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N. Shore schools range from $33.8K to $22K for 2015-16

By J i m G A L L o W Ay North Shore school districts together plan to spend more than $1 billion in the coming fiscal year, but spending varied by tens of millions from district to district, and some school officials worry the state’s property tax cap may only widen the gap.

Great Neck school district has the highest budget on the North Shore at about $216.6 million, nearly $40 million more than the second-highest spender, Sewanhaka, whose budget is about $178.8 million.

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district, an elementary school district with the fewest students on the North Shore, has the smallest budget at $36.8 million, about $20 million less than that of East Williston, the school district with the second-lowest enrollment.

Roslyn’s budget is $103.9 mil-

lion; Herricks’ budget is $108.2 million; Mineola’s budget is $89.7 million; Manhasset’s budget is $90.4 million and Port Washington’s budget is $144.9 million Per-pupil spending ranged from about $22,000 at Sewanhaka, which has more than 8,000 students, to nearly $34,000 at Great Neck, which has about 6,400 students.

In 2014-15, the most recent year for which figures were compiled, Great Neck had the 46th highest per-pupil spending in the state, out of 669 districts ranked

by Syracuse.com. Sewanhaka ranked 421st.

“The tax cap is widening the gap between those districts, and that’s something we are concerned about,” Sewanhaka Superintendent Ralph Ferrie said. “The tax cap is what’s actually exacerbating [the disparity in spending] in terms of the fact it’s widening the Continued on Page 62

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road began dismantling the Colonial Road Bridge this weekend in the Village of Thomaston. See story on page 2.

Other G.N. officials see no trend in VGN challengers’ win

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Neck said they don’t think the loss is emblematic of a larger Though three Village of opposition movement across Great Neck incumbents were the peninsula.

“They had long-time residefeated last week by the Voice of the Village Party in a land- dents and newer residents that slide victory, elected officials felt very strongly about certain from other villages in Great issues,” said Village of Kings

Point Mayor Kalnick at the final Great Neck Village Officials Association meeting Thursday.

“They have a right to voice their feelings at the polls.”

Kalnick said he believed the dissatifaction with elected Continued on Page 50

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MTA demolishes G.N. man drove Colonial Road Bridge out tenants: AG

Expected future Port Washington line service suspensions Landlord of Brooklyn apartment

By J ust i n e S c h o e nba r t

The Colonial Road Bridge in the Village of Thomaston has carried motorists and travelers across the Long Island Railroad for 115 years, but its demolition was completed last weekend to make way for track and drainage improvements.

“Everything went down exactly on time in terms of the demolition,” MTA spokesman Salvatore Arena said.

The demolition, which began Saturday at midnight, resulted in an outage in train service between the Great Neck and Port Washington branches.

In place of trains, buses transported customers at the Port Washington, Plandome, Manhasset and Great Neck stations. The entire Port Washington branch also saw reduced service levels, with service being provided every hour rather than every half hour.

The demolition of the bridge, which was closed in March, is part of a $45 million project that includes making track-level drainage improvements, building a retaining wall and extending an existing pocket track used to turn trains around.

The MTA has said the replacement of the bridge is essential to the East Side Access project, which will bring the LIRR straight into Grand Central Station in Manhattan. The project, which the MTA says is still about seven years away, will cut the travel time of commuters who work on Manhattan’s east side by 20 to 30 minutes when completed.

“It’s obviously an inconvenience,” Arena said. “But I think everybody’s pretty happy that the railroad is paying for and building this bridge.”

The demolition was com-

Prevention Task Force, a multiagency task force announced in A Great Neck resident who February with the goal of preventowned an apartment building in ing tenant harassment, the state Brooklyn has been charged with attorney general’s office said in a illegally driving out rent-stabilized statement.

Prosecutors said Melamed, tenants by frequently undergoing construction and demolition proj- who owns six rental properties ects, the state Attorney General’s in New York City, shut off heat and hot water to rent-stabilized office announced Wednesday.

Daniel Melamed, 37, of Great tenants last year as temperatures Neck, was indicted on charges of dropped below freezing and illeunlawful eviction, filing a false gally destroyed walls inside apartdocument and endangering the ments.

He also allegedly exposed welfare of a child.

Engineer Pirooz Soltanizadeh, tenants to lead dust levels that exceeded limits dur39, a New Hyde ing construction, Park resident hired causing tenants

by Melamed to to jam wet towels oversee construcunder their doors tion at Melamed’s to prevent the dust 14-unit building from entering their at 1578 Union St., apartments, the was also charged AG’s office said. with filing a false Samples taken of document, accordthe dust showed ing to the indictit contained 88 ment.

Daniel Melamed times the allowable Melamed and threshold of lead, Soltanizadeh could as set by the federal face up to 1 1/3 to Environmental Pro4 years in prison if tection Agency. convicted.

Melamed and “Today’s chargSoltanizadeh have es send a strong also been accused message to landof falsely filing a lords across New document with the York City: if you New York City Deharass, intimidate, partment of Buildor jeopardize the health and safety Pirooz Soltanizadeh ings claiming that the Crown Heights of your tenants, we will come after you with the full building Melamed bought in 2012 force of the law,” state Attorney was vacant, when the building General Eric Schneiderman said was actually occupied.

“Our task force is sending a in a statement. “Our task force is working hard to identify, inves- loud message to predatory landtigate, and prosecute the worst lords: you will be caught, and the consequences will be severe,” landlords in this city.”

Efforts to reach Melamed’s at- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio torney, Seth Denenberg, and Solta- said in a statement. “The alleged nizadeh’s attorney, John Tasolides, wrongdoing of this landlord put tenants’ health and safety at risk. were unavailing.

The arrests are the first to We won’t let that stand in New come from the Tenant Harassment York City.”

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road began dismantling the Colonial Road Bridge this weekend in the Village of Thomaston. pleted around 3:15 a.m. on Monday, and regular train service resumed as planned.

Arena said the railroad has three more train service outages scheduled for this summer to complete the project.

These outages are set to occur from 6 a.m.. to 6 p.m. on July 8, Aug. 8, and Aug 22, and the LIRR will again be providing bus service for customers on the dates of the outages. The scheduled outages are the result of preparation work being done for the installation of the new bridge, according to Arena.

He also said the bus service ran “very smoothly,” according to customers who contacted the railroad by email to compliment the service and assistance present at each station to direct customers to the buses.

In addition to affecting service between the Great Neck and Port Washington lines, the Colonial Road Bridge construction also continues to affect the daily lives of Village of Thomaston residents.

The construction has created a tremendous amount of noise and disruption to the lives of residents, Thomaston Mayor Steven Weinberg said at an MTA press conference last Thursday.

LIRR President Patrick Nowalski said the railroad is working closely with the village to ensure that the construction of the new bridge and other parts of the project result in minimal disruption to residents’ lives.

“We’re going to do everything we can to make this project as least impactful as we can,” Continued on Page 62

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State Legislature OKs IDA reform bill Maragos says law fails to address ‘core issues’ preventing more job growth

BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO

State lawmakers have approved new legislation increasing oversight on industrial development agencies that provide tax breaks to businesses intended to generate jobs and business activity.

Sponsored in the Assembly by William Magnarelli (DSyracuse) and in the Senate by Kathy Marchione (R-Halfmoon), the law requires IDAs to create an application form for tax exemption requests and policies to suspend and even discontinue in certain scenarios paymentin-lieu of tax agreements that are used to partially offset tax breaks.

The legislation was approved by the Republican-controlled Senate last Wednesday and the Democratic Assembly on Friday.

“By increasing scrutiny of IDA project applications and requiring project agreements to include the recapture of benefits if job creation goals are not met, we can address many of the concerns raised in audits by

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli my office over the years,” state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in statement. “Equally important, these new oversight and accountability measures will also help improve the efficiency and transparency of the operations of our IDAs.” In an interview with Blank

Slate Media Tuesday, Magnarelli said the law is a “good step” for government transparency, as it would create a streamlined record of IDA-supported projects that could be compared and contrasted across the state.

Applications for tax breaks would be made available for

know what they were doing, and IDAs deal with taxpayer money on a lot of these projects, and this legislation would be cleared, as far as the public is concerned, for auditing purposes.”

The law was approved about one month after the release of the state comptroller’s audit of 2013 IDA activity, which revealed agencies throughout the state granted about $105 million more in tax exemptions but generated about 23,000 less jobs than in 2012.

“Statewide, [the legislation] has a lot of potential,” said Lauren George, associate director of the government watchdog group Common Cause New York. “You can measure, apples to apples, projects with similar criteria.”

“In many places, when you don’t have these clawback propublic access and contain infor- visions, there’s nothing you can mation pertinent to capital costs do when jobs don’t materialize,” and potential job creation that she added. “The purpose here is Magnarelli said was not previ- to make sure our tax subsidies go ously required to be recorded. to the right places, to create job “We’ve seen some very good and economic development.”

IDAs throughout the state and Joseph Kearney, executive some that I’d say are question- director of the Nassau County able,” he said. “We just didn’t Continued on Page 50

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Historical society talks lighthouse

BY J ust i n e S c h o e nba r t It appears that the next generation may be the key to saving Great Neck’s historical landmarks.

At its annual meeting last Wednesday, the Great Neck Historical Society said it has been working closely with both Saddle Rock School and John F. Kennedy School to help raise money and awareness for the Saddle Rock Grist Mill and the Stepping Stones Lighthouse.

The society’s president, Alice Kasten, said the students at JFK have been working on creative projects about how to raise awareness and resolve existing problems at these landmarks.

“We’ve spent the entire year at the Kennedy School,” Kasten said. “We’ve spoken to the student body, and then we’ve spoken to the student government about the lighthouse.”

Kasten said the Kennedy students presented the society with a check for $800 to put toward the lighthouse repairs. She also said that the school has promised to partner with them to help raise money for the lighthouse

going forward.

Society treasurer Jay Mankis, who is a long time resident of Saddle Rock, said he felt that if JFK could do something with the lighthouse, so could Saddle Rock.

He said he spoke with the school’s Shared Decision Making Committee, which said that the effort could turn into a series of projects for the students.

“Hopefully, next year, that will be a project they take on,” Mankis said.

Before they can think about making improvements to the Grist Mill, Mankis said, community support is necessary.

“The first thing is to get the support of the community,” Mankis said. “We need to put a little pressure on Nassau County to open up the budget a bit.”

The county is currently working at the Grist Mill on water supply issues, but has assured Mankis that they are being very careful to preserve the building itself.

But without the funds do so, the Grist Mill will remain “closed for the season” — as the sign outside it has indicated for years.

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entire year at the Kennedy School.

We’ve spoken to the student body, and then we’ve spoken to the student government about the lighthouse.

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education to be one of its three purposes, has also given history talks in the elementary school classrooms.

This is the first year that the society has gotten into the schools, according to Kasten.

She said that although the society has given history talks at locations such as Temple Beth-El, Temple Israel, Great Neck Synagogue and the Veterans Club at the Social Center, her “absolute favorite talk” was to the one she gave to the second graders at Saddle Rock School.

“They ate it up — they were so active, so involved,” she said.

“They were the best. They’ve already booked me for next year — and I’m excited!”

In addition to speaking with the second graders, Kasten said that the society also gave a talk to the fourth and fifth graders about the Grist Mill to try to get ideas on what they might do to save it.

Park District Commissioner Bob Lincoln, who also holds a position on the historical society’s board of directors, said there will always be a light present at the existing location of the lighthouse, but the lighthouse may be replaced with a steel tower if it is unable to be repaired.

“It is in dire need of repair, but it is very, very restorable,” Lincoln said. “All that we need is money, hard work, and a lot of supporters.”

Lincoln said the goal is to be able to have guided tours out at the lighthouse, which he said already occurs at the lighthouse’s twin, the Hudson-Athens lighthouse.

Running tours, Lincoln said, will allow the society to do exactly what it sets out to do —

preserve history.

“It’s an exciting thing, a romantic visit,” Lincoln said. “People who love lighthouses will go anywhere to see one.”

Even in its current condition, many people have expressed their interest in going out and seeing the lighthouse, Lincoln said.

To begin the process of repairing the lighthouse, the society must begin to generate interest among community members and begin raising funds. While they have currently raised around $19,000, Lincoln said that this amount is not enough to do any serious work.

“But it’s certainly enough to prime the pump to get things going,” he said.

Lincoln said that the town’s involvement and support is essential to ensure maintenance of the new lighthouse. He said that another lighthouse on Long Island had been already restored once had to be restored again after failed maintenance.

To begin the project, Lincoln said, it is necessary to get the lighthouse weather tight. Even though it may end up taking a Continued on Page 44

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Food-place audit system Funds sought like Swiss cheese: Maragos to study Sound

BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO Health grades and complaints filed on approximately 4,800 Nassau County eateries over the last two years were misappropriated by the county Department of Health, casting doubt on the effectiveness of its risk assessment system, according to an audit by the county comptroller’s office.

About 74 percent of restaurants deemed “high risk” by the county did not receive a staterecommended second annual inspection, according to the audit, which tracked departmental data from 2012-14.

According to the audit, several establishments rated “high risk” or “medium risk,” which are supposed to receive additional or more frequent

inspections, were also found to be mislabeled in records.

“Our food inspection must be modernized to ensure public safety, retain public confidence and minimize the potential for corruption,” said Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, in a statement accompanying the audit. “Although no evidence of fraud was found, the current food health inspection system is prone to fraud and possible health violations persisting longer than necessary. A grading system can enhance public confidence.”

The county health department operates under the New York State Sanitary Code as well as the New York State Department of Health.

The comptroller’s audit found that 10 percent of complaints about res-

taurants were not tracked to resolution, and that the department’s threeyear rotation of health inspectors left it susceptible to corruption.

It also found the department did not adequately track the payments of assessed fines and had no expedited process in place for payments made online or by mail, which Maragos’ office found could have netted $300,000 in collection fees.

“Our health inspection service has kept us safe, but the numerous weaknesses found in the food inspection system are concerning,” Maragos said. “I urge the county Department of Health to follow through on its commitments to improve the system, and to reconsider certain rejected recommendations which can strengthen enforcement

and public confidence.”

In a statement, health department spokeswoman MaryEllen Laurain said the county is evaluating the fiscal recommendations put forth in the comptroller’s audit.

As for the comptroller’s health assessment, Laurain cited the 2015 county health rankings by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which ranked Nassau No. 1 among the 63 counties it tracked in New York.

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Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to extend approximately $65 million in annual funding to study and restore the Long Island Sound through 2020.

The law, called the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, combines two previous funding provisions to reduce nitrogen levels in the water and restore the land surrounding the Sound.

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stead Beach Park in Port Washington. “I’ll continue to push for the resources we need to restore the Sound and promote environmental protection and economic development for generations to come.”

Sen. Charles Schumer, also a Democrat, and U.S. Reps Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), whose districts cover parts of Long Island’s North Shore, also supported the legislation.

“If my congressional district was a factory town, Long Island Sound would be the factory, generating more than $5.2 billion in direct wages and supporting at least 190,000 jobs,” Israel said in a statement.

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A Hauppauge engineering firm last Wednesday recommended a series of parking restrictions to Village of Great Neck Plaza trustees for an area of South Middle Neck Road north of Brompton Road.

Daniel Winkelman, transportation systems team leader at VHB Engineering, called for parking be restricted on a 210 feet stretch along the west side of South Middle Neck Road north of Brompton Road and 65 feet south of Brompton.

The issue of parking came to light after motorists trying to make a left turn onto South Middle Neck Road from Brompton complained that with cars parked they could not adequately see if cars were coming from the north.

Winkelman recommended that from 20 feet north of Brompton Road to 210 feet north of Bromtpon there should be signs saying “No Parking 2 PM to 9 AM” and “No Parking Loading Zone 9 AM to 2 PM.” In April, Great Neck Plaza trustees voted to update the village code to clarify parking regulations on the west side of South Middle Neck Road between Brompton Road and Pont Street, which has been the source of confusion for motorists.

They also voted to revise the language there to conform with language on street signs along that section of South Middle Neck Road. The signs there state — “No parking any time, except when authorized to be used as a loading zone” and “Loading zone, com-

VHB Engineering recommended a series of parking restrictions for an area of South Middle Neck Road north of Brompton Road mercial vehicles only, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.”

Winkelman recommended changing the loading zone start time from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. to avoid the rush-hour traffic.

“We’re just trying to make it safe and only permit parking if it can be safe,” Village of Great Neck Plaza Jean Celender said.

Winkelman said VHB determined what changes were needed after studying the sight distance limitations and vehicle speeds in the area.

Sight distance, Winkelman said, should be long enough to allow a vehicle traveling at the 85th percentile of the common driving speed to stop before hitting an object in its

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path. The 85th percentile is the speed at or below which 85 percent of vehicles travel in free-flowing traffic, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

To determine the 85th percentile, VHB studied the speeds of cars traveling on South Middle Neck Road near Brompton Road during a typical weekday morning rush hour and during an off-peak time.

He said for cars traveling south, the 85th percentile is 39 miles per hour, and for cars traveling north the 85th percentile is 41 miles per hour.

Winkelman said according to records obtained from Nassau County police over the past three years, only five accidents occurred near the intersection of Brompton and South Middle Neck.

Though none of these accidents involved cars exiting from Brompton onto South Middle Neck Road, he said many residents still said it was difficult to turn onto South Middle Neck from Brompton, and that they felt unsafe doing so.

Because there was no pattern to the accidents, Winkelman said, the accidents didn’t play a role in the recommendations.

Great Neck Plaza Clerk Patricia O’Byrne said the Plaza got calls from the Village of Thomaston saying that Thomaston residents were concerned about exiting from Brompton onto South Middle Neck.

Mitch Pitnick, a Russell Gardens resident and an attorney for the Town of North Hempstead who took issue parking changes that were being discussed in April, asked Winkel-

man if he was recommending parking restrictions similar to what are currently in place, to which Winkelman replied he was.

“It seems that it’s sort of a results-oriented decision, based on the analysis that’s provided,” Pitnick said.

Celender said the recommendations aren’t results-oriented.

“I really take exception to you saying that,” Celender said to Pitnick. “We want to rely on facts and data.”

Great Neck Plaza Deputy Mayor Ted Rosen said the village asked VHB to look at hard data to make recommendations.

“We didn’t say ‘we want to keep no parking here,’” Rosen said.

Winkelman said VHB wants to keep as many parking spaces as possible.

“We want to provide as much parking as we can,” he said. “If we could have allocated more parking there we would have wanted to.”

Great Neck Plaza Trustee Gerry Schneiderman said VHB has a great reputation throughout Nassau County.

“To think that they would fudge something because we wanted it some way is an insult,” Schneiderman said.

Pitnick said he wasn’t claiming VHB fudged any data.

He said he could hire his own expert to make recommendations, but that the issue is not significant enough for him to spend the money.

Trustees adjourned discussion on the parking until their next meeting on July 1.

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Saturday, July 4

Sunday, July 5

Dean Karahalis is the founder, conductor and musical director of this ensemble comprised of New York's finest musicians.

The Concert Pops will help celebrate our country’s independence.

Amy, the daughter of music legend Levon Helm, is a gifted musician who has shared the stage with Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Donald Fagen, Dr. John and Joan Osborne.

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The Meade Brothers

Sunday, July 19

Saturday, July 25

Revisit the‘50's and ‘60's oldies with doo wop songs such as, “You Belong to Me,” “My Own True Love” and “Life is But a Dream.”

With some members originally from Great Neck, hear the best of Elvis Presley, Dion & The Belmonts and The Beatles through the years of Steely Dan, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Rolling Stones and so much more.

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Yacht Rock Revue Thursday, July 9 Yacht Rock Revue plays the finest of ‘70’s light rock!

Their flawless style perfectly combines with their refreshing comedy and energetic stage presence.

New York Chinese Cultural Center Sunday, July 26 Founded in 1974, internationally renowned artists/dancers from mainland China, Taiwan and the U.S. perform a dynamic range of Chinese dance and Beijing opera styles.

The Lovin’ Spoonful Saturday, July 11 Hitting the top of the music charts in the mid-sixties, with hits such as “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice” and “Summer in the City,” they sold millions album.

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Sunday, July 12 Gary's unmistakable voice garnered six consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits with “Young Girl,” “Woman, Woman” and “Lady Willpower” and more.

Michael DelGuidice and Big Shot: Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel Saturday, July 18 Big Shot returns to Great Neck, led by front man Michael DelGuidice, who tours with Billy Joel himself.

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TUSK- Fleetwood Mac Roger McGuinn Lunasa-A Night of Irish Thursday, August 6 Tribute Music Concert to be held at Saturday, August 1

Covering the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, such as “Landslide,” “Rhiannon,”and “Go Your Own Way,” TUSK replicates the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, topselling bands.

Great Neck North High School* *Two guests permitted per park card after 7:45 P.M. • Limited seating! • Doors opens at 7 P.M. See inside for more details.

Saturday, August 8 One of the most popular bands of Celtic music, playing original compositions and melodies from other Celtic regions that often involve three-part harmonies.

Plaza Productions Night Fever-Tribute to Persian Concert Arturo O’Farrill- AfroSixties Rock Experience North Shore Music Sunday, August 23 presents West Side Story Saturday, August 15 Festival presents Puccini the Bee Gees Cuban Orchestra Sunday, August 2

The award-winning Broadway score includes songs such as “Maria,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Tonight.” Enjoy this fullystaged production of the world’s great love story.

Band of Long Island Sunday, August 30 With a program filled with traditional and classical arrangements! Great Neck’s own, Michael Flamhaft will be conducting.

This will bring you back to the sights and sounds of the Woodstock era. The band will recreate the performances by Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, Grace Slick, Carlos Santana, Creedence Clearwater and more.

Sunday, August 16

North Shore Music Festival presents two shortened Giacomo Puccini operas.

Conductor Anthony LaGruth and Stage Director Benjamin Spierman.

Dave Sear/Tom Chapin Folk Festival Saturday, September 5

Tom Chapin headlines our Folk Festival hosted by Dave Sear.

The New York Times calls Tom Chapin “...one of the great personalities in contemporary

folk music.” Playing for more than 30 years, Tom has enlightened audiences with original songs expressed in a multitude of musical styles.

Saturday, August 22 The largest production of the look and sound of the Bee Gees performing songs like “To Love Somebody,” “I Started a Joke,” “Night Fever,” “Stayin’ Alive” and more.

Performer will be announced at a later date.

Persian Concert will be held at North Hempstead Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington in partnership with the Town of North Hempstead; Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Commissioner Jill Weber. There is a Show Bus scheduled for this concert to the North Hempstead Park.

Saturday, August 29 Cuban jazz piano player Arturo O’Farrill and the AfroCuban Orchestra has won the 2015 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Neil Berg’s 100 Years www.greatneckparks.org of Broadway Bring your own chair/blanket; perhaps have a picnic. All Sunday, September 6

performances begin at 8 p.m. Admission free for Great Neck Hear the music of Rodgers & Park District residents with a valid park card. Two guests Hammerstein, Porter, Gershwin permitted per park card holder. Schedule subject to change. and For more information call (516) 482-0355.

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Troop 97 and 71 installs Eagle Scouts

BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO David Doucette was scurrying with the Penn Station crowd, rushing to catch a train whose platform was just posted on the big board, when he saw a woman carrying a large suitcase struggle to get down the stairs amid the mob.

It was then, he said, that his instinct to run toward danger — instilled through years of Boy Scout training and leadership roles with the Theodore Roos-

evelt Council — kicked into gear, and he assisted her.

“If anyone ever asks you whether scouting is relevant to society, just ask that lady,” Doucette told an Eagle Scout installation of four Manhasset Troop 97 scouts on Saturday.

It was the first of two Eagle Scout installations Doucette would attend Saturday with each taking place simultaneously.

Troop 97’s Ben P. Morse, Domenick “Nicky” Naccarato, Ryan P. Shelley and William

Wong were receiving the honor just as Plandome Troop 71’s Vincent Tomaselli, Peter Boyadjian and Garrett Bryne ascended the rank.

They join more than two million Boy Scouts to achieve the Eagle Scout rank since 1912, which represents less than one percent of boys to have ever put on a uniform and collect merit badges.

“As Eagle Scouts, I am confident they will be successful in their careers and make a meaningful contribution to

their country,” said John Walter, Troop 97 scout master.

The boys each received citations from the Town of North Hempstead, the state Assembly and state Senate prior to taking the Eagle Scout oath.

“We hope you go onto whatever it is life intends for you to do and you come back to be the great young citizens that you are,” said North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), whose district includes Manhasset and Great Neck where the boys com-

pleted their service projects.

Morse painted the second floor hallway, doors and archway at Adventures in Learning Manhasset over his 2014 winter break, managing more than 20 volunteer scouts.

Naccarato and a group of scouts refurbished the playground at the Manhasset-Great Neck EOC, adding two benches, a bird feeder and planting flowers and spreading wood chips.

Shelley created an informational sign to accompany the Continued on Page 44

Temple Israel increases Parking issues raised security with grant funds in proposed project

By A da m L i d g e t t A Great Neck temple is implementing a series of security measures, including access control systems at entrances and additional surveillance cameras, after receiving a $75,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security.

Temple Israel of Great Neck said in an email to its members last week that it had installed access-control systems at three entrances to the temple, which is located at 108 Old Mill Road.

The temple, which is believed to be the largest conservative congregration on the North Shore, said in the email that the security upgrades are similar to that of an airport.

“The measures taken are in response to the conditions that exist during these times,” the email reads. “The safety of the people who enter our doors is of primary concern, and we face the challenge of trying to balance a welcoming environment with a secure one.”

The temple said in the email that at times when many people are in the temple – such as school, Shabbat and holidays – the doors are monitored by a security team comprised of either current or former Nassau County police officers. Its

policy until now was to leave the temple doors open the rest of the time, but soon they will be reversing that policy.

Members will need either an electronic fob or a security code to enter the building during non-peak times. Those wishing to enter will also be able to call into the building from a phone outside the door.

The access control systems will be located at the main entrance, a service elevator and a door leading into the school, said Leon Silverberg, the temple’s executive director.

The temple has also increased the number of surveillance cameras from about 20 to about 45, Silverberg said. He said the cameras now cover almost all of the property.

Other safety measures include protective film added to classroom windows, which would prevent glass from shattering over students in the case of an explosion, and locks that give the temple lockdown capabilities in the school wing, the email reads.

The temple’s Security Committee is also developing planning drills to instruct temple members on where to exit in case of emergency, the email says.

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By A da m L i d g e t t An application for a conditional-use permit that would allow the owner of a Middle Neck Road jewelry store to convert office space above his shop into apartments was continued after parking concerns were raised by Village of Great Neck Plaza trustees at their meeting Wednesday.

Danny Arbusman, president of Jewels By Viggi, located at 65 Middle Neck Road, applied for a conditional-use permit earlier in June to convert the second floor of his building into two apartments and add a third floor, which would house two more apartments.

To do this, Arbusman would be required to provide six parking spots for the four apartment units he is proposing under current zoning requirements, Village of Great Neck Plaza Commissioner of Public Services Michael Sweeney said.

But, Sweeney said, Arbusman doesn’t have the space for the parking required.

Village trustees, Sweeney said, could give Arbusman a waiver for five of the spots, but Arbusman would still be required to provide an extra spot.

Arbusman could apply for a variance

for the one spot or pay a $25,000 to the village in lieu of providing the spot, per village code, Sweeney said.

The $25,000, Sweeney said, would be used to enhance parking facilities in the village.

“We could factor in some way of paying for this over time,” Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said. “It doesn’t say how we collect it; we’re not looking for it to be burdensome.”

Celender said the village wants to encourage mixed-use buildings like the one Arbusman is proposing to attract young professionals to the area. She said the trustees will try to remain flexible throughout the application process.

Trustees suggested Arbusman might reconfigure the apartments to eliminate the need for the additional space.

Arbusman said he will consult with his architect on the project moving forward.

“I’m sure it would be one of the nicest retail and residential units,” Celender said. “Hopefully we can resolve some of these issues so it’s feasible economically.”

Trustees adjourned the permit application until their next meeting on July 1.

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Democracy in A sad reminder that racial action in VGN hatred still plagues country The list of endorsements for The Village Great Neck incumbents was both impressive and unusual.

Congressman Steve Israel, former Congressman Gary Ackerman, state Sen. Jack Martins, state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel and most of the eight other mayors on the Great Neck peninsula as well as several other officeholders all threw their support behind Mayor Ralph Kreitzman and trustees Mitch Beckerman and Jeffrey Bass.

Then the election was held last Tuesday and the long-time incumbents lost by a nearly 3 to 1 margin.

Welcome to to the democratic system.

Voice of the Village Party mayoral candidate Pedram Bral — leading a ticket that included trustee candidates Anne Mendelson and Ray Plakstis Jr. — said during the campaign that the only endorsement that was important to him was that of the voters of the Village of Great Neck.

Some questioned Bral’s comment as being self-serving. No one is questioning it now.

The Voice of the Village Party candidates and their campaign manager Rebecca Gulliar — a long-time community activist and critic of Kreitzman — took their campaign to the voters, going door to door to deliver their call for change. Included was a promise of greater openness and willingness to listen to the public.

It is a message that incumbents across the North Shore would be wise to follow.

For now, we will wait to see how the challengers put their words into action and thank Kreitzman, Beckerman and Bass for their service.

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lleged suspect a white supremacist named Dylann Roof killed nine people in historic black church in Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday June 17.

Emanuel AME church has seen race hatred lift its ugly head. This is a church that Martin Luther King Jr. had once preached.

The death of Pastor state

Sen. Clementa Pinckney and members of church were killed for no reason other than the color of their skin.

I therefore find these horrendous acts so appalling that I feel such grief for their church, family and friends and our country where race hatred still exists.

My heartfelt prayers go out to all in this time of great grief.

In the end our youth must be

educated and all that harbor such feelings that hate cannot be tolerated and that the answer is love and understanding, which will bring true harmony. Remember this too: Evil thrives when good people do nothing!

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Honor Charleston’s dead with stricter gun control In the wake of the horrific shootings in Charleston, S.C, elected officials across the political spectrum have rightfully made expressions of shock, horror and sadness— just as they have after every other mass shooting in recent years.

But apparently this shock, horror and sadness is still not enough

for most of these officials — including virtually all the Republican presidential hopefuls — to call for any action to address these mass shootings.

President Obama had it exactly right when he said “We don’t have all the facts, but we do know that once again, innocent people were killed in part because someone who

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And when he said that “We as a country will have to reckon with the fact that this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries.”

Like the United States, other advanced countries have mentally ill people, social problems and oth-

er issues cited as contributors for mass violence in this country. What they don’t have is a proliferation of guns and easy access to them.

Following the shootings of 20 children and six school employees in Newtown, Conn., 90 percent of Americans said they supported universal background checks for gun purchasers and a large percentage

said they supported ban on semiautomatic weapons.

But a Congress cowed by the NRA and gun manufacturers did nothing.

It is time for those in Congress who do not listen to the public’s call for commonsense gun legislation to pay a political price.

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Thank you for ‘honor’ of serving VGN

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would like to thank the residents of the Village of Great Neck for the honor and privilege of serving them as their mayor for the past eight years.

I am humbled and proud

of our many accomplishments and of the significant resident involvement in so many of them.

I would also like to thank our village employees and volunteer board members. It

has been an absolute pleasure knowing and working with them.

I do not know how to adequately express my feelings for my dedicated and hardworking trustees. The recognitions and

I already have reached out awards the village and I have received are due to all of their to my successor to offer my assistance. efforts.

Lastly, I congratulate my Ralph J. Kreitzman opponents, and I hope that Mayor, Village of Great Neck they will do a great job for our residents and our great village.

Why the interest in Jenner’s gender change?

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h, I’m so confused. Per- Kardashian wish Bruce Jenner haps one of the liberal a Happy Father’s Day” to their or progressive readers stepfather.

Didn’t they get the word that of this paper can help Bruce is not Bruce but rather me out.

The Huffington Post on Caitlyn now?

Of course they got the word.

Monday ran the following headline, “Kim, Kourtney and Khloe But the Kardashians would never

miss the chance to get publicity by getting their name in the paper. And that certainly goes for Bruce, Caitlyn or whatever the name is today.

Now back to my liberal and progressive friends who think that this story of changing gen-

Actually, the next time I der identity is the cat’s meow. If you knew this person would you want to read anything about this be wishing a Happy Father’s Day person is when she’s having the baby. or Happy Mother’s Day? I wonder what the aforeBill Viggiano mentioned step children will do Williston Park on Mother’s Day? On second thought, no I don’t.

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n Friday, June 26 the New York Daily News will celebrate its 96th Anniversary of publish-

As a teenager in the 1960s, I can still remember being able to buy four newspapers for less than a dollar and getting change back.

At the end of the day, increasing the newsstand price, shrinking content, reduction in actual newsprint size or favorable government subsidies will not be the determining factor for the survival of the New York Daily News, New York Post, New York Times, Newsday or other daily newspapers.

We live in one of the few remaining free societies, with a wealth of information sources available for any citizen to access.

However, sadly, most American cities and suburbs are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper.

Most papers have to deal

with continued increasing costs for news print, delivery and distribution along with reduced advertising revenues and declining readership.

They may face competitors in the surrounding suburbs, along with national editions of USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Epoch Times.

In our Metropolitan New York Region, there are also all news radio stations such as WCBS, 1010 WINS, Bloomberg News and 101.9FM News along with other radio stations. ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS have national network news, as do local affiliates along with local independent news broadcasts such as FOX 5, MY 9 and PIX 11, cable news stations such as News One (in NYC), CNBC, CNN, FOX, BBC along with News Twelve and 10/55 (in Nassau/Suffolk counties). Many get late breaking news from the Internet.

This is stale when reaching print the next day. The growing population of new immigrants

support their own newspapers, radio and television stations.

These financial challenges on maintaining the bottom line have also resulted in less resources being devoted to investigative reporting and a greater reliance on wire service stories.

As a result, original newspaper content continues to shrink.

This puts even more pressure on the remaining reporters assigned to various departments.

There is intense competition between international, state, business, sports, entertainment and other sections of newspapers. It is becoming more difficult to provide real detailed coverage of local news.

Prior to the NYC 1962 newspaper strike, there were actually twelve daily newspapers published in the Big Apple.

The strike resulted in the closing or consolidation of several papers including the New York Journal American, New York World Telegram & Sun, New York Mirror and New York Herald Tri-

bune. Later both the Long Island Star Journal and Long Island Press ended publication. Today, residents can select from the New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Newsday, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, The Epoch Times, Staten Island Advance along with freebies such as AM New York, and New York Metro.

There has also been major growth in weekly papers such as the Village Voice, New York Observer, Dan’s Papers and dozens of others based in neighborhoods all around the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island.

Neighborhood weekly newspapers like our very own Great Neck News along with competitors such as the Great Neck Record provide real coverage of local community news stories usually overlooked by other media.

The Sunday New York Times consolidation of their former “City Section” and “Long Island Section” into a “Metropolitan

Section” combining the City with Long Island resulting in even less coverage of news from Long Island.

Newsday, The Times, Daily News and Post with limited space can only provide a minimal amount of news stories based in various Nassau County neighborhoods including Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Williston Park, Albertson, Searingtown, Garden City, Mineola, Manhasset and Roslyn.

There are still many like myself and others who have a continued thirst for news provided by either daily or weekly newspapers covering Washington, Albany, New York City, Nassau County and Town of North Hempstead.

In the marketplace of ideas, let us hope there continues to be room for everyone including the New York Daily News and our own Great Neck News regardless of the price.

Larry Penner Great Neck

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he voters of the Village of Great Neck have spoken.

Historically, one of the largest turnouts occurred June 16 at Great Neck House.

It was in fact, a landslide vic- trustees Beckerman and Bass the tory for Mayor-elect Bral, and same in their future endeavors! trustees-elect Mendelson and Neil Leiberman Plakstis.

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

Spoonful of sugar for bittersweet moment By the time you read this, I will be the proud mom of a second high school graduate — and about to become a real empty nester when the newlyminted graduate starts college in the fall.

It’s a bittersweet moment.

Josh would know about bittersweet. In the past few years, he has made himself an expert on spices and herbs — to the point of growing his own herbs, in a garden he created from a deserted flower bed.

He spices my everyday recipes to exciting new levels, showing me how to put the spices into the oil first, to spread the flavor around. He’s taught me to appreciate ginger and cardamom — though I will never be a fan of cinnamon in spaghetti sauce.

Together, we proved that apple pie tastes best when you mix a little bit of lemon juice into the cinnamon, sugar and apple filling; a little dab of sourness gives depth to the sweet.

I know my child is ready for the next stage of his life. But

am I? More than 20 years ago, I re-forged my life to put people other than myself at its center.

Now, that center is moving out — but I am a lot less flexible than I was, 20 years ago.

I tell myself that this is why so many people get divorces … or dogs… or both. If I don’t want either one, I had better come up with something to do with my time.

I don’t know if scientists believe, any more, that the moon was ripped out of the side of the Earth, leaving only the Pacific Ocean to mark its departure — but that is how it feels with my baby going off, soon, to a new and exciting orbit of his own.

Josh, of course, will happily straighten me out. He is the child who got me used to being wrong.

Before him, I was the trivia expert; I had been on the It’s Academic team in high school, and I regularly trounced my friends at Trivial Pursuit.

But scarcely could he talk, it seemed, than he got busy cor-

“Jail is where you go before your trial,” he said. “Prison is for after.”

That was ridiculous, I said — until I looked it up and found that he was, indeed, correct.

This all boded no good when he was ready for his learner’s permit. He had an answer for everything. “Why don’t you slow down for right turns before the last minute?” I yelped.

“Why? It’ll only annoy the Judy epstein drivers waiting for me to turn.”

A Look on the Lighter Side He had advice for me when I was driving, too. “Mom! Stop recting me. “Mules can so have yelling at that car, they can’t babies,” he insisted, on our visit even hear you!” to an Amish farm.

“Well, I’m trying to make a I struggled to find a G-rated left turn, and they’re taking forway to explain why inter-spe- effing-ever to clear the interseccies breeding results in sterility. tion!”

But I needn’t have bothered.

“You see, Mom! He was Some months later, there slowing down before his right was a news story about a mule turn, just like you told me to that had just given birth. “See? do. See how crazy it makes I told you so.” you? It’s a good thing I never A few years later, he exas- listened to you.” perated me by insisting that Our latest fight was our “jail” was not synonymous with dumbest one yet. He was fill“prison.” ing out forms, on the college

website, and asked me to look over his shoulder and sign off on what he was doing.

But when I asked him to scroll down so I could read the instructions, he said, “That’s not important. Just tell me if your name’s in the right box.”

“Well, how can I tell, if you won’t let me read it?”

“You don’t need to see that part, it isn’t important.”

“Now I think I had better read everything… twice!”

On some level, I realized that this argument wasn’t about medical or housing forms, at all. It was just the anxiety of facing a brand new life…for both of us. But I couldn’t make myself stop.

My husband helped us heal the rift, that night. But there’s still a Pacific-Ocean-sized hole in my life that’s going to take a lot of filling up.

Luckily, Josh gave me a ToDo list…including apple pie for when he comes home at Thanksgiving.

Thank goodness one of us is good at facing the future!

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The ‘quiet strength’ in my life - my dad I recall some summer mornings as a kid, when I would try in vain to wake up as early as possible and see my dad go off to work. He was in construction and I thought if I could just drag myself out of bed early enough that I could at least wish him a good day as he was going out the door.

I never managed because this man was like a ninja. He would quietly arise each morning, get ready, and leave, all without making a sound.

Then he’d be gone each and every day before the crack of dawn, wanting to be the first at the construction site to make sure everything was in order for the men that would soon arrive.

There also was no “quitting time”, the day ended when the work was done and, more often than not, that was well into the evening.

This routine remain solidly unchanged for 40 some odd years, rain or shine, good health and bad, and I recall ask-

ing him as I grew older how he managed to never deviate from this almost Spartan life of sacrifice.

His plain-spoken dad answer was always the same: “Someday you’ll understand.

You’ll do it for your kids.”

Truth is I worried that I’d never own such devotion but thankfully, I feel it now completely with four daughters of my own.

And when I’m tired, or beat up or fed up, I think of him.

I think of the immigrant who came to this country with little education and just a few dollars, who relentlessly worked and sacrificed so his kids could have it better than he did.

I think of his courage in adversity, his patience, and most of all, his gritty persistence.

I know I’m not alone in this sentiment. Many of you have similar memories of your own fathers. Maybe yours had a different line of work or maybe he had to work two jobs. Maybe

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he spoke a lot or like mine, very little. Maybe your memories are of his coaching your teams, or his building camp fires, or his smiling face at your dance recitals.

The feelings are always the same no matter the recollection.

One good friend remembers her father waking each night at midnight to make a sandwich and bring it to her older brother who worked at an all night gas

station. She says dad would keep him company for about an hour then pretend to leave.

But unbeknownst to her brother, their dad would quietly park the car a block away and keep an eye on the place all night.

Another friend remembers taking a job in Europe and stepping off the plane, anxious about what life would be like alone in a foreign land. What she found at her new apartment was her dad, who had flown in the day before, stocked the kitchen cabinets with food and remained with her for two weeks to help her get acclimated.

Sadly, there are plenty of situations where familial circumstances aren’t so kind.

Death or divorce may force a mom to go it alone and play both roles. If you’re a friend or a neighbor to a family like this, becoming involved may be the best thing you ever do because the lessons and love of father-

hood are not solely derived from biological dads.

Sometimes they come from a grandfather, a neighbor, a teacher, or even a coach. Just having a “father-figure” in a kid’s corner goes a long way to producing happy, healthy adults.

And while that doesn’t seem like any kind of earthshattering revelation, you’d be surprised at how many dads discount their own roles in their children’s lives.

So this Father’s Day I wish all the dads, granddads, and father figures out there a blessed and peaceful day. What’s more I wish you the knowledge that you are far more relevant than modern culture gives you credit for.

Keep teaching your patience, your grit, and your persistence because the world needs more of it.

And to my own dad, I say “thank you” for being the quiet strength our family draws from.

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Hillary formidable thanks to the takers

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hat happened to the American voter?

1 - They decided to ignore Barack Obama and New York City’s Bill de Blasio’s lack of the necessary credentials. And 2 - Even with their socialistic agenda and lifetime, left-wing ideology, many voters were sure that, like Bill Clinton and others, both would move to the center after they were elected. Unfortunately neither one did.

For many voters, the overriding consideration was to finally elect the first African-American President. Nothing else mattered. In fact, de Blasio trailed miserably in the polls until he “brilliantly” decided to publicize his wife’s African-American race.

- No one claimed that what this country really needed was a “community organizer”.

- No one said, “let’s go out and look for an inexperienced legislator, like Obama, who only served in the U.S. Senate for a minuscule 143 days and never

did anything important while he was there”.

- No one said we need a candidate like Obama, whose early years were remarkably mysterious as well as having sealed academic records and a birth certificate so controversially ambiguous that no one could be found to verify its authenticity.

- No one ever said that it was a bit unusual that the two most powerful elected officials in our country, changed their names as adults. Did anyone ever know Barry Soetoro (Barack Obama) or Warren Willhelm (Bill de Blasio )?

- No one ever said we need a candidate who associated with some of Chicago’s most radical, leftwing criminals.

- No one said it was a bit strange that Bill de Blasio’s credentials included working for the Santinistas in Nicaragua and that he honeymooned in Cuba.

Anyone questioning any of this was labeled conspiratorial, paranoid and a racist.

However, to many New Yorkers, these credentials worked to the candidate’s advantage.

To the Progressives. supporting South America’s most notorious Communist revolutionaries gave de Blasio the necessary experience and expertise to solve New York City’s unemployment, budgetary, welfare, and crime problems.

How did we ever even nominate these two, no less elect them?

Barack Obama was far from the best qualified of his race and Bill de Blasio wasn’t even the best socialist in town.

It was simple: 1 - Obama told us that he was the one to eradicate racism and “bring us all together”.

2 - Bill de Blasio insisted that the only hope we have of improving the plight of our poor and middle class was to elect a far-leftwing progressive.

And many Americans believed them.

Looking back doesn’t all of

this now seem a bit absurd?

1 - Recent events in Ferguson, Baltimore and now in South Carolina clearly demonstrates that Barack Obama has failed to reduce the racial divide in our country.

In fact, under his leadership, they seem to have gotten worse.

2 - The drastic increase in people below the poverty line and the huge increases of those receiving welfare, food stamps, disability and government assistance clearly shows that socialistic polices always sound good, but never work.

What we got were two slick, con-artists who brought with them anti-american rhetoric and monumental economic and foreign policy failures.

It even became a family affair as their wives got into the act by bashing America at every opportunity. Any criticism of the Obama’s or the de Blasio’s was construed as being racist or an uncaring Wall Street capitalist.

Did we learn anything from

this?

Are we about to make the same mistake again? Is breaking the gender barrier by electing the first woman president important enough to even elect Hillary Clinton, an unqualified, un-trustworthy politician with a legendary history of illegal and unethical transgressions?

Unfortunately, my gut feeling is that there are now too many Americans dependent on government handouts, who only care about keeping their benefits. And they are convinced that Hillary is the only one to do that for them.

Even if gender were my only consideration, Hillary is far from the most qualified woman I could think of.

However, having Bill Clinton living in the White House again, as the “First Man”, could really make the Blue Room interesting again.

Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

Know nothings a threat to our country

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very day we are faced with tasks which require our knowing what is true, not false; fact rather than fantasy; and proven rather than mere speculation.

Scientific knowledge is a collection of explanations about objective reality. A scientific truth can be verified repeatedly to confirm that it correctly models reality.

How does this impact on our daily lives?

An automobile manufacturer claims his car gets 45 miles to the gallon; a politician states that lowering corporate taxes creates jobs; a theologian opines that the earth is between 6,000 and 10,000 years old. How do we know whom to believe?

One answer is for us to rely on our sensory experiences. I look toward the horizon and observe that the earth is flat. Hmmm! My nose is running and I’m coughing badly. My doctor explains that these symptoms are caused by a microscopic organism which, of course, I can’t see with the naked eye. So much for reliance on the five senses. There must be a better answer.

A better approach is to rely on the preponderance of scientific evidence. We are taught to

trust “the experts” — our credentialed professors and the recognized scholars in any field.

Recently my students pointed out that science can be wrong.

For example, for hundreds of years it was believed that the earth was the center of the universe. The church liked this geocentric theory because it made man seem most important. When Copernicus postulated a heliocentric theory (the sun at the center) he feared the wrath of the church and refrained from publishing his findings.

The lesson I take from this is that science can make errors in the short run, but eventually will get it right.

If you don’t think that these notions about science and truth are relevant, look at the controversy raging over what’s been called “global warming.” This is the idea that temperature around the world has been rising significantly.

As a result, we’ve experienced a melting of the northern ice, rising elevation of the oceans, flooding of some coastal lands, and destruction of the polar bears’ habitat.

In his documentary called “An Inconvenient Truth,” former Vice-President Al Gore deals with

this threat to our existence. The film not only won an Oscar, but earned Gore the Nobel Peace Prize.

Of course, global warming deniers still think there is a grand conspiracy where leftists have perpetuated a hoax on a gullible American public.

They point to the fact that in February 2010, the northeastern U.S. was blanketed with snow, and experienced blizzard conditions and extreme cold.

How could global warming be real given these facts? Simple when one examines the evidence.

The past decade has been the warmest in the past 2,000 years.

In addition, it is unscientific and fraudulent to deny a theory on the basis of one exception.

Bill Nye, the Science Guy of TV fame has decried the denial of science on the part of many United States Senators. He has also pointed out the difference between weather which is what we experience every day (it’s nice and sunny out) and climate which is weather over decades and centuries.

Language can affect how we view issues.

“Global warming” may not have been the best way to describe the phenomenon. “Cli-

mate change,” which includes hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, draughts, and tsunamis may more accurately reflect what is happening.

As I watch the news each day, I am convinced that the incidence of these horrific weather conditions is increasing, and while they receive much coverage I have yet to hear one meteorologist say “And, of course, this is one more example of climate change…”

The reason that connection is not made, I suspect, has to do with the coal, oil and natural gas industries.

They have unlimited resources to influence our elections and run favorable advertisements for themselves. The TV screen is flooded with 30 second spots attempting to convince the public that “fracking” is good for America since it leads to energy independence.

It is amazing that the world can be on the verge of destruction and no one seems to care. Maybe Isaac Asimov was right when he said” “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”

Our failure to enshrine scientific thought can lead to dangerous public policies. At a nationally

televised debate among Republican presidential nominees, the question was asked: “How many of you believe in evolution?”

Sen. McCain said he did but three others said “no.” Yet the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine is on record as follows: “Scientists no longer question the basic facts of evolution….The concept has withstood extensive testing by tens of thousands of specialists in biology, medicine, anthropology, geology, chemistry and other fields….and evidence for evolution has continued to accumulate for 150 years.”

The Dark Ages gave way to the Renaissance and then the Age of Enlightenment so the question now becomes “Where do we go from here?”

There is evidence that the know-nothings are in the ascendency and they have found a home in one of our major political parties.

Our forefathers said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty” so we risk much when we fail to confront the forces of ignorance in our midst.

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Town okays Lord &Taylor site plan Retailer seeks to build 37,000-square-foot addition at Northern Boulevard location

“We’re essentially streamlining the traffic that was kind of stop and go along this main access down to the parking lot,” she said.

Traffic engineer Robert Eschbacher, also of VHB, said he has reviewed concerns about traffic congestion at the Shelter Rock Road entrance, though fixes to extend the traffic light time at Shelter Rock Road and Northern Boulevard would have to be done in conjunction with Nassau County and New York State, which control those roads.

Eschbacher also conducted the traffic analysis for the 2011 proposal.

Manhasset’s Lord & Taylor last underwent a major expansion in 1965, with its zoning changing frequently in the years since.

It currently has commercial zoning with the town and residential zoning with the Village of North Hills.

The application is due to go before the North Hills planning board on July 8.

B Y B I L L S A N A N TO N IO The North Hempstead town council on Tuesday approved a site plan for a two-story, 37,000 square-foot addition to the Lord & Taylor store in Manhasset.

The project calls for a 125,600 squarefoot building at 1440 Northern Blvd. and the removal of 53 parking spaces from the property, as 16 spaces would be moved to the southern portion of the site.

The council’s vote was 6-0.

Town Councilman Angelo Ferrara (RNew Hyde Park) recused himself, as he has a family member who works in Lord & Taylor’s corporate office.

North Hempstead approved a similar expansion for Lord & Taylor in 2011, but the retailer’s attorney, Howard Avrutine, said it decided not to move forward with the project and the town’s approvals eventually expired.

He said Lord & Taylor decided to pursue the expansion a second time to make the Manhasset store a “destination location” by adding inventory, though he added the company does not expect an influx of customers.

“There is another [Lord & Taylor] store in Garden City that’s bigger and has a better selection,” he said. “This project

The Lord & Taylor store in Manhasset is to keep the vitality of this store.”

Project engineer Courtney Riley, with the Happauge-based VHB Engineering, said the plan calls for an entrance in Northern Boulevard to be removed and turned into a pedestrian access point,

with a second Northern Boulevard entrance to be expanded to include two outbound lanes in addition to one inbound lane.

A Shelter Rock Road entrance will not be modified, she added.

Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by email at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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Police looking for burglary suspect

By A da m L i d g e t t Nassau County police are looking for a suspect who stole an iPad from a Lake Success residence Monday.

Police said that at about 4:40 a.m.

Monday, a man unlawfully entered a home on Windsor Gate and stole a first generation iPad worth $50. The homeowner was home at the time of the burglary and heard someone walking on the first floor of the house.

The homeowner yelled out to the suspect, who then fled the scene, police said.

No injuries were reported, police said.

The suspect is described as a thin Hispanic man between 5-foot-10-inches and 6 feet tall, police said. He was wearing dark jeans, a gray hoodie, a dark baseball cap and dark sneakers, police said.

Police have requested that anyone with information related to the burglary contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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By J ust i n e S c h o e nba r t Business at Chef Wang New Sichuan Cuisine of New Hyde Park received a shot in the arm last Sunday after being praised in a New York Times dining review.

“Chef Wang has a way with vegetables,” Times reviewer Joanne Starkey wrote. “A cold appetizer of cucumber logs in a smooth scallion oil was refreshing and the hit of the meal one night.”

Starkey said the scallion pancakes were the “best she’d ever eaten” and described the restaurant’s Singapore-style mei fun dish as “moist and flavorful,” deeming it as “one of the best” out of all the Chinese restaurants that offer it. She also went on to praise the tender shredded duck and whole tilapia in red sauce, calling them “Sichuan winners.”

The restaurant, which opened up in February, is headed by owner and executive chef Ding Gen Wang. Wang also owns Legend Bar & Restaurant, which has three different locations in the New York City area -- Legend 88, Legend 72, and Legend Upper West.

Ricky Zhang, a cashier at the restaurant, said that the review in the Times definitely helped to bring business to the restaurant this past weekend.

People came from all over — from Flushing to Farmingdale — to come and try the food after reading the positive reviews in the paper, he said.

“It was packed,” Zhang said. “We had more than we could handle. We even had to put people on waiting lists.”

Zhang said the restaurant was pleased with the timing of the review coming right around Father’s Day, as this generated even more business for the restaurant.

Prior to this weekend, June had been a slow month for the restaurant without the college students from Hofstra Univer-

sity and Adelphi University coming in for meals, he said.

“We usually get a lot of foreign exchange students,” Zhang said. “The Chinese international students will come in because there aren’t many authentic Chinese restaurants around here. Right now, we’re busy from about 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., but once the students come back it will start getting busy as early as 5.”

He said that Wang saw the opportunity to open a restaurant in New Hyde Park after recognizing the existence of extensive Chinese communities in Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Garden City and at the two universities.

Wang’s experience with cooking began at age 18 back in Chengdu, where Zhang said the chef began his career by working in the catering business.

After following his master chef for about five years, Wang began to get some of his own experience with cooking. His cooking proved to be popular amongst eaters, leading him to continue on with learning new cooking styles as he moved on from Mainland China to Hong Kong, where he learned about Cantonese cooking.

A few years after moving to the United States about 20 years ago, Wang opened up Legend’s first location.

Zhang said Chef Wang New Sichuan Cuisine had a dead period of about six months, which was changed after the Times came in and gave it favorable ratings in its dining review.

“It blew the business up,” Zhang said of the review. “They’re now doing 10 times the amount of business than they were doing before.”

Zhang said popular dishes at the restaurant include the little juicy pork buns, along with the hunan beef and pine nut fish.

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Great Neck resident, builder dies at 84

By A da m L i d g e t t

Alred Gerriets, a long-time Great Neck resident and builder of various area homes, died last month, according to a news release. He was 84, He died just short of his 85th birthday on May 18. He is survived by his wife Rosemarie and his two children, Alfred and Eve, the release said.

His wife said he had a bad heart.

Gerriets was born on June 7,

1930 and raised in Astoria, eventually graduating from Newtown High School in 1948, the release said. While growing up in Astoria, he was a member of the Astoria Red Wings Roller Hockey team.

According to the release, he joined the U.S. Army after high school, serving in the National Guard during the Korean War. He and Rosemarie married in 1953 when he was 23 and she was 19, she said. The two lived just around the corner from one

another growing up, she said.

For their first date, he asked his wife to a dance that was being held at a local church.

“We lived in the same neighborhood, we were in the same social group,” she said.

Gerriets started in the construction business in his 20s after receiving his draftsmanship certificate. He started out as a carpenter before becoming a construction superintendent and eventually a builder, his wife said.

She said he renovated one

house in Great Neck, and built three other homes in the area as well.

In 1967, Gerriets moved his family to Great Neck.

His wife said while he was doing construction work at the Village of Kings Point police department, he began talking to the then-chief about real estate.

“We wanted to get out of the city and he suggested to check out Great Neck,” Gerriets’ wife said. “The school had a very good reputation and I had two children

and the commute to the city was fairly easy.”

The family then moved from their house in Queens to a house on Morris Lane.

Gerriets’ wife said they later moved to a house Forest Lane that Gerriet supervised the building of in July 2014.

“We liked the grounds, liked the parks, we went to the pool and the activities that were local,” his wife said. “It’s a nice residential neighborhood we enjoyed.”

Save the Lighthouse and the Grist Mill Great Neck has always been a homeland for waves of immigrants and for the past two or three generations, the people making their homes here have come from cultures thousands of years old.

In that context, a history — a heritage — that goes back 150, even 250 years may not seem consequential.

The Great Neck Historical Society was formed a decade or so ago to correct that — to help educate, inform our residents of what is worth preserving, restoring, respecting, appreciating, and in essence, provides the foundation for our mutual community.

Towards that end, the society (I am a founding board member) has not just raised consciousness, but also become a kind of conscience, hopefully to stop the hand that would strike down and destroy what can never be replaced.

The society at its annual meeting last week reviewed a laudable list of accomplishments over the past year — lectures and talks at major institutions around the Peninsula, a walking tour of Great Neck Estates, bestowing Heritage Recognition plaques (in which the notable heritage, history and architectural features are documented) so far on 11 homes, two schools, two village halls, one church and Great Neck House, and this year, presenting the first-ever Restoration Award (which went to Norman and Gloria Gersman for their painstaking restoration (much of it by their own hand) of the gracious Queen

This past year, the Great Neck HistoriAnne Victorian at 17 Arrandale, once Great Neck’s most fashionable boulevard). cal Society has proved a critical catalyst to To be sure, this is all part of the “prog- mounting a massive effort to literally save ress versus preservation” argument — the Stepping Stones Lighthouse, which has communities and societies must move on stood like a sentinel protecting the treachand move forward, embracing new tech- erous waters of the Long Island Sound just nology and design that is fuel efficient and off our shore since 1876.

The historical society has been the mitigates climate change, for example.

Not everything can be preserved nor is mainspring for a fundraising effort to raise money to repair the strucworth preserving — though ture and the spur to action to hear the NIMBY uproar by the Town of North Hempevery time some new project stead, which has taken over is proposed, you would think stewardship, in conjunction that was the case) . Strucwith the Great Neck Park tures have a lifespan — not District, which has contribeverything was built to withuted its resources to facilitate stand the millennia. the repairs.

But some structures are What is at stake? worth preserving, the ones KAREN RUBIN The possibility that the that are more than brick and Pulse of the Peninsula charming looking brick mortar, steel and glass, but structure that has provided represent the best of who we were, who we are, and which hold within comfort, security, safety and delight to so them the stories of how we became to be. many will be knocked down and replaced These inanimate structures become with a sterile metal pole and automated a living link, that lets people long disap- light - not to mention the loss of all that peared from the face of the earth, to speak history and heritage that is attached to the to us, still, to share their values, their sen- lighthouse.

Around Long Island, and up and down sibilities, their creativity. We can feel the connection, the commonality, we can iden- the Hudson River and along the East Coast tify with the struggles and achievements of from Maine to Florida, communities have that time. We can admire their genius, and rallied together to save their lighthouses, eat some humble pie that we are not so in enormous outpouring of community spirit. The twin to our lighthouse, the superior in our time.

And yes, we can learn from their mis- Hudson Athens which was built around the same time, was restored in just such a takes and their successes.

way and now hosts tours.

Indeed, Alice Kasten, president of the Great Neck Historical Society, and Robert Lincoln, who chairs the Society’s Lighthouse Committee (both who have been like Energizer bunnies on behalf of the lighthouse) have remarked on the intense passion from residents of City Island, across Long Island Sound, to save the lighthouse (the City Island Nautical Museum has become a partner in the project), far exceeding the interest so far demonstrated along the Great Neck Peninsula.

What does that say about our community, what former Great Neck Plaza Mayor Bob Rosegarten used to refer to as “the greater Great Neck” community?

You know who has become excited to save the Lighthouse, and who are working toward that end? The children of JF Kennedy elementary school, who have made saving the lighthouse a mission.

But there is another really important fight that has me even more upset: the Saddle Rock Grist Mill.

You may see it from the Bay Avenue Bridge, across a spit of water and the artificially created isthmus that cut off Udall’s Pond from the Long Island Sound — a modest wooden structure, still in a bucolic setting.

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Fireman’s Association awards G.N. student Yalda Shamash of Great Neck, was awarded the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship, FASNY Scholarship Awards Committee Chairman Brian F. McQueen announced this week.

At the Great Neck Vigilant Engine Hook and Ladder Company on June 1, Shamash received a certificate as well as a

check for $1,500 for her volunteer service in the community.

Shamash was one of 15 students across New York State chosen for this scholarship out of a total of 86 applicants.

The FASNY scholarships are awarded on the basis of an applicant’s volunteer service to his or her community (e.g., community projects, fire department, scouting, church, school, work with senior citizens, fire

prevention projects, 4-H, etc.) and the proof of his or her exemplary character traits (e.g., community citizenship, dependability, etc.)

Shamash will graduate from Great Neck North High School this month and plans to attend The City College of New York in the fall. In addition to her volunteer work at the fire department, Shamash is the president of the Cancer Awareness Club at

Great Neck North High School.

Shamash decided to join the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Department as a way to aid the community she has lived all her life.

She is the first person in her family to join a fire department.

“This scholarship allows me to be able to venture into the world, learn new things, and experience everything that life has to offer,” she said.

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Kohl’s donates $333K to Cohen’s

By A da m L i d g e t t

Hundreds of Manorhaven Elementary School students marked the last leg of their months-long walking initiative last Thursday by going around the student who the walk was dedicated to – 9-year-old Seraphina O’Brien, who had to leave the school after being diagnosed with leukemia.

O’Brien, 9, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in October, forcing her to leave school.

After she received treatment for her disease at North Shore-LIJ’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, she is in remission and is expected to go back to school in the fall, the health system said in a news release.

“As we approach Father’s Day, I especially want to thank everyone at Cohen who provided the excellent care that put Seraphina back on the road to health,” said O’Brien’s father Michael on June 18 according to the health system.

Hundreds of Manorhaven students dressed in O’Brien’s favorite color, purple, circled her, her sister and her parents as the Cohen’s patient held a victory flag at Manorhaven Elementary School in Port Washington, according to a news release.

This was the end of the students’ “Walk to Fitness” — an event that involved Manorhaven students being given pedom-

eters to monitor how much they walk while at school, said Michelle Pinto, director of media relations at North Shore-LIJ. The “Walk to Fitness” was organized

by Cohen’s and Kohl’s Cares Keeping Kids Healthy Program, a program North ShoreLIJ partners with that provides fitness education in an attempt to combat childhood obesity, the health system said in a news release. The event Thursday was a final lap to signify the end of the walk, Pinto said.

Kohl’s Department Stores donated $333,855 to Cohen’s Thursday, which will help support Cohen’s Kohl’s Cares Keeping Kids Healthy Program, the health system said in the release.

Debbie Riccardi, director of community outreach for Cohen’s, thanked Kohl’s for what they have done to help children be healthy, the health system said.

“These wonderful children have together walked over 11 million steps, more than 5,000 miles, in honor of Seraphina,” Riccardi said according to a release. “We know that walking is the easiest way to achieve fitness.”

Reach reporter Adam Lidgett by e-mail at alidgett@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203 and on Twitter @ AdPhoto courtesy of North Shore-LIJ amLidgett. Also follow us on Twitter @theSeraphina O’Brien (left) is joined by her father and sister at the finish line for islandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/ the Manorhaven School’s Walk to Fitness. theislandnow.

Plaza to hold Herricks alumnus meeting on lot drafted by White Sox

By A da m L i d g e t t Village of Great Neck Plaza trustees will hold a public information meeting on the draft design plans for the Maple Drive Sustainable Parking Lot project at 8 p.m. on July 1, the village announced Thursday.

“We are thrilled to have been awarded this grant and to be collaborating with other levels of government to reconstruct the Maple Drive lot using green infrastructure techniques,” said Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender in a statement.

“Such ‘greening’ includes an innovative porous pavement element to collect/recharge rainwater on-site to the aquifers, thus improving water quality.”

“The project also looks to install new LED lighting, solar metering stations and new landscaping with trees and low-maintenance vegetation,” she went on to say in the statement.

Redeveloping the lot with porous pavement and other green initiatives will improve stormwater runoff and minimize flooding, the village said.

The Maple Drive lot will be updated with the help of a $675,000 Green Innovation Grant Program from the state Environmental Facilities Corporation.

The village hopes to begin construction on the project in late summer or early fall.

In February, village trustees selected Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants to do the engineering work for the Maple Drive Sustainable Parking Lot project.

Celender said in February that Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants offered to do the work for a little less than $100,000 — the amount the village had allocated for the engineering work on the project.

By Ja m es G all o wa y Alex Katz, the former Herricks High School baseball standout with the 94-mile-per-hour fastball, watched Major League Baseball’s draft for three straight days only to miss the moment his name was called, in the 27th round by the Chicago White Sox, “I was actually watching all three days in my house and during the one minute that I walked away my name was called,” Katz, 20, said in a phone interview from White Sox camp in Arizona. “On the computer, they announce the names live.

I heard my parents screaming with excitement and I saw about 10 seconds later my name popped up on the phone.

When Katz, who helped lead St. John’s to a Big East championship in 2015, was picked 802nd overall, he became the sixth Red Storm drafted this year, tying a 2005 program record.

“It just shows you how great the St. John’s program is to get all these players and develop them and get them the opportunity” to play pro-

fessional baseball, he said.

Katz, a New Hyde Park resident who was born in Manhasset, graduated from Herricks in 2013 and played three seasons at St. John’s.

At Herricks, Katz was second team All-Island and first team AllCounty his senior year and was named MVP of the Nassau County Exceptional Senior Game. He received an offer to play in the Cincinnati Reds organization but turned it down to attend college.

In 22 appearances during his freshman campaign at St. John’s, Katz went 1-3 with a 5.33 ERA. He improved to 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA his sophomore year.

During his junior year, Katz and the Red Storm won the Big East baseball championship and a birth in the College World Series. He said that during the season, scouts had approached him and asked him to fill out questionnaires in preparation for the draft.

“We kind of knew it was coming.

We didn’t know what round, but it was exciting,” Alex’s dad, Gary Katz, said. “I had tears coming out of my eyes (when he was drafted).”

Alex Katz said he feels prepared

for the transition from college to baseball’s minor leagues.

“The jump from college to pro ball is pretty similar, besides the fact you go to school in college,” Katz said. “From high school to college is definitely a much greater jump — a lot of the guys here are from college.”

Katz throws three pitches: a changeup, slider and fastball that can at times touch 95 miles-per-hour.

“My slider’s my out pitch,” Katz said. “But I’d say that blowing by a fastball is pretty exciting, although it’s not as easy at this level.”

For now, Katz’s focus is “working hard, developing and getting into the big league’s as fast as I can.”

“Basically all he ever wanted to do is make it to the big leagues,” the elder Katz said. “He’s totally dedicated to baseball. Basically, all he thinks about is baseball.”

“He works very hard…and he has natural ability,” he added.

While he grew up a Mets fan, Alex said playing for the White Sox might require him to shift his loyalties.

“I can’t root against them,” Katz said of his new organization.

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South High students attend conference B y Ha y d e n E d e l s o n On April 25, 40 Great Neck South High School students, a record-breaking number, boarded a plane to Orlando, Florida, for the International Career Development Conference. There is certainly something quite noteworthy about a cohort of individuals who can become so close over the course of Distributive Education Clubs of America competitions throughout the year, helping each other grow intellectually, personally and socially.

There is something to be said about the experiences that the club generates for its members—about the camaraderie, the friendships and the memories that are made. DECA is more than just a club; it is a community that, much like our very own school district, builds networks, creates experiences, and taps into the poten-

tial of its students.

Every year, ICDC is the culminating event for this community. ICDC is a massive conference with over 20,000 students in attendance from all across the country and globe. Each student represents his/ her respective state or high school with impressive apparel, souvenirs, and pride.

Each student represents him/herself with admirable accomplishment and competitive spirit. DECA is a formal meeting ground for each student to share his/her pride and spirit with others. It is one of the very few high school events during which students can truly feel like adults.

At ICDC, they step outside of their comfort zones, provide for themselves, and assume the roles of adults both in and out of competition. It is a convention for students to gain knowledge, worldliness, and wisdom.

But it must not be understated that

ICDC is also a competition. Students spent weeks—sometimes months—in preparation. On the international stage, ICDC is the largest and most rewarding of DECA’s competitions. During this convention, each student competes against 300 of the very best in his or her event from across the globe. Each student is tested to think critically and creatively, to apply his/her theoretical knowledge to simulated real-world scenarios, and to take responsibility by assuming the role of a corporate executive. At the end of the primary round of competition, 20 students—chosen from 300 or more—are sent on to the next round. After a second round of competition, the top 10, chosen from the group of 20, are commended and awarded for their accomplishments in an on-stage ceremony.

This year, South High experienced its most successful year in ICDC competition.

William Ren and Kevin Ho received First Place in the DECA Hotel Management Virtual Business Challenge and $6,000 from Marriott. Ajay Dheeraj, Aram Baghdassarian, and Lynn Hlaing finished in Fourth Place in the DECA Personal Finance Virtual Business Challenge. Harris Monoson and Robbin Jang received recognition for Top Ten Overall Performance in their respective events. Ryan Savell, Denise Young, Ji Eun (Janet) Kim, and Azim Keshwani impressively made it to the second round of competition and were recognized for finishing within the Top Twenty.

Rachel Brenner, Denise Young, and Ji Eun (Janet) Kim were honored for their outstanding role-plays, receiving awards for Top Ten Role-Play. And finally, Ryan Savell, Hamsavardhaan (Hamsa) Pillai, Robbin Jang, and Azim Keshwani were awarded for their diligent studying and received awards for Top Ten Test Score.

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5-9 Grace Avenue Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos joined the Great Neck community at the ground breaking of 5-9 Grace Avenue, a mixed-use property in Great Neck Plaza being developed by Hooshang Nematzadeh. Pictured from left: Great Neck Chamber of Commerce Secretary Elliot Rosenblatt, Ted Kashi of Great Neck, Great Neck Plaza Trustee Lawrence Katz, Town of North Hempstead Coucilwoman Lee Seaman, Comptroller George Maragos, Great Neck Chamber of Commerce President and developer Hooshang Nematzadeh, Simon Yacodi, Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender, Great Neck Plaza Deputy Mayor Ted Rosen, Great Neck Plaza Trustee Pamela Marksheid, Village of Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman, Abdi Yaghodi and Great Neck Plaza Trustee Gerry Schneiderman.

Steve Markowitz honored Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Lee Seeman and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan presented a proclamation to Steve Markowitz, who was honored by the Great Neck Lions Club with the George Carr Humanitarian Award on Monday, June 1 at Pearl East Restaurant. Bosworth, who is a past recipient of the award, congratulated Markowitz and thanked him for his service to the Great Neck community, which includes serving as chairman of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.

Markowitz also served as the past president and is a lifetime Trustee of Temple Israel of Great Neck, is a member of the executive committee for the Gold Coast Arts Center, and is also a member of the Board of the Great Neck Student Aid Fund. Pictured from left: Kaplan, Seeman, Markowitz, Markowitz, Bosworth, President of the Great Neck Lions Club Fern Weiss and Monsignor Brendan Riordan.

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Town bringing back Summer Film Series The North Hempstead Summer Film Series kicks off Sunday, July 19 for the first of several movies to be shown at various Town Parks throughout the summer.

This is coupled with the Townsponsored Cinema on the Bay Film Series which is presented in partnership with Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, with all films shown at Sunset Park.

Sunday, July 19 Clinton G. Martin Park at 7:30 p.m., the Town will present “Big Hero 6” indoors. Robotics nerd Hiro Hamada discovers an inflatable health care robot Baymax created in the past by his brother, Tedashi. After a terrible life-changing accident, Hiro

and Baymax team up with four other nerds and save their hometown San Fransokyo from an evil super villain trying to take over with Hiro’s invention.

Tuesday July 28 at Clark Botanical Garden they will be playing “Gigi,”a classic 1958 romance musical. Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. The movie stars Louis Jourdan and Leslie Caron.

Saturday, Aug. 1 at 8:15 p.m.

North Hempstead Beach Park will be showing “Cinderella,” the 2015 live action version. This story has

been every little girl’s favorite for more than 65 years. This Cinderella movie is the classic story with a twist. There is more action, more surprises and more thrills.

Friday, Aug. 7 at 8:15 p.m., Charles J. Fuschillo Park will be showing “Home.” “Home” is an animated, adventure-comedy where an alien is on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. The main characters are played by singer Rihanna and actor Jim Parsons.

The first film in the Cinema on the Bay series, all presented at Sunset Park in Port Washington,

will be “Rocky 3” on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. with an appearance from Burt Young. The 1982 film is the third of seven films in the series. Sylvester Stallone plays the main character Rocky Balboa believed to be heavily influenced by the life of boxer Chuck Wepner On July 11, at 8:30 p.m. will be “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” This family comedy is about an 11-year-old boy who thinks he is having the worst day of his life until things turn around for the best, starring Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner.

On July 25 at 8 p.m. will fea-

ture the popular “Pitch Perfect,” A comedy romance about a freshman in college Beca is cajoled into joining The Bellas, an all-girl singing group. The group is in need of change and Beca is just the right girl to shake things up.

The last movie in the series, the kids’ favorite “Frozen,” will be shown on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. This is an animated comedy about Anna, a concerned sister teaming up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman.

Please call 311 and visit www. northhempsteadny.gov for more information and the full schedule of summer events and festivals.

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Jim Jefferies Friday, June 26, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m.

The Space At Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Australian comedian and actor Jim Jefferies returns to The Space with his new live tour, “Freedumb” this week. Jefferies broke through in 2009 with his HBO special ‘I Swear to God,” followed up by “Alcoholocaust,” which aired on Showtime, and then ‘Fully Functional,’ which premiered on EPIX in 2012. Most recently, Jefferies wrote, produced and starred in his own FX sitcom ‘LEGIT’ and released his first Netflix comedy special, ‘BARE,’ in 2014.

Merle Haggard Friday, June 26, 8 p.m.

NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

(516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Merle Haggard is widely regarded as one of country music’s greatest living recording artists.

With almost 40 No. 1 country music hits, he has been on the charts since he released “Sing A Sad Song” in 1963. His biggest hits include “Okie From Muskogee,” “Mama Tried,” “If We Make It Through December,” “Carolyn” and “The Fightin’ Side of Me.” Haggard, 78, is still making new music, have released his latest offering earlier this month.

“Celebrate America” Fireworks and Show Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre Eisenhower Park Stewart and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow (516) 572-0348 http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/ TD Bank will once again sponsor “Celebrate America” at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The fireworks, presented by the world-famous Grucci family, are part of a full night of entertainment and will be followed by a performance by Batman’s Third Rail Band, followed by Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue. The theatre area gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are required for admission.

Marc Maron Saturday, June 27, 9 p.m.

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for more than 20 years. A legend in the standup community, Maron has appeared on every major late night show, had two Comedy Central Presents specials and is the star of a critically acclaimed half hour scripted series, Maron, on IFC. He recently made headlines with his interview of President Barack Obama on his ground-breaking WTF podcast.

Brian Wilson with special guest Rodriguez Tuesday, June 30, 7:30 p.m.

Nikon At Jones Beach Theater 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh (516) 221-1000 www.jonesbeach.com/ Two legends will grace the stage at Jones Beach when the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, supported by the enigmatic Rodriguez, perform Tuesday night. Wilson is responsible for countless American classics, including ‘Good Vibrations” and “Wouldn’t it Be Nice,” while the little known Rodriguez has had phoenix-like rebirth since being the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.”

Mr. Kaplan Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m.

Gold Coast Arts Center 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 http://goldcoastarts.org Directed by Álvaro Brechner, “Mr. Kaplan” comes to the Furman Film Series from Uruguay and has been an Official Selection of the Chicago International Film Festival. The film focuses on discontented 76-year-old Jacob Kaplan, who fled Europe for South America after World War II, and is presented an unexpected opportunity to achieve greatness by exposing and capturing a runaway Nazi hiding out in a small bar in Uruguay.

Shania Twain Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m.

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THE CULInARy ARCHITECT

Antipasto....My favorite summer meal It’s summer and who wants to heat up their kitchen? Not me! Antipasto is typically served in Italy as an appetizer. In fact, antipasto has a few meanings, “outside the meal”, or “before the pasta”. It usually consists of cheeses, vegetables (especially olives) and sliced, cured meats.

Antipasto lends itself to summer entertaining because it may easily be assembled ahead of time and set out as your guests arrive. Remember to choose a varied selection of foods that are visually appealing and tasty. Pair your antipasto presentation with delicious freshly baked Italian Bread and ice cold Prosecco and you have an easy to create make ahead summer meal.

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Season vegetables with sea salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with olive oil. Place cheese on a cutting board, bread in a napkinlined basket and crocks nearby.

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Cynthia Sayer & Her Sparks Fly Quartet Like many of his Jewish friends, Jacob Kaplan fled to Uruguay from Europe during World War II. Now 76, he’s become rather fed up with his community and family. A local bar may, however, provide him with an unexpected opportunity to achieve greatness: its owner, a quiet, elderly German, raises Mr. Kaplan suspicion of being a runaway Nazi.

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“Mr. Kaplan” at Furman Film Series Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m.

Summer Shorts at Furman Film Series Thursday, July 23, 8 p.m.

10th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.

“Best of Enemies” at Furman Film Series The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury

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Jim Jefferies Sunday, July 5, 8 p.m.

Fare Thee Well - Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m.

Failure Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

Motion City Soundtrack Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m.

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Merle Haggard Sarurday, June 27, 8 p.m.

Happy Together Tour Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m.

Dion Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.

Chris Young Friday, July 17, 8 p.m.

Rock The Yacht Tour Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

Josh Turner Monday, July 27, 8 p.m Whitesnake Friday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.

Joel McHale Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m.

Air Supply Thursday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters, JJ Grey and Mofro, G. Love & Special Sauce Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.

George Benson Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m.

Neil Sedaka Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m.

Engelbert Humperdink Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m.

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Medication safety tips for children and adults the only ones in danger. Adults can make mistakes with their medications as well. For example, seniors who may be managing several different types of medications can inadvertently cause dangerous drug interactions by mixing the wrong pills.

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When used correctly and under the guidance of a physician, medications are largely safe. It’s when medicines are used off-label, shared or taken in error that reactions and injury can occur.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and their Healthy Children Organization warns that more than 7,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms every year for problems related to medication errors. Children are not

Pharmacists work diligently to help prevent medication errors. However, the general public can also do their part. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy offer these medication safety tips.

When a new medication is prescribed, ask the doctor to explain more about it, including its intended purpose and any common side effects to be expected.

Make sure your doctor knows about all the medications you are taking, including non-prescription products, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and vitamins. Some medications do not mix with seemingly innocent ingredients. Keep a running list of any medicines you take so you can easily and accurately share this information with your physician.

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Question anything that you do not understand. Check the prescription for dosing information. For refills, make sure the refill information conforms to the original prescription strength.

Fill all prescriptions at the same pharmacy and develop a rapport with the pharmacist so that potential drug interactions will be flagged.

Pharmacists are well versed in medications and may be able to inform you as to the safety or risk involved in taking an over-the-counter product at the same time that you are on a prescription.

Many pills look the same. If you are confused and taking multiple medications, keep medications in the original packaging and double-check the labels before taking any medications.

Use the right dosing tools. A spoon from the kitchen is not accurate for measuring out a teaspoon of medication.

If you take multiple medications, use a pillbox to keep pills organized. The box makes it easier to

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Routinely discard expired or unneeded medications. Medicine takeback programs for disposal are a good way to remove medicines from the home and reduce the chance that others may accidentally take the medicine.

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How to overcome What is clean eating all about? excuses and commit to working out S

taying healthy requires a daily commitment. It is not always easy to get out of bed for those early-morning workouts or jump on the treadmill at the end of the night when you finally have some free time, but such efforts are a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle into your golden years.

Clean eating starts with selecting farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and other foods that are in their most natural form.

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lean eating is a growing trend among people focused on health and wellness. A relatively simple concept of selecting foods that are minimally processed, clean eating intends to instill a greater understanding of the pathway between a food’s origins and the final products that end up on grocery store shelves and dinner tables.

Choosing whole or “real” foods that are as close to their natural forms as possible is a staple of clean eating.

The availability of convenience food products has never been greater, and not all packaged foods are unhealthy. But clean eating encourages consumers to be more aware of the ingredients in the foods they eat while selecting those foods that are minimally processed. Many foods designated as “clean,” including vegetables and fruits, whole grains, free-range meats, low-fat dairy products, unsalted nuts, and whole seeds, are straight from the farm.

Another component of clean eating is eliminating or greatly reducing the consumption of refined sugar. Many health experts advise that refined sugar is a large contributor to unnecessary calories. Many people can get all the energy they need by consuming foods with natural sugars.

If an ingredient list includes names you cannot recognize or if the natural form of the food has been changed (i.e. removing the bran from whole grains), it cannot be included in a clean-eating plan. Also, foods that have a lot of additives, including salt,

sugar and fat, are not classified as clean.

Jessica Fanzo, assistant professor of nutrition at Columbia University, advises that not all food processing is bad. Processing is sometimes necessary to prevent pathogens that can lead to illness. For example, pasteurizing milk is a processing method, but one that is necessary to stop the proliferation of bacteria. Even steaming foods is processing in some form, but it is not on par with some of the overly processed foods available.

The benefits to clean eating are numerous. Increasing intake of fruits and vegetables can boost your immune system and serve as a nutritious way to maintain a healthy weight. Clean eating may help you become more conscious of everything from meal ingredients to portion sizes.

Many men and women know there are plenty of excuses to skip workouts. Overcoming such excuses can sometimes be difficult, but there are ways to ensure you stay on the right track toward a healthy lifestyle.

Excuse #1: I don’t have enough time to exercise. Shortage of time is a factor for many busy individuals. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends the average person get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Thirty minutes per day can easily be broken up into three, 10-minute sessions. Take the stairs, jog on your lunch hour or do deep-seated squats while preparing dinner. It’s easy to fit in daily exercise if you’re willing to be creative.

Excuse #2: I’m too out of shape.

Getting back into shape is a prime motivator for exercise. However, fear of being able to keep up or personal body image issues sometimes keep people from exercising. There are workout routines for all fitness levels.

Starting slowly and building up intensity can help spur endurance and results.

Excuse #3: Gyms are too expensive.

You don’t necessarily need a gym to get in shape, but the programs and guidance offered at health centers certainly make it easier. Gyms may have different price plans based on members’ needs, and many gyms are willing to work with prospective members operating on tight budgets.

Check with your health insurance provider, too, as you may be eligible for rebates or discounts if you make a predetermined number of visits in a given time span or use an in-network gym.

Excuse #4: Working out is boring.

Performing the same routine day in and day out can be monotonous.

That’s why it is important to vary your exercises and try new things. If you’re usually on the machines at the gym, try a group class instead. Enlist a friend to come along and it can make the workout more interesting.

Excuse #5: I’m too tired to workout. Routine exercise wakes up the senses and gives you energy, and daily workouts promote a more restful slumber. Over time you may find that you feel more rested and energized.

Working out regularly promotes good mental and physical health. It’s easy to avoid exercise with a series of excuses, but now is the time to stop avoiding exercise and commit to a healthy lifestyle.

Those interested in clean eating can begin slowly. Start to introduce more fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and farm-fresh foods into your diet. Look for foods in their natural form, such as whole oats and other grains. Avoid highly refined ingredients and limit sugar and salt intake.

Opt for fresh herbs and spices to season food. Over time you can make other changes.

Adopting a clean-eating approach to their diet is a great way for men and women to start living healthy lifestyles. Speak with a doctor or nutritionist about healthy and effective ways to transition to clean eating.

Exercise is beneficial for many reasons, and overcoming excuses to skip workouts is a great way to maintain long-term health.

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PRISM Med Spa welcomes Dr. Lloyd Landsman – One of Long Island’s most renowned Plastic Surgeons

PRISM Med Spa is excited to announce our new cooperation with Dr. Lloyd Landsman, a NY board certified Plastic Surgeon. A unique blend of aesthetic sensibility and surgical skill is found only in the highest echelon of plastic surgeons. Genuine concern for patients’ wishes and well-being is a hallmark of a true plastic surgery professional.

Dr. Landsman is one such unique individual. PRISM Med Spa in Roslyn is proud to welcome Dr. Landsman to our team. With a loyal commitment to continuing education, expertise and patient relationships, Dr. Landsman is a well-respected and highly admired cosmetic and plastic surgeon. His office serves the entire New York Metropolitan area, and will now be serving Nassau County from PRISM Med Spa. From his state-of-the-art plastic surgery techniques to his in-depth consultations, it is evident that Dr. Landsman is focused on your needs. Dr. Landsman will be providing a full array of injectables, including Botox, all Fillers and Complimentary Plastic Surgery Consultations at PRISM Med Spa. Dr. Landsman received his education and training at the finest academic institutions in the country. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, and earned his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Residency in General Surgery at New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center and ultimately attained board certification in General Surgery. Dr. Landsman concluded his post-graduate training at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, where he developed expertise in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, body contouring and facial plastic surgery.

Certification by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery completes an impressive array of academic qualifications. He has been accepted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and presently serves as Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York, on Long Island.

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Not Just “Common Sense”: Using All 5 Senses for Optimal Weight-Loss

By Dr. Bo Rosenblat, Chief Physician for Dr. Bo’s Diet Center

If you think losing weight is all about what you eat, then think again. Weight-loss most often boils down to why you eat. If you struggle with willpower, poor choices or lack of discipline around food, you can probably improve the outcome of your efforts by simply using all five of your senses to lose weight. The simple act of eating has an effect on each of our five senses. Likewise our senses have an equal impact on affecting what we choose to eat. Below are my top tips and techniques for each sense and how you can use it to your advantage.

Sight: Believe it or not, what we see has a tremendous effect on what we do. The saying “out of sight out of mind” has been scientifically proven as an effective strategy for weight-loss. While it’s a good idea to try keeping healthier options at eye level in your pantry and refrigerator and less healthy options more hidden, there is one step you can try taking before you even open the fridge or pantry. Hang a picture or photo that motivates you on the door. While everyone will be motivated by something different some options you can try are: a picture of yourself at a healthier weight, an ad for a dress or article of clothing you plan on wearing to a special event, or even a brochure for a vacation you plan on taking. Keeping your eyes on your goal will help you remember the hard work you’ve put in thus far, keeping you on track. Placing it front and center will help ensure that you see it first when you go to grab a snack or meal for yourself or someone else. One thing I don’t advise posting? A picture of someone else’s physique. You can only be you in this life. Don’t waste your mental energy trying to attain someone else body, instead focus on creating the best and healthiest version of yourself!

Smell: You most likely know that a delicious scent can wilt your willpower. You’re not the first person to ditch your diet due to the smell of freshly baked brownies. But there is good news about your nose – it can help you lose weight too. Certain smells can trigger positive behaviors. A 2012 study revealed that strong smells such as garlic, onion, and bold spices actually cause you to take smaller bites and eat more slowly. Essentially, your sniffer is warning your taste buds that your food may be hot and spicy and slows you down instinctively. Additionally, science has also shown that foods with a “neutral” sweet smell can lessen your appetite when cravings hit. Smelling green apples, grapefruit or bananas can help you stave off a binge. The bonus is if when you’re done smelling them you can eat them too!

Touch: If you’re stressed about your physical appearance and concerned about losing weight, the first thing to do is: relax.

Stress often creates a weight problem and almost always exacerbates one. Physical touch, such as massage or reflexology, cannot only ease your mind, but also has proven physical benefits aiding weight loss as well. And lets face it; weight-loss is as good an excuse as any to get a massage! But even if you don’t want to spend the time or money getting a professional massage you can still get the weight loss benefits at home. The ancient practice of Chinese stomach massage has been shown to be an effective tool (coupled with proper nutrition and exercise) to aid in weight loss. Abdominal massage reduces constipation, increases circulation and is thought to perk up a sluggish digestive system when done consistently. To try it yourself, twice daily lay flat on your back, warm your hands by rubbing them together for about fifteen seconds, then beginning from your navel rub your abdomen outward in circular motion.

You’re massage should be firm but comfortable. Typically people will experience an increase in bowel movements and a decrease in stomach pain within about a week. An added bonus to this gentle technique is a flatter less bloated stomach.

Taste: Likely the most obvious of all five senses in the battle of the bulge is taste. We have five categories of taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory. While our almost universal cultural love of sweet foods does stem from infancy, think mothers milk, our addiction to sugar and sweeteners has exploded in recent history. Lets face it Oreos taste delicious, but we didn’t come out of the womb eating them. So how can we develop our tastes for healthier food? Believe it or not, taste buds actually have the ability to reset. If you think you don’t like vegetables, it may just be that you haven’t given yourself the chance to like them. By overwhelming your taste buds with hyper-sweet foods like cake, cookies and candy, less sweet foods such as apples or strawberries don’t trigger the same pleasure centers in your brain. If, however, you significantly cut back on a high-sugar high-salt diet, in favor of a more balanced plant based diet you would see a noticeable shift in your cravings and taste preferences. Generally speaking, it takes about three weeks for the shift to occur, so be patient with yourself and keep trying new things…you never know what you might begin to like.

Sound: Most people are fairly sensitive to the way they speak to others, but do you listen to the way you speak to yourself? Is your dieting style all about “no”, “can’t”, and “don’t”? By repeatedly speaking to yourself in the negative, “no dessert”, “I can’t eat that” and “I don’t like this”, you are unconsciously reinforcing an underlying theme: eating healthy is a negative thing. While consciously we know nothing can be farther from the truth, this practice can make being on a diet can seem like a punishment. When you tell yourself you’re miserable, you’re going to feel miserable. Try to practice self-affirming and positive language. It may seem silly but the words you say (and think) affect your success and attitude around your diet. By expressing out loud (or in your head) the positives of the changes you’re making, rather than the negatives, you can actually alter the outcome of your efforts. Studies have shown that the happier you feel, the more likely you are to stick with new healthier habits. If you catch yourself saying, “I can’t eat that”, try “I’m proud of myself for making healthy choices”. Instead of “I hate dieting” try “I love how I look/feel after I eat well”.

By focusing on the positive outcome of your choices and the self-discipline you’re exercising rather than the restrictions or deprivation you’re feeling, you can actually think yourself thinner.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 27 Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. jackie Mason Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. paul Anka Sunday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m.

Last Comic Standing Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

The Tenors Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 & 5 p.m. peppa pig Live THe HARRy CHApIn LAKeSIDe THeATRe eisenhower Park stewart Avenue and merrick Avenue, east meadow (516) 572-0348 • http://www. nassaucountyny.gov/ Friday, June 26, 7 p.m.

Salute to Motown Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m.

TD Bank’s “Celebrate America” Fireworks and Show Monday, June 29, 7 p.m.

Doo wop in the park Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m.

Swingtime Big Bandw Friday, July 3, 7 p.m.

Movin’ Out – Billy joel Tribute Friday, July 10, 7 p.m. neil Berg 100 years of Broadway Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m.

Dark Lady – Cher Tribute Band & Disco unlimited Friday, July 17, 7 p.m.

Ballet Showcase with American Ballet Theatre Dancers Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m.

Taylor Dayne and Alisha Monday, July 20, 7 p.m.

Reach for the Stars Finals Friday, July 24, 7 p.m.

Oldies night – The encounters & Stan Zizka Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m.

FReSH 102.7 presents Fresh in the park Monday, July 27, 7 p.m.

Harry Chapin Tribute Friday, July 31, 7 p.m. west Side Story by plaza productions Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.

Salute to Vets with Tony Orlando and the uSO Liberty Bells (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.

Creole Family night Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.

Davi Sings Sinatra Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

Long Island philharmonic Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.

42nd Infantry Division Band Friday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m.

Oldies Show with jimmy Gallagher & The passions Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. nassau Has Talent Friday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

ABBA Mania & Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Tribute Band Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

CBS-FM presents Saturday in the park Starring joan jett Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

Desert Highway – eagles Tribute Band Sunday, Aug. 30, 1 p.m.

Vega Bond puppets Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. nASH FM’s Last Summer Blast Starring Kristian Bush & Gloriana Saturday, Sept. 19, 5 p.m.

Doo-wop Concert Benefitting the Victory Games Challenge ADeLpHI unIVeRSITy peRFORMInG ARTS CenTeR Westermann stage, 1 south Avenue, Garden city (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac. adelphi.edu/ Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m.

San Francisco Opera’s Show Boat

THe MADISOn THeATRe AT MOLLOy COLLeGe 1000 hempstead Ave., rockville centre.

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10th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival TILLeS CenTeR FOR THe peRFORMInG ARTS | LIu pOST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m., 1 & 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 10, 10 a.m., 1 & 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 11, 12 & 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 12, 12 & 4 p.m.

Big Apple Circus presents Fun2C: A Circus Fantasy Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m. wild Kratts – Live!

THe pARAMOunT 370 New york Ave., huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com Friday, June 26, 8 p.m.

Action Bronson Saturday, June 27, 9 p.m.

The paramount Comedy Series presents – Marc Maron Friday, July 10, 9 p.m.

Gin Blossoms Friday, July 11, 9 p.m.

Trevor noah Tuesday, July 14, 9 p.m.

SOjA Saturday, July 18, 9 p.m.

Kacey Musgraves Sunday, July 19, 9 p.m.

George Clinton & parliament Funkadelic “Shake the Gate” Tour Tuesday, July 21, 9 p.m.

The Gaslight Anthem

Community Calendar pROjeCT InDepenDenCe SuppORT & SOCIAL GROup the town of North hempstead’s Project independence would like to remind residents that they offer free support and social groups. call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information.

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Friday June 26, 8 p.m. - $20 per person Miss IAS Competition and Dance music by sharon and Friends. call the irish American society if you would like to participate, open to girls of

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Showing GAA Games on our large screen throughout the season FOR TRIVIA LOVeRS At 7 p.m. two Wednesday nights each month at Page one restaurant, 90 school st. Glen cove. call (516) 6258804 for information.

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TD Bank to sponsor Huntington arts fest fireworks show kicks off on June 25

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced Friday that TD Bank will once again sponsor “Celebrate America” — a fireworks show and concert — at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on Saturday, June 27.

The fireworks, presented by the worldfamous Grucci family, are part of a night of entertainment in Eisenhower Park which kicks off with a performance by Batman’s Third Rail Band, followed by Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue.

“I thank TD Bank for continuing to support this spectacular Independence Day celebration,” Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said. “The annual Fireworks Show and Concert here in beautiful Eisenhower Park is a great opportunity for our residents to come out and enjoy an incredible fireworks show and performances by Batman’s Third Rail Band, and Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue.”

The theater’s area gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at nightfall (approx. 9:30 p.m.).

Tickets are required for admission to the Theatre area and are available beginning June 14 free of charge, at any TD Bank on Long Island, while supplies last.

There is no formal seating; visitors should bring blankets or chairs. Space is limited and overflow will be directed to other viewing and parking areas.

“TD is excited to sponsor and support ‘Celebrate America’ for the 12th consecutive

year,” said TD Bank Market President Ed Blaskey. “Residents of all ages have been looking forward to this vibrant and entertaining night since last year’s event. We cannot wait to see what the Grucci family has in store for the 2015 celebration!”

In anticipation of Independence Day, Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter remind residents that fireworks awareness and prevention are important issues to discuss with their families. The possession, use, or sale of fireworks, including sparklers, is a violation of New York State Penal Law, and may be punishable as a misdemeanor or a felony. Parents should talk with their children about the destructive outcomes that can occur from playing with fireworks.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill.

Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired.

Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow, with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues. For further information, please call the Nassau County Parks Public Information Office at: (516) 5720200 or visit the Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museum website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

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Jen Chapin and her band, Tom’s daughters Abigail & Lily, plus Howie Fields & Big John Wallace - will all be there.

The Town of Huntington will rededicate the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park and recognize the whole Chapin Family. The evening will also celebrate WHY Hunger, and fans are asked to bring canned & non-perishable food items for Long Island Cares, Inc./The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Both organizations were founded by Harry Chapin and continue the fight against hunger.

The Huntington Choral Society takes the stage Sunday, June 28. Their mission has been to present the choral works to the Long Island Community and they do just that with their 100-member chorus.

The Huntington Choral Society brings the well-known choral works to life with some of the finest soloists and professional orchestras.

This evening’s performance will present a selection of choral works and solos from the great shows of Broadway.

All performances during the Summer Arts Festival are free and held on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington.

For More information on the Huntington Summer Arts Festival go to www.huntingtonarts.org

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The opening weekend of the 50th Anniversary of the Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival begins Thursday, June 25 and runs through Sunday, June 28.

All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. in Heckscher Park, Huntington on the Chapin Rainbow Stage. The festival’s concerts this summer are free admission and open to the general public. The entire festival runs from June 25 - Aug. 9.

For a full calendar of performances go to www.huntingtonarts.org Friday, June 26 will be an evening with The Rad Trads. Their band consists of four compelling horns, a driving rhythm section, and three enticing lead vocalists.

The Rad Trads vigor, charisma, and relentless devotion to entertain people continually wins over audiences. It will certainly be a night filled with Danceable Grooves!

The highlight of the weekend will be Saturday, June 27 when the Huntington Arts Council welcomes the The Chapin Family for a 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on the stage that was named after Harry Chapin, legendary singer, songwriter, and social activist. His extended family of singing musicians will join in celebrating the Festival’s 50th Anniversary.

Two generations of Chapins - his brothers Tom and Steve Chapin (with his band and son Jonathan), Harry’s daughter

The Town of North Hempstead on Friday announced the 2015 FunDay Monday schedule. This popular, free senior program, held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, takes place every Monday from July 6 to Aug. 24 and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year, for the first time ever, FunDay Monday will also feature a farmers’ market where seniors can purchase fresh, local fruits, vegetables, and other foods.

Organized and hosted by the Town’s Department of Community Services, FunDay Monday offers hundreds of seniors from across the Town the opportunity to gather for games, music, dancing, entertainment, and exercise. The program’s most widely attended events are the Health Fair on July 27 and HomeTown USA on Aug. 24 The FunDay Monday Summer Event Schedule July 6 : “Rock Into Summer” Come on back for a FunDay Monday reunion with a performance by the acclaimed Vic Vincent group.

July 13: “Beach Party” Odds are you’re going to love the great Stan & Edie!

July 20: “Tribute to Broadway” You don’t need to travel all the way to the city to enjoy the sounds of

Broadway, with Sweet Lorraine.

July 27: “Senior Health, Education and Information Fair” Do you know someone who would benefit from the information and services at our annual Health Education Fair? Invite them to come or bring them along with you for this fun and free event.

Aug. 3: “Hawaiian Luau” Take a trip to the Polynesian Islands with the amazing Dance Aloha, and let your dreams come true in Blue Hawaii.

Aug. 10: “Swing Season” A celebration of big band music from the 1940s onward, performed by Jerry Costanzo.

Aug. 17: “Mardi Gras” A tribute to jazz with Vincent Rhodes.

Aug. 24: “HomeTown USA” An exciting celebration of American traditions with crafts, hobbies, demos, musical performance by the Banjo Rascals, a classic car show and a special Salute to the Armed Forces.

In addition to enjoying the entertainment, seniors can participate in a variety of activities, such as Line Dancing (10:00am), Zumba (10:00am), Fitness (11:00am), Mahjong (11:00am) and Tai Chi (12:30pm).

For further information, or to arrange for free transportation, please contact the Town Call Center at 311 or 516-869-6311.

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Levels Closings Levels Closings Please note that Levels is Please note Levels is 22 closed from that Monday, June closed June 22 throughfrom the Monday, July 4 weekend, through the Julyon4 Monday, weekend, and will reopen and will reopen on Monday, July 6.

July 6.

Auditions for Levels’ SumAuditions for Levels’ Summer Musicals mer Musicals Levels’ 2015 Summer MusiLevels’ 2015 Summer Musical is actually two shows in cal is actually two shows in one, a double-feature of two one, a double-feature of two original musical comedies. original musical comedies.

Troll 2: The Musical Parody Troll 2: The Parody is written byMusical members of is written by members of the Levels Make-a-Musical the Levels Make-a-Musical Workshop and directed by Workshop and directed Daisy Korman.

Based onbyTroll Daisy Based on Troll 2, oneKorman. of the most hilariously 2, one of the most hilariously awful horror movies ever awful moviestells ever made,horror this musical the made, this musical tells the tale of young Joshua Waits, tale of young Joshua Waits, who joins his family on a trip who a trip to thejoins townhisoffamily Nilbogon (spell to the town of Nilbog (spell it backwards). He soon itrealizes backwards).

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Camp Parkwood Camp Parkwood Interested in an exciting Interested in an exciting summer program for your summer forNeck your children?program The Great children?

Theoffers Greatcampers Neck Park District Park Districtcamp offersexperience, campers the ultimate thethey ultimate experience, as play,camp gain indepenas theylearn play, gain independence, life skills and dence, learn life skills make friends.

Sign upand on a make friends. a weekly basis orSign for up theon entire weekly basis for the entire summer.

Call or Great Neck summer.

Great Neck House at Call 482-0355 or visit House at 482-0355 or visitfor www.greatneckparks.com www.greatneckparks.com for further information. further information.

Parkwood Family Aquatic Parkwood Family Aquatic Center Center Parkwood Family Aquatic Parkwood Family Aquatic Center is open Saturday, Center open Saturday, June 27isthrough Sunday, June 27 through Sunday,

Great Neck Library

the town are evil vegetarian the town(not aretrolls) evil vegetarian goblins who want goblins (not trolls) who want to perform “vegimication” to onperform his family“vegimication” and eat them. on family andthat eatcan them.

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Thiscomedy show is a surreal, madcap is surreal, madcap in athe tradition of Thecomedy Book of in the tradition of The Book of Mormon and Spamalot.

Mormon and Spamalot.

Auditions for both musicals Auditions for both musicals will take place on Monday, will on Monday, Junetake 29 place and Wednesday, June and Wednesday, July 129 between 5:30 and 8:30 July 1 between 5:30 Station and 8:30 p.m. at the Library’s p.m. at the Library’s Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Branch, 26 Great Neck Neck Road, Gardens at Great Road, Gardens Greatlevel) Neck shopping centerat(2nd shopping center (2nd above Waldbaum’s andlevel) Planet above Fitness.Waldbaum’s and Planet Fitness.

Levels is seeking rising Levels is seeking rising seventh-grade through seventh-grade through college-age performers of all college-age performers ofpreall experience levels.

Please experience levels.

Please prepare a song of your choosing pare a song and be readyoftoyour singchoosing a cappeland be ready to singAlso, a cappella (without music). be la (without music).

Also, be ready to read from the script ready to read the script (excerpts will from be provided) (excerpts will be provided)

and do a simple dance/moveand a simpleBoth dance/movementdoaudition. shows ment audition.

Both shows will be performed together will be performed together on August 13, 14 and 15 The on August 13, and 15 The rehearsals and14performances rehearsals performances will be heldand at Saddle Rock will be held at Saddle Rock Elementary School.

Elementary School.

Please note that Levels will be Please note that Levels will 22 be closed from Monday, June closed Monday, June 22 throughfrom the July 4 weekend, through thethese July auditions.

4 weekend, except for except forinformation, these auditions.

For more please For more information, please e-mail Levels at levels@greate-mail Levels at levels@greatnecklibrary.org. Check out the necklibrary.org. out the Levels website atCheck http://www.

Levels website at http://www. greatnecklibrary.org/levels/ greatnecklibrary.org/levels/ home.html home.html

Teen Summer Reading Teen Summer Reading Program: Unmask!

Program: Unmask!

Be a Summer Reading Be a Summer Superhero.

YouReading choose the Superhero.

Youand choose books to read write the book books to read and write will book reviews to share. There reviews to share.

There will be Superhero theme events to be Superhero theme events participate in and more.

Reg-to participate in and more. Reg-

istration is ongoing. Contact istration is Adult ongoing.

Contact the Young Librarian at the Young Adult Librarian (516) 466-8055, ext. 218. at (516) 466-8055, ext. 218.

Film at Station Branch Film Station Branch All filmatmatinees are now held All filmStation matinees are now at the Branch whileheld at the Station Branch while the Main Library prepares the Main Library prepares for renovations. The next film for next film willrenovations. be shown onThe Thursday, will be shown on Thursday, July 2 at 2 p.m. at the Station July 2 atThe 2 p.m. at the atStation Branch, Gardens Great Branch, Gardens at Great Neck, 26The Great Neck Road, Neck, 26 Great Road, 2nd level (aboveNeck Waldbaum’s).

2nd (above Waldbaum’s).

Referlevel to the Library NewsletRefer to brochure the Library ter, film orNewsletwebsite ter, film brochure for information onor thewebsite films for information on open the films scheduled.

Doors at 1:30 scheduled.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating p.m.

Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is is limited.

Priority seating is given to Great Neck School given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring District residents. your Library card, Please driver’sbring your Library card, license or other IDdriver’s showlicense otherNeck ID showing yourorGreat School ing youraddress.

Great Neck School District District address.

Great Neck Park District

August 30 from 9:30 a.m. fromyour 9:30 a.m.

-August 9 p.m.30 Bring current -park 9 p.m. current cardBring withyour you to Great park with you registerto Great Neckcard House when NeckCall House when registering.

482-0355 for more ing.

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Nature Program: Plant Nature Focus Program: Plant Focus Focus on plants during this Focusnature on plants duringSunday, this new program, new Sunday, Junenature 28 at 11program, a.m. Meet at June 28 at 11 a.m.

Meet the southwest corner of at the the southwest corner of the Village Green, by the tree Village Green, by theRoad. tree A sculptures at Beach sculptures Beach Road.

A wildflower at guide book is recwildflower guide bookasis soon recommended.

Register ommended.

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Children under 16 years old are not permitted years old are not permitted

to attend. to attend.

Rec Center Open Daily Rec Center Open The Rec Center willDaily be open The CenterSaturday, will be open dailyRec beginning daily beginning June 27 from 9Saturday, a.m. to 8 June 27 from 9 a.m.such to 8 as p.m. Many activities p.m. &Many activities as arts crafts, indoorsuch soccer, arts & crafts, indoor basketball, rock wall soccer, and basketball, rock wall andTo more will be available. more will be To participate in available. climbing the participate in climbing rock wall you must firstthe obrock wall you must first tain an Extreme Pass at obGreat tain anHouse Extreme Passrequires at Great Neck (which Neck House (which requires a parent’s signature).

You do a parent’s You of do not have tosignature). be a member not Parkwood have to be Family a member of the Aquatic the Parkwood FamilyAll Aquatic Center to participate.

Park Center to participate.

Park District residents withAll a valid District residents with a valid park card are permitted at the park card are permitted at the

Rec Center. Children under Recage Center.

Children the of eight mustunder be acthe age of eight companied by anmust adult.beIfacyou companied by an adult.

If you would like further information would like Neck further information call Great House at call Neck House at (516)Great 482-0355.

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Summer Classes at Great Summer Classes at Great Neck House Neck House Summer classes at Great Summer classes Great Neck House beginatMonday, Neck beginregistraMonday, June House 29. Course June registration is29. on Course a first-come, tion is on a first-come, first-served basis during first-served basis during regular registration hours. All regular registration classes run 8 weekshours. unlessAll classes runnoted.

8 weeks unless otherwise Come in to otherwise noted.

Come inand to see the course schedule see the course schedule and sign up for a summer class. sign up for a summer class.

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July 4th Weekend in the July Weekend in the Park 4th District Parkoff District Kick summer in StepKick off summer in Steppingstone Park. We celebrate pingstone Park.Day Wewith celebrate Independence Independence with Dean KarahalisDay & The Dean Karahalis The Concert Pops on&Saturday, Concert PopsHelm on Saturday, July 4. Amy and the July 4. AmyStrangers Helm andwill the Handsome Handsome Strangers will be performing on Sunday, be on Sunday, Julyperforming 5. Both concerts begin July 5. Both concerts begin at 8 p.m.

All performances at p.m. All performances at 8 Steppingstone Park are at Steppingstone Park are for Great Neck Park District for Great Neck Park cards District residents only. Park residents only. Park will be checked at thecards gate. will be checked the gate.

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Great Neck Library Closing/ Great Neck Library Closing/ Cancellation Information Cancellation Information Online Online patrons connected Library Library patronsare connected to the Internet asked to to the Internet are check the website:asked www.to check the website:forwww. cancellations.com Library cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/proweather related closings/program cancellations. gram cancellations.

In order to access this service, In orderDistrict to access this service, Library residents Library residents can log District on to cancellations. can log onintotheir cancellations. com, type zip code or com, type in their code or Great Neck Libraryzipand obtain Great Neck Library and obtain information on program caninformation program cancellations oron Library closings. cellations or Library closings.

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Defensive Driving Classes Defensive Classes Great Neck Driving House continGreat ues toNeck offer House EmpirecontinSafety ues to offer EmpireDriving Safety Council Defensive Council Driving Classes.Defensive Take a class Sunday, Classes.

Take a class July 5. The class runsSunday, from July The class runs 9:30 5. a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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Great Neck Community Calendar FREE ESL/CITIZENSHIP CLASSES Free access to legal counsel at St. Aloysius R. C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Rd. Great Neck. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, please call (516) 867-3580.

Meeting takes place. My Opinion will be presented by Lillian Zamora. Our speaker, Prof. Tom Grunfeld, will discuss the topic, “U.S. and China, Friends or Enemies?”

Feel free to bring your lunch and join us! Current Events discussion will take place at 12:30 p.m. led by Gerry Peretsman. Refreshments, coffee and tea will be served. The Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m.

every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck. New members welcome. For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 487-5844.

LIONS CLUB HEARING AID PROGRAM The Great Neck Lions Club TUESDAYS WITH REAP is pleased to announce their REAP, retired, energetic, participation in “Lions Lend and active professionals An Ear,” a program of the meets Tuesday, June 23 Nassau County district of at Cumberland School, 30 Lions Clubs International. The Cumberland Ave., Great program provides hearing Neck,. AtThere 9 a.m.,is various and related products and WOMANSPACE still time to enjoy a summer membership ataids Parkwood Pool.

There still time a summer atservices Parkwood members of theisgroup will to enjoy at no Pool. cost to hearing A discussion groupmembership devoted discuss Significant Issues. impaired individuals who to issues concerning women.

At 10:30 am the Business qualify based on financial Weekly meetings are held

need and communication need. Great Neck Lions Club is asking the local places that accept donated eyeglasses to accept used hearing aids as well. Note: The hearing aids should be placed in the eyeglass collection boxes located in all the Great Neck Libraries as well as offices of the Village of Russell Gardens, Village of Great Neck Plaza and the Village Hall on Baker Hill Road.

ance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck.

Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 7458050.

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern FREE EXERCISE Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m.4!

CLASSES Kick off the summer in Steppingstone Park on July Kick off Program the summer in Steppingstone onattend July 4!

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tact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck currently meets every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road. Community residents and business members are welcome to visit Club meetings and discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back service to the community while networking through Rotary. For further information please see: www. clubrunner.ca/greatneck/ or call (516) 487-9392.

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Church celebrates Strawberry Festival

The annual Strawberry Festival was held June 14 at All Saints Episcopal Church (C)2015 MARTHA GORFEIN PHOTOCONCEPTS

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Getaway driver for Man charged cop shooter sentenced with murder B y J a m e s G all o wa y The getaway driver in the 2013 shooting of a Nassau County Police Officer in New Hyde Park was sentenced Friday to seven years in jail and five years of post-release supervision.

Renhang Qiu, 24, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty in May 2014 to burglary in the first degree.

The shooter, Cong Xu, 22, of Brooklyn, was sentenced earlier this month to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault and first-degree burglary.

Acting Nassau Supreme Court Justice Philip Grella delivered both sentences.

“This sentence closes the chapter on a case of greed gone terribly wrong, which led to the shooting and serious wounding of a police officer,” Acting District Attorney Madeling Singas said. “This case is yet another reminder of the dangers that police face every day on the job.”

According to the district attorney’s office, Xu was fleeing from a burglary in New Hyde Park when he shot Nassau County police officer Mohit Arora in the groin.

Arora, who was 32 years old and a six-year veteran of the force, and another officer were responding to a 911 call by the homeowners of 241 Campbell St. to report a burglary in their home, police said at the time.

According to the district attorney’s office, the officers confronted Xu as he fled the premises.

As Xu ran away from the officers, he turned

and fired several shots from a handgun, hitting Arora in the lower abdomen.

“Police Officer Arora was shot and seriously injured while doing a dangerous job that thousands of other officers do every day — protecting and serving our communities,” Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas said in a statement following Xu sentence. “On behalf of the people of Nassau County, I give my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Officer Arora and to his brothers and sisters in uniform for their commitment to keeping us safe.”

At a press conference after Xu’s sentencing, Arora said he felt “so fortunate to be alive.” “[Xu[ got what he deserved, and I just want to move on with my life at this time,” Arora said. “It was a traumatic experience, and I learned a lot from this.”

Arora said he is back on full duty but is still undergoing physical therapy.

Both Qiu and Xu were caught following a search that included the use of a police helicopter.

Police said Xu was apprehended on Flower Lane and Nugent Street. Qui was caught on Lakeville Road at Sylvia Lane.

The owners of the Campbell Street home, Michael and Annie Chen, called 911 after they were awakened by a noise downstairs.

Shortly thereafter, the Chens were confronted by Xu, who brandished a 9-millimeter handgun, police said.

Xu had entered the home through the basement window, police said.

BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO A New Cassel man has been arrested for the murder of a gas station attendant during a robbery in Jericho that authorities believe is connected to several armed robberies that took place across Nassau County earlier this year.

Joshua N. Golson-Orelus, 23, faces charges of 1st degree murder, 2nd degree robbery and two counts of 1st degree criminal possession of a weapon, Nassau County police said.

Golson-Orelus was arrested in upstate Utica, where he was staying with relatives, according to published reports.

He pleaded not guilty Thursday in First District Court in Hempstead and is being held without bail.

If convicted, Golson-Orelus faces life in prison without parole, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said.

“This arrest has taken a menace to public safety off of the streets and we will prosecute this case aggressively to ensure that he’ll never threaten our communities again,” Singas said in a statement. “I commend our partners in this investigation – the Nassau County Police Department, the Utica Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service — for their excellent police work. This is an

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ongoing investigation and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to keep Long Islanders safe.”

Golson-Orelus has been accused of fatally shooting Hany Awad, 56, of Levittown, during a January 28 robbery of the BP gas station at 39 Jericho Turnpike in Jericho, and for the robbery of a Westbury Citgo gas station last Sunday.

Awad was discovered lying behind the counter of the station’s convenience store with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police in February said Awad’s murder was believed to have been connected to a string of gas station robberies across the county, including incidents in Thomaston and New Hyde Park in late January that took place about a half hour apart.

An armed suspect robbed the BP station at 1301 Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park around 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 26 and a second BP station at 655 Northern Blvd. in Thomaston.

In both robberies, the suspect allegedly fired shots while inside the convenience stores and fled with an undetermined amount of cash.

During the initial New Hyde Park robbery, police said, the suspect fired a round into a counter, while in Thomaston the suspect fired into a wall.

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Town officials stop by Father’s Day celebration North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman stopped by the

Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc. Father’s Day celebration on June 10. The day was filled with food, dancing and raffles right on the waterfront of Steppingstone Park.

Since its inception in 1992, SHAI has organized diverse events and programs geared towards keeping the family and the Persian-Jewish community together.

Clockwise from top: Yafa Soleimani and Fred Bassalt with North Hempstead Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman; Supervisor Bosworth with Sion Hakakian and Shalom Salamat; Supervisor Bosworth, Maleen Shokrian, and Shimon Aminian; and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Parvaneh Khodadadian, Ann Tarcher Great Neck Social Center Director; LiLi Kashani; Supervisor Judi Bosworth; Shanaz Kashani of the Town’s Project Independence and Rebecca Cohenmehr.

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Aviation students volunteer at museum A group of Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Aviation students volunteered at the Air Power Museum during Memorial Day weekend. They helped pilots and staff get set to take off for the annual Memorial Day weekend air show at Jones Beach. Standing in front of a WWII B-25 twin engine bomber are from left: Peter Leyden, Air Power Museum docent; Adam Hong, North Shore UFSD; Robert Collins, Massapequa UFSD; Matthew Lazina, Massapequa UFSD; Jared Blech, Jericho UFSD; Junior Leiva, Freeport UFSD; Joseph Buckler, Great Neck UFSD; Drew Martin, Uniondale UFSD; Samantha Montalvo, Uniondale UFSD; Christian Arnold, West Hempstead UFSD; Brandon Meuller, Roslyn UFSD; John Carey, Barry Tech Aviation teacher; Lynn Hargrave, Barry Tech bus driver/teacher aide. For more information visit www.nassauboces.org/ barry tech and facebook.com/nassauboces.

Students receive good samaritan award Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan recently visited the Silverstein Hebrew Academy to give three students the North Hempstead Good Samaritan Award.

Among those honored were Mushky Kravitsky, Aharon Liviem, and Kayla Eshagzadeh.

Musky Kravitsky runs children’s programs and volunteers during camps at both the Chabad of Great Neck and Friendship Circle. Aharon Liviem is an active member of his synagogue, the Mashadi Jewish Center, and helps out-of-town members of the synagogue find lodging so they can participate in activities. Kayla Eshagzadeh was awarded for her work on the Great Neck Gala event and for her work with Kfar Yeladim David, an organization that helps disadvantaged Israeli children, orphans, and victims of abuse and neglect. Councilwoman Kaplan congratulated the three students and thanked them for their service to the North Hempstead community. From left: Kravitsky, Liviem, Eshagzadeh, Kaplan and Head of School Shireen Butman.

Students place G.N. Plaza BID to host in quiz bowl annual sidewalk sale C omm u n it y n e w s

The Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District and the Village of Great Neck Plaza’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale will take place from June 25 through June 28.

All stores in Great Neck Plaza are within walking distance of the Long Island Rail Road’s Great Neck train station, and the Plaza features more than 1,600 convenient parking spaces on-street and in municipal parking fields and garages.

Participating merchants throughout Great Neck Plaza include Jildor Shoes, Nardo Shoes, Jewelry Paradise, Marcari Salon, RED, Lonny’s clothing store and many more.

“The annual Sidewalk Sales gives community members and neighbors a chance to enjoy the summer weather while shopping at their favorite stores in Great Neck Plaza,” said Ron Edelson, Great Neck Plaza BID executive director.

All participating shops will be running great seasonal sale opportunities inside and outside the storefronts. Many shop owners will bring their products, apparel and goods outside of their stores and on to the sidewalks for shoppers to enjoy the summer weather while they browse. Others will have the sales going on inside and still other merchants will have both outdoor

and in-store sales.

Whether on the sidewalk, or within any of the participating stores, merchants have many great seasonal deals to offer.

“The Sidewalk Sale is a great chance to get the best deals,” said Fred Simon owner of RED and a Great Neck Plaza BID board member. “Our customers love to take advantage of the warm summer weather while also finding great discounts.”

The BID’s mission is to foster and promote a positive and vital business community through various initiatives including consumer awareness programs, media/advertising campaigns and sponsorship of many events.

Log onto www.shopgreatneck. com, www.facebook.com/greatneckplaza, or call (516) 829-1301 to learn more about the Great Neck Plaza BID.

Great Neck South High School students recently placed among the Top Ten at the National Quiz Bowl Tournament, held in Chicago. Holding their awards, from left: Lucia Geng, Jacqueline Liao, Aaron Engel, Jacob Mathai, Christopher Zheng, and Allan Lee. Team advisor is Deborah Cassetta, science teaching assistant. Quiz Bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity with challenging questions that cover the spectrum of high school curriculum.

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G.N. public schools set to graduate 562

By J es s i c a K . V e ga An overview of the Great Neck Public Schools Class of 2015 reveals 562 graduates from our three high schools: 253 from North, 300 from South, and nine from the Village School.

Some 98 percent of graduates will pursue higher education at either two- or four-year colleges.

The remainder historically seeks employment, vocational training or enlistment in the Armed Services.

Graduation ceremonies for Great Neck North and South High schools were on Thursday, June 25, at the Tilles Center, LIU Post, with North’s ceremony in the morning and South’s in the afternoon.

The Village School graduation was held on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, at the school.

A look at the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for North and South High Schools follows.

Winners of other significant commencement awards will appear in future editions of this newspaper.

These awards include: Frederic Duclos Barstow, Alan L. Gleitsman, Scott Moss and Genelle Taney. Student speeches, a vital part of the graduation ceremonies, will also appear in future editions of this newspaper.

Valedictorians The John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School Valedictorian is Jessy Lin. The William A. ShineGreat Neck South High School Co-Valedictorians are Casey Li and Sherry Yang.

North High Valedictorian Jessy Lin is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction (earning perfect scores on her ten exams), National Merit Scholarship Finalist, and Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist. She was NYU-Polytechnic Institute Cyber Security Awareness Week Cybersecurity Competition Finalist and USA Physics Olympiad Semifinalist. She took Second Place at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair and third place at the WAC Lighting Foundation Invitational Science Fair. She was a member of the Nassau County Interscholastic Math League All-Star Team, placing among the Top 15 in the County. She took Gold Medals at the Long Island Al Kalfus Math Research Fair, Performance with Distinction Award at the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge, honorable mention in Moody’s Mega Math Challenge, and highestscoring student in a second-place school in the American Scholastic Mathematics Association.

She took first place in the Nassau West Regional Science Olympiad, and was a member of the

second place Team at the Nassau County Math Tournament. Jessy was a four-year participant in the Columbia University Science Honors Program and participated in the Institute of Creative Problem Solving (SUNY-Old Westbury).

She was President of Science Olympiad and a member of Math Team. She played piano in the Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, performed solos at Carnegie Hall and Steinway Hall, and took a Gold Prize at the International Music and Arts Society Competition.

Jessy was a three-time winner in the National French Exam, and a Peer Leader and Peer Mentor. She also participated in Badminton and Field Hockey, where she was named All-League Player. Jessy plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall.

South High Co-Valedictorian Casey Li is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction (earning perfect scores on her five exams), National Merit Scholarship Finalist, and three-time Gold Medalist in the National Spanish Exam. She was Christian Seekers Club President, and a four-year member of the Asian Culture Club.

Casey plays clarinet in the school Band and Jazz Band. In addition, she plays drums, guitar, and piano, which she also teaches. She played Basketball and Lacrosse for three years, was Captain of each team her sophomore year, and was named Scholar Athlete and winner of the Coach’s Choice Award in both sports. She was named AllConference in Lacrosse. Her senior year, Casey played Field Hockey.

She plans to attend Princeton University.

South High Co-Valedictorian Sherry Yang is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and National Merit Scholarship Commended Student. She was a member of the First Place Team at the New York State Science Olympiad, Nassau West Regional; two-time Second Place winner at the WAC Lighting Foundation Invitational Science Fair; and member of the New York HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Team that competed at the national level.

She played Lacrosse for four years and was also a four-year member of Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, and Asian Club, where she served as Co-Chair. Sherry, a cellist in the school Chamber Orchestra, was a member of the Beethoven string quartet that performed at the Lincoln Center Young Musicians Concert. She was also a member of the pit orchestra for several school musical productions.

She participated in Winter Track, Academic Outreach, Music Community Outreach, Chamber Music Club, Student Government,

and International Club. Sherry will attend Duke University.

Salutatorians The John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School Salutatorian is Daniel Hanover. The William A. Shine-Great Neck South High School Co-Salutatorians are Hamsavardhaan Pillai and Jay Zuss-

a member of the Semifinalist Team in Moody’s Mega Math Challenge.

He won the Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award and the Yale Science & Engineering Award.

He was a four-year member of Student Government (where he was School Vice President and Class Treasurer), DECA, Math

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North High Salutatorian Daniel Hanover is a National Advanced Placement Scholar and National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

He took first place at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, first in the State in the US Cyber Challenge, and was a Gold Medalist at the Long Island Al Kalfus Math Fair. He was also a member of the first place team for the American Scholastic Mathematics Association. Daniel took a third place award at the International Science & Engineering Fair and an Award of Merit at the WAC Lighting Foundation Invitational Science Fair.

He was a finalist in the NYUPolytechnic Institute CSAW High School Forensics Competition and

Team (where he was President), Quiz Bow, and Track (Winter & Spring)/Cross Country (where he was Captain and received the MVP Award). He was also a member of Film Art Club, Science Olympiads, Model Congress, Model UN, Aids Awareness, and SAVE (Students Against Violence to the Environment). Outside of school, Daniel is co-founder, chief technology officer, and chief financial officer of his own start-up tech venture, Eventible, Inc. Daniel will be attending the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology.

South High Co-Salutatorian Hamsavardhaan Pillai is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction (earning perfect scores

on his five exams), National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Gold Medal winner in the National Spanish Exam, and member of the Second Place team at the NYS Science Olympiad, Nassau West Regional.

He participated in DECA, Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, History Bowl, and One-Act Plays. Hamsa played the trumpet in Concert Band and Symphonic Band for four years, and in Jazz Band for three years. He was an active member of GNPS/TV, filling a myriad of roles, including: cameraman, editor, director, assistant director, audio technical director, and crew.

He was an integral part of the South High Spotlight show and was responsible for many of the shows that have aired the last three years over GNPS/TV. Hamsa also participated in Cross County and Winter & Spring Track. He will attend Duke University in the fall.

South High Co-Salutatorian Jay Zussman is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction (earning perfect scores on his six exams), National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology National Finalist, and Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist.

He was a first place winner at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, and member of the First Place Team at the NYS Science Olympiad. He was Science Olympiad Team Captain and member of the First Place Team at the regional competition; Science Bowl Club President and Team Captain and member of the second place team at the regional competition; and Ocean Bowl Club President and Team Captain and member of the third place team at the regional competition.

Jay placed First in the HOSA Bowl at the NY HOSA State Competition, and took a second place in the Stony Brook Protein Modeling Competition. He was First Place Winner at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair and Second Place Winner at the International Science and Engineering Fair. Jay was selected to All-County Band (bass clarinet), All-County Orchestra (clarinet/bass clarinet), and state Honor Concert Band (bass clarinet).

He was first clarinet in the school Chamber Orchestra, played clarinet and saxophone for musicals, and was active in the Contemporary Music Club, both playing and singing. He is also proficient on the saxophone, ukulele, guitar, bass, and piano. Jay participated in Science Challenge, Quiz Bowl, Math Team, and Music Community Outreach. He earned two varsity letters, in both swimming and lacrosse. He plans to attend Duke University.

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Historical society talks lighthouse, mill

Continued from Page 4 couple of years to redo the gutted interior of the lighthouse, Lincoln said that the weather tightening is the main priority.

He also said that those working on repairing the lighthouse met last week with an engineer who will be able to give them an evaluation of the lighthouse. Lincoln said that this evaluation will provide “major steps in” when it comes to executing the next two steps of stabilizing and protecting the lighthouse.

“It’s all about funding,” he said. “As we get money, we can do work.”

The lighthouse, which was built in 1877, has been in disrepair for years.

The efforts to raise funds to repair the lighthouse started in August when the park district and the historical society teamed up with the town to repair the structure, after years of neglect had left it in need of $4 million in repairs.

The National Park Service in 2012 threatened to take ownership of the lighthouse from the town, which was awarded stewardship of the structure in 2008 under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, af-

ter repairs to the structure went undone.

In addition to working toward improvements to the Grist Mill and lighthouse, the historical society has also been seeking out homes for its Heritage Recognition Program, which identifies and honors Great Neck’s most notable homes.

The program, which began in 2012, recognized the Great Neck Estates Village Hall and two homes, located at 15 Beverly Road and 11 Crampton Ave., this past year.

At the meeting, the society presented its first Outstanding

Restoration award to Norman and Gloria Gersman, the owners of the home located at 17 Arrandale Ave. Records indicate that along with his wife, J. Fred Faigle, who owned a popular, upscale meat market on Middle Neck Road called Faigle’s Meat Market, may have been the original owner of the home that was built back in 1912. After moving in 1994, the Gersmans restored the oak woodwork, removed carpeting, painted the dining room, and secured the porch.

“There are a lot of good vibes in the house,” Norman Gersman

said.

Going forward, Board of Directors member Joan Wheeler said the society plans on recognizing The Wychwood, a co-op located in Great Neck Plaza, this July.

They also will continue to work with the elementary schools and community toward restoration of the Grist Mill and lighthouse.

“This is the way to go — to educate the youth, get the parents of the youth involved, and keep educating the youth,” Kasten said.

Troops 97 and 71 install Eagle Scouts Continued from Page 13 new bird aviary at the Sands Point Preserve, and landscaped the area around the sign to include new flower beds.

Wong led a fundraising effort to furnish and clean the Manhasset-Great Neck EOC, raising more than $900 to create offices and a media center

for students.

North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio (R-Port Washington) said Eagle Scout installations are among her favorite public events because she is often inspired by the boys’ volunteer efforts.

“It’s about the ‘we’ instead of the ‘me,’ and in our society

today there’s too much of a focus on the ‘me’ and not enough on the ‘we,’” she said.

In his remarks to Troop 97, state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) acknowledged the boys’ parents and troop leaders for providing them a strong foundation on which to build their character as young men.

“How do you get to a point where you understand that there are things in life worth fighting for and believing in that isn’t just about ourselves?

A belief in god, country, family, and doing the right thing, that’s what scouting does,” Martins said.

In a statement, he also con-

gratulated Tomaselli, Boyadjian and Byrne’s achievement, saying they “have proven themselves worthy of scouting’s highest rank and now join an elite group which includes Neil Armstrong, Gerald Ford and Stephen Spielberg.”

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Piece of Rock to return to G.N. Plaza The Village of Great Neck Plaza announced Thursday that Piece of the Rock will be performing June 30, at 8 p.m., at the gazebo in Firefighters’ Park.

Playing the Plaza for their second year in a row, Piece of the Rock will pick up right where they left off, playing the hits of Elvis Presley to today’s hits, and everything in between.

“Piece of the Rock’s music appeals to people of all ages.

Whether they are singing some of the biggest hits from the 1950s or today’s chart toppers, concert-goers will no doubt be singing along to the music that has been a part of generations of families,” Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said.

Piece of the Rock is a sixmember group featuring a dynamic singing trio and three superb musicians.

Anthony Ventiera and Tom Scotti, the male singers, will sing familiar songs done by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Rod son, Celine Dion and some of Stewart.

The female half of the duet, music’s other top female singers Cathy Santonello, does songs from year’s past and today.

Together Anthony and Cathy made popular by Michael Jack-

will have every member of your family, young and old, singing along.

In the case of inclement weather, the concert performance will be moved to the Great Neck Social Center (80 Grace Avenue).

Check with village staff at Village Hall on the day of the concert, or call our voicemail after 5 p.m. at (516) 482 - 4500.

The village will have a recorded message if the day’s scheduled concert has been moved from Firefighters’ Park to the Social Center. The village will also post an announcement on the village website, www.greatneckplaza. net, if the concert is moved indoors.

The village thanked the sponsors of the summer series: state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, Daruma of Tokyo, Douglas Elliman, Grace Plaza Rehab and Health Care Center, Great Neck Diner, Great Neck Park District, Great Neck Social do songs from Sonny & Cher, With their setlist of yester- Center, Jewels by Viggi, Jildor Nat “King” and Natalie Cole, and day’s hits and today’s chart top- Shoes, Nemat Development, and even The Righteous Brothers pers, Piece of the Rock will take Richland Management. routines. you on a musical journey that

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Project Independence honors 10,000th user

From left, Russell and Bosworth surprise Carle Place resident Loretta Ammann with a gift basket and inform her that she is the 10.000th member to sign up for Project Independence.

From left are Rick Castro, owner of Hispano Express Taxi, dispatcher Alvaro Rivera, Loretta Ammann, Bosworth and Russell.

The Town of North Hempstead’s senior initiative, Project Independence, reached a milestone this week as the 10,000th new member signed on to take advantage of the program’s comprehensive array of social services.

Project Independence is one of the few programs of its kind in the entire nation, offering members social and recreational programs, community education, volunteer services and transportation for shopping and medical appointments.

“What a great achievement to think that 10,000 North Hempstead seniors have been able to able benefit from the wonderful programs offered by Project Independence,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a press release. “This aging-in-place initiative has given thousands of seniors a sense of well-being, made them more confident and allowed them to remain in their own homes.”

Loretta Ammann of Carle Place was the lucky 10,000th member and received a personal visit from Bosworth and Town Councilwoman Viviana Russell to celebrate the landmark, according to the release.

“North Hempstead is a seniorfriendly community,” said Russell, who represents the Carle Place community.

“Project Independence, one of our most beneficial programs for our seniors, is like a neighbor you can depend on for a ride to the doctor or to go food shop-

ping.”

Bosworth and Russell visited Loretta’s home, bringing balloons, and a gift basket full of goodies and gift cards from several local businesses, including a $50 gift card for Hispano Taxi Express. Joining them was Kimberly Corcoran-Galante, the commissioner of the Department of Services for the Aging, under which Project Independence operates.

“This is a great milestone for the Project Independence program,” Corcoran-Galante said. “It’s a very satisfying feeling to know that we are like an extended family for many of these seniors, keeping them connected and providing services to make their lives a little easier.”

Created in 2009 as an aging-in-place program for the Town’s nearly 60,000 residents over 60, PI has assisted aging residents in remaining in their own homes and familiar surroundings. Since then it has answered a total of 127,525 service requests and taken 76,039 requests for rides to food shopping and medical trips.

To view an upcoming television program about the Project Independence 10,000th member, tune in to North Hempstead TV, Channel 18 or 63 on Cablevision or Channel 46 on Verizon, or log on to www.mynhtv.com or www.youtube. com/townofnorthhempstead.

The program will be available for viewing by June 29.

Epstein joins Winthrop staff on full-time basis Dr. Nancy Epstein, chief of Neurosurgical Spine and Education, has joined the faculty of Winthrop-University Hospital full-time. She has operated exclusively at the Hospital since 2002.

Epstein specializes in surgery to address disease of the spine and spinal cord, with a special interest in cervical and lumbar (back) degenerative disease.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Epstein to Winthrop’s growing full-time faculty,” said John F. Collins, president and CEO. “With so many members of the community being affected by spine-related conditions, I am confident that Dr. Epstein’s expertise in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders will serve them well in finding the care they need at Winthrop.”

Epstein received her bachelor of science degree from Barnard College and her Medical Degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she graduated as a

member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Epstein was the first female resident trained in neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center from 1976-1981.

Prior to joining Winthrop,Epstein served as chief of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital from 1993 to 2001. She was a member of Long Island Neurosurgical Associates from 1982 to 2014.

Epstein’s post-graduate training includes a residency in Neurosurgery at Bellevue Medical Center in New York, where she also completed an internship in surgery.

From 2000 to 2011, Epstein was a clinical professor Neurological Surgery at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx.

Epstein is a Diplomate of The American Board of Neurological Surgeons.

She has published over 300 professional peer-reviewed papers in journals, as well as chapters in major neurosurgical and

orthopedic surgical textbooks.

She is a member of several professional societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Cervical Spine Research Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Spine Society.

Epstein was president of the CSRS in 2001. Dr. Epstein is currently on seven editorial boards of major neurosurgical and orthopedic spine journals.

They include Spine, Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques, The Spine Journal, Surgical Neurology, Spinal Cord (England), Spinal Surgery (Japan) and Surgical Neurology International. Dr. Epstein is the editor of Surgical Neurology International Spine.

Epstein is seeing patients at her Winthrop office located at 200 Old Country Road, Suite 485 in Mineola.

For an appointment, call (516) 663-4822. To learn more about Neurosurgery at Winthrop, call 1-866-WINTHROP or Dr. Nancy Epstein visit www.winthrop.org

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NS-LIJ lauded for House Calls program The North Shore-LIJ Health System’s House Calls program was recently recognized for its success in caring for chronically ill, vulnerable seniors through home-based primary care in a US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ demonstration project, In addition to improving outcomes, North Shore-LIJ’s efforts reduced costs, earning the health system $542,232 in incentives, according to a release from the hospital.

North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls was one of 17 practices around the country participating in the project, known as Independence at Home, which was established as part of the Affordable Care Act. The incentive-based payment model showed a savings of more that $25 million in the first year.

CMS awarded incentive payments of $11.7 million to only nine of the 17 participating practices that succeeded in reducing Medicare costs and met designated quality goals for the first year of the demonstration.

CMS reported that Independence at

Home participants saved an average of $3,070 per beneficiary.

North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls more than doubled the savings in the cost of care for each participant to $6,388, according to the release.

“Illness doesn’t stick to a 9-5 schedule, which is why the North Shore-LIJ House Calls program has medical staff available around-the-clock to assist elderly patients during emergencies,” said Dr. Kristofer Smith, vice president and medical director of North Shore-LIJ’s Care Solutions, which oversees the health system’s care management organization and operations. “We know our older, chronically ill patients want to remain comfortably at home, but need services in place to prevent unnecessary emergency department visits or hospitalizations.

“Lessons from the demonstration project show that when you provide a high-intensity care model which is able to respond to patients when they need care, it is possible to achieve the dual aim of improved quality and a reduction in unwanted healthcare services and ex-

penses,” Smith said. “This can only be done with a competent and compassionate team of clinicians and staff focused on understanding patient and family goals.”

Patients in the House Calls program have access to home-based ultrasounds, radiology, EKG, sleep studies, lab work, physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as intravenous fluids and prescriptions refills.

Clinicians are available to make urgent, same-day visits during the week and are available nights and weekends to answer clinical questions from patients and caregivers, or arrange urgent services.

In addition, North Shore-LIJ community paramedic program provides a 24/7 in-person clinical response for patients as needed.

Smith said the North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls program’s quality performance in the first year was better than average, achieving five of six quality measures designated by CMS. On average, Medicare beneficiaries participating in Independence at Home practices have: · Fewer hospital readmissions within

30 days; · Follow-up contact from their provider within 48 hours of a hospital admission, hospital discharge, or emergency department visit; · Their medications identified by their provider within 48 hours of discharge from the hospital; · Their preferences documented by their provider; and · Use fewer inpatient hospital and emergency department services for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, pneumonia, or urinary tract infection Smith said the health system’s cost savings will be reinvested into the project to expand services to more patients in need.

Through the demonstration project, North Shore-LIJ’s House Calls program treats 200 patients; nationally the project serves 8,400 seniors.

Independence at Home just completed its third and final year, but legislation is pending in Congress to extend the project another two years.

LIJ recognized with Magnet Recognition LIJ Medical Center has been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with a Magnet Recognition Program designation.

The credential recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. In the nursing profession, Magnet recognition is considered the gold standard of quality, safety and improvement; intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork; knowledge of evidence-based practice and research; and formal nursing education, according to a press release issued by the health sytem.

U.S. News & World Report uses Magnet designation as a criterion when it determines “America’s Best Hospitals.”

Of more than 6,000 hospitals in the nation, only 7 percent have achieved Magnet status, the release said.

LIJ became the 22nd Magnet facility in New York State and is distinguished as the first tertiary hospital and third facility in the North Shore-LIJ Health System to achieve Magnet status — along with Huntington Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.

LIJ clinched the four-year designation with its performance in nursing quality indicators, particularly in low infection rates, falls and pressure ulcer rates, and high RN and patient satisfaction scores.

Long Island Jewish Medical Center “Patient satisfaction is a challenge for every hospital and especially for us when you consider our emergency room volume has increased significantly over the past several years “said Margaret Murphy, LIJMC chief nursing officer.

“LIJ is very strong in shared governance, with frontline staff having a voice in decision making, said Linda Vassallo, senior

administrative director, patient care services, and Magnet program director. “The true staff professionalism was evident at the onsite visit when appraisers saw the very strong interprofessional relationships in our committees and councils.”

Magnet appraisers also were impressed with the professional development of LIJMC nurses, according to the release.

Approximately 56 percent of RNs in the nation hold a baccalaureate degree and the Future of Nursing Institute of Medicine Report 2010 calls for 80 percent of RNs to hold a baccalaureate by 2020.

“We’re already at 81.7 percent!” Ms. Murphy said.

Forty-two percent of LIJMC nurses hold professional certifications — well above the nation-

al benchmark.

Magnet appraisers recognized LIJMC’s innovative initiatives, including in technology, and particularly the “Murphy Cabinet,” a custom-designed cabinet, accommodating the latest technology to “facilitate nurses spending more time at the bedside,” Vassallo said.

Magnet recognition bestows many benefits, including public reinforcement of LIJMC as a Center of Excellence, Murphy said.

Magnet facilities outperform other hospitals in both recruiting and retaining nursing professionals.

“We are already an employer of choice,”Murphy said. As a Magnet facility, LIJMC can promote its high retention and low vacancy rates and “compete for and hire the best of the best.”

Achieving Magnet recognition “is not a destination,” Murphy added. The rigorous, lengthy process requires “many years, hard work, staff engagement and having the right people in the right structure to build to where you are ready to even apply for Magnet status.”

The current LIJ CNO credited her predecessor, Kerri Scanlon, CNO at North Shore University Hospital and deputy nurse executive for the North Shore-LIJ Health System, for “creating a culture of excellence.

That doesn’t happen overnight, it requires a strong commitment and support from the executive leadership team also.”

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Muslim group holds Father’s Day celebration North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town c ouncilwomen Anna Kaplan and Lee Seeman celebrated Father’s Day with the Shia Ismaili Muslim group at Whitney Pond Park on June 14.

The event, which was attended by hundreds, included

fine food and cultural entertainment, and was held a week prior to Father’s Day due to the upcoming Ramadan holiday.

The Shia Ismaili Muslims are a community of ethnically and culturally diverse peoples living in over 25 countries around the world.

Right, from left: Alkarim Pardhan, Yasmin Pardhan, Akber Merchant, Bosworth and Khatija Merchant.

Far right, from left: Alkarim Pardhan, Bosworth and Seeman.

Below: Town officials with members of the Shia Ismaili community.

Martins extends thanks

Bosworth with The Long Island Asian Tai Chi Group concluding a wonderful day.

State Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently attended Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Awards Ceremony. Martins is a past recipient of Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth award, which he earned as mayor of Mineola for developing the Village’s first ever comprehensive master plan. Martins thanked the members for supporting legislation he sponsored that would help small businesses create and retain jobs during times of hardship. The legislation was recently passed by the state Senate. Senator Martins is pictured speaking at Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Awards ceremony.

Town negotiates lower rates for online credit card payments North Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman announced Thursday that the town has negotiated a new lower rate for online credit card payments.

As of June 4, 2015, the rate has been reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.35 percent.

“We are always looking for new ways to improve our services; this includes finding ways to lower the rates for online credit card payments. The Office of the

Tax Receiver will continue to work hard to improve the online tax payment system and to find cost reducing measures for our residents,” Berman said.

Online payments may be made by check or credit card.

The fee schedule, using the website, is listed below: For additional questions and more information, please call 311 or 516-8696311.

From left: Lilian Barnola, Betty Leong, Bosworth and Warren Chew

Bosworth greets a youngster that attended the Joy Fu Picnic.

Joy Fu picnic North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended the Joy Fu picnic at North Hempstead Beach Park on June 15. The Joy Fu Club is a senior citizen social organization centered on Chinese heritage that meets on Mondays throughout the year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features activities for members including ping pong, Mah Jong, chess, arts and crafts, exercise and cultural education. Its members actively participate in Town of North Hempstead community events such as FunDay Monday at North Hempstead Beach Park, which begins on July 6.

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Staging home boosts sale value Can turn an ‘ugly duckling into a beautiful swan’ and put money in your pocket It has come to my mind that many homes that I have passed through have a great need for staging or at best, to provide a clutter-free environment.

Staging, as I have seen, can completely make an “ugly duckling” into a beautiful “swan.”

This is accomplished with some investment and creative thought which could turn your home, condo or coop into a most saleable entity, that will grab the attention of the purchasers and potentially motivate them to want to buy.

One must remember, the first thing that attracts buyers is price, (and photos!).

But once they view a property, and see the benefits that meet their needs and wants, there is an emotional attachment that occurs.

This is what leads to offers and a contract of sale. This can truly be enhanced in many ways when the place is staged to accent and highlight the interior and/or exterior.

As I mentioned, yes, there is an investment, but one that can pay off in the near term, because you will attract more buyers to come out and look at the “staged home.”

You can spend a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on the value of your home and what it might sell for.

If it sells faster because of it, the savings in real estate taxes, monthly up keep and your desire to move and change your lifestyle and not miss out on the next home you want to buy, will make a lot of

beautifully maintained and in mint or diamond condition, then there will be no cost involved.

However, sometimes, just rearranging furniture, taking down and storing family photos and other personal items, will give the buyers an opportunity to visualize their personal stuff in the home, without being subliminally distracted with yours. philip a. raices In addition, sometimes just painting with some light tones, Real Estate Watch beiges, off whites etc. can turn around the look of a home and sense financially and mentally. give it new perspective.

You as an owner, have to Changing curtains, steam determine a budget that you cleaning rugs or removing are willing to spend to make them and redoing the hardyour home, condo or coop wood floors, giving the place more desirable, as needed. a “bath”, so to speak; the newIf your place is already comers will feel the home has

been taken care of in the proper fashion.

Other things, such as cleaning windows, removing cobwebs, vacuuming, dusting and again removing and throwing out all items that you will not be taking with you when you move.

Setting up a plan months in advance will relieve you of the stress and pain of last minute planning.

If this is all too much for you to do yourself, there are professional stagers that will assist you with these chores and will make it worth while to try and get the proper sale price for your home.

My adage is “Proper, PrePlanning, Prevents, Piss, Poor Performance.”

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Other G.N. officials see no trend in win

Continued from Page 1 officials was limited to the Village of Great Neck.

He said the most important thing for village officials is addressing concerns, communicating with residents and providing services.

“We’ve had opposition in our village before,” Kalnick said.

Last Tuesday, Pedram Bral beat out Village of Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman with more than 72 percent of the vote — 1,040 to 391.

Bral’s running mates Anne Mendelson and Ray Plakstis Jr. both won the two open trustee spots with 980 and 1,020 votes respectively, beating out incumbent trustees Mitch Beckerman, who received 346 votes, and Jeff Bass, who received 350 votes, as well as Lone Bridge Party candidates Sam Yellis, who received 136 votes.

Residents waited in line for an average of 25 minutes to vote, with the line extending at a

point outside the front entrance of Great Neck House and turning on Arrandale Avenue. The line inside Great Neck House wrapped around the room four times.

Plakstis said on election day that people are tired of long-term politicians, and that he wouldn’t be surprised if the outpouring of opposition candidates of the Village of Great Neck would spread to other municipalities on the Great Neck peninsula.

But many village officials said they disagreed.

Village of Saddle Rock Mayor Dan Levy said while the Voice of the Village candidates were very well organized, he doesn’t think opposition will spread to other villages.

“If someone’s organization grows this strong, they are welcome to the seat,” Levy said of his village.

Levy was elected president of the GNVOA Thursday, succeeding Kreitzman, whose twoyear term was up.

Dan Levy

Ralph Kreitzman

Village of Kensington Mayor Susan Lopatkin will remain vice president, and Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender will remain treasurer.

Levy praised Kreitzman as mayor, saying that when he assumed the role as mayor himself, one person he knew he could call was Kreitzman.

Village of Lake Success May-

or Ron Cooper said the longevity of village officials in office should have no bearing on whether they are re-elected, if those officials continue to produce new ideas.

He said he isn’t worried about opposition similar to the Village of Great Neck spreading to his village.

“I will choose whether to run or not to run,” Cooper said.

“If people want me to continue that’s their call.”

Village of Thomaston Mayor Steven Weinberg said he hasn’t even thought about opposition could spread to the other villages and he looks forward to working with the newly elected Village of Great Neck mayor and trustees.

Village of Great Neck Estates Deputy Mayor William Warner described the 2015 Village of Great Neck elections as a “blip” – not representative of a larger movement on the Great Neck peninsula.

Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said she also looks forward to working with the newly elected Village of Great Neck officials.

“The residents of the Village of Great Neck came out in large numbers on June 16, electing a new mayor and two new trustees,” Celender said. “I congratulate Dr. Pedram Bral, Anne Mendelson and Raymond Plakstis Jr. on their victory and wish them the best of luck.”

State Legislature approves IDA reform bill Continued from Page 3 Industrial Development Agency, declined to comment for this story, saying the board had not yet finished reviewing the legislation.

In an interview last week, Kearney disputed the accuracy of Nassau IDA data published in the state comptroller’s report, in which Nassau purportedly netted fewer jobs (1,835) in 2013 than agencies in neighboring Suffolk (14,080) and Westchester (7,982) counties, despite granting more ($43,325,571)

in net tax exemptions — tax exemptions minus payments in lieu of taxes — on its 278 projects.

“What happens when [the data] gets up there, I don’t know,” he said. “If there were inaccuracies to the data, they will be corrected.”

A Nassau IDA spokesman had previously attributed the agency’s performance in 2013 to rebuilding efforts for businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy.

DiNapoli spokesman Brian Butry cited similar disparities in sales tax revenues from separate audits following Sandy and 2011’s

Hurricane Irene supporting a possible spike in the data.

In 2012, the Nassau IDA netted 16,996 jobs at a $2,250 exemptions per job clip, according to the state comptroller’s office, and In 2011, Nassau had a net of 8,186 jobs and granted $3,034 in exemptions per job.

In a statement accompanying the IDA performance report, DiNapoli acknowledged the significance of industrial development agencies as a means of generating economic development but called for increased government oversight on appli-

cations.

Following the report, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos called for a revision of the Nassau IDA’s job creation strategies, saying in a letter to Kearney that the agency places greater value on projects that yield few long-term employment opportunities.

In an e-mailed statement Monday, Maragos said the new legislation did not fix “core issues” preventing more favorable job growth, including a required cost-benefit analysis for pilot requests, public hearings for sub-

stantial pilot applications, the closure of the “tourist destination” distinction on retail stores and gymnasiums and to require the collection of “minimum verifiable benefit per dollar” on awarded pilots.

While the county has consistently touted the jobs created by the Nassau County IDA, school districts and villages on the North Shore have expressed concerns about revenue lost through tax breaks and questioned the benefits to the local economy.

NHP eatery gets glowing Times review Continued from Page 19 The menu serves a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, poultry, beef, and fish. It also includes sections for lunch specials and healthy eating.

Zhang said customers who came in this weekend after reading the review told the staff that they thought that the food was “really good.”

During his time at Legend

and Chef Wang, Wang has added many dishes to his menu just by speaking to customers and asking about what they would like to see.

When the chef gets to work

each day, he goes out and buys ingredients for dishes that his customers have requested in advance to their visits when speaking to the restaurant’s manager, Richard Chao.

“Everything is similar to other restaurants, except we make dishes according to what the customers say they like,” Zhang said.

Temple Israel increases security with grant Continued from Page 13 Silverberg said the cameras are operational, and he expects the access-control systems to be installed within the next two

weeks.

Along with the $75,000 grant money, the temple is also spending about $5,000 to $10,000 of its own funds to in-

crease the security systems, SilSilverberg said there wasn’t verberg said. one specific event that motivated The temple applied for the the temple to apply for a security grant in 2013, and in the same grant. year was awarded the money.

“You don’t know when some-

one is going to be a target,” Silverberg said. “We’re trying to strike a balance between being welcoming and secure.”

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Save the lighthouse and the grist mill Continued from Page 20 — Allen, Udall, Eldridge — were the founding families.

I can appreciate what it must have meant to those early settlers because I have visited a working grist mill of about the same age in Sandwich, on Cape Cod, Mass., where I was enthralled hearing a man in period dress who milled some corn for me, explain the workings, just as our school kids used to be when they used to visit the Saddle Rock mill.

Unfortunately for us, the mill is the responsibility of Nassau County, which has shown extraordinary disinterest in preserving its historic structures — cutting budgets for restoration and maintenance work at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, for example.

Kasten articulated it best in the letter she penned to County Executive Ed Mangano on Dec. 15, 2014 (no reply received): “Thirty years ago, our Grist Mill was known to be one of the few working Mills on the East Coast of the United States. Sadly, this is no longer the case. School groups used to be able to visit, learn how Grist Mills worked, and come away with a bag of grain. This can no longer happen. The road signage pointing to the Mill took visitors to a place where they could explore our rich past. Not any more.

“We’ve lost too much on the Great Neck peninsula. We’ve lost most of the remains of our cultural heritage, as a legitimate theatre is about to be demolished, and private homes of the like of Oscar Hammerstein II have been knocked down. We’re fighting hard to save our Lighthouse, which had been neglected for far too long. Don’t let us lose our Mill as well.

“The Saddle Rock Mill, on the National Register of Historic Places, is truly a historic treasure.

Operated as far back as the 1700s by the Allen family, it eventually passed through the Udalls and Eldridges to the care of Nassau County. But lately, the County has not cared for the Mill at all.

“Early in 2015 a grant opportunity will be announced by the NYS Historic Preservation Office to help pay for needed repairs of damage due to Hurricane Sandy to buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. We urge you to begin the restoration of the Saddle Rock Grist Mill with an application for this money.

“The Great Neck Historical Society will assist in any way that we can. We would love to see this county-owned landmark functioning as a living museum. We would be glad to meet with you

at your convenience to discuss future plans for this site.”

When we posed the question to the county back in February, we received the typical reply: “Saddle Rock Grist Mill is of great importance to the County and the community of Great Neck and together with the village we are in the process of planning restoration.

Additionally, we are working with FEMA to secure funds for the rehabilitation of Saddle Rock Grist Mill due to the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Furthermore, we will be applying for grant funds through the NYS Historical Society that will be available this spring.”

Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) said she is doing her part to help revive the grist mill.

“It’s my district and a Nassau County museum,” she told Newsday and repeated to me.

“I’m concerned that it isn’t open to the public. There are still signs on many streets pointing to it as a tourist attraction.”

Back in December, Birnbaum arranged a tour of the grist mill in an attempt to get the fundraising ball rolling. Among those who attended were representatives from the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums, Saddle Rock Mayor Dan Levy, an architect and the restoration carpenter from Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Though the cost of restoration is unknown, Birnbaum and others said it would be worth the price as a historic treasure.

(I heard an amount of $100,000 just for the engineering study though that number seems absurd.)

And Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth commented, “Once these things go you can never replicate them. It’s important for all of us to have a sense of what took place in our great town before we were here.”

Back in February, Mary Studdert, a spokeswoman for the Nassau County Department of Public Works which is the county department that seems to be taking charge, commented in response to our query as to the status of funding for the grist mill, “We have requested funding support from FEMA in regards to this project. FEMA has indicated minimal support. We are currently looking into what other funding options are available at this present time.”

Well, it’s June now, and we should have had funding from any of these sources.

Asked for an update this week, Studdert responded, “The County is exploring options to re-

store the Grist Mill and is awaiting grant funds so that engineers may determine the full scope of the project.”

In other words, nothing.

Saddle Rock Mayor Dan Levy, at the Historical Society’s annual meeting June 17, said he has pushed for the county to act but seems to be relying on Birnbaum to carry that water.

Asked for an update, Birnbaum stated this week, “The Saddle Rock Grist Mill is of great importance to the Great Neck community and to Nassau County. I have been persistent in my requests to Nassau County’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums to find out any progress in steps towards re-opening the Saddle Rock Grist Mill to the public. The County has submitted a grant request to NY State for damages to the Grist Mill from Hurricane Sandy.”

Molasses flows faster.

And if the county’s singular strategy is to try to get Sandy funding (which I am betting is well beyond any deadline), that is truly pathetic. (I questioned why no one has brought Jon Kaiman, the state’s manager for Long Island Sandy funding.)

It all boils down to bureaucractic bullpucky - nothing will happen because everything depends on the county and the county really doesn’t give a hoot.

On the list of priorities, the grist mill doesn’t even register.

Mangano, basking in the success of getting the federal government to fund $210 million to create the outflow pipe from Bay Park sewage treatment plant, has demonstrated over his entire tenure how little he prioritizes the county’s parks, recreational facilities and historic facilities (look at what he has done to Old Bethpage Village Restoration, a jewel for Nassau County.)

This is more evidence that we need more voices to keep pressure on the county. And it can’t just be the tiny village of Saddle Rock, or even the Great Neck Historical Society. We need more allies, more sustained pressure.

Our area is now part of New York State’s North Shore Heritage Corridor, which, like the North Country heritage corridor, means that it qualifies for grants and assistance from the state.

In addition, we should be able to get funding from the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and possibly, the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

This is something that the Great Neck Village Officials Association should collectively pressure for to get results, and

to work in conjunction with the Great Neck Historical Society and any other group that values preservation of priceless, irreplaceable heritage.

The Town of North Hempstead should also lend its clout to get the county (and state and federal government) working.

And our state representatives, state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel and state Sen. Jack Martins should also be involved.

It would be a sad commentary on us all — though remarkable as well — if it winds up being the schoolkids of JFK and Saddle Rock who “make it happen.”

Indeed, Jay Mancus, the historical society’s point person for the Grist Mill, and Kasten described the delight of the children at the Saddle Rock Elementary School when they recently visited there to talk to them about the Grist Mill.

The students seem interested in taking on the mission of saving their Grist Mill in the same way as the JFK kids are adopting the cause of saving the Lighthouse. (In addition to collecting $800, the children made models of the lighthouse, and the best were recognized with certificates from the Historical Society).

Why should we all pull together to restore and preserve the Grist Mill?

Not only because it is the oldest structure left, that goes back to the earliest settlement times and because of its importance in the development of Great Neck, but because it is so rare and because it shows the technology of the time.

Research gathered by the Historical Society notes that what makes it most unusual is that it is a tidal mill — most other mills are operated by a running stream.

The earliest documentation for a mill on this site dates to 1702 when Robert Hubbs Jr., of Mad Nan’s Neck (I’ve always wanted to know more about Mad Nan) sold one half of the mill to Henry Allen, according to the AIA Architectural Guide to Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island, 1992.

Allen, a prosperous farmer and merchant acquired complete control in 1715. He and his descendants operated the mill until the 1820s when it passed to Richard Udall, remaining in his family until the 1950s.

Toward the end of the 19th century, with the number of active farms decreasing, the mill ceased to operate and fell into disrepair.

But in 1940, Louise Eldridge (Udall’s great-granddaughter,

who served as Saddle Rock Mayor from 1926 until she died in 1947 and was responsible for creating the park district and the library) restored the mill and put back into operation, “physicians having recommended waterturned meal for invalids. The great stone of the mill, two and a half stories high, was brought originally from France,” the New York Times reported in the March 15, 1947 obituary.

In 1955, the mill was donated to the Nassau County Historical Society for preservation as an historical site open to the public, a working example of a major industry of rural Long Island in the 17th and 18th centuries. It opened as a museum in 1961.

Generations of Great Neck’s elementary school children were able to visit the grist mill and come away holding a bag of milled flour in their hand.

It has been closed and reopened, but closed again (for lack of funds, and it would seem in violation of the terms of the donation) well before being significantly damaged in Superstorm Sandy when water flooded up to the middle of the first floor, pushing up floor boards.

But Jay Mancus, who is heading a Historical Society committee for the Grist Mill, says that it would be relatively easy to repair the building — the floor boards that were pushed up by the floodwaters, are still in the building, the wheel needs repair but the shaft is in good shape.

But the question for the powers that be that control the fate of the Grist Mill and for the Lighthouse is how these fragile historic structures can make it through another harsh winter, more severe storms, without being reinforced. While the bureaucracies grind, yet another construction season has been lost.

More than anything, the Great Neck Historical Society has proved to be the conscience of our community, an inspiration to celebrate our better selves, and the spiritual hook that ties us together in common cause.

While it is the case in American society that few families stay generations in a place so don’t have deep roots, we should all see ourselves as a link in the chain to those who came before.

For information about efforts to Save the Stepping Stones Lighthouse, the Saddle Rock Grist Mill, the recognition program, educational programs or to lend your own support, contact the Great Neck Historical Society at www.greatneckhistorical. org, email greatneckhistorical@ gmail.com.

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Continued from Page 6 local environmental and economic priority than getting this passed and signed by the president.”

In a statement, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said the legislation is “of critical importance to the longterm health of the Long Island Sound and our own Hempstead Harbor.”

The funding request comes about a week after a study by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies gave

Hempstead Harbor a D+ overall rating, though the study’s findings showed “a remarkable comeback” for the harbor’s oxygen levels and marine life.

Eric Swenson, executive director of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, also lauded the legislation, saying past funding has contributed to the Sound’s shellfishing industry, helping it become the state’s second largest producer of hard clams in 2014.

“The recipe for improving Long Island Sound first and foremost requires a diverse

team of stakeholders with a vision and the necessary resources to carry out that vision. The Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act provides that framework as well as the resources to make this happen,” Swenson said.

Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by e-mail at bsanantonio@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (at lectern) speak during a news conference Monday at North Hempstead Beach Park seeking funding to restore the Long Island Sound.

Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 39 to share experiences and to help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, please call (516) 227-8725.

programs VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM Friday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD214 or Separation Papers in order to receive enrollment assistance; update information and review their medical benefits and eligibility. Learn about new healthcare

programs available to eligible veterans and the six locations now offering VA care. Pre-registration is required. Please call: Community Relations Department at (631) 261- 4400, ext. 7084/7082/5250 AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please pick up a registration form at the Reference Desk or download from the Library website www.srpl.org.

Non-residents may register on June 10 if space allows.

YOUNG ADULT WII VIDEO & BOARD GAMES Friday, July 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Teens will play popular Wii video games and board games and enjoy refreshments too! Registration begins on July 2.

CHESS PROGRAMS for Teens & Children Wednesday, July 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. Teens will assist children who already know how to play chess, in playing a game.

This is a chance to improve your chess game and understand the importance of each piece. Registration begins on June 1 7. Teens can register in the Teen Room; Children at the Children’s Reference Desk.

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Tuesday 11:00am: Classified Advertising Tuesday 1:00pm: Legal Notices/ Name Changes Friday 5:00pm Buyers’s Guide Error Responsibility All ads placed by telephone are read back for verification of copy context.

In the event of an error of Blank Slate Media LLC we are not responsible for the first incorrect insertion. We assume no responsiblity for an error in and beyond the cost of the ad.

Cancellation Policy Ads must be cancelled the Monday before the first Thursday publication. All cancellations must be received in writing by fax at: 516.307.1046 Any verbal cancellations must be approved by a supervisor. There are no refunds on cancelled advertising. An advertising credit only will be issued.

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Employment

Help Wanted ASSISTANT TEACHER​/ MINI SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Full time position for local nursery school in Williston Park assisting teacher in classroom. Includes driving a mini school bus. Closed all school holidays. Please email resume​/​cover letter to romperroomschool@verizon.net or fax to: 516-746-8608 CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment Operator ‘Career! Receive hands on training and national certifications operating bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement VA benefits eligible! 1-866-968-2577 CONTRACT MANAGER FT​/​PT position available for Cleaning, Maintenance, Construction Company in Rockville Centre. Strong knowledge of job estimation and proposal preparation; purchasing, maintenance & cleaning experience. Please forward resume to: mdibugno@airwayllc.com DENTAL RECEPTIONIST​/​ASSISTANT wanted part time for friendly Garden City Dental Office. Afternoon hours Monday thru Thursday until 6pm and Saturday mornings.

College students welcome. Please call 917-837-6418

Help Wanted

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FREE NURSERY SCHOOL Free nursery school for Mom who will drive a mini school bus. Children ages 2-6. Check us out on Facebook! Please call Romper Room Nursery School 516-746-8606

PRE K TEACHER Romper Room, a private nursery school located in Williston Park is looking for a Pre K teacher for our September session. Educational requirements: Bachelors Degree, 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or related field. Must love to work and interact with children. Must have good leadership abilities, good attitude and be dependable. Includes driving a mini school bus. Please email resume​/​cover letter to romperroomschool@verizon.net or fax to: 516-746-8608

HANDYMAN​/ HELPER: Part time, full time. North Shore contractor. Must be clean cut, speak English, driver’s license and some basic construction experience. Call 516-365-6685 MEDICAL FULL TIME FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST / MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Must be dependable, mature and multitask. Send resume to: superdoc4@aol.com NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic.

Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available.

Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

Administrative Assistant Tuesday-Saturday 8:30-1:30, some flexibility needed. Summer hours Monday-Thursday.

Must have knowledge of computer and be detailed oriented.

Call 516-742-5243 or send resume to EileenDevaney@seedsofthewillistons.com

(Speech, Education, Evaluation & Developmental Services) 129A Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596

Tele: 516-742-5243

Fax: 516-742-3536

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*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

* Wheels For Wishes is a DBA of Car Donation Foundation.

Situation Wanted A NURSES AIDE​/​COMPANION SEEKING position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Driver. Light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. Please call 516-353-9686 BABYSITTER: RESPONSIBLE AND CARING GC College student seeks summer position. Pediatric volunteer, nursery school and camp experience. Licensed driver with car. Please call Lauren at 516-873-7252

Situation Wanted

Situation Wanted

CARETAKER​/​HHA: with driver’s license looking for 5+ days per week, live out, will do everything including errands. Very good references.

Please call Glynis 347-598-8077

ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Woman from Ukraine is looking for ft​/​ pt position. Experienced & references available. Please call Olha 516-547-8882

CERTIFIED AIDE: Looking to provide private duty care to Garden City or local area resident. Available Monday through Friday, part time or full time, flexible hours, own transportation, exceptional references.

Call Annmarie 917-586-7433 CHILDCARE: College student with 5 yrs experience home for summer, seeking position to care for your children. Kind, friendly, patient and reliable. Available until late August.

Available immediately. Own transportation, GC Pool pass. Please call Laura 516-477-6612

ELDER CARE COMPANION Available for FT​/​PT position. Flexible hours. Good communication skills, will prepare meals, shopping, doctor appointments & light housekeeping. Licensed driver w/ car. Excellent references available. Call Angela 516-330-0230 ELDER CARE: AIDE​/​COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-353-1626

CLEANING SERVICE available full time or part time with flexible hours. 20 years experience.

Excellent references. 516-3769365 or 516-519-8370

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays. References available. Please call home 516208-7098, cell 516-945-5900

COMPANION / HOME CARE Long time GC resident seeking part time position as a companion to take care of loved one. Prepares meals, light housekeeping & grocery shopping.

English speaking. References available. Contact Patricia 516-887-7026

EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends.

Own car and good references.

Please call 718-525-6942 or 917-796-5917

Reporter Wanted Blank Slate Media seeks a self-starter with good writing and reporting skills to cover the Willistons, Mineola, North Hills and New Hyde Park.

Our goal is to produce a daily newspaper once a week in terms of quality and depth of coverage for the communities we serve and up-to-the-minute coverage online.

Newspaper experience and car required. Familiarity with digital media strongly preferred.

Position provides opportunity to work with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience at a fast-growing group of 5 award-winning weekly newspapers and website.

Compensation: Salary, health insurance, paid holidays and sick days.

Offices are conveniently located in Williston Park.

To apply, e-mail your resume, and clips to: sblank@theislandnow.com Williston Times Great Neck News Manhasset Times Roslyn Times New Hyde Park Herald Courier

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Marketplace

FULL TIME BABYSITTER AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER My name is LaToya and I’m a college student available for the summer to babysit your child from Monday​​Friday 9am-6pm. I can travel to all 5 boroughs or you can bring your child to my home in Queens. Available to work immediately. Please reach me at 347-691-0005 HOLLISTIC CARE P/T Exercises generalized medical care with supervision. Must be ambulatory.

Call 516-294-9519 HOME HEALTH AIDE seeks job taking care of elderly. Live out.

Overnights, flexible hours, local references. Call 516-360-5400 HOME HEALTH CARE​/​BABYSITTING Seeking full time position as HHA or babysitter. Flexible hours. 10 yrs experience in both. Licensed driver w/car. Call 516-589-2815 HOUSECLEANING GARDEN CITY AREA available weekdays anytime. Experienced. Excellent references. Own transportation.

English speaking. Contact Jeanette 516-385-8151 MY AMAZING, WONDERFUL, RELIABLE NANNY, who has cared for my little ones like family and who has been in GC for 15yrs is available immediately. Also has valid driver’s license. Please call 516-776-1808 NANNY AVAILABLE Our caring and reliable nanny of 17 years is looking for a full time position.

Clean license. Can be reached at 917-704-9248 NANNY F/T with 15years experience seeking position to care for your newborn & older children.

References available. Trustworthy, loving, reliable. 15 years with 3 Garden City families. Driver’s license. Call 516-776-1808

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

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Adoption UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving preapproved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email: Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org

FURNITURE FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Swedish modern step table Tile side table Wicker chair Vitrine Oak DR table w/ 6 chairs Combo lamp table CASH ONLY. Call 516-747-4366

Wanted to Buy CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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

839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 105pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly!

Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm.

No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab.

Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales.com.

We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960

- Over 600 vacation homes in all price ranges!

- Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Southern Shores to Corolla - July and August weeks still available!

Tag Sale

DOG TRAINING

GARDEN CITY Saturday, June 27 10am-4pm 37 Adams St CONTENTS OF HOME, EVERYTHING MUST GO!! CASH ONLY

Doggie Day Care & Walks Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

YOU’RE INVITED! Monday, June 29 9:30am 227 Euston Rd Garden City, NY 11530 Basement is PACKED! Outdoor furniture, porch furniture, lighting, bedroom, dining table and chairs, sideboard, rugs, books, housewares, decorative items...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

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YOU’RE INVITED! Tuesday, June 30 9:30am 158-18 82nd St Howard Beach, NY 11414 Leather sectional in great condition, pair of matching leather couches, books, household, decorative, tools, fishing poles, desk, holiday, TVs, den, living room, dining room...Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details!

YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, July 1 9:30am 15 Merrimack Rd Smithtown, NY 11787 Thomasville Dining Room, outdoor chaises, audio equipment, electric cookware, fine stemware, gardening, tools, housewares, vacuum, postcards, photo​/​scrapbooking items, school​/​office supplies, artwork, garage items...

Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

Auto For Sale 1958 CHEVROLET IMPALA CONVERTIBLE Tuxedo black, factory 348cid V-8 280hp, Powerglide, AC, $15,000. bme02624@gmail. com or 845-535-9609 2015 JETTA SE Black on black, 3k, Bluetooth, backup camera, mint condition. $18,500. Please call for more information 516-457-6070 BUICK CENTURY 1995: 47K miles, 4 new tires, new parts, A/C, runs like new! $3,400. 516-7475799 or 516-747-3463

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

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Yard Sale NEW HYDE PARK: Saturday, June 27th from 9:30am to 5:00 pm. No early birds. Youth sports gear, Legos, toys, books, decorative items, professional percussion instruments. All must go! 232 Brooklyn Ave. WILLISTON PARK: Saturday June 27th from 9am-4pm. 122 Campbell Ave. Washer​/​Dryer, bikes, antiques, A/C, toys, household...

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PET TRANSPORT NEEDED Looking for someone to transport a medium size dog from Farmingdale to Garden City on the evening of July 6. Must have own car to transport & dog handling experience.

Please call 516-902-1418 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

Apartment For Rent BELLEROSE Large 5 room apartment. Kitchen, DR, LR & 2 Bedrooms with lots of closets. Heat & water included. $1775. for more information, call Rose 516-655-7501 Ford Realty BROOKVILLE LOVELY COTTAGE FOR RENT Pool, convenient location. Immediate. $2,300 + utilities.

Please call 516-626-0934 FRANKLIN SQUARE Top floor, 1 bedroom, move-in condition. Great location, utilities included. Credit report required. No smoking or pets. $1,200​/​mth. Call 516-747-8139 GARDEN CITY BORDER: Sprawling 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. $1,970+ Electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www. gcbapts.com / 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTION Unfurnished second floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living area.

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

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Available now. $1,750​/​mth.Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building.

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Open House GARDEN CITY TUDOR Sat. 6/27 & Sun 6/28 1:00-3:00 pm 21 Wyatt Rd Move in ready, cook’s kitchen, FDR, Powder room, great family room, LR w/ fireplace, Master BR w/ bath, 2 bedrooms + hall bath.

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Mineola School District spends about $33,000 per student; East Williston spends $33,000; Roslyn spends about $31,000; Herricks, Port Washington and Manhasset each spend about $28,000; and New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district spends about $23,000.

Of the $1.026 billion in planned expenditures by North Shore schools, about 86 percent — more than $885 million — comes from local property taxes. Only a small percentage of each district’s budget comes from state funding, which is given to districts based on need.

While the state aid somewhat bridges the divide between districts’

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Nowalski said.

“Before you get the finished project, unfortunately it is our residents that have to endure the construction,” Weinberg said. “But I am happy to report that the railroad has been responsive to every single one of our complaints.”

Nowalski said the railroad is aware of its responsibility to respond to issues raised by area residents.

Nowalski said the new bridge will be wider than the one knocked down, enabling LIRR trains to make more efficient turns.

He also said the construction being done to the Colonial Road Bridge will help the railroad provide better service to the community.

“It’s a project that looks forward to that project, as well as the need to replace a 100 year old structure,” Nowalski said.

Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) also welcomed the new bridge as an improvement to the community.

She said she had spoken with many residents who feared driving over the bridge as a result of its age and the rickety sounds it made when their cars crossed over it.

“The lines of communication between the government and officials have been terrific,” Birnbaum said. “I look forward to the completion of this project, improved reliability, and safety for all.”

The project is set to be completed by the end of 2018.

Nowalski said the railroad regularly communicates with the community as it completes the installation of the new bridge.

“We intend to be good neighbors on this project and all projects that we do,” he said.

Weinberg expressed his appreciation to the MTA for working with the village.

“We look forward to continue working with the railroad in order to finish this improvement to our community, and to make this as least disruptive to our residents,” he said. “They are certainly working in the direction to achieve that.”

per pupil spending disparities, it does not come close to leveling the playing field.

Despite $31 million in state aid earmarked for Sewanhaka, Great Neck’s tax levy alone remained $21 million higher than Sewanhaka’s entire budget.

Great Neck received a nearly 12 percent increase in state aid for 2015-16, bringing its total to $7.6 million according to figures on the state Education Department website, while Sewanhaka’s increase was less than 7 percent.

“Everybody would like to see more state aid, but there’s only so much in the pot of money in terms of the increase,” Ferrie said. “It’s always challenging to distribute the additional aid throughout the state, so I’m just pleased we had a significant increase, and I’m hoping that will continue in the future.”

State Assemblyman Ed Ra (RMineola), the ranking member of the Assembly’s education committee, said that more so than anything else, mandate relief and restoration of funds from the gap elimination adjustment, which was enacted to close the state budget deficit, would benefit all districts.

“Mandate relief was a big topic of conversation when the tax cap was passed but the [state] Legislature and the governor haven’t really followed through,” Ra said.

School officials said that the wealthiest districts on the North Shore with the highest per-pupil spending often benefit from large commercial tax bases, which pay property taxes but do not add students to the district.

“We have a large commercial tax base that offsets the residential tax base and therefore…it’s a wealthier district but not necessarily because” residents are wealthier, Mineola Superintendent Michael Nagler said. “The flip side of the

commercial base is that the taxes in Mineola are relatively lower than the surrounding areas.”

Herricks Superintendent John Bierwirth said that while per-pupil spending is important to school success, it is not the end-all, be-all.

“It’s a factor,” Bierwirth said.

“The people who would argue that it’s not a factor at all are wrong. The people who would argue that it basically determines everything else, they’re wrong, too.”

Longtime Herricks Board of Education Trustee Christine Turner said efficient spending could be more important to student outcomes than per-pupil spending alone.

“Obviously, the more you spend, you can have more programs, you can have smaller class sizes,” Turner said. “I don’t think it’s the most important factor. It’s the types of things that you offer and the caliber of people that we hire…

I think we’ve very efficient with in the money we spend, and we have good outcomes.”

“Granted, if somebody were to come and take $500,000 from our budget, it’s going to hurt us,” she added.

Though North Shore schools — and Long Island schools in general — spend more than other areas of the state, Bierwirth said differing costs of living account for some of the difference.

Salaries and benefits make up about 80 percent of school districts’ total budgets and can vary from region to region.

“What’s the cost of living? What do you need to pay for services within the general cost of living?”

Bierwirth said.

According to CNN money, the cost of living in Nassau County is about 30 percent higher than upstate regions like Rochester and Buffalo.

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WPLL champions crowned The 2015 Williston Park Little League season came to an end the week of June 15 with the championship games being played in both the Minors and Majors Divisions.

In the Minors Division, Lafayette Pharmacy won the championship game over Arbor Pro by the score of 1-0.

In the Majors Division, Progressive Prosthetics won the championship game over Sensory Security by the score of 8-0.

The Williston Park Little League Board of Directors congratulated all the players in both softball and baseball for an outstanding season.

The directors also thanked all the sponsors, parents, coaches, umpires and Village The 2015 WPLL Majors Division Champion Progressive Prosthetworkers who helped make this ics with coaches Terrence Kennedy, Bill O’Brien, Dave Agosto and sponsor Abe Mathews. season such a successful one.

Gavin Dowd

Dowd named MVP of all-star classic Herricks High School senior football player Gavin Dowd was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player of the NYSHSFCA Upstate vs. Downstate Football Classic.

This game showcases the best football players from New York State. Dowd was the starting center and dominated on the

offensive line. He was a standout football player for Herricks High School this year, earning the honor of All-County Honorable Mention.

Dowd will go on to play Division II football in the fall at the University of New Haven. He is the son of Kevin and Beth Dowd The 2015 WPLL Minors Division champions Lafayette Pharmacy with coaches Finny Samuel, Bill CHERRY - 1-8 Page-H - 06-26-15_Layout 1 6/22/15 11:08 AM Page 1 and lives in Williston Park.

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NHP Stormcats finish season with 7-2 win The New Hyde Park Wildcats’ BU11 Stormcats ended the spring season with a commanding 7-2 win over the Floral Park Wolves.

Due to injuries and absences, the team was able to field only seven players. This forced the boys to rotate and play both offense and defense, making the win even more hard-earned.

Goals were scored by James Asmus (3), Luke Notice (2), Dino Vidaich (1),

and Ryan Kunak (1) with the support of Brendan Cooper, Michael Windischmann and Wafiq Rakib.

Ryan, Brendan, and Wafiq took turns in goal.

The win landed the Stormcats in third place in their division.

Coaches Alan Cooper, Mark Wasserman, and Ken Gensch are proud of the boys’ accomplishments and look forward to another great season in the fall.

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