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Officials hear more on LIRR crossing plans Options open in Mineola, but NHP proposal draws worries

By N o a h Manskar New Hyde Park and Mineola officials heard more from state engineers last week about possible plans for eliminating street-level Long Island Rail Road crossings to make way for a third track.

State Department of Transportation engineers presented about a dozen options for removing Mineola’s two crossings, Mayor Scott Strauss said.

But their primary plan for New Hyde Park would involve closing Covert Avenue for about

a year to send the road underneath the tracks, Mayor Robert Lofaro said, which he said is “just not workable.”

“We said to them, ‘At this point we need you to go back to the drawing board and really be creative here,’” Lofaro said.

Engineers met last month with officials in communities with the seven street-level crossings along the 9.8-mile stretch of the LIRR’s Main Line where Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority want to add a third track.

Cuomo has pledged to eliminate the crossings, which he says

endanger safety, back up traffic and add to train noise, in his $1.5 billion plan as he tries to distinguish it as less invasive than one the MTA proposed in 2005 and abandoned three years later.

In an April 20 meeting, engineers and representatives from the MTA and Cuomo’s office told New Hyde Park and Garden City officials that sending traffic underneath the tracks would be the most feasible way to eliminate the at-grade crossings at Covert Avenue, South 12th Street and New Hyde Park Road, Lofaro said.

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Herricks ranked among top U.S. schools on list PHOTO BY ken solosky

The St. Aidan’s Middle School Stallions baseball team lost to the firstplace Kellenberg Latin School Firebirds on April 18, despite strong pitching from Stephen Poarch (pictured). The team took two other losses last week to Mineola High School and Our Lady of Peace.

U.S. News & World Report named H.S. 262nd in nation

By J oe N i k i c Six North Shore high schools were ranked in the top 300 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey released last week.

Great Neck South High School, Manhasset High School, The Wheatley School

in Old Westbury, Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, Herricks High School and Roslyn High School all cracked the national list, as well as ranking in the top 50 of the U.S. News & World Report’s state ranking.

U.S. News & World Report teamed with RTI Interna-

tional, a North Carolina-based research institute, to review almost 29,000 high schools across the country, according to the magazine.

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Starbucks raises traffic Budget pierces concerns in Mineola cap again in W.P.

Cafe would worsen congestion on Station Plaza: trustees Board OKs 2% tax levy increase B y N e gl a h Sharma Mineola Village Board trustees met Starbucks’ application to open a downtown store with enthusiasm, but raised concerns it would exacerbate traffic problems during peak business hours.

Citing worries about curbside deliveries and double-parking, the board asked Starbucks and WFC Architects to submit a traffic study for the proposed cafe at 210 Station Plaza North before it would approve a special-use permit to sell food and beverages.

Trustees said a new Starbucks in the downtown district would be a welcome addition, but tabled the application and asked that the study be submitted before its May 11 meeting.

A transportation engineer of the board’s selection will do the traffic study, trustees said, addressing concerns of congestion from buses, shuttles and Winthrop-University Hospital deliveries.

Starbucks real estate store development manager Lindsay Trimarchi told the board the company does not believe the store will be create much traffic because of the train station, hospital and new nearby residences.

The Station Plaza was the only location Trimarchi looked at due to its visibility and its competitive location, she said.

The Starbucks would be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and deliveries would be scheduled typically from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., said Neil McDonald, a partner at WFC Architects.

Village Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said the possible addition of a third track to the Long Island Rail Road could potentially change the physical appearance of the plaza, which could also impact traffic.

The 890-square-foot grab-andgo cafe would replace the Mineola Card & Convenience Store in

By N o a h M a n s k a r Williston Park’s Village Board voted 4-1 last Monday to pierce the state’s tax levy cap for the fourth straight year, approving a budget with a 2-percent, $96,085 tax levy increase.

After publicly presenting the $6 million budget and authorizing itself to override the tax cap April 4, the village shifted some general contingency money into a reserve fund for road repairs to avoid bonding for projects that can get expensive, Trustee William Carr said.

“It’s the major complaint you hear from residents,” he said. “Everything else is pretty smooth sailing, but the roads — people want Photo by Neglah Sharma see beautiful roads and they cost a Architect Neil McDonald and Starbucks real estate store de- lot of money.”

Trustee Teresa Thomann, the velopment manager Lindsay Trimarchi presented Starbucks’ sole vote against the budget at the application for a Mineola store last Wednesday.

April 18 meeting, said she thought that was a good step toward justifya two-story mixed-use building nity Development Block Grants ing piercing the tax cap. across from the Mineola Long Is- would fund up to 75 percent of the But overall, she said, the budland Rail Road station. It would storefront upgrade, Strauss said. get did not lay out enough specific sell pre-packaged food and beverMcDonald asked the board to projects or plans to merit raising ages, McDonald said. share the program’s standards and taxes beyond the 0.12-percent, “It would primarily serve said he would be happy to look at $9,300 increase the village was alcommuters and residents, with no it. lowed under state law.

The Nassau County Departpublic seating being offered,” he “It’s the residents’ money and ment of Health approved Star- absent a real need or specific plan, said.

McDonald said the existing bucks’ plans on March 28, and storefront is in a state of disrepair Starbucks intends to submit a and will be entirely replaced. The food-service application to the exterior will benefit from improve- department once the village gives ments and upgrades, including approval, McDonald said.

The Village Board announced high-grade floor to wall and ceiling finishes, new lighting and me- the Mineola Chamber of Commerce Street Fair, originally schedchanical systems, he said.

“It’s going to be an improve- uled for Sept. 11, will be moved ment in the community,” McDon- to October out of respect for the anniversary of the World Trade ald said.

Mayor Scott Strauss asked Center terrorist attacks.

The first free concert in Mewhether Starbucks would be amenable to participating in the vil- morial Park after its $2 million lage’s downtown Facade Improve- renovation will feature the Cold ment Program, which aims to give Spring Harbor Band, a Billy Joel downtown storefronts an updated tribute band.

Strauss said the board would Trustee Teresa Thomann was and uniform appearance.

Federal funds funneled like to encourage local talent to the sole vote against approving through Nassa County Commu- participate in future events. the budget.

I felt that we could find that money in the budget and stay within the tax cap,” Thomann said.

Williston Park has many roads that have not been repaired in six or seven years, and others have gone longer without updates, Carr said. The village will have to have an engineer evaluate the roadways and develop a plan for repairs, he said.

Allocating money to a reserve fund will help the village avoid taking out bonds for the repairs, Carr said. The village borrowed $2 million and used $225,000 in state money for a two-mile road repair project that was completed in 2013.

Thomann said Carr suggested the savings in response to her concerns about the tax cap.

She thinks the village is going in a good direction financially, she said, but she “really felt that the difference in monies of what we’re increasing versus staying in the tax cap was not necessary to exceed it.”

Carr said residents have been more concerned about parking and roads than piercing the tax cap.

“They do address their concerns of the village with us, and the budget has not been one of them,” he said.

The $6,035,365 budget reflects a 2.64-percent increase over last year’s adopted budget and allows the village to maintain its current staff, services and equipment needs, village Mayor Paul Ehrbar has said.

The tax levy, about 81 percent of the village’s revenue, is set to rise to $4,889,778 from $4,793,693.

A net $65,857 hike in employee benefit costs accounts for about 42.5 percent of the $155,085 budget increase.

The tax levy hike is the secondlowest in Williston Park since the tax cap law took effect in 2012.

Trustees approved a $5.39 million 2012-2013 budget with a 1.96-percent levy increase, which fell under the tax levy cap in its first year.

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Students learn life skills on the job E. Williston program places special ed students with employers for work-based learning

By N o a h M a n s k a r Some of the East Williston school district’s older special education students spend almost as much time learning on the job as they do in the classroom.

Seven Wheatley School students spend four afternoons a week with local businesses and non-profits in the Life Skills Program the district started last year, Wheatley life skills teacher and transition coordinator Liza Laurino-Siegel said.

The students learn important career skills, such as how to dress in uniforms and interact with coworkers, customers and even animals.

While the program is a way for the companies to give back and teach the students important skills, Anna Holiday of Home Depot’s Jericho store said employees themselves learn how to “interact and understand” people with disabilities.

“You meet so many different people who you wouldn’t in a normal work environment,” said Leah Sunde, a board member at Westbury’s Pets4Luv animal shelter.

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Wheatley School special education students thanked Pets4Luv and Home Depot on April 18 for their participation in the district’s Life Skills Program.

Party City in Carle Place, Spectrum Designs in Port Washington, Westbury’s Hicks Nursery, a FedEx Office store in East Hills and the Nassau County Executive’s Office join Home Depot and Pets4Luv among East Williston’s life skills partners, Laurino-Siegel said.

Some students also work in the Willets Road School and North Side School offices, she said.

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“We hope to continue to maintain a wonderful relationship with these businesses and look forward to future experiences in these vocations.”

At Home Depot, three Wheatley students work in the appliance and electrical departments cleaning merchandise and organizing shelves, Home Depot human resources employee Karen Ramos said.

At Pets4Luv, one student works with cats and is learning how to interact with dogs, Sunde said.

The program is a “win-win” because it teaches students how to interact with animals and gives the pets a comforting companion, she said.

For instance, Sunde said, reading to the dogs lets the student practice reading, calms down the dogs and puts them to sleep.

“It’s good for the animals, it’s good for the kids,” Sunde said.

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Top cop slams county overtime audit

B y N o a h M a n s k a r the problem, Maragos said.

Nassau County’s police commissioner objected to county Comptroller George Maragos’ charge in an audit that the police department’s overtime expenses went $96 million over-budget and nearly doubled over six years.

In his written response to the audit released Monday, Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter called one of its findings “nothing more than a work of fiction” and said auditors made selective calculations and ignored steps the department had already taken to mitigate overtime costs.

“Based on the audit, one can only conclude that the comptroller is either incompetent, biased or has a political agenda,” Krumpter wrote. “It appears the findings in the audit were pre-determined and the audit was written ignoring the facts.”

The audit said the police department under-budgeted for overtime between 2009 and 2014 while over-estimating how much initiatives such as the 2012 precinct consolidation would save.

Antiquated record-keeping systems and disparate precinct overtime rules also contributed to

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“There was no mechanism, back to senior management, to see how well each of the precincts were doing in managing overtime, or whether they were going substantially above their overtime budget,” Maragos said in an interview.

The total of $315 million the department spent on overtime between 2009 and 2014 exceeded the amount it expected to save through workforce reductions by more than $173 million, while annual overtime spending increased 93.7 percent from $35.51 million to $68.78 million in that time, the audit said.

Auditors said the police department did not provide significant documented evidence of savings from initiatives purported to reduce overtime costs, including the 2012 precinct consolidation that was hotly debated and newly opposed on the North Shore in the past several months.

Other programs that lacked evidence of savings included the delayed hiring of new officers and changes to the department’s collective bargaining agreement with police unions near the end of Nassau County’s wage freeze

in 2014, Maragos said.

“Before they take major initiatives that can affect public safety, they need to do their formal analysis and certainly present that to the public and to the county executive to demonstrate that they are worthwhile initiatives and that they will have certain consequences and results before they’re undertaken,” Maragos said.

Additionally, precinct commanders had differing overtime rules, and the police department’s record-keeping system is outdated compared to the one other county agencies use, Maragos said.

The audit recommends the police department document all assumptions of savings and actual savings from management initiatives, upgrade its management system and consult a third party to do a cost-benefit analysis of its workforce rules before it renegotiates contracts that expire in 2017.

In his response, Krumpter disputed auditors’ claims that the police department withheld documents or did not have them.

Auditors were given “all the records that existed,” but asked the

police department to “perform parts of the audit,” he wrote.

Maragos’ office and the county’s Office of Legislative Budget Review agreed with the police department’s 2012 projection that the four precinct mergers would each save $5 million annually, for a total of $20 million a year, Krumpter wrote.

The Fourth and Fifth Precincts were separated last year, but they saved the projected $5 million annually and the plan would have met the $20 million goal if all mergers had stayed intact, Krumpter said.

“To suggest anything else would be disingenuous and supports the department’s position that the audit is deeply flawed and has little or no value,” Krumpter wrote.

Krumpter also disputed the use of 2009 as the audit’s “baseline” year because overtime expenses were significantly lower than normal and changes to union contracts caused overtime expenses to rise $10 million annually after that, Krumpter said.

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“The department administration has and will continue to aggressively manage all overtime,” he wrote in the response.

“The department welcomes any real recommendations from the comptroller that would not endanger public safety or violate the contract,” Krumpter wrote.

Maragos said the audit was started in late 2014 as part of his office’s routine review of the police department.

Krumpter wrote that he thought it was improper that some members of the audit team were on the Civil Service Employees Association negotiating committee before the audit started.

Maragos said his office thoroughly checked the data behind auditors’ conclusions and that he stood behind the audit’s integrity.

“I was hoping and still hope that the acting commissioner look on the report positively and determine what areas would be beneficial for him to reflect on and to improve the efficiency of the department,” he said.

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Ex cop from Mineola hit, killed in accident the Sixth Precinct, based in Manhasset on Community Drive, from 1991 until his A car hit and killed a retired detec- retirement in 2005, working with the potive from Nassau County’s Sixth Police lice department’s Narcotics and Vice BuPrecinct as he was crossing the street in reau and Homicide Squad, Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Carle Place Thursday Krumpter said in a afternoon. statement. He started Detective Joseph his career at the Fifth G. Skowronski of MinPrecinct in 1973. eola, 65, was crossing “His long and sucOld Country Road near cessful career in the Cherry Lane at 3:40 Nassau County Police p.m. April 21 when a Department is reflect1995 Nissan Maxima ed by the numerous traveling east hit him, commendations that Nassau County police he received for outsaid Friday morning. standing police work,” Skowronski was Krumpter said. “He pronounced dead at was deeply respected the scene, police said. by his colleagues and The driver, an 18-yeareveryone in our poold man, was not hurt lice family and we are and stayed at the grateful to have known scene. and worked with him.”

The accident is not Joseph G. Skowronski Skowronski did considered a crime, popersonal injury inveslice said, but the driver’s vehicle was impounded for brake and tigations and personal safety protection after retiring from the police department, safety checks.

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Northwell Health announced Monday the winner of its “Medical Innovation Contest,” which saw the public vote for one of three ideas to receive $100,000 in funding.

3-D Bioprinting, which was developed by researchers from the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, was the recipient of $100,000 in funding for the project that utilizes three-dimensional printing to create bodily organs.

“3-D Bioprinting’s potential is almost limitless and has the potential to replace many different parts of the human body,” said Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer at Northwell Health. “Researchers envision a future with 3-D printers in every emergency room, where doctors are able to print emergency implants of organs and bones on demand and revolutionize the way medicine is practiced.”

Northwell Ventures, a division of the health-care system that develops and finances medical breakthrough ideas, picked the three ideas for the contest, which also included a new form of hospital patient identification wristbands and a new way to reduce surgical bleeding.

Dowling presented Feinstein Institute researchers Dr. Daniel Grande and Dr. Todd Goldstein with a $100,000 check Monday to continue their research for the project.

Goldstein and Grande began their 3-D printing work “several years ago” by conducting research with bio-printed 3-D animal organs and bones, according to a Northwell Health press release.

The 3-D printing researchers, the release said, will use the funding to “focus their efforts on providing end-to-end solutions for 3-D printing in health care.”

Northwell officials said the healthcare system will establish 3-D printing services and make them accessible to Northwell’s clinical service lines.

“As one of the nation’s most innovative health systems, we believe there’s strong clinical demand for 3-D printing and we’re working with our clinical partners and researchers to use these technologies to enhance patient care,” said Thomas Thornton, senior vice president and executive director of Northwell Ventures.

Of the 487,761 votes that were cast during the contest, which began March 22, 3-D Bioprinting received 50 percent of the total vote.

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By N o a h M a n s k a r In an effort to narrow the Democratic field, North Shore congressional candidate Jon Kaiman’s campaign has filed objections to Tom Suozzi’s candidacy petition filed last week with the state Board of Elections.

Though more than 2,400 people signed Suozzi’s petition backing him as a candidate, Kaiman’s campaign charges the former Nassau County executive did not have 1,250 signatures from active registered Democrats living in the Third Congressional District.

“Suozzi did not submit the required number of valid signatures, and thus is not eligible to run for Congress,” Kaiman campaign manager Jeff Guillot said in a statement Monday. “As was shown, by our successful filing of over 4,000 signatures, it takes only grassroots support and a strong organization to get on the ballot.”

The signatures in question could be from people registered under different parties or at an address outside the district, or those who signed more than one candidate petition.

In a statement on Tuesday, Suozzi campaign manager Mike Florio said Suozzi’s petition is valid and called Kaiman’s objections “sad attempts by his opponents to distract voters from the real issues” that come “straight out of the Republican playbook.”

Kaiman, a former North Hempstead town supervisor, collected the most signatures of the five Democratic candidates to replace U.S. Rep. Steve Israel in the Third District, which stretches from Whitestone, Queens to Kings Park in Suffolk County.

Other Democrats running include Suozzi, North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan of Kensington, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern of Dix Hills and Levittown attorney Jonathan Clarke.

Kaiman’s and Stern’s campaigns also filed objections to Republican state Sen. Jack Martins’ petition for the Third District’s Inde-

pendence Party line.

Martins, of Old Westbury, only collected 670 of the required 978 signatures, Guillot said in a statement, making his petition “fatally defective.”

Martins’ campaign strategist E. O’Brien Murray said the senator’s campaign “will be happy to address (Democrats’) attacks” after the June 28 primary.

“Whoever wins will be crawling across the finish line bruised and out of money,” Murray said in an email. “Jack Martins will be ready for them and will win in November.”

Martins has backing from Republican committees in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties, but faces his own primary against Glen Cove financial investigator Philip Pidot.

Stern’s campaign also announced three Suffolk County endorsements this week and launched the first TV ad of any of the candidates.

The Huntington Town Democratic Committee, Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and County Executive Steve Bellone all backed Stern, the sole candidate from Israel’s native Suffolk County, citing his commitment to Democratic party principles.

“Stern is strongly pro-choice and will fight back against Tea Party extremists who tried to shut down the government over funding for Planned Parenthood,” Bellone said in a statement. “North Shore Democrats can trust that Steve Stern will serve them proudly and work tirelessly for our local communities and our nation.”

Stern touted those positions and his support for eliminating the gender pay gap in his ad titled “Shop,” which focuses on his mother Idalee’s T-shirt shop, one of the first women-owned businesses in Stern’s hometown.

Stern’s campaign manager Isaac Goldberg said the campaign is making a “significant buy on cable across the North Shore” to put the ad on the air.

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Comedian, television writer, Emmy Award winner and Wheatley School graduate Carol Leifer will host the May 11 Live United Celebration Luncheon at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

Leifer was not available for an interview, but in a statement said she is “delighted” to be hosting the fundraiser. It’s expected to draw nearly 900 people and raise nearly $600,000 for the Deer Park-based charity, President and CEO Theresa A. Regnante said.

“Comedy has always been my way of making a person’s day just a bit better, but I am humbled by the inspiring and crucial work of the honorees this year who better the lives of the most vulnerable Long Islanders in their time of greatest need,” Leifer said Carol Leifer in the statement.

Leifer is the biggest name to host the event in the six years it’s been held, Regnante said.

A stand-up comedian, writer and actress, Leifer has appeared on and written for television shows such as “Seinfeld” and “Saturday Night Live.” She won four Emmy Awards for her writing on “Seinfeld,” and was reportedly the partial inspiration for Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character Elaine Benes.

“Certainly we’re thrilled to have a very dynamic personality,” Regnante said.

“She’s done so much for a lot of different charitable organizations and what’s great is that she has strong ties to Long Island.”

Leifer has also been active with the

Port Washington-based North Shore Animal League. She hosted fundraisers for the organization in 2010 and 2011 and designated it as her beneficiary charity when she was on “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2009.

The “lion’s share” of proceeds from the Live United Celebration Luncheon will support the United Way’s network of about 100 organizations that support the charity’s mission locally, Regnante said.

Those groups include the Roslyn-based North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, the Mineola-based Island Harvest Food Bank, the Port Washington Children’s Center and Harbor Child Care, which has branches in Mineola, Manhasset and New Hyde Park.

“The money that we raise drills right down to organizations that are on the front lines of any community across Nassau County, in this case, who are helping families,” Regnante said.

The luncheon will also honor organizations and people who have made major contributions to the United Way, including John Durso, president of the Long Island Federation of Labor and the Mineola-based Local 338 of the Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union and United Food and Commercial Workers.

Durso is this year’s “Live United Volunteer Champion,” and Local 338 is the “Labor Champion,” Regnante said.

The union does a lot to benefit and support veterans and is “woven into the fabric of the community,” Regnante said.

The Live United Celebration Luncheon, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 11. Tickets are $150 and are available atunitedwayli. org/2016Luncheon.

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Best government money can buy

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hen asked about his bid for the Democratic nomination for the third Congressional district, Jon Kaiman said he was spending most of his time raising money and getting petitions signed.

Before he announced his bid for the Republican nominal for the third Congressional district, Jack Martins said he first needed to determine if he could raise the money needed to wage a campaign in a district that stretches from Whitestone, Queens, across the North Shore in Nassau County to Kings Park in Suffolk County.

Kaiman is a former judge, Town of North Hempstead supervisor, chairman of the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority and Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s point man for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.

Martins is a sitting state senator and the former mayor of Mineola.

But in running for Congress both men placed money, not votes or policy, at the top of their list ­ — despite the strong name recognition each man had in at least part of the district.

They are not alone.

Candidates for Congress whether running for the first time or for re-election talk about the constant need to raise money.

Rep. Steve Israel set off a wild scramble for his congressional seat in January when he announced his decision not to seek re-election despite a leadership position among House Democrats.

At the time, he cited the pres-

sure faced in raising money as well as the toxic atmosphere in Congress.

This pressure is what leads virtually every person in Congress — Democrat or Republican — to face a nearly daily obligation to raise money.

And where do they get that money?

When famed thief Willie Sutton was asked why he robbed banks, he said that is where the money is.

Politicians invariably follow Sutton’s insight, seeking donations from wealthy people, unions, and large corporations — including banks.

To believe that this constant need for money from the wealthy and well-connected does not influence how elected officials vote is beyond naive.

The proof is found throughout the federal government — from the tax code to energy policy.

It is why, as billionaire businessman Warren Buffet likes to point out, hedge fund managers making $10 million a year pay a lower tax rate than their secretaries.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is running for the Democratic nomination for president, and businessman Donald Trump, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, have both focused on what they call the corrupting influence of money in politics.

Trump has said he is avoiding this influence by self-funding his campaign as well as a highvolume approach to campaigning that has succeeded in garner-

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Trump’s self-funding claim still open to question and one that will be further challenged if he wins the Republican nomination. Electing billionaires also seems like an odd answer to the problem of the interests of the

average person not being represented in Washington.

Sanders has tapped into the internet to receive tens of millions of dollars in small donations.

This is clearly an alternative to traditional fundraising. The question is whether this is prac-

tical in races beyond the presidency.

For voters in the third congressional district as well as every other we can only hope so.

What the country needs now is the best Congress we can elect — not the best Congress money can buy.

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Nassau County’s latest fiscal follies

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assau County’s 2015 operating budget incurred a statutory Generally Accepted Accounting Principles deficit of approximately $105 million.

This means spending was significantly higher than total revenues — property taxes, sales taxes, fees, fines — collected by the county.

Running up a large annual deficit is nothing new in Nassau.

The Mangano administration has spent more than it has taken in since it took control of County Hall in January 2010.

That’s why the state oversight board, Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, unanimously voted a motion to invoke a control period in 2011.

What is also not new is the County’s annual claim, when it releases its unaudited financial findings, that it has achieved a surplus.

This year was no different.

On April 19, the County Comptroller’s Office announced that on a “budgetary basis (not GAAP) the County ended 2015 with an estimated surplus in the primary funds of $58.2 million.”

How can this be you ask?

Simple: $123 million of operating expenses were paid with borrowed money.

Current expenses were funded with proceeds from long-term

bonded debt that will be paid off by the children and grandchildren of today’s taxpayers.

To add to this fiscal insanity, Nassau County Executive Mangano put out a self-congratulatory statement: “We have a $58 million budget surplus because of good management throughout the year that addressed a sales tax shortfall and still ended the year in budgetary surplus.”

After six years in office, Mangano still hasn’t learned that borrowed money isn’t budgetary revenue.

And as a result of his inability to come to grips with that reality, NIFA has projected annual GAAP deficits for years to come, although, as I have noted before, there was a plan in place to provide for GAAP balance — one which was abandoned by the county with the misguided approval of NIFA. I should point out that in Comptroller’s Maragos’ press releasing hailing the illusionary surplus he made this milquetoast statement, “The use of borrowing to fund the County’s operations and boost reserves cannot be condoned.”

Well, that’s like the captain of the sinking Titanic saying “hitting icebergs cannot be condoned.”

The county comptroller should be the taxpayers’ cham-

George J. Marlin On The Right pion. He should be banging the pots and pans denouncing Mangano’s fiscal shell games, not enabling him by proclaiming a “budgetary surplus,” which is contrary to the state law that mandates Nassau County to report its finances according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — and to balance its budget accordingly.

As for fiscal 2016, expect the county’s financial position to continue to deteriorate despite higher than projected first quarter sales tax receipts.

There are two problems on the horizon that will further impair Nassau’s 2016 budget: The Albany casino gambling

deal and the county’s settlement with Oyster Bay Township of the 15-year dispute over the town garbage districts property tax assessments.

Because Nassau residents have made it clear they don’t want a casino in their county, the state budget includes language that permits Nassau’s OTB to transfer its right to operate 1,000 slot machines to Resorts World at Aqueduct Raceway.

In return, the OTB will receive $9 million annually during the first two years of operations and $25 million per year, thereafter.

The glitch in this deal: The revenue from Resorts World will not go directly to the county’s coffers but to the debt ridden Nassau OTB, which recently defaulted on a $3 million shortterm note payment to the investment banking firm, Roosevelt and Cross.

The county, which budgeted $20 million of revenue from slot machines, is expected to receive no more than $3 to $6 million from OTB this year.

This means its operating deficit will increase up to $15 million plus.

The county’s tentative tax dispute settlement with financially-strapped Town of Oyster Bay is a double-edged sword.

Agreeing to pay $26.7 mil-

lion to the township instead of the $37 million legal judgment that was potentially owed is not a bad deal.

However, the first installment of $13 million the county will remit this year is not in the budget.

This means the projected deficit will grow by at least another $13 million, and perhaps another $26 million should the settlement require GAAP accrual of the full amount in 2016.

Any amounts required to be accrued due to the same judgments against the county from the towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead would merely heap more fuel on the out-ofcontrol fiscal fire.

Fifteen million dollars plus another $13 million to $26 million equals a larger hole in an already deficit-ridden budget.

And NIFA control continues with any deficit of $30 million or more.

In other words, these two items alone are, if unaddressed, enough to keep the County’s elected officials from exercising the fiscal control required of their offices.

The moral of the story: The county’s elected leaders continue to bombard taxpayers with happy talk as Nassau’s fiscal hemorrhaging gets worse and worse.

A loo k on the li g hter si d e

Two diplomas, one attic — and 40 years I was at the picture framing shop, having a crisis.

“I’m not sure I can go through with this,” I confessed to the owner.

“Why not?” he asked me.

“It looks perfect. My only question is, why take 40 years to frame your diploma?”

“Well… framing it, now, means giving up on ever getting it right.”

“What do you mean? You can’t want that ugly beige matte, it was so boring….”

“It’s not that. You see, this diploma came, 40 years ago, with a little slip of paper that said: ‘A decision awarding honors in your major came too late for inscription on your diploma.

To have it added, return diploma to your Dean’s office and it will be mailed to you over the summer.’ … the summer of 1976!”

“Which you didn’t do, I guess?”

“Of course not! I’d worked too hard for that thing to hand it back to anyone. But I didn’t want to frame it, either — not till it was updated. So I put off deciding.”

“But 40 years?”

“Well, one thing followed another; I kept changing jobs, and apartments, and then we got married and had children, and anything I didn’t absolutely need just went to the attic. Then I kind of lost track…until this morning, when I found it again.

But now…I just don’t know… I don’t want to frame it without the inscription…”

“But, if you don’t finish framing it now, it will just disappear for another 40 years.”

“Well, by then it will be my children’s problem!”

“Yes, and you know that

“I’ll tell you what. We’ll put the note in an envelope on the back. Trust me, love. Nobody else even cares. Now, what’s with this one — your husband’s degree in Engineering? Don’t tell me there’s something wrong with that, too?”

“Nothing’s wrong — except I almost got him fired from his job, years ago, when I couldn’t find it.”

“That’s not the whole story,” says my husband, walking in afJudy epstein ter parking the car.

A Look on the Lighter Side “Are you telling this, or am I?” after you’re gone, the kids are “You go ahead,” he says. just going to back a dumpster Which means, I must tell the up to the door and start pitch- story until it pleases him to ing. From the top of the attic, jump in and “correct” me. to the cellar, everything is going “Okay. So I was home one into that dumpster… unless you day in late spring, pregnant have it framed. That might slow with our first baby, just sitting them down a little.” and watching my feet swell up “But — the inscription?” from the heat, when my hus-

band calls me from work.” “‘Judy,’ he asks me, ‘Do you know where my diploma is?’”

“Sure, it’s somewhere in the attic. Why?” “Oh, nothing serious; just that the HR Department was wondering if I could prove I had a Bachelor’s Degree.”

“Well, have them call the school! That’s what they’re there for! You don’t want me to go up there rummaging around, looking for it, do you? It’s probably at least 100 degrees up there, plus I don’t even think I’d fit up the attic stairs, any more.”

“You’re right,” he told me. “Forget it. I’ll just call the school.”

“Except I’d already called them.” That was my beloved. I knew he’d be interrupting, but this was news to me. “You called them first? What had they said?”

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en. Charles Schumer’s recent announcement outlining his plans for progressing the proposed new Gateway Trans Hudson River tunnel is not worth the paper the press release was written on.

The Gateway Development Corporation, which was proposed earlier this year, is still several months away from becoming a legal entity.

Management of this project on an interim basis by a simple Memorandum of Understanding between New York, New Jersey, the U.S. Department of Transportation and New Jersey Transit may go on for many more months perhaps beyond 2016.

Just how will the future Gateway Development Corporation manage to finance the proposed $24 billion new Hudson River Tunnel?

The tunnel would connect New Jersey with Penn Station.

Moody’s Investor Services has questioned the ability of New Jersey to come up with its $6 billion share of the project cost. Others question how New York can find $6 billion for its share as well.

Interesting to note that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is not a party to this Memorandum of Understanding. MTA Metro North ongoing West of Hudson Regional Transit Access Study is looking at this and other potential new services for Rockland and Orange County residents into New York City.

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nary engineering is a drop in the bucket.

Preliminary engineering followed by completion of final design and engineering up to 100 percent can average between 5 percent and sometimes even closer to 10 percent of a total project cost. You may need between $1.4 to $2.8 billion just for this task alone!

Promises by U.S. DOT to “commit resources and accelerate environmental reviews”is difficult. The Gateway Tunnel staff and consultants have to prepare detailed documents in conformance with the National Environmental Protect Act. At a minimum, the U.S. DOT will require a full blown Environmental Impact Statement.

Based upon past history for other far smaller U.S. DOT Federal Transit Administration New Starts projects, this process alone easily averages several years.

Too many transit agencies come before U.S. DOT FTA asking to expedite the environmental review process for their respective projects. “Fast Tracking” is rapidly becoming a cliche in the transit industry.

Schumer is hoping that actual construction can begin by 2018. This is unrealistic.

The environmental review process would have to be completed resulting in a finding from the U.S. DOT. Then you would need completion of design and engineering, a Full Funding Grant Agreement from U.S. DOT FTA for New Starts funding, secure up to $24 billion and complete the procurement process for

construction contractors.

Don’t forget resolution of any real estate issues including obtainment of easements, relocation of businesses or acquisition of property.

Past history for progression of the ill fated Access to the Regions Core along with Second Avenue Subway and LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal reveals that far more time will be required.

U.S. DOT “Buy America” requirements will play a role to both speed up this project and contain cost growth.

Is U.S. DOT in a position to waive any of these requirements?

Anyone in the transit industry knows that compliance with federal Buy America frequently adds both time and cost to a project. You can count on one hand the number of Buy America waivers issued

by U.S. DOT to transit agencies in recent years.

U.S. DOT Secretary Fox, senators Booker and Schumer ($10 billion - now $12 billion), governors Cuomo ($5 billion - now $6 billion) and Christie ($5 billion - now $6 billion) all fail to identify the specific source for their financial contributions to the project.

There are no significant dollars programmed in the new Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST ACT) for Gateway.

This legislation now affords rail along with mass transit eligibility for US. DOT FTA New Starts funding. The largest FTA New Starts FFGA was $2.6 billion

for MTA LIRR Eastside Access to Grand Central Terminal.

Federal Railroad Administration Financing Loans have never exceeded $1 billion.

Language contained within the FAST Act affording Amtrak the ability to use some of the $200 million to $400 million in operating surplus profit it makes on the Northeast Corridor toward the new Hudson River Tunnel is not assured.

This needs future approval by Congress.

Amtrak still needs billions to fully implement real High Speed Rail on the Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston. This doesn’t include routine state of good repair, safety, fleet equipment replacement and upgrades to bridges, stations and the East River Tunnels.

Even if Amtrak programmed $200 million of $400 million toward the Gateway Tunnel, it would take 60 years to come up with the $12 billion federal share for the project!

The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund is insolvent.

Just like the MTA and Amtrak, NJ Transit needs billions more in coming years, just to reach a state of good repair.

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

Sattinger the right choice for Port ed board

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n May 17, Port Washington residents will be voting for the school budget and trustees.

I will be supporting Dave Sattinger fully and without hesitation.

Dave is a parent of a middle school student and therefore has a strong commitment to make sure that schools in Port continue delivering a high level of education to all students.

Dave grew up in a house of teachers and after graduating from Binghamton University, he lived in California where he became deeply involved in environmental issues and realized that only engaged citizens can make a difference.

This is why he wants to run for the position of trust-

ee — to make a difference in the education of all our students.

He strongly believes that transparency, open communication and reaching out even to those who might have an opposite view is the best method to bring everyone together for the benefit of our schools.

Dave is a full time working parent, who finds himself sometimes traveling overseas for his business.

Nevertheless, he makes sure to arrange his schedule so that he can attend and participate in educational activities in the community, such as HSA/PTA, AGATE, regular Board of Education and Committee meetings.

He also participated in the Legislative & Governmental Affairs deliberations as well as the Opt-Out pre-

sentations. And he does all this while still being present for his son’s baseball games!

Dave understands that trustees can only make a difference when they work cooperatively, but at the same time is aware that it is important to bring new points of view and ideas to the Board.

After all, the most important obligation of a trustee is to make sure that as a community the best education is provided to all students.

I invite you to join me and vote for Dave Sattinger on May 17 and bring a fresh voice to the BOE! George Borda Port Washington

Two diplomas, one attic — and 40 years

Continued from Page 15 “They said they had no record of my graduation. That’s when HR started to worry.”

“Well, of course you graduated! I hope you told them so!”

“I did, but HR wanted ‘due diligence.’ So I called again. The second time, the school said the electronic records didn’t go back far enough, and they couldn’t check any older files until

Fall.”

“I don’t understand; why would the season matter?” Now the framer was curious, too.

“In the summer they’re short-handed; and apparently, to check files in the warehouse, they needed two people: One to go through the boxes, and another to shoo away the rats.”

“Ugh,” I said, and noticed that the framer had let go of the diploma. “So

then what?”

“They eventually found my file, and I kept my job.”

I had no idea that had all been going on. Of course, I’d been a little busy with a newborn. “And I never found the diploma,” I added, “until it turned up this morning, with mine, and we came straight here. At least if this is framed, and nailed to a wall, it will have more trouble disappearing again.”

“And yours, Judy?” They both turned to me.

I swallowed the lump in my throat.

“Done is better than perfect,” I said.

“Do it!”

They’ll make a nicely matched set.

After wandering for forty years in our magical attic, at last our diplomas will reach, if not the Promised Land, at least a promised spot on the family room wall.

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Synthetic fields pose threat to kids

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s the Port Washington Board of Education considers how to move forward with the district’s plan to construct two new synthetic turf athletic fields on the grounds of Schreiber High School, it is worth knowing about the current controversy surrounding these fields.

As the executive director of Grassroots Environmental Education, a locallybased but nationally recognized environmental health non-profit organization, I would like to share the following information, based on the emerging science.

Synthetic turf fields have been around since the introduction of “Astro Turf” at the Houston Astrodome in 1965.

Since then, almost 12,000 turf fields have been installed in communities around the country, most utilizing recycled crumb rubber made from used tires as a cushioning material. One of them is on Campus Drive.

The benefits of synthetic turf, as touted by manufacturers, include 24/7 use, all-weather play, a safer surface resulting in fewer injuries, and a maintenance-free field with no need for mowing, pesticides, fertilizers, etc.

This pitch makes the allure totally understandable.

But the emerging science presents a more sobering reality.

A typical football field can utilize

crumb rubber from as many as 40,000 recycled tires. Tires are made from some very toxic chemicals, including the known carcinogens arsenic, benzene, carbon black (which makes up to 40 percent of a tire), 1,3 butadiene, TCE and cadmium, as well as neurotoxins lead and mercury.

Crumb rubber dust and small pieces are easily inhaled or swallowed as they become disturbed during game play.

The green plastic field “carpet” and “grass blades” of synthetic turf are frequently impregnated or treated topically with antimicrobial chemicals to address body fluid contamination and antibioticresistant staph infections like MRSA. Flame retardant chemicals (to address the high flammability of rubber and increasing acts of arson vandalism) and anti-static chemicals are also now regularly added to the fields. These chemicals are known to be endocrine disruptors and possible carcinogens.

Infill materials, such as crumb rubber and sand, provide an opportunity for harmful bacteria to multiply to potentially dangerous levels. Naturally maintained grass fields require no chemical use and beneficial soil microbes deal effectively with body fluids.

Statistics show that injuries are actually more common on synthetic turf surfaces, especially those that are not con-

stantly maintained for resiliency. Injuries cited include joint trauma (especially ankles and knees), “turf toe,” unusually large skin abrasions which are more prone to infection and concussions. This is the major reason that professional athletes prefer natural grass.

Then there are the heat issues.

Studies at Brigham Young University showed that synthetic turf averaged 37 degrees hotter than asphalt and 86.5 degrees hotter that natural grass. On a hot, sunny day, synthetic fields can reach a temperature of 180-200 degrees. Serious heat-related illnesses and actual burns occurring on the soles of the feet of athletes have spurred turf manufacturers to sell water cannons for cooling the fields, even though the water only reduces the temperature for about 20 minutes, at which time the process has to be repeated.

Heat also increases the outgassing of chemicals, which anyone who plays on turf can confirm.

There are a growing number of reports of higher than usual cases of lymphoma and leukemia among athletes playing on synthetic turf, especially soccer goalies, who regularly dive onto the turf. While to date no studies have been conducted to confirm a link, common sense tells us that chemicals in tires that are linked to serious health problems

should be avoided.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Consumer Product Safe Commission have removed safety assurances from their websites.

Both houses of Congress have called for further studies and on February 12, 2016 the EPA, the CSPC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry launched a multi-agency action plan to study key environmental human health questions regarding synthetic turf.

At Grassroots, we embrace the Precautionary Principle, which states “When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.”

In other words, when evidence gives us good reason to believe that an activity, technology or substance may be harmful, we should act to prevent harm.

I applaud the deliberate and careful consideration our superintendent, school administrators and school board are taking with regard to this critical issue and I strongly urge them to continue to prioritize the health of our children when weighing benefits versus risks.

Patti Wood Executive Director Grassroots Environmental Education

Our Lady of the Snows concert inspirational

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had the profound pleasure today [April 24 ] , to be invited to a concert by the Rev. Kevin McBrien at his church in Floral Park, which is Our Lady of the Snows.

This was sponsored by the Queens Deanery # 5.

The concert consisted of a number of choirs from various parishes. They are as follows; American Martyrs, Holy family. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament,

Our Lady of the Snows, St. Anastasia, St. Gregory the lifting. It is religious concerts like this that I find it brings Great, St. Josaphat, St. Kevin, and St. Robert Bellarm- a renewal of faith, hope, healing and joy. ine. A blessing was given at end of concert by Auxilliary As my mother once said,” Son, religious music is Bishop Raymond Chappetto, who he hoped this would tonic for the soul.” translate to hope and peace the rest of the year.

Well that’s is so true I found through the years.

The choirs were accompanied by a piano, organ, bells and a violin.

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New York should stop subsidizing intolerance

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hile southern states (Mississippi, North Carolina, Georgia) enact legislation that legitimizes intolerance, New York sits by, impassively.

It is not only the direct impact of these laws that is upsetting, but also their unintended consequences.

These laws will permit people to refuse services to others owing to their personal beliefs.

I recall people believing that “….Jews are the spawn of the Devil.”

Because Jews look like everyone else, does this mean that Jews should be required to wear Jewish star arm bands in Mississippi or North Carolina so that some bigots would not make the mistake of providing services to them?

New York can do something.

New York citizens send (as taxes) one dollar to Washington and get $.65 back.

Many of these southern states get back as much as two dollars for every dollar they pay in federal taxes.

I would like to have New York pass a law that would set a dollar for dollar limit, capping what is sent to Washington

by New Yorkers.

When New Yorkers file with the IRS, calculate what is owed, send a check for 2/3 to the IRS and split the 1/3, half to the State of New York and keep the rest.

Would this provoke a constitutional crisis? Yes, but maybe it is time for one.

Who knows?

If the Supreme Court remains split four-to four, we may get away with it!

New York would stop subsidizing intolerance.

Gerald Peretsman Great Neck

Big spending career politicians not loyal to America

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find it amazing and I believe other Americans feel the same, that the American career politician makes special time to appear in front of a large group of multi-millionaires to pledge support (to give billions of American taxpayers money) to the only foreign country in the world that they represent and they are Americans.

They don’t want to hear nothing about America friend kill all those Americans on the USS Liberty?”

Case closed. where they made their millions; it sounds like their loySpoken by American career politicians who never alty is to another country.

I’m not sure but I think maybe this group buys the have enough money.

American career politician and they become puppets.

John Wren I remember when most all the career American Williston Park politicians said about a foreign country “Why would a

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Of the 14 standards The Middle States Commission on Higher Education uses to accredit institutions, NCC was not in compliance with seven of them, with the community college’s failure to select a permanent president highlighting most of the report’s issues, according to a report presented to college officials.

“As a result of an ineffective and distrustful system of governance, the institution has lost its ability to assign authority and responsibility in matters related to its mission and specific goals,” the report said. “A high level of distrust between the Faculty Senate, the administration and the Board of Trustees exists.”

Last month, the Middle States Commission released an oral report on the college’s accreditation status after a three-day visit to the campus. The written report is a more detailed explanation of the oral report.

State University of New York Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges Johanna Duncan-Poitier told Newsday last week that SUNY was working with NCC officials to find additional candidates that were not considered before after the Board of Trustees again failed to select a permanent president.

“The priority is that we get the right candidate,” Duncan-Poitier said. “We want strong leadership and we are working on that immediately.”

She also said the accrediting agency’s report played a factor in SUNY wanting to look at additional candidates for the open president position.

On March 3, Nassau Community College board Chairman Jorge Gardyn announced that the college’s trustees had submitted their presidential selection to the SUNY board following an almost

four-year search for a permanent president.

That choice, Gardyn said, was to remain anonymous until the college received Zimpher’s approval.

SUNY spokeswoman Holly Liapis said the SUNY board was prepared to announce its decision at the March 23 board meeting, but the presidential choice, who was later found out to be NCC executive vice president Kenneth Saunders, withdrew his name from consideration.

NCC has been seeking a permanent president since Donald Astrab left the position in July 2012.

Former Great Neck Superintendent of Schools Thomas Dolan has served as interim president since September.

The report also criticized the hiring of former Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, who trustees voted for 6-2 in December to fill a vacant government and media relations position.

“The hiring of the Assistant to the President for Government and Media Relations on December 8, 2015 during the Board of Trustees meeting — without the consent of the president or administration — is one example of a complete breakdown of standards related to fair and equitable hiring practices,” the report said. “The hiring clearly did not follow the mission and procedures established by the College’s Office of Equity, Inclusion and Affirmative Action and raises serious concerns about political intrusion into the business of the College.”

The position became available after Chuck Cutolo told college officials in September he planned to retire by January.

Because of their reliance on county and state funding, board Chairman Jorge Gardyn said at a November board meeting, it was essential to find a replacement who could advocate for the college.

Dolan said addressing the “Middle States debacle” and ensuring accreditation was the college’s main goal.

“We must follow the pathway to accreditation,” he said.

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Mineola ed budget lowers ShopRite opens in levy, emphasizes projects New Hyde Park

By N o a h M a n s k a r The Mineola school board unanimously approved a $91.2 million 2016-2017 budget on Thursday, paving the way for the start of a five-year capital plan next year.

Helped by a nearly 10-percent state aid increase and $650,000 in additional unallocated savings, the district will take up nine capital projects and make more than a dozen equipment purchases in the coming year, according to the final budget Superintendent Michael Nagler presented Thursday.

“It’s exciting, the stuff we’re going to be able to do,” school board Trustee Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion said.

Part of the budget’s $830,000 in facilities upgrades and almost $577,000 in state money from the 2014 SMART Schools Bond Act will turn classrooms at the Hampton Avenue and Meadow Drive Schools into pre-kindergarten wings, allowing the district to expand its capacity for full-day pre-school classes.

The school board also approved the spending plan Monday for that money, Mineola’s portion of $2 billion the state government borrowed and distributed to school districts to help them pay for new technology and certain facilities upgrades.

The 1.73-percent budget increase over this year comes despite a state-mandated $10,000, 0.012-percent tax levy decrease, driven by lower-than-expected payments in lieu of taxes, and a flat tax base growth factor, a number that measures the amount of new taxable brickand-mortar property in the district, officials have said.

State funds and $900,000 in unallocated fund balance money will pay for one-time expenses for facilities fixes and equipment — including parts of nine of 22 projects in the five-year capital plan Nagler presented last month — while maintaining all district programs.

“It’s an incredibly comprehensive budget that I think we should be proud to present to the

community, especially with the negative tax levy and furthering our programs and our facilities,” he said.

Among next year’s capital plan projects are repairs to the cupola and new classroom air conditioning at Jackson Avenue School, a new district storage facility, new music rooms and lockers at Mineola High School, the pre-kindergarten wings, a new playground surface at Meadow Drive School, and a bus loop at Mineola Middle School.

Nagler has said it’s prudent to use the extra fund balance money, normally unassigned to any specific expense, for one-off expenses such as these, but not for recurring expenses.

Officials already plan to shrink facilities, capital and equipment spending in the 20172018 budget accordingly, Nagler said.

Mineola was one of nine Nassau County school districts to see a negative tax levy cap this year, according to state comptroller’s office data.

By N o a h M a n s k a r After more than five months, North New Hyde Park has its supermarket back.

ShopRite marked its grand opening Tuesday at 2335 New Hyde Park Road, the former home of one of 13 Pathmark supermarkets the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. sold to WakeFern Food Corp. in October.

Jon and Seth Greenfield, the father-and-son proprietors of four other Nassau County supermarkets, gave the store a more than $5 million renovation, opening the shopping area and adding new prepared food stations, Seth Greenfield said.

“They’ve been waiting for this store,” he said.

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N. Hills shuttles to shift Truck crushes

By N o a h M a n s k a r Changes to North Hills’ Long Island Rail Road shuttle schedule mean some commuters will get home quicker, but a few others may have to leave their offices earlier.

The village Board of Trustees on Wednesday decided to nix the little-used 7:56 p.m. run from the Manhasset LIRR station to Village Hall and add one around 5:40 p.m. in response to demand for the earlier slot. The changes will take effect May 16.

“We try to accommodate,” Village of North Hills Mayor Marvin Natiss said. “Most of this is an accommodation to the village residents, so we do listen and if there are comments like, ‘Can’t we leave five minutes earlier?’ We understand that.”

Four or five residents whose train arrives at 5:40 p.m. have complained that they must wait for a later train to arrive before a shuttle leaves at 5:55 p.m., Natiss said.

An average of only three people take the 7:56 p.m. run, Natiss said, so the final shuttle will leave Manhasset at 7:30 p.m.

“I think the families of the guys or women who have to now take the 7:30 will be happy because they’ll be

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home a little earlier,” Natiss said.

Shuttle provider Long Island Limousine used to offer a 5:40 p.m. trip as a “courtesy” in an effort to maintain its village contract, he said.

The trip went away after Hicksville-based Goldcrest Transport took over the service earlier this year after Long Island Limousine had repeated problems with vehicle heating, air conditioning and breakdowns, he said.

Natiss said ridership has steadily increased since the village started the service in 2012.

March usage rose more than 50 percent compared to last year, from 735 to 1,112 riders in the morning

and from 689 to 1,072 in the evening, according to village data Natiss presented Wednesday.

The village has shifted the shuttle schedule according to rider demand before, Natiss said, but the number of trips has remained the same.

“They’re the ones who are using it, they have the experience with it and so we listen,” he said.

Acorn Ponds Homeowners Association President Jim Goldstein said he thinks the change is “a smart move.”

The shuttle helps because North Hills lacks easy access to public transportation and parking near the Manhasset LIRR station is difficult and expensive, said Doug Weigler, chair of the village Board of Zoning Appeals.

“The village can afford this amenity, and it has greatly increased our property values because of it, and those who use it love it,” he said.

The Goldcrest Transport contract will cost the village about $185,000 a year, Natiss said, up from $144,000 with Long Island Limousine.

Natiss said all new proposals it received in the fall were more expensive. Long Island Limousine would have had to increase its price if it bought new equipment, he said.

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A Roosevelt truck driver was killed by his own truck on the Long Island Expressway in North Hills on Tuesday, police said Wednesday.

A Nassau County police medic pronounced Frederick E. Johnson dead at 8:45 p.m. April 19 after a highway patrol officer found him pinned under his 2013 tractor-trailer on the westbound shoulder of the L.I.E. between the Community Drive and New Hyde Park Road exits, police said.

The highway patrol officer saw Johnson’s truck parked on the shoulder while on patrol and found him unresponsive underneath it, police said.

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Couple fights for refugees’ freedom Latifa and Colin Woodhouse aid Syrian, Afghan refugees at camp in Lesvos, Greece

By J oe N i k i c Russell Gardens resident Latifa Woodhouse said she and she and her husband decided to witness the Syrian refugee crisis for themselves after seeing a television news report about a young boy who had drowned in the Mediterranean Sea and washed ashore in Turkey.

“What really hit home was when a young kid, Alan Kurdi, washed ashore dead,” Woodhouse said. “That was on every channel everywhere and it just broke my heart.”

The image of the drowned young boy would eventually result in Woodhouse, her husband, Colin, and their 26-year-old daughter, Alexandra, spending three weeks in Lesvos, Greece, where they volunteered at a refugee camp in January and early February.

The experience, they said, further convinced them that more help is needed to support Syrians and Afghans seeking an escape their home countries.

“Nothing makes you feel more human than offering humanity to those who need it,” Colin said. “We would like to build more of a groundswell of support for this effort because it is a global crisis and it’s not going to stop.”

Latifa said when she and her husband decided to visit a refugee camp their first move was to approach the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, where Latifa is a board trustee, for financial support.

She said after receiving the unanimous support of the Board of Trustees and the congregation’s Social Justice Committee, the entire congregation supported a “large crisis grant” of $200,000.

Of that money, Latifa said, $100,000 was given to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, a human rights organization, and $100,000 was given to a Syrian medical staff working at the border of Syria and Jordan.

Aside from monetary help, Colin said, he researched what the needs of refugees were and how their family could aid them.

Colin said he attended a Syrian refugee

Photo courtesy of Latifa Woodhouse

Colin and Latifa Woodhouse of Russell Gardens (far right and left, respectively) visited a Syrian and Afghan refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece in January and February.

not have been able to receive in Camp Moria, which he called a “detention center.”

“These big institutions were totally unprepared, as was the entire of Europe, to receive one million people in the last 12 months,” he said. “If not for the volunteer groups, it could have been much worse.”

Colin said volunteer groups had set up various different stations including a clothing tent, a tea tent and a medical tent.

Unlike the services available in the detention center, he said, the volunteer stations operated 24 hours a day.

“Often times they would close down at night and people would ask to come out of the facility into where the volunteers were where we had doctors 24/7 and food and clothes,” Colin said. “And that was the difference, to some degree, that the volunteers were very responsive and flexible.”

While the services and clothing were all benefitting the refugees, Latifa said, there was still a disconnect between them and the volunteers because of the language barrier.

She said her family was able to offer critical assistance at the camp because she spoke both Pashto, which is spoken in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, and Farsi, while her daughter also spoke Arabic.

“We were instrumental in the work of translation,” Latifa said. “Providing them with dry clothes that fit, with warm food, with medical help.”

The Woodhouses did not arrive in Lesvos empty-handed.

With the help of one of their daughters, who was connected with the vice president of the Patagonia jacket company, the family brought “10 boxes” of Patagonia jackets, as well as shoes and backpacks, for refugees.

“The first week we were there, you should have seen the people dressed in the beautiful colors,” Latifa said. “The kids loved it, the mothers loved it, the fathers loved it.”

She said that while the refugees appreciated all the things that were given to them Photo courtesy of Latifa Woodhouse they most enjoyed the moments that made them feel “human” again.

Latifa (far left) and Colin (far right) Woodhouse delivered donated Patagonia A hairdresser from the Netherlands had jackets to refugee families. volunteered to give haircuts to refugees, solidarity concert in Brooklyn and found that most of the support refugees were receiving was from groups of “young” volunteers.

While they had made appointments with Sen. Charles Schumer (D-Brooklyn) and U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Melville), the Woodhouses said, they knew things were taking too long and they needed to act quickly.

With the help of their five children, the Woodhouses began fundraising through Crowdrise, a website that uses crowdsourcing to raise donations, to financially support a trip to Lesvos.

“We needed money to take with us,” Latifa said. “We were going on our own, but we needed money to give to the refugees and help in different ways.”

This past January, Colin, Latifa and Alexandra embarked on their journey to Greece, where they volunteered at “Better Days for Moria,” a volunteer-operated refugee camp adjacent to a refugee registration point called Camp Moria in Lesvos.

After arriving in Lesvos, Colin said, he was surprised by the services volunteers were able to offer refugees that they would

Latifa said, which was greatly appreciated.

“Their lives are so devastated,” she said.

“If you could provide one hour of happiness, it is something that was a wonderful experience for me to see a light in their eyes and a smile on their face.”

After speaking with and witnessing the struggles of refugees, the Woodhouses said, they know that comments made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling the refugees “terrorists,” were completely unwarranted.

“They are desperate. They are devastated,” Latifa said. “They are running for their lives. They are not the terrorists that he thinks they are.”

Colin said the refugees were being accused of being the people from which they were trying to escape.

“We don’t know the percentages but probably 99 percent of these people seek safety because they have lost their homes, they lost family members, they lost their means to make a living,” he said. “They’ve lost their countries to terrorists. They are fleeing terrorists.”

“We met these people who had their brothers beheaded and saw that happen,” Colin added. “They saved their daughters from the hands of ISIS by pulling her away.”

He said the notion that Muslims are a danger to our society has been made in the past about other groups as well.

“You can look back and that statement was made about the Irish, it was made about the Italians,” Colin said. “It was made about every immigrant group that came in any mass to America that eventually got integrated.”

In an effort to regain control over refugee services in their country, the Woodhouses said, the Greek government has closed the volunteer-operated refugee camps, including “Better Days for Moria,” and replaced them with military-operated camps.

Colin said the government’s intentions were good, but its military and police personnel were not properly informed on how to handle refugees.

“In defense of the Greeks, they needed to get some control over the operations,” he said. “They were supposed to be looking for criminals, and now they have to take care of thousands of refugees with rights that are attached to those refugees and they haven’t been briefed on those rights.”

Colin and Latifa said they plan on going back to Lesvos to continue their volunteer efforts, but in the meantime are trying to educate the public on how they can help support the refugee crisis.

“Our biggest concern is education and awareness,” Colin said. “People aren’t going to respond unless they understand the nature of this issue.”

They said they would be willing to speak to local community groups or at local events to tell their experiences and guide the public in different methods of support.

“We must feel responsible as human beings, as a society, as a government, as civil rights people and take care of this massive migration and lives that are being lost,” Latifa said.

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Bridging the cultural divide Afro-Cuban All Stars to tell story of nation’s music at Landmark on Main Street

By S a r a h M i n k e w i c z

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he Afro-Cuban All Stars, an orchestra devoted to promoting the complete story of Cuban music, will perform at the Landmark in Port Washington on April 29.

Bandleader Juan de Marcos González, originally from Cuba, said although he’s played in Port Washington before he plans too bring his audience something new.

“I’m going to bring to my audience my new, Cuban music, and hope people enjoy it,” said González, the Buena Vista Social Club founder and bandleader. “I think the community is going to appreciate the diversity of the music, and people normally dance at my shows.”

The 14-piece big band is one of the best-known and most successful Cuban orchestras performing today, according to the official press release for the Afro Cuban All Stars 2016 tour. “For more than 20 years the ensemble captures the undeniable spirit of Afro Cuban music with a potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horn section, piano, bass, tres, guitar and incomparable vocals.”

González said each and every performance is unique and dynamic designed the

audience, in each show.

The current line-up consists of the finest Cuban expatriate musicians in the world today, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands, according to the official press release for the Afro Cuban All Stars 2016 tour.

The Afro-Cuban All Stars performance pays tribute to Cuba’s popular music marrying the past with the present.

“The impact of Buena Vista Social Club, The Afro-Cuban All Stars’ A Toda Cuba Le Gusta and Introducing Ruben González, three albums recorded by a small independent label with a modest budget in Havana in two weeks in March and April of 1996, can still be felt,” according to the official press release for the Afro Cuban All Stars 2016 tour.

Those recordings helped reintroduce the classic sound of popular Cuban music to the world, transcending long-standing, and by then already obsolete, political prohibitions and anticipating the re-establishment of relations between the two countries by two decades.

In the process, it also made global stars of a group of old but brilliant musicians, some of whom had been forgotten even back in Cuba.

The musical director of those sessions was Juan de Marcos Grammy-winning com-

poser, arranger, producer, bandleader, entrepreneur and tres player, ‘The Quincy Jones of Cuban music,’ as Songlines, the authoritative world music magazine, once dubbed him.

Last year, González conducted a semester-long residency at the Art Institute at the University of Wisconsin Madison all while also continuing to tour and record with his Afro-Cuban All Stars.

Over the years, the band evolved from an ensemble showcasing musicians from older generations to a combination of youth and experience. While the Cuban music tradition remains the core of his work, González, who splits his time between Mexico, the United States and Cuba, continues incorporating new elements to his music.

He said he spends his time working with rappers as part of his program in Wisconsin, and adding to his ensemble non-standard instruments in Afro-Cuban music, such as vibraphone and bass clarinet, performed by daughters GliceriaAdreu, a classical pianist and orchestra conductor, and Laura Lydia.

Discussing the anniversary of the Buena Vista Social Club sessions, González said he’s still surprised at their impact.

“We never thought that recordings made for cultural reasons might have any relevance commercially,” he said. “The idea

of those sessions was to pay tribute to the creators and the sound of Cuban music in the 1950s, what I consider the golden age of Cuban music.”

González said he was once a rocker who was kicked out of the Havana Conservatory after two years for being “a bit undisciplined.”

After that, he didn’t think he was going to dedicate himself to music. His father Marcos, a singer and player who had worked with several groups including the great Arsenio Rodríguez’ Septeto Boston, wasn’t keen on the idea of his son being a professional musician.

“He wanted me to be in a ‘real’ profession. He wanted me to be an engineer, a doctor or a lawyer,” González said. “And I wanted to please him.”

González studied at the Universidad Agraria de La Habana, graduating as an Agricultural Engineer in 1980. For the next ten years he was in the faculty of the university, writing science books and researching, but music was never far. He finished his studies on guitar and Cuban tres at the Ignacio Cervantes Conservatory and took a course on orchestration and conducting at Goldsmith College in London.

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Dan Levy Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

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Comedian Dan Levy has been seen at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival numerous times and has made TV appearances on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “Chelsea Lately,” “The Late Late Show,” and “Comedy Central Presents: Dan Levy.” He has also hosted four very short-lived shows on MTV including “Rock Band Battle,” “Your Face or Mine,” “The Reality Show,” and “MTV Spring Break”. You don’t remember them? Neither does he.

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

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Mozart Orchestra of New York

Saturday, April 30, 8 p.m.

Led by Music Director and Conductor Gerard Schwarz and presented by Caroline Stoessinger, artistic director and host, Music at Hillwood series, the Mozart Orchestra of New York, will perform an All-Mendelssohn Program, including “Fingal’s Cave, Op. 26,” “Symphony No. 4 (Italian)” and Violin Concerto in E minor. Sirena Huang will be featured on violin.

Where: Tilles Center For The Performing Arts LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Info: (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org

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Richard Glazier Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.

Award-winning pianist and master story-teller, Richard Glazier takes audiences on a musical tour of the 20th century in this fascinating program dedicated to the American Popular Song. Using his piano as a time machine, Glazier starts when Ragtime was King and continues through the decades that followed with stops in Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood.

Where: Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts At Emanuel 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck Info: (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/emanuel-series/

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Bernadette Peters in Concert

Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.

Winner of three Tony Awards, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, TV, in film and in concert throughout her illustrious career.

Concert goers can expect an eclectic array of tunes from Peter’s award-winning theatre and recording career. Her film credits include “Pennies From Heaven,” “The Jerk,” and “Annie.”

Where: Queensborough Performing Arts Center 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside Info: (718) 595-2905 http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/qpac/

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Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

Starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons, “The Man Who Knew Infinity” charts the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, whose genius for mathematics takes him from the slums of India to Trinity College. Spurred on by his mentor G. H. Hardy, Ramanujan overcomes racism and the rigidity of academia to revolutionize the field with his startlingly original theorems, which he attributes to divine inspiration.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info: (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org

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Chris Isaak Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.

GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Chris Isaak’s vocal style has garnered enormous acclaim and his hit songs have been featured in numerous feature films. His numerous hit singles include “Wicked Game,” “Forever Blue,” “Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s Crying.” His latest album, First Comes The Night, is Isaak’s 13th studio album.

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

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Bush has sold close to 20 million records in the U.S. and Canada alone, compiling a string of 18 consecutive Top 40 hit singles on the Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts, including 11 that hit the Top 5, six of which shot to No. 1: “Comedown,” “Glycerine,” “Machinehead,” “Swallowed,” “The Chemicals Between Us” and “The Sound of Winter.”

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This May we’ll be teaming up with our partner shelters around the world to celebrate our 22nd annual Pet Adoptathon. Our kick-off weekend begins Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st. We’ll be open 36-hours straight for a fun-filled weekend filled with music, entertainment, fun for the kids, and best of all - hundreds of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. At our 2015 kick-off weekend we found homes for 481 homeless pets in our Port Washington shelter alone! On Saturday night, April 30, join us under the big tent for a special screening of Homeward Bound. Snack on some pup-corn and soda while you sit back and enjoy this family classic. It’s a purrfect night out, but don’t forget our Adoption Center will be open all night to help you find your new best friend.

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ob Feller Act of Valor Award’s Walk of Heroes Exhibit

Now through May 15 The new exhibit is dedicated to the 37 Baseball Hall of Famers that served in the military during World War II. The exhibit is designed to educate children and adults alike about the power of leadership, citizenship, and the power of sacrifice. Hall of Famers like Yogi Berra, Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenberg and Bob Feller to name a few are highlighted. At the start of this country’s involvement in World War II, baseball players from around the country put down their bats and balls and immediately enlisted in service to their country. Many players were in the prime of their major league career and sacrificed many of their best years for the war effort. In addition to the collection of banners the exhibit will also feature a selection of artifacts and memorabilia.

Free with museum admission. Little Leaguers in uniform will receive free admission. Museum admission for adults: $14; child (2-12) / Senior (62+) - $12 Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City Info: 516-572-4111 • www.cradleofaviation.org

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Our educational displays describe life on Long Island from the beaches to the trees and you can’t miss our Native American artifact collection. Spend time at Hoyt Farm Park Preserve which serves as a nature preserve featuring dogwood, oak, hickory and Restoration apple orchard. Hoyt Farm is also home to many bird species such as Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, Eastern Kingbird and House Wren. Hoyt Farm is open 365 days a year and a topnotch place to spend time with your family.

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hitty Chitty Bang Bang Saturday, April 30 @ 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 @ 3:00 p.m.

A Fun-filled musical the whole family will enjoy. A down-on-his luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a faroff land. James Street Players is a non-profit organization that has been bringing affordable live theater to the Babylon, Long Island area for over 45 years - always with full orchestration. Every member is a volunteer, and all profits are donated back into the community. Tickets are $15.

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Gold Coast International Film Festival

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 7:30 PM

THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY BOW TIE SQUIRE CINEMAS 115 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK

Where: James Street Players, 21 James Street, Babylon Info: 631-649-4140 • www.jamesstreetplayers.org

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ish Hatchery Festival Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Kids fishing for ages 12 and under. Coaches welcome! Keep your catch; raceway stacked with hungry trout. There will be a petting zoo, castle bouncer, games, environmental exhibitors, food, live animal encounters and music! Rain date: May 7. Cost: $6 Adults, $4 Children/Seniors, Members Free Where: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor Info: (516) 692-6768 • www. cshfishhatchery.org

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arionetas de la Esquina presents “Emilio and the Enchanted Cow”

Saturday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

This is a story about a boy named Emilio, who is challenged by and fearful of the many changes occurring in his life. Luckily, Emilio has a vivid imagination and an imaginary friend named “Cow” (Vaca). Together, Emilio and Cow begin to deal with the changes that have resulted from his parents’ separation, going to a new school, trying to make new friends and living in a new home without his father.

Written by Mexican playwright Amaranta Leyva and performed by the Mexico City-based puppet theater company, Marionetas de la Esquina, this heartwarming story shows children how their imaginations can lead them to creative solutions. The performance features the Bunraku style of puppetry developed in Japan, which the company has adapted to a modern story for families. Performances will be in both English and Spanish. Join us for post-show activities and meet the puppets and puppeteers. Age: 5 and up. Fee: $9 per seat with museum admission ($7 per seat for LICM members), $12 theater only.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 www.licm.org

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The Man Who Knew Infinity charts the incredible life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, whose genius for mathematics takes him from the slums of India to Cambridge University in the early 20th-century.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

“The Man Who Knew Infinity” at Furman Film Series Tuesday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.

Elliman Film Series: In Harmony (Soundview Cinemas- Port Washington) Sunday, May 15, 4 to 7 p.m.

Opening Reception: Off the Wall May 15 to September 6 Art Exhibit: Off the Wall Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.

“Eva Hesse” at Furman Film Series Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 p.m.

“Baba Joon” at Furman Film Series Tuesday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.

Hunt For The Wilderpeople (Soundview Cinemas- Port Washington) LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Afro Cuban All Stars Wednesday, May 4, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A.: Music Club of Port Washington Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

Conversations: Bill Ayres & Jen Chapin of WHY Hunger Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m.

Pushcart Players in Peter & the Wolf Tuesday, May 10, 8 p.m.

Arlo Guthrie Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m.

Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs Wednesday, May 25, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A.: Motown Acoustics Thursday, June 23, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Tommy Emmanuel STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/ emanuel-series/ Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.

Richard Glazier Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m.

Paul Begala & Steve Schmidt Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Harvey Granat presents “By George!” with special guest Todd Gershwin NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

(516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, April 30, 3 p.m.

Kool & The Gang Sunday, May 1, 7 p.m.

Under The Streetlamp Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.

Chris Isaak Friday, May 6, 8 p.m.

Generation Axe! - A Night Of Guitars Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m.

The Whispers, The Manhattans, Regina Belle Friday, May 13, 7 p.m.

ABBA Friday, May 14, 7 p.m.

I Love the 90s Show Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m.

Frankie Ballard Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m.

The Zombies, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Tuesday, May 31, 8 p.m.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.

Saturday Night Summer Fever Concert Thursday, June 9, 8 p.m.

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. 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 Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m.

Boyz II Men Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Air Supply Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m.

Charlie Daniels Band Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.

Joe Bonamassa The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, May 6, 8 p.m.

David Bromberg Quintet Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m.

The Fab Faux Thursday, May 12, 8 p.m.

Iris DeMent & Loudon Wainwright III Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.

Dark Star Orchestra Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m.

The Studio Rocks Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

Mary Chapin Carpenter Wednesday, June 15, 8 p.m.

Guster Thursday, June 30, 8 p.m.

Los Lonely Boys Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.

The Lords of 52nd Street Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

Hot Tuna (Electric) w/Leftover Salmon Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

The Wailers ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 http://aupac.adelphi.edu/ Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1, various times The Shadow Box Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Adelphi Jazz Ensemble: Meditations of Miles Sunday, May 1, 2 p.m.

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Great Neck’s Lola shares choice recipes Sometimes, believe it or not, I just do not feel like cooking. A night out at the movies, a delicious drink and tasty morsels are just in order. Lola Restaurant in Great Neck is my “go to” place. With owner and head chef Michael Ginor and Executive Chef Lenny Messina, a delicious evening is always in store. They are used to offering the finest ingredients, as Mr. Ginor is the owner of Hudson Valley Foie Gras and an internationally known chef.

I asked them to share a few of their spring recipes with me and you, my loyal readers. Here are a few recipes that may easily be recreated at home, but, better yet, take in a movie at the Great Neck Squire and then go next door to Lola for wonderful small plates and light bites or a full course meal; your taste buds will thank you.

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LOLA75 This drink is our version of a French 75, we incorporate Chamomile flowers into our simple syrup mixture, to bring a calming and floral note to the drink.

1oz Gin (we prefer Hendricks) ½ Oz Lemon Juice ½ Cup Dried Chamomile Flowers 1/4 Cup Water 1 Cup Sugar To begin combine Sugar, Water, and Chamomile Flowers into a pot.

Place on medium heat to dissolve sugar and hydrate the flowers.

Once Mixture id completely dissolved, strain flowers, and save liquid.

Cool liquid completely.

To assemble the drink, combine ½ oz of chamomile syrup with Lemon Juice, and Gin. Shake with Ice until cold and evenly mixed.

through cheesecloth to remove any sediment) ½ oz lemon juice splash of simple syrup splash of grenadine Sparkling water

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Strain to remove Ice and Pour into Champagne Flute Garnish with one Chamomile Flower and a twist of fresh lemon.

Feeling Nutty 1 ½ oz Pistachio infused vodka (soak 1 cup of shelled raw pistachios with 1 liter of vodka for 14 days, shaking vigorously once daily, on the last day filter the vodka

Combine vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and grenadine in a mixing glass, shake and strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass and fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water, garnish with cherries and a thick lemon peel (make sure you peel the lemon over the drink, the oils that are released lend to the aroma) Israeli Shakshoka One of the most up and coming brunch items right now, this hearty dish is an amazing start to your day, combining a savory tomato stew with velvety soft poached eggs.

4 lb tomato cut to cubes 3 diced onions 2 spicy red chili pepper cut into quarters 7 garlic cloves chopped rough 1 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp of tomato paste 1\5 a cup of canola oil 1\4 a cup of sugar Salt black peeper 4 eggs Pour the oil in a small saucepan and add the garlic and onion.

Cook on low flame for a couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes, chili, salt, pepper, sugar, paprika and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and then cook the whole thing uncovered, over low heat until you get a thick sauce. Stir occasionally. This should take about 20 minutes or so.

Break the eggs over your soft tomato mixture , and continue to cook over low flame, while covered, for an additional 4-5 minutes.

Bring the saucepan to the table and divide between a couple of plates.

Enjoy hot with a piece of warm bread

Lola Babaganoush Ingredients: 3 Eggplants (med. Size) ½ cup tahini (Sesame Paste) 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled) 1½ tablespoons olive oil (good quality) ½ bunch of fresh flat leaf parsley (aka Italian parsley) Procedure: 1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees 2) Prich each eggplant a few times, then char eggplant either on a grill or directly on the burner of a gas stove. (If you have electric you may utilize the broiler to get some char.)

3) Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 30 minutes until eggplant is completely soft.

4) Remove and let cool. (Be sure to save the liquid that it lets out!)

5)Combine the eggplant liquid with the tahini paste to “break” the Tahini and make it a little less rich.

6) Split the cooled eggplant in half and scrape out the pulp, add into food processer and blend to desired consistency, we tend to leave it a little coarse and not completely smooth) 7) Remove eggplant and combine with all other ingredients in a mixing bowl, taste and season accordingly with salt.

To Serve: Spoon out on a plate or platter and drizzle with olive oil and some freshly chopped parsley leaves *at LOLA we like to top it with fresh pomegranate seeds!

Serve with grilled or toasted Pita Bread as a starter or as part of an appetizer.

Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 33year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. For more photos and presentation, follow Culinary Architect Catering on Facebook. Visit culinaryarchitect. com for more entertaining ideas.

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Give the gift of green for Mother’s Day

Mom may appreciate chocolate or flowers. But for children who want to offer her something a little more special -- especially for their eco-conscious moms -- there are a number of different gift options to make Mom's big day as eco-friendly as it is enjoyable.

An eco-friendly gift for Mom is a gift that keeps on giving. When you jot down your gift idea list, think about adding these "green" gifts.

• Make a basket of gardening gear.

Garden plants and supplies are perhaps the greenest gifts to give Mom. Plants are so plentiful and varied that there are bound to be ideal flowers or greenery for every mother's tastes. Compile different gardening essentials, such as seeds or seedlings, organic soil mix, mulch, all-natural compost, and a few different planting containers. You can also include gardening gloves and ergonomic tools made of recycled materials. Finish the gift with the inclusion of a book that describes different garden designs and gives tips for beginners.

• Dine at a local restaurant. Many families take Mom out for a meal on her special day. To make the experience ecofriendly, select among restaurants that

are close to home in the area. Explore the possibilities of restaurants that may serve foods made with local, organic ingredients. If you cannot find such a restaurant, do not worry, just choose a local establishment to conserve fuel.

• Pay for a car tune-up. Improving the gas mileage on Mom's car is one gift that can be environmentally friendly. According to the United States Department of Energy, keeping a car in shape can help save money and improve fuel economy.

Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve Mom's gas mileage by as much as 40 percent. Also, be sure to have her car tires properly inflated. She can be losing gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in all four tires. Getting an oil change with the recommended grade of motor oil is another gas mileage improvement measure.

• Purchase eco-friendly kitchen items.

It may be a major faux pas to give Mom an appliance or a new vacuum for Mother's Day. However, if your mother is an avid cook or baker, she may appreciate some new mixing bowls or utensils made from recycled materials. If Mom is the consum-

mate entertainer, get her new glass tumblers and sipping straws made from recycled glass. They are perfect for serving cocktails and outdoor entertaining.

• Pamper mom with organic products.

What mom doesn't enjoy a little pampering from time to time? You can treat your mother to a spa experience at home by assembling a basket full of organic shampoo, conditioner, massage oils, bath salts, and any other organic spa items you can find.

• Select organic fruits and flowers.

Companies like www.organicbouquet. com can assemble a bouquet made from responsibly grown flowers or even a wreath for a wall or door. They also have food gifts, from organic fruits to nuts.

• Spend the day outdoors. Most moms cherish any gift from their children, whether lavish or simple. A nice, eco-friendly gift is to spend time together.

Research local parks or hiking trails and plan a day where you both commune with nature. Or even head to the seaside for a relaxing day. Explore the landscape and be on the lookout for birds and washed up treasure from the sea. Plan to finish the day with a homemade, picnic lunch.

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Tips for dining out on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honor all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family.

young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained.

* Book early ... very early. To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, 2016.

* Expect an included gratuity. Restaurants often include a gratuity in the bill when servicing larger parties, such as those that might be celebrating Mother’s Day. The standard gratuity rate is 18 percent, but you may want to go above and beyond if you feel the service is exemplary.

* Expect to wait. Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door. Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate Mom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for

* Hire a sitter for young kids. Although Mother’s Day is a chance for the entire family to spend time together, the main goal is to ensure Mom’s comfort and happiness. If very young children are in tow, she may not be able to relax and enjoy her meal. Infants will need to be fed, and toddlers may be easily distracted. Have a sitter watch little ones when adults are dining out, and then Mom can enjoy time with the kids when she returns home for more celebrating.

* Consider dining out a day before or after. Restaurants are generally packed on Mother’s Day, and as a result kitchen and wait staffs might be overtaxed. What’s more, diners might be relegated to a special or abbreviated menu. If you want a more relaxed setting and the ability to order whatever you desire, it may be a better idea to celebrate Mother’s Day in advance.

A vast number of families travel to Then have Mom enjoy a relaxing day at their favorite restaurants for Mother’s home on her special day.

Day meals. Mother’s Day is one of the * Take-out is an option. Families can busiest holidays of the year for restaurants. The National Retail Federation treat Mom to a dinner out, without resays 54.8 percent of Americans treat ally having to go out. Many restaurants their mothers to a special meal out on offer takeout service, so you will not be Mother’s Day. Billions of dollars are limited to pizza or Chinese. Even chain generated by people eating out with restaurants have curbside service, so their mothers. With large crowds to be if Mom is in the mood for a burger or expected, diners can follow a few tips something more elaborate, she’ll have that option. when treating Mom to a meal.

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Shop smart for Mother's Day Come spring, shoppers often ask, "What gift should Iget Mom for Mother's Day?" How do people transform the sentiments they have for their mother into gifts that represent love and devotion? Buying a Mother's Day gift is no easy task, especially for those who wait until the last minute to do their shopping.

Beginning early can ease the pressure of Mother's Day shopping.

Research gift options at least a month prior so that you can read reviews on products and services to guarantee quality. You also want to make sure the gift will arrive on time if you will be ordering your gift online. Here are other ways to shop in a smart manner. * Do some sleuthing.

Play detective and take inventory of what Mom likes to do the most. If you ask your mother what she wants, she will likely

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brush off the question and tell you nothing. It is up to you to do the investigative work. Pay attention to conversations and see if there is anything she mentions wanting to try or something around the house that may need updating.

Practical gifts are less likely to end up unopened in the basement or attic.

• Check expiration dates. Gift certificates and cards for particular stores or services are popular come Mother's Day. But it is essential to check expiration dates on the certificates or find gifts, as there is a good chance Mom will put off pampering herself and you would not want the gift to expire before she has a chance to use it. In compliance with the law, chain restaurant gift cards don't expire for at least five years from purchase. Those might be your safest bet.

• Verify a business.

Although Mom may love

a cute boutique that just opened, verify the business before buying a gift card from it. An unpredictable economy has made it even harder for new businesses to succeed, and you don't Mom to be stuck with a worthless gift card should the new business not thrive. If she really likes a particular new business, take her on a shopping spree at the store instead.

• Skip the chocolate overload. Flowers and chocolates are traditional Mother's Day gifts. However, calorie-conscious women may not want to be faced with the temptation of a warehouse-sized box of chocolate treats. If Mom truly loves chocolate, treat her to a gourmet piece or two, but don't make that your main gift.

• Avoid "final sale" items. It can be tempting to peruse the deepdiscount rack at Mom's favorite store when retailers cut prices on items in

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There's a good chance they will give you the item for the same price. This works particularly well for tech gifts that typically go on sale in the days leading up to a holiday or special event.

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Unique Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day Whether she’s still hard at work raising children or her kids have grown up and now have children of their own, Mom deserves our best efforts come Mother’s Day. And while traditional gifts like flowers and chocolate might make for thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, those who want to go the extra mile for Mom this year can consider the following unique gift ideas.

• Concert tickets: Many adults recall the days of their youth when Mom would relax while listening to some of her favorite music on a lazy summer afternoon.

Why not take a stroll down Memory Lane and take Mom to see one of her favorite acts in concert? Even if you have outgrown Mom’s musical tastes, she will still appreciate the chance to spend an evening out on the town with her kids and some good music.

• Theater tickets: If Mom is a fan of live theater then nothing will elicit a big-

ger smile than tickets to a Broadway show she has had her eyes on.

• Parts unknown: Moms who love to travel and experience other cultures would certainly appreciate a trip abroad or a domestic getaway to a region of the country they have yet to explore. Before booking any such trips, speak to your Mom and ask if there’s anywhere in particular she’d like to go. Such trips can be expensive, so adults might want to speak to their siblings and finance such an excursion together.

• Spa treatment: If Mom is still as active as ever, then a day of pampering at a nearby spa is sure to please. Many luxury spas offer packages, especially around Mother’s Day, that make a full-on spa treatment a more affordable gift. Men and women can even accompany Mom on her trip and reap the rewards of being such a thoughtful son or daughter.

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Famous Quotes for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. Many countries and cultures choose to celebrate Mother’s Day in March, April or May. Though the Mother’s Day many people know today dates back a little more than a century, historians note that ancient Romans kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of the Gods. In addition, Europe has several traditions aimed at honoring mothers that date back quite a while.

One of the traditions associated with the current Mother’s Day is to give Mom a gift. Some people only give their own mothers and wives gifts, while others extend their generosity to sisters with children, mothers-in-law and even grandmothers. Chances are, over the years Mom’s gifts have run the gamut, from a homemade treasure kids made in elementary school to jewelry from hubby to breakfast in bed. For those who want to add a literary tilt to their Mother’s Day gift this year, consider including any of the following motherly quotes when preparing a gift Mom won’t soon forget.

• “Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.” - Lin Yutang, Chinese writer • “I remember my mother’s prayers

and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” - Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States of America • “Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes, American author • “A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.” - Irish proverb • “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does.

That’s his.” - Oscar Wilde, Irish poet • “If I was damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine.” - Rudyard Kipling, in his poem “Mother O’ Mine” • “The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.” - Honore de Balzac, French playwright • “The future destiny of a child is always the work of the mother.” - Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France • “The God to whom little boys say their prayers has a face very like their mothers’.” - James Matthew Barrie, Scottish author

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The 411 on Mother’s Day flowers Mother’s Day is an annual holiday that honors motherhood and provides an opportunity for men, women and children to show their mothers how much they appreciate them.

The tradition of Mother’s Day in the United States dates back more than a century to 1908, when West Virginia native Anna Jarvis held a memorial service to honor her mother, who had passed away three years earlier, and all mothers in Grafton, West Virginia. Mother’s Day would ultimately become a national holiday in the United States in 1914, thanks in large part to Jarvis’ campaigning. As Jarvis, who never married and never had children of her own, grew old, she criticized Mother’s Day as overly commercial, even trying to have it removed from the calendar. Those efforts failed, and Mother’s Day remains popular now, more than 100 years after the idea for it was conceived.

Mother’s Day can find some carnations in Mom’s favorite color. Ask your florist about what each carnation color symbolizes, as each has its own unique meaning. Pink carnations, for example, are believed to symbolize a mother’s love.

Roses Few mothers can resist roses, making them one of the more popular flowers come Mother’s Day. Roses are symbolic of love and make the perfect floral gift for mothers who like traditional flowers. If you want to spice things up, order a bouquet made up of roses of various colors.

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Yellow is synonymous with spring, and daffodils can highlight the season in which Mother’s Day takes place while also providing a cheerful look that’s perfect for Mother’s Day floral bouquets.

While Mother’s Day traditions have Daffodils can be given on their own or changed since Jarvis first proposed the added to mixed bouquets. Daffodils also holiday, many people feel it’s customary last quite a while when cared for corto give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day, rectly, giving moms more than just a few when moms take the day off from chores days to enjoy their bouquets. and relax with their families. Flowers Freesia make for popular Mother’s Day gifts, and well-wishers who want to give the Like daffodils, freesia are long-lastspecial women in their lives flowers this ing, meaning mothers will still be enjoyyear can consider a host of varieties. ing them long after Mother’s Day has come and gone. The inviting fragrance Carnations of freesia makes bouquets of these flowCarnations are popular Mother’s ers popular choices for Mother’s Day Day flowers, perhaps because they are gifts. Freesia also come in many colors, available in a number of colors. That proving Mother’s Day gift givers a greatmeans it’s highly likely sons, daughters, er chance of finding flowers their mothhusbands and others gifting moms this ers will love.

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Celebrating more than moms on Mother’s Day Every spring individuals celebrate their mothers on Mother’s Day. It has evolved from a day to honor mothers to one that recognizes all special women.

Therefore, if there is a woman in one’s life who isn’t a biological mother -- but special nonetheless -- Mother’s Day can be a time to tell her how much she is appreciated.

There are many reasons a person may want to honor a woman that is not his or her mother. Perhaps the person’s own mother has passed away or is not prominent in this individual’s life. Maybe there is a grandmother or aunt with whom one is especially close. There may be a teacher

or mentor that has touched the life of a person in a special way.

Although Mother’s Day is built around giving thanks to Mom, it’s certainly acceptable to thank women in addition to dear old Mom. Furthermore, one needn’t wait until a specific day in May to honor a notable woman. This can be done all year long with certain gestures and sentiments.

For those who are celebrating all women on Mother’s Day, here are some ways to set the day apart.

• Create a handmade card with personalized sentiments that reflect the unique relationship with this special

woman. This can mean more than a prepurchased card that may not offer the right words.

• Find out her interests and spend a day doing entirely what she wants to do.

It doesn’t necessarily have to take place on Mother’s Day. A trip to a museum or a day at the park -- whatever it may be -- can be a nice outing.

• Treat her to a special dinner. Ask about favorite foods and create a meal at home. If dining out is a must, choose a day other than Mother’s Day to avoid the crowds and have intimate moments with just the two of you, especially if you are also honoring your own mother on

Mother’s Day. • Find something you both enjoy and then go and do that. Maybe you met up due to a hobby or interest. Remember the first day you met and reminisce by heading to that place for a celebration.

• Have an extended family fiesta.

Host a Mother’s Day party at home and single out all the special women in attendance. Serve cocktails and enjoy the time spent together.

Mother’s Day is a special time of the year to honor not only a person’s mom but also any other notable woman in his or her life. The holiday can be customized any way a person sees fit.

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Memorable Mother’s Day breakfast recipes f re n ch t o a s t bre a d p u d d i n g directions:

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B Y L ISA M ESSI N G ER Having trouble deciding whether to give your mom breakfast, brunch, dinner or dessert for Mother’s Day? When you step into the heat of the kitchen to prepare that stunning homemade feast, take the heat off of yourself by presenting Mom with a memorable combination of multiple meals.

Not only will this probably trump anything any ambitious sibling of yours has attempted but also it might possibly even outshine most meals you might have treated Mom to in a restaurant, had you gone that route.

Globetrotting Cooking Channel series star Jeffrey Saad, for instance, lets you in on an Asian-inspired secret

that should have Mom raving right through next year. In his debut cookbook, “Jeffrey Saad’s Global Kitchen,” he creates a super-spiced (sweet and spicy) hoisin-glazed steak served alongside fried eggs with yolks still runny enough to further sauce the meat.

Haley Fox and Lauren Fox, the sisters who helm the famous Alice’s Tea Cup in New York City and wrote a cookbook by the same name, note, breakfast? Dessert?

Who cares about labels when you taste the results?

Their standout French toast bread pudding is perked up with a flavored tea-infused pudding base. Let Mom start her morning with this sweet treat and she’ll undoubtedly be sweet on you all day long.

• 6 eggs • 1 cup heavy cream • 1 cup sugar • 1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 loaf brioche (or challah, if needed as substitute), cut into 8 (3/4-inch thick) slices Butter, for the pan Pudding base: • 1/4 cup heavy cream • 1 tablespoon apricot-flavored or brandy-flavored tea leaves • 4 1/2 large egg yolks • 1/2 of 1 large beaten egg • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract To serve (optional): Maple syrup Creme anglaise Fruit coulis Confectioners’ sugar Berries and/or slices of fresh fruit Yields 8 servings.

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, orange and lemon juices and cinnamon. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and combine, but do not overbeat it. Place each slice of bread into the mixture, and let it absorb the liquid thoroughly.

Set the soaked bread aside on a plate.

Place a griddle or a large frying pan over medium heat and coat it with butter. When the griddle is hot, cook each slice of bread until it is nicely golden on both sides, keeping the heat at a level that allows the bread to cook through evenly, without burning the egg mixture. As they are cooked, set the slices aside on a plate.

While the bread is cooking, make the pudding base: Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan and then remove it from the heat. Place the tea leaves in a tea strainer and steep them in the cream for 3 minutes (or simply put the loose tea in the cream, steep for 3 minutes and then strain carefully). Discard the tea leaves and reserve the tea-flavored cream.

In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, beaten egg and sugar and whisk to combine. Add a little of the egg mixture to the tea-flavored cream and continuing to whisk, gradually add the remaining egg mixture until it’s fully combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Set the pudding base aside.

When all the bread has been cooked on the griddle, cut the slices into 1-by-1-inch squares.

Pour the pudding base evenly into 8 ramekins (see note); they will be about onefourth full. And then lay in the bread squares (the bread may extend above the edge of the ramekins). Place the ramekins on a large baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy and the liquid is bubbling.

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Potluck’s Back — Let’s Eat! Call it a sign of the times or just plain good luck for those of us yearning to swap fast food fare for some tasty home cooking. Potluck gatherings are back and one of this year’s hottest trends in entertaining.

Why not treat the special women in your life to a Mother’s Day potuck dinner?

Although these communal “luck of the pot” meals (where everyone brings their favorite dish) hearken back to the late 19th century, they found their footing in the mid-1950’s when it seemed like every mom in the neighborhood was filling casserole dishes for church socials and family get-togethers.

“There are three primary reasons driving the return of potluck -- our schedules, the economy and childhood memories,” says Chef Jeff Gillis, www.CelebratingHome.com. “We live such fast-paced lives that divvying up the cooking makes home entertaining more realistic than putting all of the burden on the hostess. Making one dish instead of several also helps stretch the budget -- something we’re all looking to do these days. And, let’s face it -- after years of dashing through the drive-thru, wouldn’t you like to sit down to some home-cooked food, even if it’s only once a week?”

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Organize Participants Divide the meal by categories so guests will have a balance of appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts from which to choose.

Cooks needn’t commit to a specific recipe but it’s helpful to know up-front that a well-rounded meal is in the making.

Agree on Advance Prep All dishes should be cooked prior to arrival so only a quick re-heating is required.

Everything should also hit your doorstep ready for presentation to avoid last minute searches for serving bowls and platters.

Choose Easy-Fix, Crowd-Pleasing Recipes To appeal to guests varying tastes, save the exotic for later and dust off mom’s (or grandma’s) cookbook. Traditional potluck dishes like casseroles, chili, soup, bread, and cakes are always popular and easy to make.

Dress Up the Table Remember the special tablecloth mom used for Sunday dinner? Create some memories for your own family with a pretty fabric tablecloth, cloth napkins (pretty and eco-friendly!) and some candles. A few minutes is all it takes to create a festive look that’ll make guests feel honored to have gathered around your table.

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A slow cooker (like Celebrating Home's Venetian Home Spice Bean Pot shown here) is potluck perfect. It's sized to feed a crowd and to go from kitchen to table without missing a stylish beat. Photo courtesy of www.CelebratingHome.com

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A&E Calendar cont’d Friday, July 21, 8 p.m.

Gin Blossoms Saturday, April 30, 8 p.m.

Friday, July 22, 8 p.m.

Mozart Orchestra of New York The 2016 Summerland Tour: Sunday, May 1, 11 a.m. 1 & 4 p.m.

Sugar Ray, Everclear, Sponge & Lit! Monday, May 2, 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

Monday, July 25, 8 p.m.

Presentation House Theatre presents Lukas Graham & Bebe Rexha Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Friday, July 29, 8 p.m.

Are Grateful Overkill: Half Step, The Rumble Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m.

Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live!

Michael Bolton Friday, May 13, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

John Pizzarelli Rusted Root & Toad The Wet Sprocket Saturday, May 14, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m.

Itzhak Perlman Little Feat Sunday, May 15, 2 & 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.

42nd Street Boyce Avenue Continued from Page 30

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.

Robby Krieger with special guest Mountain’s Leslie West Thursday, May 5, 8 p.m.

Bush Friday, May 6, 8 p.m.

Thompson Square Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m.

The Weight Tuesday, May 10, 8 p.m.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.

Bullet for My Valentine with Asking Alexandria & Cane Hill Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.

I Love the 90’s Show with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air with Special Guest – Dee Wiz Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.

Lamb of God, Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity Wednesday, May 18, 8 p.m.

Hollywood Undead Friday, May 20, 8 p.m.

Jim Jefferies˜ Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 22, 8 p.m.

Andrew Dice Clay Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m.

Jo Koy Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m.

Cowboy Mouth with The Grave Jinglers & Quarter Horse Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.

I Love the 90’s Show with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air with Special Guest – Dee Wiz Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.

Chris Hardwick Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

Friday Night Fever Sunday, June 12, 8 p.m.

The Dolan Twins Monday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.

Voyage w/ Fleetwood Macked Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.

Appetite for Destruction – The Ultimate Guns & Roses Experience Sunday, June 26, 8 p.m.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m.

Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin Sunday, July 10, 8 p.m.

Zappa Plays Zappa Tuesday, July 12, 8 p.m.

Michael McDonald

The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

(516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m.

OltreOceano Festival USA Nassau community college One Education Drive, Garden City (516) 572-7676 • https://www.ncc.edu May 4 - May 8, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.

Hair GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/ index.cfm Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Dan Levy BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com Friday, April 29, 8 & 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 30, 7:30 & 10 p.m.

Vic DiBitetto Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum. org MAIN GALLERIES March 19 – July 10 Kenny Scharf Emerging with the New York City graffiti and street art movement of the 1980s, Kenny Scharf (b. 1958) is known for his vibrantly colorful large-scale paintings and exuberantly playful installations.

His imagery draws upon pop icons, media advertising and consumer culture of the 1960s, including TV cartoon characters such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons.

Curated by Director Karl E. Willers and the Museum’s staff, Kenny Scharf showcases major paintings and sculptures from throughout the artist’s career.

Highlights of this exhibition are the expansive mural Pop Renaissance that surrounds the viewer, a version of the artist’s Cosmic Cavern club-like environment, as well as a recreation of the artist’s former Brooklyn studio complete with spattered walls, painted furniture and other workspace ephemera.

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Afro-Cuban All Stars bridge cultural divide Continued from Page 25 As a youngster, González listened to and played rock “something that was not well seen those days,” he said.

He said he remembers playing covers of groups such as King Crimson, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jethro Tull and Yes. “Despite my passion for rock and R & B, I also listened to a lot of Cuban classics,” González said.

In 1976, while at the university, he said he decided to form a group “that would break all the established canons” and so he created Sierra Maestra, a band dedicated to recreating the sound of traditional Cuban music and the old, classic septets.

“It was a pretty ‘punk’ thing to do, getting a group of young kids to play son,” he said. “And from then on, we started to play Cuban music.”

González continued his academic career, working on his thesis and receiving a Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering from the Gidromeliorativny Institute in Moscow, Russia, in 1990.

In March that year, his father died.

“Three months later, I was working in music full time,” he said.

Sierra Maestra not only deeply reconnected him to the great tradition, he said, but led to the Buena Vista Social Club recordings.

In the 1990s, González found Nick Gold, founder and president of World Circuit, a small London-based label, an interested and enterprising partner.

González said the success of Sierra Maestra´s Dundunbanza released by Gold´s company, opened the door to an even more ambitious project.

He said the initial idea was to record two albums, one utilizing the Cuban big band format with period orchestrations, which became The Afro-Cuban All Stars´ A Toda Cuba Le Gusta. The other was going to be an acoustic recording, “a tribute to the Cuban music of the 1930s and 40s, evoking the sound of Eastern Cuba, more laid back.”

The album, produced by guitarist Ry Cooder, who also played in it, was eventually named after one of the songs selected

- Buena Vista Social Club.

“Everybody fell in love with the playing of Rubén González, and because we had a little extra money, we could record him too.

I wrote the arrangements right there in the studio,” González said.

A pianist with a rich musical history, González was by then retired. He said he didn’t even owned a piano.

The unplanned CD, Introducing Ruben González, became a best seller.

For González, the Havana sessions were not just a musical but a personal project.

He said that music was partly a tribute to his father and to those great musicians who created it and kept it alive, such as Francisco Repilado, also known as Compay Segundo.

“I used to go to Compay’s house all the time. The first guitar my father bought me as a kid he bought it from Compay. It was an old guitar,” he said. “After his wife died he didn’t have anybody to make him coffee so in the morning, when he was up, he would knock on the wall to let my mother know and she would prepare him coffee.

And when it was ready, she would knock on the wall and they would come out to the balconies, which were side by side, and he would get his coffee and they would chat.”

Of that music and those deep personal relationships, he said a global hit was made.

“I believe those recordings are the bestselling albums by Cuban artists, except for Gloria Estefan and she is pop,” he said.

“Recordings of traditional Cuban music, selling 12 million copies worldwide? Unthinkable. And inside the country, those recordings reminded a young generation of Cubans of our musical history. Many young artists and groups, hip hop bands, rappers, began to incorporate traditional elements to their music. Unfortunately, for political reasons, Cuban music lost its place in the marketplace for many years. But that wealth of music is still there. And with the Afro-Cuban All Stars we try to present it all. Our concerts are a tour of Cuban music through all its genres and its history. For me, all genres are valid. I make no distinctions. It’s all one Cuban music.”

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SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES March 19 – July 10 Glamorous Graffiti: Basquiat, Crash, Haring & more This companion exhibition looks at the work of Kenny Scharf’s contemporaries active in the exciting New York graffiti and street art movement of the 1980s.

Including a 1988 portfolio of five silkscreened prints by Keith Haring, a range of graffiti styles are explored through the work of the artists Jean Michel Basquiat, Lee Quiñones, Crash, Futura 2000, Toxic and many others. Films documenting early 1980s graffiti and urban culture are also included in the exhibition. The artists A-One, Daze, Dondi, Koor, Lady Pink, Noc, Richard Hambleton and Rammellzee appear in films such as Downtown 81 by Edo Bertoglio, Wild Style by Charlie Ahearn and Style Wars by Henry Chalfant and Tony Silver.

Tuesdays, May 3, June 7, 1-2 p.m.

Sketching in the Galleries You don’t have to be able to draw to enjoy this new program! This is not about the final result but rather about taking time to look closely at works of art in the galleries to get a better understanding of how the artist created them. Led by Museum educators, this program will encourage visitors to slow down as they engage in a variety of drawing assignments that focus on the artists’ use of line, proportion, texture and value. Paper, pencils will be provided (participants are welcome to bring their own sketch books).

Program is limited to ten people per session.

Admission is $5 (members), $15 (nonmembers) and includes Museum admission.

Register at nassaumuseum.org/events.

Thursdays, May 12, June 9, 1-2 p.m.

Brown Bag Lectures - Riva Ettus Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with

friends as Museum docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the life and career of contemporary artist Kenny Scharf whose work is currently on view at the Museum. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour.

Free with Museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated.

Tuesday, April 26 - Thursday, April 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Spring Break for Art: Family Art Making Days Three days of art making and gallery tours inspired by the colorful, imaginative art of Kenny Scharf. A different project will be offered every day. Thursday’s project will be inspired by Scharf’s sculptures as well as works in our out outdoor sculpture collection – be prepared to create art outside, rain or shine! Museum admission plus $10 per family materials fee, reservations not needed.

Thursday May 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Spring Sculpture Stroll Laura Lynch and Katie Hillman of the museum’s Education Department lead a walk through the Sculpture Park, one of the largest in the region, discussing works not explored in previous Strolls. The Park includes large-scale installations, many in the museum’s permanent collection, and others on loan from prestigious museums and galleries. Admission is $5, paid in cash at the walk. Limited to 50 people; reserve a space at events@nassaumuseum.org; please indicate how many are in your party. Rain date is May 26 AUTISM PROGRAMS Various dates through June 2016 Creative Expeditions Children aged 5-10 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families or caregivers, engage in gallery experiences that encourage talking about and making art.

For further information, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12.

Various dates through June 2016

Art Guild members to exhibit works The Art Guild invites their members to exhibit work in the 2016 Members Showcase Exhibit, May 21 through June 26. The deadline for entries is May 7 and artists may join at the time of registration.

The juror-of-awards for this exhibit is John Varriano. arriano was born into a family of artisans and builders, and taught to work with tools and materials from a very young age. This allowed his ease with sculpting, free form cement design, and direct application oil painting.

Driven by his lifelong interest in New York City, he was compelled to bring his paints and easel to the streets in order to get an intensely up close perspective on the subject and the realization of his current ongoing project, New York, The Gilt Edged to The Inner City.

Varriano has shown his works in galleries throughout New York City, Philadelphia, Palm Beach and Abu Dhabi, including one man shows in 2001, 2003, and most recently in 2009. In 2009, his artwork ap-

peared on the front page of The New York Times, one of only two paintings in history to grace the cover of the esteemed newspaper.

In 2010 he was honored to show his paintings and give a lecture at the prestigious National Arts Club. In 2012 he exhibited in a retrospective at The Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, CT, and has shown in exhibits in The Diego Salazar Gallery in Long Island City.

For more information, visit his website at www.varrianostudios.com.

The show will be on view at The Art Guild’s home, Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

A Garden Party Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 -to 8 p.m. with acoustic music by Chris Kinnear. Awards of merit and the annual Terry Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will be presented.

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Community Calendar Project Independence Support & Social Group The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence is reminding residents that they offer free support and social groups.

Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information.

Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser The Nassau County Chapter of the National Association of Professional Women* (NAPW) will host its biggest fundraiser of the year for the Ronald McDonald House of New Hyde Park which will be held at: The American Legion Hall: Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston

Park. Saturday, June 11 from 6 to 10 p.m.

This fun-filled night will include a buffet dinner, open bar, door prizes, and basket raffles. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event. The cost of a ticket is $48.00 and can be purchased via this link: http://napwronaldmcdonaldhouse.eventbrite.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

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Beginners welcome. Ride at your own risk. April to November. Come & meet others who are interested in your sport, you may even pick up a pointer or two from one of the veteran cyclists. Contact David (Speedy) Emanuel at speedyemanuel@optonline.net or 516-840-9370 or 516487-8065 before 9:45 p.m. for schedule and to confirm your participation.

Area Cyclists Unite There are several area cyclists & cycling groups that ride before or after work on Weekdays. Let’s Ride Together !! A bigger group is more fun and a better work out. I invite you to join the areas longest Northport Chorale running Weekday cycling group. When: The Northport Chorale presents John Weekdays before work or after work Rutter’s Gloria and other Rutter favorites Where: parking lot across from Great on Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Northport High Neck Diner, Corner of Bond Street and School, 154 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport. $15 Grace Avenue.

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Spring festival coming to Clark Garden The Town of North Hempstead will be holding the first Clark Botanic Garden Spring Festival on Sunday, May 15 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

The Spring Festival will celebrate spring and the beauty of nature at the bountiful Clark Botanic Garden. The daylong event will feature: · Ranger Eric Powers of “Your Connection to Nature” with wildlife demonstrations which will showcase various reptiles, birds and insects. Ranger Powers’ mission is to “Save the Earth… through education by showing people animals and taking them into nature.” · Fairies on stilts from the National Circus Project, an organization that aims to encourage children to learn and have fun at the same time. · Central Park Zoo-Wildlife Theater is an educational outreach program that brings the Zoo to You. This program uses theater to teach young people about wild things and wild places, helping to build the next generation of conservationists.

Performances are self-contained, interactive, fun and include songs, stories, games and puppets. · Live music by Milkshake, a rock music band for kids and Tiger Folk, a folk band. Milkshake has performed at the Town’s KidStock event in the past, and has created original songs and videos used on PBS.

whole family to enjoy.

“Clark Botanic Garden is one of the most serene and picturesque locations to spend a spring afternoon,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “The first ever Clark Garden Spring Fest will not only give you the opportunity to soak in the beauty of the garden, but will also provide non-stop fun and education for the whole family.”

All attendees can enjoy the 12 beautifully manicured acres of Clark Botanic Garden which includes labeled gardens,

· Green Meadow Farms will be holding an animal petting exhibit and an educational animal show. · Theodore Roosevelt re-enactor, James Foote will be performing 3 ½ sessions during the event. He will give Roosevelt’s conservation speech and take questions from the audience. · Make a craft under The Little Art Studio tent. · Nature walks, face painting, a photo booth with backdrops of the gardens and a host of spring activities for the

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For more information about the Clark Botanic Garden Spring Festival and for a full schedule of events, please call 311 from within the Town, or (516) 869-6311 from outside the Town.

Ranger Eric Powers of “Your Connection to Nature” will be at the new Clark Gardens Spring Festival showcasing various reptiles, birds, insects and more.

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Landmark program World known artist to eye world hunger exhibit at gallery Landmark on Main Street welcomes WhyHunger founders Bill Ayres and Jen Chapin in a dialogue with musical interludes on the topic of “Thinking Globally, Acting Globally: WhyHunger and the World Hunger Crisis” Wednesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Founded in 1975 by Bill Ayres and the late Harry Chapin, WhyHunger is a leader in building the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. Their signature Artists Against Hunger & Poverty program offers artists, the artist community and the music industry the opportunity to use their voices to support the movement to end hunger and poverty. Over 13 million dollars has been raised to support innovative and effective community-based organizations fighting hunger and ensuring the right to nutritious food for all in communities all across the world.

Bill and Jen will discuss the ongoing hunger and poverty crisis, and the important roles that artists and individuals can play in finding sustainable solutions. The conversa-

tion will include four musical numbers by Ms. Chapin. Dialogue and questions are encouraged.

This evening is the last in this year’s Conversations from Main Street program. The Conversations series presents opinion leaders, panel discussions and films in an effort to stimulate discussion of important topics in local, national and world society. As always, no tickets are necessary and free admission to the event is made possible by a grant from the Angela & Scott Jaggar Foundation.

Landmark on Main Street is a not-forprofit community center and theater that enhances the spirit and enriches the communities of Port Washington and surrounding regions. Now in its 20th year, it is a unique confluence of local history, culture, recreation, arts and community services.

The Jeanne Rimsky Theater is vibrant with concerts, lectures, shows, comedy, and performances. Find Landmark on the web at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Conversations from Main Street are presented with the support of the Port Washington Public Library. Find the PWPL on the web at www.pwpl.org

Internationally known artist, Lucienne Pereira, will have a site-specific sculptural installation on view in the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery April 30 – May 27, 2016.

Born in Brazil, Pereira lived in the Netherlands for many years and now resides on Long Island. Pereira studied painting and printmaking at the Art Students League in NYC and received a BA degree at Empire State College in Westbury and an MFA degree from the Frank Mohr Institute in Groningen, the Netherlands.

In addition to the Netherlands, her

works have been exhibited in Massachusetts, Germany, South Korea, Belgium, Italy, Lincoln Center and Noho Gallery in NYC, and locally at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington and the Firehouse Gallery in Garden City. Pereira has received grants for previous projects and installations in support of her work.

Her current installation is supported by the NYSCA Decentralization Grant Program through the Huntington Arts Council.

An artists’ reception takes place on Sunday, May 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition, Pereira will discuss her work at an Art Talk scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 12 to 1 p.m.

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about the Art League visit www.artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400.

Photography workshops at The Art Guild May 7 Temple to screen film on Holocaust memories What will become of Holocaust memories after the survivor generation has vanished? That’s the question tackled in “Memory After Belsen,” a feature-length documentary that explores the lives and memories of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Holocaust survivors.

Temple Sinai welcomes Joshua Greene, the film’s producer, to lead a post-film discussion on Thursday May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Executive Producer, Professor Henri Lustiger Thaler, will also be in attendance to answer questions.

“Memory After Belsen” tells the story of the Bergen Belsen Displaced Person’s Camp, where 2,000 babies were born between 1945 and 1950, and where hope emerged for future Jewish generations. He views these children and their descendants as the “stewards of Holocaust remem-

brance”.

Along with partner Shiva Kumar, Greene founded a media company named Stories to Remember to explore important social issues. Stories to Remember programs have aired on the Discovery channel, BBC and Cablevision. In the late 1990s, the company began producing films on Holocaust history.

Temple Sinai invites the community to this important screening.

Refreshments will be served. Suggested non-congregant contribution: $10 Temple Sinai of Roslyn is located at 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights. For more information about the above program, Temple Sinai, or its many wonderful programs, please contact Ethel Liebeskind at 516-621-6800 or visit our website at www. mysinai.org.

Feeling overwhelmed by your camera?

Is the instruction booklet, or dials and symbols just too confusing? Why is my picture too light? When do I need the flash and how do I turn it on? Why are my pictures too green or washed out or blurry? We can help you find the answers!

There is still time to register for photography workshops with photographer Harold Naideau on Saturday, May 7, at The Art Guild at Elderfields Preserve at 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset.

Bring your camera for one, or both, of these fun, hands-on workshops full of valuable information to help make your vacation, family and just-for-fun pictures clearer and better composed. No experience necessary!

Understanding Your Camera, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: This workshop will cover the basic fundamentals on how to take great pictures with any type of camera, from ‘Point & Shoots’ to DSLRs. Camera types, prices, types of lenses, filters, tripods, etc. will be discussed and explained. Please bring your camera and instruction manual. $50 members/$60 non-members.

Portrait Photography, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.: This workshop will discuss how to take professional looking portraits of people. We will cover which lenses are best for portraits, lighting, posing, expressions, backgrounds and props. We will cover how to set up your own at-home studio using easily available equipment. Please bring your camera, there will be live models for

you to practice with. $75 members/$85 non-members (model fee included).

These two workshops may be taken individually, or together for a discounted price of $110 members/$135 non-members.

Naideau is a photographer, artist, author and educator based on Long Island.

He teaches photography at Suffolk County Community College, Briarcliffe College and Stony Brook University.

His photography blends traditional fine-art photography with digital imaging and printing and utilizes a changing array of modern material and processes. You may see his work at: www.naideauphotography.com The Guild is planning a spring session of classes and workshops for children and adults, including Oil Painting with Paul Bachem (starting April 20), and Silkscreen Monotype Workshop also with Stephanie Navon-Jacobson on July 9 and 10.

A free demo and hands-on evening with Blick Artist Materials, will be offered on Wednesday May 4 (registration required). For more information and registration, please visit the website at theartguild. org.

Please check The Art Guild website and Facebook page throughout the year for information about our exciting programs and events.

For more information please call 516304-5797 or visit www.TheArtGuild.org.

The Art Guild is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization.

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Williston Park Park Library Williston Library From the Director: Please be aware that the library will be closed Tuesday, May 31-Friday, June 3 for the installation of new shelving. Materials can still be returned in the book/media bins outside the library. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We are suspending the acceptance of donations until further notice. We simply do not have the storage space.

If you would like to receive e-mail notifications on upcoming programs, please send an e-mail to willistonpr@yahoo.com with your contact information. You can be notified for adult programs, children’s programs

or general information, or you can add your name to all three!

Please note that beginning February 1, we will be making reminder calls to those patrons with museum pass reservations on the morning of their scheduled pick up date. Patrons will have until the end of that day to pick up the pass. If it is not picked up, the reserve will be cancelled and the pass will made available to other patrons.

Here are some new arrivals to the library: Treachery at Lancaster Gate — Anne Perry From Here to Home — Marie Bostwick Summer at Little Beach

Street Bakery — Jenny Colgan Advocate’s Daughter — Anthony Franze Journey to Munich — Jacqueline Winspear Twisted River — Siobhan Macdonald Fool Me Once — Harlan Coben

ADULt Reiki Circle Tuesdays, May 10 and 24 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Library. There is a $10 fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Adult Coloring Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. We will provide the pages and colored

pencils. Free. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Bus Thursday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Library. All adults 18 years and older are welcome to receive a free health screening. Includes a brief cardiac history, blood pressure and blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. Free. No registration or appointment is necessary.

Author Appearance Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Join LI author Mark Torres as he discusses his novel A Stirring in the North Fork. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. The selection is I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

CHILDREN Story Hour for Tots Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 11 a.m. in the Library for children 1-3 yrs old.

After School Story Hour Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 4 p.m. in the Library for children K-2.

Spring Story Time Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1:30 p.m. in the Library for children 3 ½-5.

LEGO time Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 &

25, 4:30 p.m. in the Library for children of all ages.

Tiny Tykes Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25; June 1, 8, & 15, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Children ages 1 1/2-5 years old are welcome to attend this discovery program. There is a $45 non-refundable fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Children’s ceramic Mom/ Dad Cups Friday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children grades K+. There is a $5 non-refundable fee due at time of registration. Please let us know which cup you would like to do.

East Library East Williston Williston Library AUTHOR EVENT: Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.: Hal Bock – “The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty Before The Curse.” East Williston author Hal Bock will be here to discuss his new book “The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty Before The Curse”. This book tells the story of the legendary Chicago team and the characters central to its success.

EVENING BOOK GROUP: “The Martian” by Andy Weir. The group will meet on Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Please register at the library.

The discussion is limited to 15

readers.

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: “The Accidental Empress” by Allison Pataki. The group will meet Tuesday May 10 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 (two adults and children under 18 years of age) may be borrowed for a three-day 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. Visit us at www.ewlibrary.org 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 N0TARY PUBLIC: Hours are Monday & Thursday from 11 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.

COLLECTION ON DISPLAY: The East Williston Public Library

Friends will be displaying a variety of Girl Scout memorabilia including achievement patches and awards, photos, and craft projects, in the Library display cabinet in the Village Hall. The participating Girl Scout troops are 1446 - Kindergarten, 1298 - 3rd Grade, 1825 - 4th Grade, and 1849 - 7th Grade. For information about the Troops, leave your name, and phone number or e-mail, at the Library circulation desk.

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

Mineola Library Mineola Public Public Library ADULT progrAms

istration (SBA): Own Business — May 4; 4. Social Media Marketing For Business — May 11.

SCORE Workshops* Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on May 4, 11. The following Long Island SCORE Workshops will be presented at the library by volunteers from SCORE, a resource partner of the US Small Business Admin-

Power Up Communities: Home Energy Efficiency* Friday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Power Up Communities is a new green energy campaign which helps homeowners make their homes energy efficient and more comfortable, while generating

good paying jobs and community revitalization. Join Ryan Madden for cost savings ideas to use in your home.

St. Francis Outreach Bus Wednesday, May 11 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff from St. Francis Hospital will be doing simple Cardiac and Diabetic Testing. First come, first served.

Paint Party Fundraiser* Sponsored by Friends of the Mineola Memorial Library Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join the Friends of the Library for a fun night of painting, with no experience necessary!

This hands-on artistic event will include step by step instruction

by Celicia Cargill of Authentic HeARTwork on how to create your own version of a sample

painting. All materials will be provided and you will take home your finished masterpiece! Refreshments will be served. Tickets for this event, available at the Reference Desk, cost $35.00 per person with proceeds going to the Friends of the Mineola Memorial Library. Registration is at the Reference Desk. Attendance is limited, so be sure to reserve your space now!

Shelter Rock Library 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. Monday, May 2 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.

Starting Over Singles for ages 40 plus Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. Join this live

ly, stimulating, compassionate and supportive discussion for divorced, widowed — or any single adult. Make new friends, learn new skills, find hope and inspiration. It’s never too late to start over!

Creative Needles & The Art Of Coloring Fridays, April 29 & May 6 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Bring your projects and supplies to knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or crossstitch. If you prefer to

relax by coloring, spend some time with crayons, colored pencils and coloring pages supplied by the library. Enjoy sharing conversation, crafting and creativity while “the needles fly” and “the pictures come to life”.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Thursday May 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. The Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter is offering a monthly support group on the fourth Thursday of the month.

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Trio of organ donations saves patients’ lives B y Ad e d a m o l a Agb o o l a An aunt’s determination to save her niece set off a kidney donation chain at North Shore University hospital that ended up saving the lives of two other people, hospital officials said last Thursday.

The three patients and their families were brought together for the first time at a press conference held by the hospital on Thursday.

“This was a long process,” said Nicole Ali, director of the Manhasset hospital’s transplant center. “The first transplant was on October 12, 2015 and the last was on February 2016. It took a lot nurses and social workers and everyone has to come together.”

The chain of donations began in 2014 when Nicole Johnson, a Brooklyn resident, was diagnosed with an acute kidney failure and told she needed a kidney transplant to survive.

Her aunt, Dawn Bates, agreed to donate one of her kidneys to Johnson but doctors determined they weren’t compatible.

“A young lady came into the office and she couldn’t give to her

niece,” Ali said. “But she wanted to give to someone who was compatible with her.”

Ali said Bates hoped that by donating her kidney to someone else, the “good karma” would then be returned in kind.

“But we told her there was no guarantee that her niece was going to get an organ donation from someone else,” Ali said.

Ali said that was because Northwell has a policy about organ donation that restricts contact between organ donors and recipients.

What Bates’ action did do, however, was prompt the team at North Shore University to look through the donor list at the hospital to see who could donate to Johnson, her niece, Ali said.

Bates turned out to be a match with Tiffany Kung, 31 of Westbury.

But Kung was already a recipient from her husband Fung Ching, 31, a math teacher in Brooklyn.

To close the chain, Ching would have to be convinced to give his kidney to someone else.

He said it was a “no-brainer.”

“I had already made the decision to save one life. Why not save

Photo: Northwell Health

The kidney donors and their recipients met for the first time at a press conference April 21. more?” Ching said.

Kung, Ching’s wife, received Bates’ kidney and Ching donated his to another patient, Elaine Richards, who had been waiting four years for a compatible organ..

Richards, 59 of Uniondale, along with Melvin, her deceased son, was diagnosed with polycystic kidneys in 2012.

Melvin, 38, received a kidney donation in 2013, but died due to a heart attack.

“The dialysis had taken such a toll on him,” his widow, Catherine

Richards, 39 said.

“I didn’t want the same thing to happen to my mother-in-law. I wanted to do whatever I could to make sure that she could live her life,” Richards said.

Ernesto Molmenti, surgical director of the North Shore University Hospital Transplant Center, credited Bates with setting off the chain of events that led to three successful kidney transplants.

“She certainly did take a leap of faith and pushed us to dig deeper and wasn’t able to find

husband and wife pair,” Molmenti said. “It was certainly Dawn’s idea and every recipient has to agree and Tiffany and Terry and was able to split up.”

Although the six knew they were participating in an exchange, they didn’t know each other personally until Thursday morning, Ali said.

“Tiffany and Dawn met two months after the surgery,” Ali said. “This sort of a bridged chain and everyone didn’t go into the O.R. at the same time at anytime someone could back out.”

There are over 100,000 people in the United States waiting for a kidney transplant, Ali said.

“More than half of these people are on dialysis and many of them will not survive for long because we have such a (organ donation) deficit that people die every day,” she said.

Ali said she encourages everyone to consider donating an organ.

“This demonstrates that even if you think you’re not eligible to donate, you can be wrong,” Ali said. “We do a very a thorough work and we make sure that donors are able to live on that one kidney alone.”

A tribute to grandfather, Holocaust survivors B y Ad e d a m o l a Agb o o l a

Brian Marcus of East Hills

Brian Marcus said he was inspired by his grandfather to begin photographing Holocaust survivors in 2013.

“My grandfather’s entire life was devoted to capturing moments and preserving memories,” the East Hills resident said. “And following in my grandfather’s footsteps, mine is too.”

Marcus said over the next two years he photographed more than 175 Holocaust survivors and camp liberators and listened to their stories, which he has now turned into a book, “Still Here.”

The book features large black and white photographs of each survivor with information relating to their capture and liberation and an accompanying quote that symbolizes the individual’s story.

Marcus will share his twoyear long journey in creating “Still Here” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at Temple Beth Sholom on Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights.

He will be joined by Holocaust survivors Gene Meisner and Sally Birnbaum as past of the temple’s Holocaust Commemoration.

Marcus said when he photographed the survivors, he committed himself to images of resiliency

and regeneration in honor of his grandfather — not with the images of death and destruction.

He said each survivor and liberator contributed a message of strength, hope, and inspiration for future generations.

“Whether they are pensive or joyful, the photos evoke feelings of triumphant survival,” he said. “Their portraits express that although the subjects lived through a tragic time, they did not become tragic people.”

Marcus said a number of Holocaust survivors have written personal memoirs —a testament to the need to communicate and inform people of their stories.

He said his goal was to gather meaningful quotes to accompany each photo and create a well-rounded representation of every participant.

Marcus said the stories have special meaning to him.

He said his late grandfather, Fred Marcus, who was born in Breslau, Germany, was sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp.

Marcus said he gained his freedom following an order from President Roosevelt that anyone who had a reservation on boats leaving Germany should be released.

“Somehow the guards knew who had reservations and he was released,” Marcus said. “He had to

sign something saying he was ‘treated well’ and they simply let him go.

There were about 50 like him.”

After leaving Germany, Fred went to Cuba where he lived for two years, Marcus said.

Marcus said Fred took photographs of other immigrants and their families on the beaches of Cuba to make a living and support himself.

“He developed them in his bathtub at night, making his bathroom a makeshift darkroom,” Marcus said Marcus said Fred emigrated to the United States with very little except his Leica camera.

After arriving in the United States, Fred set up shop in New York City, Marcus said.

“The studio that Fred occupied is still in the same location that it was over 70 years later, only much larger,” said Marcus, who currently heads the studio.

Marcus said he will share his grandfather’s personal story of survival at Temple Beth Sholom, describing him as a Cuban refugee, American immigrant, and successful photographer.

Copies of “Still Here” are available for pre-order online at stillherebook.com. All profits will go to charities supporting education about the Holocaust.

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Herricks wind ensemble featured at LIU Post The Herricks High School Wind Ensemble was among only four performance groups that were featured in the 12th annual LIU Post Band Festival on April 17.

Held at the Tilles Center, this event also spotlighted the 2016 Tilles Festival Band, to which two Herricks students were accepted.

The high school’s wind ensemble, directed by Scott Stickley, performed two selections, including “Keeping in Step with the Union” by John Philip Sousa and “Downtown Divertimento” by Johan de Meij.

As a special highlight, Meji himself served as conductor for his own composition and also helped the group prepare during a clinic held prior to the concert.

The 2016 Tilles Festival Band included students from across Long Island who were chosen based on auditions.

Brian Fitzpatrick and Jacquelyn Lee represented Herricks and rehearsed under the direction of James McRoy, the director of band for the LIU Post’s department of music.

Herricks students excel at Long Island Math Fair Sam Leung — law of cosines Eighteen members of Herricks Mid- ceived medals: Kyle Pinzon — matrices and determiSeventh-grade gold: dle School’s Math Research Club received nants Alison Chou — game theory awards at the Long Island Math Fair, held Chiara Tan — matrices and determiAndrew Kim — logarithms at Hofstra University on April 15.

Preethi Krishnamoorthy — matrices nants Every year, students from Nassau and Emily Wei — parabolas Suffolk Counties research and present on and determinants Eighth-grade gold: Haritha Lakshmanan — Fibonacci a variety of complex and interesting topRohan Gupta — differential calculus ics with the prospect of receiving awards numbers Emily Tucker — matrices and deterSeventh-grade bronze: and recognitions. minants Justin Koe — Pascal’s triangle The following Herricks students re-

Science students on national stage Three Herricks High School Science Research students have had their work featured at the national level.

The students conducted their studies under the direction of teacher Reneé Barcia, and are now making an impact in the world of science and medicine.

Junior Naeha Pathak recently visited New Orleans, Louisiana to present her research on “Modulates Chemoresistance in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer” at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting from April 16 to 20.

Senior Bhakti Patel contributed to the piece “FTO genotype and weight loss in diet and lifestyle interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Kunwar Sharma, also a senior, presented his research on “The association between pollutant levels and asthma-related emergency department visits in the Bronx and the World Trade Center attack” at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Conference in Los Angeles, California, from March 4 to 7.

Rachel Won — tetrahedron Eighth-grade silver: Angela Joseph — Pascal’s triangle Joanna Thyagaraj — law of cosines Eighth-grade bronze: Derek Chen — topology Carrie Hsu — cubic functions Shreya Patel — conic sections Harsh Soni — limits

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Mineola students to perform ‘Wizard of Oz’

Mineola parents attend workshop on growth The Mineola Union Free School District recently hosted a workshop for parents at Mineola Middle School entitled “Growth Mindset: The Single Most Important Lesson You Can Teach Your Children.”

Presented by Rob Bocchino from Heart Of Change, he shared a number of valuable tips on how parents can help their children develop a growth mindset by making some very simple changes in how they communicate with their chil-

dren.

Bocchino also talked about intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, the difference between self-concept and self-esteem and how to help children avoid counterproductive self-talk.

Bocchino has been working with the administration and teachers in the Mineola school district for the past few years on topics such as brain compatible learning, essential elements of instruction and systems and individual change.

The Mineola school district Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present “The Wizard Of Oz, Jr.” at Mineola High School on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

This abridged version of the show is fit for younger children, and groups are welcome.

The duration of the entire show is about an hour and thirty minutes. Eighthand ninth-grade drama students will be performing this musical.

In the show, Dorothy Gale (Isabella Posada) lives on a farm in Kansas with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. She keeps getting in the way while the adults work, so she finds a quiet place where she won’t get into any trouble.

The girl is upset when the mean Miss Gulch comes to take her dog Toto away.

However, Toto escapes and joins Dorothy as she runs away from the farm.

They meet the kind Professor Marvel (Austin Velez) who convinces Dorothy to go back home.

When a cyclone hits, Dorothy and Toto seek shelter in her room, where Dorothy is accidentally hit on the head.

When she wakes up, her house has been carried to the Land of Oz, where it lands on the Wicked Witch of the East, freeing the Munchkins from the witch’s power.

The Wicked Witch of the West (Stephanie Toms) comes to avenge her sister’s death and to claim her sister’s magic ruby slippers, only to find them on Dorothy’s feet, where the witch can’t get to them.

Dorothy wants to go back home to Kansas, but the the good witch Glinda (Sarah Stiehl) and the Munchkins tell her she must seek help from the Wizard of Oz, so Dorothy is off to see the wizard.

Along the way she meets three new friends and travel companions: the Scarecrow (Louis Schreib), the Tin Man (Miguel Velasquez) and the Lion (Robert Shevlin).

Arrive at 12:30 on Saturday afternoon for a “meet and greet” photo opportunity with the characters.

All youth groups are welcome, and should contact the Department of Fine and Performing Arts directly at 516-237-2625.

Tickets are available online at www. mineola.k12.ny.us. Click on “Departments,” “Fine Arts” and follow the links for tickets.

Schechter, St. Aidan students share feasts Eighth-grade students from the St. Aidan School and the Schechter School in Williston Park learned about each other’s springtime religious feasts — Easter and Passover — on Monday, April 19 at the Schechter School.

Students viewed an excerpt from “Prince of Egypt,” which emphasized Jewish and Christian com-

monality, as did a reading from Exodus.

Later, faculty and students all joined in a matzomaking session. Matzos were baked on-site and enjoyed at the end of St. Aidan’s visit.

Schechter students led St. Aidan students through the traditional Seder meal, explaining the meal’s elements and symbolism as all

shared Seder foods.

St. Aidan students were invited to explain their Easter traditions.

Students sang “Echad Mi Yodea” (“Who Knows One?”), a traditional Passover children’s song, and the visit concluded with a Hebrew prayer of thanksgiving and a Christian grace after meals.

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Herricks students tops at History Day contest Herricks High School’s History Day team took home more honors than any other high school at the statelevel National History Day Competition in Cooperstown on April 18.

Herricks earned eight of the 15 awards granted to projects from Long Island.

Students received five first-place titles, one secondplace distinction and two third-place recognitions. Six projects – the first- and second-place winners – will advance to the national competition at the University of Maryland in June.

Esme Chen, Melissa Lau, Felisha Ma and Ashley Wong achieved first-place in the Group Performance category for their project, “Extinction by Assimilation: Encountering the Native Industrial Schools.”

Sabreen Bhuiya, Clare Klang and Whitney Tam were named first-place winners in Group Exhibit for their project, “The Golden Age of Television.”

Sandhya Ganesan, Natasha Rowzani and Justin Senzer won first place in the Group Documentary category for their project, “The Chomskyan Revolution: A Life of Dissent.”

Alan Chen, Rachel Kim and Vanessa Sun took first place in Group Website for their project, “The Freedmen’s Bureau: Standing on the River of Jordan, Exchanging Chains for Freedom’s opportunity.”

Anna Zolyniak won first place in Individual Performance for her project, “Exploring the Hope of the Common People, Polish Solidarity.”

Nicole Garcia, Sulaiman Kidwai, Neil Patel and Ashwin Viswanathan earned a second-place honor in Group Performance for their project, “Buckley vs. Vidal.”

Julianna DeAngelis placed third in Individual Performance for her project, “Mark Twain: Exploring Racism and Inequality Through Literary Exchange,” while Joshua Somrah achieved third place in Individual Exhibit for his project, “From Countryman to Coolie: The Indian Diaspora in the British West Indies.”

Eight students from the Herricks Middle School’s National History Day Club also presented three projects.

Six of them will be moving on to represent New York at the national competition in June.

Seventh-graders Selina Chiang, Alison Chou, Grace Kim, Maggie Lau and Emily Wei received a first-place award in Group Performance for their project, “The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Exploring a Tragedy that led to Change.”

Eighth-grader Anohki Ladhani won first place in Individual Performance for her project, “Workers Strife: Exploring hardships, exchanging ideas and exploring new rights for immigrant workers during the Industrial Revolution.”

Eighth-graders Derek Chen and Rachel Won were awarded fourth place in Group Documentary for their project, “Korea’s Encounter with Japanese Imperialism.”

National History Day is a year-long educational program sponsored in New York by the New York State Historical Association that encourages students in grades six through 12 to explore local, state, national and world history.

Herricks participants spend hours working on their research, accessing major databases in libraries, analyzing findings and developing their projects.

Honorable mention 3 Herricks students in essay challenge earn science awards Herricks High School freshman Joanna Lau received an honorable mention in the DuPont Essay Challenge for her entry, “Fractal Geometry as a Method for More Effective Lung Cancer Screening.”

She was awarded a $200 United States savings bond and a hardcover copy of Britannica’s book “The Elements.”

According to DuPont, this contest is considered to be North America’s premier science essay competition and encourages students to delve deep into their interests in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and express themselves with creativity and purpose.

Participants had the opportunity to select one of four categories on

Three Herricks High School freshmen earned awards at the 14th annual Molloy College Science Fair on March 15. A total of 421 students in grades 9 and 10 from schools across Long Island presented their projects to the fair’s judging teams in hopes of earning recognitions.

Sanjana Ahmed was awarded ninth place for the project titled, “BLASTing Flu Viruses.” Eish Maheshwari received a 10th place title for the project, “The Effect of Various Materials on W-Fi Radio Transparency.”

Sahith Vadad earned an honorable mention for the project tiJoanna Lau tled, “The Effect of Amino which to focus their es- search to support her proj- Acid Sequence and Protein says. Lau chose “Innova- ect under the guidance of Variation on Drugs Binding tion.” science research teacher to Different Proteins.”

She conducted re- Renee Barcia.

Presented by the Biol-

ogy, Chemistry & Environmental Studies Department and the Division of Natural Sciences, the Molloy College Science Fair intends to support and en-

courage the advancement of science and technology, students of all ages and abilities and schools and communities to make them better places.

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Make room for major league lacrosse first home game at Hofstra University’s James M. Shuart Stadium later that day so off I drove to get a During lunch last week I men- little taste of home grown lacrosse tioned to a friend that I had just fandom.

As a sport psychologist I have seen “Friday Night Lights,” the film about high school football fa- worked with a number of elite lacrosse players already but buildnaticism, Texas style.

He quickly remarked that if I ing confidence, focus and aggreswanted to really learn about fa- sion in the office is far different naticism I ought to acquaint my- than watching it all unfold in real self with Garden City lacrosse. time.

Walking into the Shuart StaAnd that’s just what I did.

I remembered that Major dium I could see right away the League Lacrosse’s New York Liz- MLL has arrived and has all the ards were playing their seasons look of any major league sport.

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There were about 5,000 fans consisting of excited kids and their parents. And like in all big league sports they had everything you could ever want to buy including booths selling yearbooks, clothing, lax gear and even those cute little cards with the photos of each player and his stats.

Lacrosse has come a long way from its beginnings back in 1100 AD. It was called the Creators Game by Native American Indians in Canada and was used to toughen young warriors, resolve Iroquois Indian conflicts and also played for pleasure.

Medicine men prepared the players and the games consisted of as much as 1,000 warriors on each side played in wide open fields ranging up to six-miles wide.

The games went from sunup to sundown and held spiritual meaning for the tribe and the players.

Wagering on the outcome included items such as horses, wives and children.

By the 1700s the games were modified by European settlers and became less violent and by the 20th century the modern game of lacrosse was adopted by high schools and colleges in Canada and the Northeast United States.

One can only appreciate a sport by seeing it live.

By watching them you can see just how fast they are, how brave they are and how talented they are.

The roster of the New York Lizards reveals a very educated bunch of players. They have been at schools like Yale, Cornell, Colgate, Duke, Lehigh, Loyola, Virginia and Hopkins.

To me this sport is an interest-

ing admixture of high I.Q., high education and sheer courage.

The game was used for centuries to prepare young warriors for battle and over the years it has been domesticated and has found a home in Ivy league schools as well as elite high schools like Garden City, Jericho, Manhasset and Rockville Centre.

The game has spread throughout the United States and now the Northeast must face powerhouse teams from Texas, California and Florida.

When you see a sport grow it does so because it is fun to play and compelling to watch.

Long Island may not be as fanatic about lacrosse as Texas is about football but judging from the crowd I saw at Shuart Stadium at Hofstra I can see that lacrosse has arrived as a major sport.

Move over baseball, move over football.

It’s time to make room for lacrosse, a game that was created by the Canadian Iroquois, domesticated by European settlers and now dominated by the American elite.

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Martins visits fire station State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Old Westbury) recently visited the Williston Park Fire Station to view new capital improvements that were made to the building, including a new elevator. The department chiefs and Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar were on hand to show Martins the improvements and thank him for securing $250,000 in state funding that made them possible. Senator Martins is pictured with (from left) Mayor Ehrbar, Chief John Perro, Jr., Chief Richard Sais and Chief Gary Smithing.

Carol and Anthony Tazzoios of Mineola announced the birth of their second great-grandchild. Carmela Noel was born on Jan. 22 at 3:43 a.m. She weighed five pounds and six ounces and was 18 inches long. The parents are Kayla Johnson and Joe Anzalone of Franklin Square. The maternal grandparents are Scott and Noel Johnson of Oneonta, N.Y., and the paternal grandparents are Augusta and Steve Anzalone of Franklin Square. The godparents are Michelle Anzalone Nolan, Joe Anzalone’s sister, and Anthony Anzalone, Joe Anzalone’s brother. Carmela Noel will be baptized in May at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square.

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Recent RE Sales in the Williston Area Williston Park Real Estate Market Conditions Median sales price $440,000 Demographics near Williston Park, NY

Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 7,264 11,604 43.9 2.8 107,622 43,205

County 1,338,712 4,702 41.2 3 97,049 42,286

110 Woodnut Place, Mineola Sold Price: $502,000 Date:12/17/2015 4 Beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial

# of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Mineola Total Taxes: $12,610

42 Prospect Street, Williston Park Sold Price: $570,000 Date: 12/17/2015 3 Beds 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $9,529

188 Jefferson Avenue, Mineola Sold Price: $620,000 Date: 12/21/2015 4 Beds, 2 Full baths Style: Colonial

# of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Mineola Total Taxes: $9,745

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas by a variety of real estate agencies. The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes are presented based solely on the fact that they were recently sold in the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Planting trees, shrubs and perennials I hope those who celebrated Passover had a very enjoyable Seder and fun weekend.

Well, did you start your crusade outdoors last weekend?

For the most part it was a gorgeous weekend except for Saturday’s overcast morning.

Did you get a chance to go to your garden center to begin picking out what you wanted to plant this spring?

If not, first things first, figure out how much sun and shade you have on your property to determine the percentage of annuals and perennials you will need to purchase.

Also, measure the amount of space you will have for plantings by making a diagram and also labeling it for sun and shade.

Then decide what your budget will be (unless it is the same each year).

Use your budgeted amount for a few trees, as needed, shrubs, perennials, (that come

back each year) and your annuals, like colorful impatiens, black-eyed Susans, sweet alyssum, Virginia bluebells etc. (that have to be replanted each year).

There is such a multitude of choices, you need to see which ones tickle your fancy and will make an excellent visual impact and enhance your landscape throughout the summer months.

For the spring, I might suggest flowering Cherry trees, white or pink Dogwoods of different varieties, crabapple, redbud, magnolia, etc.

You can also familiarize yourself with the amazing available choices and indigenous specimens for Long Island and always follow planting instructions that come with our purchase.

Make sure when you prepare yourself for the day of planting, especially from the rays of the sun and that you put on old clothes, knee pads if you

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are going to be on your knees, protective gloves, suntan lotion, sun glasses and a hat. Next, if you want a tight fit of annuals, plant them as close as you want, but remember they will grow fairly quickly so, I suggest you plant them 6-12 inches apart and sprinkle regularly also, add some general organic plant fertilizer.

The value of adding colorful

and well planned out landscaping to your home or at least, at a minimum, cleaning up the outside of your property and adding some flowers by the front areas, mulch, edge the flower beds, etc. that will assist you gaining curb appeal.

However, for every dollar you invest into your landscape, you potentially can gain back up to $5.

A few pointers when planting: 1. Plantings should be maintained below windows so that the are never blocking your view 2. It is always advisable to use shrubbery that can hide drainpipes or other unsightly objects that will take away from your home, but that will compliment your landscape.

3. Never plant trees close to your foundation, especially those with surface roots, so they do not cause potentially expensive damage in the future.

4. Very shade tolerant ground cover should be used where grass will not proliferate or where the soil is structure is substandard.

These are just some basic suggestions and there is a lot more to be said about renovating and upgrading your landscape to add excellent value to your home prior to putting it on the market.

You will surely obtain other ideas and concepts on the previous links that I have provided for your edification.

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Mineola man among 3 arrested with drugs B y N o a h M a n s k a r 7-Eleven, police said.

A Mineola man was one of three arrested in Bethpage for drug possession early Wednesday morning, Nassau County police said.

Eduardo F. Correia of 10th Avenue was one of three men special operations officers saw smoking marijuana in a 2010 Ford parked by a Bethpage

Police said Correia, 20, had a metal grinder, a small bag of cocaine and five pills of Alprazolam, the anti-anxiety drug sold under the brand name Xanax.

Officers saw Gage Doughty of Bethpage, 21, placing a glass pipe containing marijuana into the center console of the truck, police said.

Vincent Scarimbolo, 19, had

a small container of liquid marijuana, police said.

All three were arrested without incident, police said.

Correia was set to be arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Wednesday for fifth- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and three counts of unlawful possession of marijuana, police said.

He was also arrested Feb. 15 for criminal possession of cocaine and marijuana and on April 9 for menacing and criminal weapons possession, criminal court records show.

Doughty and Scarimbolo were charged for marijuana possession and released on desk appearance tickets, police said.

They are due in court for arraignment on May 9.

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Herricks ranked among nation’s top schools Continued from Page 1 school’s students fared on proficiency tests in comparison with state averages, how disadvantaged, or low-income, students were performing against the state averages for disadvantaged students, each individual school’s graduation rate and a school’s “college-readiness” level, which used Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate test data.

“U.S. News believes that the 68 percent threshold provides a basic measure to ensure that ranked schools do not struggle to graduate their students,” the survey said.

“Graduation rates are an important indicator of how well a school is succeeding for all its students.”

Great Neck South High School was the highest North Shore school on the list, ranking as the 136th best high school in the country and 19th best in the state.

Almost 94 percent of nondisadvantaged students were “proficient” in state English Language Arts and Math exams, while nearly 84 percent of disadvantaged students were “proficient” in the state tests, according to the survey.

The school also received a 78

out of 100 in its “college-readiness” score and had a 98 percent graduation rate.

Efforts to reach Great Neck South High School officials were unavailing.

Manhasset High School followed Great Neck South, ranking 21st in the state and 140th in the country.

“The recent U.S. News & World Report rankings validate what we have often said that Manhasset continues to be one of the premiere school districts in the United States,” Superintendent of Schools Charles Cardillo said. “Everyone throughout the Manhasset community should feel a great sense of pride.”

About 85 percent of disadvantaged students reached proficiency standards on state tests, while almost 97 percent of non-disadvantaged students were “proficient” in state testing, according to the survey.

The school had a 94 percent graduation rate and received a 77.2 out of 100 in its “college-readiness” score.

The Wheatley School in Old Westbury also cracked the list,

coming in at number 37 in the state ranking and number 225 in the national ranking.

The school graduated 98 percent of its students and received a 69 out of 100 in its “collegereadiness” score, according to the survey.

More than 94 percent of nondisadvantaged students were “proficient” in state test scores, while 84 percent of disadvantaged students were “proficient” in state testing.

Efforts to reach Wheatley School officials were unavailing.

Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington followed the Wheatley School, ranking 38th in the state and 233rd in the country.

“The Port Washington School District administration is proud to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for having one of the highest achieving high schools in America,” Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Mooney said. “I commend Principal [Ira] Pernick and the high school administration and faculty for their commitment to academic excellence, and their close attention to preparing our students for college

and their pursuit of a career. Our students should also be lauded for challenging themselves by participating in such demanding coursework.”

More than 91 percent of nondisadvantaged students reached proficiency levels in state testing and about 73 percent of disadvantaged students reached state proficiency levels, according to the survey.

The school also received a 68.4 out of 100 in its “college-readiness” score and had a graduation rate of 98 percent.

“I am always proud when Schreiber High School is recognized as one of the finest schools in the country,” Pernick said. “This recognition is, as always, shared with the students, families, and staff of our school and underscores our shared commitment to student achievement.”

Herricks High School also cracked the list, coming in at number 262 in the national ranking and number 40 in the state.

“It is rewarding to see Herricks High School listed among the top schools both locally and on a national level,” Superintendent of

Schools Fino Celano said. “We are proud of the students, staff members and supportive members of our community who together help us earn recognition as a high performing district.”

Herricks received a 65.8 out of 100 in its “college-readiness” score and graduated 98 percent of its students, according to the survey.

About 90 percent of non-disadvantaged students were “proficient” on state test scores, while almost 81 percent of disadvantaged students were “proficient” in state testing.

Roslyn High School rounded out the North Shore schools to make the list, ranking 41st in the state and 280th in the nation.

Nearly 92 percent of nondisadvantaged students reached proficiency levels on state test scores, while about 74 percent of disadvantaged students were “proficient” in state testing.

The school received a 64.8 out of 100 on its “college-readiness” score and had a 93 percent graduation rate.

Efforts to reach Roslyn High School officials were unavailing.

E.W. program teaches life skills on the job Continued from Page 3 “We don’t turn away volunteers, no matter what their ability or disability or limitations are. We can always find a place for them or something to do while they’re with us.”

Pets4Luv’s other volunteers

love getting to know the students and have formed good relationships with them, Sunde said.

Home Depot has worked with another school’s special education students before, Holiday said. Employees enjoy

working with the students and giving them opportunities for real-world experience, she said.

“It’s rewarding knowing that we’re there to help them,” Ramos said.

Most school districts have work-based special education

programs, Laurino-Siegel said.

East Williston’s Life Skills Program complements other district efforts to teach students hands-on skills, such as garden and kitchen programs, LaurinoSiegel said. The Wheatley students also run the school’s store

and coffee cart on Fridays, she said.

“The students are really always, no matter what they’re doing, working and learning, which is the goal — work-based learning,” Laurino Siegel said.

Feinstein researchers win innovation contest Continued from Page 8 The “Patient Identification Shield,” which was created by Dr. Peter Costantino, executive director and senior vice president of Northwell Health’s Head & Neck

Surgery Service Line, was runnerup in the contest, receiving almost 45 percent of the votes.

It aims to remove patient identification wristbands in hospitals and replace them with an

electronic health record extracted directly from the surface of a patient’s skin.

The “Blood Loss Manager,” which was also developed by researchers from Northwell Health’s

Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, aims to reduce blood loss during surgery.

It received about 5 percent of the total vote.

“Both the Patient Identifica-

tion Shield and the Blood Loss Manager also show remarkable promise, and we will look for future opportunities to pursue additional research and future investment,” Thornton said.

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Options open for Mineola railroad crossings Continued from Page 1 Engineers told them each crossing would take six to nine months to finish, he said.

While the village has been in “listening mode” since Cuomo announced

the third track in January, this proposal creates major concerns about road closures congesting traffic and construction “irrevocably” impacting nearby residential and commercial properties, Lofaro said.

“From my perspective I’m looking for a solution, or to get a solution recommended, that will have again the least impact on the way the village traffic currently flows and that’s not what we’re seeing right now,” he said. “It’s more about how cars can flow through the village as opposed to how cars flow in the village.”

New Hyde Park and Garden City officials were set to meet with planners again on April 27, Lofaro said.

Cuomo transportation spokeswoman Beth DeFalco did not respond to questions about specific plans for atgrade crossings, but she said planners will be hold-

ing many meetings with local officials as they try to determine what works best for each community.

Each crossing has its own complicated process, she said, and planners will present specific proposals to the public once they have solidified what will work.

Strauss said planners were not pushing any one of the 12 or 13 plans for Mineola’s grade crossings at Willis Avenue and Main Street in their April 20 meeting with him, Village Clerk Joseph Scalero and Trustee Dennis Walsh.

The possibilities included taking the roads above or below the tracks, installing or omitting pedestrian walkways, making streets

one-way and building parking garages near the tracks.

The officials favored a roadway underpass rather than an overpass, Strauss said, but they ultimately will have to consider the impact of the third track itself on the village’s downtown revitalization and residential development efforts.

“I got to give kudos to them — they are out there, they’re saying, ‘Meet with us, meet with us, meet with us,’ but I really need to see that third-track plan so we can put it all together,” Strauss said. “The grade crossings are just one piece of the puzzle.”

Cuomo’s plan has galvanized opposition and

support for the third track, which has been intermittently proposed since the 1980s.

Despite the governor’s assurances that it would be built within the LIRR’s existing right of way and not take any residential properties, local opponents say communities would bear the brunt of construction without reaping any benefits.

Proponents, including business groups, corporations and non-profits, say the track would ease commutes, boost Long Island’s economy and complement the MTA’s East Side Access project to put an LIRR station at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

ShopRite store replaces Pathmark in NHP Continued from Page 20 grocery store to a shopping center near the intersection of New Hyde Park Road and Union Turnpike, two thoroughfares lined with offices and medical buildings.

Having a “community stock-up supermarket” there will let New Hyde Park residents shop locally again and could boost business at other stores in the strip mall and at the nearby Lake Success Shopping Center, Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Baldassaro said.

“It’s a destination, but it’s a local destination,” he said.

When the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. sold and auctioned its Long Island Waldbaum’s and Pathmark stores after declaring chapter 11 bankruptcy last July, the Greenfields eyed New

Hyde Park for their fifth supermarket because of its population density and the sales volume of stores there, Seth Greenfield said.

The nearby office and medical buildings add to the customer base at the New Hyde Park Road location, said Jon Greenfield, whose family also runs ShopRites in Plainview, Commack and Bethpage.

The Greenfields started renovating the 65,000-square-foot store in December, Seth Greenfield said. In addition to offering more prepared foods such as soups, sandwiches, sushi and “grab-and-go meals,” ShopRite’s prices are at least 25 percent lower than the former Pathmark’s, he said.

“We knew that people were going to walk in and be surprised at how much they’d been getting basi-

cally overcharged before,” he said.

With a “fresher,” less crowded layout, Baldassaro said the renovated ShopRite is an improvement over what was termed a rundown Pathmark.

The store follows a trend of supermarkets offering customers more than what they need to fill their cupboards, such as readyto-eat meals that save them time, Seth Greenfield said.

“I guess Pathmark, you could say, was the store of the ‘80s and ‘90s,” Baldassaro said. “This is the store of the future.”

ShopRite’s opening comes more than six months after a White Plains bankruptcy court approved WakeFern’s $40 million bid to buy 13s former A&P supermarkets.

The financially belea-

guered company also sold North Shore stores to Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. and the Stop & Shop Supermarket Corp.

The sales affected many A&P workers in the Mineolabased Local 338 of the Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers.

Seth Greenfield said more than 95 percent ShopRite’s 250 employees are members of Local 338 or Local 342 of the Long Island Public Service Employees union.

Some of them worked in the Pathmark store before it closed, he said.

Linda Blake of Roslyn Heights said she likes the “upgraded” store’s fresher produce and larger selection of organic foods. She won’t have to go as far to get the

ShopRite variety she likes, “I don’t have to travel to she said.

Plainview now,” Blake said.

Photo by Noah Manskar

Seth and Jon Greenfield (center and right) cut the ribbon at their new ShopRite supermarket in New Hyde Park on Tuesday with North Hempstead Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman (D-East Hills).

Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 55 The group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregiver’s.

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Acting & Improv Class with Ted Sod, Actor Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Brandeis National Committee L.I. Chapter and SRPL An informal gathering will precede the presentation beginning at 1 p.m. This class is designed to get novice actors trusting each other and to free themselves from self-conscious

behavior through improvisation.

Ted Sod has acted in plays produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theatre, BAM Theatre Company, Second Stage, Playwrights’ Horizons, American Place Theatre, and the Circle, Seattle and Yale Repertory Companies, among others. He toured internationally in the New York Theatre Workshop production of Aftermath and has played many roles on television and film.

Author Events For Teens (Grades 7 - Adult) with ELYSE SALPETER Wednesday, May 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Elyse has written the series Flying to the Light and the dark series for older teens The World of Karov. Elyse has recently ventured into suspense and horror genres penning Creepy Horror Tales & Vampire Legends among other titles.

Elyse will speak about her writ-

ing inspirations and discipline, how she markets herself using social media and networking, how e-books have helped her, and the artistry of her cover art.

Bring your writing questions for Elyse; we will have her books on display too!

Registration begins on April 20.

Decorated Vase & Tissue Paper Flower Craft with Elyse Pollack

Tuesday, May 3 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Decorate a vase with stickers, rhinestones and markers.

Then learn to make tissue paper flowers to fill your vase.

Perfect gift for Mother’s Day or to donate to a child at the Ronald McDonald house. Note: If you donate your craft, you will receive one hour of Community Service Credit. Registration begins on April 19.

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buyer’s guide ▼ antiques

$$ Top Cash Paid $$ HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAiD Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc.

• 1 Pc.or entire estates • Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Damaged Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Quality Pieces Marble, etc. also

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Basement, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling, Carpentry, Crown Molding, Closets, Doors, Sheetrock, Painting, Dry Wall, Repairs, Spackling & Wall Paper Removal & Installation.

Decks - Power Washed, Stained & Built

GEM - BASEMENT DOCTOR www.Gem-Home.com

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junk removal

DEVLIN BUILDERS

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Since 1979

We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS No job too small

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Homeheating Heating oil Oil home

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LAMPS FIXED $ 65 In Home Service Handy Howard 646-996-7628

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Sage Oil

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No Fee For Visa/MC/Discovery or Debit Cards

• We haul anything & everything • Entire contents of home and/or office • We clean it up and take it away Residential - Commercial Bonded Insured / Free Estimates

STRONG ARM CONTRACTING, INC.

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Dream-Tyme Limousine Inc. 516-735-1138

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Arrive in style on time •Weddings •NYC •Proms •Sweet Sixteens •Casinos •Airports •Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties •Wine Vineyards •Hamptons •Bar/Bat Mitzvahs •Any Special Occasion Licensed by the Town of Hempstead & Nassau County TLC

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MOVING SERVICE moving Serving the community for over 40 yrs

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Long Island and New York State Specialists

• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com

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PAINTING/CARPENTRY/POWER WASHING painting, carpentry & powerwashing

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Renovations New Mouldings Doors Windows

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Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing

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GRACE ROOFING Est. 1977

• Slate, Tile, Flat Roofs • Asphalt and Wood Shingle Roofs • Gutters & Leaders Cleaned/Replaced • Professional New Roof Installation Free Estimates Expert Leak Repairs Lic./Ins. • Local References RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

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Community Meetings Village of Baxter Estates Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington (516) 767-0096

Village of North Hills Architectural Review Board Meeting Tuesday, May 3 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 1 Shelter Road, Manhasset (516) 627-3451

East Williston School District Board of Education Work Session Wednesday, May 4 @ 7:30 p.m.

Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-7804

Village of Old Westbury Planning Meeting Monday, May 2 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 1 Stone Hill Road, Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

Village of Floral Park Board Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 3 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 1 Floral Boulevard, Floral Park (516) 326-6300 Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, May 2 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset (516) 627-5000 Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 3 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, May 4 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck (516) 482-4500 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 8:30 a.m.

District Office, 236 East Shore Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0238

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Herricks School District Board of Education Budget Hearing/Regular Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 7:30 p.m.

Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park (516) 305-8900

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Hillside Public Library Budget Meeting/Regular Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 7:00p.m./7:30 p.m.

155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park (516) 355-7850 Village of Kensington Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, May 4 @ 8:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Nassau Drive, Great Neck (516) 482-4409 Village of Lake Success Planning Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 318 Lakeville Road, Lake Success (516) 482-4411 Manhasset School District Board of Education Budget Hearing Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 p.m.

Manhasset Secondary School, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset (516) 267-7700 Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, May 4 @ 6:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (516) 746-0750 Mineola School District Board of Education Budget Hearing/Workshop Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 7:00 p.m.

Willis Avenue School, 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2000 Village of New Hyde Park Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 3 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022

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Village of Plandome Board of Trustees Work Session Monday, May 2 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome (516) 627-1748 Village of Plandome Heights Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, May 2 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset (516) 627-1136 Village of Port Washington North Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, May 4 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 3 Pleasant Avenue, Port Washington (516) 883-5900 Port Washington School District Board of Education Budget Meeting Tuesday, May 3 @ 7:30 p.m.

Schreiber High School, 101 Campus Drive, Port Washington (516) 767-5805 Village of Roslyn Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Monday, May 2 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn (516) 621-1961 Village of Roslyn Estates Planning Meeting Wednesday, May 4 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 25 The Tulips, Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541 Roslyn School District Board of Education Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 p.m.

Roslyn High School, 475 Round Hill Road, Roslyn Heights (516) 801-5100 Village of Russell Gardens Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 6 Tain Drive, Russell Gardens (516) 482-8246 Village of Saddle Rock Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, May 4 @ 8:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 18 Masefield Way, Saddle Rock (516) 482-9400 Sewanhawka School District Board of Education Additional Meeting and Annual Budget Hearing Wednesday, May 4 @ 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Sewanhawka High School, 500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park (516) 488-9600 Village of Thomaston Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck (516) 482-3110 Village of Williston Park Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting Monday, May 2 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 494 Wilis Avenue, Williston Park (516) 746-2193 Village of Thomaston Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck (516) 482-3110 Village of Williston Park Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting Monday, May 2 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 494 Wilis Avenue, Williston Park (516) 746-2193 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted.

All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

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Part-Time Crossing Guard Nassau County, New York The Nassau County Police Department is currently seeking Parttime Crossing Guards for assignments throughout Nassau County.

Qualifications are: E Nassau County residency required.

E Candidates must be able to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic at specified locations for the purpose of protecting children and other persons in the vicinity of a school crossing or other assigned crossings.

E Candidates must be able to speak clearly and effectively in English with children, parents, motorists and other adults. Must be able to give directions and maintain control of children.

Must be able to read and write English and be able to complete basic Police Department forms without assistance.

E Candidates must be able to report for work on a daily basis and function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption. Candidate must have the ability to travel to an assigned post in a timely fashion without departmental assistance. Candidate must be able to adjust for changing irregular hours and be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

E Candidates must be able to withstand varied environmental conditions including extreme heat, cold, moisture and low light conditions. The described position requires a level of physical ability to include vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility and strength.

E Starting salary for this position is $ 18.00 per hour with no fringe benefits. This part time position can require up to 17 hours per week.

E Candidates must have graduated 8th grade. ** Selected candidates will be required to pay a $75.00 fingerprint fee and will undergo a background investigation conducted by the Nassau County Police Department.

All interested candidates meeting the above stated criteria can obtain an application at any Nassau County Police Precinct or download one at: www.pdcn.org FIRST PRECINCT 900 MERRICK ROAD, BALDWIN, NY 11510 573-6100 SECOND PRECINCT 7700 JERICHO TURNPIKE, WOODBURY, NY 11797 573-6200 THIRD PRECINCT 214 HILLSIDE AVENUE, WILLISTON PARK, NY 11591 573-6300 FOURTH PRECINCT 1699 BROADWAY, HEWLETT, NY 11557 573-6400 FIFTH PRECINCT 1655 DUTCH BROADWAY, ELMONT,NY 11003 573-6500 SEVENTH PRECINCT 3636 MERRICK ROAD, SEAFORD, NY 11783 573-6700

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GARDEN CITY: Wellness First New York is seeking an administrative assistant to work in our office.

The position is part time on Friday mornings from 9am-2pm (hours​/​ days can be added). Duties include answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, filing paperwork & accepting payments. Prior experience is a plus. If interested please fax or email your resume: 516-280-8666​/ contactus@wellnessfirstny.com

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GARDEN CITY: Established and friendly Garden City Dental office looking for Part Time front desk help.

Must have work experience and knowledge of Easy Dental Program.

Please call 516-746-4510 BABYSITTER NEEDED: P/T SUMMER for our 2 boys, 1 & 3 yrs old.

Mon​​Thurs 8am to 12:30pm, June 27th through August 4th. Must drive & have references.Please call 516435-3014

HELP WANTED: DRIVERS CDL-A Quality Home1yr Time!

Family EarnExcellent over $1,250+ per week Medical Insurance Plus Monthly Bonuses!

Guaranteed Weekend Excellent Benefits Home Time No-Touch!

Earn $65,000+ Monthly CDL-A 1 yr exp Bonuses.

888-406-9046 Absolutely No-Touch.

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BOOKKEEPER 1 day a week in Oyster Bay area. Must be trustworthy, have excellent references. Call 516-922-5088 between 9:30am & 4:30pm​​Ask for Deborah CHILDCARE CENTER, new and beautiful is opening at Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn! We are beginning our interview process for Director, Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Assistant Director.

Full time and part time positions.

Competitive pay scale. Tremendous opportunity to be part of a new project serving the children and families of our community at the beginning stages! Please send resume ASAP to jobapplicationstrinity@gmail.com All qualified applicants welcome to apply. Please do not call Parish office.

Interviews begin week of April 18.

CONCIERGE: Saturday and Sunday from 3pm-11pm shift. Provide superior customer service within a luxury residential setting in Port Washington. Please fax resume 516-767-6837 or email sgaddison@ gmail.com

North Shore Village is seeking Public Safety Officers Must be available for all shifts including overnight, and weekends.

Must Have NYS Driver's License and NYS Security Guard License Retirees Welcome

Email resume to publicsafety@villageofeasthills.org.

No Phone Calls.

Please do not respond unless you have the Security Guard License.

8hr/16hr certificates ONLY do not qualify

Equal opportuNity EmployEr The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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CUSTODIAL POSITION FULL TIME for church in Garden City.

Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm and every other Sunday.Custodial experience necessary. Please send resume to ecavolo@thegccc.org

DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service oriented professional with good communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience required. Must have own car. Protected sales territory, salary plus commission, health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank at 516-307-1045 x201

G R O U N D S K E E P E R ​/​ PORTER:Full​/ ​Part time person needed to assist with maintenance for Nassau County Co-Op property. $15​/ ​h r negotiable.

Send Resume to: Fairfield Properties,Attn: John S.538 Broadhollow Road, 3rd floor, East Melville, NY 11747. OR fax to 631-499-2042

DRIVER P/T:LIMO SERVICE in East Meadow. Must be able to pass drug test, fingerprint​/​background check to obtain Nassau County TLC license. Always neatly dressed & CLEAR English speaking.Call 516735-1138 DRIVER WANTED: Great Neck family seeking part time driver to be on call to assist family. Duties: daily errands, driving to NYC for events, driving kids, food deliveries, doctor appointments. Seeking experienced, licensed driver​​ dedicated, neat, punctual.

Great Neck​/ ​n earby resident preferred. Good compensation. Fax resume to Vionette: 516-487-7170

2016 SUPER SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PARK AT EAST HILLS!

Park Attendants and Lifeguards 1. Are you looking for an exciting summer job with competitive pay and an upbeat environment?

2. Would you like to spend the summer at the finest park facilities with the largest municipal pool on Long Island?

3. Do you like the outdoors? Then our position is a perfect fit for you!

REQUIREMENTS: • At least 16 years of age • Lifeguards must be Nassau County Certified • Available to work through Labor Day weekend To apply: Contact The Park at East Hills at 516-484-9800, e-mail us at: clastraglio@villageofeasthills.org or simply visit Village Hall on a business day from 9am-4:30pm. We are located at 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, NY 11576.

Ask for Christina Lastraglio to get an application.

The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Situation Wanted

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ELDER CARE: full or part time, live in or out, not available on weekends to take care of the elderly, excellent references, 9 years experience.

Call Sandra 516-423-0332

NANCY’S 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 transportationFree estimates! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517.

Email:nancybenitez023@ gmail.com

INTERNET ASSISTANT: 1-2 hours per week. $20 per hour. Must have own computer. If interested, call Lisa 516-487-8129

ELDERCARE COMPANION AVAILABLE:Over 20 yrs experience, Monday to Friday, 3-5 days. Excellent client care. Housekeeping, meals, laundry, errands. Honest, dedicated, reliable. Above average references! Own car.

Call Virginia 516-997-3596

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

EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation.

English speaking. Flexible days​/ ​h ours. I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640

NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION PART TIME: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for a person experienced in Adobe In-Design to lay out classified and legal pages on Tuesday evening. Office conveniently located in Williston Park. To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow. com or call Steve Blank 516-307-1045 x201

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR available to do any odd jobs around your home​​yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc.

Call Drew 516-712-5361 or 516-741-9669

Situation Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: Available P/T 2-3 days a week.

Experienced in Microsoft Word & Excel. Past experience includes Department of Education & Legal Secretary background. Outgoing & strong work ethic. References available. Available immediately. Call 917-770-7965 CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only:Call 862-241-0883 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 AVAILABLEWoman from Ukraine is seeking position for full time or part time. Experienced & references available. Please call Olha 516-547-8882

HOME HEALTH AIDE: New York certified HHA (male) experienced in elder care including Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinsons, strokes, hospice care, etc. Licensed driver w/car. Dependable & reliable. Willing to relocate if needed. Excellent references both private duty and agency available upon request. Call Matthew 347-945-8164 HOME HEALTH ATTENDANT​ /​LPN CERTIFIED: Available to work & care for elderly. Live in or out. Offering Skilled Nursing Care full time or part time. Overnight also.

Please call Audrey Allen: 516-444-2331 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE: Humble Home Health Care Aide available. 10 years experience assisting senior citizens with their daily needs.

Able to provide housekeeping tasks, grocery shopping and any daily task needed. I am a licensed driver w/ own car.

Call Linda 917-723-5789 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 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE:15 years of experience, good references, English speaking, own car, very reliable and responsible.

Please call us: Lucy or Livia 516-444-6351

Elder Care Companion Mature Woman With Car Available for: • Shopping & Errands • Activities • Cooking Meals • Doctor Appointments • Home Organization

NEILA ROSENBERG (347) 387-6798

TRUSTWORTHY • RELIABLE • COMPASSIONATE • FLEXIBLE

NURSING ASSISTANT I’m a certified nursing assistant seeking private home care position. Over 15 years experience. Licensed driver.

Available Monday to Friday daytime hours and some weekends. Contact Cynthia 917-805-7782 SUMMER BABYSITTER​/​ NANNY: Boston College Nursing Student with own transportation is available in Garden City & Westhampton Beach for full time babysitting July & August. Contact Regan @ 516-633-4549

Marketplace FORSYTHIA YELLOW FLOWERING Privacy hedge blowout sale! 3-4ft Reg $39​ /​e a Now only $6.99​/ ​e a. Free delivery while supplies last www.lowcostforsythia.com 844-592-3327 GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY SATURDAY 4/30 9AM-4PM 17 SOMERSET AVE Must sell everything!

All high end furniture from Thomasille to Ethan Allen. Living room sofa, 4 Queen Anne chairs. Dining room table with 6 chairs and china cabinet. Bedroom king size sleigh bed, 2 elegant end tables, large dresser and dressing cabinet​/ ​a rmoire (all in pecan inlay), white dresser and armoire from Pottery Barn.

Large Raymour and Flanigan couch and lots of end tables. Also holiday items, clothing, linens, books, DVDs, tools & much more! HP 2840 ALL IN ONE LASER JET PRINTER FOR SALENetwork printing, faxing and scanning, plus walk up copying and direct digital photo printing.

Used, excellent condition. Located in Garden City. Pick up only. Cash. $250. Needs color toner. Call 516-489-2891 or email nlzcas@yahoo.com KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers​/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com MOVING SALE GARDEN CITY Entire contents of home. Cherry DR, Cherry LR, sofas, Cherry kitchen, custom stereo cabinet, shelving, beds, nightstands. By Appointment Only Saturday & Sunday. 516-652-0832 OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE GARDEN CITY:HON (600 Series) Lateral File Cabinet (2) 42”W x 19 1/4” D x 53 1/4”H $175(each) BROTHER IntelliFax 4100E High Speed Business ClassLaser Fax $100 Pickup only. CASH only.Call 516-489-2891 (leave msg) or:email: nlzcas@yahoo.com

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▼ marketplace , real estate Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs and all contents.

All Cash! 917-817-3928 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /​B ox!

Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call Juley today!

800-413-3479www. cashforyourteststrips.com LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware.

Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc.

Please call 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 Societyemail: store@atstewartexchange. orgwww.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Open 7 Days!

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-6 Thurs 10-4 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Consignments

by Appointment Estate Sale and Tag Sale services available to liquidate the contents of your home. Call 516-279-6378 for a consultation. LIVE AUCTIONS are held monthly. You can place items on auction by scheduling an appointment to bring your items in to the shoppe for consideration. Email pictures to be considered for consignment or auction to info@invitedsales.com Invited Sales also offers TRUCK SERVICES to move your items to or from your home or office to the consignment shoppe to sell on your behalf, and help clean out your home, attic or garage! Check out our website at: www.invitedsales. com for special sales and shopping events, tag sales, auctions and more!!

WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop Shared ministry between St. Aidan’s & Resurrection housed at Resurrection, 147 Campbell Ave @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30am to 1:00pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm.

516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc.

DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am to 1pm

Yard Sale ANDY FOUNDATION 13th ANNUAL YARD SALE SATURDAY MAY 7 9am​​2pm ST. PAUL’S FIELD HOUSE GARDEN CITY FURNITURE, BOOKS, JEWELRY, LINENS, ART AND MUCH MORE! ONE OF LONG ISLAND’S BIGGEST & BEST!More info: www.theandyfoundation.org

PETS

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

Annmarie 516-775-4256

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

Automotive

Auto Services ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner​/ ​Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports​/ ​M ercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail.

Spring Wash & Wax Special $85​/ ​c ars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

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

REAL ESTATE for rent

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Real Estate For Rent GARDEN CITY Three rooms, 1 BR, new EIK, wood floors.

Immed $2,100 Large 3 rooms, new Kitchen & Bath, wood floors.

May 1 $2,500 Top floor, 3 rooms, 1 BR, new Kitchen & Bath May 15 $2,600 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504 Room For Rent

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REAL ESTATE for sale

open house POINT LOOKOUT Sat 4/30 & Sun 5/1 1:00pm to 3:00pm 25 Inwood Ave 4 BR, 3 Bath Sprawling California Ranch on 3 lots. CAC, LR w/fireplace, 2 car garage, beach rights. $885,000 Christine 631-748-8044, Armstrong Properties STEWART MANOR SUNDAY 5/1 2-4pm & SATURDAY 5/7 2-4pm 147 Carlton Terrace Classic Colonial offering charm and comfort. Spacious LR​/ ​f ireplace, FDR, new EIK 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths TV room, beautiful wood floors throughout. New windows, heating.

Immaculate. $659,000 THE ABBOTT REALTY GROUP Catherine Abbott, Broker 631-338-8871 theabbottrealtygroup@gmail.com

NORTHERN VERMONT: all year round house for sale.

Check it out on www.zillow. com. Use area code 05822, 530 Lake Street, Barton, VT. For more information call owner at 310-418-0231 SOUTHOLD CONDO (55 and over) Sunny FOUNDER’S VILLAGE middle unit with prefinished hardwood flooring in Living Room & Dining Room, sliding doors to patio, LR w/fireplace with oak mantle, 2 Bedrooms, 2 tiled Bathrooms, Kitchen, Pool & Meeting room. Walk to Southold Village, transportation, Churches, shops & restaurants. $315,000 CO-EXCLUSIVE JOAN TYRER REALTY, SOUTHOLD 631-765-9500

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MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C, no pets​/ ​s moking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required.

516-747-5799

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores.

Available now. $1,475​/ ​m th.

Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 2000 sf. available on second floor & 1300 sf on ground floor. Ground floor office newly renovated. Located in Professional Buildin g on Hillside Ave. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways.

Full commission paid. Tony 516-248-4080

Vacation Rental

FLORAL PARK VILLAGE 1st floor. Completely renovated. SS Kitchen, DR, LR, MBR, 2nd BR​/ or office, full bath. W/D, use of yard with patio & garage. $2150+ utilities. Call Rose, Ford Realty 516-655-7501

EAST QUOGUE Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CAC, heated IG pool, outdoor shower, private patio, access to bay and ocean beaches. 1 hour from Garden City. See pics on www.vrbo.com​/ ​6 14595.

Summer or monthly rental.

Please call 516-248-0079 or 516-732-9435

FLORAL PARK VILLAGE1st floor. Completely renovated.

SS Kitchen, DR, LR, MBR, 2nd BR​/ ​o r office, full bath.

W/D, use of yard with patio & garage. $2150+ utilities. Call Rose, Ford Realty 516-655-7501

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full​/ ​p artial weeks.

Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc. com

There is amazing unspoiled land just hours away. Where you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty, clean air and space; not condos, crowds or traffic. Located in Virginia just 3+ hrs from I-95 NJ/ DE line. 23 lots, 3 to 22 acres each, priced $60,000 to $98,000.

All are near the shoreline, some w/ excellent water views. Paved roads, utilities, dock, boat ramp and beach. Low property taxes.

Call (757) 442-2171 or email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com

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Painting & Paperhanging

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

JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing.

Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

services

Services CHILD CARE ELDER CARE HOME HEALTH AIDES AND MORE! We offer the following services Companions, Home Health Aides​/ ​E lder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS ** EVON’S SERVICES ** Call: 516-505-5510 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.

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Computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Technical College Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.com

Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Pluming 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000

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

Call Kate at 516-248-1545

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service.

Handy Howard 646-996-7628 ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR HOME improvement needs!

Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown molding, closets, doors, sheetrock, painting, dry wall, repairs, spackling & wall paper removal and installation, decks power washed, stained and built. Gem Basement Doctor 516-623-9822. www.gem-home.com

Tutoring BAR​/ BAT MITZVAH LESSONS Take the struggle and hassle out of Hebrew and Bar​/ ​B at Mitzvah lessons.

Michael Marcus Bar and Bat Mitzvah Tutoring and Services. Call 516-524-0191 email michael@barbatmitzvahlessons.com

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/ ​r ope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience.

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CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY Tutoring​/ Support Finish the Year Strong!

Regents, SAT, AP, NCC, GC, Roslyn, SHA, Chaminade experience with all curriculums. Recommendations​/ Results Text​/ ​C all Diane Halka 516-469-6864 ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT​/​ ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail. com LongIslandEnglishTutor. com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

Health & Fitness IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking XARELTO between 2011 And the present, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service

by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686

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.

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MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com SPANISH TUTOR: High School​/ ​M iddle School, College.

Spanish GrammarLiterature, SAT II, AP Exam.

William Cullen, M.A., M.B.A., S.D.A. Chaminade, Fairfield Alumnus. 516-509-8174 wdctutor06@aol.com STOCK MARKET TUTOR: Retired banker and experienced stock market trader available for tutoring high school students on the stock market. Should have some knowledge of the market. Adults welcome. Text​/ ​c all Ron Goldberg 516-567-8434

Instruction PIANO LESSONSBy Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty.

516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

Cleaning CLEANING HOME​​OFFICE: Weekly, monthly since 1979.

Insured​/ bonded. Trusted​/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs.

Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www. strongarmcleaningny.com SUPER CLEAN: Hourly rates, residential, grout cleaning, move ins and outs. Adam 516-943-6831

Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists.

Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available.

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

Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman.

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OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service.

Licensed​/ ​insured.

Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220 POWER WASHING SALE! Get ready for Summer. Power washing can make it look new again wherever there is moss, dirt and air pollution. Decks, patios, outdoor furniture, siding, roofs. Lic​/ ​ins. In business over 30 years. Trained crew.

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Sports SOCCER GOALKEEPER TRAINING Private Soccer Lessons from College Goalkeeper at William Smith College. Flexible Hours for one-on-one or small group sessions. Call Kaileen Murray at 516-695-8913 for more information.

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▼ LEGALS Legal Notice NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in lieu of an Annual Meeting of all election districts in one place, the vote by the qualified voters of the Mineola Union Free School District of the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held on, May 17, 2016 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the school designated in each election district hereinafter described, for the purpose of voting upon appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said school district for the fiscal year 2016-2017 and to authorize the levy of the necessary taxes thereof, and further for the purpose of electing one (1) member of the Board of Education: for a three (3) year term commencing on July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, to succeed Patricia Navarra, whose terms expire June 30, 2016.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that voting at said election shall be by use of voting machines.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the condensed form of the budget proposition and a copy of a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes, specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, will be available at the said Annual Election and, upon request, to any resident in the district at each school house in the district in which school is maintained, during the hours of from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.

The report will also be posted on the school district’s website​ —​www.mineola.k12.ny.us NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the tentative budget of the Mineola Union Free School District, for the school year 2016-2017, will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016​—​at 7:00 p.m., at the Willis Avenue School, located at 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition directed to the District Clerk. Each such petition shall be signed by at least 32 qualified voters of the district, shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the name and residence of each signer, and must be filed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Office of the District Clerk, not later than the thirtieth day preceding the election, at which the candidates so nominated are to be elected (April 18, 2016). Nominating petitions may be obtained in the Office of the District Clerk, located at 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY. The candidate(s) receiving the greatest number of votes

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shall be considered elected to office. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be appointed to the longest term of office. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours until the day of the election.

REGISTRATION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration of said school district will meet at the Willis Avenue School, located at 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his​/​her name placed upon such register, providing that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he​/​she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote. Registration is also permitted daily up to and including Thursday, May 12, 2016 in the Office of District Clerk during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The Board of Registration shall also meet at the respective polling places on the date and during the hours of the aforesaid election for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings and elections held subsequent thereto.

The Register will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, except the hours shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday; and also at each polling place during the hours of said election. Any person who shall have previously registered for any school district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any school meeting or election at any time within the four calendar years (2012-2015) prior to the preparation of the register, and any person currently registered for general elections under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote at said election without further registration.

ELECTION DISTRICTS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Section 2017 of the Education Law, the Board of Education has divided the school district into two (2) election districts. The boundaries of the two election districts are described, and the polling place in each designated, as follows: Election District #1 Polling Place: Jackson Avenue Elementary School All those portions of the School District which are located within the US Postal Service Zip Codes 11501 and 11040.

Election District #2 Polling Place: Meadow Drive Elementary School

All those portions of the School District which are located within the US Postal Service Zip Codes 11507, 11577 and 11596.

If there are any questions concerning the election districts, a listing, by US Postal Service Zip Code, of streets, all or portions of which are located within the school district, is available in the Office of the District Clerk located at 121 Jackson Ave., Mineola, NY. Each voter must vote in his​/​her assigned election district.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education shall convene a special meeting following the closing of the polls and after the filing with the District Clerk of written reports of the results of the election, for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports and declaring the results of the election; and that the Board hereby designates the Superintendent and District Clerk to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law Section 2019-a, at 3:00 p.m. on May 18, 2016 in the Superintendent’s office.

By Order of the Board of Education of the Mineola Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York By: Andrea M. Paggi District Clerk Mineola UFSD. Nassau County, New York WT 143210 4x 4/01, 15, 29, 5/13, 2016 #143210

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION AND PUBLIC HEARING on the 2016-2017 School Budget in the HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual election of qualified voters of the Herricks Union Free School District, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in the Gymnasium of the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, New York between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting, on voting machines, on the following matters: A. to vote on the annual school budget as set forth in Proposition No.1 below: PROPOSITION 1 RESOLVED that the 2016-2017 annual school budget for the Herricks Union Free School District and the appropriation of the necessary funds therefore and the levy of taxes necessary to meet the expenditures in said budget be authorized.

B. to elect one Board member for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2016 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of the term of Juleigh Chin.

C.to vote on such other propositions as may properly come before the voters at this annual school election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, New York for the purpose of discussing the expenditure of funds for school district purposes and the budgeting thereof for the school year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 (the 2016-2017 annual school budget). At said hearing all persons in interest will be given an opportunity to be heard. Copies of said 2016-2017 annual school budget are available upon re-

quest by the district residents commencing April 28, 2016 at the school houses listed below.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of said 2016-2017 Annual School Budget for the Herricks Union Free School District containing a statement of the amount of money needed to meet the estimated expenses for school purposes for the 2016-2017 school year, exclusive of public monies, together with the text of any propositions, questions and resolutions which will be presented to the voters, will be made available upon request and may be obtained by any district resident at the following offices of the school houses, at the Herricks Community Center, on the District’s internet website (www.

Herricks.org) and at the Shelter Rock Public Library during the fourteen days immediately preceding the day of the budget vote and election, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Center Street School, Center Street, Williston Park, NY Denton Avenue School, Denton Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY Searingtown School, west end of Beverly Drive, Albertson, NY Herricks Middle School, Hilldale Drive, Albertson, NY Herricks High School, Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park, NY Herricks Community Center, Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY Shelter Rock Academy, Shelter Rock Road, New Hyde Park, NY Williston Park Library, Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real property taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that each candidate for the office of a member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition and a separate petition for each such candidate shall be directed to and filed in the Office of the Clerk of said School District located in the Herricks Community Center between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016. Each such nominating petition shall be signed by at least thirty-five (35) qualified voters of said school district, and shall state the residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy on said Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and name of the last incumbent. No person shall be nominated by petition for more than one specific office.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Herricks School District has personal registration of voters and that the Board of Registration for the School District shall meet in the Herricks Community Center, Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, New York, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the School District who are entitled to vote.

In addition, registration can be accomplished on any school day from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the District Clerk’s Office through May 12, 2016.

The register so prepared will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said School District in said Herricks Community Center and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of said School District between

the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to and the day set for such vote, including Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. except Sunday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual election who is: 1) a citizen of the United States, 2) eighteen years of age or older, 3) a resident of the School District for a period of thirty days next preceding the election he or she offers to vote at and 4) registered to vote for said election. A person shall be registered to vote if he or she shall have permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or with the School District’s Board of Registration. Only persons, who are so registered, may vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting and at said annual election on May 17, 2016, at the Herricks Community Center for the purpose of preparing a register for school meetings and elections held subsequent to said annual election. Any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed on register provided at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be entitled to vote at school meetings and elections for which the register is being prepared.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all propositions and questions, which qualified voters of the school district desire placed upon the voting machines at said election, shall be made by petitions subscribed by not less than one hundred (100) qualified voters of the district and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016 thirty (30) days prior to said election, except as to propositions and questions required by law to be stated in the published or posted notice of the annual election which shall be filed not later than sixty (60) days prior to said election. When the last day for filing a petition falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the petition may be filed on the Monday following the last day for filing. Upon the filing of such a petition the Board of Education shall determine by resolution whether or not to place such questions or propositions on the voting machines. In the event that the Board of Education shall determine that it is not proper, feasible or practicable to place such proposition or propositions, question or questions, upon a voting machine, then such proposition or propositions, question or questions, as the Board of Education may resolve to place before the voters at said election shall be voted upon by the use of paper ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the applications for absentee ballots for election of members of the Board of Education, the adoption of the annual budget and vote on any other propositions and questions as may be legally placed before the voters at the annual district election may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the District. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the day of the vote, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No absentee voters ballots shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote.

A list of all persons to whom ab-

sentee ballots have been given shall be available for inspection in the Office of the Clerk of said School District and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of said School District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to and the day set for such vote, including Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. except Sunday. A list will also be available at the polling place on May 17, 2016.

DATED: April 1, 2016

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Notice of Formation of DCG Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/16/2016. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 443 Horton Highway, Williston Park, NY 11596. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of 1VITAL HEALTH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/2015. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1Vital Health LLC, 302 De Mott street, Mineola, NY 11501 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Platinum Heir LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/4/15. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 4 Ozone Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of OBS Zeros LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/22/2016. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1 Birchwood Court, Apt 5M,Mineola, NY 11501 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTIFICATION OF EXEMPTION OF SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM The East Williston School District is applying for an exemption from having a breakfast program at the North Side School for the school year 2016-2017. The result of a survey completed in April 2016 resulted in a negative response of 84.07%; that is 285 of the responses indicated they would not have their children participate in a breakfast program at the North Side School. The district is awaiting notification of exemption from The Child Nutrition Program Administration in Albany, NY. WT 143440 1x 4/29/2016

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Town to host 7th Asian-American Festival The Town of North Hempstead’s 7th Annual Asian-American Festival will be held on May 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park.

Since the first Asian-American Festival in 2010, members of the North Hempstead community have celebrated the Asian cultures represented in North Hempstead yearly during Asian Heritage Month.

The celebration includes live music from bands from around the world, food from local restaurants, and cultural activities. The festival promises to be fun for the whole family.

There will be a lively market and cultural food representing North Hempstead’s growing ethnic diversity, with food and fun from China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and many more.

The event is free to attend; there is a $10 parking fee per vehicle if paying with cash, $7 parking fee if paying with credit or debit card.

For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869Supervisor Judi Bosworth attending last year’s Asian-American Festival 6311.

Town introducing new menotorship program feature The Town of North Hempstead’s award-winning, noncommercial government channel North Hempstead TV (NHTV) will be premiering a brand new feature on the Town’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) mentorship program on May 2 at 7 p.m. on Channel 18/63 on Cablevision and Channel 46 on Verizon FIOS. The program will air all week at that time.

MBK is a program created by the White House and President Barack Obama in 2014, and

focuses on efforts to eliminate opportunity gaps, barriers, and challenges facing youth in our community and to ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

The Town was the first municipality on Long Island to join the program and immediately took on three goals for students: to ensure that all youth graduate from high school; all youth complete post-secondary education or training; and all youth out of school are employed.

“We have taken the President’s challenge very seriously, and I believe that with the strong commitment we have from our mentors and coordinators that we are making a difference in the lives of these students,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth of the MBK program, North Hempstead is currently mentoring a dozen students from Westbury High School and Manhasset High School, which will continue through the remainder of the school year. T

he summertime component of the MBK program is an internship opportunity for the mentees within a Town of North Hempstead department. The idea is for the mentees to find out what they might want to do in their career and gear the internship toward that.

The NHTV program will include footage from the MBK two-year anniversary celebration that took place on March 2 at the Brookhaven National Lab, which students from North Hemp-

stead’s MBK program attended.

The celebration featured a speech from Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary, Broderick Johnson.

The NHTV feature will also include interviews with mentors and mentees.

NHTV produces more than 60 new and original programs each year. To view all of NHTV’s programs log on to www.mynhtv. com or check out the Town’s YouTube page at www.youtube. com/townofnorthhempstead.

Games for physically challenged to take place in June

Officials and athletes at the annoucement for the 2016 Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged

The 2016 Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged will take place June 2 through June 4 at Mitchel Athletic Complex and Nassau Community College.

Athletes will compete in track, field, slalom, archery, swimming, wheelchair basketball and table tennis. Participants, ranging from ages 5 to 21, face disabilities including blindness, visually impaired, deaf, hearing impaired, spinal cord injured, amputees and those who have cerebral palsy, dwarfism and other physical challenges.

Nassau Community College is the venue hosting swimming, wheelchair basketball and table tennis events as well as the closing ceremo-

nies.

The Nassau County Department of Health and Medical Reserve Corp volunteers will once again work to provide onsite medical care and response during the games.

In addition, NICE Bus will provide shuttle bus service for participants and has also generously donated $5,000 toward the Opening Ceremonies.

The cost of participation is free and the numbers of athletes increase each year, boasting more than 1,000.

For more information, please visit Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged website at www.nassaucountypcgames.com.

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Baseball Gods rain on Merillon parade Although the boys and girls as well as the Board of Directors of Merillon Athletic Association were eager to kick off its 63rd annual opening day parade, Mother Nature had other plans.

The Merillon board anxiously watched the weather radar to find a window of opportunity to allow the players to march and preserve the countless hours dedicated to prepare for the opening day parade.

Unfortunately, the rain did not let up and the board was forced to cancel the parade The Merillon Athletic Association would like to thank Town Supervisor Judi

Bosworth for maintaining a constant communication with the board in order to make every effort to attend the opening day parade.

Moreover, Merillon would like to thank the Manor Oaks/ Hillside grade school band led by Carolyn Goodman for assembling in the rain and annually participating in the parade and playing God bless America at the opening day ceremony.

In addition, Merillon would like to recognize Juliette Rofe who was scheduled to sing the National Anthem, the

Garden City Park and New Hyde Park Fire departments who annually line the parade route with fire trucks, and lastly the Nassau County third precinct who close off the roads and protect our marchers, for mobilizing on such a rainy day to help us kick off our opening day parade.

Chairman Tom Murphy and President Mark Wasserman decided to continue the award ceremony portion of the parade at the Merillon Field house.

Matt Notine received the Joe Roy Volunteer of the year award for his dedicated service to the Merillon AA. In addition,

coaches Tony Devito, Cathy Van Hof, Jonathan Lobdell, Bobby Teetz, James Stanko, and Joey Richards received the Coaches Achievement awards in their respective divisions for their outstanding efforts on and off the field. Merillon is so thankful to have such outstanding volunteers.

Due to scheduling conflicts, Merillon will not be able to reschedule the 63rd annual open day parade. Merillon “literally” experienced the emotions of the maxim; Don’t Rain On My Parade. The parade will return next year and Merillon AA remains crazy about baseball!

Notine named Merillon’s Volunteer of the year Moreover, Notine oversees spring and fall clean up, ensures that the field tools are replaced and in working order, oversees the maintenance of the field house and lastly, led a team to construct the field 2 batting cage.

In a nutshell, the Merillon field is operational due to Matt Notine.

Recently, Notine added another hat and is now in charge of the Merillon concession stand. He is amazing colleague and friend to all of his fellow board members.

Volunteerism is a selfless act and many times goes unnoticed by those who enjoy the fruits of the acts provided by the volunteer.

With that in mind, Merillon is honored and privileged to have Notine on its board and award him with this great honor.

“Volunteers do not have more time, they just have more heart” anonymous.

The Joe Roy volunteer of the year award is the highest service honor of the Merillon AA. The award recognizes the legacy of an exceptional volunteer and coach Joe Roy. This year’s recipient is Matthew Notine and he embodies the spirit of this award in all aspects.

Notine began his volunteerism at Merillon in 2008 as a coach in T-ball. His love for baseball and his desire to promote the message of the Merillon AA, prompted him to join the board in 2012.

As a board member he jumped right into to action as the new facilities director and began to implement countless maintenance plans.

He was instrumental in converting field 2 to a multipurpose field, he improved the drainage system of all three fields, and he leveled the infields by overseeing the addition of new clay.

LIU Lax upend Mavericks in ranked showdown B y M i c h a e l Ot e r o

It came down to the wire for the no. 8 ranked LIU Post men’s lacrosse team on Saturday, April 23, but they managed to pull out a gritty 10-9 victory over no. 13 Mercy College in an East Coast Conference battle at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville, N.Y. Senior attackman Matt Bellando scored the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal with 99 seconds left to secure the win. Assisting with the game winning tally was graduate midfielder Jeremy Morgan.

Well before Bellando rounded out the scoring, he started it. The senior netted a goal at the 14:16 mark of the first period to open up what would be a combined 19 goal day for both sides. That goal started a mini Pioneer run which widened to 4-1 when Bellando found the back of the cage for his second goal of the contest. After the Pioneers and Mavericks traded goals, senior attackman Matty Beccaris scored an unassisted goal to make it 6-2 in favor of the Pioneers.

The Mavericks regrouped and got back in the flow

of the game, but faced an 8-5 disadvantage at halftime.

Although they were down, they were not out. The Mavericks battled back, eventually tying the contest at nine apiece. The game-tying goal came courtesy of junior midfielder Nick Wilcox, who notched his seventeenth goal of the season to go along with three first half assists.

During the Maverick comeback, the Pioneers were held to just one goal and they committed six crucial turnovers. After Wilcox’s unassisted tally, which tied the game, the stage was set for Bellando to shine. And shine he did.

LIU head men’s lacrosse coach John Jez said after the game that his team held in and “dug deep.” He gave credit to the Mercy goaltender and defense that played well in the second half, but also noted that “our defense made the key stops when they had to.”

No surprise, but Bellando was the leading-scorer for both teams with five points (4G, 1A), while Beccaris added four points (3G, 1A) to help out the Pioneer cause. In addition to the senior attackmen, sophomore midfielder Dylan Harned chipped in with a two goal performance.

In the cage, junior goal keeper Matthew Liantonio

made six saves for the Pioneers. As a team, the Pioneers outshoot the Mavericks at a 2:1 ratio and scooped up ground balls at a higher and more efficient rate. The Pioneers also had the upper hand in face-offs, winning 13 compared to just eight for the Mavericks.

With the win, the Pioneers improved to 9-3 for the season and 6-1 in conference play. The Pioneers have now won five games in a row and haven’t lost in over a month.

The Mercy College Mavericks dropped to 9-4 and are now 5-3 in conference play.

Jez and his team finish their regular season on Saturday, April 30, when they host the University of the District of Columbia. “They are a talented team that plays hard all the time,” said Jez, referring to the University of the District of Columbia. “It’ll be a tough one.” In their matchup one year prior, the Pioneers came out victorious 13-5. The ECC matchup is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www. liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Cosmos drop second straight to Minnesota The New York Cosmos lost to Minnesota United FC 1-0 at the National Sports Center Saturday night. There was a lot Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese liked about the way his team played, despite conceding a late goal.

“We controlled the ball and didn’t concede that many chances,” Savarese said. “I think we had [the better of] a lot of the play, but unfortunately that was not enough. I think the score at the end doesn’t reflect the match that we played. We did many good things today but at the end, what matters is the score.”

Making his first Cosmos start, Gabriel Farfán created his own space in the 24th minute, cutting the ball back to his left foot. But the midfielder on loan from Chiapas put his attempt over the crossbar.

“I thought Gabriel played a good match,” Savarese said. “He did exactly what we asked him to do.”

In the 31st minute, Cosmos midfielder Juan Arango had

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a dangerous free kick, but he curled his shot from 24 yards out wide of the near post. Three minutes later, the Venezuelan rolled his shot just inside the 18-

yard box wide of the far post.

Minnesota United was reduced to 10 men in the 53rd minute when defender Damion Lowe was shown a red card for

a tackle from behind on Michael Lahoud at midfield.

“You have to give them credit because they were able to be compact in the back and play

very well going forward,” Savarese said. “They have some players who have speed, and they were very clever.”

The Cosmos kept trying to break the tie through blasts from distance from Hunter Freeman and Niko Kranjčar, among others, but Minnesota goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock contained the visitors’ attempts throughout the match.

With only a few minutes on the clock, on a quick counter after Arango was ruled offside, United striker Christian Ramirez latched onto a ball from the left

by Justin Davis. The forward slotted a low shot past Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer with his second touch to send the Cosmos to their second loss of the NASL Spring Season. The goal awarded the Loons their first win against New York in nine tries.

The Cosmos (2-0-2) will host the undefeated Carolina RailHawks Sunday, May 1 at Hofstra’s James M. Shuart Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Wheatley girls hoop team honored at meeting

At its regularly scheduled meeting on April 18, the East Williston Board of Education recognized Ashley Rogala, the Wheatley School girls varsity basketball team coach, and team members for their outstanding record of academic achievement during the winter season.

The Wheatley School’s Girls Varsity

Basketball team has been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for academic excellence.

The Scholar/Athlete Recognition Award Program, which was initiated by NYPHSAA 23 years ago, recognizes athletic teams from across New York State

for the exemplary academic performance banner to coach Rogala and team members, Hannah Woodward and Allison of its team members.

Based upon a composite of the grade LaMonica captains, Amanda Sivin, Jolie point averages among team members, Katz, Ariana Turkalj, Micki Wain, Remi team champions are selected for each Goldfarb, Julia Braito, Cecilia Jozef and varsity sport from those high schools en- Samantha Rothstein.

The team achieved an average of tering the competition.

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