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Haber to run for Senate Dem seeks to avenge 2014 loss to Martins

By J oe N i K i c Democrat Adam Haber announced Saturday he would step down from the Nassau Interim Finance Authority board and seek a second bid for the state Senate’s 7th district seat — this time, he said, with a different result.

Since losing first time around to current state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) in 2014, Haber said he has developed greater name recognition from his work on the NIFA board and as a Roslyn school trustee, which gives him an advantage in the race.

“I’ve learned, unfortunately and fortunately, that a lot of it is name recognition,” he said. “My work in the community with charities, the school board and NIFA, that will really help with my name recognition.”

Martins filed FEC papers last month to create a campaign committee to run for the 3rd Congressional district’s seat just two days after U.S. Rep. Steve Israel announced he would step down at the end of his term in November.

The Old Westbury resident Continued on Page 58

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Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender and Best Market employees cut the ribbon officially welcoming the business into the peninsula

From a stand to a supermarket

Best Market brings family business’ history, success to Great Neck

By J oe N i K i c What started as a small fruit and vegetable stand in Brooklyn has now become Great Neck’s newest source for grocery shopping.

Best Market held its grand opening Friday at its new loca-

tion at 40 Great Neck Road, which saw supermarket staff and village officials cut a ribbon signifying the private, familyowned business’ arrival to the peninsula.

“This is an area of Long Island that we really wanted to come in to,” Best Yet Market Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Philbert said. “To be able to offer this supermarket here to the customers who were without one, we’re really honored to

be here.”

Best Market founder Ben Raitses began operating his Brooklyn fruit and vegetable stand with his two sons, Aviv and Eran.

In 1994, Aviv and Eran saw an opportunity to expand the business and opened their first supermarket in Ronkonkoma called Produce Warehouse.

Twenty-two years later, and after a name change from Produce Warehouse to Best Yet Market in 2002, the Raitses’ brothers

are now owners of 24 Best Market supermarkets across Long Island and New York City.

Philbert said since the company is family-owned and run, there is a lot at stake for its owners should they fail to be successful.

“When you have that much of your own livelihood invested, you’re going to figure it out,” she said. “It’s not like they’re just silent partners somewhere. They come into work everyday.”

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Senior home gets $60K state grant VGN housing to spend on fixes

By J oe N i k i c

The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education

Ed board approves bond spending plan Technology funds to increase network speeds, install cameras

veloped an investment to enhance three categories required The Great Neck Public by the state including school Schools will use state bond connectivity, technology security money to increase internet con- and classroom technology.

“We have intentionally senection speeds throughout the district, install internal cameras lected projects that have long into the district’s four elementary schools and replace classroom projectors and smart boards. his is the first time School trustees voted Wednesday on a spending plan in my career that for the $851,730 the district rethe state is providing ceived under the Smart Schools Bond Act, which was voted on supplemental funding and approved by New York state voters in a referendum in No- for school technology. vember 2014.

Marc Epstein The act called for providing SCHOOL DISTRICT a total of $2 billion to school districts for technology improveTECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR ments.

“This is the first time in my career that the state is providing replacement cycles,” he said. supplemental funding for school “Knowing that budgets are setechnology,” school district Tech- verely constrained by the tax nology Director Marc Epstein cap, we purposely looked several years ahead to fund necessary said. “It is long overdue.”

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costly to include in our budget.”

In the school connectivity category, the district will spend $398,000, or 47 percent, of its allocated money on replacing aging network equipment and increased internet connection speeds for schools throughout the district.

The district will spend $173,000 to install cameras inside the district’s four elementary schools.

The final $280,000 will be spent on a pilot program to begin replacing classroom projectors and smart boards with new flat-panel displays.

Epstein said the replaced projectors and smart boards would be kept as replacement devices for when they are needed.

Also at the meeting, board President Barbara Berkowitz said the district was looking for ways to include the Lunar New Year as a holiday on the school Continued on Page 69

A Village of Great Neck senior citizen residence received more than $60,000 in federal grant funds for public housing improvements, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Friday.

“HUD has a responsibility to provide public housing residents with a quality and safe roof over their heads,” HUD Secretary Julian Castro said in a statement.

“This funding, in addition to assistance from the private sector through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration Program, will help housing authorities address longstanding capital improvements and preserve and enhance America’s affordable housing.”

Great Neck Housing Authority Executive Director Janice Sotero said the grant money will go into the housing authority’s capital funds and will be used as needed for maintenance improvements to the 75-unit building at the corner of Middle Neck Road and Hicks Lane.

“It’s just for things like floors and redoing apartments and everyday normal capital fund needs,” Sotero said.

She also said funding is based on how much residents

pay in rent and how many units a housing authority has.

The Village of Great Neck Housing Authority was among 10 Long Island housing authority’s that received money from HUD. The highest amount went to the Town of Hempstead, which received $1.3 million.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino told Newsday the funds help improve the town’s residents quality of life.

“Hempstead Town oversees a large network of affordable senior and broad market apartments, providing over 1,250 rental homes to eligible residents,” Santino said. “The funding that HUD provides to our township helps to maintain the infrastructure of these facilities, ensuring that our residents enjoy comfortable, safe and attractive living accommodations.”

HUD’s Capital Funds Program dispersed more than $1.8 billion to housing authorities across all 50 states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to a 2016 Capital Funds Program chart.

New York received the most funding of every state and province with more than $370 million.

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South High students doing ‘the robot’ Robotics program offers students of all interests a ‘true education’: Motchkavitz

By J oe N i k i c While the days of jocks and cheerleaders dominating the high school scene are long gone, a new trend has taken over, and you can see it in action at Great Neck South High School.

Technology Department Head John Motchkavitz said South High’s robotics program gives the opportunity for students of all interests to be a part of a team they feel comfortable in.

“It’s funny that everything doesn’t just focus on the robot.

It focuses on the team that’s built from having to work on the robot,” Motchkavitz said. “Those late nights and working together and solving problems, that’s really what it’s all about.”

The program began in September 2007 after Motchkavitz and technology teacher Matt Corrigan agreed to implement an after-school robotics team and school curriculum.

“At first, I wasn’t sure about starting it because it’s a major undertaking,” Motchkavitz said.

“I sat down with Matt Corrigan and I said ‘you know what? Maybe this is the right guy to do this

Photo by Joe Nikic

Robotics students at Great Neck South High School working on their latest robot with.’”

He said in the program’s early stages, he and Corrigan developed short-term and long-term plans to lay the foundation for the program’s growth.

As he looks at dangling championship banners in the school’s robotics workroom, Motchkavitz

said all of their goals have already been accomplished.

Entrepreneur Dean Kamen founded “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” or FIRST, in 1989 to spark young people’s technological interests through robots.

Motchkavitz said Kamen’s vi-

sion extended much further than just teaching students about robotics, it was preparing them for what life would bring in the adult world.

“It’s true education because it’s kids working together and it’s kids solving problems and doing what they will have to in life,” he

said.

Beginning the first week of January, robotics students spend a fast-paced six-week period designing and constructing a robot to be used in various competitions.

Motchkavitz said more than 100 students spend long hours after school to complete their robot before they need to submit it for entry into March regional competitions on Long Island and in Rochester.

He also said students choose to spend their free time with the robotics program because no matter what their interest, there is a place for them on the team.

“We have one boy who does all of our video stuff. He’s not even a robotics guy, he’s more into videotaping,” Motchkavitz said. “He’s going to college for that. He’s great for us because it’s a part of the team and we need that.”

“There’s only a couple of drivers but it’s the pit crew that makes it happen,” he added.

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Jury convicts man in cop’s death

By J oe N i k i c

The man charged with causing the death of Nassau County police officer Joseph Olivieri on the Long Island Expressway four years ago was found guilty of manslaughter on Thursday.

James Ryan, 28, of Oakdale, faces up to 15 years in prison on the manslaughter conviction.

Ryan had faced a top count of aggravated vehicular homicide, in which he would have faced up to 25 years in prison, but was not convicted on the charge.

Nassau Assistant District At- James Ryan torney Michael Bushwack said At 4:43 a.m. on Oct. 18, Ryan was a “dangerously drunk” driver who caused two crashes 2012, a car driven by Ryan allegleading to the death of the then edly crashed into and disabled a car while he was driving drunk 43-year-old police officer.

on the Long Island Expressway and then fled the scene, heading toward the Shelter Rock Road exit.

His car then hit another car, which injured the driver and caused Ryan’s car to stop against the center divider on the highway, prosecutors said.

Olivieri, a member of the Nassau County Highway Patrol Bureau, responded to the scene.

Francis Belizaire’s Cadillac Escalade hit and killed him while he was caring for injured drivers in the HOV lane.

Belizaire, 50, of Bay Shore, testified in court on Jan. 25 that he did not have enough time to avoid Olivieri after seeing the police officer standing in the HOV lane of the Long Island Express-

way, according to Newsday.

“When I saw Officer Olivieri, I tried to brake my vehicle and swerve to the right,” Belizaire said in court. “I tried my best not to drive into him but I just didn’t have enough time.”

A grand jury indicted Ryan in April 2013, but county Judge Jerald Carter dismissed the indictment that December.

The DA’s office appealed the case to state Appellate Division, which reinstated the charges in February.

Ryan’s attorney Zeena Abdi told jurors the defendant was not blame for Olivieri’s death, saying instead that Belizaire was at fault, according to Newsday.

“Make no mistake, James Ryan did not hit Officer Olivieri,”

Abdi said. “James Ryan did not kill Officer Olivieri. James Ryan did not cause his death.”

Belizaire, who was driving in the HOV lane, testified that he saw police lights flashing in front of him but also saw cars pulled over to the right of him on the highway, so he did not move out of the lane, according to Newsday.

He said he saw Olivieri when he was about two car lengths away from him in front of Ryan’s Toyota Camry.

“I couldn’t move, I was in shock,” Belizaire said.

Belizaire was granted immunity by the Nassau County District Attorney’s office after it was determined his actions were not criminal, according to Newsday.

OTB study: Belmont to make $44M less than Westbury B y N o a h M a nsk a r The revelation that a video casino proposed for Belmont Park would produce less revenue there than at a different site doesn’t change much for some local backers and opponents.

Opponents of Nassau Regional Off-

Track Betting Corp.’s plan for a gambling hall at the Elmont racetrack’s grandstand say a Dec. 9 study showing it would produce $44.4 million less revenue there than in Westbury further proves it isn’t a suitable site.

But OTB and one civic leader who supports the plan say the casino will like-

ly capture more revenue than the study estimates.

“If they do the right job at Belmont, they could far exceed those numbers,” said Patrick Nicolosi, president of Elmont’s East End Civic Association.

The OTB-commissioned study by Las Vegas-based Union Gaming Analytics

found the Belmont Park video lottery terminal facility would generate a minimum of $151.3 million in net revenue annually, with at least $26 million going to Nassau County’s coffers.

A 2014 study by the same firm found a VLT parlor proposed for the vacant Continued on Page 57

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Mangano calls cell phone sexts a fraud

By N o a H M a N S K a R Nassau County police said this week they are investigating the possible hacking of County Executive Edward Mangano’s cell phone after an exchange of explicit text messages on Mangano’s phone were released that he said were a hoax.

Both Mangano and Karin Murphy Caro, a Hauppage-based public relations firm executive, said in statements Feb. 14 the messages were produced by hackers using a method Mangano called “spoofing.”

“I am outraged at this smear attempt and will take legal action against the sick individual who has sought to assassinate my character and hurt my family,” Mangano said in his statement.

The messages, obtained by CBS 2 New York from an anonymous source and reported Feb. 13, purport to show an exchange between Mangano and Caro, CEO of BluChip Marketing, establishing a sexual and romantic relationship between them.

Mangano told CBS 2 the messages came from his phone number but he did not send them.

The Nassau County Police Department said Mangano reported “social media impersonation attempts” on Feb. 4, the day after Caro told his office about the messages after CBS 2 contacted her, Mangano said in the statement.

Police said in a statement they received from CBS 2 “a document from an anonymous source in what appears to be a cut and paste of a text from an ‘Ed M.’ and tweet from Karin Caro, which she denies ever sending.”

“To be clear, the alleged text messages and tweets are fabricated, false and never happened,” Caro said in a statement released Sunday, as first reported by Newsday.

“I never communicated with the county executive via text message, nor even have his cell phone number.”

That tweet contained one of the text messages in question, CBS 2 reported. Caro told the station her Twitter account had been hacked.

The Nassau police department’s social

media monitor, which routinely watches Mangano’s Twitter account, found no record of the tweet, Mangano said in his statement.

Efforts to reach Caro through her Twitter account and BluChip Marketing’s phone numbers and email address were unavailing.

Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter told Newsday police “believe both the victims,” Caro and Mangano, “are credible.” The department will conduct a “fair and impartial” investigation despite Mangano’s influence over the department, he told Newsday.

Police spokesman Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun declined to further comment on the case Monday because it’s under investigation.

Manny Gomez, a security expert CBS 2 interviewed for its report, told the TV station the fact that the messages showed a conversation between two parties referring to a specific incident raised questions about whether they could be fabricated.

Mangano, a Republican, told CBS 2 political opponents may have targeted him.

Caro has had a “professional relationship” with Mangano through her firm, she said in her statement.

BluChip Marketing has received two Nassau County contracts, Mangano spokesman Brian Nevin said in an email: one in 2013 for $24,500, and another in 2014 for $24,000.

Under the contracts with the county parks department, BluChip coodinated events benefitting veterans and the Games for the Physically Challenged, Nevin said.

Both contracts received nine separate approvals, Nevin said, but Mangano did not approve either.

Caro also interviewed Mangano in two videos posted to thedailyblu.com, a BluChipaffiliated website, saying in one she has been “inspired” by him.

She has also made several posts on her blog supporting Mangano and his initiatives.

“He is a man I know to be of goodwill and of the highest professional standard.

He has never wavered from those qualities,” Caro said of Mangano in her statement.

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Schimel, Martins seek water study Ask state for $3.2 million to study saltwater threat to Long Island’s three aquifers B y N o a h M a nsk a r Two North Shore state lawmakers are calling for a study of Nassau County’s groundwater they say is long overdue.

State Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (D-Great Neck) and state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) have proposed including $3.2 million in the next state budget to fund a study to map the flow of groundwater and determine where saltwater may be infiltrating Long Island’s freshwater aquifers.

The research would provide new information key to understanding the Island’s water supply and how to create policy that will help sustain it, Schimel said.

“You can’t do business as usual anymore,” she said. “We need to know the facts, and the facts will drive future policy. The science will drive what we should do.”

The water supply for Long Island’s more than 2.8 million people comes from underground aquifers — the upper glacial, the Lloyd, the Magothy and the Jameco, according to the project proposal by the U.S. Geological Survey.

The two-and-a-half-year study would dig new observation wells to study the water in the Lloyd aquifer and create a detailed map of groundwater flow in western Long Island — Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County and western Suffolk County, the proposal says.

State Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (D-Great Neck, left) and state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) proposed the $3.2 million study as part of the state budget.

The USGS would dig 10 new monitoring wells and use those in combination with existing wells in Great Neck, Manhasset Neck, Inwood and Long Beach to create the groundwater flow model, the proposal says.

The study would also determine the location, thickness and salt content of the saltwater-freshwater interface, the boundary between the fresh aquifer water and saltwater; and track potential contamination at sites in Queens and Nassau County.

Research has shown the intrusion of salt water into the Lloyd and the Mago-

thy aquifers poses a growing problem, the proposal says, and there is currently insufficient information about the flow of the groundwater and the freshwatersaltwater interface in the aquifers.

The last study of the freshwatersaltwater interface in the Magothy and Lloyd aquifers was done in 2007, the proposal says, and new technology would allow for a better model of groundwater flow patterns.

“Along with millions of residents here on Long Island we don’t have the luxury of deciding where we get our drinking water,” Martins said in a state-

ment. “It is incredible that as a region we don’t have a comprehensive overview of this, our most precious resource.”

The new data would give scientists, developers, planners and policymakers a better idea of the status of the aquifers and the effects saltwater intrusion, contamination and the stresses of climate change and pumping could have on them, Schimel said.

The hope is that municipalities and government agencies would use the study to guide their decisions and work toward conservation, Schimel said.

“They’re still using the old stuff because they have nothing else,” she said.

“Can you imagine if they had new information, how hungry they would be for that data?”

Schimel and Martins have partnered with the Town of North Hempstead, several villages, the Sierra Club and Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington in developing the study, Schimel said.

The USGS would provide $150,000 in matching funds for the study. If the funding doesn’t get through the state budget process with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s approval, Schimel said, its proponents will pursue other funding.

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Ackerman backs Kaiman for Congress B y N o a h M a nsk a r Democratic Association President Former Congressman Gary Ackerman and several Town of North Hempstead officials endorsed former Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman in his bid for Congress last week.

Ackerman, a Democrat who represented most of what is now the 3rd Congressional District from 1983 to 2013, gave his backing to Kaiman, who is among several Democrats running for U.S. Rep. Steve Israel’s (D-Melville) North Shore Third District seat.

Kaiman, the former Nassau Interm Finance Authority chairman, also announced endorsements from Democratic North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman (D-North New Hyde Park) and Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman (D-East Hills); Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman; former Town Councilman Tony D’Urso; former town Environmental and Chief Sustainability Officer Fran Reid; and Reform

Charlotte Sear.

“I am honored to have the support of Congressman Gary Ackerman and the other elected and former elected officials who have put their names forward on my behalf,” Kaiman said in a statement. “As my campaign ramps up we will be adding other leaders and supporters from throughout the district to our team effort to win this congressional seat.”

Kaiman announced his run for Congress in late January and has since left his post at NIFA and as special adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Superstorm Sandy relief.

Since entering the race, Kaiman said in a phone interview, he’s been hiring campaign staff, raising money and building a platform of issues based on conversations with local leaders and residents.

His campaign expects to have more than $100,000 in its war

Jon Kaiman received several endorsements in his bid for Congress last week. chest by the end of the week, he said.

Kaiman is among five Democrats to create a congressional campaign committee.

Others include former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), Garden City-based attor-

ney and lobbyist Brad Gerstman and Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington).

Republican contenders include state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola), retired Marine David “Bull” Gurfein of Manhasset, state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-Huntington), Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta (R-Smithtown) and former Glen Cove City Council Candidate Philip Pidot.

E. O’Brien Murray, Martins’ campaign strategist, said Kaiman’s endorsements show he’s backed by a “corrupt North Hempstead machine,” citing the recent resignation of Gerard Terry from the head of the town’s Democratic committee and the end of his legal contracts with the town after it was revealed he owes $1.4 million in federal and state back taxes.

“He (Kaiman) can take the endorsements and he has to answer for the problems,” Murray said.

Kaiman said Terry’s personal issues will not affect his campaign.

“Other than being political fodder for adversaries ... I really don’t think it’s of any relevance to the campaign for Congress,” he said.

Martins has been making appearances across the district in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens while continuing to serve in the state Senate, Murray said.

Gurfein, who formed a congressional committee in September, has been talking with residents and meeting with people in the Republican and Conservative parties, he said.

He said he would attend a meeting Feb. 17 where candidates will make their case for an endorsement to Conservative leaders from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens.

As for Kaiman, Gurfein said, “We wish him all the luck and look forward to seeing him in the general election.”

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Port teacher charged with sexual abuse B y Ad e d a m o l a Ag boola A Port Washington substitute middle school teacher has been arrested and charged on Friday for allegedly sexually abusing two of his students.

James Servin, 51, of Manhattan was arraigned at the First District Court in Hempstead with two counts of endangering the welfare of as child, forcible touching and second-degree sexual abuse.

Marc Gann, Servin’s attorney, said the allegations are a total fabrication given the circumstances that are al-

leged, according to Newsday.

“My understanding is that this happened in an open classroom with other students present and another teacher in and out of the classroom.”

Police said an investigation started after being contacted by one of the victim’s parents.

The incident occurred at the Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School in late January, according to Police Chief James Salerno.

Servin who has been a substitute teacher at the school district for six years entered a not guilty plea on Friday.

Kathleen Mooney, Superintendent of Schools, said in a statement that the school is fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities.

“Accordingly, as is our policy in situations such as this, our immediate first step was to remove the teacher from the classroom to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. We also notified the Port Washington Police Department so that they could conduct an investigation as rapidly as possible.”

Servin was released on a $5,000 bail and ordered to stay away from the victims, Newsday reported.

He is due back in court next month.

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tage of the advancements that have been made in lighting technology.”

“The upgraded LED fixtures are energy efficient and low maintenance and will result in substantial cost savings to our taxpayers,” he added.

The project is expected to begin some time later this year, according to Martins’ office, and last for about four weeks.

State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Old Westbury) announced Tuesday he secured $250,000 in state funding for an “environmentally friendly” Village of Great Neck street lighting project.

The funds will be used to replace 636 street lights throughout the village with LED light fixtures.

“Saving taxpayers money, reducing energy costs, and protecting the environment all through the same project is a win all around,” Martins said. “I am pleased to support the Village of Great Neck in undertaking this innovative project which will benefit both the Great Neck community and the environment.”

The village said the LED light replacements would save the village an estimated $500,000 over a 10-year period.

According to Martins’ office, LED lights emit fewer greenhouse gases than traditional light fixtures.

Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral said the village was in need of lighting improvements.

“It has been over 25 years since the Village of Great Neck has undergone a street lighting project,” Bral said. “With ever growing energy costs and tax increases it is the right time to take advan- State Sen. Jack Martins

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The lessons, questions Gov. not listening to from Gerard Terry’s fall 3rd track opponents

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he fall of Gerard Terry, the chairman of the North Hempstead Democratic Party, is both sad and telling.

As Newsday reported, the Roslyn Heights resident compiled income tax debt of $1.4 million and faced lawsuits alleging fraud and failure to pay back taxes while holding down six government jobs controlled by Democratic Party officials or in party enclaves that paid him more than $217,000 last year.

This includes $74,000 as North Hempstead Town special counsel and attorney for the board of zoning appeals — not bad for part-time work.

Even more impressive since for three years Terry was not an attorney in good standing, having not submitted a $375 registration filing that is to be completed every two years. Terry’s wife, Concetta, also works for North Hempstead as deputy town clerk, a position that paid $80,000 in 2015.

Is it possible that Terry and his wife were the most qualified person for each job?

Sure, in the same way that it’s possible you might get hit by a meteorite on way home from work.

Democrats allied with Terry including North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, former Supervisor Jon Kaiman and Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs all said they were unaware of the size of Terry’s tax liens.

We shouldn’t take these officials at their word for this.

Bosworth said she has asked Town Attorney Elizabeth Botwin to undertake a “comprehensive” review and advise her on “any necessary changes in town policy and procedures that we need to take.” That’s not enough.

That Terry could amass $1.4 million in tax liens and face at five lawsuits in Nassau County Supreme Court — one of which led to a judgment for a home fore-

closure and sale in 2000 — without being noticed by his fellow Democrats defies both logic and common sense.

An investigation into what was known and when about Terry’s problems is needed immediately.

And even if Terry’s Democratic allies were ignorant of his problems — an if the size of a small planet in our minds — they shouldn’t have been.

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas issued a statement in the wake of the disclosures about Terry that his background “should disqualify any lawyer from government work and this matter underscores the importance of more robust contractor screening protocols and oversight that I’ve called for at the county level.”

Clearly, the town could use the same advice — and should take immediately steps to implement Singas’ recommendations.

But voters should not leave full responsibility to officials that Terry helped elect to do the right thing.

Giving people jobs for work on behalf of a candidate or political party is deeply ingrained in politics at every level.

It is a dirty little secret that political parties in control enjoy an enormous advantage in enlisting supporters for future campaigns — people whose jobs depend on a particular candidate to be re-elected.

Take a quick look at the list of appointed employees and government contractors and compare them with political contributors and party members.

They are the people you can count on to vote and provide campaign contributions.

If the average citizen — the ones whose livelihood doesn’t depend on who is in office — want change, they need to raise their voices and, when time comes, vote.

Indifference is a vote for the status quo.

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ov. Cuomo said within the last few days that he has heard from residents in Nassau but intends to go ahead with his budget plan to fund a multibillion dollar MTA LIRR Third Track Expansion project from Floral Park to Hicksville.

Maybe he hasn’t heard from enough of us who live and work in communities along the Main Line — New Hyde Park, Mineola, Carle Place, Garden City and Hicksville.

Each one will be impacted by this project if it moves forward.

Construction will impact traffic patterns, commuter parking, the structural integrity of homes, schools, public and private buildings, environment/air quality and business activity, not to mention delaying local development of properties in proximity to the railroad right-of-way.

The governor plans to spend our taxpayer’s money to satisfy his ego and his legacy.

His budget is great for the unions but not the people of our village or the folks in communities along the Main Line that will be badly impacted by this project.

The economy is not great here in New York State despite Gov. Cuomo’s constant barrage of expensive TV ads telling us how wonderful the state is for business and the quality of life of millions of people.

Truth is the state is very inhospitable to businesses with its high taxes and high utility rates. Why is he cozy with a small number of Long Island’s big business owners at the expense of the rest of us who will be inconvenienced and negatively impacted by this unnecessary project?

There’s no proof of a need for more trains for reverse commute. We don’t want more rumbling freight trains carrying garbage day and night going through our communities.

We don’t need city people traveling to points east to compete for jobs Islanders can fill.

Anyway, why would low wage workers want to pay the high cost of commuting?

Why should property be taken from our citizens?

This project starts in Floral Park, my community, but it isn’t the only place that will suffer — imagine a giant MTA LIRR parking garage in New Hyde Park to replace street level parking and homes that are there now?

Of course most agree that it’s a good idea to get rid of dangerous grade crossings and that could be done and should have been done long ago.

There are plenty of reasons why this isn’t a good idea for all the communities along the Main Line.

Many people have presented the facts to the governor but he chooses to ignore them.

The bottom line is this. The governor thinks he has already heard from the residents and businesspeople of Floral Park.

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clarifying niFa’s purpose for county

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hile we await the appointment of a new chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, there has been much misguided chatter concerning the proper role of the state control board.

And as a former NIFA director, I consider it my duty to set the record straight. Let’s review: In 2000, NIFA was created as an independent New York State authority to help restore the county’s fiscal health, which had been suffering for years due to mismanagement, cronyism and sleaze.

Prior to the state taking action, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved a home-rule message requesting Albany to create a state oversight panel with the power to direct the county’s budget policies.

By asking for an independent public authority possessing budgetary oversight power, the Nassau legislators conceded that they could not trust themselves to manage the county’s finances responsibly.

During Ronald Stack’s tenure as NIFA chairman (20032013), he worked with the county and had regular “leaders meetings” to discuss fiscal issues with county officials from both parties.

In January 2011, after numerous warnings about Nassau’s growing structural operating deficit were dismissed, NIFA directors unanimously approved a motion to invoke a control period.

Chairman Stack rightfully pointed out that the estimated $176 million deficit was “real” and “substantial” and that the deficit was “in accordance with GAAP as it must according to State law.”

He also said “It is not a NIFA deficit. It is not a ‘paper’ deficit.

It is a statutory deficit which comes largely from trying to borrow money and counting it as revenue.

This is contrary to GAAP. This is contrary to common sense. Borrowed money is not revenue and to claim it as such is simply nonsensical.”

The county executive, instead of cooperating with NIFA, sued NIFA claiming it did not have the legal authority to impose a control period.

The New York Supreme Court rejected the county’s claim and ruled that NIFA’s declaration was neither unconstitutional nor arbitrary and capricious.

Despite the tension, NIFA continued to try to assist the county to regain fiscal balance and even commissioned an inde-

GEorGE J. MarLin On The Right pendent consultant who issued a myriad of cost saving ideas in a 300-page report.

Little, if any, was adopted by the county, and what was adopted was done so as a token, merely to avoid being charged with having done nothing with the report.

In addition, NIFA approved in December 2011, a 2012-2015 fiscal plan that projected the county could achieve a GAAP balanced budget in 2015 that would permit the control period to be lifted.

However, when Jon Kaiman was appointed NIFA chairman in September 2013, he did not “work with Mangano”; he in-

stead capitulated and led NIFA to approve, 6-1, union contracts that it had previously said it would reject as fiscal gimmicks.

Kaiman’s statement reported in the February 4, 2016 issue of Newsday that the labor deal “saved the County hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars” is false.

It is costing taxpayers over $70 million a year more.

Interestingly, if NIFA’s 20112015 fiscal plan had been adhered to, it would have worked.

Nassau’s GAAP deficit for fiscal year 2015 will come in around $90 million. The unfunded Kaiman labor contract costs were about $70-$75 million.

If those had either not been added, or had been funded, the deficit in 2015 would have been $15 million-$20 million which is less than the NIFA control period trigger of $30 million.

Sadly, as Nassau enters its sixth year in a control period, Mangano has still not learned that the $150 million the county borrowed in 2015 does not count as operating revenue.

Hence there is not a $45 million surplus as he claims but a $90 million deficit.

Also, his recent reference to the GAAP-projected deficit as “NIFA’s standard” is ludicrous.

New York State law mandates the use of GAAP! Hopefully, the governor is paying attention to this mess and appoints a municipal finance expert as NIFA’s chairman, not another political lackey.

One last note, NIFA is a fiscal control board — not a congeniality board.

NIFA is a state public authority; the county is a creation of the state, a municipal entity which is now under NIFA control; the two are not in a “partnership.”

Suggestions that they are merely provide covering language for capitulation, acquiescence and other forms of dereliction of duty for those charged with fiscal oversight.

When New York City was under state control in the 1970s, and the Emergency Financial Control Board was chaired by the governor, no one thought Mayor Abraham Beame and Gov. Hugh Carey were in a “close working relationship.” Thanks to Carey, the state saved the city that the mayor was leading quickly to bankruptcy.

With huge budget deficits projected for years to come, the next NIFA chairman must emulate Gov. Carey and use NIFA’s powers forcefully to prevent pols from pushing Nassau closer and closer to the fiscal abyss.

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u.S. economic future - murky at best

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irst, the good news — the price of energy this winter is at a multiyear low, not seen since the beginning of the turn of this century.

Now the bad news — because oil prices are so low the banking industry has been negatively affected by the many energy companies who are struggling and defaulting on their loans.

This is just one of many factors negatively impacting the national economy.

If you’re a Bernie Sanders fan, your first thought is “The banks deserve it! Wall Street has been screwing us for years!”

The only problem is when banks get hurt in one sector, it affects lending in other parts of the economy.

In banking, there will be a coming reluctance to loan money to riskier segments of the economy, like small business, which in turn will hurt the economy as a whole.

Banks will also be reticent to provide mortgages to homeowners at low interest rates, which will negatively affect housing and construction industries.

On a global scale, low energy prices destabilize foreign economies that rely on crude oil and natural gas to balance their

fiscal policy. budgets.

China is just beginRussia, Brazil and ning to realize this and most Middle Eastern when their financial countries are literally problems fully come to screeching to a halt belight it will be sobering cause they don’t have for all. the petro dollars to balLike it or not, when ance their budgets. This China sneezes the rest will affect U.S. exports of the world catches its because there won’t be cold. excess financial capacIn other news, Unitity overseas to purchase ed States national debt American made goods. just topped $19 trillion, In the last few years, aDaM HaBEr and nobody seemed to nomany countries in the EuAll Things Political tice. ropean Union and Japan What is the plan to have central banks pushing pay this back? negative interest rates.

None of the Presidential debates on This means instead of earning interest on savings, it will actually cost customers either side of the aisle has addressed this frighteningly important issue. Many states money, to keep money in the bank.

This poor fiscal policy is trying to and local municipalities are also hopeencourage consumers and businesses to lessly in debt, tightening their budgets and spend today to stimulate their local econo- cutting back on capital improvements.

Look no further than our beloved Nasmies. The only problem, it isn’t working.

Hopefully, central banks throughout the sau County to see evidence of this. Go to world will wake up soon, and realize they http://www.usdebtclock.org/ to see a host can’t control their economies with magical of America’s financial deficits neatly sum-

marized.

Foreign countries also have structural financial imbalances, and are running up their debts without a plan to pay them back.

They have the same fiscal problems that we do, and the composite size of all these deficit numbers is incomprehensible.

Feeble foreign economic growth and ballooning deficits adversely affect America, because all economies in the 21st century are interconnected.

But, aren’t we being told the U.S. economy is humming along with unemployment under 5 percent?

That’s a great headline. Unfortunately, it isn’t true.

The labor participation rate, which measures the percentage of people in the workforce, is down below 63 percent.

It averaged over 66 percent for decades, before the great recession in 2008.

Factor that in, and unemployment is really around 8 percent. Wages, pretty much flat for the last several years, indicate many are underemployed, working longer hours for less pay.

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My ultimate group — my writing group

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or many years, I wandered the suburban wilderness alone, without a book group. I wanted to join one.

But, being as I am choosier than Goldilocks, none of the available options seemed quite right for me.

First, I tried the Eager Beaver book group. It was composed of incredibly busy women who all managed to read at least one novel a month, on top of fulltime jobs or family obligations that would stagger an efficiency expert.

These women somehow had enough time and energy left at the end of their day to speak in complete sentences while relaxing on someone else’s couch.

I flunked out of that one after my first try, when the friend who was my sponsor woke me up to drive me home.

My next attempt was what I call the Better Homes and Gar-

dens group. Everyone else in it had beautiful homes — mansions, really.

I enjoyed myself tremendously — until I realized that the next month, it was my turn to host.

I couldn’t even be sure there was usable soap in both bathrooms at my house, never mind potpourri pillows that matched the woodwork. Luckily, a judiciously-placed rumor of head lice got me out of that one.

Then I learned of a group that did away with reading books altogether, in favor of going to the movies made from them, instead.

I thought that group had distinct possibilities; at least none of them would whine, after a movie, that “The book was better!”

Unfortunately, my husband objected to my spending money on sitters and movies when he couldn’t come with me.

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A Look on the Lighter Side Next, I heard about the Weight-Lifters’ book club. These women all ate thousand-page tomes for breakfast, on such peppy topics as genocide; global warming; and the roots of poverty.

Every once in a while they threw in a fiction book, to lighten the mix — so long as they could be assured that no one in

the story ended up happy.

My problem is, I did enough required reading in college to last me several lifetimes. The next time I stay up all night speed-reading anything, it had better be a completed tax return. And I get all the bad news I can handle every morning, just switching on the radio for the weather.

I turn to literature to escape reality, not to get even more of it!

Besides — although I know there is a tendency to think that only something sad can be “serious” fiction, in my opinion it’s only the books with happy endings that can be considered “fiction” at all.

“Haven’t you got anything light?” I asked the Book Group Coordinator at the local library.

She just stared at me. “Okay, what about the classics?”

She directed me to a group that met after-school hours. I loved the list – “Harry Potter;”

“The Secret Garden;” “A Wrinkle In Time” — and was really looking forward to our first meeting.

Alas, when I walked in, I discovered I was the only member of the group over the age of 10... including the moderator!

But now, at last, I have a book group that is just right.

There isn’t any “homework” because we’ve all agreed to simply read aloud passages from the works that interest us.

We have tried our hands at fiction; non-fiction; essays; even poetry! Best of all, when I complain that I can’t understand the ending, no one says “It’s perfectly obvious, Judy.”

Instead they say “Oh, do you think that’s too obscure?”

And the author goes back to her computer, and brings another draft of the chapter to our next meeting.

Yes, my ultimate book group is my writing group, and I am finally at home.

from the d es k of se n ator j ac k marti n s

Disinvestment acts an attack on Israel “Political correctness does not legislate tolerance, it only organizes hatred.”

- Jacques Barzun I can’t help but recall the beloved Saturday morning cartoons of our youth, in particular the Super Friends, when our superheroes were transported to the world of Bizarro.

There, Superman and friends found themselves in a place where everything is the opposite, and where, curiously enough, its citizens willingly accept this inverted reality as truth.

Sadly, sometimes politics is a lot like Bizarro, especially when political correctness has been allowed to run amok.

Case in point is the so-called Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement that has gained momentum in recent years.

Started in 2005 by Palestin-

ian organizations in the West Bank, it seeks to “impose broad boycotts and implement divestment initiatives against Israel similar to those applied to South Africa in the apartheid effort.”

It supposedly seeks an end to Israel’s occupation of the territory it secured when it was attacked in 1967, an area that remains a breeding ground for violence against it even today.

But let’s be clear.

Israel in no way, shape, or form remotely resembles South Africa or shares the history of those human rights abuses.

While the ancient disputes in the Middle East are certainly genuine and complex, the BDS effort is, at best, veiled anti-Semitism that has been embraced by the politically correct bandwagon.

And while people are entitled to their own opinions,

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they are not entitled to their own facts, so let’s take a look at them. · Israel’s Declaration of Independence ensures Arab inhabitants “full and equal citizenship and due representation in all its provisional and permanent institutions.” · In 1948, all Israel’s Arab inhabitants were give citizenship. Today, they make up 20 percent of Israel’s population. · It is illegal to discriminate against Arabs at any level of Israeli society, and in fact, Arabs hold many government positions there, including serving on their Supreme Court. · Israeli Arabs have their own political parties and serve

in the legislative body, the Knesset. They also hold positions in all of Israel’s major political parties. · A full 20 percent of students at Israel’s universities are Arabs, and Arab professors conduct research and teach at these universities as well. · Arabic is an official language in Israel and more than 300,000 Arab children attend Israeli schools.

I could go on but the argument is obvious: Can this seriously be compared to Apartheid in South Africa? It cannot.

Therefore it is simply inexcusable that Israel endure boycotts by those who seek only to undermine American support for her or by those who are plainly ignorant of these facts.

That’s why along with Simcha Felder, a Democrat from Brooklyn, I’ve recently sponsored Anti-BDS legislation in the state Senate.

My bill would prohibit New York from doing business with any individual or business that promotes or engages in boycotts, sanctions, or divestment in Israel or other allied nations.

In essence, it prevents us from becoming unwilling par-

ticipants in a discriminatory agenda and it sends a very clear message to the world: New York supports those who have supported us.

Thankfully this legislation has already passed in our state Senate and I hope that our Assembly and Governor will act quickly to approve it as well.

Several other states including California, Florida, Illinois, and South Carolina have already passed similar legislation.

My friends, the facts speak for themselves. It’s clear that the BDS movement is not a response to any actual apartheidlike conditions but rather a concerted effort to undermine American support for Israel, in particular among young people who might be quick to support anything labeled “politically correct.”

That’s not only dangerous to Israel but it also jeopardizes the peace that a two-state solution promises the region.

In the end, nothing is accomplished when we invert and mislabel the truth.

Hopefully, New York can help set the record straight. We must choose to stand against hatred.

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Local businesses still worth a visit

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his Valentines Day, my wife, Wendy and I went to Aunt Bella’s restaurant on Marathon Parkway in Little Neck, Queens.

The restaurant originally opened in 1977 and just celebrated its 39th anniversary. I discovered it in 1983 from a work colleague who lived in Forest Hills.

Upon walking into Bella’s, we were meet by Danny — the head waiter and unofficial host. He sat us at our favorite table in the back corner facing the kitchen.

I have always enjoyed watching the cooks at work. It is like going to the opera.

The head chef waved and before I even ordered, proceeded to prepare my favorite appetizer of sauteed sweet peppers in olive oil, no garlic.

The owner Richie took time out and stopped at our table.

We exchanged greetings and began to reminisce about our old Little Neck neighborhood.

I have lived in the neighborhood since the 1960s. My very first job was at McDonald’s on the corner of Northern Boulevard and Marathon Parkway.

In those days, it was a simple menu of hamburgers, fries and milk shakes. The Big Mac was the new item of the day.

I was amazed to learn from Richie I had become one of the top 10 longest continuous customers.

Upon my first visit in 1983, I was sold on the menu. Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana, Garlic Bread, Salad and Pasta became my standard.

Years later, I would switch to Sauteed Chicken with Peppers and Sun dried Tomatoes.

Wendy always seems to enjoy ordering the Shrimp Scampi over pasta. During my bachelor days on cold winter nights I would phone in for a delivery “care package.”

Back then my appetite could handle

an order of baked ziti as an appetizer followed by a Chicken Cutlet Parm with a side salad, garlic bread and pasta.

I was so grateful for the delivery person that I would always be sure to leave him with a good tip.

I always wondered he might be stopping by my house for the first delivery since the food always arrived piping hot.

Richie and I some time on a trip down memory lane comparing notes on all the stores and owners who had come and gone.

Even with many loyal customers growing older, moving away or sadly succumbing to old age, Bella’s held on.

Business is still so good that there are sometimes several couples standing at the door waiting for a table on a busy weekend evening.

The wait is never long. New generations of customers and neighbors have replaced those lost.

They quickly learned about the great food at reasonable prices that are accompanied by the personal attention of the staff.

Once hooked, they became regulars.

Many loyal customers who may have moved would still try and come back. It was not out of the ordinary to see neighbors recognizing neighbors while dining.

Aunt Bella’s has a wide variety of dinner entries to accompany your choice of salad, sauteed vegetable or pasta. There are also incredible lunch specials for $7.95 on weekdays.

Now that I’m retired, I have more time to stop by for a lunch special.

Of course, I still order my sauteed pepper a la carte.

We also frequent Aunt Bella’s for New Year’s Eve and other special holidays. Even when there is a special limited menu (it is the only way for any restaurant to keep up with the high turnover rate of customers)

for New Year’s Eve or Valentines Day, it is well worth the extra dollar or two for your meal.

Why travel into Manhattan for some fancy upscale restaurant where you are a total stranger.

You can obtain a better tastier meal for far less.

Eating at Aunt Bellas is like dining with family.

They sometimes run a 10 percent off coupon in weekly newspapers. We end up passing on most of the savings to the tip.

On cold winter nights, hot summer days or when it is my night to cook we walk a few blocks over to Aunt Bella’s.

Over time, we have gotten to know many of the staff on a first name basis.

Frequently, the portions have been so generous, that we have had a doggy bag for the next day.

Five years ago, our good friend and neighborhood icon Sal, owner of Sal’s Pizzeria — decided to retire.

I had no idea that Richie was a good friend of Sal’s. Many people don’t realize how knowledgeable Sal is about life, business, government and politics.

We always urged him to run for public office, but he had a full-time job to worry about.

I have always told Richie he should write a newspaper article about how difficult it is for a independent small business owner to survive today between competition and incredibly excessive government permits and regulations.

Walking down Northern Boulevard in the evenings, my wife and I see fewer people dining out and shopping, except on weekends.

Years ago, we would never see any vacant storefronts. Today, there are many.

In these difficult economic times, it is especially important to patronize our remaining local neighborhood businesses.

My wife and I along with many Great Neck neighbors are regular patrons of the local stores in neighboring Little Neck on Northern Boulevard from Glenwood Street at the City Line to Marathon Parkway.

Why drive and waste time? There are so many great businesses. Leave your car in the driveway, save some gas, say hello to neighbors and take a walk around the neighborhood to get some exercise.

Take a quick turn on to Marathon Parkway. It is a short two block walk south off of Northern Boulevard to Aunt Bella’s.

You’ll be glad you did.

We don’t mind occasionally paying a little more to help Aunt Bella’s and our other local stores survive.

Don’t forget your cook and server at your favorite local neighborhood restaurant. We try to tip 20 percent against the total bill including taxes. If it is an odd amount, round up to the next dollar.

If you can afford to eat out, you can afford an extra dollar tip.

When ordering take out, don’t forget to leave a dollar or two for the waiter or cook. Trust us, it is appreciated.

Remember the people who work at Aunt Bella’s are our neighbors.

They work long hours, pay taxes and provide local employment. If we don’t patronize our local community stores and restaurants to shop and eat, they don’t eat either.

This helps keep our neighbors employed and the local economy growing.

As part of our annual yearly Christmas/Hanukkah celebration, we always drop off a box of cookies from Joe Siciliano’s Bayside Bakery to our friends at Aunt Bella’s, along with others who treat us like family all year long. It is our way of saying thank you.

Larry Penner Great Neck

3rd track would hurt NHP, but not help L.I.

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read with disappointment the views of Blank Slate Media in their support to the LIRR Main Line Expansion Project or Third Track from Bellerose to Hicksville.

They refer to the congested Long Island Expressway and infrequent trains to Long Island in the morning as the reason why we “need” this track. And the inference that the opposition to this project is a Republican initiative couldn’t be further from the truth.

As mayor of the Village of New Hyde Park, I’m not hearing from many residents’ that a Third Track will be good for them or New Hyde Park.

And their opinion and their concerns are what matters to us most as their elected offi-

cials. Blank Slate Media should also listen more to their local subscribers and their business customers that provides them the revenues that keeps them in business.

I truly believe your views are based solely on the information you’ve heard and read recently and has not considered the hundreds of pages of testimony and input submitted to the last Environmental Impact Study that was done from 2005-2007.

Right now, as told to me by the LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski, the only plan they have at the moment are two blue lines drawn on a Google Map. That’s it!

No plan or design to eliminate the at grade crossings that have gates down nearly 45 min-

utes during every hour during the morning and evening rush.

The residents of New Hyde Park already have to deal with the noise and vibration of 256 trains a day and Floral Park gets more.

So why do we have to accept the installation of what the LIRR has described as “an Express Lane” for their trains.

In your editorial you ask the question “then where on Long Island can it be built.”

Well, how about the South Shore Line that runs along Sunrise Highway. Wouldn’t it make more sense to have the trains to Montauk run on that line instead of the Main Line?

And what about using the old right of way property that the LIRR still owns to build a redundant track that can service

the East End. This could be proven more effect, especially when the Main Line is down due to a derailment, unauthorized person or vehicles on the tracks, track fires, broken rails, or broken signals or switches.

As a commuter myself, I’m very lucky that I can rely on the Hempstead Branch as an alternative. That should be the thinking of the LIRR. Not how much more they can ram down the Main Line.

And I can certainly assure you that the addition of a third track will not reduce the congestion on the Long Island Expressway.

People want the convenience of their own cars no matter the consequence. And

why would the residents of the Main Line communities want the cargo and freight that travels along the Long Island Expressway transferred to a new Third Track through their neighborhood and past their bedroom windows.

There will be so much more to say and learn during this new phase.

We invite you and all of our concerned residents and business owners to an Informational Session we will conduct on Thursday March 3, 2016 at 8PM at the Marcus Christ Community Center.

Hope to see you there.

Robert Lofaro Mayor Village of New Hyde Park

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Bos wise to reject Gun-safety backers are no run for Congress threat to 2nd Amendment

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am impressed by the fact that Judi Bosworth turned down the opportunity to compete for a U.S. congressional seat.

I am able to think of sound reasons why she did so.

She says she loves her job as North Hempstead town supervisor. I don’t recall having ever read anything against her.

As it is, she has her integrity and self esteem unmarred and her social world within easy reach.

I am sure she is paid well enough to live comfortably and she is able to sleep well at night.

I can’t believe she would want to be seen as one of the clowns in the circus that is

bound to ensue.

As for possible candidates, there are quite a number floating around not belonging anywhere, former rejects again rising out of the swamps, opportunists ready to go AWOL and dump their present elected positions and first time wannabes without a shred of experience: All ready to be part of the goose chase.

I won’t say that it will be “The Greatest Show On Earth” but when the time comes we will all probably be glad just to see it over and done with.

Charles Samek Mineola

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fter reading this pathological letter — “Anti-gun legislation aims at making us less safe” — it made me want to express some rational thoughts: Gun safety (emphasizing the word “safety) advocates are not “hell-bent” on taking guns away from gun advocates, just some logical human sense applied to senselessness.

When the Constitution was written in 1787 the government did not have an army.

The Second Amendment provided the need for one a “well-regulated militia,” in case the country was attacked...then only muskets were used.

Our forefathers could not have seen modern weapons and our society is not the “militia.”

The mistaken mantra of gun rights advocates is that it is each and everyone’s right to bear arms.

When in fact, it is a “collective” right, not an

“individual” one.

The funding of the Russian revolution was 100 years ago. What has that got to do with the 21st century?

It is like the irrelevancy regarding when the Constitution was written, when only muskets were used to present day assault weapons.

Gun ownership does not make any citizen safer.

For example, studies conducted by the Harvard School of Health have proven that with easy access to guns there is a correlation between gun ownership; homicides, suicides and domestic violence.

In addition to the letter’s irrationality, it is one of “fear-mongering” and not representative of American citizenry.

Lois Schaffer Great Neck

Hempstead leaves public Scalia’s death a in dark on water authority loss to country

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t is with a great amount of sadness today with the news of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Here was a Supreme Court Justice who was a champion of the conservative interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

The passing of Antonin Scalia is a great loss to the court, our country, the American people and Democracy.

But more importantly to his family, and friends who are grieving for one so loved in their family.

Truly Antonin Scalia, was a great American who loved our country and served the nation well with his loyalty, dedication and commitment to the laws that governs us all.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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t least once a week we get a mailing from the Town of Hempstead.

Some do have good information, but they always include political propaganda.

But what bothers me is that over the past six years, supervisors Murray or Santino, Councilwomen Cullen or King-Sweeney never included in their mailers the fact that the town constituted a water authority to study the feasibility of a public takeover of our very expensive water company.

Not one mailer ever mentioned that a study was underway or that it was complete. And more egregious, not one posting anywhere in any publication notified us that the water authority that it

established was holding a meeting to dissolve itself, essentially killing our only hope for affordable water.

With all the mailings we get, one must think that the omission of any mention of something as important to us as our drinking water, must have been intentional.

Santino, King-Sweeney and the entire town board should be congratulated.

They accomplished what they set out to do.

They kept the public in the dark about a takeover that they never wanted to take place.

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VGN reduces Baker Hill turn restriction

By J oe N i k i c Village of Great Neck trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to reduce the prohibition for drivers from turning right-on-red at the traffic light on Baker Hill Road onto Middle Neck Road from all day to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral said he initially favored lifting the prohibition all day and instead install a sign allowing drivers to turn right on red as long as no pedestrians were present.

“There is a curb that you can actually see the cars coming,” Bral said. “It’s a safe area to make a right if it says yield to pedestrians.”

Bral said he had gotten three complaints in two weeks from residents because of the “long, long light.”

Trustee Barton Sobel said at first he was also in favor of lifting the “no-turn-on-red” restriction, but remembered why the board decided to approve the restriction in August 2013.

“I’ve gotten blowback from certain residents and reminded me, and we get these police reports, the locations of most of the accidents were there,” Sobel said.

He added that placing reliance on drivers to yield for pedestrians was a risk.

The trustees said a 12-hour time restriction beginning at 7 a.m. would alleviate the risk of vehicular and pedestrian accidents during traffic-heavy hours in the village.

Village Deputy Clerk Katie Dugan said the time restriction would take effect as soon as the building de- The cross-street of Baker Hill Road and Middle Neck Road partment could order and install a new sign.

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Plaza needs more parking, not parks

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ow fortunate for the Village of Neck Plaza that our mayor was able to secure an $838,000 state grant to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety on Shoreward Drive and Welwyn Road.

The village will add an additional $209,500 to complete the project, which will include a 600-square-foot park with benches, trees and landscaping, built out into the street, directly in front of the Post Office, where there are currently three parking spaces for postal patrons, as well as additional postal parking on Shoreward Drive.

Residents in the Welwyn Road vicinity neither need nor want a park in front of the Post Office. We already have a very nice park just up the street at the intersection of Welwyn and Gilchrist roads. We have a larger and even nicer park on Grace Avenue.

If the mayor’s park usurps the existing postal parking spaces, postal patrons will have to park in the residential spots, making parking even more difficult for residents.

Why would our mayor propose to spend extravagant sums of money on a park that we don’t need or want? If she cared about her constituents in this area and bothered to listen to any of their concerns, she would have heard over and over that what we need here is a solution to our dire parking problem.

We need parking spaces, not more parks!

We have asked, cajoled, pleaded and begged for enforcement of the three-hour parking restrictions for non-residents who park illegally all day on Welwyn and Gilchrist roads and Shoreward Drive.

Code enforcement has done virtually nothing to ticket the non-resident cars, yet we have watched them consistently ticket cars belonging to residents who violate parking restrictions and deserve tickets.

Is there a message here?

Deputy Mayor Ted Rosen stated that the limited number of code enforcement officers makes it difficult to catch every parking violator.

The village apparently can-

not afford to pay the $25,000 to $30,000 salary for an additional code enforcement officer dedicated to the Welwyn/Shoreward area, but our illustrious full-time mayor takes a salary of over $60,000 a year, with perks of health insurance, pension benefits, and more, for herself and other paid officials, while every other mayor in the entire Great Neck peninsula takes either no salary at all or just a modest stipend to cover personal expenses. Trustee Pamela Marksheid even had the nerve to suggest that the owners of Shop Delight should pay for an extra code enforcement officer!

If the village dedicated a code enforcement officer to ticketing the violations in the Welwyn/Shoreward area, the revenue from the tickets would most likely pay for several more code enforcement officers and their cars as well!

The inordinate number of double parked cars in front of the stores at 4 Welwyn Road makes it impossible for cars and buses (which should not be using Welwyn Road as their route)

to navigate the street with any degree of safety. Because code enforcement doesn’t ticket the double parked cars, the double-parkers have no incentive to stop this behavior. And LKB engineer Albert Dawson, who designed the road improvement project, said “there would be sufficient area for vehicles to navigate around double-parked cars because lanes are 18-feet wide in the new plan.”

That’s a clear message.

“LKB engineer Albert Dawson said in designing the project, his firm had various goals to achieve including…incorporating the needs of both pedestrians and businesses, improving resident quality of life and reduce the negative impact of motor vehicles.”

Giving us a park that we don’t need will not improve residents’ quality of life.

Give us parking if you want to improve residents’ quality of life.

Our village does not want Shop Delight to have the closed Om/Tulip restaurant for a butcher/fish store.

Since our mayor says she is dedicated to seeing all the empty stores in the village rented, the village should rent the Om/ Tulip store themselves.

They should turn it into a bicycle parking facility so that all the cyclists will have a place to store their bicycles while they relax in the mayor’s park across the street.

So while the rest of us struggle to traverse the strip of Welwyn Road between the railroad and the post office, only to have to do it at least four or five times before we can find a parking space in the vicinity of our apartments, Mayor Jean should join the cyclists to relax and have her photo taken in her park as she breathes in the fumes from her buses that run every few minutes, while being entertained by the Concerto in F for horns written by the very famous female composer Mercedes Benz.

We want the “Great” back in Neck Plaza.

Muriel and Leo Pfeifer Great Neck

Enforce code to solve Shop Delight issues

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adly it’s no surprise to find out our [Village of Great Neck Plaza] deputy mayor supervises the code enforcement officers.

That’s why four officers aren’t enough for our village.

Seriously?

It’s not as if it’s they’re being asked to cover the Rio Grande.

The culpable party in this miasma is management. Or lack thereof.

If Mr. Rosen were out after 4 p.m. He might see the

problem(s).

He’s like that one trick pony.

Trucks, trucks, trucks.

The village issued over 20,000 summons last year.

I’d bet 99.9 percent were for expired meters and alternate side of the street parking violations.

None of which concern public safety of course..

The reality is the constant double parking creates situations were people crossing the street have to step into traffic to cross

the road. And thru traffic has to negotiate “parked” vehicles and people alike.

By the way the doubleparked cars aren’t only waiting for spots. Uh duh.

When there isn’t a driver behind the wheel? They aren’t moving for awhile.

Mr. Rosen might not be out after 4 p.m. But I am.

Why isn’t the law enforced?

Ticket double-parkers.. Those who are blocking the hydrant or the crosswalk or mailboxes the

cars come flying out of the lot behind Shop Delight.

Crossing the sidewalk. They too endanger pedestrians on Welwyn.

Enforcement management is culpable.

Even 10 more code enforcement officers wouldn’t be a “game-changer.” (Sorry Ms. Marksheid).

Spending $838,000 is letting a drunk person behind the wheel.

Speaking of money, the salaries that were noted in Mr. Nikic’s

piece are likely low.

Plus benefits they’re much more .

But that’s been a state secret for sometime.

The good thing is the Atria doesn’t have to “Scalia” the election this year P.S. The mayor’s husband taking umbrage about this papers editorial re: the expansion, was a nice touch.

Happy Valentines Day. Rob Stevens Great Neck

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Suozzi goes home to Sales tax gain less weigh Congress bid than budgeted amount

By N o a H M a N S K a R More than 150 supporters of former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi attended a “town hall” event in Glen Cove on Feb. 10 to back his run for Congress.

The turnout was encouraging for Suozzi as he weighs whether to run for the Democratic nomination for the North Shore congressional district U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Melville) will leave next year, he said.

“It was pretty strong support, I thought,” Suozzi said in an interview. “I feel very gratified by that.”

The event was the first of several Suozzi, 53, plans to hold throughout the district stretching from Whitestone, Queens, across Nassau County to Kings Park to hear from voters and test the waters for a full campaign, he said.

He must decide whether to run by March 8, he said.

Suozzi told the crowd he was leaning toward a run, and said after the event the support Wednesday could push him further in that direction.

Suozzi, a Glen Cove native, said he’s trying to return to his roots as a public servant in his steps toward a congressional campaign after spending many years as a calculated politician.

He said his 2006 defeat in the Democratic gubernatorial primary against Eliot Spitzer led him to lose his sense of ambition as a problem-solver and collaborator that defined his tenure as mayor of Glen Cove from 1992 to 2000 and county executive from 2002 to 2009.

“I got beaten so badly, I stopped being myself,” he said.

While he’ll still be working with consultants and pollsters, Suozzi said, his messaging will be based on conversations with voters and “what it is I really feel.”

“I want to get back to being just more genuine, and just the things that I feel and just say them right out, instead of it all be-

ing carefully calculated,” Suozzi said.

Suozzi’s discussion with the crowd centered on support for America’s middle class and affordable college education, which he said campaign questionnaires have indicated are their primary concerns.

The purpose of the event wasn’t to make policy prescriptions, Suozzi said, but he did say he backs tax fairness policies and a higher dividend tax rate and would staunchly support the state of Israel.

Suozzi told the crowd he wants to work across the aisle in Washington to solve national and local problems, and redeem politics as a “noble profession” at a time when the public disfavors politicians.

“People say they’re sick of politicians and politics, but unless you know what you’re doing, you’re not going to be able to get anything done,” he said. “So I believe that I’ve learned about how to get things done.”

At the event were local elected officials including Village of Sea Cliff Mayor Bruce Kennedy and Nassau Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove).

Suozzi said he’s been fundraising and forming relationships with Suffolk and Queens party leaders in the weeks since his Jan. 18 announcement of a potential congressional run.

Several people in the crowd Wednesday approached him and offered support for his campaign, he said.

Suozzi is one of five Democrats to create a congressional campaign committee for the seat. He will likely have to run a primary against other contenders.

Former North Hempstead Town Supervisor and Nassau Interim Finance Authority Jon Kaiman, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (DGreat Neck), lobbyist and attorney Brad Gerstman, and Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) have announced their candidacies for the party nomination or their interest in running.

By J oe N i K i c While revenue generated by sales taxes in Nassau County increased by 1.4 percent, the county still generated less money than budgeted for in 2015.

According to a February report from the office of state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the county collected $1,105,068,853 in sales tax revenue, up by slightly more than $13 million from what was collected in 2014.

Nassau officials said their 2015 sales tax revenue was $39.5 million less than what was adopted in the budget, according to Newsday.

The county cited straggling economic growth, out-of-state online shopping, drops in gasoline prices and minor wage increases as reasons for the poor performance, Newsday said.

In DiNapoli’s report, his office said the county’s sales tax revenue following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 was

higher than usual due to the purchase of materials for reconstructive efforts.

The report also said in the second year after Superstorm Sandy, the county’s sales tax collections were lower than anticipated, which may have been caused by minimal income growth by shoppers.

“Nassau County’s collections were very weak in the second year after the storm,” the report said. “Some normalization would be expected as sales returned to normal after rebuilding purchases slowed, but the prolonged period of declining sales tax revenues was amplified by other economic factors, such as weak consumer income growth.”

In comparison, Suffolk County’s sales tax revenues increased by 0.9 percent, leaving the county $30 million short in what was budgeted for in 2015.

New York City’s sales tax collections grew the most of any city or county in the state at 7.3 percent.

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Town Black History Month honors Town of North Hempstead officials hosted a Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 4, at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center in New Cassel, honoring prominent African American members of the community who have displayed remarkable generosity in their care and service to the Town.

The theme of this year’s event was ‘Hallowed Ground: Sites of African American Memories’, focusing on sites in North Hempstead that are important to Black History. In addition to the sites, one resident from each Council District was honored for his or her impact on and service to the Town.

“We are pleased to once again celebrate this significant event and to focus on these sites that are so important to African American history,” said Supervisor judi Bosworth.

The four historical Town sites discussed were the Society of Friends Meeting House, New Light Baptist Church, Lakeville A.M.E. Zion Church, and H. H. Garnet Memorial Fresh Air Home. Historical information and photos about the H.H. Garnet Home were drawn from the research and writings of Dr. Judith Burgess, a local Westbury resident who was honored for her service to the community and for her research on the H. H. Garnet Home back in 2014. Each of the locations is located in the Town of North Hempstead and has a significant historical value to the Town’s Black History.

“It is extremely important that we take every opportunity, not only during the month of February, to celebrate our rich and unique cultural heritage; but more importantly to ensure that this rich legacy is passed on to our children and future generations,” said Pat Jenkins Lewis, chair of the Arts Council Black History Celebration.

In addition to highlighting some of the historical landmarks in the Town, awards were issued honoring prominent African American members of the community who have displayed remarkable generosity in their care and service to the Town.

Town of North Hempstead officials honored notable Long Island residents for Black History Month

Honorees included: Shelia Bush, Mildred Ronald Rochester.

Bush of Great Neck was honored by Little, Reverend Victor Lewis, Reverend Vernon Bramble, Desiree Woodson and for her work with the Parent Child Home

Program. Bush has worked for over 20 years helping at risk and low income families enhance their education. She is an active member of the Great Neck Manhasset Community Child Care Partnership Board and a former member of the Special Education Committee of the Manhasset School District.

“Citizens like Sheila Bush help our community to thrive,” said Bosworth. “I am so pleased to be able to recognize her and her many achievements in honor of Black History Month.”

Lewis, senior pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church of Roslyn, was honored by Council Member Peter Zuckerman. In addition to serving as senior pastor, Lewis has also served as president of the North Shore Chapter of the NAACP and as Chairman of the Board of the E. Joy Community Resources Center in Roslyn.

Lewis was raised in Queens and, upon graduation from Hampton University, served as an officer in the United States Army. A combat veteran, he retired as a Captain from the Army and began preparation for the ministry by enrolling in the Hugee Theological Institute of Harlem, where he graduation as class valedictorian. Since coming to Friendship in 2007, he has led the growth of the congregation, both in membership and in the physical renovations of the building. “Our local history is a tapestry of cultures and contributions by many and Reverend Lewis is a wonderful example of how one person can have a positive influence.,” Zuckerman said.”

Rev. Bramble is a native of Trinidad and Tobago West Indies. After serving for 11 years in the Church of Nazarene in Trinidad he moved to America. In 1968 he was Ordained at the Faith Baptist Church in New York. In 1969 he and his late wife became active members of the Bethel Bible Christian Church where he was appointed to the position of Assistant Pastor in 1970. In 1976 he was elected to the office of Pastor and he has been serving at Bethel Bible Christian Church ever since.

Posillico named to LICADD board of directors The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence announced the election of Barbara Posillico to its Board of Directors this week. Posillico is a licensed certified social worker providing counseling for individuals, teenagers, couples and families for the past 20 years.

A graduate of Long Island University and Adelphi University, Posillico works from a humanistic and relational approach with her clients that enable them to feel at ease. In addition to her private practice, Posillico has worked in probation as a crisis intervention social worker for the PINS Diversion Program.

Her work with adolescents and their families continued when she worked for the Huntington Sanctuary Project and

Huntington High School. Posillico also has extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, school based issues, couples and the LGBT population.

In 2008 Ms. Posillico and her mother, Kay Posillico, who is also a licensed certified social worker, opened up the Life Center Counseling & Health Services which helps to serve the Huntington Community with its mental health needs.

The mission of the Life Center continues to provide a safe and caring environment where individuals, couples, families, and communities can take an active role in creating significant health changes in the emotional and physical aspects of their lives.

LICADD is Long Island’s premier nonprofit agency providing life-saving alcohol and drug prevention and intervention services to at-risk children, individuals, and families across the region.

With offices in Mineola, Holbrook and Riverhead, LICADD conducts screenings, brief interventions, referrals to treatment and relapse prevention services to individuals and families impacted by substance abuse.

The agency also conducts evidencebased prevention programs, community outreach initiatives, a mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents, and public policy advocacy.

More information about LICADD’s services is available online at www.licadd.org. Barbara Posillico

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Press Republicans to consider prez pick Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia ans) would be empowered to change their cast himself as an “Originalist” and “strict government in a defined way. The Foundconstructionist” with the extraordinary ca- ers knew they were fallible and they knew pacity to divine the intent of The Founders they already had to compromise core principles (slavery) in order to gain consensus as they wrote the Constitution.

He approached the Constitution as a because they were already deeply divided Catholic would the Bible, and his ability to between wanting a strong central federal channel the Founders’ voices and thoughts government (Hamilton), and a decentralas one would claim to commune directly ized Republic (Jefferson). They knew the Constitution was not perfect, just as they with Jesus.

But this was a front for his activism in were not perfect, omnipotent people. They reshaping America and tipping the balance may not have been able to foretell assault weapons, computers, or stem cells, but in favor of his political agenda.

Scalia is responsible for the worst deci- they knew that the Constitution needed sions since Dred Scott, starting with Bush to adapt to unimaginable change. That’s v Gore, in which he disregarded how the why they created an amendment process.

Constitution set out a presidential election They knew more than anyone - especially in order to install George W. Bush as Presi- Marco Rubio (who stated in South Carodent knowing this would thereby set the lina, “ the Constitution is not a living and Court’s direction, as well as the judiciary breathing document. It is to be interpreted as originally meant” — for 50 years. that the Constitution by His break with necessity was a “living precedent and longdocument” rather one established law was set in stone, if a Republic demonstrated in Citiwould survive. zens United, McKutchOriginalist or Calcueon, the Heller decision lating Activist? which for the first time If Scalia were a true elevated an individual’s “originalist” and not right to possess a gun an activist in pursuit of (where in “well regulatshaping America into ed militia” is the unlimitthe incarnation of a poed right for an individual litical agenda, he would to possess a gun?); Votstart with whatever gets ing Rights, Hobby Lobby. you closer to “We the In every area of People,” “equal protecwomen’s rights, civil tion,” “one person, one rights, voting rights, vote” instead of saying worker rights, health Pulse of the Peninsula that the Constitution care, environmental prodoes not explicitly guartection, he shaped deciantee “one person, one sions to achieve a politivote,” as he did to justify Bush v Gore). cal end and a social agenda.

Instead, Scalia easily could advance And it would have been worse — especially for a woman’s right to make her own the concept of a Unitary Executive when reproductive and health decisions and for hearing a case against George W. Bush same-sex marriage (which part of “equal for overturning habeus corpus, the right protection” didn’t he get?) — were it not to trial (innocent until proven guilty), infor an occasional swing vote which would deed torture, when a Republican was in deny him his decision, which he would office, but then deny President Obama’s ability to implement an executive order on condemn with vicious dissents.

He branded any decision that he dis- how undocumented immigrants would be agreed with as violating this artificial “orig- handled. In Hobby Lobby, he established inalist” construction, and any decision that the rights of a corporation to exercise its was “progressive” or “liberal” as “activist.” religious conscience (imagine, a corporate But Scalia was the true activist, and conscience!) over a woman’s right not to ruthless in his willingness to overturn prec- be discriminated against in the workplace edent and settled law to achieve his objec- and to make her own health decisions. He clawed back the Citizens United case in ortive.

Scalia is routinely praised for his in- der to issue an unprecedented ruling that sistence that justices be true to the Found- corporations are people and cash is speech, ers’ intent, rather than make law. But that unleashing the outsized power of wealth is an artful dodge by a skilled lawyer who to mute the voice of ordinary people. The can twist any bit of legalese to justify an Founders would have turned over in their argument, or simply claim the mantel. graves.

He overturned Congress’ carefully In fact, the Founders knew they were engaged in a “grand experiment,” in which considered reauthorization of the Voting the people (or at least a fractional segment Rights Act pronouncing it somehow emof citizenry, excluding white men who did bodied “racial entitlement”. And in yet anContinued on Page 58 not own property, women, slaves and Indi-

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By M o a G oL ST e R It’s a cold Monday afternoon, and the growing snowfall is soon going to send students at LIU Post home early for the day. In a Tilles Center dressing room, I’m trying to search for any sign that this is the temporary den of a world artist. Except for the man with the beanie sitting in front of me, all I can find is a whole ginger root on the dressing table.

Despite the throat-soothing vegetable, Billy Joel hasn’t come only to sing. He is on the LIU Post campus to help support the survival of the Long Island High School for the Arts.

In late January, Joel, a Long Island native, announced that he would pledge $1 million from his foundation to help save the school. The gathering on Feb. 8, however, was an effort to address what remains as the school’s biggest threat – declining enrollment.

Invited guests, including students from the arts school and LIU, filled the 490 seat capacity Hillwood Recital Hall. The event, called an “Afternoon of Questions & Answers . . . And a Little Music,” lived up to its name. An excited, seemingly star-struck audience shot questions at their local hero, resulting in a mix of career anecdotes, tips for aspiring musicians and, as promised, a little music.

While Joel shared information about how he writes his songs–for example, the names of people and places in his songs are usually picked only because they sound good– he played bits of popular tunes like “All for Leyna” and “Allentown.”

Joel started his foundation to help young people in the music field. Budget cuts, Joel told The Pioneer, has become an unpleasant norm in public schools, and while sports are usually kept in place, music and arts programs tend to be reduced or eliminated first.

“I came up through public schools,” Joel said. “There were music teachers, there was band, there was chorus, there was music theory, there was music history.” Today, Joel said, a lot of young people may not have the chance to get the music education they want.

Joel spoke warmly about the public music programs offered in his early years, and emphasized their importance for his career. “The man that was teaching the music classes in my high school was probably the biggest influence on me of all,” Joel said. “As a matter fact, he was the one that said to me ‘you should consider being a musician, a professional musician.’ No adult had ever said that to me in my life.”

While others warned him that a career in music was a probable future of “struggle, poverty, drugs and misery,” having the support of an adult was a revelation for Joel.

“That made a big difference in my life… All my music teachers made a big difference in my life.”

Despite the uncertain future of the high school, happy faces filled the audience, and some arts students and educators took their chance to thank Joel for his support.

“It’s wonderful to have such support from a fellow artist,” said Dina Denis, dance department director and teacher at the arts school. Denis said she was devastated when she heard that the school might have to close. “We are changing lives, and we are cultivating young artists,” Denis said. “These are our future creative thinkers. Don’t take

that away from them.”

The support from Joel, Denis said, as an artist and community member, has been honorable. “To come out, talk to our students, and just raise awareness about the importance of music and arts education. It’s wonderful,” Denis said.

“We need the arts just like other students need other every-day school curriculum stuff,” said Aggie Lesser, a senior drama student at the art school. “To have someone appreciate that as much as Mr. Joel did, it’s very exciting.”

Enrollment declines and dwindling tuition revenue has led to threats that the Long Island High School for the Arts will close after June 2016, Newsday reported on Nov. 19. However, in a letter addressed to Nassau BOCES trustees in November, Joel

urged them to keep the Island’s only public high school arts program open. He offered the monetary contribution under the condition that Nassau BOCES keep the school open for three years, Joel’s spokeswoman told Newsday on Jan. 21.

The Long Island High School for the Arts was established in 1973, and has shared its Syosset campus with the Doshi STEM Institute since 2013. The total enrollment in both schools is 138 students, according to Newsday, which is less than half of the facility’s 300-student capacity. Ninety-two of these students attend the arts school, Nassau BOCES officials told Newsday.

When Joel heard about the possible closing of the arts school, he knew that he could help. “One of the reasons I’m here today is to raise the profile of this school,” Joel said. “I hope that people learn that there is a place like this on Long Island.”

“If you think about all the talent that came out of Long Island,” Joel said, “musicians, actors, comedians, people who are in the entertainment field… This is like a breeding ground for talent. To not nourish that, and to not fund it makes no sense to me at all. That’s our future.”

At the age of 66, and with over 50 years in the industry, Joel is possibly going stronger than ever before. When he announced that he would be doing a once-a-month show in Madison Square Garden for as long as it sold out, he didn’t know that he would still fill the prestigious venue over two years later.

“I just assumed we were going to run out of people, out of ticket buyers,” Joel said. Thirty-three shows have sold out, and there are only three shows left this year. “So by all appearances, we’re going to be able to keep playing there, and it may go on ‘ad infinitum.’ Not that this is a problem, it’s a nice quandary to find yourself in,” Joel said.

The success has reached outside of his home state as well, with sold-out shows in cities like San Diego, Seattle and Pittsburgh– places in which he said he was never very strong– and appearances at Wrigley Field and Fenway Park for the third year in a row.

“This is crazy,” Joel burst out. “I’m a little overwhelmed by it. I mean, I’m 66 years old.” How long he will be able to continue at this pace is uncertain. “I figured, if there is a demand, I’ll try to satisfy that demand,” he said. “But if I become physically decrepit, I’m going to stop,” he continued, chuckling.

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer. com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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“King Georges” at Furman Film Series

Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Erika Frankel, “King Georges” examines the 67-year-old owner of Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin, Georges Perrier, who in 2010, is preparing to sell the restaurant after more than four decades. But Perrier decides to withdraw the sale and hires new protégé, Chef Nicholas Elmi, of “Top Chef” fame. Over a three-year period, Frankel captures a touching portrait of a master artist in the twilight of his career who realizes he is still hungry for seconds.

Where: Bow Tie Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info: (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org

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Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Thursday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

The Traffic Jam concert will feature hits and deep cuts from 1967’s Mr. Fantasy and 1968’s Traffic albums, additional Traffic jams, rare photos, stories from Mason plus new material and a selection of classic Dave Mason music. A special “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” encore is planned for the show featuring both Mason and special guest Leon Russell, a noted session musician who has recorded with the likes of George Harrison, Joe Cocker and the Rolling Stones.

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

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Trio Solisti Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m.

Trio Solisti returns for its 11th year as ensemble-in-residence. Maria Bachmann, Alexis Pia Gerlach and Adam Neiman perform a diverse program with Beethoven’s expansive, dramatic and energetic Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 1., an early jazzy trio by Leonard Bernstein that is full of vigor and wit, and the passionate virtuosic Piano Trio No 1 in D minor, Op. 32 by the romantic Russian composer Anton Arensky.

Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City Info: (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi.edu/

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Saturday. Feb. 20, 8 p.m.

A collaboration of some of the greatest folk musicians of the 20th century, LTE (Livingston Taylor, Tom Chapin, and EVA) will feature individual as well as joint performances. The folk ensemble is a never-before-seen meeting of musical minds, combining the genre-defying songs of Livinston Taylor, the Grammy Award-winning storytelling of Tom Chapin, and the contemporary flair of EVA. Where: The Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info: (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org.

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JACK Quartet Thursday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m.

The recipient of Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal Award, New Music USA’s Trailblazer Award, and the CMA/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, JACK has performed to critical acclaim at premier venues around the globe, including Carnegie Hall. Comprising violinists Christopher Otto and Ari Streisfeld, violist John Pickford Richards, and cellist Kevin McFarland, JACK “is dedicated to the performance, commissioning, and spread of new string quartet music.

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

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Adam Lambert Tuesday Feb. 23, 9 p.m.

Finishing as runner-up during the eighth season of American Idol, Lambert skyrocketed to stardom, selling millions of albums all over the world. His first three albums all cracked Billboard’s top 5 and he garnered a Grammy nod for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” for the single “Whataya Want from Me.” Lambert has also fronted the classic rock band Queen since 2011. Alex Newell will appear in support.

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

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Dolce Vita Strings Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Dolce Vita Strings Quartet was formed in 2004. All of its musicians are graduates of prestigious schools like The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music, National Music Academy of Ukraine, and Manhattan School of Music. As an ensemble they have taken part in festivals throughout Europe with a repertoire of over two hundred pieces. Their philosophy is that music should elevate, inspire and captivate the spirit acoustically and visually.

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Children ages 2-4. Registration recommended.

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Sunday, February 21, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, explore the amazing world of teeth! Come touch whale teeth, hunt for shark teeth, see a whale tooth cavity, meet the Tooth Fairy, learn facts about teeth at our craft stations, and create a keepsake box for your baby teeth. Get your face painted too!

All ages welcome. $8 Child Non-Member/$5 Child Member. Adults non member regular $6 admission. Face painting $4 additional.

Where: Cold Spring Whaling Museum 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor Info: (631) 367-3418

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Once again, Let All The Children Play Foundation and the Hofstra University Athletics Department are working together to warm up the winter with a day of fun, activity and inclusion! Hofstra’s talented athletes will run free sports clinics for ALL children, with and without disabilities! To extend the fun, all sports clinic participants and their families are invited to join us at the Mack Sports Complex to watch Hofstra Pride’s Men’s Basketball Team play against Northern University at 2:00 p.m.Tickets for participants of the sport clinics are complimentary, courtesy of Hofstra; for family and friends of participants tickets are only $5 each.

Where: Hofstra University Fitness Center Hofstra University, Hempstead Info: (516) 597-4937 • www.latcp.org

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Disney shares its crown jewels of feature animation, highlighting a selection of its magnificent repertoire including Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite.

Other iconic moments from Disney’s stunning footage, such as Mickey Mouse as he dabbles in magic in Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the mythical unicorns and winged horses that accompany Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, will also be shown in high-definition on the big screen.

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Choosing the right restaurant for your party any dishes, and hosts won’t have to find time to clean their homes top to bottom like they would if they were to have a party at home.

Such a reality makes a dinner party at a local restaurant a lot less stressful for the hosts. There are a number of things to emphasize when looking for the right restaurant to host the next dinner party.

PROXIMITY Whether entertaining family and friends or a business dinner, the restaurant where you will be gathering should be easily accessible to all people who plan to attend. A centrally located restaurant that’s only a short drive for guests and hosts alike is ideal, as it cuts back on the time people will spend driving to and from the restaurant. Try to accommodate those guests who don’t drive by choosing a restaurant that’s accessible via public transportation.

Getting together with family and friends for a good meal is a great opportunity to reconnect and share a few laughs. Though such gatherings have traditionally taken place at private homes, today’s busy adults are increasingly turning to restaurants to host their mini reunions. Restaurants don’t require hosts and guests to wash

PRICE Perhaps the only downside to hosting a dinner party at a restaurant is that such gatherings tend to be more expensive than parties at private residences.

Hosts should first determine who will be paying the bill. If everyone has agreed to pay their own portion of the bill, this gives you a little more flexibility

when choosing a restaurant. If you, as the host, intend to pick up the tab for everyone, then you might want to find a nice restaurant with reasonably priced entrées. A five-star restaurant might break the bank, but you might be able to find a three- or four-star restaurant that’s still elegant and more affordable.

If each guest intends to pay for his or her own meal, discuss with guests how much they would like to spend before making a reservation. Once you have an idea of what everyone is willing to spend, you can start to narrow down your options.

MENU The menu is an important thing for hosts to consider when choosing a restaurant for their next dinner party.

Many men and women adhere to certain diets or lifestyles that restrict what they can and cannot eat, and you will want to find a restaurant that can cater to as many of your guests’ needs as possible. Discuss any dietary restrictions with your guests before you begin the process of finding a restaurant. If the responses are slow to come in, you can still go ahead with your search, but look for restaurants that offer vegetarian and gluten-free fare.

When examining the menu, take into consideration any offerings for kids if any guests are planning to bring their children along. Kids tend to prefer chicken fingers and fries over filet mignon and baked potatoes, so the restaurant should have some menu items for young children if kids will be joining in the festivities.

ACCESSIBILITY When looking for a restaurant, try to find one that’s easily accessible for any older guests who might not get around as easily as they used to or any guests who might have a disability that requires handicap accessible seating and restrooms. Many restaurants can fill both of these needs, but it’s still up to hosts to ask in advance so all guests have a comfortable evening. The parking lot should not be too far away, but if it is, ask the restaurant manager if valet service is available for those guests who might prefer it.

A dinner party at a restaurant with family, friends or even professional colleagues often makes for an enjoyable evening for guests and hosts alike. But hosts must consider several factors before ultimately choosing where they and their guests will dine.

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Preparing a home for entertaining

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osting a party at home is a cost-effective way to entertain. But inviting friends over can be a lot of work, as the host and/or hostess is responsible for all aspects of party preparation and cleanup. While party hosts often must wait until the day of the party to tackle many of their responsibilities, they can get a head start on preparing their homes for their guests.

THE CLEAN-UP It may seem counterproductive to clean prior to having everyone over, but it is a necessity if you want to present your home in its best light.

The goal is to give the home the appearance of tidiness.

Every surface need not pass the white-glove test, but attention should be paid to any rooms in the house where guests will be spending time.

Begin with the rooms that will be occupied the most. Ensure that they are free of clutter. If you do not have time to put every piece of décor back in its rightful place, simply put misplaced things in boxes or baskets and store them out of sight until you can sort accordingly. Quickly vacuum the main entertaining area and wipe down any dusty surfaces.

While cleaning, pay special attention to the bathrooms, which will be subject to significant foot traffic. Spend ample time cleaning the bathroom because you want to present a clean, sanitary space.

In the same vein, make sure the master bedroom is neat.

Put on your best comforter and ensure the bed is made.

Unless you lock the bedroom door, expect at least one guest to mistakenly wander into the bedroom.

SEATING You will want to have enough seats for the majority of guests to be comfortable.

Expect at least 75 to 80 percent of guests to be seated at any given time while the remaining guests mingle. Your regular furniture may be able to accommodate a number of guests. If not, bring in seating.

It could mean temporarily moving out bulky sofas in lieu of folding chairs.

If you will be serving a sitdown meal, then you will definitely need a seat and place at the table for each one of your guests. Buffet-style meals and finger foods are often the best option when table space is limited.

SAFETY AND COMFORT Investigate your home for any potential safety hazards before inviting guests. Repair any chipped concrete on

walkways and ensure that railings are sturdy so no one trips or falls. Make sure that there is adequate indoor and outdoor light if you will be hosting your event in the evening. If you will be inviting a person with mobility issues, make sure that the path between the entryway and the bathroom is free of obstructions.

If you have a pet, keep in mind that some guests may be allergic to pets or uncomfortable around animals. In such instances, it is better to tuck away your pet in a quiet, out-of-the-way room for both the comfort of guests and the safety of the animal.

Keep all exits and windows easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Make sure that fire extinguishers are charged in the event a candle or chafing dish sterno gets knocked over.

Have a few seats available outdoors for smokers or those who want a break from the action.

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What to look for when hiring a DJ The success of a social event is often dictated by the activities that keep guests busy. At many parties, dancing is the primary activity. And as veteran party hosts know, who you hire to keep the music flowing and the guests dancing can make or break a party.

When the party is over, guests want to remember dancing to their favorite songs and how the music complemented the event.

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helping to create a festive atmosphere while choosing the right songs to enhance certain moments throughout the event. Here is how to choose a DJ that will fit with your goals and the scope of your event.

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Some hosts prefer a DJ because they enjoy hearing the real thing instead of a band covering a favorite artist. Whereas a band may be playing their own rendition of songs, a DJ will have the original recordings or particular dance mixes that are familiar to guests. While the music is playing, a DJ may offer some type of entertainment, such as leading guests on guided dances or distributing toys to those on the dance floor.

Some DJs work in conjunction with emcees or party professionals who mingle with the crowd and dance along. These people help guests overcome their inhibitions, encouraging them to dance and enjoy the party.

SELECTING A DJ When choosing a DJ, it is important to first get recommendations from friends and family or to witness in person how the DJ has performed at a prior function. It is always better to choose a DJ who has a proven track record. If guests walked away from a particular party with glowing accounts of a DJ’s work, then that should bear considerable weight as you make your decision. It is one thing to simply play music, but a DJ will need to establish a rapport with the crowd and recognize when to liven things up and get the crowd back on the dance floor. If you are employing a DJ from an entertainment service, be sure to request

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Companies that farm out work to a variety of vendors may not guarantee that a particular person will provide the music for your event.

You may need to specify the name of the DJ you prefer in writing.

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In addition to keeping in touch and working with you on the planning of the event, the DJ should confirm your reservation and arrive early to set up.

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Party hosts take on a significant amount of responsibility when they agree to entertain family and friends. When such gatherings are especially large, some hosts opt to hire a catering company to feed their guests.

Catering companies are often associated with weddings and

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and that list gives them a starting point for their caterer search right away. Such lists are not provided when hosting at home, but the following tips can help home hosts connect with the right caterer for their next get-together. * Seek recommendations.

Just because there’s no wedding planner there to offer advice with respect to caterers does not mean you don’t have some resources at your disposal. Seek recommendations from friends, family and professional colleagues.

If a coworker is tasked with planning your company’s events, speak with that colleague about the nature of your party and ask if he or she can recommend some local caterers who might be able to meet your needs with respect to both budget and menu. * Comparison shop. Even if the first caterer you visit presents an incredible menu that’s within your budget, it still helps to comparison shop, as the catering industry is competitive and you might be able to find an equally impressive caterer who can offer a similar menu for less money. If

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

A few of my favorite Chinese recipes I love Asian foods and, especially, Chinese. From Sezchuan to Cantonese to Mandarin and beyond, Chinese dishes include many of my favorite flavors, including the unamni of soy and mushrooms, the taste bud tantalizing ginger and garlic, to the sweetness of hoisin.

During the winter, I crave a comforting bowl of hot Chinese soup. The following recipes may be quickly and easily prepared with ingredients that you most likely have on hand, eliminating a trip to your favorite Chinese restaurant on a cold winters’ night.

Beef Char Siu is my take on a traditional Cantonese barbequed pork recipe. I have adapted it to the American kitchen and eliminated the need to barbeque, making this a perfect meal to make in your oven during the winter. Add a Chinese beer and Ganbei!

Menu Serves 4 Hot and Sour Soup Egg Drop Soup Beef Char Siu (on Fried Rice*) *Recipe Not Given Hot and Sour Soup 1/2 cup wood ear mushroom 2 tblsp. canola oil

1 tblsp. chopped garlic (I use a garlic press for this) 1 tblsp. chopped fresh ginger (I use a microplane for this) 1/2 cup chopped scallions 4 cups chicken broth, homemade, if possible 8 oz. soft tofu, cut into 1/2� cubes 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 cup rice vinegar 2 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tsp. Wondra 1. Cover the mushrooms with warm water and soak until plump and pliable, about 30 minutes.

Drain and set aside.

2. Heat the canola oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and cook, stirring, until the aromatics soften, about 4 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the Wondra. (This will thicken the soup.)

3. Stir in the tofu, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and pepper. Return to a simmer and adjust the seasoning. (Some of us like as much as an additional 1/3 cup of vinegar to really up the sour.)

ing broth and cornstarch until smooth.

2. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Add scallions. Turn down heat.

3. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, using a fork. Drizzle egg in a steady stream into the broth mixture. Egg should cook immediately. Simmer and serve.

ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect

4. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and serve.

Egg Drop Soup 3 cups chicken broth, divided 2 tblsp. freshly grated fresh ginger 2 tblsp. chopped fresh scallion 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 eggs 1. Reserve 3/4 cup of chicken broth and pour the rest into a large saucepan. Stir the ginger into the saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remain-

Beef Char Siu with Fried Rice (NOTE: Fried Rice Recipe Not Given) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine 2 tblsp. hoisin sauce 1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder 1 tsp. minced, fresh ginger 1 tsp. minced, fresh garlic 1 London Broil 1. Make the marinade/saute, by combining all ingredients, except the steak, into a saucepan.

Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Cool.

2. Place marinade in a ziploc bag and marinate steak overnight.

3. Preheat broiler. Cook

steak approximately 7 minutes, turn over and cook until medium.

Serve with Fried Rice.

Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 32year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. For more photos and presentation ideas, follow Culinary Architect Catering on Facebook. Also visit Culinary Architect on the web at culinaryarchitect.com

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Jan. 24 through Mach 10 “Wonder Women” Exhibit to Shine Spotlight On Nine Accomplished Female Artists Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.

“King Georges” at Furman Film Series Tuesday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.

“Hello, My Name is Doris” at Elliman Film Series Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m.

Your Big Break Semi-Finals LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

An Evening with Peter Yarrow with Special Guest John Gorka Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

Dan Zanes Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m.

Leo Kottke Sunday, March 6, 8 p.m.

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

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

Paula Poundstone Sunday, March 13, 8 p.m.

Pink Martini Friday, March 18, 8 p.m.

Martin Sexton Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites Saturday, March 26, 8 p.m.

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

Karen Mason Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m.

Tom Rush & John Sebastian Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.

Are You My Mother?

Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.

Graham Parker w/ Brinsley Schwarz Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Dennis Elsas: Rock’n’Roll Never Forgets Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.

The Subdudes Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Afro Cuban All Stars Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m.

Pushcart Players in Peter & the Wolf Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8 p.m.

Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs Thursday, June 23, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Tommy Emmanuel NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

(516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Thursday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam with Leon Rusell Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

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

Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild Live Thursday, March 3, 8 p.m.

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Friday, March 4, 8 p.m.

Ms. Lauryn Hill Sunday, March 6, 8 p.m.

Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.

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

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

70s Soul Jam Friday, April 1, 8 p.m.

Patti LaBelle Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m.

Sinbad Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m.

Take 6 & The Manhattan Transfer Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m.

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

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

Under The Streetlamp Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m.

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

ABBA Friday, May 14, 7 p.m.

I Love the 90s Show Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m.

The Zombies, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

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

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

Happy Together feat. Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

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

Charlie Daniels Band The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m.

The B-52s Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m.

Pink Floyd Experience Friday, Apr. 1, 8 p.m.

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

Rock Legends Live Friday, Apr. 15, 8 p.m.

Robert Randolph and the Family Band Saturday, Apr. 28, 8 p.m.

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

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

The Fab Faux Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.

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A&E Calendar cont’d http://aupac.adelphi.edu/ Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m.

Trio Solisti Sunday, Feb. 21, 3 p.m.

The Doo Wop Project Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 28, 4 p.m.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Spring Fever Tuesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 6, 4 various times Proof The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

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Saturday. Feb. 20, 8 p.m.

Livingston Taylor, Tom Chapin and EVA Saturday. Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

The Music of Hector Berlioz Sunday. Feb. 28, 5:30 - 11 p.m.

Taste of the Oscars Fundraiser Nassau community college One Education Drive, Garden City (516) 572-7676 • https://www.ncc.edu March 3 - March 6, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m. and March 9 - March 13, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.

Circle Mirror Transformation April 29 - May 1, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.

May 4 - May 8, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.

Hair TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m.

Disney Fantasia: Live in Concert Thursday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m.

JACK Quartet Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. globalFest On the Road: Creole Carnival Sunday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 29, 10:30 a.m.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Sunday, March 6, 7 p.m.

Los Lobos with Ballet Folklórico Mexicano in Fiesta Mexico-Americana Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m.

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m.

Monday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.

Childsplay presents Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m.

Rebel Thursday, March 17, 2 p.m.

Friday, March 18, 10:30 a.m.

Shakespeare & Company presents Macbeth Saturday, March 19, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Christine Ebersole in The Big Noise from Winnetka Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m.

Brahms, Mendelssohn and Schumann STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/ emanuel-series/ Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.

SCW Friday: Stewart F. Lane Tuesday, March 8, 2 p.m.

Bobby Harden Sunday, March 13, 3 p.m.

David Ignatius Thursday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Luis Diaz

Seldin Friday, March 11, 8 p.m.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents – Piff the Magic Dragon Saturday, March 12, 8 & 10:30 p.m.

Tracy Morgan Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m.

Imagination Movers Tuesday, March 15, 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m.

Meat Loaf Friday, March 18, 8 p.m.

Mayday Parade & The Maine Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m.

The Marshall Tucker Band Sunday, March 20, 8 p.m.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Friday, March 25, 8 p.m.

Paul Zerdin Friday, April 1, 8 p.m.

Back to the 80’s Show with: Jessie’s Girl Sunday, April 3, 8 p.m.

The Wonder Years Wednesday, April 6, 8 p.m.

The Cult Friday, April 8, 8 p.m.

Citizen Cope Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m.

Puscifer Tuesday, April 12, 8 p.m.

Belinda Carlisle Wednesday, April 13, 8 p.m.

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The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Friday Feb. 19, 9 p.m.

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes/ Phil Kenzie Friday Feb. 20, 9 p.m.

The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles Tuesday Feb. 23, 9 p.m.

Adam Lambert with Special Guest: Alex Newell Friday Feb. 26, 8 p.m.

Grateful Overkill - A Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead Saturday Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Wednesday, March 2, 8 p.m.

Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime Thursday, March 3, 8 p.m.

The Blues Brothers - starring Dan Aykroyd & Jim Belushi Friday, March 4, 8 p.m.

The Paramount Comedy Series Presents – Jim Norton Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m.

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Holocaust Center to screen PBS doc The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County presents a screening of the PBS documentary film, “Conspiracy of Kindness,” about Chiune Sugihara, on Sunday, March 6 at 12:30 p.m., at HMTC, Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove.

There will be a discussion following the film facilitated by Beth Levinthal, executive director of the Hofstra University Museum.

As Japan’s consul to Lithuania during WWII, Chiune Sugihara risked career, disgrace, his life and the lives of his family defying Tokyo by writing transit visas for refugees desperate to escape persecution.

In August 1940, Sugihara spent upwards of sixteen hours a day issuing visas, until Soviet-occupied Lithuania forced the final shutdown of the country’s last remain-

ing consulates.

More than 2,000 Sugihara-stamped passports allowed hundreds of families to flee Europe through Russia to safe havens abroad. Today it is estimated that more than 40,000 people owe their very existence to Sugihara’s heroic acts of humanitarianism.

Light refreshments will be served.

There is a suggested donation of $10. RSVP to Deborah Lom at (516) 571-8040 or dlom@hmtcli.org.

For more than 20 years, HMTC has been fulfilling its mission to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach.

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Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Ghost Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Robin Trower Sunday, April 24, 8 p.m.

Brit Floyd Tuesday, April 26, 8 p.m.

The Gipsy Kings Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.

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

Bush Saturday, May 8, 8 p.m.

The Weight Friday, May 13, 7:30 p.m.

Boyce Avenue Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.

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

Lamb of God, Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.

I Love the 90’s Show with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air with Special Guest – Dee Wiz Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.

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GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/ index.cfm Carter sought out distant relatives and Regina Carter, the foremost jazz vioFriday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. linist of her generation, will be performing books about the era in which her grandfa- Saturday, Feb. 20, 7 & 9:30 p.m. at Landmark on Main Street on Sunday, ther lived. From there, she dug into the Mark Viera March 6.

On the Southern Comfort tour, as on the 2014 CD of the same name, Carter, a prodigiously gifted musician, pays homage to her grandfather’s roots as a coal miner in Alabama and celebrates the joyous folk music that infused her early childhood.

She explores blues, gospel, spirituals, folk and country music as they evolved with jazz, R&B and global influences, and covers traditional southern songs as well as a couple of notable classics.

Carter goes to a deep place which will surprise those who only know her as the swinging jazz violinist from Detroit.

She began the project by researching the folk tunes her paternal grandfather, a coal miner, would have heard as he toiled in Alabama — and the project expanded to include other folk tunes of the region.

collections of Appalachian field recordings from folklorists such as Alan Lomax and John Work III. On “Southern Comfort,” Carter interprets her own roots through a modern lens.

“When I would hear some of these field recordings, if I heard something that touched me I put it on the list,” Carter said. “I had maybe 50 tunes that I felt strongly about, and I finally forced myself to work more on those to stop myself from collecting more.”

The 11 tracks on the “Southern Comfort” CD include Carter’s interpretations of Cajun fiddle music, early gospel and coal miner’s work songs in addition to some more contemporary tunes.

“In the Appalachians there were Scottish and Irish descendants, slaves and Native Americans. It was a cultural hodgepodge and the music resulting from it is intoxicating.

This disc was intended to pay homage to my family,” Carter said, “but it turned out to be so much more.”

As befits the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” Carter is also active in music education.

Through a grant from Port Washington’s ed. Foundation, she will conduct two master classes for jazz and improv students at Schreiber High School on the Monday following the concert.

Tickets for Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort are on sale through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-767-6444 or online at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Premium $57 (Friends $52), Select $47 (Friends $42), Standard $40 (Friends $35).

BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com Friday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20, 7:30 & 10 p.m.

Corey Rodrigues Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.

General Hospital - Roger Howarth Special Event Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m.

The Gallomcneely Road Rage Tour Special Event Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum. org MAIN GALLERIES Nov. 21, 2015-Feb.28, 2016 Maxfield Parrish Paintings and Prints From The National Museum of American Illustration Works by the American imagist Maxfield Parrish (18701966), one of the greats of the Golden Age of Illustration, are drawn from the National Museum of American Illustration, Newport, Rhode Island, and curated by Judy and Laurence S. Cutler. Maxfield Parrish: The works embody the artist’s long career and extraordinary accomplishments, displaying Parrish’s lush coloristic effect with amazing detail. The exhibition includes original artworks as well as a large collection of vintage prints.

Parrish’s universally popular and instantly recognizable images were produced between the late 1890s through the mid 1960s; they were seen on magazine covers,

greeting cards, art prints, calendars, novels, advertisements and packaging. Clear and bold, with uncomplicated subjects, Maxfield Parrish’s art prints papered the walls of American homes for decades.

CONTEMPORARY GALLERY Nov.21, 2015-Feb. 28, 2016 Christopher Hart Chambers Painted sculptural works by award-winning New York artist Christopher Hart Chambers will be on view in a solo exhibition. These sculptures, incorporating urethane-based automotive paints, are rooted in what Chambers calls post-war “consumerist wants and dreams,” inspired by sports cars, hot rods, speed boats and even interstellar spacecraft. His design format remarks on graphic marketing systems, logos and emblems of corporate America. Works by Chambers have been seen in numerous group and solo exhibitions and are included in many public and private collections.

EVENTS FILM Nov. 21, 2015-Feb. 28, 2016 Screenings: Tuesday-Saturday:* 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Sunday:* 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. *with exceptions for special programs Parrish Blue: American Art History In this rare 1967 film, which includes many of Maxfield Parrish’s original canvases, the artist’s son, Maxfield Parrish, Jr., and friend and fellow artist Norman Rockwell share their understanding of Parrish who dominated the popular arts in early 20th-century America.

We glimpse much of the artist’s work from magazine covers to advertisements, from huge murals to decorative prints, from book illustrations to note cards.

AUTISM PROGRAMS Tuesdays, March 29, May 3, 17, June 7, 4-5:15 p.m.

Creative Expeditions Children aged 5-10 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families or caregivers, engage in gallery experiences that encourage talking about and making art.

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

Tuesdays, April 5 & 19, May 10 & 24, June 14, 4-5:15 p.m.

Autism & the Arts Children aged 11-16 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families or caregivers, engage in making and exploring art through experiences that promote independence and communication. For further information, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12.

ONGOING Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others, are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property.

Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration.

Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Long island children’s museum 11 Davis Ave, Garden City (516) 224-5800 • http://www.licm.org/ Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Museum admission: $12 for adults and children over 1 year old, $11 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact (516) 224-5800.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Thursday, Feb. 25,11:30 a.m. - noon. stART (Story + Art) Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by literature-inspired activities and crafts. Ages 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Tuesday, Feb. 23 through Friday, Feb. 26, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Little Love Bug Hats February is buzzing with love! Join us and make your own little love bug hat to wear home! Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Music and Movement Join us for a musical morning that gets little bodies moving; pick up a musical instrument and add your voice to our sing along songs session. Ages: 5 and under.

Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Friday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Kids in the Kitchen Children practice using real cooking tools (with some help from adults) as we make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish. Children gain experience measuring ingredients, following directions and building their vocabulary. Ages: 3-5.

Material Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members).

Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28, 3:30-5 p.m.

Messy Afternoons We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to cleanup after. Except us! Ages: 18 months to 4 years. Free with museum admission.

Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

Mountain or Molehill Mountains cannot actually be made out of a molehill, but they are scientifically caused by the movement of volcanoes and tectonic plates. Come find out how as we explore the science behind our new exhibit, When the Earth Shakes. Then, make a mountain project based on the way the Earth stays active! Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Jan. 23 – April 24 Traveling Exhibit -When the Earth Shakes Get ready for the science of earthquakes, tsunamis and earthquake engineering! Jump on the Quake Karaoke platform and match an earthquake seismogram! Build a structure, then make waves crash on a ‘beach’ in the 16-foot long Tsunami Tank. Did your structure hold up? Spin the dial, replay the impact in slow-motion, then improve your design. Can it withstand more powerful waves? Find out what happens when you add a seawall.

Complete Puzzled Earth, the plate tectonic puzzle, before time runs out and the pieces fall! Spin through geologic time to make Earth’s continents move and re-form. Be an engineer as you design and build structures to withstand earthquakes on the Shake Table.

Find out what engineers do to keep our world safer…When the Earth Shakes! ll ages. Free with museum admission.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am. to 5 p.m. and most school holidays. Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply.

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.

NIGHT CLUB STYLE KARAKOE Sunday, Feb. 21, at The Living Room, 432 No Wantagh Avenue Bethpage. Complimentary Admission. Buffet $9.95 Showtime 7:3011:30 p.m.. Event: Night Club Style Karakoe With some of the top Long Island singers.

If you can sing , entertain the crowd if not entertain yourselves by listening who will get the mic this evening. You will enjoy six giant screen TVs so you can see the words while on the dance floor. A State of The Art lighting system will make you enjoy karaoke in the Night Club Style. Make new friends at the largest karakoe show in Long Island.

Contact information: Maria - 516-840-2388 LEGAL ADVICE FOR SENIORS The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or

older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney for a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Feb. 16, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516-747-4070.

FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625-8804 for information.

Singles Association of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com.

YOUR WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.

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Contributors sought for women’s exhibit Nassau County female artists and photographers are encouraged to apply to be considered for exhibition in the 3rd Annual Nassau County 2016 “Women’s History Month Art & Photography Exhibition,” to be held on Wednesday, March 2, at 6 p.m., at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Avenue in Mineola, New York.

This free event, hosted by Comptroller George Maragos, will feature 50 to 70 of Nassau County’s most distinguished female artists and photographers in an effort to spread awareness for the arts.

Last year’s turnout was close to 300 visitors plus 60 artists.

During the event, entrants will be judged by industry experts and academic professionals in two categories, fine arts and photography. Judges will include

prominent members of the art community with winners in each category receiving prizes.

Long Island’s Xiomáro was invited by the Comptroller to return as a judge. Xiomáro is a nationally exhibited and published artist, curator, writer and speaker whose work has been exhibited at venues such as Harvard University, Long Island Museum, Fraunces Tavern Museum and by members of Congress. His exhibit, “Theodore Roosevelt’s “Unseen” Summer White House” was presented by Maragos last fall at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building.

To apply for consideration and for more information, artists should contact either Barbara Powell at bpowell@nassaucountyny.gov or Anthony Genova at agenova@nassaucountyny.gov.

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Local troupe to play at Port Public Library The Port Washington Play Troupe, the oldest chartered amateur theater company in the state of New York, will be presenting a concert performance of “Forever Plaid” at The Port Washington Public Library on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. This is a free event.

Forever Plaid tells the story of a close harmony “guy group” that sings 1950s songs such as “Three Coins in the Fountain”, “Heart and Soul” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.”

The Musical Director is David Barnett and Michael Santora will serve as director.

Santora also stars as Francis, along with David Barnett as Smudge, Chad Lasky as Sparky and Jacob Glickman as Jinx.

Also, on Friday, March 18, the Port Washington Play Troupe & WCWP Ra-

dio present “Mythology Mixtape,” a pop opera-style concert fundraiser with hits from the 1980s to benefit the music department of LIU CW Post.

This will be performed at the Hillwood Recital Hall, LIU Post Campus, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville.

Jason Reese will provide musical direction, along with stage direction by Brian E. Long for the production, which was conceived and designed by Pamela Meadows. Richard Jacques and Kate LaValle star.

The group will also be presenting the musical “Once Upon A Mattress” this summer at The Landmark on Main Street.

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Great Neck Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Great Neck Library’s Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness. All are welcome.

Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in date, time or location.

AARP Tax Help at the Parkville Branch AARP Tax Assistance volunteers will be available to help with preparation and filing of simple Federal and State tax forms (online only) on Wednesdays through April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), in New Hyde Park. Registration for AARP Tax Assistance appointments is ongoing.

Contact the Parkville Branch at (516) 466-8055, ext. 273.

SAT Prep Course Registration for the New SAT In-person registration for the SAT Prep Course for the New SAT begins on Monday, Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

The SAT Prep Course is taught by NYS certified math and verbal skills experts.

Students should bring a calculator, pen or pencil, and a notebook to class. There is a $25 fee per student for the course (fee includes the textbook.)

Advanced registration is required. High school juniors will be given priority. A minimum enrollment of 13 students is required for the course to take place. Arriving early is recommended for registration. Telephone registration for remaining openings begins on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. by calling 516-4668055, ext. 218.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Great Neck teens are invited to join the new Great Neck Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB). A meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents.

Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address.

Meet new people and share your ideas and suggestions about library services and programs for teens with the Young Adult Librarian.

Refreshments will be served.

Registration suggested but not necessary. Register online or call 466-8055, ext. 218.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16.

Levels Comic Con at Station Teens in 7th grade and up are invited to the first-ever Levels Comic Con (Comic Convention) on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 7:30 to 11:55 p.m. at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd Level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness. Dress in costume and enter a costume contest (winners will receive gift cards).

Meet graphic artists and learn about comic book artistry.

Design your own comic book.

Bring your own comics and trade with friends and other teens. Learn about makeup and DIY cosplay, plus much more. Free of charge. No registration needed. Contact Levels for more info at 516466-8055, ext. 216. levels@ greatnecklibrary.org English Language Conversation for Beginners and 2nd Level The Library invites all new speakers of English to join our English Language Conversation Group. The next English Language Conversation for Beginners meeting will be held at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza shopping center, above Best Market and Planet Fitness on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room. English Language Conversation 2nd Level will be held from 2 to 3:00 p.m. in the Staff Room.

Meetings will continue on every other Tuesday. Join these small, informal groups of people that get together to have conversations in English.

Various conversation topics may be chosen. Librarian Barbara Buckley facilitates the conversations. For further information, please call the Reference Dept. at 516-4668055, ext. 218.

Parkville Library Club You’re invited to come and spend Tuesday afternoons at the Parkville Branch for our new Parkville Library Club.

Join us Tuesday, February

Author Fran Claro will visit the Station Branch Library to talk about her book, The Macaroni’s in the Basement.

23, between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park, 11040. Bring your knitting or Canasta set… or your Mahjong tiles… Scrabble board…

Chess set…Backgammon board - whatever games or hobby you enjoy. There will be someone here to enjoy the time with. We’ll bring the coffee and cake. The Parkville Library Club will continue each Tuesday, between 2 and 4 p.m.

Dream Book: An Anthology of Writings by Italian American Women, and a blogger at theitalianpantry.com. She has been an editor and author at Scholastic Inc. and a copy editor at magazines including Martha Stewart Living, Lucky, Entertainment Weekly, GQ, Elle, and Saveur. She has also been a food writer for foodandcrafts.com and grandparents.com.

Registration suggested as seating is very limited. Call 516-466-8055, ext. 277.

Author Visit/Book Signing at Station Fran Claro’s The Macaroni’s in the Basement Join us to hear Fran Claro, author of The Macaroni’s in the Basement, tell about block parties, street feasts, Coney Island fireworks, stoop-sitting, and Sunday gravy - all part of her Brooklyn Little Italy neighborhood in 1947, on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd Level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

Fran Claro, author of The Macaroni’s in the Basement, a memoir of Brooklyn in the 1940s, is a contributor to The

Lakeville Literary Club Librarian Judy Snow will lead a discussion of Wolf Hall by best-selling novelist Hilary Mantel on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road. England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster.

If the king dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war.

Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn. The pope and most of Europe opposes him. Call 516-466-8055, ext.

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Parkville Book Club Branch Librarian Jayne Alexander will lead a discussion

of William Landay’s acclaimed bestseller Defending Jacob on Thursday, February 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. How far would you go to protect your child?

It is a test of devotion. A test of how well a parent can know a child. For Andy Barber, a man with an iron will and a dark secret, it is a test of guilt and innocence in the deepest sense. “The hype is justified . . . .” - Janet Maslin, The New York Times.

Call 466-8055, ext. 271.

Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library building is being renovated. The next film will be shown on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road, (2nd level), above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for information on the films scheduled. Doors open at

Wanted: Prospective Candidates for the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee At the end of January 2017, terms will expire for two four-year seats on the Board of Trustees (currently held

by Josie Pizer and Varda Solomon) and one threeyear seat on the Nominating Committee (currently held by Michael Katz.)

The Nominating Committee invites members of the community who wish to be considered as candidates for the above seats, to send a resume and letter so stating

by June 15, 2016 to: The Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o The Director’s Office, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023. If hand delivering, please bring to the Station Branch Library at 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Great Neck, NY 11021 in the Gardens at Great Neck Plaza shopping center.

Any nominee for a position on the Board of Trustees or the Nominating Committee must be a member of the Great Neck Library Association or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections by the Record Date of October 3, 2016.

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

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

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Great Neck Park District Job Fair 2016 Save the date and attend the Park District Job Fair, Wednesday, March 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue.

You will find many seasonal/parttime jobs available at Parkwood Pool, Indoor/Outdoor Tennis, Camps/Preschool, Recreation, Marina/Sailing Director, Summer Performing Arts, Parks, Security, Office/Clerical; also College Internships available. Pick-up an application, schedule an interview or have one on-the-spot. Everyone over the age of 16, with a wide range of schedules, is welcome to apply.

The Great Neck Park District is an equal opportunity employer. For more information call 516-487-7665.

Weekend Movie The Intern (2015) directed by Nancy Meyers will be shown at Great Neck House this weekend. The film stars Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway and Rene Russo. It can be seen on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb.20 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. A 70-year-old widower discovers that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, so he gets back in the game as a senior intern at an online fashion site. It is rated PG-13 and runs 121 minutes.

Admission requires a park card/ Sunday @ 3: Comfort Zone Duo Sunday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. the

Great Neck House classes begin next week. Come in today to register!

Comfort Zone Duo, also known as veteran entertainers Barry and Liz Hirschberg, will perform classics from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s at Great Neck House. A park card is required for admission.

Come see The Intern (2015) starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway at Great Neck House this weekend.

Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House Great Neck House continues to offer Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next class is Saturday, March 5.

To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 516-482-0355.

Call 516-482-0355 to register as soon as possible. Children under 16 yrs. not permitted to attend.

Nature Program: Go Native Sunday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 p.m., join Jane Jackson of the North Shore Land Alliance at Great Neck House when she explains why it is better for nature and your garden if you use native plants. She will also suggest attractive alternatives to replace popular non-natives. This program takes place indoors. Register by 2/21.

Great Neck House Class Registration Classes at Great Neck House begin Monday, Feb. 22. Come to 14 Arrandale Avenue, visit our website www.greatneckparks.org or call (516) 482-0355 to get a detailed list of available classes. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Non-resident fee applies.

Great Neck Community Calendar TUESDAYS WITH REAP REAP, retired, energetic, active people, meets Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave., at Great Neck’s Adult Ed Center. At 9 a.m. Aaron Reisfeld will discuss Evolution of Life on Earth.”

The Business Meeting starts 10:30 a.m. “My Opinion” will be presented

by Ron Ullmann. Our guest speaker is Monica Randall, who will discuss “Haunted Hotels of the Catskills.”

We break at 11:45 a.m. and have lunch together, so join us! Coffee, tea and refreshments are served.

Current Events round table follows with a discussion led by David Marx. He picks a newsworthy topic and we “run with it.” The Science Club meets the first Tuesday of the month; Economics Club led

by Gerry Peretsman meets every second Tuesday. Short Story Club meets the third Tuesday, Book Club and Fitness and Health Clubs meet every last Tuesday of the

month. We also sponsor a Play Reading Club which will begin with Chaucer and we have a travel club!

So come on down for intellectual stimulation, widening your friendships, meeting new people from Eastern Queens to Western Nassau!

We are nonsectarian of diverse backgrounds and you’re guaranteed to feel comfortable and welcome!

WEDNESDAY MONTHLY L UNCHEON 1 p.m. March 9, sponsored by the St. Aloysius Sociables of Great Neck, at Limani’s Restaurant, 1043 Northern Blvd., Roslyn. Cost: Price of your meal. Please call John Hyland ( 516) 482- 3795 for reservations.

FREE MEDICAL SCREENING * Blood Pressure, * Height & Weight, *Body Mass Index offered

by St. Francis Hospital in conjunction with Catholic Health Services

on Saturday, March 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, For more information, call: (516) 829-8343. Refreshments will be served.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, 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) 745-8050.

LIONS CLUB HEARING AID PROGRAM The Great Neck Lions Club is pleased to announce their participation in “Lions Lend An Ear,” a program of the Nassau County district of Lions Clubs International.

The program provides hearing aids

and related products and services at no cost to hearing impaired individuals who qualify based on financial 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.

give back service to the community while networking through Rotary.

For further information please see: www.clubrunner.ca/greatneck/ or call (516) 487-9392.

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

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m. If you would like to attend a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192.

WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women. Weekly meetings are held 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.

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Busy March set for Temple Emanuel Temple Emanuel of Great Neck has a full slate of events for the month of March.

On Friday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., Broadway producer Stewart F. Lane will be the guest in the pulpit to offer the talk, “Black Broadway: African Americans on the Great White Way.” Lane, six-time Tony Award-winning producer and author of several books including, most recently, a book by the same title as his talk, is the founder of BroadwayHD.com, a stage to screen production and distribution company ex-

panding the reach of Broadway shows by making them available in cinemas, PPV and streaming on-line.

Lane’s talk is preceded by a brief service. Following his talk, there will be a Q & A, and, in conclusion, a book signing, when refreshments will be served. All members of the community are invited to attend. Admission is free.

The fourth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on Tuesday, March 8, at 2 p.m., when Bobby Harden sings “Soulful Classics & Standards.”

New York City’s acclaimed soul/ rhythm and blues singing sensation, Harden thrills audiences as lead singer of the world-famous Original Blues Brothers Band. Admission is free.

On Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m., David Ignatius offers the Betty & Harold Wolgel Memorial Lecture, “How to Fix the World: A Foreign Policy for the Future.”

Following the lecture, there will be a Q&A, book signing and refreshments.

Tickets are $15 or two for $25.

Dr. Luis Diaz will offer The Nathan

Ackerman Memorial Lecture, “A New Immunological Approach to Cancer,” on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. = Diaz is a leading authority in oncology, having pioneered several genomic diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cancer. He is an attending physician at the Johns Hopkins Hospital where he specializes in the treatment of pancreatic and colorectal cancers.

Admission is free.

Call 516-482-5701 for further information. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck.

‘Superlawyer’ meets with Great Neck Rotary This past week Rotary Club of Great Neck members were treated to an informative presentation on Eldercare, as well as a legal and financial update on the current issues surrounding this issue.

Attorney Ron Fatoullah has an eightyear inclusion in New York Magazine as “One of the New York Area’s Best Lawyers®” in the fields of elder law, trusts and estates, and a five year inclusion in the New York Times Magazine, as a “Superlawyer”, in the fields of elder law and estate planning.

Fatoullah is the co-author of the “CPA’s Guide to Long-Term Care”, published by AICPA, and he has been quoted in the New York Times, Newsday, USA today, The New York Law Journal, The Wall Street Journal, and various additional publications.

The Rotary Club of Great Neck invites town residents and business persons to visit one of their breakfast meetings for business networking and to participate in keeping Great Neck ‘great’ as a wonderful place to live and work .

They meet Wednesday mornings at 8am in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Road.

To arrange for your visit as a guest or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers, call 516-487-9392 or email rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com.

Leonard N. Katz, President of the Rotary Club of Great Neck, greets ‘Superlawyer’ Ron Fatoullah

PATV honored with Emmy nomination On Feb. 9, the New York Chapter of the 59th Annual Emmy Awards announced the nominees for this prestigious recognition and The Public Access TV Corporation (PATV) was among the nominees in the category Military: Program for “Our Veterans Stories: Vietnam – Welcome Home”.

This is the second Emmy nomination awarded to PATV for one of its programs.

This program features 11 local Vietnam veterans as part of the PATV Veterans Project.

PATV created the Veterans Project for the purpose of honoring our local veterans and to understand the memories of their wartime experiences.

You can learn more about this PATV signature project by going to their website at www. patv.org and also checking our program schedule for the dates and times of cablecast.

According to their website, “The New York Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognizes outstanding achievement, encourages the pursuit of excellence and promotes the highest standards of quality in professional, technical and personal achievement in the arts and sciences of television.”

The winner will be announced on March 19 at the NY Emmy Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis.

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First place finish Great Neck South High School’s Science Olympiad team A took First Place at the 2016 New York State Science Olympiad, Nassau West Regional, competing against 35 other teams. They will now advance to the state competition. There were 23 competitive events and Team A medaled in almost all of them.

Events ranged from Air Trajectory to Write it Do it. Team coaches are Science Teachers Abby-Jo Brighton, Sepideh Roozdar and James Truglio.

Great Neck schools set 2016 budget dates On Tuesday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., qualified residents of the Great Neck Public School District may vote on the proposed 2016–17 school budget.

Voting will take place at the E.M. Baker School at 69 Baker Hill Road (for voters who reside north of the LIRR) and at the William A. Shine-South High School at 341 Lakeville Road (for voters residing south of the LIRR).

Follow signage at each location for directions to the voting areas.

Copies of the 2016–17 Preliminary Budget for the Great Neck Public Schools will be available as of Monday, Feb. 29, at the Office of the District Clerk, Phipps Administration Building at 345 Lakeville Road on school days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It will also be on the district Web site (greatneck.k12.ny.us) and available at budget meetings.

Reference copies may be perused in each public school and in the Great Neck Library, all open branches.

Budget meetings are scheduled during March, April and May.

Weekday meetings follow student recognitions, which begin at 7:30 p.m.

Meeting dates, times, and school locations follow: Monday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., North High, 35 Polo Road (informal budget hearing).

Saturday, March 19, 9:30 a.m., South High, 341 Lakeville Road (budget discussion with administrative staff).

Monday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., North Middle, 77 Polo Road (informal budget hearing).

Tuesday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., South High, 341 Lakeville Road (official budget hearing and adoption of Proposed 2016– 17 Budget).

Monday, May 9, 7:30 p.m., South Middle, 349 Lakeville Road (budget discussion only).

Residents are encouraged to attend the budget meetings and to respond to the Preliminary Budget.

Firm decisions on the budget will not be made until the Board listens to the community’s concerns.

For the latest news visit us at www.theislandnow.com

Residents who have voted in any ny.us—click on Budget, then choose Abschool or general election since 2012 are sentee Ballot) or from the Office of the automatically registered to vote in the District Clerk.

Residents who are qualified voters school election on May 17.

Residents who have not voted since and whose registration records have been 2012, or are not registered, may regis- marked “permanently disabled” by the ter at the Office of the District Clerk on Board of Elections will automatically reschool days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ceive absentee ballots.

Residents must be 18 years of age or Completed absentee ballots must be older, a citizen of the United States, and received by the District Clerk no later have lived in the district for at least 30 than 5 p.m., on Tuesday, May 17. days. Registration deadline is Tuesday, For additional information about the May 17.

2016–17 school budget, voter registraQualified, registered voters can ob- tion, and/or absentee ballots, call the tain applications for absentee ballots assistant superintendent for business at from the district Web site (greatneck.k12. 516-441-4020 on school days.

South High to hold winter music night Great Neck South High School will host its winter Music Night on Friday on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m., at the school located at 341 Lakeville Road.

This informal evening will feature student instrumentalists and vocalists performing all forms of music, including original compositions, rock, pop, opera,

jazz, hip-hop, Broadway, and classical.

There will be a $5 per person cover charge that includes refreshments.

For more information, contact Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head and instrumental teacher, at 516-441-4851 or at mschwartz@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

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County mock trial competition begins Administrative Judge of Nassau County Thomas A. Adams welcomed more than 500 high school students, parents and school officials as the kick off of the 2016 Nassau County Competition in the 2016 New York State Mock Trial Tournament got under way in the Supreme Court.

The annual tournament allows high school student teams to compete against one another by trying complex legal matters before volunteer judges in courtrooms of the Supreme Court in Mineola.

“I would like to thank the Nassau County Bar Association for coordinating this wonderful initiative,” Adams said.

“Nassau County judges and the countless attorneys who volunteer their time for this extraordinary initiative are investing in the promising futures of the students who are here tonight.”

The tournament is co-chaired by Hon. Marilyn Genoa, Peter Levy and Lawrence Schaffer and is coordinated by Caryle Katz, coordinator of the Nassau County Bar Association’s community relations office.

Nassau’s tournament is the largest single-county tournament in New York State with 44 Nassau County school districts participating this year.

Nassau County volunteer judges and attorneys advise the high school teams and preside over individual trials to provide students with an opportunity to further their understanding of both the content and processes of the United States’ legal system.

The program provides high school stu-

From left: Thomas A. Adams, administrative judge of Nassau County, Co-Chair Marilyn Genoa, NCBA Coordinator Caryle Katz, co-chair Peter Levy. dents with an opportunity to gain practical skills needed to work in a professional legal setting, introduces students to the ethics and responsibilities required in practicing law and enables individuals to apply

their education in the law, while under the direct supervision of experienced staff.

The winning team from Nassau County goes on to compete for the New York State championship title in the spring.

Girl Scouts walk runway Almost 100 Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently walked the runway at Roosevelt Field during their first ever “Cookie Creations Cookie Box Fashion Show.”

Ana from New Hyde Park was among models who wore a design created out of Thin Mints, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Samoas, Tagalongs, Savannah Smiles, Rah-Rah Raisin and Toffee-tastic boxes into wearable upcycled, fashion-forward apparel and accessories.

The event coincides with the Girl Scout Cookie season, which launched Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 and will run until April 4, 2016.

The Girl Scout Cookie program teaches girls the five skills needed in both life and business: goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics and people skills.

This is the second year of Digital Cookie, the first national digital platform that allows girls to sell cookies online and learn 21st-century business skills, in addition to the continued tradition of taking paper orders.

Nassau’s Mock Trial Tournament is a joint initiative sponsored by the Nassau County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and is hosted by the Nassau County Court System.

Discussion of gardens at Clark The Madoo Conservancy is an artist’s garden in Sagaponack, Long Island, situated on two acres.

Robert Dash, the artist, shaped the garden in much the same way as he approached raw canvas — spontaneously.

The garden has fern beds, huge perennial areas, roses, tended shrubs and mature trees.

“The cool thing about Madoo is that it was done by a person without a lot of money, and was not some big Hamptons readyto-go garden, so there is a lot for

Ana of New Hyde Park struts down the runway in her handmade “I heart Girl Scout Cookies” shirt during the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s first “Cookie Box Creations Fashion Show” at Roosevelt Field.

The Madoo Conservancy

visitors to learn,” Madoo director Alejandro Saralegui said.

The Clark Botanic Garden at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson will host a presentation by Saralegui on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. titled “Madoo: The Making of an American Masterpiece.”

The fee is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Refreshments will be served.

Pre-registration is required.

Call Maria Morgan at 516-4848603 to register or ask any questions. Please make checks payable to Clark Botanic Garden.

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LIJ named a Women’s Choice winner Long Island Jewish Medical Center, a member of Northwell Health, has been named a 2016 Women’s Choice Award winner as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Cancer Care.

The New Hyde Park hospital is one of 432 hospitals nationwide and 12 in New York State

to qualify for the evidence-based designation for obstetrics, signifying a commitment to meeting the highest standards in maternity services. It is also one of 365 hospitals nationwide and 11 in the state to earn this award for cancer care.

This distinction identifies the country’s best health-care

institutions based on clinical performance, as well as criteria that examines female patient satisfaction and what women say they want from a hospital including: quality physician communications and responsiveness from nurses and support staff.

“We understand that women remain the primary health-care

decision-maker for themselves and their families,” said Michael Goldberg, executive director of LIJ. “Having our programs recognized with the Women’s Choice Award is an honor and reinforces our goal to ensure our patients are treated with the highest level of care in a personalized and compassionate setting.”

Northwell dermatology practice opens Northwell Health Physician Partners recently celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art Ddermatology practice at 1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, in Lake Success.

Led by chairman Amit Garg, the Northwell Department of Dermatology’s group of physicians offers consultative and longitudinal care.

“We have built this department around adding value for the patients in this community, as well as supporting the physicians who care for them,” said Dr. Garg, the founding chair of the department. “Collectively, we work tirelessly to improve outcomes, provide a highly satisfactory experience, and to uphold the values of Northwell Health.”

“Getting someone healthy again is the single most-gratifying experience our physicians can have,” added Garg, one of nine full-time faculty members in the department of dermatology, the largest on Long Island and the boroughs. “I’m proud to work alongside some of the most dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate dermatologists in the region, who partner closely with patients in improving their health outcomes.”

In delivering on its mission to serve as leaders in patient care, teaching and research relevant to skin diseases, the department is comprised of the very best physicians and visionary leaders in dermatology, said Dr. Lawrence G. Smith, Northwell’s executive vice president and

physician-in-chief. “We are extremely fortunate to have a dermatologist of Dr. Garg’s stature leading Northwell in its visionary approach in dermatology care.”

The Northwell Department of Der-

matology provides the full spectrum of general and subspecialty services, including Mohs micrographic surgery, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, treatment for inflammatory and autoimmune

skin diseases, patch testing for contact dermatitis, and phototherapy. The department also has expertise in cosmetic procedures, including injection of toxins and fillers, and several laser treatments.

Head of heart failure services named North Shore Northwell Health announced the appointment of Dr. Gerin Stevens as the network’s director of heart failure services last week.

Stevens specializes in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation.

Before joining Northwell Health, she was medical director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program for the Johns Hopkins Division of Cardiology. Prior to that, Stevens served as an attending physician in the Center for Advanced Cardiac Therapy at Montefiore Medical Center.

A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Stevens’ subspecialty training spans 10 years, including fellowships in cardiovascular medicine, advanced heart

failure and cardiac transplantation.

She is an assistant professor at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.

Stevens has a particular interest in clinical research and evidence-based therapies. At Johns Hopkins, she worked to expand services for patients with ventricular assist devices as a principle investigator of an industry-sponsored clinical trial.

Stevens received her PhD from Northwestern University and her M.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

She completed her residency at Boston University Medical Center and fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center, both in New York City.

Dr. Gerin Stevens

NICU honored

The Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital has received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

NSUH is one of just 18 hospitals with critical care units in New York State and the only one in the tri-state area to receive this prestigious recognition.

The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. Units that achieve this three-year, three-level award with a gold, silver or bronze designation.

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Celebrating Chinese New Year

The Planting Fields Foundation held its first Chinese New Year Celebration at Coe Hall on Feb. 13 and 14, the first of what is hoped to be an annual affair. This event was sponsored by Planting Fields Foundation and Long Island Chinese American Association, and co-hosted by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. 2016 is the year of the red monkey and the 4,713th Chinese year.

For the new year celebration at Coe Hall, the rooms were decorated with more than 500 red Chinese lanterns.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented above were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

11 Upland Road, Great Neck

9 Clark Drive, Great Neck

Sold Price: $983,000 Date: 12/02/2015 Style: Colonial, 4 beds, 3 Full baths

Sold Price: $520,000 Date: 11/30/2015 Style: Cape, 3 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths

6 Parkwood Drive, Great Neck

46 Radnor Road, Great Neck

Sold Price: $1,325,000 Date: 10/08/2015 Style: Colonial, 4 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths

Sold Price: $645,000 Date: 10/07/2015 Style: Ranch, 2 beds, 1 Full baths

Great Neck Office 11 Bond Street | 516.466.2100 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 11746. 631.549.7401 | Š 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE.

Visit us at elliman.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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Time to check your heating system How are you staying warm this winter — with gas, oil, solar, geothermal or electric?

Do you have an old heating system in your 30- to 100-year-old home? Did you miss the boat with installing a system this summer or fall and figured you would wait until 2016?

Thinking Penny Wise, Pound Foolish?

If the last two winters have not convinced you that it was very frigid out (how about last Sundays record setting Valentine’s Day morning, the -1 degree temperature, set a 100-year record in Central Park!) and maybe a bit cooler inside your home; then look at your heating bills for February.

Even though oil and natural gas prices have been heading lower over the last few years, many have seen their bills head higher for other reasons too.

It is extremely crucial that a lack of proper insulation in the walls, floors and attic, drafts from under and through poorly designed doors.

Also older windows lose the most heat and also electrical outlets can bring in cold air, have also contributed to heat loss.

But your current heating sys-

tem, especially those using oil are probably most inefficient, especially, if you have a very old burner head.

There are currently oil and gas heating systems that are in the 90% efficiency range, but gas needs no truck deliveries and is less dirty than oil (your home will stay cleaner).

Gas is still more cost effective than oil but also contributes much less to global warming and the reduction of the Ozone Layer above.

Here are three links to give you more information on how to keep you and your home warmer for the balance of this winter and years to come: http://home.bt.com/ lifestyle/house-home/unusual-ways-to-keep-you-andyour-home-warm-during-the-coldsnap-11363955415741 http://www.almanac.com/ blog/editors-musings/blog-keepingwarm-winter h t t p : / / w w w. h u f f i n g t o n post.com/entry/ways-to-keephome-warm-without-heat_ us_564b6084e4b06037734af9d4 There are a few other ways to heat your home too.

Solar heating (as well as creating free electricity and selling the excess back to your local utility com-

philip a. raices Real Estate Watch

pany) as well as geothermal heating are other potential ways to reduce your heating and energy costs over the long term.

Many newly constructed homes throughout the U.S. are having these heating and energy technologies initially installed, as an environmental hedge in reducing their carbon footprint and as well as a selling point.

More important, the substantial government tax credits greatly reduce the initial costs.

But beware and ask a lot of questions, if installing any of these systems in older homes, before com-

mitting.

Here are two links to provide you information to be more educated on the subject: http://energyblog.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/17/10myths-about-geothermal-heatingand-cooling/ http://www.greenspirationhome.com/an-inconvenient-truthabout-the-energy-performance-ofgeothermal-heat-pumps/ Keeping your home warm in the winter and having the most efficient equipment installed will create value in your home when it comes to selling; because buyers most always will start subtracting from the asking price when they see an older heating system, besides other deficiencies.

If they don’t notice, the home inspector will when inspecting your home before the contract is signed.

The cost of installing a new system could be less than what your purchaser will reduce your asking price by.

As I mentioned earlier, oil and gas prices are very low at the moment and maybe for the foreseeable future, with the glut due to the increase of the supplies of oil on the world markets and the slowing of

China’s economy.

I saw gas today in New Hyde Park at a Sunoco gas station for $1.79.

Of course, I stopped and filled up.

Although, 250,000 jobs have been lost due to the lower cost of a barrel of oil (from over $100 per barrel a few years ago to the $30+ range, the benefits to the general economy and population has been more positive than negative. Unfortunately, where there are winners, there have to be losers.

I am sorry for the loss of those jobs, but many have to retool their knowledge and go back to school and find a new trade or try to start a business.

But at least, the cost of heating one’s home has been reduced drastically over the years, providing the previous discussed things have been or will be addressed to reduce heat loss and create a more efficient environment.

Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck. He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or to search for property go to: WWW.LiRealEstate.Com or to phone: (516) 647-4289.

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Lord & Taylor to revamp two stores B y Ad e d a m o l a Agb o o l a Lord & Taylor’s Manhasset and Garden City branches are undergoing major renovation projects to create better shopping experiences for its customers, the company announced on Thursday.

“Lord & Taylor is delighted to be adding to our footprint on Long Island where we have a long history and loyal customers,” said Liz Rodbell, president of Lord & Taylor and Hudson’s Bay, in a statement.

The Manhasset renovation will see the ladies’ shoe department double in size with improvements to the floors, lighting, fixtures and hardwares. The department store will also be outfitted with new fitting rooms, service desks and a personal shopping office.

A new main entrance will be constructed at the parking lot near Shelter Rock Road, resulting in the removal of 70 parking spaces from the 573 parking spaces and the addition of 16 spaces on the southern field.

The Village of North Hills Board of Zoning Appeals granted Lord & Taylor a variance for the change in con-

figuration and reduction in spaces.

Project engineer Courtney Riley of VHB Engineering noted that in compliance with a letter from Building Inspector Donald Alberto on June 25, 2015, the parking provided by the retailer will also include 11 handicapaccessible parking spaces.

Rodbell said in a statement that the design of the store will allow it to deliver an exciting experience to customers for years to come.

The site plan, which was approved in 2015 by the North Hempstead Town Board and the Village of North Hills, calls for a two-story addition that will add 37,150 square feet to the existing store at 1440 Northern Blvd.

Traffic consultant Robert Eschbacher, of VHB Engineeering, said in June the retailer determined that there would be a sufficient number of parking spaces after observing traffic on the two busiest shopping days — Friday and Saturday — on several occasions and projecting how many additional cars would be parked with the additional square-footage to the store.

“What we have noticed is that there is a tendency

with the upper parking lot for many people to circulate around in there to have closer parking,” he told the village Board of Zoning Appeals. “By directing all vehicles down to the larger, lower lot and reorienting the entrance to the building to face that lot, we are very confident based on the results of the analysis that there will be adequate parking.”

The Garden City branch will have a new men’s environment on the upper level, an enhanced spa room and upgraded customer techpoints, company officials said.

The Sarabeth Cafe at the store will also be upgraded.

With ongoing construction, all entrances will be accessible the Garden City store.

The rear door near Shelter Rock Road at the Manhasset store will be the only accessible entrance to the building but the store will remain open to shoppers throughout the duration of the project, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2017.

The Garden City renovation will be completed by the end of the year.

G.N. South High students doing ‘the robot’ Continued from Page 3 Design, it on the computer for a more specific rendering of the robot.

They then begin constructing the robot using parts and tools under the supervision of Motchkavitz and Corrigan.

Ryan Motchkavitz, John’s son and robotics team vice president, said the robotics season was his “favorite time of the school year.”

Since the program’s inception, South High has won more than a dozen awards at regional and national competitions including everything from best overall to best safety awards.

Motchkavitz said he and Corrigan constantly stress the importance of safety to students, so much so that they strive to win safety awards at competitions.

The success of the robotics program has stretched beyond just an after-school activ-

ity.

South High has incorporated robotics into its curriculum with three basic level classes offered, and one advanced robotics course where students can earn three college credits by taking.

Motchkavitz said Great Neck South and North Middle Schools both have robotics teams and the district’s four elementary schools all have robotics included in its curriculum as well.

Twelfth grade student and robotics copresident Jonathan Perlman said joining robotics was key in figuring out post-high school life.

“It has definitely opened up a lot of doors,” Perlman said. “It told me what I wanted to do when I go to college and get a job.”

While the robotics team’s successes are something he is proud of, Motchkavitz said,

he is very proud of the growth of female students in the program.

He said when the program first started, only two girls joined, but this year they had a 60 to 40 percent ratio of males to females.

Ally Mittler, a 12th grade student and the program’s other co-president, said girls may not fully understand what goes on in the robotics team, so they are hesitant in joining.

“I think it’s just intimidating to join something you don’t know anything about.

It just seems that people enforce it more on guys than on girls,” Mittler said. “It’s definitely easier to join the club once you see the development that girls are joining and girls are thriving.”

Perlman and Mittler both said the program helped them gain confidence and leadership skills.

While the program has grown over the

years, Motchkavitz said, it relies heavily on fundraising and outside donations, despite big support from the school.

He said the Gold Coast-Lake Success Rotary Club is one of the program’s biggest sponsors, but they receive donations from all types of groups and individuals.

Motchkavitz also said the Great Neck Alert Fire Company gives CPR certification to all of the program’s students, a valuable ability to have beyond the robotics team.

“It’s not just about people giving us a check for money,” he said. “It’s also about doing services and supporting us.”

Motchkavitz said he believes the program will continue to grow for a long time because of its effect on students.

“It’s something for everyone,” he said.

“If you can make perfect educational choices, this is it because it incorporates all the things that are right with education”

OTB study: Belmont to make $44M less than Westbury Continued from Page 4 Fortunoff jewelry store in Westbury would have produced at least $195.7 million, with at least $34.2 million going to the county, Newsday reported.

The study says 55.1 percent of the Belmont casino’s revenue would come from people living within a 15-minute drive of the site, compared with 73.2 percent at Westbury.

People living within 15- to 30-minutes of Belmont would produce 40.8 percent of its revenue, the study says, and 4.2 percent would come from those 30 to 60 minutes away.

Plans for the Westbury site were abandoned last year after sustained protests from community leaders and elected officials.

Plans for Belmont have faced opposition from residents of Floral Park, Elmont and other communities bordering the racetrack since Nassau OTB announced them in December.

Nassau OTB President Joseph Cairo told Newsday he thought the revenue esti-

mate was conservative and said OTB agreed it would use the “best available location.”

“We need to be realistic about how we are going to realize this gaming revenue,” Cario told Newsday, also saying Belmont has an advantage because it already hosts gambling on horse racing and is convenient to the Cross Island Parkway.

The agency’s plan for a $75 million, 100,000-square-foot casino requires approval from the state Legislature. In the meantime, OTB wants to build a temporary parlor with 1,000 VLTs, which needs approvals from the state Office of General Services and the New York Racing Authority.

Opponents say the casino would increase traffic and crime and decrease property values in the area, while supporters argue it would capture much-needed county revenue.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has included $15 million in casino revenue in his adjusted 2016 budget.

The $151.3 million figure was the Union Gaming study’s lowest net gambling revenue estimate. Its high projection was

$201.4 million, and a “midpoint” projection estimated $176.4 million.

To Floral Park Mayor Thomas Tweedy, the comparison between the low projections for the Belmont and Westbury sites undermines OTB’s credibility because it has marketed Belmont Park as the best location for the casino.

“We were told this is the best,” Tweedy said. “Clearly this report shows that it’s not, and it’s their report.”

The fact that the majority of the revenue would come from the surrounding area could hurt local commerce, Tweedy said, as residents could start spending their money at the casino instead of patronizing businesses.

OTB said in a statement Wednesday the casino would create $24 million in revenue for taxpayers and local businesses, and residents are giving input for how a community benefits agreement should “invest annual benefits for Elmont and Floral Park specifically.”

Floral Park resident Matthew Sexton, a leader of the local movement against the

casino, said officials should find the most profitable location if they aim to bolster county coffers.

“If we’re going run with Nassau County’s argument that we need the money, then they should put this in the right spot where they can get the money, and Belmont Park is not the right spot,” Sexton said.

With the right development around the casino, Nicolosi said, Belmont Park, already known for horse racing, could become a destination for gamblers from Nassau County and elsewhere and provide competition for the Resorts World Casino in Queens that could push both facilities to improve.

Making Belmont such a destination, with nearby restaurants and hotels, could let the casino exceed the revenue projections if it’s managed well, Nicolosi said.

“The fittest will survive, and it’s always going be that business that does better as the economy gets better and, like any other business, get a little worse when the economy gets bad,” he said.

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Haber to run for state Senate again

Continued from Page 1 and former Mineola mayor had been considering a congressional run for several months and began discussing it more seriously after Israel’s announcement, campaign strategist E. O’Brien Murray said.

Haber, an East Hills restaurateur and former bond trader, is the first candidate to officially announce he would run for state Senate.

The 7th state Senate district includes Mineola, Roslyn, Westbury, New Hyde Park, Williston Park, Garden City Park, Manhasset, Great Neck, Port Washington and parts of Floral Park, Franklin Square, Elmont, Valley Stream, Carle Place and Hicksville.

Haber said one of the biggest issues he sees in the campaign is the need to fight corruption in the political system.

“In NIFA, I was able to see deeper into how government functions on an executive level,” he said. “I realized that the corruption is systemic and there is a lack of understanding of how to run things financially for the benefit of the people.”

After a jury found former Republican state Sen. Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, guilty on all bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges, Haber said it “excited” him to enter into the race.

He added that corruption makes him “nauseous.”

Haber gained notoriety in 2013 for receiving 41 percent of a primary vote against former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Edward Mangano for Nassau County Executive. Mangano de-

“streamline the contract process and make it more transparent” and subjecting the county’s budget to a quarterly review.

NIFA voted on Dec. 4 to move forward with the county’s 2016 budget, on the condition that the county meet quarterly targets to fully close an $81 million deficit.

Haber said it was the first time such a plan had been implemented.

He said he be stepping down from his role with NIFA after the board’s March 2 meeting to focus on his state Senate run.

Similar to his 2014 campaign, Adam Haber Haber said, public education was feated Suozzi by 18 percent of the still a major issue. vote in the general election.

“We don’t get the resources for Haber said part of his work public education on Long Island serving on the NIFA board has that the rest of the state gets,” he been to improve the county’s fi- said. “I’m going be the guy kicking nances, which includes helping and screaming the loudest saying

‘we need these resources for our kids.’”

While Haber said he was not sure how much money he had left over from his 2014 campaign, Senate Democratic spokesman Michael Murphy said he had “close to” $100,000.

Haber added he would begin fundraising next month.

“It will be a fully funded campaign that is only going to take money from people who want good government and don’t expect personal favors, because that’s not going to happen,” he said.

“I’m committed to do this because I love where I live. I’ve seen how my efforts have helped in other areas,” he added. “When people start believing in local government, they’ll start investing again. I want to see Nassau County succeed and thrive again.”

Press Republicans to consider Obama pick Continued from Page 23 other case just this term challenging race as a factor in consideration for college admission (the Court had already overturned affirmative action, but said race could be a factor in section), he actually said that blacks would be better served in less challenging academic settings.

And just last week, the right wing activist Republican majority again broke all precedent in halting implementation of the EPA’s rule limiting global warming pollution from power plants (a plan in which states were free to come up with their own plans to comply with the standards, thereby threatening the international climate agreement as well as setting back the planet’s ability to mitigate the disastrous effects of climate change) even before the case was fully adjudicated by a lower court and come before the Supreme Court.

This is despite the fact the Supreme Court has already determined that the EPA is fully within its authority to regulate carbon pollution under the Clean Air Act. The announcement of Scalia’s passing had not even faded on the wind when Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new President.”

But the American people have already spoken.

“Sen. McConnell seems to have forgotten that the American people made their voices heard in 2012 — when we re-elected Barack Obama. Nearly 67 million Americans agreed that this President is the person they trust to make decisions like these,” stated Amy K. Dacey, chief executive officer of the Democratic National Committee.

“Mitch McConnell and the Republican presidential candidates who are standing with him may not like it, but unfortunately for them, it’s how our system works. It’s

right there in the Constitution. And anyone who believes the sitting President should not fill this vacancy to allow our highest court to carry out its duties is putting politics ahead of the rule of law. Plain and simple.

This political battle royal only brings into sharp focus why voters cannot be apathetic this election (as the Republican candidates emphasized during the South Carolina debate, mere hours after word of Scalia’s death).

What would Scalia, who claimed to stand for the “rule of law” and strictly following the Constitution, say to the Republicans throwing down a gauntlet in refusing to consider any candidate at all?

McConnell tried to hold up a so-called “Thurmond rule” (another roadblock to democracy along with the Hastert rule), which is supposed to cut off a Supreme Court nomination six months before the end of term. (Justice Anthony Kennedy was appointed in the last year of Reagan’s presidency.)

Indeed, a final year of a four-year term has nothing to do with it, because it has been the policy of the Republicancontrolled Senate and House ever since they took over, and from the first day of Obama’s Presidency to stonewall, delay, obstruct.

It is why it took an unprecedented 150 days before Loretta Lynch was confirmed as Attorney General. And why they broke with precedent in refusing to even give Obama’s FY17 budget a hearing.

It is why Obama has had to issue executive orders on immigration, gun safety, overtime pay, minimum wage, parental leave - indeed all the things that the president is actually being sued for in other examples of unprecedented tactics by a ruthless, unscrupulous Republican party.

The Republicans would nullify the entire executive branch as long as a Democrat is in office.

Republicans view politics as nothing more than a football game. But even a football game isn’t stopped by the leading game 20 minutes before the end. And politics is not a game.

Real people, real lives are impacted every day by the decisions the Supreme Court makes. This Right Wing Majority Court has overstepped its authority to insure that laws passed by Congress comport with Constitutional protections.

“Leaving a seat on the Supreme Court vacant for an entire year is utterly unprecedented. In all of U.S. history, the longest its ever taken for the Senate to vote on a nominee is 125 days,” writes Eddie Kurtz of the Courage Campaign. “They are effectively trying to limit President Obama’s second term to just three years — while leaving the Supreme Court shorthanded for well over a year.”

And now, if the 4-4 split is maintained, and there is no majority, it means that decisions rendered by lower courts will stand.

This leaves decisions on critical cases are already pending before the Supreme Court up in the air, including: the latest attack on abortion rights in Texas; Obama’s Clean Power Plan to fight climate change; the president’s action to allow “Dreamer” undocumented immigrants to stay in our country; the right-wing attack on the right of teachers and other workers to form strong unions; an extremist proposal to roll back voting rights by ending the “one person, one vote” rule; and the Texas case that would further limit affirmative action in higher education.

Activists from every quarter - working families, women’s reproductive freedom, environmentalists and climate activists — need to really protest against the Republican Senators, especially those who are up for reelection (there are 10) and especially Charles Grassley (Republican from Iowa, chair of the Judiciary committee) who is up for reelection and could possibly be

toppled in a wave election, whether that is Bernie Sanders bringing out the protest vote, or if progressives realize what is at stake, come out for Hillary Clinton if she is the nominee, instead of registering another protest vote/non-vote.

“This is a major cross roads in American history. The future depends on getting this appointment right,” says Charles Chamberlain, executive director of Democracy for America. “Along with other matters, such as overturning Citizens United, these cases remind us just how important it is that the next Supreme Court justice share America’s progressive values and rules the right way on these issues,” “We have an historic opportunity to have a progressive majority on the Supreme Court for the first time in more than 25 years.”

President Obama was so gracious in lauding Scalia (a real mensch), saying the justice who served 30 years “was a largerthan-life presence on the bench — a brilliant legal mind with an energetic style, incisive wit, and colorful opinions. He influenced a generation of judges, lawyers, and students, and profoundly shaped the legal landscape. He will no doubt be remembered as one of the most consequential judges and thinkers to serve on the Supreme Court. Justice Scalia dedicated his life to the cornerstone of our democracy: The rule of law.”

But Obama deftly added, “I plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to nominate a successor in due time. There will be plenty of time for me to do so, and for the Senate to fulfill its responsibility to give that person a fair hearing and a timely vote. These are responsibilities that I take seriously, as should everyone. They’re bigger than any one party. They are about our democracy. They’re about the institution to which Justice Scalia dedicated his professional life, and making sure it continues to function as the beacon of justice that our Founders envisioned.”

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‘Out of the box’ pick to head Dems John Ryan, community leader, backed to take over town party after Terry resignation

By J oe N i k i c After a group of high-ranking North Hempstead Democrats informally met last Tuesday to endorse him to succeed former North Hempstead Democratic Party chair Gerard Terry, John Ryan said even he thinks they are going “a little out of the box” with his selection.

“I’m not a government person but they feel I’m right from a grass roots point of view,” Ryan said. “The purpose I got selected is they are looking for a community leader and for somebody who has the ability to organize things, which I have done in the past.”

Terry, a longtime Democratic political operative in North Hempstead, resigned on Feb. 1 as chairman of the town’s Democratic Party.

His decision came in the wake of a Jan. 31 Newsday report showing Terry owes $1.4 million in combined state and federal back taxes, has been involved in five lawsuits with

unsatisfied judgments totaling $190,000, and had his attorney registration lapse for a period of three years.

Ryan, 63, of Great Neck, said he began getting involved with the Democratic Party in 2007 serving as “legislative district leader” after North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth was elected to the 10th legislative district seat.

He said his role was to serve as a “community liaison” between Bosworth and her constituents.

Bosworth said Ryan is a “wonderful community leader” and “would bring so much to our town committee in terms of working together corroboratively, and in terms of encouraging people to be part of this great process.”

Ryan, who was at the informal meeting of the executive committee of North Hempstead Democrats, said he understands what the town Democrats are hoping to achieve.

“The purpose of the com-

John Ryan mittee is to get good Democrats elected and focus on that,” he said. “And to get younger people involved on a greater scale.”

The North Hempstead Democratic executive committee would need to vote on Ryan’s appointment at a convention held by Nassau Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs.

Ryan, who is senior vice president of investments and a

certified long-term care specialist with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in Garden City, said usually a replacement would be chosen within 30 days, but since the convention is normally held in May, the party may decide to wait before voting on his appointment.

“Any situation could be adjusted to what benefits everybody but it may not be possible to get people together in March,” he said. “Between now and May, when they have the actual convention, it should become official.”

Ryan’s currently works for the town as a consultant to its senior programs.

Part of his duties, which see him earn $30,000 per year, include hosting a weekly radio program dedicated to senior citizen issues and lecturing seniors for Project SAFE, or Seniors Against Financial Exploitation.

Ryan is a former president of the Great Neck Rotary Club and past deputy governor and assistant governor of Rotary District

7255.

He currently serves as president of both the Great Neck Social Center and CLASP, Children’s Learning After School Program.

Ryan is also treasurer of the Great Neck Democratic Club and co-founder of the Great Neck Business Circle.

He said his experience working with multiple groups is something he can bring to the town’s Democratic Party.

“The town is looking for collaborative work or everybody working together and not just individuals,” Ryan said. “Their goal is to get everyone involved and passionate about the issues.”

Efforts to reach Jacobs were unavailing.

Reach reporter Joe Nikic by e-mail at jnikic@theislandnow. com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @joenikic and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

Community Meetings East Williston Board of Education Meeting Monday, February 22 @ 8:00 p.m.

Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-7804 East Williston Board of Education Budget Workshop #1 Meeting Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:30 p.m.

Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-7804 East Williston Public Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:30 p.m.

2 Prospect Street, East Williston (516) 741-1213 Floral Park Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:30 p.m.

Pool & Recreation Building 124 Stewart Street, Floral Park (516) 326-6300

Great Neck Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, February 23 @ 7:30 p.m.

Station Branch 26 Great Neck Road Great Neck (516) 466-8055 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting Thursday, February 25 @ 8:30 a.m.

District Office 236 E Shore Rd, Great Neck (516) 482-0238 Herricks Board of Education Budget Meeting/Regular Business Meeting Thursday, February 25 @ 7:30 p.m.

Herricks Community Center 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park (516) 305-8900

Flower Hill Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, February 22 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset (516) 627-5000

Village of Kings Point Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, February 25 @ 8:15 p.m.

Village Hall 32 Steppingstone Lane Kings Point (516) 504-1000

Village of Great Neck Estates Architectural Review Board Meeing Monday, February 22 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, Atwater Plaza/4 Gateway Drive Great Neck (516) 482-8283

Manhasset School District Board of Education Meeting Thursday, February 25 @7:30 p.m.

Manhasset Secondary School 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset (516) 267-7600

Mineola Memorial Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, February 22 @ 7:00 p.m.

195 Marcellus Road Mineola (516) 746-8488

Roslyn School District Board of Education Meeting Thursday, February 25 @ 8:00 p.m.

Roslyn High School 475 Round Hill Road, Roslyn Heights (516) 801-5100

Village of Munsey Park Board Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 23 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 1777 Northern Boulevard Munsey Park (516) 365-7790

Village of Roslyn Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, February 22 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn (516) 621-1961

North Hempstead Town Board/Solid Waste Management Authority Meeting Tuesday, February 23 @ 7:30 p.m.

North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road Manhasset (516) 869-6311 Village of Plandome Manor Design Review Board Meeting Thursday,February 25 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset (516) 627-3701 Port Washington School District Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, February 23 @ 8:00 p.m.

Schreiber High School 101 Campus Drive Port Washington (516) 767-5805

Village of Roslyn Estates Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:45 p.m.

Village Hall, 25 The Tulips, Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541 Sewanhawka School District Budget and Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 23 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sewanhawka High School 500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park (516) 488-9600 Williston Park Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, February 22 @ 6:30 p.m. (Workshop); 8:00 p.m. Public Meeting Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park (516) 746-2193 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

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A ll T hi n g s Political

U.S. economic future - murky at best Continued from Page 61 If unemployment were really at 5 percent, wages would be rising; and, inflation would follow. That’s just not the case.

The Consumer Price Index for last year was close to zero.

In fact, we shouldn’t want inflation.

How then would the federal government be able to pay back or refinance the interest on $19 trillion in debt?

For every 1 percent increase in interest rates, the cost to refinance the national debt goes up $190 billion per year.

So how do we begin to address the overwhelming burden of our vulnerable economy?

Here’s one solution. Stop corruption.

Billions of dollars in America are

wasted through illicit contracts, back room self-dealings and outright theft.

All of which has a corrosive and destabilizing effect on us all. Open any newspaper on any given day, and you will read about corruption. Long Island, New York State and our national government are filled with corruption. And if you think corruption is bad here, it pales in comparison to overseas.

Corruption has been conservatively been estimated at over a $1 trillion worldwide. The best way to fight it is to decide not to tolerate it.

I dream of a day with more optimistic financial headlines, like “U.S. Economy Back in Business” and we’re truly able to believe it.

Unfortunately, I just don’t see it.

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Works fine, was used just for home. $350 or best reasonable offer. Call 516-319-3559 MOUNTAIN BIKES FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: Used Women’s DIAMONDBACK Outlook DX 26”​​ $150 Used Men’s 26” SCHWINN Sidewinder​​$150 CASH ONLY. Call 516-489-2891(leave msg) or email: pasgmineola2015@gmail. com OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: HON (600 Series) Lateral File Cabinet 42”W x 19 1/4” D x 53 1/4”H $300 BROTHER IntelliFax 4100E High Speed Business Class Laser Fax $175 Pickup only.

CASH only. Call 516-489-2891 (leave msg) or: email: pasgmineola2015@gmail.com SAXOPHONE FOR SALE YAMAHA YAS-23 ALTO Brass, like new perfect condition, hard case included, $800 Contact 516-302-8126

Wanted to Buy 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

ELDER CARE​/ COMPANION Experienced, long time Garden City resident seeking part time position to take care of your elderly loved one. Will do food shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, drive to doctor appointments, etc. Contact Barbara concerning your situation: 516-508-1946 (leave msg) ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience. References furnished upon request. Call Vicky 516-610-0074

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▼ real estate, service directory Wanted to Buy

TAG SALE

PET SERVICES

Office Space

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc.

Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

clean and sold as is. We price our items to sell and welcome furnishings for the home, jewelry, vintage items, artwork, collectibles, books, antiques and the brand new! You can forward pictures to be considered for consignment to: info@ invitedsales.com Visit our website: www.invitedsales.com to see the items we have to offer and visit often, as we receive new inventory daily. Our 50% of area is always open and offers great items at half off!

If you would like to be notified about our special deals, dates of tag sales and estate sales or be notified about our next live auction you can join the over 10,000 people on our email list by texting: 22828 and entering the word “invited” when prompted. You can also email us at: info@invitedsales. com and we will be happy to assist you. Invited Sales also offers our truck services to move your items to or from your home, transport items to be delivered to the shop to sell, help to clean out your home, attic or garage or to stage your home for sale. Our staging process is a flat fee and includes the furnishings, their delivery and the removal of the same once your home has sold. Our services can be offered as a one stop service or as needed. Please call us at 516-279-6378 or email us at info@invitedsales.com if you have any questions or concerns.

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

WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 1300 & 2000 sf. available on Hillside Ave. Professional Building. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission Paid. Tony 516-248-4080

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OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals.

Full​/​partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102.

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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, ESTATE & TAG SALES, MOVING & TRUCK SERVICES, STAGING & CONSIGNMENTS * INVITED SALES * Invited Sales can help you once you have decided to sell a property. We can do as much or as little as you need. Many of our customers have worked with us to sell the contents of a home at auction, by hosting a sale at their home or online. Once we have emptied the contents we can help you to stage the property to sell it if you need. Our tucks are available for moving items to another location or for cleanouts. We provide our own garbage removal for those items that cannot be sold or donated.

Our 5,000 square foot Consignment Shoppe & Auction Room also has an art gallery.

Our LIVE AUCTIONS are held monthly and are broadcast ONLINE to buyers who do not attend the auction in person.

We allow our bidders to bid from a week prior to the auction all the way up to and during the Live Auction. Online bidders are able to bid against the live bidders in the room.

You can place items in the auction by scheduling an appointment to bring your items in to the shoppe for consideration. The shoppe is located at 839 Stewart Avenue in Garden City behind the Garden Gourmet Deli and across the street from the U.S. Post Office. The shoppe is open to the public 7 days a week and also accepts items on consignment by appointment. We are open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6pm Thursday 10-4pm Saturday 10-5pm Sunday 12-5pm Please call the shoppe at: 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment. We sell our items to the public, television shows and set designers, stagers, decorators and designers.

We also sell our items to other stores, auction houses and dealers. Our items are unique,

YOU’RE INVITED! Friday, February 26 9:30 am 79 Castle Ridge Road Manhasset, NY 11030 Beautiful home selling the furniture, decorative items, holiday, sports memorabilia, household and more! Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, February 24 9:30 am 8 Tremont St Garden City, NY 11530 Tools, garage, basement, oak and glass china cabinet, kitchen items, ladder, dining room and living room furniture, bedroom furniture, linens, household, costume jewelry, books... Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

PETS

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

Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553 PUPPY​/ DOG SITTER: Boarding and day care provided in my home for small dogs up to 25 lbs.

Love and attention all day. Reliable. Call Rose 516-735-1911

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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!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY Large 1 Bed, New EIK Immediate $2300 Four rooms, 2 Bed, updated Kitchen & Bath $2,800 up Five rooms, 3 Bed, 2 Full Baths, Many Extras $3,400 up Many other rentals available!!

GARDEN CITY PROPERTIES 516-746-1563 GARDEN CITY SOUTH: Newly renovated studio apartment, safe neighborhood. Suitable for one. Light filled and airy. Granite, built in dresser, double closet.

Air conditioning. Walk to Adelphi, LIRR. Near food, laundry, all. No pets, no smoking, no party animals. $1575. Call 516-564-1138

Office Space GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Near LIRR, stores. Available now. $1,475​/​mth. Call Owner 516-538-7474 or 538-7476 GARDEN CITY SOUTH Newly renovated office space in ideal location. Just blocks to LIRR and stores. Quiet spacious location on 2nd floor. $1500 plus utilities.

Call owner: 516-564-1138

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Consider a Low Vision Evaluation Diabetic Retinopathy Stargardt’s Disease

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Homes Wanted HOUSE WANTED TO BUY: Good or bad condition to build or fix. Fast closing. Call George 516-972-8787 STEWART MANOR​/ WEST HEMPSTEAD VICINITY: Former Garden City family looking to purchase 3 bedroom home in Stewart Manor, West Hempstead vicinity. Pre approved, nothing to sell. No brokers please. Looking to deal direct with homeowner.

Save the fee! Contact us directly 516-509-6319

Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL​ /​D EMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential​/ ​C ommercial. Bonded​/ ​I nsured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

Services

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service.

Licensed​/ ​insured.

Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

123 IT’S FIXED YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN Just ask for Brendan For all your home repair needs! References available Insured Lic# HO105740000 Call: 516-509-0341 123itsfixed@ gmail.com

OVERWHELMED? Whether you’re overloaded with paperwork or it’s just time to declutter, I can help. Please call Joanne 516-829-6680. For a complete list of services go to: www.clericalorganizing.com

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NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.

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TAX PREPARATION by Maria Passariello. Registered IRS & NYS Tax Preparer. We make house calls! New client discount 10%. 25 years experience. Available all ye ar, appointments 7 days.

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CATSKILL MOUNTAIN ABSOLUTE LAND LIQUIDATION! Feb 20 & 21 34 tracts from 3 to 39 acre Examples: 5 acres $24,900 20 acres $59,900 31 acres 89,900 2 3/4 hours from NYC, extraordinary mountain views, trout streams, apple trees, old barn, covered riding arena, clear title, all governmental approvals in place! Terms available! Call 888-905-8847 to register or go to NewYorkLandandlakes.com to take the virtual tour

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts.

Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.

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Service Directory

Condo/Co-Op For Sale GARDEN CITY DUPLEX CONDO 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, CAC, 1 Car Garage, 24hr Concierge & Valet, Health Club, Exercise Classes, Heated Pool, Entertainment Room, BBQ area. $725,000 CARMEL QUILL, BROKER 516-732-6049 or 516-741-6135 STEWART AVENUE CO OP Elevator Building, Living Room, Dining Area, Den, Efficiency Kitchen, Master Bedroom Suite, 2nd Bedroom w/Bath $539,000 CARMEL QUILL, BROKER 516-732-6049 or 516741-6135

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3 Bedroom Condo, model unit with many upgrades, mint condition 55+ gated community, RESORT LIFESTYLE, 24hr. concierge service, indoor/outdoor pool, clubhouse, gym, golf, and many more amenities. LIRR direct line to NYC. Priced to sell $899K, won't last.

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Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service.

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We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service.

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Moving & Storage ZIMA SOLUTIONS CORP Residential and commercial moving, interior design installation, worldwide shipping, fine art relocation logistics. Fine art moving company with 15 years experience in the industry. Please call Sales: 646-641-9797 or Office 917-825-6461

Painting & Paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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BAR​/ BAT MITZVAH LESSONS Take the struggle and hassle out of Hebrew and Bar​ /​B at Mitzvah lessons. Michael Marcus Bar and Bat Mitzvah Tutoring and Services.

Call 516-524-0191 email michael@barbatmitzvahlessons.com

PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty.

516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT​/​ ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

Cleaning EVON’S SERVICES We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides​/ ​E lder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510

MATH, CHEMISTRY, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry, SAT and ACT. Experienced tutor with proven results. Jason 516-578-2828 or jasonjihokim@gmail.com

I CLEAN 4 YOU Weekly, Bi Weekly, Monthly Or One Time Only! Cleaning And Organizing Services For All Needs Excellent Local References Flexible Days​/ Hours Call 516-754-4446

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

SONIA & LORENA CLEANING Offices Homes Apartments We use our own supplies References available.

Please call 516-319-9783 soniajoyau sa@gmail.com

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ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party!

Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

SPANISH TUTOR: High School​/ ​M iddle School, College.

Spanish GrammarLiterature, SAT II, AP Exam.

William Cullen, M.A., M.B.A., S.D.A. Chaminade, Fairfield Alumnus. 516-509-8174 wdctutor06@aol.com

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured.

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▼ LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE MILL AT SAUGERTIES LLC (the “‘LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the New York Secretary of State (“SOS”) on 1/7/2016. LLC office location: Nassau County. The SOS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SOS shall mail a copy of any process served to LLC, c/o Jobco Realty & Construction, Inc., 277 Northern Blvd., Suite 203, Great Neck, NY 11021.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

GNN 142843 6x 1/22, 29, 2/05, 12, 19, 26, 2016 #142843 Notice of Formation (LLC).

Name: L& J 12, LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 11-20-15. Office location: Nassau COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 5 FIELDSTONE LANE, GREAT NECK, NY, 11020 Purpose: Any lawful activity GNN 142861 6x 1/29, 2/05, 12, 19, 26, 3/04, 2016 # 142861 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Union Rope Access, LLC. Articles of organization filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/26/15. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o: Union Rope Access, LLC, 17 Pine Hill Road, Great Neck, NY 11020. Purpose: any lawful activity.

GNN 142989 6x, 2/19, 26, 3/04, 11, 18, 25, 2016 #142989 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead​—​ Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m.

APPEAL #20122​—​Michael Tedeschi, variances 70-40.A and 70-100.2.G to construct additions in a required front yard and maintain a shed in a required rear yard; NE​/​cor. 85 Fairfield Ave. and Harbor Hills Dr., Port Washington, Sec. 4, Blk. 7, Lot 75, R-B District.

APPEAL #20123​—​James & Victoria Engel, variance 70-30.C to construct additions and a portico in a required front yard, N/side 20 Hampton Ct., 901.373’ E/of Longview Rd., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 134, Lot 507, R-A District.

APPEAL #20124​—​Paresh Patel, variances 70-40.A and 70-41.A to construct additions in a required front yard and convert a garage to habitable space in a required side yard with insufficient aggregate side yards; N/side 120 Albertson Pkwy., 439.38’ E/of Green Way, Albertson, Sec. 7, Blk. 55, Lot 54, 73, R-B District.

APPEAL #20125 ​​ Mahmoud Loutfy, variances 70-39.B, 70-40.B, 70-40.A, 70-41.B & 70-100.2.A(4)(a)(5) to maintain additions to a single-family dwelling exceeding permitted floor area; having insufficient front yard, secondary front yard and side yard setbacks; and fencing exceeding the permitted height; SW​/​cor #119

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Aster Dr. & Major Ln., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 306, Lot 2, R-B District.

APPEAL #20126​—​Lord & Taylor (Signs), variances 70-196.J(1)(a), 70-196.J(1) (b), 70-196.J(1)(f) to erect signage exceeding the permitted height above grade, vertical measurement and number of signs on a wall; SE​/​cor. #1440 Northern Blvd. & Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 145, Lots 16, 17, & 433, B-A District.

APPEAL #20127​—​164 Main Street PW LLC, variance 70-103.A(1) to convert a retail space to a dental office with insufficient off-street parking; S/ side 164 Main St., 278.06’ E/of Madison St., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 37, Lot 120, B-B District.

APPEAL #20128 ​​ Allied Building, conditional use 70-215.D(2)(a) & variances 70-194, 70-203.J, 70-103.A, 70-103.M, 70-192.A, 70-196.J(1)(a), 70-196.J(1)(b), 70-103.G, 70-212.B, 70-214.C, 70-229.A to maintain alterations to an industrial building with insufficient off-street parking and additions in a required front yard; with wall signs exceeding the permitted number and dimensions; fencing exceeding the permitted height and in a required setback with barbed-wire, a conditional use; outdoor storage in a required setback; an awning extending beyond the street line; and not in compliance with a prior BZA approval; SW​/​cor #85 Denton Ave. between Highland Ave. and Imperial Ave., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 192, Lot 7, I-B District.

APPEAL #20129​—​Plaza 200 Assoc., variance 70-229.A to restripe a parking lot not in compliance with a previous BZA Decision (Appeal No. 18055.A); NW​/​cor.​/​of #200 Glen Cove Rd. & Voice Rd., Carle Place. Sec. 9, Blk. 663, Lot 16, I-B District.

APPEAL #20130 ​​ Emil Mayer, variance 70-203.J & an Appeal for Determination, or in the alternative, variances 70-192.A, 70-103.A(1), 70-103.O & 70-212.B to maintain alterations to an auto body repair shop having vehicular entrance doors and front yard gates with an insufficient setback from the street; off-street parking and an entrance canopy in a front yard setback; off-street parking insufficient in number and dimension; and outdoor storage in required setbacks; SW​/​cor.​/​ of #542 Main St. & Hopper St., Westbury, Sec. 11, Blk. 71, Lot 5, I-B District.

APPEAL #20020​—​Syed Ahsan, variances 70-32.6 and 70-101.B to maintain an expanded driveway exceeding the permitted front yard paving area and a planter within a required front yard setback; E/ side 126 Birch Dr., 160.65’ N/ of Cedar Dr., New Hyde Park, Sec. 9, Blk. 608, Lot 15, R-A District. (6-24-15) All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and​/​or hearing.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals GNN 143000 1x 2/19/​2 016 #143000

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Fire damages N. Hills home B y N o a h M a nsk a r

gating the cause of the fire, but Genser said he doesn’t think it was suspicious.

Smoke from the fire seeped through the walls of the two connected houses and set off alarms there, Genser said. Firefighters evacuated those houses and later cleaned out the smoke and leftover carbon monoxide.

Firefighters had to call a truck to remove ice on the road that formed from water spilled in fighting the blaze, Genser said.

Firefighters left the scene by 2 a.m., he said.

Firefighters from four fire departments helped put out a fire Thursday night that heavily damaged a North Hills house.

Two Manhasset-Lakeville fire companies responded to a report at 10:44 p.m. of a fire coming from the fireplace in the house at 45 Willets Pond Path in the Whitewood condominium complex, Capt. Lee Genser said.

Firefighters found the fire started in the basement and spread to the first floor, causing it to partially collapse into the basement, Genser said.

The homeowners had left the house after calling 911, he said.

An Albertson fire chief also responded, and the New Hyde Park fire department was called as an assistance squad, Genser said.

The New Hyde Park firefighters and the Albertson chief joined all five Manhasset-Lakeville companies in fighting the heavy blaze, he said, as the cold temperatures required extra help.

The Garden City Park fire department was called as Photo by Lee Genser a new backup squad, Genser said.

Members of four fire departments responded to a The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office is investi-

house fire at 45 Willets Pond in North Hills Feb. 11.

A stand to a supermarket Continued from Page 1 The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July to protect their A&P, Food Basics, The Food Emporium, Pathmark, Superfresh and Waldbaum’s stores from creditors.

After two rounds of auctions in October, Great Neck’s Waldbaum’s received no bids, leaving residents, employees, and public officials unsure of the future of the supermarket.

A White Plains bankruptcy court judge approved Best Yet Market ’s $4.43 million bid to purchase five Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. supermarkets in November, which included Great Neck’s supermarket for $1.5 million.

Best Yet Market, which is based in Bethpage and operates supermarkets under the name “Best Market,” was also approved to buy a Waldbaum’s in Selden and Pathmarks in Shirley, Islip, and West Babylon as part of the deal.

Philbert, who previously worked as senior vice president of merchandising and supply and logistics at the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., said there is a big difference between a family-owned company like Best Market and corporate supermarket operators with, what she called, “absent parents.”

“We work really hard at it. We try to buy right. We try to turn the merchandise and keep the traffic coming into the store,” she said. “But in any company, things can happen.”

Since she took over as Best Yet Market’s president and CEO in December 2011, Philbert said, the company has grown from 12 stores to 24 with the opening of the Great Neck supermarket.

She said the company planned to grow to 30 stores by the end of 2016.

“We know our responsibilities to the families,” Philbert said. “We take very seriously how many people depend on us.”

Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said the village was excited to have an active, operating supermarket after three months without one.

“We’re so happy to see Best Market here,” Celender said in front of a crowd of about 20 people. “It’s going to be very, very great for our residents and community to have a full service supermarket like Best Market.”

Village of Great Neck Plaza Deputy Mayor Ted Rosen said prior to its arrival in the village, people had told him Best Market was a stable supermarket that would be a good addition to the community.

“We need a full-service supermarket,” Rosen said.

“From everything I’ve heard, Best Market is that type of store.”

As shoppers filled the store at Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Philbert said, Best Market has established itself as a valuable and reliable asset to Long Island’s communities.

“That tells you they were anticipating us,” she said.

“As you can see by the crowds, I mean, you’d think we were giving something away for free.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local officials including Celender, Rosen, Village of Great Neck Plaza trustees Lawrence Katz and Pamela Marksheid, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan and Great Neck Chamber of Commerce President Scott Zimmerman as well as a number of chamber members.

Continued from Page 2 calendar for future years.

“We’re continuing to investigate ways to incorporate this holiday into the calendar,” Berkowitz said. “While no decision has been made, and there’s no announcement coming tonight, I want you all to know that this is still something we are very much looking into.”

At the Jan. 11 board meeting, members of Great Neck’s Asian-American communities called on the Great Neck Board of Education to consider adding the Lunar New Year as a recognized holiday for students to have

off from school.

Mimi Hu, communications committee chair for the Great Neck Chinese Association, and Father Joseph Pae, representing the Great Neck Korean Civic Association, said the Lunar New Year, the first day of the new year in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, is the most important holiday for their communities.

Various other school districts in the country have begun recognizing the Lunar New Year as a holiday including the New York City and San Francisco school districts.

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Sports

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LIU Post men’s basketball splits weekend

By T h om a s S c a v e tt a Despite a 20-point effort from Molloy College guard Curtis Jenkins, the LIU Post men’s basketball team (14-10) survived a last-second scare as they won 60-57 on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 60-57, in an East Coast Conference battle at the Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville, N.Y. With just 27 seconds to go, sophomore forward Hunter Powell cashed in the go ahead put-back lay-up to give the Pioneers a 56-54 edge. Junior guard Jared Hall eventually put the game to sleep as he knocked down four straight free throws, snapping a five-game skid for LIU Post.

In what was a closely contested game, the Pioneers used the three-ball to gain momentum in the second half and take a 54-47 lead. Senior guard Akosa Maduegbunam provided a spark off the bench, draining two of his three trifectas during that stretch as guards Devon McMillan and Aary Bibens were both sidelined, leaving the Pioneers thin in the backcourt.

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to tie the game at 42-all at the 13:54 mark of the latter stanza. Dotson paved the way with three consecutive baskets and Burns buried a jumper to even things up.

However, Queens re-fueled themselves and pushed the pedal to the medal, taking a 65-53 lead, pulling away from Post.

Queens guard Simon Green finished with 20 points off the bench to lead all scorers. For the Pioneers, Burns collected 13 points before fouling out.

Post struggled from the field, shooting just 33 percent from the field and 16 percent from downtown.

Head LIU Post basketball coach Erik Smiles and his Pioneer squad now drop to 9-7 in Photo/Maxime Devillaz ECC play, but look to rebound on LIU Post men’s head basketball coach Erik Smiles draws up the Pioneers next play during time-out Friday, Feb. 19, against Daemen Molloy refused to go away logging 24 points and nine re- only 24 percent from downtown. College in Amherst, N.Y. Tip-off The Pioneers returned to is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. quietly, as they responded with bounds. Senior guard Dillon a 7-0 burst of their own with Burns racked up 12 points, eight the floor Saturday, Feb. 13, and This article was originally 2:31 to go in regulation. Senior assists and four boards while came up short against Queens guard Brandon Williams, who junior forward Greg Dotson College (8-12) in another ECC published in the Pioneer, the tallied 18 points for the evening, amassed a double-double with tilt, 76-65, at Queens College’s award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioFitzgerald Gymnasium. splashed in a pair of free throws 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Although the Pioneers neer.com, and is republished here Defensively, the Pioneers to tie the game at 54 apiece.

Hall continued his break- held the visitors to just 27 per- trailed throughout most of the by Blank Slate Media with the out-campaign for the Pioneers, cent shooting from the field and game, they eclipsed an 8-0 spurt permission of the Pioneer.

Icettes

Icicles

GNPD teams skate to success at Lake Placid Great Neck Park District’s Synchronized Skating teams competed at the 2016 U.S.F.S. Empire State Winter Games which were held in Lake Placid at the 1980 Olympic Ice Rink.

This event brings athletes together from across New York State and beyond.

The opening ceremonies kicked off the competition on Feb. 4.

Each athlete was presented with a competition warm-up

jacket and was individually introduced in the historic arena, as family and friends cheered them on.

The event continued through Feb. 6.

The teams, Ice Gems, Icicles and Icettes, enjoyed the preparation leading up to the competition almost as much as the event itself.

Synchronized ice skating is unlike any other sport because the strength of the whole team

is valued over individual talent.

Practicing teamwork is the most important element. It was a challenge for the entire team to depend on each other, moving in unison as they competed against the best teams in their division.

The Ice Gems, Great Neck’s Beginner Basic Skills 1 line came in second place out of five teams.

The Icicles, the Beginner Basic Skills 2 line performed their best so far, placing fourth out of

seven teams.

Coaches Erica Beggs, Audra Smith and Carole Liotti said they are very proud of each team’s achievements.

The Ice Gems and The Icicles will participate in their last competition on Feb. 28 at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink in New York City.

The Icettes, did a great job although this was the last competition of the season for them.

“The hard work paid off and we are hoping to con-

tinue to build this team for the 2016/2017 season,” Liotti said.

“The girls created strong bonds with one another and worked extremely hard on and off the ice. This is a special group who I am very fortunate to coach and manage”.

Come to the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink on Sunday, March 20 to watch the Synchro teams and Skate School students perform in the Annual Skate Show.

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Local teams battle it out in playoffs

By G R e G oRy GiacoNeLLi Great Neck South Boys: The Rebels finished the season 8-4 in the Nassau AA-III Conference and 12-7 overall. They concluded their last two regular season games with wins against Calhoun and Long Beach on Feb. 6 and 10.

Against Calhoun, they won by a final of 65-46. David Kimmel led the Rebels with 17 points, seven assists and seven rebounds.

Sheldon Henry added 13 points and Philip Silverstein chipped in with nine points.

In the finale against Long Beach, the boys dominated, 74-39. Caleb Ponce recorded 13 points and Kimmel added 10. The Rebels started their postseason campaign on Feb. 12 as the ninth seed against eighth seeded Valley Stream Central in the Class AA first round. They would drop their opening round match, 5850. The Rebels were up 43-39 going into the fourth quarter.

Valley Stream would go on a 9-0 run late in the final quarter and hold on to the lead sealing the victory and ending the Rebel’s season. Kendall Francis and Kimmel would finish the game with 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Great Neck South Girls: The Lady Rebels finished the 2015-16 season with an 8-4 record in the Nassau AA-III Conference and 13-6 overall.

They finished their last week of the regular

season by taking two out of their final three games. On Feb. 2, they defeated a tough Mepham squad 53-47. The girls rallied back after trailing 36-15 at the half. Jessica Vissichelli record 18 points and 12 of those came during the second half comeback. Madison Solomon scored 16 points and collected 10 rebounds in the win.

Their next game was against Calhoun on Feb. 4. They would lose this one 49-37. Kristen Renta would lead the team with 10 points in the match while Vissichelli mustered eight points in the loss. Their season finale on Feb. 8 ended on a high note against Long Beach. In the 59-42 victory, Vissichelli would take charge as she recorded 21 points and 13 rebounds. Renta and Christine Vissichelli would finish with 11 and 12 points respectively. The 10th seeded Lady Rebels squared off against seventh seed Hicksville in the Class AA first round on Feb. 13. They would come up short 75-57 to put a stall on their playoff run. Renta and Jessica Vissichelli would finish with 22 and 18 points respectively.

Manhasset Girls: The Lady Indians went 9-5 in Nassau A-1 and 11-8 overall. They ended their season with a five game winning streak and look to ride that momentum into the postseason.

Their last game came on Feb. 9, where the girls edged out Jericho 47-44. In the finale, Erin Barry converted on two foul shots with 16 second re-

maining in the game to secure the assists. In the February 9 home fi- would go on to dominate their victory for the Indians. Barry re- nale against New Hyde Park, the opponents, 56-17. Cutinella took corded 13 points and four assists Bulldogs escaped with a 70-63 command with 14 points and 13 in the game while Lauren Merola win to end their regular season rebounds. Mike Baltzer added led the team with 16 points and campaign. Augustine followed nine points while Pomerantz six rebounds. The Indians head up his previous performance would finish with eight points into the Class A first round as the with 27 points, 10 rebounds and and nine rebounds. Johnny Karithirteenth seed. They edged out four assists in the match. Burns kas collected eight in the win. fourth seeded South Side, 54-51, finished the game with 15 points The boys will move on to face on Feb. 12. Merola would put up and nine rebounds. The boys, the top seeded Oyster Bay on a three pointer with 1:30 left to who are ranked seventh going Thursday, Feb. 18 at LIU Post. play to put the Indians up 50-45 into postseason play, went toe Head Coach Jim Curcio believes and they would never relinquish to toe with tenth seeded Sewan- it will take several key factors to the lead. Merola finished with haka on Feb. 13 in the Class A win the County Championship.

14 points and four rebounds first round. The Bulldogs would From solid defense to minimizwhile Barry put up 14 points and lose a tough one in the waning ing turnovers and cashing in on eight assists. “This win was very seconds 65-62 ending their play- the free throw opportunities. rewarding but not unexpected off run. Augustine recorded 23 Wheatley Girls: The Lady to us like it might have been to points as Burns added 13 points Wildcats finished their season some” said Head Coach Lauren in the loss.

3-7 in Nassau ABC Conference Wheatley Boys: The Wild- play and 8-9 overall. They would Sadeh. “I’m very proud of these 13 young ladies for our success cats finished 4-7 in the Nassau snap a six game slide with a thus far but we all know our ABC Conference and 6-13 over- dominating 47-29 win against work is not done.” The girls will all. Prior to their regular season Malverine. In this game, Hannah move on to face fifth seeded Gar- finale win against Malverne, the Woodward posted up 21 points, boys had dropped their previ- six assists and den City in the quarterfinals.

Roslyn Boys: The Bulldogs ous two games against East made three ended their regular season by Rockaway and Oyster Bay. In steals. Allison finishing 11-3 in the Nassau A the 81-68 win LaMonica finII conference and 13-6 overall. against Malished with 20 They finished their final two verne, Anthopoints and five games strong with wins against ny Cutinella assists to give led the WildWantagh and the Wildcats cats with 32 New Hyde Park. the win. Julia Braito and Ariana points and 12 In the game Turkalj chipped in with 10 and rebounds. Hunter Pomerantz fin- eight rebounds respectively. The against Wantished with 23 points and Brian Wildcats drew Oyster Bay, who agh on February Doria collected eight. The third they lost to twice in the regular 6, the Bulldogs came out on top 88-70. Their seeded Wildcats drew second season, in the Class B Semifinals big guns Keandre Augustine and seeded Carle Place in the Class February 14. Unfortunately for Omar Burns shined in the penul- B Semifinals on Feb. 13 at C.W. the Wildcats, they would come timate game. Augustine finished Post. They had lost both of their up short for the third time by with a team high 28 points, seven meetings against Carle Place on losing a heartbreaker, 47-44. Laassists and three rebounds. Burns Jan. 9 and 29, respectively. This monica finished with 22 points time,GENERAL the outcome would be dif- 1 and recorded 15 pointsCHERRY and chipped Woodward - 1-8 Page 08-28-15_Layout 8/25/15 12:04 PM collected Page 1 17 in with eight rebounds and five ferent for the Wildcats as they points.

Merillon Little League Baseball & Softball

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