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Conservative line decides 4 races for judge Small party played big role in choice of who now sits on bench in Nassau

By J oe N i k i C As the winners of November’s Nassau County judicial elections are sworn into office, some can give thanks to Conservative Party voters, whose support helped decide four of the Surrogate and County Court races.

Nassau County Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs said if judicial races were simply Democrat versus Republican, then Democrats had a stronger chance of winning.

“I would say it’s just the way the party structure is set up right now.

Right now, the way it’s structured, if you look at Republican versus Democrat in Nassau County, Democrats come out on top,” Jacobs said. “The Conservatives tend to push it over the top for Republicans.”

In the Surrogate Court race, Republican Margaret C. Reilly defeated Democratic candidate Angela G. Iannacci with about 52 percent of the votes.

Iannacci received more votes

on the Democrat line, 83,420, than Reilly received on the Republican line, 78,213.

But Reilly, who also ran on the Independence and Reform party lines, received 15,563 votes on the Conservative line — enough to offset Iannacci’s lead and win the race.

Iannacci also ran on the Working Families, Green and Women’s Equality party lines, but did not receive enough support on those lines to combat the Conservative Party’s strong turnout.

The race for three seats on the County Court bench showed similar outcomes.

The three Democratic candidates — Tammy S. Robbins, Steven M. Jaeger and N. Scott Banks — got more votes on the Democrat line, receiving 82,960, 83,009 and 78,956 votes, respectively.

But they lost the race to Robert G. Bogle, Felice J. Muraca and Howard E. Sturim, who received 77,283, 76,018 and 76,202 on the Continued on Page 59

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East Williston school district student Morgan Misk (center) joins her fellow art students from Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts in reviewing admissions materials at a college fair. See story on page 51.

Four POP cops doesn’t stop precinct criticism

By N o a h MaNskar North Shore officials and civic leaders said they welcome the partial return of a community police program, but some say there are still gaps in police

service only an additional fully staffed precinct can fill.

Starting in November, 16 problem-oriented police, or POP, officers tasked with responding directly to residents’ concerns have returned to Nassau County’s five police pre-

cincts, a Nassau County police spokesman said.

The police department has assigned four POP officers to the Third Precinct, with two each in the North and South Subdivisions.

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Rice, mayors meet Carr, Uttaro join on LIRR third track in re-elex bids

Villages consider coalition to address plan by MTA, Uttaro on new line in W.P. race “There’s dissent, there’s true Cuomo to install line from Floral Park to Hicksville B y N o a h M a n s k a r discussions, there’s true opinions

By N o a h M a n s k a r Five local mayors are considering forming a coalition to address Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans to put a third track along a stretch of the Long Island Rail Road running through their villages.

At a meeting with U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) Friday afternoon, mayors from Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Mineola, Garden City and Westbury discussed how they could share information with each other and with higher elected officials as details about the project emerge.

“We’re mobilizing. We’re getting on the same page, we’re talking and we’ll take this on as it comes,” Village of Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said.

It’s not certain what the group would look like or who would speak for it, Strauss said.

But it could take a form similar to the coalition that stopped plans for a third track in the mid2000s, Floral Park Mayor Thomas Tweedy said, which had the support of more than 175 governments and community organizations.

“I was really satisfied and really felt that we’re not alone,” Tweedy said.

Cuomo and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans Jan. 5 to install a third track along 9.8 miles the LIRR’s Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville to encourage reverse commuting from New York City, improve train service and reduce traffic on Long Island highways.

They say the $1 billion to $1.5 billion project would shore up Long Island’s economy by attracting new businesses and employees and spur transit-oriented housing development in places near LIRR stations, such as Mineola.

A pair of Village of Williston out there and no one’s rolling over Park trustees are running together for nobody else,” Uttaro said.

Both Carr and Uttaro touted for their second four-year terms progress toward resolving Willison the Village Board.

Trustee Michael Uttaro has ton Park’s water service dispute switched from Williston Park’s with East Williston, which started Representative Party to join Trust- just before they were elected.

At the first Village Board ee William Carr on the Integrity Party ticket in their run for re-elec- meeting following their election, Uttaro said, trustees discussed tion to their two seats.

“Billy (Carr) and I worked holding a public hearing about very well together, got a lot of increasing East Williston’s water things accomplished together,” rate from $3.83 per thousands Uttaro said. “We had opposing gallons to $4.33 per thousand galopinions at times, but we always lons.

That move led to the second compromised and I think our compromises led to good things.” of two lawsuits East Williston The pair were the top two brought against Williston Park. vote-winners in the 2012 election, The first came in 2011, when East in which Uttaro ran with Diane Williston’s rate increased from Thorp on the Representative Party $2.99 per thousand gallons to line for two seats former Trustees $3.83 per thousand gallons.

It’s taken lots of compromises William Damstadt and Barbara Photo by Adam Lidgett Alagna vacated. and negotiations, Uttaro said, Carr ran under the Integrity including a “historic” December A Long Island Rail Road train is seen at the Great Neck station.

Party, backed by Mayor Paul Eh- meeting between the two boards Tweedy said the “massive” Lofaro told the group a third track rbar and former Mayor Doreen and behind-the-scenes talks among trustees. construction could disrupt com- construction would remove about Ehrbar.

Now, with discussion continuThe Representative Party has merce and other activity in the 500 parking spaces along the railvillage. But because it’s report- road tracks in New Hyde Park, since “just kind of gone away,” Ut- ing on the tentative agreement, taro said. But both trustees said Williston Park’s Village Board is edly aimed at increasing economic Tweedy said.

At a Jan. 5 Village Board meet- serving the village trumps parti- “as close as we ever were” to activity further east, he said, it wouldn’t necessarily improve train ing, Lofaro and some residents san politics on a board that tries to ending the dispute, Carr said.

Continued on Page 59 said they were also worried a third work through its disagreements. service in Floral Park.

“Not only will we bear all the track would increase freight traffic burden in terms of construction, of potentially hazardous materibut when it’s done we’ll have less als.

But Arena said it will not enservice,” Tweedy said.

The mayors also agreed Fri- tail any additional freight service.

Cuomo’s plan would require day that the MTA should improve its existing infrastructure to get the LIRR to take land from 30 the same benefits rather than tak- commercial and 20 residential ing on another “megaproject” that properties, mostly in Mineola, sigwould affect so many residents, nificantly fewer than the 200 acquisitions required in the old plan, Tweedy said.

In a statement, MTA spokes- MTA officials said.

Arena said Cuomo has manman Sal Arena said the project will “benefit all Long Islanders,” as dated the MTA work closely with a third track would improve train all the affected villages and propservice and make both Nassau and erty owners as it examines the Photo by Noah Manskar Suffolk counties “a more attractive project’s potential impacts over Williston Park Trustees Michael Uttaro (left) and William Carr the next year to 18 months. place to live and do business.”

New Hyde Park Mayor Robert Continued on Page 59 (right) are running for re-election this year.

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Mineola OKs 4th apartment complex Strauss says village to take break in housing developments plan aimed at commuters

By N o a h M a n s k a r After approving Mineola’s fourth commuter apartment complex Wednesday, the Village Board is ready to “take a little breather” on the housing developments that have transformed the village, Mayor Scott Strauss said.

“Let’s give it some time to develop and some time to get into and solidify and see what happens,” Strauss said.

The unanimously approved $68 million development by Mill Creek Residential Trust will replace part of the former Corpus Christi Elementary School on Searing Avenue with two buildings holding a total of 192 highend apartments, down from 197 as presented in November.

They’ll also have amenities such as a courtyard, club room and gym.

The project is a partnership between Mill Creek and the Corpus Christi Parish, which sold the property and needs to develop it to pay off a $400,000 debt to the Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, Monsigneur Robert

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Monsigneur Robert Batule of Corpus Christi Parish is seen at Mineola’s Village Board meeting Jan. 13.

Batule said.

“This application was family,” said former Mineola Mayor John Colbert, who raised questions at Wednesday’s hearing.

He added, “If it had nothing to do with the church, I would have taken another look at it.”

To address traffic and park-

ing concerns residents raised at a November hearing, apartment leases will include one parking spot, said Chris Coschignano, Mill Creek’s attorney.

The developer also commissioned a study of traffic at Modera Mineola, its other Mineola development.

Given their location near Mineola’s Long Island Rail Road station, the new buildings would create more than 40 percent less traffic than they would elsewhere in the village, according to the VHB Engineering study.

But Trustee Paul Cusato and some residents said the addition-

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al cars would exacerbate traffic problems at the Willis Avenue LIRR crossing, which the study did not address.

“I don’t know how people are going to get out of that apartment complex when that grade crossing goes down,” Cusato said.

The Village Board is working to get the traffic light there detached from the railroad crossing so red lights do not hold up cars at the intersection, Strauss said.

The new apartments and people that come with them, Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said, could add strength to the village’s argument for fixing the stoplight issue.

“When you reach a certain critical mass, you can actually move things like government, at least that we hope,” Pereira said, adding, “If we do nothing, that light does not get changed.”

Some confusion about Mill Creek’s study of the buildings’ impact on water and sewage services led to questions about whether they would use more or less water than the former elementary school.

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Suozzi forms committee to Town gets high explore bid for Israel’s seat marks for finances

By N o a h M a n s k a r

Suozzi filed Federal Election Commission documents Tuesday Former Nassau County Exec- creating a congressional camutive Tom Suozzi this week joined paign committee to raise money a field of four other Democrats toward a run, two weeks to the aiming to mount a possible cam- day after Israel said he would not paign to replace U.S. Rep. Steve seek re-election.

Israel’s surprise move made Israel (D-Melville).

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Suozzi seriously consider a run for Congress, he said at a news conference Tuesday.

“People may have a lot to say about Tom Suozzi over the next few months, but no one will say, ‘Hey, you know that Tom Suozzi guy, he took the easy way out,’” Suozzi said. “Not me, not now, not ever.”

Suozzi, who was county executive from 2002 to 2009, touted his efforts to push Nassau from the brink of bankruptcy by cutting the workforce, reworking union contracts and eliminating wasteful contract spending.

He narrowly lost to Republican County Executive Edward Mangano in his 2009 bid for a third term, and lost again to Mangano by a wider margin in 2013.

Suozzi joins North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), Nassau Interim Finance Authority Chairman Jon Kaiman, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern and Garden City-based lawyer and lobbyist Brad Gerstman among the Continued on Page 58

By N o a h Manskar The Town of North Hempstead has maintained its strong record for thorough and transparent financial reports, according to a national group of finance officials.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada gave the town its fifth straight Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting last week for its report on the 2014 fiscal year, a “prestigious” recognition that reflects the town’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement.

“The comptroller’s team is pleased to receive this honor, a humbling acknowledgement of the hard work that was put into providing a (comprehensive annual financial report that meets GFOA’s impeccable reporting standards,” Town Comptroller Averil Smith said in a statement.

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The program’s goal isn’t to assess the strength of their finances, the website says, “but rather to ensure that users of their financial statements have the information they need to do so themselves.”

The Town of North Hempstead has gotten the certification since 2011.

In 2014, the Towns of North Hempstead and Hempstead, the Villages of Garden City and Rockville Centre, and the Lynbrook school district also got the honor for their 2013 fiscal year reports.

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Chen credits teachers for science honors

By N o a h M a n s k a r Wheatley School senior Krista Chen’s research project that made the Intel Science Talent Search semifinals wasn’t her first stroke of success.

Along with Herricks High School and Manhasset Secondary School students, the Roslyn Heights resident made last year’s semifinals in the Siemens Competition in math, science and technology, with a three-year study she started after finishing eighth grade.

Wheatley’s science teachers have helped nurture Chen’s lifelong love of science and connect her with new interests, she said.

But getting beyond class material with hands-on research — “going into a lot of the things you wouldn’t get to learn in class” — is what Chen, 17, said loves about being in the lab.

Chen’s most recent project, one of 300 nationwide semifinalists in the prestigious Intel competition, studied how a tumortargeting drug could detect and kill cancer stem cells to reduce the toxic effects associated with chemotherapy.

She also examined how green tea and tumeric could combine with the drug to make it more potent and require fewer doses.

Her study found the drug was effective on its own and in four different combinations with the natural remedies.

“I found these different combinations that could all work well in vitro, and hopefully in vivo (in live subjects) as well,” Chen said.

The project combined Chen’s longtime interest in microbiology with a new interest in chemistry, she said, which she discovered when taking an Advanced Placement chemistry course her junior year.

A teacher connected her to SUNY Stony Brook professor and tumor-targeting drug researcher Iwao Ojima, who supervised her four-month project.

Chen is one of about 60 students in Wheatley’s five-year-old science research

program, coordinator Alexis Blondrage said, which runs from eighth through 12th grade.

The program is part of an effort to incorporate more research curriculum at all grade levels in East Williston schools, Blondrage said.

“By the time they get to me, they have a lot of foundational research skills, which is really unique for this level,” she said. “I mean, I didn’t do any authentic research until I was a grad student.”

The seven seniors in the program submitted to the Intel contest this year, said Blondrage, who taught at Sewanhaka High School for five years before coming to Wheatley. Two students made the semifinals last year.

On top of getting national recognition for her research, Chen is a member of five clubs at Wheatley, runs on the track team and plays violin.

“Learning about other things and other cultures is really important to take in mind whenever you’re doing anything,” she said. “Being in so many different clubs, I meet a lot of different students, especially in other grades, so that really has taught me a lot about different experiences and how I should keep those in mind.”

Blondrage said Chen always “remains in this calm state” amid all her commitments and involvements.

“Some adults could probably take a lesson from that,” she said.

Chen wants to study biomedical engineering and has been accepted to Yale University. She’s still waiting on a decision from Harvard University, she said, the only other college to which she applied.

Chen said Wheatley’s small population of between 750 and 800 students allows her to form close relationships with her teachers, who have supported her academic and other endeavors.

“I can have lunch with them sometimes. I’ll go to their classrooms just to have therapy sessions,” she said. “So that’s really influenced how I’ve learned in the past five years.”

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Districts maintain high grad, college rates

By J oe N i k i c The state Education Department released a district-by-district breakdown of high school graduation rates last week, which saw many North Shore schools boast high percentages of students graduating and those going on to attend college.

According to the state education department, the state’s overall graduation rate increased 1.7 percent from last year’s total of 76.4 percent to 78.1 percent.

“The good news is that more students, particularly those in urban districts, are graduating from high school. But we know the graduation rate could be even higher if students were given the option to meet our standards in a different way,” state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said. “This is not about changing our standard. It’s about providing other avenues for kids to show what they know so they can graduate.”

The data reflects rates based on students who entered high school in 2011 and graduated in 2015.

Of the school districts in Nassau County, the East Williston School District had the highest graduation rate at 97.5 percent, with 84.5 percent of those students earning a diploma with advanced designation, which requires more challenging coursework.

The district had 97.5 percent of its students go on to a two-year or four-year college and 75.2 percent of students reaching state level on Regents exams by the time they graduated.

According to the education department, students scoring an 80 or higher on the Regents Algebra test and a 75 or higher on the

Regents English exam are considered collegeready.

Efforts to reach East Williston School District officials were unavailing.

The Manhasset School District had the second-highest graduation rate in the county at 97.1 percent, with 80.7 percent of those students graduating with an advanced Regents diploma.

The district had the second-highest percentage of students reaching state exam marks, only behind the Jericho School District, at 86.4 percent.

It also had 95.5 percent of graduating students go on to attend colleges.

Efforts to reach Manhasset School District officials were unavailing.

The Roslyn School District had 97 percent of students graduate in 2015, with 97.8 percent of those students moving on to attend college, the second-highest rate in the county.

Some 75.7 percent of its students graduated with an advanced Regents diploma in the district and 83.6 percent of students reaching state level on Regents exams.

Efforts to reach Roslyn School District officials were unavailing.

While the Mineola School District graduated 96.7 percent of its students, only 58.2 percent of those students reached state level on Regents exams.

Mineola Superintendent of Schools Michael P. Nagler said state test scores did not indicate whether a student was more or less ready for college.

“Mineola School District believes there is no correlation between one single exam score and college success; but rather that success on difficult courses, such as trigonometry, is

a much better indicator of college and career readiness. Therefore the percentage of students that achieve advanced regents diplomas is a more meaningful statistic,” Nagler said.

“Mineola ranks 12th in Nassau County for advanced regent diplomas, that coupled with the ninth highest graduation rate and third most successful in graduating student with disabilities signifies Mineola’s ability to reach all students. We are extremely proud of our students, teachers and administrators for our continued success in preparing students for college and careers.”

The district had 70.3 percent of students earn advanced regents diplomas and 92.2 percent of students going on to attend college.

Similar to the Mineola School District, the Sewanhaka School District boasts a high graduation rate at 91.8 percent, but only 53.4 percent of students reaching state level on Regents exams.

The district also saw only 50.5 percent of students graduate with an advanced diploma, but 94.1 percent of graduated students went on to attend college.

Efforts to reach Sewanhaka School District officials were unavailing.

The Great Neck School District graduated 92.2 percent of students, with 70.9 percent of those students graduating with an advanced diploma.

The district saw 96.7 percent of graduated students go on to college and 76.5 percent of graduated students reaching state exam levels.

“The Great Neck Public Schools enjoys a national reputation for academic excellence.

The success of this district is due to our motivated students, the high-quality academic programs we offer, dedicated faculty, committed

parents, and a supportive Board of Education and community,” Superintendent Teresa Prendergast said. “We are exceedingly proud of our students and their accomplishments. We continue to provide educational opportunities that best prepare our students for the post-secondary experience and the recently released data supports this mission.”

The Herricks School District saw 96.2 percent of students graduate in 2015, with 69 percent of those students earning advanced diplomas.

The district also saw 96.1 percent of graduated students go on to college and 78.1 reach state levels on Regents exams.

“The Board of Education is extremely pleased and proud of the graduation rate in Herricks. In addition, our students continue to perform well above state and county averages on state-wide exams, as reflected in Aspirational Performance Measures,” Herricks Board of Education President Nancy Feinstein said. “We attribute this success to the dedication and collaboration of our administration, teachers, parents and community. Because we are dedicated to the notion of continuous improvement, the district will continue to examine ways to enhance learning opportunities and academic performance for all students.”

The Port Washington School District graduated 94.6 percent of students, with 94.7 percent of those students attending college after graduation.

The district had 69.1 percent of students reaching state exam levels and 57.5 percent of students graduating with an advanced diploma.

Efforts to reach Port Washington School District officials were unavailing.

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Williston Park’s Village Board delayed a public hearing for a proposed foot massage spa Tuesday over the proprietor’s objections.

Trustees made the move after village Building Inspector Kerry Collins determined the application for Simply Foot Spa at 121 Hillside Ave. needed a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals as a massage establishment.

Attorney Michael Holland, representing spa owner Byung Suk You, said a massage business is a permitted use for the site, and the Village Board could issue a special exception permit without the zoning board’s say.

“I can’t go and apply for a variance that’s not necessary,” Holland said at Tuesday’s Village Board meeting.

Simply Foot Spa would offer foot, leg and some full-body massages, Holland said, a permitted use for the Hillside Avenue location. Other facilities in the village offer similar services, he said.

Village code says massage establishments require a special exception permit from the Village Board.

Collins, who reviews all applications for special permits and enforces zoning regulations, said You’s application is subject to a village ordinance that says a massage establishment can’t operate within 1,000 feet of a school, park or house of worship.

The zoning board has to except Simply Foot Spa from that provision before the Village Board can grant a special exception permit, also required for massage parlors under village code, Collins said.

Holland said Collins made the decision after You had completed all the required steps to get a Village Board hearing for the permit.

He argued Collins had no authority to make the decision when village

code clearly says, in his view, the village trustees can override the distance provision.

“You can’t make this up as you go along,” he told the board. “Mr. Collins has no place in this process.”

But Chris Prior, filling in for James Bradley as Williston Park’s village attorney Tuesday, said Collins’ power over the application is established in state law governing villages.

“When you tell me he doesn’t have the authority, I’m telling you you’re wrong,” Prior told Holland.

The trustees voted unanimously to postpone the special exception permit hearing to March, pending the zoning board’s approval of the variance waiving the 1,000-foot limit.

The Village Board also voted Tuesday to enact a law allowing residents to build porches as wide as their homes.

The law strikes the current definition of “portico” in the village code, which says homeowners can only build covered porches up to seven feet wide and extending no more than four feet from the front of a house.

A new definition of “porch” replaces it, allowing open or covered porches as wide as the attached house that can extend into the front yard up to six feet with at least 10 feet between the porch and the street.

A vote on the law was delayed after a December hearing because the board had to change confusing wording in the language.

Holland, representing resident Frank Carney, pointed out another error Tuesday relating to the definition of a front yard, which the board corrected before passing the law.

Reach reporter Noah Manskar by email at nmanskar@theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204.

Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Setback for Inisfada subdivision plan N. Hills planners say 46-home development would have large environmental impact

By N o a h M a n s k a r The Village of North Hills has ruled the housing subdivision proposed to replace the Inisfada Retreat House would have a significant environmental impact on the area.

The village’s Planning Board issued Jan. 13 a positive declaration for the gated community, known as “Manhasset Crest,” under state environmental review law, meaning the developer must further study several aspects of how it will affect its surroundings.

In its ruling, the Planning Board found the project by the Manhasset Bay Group would have major impacts on ecological resources, appearance, water resources and traffic at the 30.43-acre property off Searingtown Road.

The board’s resolution echoes some concerns board members and residents expressed at a December public hearing on the plans to build 46 high-end custom homes on the site.

While current plans would protect three clusters of rare trees, the project would still clear 95 percent of the property’s existing vegetation, posing noise problems and detracting from “neighborhood character,” the decision says.

The current drainage plan’s impact on existing drainage infrastructure also needs review, the board ruled, as does the amount

The Manhasset Bay Group aims to put a 46-home subdivision on the former site of the Inisfada Retreat House (pictured). of water the development will use.

That drainage plan will also require approval from the Nassau County Department of Public Works, the resolution says.

Additionally, the proposed single entrance on Searingtown Road could create safety and traffic issues there that must be evaluated, the resolution says.

Construction at the site could also kick dust into the air and cause security and

Northwell assistant charged with larceny

By N o a h M a n s k a r A Northwell Health employee was arraigned Saturday for allegedly using corporate credit cards to make more than $50,000 worth of personal purchases.

Rosalyn Persaud of Rosedale, 34, had access to six JP Morgan credit cards as an executive assistant for North-

Rosalyn Persaud

well’s perioperative services division at 1979 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park.

Persaud allegedly used four of the cards to make purchases for herself without Northwell’s permission between Dec. 1, 2013, and Dec. 11, 2015.

She then made false entries into Northwell’s business records to hide the purchases, police said.

Persaud was arrested without incident at her home Jan. 15 and charged with second-degree grand larceny and falsifying business records. She is due back in court Jan. 20.

Northwell spokesman Terry Lynam said the company discovered some of Persaud’s suspicious purchases on Dec. 11 and reported them to police. She was fired Dec. 14.

Lynam said Persaud had worked with Northwell Health, formerly the North Shore-LIJ Health System, for 13 years.

Before starting her executive assistant position in September 2013 — three months before she allegedly started making illegal purchases — she was a Northwell unit support associate in Glen Cove, according to her LinkedIn profile.

noise problems for the two gated neighborhoods that border it, the board’s resolution says.

The developer must now outline how it will further study the concerns the Planning Board raised in a document called a draft scope, Planning Board Chairman David Kass said.

While each review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act is dif-

ferent, Kass said, positive declarations are common for larger projects.

The board postponed a second public hearing on the development, originally scheduled for Jan. 13, to March 9.

Anthony Guardino, Manhasset Bay Group’s attorney, did not return repeated requests for comment.

The company, incorporated in Delaware and led by four Hong Kong real estate magnates, purchased the property from the Jesuit Order of the Catholic Church for $36.5 million in July 2013.

It subsequently demolished the historic but dilapidated house, built in the early 20th century, over sustained protest from local civic and historic preservation groups. Efforts to stop the demolition and designate it a historic landmark ultimately failed.

It has been trying to develop a subdivision there since 2014 and reduced the proposed number of homes from 51 to 46 this year, with plans saying the houses would sit on lots between a half-acre and one acre in size.

The developer submitted a draft environmental impact report in November, offering several steps it could take to mitigate the environmental issues.

The project also needs five variances from the village zoning board.

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Opinion OUR VIEWS

Paying state legislators for misusing office

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erhaps school guidance counselors should add corrupt New York State official as a desirable goal for employment.

Afterall, how many jobs allow you to use other people’s money to defend yourself against criminal charges?

That’s what former state Majority Leader Dean Skelos and former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver both did in unsuccessfully fighting corruption charges.

Skelos, a Rockville Centre Republican who led the state Senate from 2011 to 2015, used $762,145 in campaign contributions to pay his lawyers. Silver, a Manhattan Democrat, who led the Assembly from 1994 to 2015, spent $1.4 million on defense attorneys paid for by campaign contributors.

State election laws do not prohibit elected officials from spending campaign contributions on defending criminal charges.

But is that what campaign contributors

to election campaigns are signing up for supporting — the next election campaign and the corruption trial afterward?

Based on the Skelos and Silver trials, maybe.

We can’t imagine that the average voter believes this is right.

This is also not an isolated incident.

In the past 10 years, 30 current or former state officeholders in New York have been convicted of crimes, sanctioned or otherwise accused of wrongdoing.

Included are two governors, the state comptroller, two Senate majority leaders and the Assembly Speaker.

All were eligible to defend themselves using campaign contributions.

Adding insult to injury, longtime state officials like Skelos and Silver can still file for pension benefits even after being convicted of misusing their office. Which is what Skelos did in December.

The Empire Center for Public Policy estimates that Skelos will receive an annual

pension of as much as $95,590 a year – even if he was sentenced to jail.

The state Legislature passed a law in 2011 to strip the pensions of newly elected lawmakers convicted of corruption, but protected longtime officials like Skelos and Silver.

Efforts to amend the state Constitution to remove the pensions of all corrupt lawmakers floundered in the Legislature this year.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, whose office convicted both Skelos and Silver, has suggested he will use civil forfeiture laws to claw back the disgraced lawmakers’ pensions.

We believe that if Bharara has the legal authority to claw back the money he will.

The state Legislature? Not so much.

In his recent state of the state address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for capping outside incomes for lawmakers — who are considered part-time — at 15 percent of their base annual salary of $79,500. He

also proposed stripping those convicted of corruption of their pensions, closing a loophole that allowed companies to funnel contributions through subsidiaries to avoid donation limits and making the Legislature subject to freedom of information law requests.

All would be a step in the right direction in cleaning up the disgrace that is the state Legislature.

But Cuomo’s proposals do not address the use of campaign funds to defend criminal charges.

It is also the fourth year in which Cuomo has proposed state ethics reforms Bharara recently cleared Cuomo of any wrongdoing in abruptly disbanding the Moreland Commission in the midst of its investigation of corruption in the state Legislature – one of his previous reform proposals.

Forgive us for saying we’ll believe the state is serious about putting a halt to the corruption when we see it.

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Belmont casino would set a bad example

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feel obligated to support the 2,000 who oppose the Belmont casino.

It would be a bad image for children and teens who have not reached the legal age for forming good judgment.

Those who support it raises the question: What is in it for them?

Besides that, gambling is lowlife.

The $20 million for Nassau County is Another low-life issue is the Nassau speculation. It is only a smidgen of Nassau’s budget. There are better ways to Legislature’s voting to nearly double their salary for part time work. achieve that amount.

This should be done only as the result Like all commercial gambling, the loser’s losses are many fold greater than of a vote by the people of Nassau County.

It was only due to pressure that the the few winner’s winnings.

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have been paying for cable for a number of years now and I can’t understand a few things.

Now here is my gripe. The original idea about cable in my opinion is that the consumer

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Gov. Cuomo: Gov. Rockefeller redux?

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very January, Gov. Cuomo performs a political Kabuki dance.

First there are leaks to favored newspapers describing his big spending plans for their regions. Then there’s editorials praising his “farsighted” proposals. Finally, there’s the governor’s State of the State address before cheering sycophants detailing how he will spend hardearned dollars of over-taxed citizens.

And this year, after announcing $100 billion in construction projects, he made this pronouncement: “Government has gotten too good at announcing plans that never actually materialize. I am in the opposite business….”

Really?

Let’s do a reality check: In 2012, Cuomo declared the Javits Convention Center was obsolete and proposed building the nation’s largest convention center.

It didn’t materialize.

Two years later, Cuomo claimed he would “assume management authority from the Port Authority for construction at JFK and LaGuardia Airports.” He

never followed through.

We are also still waiting for the results of the 90-day “Request for Proposals” to redesign JFK Airport announced in early 2015.

Then there is Cuomo’s proposal to build a light rail connecting LaGuardia to the No. 7 subway and the Long Island Rail Road at the Willets Point Terminal in Queens. That’s getting nowhere.

Remember Cuomo’s “New York Works Fund and Task Force” which was to coordinate capital investment in New York’s infrastructure? Haven’t heard a word about that in years.

So much for Cuomo’s boast he’s in the business of making projects materialize.

As for this year’s $100 billion grab bag of projects, don’t hold your breath waiting for shovels in the ground.

Putting aside the merits of his plans, the key question is, “Where’s the money coming from?”

Future revenues of state transportation agencies, (i.e., M.T.A., Thruway Authority, Port Authority) have already been

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right committed.

If every dime of the state’s share of Wall Street fines is committed to financing Cuomo projects, it will only be a small down payment.

As for the feasibility of the projects, here’s my take on a few of them: Penn State Renovation: In the spring of 1995, as executive director of the Port Authority, I attended a meeting with Gov. Pataki’s chief of staff, the chairmen of the M.T.A. and Urban Develop-

ment Corporation and a member of Sen. Pat Moynihan’s staff to quick-start the new “Moynihan” station.

Twenty-one years later, it’s still stalled. Cuomo’s glowing press releases, an artist’s rendition of the new station and absurd federal funding assumptions won’t get the project moving.

Long Island Sound Tunnel Study: Spending $5 million to determine the feasibility of a tunnel from Oyster Bay to Westchester or Connecticut is a waste of precious dollars.

Instead the governor should save the money by utilizing the study commissioned by developer Vincent Polimeni in 2007 or by digging up Gov. Carey’s 1979 tri-state advisory study and the 1965 Bertram Tallamy Associates report prepared for the state Department of Public Works.

A Long Island Sound Link will never be constructed for two reasons: First, the residents of Long Island, Westchester and Connecticut don’t want it.

Secondly, the untold billions of dollars needed to construct the tunnel will never materialize.

Shoreham Deepwater Port:

This Cuomo project will never get anywhere.

Even if one could get past the environmental issues, the required rail link to the LIRR will never get off the drawing board and it’s unlikely that there will be enough potential cargo ship traffic to make the facility financially feasible.

LIRR Third Rail: Good luck on that one.

While I support it, I can already hear cries of opposition in my New Hyde Park neighborhood. This project has gotten nowhere since first proposed in the 1960s because spineless state Legislators and local officials will not stand up to the NIMBYs. One last note: Cuomo’s claim that his $100 billion infrastructure program “would make Governor Rockefeller jealous” is very disturbing.

Lest we forget, after 15 years of Rocky’s free-wheel spending policies, New Yorkers were the most heavily taxed citizens in the nation, the state had the highest public debt in the nation and was on the verge of insolvency.

We can’t afford Rockefeller redux.

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Financial market turmoil affects us all

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ecent turbulence in financial markets has unsettled many investors and businesses about their financial well-being. The precipitous drop in the stock market has adverse impacts on government too.

Is 2016 the year that ends the weak economic recovery since the last meltdown in 2008?

In a Jan. 4 Wall Street Journal article, writers Akin Oyedele and Bob Bryan surveyed 14 of the top equity strategists on Wall Street, all of whom predicted the stock market would be higher this year.

When I read that I thought, “Really? Asking a financial analyst if the market will be higher is like asking a barber if you need a haircut!”

In both cases you will be given a biased answer not necessarily skewed to meet your own best interests.

The best advice I ever heard on personal investing was from Warren Buffet, who said the following, “We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.”

That’s just a fancy way to tell investors not to panic when markets drop, and to look for investment opportunities instead.

Sage advice, as usually the worst investment decisions are made under duress.

On the government side it’s more complicated.

For example, Nassau County’s largest source of revenue is sales tax. Sales tax receipts have been dropping because consumers are more readily shopping on the Internet, usually sales tax free, as opposed to purchasing goods at local stores.

Even retail giant Walmart is affected, as evidenced by recently announcing its closing of 154 U.S. locations because of the loss of business due to online retailers.

Pension contributions are a greater cost to municipalities as the stock market drops.

Government pays into pension funds based on a trailing five-year average of the markets.

The lower the financial markets the higher the cost to governments, as they pay to make up the actuarial assumed future returns.

ADAM HABER

All Things Political Another problem this year in New York State is the tax cap.

The tax cap is the lesser of 2 percent or the Consumer Price Index. The final 2015 numbers haven’t been computed but it looks like CPI will be under 1 percent and the tax cap will be based on this.

With salaries and healthcare costs rising substantially above that, what can municipalities do to balance their budgets?

I recommend the following to ease the burden of the loss of future tax revenue: · New York State should

develop a template for a “Fast Track” permitting process, so it only takes a year from concept to building permit approval.

Local governments should still retain control over the process, but the burden would be on them to respond to certain deadlines. This way, a developer would know whether or not to deploy time, effort and resources, or to move on.

The quicker development happens, the more middle class jobs are created, which will in turn stimulate the economy raising much needed tax revenue.

There is no reason projects such as Garvies Point in Glen Cove or the Belleayre Resort in the Catskills should take 15 years or more to get approval. · Now is the time for capital investment in New York’s infrastructure. Gov. Cuomo released his ambitious plan to rebuild New York’s infrastructure in his January State of the State address.

The recent drop in the stock markets have pushed the 10 year bond down to almost 2 percent as nervous investors rush to buy quality government bonds.

This means the cost of capital (borrowing) is near an all time low. Bonding to build out infrastructure will create jobs, which will stimulate the economy and raise tax revenue. · Level the playing field for brick and mortar retail outlets.

Purchases online should be taxed at the same rate as if purchased in Roosevelt Field Mall.

Right now the law in New York is online tax is collected only if the business has a physical presence in New York State.

Otherwise it’s the customer’s responsibility to report the tax as a “use tax.” Good luck with that!

Also, services such as Lyft, Uber, VRBO (Vacation Rentals

By Owner) and Airbnb should be taxed just as the taxi, limousine and hospitality industries are taxed.

The markets may be in turmoil, however prudent planning by individuals, businesses and government can soften the blow.

Hasty decisions in times of trouble usually don’t work out in the long run.

Everyone should plan long term for a strong financial future.

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Searching for meaning in data-driven life

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here’s a mania these days for being rational.

Everybody wants “metrics” and “data-driven solutions” — not to mention “accountability” and “transparency,” which always make me think of some poor unfortunate accountant who got wrapped in his own clear plastic shower curtain. It could be the conclusion of a Hitchcock film: “In a datadriven world, one man was totalled. Look out for ‘Rationality!’

Coming soon to a spreadsheet near you.”

Last Sunday’s New York Times Magazine featured a story about people putting rationality into practice.

In “The Happiness Code,” Jennifer Kahn writes of a group calling itself the Center for Applied Rationality, or CFAR, in Berkeley, Calif.

CFAR holds multi-day workshops teaching people to seek out and correct bad mental habits, such as procrastinating, over-eating, and wasting time on Facebook.

The workshops teach “applied rationality” to help people

eliminate these “cognitive errors” from their “optimized” lives.

For example, you could: “1. Pick an activity you engage in frequently (like brushing your teeth, or washing the dishes).

2. Write down how long it takes and how often you do it.

3. Calculate how much time you spend on that activity over the next 10 years. (Time x 365 x 10).

4. Think about how you can do it faster. How much time can you save? (Multiply that number x 365 x 10.)”

And before you can chant “3-2-1 Victory!,” your life’s been “optimized.”

Of course, using their logic, I can make my life twice as good — I mean optimized — just by spending only one minute brushing each time, morning and night.

Better yet, why waste time taking the brush out and putting it away? Why not brush my teeth continuously, 24/7, for, oh, 12 weeks straight and then never again? Ultra-optimized!

In that same Sunday Times,

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side there was an opinion piece bemoaning the impact of “the measurement fad” on people in people-based professions like teaching and medicine.

“Burnout rates for doctors top 50 percent, far higher than other professions. … Doctors no longer made eye contact with patients as they clicked away,” checking off boxes on their computer’s questionnaires.

But if going down checklists were doctors’ main goals in life, they could be auto mechanics, and save themselves a staggering

amount in student loans.

The real trouble is — we would still need doctors. Doctors who were allowed the time to look up from their checklists, and listen to us. Teachers and therapists, too.

Sure, we can work hard to get people to approach the rationality and efficiency of computers.

But why try? It’s not our forte. It’s not necessarily even a worthy goal. Our strength lies in the opposite direction — in the mysteries of beauty; joy; and love.

What happens to joy, in a data-driven classroom?

Certainly you see the need for joy when you have children.

No subject is too complicated or abstract for a boy who loves the subject matter, whether it’s construction vehicles, dinosaurs or the history of Roman sewers; and nothing at all is learned when the only reason is “because you have to.”

I saw this one day, when a sudden cloudburst sent a torrent of rainwater down our street.

The water was splashing

up the curb and out of the gutter, there was so much of it. My two little boys watched it all, bug-eyed with excitement, and begged, “Mom, can we go barefoot? Can we? Can we, please?”

I stood silent for a moment, imagining dog poops and rusty cans rushing toward their toes.

I thought the rational answer should be, “No, now go inside.”

But instead, I found myself saying, “Oh, all right,” and they ran, ecstatic, up and down, splashing with glee as the water climbed half up to their knees.

Years later, when the only thing I requested for Mother’s Day was a hand-made card mentioning anything we had done together, splashing that day in the gutter was what they thanked me for.

When I first declared a major in Philosophy, I adopted Socrates’ famous quote as my motto: “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

But now, many decades later, I have decided that the better, more useful, quote, is this: “The un-lived life is not worth examining.”

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The 800-pound gorilla in the room

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ver since you sent me to Albany five years ago, I’ve often repeated that one of my fundamental goals was to help restore the faith of everyday New Yorkers in state government. While this may be less concrete than some of my other, more specific policy goals, I maintain that it is the core, the foundation if you will, for all our other work.

You see, nothing undermines the American spirit more surely than corruption in government.

It erodes trust, breeds cynicism and eventually leads to indifference — a belief that our participation doesn’t really matter.

Admittedly, each new round of disclosures takes the wind out of my sails, and this year’s been no different, but I remain steadfast in this effort, which is why I have repeatedly voted to strengthen the ethics laws.

While I know all too well that it’s impossible to earn perfect consensus among my constituents, I am committed in these weekly columns to encouraging conversations, no matter

how difficult or uncomfortable they may make people. In that light, I want to tell you about a couple of pieces of legislation that I’ve long supported but that have been continuously swept under the rug by those who’d rather see them disappear.

The first was a common sense proposal that has been part of the Senate rules for all the years I’ve been a member — a term limit on leadership posts and committee chairmanships.

It has long been speculated that the accumulation of power through these positions over time makes legislators less responsive and can actually strangle the legislative process itself — limiting those involved in policy discussions to a very few.

While the Senate has embraced this good government initiative through its own rules process and passed legislation requiring the same be applied to both houses, the Assembly has unfortunately refused to do the same.

With new leadership, it was hoped that the Assembly would advance this simple, but meaningful, measure.

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Second, while we were negotiating the state budget last year, my fellow senators and I passed an amendment to the state’s Constitution that would strip public officials of their taxpayer-funded pensions should they be convicted of felony corruption.

Frankly, it seems so sensible that many people mistakenly assumed that this was already the case, but sadly it isn’t.

So together we passed a simple, straight forward measure: If you’re convicted of corruption,

of breaking the public’s trust, the public is no longer responsible for paying you a healthy pension for the rest of your life. It’s a concept that applies to most of the real world.

If you break an agreement with somebody, in this case the public, the deal is off.

After all, why should they have to honor their end of the agreement when you didn’t honor yours?

Unfortunately, despite continuous assurances from the Assembly that it would give first passage to the measure, it was somehow left out as they approved the budget in the wee morning hours of April 1st, conveniently away from the watchful eyes of constituents and the press.

Naturally, there was no explanation for the oversight, but instead a commitment that the measure would be addressed in the following weeks. Nine months and several corruption investigations later, there it lies, un-passed and to some degree ignored, like an 800-pound gorilla in the room that everybody pretends not to notice.

While I won’t speculate on why they have failed again to follow through, I do encourage you to research these issues and decide for yourself if they would make for an effective deterrent to lawmaker corruption.

Like me, I think you’ll agree that they do.

Unfortunately, the facts about legislative corruption speak for themselves and highlight the need for aggressive action.

There have been 42 state legislators accused of misdeeds in just the last 12 years alone.

Many have resigned, some have been convicted and still, leadership term limits and pension-stripping measures gain little traction.

My friends, I won’t sugarcoat it.

It’s unquestionably disappointing but we simply cannot let cynicism set in again. We’ve come too far.

Citizen to citizen, I ask for your help in demanding accountability. There is simply no other way to get them to acknowledge the 800 pound gorilla in the room.

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Shop Delight expansion butchered

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e have lived in the Village of “NECK PLAZA” for over 50 years. It used to be Great, but that was before the “Jean Machine Regime” got their hands on it.

We read with interest the article in last week’s paper—“Kosher Butcher Shop Plans Sliced”—regarding Shop Delight’s desire to open a butcher store/fish market in the empty store at 4 Welwyn Road.

The mayor and trustees expressed a multitude of “concerns” about putting the butcher shop in that space.

Deputy Mayor Rosen was concerned that the pedestrians who do not use the newly installed crosswalk after parking in the Shoreward lot might get hurt crossing Welwyn Road.

Shop Delight fought (and paid) to install that crosswalk for the safety of those who park in the lot and cross Welwyn Road to the store.

Is it Shop Delight’s responsibility if shoppers do not follow safety measures because they think the rules do not apply to them? We think not!

The article in the paper stated that “Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said that the area may have too much traffic to create conditions that can be actively followed…in an area that is largely surrounded by residential homes.”

Who is she kidding?

Of course there is too much traffic!

She has insisted that at least six buses an hour use Welwyn Road between the

round-about and the Post Office as their route to pick up and drop off travelers at the station.

The MTA previously wanted to build a bus terminal at the station to alleviate the bus congestion on Welwyn Road, but our mayor refused to consider it.

Now that the buses have been taken over by NICE, they would like to re-route the buses away from Welwyn Road.

Instead of having the buses turn right onto South Station Plaza from Middle Neck Road to use the Welwyn Road Post Office circle route, a right turn from Middle Neck Road to North Station Plaza would allow easy drop off at the railroad.

Then buses could proceed over the railroad bridge at Barstow, and turn right onto South Station Plaza in order pick up passengers.

This would take the buses off Welwyn Road entirely and create a better flow for traffic, efficiency and safety.

Our mayor spoke about “quality-oflife” concerns.

Yet for over seven years, she and her faithful trustees closed their eyes to the illegal nightclub that Tulip ran every Saturday night, sometimes until 4 am, with patrons who came from outside of Great Neck.

They drank and had loud, drunken fights on the street, blasted raucous music from car radios, threw trash all over, vomited all over the sidewalk, and proceeded to have “horizontal refreshment”

on the lawn of the neighboring residential building after they had their fill of liquid refreshment.

For over seven years, Tulip’s illegal night club deprived neighboring residents of their sleep every Saturday night to the point of negatively impacting our health.

We asked over and over again for help from our administrastion. After much coercion, the trustees finally came and saw for themselves what was going on, yet they closed their eyes and let it continue.

If Tulip hadn’t closed for other reasons, we would have had to give up our home of over 50 years or end up with failing health because of sleep deprivation.

Did our mayor care about our quality of life? Absolutely not!

The current administration cites “quality-of-life” issues only when it suits them.

The buses on Welwyn Road aggravate the quality of life for the residents of the area. The constant honking of the cars in front of Shop Delight not only not only aggravates the quality of life for the residents as well as the businesses, but also violates the village noise code.

What about all the double parkers and speeding cars? And why do residents who live on the block have to drive around and around to find a parking space because all of the employees parked illegally all day long in a three-hour parking zone aren’t being ticketed.

Where is code enforcement when

you need them? Certainly not on Welwyn Road!

Perhaps Jean Celender would prefer another noisy restaurant at 4 Welwyn Road so it could destroy any semblance of peace and quiet for the residents of the buildings in close proximity.

Or maybe she prefers the empty store — the current trend for businesses in the Village of Great Neck Plaza.

A butcher shop in that space wouldn’t change shopping patterns or traffic patterns at all.

Largely, the same people who buy meat and fish at Shop Delight would be the shoppers at the butcher shop.

And frankly, we could use a good fish store at this end of town because we do not have one.

Jean Celender plays the “quality-oflife” card to suit her own agenda.

If she cared about the quality of life of her constituents in this area, she would have done everything in her power to deal with all the violations (above) to which the village has closed its eyes in the past and to which they continue to play deaf and dumb.

Our illustrious full-time mayor clearly cares about her own agenda and not at all about the residents of the Welwyn Road area.

Muriel & Leo Pfeifer “NECK PLAZA” Residents (We want our “GREAT” back!)

Dissections a useful teaching tool

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am writing in response to “E.W. schools should stop dissections” Letter to the Editor, dated Jan. 8, 2016.

The East Williston School District values the opinions of all members of its community. I hope to allay some of the writer’s concerns expressed in her Letter to the Editor by providing some further information here.

The STEAM Fair was an evening of celebration of science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.

There were over 50 events; the “dissection” display was only one small part of the program.

Please be assured that no student dissected any of the organisms. The science teacher, prior to the fair, had dissected them.

This anatomy display was held in a classroom, not in an open presentation space.

A sign, clearly explaining that children would be viewing dissected organisms, in case a parent felt the exhibit was not suitable for his/her child, identified the room.

The purpose of the STEAM Fair is to provide optional enrichment opportunities for students outside of their regular

classroom program.

The learning activity was offered at the Fair since anatomy is discussed as early as elementary school and the STEAM Fair would be an appropriate setting for engaging interested families in a controlled and respectful exploration of the nuances of an organism’s anatomy beyond the experiences provided in class.

Please know that there are currently no dissections in any courses in the East Williston Schools.

This practice was stopped in our district because, as the writer noted, there are now numerous other ways to dem-

onstrate the anatomy of these organisms besides direct dissection of animals.

Additionally, East Williston Board policy states the right of any student to opt out of dissections.

I hope this has served to clarify information regarding our anatomy program and to reiterate the district’s commitment to students’ understanding of and respect for the natural environment.

David Casamento Director of Science and Technology, K-12 East Williston UFSD

Obama hates America, Israel, Clintons

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he left in America believe Obama walks on water. The right believes Obama has poisoned the water.

Obama has what many on the right believe, because of his religious and economic experiences, a hatred for the following three subjects: 1. Israel, its people and its prime minister 2. America and its people and in particular the military

3. Bill and Hillary Clinton So, in his last year in office what policies and executive orders will he issue?

Who knows? But, you can bet the family jewels that he will continue on his destructive path to harm Israel and America.

But, what about the Clintons?

A prediction: as the FBI investigates Hillary’s violation of email problems dealing with highly sensitive national security data and her using her position as Secretary of

State in securing money [illegally?] for her foundation, the FBI will recommend that she be indicted.

This recommendation will be sent to Loretta Lynch, the Attorney General of the U.S. She will go to Obama and ask what she should do?

It is a no brainer. He will say, “go for it, girl”!

Uncle Joe becomes the Dems’ candidate for president of the United States. [Some are

predicting that Governor Moon Beam from California is also a possibility.]

The perfect vice presidential candidate would be Bernie Sanders.

Hillary stops her phony hysterical laughter.

Bill continues to do what he is famous for. Anyone wanna bet?

John Messina East Williston

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New day for Penn Station never comes

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ANSTAFL — There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch or in this case “New Penn Station.”

Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised that this $3 billion project would be built by private developers at little cost to taxpayers.

Just like the Hudson Yards project several blocks west of Penn Station, this project will end up being heavily subsidized by taxpayers, commonly known as corporate welfare.

Between direct government funding, low-interest below market rate loans, longterm tax exemptions, favorable eminent domain and free infrastructure improvements, the bill to taxpayers could end up greater than the so-called public benefits.

Watch for these “favors” to be granted to the future developer of New Penn Station in exchange for “Pay-to-Play” campaign contributions accepted by public officials who are in a position to “deliver” these “gifts.”

With the glut in office space at the nearby Hudson Yards along with World Trade Center site, there is no guarantee that the developer for any New Penn Station will attract enough tenants to make a multi billion dollar investment worthwhile. Most commuters are in a rush to get home with no time for shopping.

Why would anyone invest in upscale stores for consumers who will never patronize their establishments?

In 1994, the estimated cost for a new Penn Station was $350 million.

Past governors George Pataki, Elliot Spitzer and David Paterson along with the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan and senators Hillary Clinton, Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer have held periodic press conferences over the past 22 years.

Just like Gov. Cuomo each promised that it would be a new day for Penn Station.

Amtrak, New Jersey Transit and Long Island Rail Road riders have grown tired of these unfulfilled promises made by career politicians.

These same elected officials move on to their next Sunday press conference leaving taxpayers holding an empty bag.

There is no guarantee that the federal Department of Transportation, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey along with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will combine to come up with their share of over $300 million toward the overall $3 billion project cost as promised by Cuomo.

Cuomo’s proposed $3 billion New Penn Station Improvements Project fails to add any new track or platform capacity for Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Rail Road or future Metro North Rail Road service.

These improvements are necessary to accommodate thousands of new riders and run additional trains during peak a.m. and p.m. rush hours.

It also missed a key low-cost option that could benefit tens of thousands of riders.

Until the 1970s, both LIRR and New Jersey Transit riders exiting east at Penn Station had a direct underground passageway known as the Hilton Corridor. It was also known as the Gimbel’s passageway. Gimbels was Macy’s chief competitor at Herald Square.

This provided a simple indoor connection to the 34th Street Herald Square IND and BMT subway, along with Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) station complex.

Further, there was an underground passageway along 6th Avenue which went as far north as 42nd Street.

As a teenager, I remember avoiding the rain and snow by using this indoor path. It would provide easy access to both the main

branch of the New York public library and the long gone Stern’s department store on 42nd Street.

Both passageways were closed many decades ago by New York City Transit and the LIRR, due to security issues.

If reopened today, commuters would have easy connections to the Broadway N, R & Q and 6th Avenue B,D, F & M subway lines along with the PATH system — rather than walking outside on the street exposed to both inclement weather and heavy vehicular traffic.

By using either the subway or walking a few blocks to work, riders would have direct access via these subway lines to midtown or the East Side of Manhattan along either the Broadway, 6th Avenue, 42nd, 53rd, 59th or 63rd Street corridors, served by numerous subway lines and stations.

It is disappointing that the old Hilton corridor, which previously provided transit options for thousands of rush hour commuters continues to lay dormant after so many decades.

Intermodal connections would have become available for the Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, #1,2,3,7,A,E & C subways along with the 34th Street Bus Rapid Transit route and other local bus services.

Long term, there is also the possibility of future connections with Metro North.

These new Metro North services would use existing Amtrak connections via the Bronx and Manhattan Westside or Bronx/ Queens via the Hellgate Bridge at a later date to begin service.

Virtually all the connections would be underground and indoors, so easily walk able within minutes between services. With climate controlled facilities, passengers would be warm in the winter and cool in

the summer.

No one would be exposed to either rain, wind or snow. This could be the greatest intermodal transportation facility moving more riders utilizing public transportation than any in America.

Consider transit riders disappointment that a proposal submitted by one of New York City’s developers, Vornado Realty Trust, to pay for construction to reopen the old Hilton Corridor (also known as the Gimbel’s passageway) was never completed.

They had offered to do this in exchange for a city zoning variance to construct a high rise office building at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street. While the zoning variance was approved, Vornado Realty Trust never moved forward with construction of a high rise office building. This was due to a weak market for potential renters.

This connection could probably be restored in several years. Vornado Realty Trust estimated that the cost for reopening this 800 foot indoor corridor would be under $150 million dollars. The Vornado Trust developers proposal would widen it where it narrows to 9 feet for $50 million.

Converting the total length to 15 feet wide could cost up to another $100 million.

Diogenes is still searching for an elected official or MTA Board member to step forward and suggest adding this project for $150 million to the proposed MTA Five Year 2015-2019 Capital Program.

Why not add reopening of the old Hilton Corridor to the scope of work for New Penn Station?

Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked in the transportation field for 31 years).

A child’s excellent answer for the homeless

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ometimes children are smarter than adults.

Recently, I saw a news story about Braeden Mannering, a 12-year-old boy who lives in Delaware.

He saw people standing by the side of the road holding up signs saying that they needed food and shelter.

It made Braden sad to see that.

Once, when he was in the car with his mom, he saw a man standing in the rain holding a sign saying he was homeless. “I put my mom’s umbrella in a bag, along with a water bottle, two fruit snacks, a bag of chips, and a granola bar. When I gave it to him, he said, “Thank you son.”

Braiden realized he could do something to help out.

Now, whenever he sees someone in need, he gives them a bag with healthy snack foods because homeless people do not always have access to healthy food.

He even started an organization called, “Brae’s Brown Bags.”

At last count, Braiden has given out more than 4,000 bags of food to the poor and the homeless.

In each bag, he also puts information about local organizations that can help with other necessities such as shelter and counseling.

If Braden can find a way to help, can’t each one of us do the same?

Dave Golbert Great Neck

Oppose trustees’ Minimum wage hike a idea for E.W. well blow to small businesses

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Most residents were against a well. The n Jan. 12, 2016 a meeting was held to he governor’s idea of raising the es out of business, increase unemployconsider the possible agreement with board seems to have an agenda for a well. minimum wage in New York State ment, and would lower the value of those Why? our neighbors on the water dispute. is the worst thing that he could do that could survive.

I ask all to come to the next meeting and The first one and a half hours we to the many small businesses in give voice to our wishes. were subjected to the same pitch for a well (EsRobert Hopp the state, especially just after the federal timate $7 1/2 million but these things usually New Hyde Park minimum wage was recently raised. cost twice as much).

James B. Sandquist This would put many small businessThe Board never explained the agreement.

East Williston

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Decline of unions hurts all Americans

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teven Wayne, a handsome young senator from Connecticut, was seated next to Melanie Kent, a beautiful Hollywood starlet.

An elegant banquet table sat 30 of the country’s most prominent politicians and power brokers. When the main course was served, Wayne slipped his hand under the table, gently resting it on Melanie’s knee.

Meeting no resistance, he slowly worked his way up her alabaster thigh……

Now that I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about the Supreme Court and public sector unions.

For those who are thinking “I couldn’t care less about this esoteric subject,” there are two very good reasons why you should care.

First, consider how our lives are different as a result of union activities. We no longer permit child labor; we have an eight hour day with paid overtime; there’s Workman’s Compensation and Unemployment Insurance, a guaranteed minimum wage and pensions for workers.

Unions also fought for passage of the Civil Rights Act which outlawed job discrimination on grounds of race and religion, helped in the passage of OSHA — the Occupational Safety and Health Act — as well as the Family Medical Leave Act. So unless you’re some anti-government fanatic, it should be obvious that labor unions have contributed significantly to improving the quality of our lives.

As Thomas Donohue wrote: “The only effective answer to organized greed is organized labor.”

Now for the second reason unions should interest all of us.

There’s a correlation between the precipitous decline in union membership and the increase in economic inequality in the U.S. This is what Bernie Sanders has been talking about.

Union strength is at its lowest in 100 years.

Today there are only 14.6 million salaried workers in unions. The heyday for unions was the 1940s and ‘50s when a large middle class was created and economic inequality was at a low point.

This leads me to conclude as did Martin Johns that “The problem with labor unions is that there aren’t enough of them.”

Lest the reader conclude that I’m an apologist for whatever unions do, let me clarify.

I do not think it an economic desideratum for full-time union stagehands at Carnegie Hall to earn $400,000 a year, nor do I think a New York City public school principal should have his hands tied when trying to fire a drunk teacher who passed out in front of a class.

Nicholas Kristof writing in the New York Times began his column railing against unions for their corruption, nepotism and rigid workplace rules.

But somewhere, mid-stream, Kristof had an epiphany — a pro-union conversion — leading him to conclude that “in recent years, the worst abuses by far haven’t been in the union shop but in the corporate suite.”

There are two important Supreme Court cases which significantly affected union membership.

In Abood v. Detroit Board of Education

(1977) a group of Michigan teachers objected to paying dues on grounds that they opposed public sector collective bargaining as well as the political actions of the union. The court held that there is no difference between public sector unions for example, teachers and firefighters, and other unions.

More important, the justices decided that teachers who didn’t wish to join the union were not required to do so, but they could be assessed for expenses incurred by the union in pursuance of “collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance adjustment purposes.” This has to viewed as a great labor victory.

In other words, a non union member would receive any salary increase won by the union, but they had to pay something.

Conservatives have historically argued that there are groups in our nation who expect something for nothing… groups who “sup at the public trough.”

Yet here, conservative teachers were doing just that.

Beneficial as the Abood finding was to the coffers of organized labor, so Friederich v. California Teachers Association has the potential to reverse the 1977 decision.

Friederich is one of nine teachers who maintain that paying any money to the union is a violation of their freedom of speech. In California there are 600 teachers who belong to an organization called the Christian Educators Association International and they are part of the lawsuit.

Opposing this miniscule group of teachers is the California Teachers Association with three and a half million members. But, as with all cases that come before the Court, it’s legal principle and not numbers which determine the outcome. To illustrate how out of touch with reality the CEAI is, they argue that the Constitution does not bar teachers from imparting their Christian faith in their classrooms.

This is a clear violation of the separation of church and state and must have Thomas Jefferson turning over in his grave.

What is worrisome is the fact that the Roberts’ court is quite conservative and from questions raised at the “oral argument” phase, court watchers suspect the decision may go in favor of Friederich. This will further weaken public sector unions. Religious fanaticism is loose in the land and long established precedents are being washed away.

This also points to the absolute necessity of electing a Democratic president in 2016, because during that individual‘s first term four justices will be in their eighties.

We live in perilous times. What is at stake is the direction our country will take in future decades. Since unions have always been in the forefront of progressivism, any diminution of their strength is a blow to democracy. We would do well to heed the words of Clarence Darrow who summed it up as follows: “With all their faults, trade unions have done more for humanity than any other organization of men that ever existed.”

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Lau is a finalist as a flutist, while Woroniecka’s chosen instrument is the violin, “It’s such an honor to be a finalist in this competition and I look forward to being a part of the beautiful music that will be performed in the upcoming concert,” Lau said.

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Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It

Friday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m.

William Shatner’s characterization of Captain James T. Kirk began a universal love affair with the Star Trek brand, and with the larger than life personality of the actor himself. In Shatner’s World, a one-man force of nature delivers a larger than life performance complete with his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling, and select musical selections in his inimitable style.

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Jessica Kirson Friday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m. & Saturday, Jan. 23, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Comedian Jessica Kirson’s wide variety of characters brings a diverse energy to her stand-up routine. She has been featured on various television shows, including, Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and”Fresh Faces,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” Season 2 and 3, NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly,” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”.

Where: Governors’ Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave. Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm

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Joelle and the Pinehurst Trio Friday, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Joelle & the Pinehurst Trio is next up for the Music At The Mansion Concert Series. This New York City based band’s versatility and repertoire allow them to transition from elegant jazz to a rocking dance-party music. The band plays its own unique jazz/pop arrangements and original music at venues in all over the tri-state area.

Where: Coe Hall Historic House Museum 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info: (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org

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Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx

Saturday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m.

Dennis DeYoung is a founding member of the rock group Styx, which has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, with DeYoung writing eight of the band’s nine top 10 singles. DeYoung’s songs have been featured in more than 30 television shows including The Simpson’s, E.R., King of Queens, Sex in the City, Will and Grace, That 70’s Show, Saturday Night Live and South Park.

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300, ext. 303• www.paramountny.com

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The Lords of 52nd Street Saturday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m.

The Space will be alive with the sounds of some of Long Island’s best musicians Saturday, as Liberty DeVitto, Richie Cannata and Russell Javors, whom Billy Joel hand selected to help create his classic hits and unforgettable tours, reunite on stage once again as The Lords of 52nd Street. Get ready to hear an eclectic mix of tunes from the Piano Man’s music catalog .

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

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Genoa City Live Sunday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m.

Genoa City Live, a series of live fan events dedicated to CBS’ long running daytime drama, “The Young and the Restless,” will be at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday. Fans will get up close and personal with their favorite stars in an event that features audience interaction, question and answers, behind-thescene stories and secrets, trivia and photos.

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: (516) 247-5200 •www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Zooman and The Sign

Jan. 22 - Jan. 24, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.

Jan. 27 - Jan. 31, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.

The Nassau Community College Departments of Africana Studies and Theatre and Dance will present Zooman and the Sign, a play by Charles Fuller, about the murder of a 12-year old black girl by Zooman, a black teen. This arresting play has been called as shocking as today’s and tomorrow’s murder headlines.

Where: Nassau Community College, One Education Drive, Garden City Info: (516) 572-7676 • https://www.ncc.edu

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lice in wonderland

Friday, January 22, 2016, 8:00pm Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday, January 24, 2016, 3:00pm This new adaptation of the classic story finds Alice in 1899 falling through a rabbit hole and magically going from the roaring 20’s through the 1960’s.

The performance has showgirls, tap dancing and different dance styles featuring the delightful characters of Wonderland. Live orchestra and performers from the Molloy College’s CAP21 (Collaborates Arts Project) program.

Tickets range from $30-$35. Check website for ticket availability/pricing.

Proceeds benefit the Joan Roberts Memorial Scholarship.

Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre Info: (516) HOF-TIXX (463-8499)• www.gohofstra.com

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oseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Sunday, January 24, 3:00pm & 7:00pm One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.

Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Info: Info: 516-299-3100 •www.tillescenter.org

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MC “Norm of the North” Sensory Friendly Film Showing

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Saturday, January 23, 10:00am AMC Sensory Friendly Films helps families affected by autism. They offer monthly films so that kids can enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. Each program has their lights up, the sound turned down, and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout, or sing! This month come see Norm of the North, a story of a polar bear heading to New York to stop a developer from building luxury condos in his backyard. $5.99 child/adult ticket.

Where: AMC Loews Nassau Metroplex, 3585 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown Info: 516-731-5422 • www.amctheatres.com

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aradise Weekend at the Planting Fields

Saturday, January 23rd and Sunday, January 24, 12:00pm-4:00pm Come and enjoy a touch of paradise at Planting Fields in our Main Greenhouse, featuring live steel drum music, puppet shows, caricaturist, and crafts for children. Coe Hall will be open, featuring live music by Jack Kohl, $5 admission fee. Rain or shine!

Where: Planting Fields Aboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info: (516) 922-8678 • www.plantingfields.org

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odgeballl Turf Island Saturday, January 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Enjoy a great time with your friends and making new ones playing dodgeball! $15 per player includes slice of pizza and drink. Ages 8-12.

Where: Turf Island, 3573 Maple Court, Oceanside Info: 516-543-4345 • www.turfisland.com

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COASt ARtS CENtER 113 Middle Neck road, great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Jan. 24 through Mach 10 “wonder women” Exhibit to Shine Spotlight On Nine Accomplished Female Artists LANDMARK ON MAIN StREEt 232 Main street, suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Robyn Hitchcock Monday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m.

Reel Big Fish 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 Sunday, March 6, 8 p.m.

Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort Thursday, March 10, 8 p.m.

Jorma Kaukonen Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.

paula poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m. pink Martini Friday, March 18, 8 p.m.

Martin Sexton Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. the Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites Saturday, March 26, 8 p.m.

Carly Rae Jepsen Friday, April 1, 7 p.m.

Karen Mason Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m. tom Rush & John Sebastian Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.

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Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.

Graham parker w/ Brinsley Schwarz 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 Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. the Subdudes Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Afro Cuban All Stars Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. pushcart players in peter & the wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m.

Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs NyCB tHEAtRE At wEStBuRy 960 Brush hollow road, Westbury.

(516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m.

Shatner’s world: we Just Live In It ` Saturday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

Ron white Sunday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m.

Cesar Millan Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.

An Evening with todd Rundgren Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m.

Blue Oyster Cult, Vanilla Fudge and the BLuES MAGOOS Thursday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m.

Foreigner: the Hits unplugged Friday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. the Beach Boys Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.

3rd Annual Louder than Love Valentine’s Concert Freestyle & Beyond!

Sunday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m.

Masters Of Illusion Thursday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

Dave Mason’s traffic Jam with Leon

Rusell Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

I Love the 90S Sunday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m.

Jack Hanna’s Into the wild Live Thursday, March 3, 8 p.m. pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Sunday, March 6, 8 p.m.

Rain: A tribute to the Beatles Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.

Howie Mandel Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m.

Dick Fox’s Spring Doo wop Extravaganza Saturday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.

70s Soul Jam Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m.

Sinbad Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m. take 6 & the Manhattan transfer Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m.

Martin Short Saturday, April 30, 3 p.m.

Kool & the Gang Saturday, May 1, 7 p.m. under the Streetlamp Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

Johnny Mathis Thursday, June 16, 8 p.m.

Don Rickles & Regis philbin: Conversation & Clips Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.

Happy together feat. Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron tHE SpACE At wEStBuRy 250 Post ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Saturday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m. the Lords of 52nd Street Saturday, Feb. 6, 9 p.m.

Shahkar Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. the B-52s Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m. pink Floyd Experience Friday, Apr. 1, 8 p.m.

Keb’ Mo’ Band w/Gerald Albright Friday, Apr. 2, 8 p.m.

Rock Legends Live Saturday, Apr. 28, 8 p.m.

Nils Lofgren Friday, May 6, 8 p.m.

David Bromberg Quintet Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. the Fab Faux Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.

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The Green Vale School, founded in 1923, is one of the nation’s premier elementary schools and is Long Island’s largest independent elementary school. Families from 35 school districts, as well as New York City, are drawn to the School by the outstanding faculty, excellent facilities and small classes in Prenursery through eighth grade. Green Vale’s mission is to provide a rigorous liberal arts education, in a safe and secure environment, with an emphasis on character development. At Green Vale, habits of heart and mind are cultivated on a daily basis, through many service learning and community service opportunities, from our youngest children to our middle school leaders. Upon graduation, Green Vale students are well prepared to thrive at the nation’s finest and most challenging secondary schools, colleges and universities.

Nestled on the north shore of Long Island, and yet just a short drive from Manhattan, Green Vale’s 40 acre campus is home to a stellar learning environment. Green Vale’s state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional resources include five dedicated (indoor and outdoor) science labs; three art studios with separate band and choral rooms; two libraries and an interactive media center; a fully equipped theater and outdoor amphitheater, seven playing fields and a premier 30,000 sq. ft. athletic complex which includes two gymnasiums and a health & wellness center. All classrooms are wireless and equipped with SMART Boards. Green Vale’s 10,000 sq. ft. dedicated Early Childhood Center, built in 2000, was designed exclusively for 2 to 5 year olds and features heated floors, low windows, an outdoor playground and group spaces for collaborative learning.

The Green Vale school holds our students’ safety in the utmost importance with campus wide surveillance, vehicle I.D. tags, five security guards on premises, automated security gates, and the guard shed at Green Vale’s main entrance.

Green Vale’s richly diverse community enables every family the chance to find a sense of belonging and every child feels at home, comfortably safe while growing and learning. Green Vale is small enough so that every child is known, yet large enough for each child to find a place to lead.

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Walk the hallways, observe a literature discussion group, listen to a concert rehearsal, monitor a Harkness Table discussion, watch our youngest students bound off to technology, science, art and sports - - all of these moments provide a glimpse into the school where every child is known and every child is Inspired to Excel, to Lead and to Care.

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ONCE UPON A TIME NURSERY SCHOOL

Once Upon a Time Nursery School is housed in the spacious facilities of Church of Our Saviour Lutheran in Manhasset. Co-owners and educators, Sheila Bluni, Fran DeCarolis, Jennifer Kerrane, Joyce McCann, and Maryann Munoz, established this school in 2009. Together they have over sixty years of teaching and nursery school experience.

Once Upon a Time prides itself on its small class sizes and low child/teacher ratios, which allow young learners the freedom and opportunities to explore, grow, and learn. It is a traditional nursery school focusing on socialization, creativity, and learning through play. There are a wide variety of multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary, technological, and basic activities. Through these activities, children’s unique learning styles and abilities can be accommodated. Opportunities for play and learning are provided both inside the classroom and outside in the large newly renovated playground. The goal of Once Upon a Time Nursery school is to strengthen a child’s imagination, creativity, and intellectual abilities. Our certified teachers play a vital role in this process by providing a rich environment of relevant experiences and facilitating the children so they can learn to live with others, resolve conflicts, and gain a sense of competence.

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Skillet roasted chicken dinner I was reading several food magazines recently and came across a few articles for chicken cooked in a skillet and weighted down by another skillet.

I thought, “humm, this sounds interesting, a new take on chicken cooked under a brick.”

If you are like me, you have two pans, but no brick in your kitchen After much research and trial and error, I came up with the following recipe. It makes a succulent chicken with a crispy skin.

The marinating and searing the chicken at high heat are responsible.

You may easily round out your meal with store bought gravy, or homemade, if you have the time to make it, braised endive, baked potatoes and store-bought Angel food cake and you have a delicious meal that may be served for family and friends.

This skillet roasted chicken is your “little black dress” of chicken dinners, it maybe dressed up or down depending on who is being entertained.

Menu Serves 4 Skillet Roasted Chicken

Gravy* Braised Endive Baked Potatoes* Angel Food Cake with Berries *Recipe Not Given Skillet Roasted Chicken 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup distilled white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup kosher salt 3 tblsps. chopped fresh parsley 2 tblsps. Hungarian Sweet Paprika 1 tblsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. sugar 1 cup vegetable oil, divided 1 3 1/2 - 4 lb. chicken cut in half 1. Puree garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, parsley, paprika, pepper, sugar and 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a blender until smooth. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over. Seal bag and refrigerate chicken 1-3 days. (the longer the better) 2. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper

2 pints berries of your choice, i.e. blueberries, blackberries, strawberries) Lemon Zest to taste

side up, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

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towels. Let sit, uncovered, at room temperature 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat remaining vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place 1 chicken half, skin side down, in skillet, set another skillet or heavy pot on top and add a couple of cans to weigh it down. Cook until skin is browned and crisp, 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken half.

4. Roast chicken in oven,skin

1. Place berries in a bowl large enough to accommodate them.

2. Sprinkle with lemon zest, stir.

Refrigerate until serving.

3. Serve over Angel Food Cake.

Braised Endive 6 medium endive, sliced in half, long way 4 tblsps. sweet butter Salt and fresh white pepper 2 cups chicken stock

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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Trim the base of the endives.

Discard any dark spotted leaves.

3. Butter a porcelain baking dish. Place endive in dish, cut side up.

4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Cover with chicken stock. Dot with remaining butter. Cover dish with a buttered rectangle of aluminum foil.

5. Bake, covered, 30 minutes.

Uncover and bake until golden, approximately 15 more minutes.

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Comedian Bill Burr Planting Fields to to play Paramount host family event

Comedian Bill Burr will be performing two shows at The Paramount in Huntington this Sunday, Jan. 24 at 7 and 10 p.m. The shows were announced late last week, giving Long Islanders little time to prepare for the coming on perhaps the hottest funny man working today.

Hot off his sold out Madison Square Garden show, Burr has been a distinctive and hilarious voice in the ever-changing entertainment world.

Having first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of “Chappelle’s Show,” Burr soon developed his own comedic style making him a regu-

lar with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon.

Bill went on to create his animated Netflix series “F is For Family” featuring Bill, Laura Dern and Justin Long as the Murphy Family.

Burr has starred alongside Mark Wahlberg and Will Farrell in “Daddy’s Home” and can be recognized for his work in “The Heat” featuring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, “Stand Up Guys” starring Al Pacino and Christopher Walken and “Date Night” alongside Steve Carell and Tina Fey. On and off the big screen, he continues to master his craft gaining critics attention with his recurring role as Kuby on the hit AMC-TV show, “Breaking Bad” and Comedy Central show “Kroll Show.”

Burr premiered his fourth hour-long special, “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way,” on Netflix last month and released the vinyl album, “Live At Andrew’s House,” in September.

While Burr continues to follow script, it’s his off-the-cut podcasts, “Bill’s Monday Morning Podcast,” that has become a fan favorite.

Tickets for Bill Burr can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone @ 800-745-3000 or The Paramount Box Office, open daily from 12 to 6 p.m.

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a greenhouse, the construction, purchase of plants, upkeep and the heating were very expensive. A winter garden, like a big house with an art collection, became one of the recognized signs of high social standing.

At Planting Fields, the Main Greenhouse was commissioned by Mr. W. R. Coe, who was born in England and came to the United States as a teenager. He made his fortune in marine insurance. His wife, Mai Rogers Coe, was the daughter of Henry Huttleston Rogers, one of the founders of Standard Oil. Mrs. Coe’s inherited fortune was considerably larger than her husband’s.

The Planting Fields winter garden was started in 1914 just months before the outbreak of World War I, after which the wide spread tradition of building large estates on Long Island came to an end. This greenhouse is an extremely rare surviving example of its type, and as time goes by becomes increasingly important historically.

Come and enjoy the sultry atmosphere and tropical vegetation, banana trees, palms, guava, cocoa and orange trees, orchids, begonias and dozens of other “indoor” plants.

Mr. Coe sold Planting Fields, the 409 acre estate for $1 to the State of New York, and it is now a New York State Park, partly supported by Planting Fields Foundation.

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Planting Fields Foundation will be hosting the family-friendly “Paradise At Planting Fields,” with events for children, from, 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 and Sunday Jan. 24, in the Winter Garden, known as the Main Green House.

Admission is fee with events for children and families.

The large Winter Garden, an indoor garden with tropical trees planted as a quasi-natural landscape, was built 100 years ago. It was the first significant building project by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Coe after they bought the Planting Fields estate in 1913. The building is one of the last surviving examples of a private winter garden in the Northeast typical of the sort that had first been constructed by the British in the 1830s.

Private winter gardens were built for the pleasure of wealthy owners, to entertain their family and friends. The Main Greenhouse at Planting Fields was erected by the prominent firm, Lord and Burnham, and was designed by the Boston architect, Guy Lowell, with later additions by the Olmsted Brothers.

The idea of setting up a Garden of Eden (an earthly paradise that mocks the winter scene outside) is an age old dream which became possible in nineteenth century England with the invention of iron and glass buildings heated by coal stoves.

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Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel will present the Band of Long Island, in a concert entitled “Reflections 2016,” under the direction of Maestro Michael Flamhaft, on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck.

The concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m., features “A Century of Great American Music,” with vocalist Jacques LeBas, lyric baritone, and selections by Lerner & Loewe, Richard Rodgers, Marvin Hamlisch, and nostalgic favorites dating back to 1916 (World War I Medley), the “Roaring 20s,” and the 1950s’ television series, “Victory at Sea” (10 themes).

BOLI, in its 20th year, appears regularly at Steppingstone Park and is the featured attraction, every summer, for the official Sousa Night concert at the Port Washington Sousa Band Shell.

The band appears in full uniform with all required percussion accoutrements, and is conducted by its founding director, Great Neck’s own Maestro Michael Flamhaft.

BOLI is famous for playing a wide variety of music, with something for every taste.

Admission is free.

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Williston ParkLibrary Library Williston Park From the Director: Parents/Caregivers-PLEASE clean up the toy area when the children are finished playing. It is unsightly and a safety hazard.

We have asked for your cooperation many times!

It would be a shame to remove the toys from the area due to the lack of respect and cooperation of a few.

Please be aware of the new parking regulations in front of the library. Do not park in the red fire zone. Offenders will be ticketed. This is

a temporary situation while the firehouse is undergoing renovation.

The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Here are some new arrivals to the library: Dictionary of Mutual Understanding — Jackie Copleton Witches: Salem, 1692 — Stacy Schiff End of the Cold War: 1985-1991 — Robert

Service His Right Hand — Mette Ivie Harrison In the Hamptons 4Ever — Dan Rattiner Harbour Street — Ann Cleeves

ADULt Apple Devices Class Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Library. Presented

by James Pagano. Learn about Apple devices including the iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch. Free. Sign

up at the Circulation Desk.

ChiLDren Winter Reading Club Jan. 9 to Feb. 20. Open to children of all ages. This year’s theme is “Scurry Up and Read”. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

After School Story Hour Thursdays, Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 4 p.m. in the Library for children K-2. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Story Hour for Tots Thursdays, Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room for children ages 1-3 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Winter Story Time Tuesdays, Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room for children 3 ½-5 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Tiny Tykes Wednesdays, Jan. 27;

Feb. 3, 24 at 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 1 ½-5 years old. There is a $45 nonrefundable fee due at time of registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Happy Valentine’s Day (Presented by A Time for Kids) Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 10:15 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 2 ½-5 years old. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

East EastWilliston Williston Library Library EVENING BOOK GROUP: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. The group will meet on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m.

Please register at the library.

The discussion is limited to 15 readers.

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. The group will meet Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.

OLD WESTBURY GARDENS and NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PASSES The passes are available to East Williston Library card holders.

Each family pass (2 adults and children under 18 years of age) may be borrowed for a threeday period. Passes may be reserved in advance.

LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY: Whatever your goal, LearningExpressLibrary’s resources will help you succeed.

The various “Learning Centers” offer the information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life.

Are you looking for a new job?

You’ll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that’s right for you.

TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY: TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Visit us at www.ewlibrary.org

a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Photo identification is required. Documents to be notarized must be signed at the time of notarization, not before. You must bring your own witness if needed. Please telephone the Library to confirm a notary is available.

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Visit us at www.ewlibrary.org

Friends invite you to come in and enjoy their January display.

Local resident John Messina has shared his collection of caps from various trips and events. Please visit this display in the lobby of the East Williston Village Hall.

Register for all programs by calling 516-741-1213 or email us at ewpl@ewlibrary.org

Mineola Public Library Mineola Library Museum Passes: The library has added the Children’s Museum of Manhattan to the list of great museums that you can visit.

CHOM is located at The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, NY, NY 10024.

Reserve it at the Reference Desk, (516) 746-8488, ext.

2 or www.mineolalibrary.

Colorful blankets are supplied to 23 oncology units on Long Island. You may donate yarn at the box located in the Children’s Room.

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We Care Blankets Please give to “We Care Blankets.” The charity members’ goal is to knit blankets for children undergoing chemotherapy.

Zumba Fitness Classes Saturdays, Jan. 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. These fitness based dance classes are not only an amazing cardio workout, but it makes working out fun! At the core of

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

each class is music from all over the world, resulting in a class that has international rhythms and moves, making the class time fly by. All fitness levels, body types and ages may attend. Registration is available now at the Reference Desk.

Dance Classes: Foxtrot, Swing, & Salsa!

Saturdays, Jan. 23, 30 at 2 p.m. Join us for an introduction to three different dances that will be given by teacher, coach and choreographer Elena Iannucci. Registration

at the Reference Desk.

Film Discussion Series Great Director/Star Combos: Alfred Hitchcock And Cary Grant. In a career that spanned more than 50 years, director Alfred Hitchcock worked with the finest actors and actresses in Hollywood.

Some of his greatest work came in films that featured Cary Grant as his leading man. This winter, we will feature all four of the Hitchcock/Grant films, followed by engaging discussion. All films begin at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 1 — To Catch a Thief (1955) Wednesday, Feb. 17 — North

by Northwest (1959 AARP Free Tax Help AARP Free Tax Help* will be offered at the library on Wednesdays, February, March, through April 13, at 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. for middle and low income taxpayers, with special attention to taxpayers age 60 and older. Register at the Reference Desk or by calling 516746-8488, et. 2 beginning Monday, Jan. 11. Walk-ins

Shelter Rock Library Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum

ADULT 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, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m.

Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group is led by volunteer facilitator, David Marx.

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.

PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 19 and Feb. 9 Join others in playing the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies,

SINGLES PROGRAMS with Marla Matthews, TV Host STARTING OVER SINGLES for ages 40 plus Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Join this lively, stimulating, compassionate

will not be admitted.

Chinese New Year Lecture: Chinese Culture for the Chinese New Year* Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.

Celebrate the 2016 Chinese New Year with George Wei’s presentation—The Essence of Traditional Chinese Culture: Year of the Horse/ Sheep/Monkey; China’s 5,000 years of history, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty; Chinese Martial Arts, Tai Chi; Chinese medicine (herbs, acupuncture); and, Classical Chinese Dance, Music, etc.

and supportive discussion for divorced, widowed — or any single adult age 40 plus!!

Make new friends, learn new skills, find hope and inspiration. It’s never too late to start over!

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Arts students impressed: counselor Mineola school district students Brittany Hernandez and Elizabeth Iadevalo and and East Willistion School District students Morgan Misk, who also attend Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts, impressed representatives from 26 colleges and universities across the country recently.

The two networked with the reps at this year’s LIHSA College Fair, making good first impressions and establishing a foundation for admission.

“After the event, a number of college reps called and emailed saying how blown away they were by our students’ talent and professionalism,” LIHSA Guidance Counselor Melissa Stencel said.

“They were equally impressed by how well prepared the students were.”

Among the colleges represented were Boston University, Penn State, New York University, Wagner College, Montclair State University, James Madison, Hofstra University, PACE, the Fashion Institute of Technology and several SUNY schools.

At LIHSA, students are guided through the college preparation process step-by-step by their program directors, guidance counselors and teachers, who help them with everything from college applications and essays, to portfolio reviews and prescreening of performance recordings.

Once all the applications have been submitted, the process of individualized scholarship searches begins.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for our students,” Stencel said of the col-

lege fair. “They are able to network with colleges on their home turf, allowing the reps to see where they perfect their craft.

It can be overwhelming at first, but our artists rose to the challenge. Student response was fantastic — they really impressed the reps. We’re very happy with

how it turned out.”

“Hosting the annual college fair provides our students with an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the programs of more than 25 colleges, universities and conservatories,” said Jack Lenson, interim principal of LIHSA. “This helps students

to evaluate their options and make informed decisions about college applications. The fair also gives college representatives an opportunity to see our students perform and to affirm that our students would make substantial contributions to their programs.”

Searingtown 5th grader plays with college symphony Playing one of the most requested flute concertos at college and professional auditions takes years of work.

Most young flutists tackle this knowing they may never get a chance to perform in front of an actual orchestra; they iron out every detail only to be shared via video or in a small audition room for a judge or panel of judges.

Mozart’s “Concerto in G for Flute and Orchestra K.313/285c” is the work in question; but Jeni Kim didn’t prepare it for her college auditions because college is far from her mind.

The Searingtown School fifth-grader prepared and performed it as Mozart intended — with full orchestral accompaniment for an audience.

And she did not practice it over years, either.

“I began working on it this past September, and I guess it just sort of grew on me,” said the 10-year-old, who performed the entire first movement and cadenza from memory with The Queensboro Symphony last month.

Kim has been studying flute with Koaki Shinkai for the past three years, and as a member of the Searingtown Band, Chamber and Symphony, blends in with all the other nine- and 10-year-olds.

“I barely knew that she existed until last spring,” said David Stevens, her band teacher since third grade. “She just shows up, plays what’s on the page — laughs a lot — and goes out to recess; just another kid in the crowd.”

Then one day while the band was warming up, Stevens said he heard the glorious tones of Mozart rise above the honks and raucous din of an elementary band.

“I told her, ‘You really shouldn’t be playing that piece yet,’” he said. “She laughed and said, ‘Well, I’m performing it in three weeks with an orchestra so I have to work on it.’

After the rehearsal, I had her play it for me and she just banged out the whole first movement and cadenza like it was just a beginner song.”

Kim is in good company with her fellow Searingtown musicians.

There are many NYSSMA level five and six string players, a level five oboist, level four tubist and saxophonist among others in a brewing culture of rare talent and achievement.

“I’d love to take credit for all of that but it’s simply the incredible support of the Searingtown parents,” Stevens said. “And definitely something in the water.”

Searingtown has formed a full symphonic orchestra to fill in the voids within traditional elementary music education.

Searingtown Symphony rehearsals start in January but in the meantime, Jeni will begin working toward the next steps in her budding solo career.

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District on track with strategic plan are as follows: • Continue board professional development in the area of staffing in relation to changing New York State requirements, APPR legislation, contract and certification requirements as it relates to student need • Continue alignment of district resources to effectively support personnel and academic functions, within present budget parameters • Continue policy review process and follow up on recommendations from the New York State School Boards policy review service • Continue to maintain facilities and work toward the development of the next Five-Year Facilities Plan • Continue to move forward with challenging academic opportunities (including STEAM) for all students Earlier this year, at the September 21, 2015 Board of Education monthly business meeting, members of the Board reviewed their progress toward their 201415 goals. Progress was reported as follows: • Explore new AP and college level course opportunities to appeal to expanded segment of student population AP Art History is now being offered for the first time and new business courses that are dual-college enrolled were planned and implemented.

• Expand student awareness of opportunities for post-secondary study to include career readiness and technical careers The business department offerings were expanded and planning was done for a career fair to take place during the 2015-16 school year. A Medical Career club is presently being piloted in the 2015-16 school year. Expanded partnership was developed between Guidance and the Family and Consumer Science program that raised awareness of career opportunities.

The Wheatley Guidance Department partnered two programs for our students, one with Yale University for an engineering symposium and another, with Binghamton University, Lehigh University and UConn, regarding career opportunities for engineering majors beyond higher education.

In addition, an enhanced senior project initiative was developed to include more career outreach during both the 2014-15 Board of Education Goals In addition to our Strategic and 2015-16 school years.

• Create opportunities to supPlan Goals and our yearly instructional goals, the Board of Edu- port family engagement in a K-12 cation sets its yearly goals. The setting to build our district-wide 2015-16 Board of Education Goals community Strategic Plan Update Four years ago our East Williston School District community embarked on a five-year strategic planning initiative where the community defined key priorities to guide our planning and allocation of resources.

We are currently in the third year of implementation.

Periodically, I update the community in my newsletters, and at Board of Education meetings and work sessions, on our progress toward our Strategic Plan goals.

A primary priority identified by the community was building our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) offerings.

As a result, we introduced a four-year engineering sequence, Project Lead the Way. We are right on schedule with our Strategic Plan implementation, which had the district, in Year 1, exploring Engineering programs to adopt.

Year 2 introduced a foundational Engineering course to our ninth graders, Introduction to Engineering Design. Now, in Year 3 of our Strategic Plan implementation, students have the opportunity to take a second-year course in the sequence, either Civil Engineering and Architecture or Computer Science and Engineering.

Our engineering students who are currently taking Civil Engineering and Architecture will take Computer Science and Engineering next year as their thirdyear course in the sequence and vice versa.

Some students enrolled in the Computer Science and Engineering Course are part of a Computer Science Sequence rather than an Engineering sequence. In that case, they will move on to AP Computer Science next year, as another implementation aspect of our Strategic Plan.

To view the Five-Year Strategic Plan go to the district website at www.ewsdonline.org > click on Our District tab on the red horizontal navigation bar > click on Strategic Planning Initiative > click on Strategic Planning Initiative 2013–2018 - Revised by BOE on June 15.

We are meeting another Year 3 goal with the full implementation of the grade 8 Lego Robotics course at Wheatley and the addition of a LEGO Robotics Club at Willets Road. North Side’s LEGO Robotics Club will begin this winter.

cussion.

I’ve attached some links below where you can read a few articles and/or view some short videos.

Even if you haven’t had enough time to prepare, we’ll also have some introductory materials available and present at the Work Session/Book Talk, which will provide you with enough information to gain insight and participate in the evening’s discussions.

The book is increasingly becoming an icon in the field of psychology, business and education.

It offers important ideas regarding success, attitude and growth, which can help inform a common conversation and partnership regarding our children/students among the school board, staff and families.

I look forward to seeing you there — a nice chance to get together for a more personal interaction with our community members.

For information on the book, go to the following links: Mindsetonline; TEDtalk with Carol Elaine Kanas Dweck; and other links on our Superintendent website at www.ewsdonline.org > scroll down the left side to bar > hover on Board Goals > Mindset Community > hover over click on the year you want to view. Mindset for the dropdown and more information.

Seventh Grade Scientists Our seventh grade students Save the Date for the Annual are currently studying genetics PTO District wide Grant Dinner Yesterday, I sent you a special and DNA protein synthesis in sciemail blast about the East Willisence class.

This week, they took a field ton School District’s annual PTO trip to the DNA Learning Center Districtwide Grant Dinner.

As I mentioned, this is the at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to perform a bacterial transforma- third year of what now has become a wonderful annual event! tion lab.

In this lab students got a It is a night when parents and chance to isolate a pGLO gene staff from all three schools come from a bio-luminescent jellyfish together for a fun evening of fesand use plasmid DNA to insert this tivity.

If you didn’t get the chance to gene into E. coli bacteria.

The students’ knowledge of go last year, I think everyone who DNA and genetic engineering was did attend will tell you what a speapplied and was directly observed cial evening it was. It brought everyone in our community together through the activities at the lab.

After returning to school, the in a show of such strong support students will need to wait two for our schools and children.

For example, many parents days and check their Petri dishes of bacteria to see if their trans- shared with me how special it formation worked and the E. coli was, among many other special glow! Special thanks to seventh things that evening, to see so grade science teachers Bridget many of their children’s former teachers.

Lennon and DJ Paulson.

Also attached to the save the date email was a raffle donation Mindset – Coffee and Book letter and a journal ad/donation Talk – February 3, 2016 Come join the Board of Edu- letter. Mark your calendars for cation for coffee and a discussion April 21.

Can’t wait to see you there! of Carol Dweck’s book, “Mindset,” at the Board of Education work Kindergarten Registration – Just session on Feb. 3.

Members of our staff and high Around the Corner If you have a child to register, school students will be facilitating small round table discussions. If or if you know someone who has a you haven’t had a chance to read child to register, for kindergarten, the book, you can still join the dis- please note/tell them that regisEducational Advisory Committee recommended a K-12 multicultural planning committee.

• Continue enactment of fiscal decision-making that supports community/district priorities of the Strategic Plan The 2015-16 adopted budget supports implementation of all Year 3 strategic plan goals including Year 2 of Project Lead the Way Engineering Program.

To view the Board Goals go to the district website at www. ewsdonline.org > click on School Board on the vertical navigation

tration for the incoming 2016-17 North Side Kindergarten class will take place next month at The Wheatley School in the Library/ IMC on Feb. 2, 3 and 4.

A child is eligible for kindergarten next year if (s)he is five years of age on or before December 1, 2016 (a child born during the period of Dec. 2, 2010 through Dec. 1, 2011).

To start the kindergarten registration process and receive a Kindergarten Registration Packet from the North Side School, please call North Side’s main office at 333-6860.

Additional information can be obtained on the website at www. ewsdonline.org > go to Schools on the horizontal navigation bar and click on North Side > go down the vertical navigation bar to kindergarten registration Information.

• Children with last names beginning with A-F – register on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Children with last names beginning with G-L – register on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Children with last names beginning with M-Z – register on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Family Math Day As I mentioned in my newsletter last week, Family Math Day will be held on March 5, at Stratford Road School in Plainview.

Mark your calendars for a fun activity that you can do with your children that is educational to boot.

To make sure you reserve a place early, you can email North Side teacher Lisa Minerva at her corrected email address minerval@ewsdonline.org, or look for a registration site on our website, (District, North Side and Willets Road), to be coming soon.

Virtual Backpack Flyer Update Just a reminder: 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: • Career Fair letter • Wheatley Midterm Experience • Districtwide Grant Dinner – Raffle Donation letter • Districtwide Grant Dinner – Journal Ad letter Continued on Page 53

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Mineola library specialist certified in digital Jennifer Dralle-Moreano, library media specialist at Jackson Avenue School in the Mineola school district, has been named a Digital Citizenship Certified Educator.

To qualify for the designation, Dralle-Moreano had to complete a certain number of digital citizenship lessons with students and lead discussions on its importance with fellow educators and parents.

In her first year in the district, Dralle-Moreano received the designation for her commitment to teaching young people how to be safe, responsible and respectable digital citizens.

Prior to joining Mineola, Dralle-Moreano was library media specialist at The Green Vale School in Old Brookville.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Buena Vista College in Iowa and a master’s degree in library and information science from LIU Post.

Jackson Avenue School has also been recognized as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School.

Common Sense Education is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology.

Jennifer Dralle-Moreano

District on track with strategic plan Continued from Page 52 • PAL Mineola Chiefs Football Registration Info

Division! Congratulations to Wheatley juniors Ben Barnett, Max Barres, Ryan Goldberg, and Lewis Grama, members of the Congratulations & Commenda- second place team and Ms. Malik, tions Wheatley’s business teacher.

Business Students Achieve Second All members of the team Place and Ms. Malik will be invited to As part of Kristen Malik’s En- attend The Stock Market Game trepreneurship and Investments Program Awards Ceremony held class at Wheatley, students partic- in Spring 2016. ipated in the New York Newsday The ceremony will recognize Stock Market game sponsored by the top teams of both the Fall the SIFMA Foundation.

2015 and Spring 2016 Stock MarOur E & I students partici- ket Game programs. I look forpated in the fall session, which ward to hearing about this special ran from Oct. 13 through Dec. event in June.

18. More than 1,500 teams competed.

Wheatley Brainstormers Advance The students started with to the National History Bowl “$100,000” to invest in comOn Dec. 21, nine members of panies of their own choosing. the Wheatley Brainstormers Club Throughout the game, students participated in the National Hisresearched various companies tory Bee & Bowl Regional Comand used “their money” to buy petition at White Plains High and sell stocks as if it were the School. actual stock market.

For the fourth consecutive The session came to an end in year, the team’s strong perforDecember, and the class had great mance qualified Wheatley for the results! national competition in WashingOne of our teams came in ton, D.C. in April, 2016. second place in the High School Congratulations to the varsity

team, juniors Gabriel Besada, Mohammad Khanzada, Christopher Shen and Jake Williams and additional team competitors, sophomores Adeel Anwar and John Li and eighth graders Rahul Ajmera, Peter Cuomo, and Karen Li. For the third time, Mohammad Khanzada, captain of the team, qualified for the individual National History Bee. Mohammad has also been the captain of the team for the fourth straight year.

Congratulations Mohammad!

Rahul Ajmera and Peter Cuomo impressively qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad National as eighth graders, taking the geography exam, along with 37 other students in 8th, 9th and 10th grades.

Congratulations Rahul and Peter!

The team has one more regional competition which should hone their skills in preparation for the April Nationals. Thank you and a special congratulations to Brainstormers advisor and Wheatley teacher Joseph Crotty.

Willets Road Scrabble Club Succeeds Once Again The Willets Road Scrabble Club competed in a scrabble tournament last week, coming in second place.

Congratulations to club advisor Diane M. Viola and club participants seventh graders Nadeem Al-Okla and Freddy Lin, sixth graders Tyler Horowitz, Costa Koutsaftas and Jace Yagoda, and fifth graders Emma Azevedo, Demi Kalpakis and Tara O’Brien.

Mark Your Calendar: Change of Date The Wheatley Science Symposium that was scheduled for April 11, 2016 has been rescheduled to June 7, 2016. Please mark your calendars!

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.

Mineola MS to perform ‘The Lion King Jr.’ A cast of nearly 200 students will be performing under the direction of Mr. DeLuca in Mineola Middle School’s production of “The Lion King Jr.” Middle school students were responsible for creating all aspects of the production – including the costumes, set and artwork featured throughout the program.

The musical is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets and show merchandise will be available through the district website by visiting the “fine and performing arts” tab under “departments” at www.mineola.k12.ny.us.

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Building’s history lives on at Copperhill Two years ago I reviewed La Marmite, Williston Park’s high end and historic restaurant located at 234 Hillside Avenue just west of the police station.

The building was the old Collins farmhouse built back in 1905 and La Marmite offered up oldworld charm, professional service and French-Northern Italian food.

Two years ago the Kearns purchased the restaurant and modernized it in a number of ways.

It has been renamed Copperhill and from the outside looks more sleek and modern. I asked our resident architect Jared Mandel to describe the new look and he said that the darkened windows were part of the new wave in architecture.

When you enter and look around you again see the sleek modern spa-

cious look but with farmhouse feel to soften things up a bit.

The floors are wood as are the tables. The walls are white, the curtains white and there is subtle overhead lighting.

The new owners now have executive chef Gregory Kearns, chef de cuisine Peter Soreca and Bari Kearns running things.

I stopped by for some lunch this week and got to know more about Gregory Kearns.

He was educated at Chaminade and studied accounting at Boston College but his life was changed when he took a summer break to Spain between junior and senior years.

As many who have seen Europe will attest to, becoming immersed in the European lifestyle has

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a significant effect. Greg described how much he enjoyed his summer of leisure, the laid back lifestyle, the wonderful food and the family orientation. He experienced what the Italians call La Dolce Far Niente or the sweetness of doing nothing.

Nothing quite like it.

And when Greg returned to America and he decided to devote his life to food. He knew people in Philadelphia who owned restaurants and thus began his journey.

Soon enough he enrolled in the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan and worked at the West End Restaurant where he met his wife Bari. Overtime he was hired back to teach at the French Culinary Institute and finally took over La Marmite.

The restaurant still offers high end American and French fare with amiable service and a polished and airy atmosphere.

Their pastry is made by Kate Snider and all ice cream is home made just like Hildebrandt’s. .

It is good to see that the legacy

of both the Collins farmhouse and La Marmite is alive and well under the tender care of the Kearns. Welcome to Williston Park.

And long live la dolce far niente.

Meet Greg Kearns, executive chef of the newly renovated Copperhill Restaurant.

DeMartin files for Schimel Assembly seat

By J oe N i k i c Town of North Hempstead Public Safety Commissioner Andrew DeMartin filed with the state Board of Elections to run for the state Assembly’s 16th district seat on Wednesday, making him the first candidate to step forward following state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel’s announcement last week she would not run for re-election.

“Anybody that knows me, the first thing they’ll tell you is I’m always available. My door is always open,” DeMartin said. “I answer constituents needs here at the town.

I work for the people. I feel like I’ve always worked for the people and I want to continue working for the people.”

DeMartin, a Democrat living in an unincorporated area of Great Neck, began working for the town in December 2010, heading the Office of Emergency Management, town security, harbor security, code

enforcement, parking enforcement, animal control and the Port Washington parking district.

He is also director of the town’s harbor and chairman of the lighthouse committee.

DeMartin served as a commissioner for the Manhasset-Lakeville Water & Fire District from 2008 to 2013.

Beginning in 1993, he moved up the ranks of the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company until 1997, when he became chief.

Demartin also served as chairman of the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Commission, overseeing the county’s fire marshal’s budgets and implementing policies for fire services and training.

If elected, he said, he wanted to preserve and improve the district’s water resources.

“The one I have been fighting the hardest for has been clean water. Drinking water is a valuable resource,” DeMartin said. “We need

Andrew DeMartin to be cautious with our drinking water.”

He also said he wanted to improve coastline infrastructure, which has declined in recent years.

“Infrastructure on the coastline has become deteriorated, allowing a lot of sediment to come into the areas of Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor,” DeMartin said. “I think we need to build infrastructure without losing identity on Long

Island.”

While most of his experience is in community and quality-of-life services, he said he understands the importance of education because his wife is a teacher.

DeMartin added that education would be a focus of his should he be elected.

“The teaching industry has changed. The way things are taught has changed. I see it as a husband at home everyday,” he said. “I know education needs the support from the Assembly, but also from the Senate and governor as well. We need to support public education.”

After Schimel announced on Jan. 7 she would not seek re-election, DeMartin said the news was “shocking.”

He said the two worked together on many projects to receive funding for water and fire district initiatives, as well as for firefighter and fire truck safety.

Over the years of working to-

gether with state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola), DeMartin said, the two developed a friendship.

“I almost feel an emotional loss that shes moving on,” he said.

“She’s a personal friend of mine.”

“She’s an unbelievable energetic political leader,” DeMartin added.

Unlike the influx of candidates who came forward following U.S. Rep. Steve Israel’s announcement he would not be seeking re-election to Congress, things have been more quiet on who would attempt to replace Schimel in the state Assembly.

Herricks school board Trustee Jim Gounaris said last week he was “seriously contemplating” running to represent the 16th Assembly district, though he has not made a decision yet.

DeMartin is the second town Democrat to announce his intent to run for a higher office, with Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan announcing Monday she would run for Israel’s seat.

Pegalis named top medical malpractice lawyer

By J oe N i k i c A Lake Success-based attorney has been named the 2016 Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice Actions, his law firm announced Wednesday.

Steven Pegalis, co-founder of law firm Pegalis & Erickson, said receiving the award came as a surprise to him.

“I’m not sure how I won that honor because I didn’t announce my candidacy or participate in any televised debate and I didn’t submit any data to support that election,” he said. “But somehow or another they get feedback from others, I imagine including

publication, lists attorneys and law firms for various honors and achievements in law practice.

Pegalis’ career in representing patients in medical malpractice cases began in the 1960s when he began to practice law.

In what he called the “medical malpractice crisis” in the early 1970s, Pegalis said there were not many attorneys who would handle such cases.

“In the early 1970s, there were not that many attorneys who were Steven Pegalis capable or comfortable in handling our adversaries. It’s nice to win such medical malpractice cases for the patient,” he said. “There weren’t that an honor.”

Best Lawyers, a peer-review law many medical malpractice cases at

the time, but after the so-called malpractice crisis, many more people began to inquire as to why was there a bad outcome.”

Pegalis, a Kings Point resident, said practicing an aspect of law that was generally unknown helped increase his publicity and eventually led to an increase in medical malpractice lawyers.

In 1972, he and Stephen Erickson founded Pegalis & Erickson, which is located at 1 Hollow Lane in Lake Success.

Pegalis also teaches at New York Law School, he said.

In July, he was named co-direc-

tor with Dr. Irwin R. Merkatz of the school’s Patient Safety Project initiative, which aims to improve and promote safer health care practices.

Pegalis said it is the only law school in the country to partner a physician and attorney to promote safer health care.

He also authored a three-volume text book called “American Law of Medical Malpractice,” now in its third edition.

Pegalis is married, has three children and seven grandchildren.

He said during his free time he likes to spend as much time with his family and grandchildren as he can.

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12th ‘polar plunge’ set for March 5 Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump, and dive into the chilly waters of the Hempstead Harbor to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York on Saturday, March 5, in the 12th Annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

All funds support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York.

Each year, Special Olympics Polar Plunges are held throughout the country to attract thousands to engage in a commendable and thrilling fundraising event.

Last year, more than 6,000 plungers and 15,000 spectators were part of the Plunge Season raising nearly $1 million statewide.

Visit www.polarplungeNY.org/northhempstead for more details. Walk-ins are accepted and registration starts at 10 a.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park; Plunge at Noon. Be sure to bring shoes that can get wet.

This Polar Plunge will help to provide year-round sports training and competition in more than 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 65,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportuniThe 12th Annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge will take at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, March 5. ties at no cost to them or their families.

LICADD begins gearing up for Angel Ball The Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Inc. this week announced the 29th Anniversary Angel Ball, celebrating 60 years of help, hope and healing.

LICADD will mark 60 years of service to the Long Island community with a gala at the Garden City Hotel featuring the sounds of the Joel Sikowitz Swing Orchestra.

Event preparations begin on March 1, 2016 at the Kick-Off Celebration, held at Kellenberg Memorial High School hosted

by Rev. Philip Eichner, S.M. For 29 years, this annual event has brought together parents, educators and leaders in government, law enforcement,

and the treatment field in support of LICADD’s programs.

LICADD’s Angel Ball is one of the nonprofit organization’s key fundraising events and organizers hope to raise more than $300,000 through sponsorships, ticket sales and onsite auctions/raffles.

Tickets to this year’s Angel Ball are $500 and are available online at www. licadd.org or via phone at 516-747-2606.

“We are privileged to be able to honor the Smithers family with our Founders Award in tribute to R. Brinkley Smithers,” said Steve Chassman, executive director.

Smithers was recognized throughout the world as a leader and pioneer in the alcoholism and addiction field, dedicating

his life and shared his considerable financial resources to creating a better public understanding of alcoholism as a preventable, treatable and respectable disease.

Adele, Nikki and Christopher Smithers continue his legacy. The formal opening of the Smithers Family Center at Columbia University Medical Center for prevention, research and treatment will be held this year. The Smithers family is proud of LICADD and its successes inhelping millions of people across the New York area.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Larry Kudlow, an influential conservative economist, CNBC’s senior contributor, radio host of the nationally-syndicated

Town reminds residents that first half taxes due Feb. 10 North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman would like to remind residents that the deadline to pay first-half 2016 General Taxes without penalty for all North Hempstead residents is Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 as bills are expected to hit homes on schedule.

This is in accordance with the normal procedures that the town is required to follow under the law. Any modification to this schedule made elsewhere in Nassau County does not apply to town of North Hempstead tax bills.

First-half 2016 general tax payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Feb. 10, to avoid penalty. Those paying in full by Feb. 10 should remember to take the one-percent discount on the second-half amount as indicated on their bill.

Residents may also pay in person at the Tax Office at 200 Plandome Road in Manhasset or online at www.northhempsteadny.gov/tax.

If you have any questions regarding your firsthalf 2016 general tax payment please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

“Larry Kudlow Show”, author and syndicated columnist.

LICADD maintains offices in Mineola, Holbrook and Riverhead, LICADD conducts screenings, brief interventions, referrals to treatment and relapse prevention services to individuals and families impacted by substance abuse. The agency also conducts evidence-based prevention programs, community outreach initiatives, a mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents and advocates public policy.

More information about LICADD and Angel Ball 2016 is available online at www.licadd.org , Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Women’s Honor Roll nominees sought North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink remind you that there is still time to nominate a deserving woman for the 23rd Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 16, at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links.

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en’s Roll of Honor until Tuesday, Feb. 9. Anyone interested in submitting a name for consideration can call North Hempstead’s 311 or visit the town’s website http://www.northhempsteadny. gov/roll-of-honor and download the application form.

Since 1994, North Hempstead has held the Women’s Roll of Honor breakfast to honor women who reside in the town.

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Progressives want to take guns away

I

am writing this letter in response to a column written by Karen Rubin (hereafter, referred to as KR) in the Jan. 15 edition of the Roslyn Times.

The subject of the column was “gun violence.”

I am a proud NRA lifetime member; as much as KR is proud to be a progressive.

The purpose of the Second Amendment was to allow an armed citizenry to protect itself from the government.

This had a long history in English common law before being incorporated into the U.S. constitution.

At the root of the problem is that people like me do not trust progressives like KR. They believe in more government.

We believe in less.

However, the progressives have a horrendous track record of lying to the populace and then, later, showing how proud they were to get their way, i.e. “ If you like your doctor, you can keep him.” “ We will have a government of transparency.” “Our economists will hit the ground running with shovel ready projects.”

It was no different with their attacks on the Second Amendment.

I grew up and lived most of my life on the sweet, mellow streets of Brooklyn.

In the late 1980s, David Dinkins was mayor.

At the time, the progressives said they only wanted to register semi-automatic firearms, not outlaw them.

We resisted and said it was a step towards confiscation and outlawing them.

The registration law was passed. If I remember correctly, it was only about 30 days later, when the mayor and the city council then decided to make semi-automatics illegal altogether.

They told gun owners that they were felons if they continued to possess any semi-automatic rifles within the city limits.

Was there any uproar at the New York Times or from any other progressives about the deceit of the mayor and the city council? Were the progressives worried that by lying to us, it might make working with us more difficult in the future?

Did they give a damn about the rights, the dignity, or the feelings of the gun owners?

No! No! No! They were happy to get their way and happy to laud it over us like the thugs they are.

I also remember when the semiautomatic rifle ban came up in the U.S. Congress.

The toxic senator from California, Diane Feinstein, was frustrated she could not get a complete ban on semi-automatic weapons. Her remark was, “If I had my way, I would have told all Americans to turn in their guns.”

Then there was the Supreme Court decision in 2010 whereby the court ruled that gun ownership was a fundamental right that pertained to the individual.

The progressives, in an act of unmitigated audacity, had the chutzpah to say

that the 2nd amendment was only a “collective right.”

They brazenly said this despite the fact that every single one of the other 9 amendments did pertain to individuals.

The decision in favor of gun owners passed 5-4; a disgrace that it was not 9-0.

So, that is why gun owners in America do not trust anything progressives say about gun rights.

It is not out of some warped conspiracy current running throughout our culture as KR infers. It is because progressives actually do scheme and conspire to rob us of our enshrined, second amendment rights.

It is thanks to the moral and political power of the blessed NRA, that our rights have been protected from the Dinkin’s and the Feinstein’s.

It is because of the good work of the NRA that progressives have given up calling for the outright ban on firearms.

Since that tactic did not work, they now try to disarm gun owners by telling them how they too respect the second amendment. They just want some “reasonable” limitations placed on gun ownership. DON’T BELIEVE THEM! If they had the power to seize your guns, they would do it in a New York minute.

The NRA is presently running ads where Wayne LaPierre has challenged Obama to a debate about guns rights.

LaPierre smartly avoided the invitation to appear on the bigoted, left wing channel of CNN. He knew he would be set up with a preselected, hostile audience. He knew CNN would give Obama previously rehearsed questions with the canned answers.

LaPierre has now challenged Obama to a debate on more neutral grounds with a more neutral moderator. Obama has wilted from the challenge of a fair debate.

To answer KR’s penultimate paragraph point for point is complicated by the fact that she does not distinguish between handguns and longarms. Nevertheless, here goes : • Banning assault weapons. No. I want to own assault weapons. I do not want World War I technology. I want the best modern technology has to offer. In my training with swat teams and police, there was an expression, “wolves run in packs.” By that, they mean much crime and most home invasions are done by more than one perpetrator. The invaders themselves probably have semi-automatic weapons. Why give them the technological advantage ?

Semi-automatic rifles are responsible for about 1 percent of all gun deaths.

If KR is so worried about human life, why doesn’t she call for revisiting the rules regarding parole. Thousands of people, not a few hundred, are murdered each year by parolees. Regarding suicides, obviously the fact that the weapon might be a semi-automatic does not come into play after the first bullet.

• Restrict the size of ammo clips. See above. How many invaders will I face?

At the time of the invasion, the homeowner may be asleep. It might be a woman living alone or with children.

The homeowner might be aroused by hearing broken glass. He/she might get very nervous. He/she might be unsteady getting out of bed. Hey! He/she might miss a couple of shots in the chaos.

What if he/she runs out of ammo? Why pressure the homeowner with inadequate firepower? Answer to KR. No clip restrictions.

• Restrict the number of gun purchases at a time. I never saw where this came up or how it matters. A person can only shoot one gun at a time unless they are in a Hollywood movie.

• Taxing gun owners. No more taxes.

Let KR and her type use the taxes that they waste employing government bureaucrats with their fat salaries and overbloated pensions. They can redistribute that money to take care of gun victims.

• Mandatory gun training and licensing. I would prefer gun owners get training and would not mind making it mandatory. But I definitely do not want gun owners to be licensed. Once licensing is in place, the bureaucrats will start adding more and more mandates and restrictions to the licensing requirements until you lose your right to own guns.

• Requiring renewal of gun registration. Why? So you can update the records of who owns guns? That would be a good way to know what to seize later, as did Mayor David Dinkins.

• Force gun owners to purchase liability insurance. If we do this, then why do we need more taxes? The insurance proceeds can go to the victims as in any other liability. So why do we need both more taxes plus liability insurance. Maybe the real reason is to drive up the cost of gun ownership. The more costly, the fewer people can take advantage of their rights. It also serves the purpose of using the law to threaten, fine, and harass law abiding gun owners who cannot afford to buy the insurance.

• Remove the immunity of gun manufacturers. Now we can see KR’s real, deceitful agenda. Let the tort lawyers destroy them so we cannot have a gun

manufacturing industry. Just like her ilk destroyed the private health insurance industry. With Obamacare, they were able to ram it through congress. They cannot do that here, so they intend to destroy the gun manufacturing industry by an alternative means.

Did you notice, in her lengthy column, KR did not spend one calorie of energy describing the thousands of incidents per year of law abiding gun owners saving the lives or protecting the property of innocent Americans?

I, myself, thwarted a mugging by two thugs. I cannot counter KR’s statistics on gun violence.

Why? How the hell do I report a crime that never happened? Guns are not only used for crime, they are often used to prevent crime. I think gun manufacturers should be given tax subsidies for the valuable service they provide us.

• Unshackling doctors. Nice descriptive verbiage. Good if you are writing a novel. But I never heard of a doctor being afraid to give advice on gun safety.

• Making parents liable for the acts of their children. Yes, i agree! But not only for gun violence. For all violence; knifings, muggings, rapes, carjacking, assault, etc.

How about that KR, are you up for it?

And why stop at violence? How about for property crimes like burglary, vandalism, graffiti, etc.? I am on board.

Let’s do it.

• Gun violence is a health epidemic.

This is another scheme to take away your gun rights. Do you notice how the leftists use environmental regulation as a weapon? The president can just bypass congress and issue an executive fiat under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency to undercut the rights of businessmen. Well, the same people will use executive fiat with the Dept. of Health and Human Services to undercut the rights of gun owners.

Bottom line. Don’t fall for progressive lies! They want to take away your guns!

Dr. Wayne Roth Roslyn Heights

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Lack of dialogue is a red flag to the bank and this is where you make a possible fixable situation, into a potential nightmare.

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So always call, and try to speak with the same person each time.

Ask them their name and extension and if possible, their employee I.D. number.

Keep a connection to that person, since they are human and here about these circumstances everyday and many times will work with you to solve or minimize your problem of not being able to pay on time.

The first line of action, if this

will help you, will be to modify your interest rate.

The bank will ask for all your documentation, tax returns, all your debts, bank and brokerage accounts, (wherever you have assets) showing that your income has been affected and that you need a reduction or at least some type of work out so you can continue to inhabit your home (see list below).

Do not hide income but be up front with your lender. They will look at the big picture and if you qualify, I have seen rates as low as 2 percent for a six-year period.

They may add the accrued interest to the back end of your new modified loan; but you can try to negotiate and see if they will forgive a certain amount of that interest that you haven’t paid.

The next possibility will be a short sale (your mortgage is larger than the actual value of your home) and the bank will forgive the difference between the sale price and your total mortgage and release the mortgage lien on the

fying your current mortgage, to make sure that you qualify. The following is a more precise list of items they will expect to approve your short sale: 1. A financial statement, in the form of a questionnaire, that provides explicit and detailed information, of your monthly income and expenses.

2. Proof of you total income (if applicable).

3. Most recent tax returns. philip a. raices 4. Two recent bank statements from all of your accounts, includReal Estate Watch ing brokerage accounts 5. A hardship letter, explaining property once it closes. in detail your current situation and A federal law was recently why you need to receive an apextended, where the homeowner, proved short sale doesn’t have to pick up that differ6. An offer must be in writence as income on their tax return. ing from a perspective purchaser, This type of sale would have to before the bank will approve the be approved and sanctioned by the short sale. However, in many bank, (you the seller, would have states, the lending institution can to fill out a “loss mitigation appli- enact a deficiency judgment to colcation” with the bank, before you lect the amount of money not paid could proceed. back by the short sale.

They will also ask for the same 7. One exception to the previinformation as if you were modi- ous rule is the government’s Home

Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program program, whereby the bank approves the short sale before a bonfire offer is presented and accepted, which, in this specific situation, then fully releases the seller from any obligations going forward, from the short payoff in satisfaction of the mortgage.

Therefore, a deficiency judgment cannot be presented for the amount forgiven by the bank.

If you cannot sell your property in a short sale, then a Deedin-lieu of Foreclosure might be another possible way to satisfy ones mortgage obligation (a broker would have to show proof on a listing agreement that they tried to sell the home for at least 90 days).

Before, the banks would allow you to sign over your deed to them.

Also, an estoppels affidavit will be presented to the seller, that they are accepting the fact that they are knowingly signing over their deed back to the bank without duress or coercion.

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Suozzi exploring bid for Israel’s seat Continued from Page 6 Democrats who have formed committees to start fundraising.

State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-Huntington) and state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) have also created committees since Israel’s surprise Jan. 5 announcement. Manhasset Republican David Gurfein formed a committee in September and as of last week had raised more than $250,000, he said.

Nassau Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs said Suozzi

is the best known candidate to emerge, and could overcome concerns about his political past if he ran an effective campaign.

“We’ll see what kind of support he garners,” Jacobs said.

E. O’Brien Murray, Martins’ campaign strategist, said Suozzi was “overwhelmingly defeated” in his 2013 county executive run and would not be a good fit to replace Israel.

“This is the same Tom Suozzi who in his first term had a corruption scandal, in his second

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term created the energy tax, and increased taxes more than 20 percent,” Murray said.

Six years in the private sector as an attorney for Uniondalebased firm Harris Beach since the 2009 race, Suozzi said, has made him “a little wiser ..., a little less brash and more patient.”

He said he will spend the coming weeks going door-todoor to talk with voters.

“I understand people’s hopes and fears better than ever before and I think I’m a better listener,” Suozzi said.

Also on Suozzi’s agenda was a meeting Wednesday with seven other potential competitors in the developing race to represent New York’s Third Congressional District, which stretches from Whitestone, Queens to Kings Park and extends as far south as Farmingdale.

At the meeting at Jacobs’ Glen Cove business office, party leaders from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens were set to talk with serious candidates to potentially winnow the field and discuss how the process will unfold in the months leading up to a June

primary.

In addition to aligning with party principles, the candidate has to show an ability to raise at least $1 million in the early stages to fund a campaign, Jacobs said. A full run at the congressional seat would take between $3 million and $5 million, he has said.

“If you can’t get seven figures in two months, forget it,” Jacobs said.

Along with Suozzi, Kaplan, Kaiman, Great Neck public relations executive Robert Zimmerman, Port Washington psychologist and philanthropist Laurie Schienman, Great Neck businessman Todd Richman, Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern and former Suffolk Legislator Jon Cooper were set to attend, Jacobs said.

Scheinman is the latest addition to the Democratic field of possible candidates, which also includes Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone and Suffolk Legislator William Spencer.

Jacobs said he’s also met with state Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove), who’s

currently in California, about a potential run.

Gerstman is traveling in Israel and wouldn’t make Wednesday’s meeting, but has not contacted Jacobs, Jacobs said.

Kaplan is the only Democrat to formally say she plans on running for Congress.

Blank Slate Media reported last week that Israel had encouraged her to run prior to announcing he wouldn’t seek re-election, according to a Nassau Democrat who asked not to be named.

A source close to Israel, though, later disputed that claim, adding that Israel has no current plans to endorse a candidate but reserves the right to back one in the future.

Northport state Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Suffolk Legislator Robert Trotta and Huntington town Councilman Eugene Cook have also been named as possible Republican candidates, but none have formed campaign committees.

Nassau Republican Party spokesman Michael Watt said Tuesday there were no updates in the process on the GOP side.

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Conservative line decides 4 races for judge Continued from Page 1 Republican line, respectively.

Bogle, Muraca and Sturim each received about 16,500 votes on the Conservative line — enough to make up the difference even with the three Democrats, who were also running on the Working Families, Green and Women’s Equality lines.

Efforts to reach Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Mondello and Nassau County Conservative Party Chairman Daniel F. Donovan, Jr. were unavailing.

Jacobs said 2015 — a year without a presidential election on

the ballot — had lower turnout, which generally favors Republicans.

“If it’s a presidential year, you’ll have a large turnout of voters which will favor Democratic candidates on judicial lines. That doesn’t mean absolute wins but you tend to overwhelmingly see more Republicans elected in other years,” he said. “I think Democratic voters tend to be more energized by national issues than by local issues. Republican voters are more energized by tax issues, and that is impacted by every level.”

Unlike the Surrogate and County Court races, the three Dis-

trict Court judicial races were not impacted by Conservative Party voters.

In the county’s 3rd District Court race, Democrat William A. Hohauser defeated Republican Frank A. Doddato with about 57 percent of total votes.

Hohauser received 15,375 votes on the Democratic line, about 2,000 more than the 10,483 votes Doddato received on the Republican line and 2,125 on the Conservative line.

Jacobs said the 3rd district, which includes Great Neck, Roslyn and Port Washington, has a strong Democratic edge and a

Democrat will usually win the district.

“It doesn’t make a difference because there the Democratic Party enrollment and voting history demonstrates we’re a lot stronger than Republicans,” he said. “They can get all the lines they want but it won’t change much.”

Hohauser’s strongest support came in Port Washington, North Hills, the villages of Great Neck and Great Neck Plaza, East Hills and North Hills.

Although the district also includes areas such as North New Hyde Park, East Williston and Manhasset, which lean Republi-

can, Doddato could not overcome the district’s Democratic edge.

The 2nd and 4th District Court races saw all Republican candidates receive more votes than Democratic candidates.

Jacobs said both districts leaned Republican.

Jacobs said the Democratic Party determines who will run in the judicial races through a screening process that includes a screening committee..

After the screening committee makes a decision, he said, he makes his recommendations to a nominating committee that makes the final decision.

Rice, 5 mayors meet on LIRR third track Continued from Page 2 “The environmental impact study the LIRR is about to undertake will afford the mayors and the public a full opportunity to raise their concerns as well as an opportunity for the railroad to fully address them,” Arena said in a statement.

In a statement, Rice spokesman Coleman Lamb said the

congresswoman encourages residents to call her office about the project as she continues to “gather input from everyone involved and ensure the process is as inclusive as possible.”

Rice told the mayors she would share any information she gets from her meeting with MTA representatives next week.

The villages want to see

detailed plans before taking a definite stance, Strauss said, but neither the governor nor the MTA have produced any.

The MTA abandoned plans for a third track between Queens Village and Hicksville in 2008 after intense opposition from officials and residents in villages along the Main Line, including Floral Park, New Hyde

Park and Mineola.

Lofaro could not be immediately reached for comment Friday, but on Jan. 5 said officials there would “fight the governor vehemently” on the new project.

“I really haven’t heard from the residents other than, ‘Hey, we did this already. What’s changed?’” Strauss said Friday.

Other lawmakers on the state, county and town levels have been in touch with the villages, Strauss said.

In a statement, state Sen. Jack Martins said he remains “strongly opposed” to the third track, but added he would help Cuomo organize meetings with residents about the project.

Carr, Uttaro join sides in W.P. re-election bids Continued from Page 2 “I’m happy that we’re actually at a point where we might actually get something done,” he said.

Uttaro and Carr also touted major improvements at Kelleher Field, Williston Park’s firehouse and on several village roads.

The Little League baseball field and park have seen several upgrades through their first term, including a new basketball court and playground, a handicap-accessible bathroom and a stage.

Despite some delays, many Williston Park roads have been repaved; and renovations to the firehouse are ahead of schedule, Uttaro said.

A $2.6 million bond funded those projects, which the Village Board approved in 2013 at low interest rates.

“When they walk into a park or when they see something new ... it just shows that this is where my money’s going,” Uttaro said, “and I think every taxpayer — there’s

enough nonsense in government.

You just wanna know where your money’s going.”

In his next term, Uttaro said he wants to see the village develop a comprehensive capital plan so it can be prepared to handle and fund similar future projects.

One in the works, Carr said, is the replacement of street lamp bulbs with brighter, more energyefficient LED lights, which will save the village money in the long run.

The village is testing different

bulbs in some lamps now and will soon purchase lights and install them village-wide, Carr said.

“We’re a quaint village and we don’t wanna change that at all,” he said. “... But when you go by those corners now, they’re well lit, and I think people appreciate that.”

Both Uttaro and Carr are parishoners at St. Aidan’s Church and coach teams in the Catholic Youth Organization athletic league there.

Carr, an electrician, has lived in Williston Park since 2001 with his

wife and four children.

Uttaro, an assistant chief fire marshal in the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office, moved to the village from New Hyde Park 16 years ago with his wife. They have three children.

Candidates for trustee positions have until Feb. 9 to file a petition with the 100 signatures required to run.

The election is Tuesday, March 15, from 12 to 9 p.m. in Williston Park’s Village Hall at 494 Willis Ave.

Mineola approves fourth apartment complex Continued from Page 3 VHB engineer Ginny Wattrell said the development would not use any more than 50,000 gallons per day beyond the school’s usage at its peak.

That isn’t difficult for village infrastructure to accommodate, Strauss said.

Board approval brings Corpus Christi Parish one step closer to paying off its debt, said Batule, who has worked with Mill Creek on the development for 17 months.

“This way it gives us more

confidence about what we can do in the future,” Batule said.

Mill Creek submitted the application for the project in August 2015, Vice President for Development Jamie Stover said.

Its connection to the church may have played a role in making the process less contentious and drawn out than for Mineola’s other transit-oriented developments, Strauss said.

The Corpus Christi project joins three others like it the Village Board has approved as part of its

“Master Plan” to revitalize downtown Mineola.

They include the 275-unit Modera at 140 Old Country Road, and New Hyde Park-based Lalezarian Developers’ 315-unit One Third Avenue at 250 Old Country Road and 266-unit Village Green at 199 Second St. While the Modera traffic study offers a glimpse of their impact, three of the four projects have not yet begun moving in tenants.

Now the village that’s been cited as a leader in transit-ori-

ented development needs to see how that development plays out, Strauss said.

The Village Board changed Mineola’s Development Incentive Bonus Law last month to make review of development applications optional, which gives the board “a little bit of latitude,” Strauss said.

“We’ll entertain conversation (from developers), we’ll see what they have planned, but we are ready to take a slight breather,” he said Strauss said the Corpus Christi

project could start a trend of development along Willis Avenue north of Mineola’s downtown.

While Mill Creek has no other Mineola projects in the works, said the village has been “tremendous to work with.”

The development now needs subdivision approval from the county and approval for tax breaks from the county Industrial Development Agency, Stover said.

Modera Mineola has leased 176 apartments so far, Coschignano said Wednesday.

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Trial of man charged in cop’s death begins

By J oe N i k i c The trial of the alleged drunken driver charged in the 2012 death of Nassau County police officer Joseph Olivieri began Tuesday, as a Nassau County prosecutor delivered his opening statement blaming the man for causing a string of events leading to Olivieri’s death.

Nassau Assistant District Attorney Michael Bushwack said James Ryan, 28, of Oakdale, was a “dangerously drunk”

driver who caused two crashes leading to the death of the then 43-yearold police officer, according to Newsday.

At 4:43 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2012, Ryan allegedly crashed into and disabled a car while driving drunk on the Long Island Expressway, then fled the scene toward the Shelter Rock Road exit.

He then hit another James Ryan car, which injured the driver and caused Ryan’s car prosecutors said.

Olivieri, a member of to stop against the center divider on the highway, the Nassau County High-

way Patrol Bureau, responded to the scene.

A separate car hit and killed him while he was caring for the injured drivers.

Ryan is facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted on aggravated vehicular homicide charges.

A grand jury indicted him in April 2013, but county Judge Jerald Carter dismissed the indictment that December.

The DA’s office appealed the case to state Appellate Division, which

reinstated the charges in February.

Ryan’s attorney Zena Abdi told jurors the defendant was not blame for Olivieri’s death, but instead the driver who hit him was, according to Newsday.

“Make no mistake, James Ryan did not hit Officer Olivieri,” Abdi said.

“James Ryan did not kill Officer Olivieri. James Ryan did not cause his death.”

She also said “it is a stretch” to put the blame

on Ryan rather than the driver who struck the officer, who received immunity after testifying before a grand jury.

Prosecutors had decided the driver’s actions were not criminal, Newsday reported.

The case is ongoing.

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New website, newsletter in Old Westbury

By N e g l a h Sharma Old Westbury trustees on Tuesday unveiled a new village website and first-ever digital newsletter designed to strengthen communication and preparedness for local residents.

“You can sign up for the newsletter or leave your cell phone information which is critically important for emergency purposes,” said

Trustee Leslie Fastenberg, who worked with Deputy Mayor Cory Baker and John Zayer of PRMG on the project.

Fastenberg, who was elected to the board in September 2015, said the cell phone information would only be used for emergency communication.

Old Westbury Mayor Fred Carillo praised Fastenberg for spearheading the project.

“She’s worked very, very

hard on it,” Carillo said.

He said the website and newsletter would streamline communication with residents.

The new website, which was designed by PRMG, can be accessed from various mobile devices and platforms, village officials said.

Residents were encouraged to familiarize themselves with the functions of the site, which can be accessed on mobile devices even during a blackout or

power outage.

The website can also be read in any language, said Fastenberg, noting that nearly one fifth of the village’s population was born outside the United States.

Fastenberg said the website would also be particularly attractive to a village population that includes university students, millennials, and tech-savvy residents of Old Westbury, with 52 percent of the population in the 10-34 age

range.

“What’s so exciting about this is if you have a down tree, a power outage, a gas leak, or something suspicious, there’s an opportunity on the homepage for a resident to make a notification about that,” she said.

Fastenberg said residents will also be able to document potential FAA-related noise complaints that residents may have.

Residents were also encouraged to follow The

Village of Old Westbury Facebook page for updates and audience analytics purposes, and to increase open communication about local happenings.

Fastenberg, a 30-year resident of Old Westbury is no stranger to emergency response and preparedness.

She founded and served as CEO of Ice-Qube Preparedness Solutions and collaborated in the past as a coalition member with FEMA.

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15 Co-sponsored by Shelter Rock Public Library Young Adult Department & The American Association of University Women (AAUW) North Shore Branch American women have made outst anding contributions to the growth, development and the success of our country. Which American woman (must be a historical person) is your choice to feature on the $10 bill? Entries must be essays or poems, no longer than 400 words, typed and submitted with an entry form signed by both parent and student.

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PAINTING and CARPENTRY Interior/Exterior B. Moore Paints Wallpaper Faux Finishes

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Community Meetings Meetings ending week of 1/25/16 Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Agenda Meeting Monday, January 25 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street East Williston (516) 746-0782 East Williston Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, January 27 @ 7:30 p.m.

2 Prospect Street, East Williston (516) 741-1213 East Williston School District Board of Education Meeting Monday, January 25 @ 8:00 p.m.

Wheatley School 11 Bacon Road Old Westbury (516) 333-7804

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516-466-9220 window repairs

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WINDOW REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

Village of Floral Park Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, January 27 @ 7:30 p.m.

Pool & Recreation Building 124 Stewart Street Floral Park (516) 326-6300

Village of Flower Hill Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, January 25 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall One Bonnie Heights Road Manhasset (516) 627-5000 Great Neck School District Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, January 26 @ 7:30 p.m.

Phipps Administration Building 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck (516) 441-4000 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting Thursday, January 28 @ 8:30 a.m.

District Office, 236 E Shore Rd, Great Neck (516) 482-0238 Village of Munsey Park Building Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 26 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 1777 Northern Blvd., Munsey Park (516) 365-7790

North Hempstead Town Board/ Solid Waste Management Authority Meeting Tuesday, January 26 @ 7:30 p.m.

North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset (516) 869-6311 Village of New Hyde Park Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, January 27 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 1420 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022 Roslyn School District Board of Education Meeting Thursday, January 28 @ 8:00 p.m.

Roslyn High School 475 Round Hill Road, Roslyn Heights (516) 801-5100 Sewanhawka School District Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, January 26 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sewanhawka High School 500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park (516) 488-9600 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted.

All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

What to do when you are late on your mortgage Continued from Page 58 However, if you don’t have a clause in the affidavit agreement that fully releases you from the difference between the fair market value and your mortgage obligation, they can submit a deficiency judgment to collect the difference.

Some states like California, Nevada and Oregon, by law, prevent the lender from initiating a deficiency judgment.

So you must be diligent in making sure your attorney or whomever is representing you, includes that clause fully releasing you and that the debt will be fully satisfied with no further collection consequences going forward.

In the past for those that

have just walked away from their homes, because their mortgages were under water (value was or is less than the mortgage obligation) and could have continued to pay the mortgages. will have the greatest consequences from the banks in the long run. The banks can and in many cases will go after your assets, lien/garnish your salary, wages etc.

Again, the best way to handle that situation, is not to walk away, but work something out with your bank.

The following link, will provide some added info: http:// www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/deed-lieu-vs-short-sale.html According to Realtytrac.com, which analyzes statistics on foreclosures throughout the U.S.,has housing inventory, foreclosure

and year to date sales information.

Homes whose values are less than their market value is approximately 7,443,580 down 1,630,869 vs June 2014. Foreclosure inventory is 788,570 units down 322,807 vs. June 2014. Year to Date Sales Volume is 1,0589,393 up 91,901 vs May 2014. Lastly, building permits are 54,300 up 12,000 vs June 2014.

Next week’s article will be concerning the robo signing of Mortgages and why New York State leads the country in foreclosures lasting for up to 6 years!

Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck. He can be reached by mail: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com on by phone at (516) 647-4289.

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Employment

Help Wanted BENEFITS CONSULTANT: AFLAC Fortune 500 Company. With an AFLAC career, there are no limits to what you can achieve. It’s a unique opportunity to take control of your career and set your own unlimited goals. Looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Sales experience welcome but not necessary. Lifetime vesting renewals. Office located in Garden City. Please call Director of District Sales, Bill Whicher 516-574-1064 DRIVER NEEDED: for friendly female patient (60 yrs old). Drive to doctor appointments and errands. $15​/ ​h r.

Call 516-294-0862 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CAN YOU DIG IT? We offer training and certifications operating bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement VA benefits eligible! 1-866-362-6497 HOME CARE SERVICES Caring and compassionate people needed to enhance the lives of the elderly. We are a caring and compassionate company to work for providing home care services for the elderly.

Please call 516-710-7995 or email resume to: info@gardencityhomecare.com LEGAL: Process serving company seeking full time detail oriented individual for office assistant in Williston Park.

Computer knowledge a must.

Will train. Email resume to: LRadler@courtsupportinc.com TAX PREPARER PART TIME: Franklin Square. Experience required. Retirees welcome.

Call 516-358-9455 Fax resume 516-358-9483 TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3/1 to 12/1 2016. 10 openings.

Operation, service and maintenance of farm equipment, including rippers, disks, plows, cultivators, transplanters, water wheel planters, seeders, harvesting and packing equipment. Install pumping station and irrigation equipment. 6 ms experience required. $12​/ ​h r.

Free housing, tools provided at no cost to worker, transport and subsistence expenses paid upon completion of 50 percent contract; Employment guaranteed for three fourths of work period. Pastore Orchards, 626 S. White Horse Pk, Elm, NJ. Apply at nearest NJ Dept of Labor office and show this ad. Contact Workforce NJ One Stop Career Center, 2 S Main St #1, Pleasantville, NJ 08232. Ref Job Order # NJ1072084

Situation Wanted BABYSITTER AVAILABLE IN GREAT NECK mature, reliable and experienced. Full or part time. I have very good references. 917-828-2809

Situation Wanted Situation Wanted Situation Wanted BABYSITTER: OUR WONDERFUL BABYSITTER OF 17 YEARS IS AVAILABLE! Our full time babysitter needs a new home! She is reliable, responsible, energetic and loving! She is also a driver.

Please call 516-238-9894 to inquire.

ELDER CARE​/ DISABLED CARE Mature, reliable, honest & experienced aide seeking position to care for your elderly or disabled loved one in your home. 6 years experience and available to live in or live out. Call Valrena 347-455-5434

NEW YORK PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT: Care giver​/ ​c ompanion available. Over 20 years experience available 24/7. Specializing in patients with CHF, Alzheimer’s, Dimentia, surgical procedures, hospice and more.

Call Jackie 516-306-0257 or Joel 516-965-1940

BABYSITTING​/ NANNY Loving, caring woman with 15 years experience in Garden City, seeking full or part time position with local references.

Licensed driver. Please call: 347-593-7897

ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Live in or out. Over 20 years experience. References furnished upon request. Call Florence 718-288-6123

NURSING ASSISTANT I’m a certified nursing assistant seeking private home care position. Over 15 years experience. Licensed driver. Available Monday to Friday and some weekends. Contact Cynthia 917-805-7782

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone?

Need overnight companion care at home or a health care facility? Call 516- 410-9943 NY State certified nursing assistant.

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​/ COMPANION: 20 years dedicated, reliable, efficient experience to care for elderly with Alzheimer’s​ / Dementia, assist daily activities in their home. Immediate. Pam 516-902-5185 or Carlene 516-850-4258 CAREGIVER​/ HHA Experienced Certified Aide: NYS, Alzheimer’s Association.

Compassionate, responsible, reliable. Companion or Total Care. Full time or part time.

Excellent references. Please call: 718-594-3023 CHILD CARE​/ BABYSITTING Experienced. Available for full time in Garden City area.

Excellent references from local families. Licensed driver with own car. Please call 917-929-6963 CHILD CARE: Parent Support person available to assist with the home, children, transportation. Experienced. Lives locally. Contact 516-488-1346 COMPANION AVAILABLE Available Full Time Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 COMPANION​/ HOME HEALTH AIDE Live out, 12 hours okay; nights or days.

20 years experience in home care & nursing home seeking to take care of sick​/ ​e lderly.

Experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, stroke.

References available, Own car. English speaking. Please call 347-546-4133 ELDER CARE GIVER seeking live in or live out job. Flexible hours. Excellent references.

10 yrs experience. Call Colleen 516-732-2189

HEALTH AIDE: Certified Aide seeking to provide private duty care to Garden City or local area resident. Available Monday through Friday, part time or full time, flexible hours, own transportation, exceptional references. Call Annmarie 917-586-7433 HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced HHA available with excellent references. Available to live in or out. Please call Essolene 347-968-8940 HOME HEALTH AIDE Ukrainian woman (previously Physical Therapist in Ukraine) seeking live in position of home health aide. Excellent references.

Please call 516-294-9519 HOME HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL Over 30 years experience caring for elderly including patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. All long term assignments. Available immediately days, nights or weekends. Own transportation. Excellent references. Call 516-325-5774 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma at 516-690-3550 HOUSE CLEANING Available with great references. Reliable, excellent service. Own transportation. English speaking.

Please call 516-642-6624 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible.

Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish​/ ​E nglish speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 NANCY & NORMA CLEANING SERVICE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc. Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: miranda-nancy@hotmail.com NANNY​/ BABYSITTER FT​/ ​P T w/ 10 yrs experience. Excellent references. Elementary teaching experience. See review in mommybites.com. Please call Angela 516-330-0230 or email angelamargoth@yahoo.com

NURSING ASSISTANT​/ HOME CARE ATTENDANT Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly. Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time.

Available for overnight also.

Please call 347-543-5960

Career Training NEW YEAR, NEW AIRLINE CAREERS Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician.

Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Overnight classes available. Call AIM 866-296-7093

ANNOUNCMENTS

Novenas/Prayers NOVENA TO ST.JUDE O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, ear kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful and intercessor of all who invoke you special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom god has given such great power to come to my assistance, help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked St. Jude, Pray for us all who invoke your aid.

Amen, Say 3 our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 3 Glorias. Say for 9 consecutive days. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. thank you for answering my prayers. (MCC )

Marketplace ORIENTAL RUG BLOWOUT SALE! 50-70% OFF THE ORIGINAL PRICE! Sizes range from 8’ x 10’​​11’ x 14’. Serious buyers call 917-370-8517

Wanted to Buy CASH FOR COINS! Buying Gold & Silver. Also stamps & paper money, comics, entire collections, estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY: 800-959-3419 LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

Wanted to Buy 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 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales. com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Mon, Wed, Fri 10- 6 Tuesday 10-4 Thursday 10-4 & 7-9pm Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 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 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www. invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days.

To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales. com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960 YOU’RE INVITED! Friday, January 29 9:30 am 3 Ridgewood Lane Northport, NY 11768 Beautifully decorated home with furniture, beautiful outdoor furniture and decorative items, baby grand piano in excellent condition, costume jewelry, clothing, garage, tools and more! Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, January 27 9:30 am 134 Cedar Ave Hewlett, NY 11557 Large estate selling contents from 4 floors including furniture, collectibles, basement, garage, den, kitchen, furs, jewelry, books, lighting, chandeliers, dishes, linens and basement. Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

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Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available.

Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553 PUPPY​/ DOG SITTER: Boarding and day care provided in my home for small dogs up to 25 lbs. Love and attention all day. Reliable. Call Rose 516-735-1911

Homes for Rent

Homes for Sale

Services

Services

GARDEN CITY Stunning Mott Colonial. 3 spacious Bedrooms, Master Suite w/ private bath, formal Living Room w/ fireplace, 2.5 Baths, large eat in Kitchen, decorated, quiet area, mid block.

Den, finished basement, patio, private backyard, many extras. No pets. Long​/ short term, no fee. 516-739-3907

GARDEN CITY Rarely available 4 bedroom, 3 bath Farm Ranch, large lot 100 x 120.

Located mid block in most desirable St. Paul’s location.

Call 516-655-1210 for appointment.

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

NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? e can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150​/​hr Call 516-279-6378

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores. Available now. $1,475​/​mth. Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476

Vacation Rental JAMESPORT BAYFRONT BEACH HOUSE for rent: pristine condition, unsurpassed views, on a private, manicured, one acre lot; only a 70 minute drive from Garden City. See photos on HomeAway site #4058365. Available weekends, weekly or seasonal.

Call 516-320-0566 for rates and availability.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Autos Wanted

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY SOUTH: Beautiful newly renovated four room apartment. Very safe neighborhood. Light filled and airy. Granite countertop in kitchen. Built in dresser and double closet with mirrors. Air conditioned. Hamptons bleached oak floors.

Blocks from Adelphi University, Nassau Blvd, LIRR. Near all: food, dry cleaning, tailor, laundry, shoemaker, barber, dentist, nail salons. No pets, no smoking, no party animals! $1575 plus utilities. Call 516-564-1138

COOPERSTOWN LAKES REGION & CATSKILL MOUNTAINS! Repossesed Land Bargains! 5 acres: $19,900 11 acres: $39,900 Streams, lake access, mountain views!

Clear title, fully guaranteed transaction! Owner financing!

Call 888-905-8847 Newyorklandandlakes.com

GARDEN CITY SOUTH Newly renovated office space in ideal location. Just blocks to LIRR and stores. Quiet spacious location on 2nd floor. $1500 plus utilities.

Call owner: 516-564-1138

Automotive

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

Lots for Sale

Real Estate WANTED

Apartment Wanted LONG ISLAND Mature responsible professional woman relocating to Long Island seeks furnished studio apartment. Must have wifi and cable. Contact: Marcia 631-835-2994

Homes Wanted HOUSE WANTED TO BUY: Good or bad condition to build or fix. Fast closing. Call George 516-972-8787

Garage Space Wanted

Condo/Co-Op For Sale GARDEN CITY DUPLEX CONDO 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, CAC, 1 Car Garage, 24hr Concierge & Valet, Health Club, Exercise Classes, Heated Pool, Entertainment Room, BBQ area. $759,000.

STEWART AVENUE CO OP Elevator Building. Living Room, Dining Area, Den, Efficiency Kitchen, Master Bedroom Suite, 2nd Bedroom w/ Bath. $549,000 CARMEL QUILL, BROKER 516-732-6049 or 516-741-6135

Homes for Sale GARDEN CITY Charming Brick Colonial. Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, EIK, 3 Bedrooms, Finished Basement, 1.5 Baths, 1 Car Garage. 60 x 100. $825,000 Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 or 516-741-6135

GARAGE SPACE NEEDED: For 1 car. Preferably the Willistons, Albertson and Mineola area. Please call 516-238-0528

Service Directory

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

Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL​/ ​D EMOLITION 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​/ ​C ommercial. Bonded​ /​I nsured. Free estimates.

516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service.

Licensed​/ ​i nsured.

Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220 OVERWHELMED? Whether you’re overloaded with paperwork or it’s just time to declutter, I can help. Please call Joanne 516-829-6680.

For a complete list of services go to: www.clericalorganizing.com WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN TO manage your own money? Would you like to avoid large brokerage houses with their high fees?

Learn how to set up and manage your portfolio. Learn the reasons for asset allocation and diversification. Learn how to apply it to your specific situation. Protect yourself in case of a financial crisis. I have no incentive and no control over your money.

I strictly give advice; I do not sell any financial products.

917-453-0703. Email helpwithwealthnow.com

Services Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded​/ ​I nsured www.invitedsales.com NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@ optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic​/​ ins, local references, residential​/ ​c ommerical 516-753-0268 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service.

Handy Howard 646-996-7628

Moving & Storage ZIMA SOLUTIONS CORP Residential and commercial moving, interior design installation, worldwide shipping, fine art relocation logistics. Fine art moving company with 15 years experience in the industry.

Please call Sales: 646-641-9797 or Office 917-825-6461

Painting & Paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing.

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LEGAL NOTICE File No. 335596​/​D CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Travelers Casualty & Surety Nassau County Department of Social Services Gwendolyn Holmes Howard Edith Arthuretta Holmes Jacob Arthur Holmes, Jr. Frederick D. Holmes Geraldine Mayes Carter Sandra Mayes Isaac Sharon Mayes Shuler Gail Ingrid Holmes Beryl Lawson Thalia Electa Holmes Rice Murray Yolanda Denise Jackson Long Gail Patricia Jackson Branch Robin Jackson Leslie Karen Jackson Sanders Jocelyn Jackson Sanders Stacey Jeannine Jackson and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-lawand next-ofof the said JOHN JAMES HOLMES, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and​/​or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, United States.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on February 24, 2016, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of John James Holmes, should not be judicially settled.

(X) Further relief sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 3,740.48 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 748.10 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees of Mahon, Mahon,Kerins & O’Brien, LlC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 12,500.00 of which $2,500.00 has been paid and $10,000.00 is unpaid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s PC in the amount of $1,250.00 none of which has been paid and $1,250.00 is unpaid; 5. Releasing and discharging the surety; 6. Directing the net estate be paid to the Nassau County Department of Social Services on account of its lien totaling $177,957.83; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper.

Dated, Attested, and Sealed, December 21, 2015 Seal HON. EDWARD W. McCARTY, III

SURROGATE s​/​Michael J. Murphy Michael J. Murphy Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC (516) 538-1111 254 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, New York 11530 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law.

You are not required to appear.

If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney.

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SSNY desig. as agent of LLP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Business Filings Incorporated, 187 Wolf Road, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

WT 142764 6x 1/01, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2/05, 2016 #142764 LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Williston Park will hold Grievance Night with respect to village property on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 between the hours of 6:00pm and 9:00pm in the evening. The Board acting as Assessors will be available for the purpose of receiving complaints in relation thereto. Complaint forms and instructions can be picked up at the Village Hall. Complaint forms need to be returned to the Village Hall by February 17, 2016. Complainants will be notified of the Boards determination by March l, 2016.

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Four POP cops don’t stop calls for precinct’s return Continued from Page 1 Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter suspended the program in 2014 due to budgetary constraints, and residents had consistently pushed for its return since then, the police spokesman said.

Helping the move was the addition of 183 new officers in the police department’s largest recruit class in 20 years, he said, which will aid staffing problems generally.

The Sixth Precinct had a total of four POP officers before it merged with the Third Precinct in 2012 as a cost-saving measure.

Civic leaders and officials in the North Subdivision — which includes Manhasset, Roslyn and Great Neck — called for the Sixth Precinct’s return last month, citing a decline in service and a lack

of actual savings.

They praised the POP officers’ return, but said this week the need for a full precinct goes beyond the program.

While reinstating some POP officers is a start to improving North Hempstead’s police service, Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement, it’s “a far cry from the police presence our communities need and deserve.”

Bosworth followed the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations in writing a letter in December calling for the county to undo the precincts’ merger.

Though he thinks the partial restoration of the POP program “signals a positive direction” in police service, Richard Bentley, president of the umbrella group of Manhasset

civic associations, said the area still lacks the foot patrols, undercover officers and traffic enforcement the former Sixth Precinct provided.

One of the precinct’s current POP officers was assigned there before, he said; but in general, spreading the precinct too thin has made it less connected with the community and harder for police leadership to follow up on crime and quality-of-life issues. “(I)t was all the other things that go along with a fully functional police precinct that have been missing since the consolidation, and that’s what we look forward to having restored by re-establishing the Sixth Precinct,” Bentley said.

The police spokesman said there’s a possibility

of adding POP officers to certain areas if there’s a demonstrated need.

Village of East Hills Deputy Mayor Manny Zuckerman said the village plans to work with officers to reduce both crime and speeding there, adding that he hopes the restoration of the POP program is permanent.

East Hills saw a home break in and violent robbery in two weeks last month.

The village still wants the Sixth Precinct reinstated, Zuckerman said, so it can have “a full component of police to investigate and prevent crime.”

Efforts to reach Krumpter and police Inspector John Berry, the Third Precinct’s commanding officer, to comment on specific concerns were unavailing.

LEGAL NOTICE INC.VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Incorporated Village of Williston Park for the year 2016/2017 will be filed in the office of the Village Clerk, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York, on February 1, 2016, where it may be seen and examined by any person during regular business hours until Thursday, February 18, 2016.

JULIE KAIN VILLAGE CLERK-TREASURER Dated: January 18, 2016 Williston Park, NY WT 142851 1x 1/22/2016

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Cosmos to open season against Fury Rematch of last year’s championship game to kick-off 2016 North American Soccer League The reigning champions of the North American Soccer League, the New York Cosmos, will play their 2016 season opener at home on Sunday, April 3 against Ottawa Fury, the team announced this week.

The Cosmos captured their second league title in three seasons and seventh overall on Nov. 15, 2015 with a 3-2 win over Ottawa Fury FC in The Championship Final at Hofstra University’s James M. Shuart Stadium.

The Cosmos will play 10 matches during the 2016 Spring Season - five games at home and five games on the road, while taking on each team in the league once. In the Fall Season they will play 11 games at home and 11 on the road, playing each team twice.

The Cosmos began play in 1971, spending 14 seasons in the NASL, winning five Soccer Bowl trophies and bringing some of the biggest names in world soccer to the USA. This included Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia and Carlos Alberto.

It had been nearly 30 years since the Cosmos, an iconic global soccer club, played in a professional league. Yet throughout their absence, the club maintained a loyal and dedicated fan following.

On Aug. 3, 2013, the New York Cosmos returned to the NASL with a sellout win at Shuart Stadium, before embarking on a season that would see the Cosmos win the 2013 Soccer Bowl with a 1-0 victory against the Atlanta Silverbacks on Nov. 9, 2013 at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

Raúl and Marcos Senna, legends at famed Spanish sides Real Madrid and Villarreal CF, each suited up in Cosmos colors for modern era championship runs, adding their names to the impressive list of global soccer stars to feature at the club.

For more information on the New York Cosmos, please visit nycosmos.com, join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@NYCosmos).

Tickets for the 2016 season are now available by calling 855-71-COSMOS or via the club’s official website at nycosmos.com/seasontickets.

Cosmos 2016 home schedule – Spring Season Cosmos vs. Ottawa Fury FC (Sunday, April 3, 6 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Jacksonville Armada FC (Sunday, April 10, 6p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Carolina Railhawks (Sunday, May 1, 6 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (Sunday, May 22, 6 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Rayo OKC (Saturday, May 28, 7 p.m.)

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Cosmos 2016 home schedule – Fall Season

Cosmos vs. Ottawa Fury FC (Saturday, July 2, 7 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Jacksonville Armada FC (Wednesday, July 13, 7,30 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Puerto Rico FC (Saturday, July 30, 7 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Rayo OKC (Sunday, August 7, 5 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Carolina Railhawks (Saturday, August 27, 7 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Indy Eleven (Wednesday, August 31, 7:30 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Minnesota United FC (Saturday, Sept.10, 7 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. FC Edmonton (Saturday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Ft Lauderdale Strikers (Sunday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m.)

Cosmos vs. Miami FC (Saturday, Oct.22, 7 p.m.)

To view the full schedule visit www.nycosmos.com/schedule

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