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Will face Republican Kate Murray in November’s general election U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City), as an “aggressive and tough” prosecutor. “We took a step towards endActing Nassau County District ing public corruption, fighting the Attorney Madeline Singas defeat- scourge of heroin and cracking ed Michael A. Scotto in a Demo- down on violent criminals,” said cratic primary Thursday to win the Singas, of Manhasset. “Most imparty nomination for November’s portantly, we took a step towards district attorney race against Re- making sure Nassau County has a lifelong prosecutor, not a career publican Kate Murray. Singas received 72.80 percent politician, as district attorney.” Scotto, who (8,033 votes) of the awaited the result at a 11,035 votes, while supporter’s residence Scotto took 27.01 percent (2,981 votes), ac- eleCTion 2015 in Port Washington, said he and his camcording to the Nassau paign had spoken to County Board of Elecat least 10,000 people tions, which at publication had counted 99.08 percent who were unsatisfied with the district attorney’s office under Singas, of county precincts. There were 21 write-in votes but cited a low turnout in declarcast, according to the election ing the primary. “It seems the voting public board. Flanked by her family at a re- aren’t concerned about heroin, sults watch party at Louie’s Oyster violent crime and political corrupBar & Grille in Port Washington, tion,” said Scotto, a Port WashingSingas said she was eager to con- ton resident. Continued on Page 46 tinue the work of her predecessor,

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We shall never forget Manhasset resident Armine Giorgetti and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth view the new 9/11 Memorial Town Hall, which features a piece of the destroyed World Trade Center buildings, following the town’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

Ex civic prez’s efforts lead to East Hills gas plan BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

she had with National Grid of New York about converting the neighborhood’s heating servicIn late October 2013, East es to natural gas. Having served as a pro Hills resident Jana Goldenberg emailed her neighbors in the bono consultant to neighbors village’s Country Estates com- negotiating with utility community, describing a meeting panies, Goldenberg forwarded

her neighbors commitment forms that required residents interested in using gas to submit to National Grid their name, address, phone number, email address and the appliance they’d be willing to conContinued on Page 46

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Town unveils 9/11 Author to host memorial at service bullying lecture

Made from steel beam pulled from Ground Zero site

Aims to help parents, teachers

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

A steel beam now sits on the second floor of North Hempstead Town Hall in Manhasset, measuring about two feet long, a foot wide and six inches in height. It was pulled from the Ground Zero site of the September 11 attacks, donated to the town by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2013 and displayed for the first time Friday during a solemn remembrance of the 56 North Hempstead residents who died at the World Trade Center 14 years ago. The beam — and its accompanying granite plaque that lists the names of each victim — is one of two September 11 memorials planned by the town, the other with a second, much larger beam. Because of rain the previous night, the town’s morning memorial service was moved from the nearby Mary Jane Davies Park to Town Hall itself, featuring an incovation from Rabbi Anchelle Perl of the Chabad of Mineola and remarks from George Teachey of the First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury and Steven D. Pierce of the Community Reformed Church of Manhasset. Moments of silence were also offered at 8:46 and 9:03 a.m., in observance of the exact moments that two commercial airliners struck the Twin Towers and killed nearly 3,000 people. “Even though we did not all suffer the same loss, we all suffered. Even though we did not all feel the same pain, we were all in pain. Even though most of us were fortunate enough to grieve with our loved ones, we all grieved for and with those who lost loved ones,” said Town Clerk Wayne Wink, who served

Today’s bullies are not just terrorizing school playgrounds and hallways, but their teachers and even their parents. That’s the premise of Sean Grover’s latest parenting book, “When Kids Call the Shots,” and a workshop he’ll be hosting at the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. “If your child is pummeling you with demands and behaving disrespectfully, you’re not alone,” said Grover, whose event is called “When Kids Call the Shots: Stop Being a Bullied Parent.” “It’s not at all uncommon for today’s kids and teens to boss their parents and even their teachers around,” he said. “And it’s not only bad for the adults. Children who bully their parents suffer emotional, social and academic problems.” Featured on The Today Show and in Publisher’s Weekly and

The United States flag hangs suspended from the ladders of two Manhasset-Lakeville fire engines during the annual September 11 memorial vigil Friday at the Mary Jane Davies Green. as the event’s master of ceremonies. “But the evil that men do does not define us,” Wink told the congregation. “Rather, the way we come together, uniting even in those moments of suffering, of pain and grief, is what actually has come to define us. How we came together in the face of this evil and how we persevere in its aftermath truly defines us.” The service was the first of two hosted in Manhasset Friday, the other a candlelight vigil at the Mary Jane Davies Green sponsored by the Manhasset Clergy Association.

Candles were handed out by the Boy Scouts of Troop 71 of Plandome to the approximately 200 residents who met on the green, joining members of the American Legion Post 304 and Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department. A massive American flag was suspended from the ladders of two Manhasset-Lakeville fire engines behind the park, providing the backdrop to a service of scripture, hymns and patriotic songs performed by several Manhasset clergymen and the Manhasset High School choir. North Hempstead’s service Continued on Page 45 Sean Grover

U.S. News & World Report, Grover will extend his expertise in psychotherapy and parenting in helping the parents of tantrumthrowing children regain their leadership. Strategies include an analysis of how one’s own childhood influences his or her parenting choices, the identification of one’s parenting style, a discovery of the most common bullying styles, the impact of family and school struggles on bullying and how to effectively curtail disrespectful behavior. The Associated Press said “When Kids Call the Shots” culls “ readable bites of advice [and] case studies” from Grover’s 20 years as a psychotherapist as well as personal stories from his experiences as the father of two girls. “When parents regain control,” Grover said, “everyone benefits.” To register for the workshop, contact Nicole Oberheim at 516626-1971, extension 337, or email noberheim@northshorechildguidance.org.

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, September 18, 2015

Reading no chore for kindergartner 4-year-old Aaizah Lakhani has read more than 1,000 books, can’t get enough B Y N O A H M A N S K A R and on car rides.

Four-year-old Aaizah Lakhani of New Hyde Park has always been an active reader. Once, her mother Jasmine said, her aunt was reading a book with her and skipped a couple pages. Aaizah noticed, but let the babysitter finish the book before she said, “You know what? You missed some pages, so you have to read it again.” “You have to be very honest with her,” Jasmine said. But the past year has been especially active for Aaizah. Earlier this month, she became the first to complete Shelter Rock Public Library’s “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program since it was established last year. It wasn’t a chore for Aaizah and her parents, Jasmine and Sadruddin, who have read with her throughout her childhood. They just ramped up their daily reading from two books to three. Aaizah also learned to read on her own over the last year, and usually picks up a book after breakfast in the morning

But to her parents, the task was about more than a number. Reading has given Aaizah problem-solving skills and a vocabulary larger than her fellow kindergartners at the Denton Avenue School, Jasmine said. “It is not because we have to read 1,000 books, but that’s our thing — we want to put something in her life that stays for her life,” Sadruddin said. The program similarly aims to promote early literacy, said Susan Nolan, head of Children’s Services for the library. Parents keep a running tally of the books they or other caretakers read with their children before they start kindergarten. One book a day for three years, Nolan said, easily gets families to the 1,000-book mark. The Shelter Rock library aims the program, run nationally by the Nevada-based 1,000 4-year-old Aaizah Lakhani and her parents read 1,000 books before Books Foundation, at busy par- she started kindergarten. ents who are better able to read with their kids at home than fit Jasmine and Sadruddin also has understood new concepts a trip to the library into their read with their older daughter, quicker than her classmates, and schedules, Nolan said. 13-year-old Shazmin, when she is now in math and science honEarly reading has had many was very young. ors programs. benefits for the Lakhani family. Reading has helped Aaizah Since starting school, she

as a young student — she reads several books above the kindergarten level, and is in her school’s Spanish immersion program. It’s also helped her become more comfortable in new situations. Aaizah was nervous when she started pre-school, and after a week she didn’t want to go. But reading Anna Dewdney’s “Llama Llama” book series with Jasmine helped put her at ease, Jasmine said. “When you read with kids, you can read one thing, but it makes them express themselves, and you can achieve a lot and you can have quality time with them,” she said. When asked to choose her favorite book of the 1,000-plus she’s read, Aaizah picked up “Marley: The Dog Who Ate My Homework,” by John Crogan and Richard Cowdrey. Sadruddin and Jasmine still read with her every night before bed. “All parents should give time to their child for reading,” Saddruddin said. “It helps in their life. We have to invest our time to make wonders in their life.”

The Roslyn Times, Friday, September 18, 2015

Mineola, Willistons remember fallen

Communities hold memorials for victims, first responders of September 11 attacks BY N O A H M A N S K A R

The Village of Roslyn commemorated the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks last Friday.

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Friday’s sunlit morning, Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss recalled, was not unlike the same morning 14 years before. But Sept. 11, 2001 took a very different course for him and thousands of others on Long Island when terrorist attacks destroyed the World Trade Center in Manhattan and killed 2,996 people. “The day that started out bright and sunny ended with a level of devastation, a level of pain and a level of depravity we had never seen,” said Strauss, a Sept. 11 first responder, speaking at Mineola’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony in Memorial Park Friday evening. “For some of us, that day hasn’t ended.” Veterans, lawmakers and residents gathered there and in many other North Shore villages to remember the day no one can forget, as state Assemblyman Ed Ra (RGarden City) said at Mineola’s ceremony. For many, Ra said, the gatherings have been a way of processing the attack’s impact since they first happened. “We saw comfort in each other’s company, in each other’s grief and mourning together,” he said. “... I hope that each year, and each day, we can remember that.” In a more intimate ceremony at East Williston’s Village Green, the village remembered its five residents who were killed in the attacks by having Boy and Girl Scouts read their names. A candlelight vigil followed remarks from village officials, some of whom let poetry speak for them. Village of East Williston Deputy Mayor Bonnie Perente, whose two brothers were firefighters on the scene at the

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World Trade Center, said hearing the news of the attack made her rethink what was important. Each anniversary, she said, is a good opportunity to do that again. “My hope for today, and for every 9/11, is that we remember, and we reset our priorities on that day,” she said. Perente and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, who attended at Williston Park’s remembrance, both spoke to the importance of teaching young children about the day’s significance. The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Little League baseball players who comprised the color guard at Kelleher Field are “what will ensure that this legacy will go on,” Bosworth said. The flags were the centerpiece of the ceremony, brightly lit by stadium lights. The names of the seven Williston Park residents killed in the Sept. 11 attacks were read. Robert Guastella, past commander of Williston Park’s American Legion post, played “Taps” on his bugle to memorialize them. Some teared up as the crowd sang “God Bless America” together. The day still hits hard for many, Guastella said, because it reminds them as Americans that their nation is “vulnerable.” “It just makes us more aware of our surroundings,” he said. In all three villages, lawmakers asked the crowd to remember those suffering Sept. 11’s long-term health effects. Their remarks come as the part of the federal James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act that covers first responders’ medical costs related to the attacks is set to expire at the end of the month. “Even after all these years, those events and that day are still claiming victims,” said Nassau County Legislator Rich Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park).

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Sketch released of hover board suspect BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Nassau County Crime Stoppers has released a sketch of a suspect who in late August stole a hover board scooter from three SUNY Old Westbury students at gunpoint. The suspect has been described as a 6-foot-tall black male with a gold “grill” on his bottom teeth and wearing a red, white and gray sweater. The incident took place August 28 at 1:30 a.m., when police said the suspect pulled up alongside the three

male victims in a tan sport utility vehicle, exited and demanded the hover board while displaying a handgun. The victims, two aged 20 and another aged 19, then gave him the hover board, police said, and the suspect fled in the SUV. No injuries were reported. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the suspect’s arrest, and may be contacted at 1-800-TIPS or by calling SUNY Old Westbury’s campus security line at Pictured is a sketch and surveillance image released by police of a suspect who robbed 516-876-3333. three SUNY Old Westbury students of a hover board scooter in late August.

Man arrested following OId Westbury election BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O An Old Westbury man was reportedly arrested following a runoff trustee election last Tuesday for allegedly returning to Village Hall hours after he voted and refusing to leave. Michael Ostad, 46, was charged with obstructing governmental administration, trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, according to a Newsday report. Ostad was reportedly told by a police inspector to

leave Village Hall multiple times following the closing of polls at 9 p.m., but he instead asked the officer to show him proof that he was not legally allowed to be at the property. Ostad reportedly attempted to step toward the officer, “got into his face and chest bumped” him, and began to “scream, curse, flail his arms in a violent manner” and yelled “do not touch me, and get off me.” The inspector and a police sergeant then attempted to remove Ostad, but he reportedly refused and resisted being handcuffed.

Ostad, who could not be reached for comment on this story, was then taken to village police headquarters and arraigned the next day. According to Newsday, the inspector reported swelling and pain in his left hand, and the sergeant felt pain in her right forearm. Leslie Fastenberg opposed incumbent village trustee Andrew Weinberg in the runoff, following a tie in their initial June 16 election. Fastenberg led Weinberg by 249 votes, but absentee votes had not yet been counted.

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North Shore-LIJ to change name

To be known as Northwell Health effective Jan. 1 in bid to raise profile, eliminate confusion B y J o e N iki c Beginning in January 2016, the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System will have a new name North Shore President and CEO Michael J. Dowling announced Sunday that the health system’s board of trustees unanimously approved changing its name to Northwell Health. The announcement was first made in a video sent to North Shore-LIJ employees Sunday night. Dowling held a conference call with reporters Monday afternoon to discuss details about the announcement. “I am now delighted to tell you that we do have a new name,” Dowling said in the video. “And the new name of the health system is Northwell Health.” The current name has been in place since 1997 when the North Shore Health System and Long Island Jewish Medical

Center merged. Dowling said name-change discussions, which had taken place off and on for about the last decade, began again due to the public’s confusion on the correct pronunciation. “I mean, people mispronounce it. People don’t get it correctly,” Dowling said. “Some people call us North Shore, some people call us LIJ, some people call us other things.” Dowling said the new name was chosen to incorporate the growth of the 21-hospital health system. “The name has only represented two facilities, and now there are much, much more than that,” Dowling said. “We wanted to reflect the totality and comprehensiveness of the system, not just reflecting one or two facilities.” The board contemplated more than 600 different names during the selection process while working with branding consultants Monigle and Interbrand, Dowling said.

Dowling said the marketing firm J. Walter Thompson is working with North Shore-LIJ to develop a rebranding and marketing campaign coordinated by the health system’s Chief

Marketing and Communications Officer Ramon Soto. Soto said the campaign, which begins in January 2016, aims to gain the system national recognition and increase its reputation among both consumers and medical professionals. “Leveraging the new Northwell Health name, we will build strong recognition regionally and nationally, with the goal of elevating our reputation among both consumers and medical professionals,” Soto said. “We have a powerful story to tell and we believe our new name

is the ideal platform to deliver that message.” The name change will cost North Shore “tens of millions of dollars” to rebrand the system and change all of its signage, Dowling said. Dowling said the health system will be very active and plans to use as many media outlets as they can to successfully promote the new name. “This will be aggressive. It has to be because changing a name is a big task. It’s not something that will get accepted over night,” Dowling said. “It will be a process. We are aware of this and we are willing to put the time and resources into doing it.” Social media will play an important role in the campaign because of its prominence among the general public, Dowling said. “We will be maximizing use of all technologies, you have to these days,” Dowling said. “To get to the public, you have to use the technologies that the

public are used to using.” Dowling also said the hospitals that makeup the health system network will maintain their original names, but the medical school’s name will change. The Hofstra North ShoreLIJ School of Medicine will be renamed the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at the start of 2016. Dowling said he sees the health system’s name change is important to the hospital’s future. “This has been an incredible journey over the past two decades,” Dowling said. “The name change and rebranding campaign represent a very exciting milestone that positions us for even greater success in the years to come.” North Shore-LIJ is the country’s 14th largest health-care system, delivering clinical care throughout the New York metropolitan area. North Shore-LIJ is also Long Island’s largest employer, with more than 61,000 employees.

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Murray opens campaign headquarters Aims barbs at Singas in Garden City following acting DA’s victory in the Dem primary BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Republican District Attorney candidate Kate Murray said Saturday she hopes acting DA Madeline Singas enjoyed her Democratic primary win, “because it’s the last victory she’s going to have in this race.” Speaking at the opening of her campaign headquarters in Garden City, Murray alleged that Singas’ office lacks a relationship with the Nassau County Police Department and cited the need for a task force to combat heroin abuse, though one already exists in Nassau County, with Singas and County Executive Edward Mangano serving as co-chairs. Murray, the Town of Hempstead supervisor, also said she would create a bureau within the district attorney’s office that would specialize in fighting crimes against senior citizens. “We need to have an effective district attorney who’s going to look out for our best interests, who’s going to do the right thing,

Republican district attorney candidate Kate Murray opened her campaign headquarters in Garden City Saturday before a crowd of about 150 supporters and elected officials. who’s going to work hand-in-hand with all the police departments,” said Murray, of Levittown, “so we can make sure our neighborhoods are safe for our children, they’re safe for our senior citizens and for everybody in between,” Murray touted the endorsements of Nassau’s police unions

and said she continues to gain endorsements from village mayors and other regional law enforcement unions “each and every day.” In a statement, Singas said: “I’m excited to put my record as a career prosecutor with two decades experience locking up

violent criminals against Kate Murray, a career politician who has never practiced criminal law a day in her entire life and hasn’t practiced law in 17 years. I’m confident voters will elect a prosecutor, not a politician, for District Attorney.” In an interview with Blank Slate Media prior to Thursday’s primary, Singas said she does have the support of several rankand-file officers, and likely lost the endorsements because the DA’s office has sought prosecution against police officers since she took office. Singas has regularly criticized Murray during the campaign for being a career politician and having no experience as a prosecutor. Surrounded by about 150 supporters and elected officials Saturday wearing “I ♥ Kate” stickers, Murray said she is also campaigning “day and night” for Republican Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony J. Santino, who is running to succeed Murray as town supervisor.

She also thanked Nassau County Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Mondello, whom she called “a lifelong friend to me and to my family.” Murray, who has been Hempstead’s supervisor since 2003, received the party’s nomination for district attorney in May. Modello said Murray has been “second to none” as supervisor and in her previous positions as Hempstead’s town clerk, a state Assemblywoman and an assistant state attorney general. “She will be a district attorney like we have not seen in many, many years and maybe not at all,” Mondello said. “She’s talented, she’s intelligent, she’s just, and she’s also compassionate. We’re fortunate to have her at the top of the ticket.” Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @Bill_SanAntonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Dance studio turned into broadcast center A neglected dance studio at Roslyn High School has undergone a miraculous transformation just in time for the new fall semester. Gone is the old ballet bar and there’s no sign of tap shoes. Now, hidden in the hallway of the foreign language wing lies a near-professional broadcasting studio, filled with iMac Computers, professional movie cameras, tripods and PadCasters (a new device for iPads that convert them into professional HD camcorders.) The studio is home to RHS’s new broadcasting and journalism course, taught by English teacher Larry Reiff and art teacher Richard Ritter. The idea for the class came about a few years ago when the popular computer company, Apple came to film a promotional video on the importance of technology in the classroom. When the production crew came to the school from California, students were intrigued and wanted to learn more about video production. Reiff took note of the interest and developed a class View From around it. “The course will expose students to as much about broadcast journalism as possible”, Reiff explained. Using hands on approach, he said he hopes that students will “learn how to make incredible content and share that content with the world.” Reiff said he is hopeful that the students will increase an interest in film, learning how to direct, edit, and manage lighting and sound. In a changing world like today, teachers have to incorporate technology to get their students engaged. The ipads, computers and other devices in the room are all essential to daily lessons, and class would not be able to operate properly on an average day without the use of it. Sophomore Blake Bergman said “the class is very interesting and seems to show a basic curriculum in order to start students off easily in the world of broadcasting, without confusing them with a complex produc-

tion vernacular or confusing project.” Already, students have completed “I Am” projects using iMovie. Students told the “story” of their past, present and hopes for the future through pictures, graphics, sound and creativity. Students in the three sections running this year will help shape the course and test out other projects as they learn about lighting, shooting techniques and editing. By the end of the class, Reiff said he anticipates students will be able to produce their own short documentary. “I hope the school will invest in more studio equipment, so we can produce the news program that Roslyn deserves.” Reiff continued. Although the school is equipped with a lot, there is still a long way to go. He’d like to have the class manage morning announcements and a daily broadcast. “I am really enjoying the class and I think Mr. Reiff is doing a great job,” sophomore Harris Solomon said. Solomon hopes the class will improve his filmmaking skills. Junior Josh Londin agrees. “It’s hands on, High School with film and editing; it’s just what I signed up for.” “I chose the class because I was always interested in the production of news and TV shows. I also love photography and videography, which is incorporated into the class,” said sophomore Alexa Rothborth. Bergman said it was his “interest in production, how it works, and the equipment used” that brought him into the program. “I’m hoping to learn how to use a professional video camera and learn the best methods to making a good, interesting video. I’m also hoping to learn if a career in broadcasting is something I would be interested in pursuing in the future.” Rothborth said he agrees and is also excited to expand her knowledge in the semester to come. She said this might make her think about a career in broadcasting as well. The old dance studio might be gone, but students are now learning telling to tell their stories with the new technology.

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Abstract exhibit to open at Arts Center BY J Oe N I K I c The Gold Coast Arts Center will be premiering a new exhibit on Sept. 27 featuring artists who specialize in blending abstract art with architecture, an art form that has been popularized internationally. Gold Coast Arts Center gallery director Jude Amsel said the inspiration for the Abstract Architecture Exhibit came from a trend she has seen in the international art world.

“I am constantly looking at art work,” Amsel said. “I go to France, I go to Spain, I go to Miami, and architecture seemed to be something that was a little prominent this year, so I wanted to bring cutting edge art into Great Neck.” The five artists on display are well represented in the art world and use different mediums for their work including photography, painting, charcoal, and 3D software, Amsel said. Continued on Page 45

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A New Hyde Park-based real estate company allegedly paid former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to “kill” a proposed substance abuse clinic, according to a new filing in the federal corruption case against Silver. In a group of motions to admit new evidence to their case filed Friday, federal prosecutors said Glenwood Management Corp., which has an office in New Hyde Park, approached Silver in November 2011 after a state agency approved a methadone clinic to open near one of the developer’s Manhattan buildings. Silver talked with officials from the agency, the filing says, and the clinic ended up not opening. Glenwood’s lobbyists sent a letter to the building’s residents with the news, praising Silver’s “outstanding efforts.” When another clinic was proposed for the same spot in October 2013, the prosecutors allege, a Glenwood lobbyist wrote in an email, “I thought Shelly killed this damn thing?!” Another replied, “We need to kill this again.” Glenwood’s attorneys could not be reached for comment. Silver’s relationship with the real estate firm its 100-year-old founder Leonard Litwin, known as “Developer-1” in court documents, is central to the corruption cases against both Silver and former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. The two legislators allegedly took advantage of Glenwood’s reliance on favorable real estate regulations from the state, such as tax breaks and rent-control measures. Silver, prosecutors say, convinced Glenwood and another developer to hire a real estate law firm in exchange for $700,000 in kickbacks from that firm disguised as referral fees. By exerting his official control over state regulations and contracts, Skelos allegedly pressured Glen-

wood vice president Charles Dorego into securing more than $200,000 in payments from companies in which he and Litwin had stakes. Silver’s indictment said he lied about his sources of income, flouting disclosure laws. He publicly said none of his legal clients had current dealings with the state, though Glenwood did at the time, prosecutors said. The evidence filed Friday may or may not be allowed in Silver’s November trial in federal District Court. While the clinic incident is not mentioned in Silver’s indictment, the prosecutors argue in the filing that it should be admitted because it shows he used his official power to maintain his relationship with Glenwood. “(T)he evidence described above is inextricably linked with the charged conduct and is necessary to complete the ‘story of the crime(s) on trial,’” the filing says. Litwin is a major political spender in New York. Between 2000 and 2014, he made 1,834 donations totaling $13.2 million, often using limited liability corporations to circumvent campaign spending limits, the Gotham Gazette reported. According to a Friday defense filing, more than $10 million in political donations were made in Glenwood’s name between 2005 and 2014; $200,000 of that went to Silver and political action committees affiliated with him. Silver’s lawyers argued those contributions should not count as evidence because they were completely legal and comprised a small percentage of the company’s total political spending. Joel Cohen, one Silver’s attorneys, said the defense team will file a response to the prosecution’s motions about the drug abuse clinic by Sept. 25. A representative from Silver’s legislative office could not be reached for comment.

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An odd way to Mashadi center opposes handle good news ritual killing of roosters The announcement that Village of East Hills had reached an agreement with National Grid to extend village gas lines at no cost to any resident who chooses to convert from oil service to gas was certainly welcome news to East Hills residents and an example for other North Shore villages to follow. As East Hills officials noted, the project could save residents thousands of dollars in heating bills and substantially reduce pollution. Which makes it all the more odd that some media outlets including the Roslyn Times were not invited to attend. Village of East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz said the village had nothing to do with who was invited to the press conference. “It was very impromptu, very quick. National Grid and [state Sen.] Jack Martins came to us and said can we make this announcement,” Koblenz told our reporter. But National Grid spokeswoman Wendy Ladd said the media advisory announcing the press conference was issued to media outlets and elected officials at the village’s request. “They invited us to their conference so they could have invited anyone they wanted to,” Ladd said of the village. “We were there on their behalf.” A spokesperson for Martin’s office declined to comment on who was responsible for the invitations to the press conference. As odd as not inviting our paper, which attends all of East

Hills’ board meetings, was not inviting East Hills resident Jana Goldenberg, the former president of the County Estates civic association who spearheaded the effort to bring gas lines to residents’ homes at no cost. Koblenz acknowledged Goldenberg’s contribution, saying she was involved “from the outset” and “so instrumental in the project.” But Goldenberg was not at the press conference to hear it. Much to her disappointment. “It saddens me that National Grid or the Village of East Hills would not invited me since the project would never have happened without all my hard work & (sic) dedication to get gas to all residents of East Hills,” she wrote. It is hard to understand why a press conference announcing a major achievement for East Hills residents, years in the making, was “very impromptu, very quick” as Koblenz contends. Or why at least one media outlet that regularly covers the village was not invited to the press conference announcing it. Or why the woman who spearheaded the effort — as Koblenz acknowledges — was also not invited to the press conference. President Kennedy once said “Success has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.” If one were to base their opinion on this announcement, you might conclude that East Hills Mayor Koblenz would like success to belong to only one father — Mayor Koblenz.

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am the president of the United Mashadi Jewish Community of America, the governing body of the Mashadi community in Great Neck, in particular and the United States, in general. We would like to correct certain inaccuracies contained in an article appearing recently in your publications concerning the use of live chickens in our synagogue for the Yom Kippur Eve ritual known as Kapparot. The Mashadi Jewish Center has never offered Kapparot services using live chickens. In fact, our Chief Rabbi has argued for years against the practice, citing religious grounds, which include the very humani-

tarian concerns raised in your article. Our rabbis’ objections to chicken Kapparot predate any of our community’s buildings in Great Neck and have been repeated year after year. We wish to note that while it is our community’s custom to perform this religious service through donation of money to charitable causes, we do not pass any judgment on those communities that have a different custom nor do we opine as to the legality or illegality of the chicken Kapparot practice in Great Neck or anywhere else. We are surprised and disappointed that you did not make a

good-faith effort to verify the accusations with an authorized representative of our community and instead relied upon the unfounded and uncorroborated allegations of a single biased individual. We expect that your publications publish a retraction of the story and that the retraction be given the same prominence in your publications given to the original false article. In the future, should your staff wish to obtain our community’s reaction to a story, we ask that inquiries be directed to my office. Mehran Hakimian Great Neck

Barket has a point; let town employees shuttle to work

n reading the lead story on page one of the Sept. 11 issue of the Manhasset Times (“Barket Says Council Avoids Manhasset”) the remark that the town relinquish some spaces in the employee parking lot near Plandome Road triggered my memory concerning an incident my wife related to me several years ago. One weekday afternoon she pulled into a parking spot behind a restaurant on Plandome Road to pick up a large take home order. She was immediately chased away by town employees from

probably the building department. When I heard this I remarked to her the following: “Isn’t that the department were there were mass arrests for corruption right under the nose of the Town Supervisor (Mr. Kaiman) and the whole town council.” My next thought was: who pays the salaries of town employees? Shouldn’t the town make every effort to make shopping on Plandome Road easier by providing more parking for customers so the tax paying businesses can

prosper? Government is supposed to serve the people but in North Hempstead, especially when it comes to stuff like relinquishing parking spaces for businesses, town employees demands services instead. So I think Ms. Barket is on to something with the idea that town employees park at Macy’s and either walk or get shuttle services to work.. John Frangos Manhasset

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Chemicals for lawns pose health hazards

anhasset does not need any more toxins to further increase our already high cancer rates, neurological disorders (MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimers, ADHD), and other, now-rampant, diseases and disorders. Many of these horrible illnesses are preventable if we know what to avoid. Last week’s Manhasset Times article, “Preparing Your Lawn for the Fall” offered three “solutions” for three lawn “problems” — lawn fungus, white grubs, greener grass. I strongly disagree with the “solutions” for these issues. Below are the three products advocated last week, their health consequences, and alternatives you can use to address lawn problems. Cleary’s Fungicide Control was suggested for lawn fungus. The warnings for this product are “Do Not Inhale,” “Do Not Get On Skin,” “Remove Contaminated Clothing.” Do you really want this stuff on your lawn where people and wildlife can come in contact with it? Or have it breezing through the air where it can be inhaled? It’s toxic stuff, and toxic stuff leads to many different illnesses. Also recommended last week was Dylox 6.2 Granular Control for white grubs. This is a known carcinogen, known cholinesterase inhibitor (being looked at as the causal agent for ADHD, Alzheimers, and a few oth-

ers). Very nasty stuff. It is banned in several countries, and severely restricted in most of the First World. Adding fertilizer high in nitrogen (32 percent) was advised for greener grass. The problem with this advice is the chain of events that it triggers. Pollution is caused to our bay through fertilizer run-off, and our aquifer gets contaminated as fertilizer seeps into our water supply. The “run-off” into our bay causes excess algae blooms, which eventually removes oxygen from the water and kills sea life. We witnessed this this summer when a huge population of dead fish washed up on our shores. In addition, consuming fish that have ingested excess nitrogen can lead to serious health consequences for small children and pregnant women. Although opinions differ, the United States Environmental Protection Agency warns of the danger of nitrites causing methemoglobinemia (Blue Baby Syndrome) in infants and reports that excess nitrates in drinking water “has been linked to cancer and birth defects.” Other possible links, according to a report published in Environmental Health Perspectives (February 2007), include insulindependent diabetes, central nervous system malformations, neural tube defects, and

hyperthyroidism. I would like to suggest healthier ways to take care of lawn problems: Lawn Fungus — Use 1 heaping tablespoon of baking soda with one gallon of water and two tablespoons of vegetable oil. Shake well and spray the affected plants and turf blades. Do this every day for three weeks. Or you can use one ounce of milk with a gallon of water, and do the same thing. For white grubs – use milky spore grub control, or use nematodes this time of year before the cooler weather sends grubs into the soil beyond the reach of most nematodes. For greener grass – use the mulch setting when mowing and redeposit grass clippings on the lawn. This provides natural nitrates that will not pollute our bay or aquifer. This also prevents grass from drying out and inhibits weed populations. Bayles Garden Center in Port Washington has many organic, non-toxic products, and their staff is knowledgeable about healthy lawn options. I’d like to mention that I believe I have the best lawn in my neighborhood. It is green and healthy. There is no fungus, no brown spots, no bald spots. Not one chemical has been applied during the eight years I have lived here.

The secret is simple. Each spring I plant a few square feet of Zoysia plugs. Zoysia grass is very hardy, drought resistant, and chokes out weeds. Zoysia spreads throughout the lawn over time. In the winter it turns yellow, but does it really matter? Our lawns are covered with snow for most of the winter. To prevent fungus, our lawn is not over-watered. Zoysia does not need much water. Since we use only grass clippings as fertilizer, we don’t get brown spots from fertilizer burn. Also, grubs have a hard time penetrating the thick Zoysia grass, so no pesticides are needed. We keep the grass slightly high so there is less sun for weeds to germinate, and the grass doesn’t dry out. In the spring, I uproot dandelions by hand and spray diluted white vinegar into each hole to discourage reseeding. I recently had a very scary and sad reminder of the harm we are doing to ourselves for the sake of our lawn. One of my cats was out and decided to munch on someone else’s lawn. When I found him outside, he was having seizures and convulsing. This was a direct result of ingesting lawn chemicals. Thankfully, he survived, but barely. Denise Polis Manhasset

Performing abortions is committing murder

n response to the letter “Planning Parenthood finally fights back” published on 9/4/15: Yes, thank Heaven for big girls. But big girls can only become big girls if at first they were allowed to become little girls, and before becoming little girls, they were allowed to be born in the first place! Planned Parenthood is in the business of making money and it is not from providing mammograms. Most of their money comes from killing babies in the womb. One baby killed is one too many! Life begins at conception. This is a proven scientific fact. Right from this first second, the creative process is highly organized, efficient and specific. Life does not start out as just an amorphous blob of tissue. The union of one sperm donated by the father and one egg provided by the mother produces one new being with its own unique DNA and genetic code. When the egg and sperm are derived from human parents then the new being created becomes a new human being. It does not become an amoeba, a duck or a monkey. This is Basic Biology 101. The words “fetus” and “fetal” are commonly used terms to describe an unborn baby or anything related to that baby. But did you know that the word fetus is derived from Latin meaning the bringing forth of young or offspring? Hence “fetal tissue” is tissue (or more likely an

organ) derived from an unborn baby. Thus, a fetal heart is a baby’s heart and a fetal brain is a baby’s brain and so forth. These are organs or body parts which belonged to the unborn baby that they were taken from. Often these organs are harvested while the baby is still alive and capable of feeling pain. If one does not think that the purposeful killing of an innocent human being and the selling of his or her body parts is gruesome, then perhaps one has a heart that only God Himself can soften. Abortion clinics, with Planned Parenthood being the largest, are places where the most heinous of crimes are committed on a daily basis, often in the poorest neighborhoods. These facilities are the new death camps where mothers are persuaded into the killing of their own children and told that this killing is “good”. It is the epitome of man’s inhumanity to man. Thus, Planned Parenthood should be defunded and shut down. Furthermore, with the federal implementation of Obamacare, there is no need for any woman to visit Planned Parenthood, for any reason. Obamacare provides complete medical care to women of all socio-economic backgrounds. This includes all screening tests such as mammograms and Pap smears. Yes, there is always hope. There is hope that Americans are wak-

ing up to the evil reality of abortion performed across the country by doctors and medical personnel who have taken oaths to do no harm. We can no longer remain silent. The dark and ugly truth of abortion has been exposed. All people regardless of religious beliefs or political views must stand up for

the truth. If we as a society will not be an advocate for and defend the smallest and most defenseless of Americans, then we have lost all of our moral bearings as a nation. May God have mercy on us all. Lisa J. Donato, DVM Williston Park

Honor holidays by aiding the weakest

any of us will be observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and what better time for us to reflect on the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us. To live in such a beautiful community, surrounded by friends and family, to be able to worship and observe the teachings of our faith. One of those teachings is that of compassion for the weakest members of our society. Compassion for the stranger, for the widow, for the orphan, for those struggling with poverty and sometimes even with homelessness. Each of us is tasked with turning our feelings of compassion into acts of compassion and kindness.

One of the best ways to do that is by supporting the work of The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) which has supported Long Islanders in need for more than 30 years — with food, with clothing, with shelter, with support services, and with love. Please share the blessings in your life with those who haven’t been as fortunate by making a donation to The INN in whatever amount you can afford. Donations may be mailed to: Dave Golbert, 7 Lee Court West, Great Neck, N.Y. 11024. Please make your check payable to: The INN. As our sages teach us, “Blessed are those who share with those who have less.” David Golbert Great Neck

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Sometimes it’s a magical world

e tried something different in the garden, this summer: we planted something. After that, something even more unusual happened — it grew! What we planted was a sunflower, a gift from a neighbor with a green thumb. My own thumb is resolutely black, which may explain why this whole experience is so new to me. Not only did this transplant refuse to die, but for whatever reason — perhaps the tender loving care it received from a teenager as his last hoorah before going off to college — it grew. And grew. And grew! I had never realized, before, what a truly amazing thing it is for a 10-foot sunflower to grow out of the earth and stand there, higher than my head, (higher than two of me, really) all by itself! And from a tiny seed smaller than my pinkie-nail! Every day I check on and water it, I am overcome with a seldom-used sense of wonder. It is magical! And finally, I realize that this must have been the re-

al-life inspiration for Jack’s Magic Beanstalk. (And before you suggest perhaps the inspiration was real-life beanstalks, don’t bother — we had those too, and there was nothing magical about them except how soon they shriveled up after we picked the three beans they produced.) Compared with the magic involved in growing this plant at all, I think that having a giant climb down it would be small potatoes — or perhaps I should say, small change. (Potatoes would be even more amazing, since we didn’t plant any.) It makes me look around and think: perhaps there really is magic, in the world around me. Certainly something is going on with our blackberry bush — or vine, really — another legacy of the gardener who is now at college. It has done nothing but elongate itself, stretching multiple feet both left and right from where it was planted, until now it encompasses almost the entire back of the house. Still no sign of blackberries, however. Either

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A Look on the Lighter Side this thing thinks it’s the plantworld version of Rapunzel (only much less useful, as it doesn’t help the prince climb anywhere and it’s full of prickles), or it’s a vegetarian boa constrictor, which is planning to squeeze our house to death. I’m hoping for the latter; maybe it will pop up a third floor for us. At the moment, there isn’t really a third floor, just an attic, full of plastic tubs of winter clothing. Soon, I will have to bring them down and awaken

them from their slumber. It’s my version of Sleeping Beauty, except everything smells of mothballs. The only problem is, Sleeping Beauty did not shrink in her sleep, whereas apparently my entire wardrobe did. Who knew mothballs could do that? My favorite fairy tale is the one where a miller boasts to the King that his daughter can spin straw into gold. She can’t, of course; but she is locked into a room full of nothing but straw and a spinning wheel, and must either turn the straw to gold by morning, or lose her life. (Sometimes, with a deadline approaching, I feel her pain.) Her father the miller, apparently, will survive unscathed. Nobody said these stories were fair. The miller’s daughter is saved when a gremlin appears and offers to spin the gold for her, but only in return for her first-born child… unless she can guess his name. It ends up being a very close call, but in the nick of time, she discovers that it’s

Rumpelstiltskin. Of course we know that — it’s the only name we know in the entire story. But I can’t help thinking of this tale, every time I try to guess my own computer password. Or my email password. Or the PIN word for my bank account, or my credit cards, or … well, you get the picture. The difference, of course, is that I have given all these entities their names, myself, in the first place…and still I can’t remember them. So the whole adventure is far more pointless — and more hopeless — than just owing my firstborn to a gremlin. (And no, the password isn’t Rumpelstiltskin; I already tried that.) In the old days, the first-born (and the second-born) used to rescue me, themselves; but now that they’re both in college, I am going to need another solution. In my version of the story, the girl marries Rumpelstiltskin; and since he knows all the passwords to all of her machines, they both manage to live happily ever after!

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Scalpers miss Pope Francis’ message

was appalled and distressed to read that scalpers are trying to sell Pope tickets online. Now an example on Craig list is one person is offering a ticket for $2,500 and two tickets for $3,000 for the Central Park event in which there were 40,000 pair of tickets given out

on a lottery system. These tickets were offer for these people to a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Pope for free. I think greed knows no bounds. Furthermore I believe this goes against everything Pope Francis stands for.

Now as a Catholic and as a Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #5911 in Douglaston, I find this most troubling. Pope Francis is a beacon of light in a most troubling world and who is concern for all mankind. He wants to safeguard our world and to insure actions to

be taken to protect our Earth from further destruction which our creator has given us to live upon in true harmony. These people who are trying to sell this tickets do not understand what Pope Francis is all about. I think these scalpers should atone for this most egre-

gious sin by giving these tickets to the poor and those in a great spiritual pain. Now that would take a great leap of faith that I hope truly happens. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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Let critical NYC pols take over mass transit

n Sept. 10, 1932 service started on the A train which originally ran between 207th Street in upper Manhattan and Chambers Street in downtown Manhattan. This was the first city owned and built IND subway line. At the time, it was considered state of the art with rattan seats, metal straps and overhead fans providing speedy service. The subway cars were so well built, many ran over 40 years into the early 1970s. The basic design of these cars served as the foundation for future generations right up to the present day. IND stations on the A line were built to accommodate up to 11 car lengths. During the 1930s, New York City began building and financing construction of the new IND (Independent Subway - today’s A,C,E,F and G lines). This new municipal system directly subsidized by taxpayers dollars would provide direct competition to both the IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit) and BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Transit).

Municipal government forced both the BMT and IRT into economic ruin by denying them fare increases that would have provided access to additional badly needed revenues. Big Brother, just like the Godfather, eventually made them an offer they couldn’t refuse. The owners folded and sold out to City Hall. The A train became famous in the 1940s when jazz musician Duke Ellington wrote “Take the A Train.” The A line was extended in 1936 known as the “Fulton Street branch” running thru Brooklyn terminating at Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. When the Long Island Rail Road abandoned the Rockaway Branch in the 1950s, the A line was extended to provide new service to the Rockaways which began on June 28, 1956 In 1953, the old New York City Board of Transportation passed on control of the municipal subway system, including all its assets to the newly created New York City Transit Authority.

Under late Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in the ‘60s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was created. The governor appointed four board members. Likewise, the mayor four more and the rest by suburban county executives. No one elected official controlled a majority of the votes. As a result, elected officials have historically taken credit when the MTA or any operating subsidiary such as New York City Transit would do a good job. When operational problems occurred or fare increases were needed — everyone could put up their hands. Don’t blame me, I’m only a minority within the board. Decade after decade, New York City mayors, comptrollers, public advocates, city council presidents, borough presidents and city council members would all play the same sad song — if only we had majority control of the board — things would be different. All have long forgotten that buried within the 1953 master agreement between the City of New York and New York City Transit is an escape clause.

New York City has the legal right at any time to take back control of its assets which includes the subway and most of the bus system as well. Actions speak louder than words. If municipal elected officials feel they could do a better job running the nations largest subway and bus system, why not step up to the plate now and regain control of your destiny. Many are too young to remember that up until the 1970’s -- NYC Transit extended E line service which ran express in Brooklyn providing supplemental service to the A line during rush hours to the Rockaways. Riders up until the early 1970s had to pay an extra fare when traveling beyond Broad Channel to any other station in the Rockaways. For off peak and late night service, there was the old HH local shuttle from either Rockaway Park or Far Rockaway to Euclid Avenue Station which was the first stop in Brooklyn. Larry Penner Great Neck

Iran nuclear deal will keep oil prices down

huge decline in the price of oil is seriously affecting the economy of the oil producing nations. Almost their entire GDP is based on oil. What can OPEC do to reverse this slide in oil prices? The last time this occurred OPEC’s solution was to decease oil production in hopes that higher oil prices would return. In fact what happened was a renewed search for new oil sources which proved surprisingly successful thus keeping oil prices depressed. They realize now that that tactic did not work and are scrambling for alternatives this time. One alternative is to do nothing. OPEC oil is cheap to produce whereas, for example, our shale

oil is quite costly, Depressed oil prices will eventually cause a reduction of our shale oil operations causing oil prices to rise. However there is another quite unexpected factor that will tend to keep oil prices down. It appears that Iran, formerly a major oil producing nation, which has been virtually shut down due to sanctions will be back on stream in the near future. Iran is so desperate for this income that they will pump oil regardless of the price. OPEC nations have spent much of their oil profits on handouts to their retinue of officials, relatives and princes; on magnificent structures; on highways and hotels for the ultra rich and they have kept the masses at bay with sufficient social ameni-

ties to maintain calm. Most of these nations do have substantial Sovereign Funds, which are now being rapidly depleted propping up their economies. Thus oil prices should remain low for many years. Norway is one oil-producing nation that has bucked the trend to splurge. Currently Norway has the largest Sovereign Fun in the world amounting to nearly $1 trillion (yes trillion) . Only 4 percent of annual oil profits go into government coffers the remaining is placed in their Sovereign Fund. (And even this small percentage is to be reduced next year). Due to this approach the Norwegian

economy is relatively unaffected by low oil prices because their economy is not propped up by oil revenues. They realized that pumping large amounts of money into the economy would have serious consequences. Initially inflation accompanied by reduced worldwide competitiveness. When the oil runs out they would not be prepared to compete in the world economy. Best to invest oil profits for the day when their oil fields run dry they concluded. Theodore Theodorsen Manhasset

Palestinians have been mistreated by Israel

have here before me the article “Diplomatic efforts with Iran futile, war an option” by Morton Perlman in the Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 News Times Newspaper trouncing an article from the week before by Esther Confino. Everything I have read by Ms. Confino makes it clear that she has sound unbiased objectivity. In your article you repeat the worn out statement attributed to Iran: “Death to America, Death to Israel,” which to date has been only so much blah blah as nothing concrete has ever resulted from it. I am not a Jew or an Iranian and I also credit myself with having sound unbiased objectivity. After World War II, The U.N.

granted a place for the Jews which is the present Israel. All Jews should be eternally grateful and humble especially since others were displaced in making it possible. Throughout history, the Palestinains have been a meek and humble people. There is no need to mention here the injustices they have incurred since this existence of Israel. In the latest episode, as a result of a few rockets being fired, Israel went berserk as one like in the pop of a firecracker and some 2,000 Palestinians were murdered and much of Gaza is left uninhabitable.

An eye for an eye? A thousand eyes for an eye! This was a great crime against humanity. It is a shame that some who hold United States citizenship went to Israel and took part in it. Israel wants it all for themselves. Below your article mentioned

above is the one printed below it by Elizabeth Berney organizing a posse (unauthorized) to go coerce two of The People’s elected representatives to do her and her groups bidding. The Iran deal will go through! But let all of us who are hoping for the best — which includes most of the Earth’s population in-

cluding Iran — not be fooled: We all hope that our next president will be wise as is our present one and not be a stupid radical playing into the hands of the evil forces who will wreak havoc. Charles Samek Mineola

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verything that divides men is a sin against humanity —Jose Marti On June 26, 2015, in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal nationwide. This, of course, brought great joy to the LGBT community. But it was also a celebratory moment for those non-gay progressives who viewed it as an extension of the civil rights of citizens who have, historically, been maligned, mistreated and, in some cases, murdered. I thought back to a meeting I’d had with a young man who when exiting a gay bar in Greenwich Village was attacked by a group of hooligans. They were wielding baseball bats and in the melee which followed, he lost an eye. I wondered how those cowardly homophobes were reacting to the Obergefell decision. The vote in the Court was 5 to 4 with Justice Kennedy once again breaking the tie between the liberal and conservative factions. This split accurately reflects public opinion which, according to a Pew Research Center poll, showed that 55 percent of the respondents were in favor of marriage equality. While there was a feeling of vindication on June 26, the battle is far from over. Many of my liberal friends do not realize that there is no comprehensive federal non-discrimination statute on the books. What does this mean? Hy-

pothetically, a gay couple can get married at 10 a.m. but can be fired from their jobs at noon, and be evicted from their home at 2 p.m. Getting a non-discrimination law on the books is now a top priority for groups concerned with human rights. Just when you thought the story was about to come to an end, Kim Davis, the Rowan County, Ky., clerk in charge of issuing marriage licenses refused to do the job for which she was elected. As an Apostolic Christian, she maintained she was acting under God’s authority. Her act of defiance was a clear violation of the Supreme Court decision and a federal judge found her in contempt of court and threw her in jail. What doesn’t get much coverage is Davis’ own marital history. She has had three divorces, four marriages, and gave birth to twins five months after her first divorce. These children were fathered by her third husband and adopted by her second. If all this is too complicated, it doesn’t matter since under the law Davis’ personal life is not relevant. She maintains that she was “saved” and truly believes she is acting on religious principles. And she is not alone. To their everlasting shame, six candidates for the Republican nomination for president have expressed sympathy for Ms. Davis. They are Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, Scott Walker, Rand Paul and Rick Santorum. Of

these, Huckabee and Cruz visited Davis on the day she was released from jail. Huckabee, in a gesture which can only be described as grandstanding, informed the assembled throng that he would go to jail for Ms. Davis even if it meant years behind bars. Someone needs to inform the former governor that our system of jurisprudence does not allow one person to serve time for a crime committed by another. Opposition to same-sex marriage is not only voiced by politicians but by various churches as well. These include the Catholic church, the Mormon church, some evangelical Protestant denominations and Orthodox Jews. Obergefell v. Hodges leaves many questions unanswered. Here are a few. A wedding planner, a florist and a photographer all refuse to have anything to do with a gay wedding. (We are fairly certain that the Constitution protects clergy from being forced to officiate at marriages for same-sex couples.) But what happens when a religiously affiliated institution like a university which offers married, heterosexual couples housing, refuses it to gay and lesbian couples? Does a Catholic judge who doesn’t believe in divorce have a right to deny one? Does a Muslim working in the Motor Vehicles Bureau have the right to deny a woman a driver’s

license? What about religions which sanction child marriages? And here’s an international dilemma. In 2010, the French government passed a law making it illegal for anyone to cover their face in a public place. While this prohibition mostly affected Muslim women, the government argued that the law was designed to encourage citizens to “live together.” The case went before the European Court of Human Rights which decided in favor of the French government. What was designed to bring resolution to a thorny issue, has opened a Pandora’s box of legal questions. At the risk of oversimplification, let me suggest one criterion which may solve some of these dilemmas. If you are acting in the public domain e.g. a photographer who does weddings, you cannot pick and choose which ones you will “shoot.” In other words, if you offer your services to the public at large, you should not be able to discriminate. This harkens back to the sit-in days when restaurant owners refused service to blacks on grounds that their businesses were privately owned. I believe we set a dangerous precedent when we allow individuals to impose personal standards in the name of religious freedom. The 1st Amendment to our Constitution calls for a separation of church and state.

In Everson v. Board of Education (1947) Chief Justice Hugo Black wrote: the “establishment of religion clause….means neither a state nor the federal government …can pass laws which aid one religion, aid all religions, or prefer one religion over another.” It then follows, If a gay Christian couple which came before Kim Davis asking for a wedding license can be turned down because of her “born again” beliefs, isn’t that favoring her religion over theirs? This is a slippery slope which none of us should look forward to scaling. Our democracy is a balancing act. We frequently encounter adversarial groups both claiming that God is on their side. Sadly, the rights and privileges of one group may have to be sacrificed in order for justice to be served. We eliminated slavery over the vehement opposition of the Confederacy. We extended the franchise to women much to the chagrin of the earliest “male chauvinist pigs.” The Supreme Court forced integration in the public schools much to the consternation of diehard segregationists. Yet, over time, we adjust. The strange case of Kim Davis will find itself on the scrap heap of history and our children will look back upon this era as we do the Dark Ages. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

Community Meetings East Williston Board Of Education Business Meeting September 21 @ 8 p.m. Wheatley Auditorium, 11 Bacon Rd., Old Westbury (516) 333-7804 Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting September 21 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 2 Prospect St., East Williston (516) 746-0750 Village of Floral Park Architectural Review Board Meeting September 23 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 1 Floral Park Blvd., Floral Park (516) 326-6300 Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees Meeting September 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

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Manhasset Board of Education Meeting September 24 @ 8 p.m. Manhasset Secondary School, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset (516) 267-7700 Village of Munsey Park Building Advisory Committee Meeting September 22 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., Munsey (516) 365-7790 New Hyde Park Board of Education Meeting September 21 @ 8 p.m. Manor Oak School, 1950 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 434-2350 Village of Old Westbury Board of Trustees Meeting September 21 @ 7 p.m. Village Hall, 1 Stone Hill Rd.,

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Oscar Melara and Mike Lamberti of Organic Solutions; Supervisor Bosworth; Patti Wood, Executive Director of Grassroots Environmental Education; John Darcy, Town Parks Deputy Commissioner; Councilman Peter Zuckerman; Luis Carpio

Town announces pest control program both pest free and safe from the adverse effects of synthetic chemicals,” ZuckerTown of North Hempstead Supervi- man said. The town will use Organic Solutions’ sor Judi Bosworth and Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman (D-2nd District) an- natural spray program, which is designed nounced last Thursday a plan to reduce to use pesticides that are safe for both huthe number of pests that occupy Harbor mans and animals, the release said. Synthetic chemicals Hills Park in Great Neck that are used in fertiland Clark Botanic Garinsecticides, funden in Roslyn Heights. he town’s residents izers, gicides, and weed conThe town will partner with Port Wash- can rest easy knowing trols can find their way into the water supply ington-based company their children and and cause significant Organic Solutions Inc. to provide safe, natural pets can be both pest damage, Organic Solusaid in the release. solutions for mosquitoes free and safe from tions“The Town of North and other pests, according to a Town of North the adverse effects of Hempstead and SuperBosworth have Hempstead release. synthetic chemicals. visor done exactly the right “It is critical that we thing by choosing this use organic solutions Peter Zuckerman safe, sustainable and while treating our plant Town Councilman non-toxic solution to a life and reducing the pest population in our parks,” Bosworth common problem for ponds and marshes. said. “Both the town and Organic Solu- Typically, these problems are remediated tions recognize the problem with using using chemical pesticides, which are not harmful synthetic chemicals often utilized species-specific and result in rebounds to eliminate the problem of pesky insects, of insect populations that are more resisand how such chemicals can negatively tant to the chemicals,” said Patti Wood, impact both the environment and our executive director of Grassroots Environmental Education and a member of the groundwater.” The plan is intended to reduce the town’s Ecological Commission. “They also number of pests that occupy the two parks remain in the environment for long perias well as increase the level of comfort for ods of time and adversely impact many residents who visit the areas, according to non-target populations, including people. Hopefully, other municipalities will follow the release. “The town’s residents can rest easy the example set by this Supervisor and her knowing their children and pets can be well educated and thoughtful staff.”

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as well as hand crafted creations fashioned from exotic, non-endangered woods, will all be presented personally by 90 American master craftsmen and fine artists under large tents. An estimated 10,000 visitors are expected to visit the museum for the

exhibit, which is produced by the American Concern for Art and Craftsmanship, the same organization that produces the Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is $9 with children under 12 admitted free. There$1 discount for seniors on Saturday.

Of the 90 crafts displays all will be presented by the master craft artistdesigners and artists themselves and will combine the unusual with the traditional hand crafted works and fine art. One of the most novel creations will be presented by Joan Michlin of Sarasota, FL, who will display a hand fabricated one-of-a-kind sterling silver triangular container decorated with handcarved Lapis Lazuli and with a 14karat gold bracelet embellished with diamonds, as well as a 14karat gold and diamond stick pin enhancing the exterior, yet removable for use as body adornments is priced at $11,500. Most items range in price from $50 - for a multi-colored enameled ladybug on a lily pin available from Cynthia Chuang of Locust Valley - to $450 for a fullsized functional guitar fabricated and decorated with multicolored fused and cold-worked glass combined with metal plasma by Maria Livrone and Bill Zack from Plains, PA.

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Born in Tehran, Shahkar’s family strongly opposed his interest in music, always scorning him for following his passion. As a result, he found sanctuary in studying Political Geography, Urban Planning, as well as Music Composition. He immersed himself into these academic fields while producing several music albums and poetry. While some of his music has been banned in his native land, Shahkar has performed his music around the world. Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 post Ave., Westbury Info: (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com

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After winning season eight of American Idol, Allen released his debut album which produced the hit songs “The Truth,” “Alright With Me,” and the platinumselling single “Live Like We’re Dying.” He went on to have a total of five singles on the Billboard charts and took to the road with the likes of Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Barenaked Ladies and Lifehouse as well as headlining his own concerts across the country. Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City Info: (516) 877-4000 http://aupac.adelphi.edu/

Friday, Sept. 25 - Sunday, Sept. 27, various times Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family! Sesame Street Live has been enjoyed by more than 50 million children and their parents, touring more than 30 countries. Where; Tilles Center For The Performing Arts, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Info: (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org

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Take a dip into the end of summer Summer is my most favorite time of year and when it comes to an end, I get a little bit melancholy. Long days, warmth, swimming in the pool will all soon be replaced by daylight savings, crisp weather and long walks in Autumn foliage. However, for a last gasp of summer entertaining, I love to create a Dip Party. Incorporate the bounty of the farm by using all your basil to make a creamy pesto dip. Mix corn and grilled chilis to make an easy hot dip. Pair all of the dips with your favorite dippers....vegetables, crackers, chips, anything your heart desires. Set up a pitcher of Sangria and invite your friends over; the recipes are easy to replicate and all the work may be done ahead of time, leaving you to enjoy these dog days of summer with friends. Menu Serves 12 Fall Sangria* Caramelized Onion & Artichoke Dip

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Female country rock Arts League talk on band to play Sea Cliff Brits’ royal palaces

All-female Country rock band Antigone Rising will be performing a free concert at the 2nd Annual BeachFest on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at 56 The Blvd., Sea Cliff. The show, to take place at sunset overlooking Sea Cliff Beach, is an attempt by the band to help give back to the community, in addition to raising funds and awareness for their nonprofit, Girl Bands Rock. The group is adding special guests Trina Hamlin, and Annika to this year’s concert bill, as well as inviting Mia Alonso, an aspiring female singer-songwriter out of North Shore High School who has been mentored by the Girl Bands Rock program. With the Billboard charting “From the Ground Up” along with a string of

As part of the Art League of Long Island’s 2015 lecture series, poet and writer Victoria Crosby will give a PowerPoint presentation on the Historic Royal Palaces in London, with a brief introduction of the history of the Daughters of the British Empire in the USA, on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. The palaces under discussion include the Tower of London, Kensington, Kew, Hampton Court Palace, and The Banqueting House at Whitehall. These palaces tour dates alongside The Rolling Stones, were homes to Kings and Queens from Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers, The Henry VIII and his wives, up to present Bangles, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and day Royals. more, the band hit the ground running Former president of DBE in New York following their 2005 debut, and fused their success with helping educate youths around the world on accomplishing goals as Cultural Ambassadors to the United States Government. The band has done outreach programs in Israel and Palestine and has recently returned from an trip to Vietnam this past July. Antigone Rising partners with school districts and youth centers to create innovative programming dedicated to building confidence in youth by developing leadership and creative skills through musical workshops, outreach programs and performances.

State and Regent of the Westminster Abbey Chapter on Long Island, Victoria Crosby is a board member of HRP. She is the features writer for 25AMagazine, a reporter for The Leader newspaper, vice president of the North Shore Historical Museum and has been poet laureate of Glen Cove for 20 years. Hats are encouraged and guests may attend in period costume if they wish. Admission is $15, $10 for Art League Members. All are encouraged to register in advance. Visit www.artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400 x222. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

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The Body of St. Maria Goretti The Pilgrimage of Mercy Tour of the United States The Pilgrimage of Mercy Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti in the United States is to prepare us for the great celebration of the Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy, beginning December 8th, 2015, as announced by His Holiness Pope Francis. This treasure of the church will be touring the United States for the first time, and it is only the second time she has left Italy. Father Carlos Martins, CC, a Custos Reliquiarum (ecclesiastically-appointed curate of relics) and director of Treasures of the Church, will lead a tour in the United States with the sacred remains of the body of St. Maria Goretti. While St. Maria Goretti is universally known as the Patroness of Purity, her greatest virtue was her unyielding forgiveness of her attacker. Kindly visit the website www.mariagoretti.com for details.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre is privileged to host the Relic of the Body of St. Maria Goretti. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 Holy Name of Jesus Church • Public veneration of St. Maria begins 10:30 am 690 Woodbury Rd. • Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor 11:30 am Woodbury, New York 11797 • Veneration paused from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm for Sunday Vigil Mass • Public veneration ends 10:00 pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 St. Agnes Cathedral • Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor 5:00 pm 29 Quealy Place • Public veneration begins following the 5:00 pm Mass Rockville Centre, NY 11570 • Public veneration ends 10:00 pm Please check the website www.mariagoretti.com for updates on the tour schedule as we get closer to this blessed event in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Wednesday, Sept. 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, 8 p.m. Jonatha Brooke & Patty Larkin Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Forbidden Broadway Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. David Bromberg Big Band Saturday, Nov. 7 Spotlight Gala ’15 featuring Patina Miller Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Madeleine Peyroux Trio: Keep Me in Your Heart for a While Sunday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis: Friends Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. The Weight: Songs of The Band Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. The Pine Hill Project – Lucy Kaplansky & Richard Shindell Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. George Winston: A Solo Piano Concert Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Darlene Love Sunday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. The Klezmatics Present Happy Joyous Hanukah, Lyrics by Woody Guthrie Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Dar Williams Friday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m. Upright Citizens Brigade Friday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. On Your Radar with WFUV’s John Platt Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Robyn Hitchcock Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. The Second City – Hooking Up With the Second City Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. An Evening with Peter Yarrow with Special Guest John Gorka Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. Dan Zanes Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m. Leo Kottke Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. Paula Poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m. Pink Martini Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m. Tom Rush & John Sebastian Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. Are You My Mother? Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. Dennis Elsas: Rock’n’Roll Never Forgets Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. Pushcart Players in Peter & the Wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m. Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 p.m. Shahkar Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m. Joan Armatrading featuring Marti Jones & Don Dixon Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. Warren Haynes & the Ashes & Dust Band Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. Artie Lange

Hofstra to host Italian culture fest Italy’s cultural and culinary influence on America will be celebrated at one of the largest outdoor festivals on Long Island when Hofstra University hosts the 23rd Annual Italian Experience on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will take place outdoors, rain or shine, on the South Campus. The Italian Experience Festival features a full itinerary of crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and food. New this year is headliner Bobby Valli (younger brother of Frankie Valli), who will perform Four Seasons favorites as well as songs by Frank Sinatra, The Young Rascals and The Duprees on the Festival main stage from 1 to 2 p.m.. Singing, writing, producing and performing since the age of 15, Valli has

recorded his own original work for several major record labels including Columbia. Returning entertainment to the Festival includes The San Remo Duo (12 to 5 p.m.); The Bronx Opera Company (2:30 to 3:30 p.m.); the Long Island Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra (4 to 5 p.m.). Children’s entertainment features juggling Jester Jim and magician Handsome Harry. Admission is $6; $5 for senior citizens; children under 12 are admitted free. Hofstra students, faculty, and staff are admitted free upon presentation of a current Hofstra Card. For more information about the festival, as well as sponsorship opportunities or vendor information, call (516) 463-6504 or visit hofstra.edu/festivals.

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Community Calendar 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. TEMPLE TIKVAH ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Temple Tikvah of New Hyde Park annual rummage sale is Sunday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. is “Bag for $5 & Stuff Day” Highlights this year include costume jewelry, watches, pocket books, clothes, shoes, books and household items. Vintage fashion finds and great bargains. Temple Tikvah is conveniently located at 3315 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park.

JOB FAIR Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will host his eighth mega private sector job fair on October 23 at the Nassau Community College Gym in Garden City. Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience. There is no charge for admission and parking at Nassau Community College is free. Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9 a.m. while doors for General Admission open at 10 a.m. PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUP The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information. FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625-8804 for information. Singles Association of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or email singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com.

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Bryant Library Author Visits Wednesday Martin, PH.D: Primates of Park Avenue: A Memoir Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Every city has its own Park Avenue, the exclusive neighborhood where the wealthy live, shop, raise their children. Who hasn’t wondered what it’s like to live there? And who hasn’t felt the bruising power of social hierarchies, and felt the compelling desire to climb them? Why do we want that high status handbag? What makes one particular preschool an elite institution when it’s really just kids coloring and singing in a circle? Why do people who seem to have everything lie awake at night wanting even more? When Midwesterner Wednesday Martin married and moved to Manhattan’s prestigious Upper East Side, she struggled to fit in and learn the mysterious rules that those around her lived by. Then, after a frightening chance run-in with an aggressive Hermès Birkin handbag wielder, her academic background in anthropology and primatology kicked in. Looking at her surroundings as an urban Dian Fossey might, Martin began to decode the behavior of Upper East Side mothers – their tribal migration patterns; display rituals; physical adornment and mating practices; extrapair copulation; and more. The insightful, intelligent, and often hilarious result is Primates of Park Avenue. Clever, thought provoking, and wholly original, it is full of the delicious, insider secrets we love about The Nanny Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, and Bonfire of the Vanities – why most dinner parties are sex segregated; the surprising norms of alcohol and drug use; what to wear (and what your real estate agent should wear) when you go apartment hunting; and how wives earn their year end bonuses. Martin spares no detail in exploring what makes Upper East Side motherhood strange, exotic and utterly foreign and fascinating, ultimately discovering that for these women, “having it all” can be much harder than it seems. Wednesday Martin, PhD, has worked as writer and social researcher in New York City for more than two decades. The author of Stepmonster and Primates of Park Avenue, she has appeared on Today, CNN, NPR, NBC News, the BBC Newshour, and Fox News as an expert on stepparenting and parenting is-

sues. She writes for the online edition of Psychology Today and her work has appeared in The New York Times. She was a regular contributor to New York Post’s parenting and lifestyle pages for several years and has written for The Daily Telegraph. Wednesday received her PhD from Yale University and lives in New York City with her husband and their two sons. Christopher Bollen: Orient Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1 p.m. Christopher Bollen is a writer, editor, and critic. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he moved to New York to attend Columbia University. He writes regularly for a number of publications and is currently Editor at Large of Interview Magazine. He is also a fiction writer whose second novel, Orient, hit bookshelves in May 2015. He lives in Manhattan. Long Island Composers Alliance Annual Performance Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. The annual LICA concert now in its 11th year will feature violin and piano works by veteran composers Herb Deutsch, Marga Richter, and Murray Cohen. Nataliya Medvedvoskaya, a recent LICA member was featured at last year’s Bryant Library concert. Her work bears the stamp of modern composers, Shostakovich and Prokofiev. She is a remarkable pianist as well as a composer of piano and ensemble works, featuring the piano woodwinds, and strings. She has regularly performed at Barge Music in Brooklyn. The violinist, Elizabeth MacCorquodale,is currently completing her doctoral studies at Stony Brook University, where she studies extensively with Hagai Shaham and Philip Setzer of the Emerson Quartet. As a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral member, Elizabeth has performed all over Europe, Asia, and the Americas, winning national prizes in Canada, United States, and Austria. Songs of Conscience Performance by The Metropolitan Philharmonic Chorus Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. The Metropolitan Philharmonic Chorus, founded & directed by Leonard Lehrman, will perform this show leading up to the US premiere on Nov. 22 at Queens College of Alexander Dargomyzhsky’s opera “Rusalka” in the English translation by Lehrman and

his late mother Emily R. Lehrman (1923-2015), a former member of the Friends of Bryant Library, who will be honored with a commemorative plaque at Queens College that day. The library program, with soloists Helene Williams, Kathryn Wieckhorst, Leslie Middlebrook, and David Anchel, will feature premieres of music by Marc Blitzstein, Thomas Smith and Herbert Rothgarber, portions of “Rusalka,” and other music by Elie Siegmeister, Earl Robinson, and Leonard Lehrman, on words by Abel Meeropol, Langston Hugues, Walt Whitman, Pete Seeger, Abraham Lincoln, Nassau poet laureate Maxwell Corydon Wheat, Jr., and Suffolk poet laureate George Wallace. Dr. Lehrman is a former Metropolitan Opera Assistant Conductor and current Metropolitan Synagogue Conductor. He founded the MPC in 1988. The program has been made possible with funds from the Maldeb Foundation, the Prof. Edgar H. Lehrman Memorial Foundation, and the Decentralization Program, a Regrant program of the NY State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc. Discussions, Lectures and Workshops Finding Your Narrative Voice: A Prose Workshop Thursdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 p.m. Registration Required This writing workshop will explore how to create an original narrative voice in fiction and non-fiction. A strong emphasis will be placed on constructing credible and engaging characters. Example readings by David Sedaris, Chuck Palahniuk, Neil Gaiman, Vivian Gornick, and others will be used to examine craft. Students will have the opportunity to bring work to class to be discussed in a professional and encouraging environment. Melissa Rubin has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Though her concentration was in non-fiction, she loves experimenting with fiction and poetry. Her work is published in Font literary magazine and Everyone’s an Author, the newly released rhetoric and composition textbook. Current Events with Ivan Krakowsky Tuesdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, 1 p.m.

Ivan Krakowsky will take you behind the headlines and explore current news items. Mr. Krakowsky is a former Department Head of Social Studies for Farmingdale Public Schools. Art Lecture with Ines Powell Frida Kahlo Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican artist best know for her self-portraits. Frida was the daughter of a Hungarian/ Jewish man and a Spanish and Mexican woman. Frida was a survivor of polio and originally planned to study medicine, but at the age of 18 she was seriously injured in a bus accident. While recovering in bed, she began painting. She made mostly self-portraits and still-lifes with bright colors and designs from Mexican folk art. At 18, Frida married the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera who was 20 years her senior. Their marriage was very stormy with periods of separation and infidelities. During her lifetime, she produced about 200 paintings, all related to her physical and emotional experiences. Divorce New York Style: Fact v. Fiction Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. The prospect of divorce can be very daunting. The expectation of what you may experience when you go through a divorce can be even more overwhelming after you have heard all of your friends’ “horror stories” about their divorce. Please join us as matrimonial attorney, Rona Gura, relays the facts and fictions of what one can expect to experience during a divorce proceeding. As a highly experienced and skilled matrimonial attorney, who has also been through the process personally, Rona brings a uniquely empathetic ear to her clients’ concerns. She will discuss with us how to successfully navigate the divorce process while, hopefully, remaining financially and emotionally intact. Finding Your Life Purpose: A Pathway to a Successful Career and Life. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Are you at a crossroads in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed and wish that you could get a handle on what’s going on or what you should do next? In their workshop, Finding Your Life Purpose: A Pathway to

a Successful Career and Life, Barbara M. Kessler, Esq., ACC and Maribeth Kraus, President, International Coach Federation—LI, will introduce you to “Mind-Mapping” and other coaching tools. Learn techniques you can use throughout your life to organize your thinking and bring clarity about your life’s purpose. Film Screening and Discussion: Complicit Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. This film explores the Roosevelt Administration’s handling of the Jewish refugee crisis which has been a hotly debated topic for the last decade. No single event has had more influence on this debate than the ill-fated Voyage of the SS St Louis. The St Louis was a luxury liner that left Hamburg, Germany on May 13, 1939, bound for Havana, Cuba. The ship carried 937 Jewish refugees attempting to escape Adolf Hitler’s war on the Jews of Europe. This highly publicized drama on the high seas became the symbol of the world’s indifference to the plight of Jewish suffering at the hands of the Nazis and became one of the most impactful events in American, Jewish and Holocaust history. The saga of the refugees was covered all across the US as a major front page news story. This coverage included not only the major metropolitan areas but the small cities and towns as well. Virtually every American that read a newspaper saw the story. The saga of the SS St Louis played out against the backdrop of Roosevelt’s third term ambitions and reflected the tension between his personal political aspirations and the humanitarian emergency playing out before the President’s very eyes. The story of the St. Louis, the US refusal to mount greater rescue efforts and the decision not to bomb the railway tracks leading to the death camps, has left a permanent stain on the Roosevelt legacy and the State Department’s reputation. Thus the official apology by Deputy Secretary State William Burns to a delegation of surviving St. Louis passengers in September, 2012, stands out as an iconic moment in our country’s history. The inspirational stories of the surviving passengers becomes message of hope that emerges from this turbulent moment history. Dr. Stewart Gordon, will be moderating a discussion about the St Louis ocean liner which

was forced to return to Europe from the coast of Florida with over 900 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939. The film “Complicit” which addresses this event will be viewed and discussed. Understanding Personality Type: The “Secret Factor” That Will Improve Your Life Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. Presenter: Barbara M. Kessler, Esq., ACC, President and Founder of Life in Focus, LLC Have you ever wondered why you do some of the things you do or what you need to feel more valued and fulfilled at home or at work? If so, come learn about how your in-born wiring, your temperament, can impact your life. In her workshop, Understanding Personality Type: The “Secret Factor” That Will Improve Your Life, Barbara M. Kessler, Esq., ACC introduces you to the concepts of personality type (what she calls your “behavioral DNA”) and helps you begin your journey to understand what’s naturally important for you to create a happier, less stressful and more productive life at home and at work. New Beginning Singles (50+) Support Group Led by Marla Matthews Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3:30 p.m. Discussion, social and support group for divorced, widowed, and all single adults who would like a new beginning!!! Make new friends, network and learn new skills towards re-inventing yourself with inspiration and hope for your future!! The more we know, the better we do!...There’s hope and support for you with new friends and a new attitude!! It’s never too late to be happy! Join this lively, stimulating discussion for divorced, widowed and all single adults ages 5O plus...facilitated by television Talk Show Host of “The Relationship Journey” and Social Worker, Marla Matthews.... Celebrate United Nations Day An Afternoon of Music, Dance and Education Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m. This afternoon celebration of world culture is sponsored by the Baha’I of Roslyn and The Bryant Library is free and open to the public. The program will give families a taste of the flavor of various cultures. There will be musical performances and readings from local performers and a keynote speaker.

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Shelter Rock Library MUSEUM PASSES @ SRPL Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders can reserve a Museum Pass online for free admission to a variety of museums and gardens on Long Island and in New York City. Go to www.srpl.org and pull down the Library Services Menu then go to Museum Passes. Click the Reserve Now link and look for the red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available. Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation per family every 30 days). SHELTER ROCK PATRONS MAY RESERVE PASSES FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation • Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum

programs SUNDAY CONCERT September 27 at 3 p.m. The Topsingers, Tony Izzo, Cyndi Hazell, Domenick Izzo and Gloria Leiser are siblings who were born and raised in Woodhaven and South Ozone Park. This musical

family will sing some Doo-Wop tunes of the ‘50s and ‘60s. You will hear favorites, including Step By Step, Coney Island Baby, Unchained Melody, Beside You, The Worst That Can Happen, ‘Till and other popular tunes of the day. ESOL CLASSES (English for Speakers of Other Languages) For Beginner & Intermediate Students on Wednesdays, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In the Community Room. Registration is NOT required. SENIOR RAP GROUP ... for the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share! Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome. Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Mondays, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP with Marguerite Dilimetin, Group Facilitator, Nassau County Office for the Aging and Mental Health Wednesday, Sept. Oct. 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another. PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesdays, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Join others in playing the game that has fasci-

nated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences and combinations. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available, so if you own a set, please feel free to bring it with you.Registration is not required. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS A four part series, presented by SCORE, designed to help people interested in starting their own small business or already managing a small business. Instructors are retired executives and business owners hoping to encourage others to develop and succeed with their own business ventures. Starting & Growing Your Own Business - Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Writing a Business Plan Thursday, Oc.t. 1 at 7 p.m. Marketing for Small Businesses - Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Social Media Marketing for Business - Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Registration begins Monday, Sept. 14 for all sessions.

and techniques while “the needles fly” with other craft enthusiasts. THE GOLDEN AGE of TELEVISION with Larry Strickler Monday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m.. Remember Uncle Miltie? Texaco Star Theater? Howdy Doody? Revisit the bygone days of TV and learn how this mid 20th century phenomenon changed the way we saw the world. AUTHOR VISIT Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Rachel Devine, a motivational speaker on self-development and author of The Third Road, Your Secret Journey Home and Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack, Become a Magnet for True Love will offer a presentation for single, divorced and widowed people of all ages. ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS Led by SRPL Librarians Cathy Loechner and Susan Healy THE ORCHARDIST by Amanda Coplin on

CREATIVE NEEDLES: NEEDLEWORK GROUP Friday, Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Bring your projects and supplies to knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or cross stitch away in the company of other needlecraft lovers. A time for conversation, crafting and simply sharing tips

Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m.

istration begins September 3 in the Teen Room.

YOUNG ADULT

CHILDREN

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.

GREAT BEGINNINGS This program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes is designed for children ages 12 – 23 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration begins Tuesday, August 18. Choose one of the following sessions: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 8 – Sept. 29 or Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 9 – Sept. 30 or Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 10 – Oct.1. Registration for the next Great Beginnings Program will begin Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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.

PAJAMA STORYTIME for ages 2 - 5 ~ Siblings Welcome! Grab your teddy bear and wear your pajamas for an evening of stories and songs. Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Registration began Thursday, Sept. 3.

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. Reg-

GREAT BEGINNINGS This program of stor ies, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes is designed for children ages 12 – 23 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration began Tuesday, Aug. 18. Choose one of the following sessions: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 8 – Sept. 29 Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 9 – Sept. 30 Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 10 – Oct. 1

Roslyn Community Calendar FAMILY FUN CARNIVAL Sid Jacobson Jewish Community will host its Family Fun Carnival at the Old Westbury campus, Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The raindate for the carnival is Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the start of fall at Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp, home to Camp Jacobson. The Family Fun Carnival has something for everyone with rides, games, prizes, community service projects

and refreshments. Admission to the carnival is free. Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp is located at 340 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury.. For more information, visit www. campjacobson.org. ROSLYN BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The next meeting of the Roslyn Public Schools Board of Education will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. in Roslyn High School. Agendas and minutes for Board of Education meetings

2ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Brookville Multifaith Campus, 2 Brookville Road, Glen Head, on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..Call (516) 626-0414. BrookvilleChurch@ gmail.com

St. Francis of Assisi and benefit Bobbi and the Strays animal shelter. All friendly, well-behaved, vaccinated pets with IDs, on leash or in carrier are welcome, as well as photos of pets and stuffed animals. Donations welcome: monetary, canned cat/dog food or clumping litter: call (516) 626-0414 for details or visit brookvillechurch.org.

the lifesaving antidote Narcan, which can reverse its fatal effects. Attendees will also learn the warning signs of drug addiction, available treatment options, personal stories of recovery, and more. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Gold Coast Library, 50 Railroad Ave, Glen Head - in partnership with County Legislator Donald MacKenzie.

ANIMAL BLESSING 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at Brookville Church, 2 Brookville Road, Glen Head. Bring your pet for a blessing to celebrate

FREE OVERDOSE PREVENTION SEMINAR Residents will be taught how to recognize an Opioid overdose, and how to administer

JTS Tuesday night bingo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5253 will host bingo on Tuesday nights from

are available at www.roslynschools.org; click on “Board of Education.”

7 to 11 p.m. The top prize is $1,500 with additional cash prizes totaling $1,700. Admission is $4 at the post, 155 Searingtown Road. ACBL BRIDGE ACBL sanctioned Bridge games take place in the Nursery School Atrium every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and Thursday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. in the main building at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn. Call (917) 658-5991 to make a reservation.

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Carnival to raise funds for E.W. schools The Carnival is Coming! The East Williston Educational Foundation* is hosting a professional traveling carnival on Oct. 9, 10 and 11. It will take place at the Willets Road parking lot. There will be rides, food, and an all-around great fun weekend of entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the East Williston Schools. Don’t forget to mark your calendars and tell your friends and neighbors in surrounding towns as well. All are welcome! *The East Williston Education Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support and benefit our school district. Mindset Have you started reading our first all school community read yet? The book is called “Mindset” by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. We will be reading the book in a variety of different venues and hope to have it as a common reference point for many discussions among staff, parents and community members throughout the year. The book is published by Ballantine Books, New York and is readily available in bookstores or through e-book ordering on your Kindle, Nook, iBook, etc. It is an easy, but truly valuable read with lots of “aha” insights that have the possibility to speak to us all. Dweck’s research is quite well known and figures prominently in education research, though it speaks equally to insights about parenting, business and personal relationships. In terms of students, gleaned from publicity materials, the book explains • Students with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed. These students focus on learning over just looking smart, see effort as the key to success, and thrive in the face of a challenge. • Students with a fixed mindset believe that people are born with a certain amount of intelligence, and they can’t do much to change that. These students focus on looking smart over learning, see effort as a sign of low ability, and wilt in the face of a challenge. • Students with a growth mindset do better in school. In actual practice, in terms of education and parenting, the ideas above suggest that we should refrain from complimenting our students and children by saying how smart they are when

they do something well. Dweck’s work recommends instead to compliment the child’s effort which lets the child know that success is something that can be accomplished by effort and is not defined by a fixed intelligence. This way, if something isn’t successful, the child/ student knows that given another try, or some more focused or experienced effort at another time, success is still possible. Ironically, according to Dweck’s research, when we compliment children by telling them how smart they are, we actually limit their desire to take on new challenges because they are afraid to try anything they may not be good at, because then they won’t be considered “smart” anymore if they fail. When a student writes a successful paper, solves a difficult math problem, or comes up with a creative solution to a problem, after experiencing Dweck’s research in my doctoral program years ago, I now say “Wow, you must have worked hard at that” or “You must have thought a lot about it,” rather than saying, “How smart you are.” Dweck says that in a growth mindset, you see your qualities as things that can be developed through effort and commitment. You’re not motivated by always trying to look smart or talented, because you understand, as Dweck points out, “that no one has ever accomplished great things, not Mozart, Darwin or Michael Jordan, without years of passionate practice and learning.” Did you know, as I learned from reading Mindset that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school varsity basketball team, not recruited by the college he wanted to play for and did not get drafted by the first two NBA teams that had the chance to choose him? However, firmly grounded in a growth mindset, he would leave the house at six in the morning to practice and constantly worked on his defensive game and shooting skills. In college, his coach was amazed that even after the team lost the last game of the season, Jordan went and practiced shooting for hours, getting ready for the next season. Willets Road music teacher Scott Hoefling recently sent me a link to the Stefon Harris TED talk video that he showed to his band class. It’s called “No Mistakes on the Bandstand.” Harris

talks about playing on the Bandstand where every “mistake” is an opportunity in jazz. Is there anything you want to share within our community of readers about Mindset as you read it? Email me and we’ll start a “Mindset” folder on our website. You can find the Harris TED talk jazz video on the homepage of our website at www.ewsdonline.org > scroll down the left side navigation bar to Mindset Community File and hover over it > click on Stefon Harris. Technology in Our Classrooms Last night, preceding Willets Road Meet the Teacher Night, Dave Casamento, director of science and technology, presented a parent information workshop

Elaine Kanas Superintendent

for our 6th grade parents regarding the 1:1 iPad initiative. In addition to the computers and laptops available in our classrooms, labs and library media centers, all students in Grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 participate in a 1:1 initiative. Our 6th and 7th graders use iPads and our 8th and 9th graders use Chromebooks. The use of these devices is integrally interwoven into our students’ learning program to enhance and facilitate learning beyond what would be possible without their use. This year’s District budget supports a one-year teacher on special assignment in the area of technology to continue to support our staff with the training and professional development to most effectively utilize technology with our students. At last week’s Wheatley faculty meeting, teachers from several disciplines, participated in a workshop lead by our Technology Integration Specialist, Audra Beberman, to study Google Classroom and Google Docs. Topics included the posting of assignments, announcements, videos and the collection of as-

signments, paperlessly. Key features of Google Docs, the ability to comment, edit, suggest and accept revisions were also explored. Email Updates & Alerts Just a reminder that you can sign up to get updates and alerts from the district website. Certain webpages are flagged to send out emails to let you know when new information is posted. For example, you can get emails when news items are posted, changes to the district calendar occur, board of education agenda are posted and receive emergency alerts, if necessary, among many other updates and alerts from other district webpages. To sign up, go to the district website at www.ewsdonline. org and fill in the information on the Signup for Updates & Alerts/Cyberschool Alerts box. Once signed in you can pick and choose what is important to you by checking the appropriate boxes. If you have any questions please contact Susan Checkla, Public Information, at checklas@ewsdonline.org or at 333-1693. Senior Citizen Email Addresses We have started compiling a list of our resident senior citizen emails so that we can extend invitations to our district events that may be of interest. If you are a senior citizen in our community, and would like to receive an email when an event of interest nears, please forward your name and email address to Susan Checkla, Public Information at checklas@ewsdonline. org or call 333-1693. Virtual Backpack Just a reminder: The district maintains a virtual backpack where all your flyers will be 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 Backpack > click on VB.) The following is a listing of the new flyers posted on the VB this week: ESWD Walkathon; Wheatley Sports Homecoming 2015; Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts of America; East Williston Education Foundation CARNIVAL; Albertson Soccer Club Munchkins/ Intramurals; North Side PTO Fall Mums Sale; Wheatley PTO Membership Drive; Wheatley PTO Student Directory

Congratulations and Commendations Wheatley Recognizes Five National Merit Semifinalist Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named five Wheatley seniors as semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. The seniors earning this prestigious honor are: Krista Chen, Luke Cuomo, Mohammad Khanzada, Ashley Kim and Andrew Zuckerman As semifinalists, these students scored in the top one-half of one percent of the more than 1.4 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools who entered the program by taking the PSAT last year. They are now eligible to compete for Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $32 million that will be offered in the spring. Congratulations Krista, Luke, Mohammed, Ashley and Andrew! National Tri-M Chapter of the Year – Wheatley! Wheatley’s Tri-¬M Music Honor Society was recognized over the summer as the 2014¬15 National Tri-M Chapter of the Year Scholarship Program winner for the dedication of its student-musicians and their community involvement. Tri-M is an internationally recognized music honor society. Each year, Wheatley has approximately 35-40 members in its local chapter. There are 1,700 chapters worldwide. Wheatley’s chapter received this honor from a pool of 130 chapter applications. Congratulations to our student-musician members and faculty advisor Angela Luftig! Our Teachers Share Their Knowledge Congratulations to district technology integration specialist Audra Beberman who will be addressing Long Island math teachers on October 6, 2015 as the Keynote Speaker at the first meeting of the Nassau County Math Teachers Association. Mrs. Beberman’s keynote address is entitled “Kick Off with Coding – Coding Everything: Learning How Coding Can Help All Students At All Levels.” Have a Good Weekend As always, please email me at kanase@ewsdonline.org or call me at 333-3758 with any questions, suggestions and/or any topics you would like to see in this newsletter.

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Beth Sholom adult ed program to start up Temple Beth Sholom’s Adult Learning Program is beginning on October 13 and is open to the community. This fall, there are several exciting new introductory courses offered, including Essential Hebrew for Travelers, three Tuesday mornings a month at 11:30 a.m., and a twice monthly Tuesday evening class at 8 p.m., which is a Step-by-Step Basic Hebrew & Shabbat Prayers class. Other evening classes include Walking with Justice with new Associate Rabbi Paul Kerbel, monthly on Thursdays at 8 p.m.; a series of evening yoga classes twice monthly on Mondays at 7 p.m., and a twice monthly class, Make Your Own Tallit, also on Mondays at 7 p.m. (The tallit-making class is for Sisterhood members only.) Judaic Studies & Hebrew Classes on Tuesday Mornings The Florence Meyer Education Program offers classes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday mornings taught by highly-experienced teacher Zahavah Rosenfeld. Courses include Intermediate Conversational Hebrew, Bible Study: Heroines and Heroes, and Essential Hebrew for Travelers. There is an annual fee to enroll in these courses. Participants may enroll in

one or all of the Tuesday morning courses. This program also features a monthly Lunch & Learn seminar at 11:30 a.m. with guest speakers or films, and discussion. Lunch and Learn is free to those enrolled in a Tuesday morning class; there is a fee for those not enrolled. There is also an opportunity to learn to chant from the Torah and Haftorah with Cantor Barnoy during a Thursday mornings series of classes at 9:30 a.m. The Sisterhood’s Rosh Chodesh Program will feature a new format and is twice monthly at 7 p.m. It is free to all TBS members and to Early Childhood and Religious School parents. Sisterhood membership is $54 for Temple Beth Sholom members and $80 for those who aren’t members of the synagogue. Course fees are additional, although, some classes are complimentary for Sisterhood and/or TBS members. For a full roster of classes and descriptions, including course costs, please request an Adult Learning brochure from the temple office at 516-621-2288 and return the enrollment form by September 30 with your check made out to TBS Sisterhood to 401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577.

JCC to welcome ‘Broadway’s Best’ Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center welcomes Broadway performers for Broadway’s Best with Seth Rudetsky and John Treacy Egan and Friends on Monday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rudetsky, hosts of “Seth Speaks” on SiriusXM Radio and Egan of “Nice Work If You Can Get It” will perform songs from Broadway musicals along with Robert

Cuccioli of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” Kate Rockwell of “Rock of Ages” and Jackie Hoffman of “On the Town.” “We cannot wait to perform at Sid Jacobson JCC,” said Egan. “It is guaranteed to be a fantastic show with songs from your favorite Broadway musicals old and new.” Tickets are $50 can be purchased at www.sjjcc.org.

Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood Vice Presidents of Education Roya Mizrahi, far left, and Fran Shalot, far right, announce a new year of courses and programs starting on October 13 that are open to all adults in the community regardless of temple membership. They are depicted at a recent dinner with Miriam Silverman, second from left, and Sisterhood President Cindy Feldman.

Summer program student art on display at Shelter Rock Students who attended the district’s Summer Recreation Program brought learning and creativity together when they constructed sculptural art. Participants spent three weeks in the Herricks Middle School art room producing objects, which proved to be display-worthy. Eighth- and ninth-graders created tissue paper and reed sculptures, which are being showcased at the Shelter Rock Public Library in the Children’s Literature Room until Sept. 20. The students explored how natural reed reacts with water to become more pliable, enabling it to be twisted and curled. With the addition of raffia, another natural material, students were able to secure forms that achieved a design that captured a volume and

shape that appealed to them. Colorful tissue paper, and in some cases ribbon, was used as a finishing touch to capture the personality and form of each piece. Students in the lower grades sculpted projects as well. They utilized plaster and balloons to create round, closed forms that offered a variety of decorative possibilities. “It was an exciting three weeks in the sculpture room,” said Gabrielle Schulman, the program’s upper division sculpture teacher. “I will miss the energy and fantastic ideas we had floating around the art room, but am certain that these students will continue to pursue their artistic talents and skills now that school is back in session.” Some students used plaster balloons to create sculpture forms.

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Long Islanders to go ‘car-free’ Sept. 22 Thousands of climate conscience Long Islanders are expected to be participating in Car Free Day — an international event that encourages drivers to leave their cars at home for a day on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Participants are being asked to use more sustainable travel choices on the 3rd Annual Car Free Day Long Island, such as transit, carpooling, bicycles, walking and telecommuting to help reduce traffic, conserve energy, reduce harmful emissions, improve fitness, reduce parking problems and save money. Last year, 2,855 Long Islanders pledged to be car free or carlite, saving over 72,000 miles of driving, and 36 tons of CO2 emissions. Car Free Day LI is organized by a broad-based group of Long Island leaders from major em-

ployers, business, civic and environmental groups, universities and municipalities. Commuters, students and residents can pledge to go car free or car-lite at the Car Free Day LI website (www.carfreedayli.com). Participants are also eligible to win raffle prizes including commuter bikes, gift cards, theater tickets and more. To date, over 1,550 Long Islanders have already pledged. Several Long Island municipalities will be recognized with Car Free Day LI Municipal Challenge awards for their efforts in celebrating Car Free Day. Participating municipalities include Suffolk County, the Towns of North Hempstead, Huntington and Babylon, and the Villages of Amityville, Malverne and Sea Cliff. “We’re thrilled that Farm-

ingdale State College will once again be hosting our Car Free Day LI Rally,” said Rosemary Mascali, manager of Transit Solutions and co-chair of the Car Free Day LI event. “We’re eager to recognize the efforts of Long Island’s colleges, universities and municipalities who have been leaders in promoting sustainability and more sustainable transportation options.” Companies, schools and organizations who would like to encourage their employees, students and members to pledge can utilize the Car Free Day Toolkit, available for download at the Car Free Day LI website, which includes celebration ideas, logos, flyer, poster, stickers and sample emails and social media posts. Information on commute alternatives is also available on the website.

Mangano invites inventors to pitch ideas Have you come up with the next million-dollar idea — a great invention? Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano invites residents to showcase their products and prototypes at a Sept. 21 meeting of the Nassau County Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club. The showcase, “The Next Million Dollar Idea,” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ceremonial Chambers of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. “The Nassau County Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club’s “The Next Million Dollar Idea’ showcase will provide a wel-

coming environment where residents can turn their ideas into viable business products,” Mangano said. “Nassau County’s talented residents are our best resource for a future filled with economic growth.” The club is seeking presenters with actual products or working prototypes that can be shown to the public, not plans or drawings. All inventors will be required to sign disclaimers prior to participation. The showcase will be limited to 12 presenters who will be allotted at least five minutes to explain and demonstrate their respective products. Exhibitors must be residents of Nassau County. Admission to

the monthly event is free. “I urge prospective exhibitors to join us at the ‘The Next Million Dollar Idea’ showcase and to secure intellectual property protection for their inventions prior to showcasing their work,” said Brian Fried, president of the Nassau County Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club and a local inventor and entrepreneur. Inventors interested in exhibiting should send an email indicating their interest to BrianFried@gmail.com. The email should include the inventor’s name, hometown, invention name, a two-sentence description and the inventor’s web

site and telephone number. Fried will review all submissions. The Nassau County Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club, sponsored by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, provides novice and seasoned entrepreneurs networking and brainstorming opportunities in a safe and secure environment. With its primary goal of helping to turn ideas into action, the club aims to assist inventors navigate the process while enabling its members the ability to tap into critical resources. Those wishing to join the club can email Nick Terzulli at nterzulli@nassauida.org or call (516) 571-1745.

Small biz conference to be held in Woodbury

The 2015 Long Island Community and Economic Development Conference to take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club located in Woodbury. The conference will produce the largest procurement conference on Long Island for small businesses, including Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Veteran Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. The conference also provides a business networking forum for Nassau County vendors and contractors. This forum will facilitate educational workshops and networking for conference attendees with contract de-

cision-makers from governmental agencies, major corporations, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. “By facilitating the largest regional outreach event on Long Island, the 2015 Long Island Community and Economic Development Conference provides a great opportunity for my administration to continue our commitment of enhancing Minority, Women, Veteran and Small Business participation and development throughout Nassau County,” said Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano. The conference will bring together thousands of

businesses including minority and women owned businesses, veteran-owned firms, small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises from the public and private sector. The event will consist of plenary sessions, workshops, luncheon with featured speakers and the business pavilion exhibition hall. There will also be a business match-making session that facilitates two hours of 10-minute intervals of one-on-one meetings for major buyers and suppliers. The conference will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

County will offer free job preparation classes

In preparation for the Private Sector Mega Job Fair which will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, at Nassau Community College Gym, Nassau County will be providing free job preparation classes for residents, County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced this week. Classes will include assistance with

resume writing, techniques for an effective interview and how to best explore career options. “With hundreds of companies offering positions at the Mega Job Fair and more than 13,000 job seekers expected to attend, the competition for jobs can be great,” Mangano said. “I encourage

residents to register for one of the free job preparation workshops as this is a great opportunity to improve your skill set in this competitive market.” The Job Preparation Workshops are being offered September 22, September 30 and October 14 from 2:45 to 4 p.m. at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, located

at One Davis Avenue in Garden City. Professionals from reputable personnel staffing agencies, including those specialized in assisting veterans seeking work, will be conducting these workshops. For more information please call (516) 227-7692 or (516) 227-8656.

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Communities across the North Shore gathered this past weekend to remember the thousands of lives lost during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Sept. 11 ceremonies often miss the point

Each year for 14 years now, the names of the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center have been read off, one by one. The area has been held as a sacred site - there is even a sacred tree. A museum has opened dedicated to the people and the events of that day in minute detail. It’s become a holy ritual. The religion of victimization. “Never Forget” is the mantra. “There are two words to remember today. And they’re on the material you’ve been given, they’re on the scarves, they’re on the bandanas. The first word is remember. Remember. That is what today is about – remember,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his 9/11 remarks this year. This is what I remember: how the Bush/Cheney Administration completely screwed up. Not one, not two, not three, but four planes hijacked, made Uturns in the sky for two hours. “Who could have imagined?” Condoleeza Rice told the 9/11 Commission. Everyone. Everyone could have imagined. The Millennium Plot that the Clinton Administration foiled involved hijacking 14 planes. The FAA issued 54 warnings. The G-8 had been moved earlier that year because of the threat of a commercial plane being used as a missile. Richard Clarke, the Bush Administration’s counter-terrorism expert, warned Bush on Day One of his administration that Osama bin Laden was the one to watch. Bush ignored him. Giuliani located the emergency personnel and the antiterrorism unit in the World Trade Center, the same building that had been attacked in 1993. The CIA had intercepted a message the day before September 11 signaling that the attack would come the next day that wasn’t translated because Arabic speakers had been fired for being gay. Some 343 first responders died in the towers, including one of our own, because their radios didn’t work and they didn’t get the call to get out of the building. Recall how the Bush Administration would cynically raised the terror color warning to scare people to sheepishly follow, obey, vote back into office the leaders who failed so miserably, who abused their power so absolutely. “Newly uncovered government documents show that the U.S. government ignored a specific warning in 2000 that Al

Qaeda planned to hijack a commercial airliner headed for the U.S.,” Steve Watson reported on Infowars.com on Sept. 27, 2013. The documents, released to Judicial Watch, show that the warning was ignored because “nobody believed that Usama bin Laden’s organization or the Taliban could carry out such an operation.” (www.judicialwatch.org/document-archive/ document-analysis-of-al-qaedaplot-to-hijack-plane-in-frankfurtgermany) The reason why Sept. 11 is elevated to holy status is to distract and divert, so that no one questions why it happened, how it happened and why nearly 3,000 people died. There is no answer yet as to whether it was supreme ineptitude, or purposeful ,the “Pearl Harbor” envisioned by the Project for the New American Century that enabled the Bush/Cheney Administration unchallenged control. That’s not hyperbole or rhetoric. That’s fact. You only have to look at how Bush was able to rule, how every time people would question his policies - tax policy, for instance, rising unemployment, the housing bubble he would raise the terror threat level and hurl a few “9/11s” about. This is an administration, after all, that was bookended by 9/11 on one end and Katrina (another 1800 dead) on the other. It’s worth noting that the 9/11 Commission spent less time in their investigation and muted report than the various commissions still investigating Benghazi. I am so sick of those who evoke 9/11 to justify anti-democratic actions (they say that 9/11 changed this country, there is “pre-9/11 and “post-9/11” and if you are in a pre-9/11 mindset you are merely naive.) The answer to that meme is that America changed - overturned habeus corpus, justified torture and anti-immigrant policies - only because we allowed America to be changed. 19 hijackers could never bring down “America.” The Bush Administration did that for them. 9/11 was used to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq. You don’t have Al Qaeda in Iraq until you have the U.S. invasion. You don’t have an empowered Iran until you depose Saddam Hussein. You don’t have ISIL until you have the vacuum created of a corrupt Iraq regime, an American populace so traumatized by the Iraq War, incapable of crossing the “red line” to deal with the Syrian despot Assad’s

use of chemical weapons against his own people, The United States is not the only one that is suffering from terrorism. Terrorism was practically invented as a tactic against Israel,

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Pulse of the Peninsula which has been suffering for its entire existence and now has become the prevailing tactic rendering old-school armies almost obsolete. What about the terror rained down on hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians killed in U.S. bombs, the “shock and awe” leading to a big “oops.” The equivalent of a 9/11 happens every month due to the domestic terrorism of unfettered gun violence, but no one stands and reads the names of the 30,000 killed each and every year, each and every year. Do these parents, children, siblings suffer any less for their loss? Why are their lost loved ones less worthy of recognition? Remember Cindy Sheehan, who just wanted Bush to answer one question, “For what noble cause did my son die?” Her son, as did so many others, signed up to fight in a burst of patriotism after 9/11 and believed the lie that Saddam Hussein was somehow implicated, that he was about to unleash “a mushroom cloud”. She was literally booted out of a Bush rally, no sympathy whatsoever for her loss, as the world is expected to pay the families of 9/11. No one reads the names of the 4,000 Americans killed in Iraq. “The second word was honor,” Cuomo said. “We honor those firefighters and those policemen who went to the site that day.” Indeed, people throw are too quick to assign the label “hero,” versus victim, which is what just about everyone killed on 9/11 was, but the real heroes were the 343 first responders who died — among them Great Neck’s Jon

Ielpi — and thousands who were innocently working in the Towers that cruel morning and escaped, often helping others to safety in the process, and the thousands who followed after, coming from all over the country to assist, and the thousands of area residents who bravely stayed, who were lied to by the government that told them the air was safe, are getting sick. It took nine months to remove approximately 1.8 million tons from the World Trade Center site. As the Daily Mail reported, “More police officers have died from Ground Zero illness than were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11.” A total of 71 police officers have died from illnesses linked to inhaling toxic dust and smoke from Ground Zero, compared to 60 officers who were killed in the attacks on September 11, 2001. Six police officer deaths in 2013 were blamed on Ground Zero illness, four in 2012 and three in 2011. (See: www.dailymail. co.uk/news/article-2623407/ More-officers-died-9-11-GroundZero-illness-killed-terrorist-attacks.html#ixzz3ll5UG3uf ). Just a couple of weeks ago, Marcy Borders, the woman from the famous 9/11 ‘Dust Lady’ photo, died of stomach cancer; she was just 42. (www.cnn. com/2015/08/26/us/9-11-survivor-dust-lady-dies). What I remember was how hard it was — in an era before Obamacare, when people were literally on their own for health care — to pass the Zadroga Act, named for James Zadroga, the 9/11 first responder who died from a respiratory disease in 2006, over Republican opposition. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act provides “medical coverage and financial assistance to members of the civilian army who rallied to serve their country and city in the dark days after” 9/11. Despite the obvious illnesses that was felling these people (remember Jon Stewart having several on his show?), the Republicans in Congress blocked passage. It finally was passed in 2010, in the waning hours of Democratic control of the House before the Republicans took over. But it was only adopted for five years. As New York Magazine reported, “The section of the law that helps pay for the ongoing treatment of first responders and survivors dealing with chronic diseases or respiratory disorders will expire at the end of the month. A year later, a nearly $3 billion fund — one that helps compensate those who have suf-

fered economic losses because of injuries that happened at Ground Zero or maladies that came later – will also expire. If the law isn’t reauthorized soon, the many people depending on it will probably receive letters from the government in the coming months telling them the program has ended, leaving them impossibly worried about how they will pay for impending or ongoing medical expenses.” “Remember that there are people...who are home today, sick because of what they did on 9/11 and suffering because of what they did on 9/11,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in his remarks on 9/11, said, “Because they didn’t ask the questions. Because they didn’t wait for the equipment, they didn’t wait for the masks. They just went and did the right thing. They deserve our support and we will not forget them. That is the Zadroga Bill and as the governor of the state of New York I will not rest until that Zadroga Bill is reissued time and time again.” Over 57,000 people have met the program’s initial eligibility requirements. Approximately 18,000 people have received medical treatment for illnesses related to toxic dust from the World Trade Center site. The problem is that many of these cancers and illnesses do not emerge for decades. This week, the Daily News reported, the findings of a FDNY study that indicated that firefighters who worked at the smoldering World Trade Center site had a 19 percent greater likelihood of developing cancer of those who did not (see www.nydailynews. com/news/politics/zadrogaact-cover-cancer-care-bravestworked-ground-zero-lawmakersarticle-1.957119) “It is alarming evidence and it calls for action,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan). “It is our moral responsibility to reauthorize the bill.” Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), one of the leading proponents pushing to make this health-care program permanent, told NPR’s Takeaway host John Hockenberry that it is outrageous for survivors and first responders to face uncertainty about whether the funding to cover their medical expenses will be available. Asked where the opposition is, she said, “”No one is against it overtly, but I can tell you that there are too many people in Washington who are trying to cut this program to save a penny for no reason,” says Sen. Gillibrand. “I think New Yorkers and people all across the United States who stand with our heroes, need to Continued on Page 57

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Town unveils 9/11 memorial at service Continued from Page 2 began with the presentation of colors by the Albertson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5253, followed by the performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” and Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an American” by Kenyo Baly. “The world can’t afford spectators,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said during the ceremony, noting the threat of terrorism is still prevalent. “We must stand together to preserve and fight for the ideals of our country that we hold so dear. By doing this, we honor the memories of all who senselessly lost their lives that day. They have not been forgotten.” North Hempstead council members read aloud the names of victims from their respective communities, and audience members spoke in remembrance of victims. Manhasset High School student Corey McCluskey also performed a bagpipe rendition of “Amazing Grace.” When the service concluded, the memorial was unveiled by Manhasset resident Armine Giorgetti, whose husband Steven died in the attacks. “As you can imagine, a project like this doesn’t happen by itself, but it is the culmination of hard work by many caring peo- Manhasset resident Armine Giorgetti and Supervisor Judi Bosworth view the 9/11 Memorial that was unveiled in Town Hall following the 9/11 ceremony. ple,” Bosworth said.

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Continued from Page 12 Charles Cohen combines nature with urban settings in his photography, she said. “When you see his work he will have an image of a sky, but next to it will be an old warehouse,” Amsel said. Lisa DiClerico, Amsel said, is a conservationist who studied in Italy and has an incredible resume and Paula Elliott works with charcoal on paper, inhabiting all the space on her page. “For her it’s all about balance and contrast,” Amsel said. “Her shapes have their own unique environment and they are really beautiful.” Hiroshi Kagoshima is a Japanese artist specializing in the creation of 3D models, a medium that has gained significant popularity in recent years, she said. Demetrius Manouselis is a Greek architect whose drawings are strongly influenced by his architectural studies. “He just really likes to paint,” Amsel said. “His drawings are very influenced but he takes it to a more abstract level.” Amsel said all of the artists will be at the opening reception to present their work. Gold Coast Arts Center Executive Director Regina Gil said the center is excited for the upcoming theme of the exhibit.

“They are artists who take inspiration from architecture. When you see what they do, it’s very exciting,” Gil said. “We are proud to have them in our space.” Gil said she wants the exhibit to show the community that they don’t need to go to the city to see trendy art. “Instead of making people go to the city, you can just comes to us,” Gil said. “This is fun. You go to an art opening and it’s exactly as cool and hip as any art opening anywhere in the city.” The opening reception begins at 4 p.m. and the exhibit will be on display through Nov. 23. The center is located 113 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. The Gold Coast Arts Center also announced that they will be honoring two performers at their 20th annual Gala on Oct. 28. Musician Vince Giordano, known for recording soundtracks for shows like HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and Cinemax’s “The Knick,” and actor Navid Negahban, known for his supporting role in the Clint Eastwood directed film “American Sniper,” will be honored by the arts center as “Artists of Distinction.” The Gala will take place at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at 720 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale.

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Singas wins Democratic nod in DA race Continued from Page 1 Scotto campaign staffers said they expected the race against Singas would be an uphill battle, as the acting DA had been endorsed by the Nassau County Democratic Committee in May and challenged in court Scotto’s campaign petitions. “We didn’t leave anything in the gas tank,” Scotto said, commending his staff. In declaring victory, Singas touted her 24 years with the Queens and Nassau district attorney offices and chided Murray, the Town of Hempstead supervisor, for having never worked as a prosecutor or practicing law in the last 17 years. “Ladies and gentlemen,” she said, “public safety and the safety of our neighborhoods is too important to hand over to someone who is not trained or qualified to do the job.” Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs, who announced that the Board of Elections had declared Singas the winner shortly after 70 percent of precincts were tallied, also championed Singas as “a professional prosecutor, as opposed to the other side, who wants to put a fox in the hen Photo by Bill San Antonio house.” A Murray campaign spokesActing Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declares victory Thursday over Democratic primary challenger Michael A. Scotto. man could not immediately be Singas will face Republican Kate Murray in November’s election. reached for comment Thursday.

Ex civic prez’s efforts lead to East Hills gas plan

Continued from Page 1 vert. Within a week, commitments began trickling into Goldenberg’s inbox and arriving at her front door, some even at the suggestion of East Hills village officials, according to emails obtained by Blank Slate Media. Within a month, Goldenberg, now the former Country Estates civic president, said she accumulated commitments from 90 households that were willing to convert to gas. On Dec. 7, Goldenberg attended an information session at East Hills Village Hall with Country Estates residents, Jim Madsen, of National Grid New York’s gas sales support department, and Phil Bambino, of Philip Bambino Plumbing and Heating. “I thought National Grid was going to take over that day,” she said. “Instead, [Madsen] said to a packed room to give the agreements to Jana.” In two-plus years, Goldenberg accumulated approximately 500 agreements from residents throughout the Village of East Hills, according to documents obtained by Blank Slate Media. During this time, she corresponded regularly via email and telephone conversations with various National Grid employees, Bambino and East Hills Superin-

tendent of Public Works John Salerno. Rarely, Goldenberg said, did she communicate with members of the East Hills village board, who on Sept. 3 announced at a news conference a partnership with National Grid to extend lines for the installation of gas at no cost to any resident willing to convert. According to emails dating back to 2013, East Hills officials only began communicating with National Grid this spring, when a marketing strategy for the project’s rollout began to take shape, and often referred residential concerns about the project directly to Goldenberg. One email, sent to a resident from Village Attorney William Burton dated Oct. 26, 2014 and forwarded to Goldenberg, reads: “Please call your civic association president, Jana Goldenberg for details. She has become an expert and is heading up gas installations in Country Estates.” Goldenberg was regularly kept abreast of issues National Grid faced in designing schematic diagrams of projects for each household and the village’s Public Works department handling of permit records, according to the emails. She also notified residents of financing programs for gas installation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. National Grid began approving Coun-

try Estates streets for gas installation in February 2014, but according to letters sent to residents, work would not begin until October, far exceeding the utility’s eight- to 10-week period for construction. In response, Goldenberg suggested residents file complaints of National Grid to the state Public Service Commission. On several occasions, Goldenberg was told via email that streets would lose their approval if one or two more households were not committed to gas conversion, and National Grid later set an April 22, 2014 deadline requiring residents to complete their agreement forms to include a plumber’s involvement with the installation, according to emails. Goldenberg sent multiple emails to Country Estates residents reminding them of the deadline, attaching a PDF copy of a commitment form to return to her. All Country Estates residents were included on the emails, whether they had yet returned a commitment, and Goldenberg and Bambino agreed he would travel the neighborhood on April 21 to sign off on agreements. One residence that had not committed to gas conversion was that of East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz, Goldenberg said, but the mayor agreed to have Bambino sign a commitment form prior to the deadline.

During the village’s news conference, Koblenz thanked Goldenberg for her efforts on the project — which she said often included going door-to-door to pick up commitments and emailing neighbors and National Grid at odd hours — she was not invited to attend the news conference. In an email to Country Estates residents that night, Goldenberg wrote she had only been informed of the news conference that morning but was notified the project was approved that Monday and “to keep this under wraps” until National Grid’s marketing department had the authority to announce it. Koblenz told Blank Slate Media that the village was not responsible for calling the press conference, saying, “It was very impromptu, very quick. National Grid and [state Sen.] Jack Martins came to us and said, can we make this announcement tomorrow. Two of my trustees were working. I was happy I was able to get there on time because of my own work schedule.” But National Grid spokeswoman Wendy Ladd said the utility sent a media advisory — which was not sent to the Roslyn Times — to outlets and officials at the village’s request. “They invited us to their press conference, so they could have invited anyone they wanted to,” she said. “We were there on their behalf.”

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buyer’s guide ▼ jewelry buying

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buyer’s guide ▼ tree service

Preparing your home for fall and winter Continued from Page 44

tree service

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follow the information about feeding your trees, shrubbery and perennials (last weeks’ article). By the way, I have seen Grubs are causing tremendous damage on lawns throughout Long Island and if you see browned out and damaged areas on your lawn, pull up a little bit of your turf, and if you see these gray “wormlike” insects with brown noses by the root system, you have them and I would either apply dylox or proxol, (follow the instructions!) which you should be able to buy over the counter, or call a licensed, certified and insured application company to apply the proper materials. Results should be notice within five to seven days. Then you will have to reseed by removing all the dead grass. You can also re-sod, which is instantaneously a new lawn, but it will cost you big money if it is a large area that you must repair. 4. Use Silicon caulking to observe and check all cracks around windows and your foundation and seal them to eliminate drafts and freezing, which could potentially cause major damage, and that will surely enter your home costing you more heating and repair dollars this winter. The Old Farmers Almanac predicts this winter will be worse than the last two, oh boy, I can’t wait). I’m going skiing, what the heck, I need some time off anyway! LOL 5. Clean out your garage of any items that you no longer need or use; however, any chemicals that you want to throw away, should be done in an environmentally sound and sage manner. Unfortunately, there was a stop program last Saturday Sept. 12, in New Hyde Park, which would have allowed you to bring all those items, including any old drugs/prescriptions to be disposed of properly. Nassau County does this type of program several times per year. Check the county site: https:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/ and search for the “S.T.O.P. Program (stop throwing out Pollutants) regularly or watch your mail for the announcements and dates. However, recycle your nonchemical and non-prescription plastic, metal and glass containers as you normally do each week. 6. Clean and wash all outside furniture, barbecue and any items that you will cover or will not

leave outside during the winter, storing them in your garage and/ or basement. 7. Clean your windows, to allow as much sunlight into your home, which in turn will aid in keeping your home a little bit warmer, assuming you have updated windows (Argon gas is the most updated material used inside the best and most efficient windows today and I just installed them this year, preparing for this winter) I will let you know if there was any savings next spring. 8. Also, trim all shrubbery to just below window level to allow the sun to shine into your home, which in turn, studies have shown, that you will feel happier the more you are exposed to sunlight during winter months; when some are affected by lack of sunlight and can go through a depressed state. Otherwise, expose yourself to as much artificial light as you can on a daily basis and for some this might be very helpful. However, seek medical advice from your doctor as to his or her opinion. Trim trees to eliminate dead branches for new growth next spring and remove the possibilities of those limbs falling on someone or your home. 9. Time is running out to fill cracks and sealcoat your driveway. There is still the opportunity, with the unusual warmer weather still with us, to do this in the next 7 days (as long as the temperatures are above 50 degrees, it will work); I am doing it this week. Just make sure you blow off or sweep your driveway thoroughly to make sure all debris, twigs, dirt and small pebbles are removed, so your application will adhere to your asphalt base and will last longer. Most important is to fill your cracks first with a crack filler and let dry and cure for 24 hours, before seal coating. Many of the major stores are still carrying the necessary materials to do the job. However, if you are not the handiest person, you can hire a company that does these types of repairs and seal coating; but it will cost you more, but that is your choice to save or not to save. It’s great exercise, so consider getting out there and doing it yourself (D.I.Y.).

But again, if you haven’t done this type of work or exercised in a while, use caution, like someone who shovels their driveway and doesn’t exercise, heart attacks can occur, so be careful and do the right thing, hire some else to perform this service. Just Google it 10. Go out now and check out if you have usable snow shovels, tuneup your snowblower and decide which type of ice melting material will you use; “Safe Paw Icemelt, http://www.safepaw. com/blog/ is a material that is extremely safe for all pets. Calcium chloride is your standard safe product too. The proper way to use or not to use an ice melting product can be found on the following site: http://www. cleanlink.com/hs/article/IceMelt-Dos-and-Donts--5191 The standard size bag is either a 25 or 50 lbs bag or it comes in a container to easily sprinkle around your walkways and driveways. I find the easiest way to apply my ice melt material is with my rotary spreader that I have been using for years to fertilize my lawns and shrubbery. Follow the package instructions for applying the material. If there are no instructions, then I would suggest that you just apply an initial thin coat of ice melt and see how it works and adjust accordingly and re-apply as needed, to make sure the ice is melting. You do not want anyone breaking a leg or falling on their head, then you will have real problems! Just as a reminder, check your insurance policy for your coverage and your liability exposure. You might want to think of having an umbrella policy on top of your regular coverage, maybe a million dollar umbrella to be really covered properly, that’s what I have to be safe!!! So ask your insurance broker about it. Lastly, just make sure your spreader is clean before using next spring, but I will remind you next year. Next week we will go inside of your home and get into what you need to do to prepare for this supposedly treacherous winter that may be upon us!! If you have any email me: HouseBroker1@GMail.Com or Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com Check out my websites for more info: Li-RealEstate.Com Long-Island-Real-EstateAgency.Com TurnKeyRealEstate.Com Nassau-RealEstate.Com

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Help Wanted AT HOME ASSISTANT WANTED F/T: Looking for a full time home aide to assist elderly woman in home, bring to doctor appointments, errands, etc. Monday Friday 10am-8pm. Good pay. Call 516-424-4529 BOOKKEEPER: Part time, real estate management office in Old Westbury. Must have computer skills. Email resume: trusdale. properties@gmail.com DENTAL ASSISTANT Dental assistant wanted for Tues, Wed, Fri and/or Sat at Pediatric Dental Office in Garden City. Experience preferred. Fax 516-280-9322 or email: mail@kitsospediatricdentistry.com DENTAL ASSISTANT P/T for private office in Franklin Square. Monday 10-2, Tuesday 9-2 & Friday 8-2. Must have experience in chairside assisting, able to take xrays preferred. Call 516-489-3844 LEGAL ASSISTANT: Small boutique commercial real estate law firm located in Mineola seeks Legal Assistant for the preparation & delivery of real estate based commercial lending loan documents, working with attorneys and other legal assistants in collegial and casual environment. Significant telephone & electronic contct with nationwide clients & Freddie Mac /Fannie Mae government agencies. No experience necessary but applicant MUST be dedicated and attentive to detail. Experience with Microsoft & Excel is essential. For immediate consideration, please email cover letter & resume to AK170hiring@gmail.com MARKETING DEMONSTRATOR-PART TIME: Talk with homeowners at various venues about their kitchen remodeling needs. No experience necessary. Will train on products and services. Competitive hourly + uninlimited bonuses. Reliable transportation needed. Email resumes@kitchenmagic.com or call 631-240-4151 NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064 RECEPTION/FRONT DESK is the most important position in any office. Looking for polite, outgoing customer service oriented Front Desk person for concierge physical therapy office. Phone work, greet patients, assist with appointments, discuss types of care we offer, bill insurance companies and social media a plus. Hours needed: MondayThursday 2:00-8:30, Saturday 8:00-1:30. Please fax resume to 516-304-5375 or email resume abbate@nd-pt.com

Help Wanted RECRUITING EMPLOYEES FROM A LARGER MARKET? Reach more than 6 million potential candidates across New York with a 25 word ad for just $495. Even less or smaller coverage areas. Call 518-464-6483 to speak with a recruitment specialist now REPORTER: Blank Slate Media, an award winning chain of 5 weekly newspapers and website on the North Shore of Nassau County is seeking a self starter with good writing and reporting skills to cover Great Neck. Newspaper experience and car required. Experience with social media platforms and content managements systems preferred. Excellent opportunity to work with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience. Health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. Office conveniently located in Williston Park not far from NYC. To apply email your resume, cover letter and clips to sblank@theislandnow.com STANLEY HOME PRODUCTS /FULLER BRUSH representatives needed. Start your own home based business. Earn extra money servicing people in your area. Little or no investment. 914-664-1515 / 716-492-1786 rubyjfig@aol.com TEACHER ASSISTANTS: Tutor Time Child Care, New Hyde Park. Full time MondayFriday. Infant Pre-School. Call 516-3268236. Fax 516-326-8239 or email ttnewhydepark@earthlink.net

Situation Wanted AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE looking to care for your sick or elderly loved one. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. Live in, live out, ft/pt nights, weekends. References available. Call 516-448-0502 ALPHA & OMEGA CLEANING Services. We will clean your home from top to bottom using the best cleaning products! We clean houses, apartments and offices. Excellent local references. Call Myra 516-225-1612

Situation Wanted Situation Wanted Situation Wanted BABYSITTING/NANNY FT/PT Loving, caring person looking for loving family to work with. 15 years experience with local references. Driver. Please call Shanee 347-593-7897 CARE GIVER: CNA AIDE looking for companion/aide position FT /PT live in. Will do light cleaning, showers, baths. Experienced with excellent references. Nursing home experience. Please call Dawn 917564-9812 CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available. Call May 516-292-2662 CAREGIVER: Experienced caregiver seeking Live in or live out position caring for children or elderly person. Please call 646-796-0713 CERTIFIED CNA HHA I am seeking position day or night hours to take care of elderly. Honest, dedicated, many years experience. Driver’s license. Excellent references. Call 516-289-4129 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE / CHILD CARE English speaking female with 28 years HHA experience (Alzheimers), assist with medications, doctor appointments. 14 years experience caring for infants & children. References available. Live in/out. Licensed Driver. Call Dorothy 347-353-2564 ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626 EXPERIENCED NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER and care giver to elderly available FT, weekends, overnight. Mother of three. 21 years experience including with two GC families. Call for more information. Selena 347-624-9453 GINNY’S HOME CARE licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide providing private specialized home care. www.ginnyshomecare.com 516-354-1803

HOME HEALTH AIDE Are you or your loved ones looking for a Home Health Aide? I have over 10yrs experience in private & nursing homes. Assist w/ daily activities including doctor appointments, errands. Live in or hourly. Licensed driver w/ car. Please call Kamala 347-530-2234 HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFIED with 20 yrs. experience & excellent references. Available immediately full time live in or live out. Driver with own car. Call Georgia 516-499-2089

HOUSE CLEANING SPECIALIST at your service, 15 years experience and good local references. Available MondaySaturday. 516851-8090 or 516-809-7310 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084

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

MATURE CARING WOMAN seeks position in child care, elder care, housekeeping. Available full time, part time, live in, live out. Non driver. Excellent references. Please call 516-565-4802

HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE / BABYSITTING English speaking, trustworthy. Local references and experience. Provides own supplies or uses yours. Has own transportation. * also available for weekend babysitting * Please call 516-754-4377

NEW YORK PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT: Care giver/companion available. Over 20 years experience available 24/7. Specializing in patients with CHF, Alzheimer’s, Dimentia, surgical procedures, hospice and more. Call Jackie 5146306-0257 or Joel 516-965-1940

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▼ real estate, service directory Situation Wanted

Wanted to Buy

Tag Sale

QUALIFIED, PATIENT, RESPONSIBLE CAREGIVER seeks live in /out position as Nanny or to care for the elderly. Available to start immediately. Contact me at 347792-6620

CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-9593419

ROSLYN NEWBORN NANNY available full time, live out. 20 years experience. Great references. Hourly $20. Please text 516-643-0391

CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices pad! Call Jenni today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com

GARDEN CITY Saturday 9/26 9:00am-5:00pm Rain Date 10/3 155 Locust St Toys, kids bikes, clothing, designer shoes, halloween costumes, girls dresser and table, mission oak chairs, misc furniture, electronics, never been used stereo speakers and equipment & household items

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

Announcements WANTED: CRAFTERS & VENDORS Annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday December 5, 2015. 10am4pm. Rent a table, small fee. VFW Albertson Post 5253, 155 Searingtown Rd, Albertson. All proceeds benefit US Military families/ soldiers. Contact whodamom@verizon.net or 516-326-1243

Marketplace CHINA CABINET FOR SALE: Maurice Villency, classic sophisticated unit, 4 panel glass on top, 4 cabinets on bottom for storage, birchwood trim. Call for more information. 917-319-1833 GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday September 19 9am6pm (Rain date 9/26 9am-6pm) 82 Poplar Ave Household items, furniture and much more! GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY MULTIFAMILY Friday 9/25 & Saturday 9/26 9am-3pm (raindate 10/2) 26 St. James St. South Books, toys, housewares, Christmas items, designer clothing, something for everyone. NO PREVIEWS! LIKE NEW BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE: Queen Anne Mirror back illuminated breakfront $350, 60” L carved rectangular table with 2 leaves $200, Set of 6 carved dining chairs $600 Cherry wood finish. Call 516-672-2560 Privacy hedgesFALL blowout sale. 6ft Arborvitae (cedar) Reg $129 Now $59 Beautiful nursery grown. FREE Installation/FREE delivery 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com Limited supply! YARD SALE GARDEN CITY Friday 9/25 & Saturday 9/26 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 82 Brook Street Housewares, winter coats, furniture, linens, Christmas items, licensed baseball caps, dolls, patio, rugs, luggage, mirror and much more! YARD SALE GARDEN CITY Sat. 9/26 9:00 am4:00 pm 195 Wellington Rd Furniture, knickknacks, baby linens, kitchen items, and much much more!

LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-7753048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@ atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516279-6378 www.invitedsales.com OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! Tuesday & Thursday 10-4 Wednesday & Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Closed Mondays Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Tuesday and Thursday 10am2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales. com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960

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YOU’RE INVITED! Monday, September 21 9:30am 278 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Large home packed with accessories, clothing, rugs, artwork, huge basement, furniture, costume jewelry, garage and collectibles...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

Apartment For Rent

Condo/Co-Op For Sale

WILLISTON PARK: Renovated 1 br, 1 bath on second floor of 2 family home. Kitchen with new appliances, new carpets throughout, garage parking, backyard access, separate entrance, few blocks to LIRR, village area, nice quiet neighborhood! Includes all utilities $1,700/month. Reference check required. Call Penny 917-848-9366

ALBERTSON: One bedroom condo. Large living room/dining room, spacious kitchen, 1.5 baths, many closets, separate laundry room, large storage room in unit, enclosed terrace, attached garage. 62+ building. $255,000 Sandra Lukan, Realty Connect USA 516946-5703

PETS

WILLISTON PARK: Renovated 1 br, 2 bath on first floor of 2 family home. Eat in kitchen, new carpets throughout, finished basement w/ washer/dryer, garage parking, backyard access, few blocks to LIRR, village area, nice quiet neighborhood! Includes all utilities. $2,000/mth. Reference check required. Call Penny 917-848-9366

Pet Services

Room For Rent

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717

MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave, fridge, A/C, no pets, smoking or drugs. $735/month. All utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

Office Space

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Dog Walking & Running Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE

Auto For Sale BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, excellent running condition! $2,995. 516-747-5799 or 516-747-3463

Autos Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Makea-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

Real Estate For Rent

Apartment For Rent FLORAL PARK VILLAGE: 1st floor apartment, EIK, LR, FDR, 2 Bedrooms, 1 full Bath. Heat & water included. $1,875. For more information, call Rose (Ford Realty) 516-655-7501

NEW HYDE PARK: Corner office 200 sf. Western Nassau County. Semi furnished. $550/month includes all. Ask for Adele 516-354-4340 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid. Tony 516-248-4080

Commercial Property for Rent GREAT NECK: 550 Northern Blvd, across the street from Leonard’s of Great Neck. 2500 sf, newly renovated. Retail or executive office space. New HVAC, burglar & fire alarm. Carrara marble bathroom, kitchen, multiple offices, huge windows, parking lot, signage. All new ready to move in!!! $8,500 FIRST MONTH FREE !!!! 917-553-8650

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

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Services

Lots for Sale ADIRONDACK HUNTING & TIMBER TRACTS 111 acres, lake access, $195,000 144 acres, trophy deer, $249,900 131 acres, lakefront $349,900 3 hours/NYC. Survey, yr round road, g’teed buildable! Financing available. 888-701-7509 woodworthlakepreserve.com LENDER ORDERED LAND SELL OFF! 20 Tracts! 5 Counties! 5 to 144 acres from $8,900! Lakes, streams, state land, cabins, views! G’teed buildable! Terms avail! Call 888-905-8847 or NewYorklandandlakes.com

NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT. com A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com

LENDER SAYS SELL! 5 acres $14,900 Cooperstown Region. Hardwoods, apple trees, beautiful setting. Low taxes, g’teed buildable. Won’t last! Call 888-4764569

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516538-1125

SO. ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES 50 acres, 3 cabins, $199,900 51 acres, lodge, $399,900 Less than 3 hrs NYC & 40 mins from Albany! Call 888-479-3394 or tour at: Woodworthlakepreserve.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Air Solution Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC Installation, Service, Maintenance. Licensed and Insured. Lic#H3641820000. Owner operated. Call Milo 516-514-2691 email: hvacairsolution@gmail.com

Real Estate WANTED

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LEGAL NOTICE BRYANT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, ROSLYN, NY TAKE NOTICE, PURSUANT TO Article VI, Section 1 of the Association Bylaws, the Nominating Committee reports the following nominations for Trustee: Peter Liang and Gregg Donnenfeld each for a three-year term; to be filled by election at the Annual Meeting of the Association of the Bryant Library on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Additional nominations by members of the Association may be made pursuant to Article VI, Section 1c by petition signed by 25 members of the Association and submitted to the Board Secretary, Mary J. Lindquist, care of the Bryant Library, 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576-2193, on or before October 9, 2015. Signed: NOMINATING COMMITTEE Margy Ringelheim, Chair Joy Benjamin Rosanne Frank Arlene Gomshay Evelyn Pollack RT 142171 1x 9/18/2 015 #142171

Kings Point estate lists for $100 mil B y J o e N iki c It’s an estate fit for a king. An eight-acre compound in Kings Point with an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline was listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for sale at $100 million. The compound consists of over 60,000 square feet of living space and includes a palatial mansion and two additional dwellings, offering a total of 13 bedrooms and 35 full bathrooms, according to the Coldwell Banker listing. Real estate salesperson Diane Polland, who is known for luxury estate sales including the Kings Point Estate for $39.5 million, is marketing the property through Coldwell Banker’s luxury division, Coldwell Banker Previews International. “I am honored to represent this remarkable compound which offers more than anyone could wish for. This one-of-a-kind compound has the space and amenities for large-scale entertaining in a most breathtaking setting overlooking the Manhattan skyline,” Polland said. “This is truly a premier residence that offers the discerning buyer immense privacy less than an

hour away from New York City.” The current owners, a limited liability company whose name was not identified, purchased the property from now-deceased billionaire Tamir Sapir for $15.85 million in 2013, according to the Wall Street Journal. Polland told the Wall Street Journal that the owners bought the property for a real estate portfolio and never moved in. The European-style mansion was built in 1928 and is now equipped with state-of-the-art smart home technologies including audio and video control systems by Crestron Electronics and operating systems that can be maintained by a smart phone or tablet, according to release from Coldwell Banker. Precious stones including lapis, agate, and onyx decorate the interior of the mansion which also includes amenities such as a ballroom, multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a racquet ball court, fitness and yoga studios, a wine vault, and his and her saunas, according to the release. The two guest houses, which were designed for guest entertainment, include an indoor pool, bowling alley, gaming casino room, and shooting range.

Surrounding the property are fountains inspired by the Grand Cascade at the Peterhof Grand Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. The waterfront property also boasts a pier for a yacht up to 200 feet long, according to the listing. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operating 14 offices with more than 700 affiliated sales associates serving the communities of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties, according to its website.

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Continued from Page 42 tell Congress they have to support our 9/11 heroes and make sure they have health care.” Let’s remember how the Zadroga Act came into being: The U.S. House, still controlled by Democrats in September 2010, passed a new version of the Zadroga Act in September 2010. The Democrats were unable to break a Republican filibuster. Republicans objected to the pricetag (initially $7.4 billion), they objected to the whole idea of a new health-care “entitlement” (heaven forbid!), and the provisions to pay for the health care through an excise tax increase on foreign-made goods. Then, the Republicans refused to end their filibuster until the bus tax cuts were renewed. Then “fake news” Daily Show host Jon Stewart took the matter into his own hands. Abandoning any pretext at comedy, he devoted an entire show to the political battle over the Zadroga Act. Guests included four 9/11 first responders suffering from severe diseases and injuries related to their work near the World Trade Center site, essentially embarrassing the Republicans. On December 19, 2010, New York senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced a $6.2 billion version of the bill paid for in part by closing a corporate tax loophole and in part by a 2 percent excise tax on foreign goods that did not include countries with international procurement agreements with the U.S. On December 22, 2010, Congress approved the final bill, which allocated $4.2 billion towards the program, and

President Barack Obama signed the Zadroga Act into law on January 2, 2011. This act created the World Trade Center Health Program, which replaced earlier programs (Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program and the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center program). The World Trade Center Health Program provides treatment services and medical benefits for people who worked in response and recovery operations as well as for survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_ Trade_Center_Health_Program). It reminds me of the signs waving at the Republican National Convention in 2004: Support the Troops — while at the same time, the Bush Administration was cutting back support for the wounded soldiers coming back, cutting back on the Veterans Administration hospitals. (Remember Walter Reade? Obama has focused on building up Veterans Affairs to service the million newly minted veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan while also addressing issues of mental illness, homelessness and jobs.) It also reminds me of how the Republicans blocked funding for Superstorm Sandy relief until they were finally forced into it. As Bill Maher would say, “New Rule”: No politician can evoke “9/11” who does not support reauthorizing and fully funding the Zadroga Act. I’m not the only one who each September 11, feels like I am being hit upside the head. NPR’s Takeaway host John Hockenberry, said much the same

thing in an essay he delivered on 9/11: “ I don’t look at the calendar anymore this time of year. I dread this day. But not because of anything that might happen. It’s the ritual of 9/11 that I am through with.... “I’m done with the whole heroes thing. Aren’t we over this? There’s the American tragedy story and the talk of America as the preeminent victim of terrorism — America isn’t even close to being the most victimized nation by terrorism. If anything, we are more of a victim of our own domestic terrorism than from any foreign enemies, even though it’s easy and convenient to fear them more than kids with guns who wander into churches to kill. “I cannot deny people’s grief who lost loved ones that day. The people who were in the towers — I cannot deny the tragedy of those who couldn’t make it out. But I think the 9/11-ization of American life has been a kind of poison for all of us. We had our moment when the whole world was with us after 9/11, and we squandered it. “We spent trillions on two wars that turned a battlefield into a killing field for ISIS and gave us a refugee tidal wave from Syria and Iraq. And another battlefield in Afghanistan was turned into a fragile puppet government that rules over the biggest opium crops in the history of the world. Some of that Afghan heroin finds its way into our cities where it kills and destroys lives much more easily than flying planes into towers.” Hockenberry reminded me of Bush’s “not my fault” disclaimer.

“Prior to September 11th, we were confident that two oceans could protect us from harm.” “We spend hundreds of billions of dollars on defense and it was the oceans that were protecting us? That was it? That was why no fancy fighter jets defended our airspace on September 11th? We bought the F16s for show, or to bomb and strafe other people?” Hockenberry said incredulously. The reaction to his essay was surprisingly overwhelmingly supportive: “I avoided tuning in to any news outlets today because I knew it would be wall to wall, in your face, vapid 9/11 remembrance rituals and coverage,” commented Frank from Babylon, N.Y. “Even ESPN had to get in on the act by having G.W. Bush on the Mike & Mike show (I shut it off). But this afternoon and out of sheer habit I turned on the kitchen radio (always tuned in to WNYC) and The TakeAway was starting up and I listened to John’s essay. I was blown away: He stated exactly what was on my mind. Thanks John for having the balls to say what you did and air a much needed perspective. You spoke for millions of us who feel the exact same way you do.” “Remember,” Gov. Cuomo said. But really remember. “I grieve for the thousands of innocents who died on 9/11, if I can also grieve for the hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians who died in Iraq after 2003,” wrote Hockenberry’s teenage daughter, whose first memory as a child on her first day of preschool was seeing a plane hit the towers at school was on September 11, 2001.

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Pioneers open 2015 with dramatic wins B y T homas S c av e tta Trailing by 12 points midway through the fourth quarter, the LIU Post football team used its late-game heroics to mount an impressive comeback against East Stroudsburg University on September 3 at Eller-Martin Stadium in East Stroudsburg, Pa. In his Pioneer debut, junior quarterback Jeff Kidd paved the way for the Pioneers (1-0) in their final two possessions. Needing to score quickly, the Pioneers moved the ball to their own 46-yard line. Kidd then tossed a 54-yad touchdown pass to red-shirt sophomore wide receiver Kyle Ward, making it a 40-35 game. Shortly thereafter, LIU forced a three-and-out, causing a momentum swing as the Warriors (0-1) were forced to punt. Kidd and the offense got back to work and completed a couple of passes to set up shop at the ESU 37-yard line. He hoisted the game-winning 37-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Shane Hubbard. The Oregon-native looked sharp in his Pioneer debut, completing 29-of-45 passing for 381 yards and three touchdowns. Two of his three touchdowns came in the fourth quarter as he connected with Hubbard and Ward. Junior running back Michael Williams scored the other touchdown on a 41-yard screen pass from Kidd. Senior tight end Sean Binckes finished with 76 receiving yards on seven receptions and a touchdown. Ward led LIU Post with 101 receiving yards. Freshman running back Malik Pierre was a dominant force on the ground for the Pioneers, rushing for a game-high 117 yards on 11 carries. Pierre had a 47-yard burst in the second quarter to set up a six-yard touchdown by junior running back David White, which put the guests on top, 7-6. Down 19-14 in the third quarter, Pierre had a 16yard carry to set up shop at the ESU 11-yard line. On the following snap, sophomore wide-out James Higgins took a handoff and tossed a jump ball into the end-zone, which was hauled in by Binckes on a trick play giving the Pioneers a 20-19 lead. Post tacked on a two-point conversion, putting them ahead 22-19. On the defensive side of the ball, senior linebacker

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Westbury’s Mike Williams in action for LIU Post.

Brandon Cheney collected six tackles and one sack while junior defensive back Justin Ortiz and junior defensive back Clarence Sears chipped in with seven tackles apiece. Defensive back Kareem Folkes also contributed with an interception along with four stops. LIU Post, the defending Northeast-10 champions, returned to action on Saturday, Sept. 12, in their home opener where they won a 40-31 nail-biter against Assumption College in a conference showdown at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville, N.Y. After jumping in front 26-25 midway through the fourth quarter, the Pioneers (2-0) recovered a fumble on the Greyhounds (1-1) four yard-line. All seemed to be said and done as Williams scored on the following play to give the hosts a 33-25 lead with only 1:16 remain-

ing. However, Assumption was not done yet. Sophomore quarterback Marc Monks connected with freshman receiver Deonte Harris for a 36-yard touchdown with just 37 ticks left on the clock, to make it a 33-31 game. Although the visitors failed the two-point conversion, they recovered the onside kick. LIU was back on their heels. Harris put an end to all hopes of a comeback as he put the icing on the cake with an interception he took 46 yards for a touchdown. This put the Pioneers ahead for good as the Greyhounds comeback effort came up short. There was sloppy play on both sides of the ball as each team turned the ball over three times and each team piled up penalties. Kidd was able to salvage an impressive 11-play 75-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter to give his team a 26-25 edge. Kidd crossed the pile-line on a quarterback draw from the 10-yard line on a 4th and 1. He finished the day 23-of-36 for 230 yards with one touchdown pass. In addition, Kidd scrambled for 47 yards on seven attempts with one score. Ward caught six of those passes for a game-high 102 yards and a touchdown. White was impressive on the ground with 66 yards on five carries, while his backfield mate, Pierre, also looked sharp with 13 carries for 60 yards. Binckes was also a huge security blanket as he led the team in receptions with eight for a total of 51 yards. Harris shined again defensively as he recorded nine tackles and 2.5 sacks. The junior also snagged a pick six and forced a fumble in the late stages of the contest. Cheney led the squad with 11 tackles while sophomore defensive lineman Kevin Petit-Frere dominated the line of scrimmage with 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins and his LIU Post squad will travel to Manchester, N.H. on Saturday, September 19 to take on Northeast-10 foe Saint Anselm College. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www. liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

LIU Post Field Hockey opens the season firing B y M i c ha e l O t e ro This time it was senior forward tall in the overtime and allowed The LIU Post field hockey team opened up their 2015 season at home against Bentley University on Saturday, Sept. 12, gutting out a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory for their first win of the season. After a quick goal by Bentley at the 3:26 mark, the Pioneers found themselves behind in the game, a position they were rarely in during the last two seasons. The Pioneers got their first tally of the match in the 34th minute via sophomore defender Grace Ilias. Just about five minutes later, the Pioneers struck again.

Keliann Margiotta who found the back of the cage off of a pass from sophomore forward Kaycee Zelkovsky. The Pioneers played a stellar first half, outshooting their opponents 10-1, and they carried a 2-1 lead into halftime. Their stellar play continued into the second half, but they were unable to stop freshman midfielder Rachel Crowley who tied the match at two in the 63rd minute. The stalemate continued through the rest of second half and eventually an extra period was needed to decide a winner. The Pioneer defense stood

one single shot. In fact, they held Bentley to three shots for the entire game. Because of that terrific defense, the Pioneers got great scoring chances and capitalized on one of them. Off a blocked shot in front of the Bentley goal, Ilias scored her second goal of the day, giving the Pioneers the thrilling overtime victory. The Pioneers returned to the field on Sunday, Sept. 13, to do battle with Saint Thomas Aquinas College. The Pioneers were led by sophomore midfielder Alyssa Lopresti who notched her first collegiate hat trick in a 6-0 victory for LIU Post.

Perhaps inspired by Lopresti’s first goals as a Pioneer, freshman forward Emily Miller tallied her first goal of her LIU Post career in the 11th minute, making it a 3-0 game at the time. The Pioneers carried that lead into the break and didn’t waste any time increasing it. Less than two minutes into the second half, Lopresti netted the final of three goals for the afternoon on a put-back attempt in front of the opposition cage. Later in the match, freshman forwards Amanda Flynn and Molly Cunha joined Miller in notching their first goals at the collegiate level and they rounded out the scoring on the afternoon

giving the Pioneers the 6-0 win. Defensively, the Pioneers had another fantastic game, allowing a measly two shots and letting none of them hit the net. Head LIU Post field hockey coach Raenee Savin and the Pioneers returned to action on Monday, September 14, as they looked to make it three wins in a row when they traveled to play against Pace University. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the awardwinning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, September 18, 2015

High School Football Round-Up

Garden City mauls Manhasset, 38-14 BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Jack Miller’s 131 total yards and two touchdowns weren’t enough for Manhasset to top Garden City Saturday, as the Indians dropped their Week 1 road showdown with the Trojans 38-14. Miller’s two scores came in the second quarter, first on a 60-yard run that cut the deficit to 14-7 and again on a 53-yard reception from Ryan Damico that brought the Indians (0-1) to within 21-14. But Manhasset failed to contain Garden City halfback Brian Haeffner, who had three rushing touchdowns on 12 carries and 122 yards and a 36-yard receiving score midway through the second quarter. The Trojans (1-0) capped the afternoon with 10 points in the third and pitched a second-half shutout of Manhasset. Garden City quarterback Tim Schmelzinger went 8-of-11 for 71 yards and a touchdown and added 168

yards on the ground on 15 carries. Manhasset quarterback Connor Barrett was 5-of-14 through the air for 69 yards. Damico also recorded a 30yard reception and three rushing yards on four carries. Saturday’s meeting was the first football game between the two schools since 1972. Prior to the game, Garden City dedicated its press box to longtime statistician and Trojans historian Jack “Jake” White, who in April died at age 70. Around the North Shore: Massapequa 56, Herricks 0: The Chiefs (1-0) put up 341 rushing yards on the day and led 42-0 at halftime. Halfback Chris Biscotti started the scoring with a 55-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. Hicksville 20, Port Washington 7: The Comets (1-0) put away Port Washington with a 15-play, 89-yard drive in the second half that ate up 12:05 and ended with a five-yard touchdown run by Greg Powers. Roslyn 39, Great Neck South 6: Adam Combs

threw for 112 yards and three touchdowns as the Bulldogs (1-0) led 32-6 at halftime. Mineola 20, Great Neck North 12: Matt Kosowski ran for 211 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries for the Mustangs (1-0) and threw a 14-yard touchdown to Quinn Revelant. Mineola’s defense also picked off Great Neck North (0-1) four times. Poly Prep 42, Chaminade 13: The Flyers (0-1) trailed 42-0 after three quarters. Sewanhaka 41, Jericho 14: Jahzyah Parache recorded 12 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and two sacks for the Indians (1-0), whose 27 second-half points broke open the scoring after a 14-8 halftime lead. Mepham 34, New Hyde Park 14: The Gladiators (0-1) allowed Mepham wideout Isaac Lozada six catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Mepham’s tandem of quarterbacks Michael Proios and Mike Azzariti went a combined 12-of-18 for 235 yards and two scores.

Raul’s game-winner lead Cosmos over Jacksonville Raúl scored his sixth goal of the season to lift the New York Cosmos to a 1-0 win over 10-man Jacksonville Armada FC in a North American Soccer League Fall Season match at rain-soaked Shuart Stadium Saturday night. The Spanish legend broke the stalemate in the 74th minute. He received a pass from Walter Restrepo with his left foot, went momentarily to his right before striking past Jacksonville Armada FC goalkeeper David Sierra from 12 yards out. “I have to be honest: I felt we were going to find a way to win the game,” Cosmos head coach Giovanni Savarese said after the contest. “The important thing was for us to be calm, to be solid defensively, and at some point the game was going to give us something to be able to win. The special moment was given by Raul.” “The assist was amazing,” Raúl said. “It was not an easy ball for Restrepo to pull back, and in this moment I tried to find the space to shoot. In the first moment I didn’t see any, and after a fake I could find the space to score this goal. “I think it’s very important and I’m very happy for me, but I’m more happy for the team. It’s the most important that we win the game.” The Cosmos, who extended their home unbeaten streak to 18 matches, avenged a 1-0 loss to Jacksonville on July 18. The Armada FC became the first NASL team to beat the Cosmos this year. New York (6-4-2) remains tied on points in second place with Minnesota United FC for the Fall, three behind first-

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Raul tees up winning goal. place Ottawa Fury FC. The Cosmos extended their lead over Ottawa and Minnesota in the Combined Standings to six points. “I think it was a good response by the team today after Tampa to come here, to show quality, to be very solid and get a very important win,” Savarese said. Until Raul delivered the winner, it was all about close chances for the Cosmos. Restrepo nearly put the Cosmos in front, but his lob from distance was wide of the far post in the 41st minute. One minute later, Lucky Mkosana went streaking down the right, but couldn’t put his shot on frame. Jacksonville (3-2-7) was reduced to 10 men in the 52nd minute when defender Lucas Trejo received a straight red card by referee Nima Saghafi for a high kick to

Mkosana’s face. from our part to fight and win every ball,” In the 71st minute, Marcos Senna Savarese said. “Second balls were very imunloaded from distance, but Jacksonville portant. The team stood up and was able goalkeeper David Sierra parried the at- to manage the conditions we had today.” tempt over the bar for the Cosmos second Argentine striker Gastón Cellerino corner of the match. made his Cosmos debut when he replaced “Today I think we threatened more Andrés Flores in the 72nd minute. He than Jacksonville, but Jacksonville de- nearly scored in the 90th minute, but Sifended very well with their lines together. erra got a piece of his attempted lob. They made it difficult for us.” “I thought it was very positive. When A driving rain throughout most of the he came in, he gave us a lot,” Savarese match made the field extremely quick, but said of Cellerino. “He was able to hold the the Cosmos persevered. ball, make good runs, support Lucky and “Today the game was different be- then he created two chances.” cause the ball was very fast, very bouncy The Cosmos return to the road to take and they did a good to pressure us in on Minnesota United FCPM nextPage Saturday at CHERRY - 1-8 Pagejob GENERAL 08-28-15_Layout 1 8/25/15 12:04 1 the middle so it required a lot of effort 8 p.m.

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