence on your front page. As I kept reading, I discovered that both Kings Point and Great Neck have laws prohibiting the keeping of live chickens and, therefore, possibly the temples that participate in this ritual would also be breaking the law. I don’t take this defamation lightly. It is dangerous. The United States is very divided now, especially over the Iran agreement. Actually, one of your contributors to your opinion column has called to question the motives of those against the Iran agreement suggesting “it appears the emphasis of those opposed is not what may be best for America but what is best for Israel.” I am Jewish and opposed to the Iran agreement and I consider myself a patriotic American. I am opposed not because of Is-

rael but because I am old enough to remember the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, after returning from an agreement with Hitler, proclaiming “Peace in our Time.” That agreement led to World War II and the killing of millions of soldiers and civilians. Roosters and Iran deals may at first seem unrelated but these are days when slogans and accusations are being flung around carelessly and lead to serious misunderstandings. I believe you, as editor, and your newspaper practice the pursuit of knowledge and peace and I urge you to publish an apology to the two temples (of which I am not a member) that you have misrepresented. The media has the power to divide or enlighten. I look forward to your comments. Myra Breakstone Great Neck

Average workers in U.S. not getting their fair share

egarding all that is happening in this country politically one wakes to another day experiencing the dark gloom that wells up from the depths. Even though the sun is shining it takes time to make sense of it as it clears. On this Labor Day holiday one sees the plight of those who work. They are the majority of the people. Their compensation is not a fair share. I have mentioned a few times that there has yet to be as much as one person mentioned that has experienced personal or financial harm

from government surveillance. We do not know what our government actually knows as to make it public could tip off those who are being watched. We also don’t know what disasters may have been averted. Hillary Clinton has some dark clouds hanging over her of which she is well aware. As with the above, not one shred of evidence has come forth that anything bad has happened regarding her emails. There is still quite some time left to see what unfolds. If she has erred, to err is human.

As is said, to forgive is divine though it is in the interest of some not to forgive. There is a political war being waged on Facebook these days. The entire world is taking it all in too. This is quite a new phase of communication that is a result of our rapidly changing times. It is aided by the fact that corporations and other groups were prevented from having first call to the use of the internet. We will see how all of this develops. Charles Samek Mineola

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Trump, GOP need to offer specifics

ince we are being treated daily to Donald Trump’s announcements about his meteoric rise in the polls (by now quite questionable as to the sources) we should be asking him how he intends to implement his promises. The more he expresses anger about the unfulfilled needs that have not been met by our president and our Congress, the more we should be pressing him for more detailed solutions. Among his pronouncements is the weakness of our military.

Now he must be challenged to tell us about the scandalous amount of mismanagement and fraud and waste at the Pentagon. Before he goes on with plans to make us safer, does he have the courage to promise to look into the fact that the Pentagon has lost track of $8.5 trillion? As he proclaims almost daily that he is a financial genius, and that our national debt is out of control, where is some mention of the fact that a sum equal to 1/2 of the debt cannot be accounted for? And we have to repeat that the GOP

cannot explain why there is not enough money for food stamps, that there is not enough money for body cameras for all the cops, that we cannot find the money to fully implement Obamacare or to make college affordable. Anybody who talks about government waste or big government has to justify their inability to fund social and infrastructure programs. It is quite possible that all the waste could have paid for real needs. Unfortunately, neither the critics in government, nor the media, have found the courage to talk in depth and constantly

about where the drain on our budget lies. How many years ago did President Eisenhower, one of our greatest generals, have the vision to warn us of the power of the military/industrial complex? And does anyone perceive a link between the misguided influence of those who would lead us into more wars and continue to justify past misadventures? (I’ll give you a hint: A former V.P.) Esther Confino New Hyde Park

MTA plays tricks to hide cost of No. 7 line

here is more to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit starting service on the No. 7 subway line to the new 34th Street 11th Ave Hudson Yards station on Sept. 13 that few are aware of. Remember Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ceremonial ride on the No. 7 train back in December 2013 to the same unopened station? It was clearly just another feel good photo op for a lame duck mayor and other politicians. The original cost of the overall project was $2.1 billion and is now $2.4 billion not counting the subway station that had to be dropped from the original scope of work along with additional subway cars necessary to provide opening day service for transit riders. Neither New York City nor the MTA could find $500 million to cover the proposed new intermediate subway station to be built at 10th Avenue and 41st Street. This station was part of the

original project. One trick used by transit managers to complete any project within budget, is to drop a portion of the original work. This saves the necessary dollars which were not available to deliver 100 percent of what was originally promised. Deletion of this second station kept the project cost at $2.4 billion rather than $2.9 billion. Construction started in 2007 with a planned completion date of December 2013. The anticipated first day of public service slipped several times from this date. First, by six months to June 2014; second, eight more months to February 2015; third, four more months to June 2015 and now finally Sept. 13, 2015. What the public, transit riders, transit advocacy groups and the media is unaware of is MTA’s senior management decision when the project was in the planning stage several years prior to 2007. They instructed staff deliberately not to follow the federal National Environmental Protec-

tion Act process or enter the U.S. Department of Transportation New Starts process. The MTA did not want to go after New Starts funding for this project. This would have had this project compete against both the Long Island Rail Road East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal and New York City Transit Phase One Second Avenue Subway projects for U.S. DOT federal New Starts funding. The MTA provided no financial assistance and insisted New York City pay for virtually all of the project costs The MTA could have leveraged the $2.4 billion in locally committed funding to apply for up to $500 million in federal New Starts funding. Using $2.4 billion as local share would have demonstrated local commitment, financial capacity and significant overmatch for justification of these additional dollars from Washington. These funds could have convinced U.S. DOT to provide $500 million in federal funding that would have paid for the deleted

station at 10th Avenue and 41st Street. Offering to pay over 80 percent of the total project cost, would have made it easier for both City Hall and the MTA to compete against other transit agencies around the nation who has their own proposed New Starts project, to obtain $500 million. Work for the deleted station could have been part of original construction bid package awarded in 2007. It could have been included as an option to the base bid. This would have afforded the MTA Office of Capital Construction the opportunity to add the deleted station as part of the base construction contract at a later date if funding was found. Should the MTA find future funding for this station, the cost could be significantly higher than $500 million. The MTA will need a new procurement and third party contractor to build the station. New York City Transit Authority will have to spend millions providing their own em-

ployee Force Account to support the construction contractor. They will be needed to provide flagging support which insures the safety of private contractor employees who will have to work adjacent to active subway tracks. The new contractor will also require a staging area for supplies and other support equipment. The previous contractor already had a staging area for supplies, support equipment and employees already mobilized to do the work. They had little need for NYCT Force Account flagging support as there was no active subway service. It would have been cheaper to the build the deleted station with the existing contractor already mobilized, on site with few obstacles. At the end of the day, riders and taxpayers have to ask if $2.4 billion for a 1.5 mile extension including one additional station built 21 months behind schedule is worth the cost. Larry Penner Great Neck

Put aside politics and help the homeless

ov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio are feuding about who’s to blame and how much the state and the city is spending on the homeless problem. And yet more people are living on the street and in shelters. There are now 56,000 men, women and children living in emergency shelters and thousands more living on the street. I feel more has to be done. The how’s and why’s range from financial issues such as losing a job, mental problems and drug and alcohol dependence.

I fully understand to a certain extent what these people are going through. You see I was homeless back in 1975 when I was release from the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam era. I didn’t have friends or family who could help me. I was in bad shape for it was a cold February and couldn’t bathe and had sores on my body while living on the street and was asking people on the street for spare change. But due the kindness of a stranger named Cyril who had come from Nigeria, had offered

me a room until my unemployment had kicked in and I could pay him. There are many out there who are not so lucky. Please therefore write to our local and state representatives to

really help the homeless instead and cold and will soon be upon of just giving lip service to the us. For the homeless will feel it homeless issue and not play the more and especially the children. blame game. Remember this too; the poor and the homeless need help now, Frederick R. Bedell Jr. for this winter could be harsh Glen Oaks Village

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

You’re the grass in my coffee! Now that Labor Day is behind us, summer is unofficially over and school is back in session… and even the best of us might need some help in the morning, waking up. Luckily, a little bit of internet research has brought me a brand new morning beverage: “Bulletproof Coffee.” This concoction is the brainchild of someone named Dave Asprey, who has a business and a website to peddle his “Bulletproof” lifestyle. I have no idea what he’s talking about, but his coffee caught my attention. It apparently consists of coffee, plus butter, plus coconut oil. But each ingredient is as special as a snowflake: the coffee is his special blend; the butter must be unsalted (I could have told you that), from cows fed exclusively on grass; and the coconut oil is, well, coconut oil, although he calls it “Brain Octane.” Mr. Asprey says he was inspired to come up with this potion by a cup of yak-butter tea which he encountered after climbing

18,000-foot mountains in Tibet, in negative-10-degree weather. I have a few questions. First of all: as would any mother, I am wondering what this man thought he was doing, climbing around in the Himalayas, let alone in sub-zero weather. And of course, when you finally come inside from a stunt like that, I’m sure that anything they serve you will seem darned near ambrosial … (this is how I got my boys to eat split pea soup)… but that doesn’t mean that, in the calm, collected light of day, everything still is. Alternatively, you might find yourself wandering the food stalls of Urumchi, China like James A. Millward, who wrote about the experience in his book “The Silk Road: A Very Short Introduction.” “For a few pennies’ worth of ragged Chinese banknotes, two Kazakh women unscrewed the lid from a grimy, ten-liter plastic oil bottle, and decanted a frothy offwhite liquid into a bowl.” It was kumis — fermented mare’s milk. “It smelled salty and cheesy; tiny bubbles were rising

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A Look on the Lighter Side to the grayish surface….I found it intensely refreshing after my push through the stifling bazaar.” This is also how you might find yourself actually buying two sticks of beef jerky, after spending six hours in a terminal at La Guardia airport, waiting for a mysterious FAA outage to lift, all the while afraid to go any farther in search of food lest the flight get finally called while you are out of earshot. But never was I tempted to make a lifestyle out of the stuff.

Mr. Bulletproof says he takes particular pains with his coffee, because from 50 percent to 91 percent of other beans he has sampled contain some kind of mold toxins. I don’t see how coffee beans could sustain any kind of life at all — that’s why coffee works so well as a restorative, I always thought. But just supposing he’s right, and if so many beans harbor this stuff — has it occurred to him that maybe mold is the key ingredient? Like the “blue” in “blue cheese” — maybe that’s the part with the flavor! I suppose if you let anything sit around long enough, it’ll have mold on it, as I can prove to you if you’ll just come up and look at the packing crates in my attic. As for the grass-fed yak-butter, I am left to wonder: where, among those 18,000-foot mountain tops, did the yaks find any grass? And doesn’t anyone take the poor things in, for the 10-belowwinter? But the master stroke in this elixir is the coconut oil. Mr. Asprey makes many claims for the brainbuilding effects of what he calls

“Brain Octane oil.” By naming it that, he certainly validates his qualifications as far as I’m concerned. Not as a nutritionist, of course — but as one heckuva marketing genius. But why should he have all the fun? With mechanical names in Column 1, and random food words in Column 2, I think we could come up with some whizbang concoctions of our own. How about Kevlar Cobbler? Lawn-mower Lemonade? Crankcase Cola? Machete-proof Milkshakes? (Those would include chunks of guacamole and some chocolate sauce). The weirder the better, in a Bulletproof world. But if all you want is some high-quality fat in your morning routine, I’ve got an idea: Just pour in some cream! You can call it Diesel Coffee, if it makes you happy. Or whip that cream with a little bit of Java Dust — some call it sugar — and put that in your coffee and drink it. I can’t think of a morning that that wouldn’t improve!

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Revised AvalonBay Planned Parenthood standards welcomed wrong on abortions

our Great Neck News paper, dated Sept. 4, had an article regarding the AvalonBay property being developed on East Shore Road. It went into some detail about the history of fires, starting in 2000, on AvalonBay constructions. My daughter lived in a large rental complex in Bridgeport Conn. In 2001 the complex had a large fire which traveled through the roof from one apartment to many others. Many people lost their living place and personal property. My daughter was fortunate to have insurance but all her furniture and personal items

were smoke or water damaged. She had to move to a hotel studio for about 3 months. It is obvious that their method of construction, as evidenced in subsequent fires, made it easy for a small fire in one apartment to spread through the roof to many other apartments. This fire occurred during the day. I am thankful it didn’t happen at night when people were sleeping. I certainly hope that the new regulations for higher building standards will be monitored very closely. Paula Silverman Great Neck

s a male who never utilized the services of Planned Parenthood, I lack the temerity to challenge Esther Confino’s experiences with her “health care providers.” (News Times: 9/4/2015) So, I offer instead the contradictory testimony of other women who have utilized the services of Planned Parenthood. I recall a middle-aged woman physically beating up on her husband and screaming after the loss of one child: “I could have had another child if it weren’t for you.” And then there was the woman who tearfully chastised me, a picketer, outside an

abortion mill in Central Islip: “Where were you when I had my abortion?” And, finally, I offer the witness of Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director: “Then, in 2009, I witnessed an ultrasound — guided abortion where the innocent baby tried and failed to escape the abortionist’s suction tube. That baby — a boy — was fighting for his life... I quit my job at Planned Parenthood. And I quit the abortion industry forever.”

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Pope Francis a beacon of light for everyone

ope Francis will be in the U.S. from Sept. 22-27, 2015. While not the first Vicar of Christ to visit these shores, he may be the most popular. He’s been called “the conscience of the world,” has achieved “rock star status” and Obama described him saying he’s “a transformative figure.” Known for taking positions on a variety of subjects, his latest papal encyclical “Laudata si” (Praise be to you) addresses the climate change issue. The Pope accepts the scientific consensus that the changes are largely man-made. He believes they represent a challenge for humanity and warns of unprecedented destruction of ecosystems. His pronouncements have opened the floodgates for rightwing critics who urge the Pope to stick to religion. The Pope counters that concern for the natural world is an integral part of Church teaching on social justice. Only one other Pope in recent memory has been viewed as progressive as Francis and that is John XXIII. History brought these men together on April 27, 2014, when Francis canonized John XXIII. The story of how the latter was elected to the papacy is fascinating. In 1958, the sudden passing of Pope Pius XII, left the College of Cardinals without an agreed upon candidate. They chose 76 year old Angelo Roncalli as a caretaker, thus buying time while they thought about Rancalli’s successor. And while Rancalli only held the office from 1958 to 1963, he managed to revolutionize the Church. He convened the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) which brought about dialogue with other religions; permitted the Mass to be said in languages other than Latin, and allowed churches to include contemporary music and artwork within their walls. His Papal Encyclical “Pacem in Terrus” (Peace on Earth) demanded that the “arms race should cease” and “nuclear weapons should be banned.” Conservative prelates must have been thinking about Robert Burns warning about the best laid plans of mice and men often going awry. If John XXII broke with tradition, what can be said of Pope Francis? Starting with his choice of a name, we gain insight into his heart. At the time of his election, he was sitting next to his friend Cardinal Hummes who gave him a congratulatory hug and said: “Don’t forget the poor.” Francis tells the rest of the story. “… thinking of the poor, I thought of Francis of Assisi…For me he was a man of poverty, a man of peace.” The choice of the name Francis has set the tone for his Pontificate…a sincere and genuine reaching out to the least fortunate. But there are many other areas of significant change within the Church. On marriage and divorce, Francis has pointed out that celibacy is a recent devel-

opment only dating back to the year 1000. In his native Argentina, he proudly attended the funeral of a bishop who left the church in order to marry. He is sympathetic to those whose marriages are “shaky”, and in his own family, he has a divorced sister. While in the past, the church has denied communion to divorced and remarried couples, Francis points out that these crucial rites are “not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.” He has also called an extraordinary Synod of Bishops to discuss divorce, cohabitation and reproduction. Leaders, whether they be religious or secular, are often called upon to take positions which are controversial. Francis has never shied away from “the tough calls.” One of the most disturbing issues facing the Church has been the sexual abuse scandals. Francis appointed a commission whose task it is to provide safe environments for young boys. Whereas before, the Church focused on legal challenges stemming from sex abuse lawsuits, the emphasis now is on studying the behavioral aspects of the problem. The Church’s attitude toward homosexuality is a minefield into which the Pope has fearlessly walked. On a flight from Brazil to Rome, he remarked to reporters: “If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him?” One marvels at the clever wording of this comment. What Francis has adroitly done is to change the tone of the discussion from dogmatic to tolerant without altering Church doctrine. It is a nuanced statement designed to stimulate dialogue. In April 2013, the Pope asked eight bishops to discuss difficult Church problems. One of the eight, Cardinal Oswald Gracias of India, stated that while the Church does not allow gay marriage, homosexuality is not a sin. Previous popes might have condemned such heresy, but Francis understands that “the times they are a changin’”. The Pope’s liberal critics may be disappointed that he has not endorsed gay marriage, abortion or allowed females to be priests, but he has said “it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time.” From this, Vatican-watchers believe the Pope has opened the door a crack and wishes to keep the narrative alive. The Pope’s personal interactions, in large part, explain his tremendous popularity. We have all seen pictures of him washing the feet of convicts and hugging a man with a deformed face. His rejection of Vatican opulence is genuine as is his love of children. In his first encyclical “Evangelii Gaudium” (the Joy of the Gospel) he wrote: “I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out in the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined.” Yet this man of love does not suffer

fools gladly. The highest ranking U.S. Cardinal, Raymond Leo Burke, has been a thorn in the Pope’s side. The cardinal stated that the Eucharist should not be given to John Kerry or any Catholic running for office who was not pro-life. Burke’s position on women has raised eyebrows. He blamed the insufficient number of priests on the fact that for the past twenty years “alter girls” were allowed to perform functions previously reserved for boys. Burke’s position on palliative care and euthanasia were equally questionable. In 1958, Cardinal Burke held a lofty position — serving on the Vatican Supreme Court, but in 2014 he was given a new post, Chaplain of the Knights of Malta. Pope watchers viewed this as a significant demotion. Burke seems to have forgotten the Biblical admonition “He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.” No recounting of the Pope’s positions would be complete without citing his views on economics. He has stated that the current economic system is “unjust at its root.” He maintains that there is a tyranny of the marketplace in which financial speculation, widespread corruption and tax evasion are all too commonplace.

“Such an economy kills” he writes, because the law of “survival of the fittest” prevails. He has challenged Republican conventional wisdom about trickle-down economics stating that it never benefits the poor. Such sentiments have led radio guru Rush Limbaugh to call the Pope a “pure Marxist” which I can only conjecture is worse than being an “impure Marxist.” When asked about this comment, the Pope’s reply was vintage Francis: “The Marxist ideology is wrong. But I have met many Marxists in my life who are good people, so I don’t feel offended.” What lessons can be drawn from this narrative? The following come to mind. First, one can never predict when unforeseen circumstances will bend the arc of history. Second, change is gradual requiring patience and faith. Third, rigid doctrine, at times, gives way to love, tolerance and understanding. And when it does, we must recognize it and applaud he who preaches that Gospel. In short, we, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, should rejoice that Pope Francis will soon be in our midst for he is truly a beacon of light and a man for all seasons. Dr. Hank Sobel Great Neck

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ith the inevitable passage of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, colloquially known as the Iran deal, we can take stock of what this deal accomplishes. Let’s begin with the facts. Under the terms of the agreement, Iran will have to reduce its stockpile of uranium by 98 percent and must keep its level of enrichment at 3.6 percent. The number of centrifuges they can operate is reduced by two-thirds and only the oldest centrifuges will remain. They will not be allowed to enrich at the Fordow facility at all. In addition, Iran must redesign and rebuild the heavy water reactor in Arak so that it cannot produce weapons-grade plutonium. Its spent fuel will be shipped out of the country and they will not be able to build any additional water reactors for 15 years. Furthermore, IAEA inspectors will gain unprecedented access to Iran’s entire nuclear supply chain, which includes continuous (that is immediate, round the clock) monitoring of all of their declared nuclear sites. Nuclear expert Graham Allison has called this agreement “the most intrusive verification and inspection

regime ever negotiated.” This is also the position taken by 29 US nuclear scientists in a letter sent to President Obama. Moreover, in a joint statement issued by 77 nuclear non-proliferation experts, the deal was hailed as a “strong, long-term, and verifiable agreement that will be a net-plus for international nuclear nonproliferation efforts.” These experts also concluded that it is “very likely that any future effort by Iran to pursue nuclear weapons, even a clandestine program, would be detected promptly, providing an opportunity to intervene decisively to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.” Now let’s look at some of the counter arguments to the deal and see if they stand up to scrutiny. Two points of contention from critics have to do with the fact that 1. there will not be “anytime, anywhere” inspections of possible undeclared nuclear sites and 2. that there are inadequate inspection provisions for the so-called possible military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program. An oft-repeated claim is that there will be a 24-day delay before inspectors can gain access to any of Tehran’s possible undeclared nucle-

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ar sites. But as nuclear nonproliferation expert Jeffrey Lewis has explained, “Far from giving Iran 24 days, the IAEA will need to give only 24 hours’ notice before showing up at a suspicious site to take samples. Access could even be requested with as little as two hours’ notice, something that will be much more feasible now that Iran has agreed to let inspectors stay in-country for the long term. Iran is obligated to provide the IAEA access to all such sites… There is a strict time limit on stalling. Iran must provide access within two weeks. If Iran refuses, the Joint Commission set up under the deal must decide within seven days whether to force access. Following a majority vote in the Joint Commission — where the United States and its allies constitute a majority bloc — Iran has three days to comply. If it doesn’t, it’s openly violating the deal, which would be grounds for the swift return of the international sanctions regime, known colloquially as the “snap back.” Indeed, what is significant about this agreement is that these time limits and constraints exist at all. Without this deal, there would

be no further constraints on Iran’s nuclear program. Iran will be free to continue unobstructed. Some critics of the deal have expressed concern that once the deal is implemented, our European allies will be reluctant to force inspections. As Sen. Chuck Schumer stated, “it is reasonable to fear that, once the Europeans become entangled in lucrative economic relations with Iran, they may well be inclined not to rock the boat by voting to allow inspections.” The problem with this objection is that it ignores that the Europeans are eager to do business with Iran now. As in the case of the possible 24-day delay, the choice is between a two-week (or longer) delay or nothing. And make no mistake, if we were to walk away from this deal now, it’s on us. Europe (and Russia and China) will continue to move forward implementing the deal. If we give the JCPOA a chance to succeed, it is reasonable to assume our European allies will be just as motivated as we are to make sure Iran meets its obligations. After all, our partners put aside

their economic interests in order to achieve this agreement in the first place. If it’s the Iranians who are seen as blowing up the deal, it’s on them, and we will retain our leverage. As we have seen, that Iran could stall entry for up to 24 days does not pose as significant a challenge as is suggested by opponents of the deal. As Sen. Schumer admits, inspectors will be able to detect radioactivity long after nuclear material has been removed. It’s been suggested in this newspaper that “arriving at a site after radioactive material has been moved will not tell us where the fissile material is located now, or what Iran is doing with it.” But of course if we found that Iran was using fissile material and then tried to hide it from inspectors, Iran would be openly violating the terms of the deal and the US and its allies would take swift action to ensure that Iran suffers the consequences. But Sen. Schumer worries that we won’t be able to detect any “illicit building and improving of possible military dimensions — the tools that go into building a bomb but don’t emit radioactivity.” Continued on Page 73

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he Long Beach International Film Festival will be celebrating its fourth anniversary this year, bringing a fresh line up of exciting films from around the world to Long Island. Taking place Sept. 24-27 primarily in Long Beach, the event will once again branch off into Rockville Centre as well. There are also three new screening venues to expand its film programming — along with filmmaker’s lounges and after parties at local restaurants and hotels. “We feel the official selections of 2015 are a representation of how film artists and our community can come together and experience the magic of how movies change the way we see the world,” said Ingrid Dodd, festival co-founder. “It’s not just about the red carpet glamour and glitz, we want to embrace everyone, and let people know there is something here for everyone, and for all of us to share in the experience whether it’s all four days or just one movie”. More than 4,000 festival goers came out to support the festival’s “Taste on the Beach” and “Shorts on the Beach” on Aug. 7, that offered a preview of films and cuisine that September’s event will bring. LBIFF is ramping up for its

premiere events, films, industry panels, red carpets, and parties. The festival will include screenings of films in the Long Beach Cinema 3 and 4 and at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College. Organizers are also building a movie theatre inside the Long Beach Hotel with seating for up to 200 festival-goers. Additionally, the LBIFF Filmmakers Lounges will offer food and beverage from sponsors and local restaurants — a place where festival pass holders can mingle with industry professionals. “We’re proud of the wide spectrum of films we have from animation and comedy, action sports and romance, award-winning foreign shorts and studio

sneak previews while also creating a dialogue around important issues in our films such as breast cancer, the environment and mental health,” said LBIFF co-founder Craig Weintraub. Movie lovers can attend all four full days with pass purchases or single screenings - with an enormous roster of more than 80 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short and animated movies from around the world. These films will be competing for a series of audience awards, jury, and festival honors. The winner of Best Feature Film will receive one complementary studio day at Grumman Studios in Bethpage, along with the services of a colorist from

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Beach resident Joan Jett’s involvement in the Festival and as an homage to her induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. Other films in the Joan Jett Music Film Series include “All in Time”, “Landfill Harmonic” and “Lee’s 88 Keys” – a feature documentary that shares the story of 2015 Jazz Hero Award Winner, composer and pianist Lee Shaw. Other acclaimed titles in this year’s competition include “Till We Meet Again”, a New York based dramatic adventure film by director Bank Tangjaitrong starring John Matton and Linnea Larsdotter; “Landfill Harmonic”, from directors Graham Townsley and Brad Allgood which follows the amazing journey of a garbage picker, a music teacher and a group of children who create the most unlikely orchestra out of trash. The documentary, featured on 60 Minutes, screens along with environmental films “Just Eat It” and “The Burden”. Wrapping up the festival will be the he LBIFF Gala Awards hosted by former “Sopranos” star Steve Shirippa, on Sunday Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. at Madison Theater at Molloy College. For a full schedule of events, visit www.longbeachfilm.com/ film.

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NASH FM’s Last Summer Bash at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park will be headlined by Kristian Bush and Gloriana. The gates open at 4 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Join the NASH dancers in the afternoon beginning at 4 p.m. for some line dancing and fun activities and then hang around for this great country show. This family event is free and open to the public. Where: The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre Eisenhower Park Stewart Avenue and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow Info: (516) 572-0348 • http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/

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A delightful concert of Beethoven performed by Jack Kohl, a classically trained pianist who has performed Beethoven at the American Landmarks Festival, and Gerald Robbins, prize winner from the Van Cliburn competition. The two performances will bookend a lecture slated for 2 p.m. The event is free with $5 admission to Coe Hall ($8 parking fee). Where: Planting Fields, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info: (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org

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Saturday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. Magic was created in July 1990 when Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras met onstage at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome and became The Three Tenors. This musical event is an awe-inspiring orgy of the greatest hits for the tenor voice. Zubin Mehta captures the largeness of this performance through a 198-member orchestra. Relive this once-in-a-lifetime event, projected in the beautiful Concert Hall. Where: Adelphi University performing Arts Center Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, garden City Info: (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi.edu/

GWAR: “30 Years of Total World Domination”

Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:45 p.m. 30 years have passed since GWAR was awoken from the prison of their Antarctic slumber in 1985. In those three decades, they have shaped the music and culture of mankind using broadswords and guitars, carving the human race to more closely resemble their demented visage and psyche. The band is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a tour and a box set showcasing the musical and artistic genius of this misfit group of extraterrestrial mutants. Where: The paramount, 370 new york Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

Motorhead Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

Legendary hard rock act Motorhead storms the each they call Jones Wednesday night supported by Bayside, Queens spawned Anthrax. Fronted by Lemmy, the man loyal supporters refer to simply as “God,” Motorhead will be sure to rock those brave enough to attend with their signature classics, including ‘Ace of Spades” and “Born to Raise Hell.” Where: nikon At Jones beach Theater 1000 Ocean parkway, Wantagh Info: (516) 221-1000 www.jonesbeach.com/

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New locations allows Mineola fair to grow Continued from Page 36 today,” Ford said. “I don’t see any reason why this move won’t be successful.” When the fair was downtown, Ford said, he couldn’t have a booth for his store, Willis Hobbies, because his duties running the fair kept him too busy. Now that it’s right by his store, he said, he can do both. According to Lubrano, the fair has seen an uptick this year in the number of businesses signing up for booths.

“It’s not that we had to do all that much work growing it,” he said. “The fact that we had more space and that it’s on Jericho, a lot of it kind of grew on its own.” Special visitors to this year’s fair will include the Mineola Fire Department, the Long Island Lizards lacrosse team and Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss, who will spend the afternoon in a dunk tank. “We try to make it much more of a community event,” Lubrano said.

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Re-enactors bring Civil War camp to life The Company H, 119th N.Y. Volunteer Historical Association will host a Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Civil War Reenactment is an interactive weekend focused on the lives of the Civil War era soldier. The weekend’s activities encapsulate the entire Civil War in a camp environment and will do so by weaving the history of the 119th New York Infantry along with its link to Long Island history. Presentations include several visiting stations: a quartermaster’s tent, the officers’ quarters, an early war Sibley tent, and military drills. The quartermaster tent will focus on the uniforms and equipment of the soldiers. The officers’ quarters will focus on

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Gold Coast to preview ‘Time Out of Mind’ The Gold Coast International Film Festival will screen “Time Out of Mind,” a new film starring Richard Gere and Ben Vereen on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.at Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington. Directed by the Academy Award nominated Oren Moverman (“The Messenger,” “Rampart”), “Time Out of Mind” is a look at life on the streets, immersing viewers in one man’s daily quest to survive. Gere delivers a soul-baring performance as George, a man whose struggle to find food and a place to sleep in New York City is captured with realism and compassion. Shuffled into the unforgiving bureaucracy of a men’s shelter, George seems destined

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Arts & Entertainment Community Calendar Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org 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

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.

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Williston Park Library From the Director: Parents/Caregivers: We are asking for your cooperation yet again in keeping the Children’s Room clean of toys. When your children are finished playing with the toys/puzzles, please clean up afterwards! Not only is it a safety hazard, but it shows children responsibility and respect for their surroundings. Here are some new arrivals to the library: Woman Who Stole My Life — Marian Keyes

Go Set a Watchman — Harper Lee Cake Therapist — Judith Fertig Eeny Meeny — M. J. Arlidge Summer of Good Intentions — Wendy Francis Hope Harbor — Irene Hannon Little Beach Street Bakery — Jenny Colgan Other Daughter — Lauren Willig Speaking in Bones — Kathy Reichs How to Start a Fire — Lisa Lutz

Among the Ten Thousand Things — Julia Pierpont

programs Floral Arrangement Craft Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. There is an $18 non-refundable fee due at registration. Please bring a glue gun and wire cutter. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Computer Basics Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Library. Limited to 6 participants. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Microsoft Office Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Library. Limited to 6 participants. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Children Tiny Tykes Wednesdays, Sept. 16; Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10:15 or 11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Children ages 1 ½-5 years old are welcome to attend with a parent/caregiver. There is a non-refundable fee of $45 due at registra-

tion. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. After School Story Hour Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17 & 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 29; Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at 4 p.m. in the Library for kids K-2. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Lego Time Wednesdays, Sept. 16, 23 and 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Nov. 4 and 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room for grades K+. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Fall Story Time Wednesdays, Sept. 16, 23 and

30; Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Nov. 4 and 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room for children ages 3 1/2—5. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Pajama Storytime Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Children’s Room for children of all ages. Story Hour for Tots Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room for kids 1-3 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

East Williston Library DAYTIME BOOK CLUB: “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. The group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 1:30 p.m. EVENING BOOK CLUB: “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown - Thursday October 8th at 7 p.m. Please register at the library. The discussion is limited to 15 readers.

OLD WESTBURY GARDENS and NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PASSES: The passes are available to East Williston Library card holders. Each family pass (two adults and children under 18 years of age) may be borrowed for a three-day period. Passes may be reserved in advance.

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

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TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY: TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated picture books which teach

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Please telephone the Library to confirm a notary is available. COLLECTION ON DISPLAY: We have a great collection on display featuring sports memorabilia on loan from local author, Hal Bock. Hal has published two books, “The Associated Press Pictorial History of Baseball” and “Willard Mullin’s Golden Age of Baseball Drawings”. His upcoming book, “The

Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty”, will be published on Opening Day of the 2016 baseball season. This latest book discusses the period from 1906-1910, when the Cubs won four pennants and two World Series and assembled the best five-year record in the history of baseball. Register for all programs by calling (516) 741-1213 or email us at ewpl@ewlibrary. org

Mineola Library Museum Passes: The library has added the Children’s Museum of Manhattan to the list of great museums that you can visit. CHOM is located at The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, NY, NY 10024. Reserve it at the Reference Desk, (516) 746-8488, ext. 2 or www.mineolalibrary.

programs Medicare Update Medicare Savings Plan* Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 2 - 4 p.m. Join Marty Pereira for coverage on staying current on your Medicare Insurance. He will provide you with useful information about the Medicare Savings Plan. Movies

Feature movies are shown twice a month on Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. Join us on Sept. 10 and 11 for Woman in Gold, Rated PG-13; 1hr.49minutes. Lecture: Solar Energy, Myth, and Facts* Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Learn about: What is PV Solar Energy; Homeowner’s Option on Solar Energy; Governmental Rebates and Tax Credits; and Educational Resources. Please join us for information on how one can benefit from using solar energy to one’s best advantage.

colorful past of Coney Island, the “World’s Playground”, with archivist Jennifer Garland. Based on Charles Denson’s book, Coney Island: Lost & Found, and other sources, the talk will focus on the settlement of Coney Island, the rise

of the resort and amusement area, and the decline and comeback of the neighborhood. A slideshow and memorabilia will be displayed. Russian Art during World War II

Friday, Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Art Historian Evelyn Silver from the Nassau Museum of Art will take us on a fascinating journey through the propaganda posters and art of the Russian Revolution and World War II. Enjoy a

wonderful afternoon at an entertaining and educational presentation. Reiki Introduction Lecture and Reiki Healing Circle* Saturdays, Sept. 19 and 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Karen Centola and Kathleen Gunning, two Reiki Master/Teachers for these programs on the many benefits of the gentle healing art of Reiki. St. Francis Hospital Community Van Thursday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff from St. Francis Hospital will be doing simple Cardiac and Diabetic Testing. First come, first served.

Coney Island: A History* Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. Explore the legendary and

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Mineola ed board OKs BOCES deal B y S andra T ehranian The Mineola Board of Education unanimously approved a cooperative transportation agreement with the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the 2015-16 school year at Thursday’s meeting. The agreement with BOCES will allow more flexibility for pupil transportation services, Mineola Superintendent of Schools Michael Nagler said. “Even though we have our own buses we can’t service every single student. Occasionally we need to contract out. We are also a vendor sometimes, not necessarily under this agreement. We will be the bus company that takes other children around,” Nagler said. Mineola school officials reported that enrollment went up approximately 10 students per grade, although Nagler noted that enrollment in pre-K went down. The school officials said overall enrollment is back to where it was two years ago, although final numbers would not be available until October. “While other districts are seeing a decline we’re not,” Nagler said He said he recently got helpful suggestions in a meeting with demographers from Educational Legacy regarding enrollment.

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The board also approved the continuation of a lease with the Portuguese Cultural Society for another year. The Portuguese Cultural Society was in danger of not existing a few years ago but is now growing, Nagler said. In other developments: • The board saw a presentation on the summer Extended School Year program for the disabled covered community services such as making sandwiches for the Inn, life skills classes such as cooking, technology programs such as introducing chrome and academics such as developing reading skills. • Michael Mark reviewed the Capital Reserve Project covering an additional classroom at Hampton Street and projects at the high school including the Astro Turf track and interior modification. The plans include glass-enclosed rooms for the fabrication lab at the high school allowing students to view all phases of productions. “One of the things we did was increase visibility of space,” Mark said. The project manager for the state Education Department will allow the Capital Reserve Project to go into queue pending the State Environmental Quality Review resolution. Once you get a place in line, that place will be held, Mark said.

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Start of E. Williston school year goes smoothly As I am sitting here writing my first Friday newsletter, it seems like we’ve hardly been gone. The students and staff so quickly fall back into the rhythms of school. Schools have gotten off to a smooth start and we are looking forward to a terrific school year. As always, our school families’ and community members’ partnership is valued and important, so keep in touch through the many communication venues. I’ve listed some of these venues in my welcome letter in the calendar and on the website. Transportation For those of you who had questions or concerns regarding your child’s transportation, thank you for your patience as the Transportation Department finishes one of their busiest weeks of the year. Please be assured that the district is evaluating and working to address any overcrowding and other concerns. The transportation office has informed me that it may take up to a week to make appropriate changes and accommodations. Just a reminder, in appropriate circumstances, it may be helpful to email the Transportation Department (fuscon@ewsdonline.org) in lieu of a phone call as it may facilitate a quicker response. Homecoming is Coming!!! This year, Homecoming is upon us right away, Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12. Since this is such a fun and tradition-filled weekend, it is nice that we don’t have to wait to enjoy it this year. Once again the East Williston School District, Wildcat Athletic Foundation and PTO Coordinating Council have created an exciting and spirited Wheatley Sports Homecoming Weekend. Beginning on Friday, September 11 at 4:15 PM, various varsity sports, tennis, volleyball, field hockey, boys soccer and girls soccer will be competing on the fields and in the gym at Wheatley. Eddie’s Pizza Truck and Kona Ice Truck will be there along with members of the Class of 2016 selling candy. Carnival inflatables will also be set up. Saturday, September 12 begins with the annual Walkathon (see details below) and culminates with the 2:00 PM Wheatley/ Carle Place Varsity football game against Clarke High School. I’m

looking forward to seeing you there! See more details in the flyer posted in the News section of the district website at www. ewsdonline.org. Walkathon – Homecoming Weekend – Saturday, September 12, 2015 Before Saturday’s Homecoming football game, the Annual East Williston School District Walkathon for Charity will take place. Registration will begin at 10:30 AM with the walk beginning at 11:00 AM at Wheatley. Come put your sneakers on and join me for this special community event. This year, the Wheatley Key Club has chosen five charities to share in all the proceeds. Come out and support The Children’s Learning Center, North Shore Animal League, Habitat for Humanity, Kamp Kiwanis and Momma’s House. September 2 BOE Work Session Report/ELA and Math At the Wednesday, September 2 BOE Work Session, Dr. Danielle Gately, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Social Studies, along with North Side Principal Jim Bloomgarden and Willets Road Principal Steve Kimmel, presented information on the 2014-15 Grade 3-8 NYS Assessments in ELA and Math. Dr. Gately explained that the assessments are a snapshot in time, one of multiple measures that the District uses to give us information about our students’ learning to guide instruction. Dr. Gately highlighted growth in our students’ scores from 2014 to 2015 as our district, like others, moves toward full alignment with the new standards. For example, our grade 4 math scores increased from 74% meeting proficiency or better in 2014 to 86% doing so in 2015. Our grade 8 ELA scores rose from 57% to 73% meeting proficiency or better. In another example, grade 5 math scores moved from 74% proficiency or better to 84% in 2015. While our district continues to measure our progress against our own student and program growth, Dr. Gately and the principals also shared some comparison information regarding our District and others. For example, while the grade 7 Nassau County average for ELA was 41% proficiency or better, East Williston’s grade 7 had 70% meeting or exceeding the proficiency bench-

mark. Similarly, while grade 3 Nassau County Math was 54% meeting or exceeding proficiency, East Williston’s grade 3 was 80%. Grade 6 Nassau County Math was 54% with East Williston Math at 83%. Dr. Gately also provided a review and update of the various initiatives the District has undertaken to support and challenge student learning in ELA and Math over the past few years. These include the full implementation of Fundations, a phonics, word work and spelling program K-3; the implementation of our K-12 reading benchmark program, Fountas and Pinnell, to have a consistent view of below, on, or above grade level reading progress; the expanded implementation of Wilson read-

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ing to include the high school for our most struggling students who benefit from this specialized reading approach; our adoption of LLI (Leveled Literacy Intervention Program), now all the way through Grade 10, which is designed to move rapidly to close grade level reading gaps; and our work with Litlife to build reading and writing units of study in a workshop approach that involves students in authentic reading and writing, now being supported in grades 2-6. In math, Dr. Gately highlighted the continuing refinement and reorganization of the NYS Math modules in the elementary grades and the staff development work in grade 5 supported by our math staff developer consultant. For a copy of the power point presentation that was presented Wednesday, go to www. ewsdonline.org > School Board > BOE Meeting Presentations > 15-16 BOE Presentations. For more complete information we have included with the power point presentation, a copy of many of the spoken notes of the

presenters. A listing of all Long Island School districts and ELA and Math Scores will be posted sometime next week, as well. 2014-15 Grade 3-8 ELA and Math Parent Reports While the District received the 2014-15 ELA and Math scores, the parent reports are not distributed to school districts until a later date. Our buildings should be in receipt of the parent reports next week and they will be mailed out to you very soon. The state provides specific guidelines as to which students are required to receive AIS (Academic Intervention Support) based on student scale scores. A reminder that unlike the previous New York State Assessments, a score of 2 on these new assessments is no longer considered a score that automatically requires a student to receive academic intervention services. At this time, the state considers a Level 2, in many cases, as on track to meet current High School graduation requirements though the student is not yet performing fully proficient on Common Core Learning Standards. Beyond the state AIS required however, our individual schools continue to provide additional support for our students.

data during the Superintendent’s Report at the September 21 BOE Monthly Business Meeting at 8:00PM in the Wheatley Auditorium. vey

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At Wednesday’s BOE Work Session, Dr. Feeney shared some information regarding Newsweek’s Top 500 High Schools ranking list. Wheatley did not appear on their ranking list. Dr. Feeney explained that this is the second year of the Newsweek “rankings,” a survey different from the Newsweek/Daily Beast survey of the past. He shared that their methodology speaks of a multi-step, data-centered process. A key step of the ranking process involved a survey sent out to schools. Only schools that provided a survey response could be included in Newsweek’s rankings. Wheatley did not fill out a survey, as they do not have a record of receiving one. Nationally, there was a 34% response rate to Newsweek’s survey request. Dr. Feeney pointed out that Wheatley was not the only high achieving Long Island school to be omitted from Newsweek’s rankings. Other schools included South Side High School in Rockville Center, Manhasset 2015-16 District Instruc- High School, Garden City High School and Roslyn High School. tional Goals Many of the initiatives Dr. Multicultural Steering Gately outlined in her presentation that have provided a foun- Committee Update As you will recall, last year dation in recent years for our students’ continued growth have the Educational Advisory Combeen annual district goals. To mittee began an initiative to celview a listing of the 2015-16 dis- ebrate the richness of the culturtrict goals go to the district web- al diversity of the East Williston site at www.ewsdonline.org > School District. A sub-committee click on the Our District tab on of parents, students and staff the horizontal red navigation bar was formed to work on projects > click on 15-16 District Goals. to support this goal. Listed on the calendar this Among the goals you will find the implementation of the sec- year are two multicultural dinond year of our Engineering Pro- ners, each to feature a particular gram, Project Lead the Way, an cultural group. The dinners will AP Art History class offered by involve learning about a particuthe Wheatley Social Studies De- lar culture from many aspects partment, the piloting of a new and will include the arts and social science elective in grade 7 other learning, as delicious food to support the new social science of a native country is shared at research program at Wheatley, dinner tables together. and an increased opportunity for The dates of the dinners are differentiated reading instruc- February 11, 2016 and April 5, tion in grades K – 1, through en- 2016. They will be held in the hanced guiding reading. school district and are open to community members and parReport of High School Re- ents from our three schools. If gents and APs you would like to join the MulWheatley Principal Dr. Sean ticultural Steering Committee Feeney will present a report on working on this project, email the 2014-15 Regents and AP re- our World Languages Chair, sults and other related Wheatley Continued on Page 56

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Roslyn lawyer named one of nation’s best BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO A Roslyn attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law has been named to a peer-reviewed list of the top lawyers in the country. Stephen J. Silverberg, founder of the Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg, PC, was included on the Best Lawyers in America list for elder law, for which more than 79,000 attorneys are eligible to vote. “It’s all peer review. You get nominated. You get it,” said Silverberg, an East Williston resident and Herricks High School alum. “You can’t pay for it, you can’t nominate yourself.” Though he began his career in tax law after graduating from Brooklyn Law School in 1976, Silverberg has practiced elder law since 1980, when a client requested his help in formulating an estate plan for her husband. Silverberg has practiced on Long Island since 1984 and opened his firm at 185 Roslyn Road six years ago after leaving the East Meadow firm Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, where he had been a partner. “I’m in good company,” he wrote on his Facebook page, referring to the 55,000 lawyers to make the Best Lawyers in America List. “I also congratulate my peers selected.” Though Silverberg has been named to the New York Super Lawyers List

for nine consecutive years, 2015 marks his first appearance on the Best Lawyers in America list. He is one of 525 practicing lawyers in the United States to receive the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and is past president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and founder of its New York state chapter. For more than 20 years, Silverberg has been an active member of the

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First day at Herricks elementary schools Excitement was in the air throughout the Herricks Union Free School District’s elementary buildings on Sept. 2, when students and staff members began a new year. The back-to-school season started positively at Center Street, Denton Avenue and Searingtown schools as kindergarteners through fifth graders entered

their classrooms. Superintendent Fino Celano, who commenced his role this summer, visited each building to give his best wishes for a year of learning and achievement. Beth Rosenman, a former teacher at Denton Avenue School, welcomed students in her new role as an assistant principal. Additionally, Michael Imondi and

Francesco Fratto joined the district as director of English language arts and director of world languages, respectively. The 2015-16 school year will bring a continuation and, in some cases, enhancement of the district’s programs and activities. One highlight at the elementary level is the introduction of iPads as part of the

Project Lead the Way initiative. Ten iPads will be placed in each classroom to support the emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math at each grade level. “We had an excellent and smooth opening day,” Celano said. “Even our youngest students appeared eager to learn and take on new challenges, and our staff members were filled with positive energy.”

Start of E. Williston school year goes smoothly Continued from Page 54 Joan Anderson at AndersonJ@ewsdonline.org. As part of our multicultural celebration, last year a survey was sent to families regarding their cultural background. Flags from those countries will soon be going up on our website. Once they are posted, you can check and see if your country or your ancestry’s country of origin flag is flying. If not, we’ll tell you in an upcoming newsletter where to click to let us know what flag is missing! Virtual Backpack Just a reminder: The district maintains a virtual backpack where all your flyers are posted, instead of putting them in your child’s backpack. Please check the VB periodically for the latest postings. (On the district homepage, www.ewsdonline.org > scroll down left side vertical

navigation bar to Virtual Back- Basada was recognized by the National Hispanic Recognition pack > click on VB.) Program as a National Hispanic Congratulations and Com- Scholar. Approximately 5,000 students are recognized from mendations Eighth Graders to Sing over 250,000 Hispanic/Latino juniors who are among the highat the U.S. Open Congratulations to Wheat- est scores on the PSAT/NMSQT ley 8th graders, sisters Kavina exam. Students are selected and Kaya Amin, who auditioned based upon their PSAT scores to be one of a dozen vocalists and their GPA. Congratulations to perform in the stadium at Gabriel! this year’s U.S. Open. Dr. FeeLong Island Scholar Artist ney informs me that Kavina and Kaya will be singing on La- Winner Wheatley senior Erin O’Kelly bor Day. Attached is the link to the information. http://www. has been named one of twenty usopen.org/en_US/news/ar- Scholar Artists. Honorees are ticles/2015-08-27/young_sing- selected based upon a demoners_will_hit_the_right_notes_at_ stration of excellence in the arts us_open.html?promo=right_rail established by a portfolio of their Congratulations Kavina and work, a demonstration of excellence in academic achievement Kaya! and submission of an essay on National Hispanic Recogni- how the arts have enriched the life of the student. Erin received tion Program Scholar Wheatley senior Gabriel this recognition in the Media

NYSSMA announced the Arts category. Congratulations 2015 All-State musicians in AuErin! gust. Congratulations to WheatSpeaking of Art … Artwork ley’s three student-musicians: Senior Morgan Misk, All-State in the Hallways! For the last few years, selection for Soprano II in the graduating seniors have had an Mixed Chorus, junior Michelle opportunity to submit their art- Lin, All-State selection for Alto work for display outside Room II in the Women’s Chorus and 450. The following graduates senior Jessie Cao, alternate Allfrom the Class of 2015 had their State selection for Violin. The work selected and added to the students will be performing at ever-growing hallway of art: the 2015 NYSSMA Conference Shalini Bansal, Darien Shields, in Rochester on December 3-6, Jade Marcus and Priya Prasad. 2015. Congratulations Morgan, Congratulations! Thank you to Michelle and Jessie! the PTO for their continuous Have a Good Weekend and generous support of our As always, please email me arts program. Awarding minigrant funds allows this gallery at kanase@ewsdonline.org or project to continue. Thank you call me at 333-3758 with any to Wheatley art teachers Julia questions, suggestions and/or Donovan and Nicole Girgenti for any topics you would like to see their support and assistance with in this newsletter. Best regards, this project. Elaine Kanas, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools All-State Musicians

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Bars charged with serving to minors BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Three North Shore area residents have been charged with knowingly serving alcohol to an underage Nassau County police officer at two bars located within the Village of Hempstead. Jonathan D. Moisan, 24, of Roslyn; Brandyn R. Williams, 40, of Garden City Park; and Gianna M. Gallo, 21, of Port Washington, face counts of violating the New York State Alcohol Beverage and Control Law, the prohibited sale of alcoholic beverages and unlawful dealing with a child under state penal law, police said. The arrests — 17 in total — were made early Friday morning at McHebes Bar, Dizzy Lizard and Bangers Bar, each located in the vicinity of Hofstra University. Police said the bartenders there know-

ingly served alcohol to an undercover Nassau police officer who is under 21 years old, as part of an investigation between the police department’s Bureau of Special Operations and the Hempstead Police. Following the arrests, all three bars were closed for the night, police said. No injuries were reported, though police said a 20-year-old East Meadow man at Bangers who blocked the flow of traffic during the arrests by standing in the roadway disobeyed orders to move, and was arrested for disorderly conduct. Those arrested will be arraigned on Sept. 22 in First District Court in Hempstead. The arrests mark the latest police crackdown on the sale of alcohol to minors at bars and clubs in Nassau County. In late July, 16 employees of the Warehouse 5 nightclub in Island Park were arrested for serving to an undercover officer.

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First day at Herricks High, Middle schools Herricks Middle and High School students took the first steps into a successful year on Sept. 2 when they entered their classrooms. In both buildings, students met teachers and administrators, connected with friends and learned about the opportunities ahead. Among the administrators who greeted students on opening day were several new faces. Fino Celano, who was introduced as superintendent of schools this summer, expressed his enthusiasm for a positive start. Samuel Thompson spent time getting to know the Herricks High School students and faculty as their new principal. Additionally, Michael Imondi and Francesco Fratto joined the district as director of English language arts and director of world languages, respectively. Several enhancements and updates are being introduced this year. The Language Immersion Program continues to evolve and, with the first class of participants now in sixth grade, has expanded to the middle school. New technological resources were introduced throughout the district to complement existing equipment. The high school and middle school each received six new

Chromebook carts. Chromebooks, iPads, iMacs and laptops are available in both school libraries and are also utilized in the classrooms. These devices strengthen students’ skills and prepare them for advancements in the future by familiarizing them with various forms of technology. High school freshmen received an introduction to their new school from upperclassmen through a Freshman Focus mentoring program. Each freshman and new student was assigned a senior mentor to serve as a guide, role model and friend. Approximately 80 participating seniors wore “Freshman Focus” shirts on opening day. Middle and high school students began initial assignments, collaborated with peers and drew inspiration from their surroundings in the buildings’ library media centers. Both schools have revamped their library facilities over the past few years with the objective of increasing student use, efforts that were largely successful based on the popularity of these areas presently. “I wish everyone a wonderful year filled with much learning and exciting new discoveries,” Celano said.

Celano introduced at PTA meet-and-greet

Herricks Union Free School District superintendent Fino Celano received a warm welcome from students, parents, staff and other members of the district and community during a PTA-sponsored meet-and-greet on Aug. 26. The event provided an opportunity for the public to come out and get to know the district’s new superintendent. Many attendees, including state Sen. Jack Martins, stopped by the board room at the Herricks Community Center throughout the evening.

Guests introduced themselves to Celano, asked him questions and described their own goals and roles. Even elementary school-aged students were excited to meet the district’s new leader, while those at the high school level spoke to him about their favorite courses and programs. “I would like to thank everyone who came out to introduce themselves, and am especially appreciative of the PTA’s efforts in coordinating this event,” Celano said.

Mineola man broke into house: police BY N O A H MANSKAR A Mineola man has been charged with allegedly breaking into a woman’s home and later assaulting an arresting Nassau County police officer. Jose Almendares, 35, was arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead Wednesday on counts of first-degree buglary, sec- Jose Almendares ond-degree assault and reon Tuesday broke into the sisting arrest, police said. Police said Almendares 9th Avenue residence of a

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64-year-old woman who found him after hearing noises coming from the basement. She then called 911 and fled the house, police said. When a Third Precinct officer and sergeant arrived at the residence, they located Almendares in the basement. Police said Almendares then scuffled with the officers, fracturing one’s hand, before being apprehended.

Glatt kosher Indian eatery approved free or smooth lungs. Husain, born in New Delhi, is the son of a successful Queens restaurateur. PerThe region’s first glatt kosher Indian laza, born in Ecuador, worked in fast food restaurant will be opening next month in restaurants before they teamed up with a Great Neck Estates, serving fusion cuisine plan to launch their own Indian eatery. Their attorney, Janice Shea of Harras inspired by the heritage and passions of Bloom & Archer LLP in two young friends from Melville, told trustees Queens. the young entreprePartners Malik Huneurs did a thorough sain, 25, and Andy Perhis is a restaurant study of local demolaza, 29, won unanimous approval from the that will cater to this graphics before selecting the Great Neck penVillage of Great Neck community. insula for a strict Glatt Estates at last week’s Kosher menu that Board of Trustees meetJanice Shea would comply with ing for a conditional liKosher laws covering HARRAS BLOOM & ARCHER LLP cense to open Mumbai preparation and ingreGrill at 178 Middle Neck dients. Road, site of a former “This is a restauChinese restaurant. rant that will cater to A tentative Sept. 28 grand opening date is planned, subject to this community,” Shea told the Great Neck clearances from the Nassau County Health News, “The two principals are two very Department and the Fire Marshall, the res- creative young men who have practical experience and a real vision.” taurant’s owners said. Shea told trustees that building perThe restaurant’s unique menu includes five signature Indian alcoholic mits have been issued, renovations are drinks to complement the authentic fla- under way, and a temporary liquor license vors from the kitchen’s two Tandoor ov- is pending. The restaurant space is modest in size, ens. The owners expect to offer a fish spewith seating with 40 diners. But, the owncial of the day. Perlaza and Husain said they have ers said, they expect lots of business. “This is now the only Glatt Kosher Inhired two chefs who bring the skills and techniques to cook the special cuisine and dian cuisine in the New York Metropolitan area,” Husain said. design their own signature seasonings. To keep up with the demand they exFresh spices unavailable in the U.S. will be shipped straight from India to get pect, he said, “We’re going to be offering the flavors they are looking for, they said. takeout and delivery.” Mumbai Grill will be open seven days The glatt kosher designation applies to meat that not only comes from a kosher a week, closing at sunset on Friday eveanimal that is slaughtered in a kosher way, nings and reopening on Saturday evealso comes from an animal with adhesion- nings.

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Old Westbury winner still uncertain

Continued from Page 1 declared preserved by a state Supreme Court judge after being delivered less than 10 days prior to the runoff, according to the report. Phone messages to the village went unreturned, as did an email to Fastenberg. Efforts to reach Weinberg were unavailing. Fastenberg ran on the New Voice For Old Westbury line alongside Marina Chimerine and Cory Baker, who unseated incumbent trustees Harvey Simpson and Christopher Sauvigne, respectively, in an under-the-radar campaign promoted on Facebook. A post on the New Voice For Old Westbury Facebook page Tuesday night said there were 249 absentee ballots and eight still pending. “Our opponents will not go gently. This could take weeks,” the post said. “Hang in there friends. It looks good for us, but let’s let the process play out and will [sic] keep you all posted,” the post said. Baker was elected to a four-year term, while Chimerine will serve for one year in completing the term of Sauvigne, who was appointed to the board last year. The winner of Weinberg and Fasten-

Trustee Andrew Weinberg berg’s race will serve a four-year term. Weinberg initially defeated Fastenberg by three votes in the village’s June 16 election, but Fastenberg filed for a recount with the Nassau County Board of Elections after she said she was in-

that the election board would be given jurisdiction in deciding a winner. Diamond also determined that the village should not have accepted a July 17 oath of office filing by Weinberg, because the race’s outcome was still being reviewed. Weinberg’s representatives had argued that the court did not have jurisdiction because he had already taken office and began participating as a member of the village board, which held its first public meeting following the election on July 20. Baker and Chimerine did not participate in the July 20 meeting, though they have been recognized as trustees on the village’s website and official communications. Weinberg had been represented in court by Garden City attorney Steve Schlesinger, a partner at the firm Jaspan Schlesinger LLP who heads its litigation and appellate practice groups. Leslie Fastenberg Fastenberg’s attorneys are Steve Martir and Ken Gray of the Mineola firm Bee Ready Fishbein Hatter & Donovan formed that several voters faced diffiLLP. culty in casting ballots. During the campaign, the New Voice Upon various recounts, Nassau of Old Westbury candidates emphasized County Supreme Court Justice Arthur the need for improved communication Diamond ruled in early August that in seeking election. Weinberg and Fastenberg were tied and

39 area schools named ‘best values’ Continued from Page 12 Finder used school rankings by Niche, which maintains a list of the top 100 schools in each state, against local median home prices from CoreLogic, a financial services company. The website then assigned each school a score between 0 and 100. Those with high Niche rankings and low home sale prices had the best scores. Center Street School’s No. 30 Niche rank and Williston Park’s median home price of $492,500 earned it the top elementary spot over Jericho’s George A. Jackson School, which Niche ranked No. 1 but has a median home price of $749,900. Other top performers included Herricks’s Searingtown School in Albertson and Denton Avenue School in New Hyde Park (No. 13 and 19 elementary); Herricks Middle School (No. 16); and Roslyn High School (No. 28). In all, 39 schools from 10 North Shore districts had schools on the list: Great Neck Public Schools (eight schools), Port Washington UFSD (seven), Herricks Union Free School District (five), , Manhasset UFSD (four), Garden City Public Schools (four), Roslyn Public Schools (three), East Williston USFD (three), Mineola Public Schools (two) and

Sewanhaka Central High School District (two). Herricks Superintendent Fino Celano said he is “extremely proud” of his district’s schools, including Center Street, for their high rankings. “The entire Herricks community takes great pride in all of its schools; it is through this partnership, and the hard work of our administrators, teachers, students

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Landscaping key to home appearances shrubs, but preferable on or a landscape designer, a cooler day, either early (a licensed and certified mornings or late afterlawn-tree-shrub applinoon/early evenings. cator and professional The material should landscape designer, that be high in phosphorous was moi!) and potash and of course By the way, last week you will need a good shot I forget to mention, that of Nitrogen. you should do a soil test The numbers on the every year to analyze the container or bag should PH (soil acidity) of your be something like 20property. 8-8, that is 20 percent There are a multiphilip a. raices nitrogen, 8 percent phostude of companies, lophorus and 8 percent cally and across the U.S. Real Estate Watch potassium, all to interact that you can use to deterand promote root and rhimine your soil structure zomes and tiller growth and what nutrients, as and also to keep the vegetation hardy and well as lime, (which sweetens your soil). The PH of your lLawn should be be- for new growth to spring forth next year. You can apply either liquid or granular tween 6.0-6.5 on the acidity scale. For every point lower (it is 10X more around the drip line (where the branches acidic), which is great for trees, shrubs and end or plants vegetation end) and you do this in a circle, not to over apply. flowers. But lawns thrive and are more hardy The old saying goes, “If all else fails, in an alkaline soil, other types of vegeta- then follow the instructions.” If it says tion, do well in an acid soil of less than 6.0. mix two ounces or three pounds per 1000 At this time of the year, you should be sq. ft, don’t apply or do more! root and granular feeding your trees and Companies have sometimes spent tens of thousands of dollars to figure this all out; but the homeowner, thinks they know more! Nada! That’s like you telling the dentist, where to drill, ridiculous and absurd! As the weather turns colder your plants and non-deciduous trees and shrubs need to be protected from the winter months from winter kill; the browning of the needles and leaves, that usually shows up in the spring, which can not only damage the vegetation, but could kill them. You should consider apply an AntiLong Island Business Institute is the only college on Long Island dessicant (to prevent water loss, when the ground is frozen and the shrubbery that offers a program in Court Reporting. Court Reporting is a needs to preserve and retain its existing rewarding professional career that offers long-term growth potential water, which is somewhat frozen, but still and only requires a two-year degree. necessary!) Apply the Anti-dessicant several OPEN HOUSE: weeks before the temperatures turn be-

Well it is a new week, all your children, hopefully, are back in school and you have in some respects, some quiet and peace of mind; but then again some of you might thoroughly enjoy your children being at home, I surely did! Now that I am an empty nester and just had my first grandchild, Chloe, in 2013 and am blessed with a soon to come in February, a grandson, I am the happiest camper on the face of this earth and universe (and of course my son-in-law is over the moon about his soon to be son!) Being a grandparent really does change you and your attitude; I never realized this until it happened. So to all of you that have, are expecting or one day will have that experience, It is indescribable to say the least! Now back to what is important in keeping the exterior of your property in pristine and more than presentable shape, we must address your landscape trees, shrubs and flowering perrenials annuals. Oh yeah, so I don’t forget, I did not put in last weeks article that as a homeowner (or if you are using a gardener (the guys that cut your lawn!) or a Landscaper (more knowledgeable and dabbles in designing)

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Village Green delays tax break bid Continued from Page 1 dicated there would not be many kids in the development. “We’re hoping (the study) will answer a bunch of other questions we have about space or the influx of kids,” Nagler said. Lalezarian could not be immediately reached for comment. The IDA did approve a PILOT on Tuesday for a new 165room Hilton Garden Inn Hotel to replace a run-down health club in the Port Washington Business Park. The board approved tax relief for the $27 million project,

led by Roslyn O-S Hotel Partners, last August, but its funding fell through. The developers worked to reduce costs over the past year and secured financing with multiple banks contingent upon the IDA’s approval, said Dan Deegan, a lawyer representing Roslyn O-S. The hotel’s PILOT agreement will start at just above the current real estate tax level and increase by 6 percent each year for 20 years. The project is expected to create 56 permanent jobs and about 300 construction jobs, Deegan said. Its total economic

impact in the area is estimated at $56.7 million, according to Kearney. “I’ve worked in the area and around the corner from it for 20 years, and this is definitely needed,” IDA Secretary Gary Weiss said. The agency told the developers, though, that they ought to talk with the Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades about securing union construction contracts. Larry Levine of Roslyn O-S said he had been in touch with the union, but a representative said at the meeting it had not heard from the developers.

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Barket takes aim at wasteful town spending Continued from Page 2 for town officials — from $40,000 to $55,000 for town council members, $90,000 to $115,000 for the receiver of taxes, $85,000 to $105,000 for the town clerk and a smaller $5,000 raise to $138,000 for the town supervisor — which was approved before Bosworth took office in January 2014. “If businesses were run the

way the town is run, they’d be out of business,” she said. Kaplan was elected in 2011, having previously served on the town’s board of zoning appeals and as a trustee of the Great Neck Public Library, where she served as vice president and chairperson of its policy and bylaws committee. A mother of four who runs a

part-time actuary consulting business out of her home, Barket is a board member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary League and Association for Children with Down Syndrome in Plainview, and is on the advisory committee for the Matthew Foundation for Down Syndrome Research, but has never held public office. She has also been active with

the Sisters of Life, Good Counsel Homes and Our Lady of Grace Montessori School. Though she said she is “unaffiliated” to a political party and would remain so if elected, Barket has consulted with council Republicans Angelo Ferrara (New Hyde Park) and Dina De Giorgio (Port Washington) and other GOP leaders for campaign advice.

Last Wednesday, Barket received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Peter King (R-Seaford) during a fundraiser in Great Neck, the second she has held within the district thus far. “He’s a great guy,” Barket said of King, who she said appeared as a favor to her husband, attorney Bruce Barket. “He’s very generous.”

Manhasset lawyer leads turf field fight Continued from Page 4 “There is no issue more important to me than my constituents’ safety. It is common sense to fully investigate any materials that may possess a serious health risk to our community,” U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) said at a news conference in January at a playground at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East Hills whose surface was made entirely from tire crumb. Approximately 11,000 playground and athletic fields in North America were made using artificial turf, according to figures provided by Israel’s office. An October 2014 NBC News investigation “was unable to find any agreement over whether crumb turf had ill effects on young athletes, or even whether the product had been scientifically tested.” But University of Washington women’s soccer associate coach Amy Griffin told NBC she knew of at least 38 soccer players, 34 of them goalies and at least a dozen coming from the Washington state area, who had been

diagnosed with blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. “I’ve coached for 26, 27 years,” she told NBC. “My first 15 years, I never heard anything about this. All of a sudden it seems to be a stream of kids.” Several athletic fields across the North Shore utilize artificial turf in some capacity, including those at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, football fields at Manhasset and Roslyn high schools and at Manhasset Valley Park, which was reopened in 2013 after an extensive renovation that included the installation of turf to its baseball and multipurpose fields. Work began last summer to install synthetic turf fields at each of the Sewanhaka School District’s five high schools, as part of an $86.6 million capital bond approved that spring. District officials have said turf surfaces would allow for multiple athletic events to be played in a single day with minimal field maintenance. More recently, the issue of whether to install artificial turf

Several North Shore athletic fields use synthetic turf, which contains materials that may cause cancer. has proved contentious in Great Neck, where a renovation plan for Memorial Field’s baseball diamond has been disputed with residents concerned about turf’s long-term health impact. Approved as part of a $6.5 million Great Neck Park District bond by the Town of North Hempstead in 2013, the turf plan is still

under consideration by the park district’s commissioners, who in late August broke the project into two phases to prolong its analysis of natural grass and turf. The Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition has come out against a turfed Memorial Field, issuing a letter to the park district in March that said: “While some claim the

fields are safe, any health effects of exposure to these chemicals — endocrine disruption, neurological impairment and cancer — may take decades to develop.” Robert Lincoln, the park district’s board chairman, told Blank Slate Media Thursday that the first phase of work would include the construction of a new backstop, dugout, viewing area and outfield wall. The district plans to award the bid in October and decide on whether to sod the surface with natural grass or lay artificial turf — or a combination of the two — by the time the first phase is expected for completion in the early spring, Lincoln added. “If you really want the artificial turf, you don’t think it’s dangerous, and if you’re against it then you think you’re going to die and that’s it,” said Robert Lincoln, the park district’s board chairman. “The reports are all over the place, but the disturbing thing about all this is that none of the agencies at the state or federal level have come out and taken a stand.”

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Common Core test scores on track: E.W. Continued from Page 12 scores and the district’s numbers before Common Core standards were first implemented in the fall of 2012. For example, 86 percent of East Williston fourthgraders passed the 2012 English exam, compared

with 68 percent this year. The sizes of the gaps vary — this year’s fourthgrade math passing rate was only six points below 2012’s. East Williston school Superintendent Elaine Kanas said scoring gaps exist because Common Core

curriculum implementation is meant to be a gradual process, with the state expecting all students to meet the new standards by 2022. “I think we’re making good progress and we’re on the road,” she said. Kanas said that the state test results were only

a “snapshot” of how East Williston students are doing. The district uses several different assessments given at different times of the year to determine students’ academic strengths and weaknesses, she said. East Williston will use the test results to continue

refining its various programs that help students who struggle with literacy and math skills, Kanas said. Another tool will be state’s release of half the questions from the 2015 test, which will teachers and administrators more specific insight into what their students

know, she said. Reach reporter Noah Manskar by e-mail at nmanskar@theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

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ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS Led by SRPL Librarians Cathy Loechner and Susan Healy THE ORCHARDIST by Amanda Coplin on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m.

YOUNG ADULT TEST TAKING TIPS for PSAT, SAT & ACT Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:15 p.m. College Essay & Interview. Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:15 p.m. Watch for details in the September Scene. ATTENTION TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS The next TAB meetings are on Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Oct. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. TAB is for registered members in Grades 7-12. TAB works with the YA Librarian to improve library services for teens. Limited registration for TAB begins August 1 and continues. If you are interested in volunteering with other teens to improve library services, please pick up an application in the Teen Room. BOOK CAFÉ The Living by Matt de la Peña on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For YAs in Grades 6 – 12. Taking a summer job on a Pacific luxury cruise liner to help his struggling family. Shy anticipates a season of lucrative tips and pretty girlfriends only to have everything radically transformed by a massive California earthquake that jeopardizes the survival of everyone he knows. Registration begins September 3 in the Teen Room.

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Here’s Lewis again in response: “the simple truth is, some aspects of weapons work are hard to detect — no matter what. So what’s the alternative? To not prohibit that work? To permit Iran to do things like paper studies on nuclear weapons development because it’s hard to verify that prohibition? Again, that’s crazy. The Iran deal defines weapons work in far more detail than any previous agreement.” This deal will only strengthen our intelligence and expand our insight into their program. The IAEA has outlined a “Roadmap for Clarification of Past and Present Outstanding Issues” intended to deal with the issues related to PMD. With respect to the deal’s secret annexes or side deals, IAEA DirectorGeneral Yukiya Amano has stated that the arrangements are “technically sound and consistent with our long-established practices. They do not compromise our safeguards in any way.” Finally, this deal also ensures that Iran’s “breakout” time for a bomb would be extended from two months, as it is now, to a year, giving the U.S. and its allies ample time to respond in the event of an Iranian “rush” toward a bomb. In other words, every pathway Iran has to make a nuclear bomb is cut off under this agreement. Is the deal perfect? No. Did we get everything we wanted? No. Can we be 100 percent certain the deal will succeed? No. These requirements would mean the deal must reach an impossible standard and therefore diplomacy would fail by definition. So at this point, the obvious question must be asked of the deal’s opponents: What is your realistic alternative? If the policy of the United States government is that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and it is believed that they are pursuing one, then there are two paths for trying to achieve this goal: diplomacy or military conflict. Peace or war. The deal that is on the table is the best on offer from the diplomatic route. And as we’ve seen, it’s a pretty good deal. There is no mythical beast some have called a “better deal.” The purpose of the multilateral sanctions was to bring Iran to the table and negotiate a deal that does not allow them to obtain a nuclear weapon. Our P5+1 partners had no desire or will to strip Iran of a nuclear program entirely and they are eager to get back to business with Iran, which means that if the U.S. walks

away from this deal, it will be the U.S. and Israel that will be further isolated. As the vote by the UN Security Council shows, the world wants this deal and is ready to normalize relations with Iran. If the U.S. is perceived as the reason it fails, we have every reason to believe the sanctions will erode and Iran will continue its march toward a bomb. With more cash. That part is inevitable. The other option, military conflict, would be an even bigger disaster. Unlike many politicians in Washington, I have not forgotten the Iraq War. The arguments for war in Iraq were the same you hear from Iran hawks now (largely the same crowd): We must go to war in order to prevent weapons of mass destruction since containment of the Iranian regime is impossible because they are not a rational actor. The fact that Iran has committed to these negotiations is proof enough that the regime is rational and as interested in its own survival as we imagine ourselves to be. But even if you doubt this, we know how the Iraq War turned out and Iran is a vastly bigger country with a vastly bigger nuclear infrastructure. I believe a war with Iran would be far more costly than even Iraq was. According to the Obama administration, the best possibility the military option could offer is halting their program for just a few years. We will never eliminate their know-how and the Iranians would be more united and motivated than ever to start over. This agreement freezes their program for at least 15 years. And without the costs in blood and treasure that would be necessary for war with Iran. On top of everything else, the American public has no appetite for more war and the Iranian dissidents who fought against the regime in the Green Movement protests, the Iranian youth, a pro-Western and educated people who are the future of Iran, overwhelmingly support this deal. What’s more, the same hardline policies we’ve had in place for a decade-and-a-half had gotten us to where we were before the interim agreement: an unfettered Iranian nuclear program that was expanding rapidly. Isn’t it time we tried something different? The diplomatic path is not without risk (no course of action could ever be), but there is no reason to not give peace a chance. Recent history has shown that diplomatic agreements net positive benefits in the long run (Nixon and

China, Reagan and Soviet Union). Even if you think this deal is flawed, we should improve the deal rather than scrap it entirely. If we believe Iran is cheating, our partners will back us and we can reimpose sanctions. The same can be said for some of the deal’s loosening restrictions in 10-15 years. If we decide we want to strengthen them, we can do so, and we will have our partners. The military option is still on the table and will be in 15 years time. So the deal increases our leverage while we give up nothing. If we walk away now, we will be alone and Iran will be free to do whatever it wants. If we fear empowering the Iranian regime with cash and weapons — outcomes we will also not be able to prevent in the long run given that these specific restrictions were put in place for the purpose of the nuclear negotiations — because of both the nature of the regime itself and because of its support for the Assad regime in Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon, just consider how empowered Iran would be if they obtained a nuclear weapon and how much we’d have to fear then. This deal is our best chance of preventing that outcome, which everyone in this debate claims to want. Furthermore, rapprochement with Iran provides us with an opportunity for Iran to play a more constructive role on the world stage and might allow us to solve other regional conflicts such as the Syrian civil war. Achieving a political settlement through applying pressure to Mr. Assad will require Iran’s participation. Lastly, as U.S. ambassador to the UN Samantha Power has noted, if Congress were to reject this deal it would be a self-inflicted wound and diminish our standing in the world. We would essentially abdicate U.S. global leadership as our allies, enemies and frenemies alike would see that the U.S. cannot follow through on its commitments. Enacting this agreement means choosing peace over war and that we are not doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past. This deal has the support of the President of the United States and the U.S. foreign policy establishment; our P5+1 partners; the UN Security Council; the majority of nuclear nonproliferation experts; U.S. scientists and diplomats; Israeli intelligence officials; Iranian dissidents; the majority of American Jews. And it’s the right thing to do. The security of the United States of America, Israel and the world depends on it. David Michaels Roslyn Heights

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OFFICE SPACE NEW HYDE PARK: Corner office 200 sf. Western Nassau County. Semi furnished. $550/ month includes all. Ask for Adele 516-354-4340

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▼ LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE Index No: 4879/13 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT—COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff(s), Against ANTHONY DUNCAN, SUZANNE COOKE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 9/5/2014, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on 10/13/2015 at 11:30 am, premises known as 11706 240th Street, Elmont, NY 11003, described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 32, Block 638 and Lots 114 & 313. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $460,796.97 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 4879/13. Anthony Francis Iovino, Esq., Referee. STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 187 East Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Dated: 8/19/2015 File Number: 201101355 PB WT 142050 4x 9/11, 18, 25, 1/02, 2015 #142050

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on August 31, 2015, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of East Williston, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Marie L. Hausner Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON, NEW YORK, ADOPTED AUGUST 31, 2015, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS PURSUANT TO TAX CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS, STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF IS $222,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $222,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to pay real property tax refunds pursuant to tax certiorari proceedings. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $222,000. The period of probable use-

fulness is a minimum five (5) years and a maximum twenty (20) years, dependent on total amount of tax certiorari claims paid by the Village in a single fiscal year. A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston, New York. Dated: East Williston, NY September 11, 2015 WT 142150 1x 9/11/2 015 #142150

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 21, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York, for the purpose of considering an application by Xarello LLC, by its duly elected, appointed and authorized member-managers, John Alexopoulos and Claudio Peralta, for a special exception under Williston Park Zoning Code ß230-8(A)(2), Business District, to operate a restaurant at the premises known as 38 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, New York, which is known on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 209, Lot 148. Applicant is the Lessee of the subject premises. A copy of the application is available for review at the Village Hall. Julie Kain Village Clerk Treasurer Dated: September 3, 2015 WT 142152 1x 9/11/2 015 #142152

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Novelty Homes LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/18/2015. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 512 Marcellus Road Williston Park NY 11596 The principal business address of the LLC is: 512 Marcellus Road Williston Park NY 11596 Purpose: any lawful act or activity WT 142149 6x 9/11, 18, 25, 10/02, 9, 16, 2016 #142149

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Art and science of exercise compliance The older one gets the more one becomes sedentary. The most sedentary one becomes the more one begins to look as if one swallowed a Volkswagen Beetle. Sounds like a syllogism from the Miller’s Analogy Test we all had to take during those halcyon and slender days of high school. Alas, the slender days of high school are long gone and now we are left with a figure that does look alarmingly as if one swallowed a Volkswagen. Some call it a pot belly. Others say its flab or fat or the anti-flat belly. Any way you call it, one gets tired of trying to ignore your bulbous image in the mirror and it’s even more tiring to suck in your stomach all day. I think it was time to do something about it. I have often looked at the Healthtrax sign atop the Winthrop Wellness pavilion at 1300 Franklin Ave. in Garden City. So last Saturday I sucked in my belly and walked into the building fueled with life’s great motivator, shame and embarrassment. The inside of the building is really very impressive. Gone are the days of the sweaty gym with a few free weights. As I walked through the lobby there were circular openings which allowed you to see the gym down below, almost like gazing down at heaven. An escalator ride down and a short walk across marble floors and you arrive at the gyms entrance. I was greeted by Denise Frawley who couldn’t have cuter, kinder or more encouraging. I was given a quick tour past the two swimming pools, the

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Jacuzzi, the lines of treadmills and stationary bikes, beyond the weight machines, the stretching station, the private workout rooms with trainers and through the free weight room. Sold! Sign me up. I was scheduled to meet with a personal trainer for assessment within the week and told that “three days of workouts per week” would be recommended in order to lose weight get fit. Of course Denise was right. Three days per week is the optimal number to see obvious results in psychotherapy, in hot yoga or in fitness training. This of course presents the real issue which is to how to stay motivated and compliant with the regiment. I cannot rely on role modeling to help. The closest my father ever came to engaging in physical fitness was to lift three pound weights over his head ten times in the morning. His routine took him about eleven seconds. I kid you not. And my older brother was a beatnik so he was no in-

spiration either. My only hope was to research the psychology of compliance and learn from the scientists. And low and behold there is an abundance of research on this matter of compliance. The first article I read told of the danger of excess weight which includes hypertension, diabetes, depression and cancer of the colon and prostate. Okay you have my attention. Here are some guidelines in insure compliance are as follows: 1. Make sure the exercises you choose are fun and enjoyable to do. Make the first sessions brief and well within your limits. I think my father may have gotten stuck in that phase. 2. Set realistic behavioral and outcome goals. That means schedule the number of sessions that you can realistically deal with given time pressures. An example of outcome goals would be to set a goal of 10 pounds of weight loss over two months. 3. Make you routine a habit and set to sessions in your weekly planner. 4. If you are tired that day just go easy on the workout. 5. If you miss a session forgive yourself but stick to your plan. 6. Share your goals with friends so they may support you. 7. Write your goals on a paper that you pin to the wall and see each day. 8. Occasionally monitor your progress with the help of a professional fitness expert. 9. And if all this fails I will look in the mirror after showering and repeat to myself “I look like I swallowed a Volkswagen Beetle….and this is not a good thing?!?!”

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Sewanhaka steps up in competition B y M ike F lorio The Sewanhaka Indians football team has a season of change in store. The Indians have moved up from Conference III to Conference II, due to an increase in enrollment, and are set to face teams that they have never seen before, according to head coach George Kasimatis. “It is hard to gauge where we will be in this conference,” he said. “There is a lot of uncertainty as where we fit in.” However, Kasimatis’ goal remains unchanged; to make the playoffs. To do so, he will be relying on a lot of players to step up and fill the void left behind by last year’s seniors. On last years team the starting quarterback, running back, and three of the

four receivers were all graduating seniors. While many of his players this year are seniors with varsity experience, they will be relied upon to fill a much bigger role than in the past. Kasimatis believes that the offense will be a more balanced attack, after relying on the pass a lot last season. This season, new quarterback, junior, Elijah Tracey, is very mobile, flashing his athleticism last season as a wide receiver for the Indians. He may even play corner back for the Indians, which is very rare for a quarterback. To help establish the run game the Indians will rely on Breton Mighty, the teams senior, running back. To do so the offensive line must step up, and he will be relying heavily on se-

niors, Danny Gianotti and Louie Segarra, two returning starters, as well as Adrian Gonzalez. Filling the void at receiver will be Mike Parasconda and Xzavier Anderson. Anderson will originally planned to fill the role of backup running back, but worked so hard all offseason on his hands it makes him hard to take him off the field, Kasimatis said. He will now be used as the teams slot receiver. On defense, the focus will be to stop the run. To accomplish this. Kasimatis will rely on senior linebackers Peter Latorre and Pete Militano, along with his senior defensive ends, Justin Alexandre and Danorei Williams. “When you look at our defensive

ends, they are very tall, muscular, athletic kids,” he said. “If they live up to the potential it will help us greatly.” He also expects senior, safety Adrian Harris, to be a big factor on the defense. Kasimatis said the team is looking forward to taking on their new conference foes such as Elmont Memorial and Carey along with returning foe New Hyde Park Memorial, which is always a big game on the schedule. “With all these schools being so close a lot of the kids know each other,” he said. “They are very excited to play these teams.” Kasimatis said the team has to work on unifying. He said currently they are all competing for jobs, which is normal at camp, but as the season goes on they will start to gel.

Herricks Highlanders will rely on returning QB Grau B y M ike F lorio The Herricks High School Highlanders are looking to build off of last season’s 3-5 record. To do so, head coach Michael Yoo will rely on senior quarterback and third year starter Chris Grau. Last year Grau threw for 610 yards, four passing touchdowns, four interceptions, all while rushing for 418 yards and seven touchdowns. Conference: I (11th Seed) The Highlanders will have four players who will be starting for the third straight season — all of whom are now in their senior year. Joining Grau on that list is left guard, Alex Kang, left tackle, David Aaronson and wide receiver, Nick Mangia. Other returning starters: LB, Michael Procops (senior), WR, Mike Saleme (junior), RB, Joey Carmody (junior), DT, Alex Stephen (senior), DE, Steven Zheng (senior). Impact Players: Alex Kang, offensive line. “ He may be one of the top offensive lineman in the county,” Yoo said. “He’s big and moves really well.” Chris Grau, Quarterback. “He’s got a really good receiver in Mike Saleme to throw the ball to,” Yoo said.

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Key Losses: Gavin Dowd (All-County-Honorable Mention). Playing football at the University of New Haven. Mark Marciano (All-Conference). Playing Lacrosse at the University of Vermont. Schedule: 9/12 at Massapequa (No. 3) 9/19 vs Oceanside (No. 7) 9/26 at Valley Stream Central (No. 13) 10/3 at Baldwin (No. 5) 10/10 vs Plainview JFK (No. 8) 10/16 at Freeport (No. 6) 10/23 vs Valley Stream Central (No. 13) **homecoming 10/31 vs Port Washington (No. 14) Homecoming: 10/23 vs Valley Stream Central Two Key Games: Week 1 at Massapequa Week 2 vs Oceanside “Two most important because they’re the first two games,” Yoo said. “We take it one week at a time.” Keys to victory: 1) Be physical up front. 2) Stay on the field. “If we can be a little lucky and stay healthy, we can compete,” Yoo said.

Great Neck North hoping to reverse fortunes in 2015 B y M ike F lorio The good news for Great Neck North High School head coach Kevin Graham is that he can only go up as last year’s Blazers went 0-8. Graham looks to do this by improving the team’s speed on both sides of the ball. He said he also believes the experience the coaching staff received last year will help them going forward. Three Keys to victory: 1. Improved speed on both sides of the ball. 2. More balanced running attack with increased

Newcomers to Varsity: speed and agility in skill group. 1. Nir Alishahian 11th RB/DB 5’5”/125 3. More continuity in second year coaching staff. 2. Edan Cohen 10th RB/DB 5’6”/145 Key Losses: Mike Torres, RB/DB, Tyler Weiss, QB, 3- Jared Kaiman 11th RB/DB 5’9/ 140 Josh Bijari, OL/DL, Henry Kirshner, OL/LB, Rom Cohen 4- Matt Ho 11th RB/DB 5’9/ 160 RB/DL. Conference: IV Key Returning Players: Homecoming: Week 6, vs. Carle Place, 10/17. 1. Aaron Lopez 11th WR/DB 5’9”/145 Two Key Games: Week 2 (9/19), vs Roslyn. 2. Jeremy Landsman 11th RB/DB 5’7”/147 Week 4 (10/3) @ Great Neck South 3. Yves Trokel 12th RB/LB 5’8”/175 “Those are two rivalry games for us,” Graham said. 4. Sean Alishahian 12th OL/DL 6’1”/215 “We went 0-2 against Roslyn last year and Great Neck 5. Ariel Hazan 12th OL/DL 5’11”/210 South is our cross-town rival.” 6. Jay Korman 11th OL/DL 5’10”/195

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The New York Cosmos’ eight-game unbeaten streak was snapped Saturday night by the Tampa Bay Rowdies, 2-0.

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The New York Cosmos were defeat- 6) up 1-0 in the 40th minute. One minute later the Cosmos had ed by the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0 at Al Lang Stadium Saturday night in the lat- penalty shouts when Raúl went down in est chapter of a North American Soccer the box after appearing to be clipped by Tampa Bay goalkeeper Matt Pickens. But League rivalry that dates back to 1975. Corey Hertzog and Darwin Espinal Raúl was booked for embellishment. “We have to see it again, but from the scored for the Rowdies, who snapped the Cosmos eight-match unbeaten streak. The angle that I had it was a clear clip, conCosmos (5-4-2) remain four points clear tact,” Savarese said. “For me it was a PK. of Ottawa in the NASL Combined Season But I have to review it and see it again to assess it better.” Standings, and are now The Rowdies doufive points behind the bled their lead in the Fury for the Fall Season. e have to keep on 76th minute as Espinal “We have to keep on working and continue working and continue came off the bench to score for a second conon the same path we’ve on the same path secutive game. Espinal been on so far,” Cosmos head coach Giovanni we’ve been on so far. ran into space before passing to Brian ShrivSavarese said. “We have er, who went back to nine more matches and Giovanni Savarese Espinal and the Honthen the postseason. COSMOS HEAD COACH duran midfielder split “We didn’t have a a pair of defenders begood performance as a fore tapping inside the team in the first half. I think we committed ourselves forward far post. Espinal went for a brace two minutes in the second to try to give everything we could to tie the game. Unfortunately from full time, but Maurer parried the atwe were unable to be able to accomplish tempt at the upper right corner out for a corner kick. what we wanted.” The hosts had their first scoring opGeorgi Hristov ran onto a deflected ball and chipped it toward the near post, portunity inside the opening 10 minutes where Hertzog flew in and knocked the when defender Tamika Mkandawire ball into the net to put the Rowdies (3-2- latched onto a Hristov near-post corner,

uart Stadium next Saturday to take on but put his attempt off the crossbar. Marcos Senna returned to the start- Jacksonville. “We need to assess and understand ing lineup for the first time in two months and played a part in the Cosmos’ best what happened tonight, look at everyscoring chance of the first 45 minutes. He thing and start working during the week hit Raúl with a cross-field pass and the to rebuild again and go back and play a Spanish legend headed into space. Sebas- better match next weekend,” Savarese tian Guenzatti took a touch into the box, said. “The good thing is we’re going to be but had his 14-yard shot deflect out for a home, we have two home games back-toback and that’s going to be a good thing corner kick. The Cosmos return to Hofstra’s Sh- for us.”1 8/25/15 12:04 PM Page 1 CHERRY - 1-8 Page GENERAL 08-28-15_Layout

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