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Terry failed to pay state taxes: DA B y N oah M anskar Former North Hempstead Democratic Committee chairman Gerard Terry was arraigned on a felony tax fraud charge Tuesday morning for allegedly failing to pay $13,000 in state taxes in 2010.

Terry pleaded not guilty in First District Court in Hempstead following his surrender Tuesday morning to investigators from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office.

Terry, 61, of Roslyn Heights, was released from custody on the condition that he surrender his passport and not leave the state.

He is due back in court April 26.

Terry has accumulated a state tax debt of more than $100,000 since 2000 and more felony charges are likely to come, said prosecutor Diane Peress said in court Tuesday.

The complaint Investigator Jason Jerome filed in court cites Terry’s failure to file a tax return for the year 2010 in April 2011 Continued on Page 48

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Hillary Clinton and U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) hosted a panel on gun violence prevention at The Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington on April 11.

Prez candidates bring battle to L.I. New York State takes center stage as April 19 primaries come near B y N oah M anskar

leading up to New York’s April 19 primary election.

The flurry of activity is unThe race for the White usual, as New York has never House took center stage in Nas- played such a large role in both sau County over the past week, the Republican and Democratic as nearly every presidential can- primaries, Nassau Democratic didate made Long Island stops Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs said.

“Now when we go to the polls to vote, which we’re going to do, it isn’t just fulfilling our civic duty,” Jacobs said. “It is actually engaging it something that will mat-

ter.”

Former President Bill ClinRepublican Ohio Gov. John ton campaigned for his wife, Kasich started the week of Democratic frontrunner Hillary stumping with April 4 town hall Clinton, at the Vault nightclub in Elmont on April 5, flanked by U.S. Rep. Steve Israel of HunMore presidential tington.

Israel joined Hillary Clinton campaign coverage at a discussion on gun violence PAGEs 44-45 at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington Monday before events at Hofstra University and stops Newsday’s Melville office the Paramount in Huntington. and a Democratic fundraiser in He’ll also speak at Great Neck Holbrook.

Continued on Page 48 Synagogue on Saturday.

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Beef over butcher shop Estates considers continues in G.N. Plaza home rental ban Trustees seek ownership details for Shop Delight, new store B y J oe N ikic

The owners of the Shop Delight supermarket in Great Neck Plaza continue to struggle in their attempt to obtain a conditional-use permit to operate a butcher shop with outside partners three stores down on Welwyn Road, with village trustees seeking clarity on the differences of ownership between the two operations.

Village Attorney Richard Gabriele said at Wednesday’s Board of Trustees meeting that the board wanted documentation of ownership for both Shop Delight and the proposed butcher shop because of the supermarket’s failure to adhere to its conditional-use permit.

“By reason of the situation at Shop Delight, they have certain concerns about how this new location would be operated and the ability to control the operation,” Gabriele said. “The basis of those concerns is that the similarity or overlapping of interest in the current location to this new location.”

Edward Yakupov, one of the owners of Shop Delight, and his attorney, Paul Bloom, first appeared at a Plaza board meeting on Jan. 6 seeking approval for a conditional-use permit to “relocate” the supermarket’s existing meat department into an empty storefront on Welwyn Road.

The proposal was met with criticism by trustees, who cited consistent permit violations at the supermarket related to food truck deliveries and safety concerns.

At the Feb. 3 meeting, Gabriele asked Bloom to return to the board with documentation addressing the trustees’ concerns regarding a comparison of ownership between the proposed butcher shop and Shop Delight, food delivery information including frequency of deliveries,

Resident calls law ‘restrictive’ B y J oe N ikic

Village of Great Neck Estates officials are seeking to eliminate short-term rentals of village residences due to an increase in popularity of housing websites such Airbnb, which people use to exchange living accommodations for short periods of time.

The proposed law, which was discussed in a public hearing at Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, would prohibit homeowners from renting their homes for less than 60 days.

“I don’t think anybody wants to see a house used by somebody on weekends,” Village of Great Neck Estates Mayor David Fox said. “We don’t want a party house. We don’t want to be cleaning up anybody else’s trash.”

Village officials said transient rentals would impact residents’ quality of life and “decrease the inventory” of available longterm rentals in the village.

“I think the potential abuses Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender of our community far outweigh identity of deliverers, what they to see percentages of ownership the advantages that the homdeliver, delivery times and size because they are two separate eowner now enjoys,” Deputy Mayor William of trucks and if Yakupov would legal entities.

“There is no one individual Warner said. fund a code enforcement offiBut while the cer either through the store or that has a controlled interest in either one of the entities,” he board said they through the village.

At Wednesday’s meeting, said. “There are new investors, believed the proMike Karam, who is part-owner new operators, new parties who posed law would of Shop Delight with Yakupov, are going to be part of that op- benefit the village, told the board they were not eration because it is now, as you one resident said majority owners of the butcher have saw in the presentation, a she found it “revery upscale type of operation as strictive.” shop operation.

“I think that Karam said he and Yakupov opposed to what you find in the what you are dosought and found professional supermarket.”

Plaza Trustee Gerry Sch- ing is taking away a substantial butchers to partner with them neiderman said knowing owner- property right,” a Clover Drive and operate the store full-time.

“These two butchers, who ship details of both operations resident said. “I’m a homeownare going to be the partners of could help alleviate the board’s er and I should have the ability the company, they will run the concerns with the supermarket’s to assign my house, to sell my house, to alienate my house in operation,” he said. “Shop De- permit compliance.

“The people that are in- any way I want.” light will no longer service meat, Instead, she said, the village we are going to be servicing the volved with the supermarket, which we’ve had numerous com- should impose a registration fee customers from there.”

Bloom said he did not un- plaints and problems with, are for homeowners interested in Continued on Page 48 subletting their homes for short derstand why the board needed

periods of time and impose inspection requirements regarding safety and fire management.

The board voted to adjourn the public hearing until May 9 to research what other municipalities have done about short-term home rentals.

“It’s a rationale, logical concern that I haven’t really thought of in the past because we hadn’t heard opposition to it and sounded like it made sense based on what we did know about it,” Trustee Howard Hershenhorn said.

Also at the meeting, the board unanimously passed its 2016-17 village budget, which calls for about $9.57 million in spending — a 1.85 percent increase from the current year’s budget.

The village plans to exceed the state-mandated .12 percent tax cap with a 1.53 percent increase in the tax levy for the fiscal year, which runs from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017.

Village trustees approved a bill that gives them the authority to override the tax cap.

While taxes increased, Fox said, some homeowners may not see any increase in their tax bill.

“There are some houses that will go up much more and some houses that will not go up at all or go up a hundredth of a percent,” he said.

“That is because there is new construction, new evaluation, new assessment, they increased the size of their houses, they did certain work on the house that increased the assessed value of their houses, so their taxes may go up.”

The biggest increase in spending was for about $56,000 Continued on Page 48

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Turning the page on a life of caregiving Great Neck Estates resident uses experience to write book on how to cope as a caregiver B y J oe N ikic Great Neck Estates resident Joan Swirsky said she had written books on illness, motherhood and murder before.

But her new book, Swirsky said, “The Caregiver’s Survival Guide: How to Do the Right Thing for your Child, Spouse, Partner & Parents Without Getting Depressed, Giving Up or Going Insane!” tackles an issue she hasn’t touched before: how to cope as a caregiver.

“This is a book that in every single chapter, there are numerous coping strategies,” she said.

“It’s not just a book about the subject of caregiving, it’s a howto on what you do and how you cope.”

Swirsky said her writing career began after she saw her first letter to the editor published in the Great Neck Record, which she described as “very cool.”

After continuing to write “poison pen letters,” she said, she decided to write musical productions.

One of the four musicals Swirsky wrote, called “Oh Baby!” was produced in New York City

Joan Swirsky in 1983.

The musical was about three couples facing parenthood, a subject she said she felt very knowledgeable about because she gave birth to her first child at 18 years old, was a certified nurse and taught Lamaze classes.

Around the same time, Swirsky said, she had begun writing editorial content for the Long Island section of the New York Times, which she did for 22 years.

In 1985, she was approached by a Great Neck woman who was

to be the editor of a new publication based in Roslyn called The Women’s Press.

“She liked my style because it’s kind of aggressive and funny,” Swirsky said. “She asked me if I would be one of the writers.”

She said her first assignment was to follow up on a short Newsday article about Long Island having more instances of breast cancer than all of Westchester and the five boroughs of New York City.

“My editor, knowing I was a nurse, said ‘why don’t you investigate this’” Swirsky said. “She just wanted me to write one article about it.”

After having difficulty getting officials from the Nassau County Board of Health to help her, she said, she was motivated to write an in-depth story.

Swirsky said the one article she was supposed to write turned into an eight-part series, which led to her receiving a Long Island Press award.

She said she also used her experiences as a nurse and journalist to begin writing books.

Since her first book was published in 1991, Swirsky said, she

has either written or co-authored 12 books.

She said her works have been published by notable publishers like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins and Berkley Books.

Her books, Swirsky said, tackle subjects such as breast cancer, childhood mental illness and pregnancy.

“I never invented a quote and I never loaded an article with a bias because everything speaks for itself,” she said. “Most of them are very serious books.”

Swirsky said her motivation for “The Caregiver’s Survival Guide” stemmed from her experiences raising a child who was born deaf and has neurological problems and when she placed her mother into the Grace Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Great Neck.

“That taught me so much about the people who are called upon to be caregivers, most of whom are women,” she said. “A lot of the women are devoted and physically attentive and that’s a very big challenge because people have very busy lives themselves.”

Prior to writing the book, Swirsky said, she read seven other books about caregiving to broaden her knowledge on the subject.

“I wanted to make sure I didn’t write a book somebody else wrote already,” she said.

Swirsky said the book was “unique” because instead of focusing on one group of people who needs caregivers, she gives insight on caregiving for seniors, sick children, spouses, veterans and even the gay community, which she said often gets overlooked.

“Every book I read was phenomenal but they were very focused on either a parent or spouse,” she said. “This is based on first-person experiences, which is my life as a nurse, as a mother, as a daughter, all in the caregiving roles.”

“The Caregiver’s Survival Guide” is available for purchase online on Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s websites.

“I’m very happy with it because it’s a beautiful book,” Swirsky said. “A few people have told me that they loved it and said it was just what they needed.”

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Blank Slate Media wins 4 state awards B y N oah M anskar

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Blank Slate Media left the New York Press Association’s annual conference last week with four statewide awards, recognition of its reputation for quality community journalism.

The group of six northwestern Nassau County newspapers won second place for its editorial page, third place for spot news coverage and honorable mentions for general newspaper excellence and special sections in the 2015 Better Newspaper Contest.

The awards honored Blank Slate Media in NYPA’s smallest circulation division in the annual contest, indicating its excellence compared to smallcirculation weekly newspapers across New York.

“I am very pleased with the awards received by our staff for the quality journalism they are providing our readers in a wide range of areas — from spot news to special sections to our editorial page,” Blank Slate Media President and Publisher Steven Blank

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Singas beats Murray for DA Dem rides experience as prosecutor to 58%-42% landslide victory over GOP challenger

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Democratic Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas gives her victory speech Tuesday night at a party gathering in Garden City. She defeated Republican Kate Murray in the district attorney race by a 15-point margin.

“When you’re in a tight race,

BY N O A H M A N S K A R you see who your friends are, and Democratic Acting District At- my goodness, I never knew I had so torney Madeline Singas won a full many friends,” she said.

Singas, a Manhasset resident, term in office Tuesday night, winning nearly 58 percent of the vote took the $174,000-a-year job at the (113,110 votes) to Republican Kate helm of the DA’s office in January, after her Democratic predecessor and Murray’s 42 percent (82,028 votes).

“This victory transcends Repub- current U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (Dlican or Democrat,” Singas said at a Garden City) took office in Congress.

A graduate of Fordham Unigathering of Democrats in Garden versity’s law school, City. “This victory she started her prosmeans the voters put See more ecutorial career at aside their partisan isthe Queens DA’s office election coverage sues. The voters overin 1991 and eventuwhelmingly said we’re PAGES 24, 25 and 26 ally led its Domestic going to put our comViolence Bureau. In munity first.”

2006, Rice tapped her to run NasSingas beat former Hempstead Town Supervisor Murray by a 15-per- sau’s newly created Special Victims Bureau.

She was there until 2011, cent margin despite a Newsday/ when Rice chose her as her chief asNews 12/Siena College poll showing the race nearly tied going into elec- sistant.

Murray was elected Hempstead’s tion day.

Speaking to fellow Republicans Town Supervisor in 2003, the first in Westbury, Murray said she had woman to ever hold the office, after “never been prouder” of any cam- serving two years as Town Clerk.

Continued on Page 24 paign she had run.

Incumbents win in town, county races B Y J O e N i K i c , N O A H en seats to avoid a Republican su- cumbent Republican town council- jamin and Green Party candidate supervisor against Republican permajority and all five incumbents man, escaped with a victory of 232 Cassandra Lems, receiving 5,300 of candidate Anthony Bulzomi, who MANSKAR, ANd H A R R i S O N M A R d e R in the Town of North Hempstead votes, out of 6,525 cast, defeating the votes to Benjamin’s 3,014 and received 32 percent of the votes —

won re-election on Tuesday — in- Democratic political newcomer Emily Beys 3,378 to 3,146.

Democrats in the Nassau Coun- cluding four Democrats.

Nassau County Legislator ElDino DeGeorgio, the lone inty Legislature maintained their sevlen Birnbaum, who had been stripped of her position in the Democratic caucus for racially charged comments she made in 2014— easily bested Republican challenger Lisa Ben-

Lems’ 138.

Town of North Hempstead North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth led the town Democrats, receiving nearly 68 percent of votes to win re-election as the Town of North Hempstead’s

20,122 to 9,587.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead for another two years. Fiscal responsibility, open and transparent government, environmental protection, and responsiveness to our residents Continued on Page 26

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said.

This is the fourth straight year in which Blank Slate Media’s publications have won awards since its establishment in 2010. The company won three awards in 2014, including first place for Overall Design Excellence; six in 2013; and three in 2012.

The Williston Times’ honorable mention for the Past Presidents’ Award for General Excellence is the second time a Blank Slate paper has placed in that category. The New Hyde Park Herald Courier placed third in 2012.

“I am particularly pleased with the Past President’s Award for general excellence, a strong indication of the overall quality of our newspapers and the service they provide the communities we cover,” Blank said.

In the award citation, NYPA judges praised the Williston Times’ “solid” reporting — particularly its coverage of the 2015 local elections — as well as the paper’s layouts, ads, photos and editorial pages.

The Nov. 6 cover for “The Island Today” entertainment

section featuring the Gold Coast Arts Center Gala was “the most innovative of all the entries,” the citation says.

In naming the Williston Times’ editorial pages the second-best among small-circulation weeklies, judges said they contain a “(g)ood cross section of views” on “attractive pages” with “clear presentation.”

The Great Neck News won third place in the spot news category for its coverage of a tree falling on Village of Great Neck resident Stephanie Epstein while she slept in July 2015.

“The subject matter alone deserves an award,” a NYPA judge wrote in the award citation.

The citation names Adam Lidgett as the winner, but Justine Schoenbart wrote the pair of stories last summer.

The Roslyn Times received an honorable mention in the special sections category for the 2015 Guide to Roslyn.

While the guide contained no traditional editorial content, the award citation calls it “excellent” and “helpful to residents.”

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D’Urso makes 3 for Assembly race Ex town councilman, 76, joins 2 other Dems vying to replace Michelle Schimel B y J oe N ikic After a 10-year hiatus from serving as an elected official, former North Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Urso said the time has come to serve the public again.

D’Urso, 76, of Port Washington, said in an interview with Blank Slate Media on Monday that he will enter the race for the 16th Assembly District seat, which

will be vacated by outgoing state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (D-Port Washington).

“Why do I run now? Because the opportunity has come now,” he said. “A couple of people in the party, in leadership positions, asked me to run because I had a proven record in the administrative and legislative end of government.”

D’Urso served as North Hempstead Town Councilman from 1991 through

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Prior to that, he worked as assistant commissioner of New York City’s Division of Architecture Engineering and Construction for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

D’Urso enters a Democratic race pitting him against former and current town employees.

Former Town Public Safety Commissioner Andrew DeMartin resigned from his town post in February to focus on his run for the state Assembly.

Nick Guariglia, who began serving as the town’s deputy chief of staff in January 2014 after serving for two years as deputy chief of staff for the minority of the Nassau County Legislature, entered the race last month.

D’Urso said prior to announcing he would run for the 16th Assembly District seat, he called both DeMartin and Guariglia to inform them that he would be entering the race.

“I said I wanted it to be a positive race, which I would be running on my record of accomplishments, and I didn’t want any name-calling or defamatory statements,” he said. “We keep it on a high ground and we will be friends after the election also.”

D’Urso said North Hempstead Democratic Committee Chairman John Ryan would hold a screening with the three potential candidates on May 7 to discuss whether a primary should be held.

If elected, he said, he wanted to improve education in the district and get schools the money they need to succeed.

“I don’t know if the state of New York is doing enough to pay their share of allocations to the school districts,” D’Urso said. “I would advocate for money for the schools.”

He also said he wanted to find ways to give some relief to taxpayer who do not have children going to school.

“There has to be some way to make it a little less painful,” D’Urso said. “Every problem cannot just be solved with money but I want to see how best we can give relief to taxpayers in school districts.”

He also said he was an advocate for

the environment and wanted to protect Long Island’s resources, specifically saltwater intrusion in the water supply.

Herricks school board Trustee Jim Gounaris, who was considering running for Schimel’s seat, said he dropped out of the race to support D’Urso.

“He’s sincere, he’s humble, he’s kind, he’s generous and he wants to do this for everybody in the district,” Gounaris said. “This is not about him, this is about the residents of the district. That was my reason for wanting to run and I think he represents that.”

He said he had over six figures in financial pledges that he had accumulated over the past couple of months, but decided it was best to allow D’Urso to run for the seat rather than run against him.

“When a guy like Tony D’Urso, with his credentials, comes and says he would like to do this and bring what he has done to that district, I took a step back and said he’s excellent and he could be exactly what I think I wanted to be in that seat,” Gounaris said.

Schimel announced on Jan. 7 she would not seek re-election.

She was first elected to the state Assembly in March 2007 after defeating Republican Ryan DeCicco in a special election, receiving 86 percent of the votes.

Schimel replaced Thomas DiNapoli, who the state Legislature selected as state Comptroller that year.

D’Urso said serving the public has always been his goal in life, even when he was a teenager still living in Italy.

“When I was growing up and I looked at some of the people, whether it was the teachers or nuns or priests or the mayor, and I looked up to them and I said ‘I wish one day I could be in the position where I could help people,’” he said. “I know the government is a force for the good and can still help people.”

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U.S. representatives Steve Israel and Kathleen Rice sign a proclamation declaring April 12 “Equal Pay Day.”

Rice, Israel press equal pay for woman B y N oah M anskar After decades of activism and the passage of multiple federal laws, local and national leaders are still advocating for equal pay for equal work.

U.S. representatives Steve Israel and Kathleen Rice appeared with leaders of local women’s groups in Manhasset on Thursday to call for the closure of the national gender-based wage gap and declare April 12 “Equal Pay Day.” The fact that women continue to be collectively paid less than men for the same work is not only “immoral” or “unjust,” Israel said, but also “economically dumb.”

“If we hold money from women and give them less earning power, that’s just a drag on our entire economy,” said the Huntington Democrat, who is retiring from Congress. “So we need to understand that pay equity is not just an issue of fairness, it’s an issue of economic smart strategy.”

Israel and Rice signed a proclamation declaring April 12 “Equal Pay Day” at Thursday’s event, hosted by the North Shore and Garden City chapters of the American Association of University Women at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Shelter Rock.

Federal statistics say

American women’s median income for full-time work was 79 percent of men’s in 2014.

The gap is larger for women of color, according to an AAUW report that cites U.S. Census data — black women’s median income is 63 percent of white men’s, and Hispanic women’s just 54 percent.

“The wage gap of 79 cents for every dollar a man makes has not budged in more than a decade, and if it continues at this pace, we won’t catch up for 100 years,” said Trudy Ruchman, director of public policy for the North Shore AAUW branch.

An AAUW report says New York women’s median wage was 87 percent of men’s in 2014. The number was 75.6 percent in Israel’s North Shore congressional district and 83 percent in Rice’s in southwestern Nassau County.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 banned sex-based wage discrimination, and other rules and laws, such as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, have aimed to provide further protections and narrow the gap.

But despite them, “women across this country are still struggling to make the same amount of money as men,” said Rice, a Garden City Democrat.

When Rice was Nassau County’s district attorney,

there was a 30-percent gap between male and female prosecutors’ pay that she helped close, she said.

In the case of one married couple who graduated law school and were hired at the same time, Rice said, the man was still paid more.

“It’s not just women not making as much,” she said.

“It’s about opportunities that women don’t have that men do — if they choose to have children, do they have to get to the back of the line for management positions and other promotions that obviously come with pay increases?”

The Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill currently in committees in both houses of Congress, would provide further wage discrimination protections under the law, Rice said.

AAUW chapters around the country organize “Equal Pay Day” programs annually to raise awareness and take action around the pay gap, the organization’s website says.

Thursday’s event featured 79 percent of a sheet cake to represent the wage disparity.

Israel and Rice were joined by North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), a candidate for Israel’s Third District seat who introduced a Town Council resolution supporting New York’s paid family leave policy.

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Bond Street building impact report disputed B y J oe N ikic An attorney for residents at four buildings surrounding a proposed 61-unit apartment complex at 15 Bond St. in the Village of Great Neck Plaza said Wednesday that the State Environmental Quality Review Assessment submitted by the applicant left him and his clients with questions about the proposed development’s stormwater drainage and community aesthetics.

“We still think there are real issues concerning SEQRA that would prevent the board from making a decision yet,” Chris Prior said at the Village Board meeting.

The Village Board in November had asked Paul Bloom, attorney for Effie Namdar of 14 Park Place LLC, which is seeking to build the complex, to respond to additional environmental review concerns.

The Village Board had voted in July to become the lead agency on the project to handle the State Environmental Quality Review Assessment, which determines if the project would have any significant environmental impacts on the surrounding area. The engineering firm VHB was hired by the village to oversee the SEQRA review.

Village Attorney Richard Gabriele said Wednesday the engineering firm told him that the revised environmental impact report, which Bloom sent the board last month, adequately addressed all of its concerns.

According to the report, the applicant installed wells to monitor underground water levels to ensure the proposed building could sufficiently retain stormwater runoff, preventing damage to any surrounding buildings.

But Prior said D&B Engineers, the

Attorney Paul Bloom firm his clients hired to perform their own impact assessment, told him the fourmonth period the applicant used to study the monitoring wells was not ample time to ensure safety to the public as water levels rise to different points at different times during the year.

“They feel that picking a few months out of the year can give you a misleading read on what the potential issues are,” he said.

Instead, Prior said, the monitoring wells should be studied for a 12-month period.

Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said the request for a year-long review seemed to be an effort to further delay the project.

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B y J oe N ikic The Metropolitan Transit Authority announced Wednesday buses will replace trains on the Long Island Rail Road’s Port Washington branch on Saturday for more than four hours.

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Work is expected to begin at 1:10 a.m. and end at 5:35 a.m.

Passengers traveling westbound from the Port Washington, Plandome, or Manhasset stations will board buses or vans to Great Neck, where normal train service will resume, according to the MTA. The MTA also said westbound riders will board a bus or van 30 minutes earlier

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Passengers traveling eastbound to the Port Washington, Plandome, or Manhasset stations will board buses or vans at the Great Neck station, according to the MTA. Eastbound riders should expect to arrive at their destination up to 29 minutes later than usual, the MTA said.

Normal train service will resume after the work is completed Saturday morning.

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The MTA said defects are corrected immediately by LIRR maintenance workers.

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The Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District and Village of Great Neck Plaza announced last Wednesday the beginning of the Spring 2016 edition of “Restaurant Week.”

Beginning Sunday, April 24, nine of the village’s restaurants will be offering Prix Fixe dinners for $27.95.

The restaurants taking part in the week-long festivities ending on May 1 are ERA Asian Cuisine, Colbeh, Bareburger, LOLA, Mykonos Greek Cuisine, Elaine’s Asian Bistro, Great Neck Diner, Laverne’s of Great Neck and Brasserie Americana, according to a BID press release.

“Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to experience the wonderful food we

have in the Plaza at affordable prices,” said Maria Coscia, programs manager of the BID. “Guests can choose from a variety of restaurants and try a different kind of cuisine each night of the week including Asian, Italian, American, Greek and Mediterranean.”

All restaurants participating in “Restaurant Week” are within walking distance of the Long Island Railroad’s Great Neck station, according to the release.

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The friendly atmosphere of Great Neck Plaza is the perfect setting to enjoy the best of North Shore dining,” BID Executive Director Ron Edelson said.

Russell Gardens to buy new village signs B y J oe N ikic Village of Russell Gardens trustees approved a resolution at Thursday’s board meeting authorizing the village to purchase new signage for all nine of the village’s entrances and a new sign for Village Hall.

Village of Russell Gardens Mayor Steve Kirschner said the village’s current signage was outdated and needed an upgrade.

“We’re going to have all of our signs, which haven’t really been updated in about 25 years, to be redone,” Kirschner said.

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mately $10,430.

“That’s approximately the cost to replace all of our village signs so that they will look much more presentable,” Kirschner said.

Also at the meeting, trustees David Miller and Matthew Ellis, who won reelection to their board seats last month, were sworn in for their two-year terms.

Miller received 39 votes and Ellis received 38 votes.

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Library board approves $9.63 million budget B y J oe N ikic The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to adopt its $9,628,200 budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year — a less than one percent decrease, or $19,000, from the current year’s budget.

While spending decreased, the amount the Library will collect through taxation will remain the same as the current year’s budget at $8,641,500.

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manager Neil Zitofsky said if the board decided to decrease taxes, it could have an impact on the Library’s Aaa bond rating desifnated by Moody’s Investors Service Inc. “That was predicated on the fact that the bond holders were guaranteed that the tax rates would not decrease,” Zitofsky said. “We could do it voluntarily, in theory, but not once we’ve got the bond in place.”

The budget includes $3,768,000 to be spent on em-

ployee salaries, a $71,400 increase from the current year’s budget.

Zitofsky said that number includes an additional $250,000 that is not currently being used to pay staff, but is a security measure in the event the Library needs to hire part-time employees once the Main Building re-opens.

“That will not be spent without board approval and going through the personnel committee,” he said. “All requests to use this money will have to be justi-

fied to the board.”

The budget calls for an additional $250,000 to be added to the Automated Library Fund to update the district’s Information Technology infrastructure.

An additional $200,000 was added to the district’s Branch Fund, Zitofsky said, to “refresh” its three branches after Main Building renovations are completed.

The budget also calls for an additional $50,000 to be added to the Main Building and Special

Services Fund for startup costs for a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, Laboratory.

Zitofsky said the Library’s budget is an additional line on the ballot during the Great Neck Public Schools budget vote.

The school district and library budgets will be voted on by residents on May 17.

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See no evil, Media fails to shine light hear no evil on hypocrisy of Trump

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ore than 30 state legislators have been removed or forced from office on corruption charges in the last 10 years.

In November, then state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Democrat from Manhattan, was convicted in federal court of seven charges of honest services fraud, extortion and money laundering.

In December, then state Majority Leader Dean Skelos, a Republican from Rockville Centre, and his son, Adam, were convicted in federal court of eight counts of bribery, extortion and conspiracy.

This was actually not out of the ordinary for state Senate Majority leaders.

Four out of the five people who have held the title of state Senate majority leader for any period in the past eight years have been convicted of federal crimes — not including current Majority Leader John Flanagan. Which probably places state Senate majority leaders above gang members and members of organized crime in likelihood of being convicted of a crime.

And what did the state Legislature do in response to the conviction of their latest two leaders at the end of the last legislative session?

Nothing. As in zero, zilch, nada.

The man whose office prosecuted both Skelos and Silver, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District, said during a talk at the New York Press Association’s spring convention on Saturday that you can judge any institution by how

its members respond to corruption found in its midst.

Just imagine the reaction if four of the last five leaders of any corporation or college were convicted of federal crimes.

As he has in recent months, Bharara went on to hammer the complacency and implicit collaboration of other lawmakers, who he has called in the past “enablers” in the “rancid” culture of Albany.

“What’s been going on in New York State government lately is simultaneously heartbreaking, head-scratching and almost comic,” he said last month in front of the Kentucky Legislature.

Political corruption erodes the public’s confidence in government and eliminating it should be at the very top of every legislator’s list.

This is not a partisan issue. It is just a matter of good government, something which members of both parties should want.

To do otherwise is to make the legislators complicit in the wrongdoing.

As we have said before, the rot in Albany should not be just another issue in the next election, it should be the defining issue of the next election.

New York State’s Legislature is a national laughingstock and the joke has been on taxpayers.

Any person running for the state Assembly, the state Senate or governor — whether incumbent or challenger, Republican, Democrat or a third party — should be asked what they would do about political corruption in Albany.

And anyone unwilling to reform the Legislature should be rejected from serving in it.

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he hypocrisy is huuuge.

Trump says he is boycotting Carrier because they are moving their air conditioning factory out of the country.

Maybe he should boycott himself.

I’m convinced the press couldn’t be lazier.

Why some reporter hasn’t added up how many good American jobs the Trumps have shipped overseas in their greed to make more money, is beyond me.

Why hasn’t some opponent laid out 100 tables filled with Trump-branded products each with “Made in America - NOT” labels?

And have “Let’s Make Bangladesh Great Again”

posters all over the room.

How about holding the Trump Museum display on free, open-to-the-public viewing, in some large fancy union building lobby, and have “workers” with front-back signs that say “displaced,” or “unemployed because Donald shipped my job to another country?”

At the exit They could hand out very collectible campaign cards that say, “Thanks for being stupid, Stupid,” signed Donald Trump.

Come on guys, we can be more creative than we’ve been. Let’s get serious and have some fun!

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Turn the page if you don’t like what you’re reading

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eading the submission by Alan Gray in the April 8 edition evokes thoughts of many things that run counter to our American culture.

Mr. Gray complains that some readers write too much too often.

I salute the fact that he has been able to limit his ‘diatribe’ to a reasonable length, likely in keeping with what he perceives to be the ‘official’ policy regarding letters.

However, after reading most of the letters in each week’s paper for the last several years, I rather enjoy when a long letter is submitted by a writer with some factual knowledge and historical savvy.

This not only is a chance to learn new facts, but enjoyable reading, as well.

On the other hand, I am shocked that Mr. Gray takes this as almost a personal affront.

Other civilizations have failed, and people oppressed, by censorship, and his suggestion that writers be limited to one letter every thirty days is

not only absurd, but smacks of censorship.

The first right granted to us by our Constitution is freedom of speech, and the final interpretation is that this right is guaranteed whether you agree with the thoughts and opinions of the writer or not.

This falls somewhere in the vicinity of ‘politically correctness,’ and I refuse to fall into that trap.

Freedom of expression, as long as it does no direct harm to another person, is also guaranteed.

May I simply suggest to him, and any others who agree with him, that if they start reading a letter and don’t like what it says to either stop reading and ignore it, or sit down at the keyboard and write a response.

Either choice would be a good one, and we can all read whatever we choose to read, and more importantly, write what we choose to express.

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Endless L.I. corruption, incompetence

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n March 31, 2016, Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman, Edward Walsh was convicted in Federal Court of theft of government funds for falsely collecting over $200,000 in pay and overtime when employed as a lieutenant in the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office.

As a registered Conservative, the party’s 1993 New York City mayoral candidate and the author of “Fighting the Good Fight,” a 419-page book describing the history of the New York Conservative Party, I am appalled and embarrassed.

Founded in 1962 to counter the liberal Rockefeller domination of New York’s Republican organization, the Conservative Party became the nation’s must successful third party because it lived up to its charter to serve political ideals first. Throughout its history, the party has been the guardian of working class New Yorkers, men and women who subscribe to the belief that to be good citizens it is essential to love family, neighborhood, country and God, and just as important, to respect an ethic of hard work.

Edward Walsh has disgraced his party.

He abandoned his party’s principles, abused his authority and enriched himself at the expense of the citizens he had sworn to protect.

Suffolk Conservatives must begin to repair the damage by electing a chairman who puts principles above self-aggrandizement.

It should be noted that U.S. Attorney prosecutors in the Walsh case did a remarkable job.

They worked tirelessly to assemble the facts that caused the jury to unanimously convict Walsh of all charges in less than one hour of deliberations.

It is my understanding that these same prosecutors are handling the Harendra Singh case.

Singh, a restaurateur with Oyster Bay town concessions which contained largely or wholly undisclosed loan guarantees, was indicted in September 2015 on bribery, fraud and obstruction charges.

I’m sure the prosecutors will work just as hard as they did in the Walsh case to uncover the truth and to determine if government officials in either the Town

George J. Marlin On The Right of Oyster Bay or Nassau County will be charged with crimes in connection with the Singh case.

On another front, there were several complaints lodged against my On the Right column of March 31, 2016.

In that column I wrote “Mangano’s first deputy, Rob Walker — who moved his office out of County Hall and may not be speaking to his boss — testified that he invoked his Fifth Amendment, received immunity and admitted that the feds are investigating him….”

County Executive Mangano’s press spokesman, Brian Nevin, contacted Blank Slate Media and told the publisher that Walker has not moved out of the County Executive’s office and asked for a correction.

I will take Mr. Nevin at his word that Walker still maintains an office at One West Street and concede that “he has not moved out.”

But, Mr. Walker has kept a separate office in the Public Works Department located on Cantiague Road in Hicksville.

The word around the county is that Walker claims he likes to use that office to shorten his commute from home. That office is, of course, neither in the County Executive’s office nor in Mineola at all.

Interestingly, Mr. Nevin had no comments on Mr. Walker receiving immunity and admitting he was under federal investigation.

Nassau Comptroller, George Maragos, wrote a letter to the editor that has been published in this newspaper.

In that correspondence, the comptroller points out that he did indeed file with the District

Attorney in “accordance with protocol” the 2013 critical audit of Friends of Nassau County Recreation, a not-for-profit that is presently under federal investigation.

I stand corrected and congratulate the comptroller for carrying out his duty and acting according to established protocol.

The comptroller should know, however, that my personal and public agenda are one and the same: good government. I will praise all public officials, regardless of party affiliation, if they expose corruption or express outrage over the shenanigans of Nassau pols.

The comptroller should also know, that for me, governing means more than following protocol. It means — in the words of St. Paul in his second letter to Timothy — to “fight the good fight.”

In my judgment, one should use one’s office to aggressively seek out and expose suspected wrongdoing and to use one’s bully pulpit to publicly demand investigations by law enforcement officials.

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Empty nest? What empty nest?

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ll year, since our youngest went off to college, people have been asking my husband and me how we like having an “empty nest.”

My husband usually responds, “What empty nest? It’s more full of junk than ever!”

I say nothing.

People said, “It’ll be great!

You’ll be able to walk around the house naked!”

But my children didn’t get that memo; and somehow, all I have to do is leave my bedroom door open, one evening, while I’m changing into pajamas, and all of a sudden (cue the scary voice)… “They’re ba-ack!”

“Sweetie — you’re here!” I exclaim, slamming my door. “I wasn’t expecting you!”

“Yes, well, it turns out I was wrong about when exams ended, so I got a ride with a friend. You don’t mind, do you?”

“Um, of course not! Just let me get dressed.”

This boy is just home for a quick visit. But in less than a month, many of the kids who were dropped off at college, four

short years ago, will be coming back — maybe for good.

All too soon, I might have my beloved firstborn rattling around the house, seeing all the flaws he never noticed before, in his haste to get away.

“Say, Mom, what are all these boxes doing in my room?”

“I took them down from the attic, to try and declutter a little.”

“And the stacks of books everywhere?”

“Same thing, dear — I’m going through them all to see what I can give away.”

“But why are they still in my room?”

“Well, I’m not finished, yet.”

“Why can’t they go in my brother’s room?”

“That’s where I’m sorting the photo albums.”

“Or downstairs?”

“Is it possible you didn’t notice all the stacks of papers on the dining room table?” asks my husband.

Suddenly I hear a thump and a swear word. “And what is the vacuum cleaner doing here, Mom? It just tripped me!”

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A Look on the Lighter Side “Well, I can’t very well leave it on the attic stairs with all these boxes that have to go up and down! Besides, I thought I might vacuum your room when I’d finished.”

Thank goodness my boys don’t notice little things like dust kitties lurking in every corner — or the holiday tablecloth still on the dining room table, under the papers.

“Never mind, I’ll just go find something to eat.”

Well, good luck with that, I

which car when, for how urgent think but don’t tell him.

“Mom! There’s nothing to a mission. I guess those schedules eat!” are back, now, along with the boy.

Indeed. It took me two years “If I didn’t know better, Mom, to stop buying groceries enough I’d think you didn’t want me back to feed an army, but I finally home.” learned. Now one pot of stew “Don’t be ridiculous, dear; I provides dinner for two of us for love having you here. Could you almost a week. Now, finally, the help me put this pitcher back on milk stays in the refrigerator long the top shelf over the refrigeraenough to spoil. As for the bread tor?”

— no, it doesn’t spoil. But maybe I only just started booking it should! activities for myself, to fill up my “Mom, how old is this bread?” suddenly cavernous days. I hate Looking at that last slice in everything about going to a gym the cellophane bag, I couldn’t — the expense, the clothing, even remember when I had pur- and, oh yes, the sweat — but I chased it. How many preserva- got myself a membership and tives would it take, to keep it actually went, that’s how bored from spoiling?

I was. I signed up for a writing “You know what, sweetie? seminar, too — even for my high Don’t eat that. I think there’s school reunion. If it gets any some microwave popcorn, in one worse I might have to start scrubof the cabinets.” bing the mildew off the tiles in “Mom, it’s rancid! I’ll just go the upstairs shower! out for pizza. Where are the car The truth is, as much as I keys?” complain about the bedlam and I’ll admit, it’s been refresh- the chaos and the cluelessness ing, using my own car whenever of my kids when they’re home…

I wanted, and without having when they’re gone, I miss them. to draw up a three-dimensional I wonder how many years it’ll schedule, first, of who needs take me to get used to that.

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Bernie Sanders’ refreshing honesty And The Truth Shall Set You Free - John 8:32 The most revolutionary act one can engage in is…to tell the truth. — Howard Zinn 2016 has been an election year like no other. Donald Trump has set records for narcissism and being the schoolyard bully. Ted Cruz is an unctuous ideologue who holds the record for being thoroughly disliked by his Senate colleagues. What stands out in my mind is the fact that “honesty” has become a significant issue in the campaign.

A brief look at history is informative. Truth seems to matter.

What school child doesn’t know the apocryphal story of George Washington and the cherry tree? And who doesn’t remember that the 16th president of the United States was nicknamed “Honest Abe?” And lest we forget the impact of LBJ’s big lie about the Gulf of Tonkin?

So candidates for office do not fare well when it comes to truth-telling.

There’s the line which asks: How do you know when a politician is lying? And the answer is

when his lips are moving.

Yet, as a political science major at the University of Rochester, I learned that politics was a noble profession and most public servants are decent people.

This, of course, flies in the face of the notion that the words “politician” and “liar” are synonymous.

Having followed the twists and turns of this election campaign, I have decided to support Bernie Sanders.

I do so for a reason that cable channel pundits fail to mention.

Bernie is the most honest aspirant for high office to come along in generations.

This calls for an explanation.

He labels himself a democratic socialist which is tantamount to committing political suicide. He doesn’t shy away from stating that he is leading “a revolution.”

He points the finger at millionaires, billionaires and bankers charging them with destroying the economy. He had the courage to come out in favor of a singlepayer health care system, arguing that universal health care is a human right. He has accurately analyzed what’s wrong with our

system, namely, money corrupts and those with super PACs get to buy our legislators.

Bernie has received over 6 million individual contributions proving that you can finance a campaign with small donations.

In short, Bernie has defied conventional wisdom, challenged the establishment, and emerged as a viable opponent of Hillary.

When candidates don’t know the answer to a question, they pivot, and provide a pre-packaged answer, but not Bernie. When he appeared before the New York Daily News editorial board a week ago, he was grilled in what I regard as a “gotcha” encounter.

When asked about Obama’s use of drone attacks and the number of innocent civilians killed…

Bernie actually said “I don’t know the answer to that.”

On the subject of Israel, “Well…you’re asking me a very fair question, and if I had some paper in front of me, I would give you a better answer.”

Is he kidding? Didn’t he learn in Poly. Sci. 101, that at such times candidates fudge and dissemble?

But Bernie’s worst moment was when he made statements

about the gun industry not being held responsible for crimes committed with their products.

This is the closest he has come to lying to the electorate.

Rolling Stone magazine explains his predicament. Sander’s gun votes put him “in line with his home state’s political norms.”

In other words, since over 50 percent of his constituents own guns, this was a no win situation for Bernie.

There are many who will fault Bernie for admitting that he doesn’t know the answer to a specific question.

They will accuse him of being unprepared at best, and, at worst, ignorant. But I credit him for his honesty.

I find it refreshing. Bernie has consistently taken one gutsy stand after another, espoused honesty, and set a moral tone which is refreshing in American politics.

Lest my friends who support Hillary be concerned, if Bernie is not the Democratic nominee, I will be working hard for a Clinton victory.

As both Hilary and Bernie have stated….either of them is preferable to a President Trump

or Cruz.

A win for either Democrat will be precedent setting.

Voters will have elected either our first woman, or our first Jewish, president.

This, on the heels of our first black president, is evidence that our democracy is still vibrant and viable.

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Panama Papers offer real insights Ah, The Panama Papers.

Already one prime minister resigned in Iceland: Britian is described as a spider web with a rally calling for Cameron’s resignation. The Putin family being people of interest: others have also been mentioned.

With thousands of pages in The Panama Papers, it has only begun and we will see how it unfolds.

It seems sure to get interesting.

One day out of curiosity I looked up Andrew Cuomo and HUD on the internet.

A very long article by The Village Voice was available.

To sum part of it up in my own words, Cuomo was the axle on which the hub of HUD turned and Bill Clinton was the hub.

Many big wheels turned on that hub of HUD. Besides the banks et. al. was the US Government. Bill Clinton as president

made it happen.

I saw a picture of Bill with his left arm around Andy’s shoulders. It seems a caption could read with Bill saying “He’s My Boy!, Boy Oh Boy!” This was the sub prime mortgage meltdown. Someone had to pay.

The banks were where the money was.

So they quarried some billions out of the banks being careful no one had to go to trial.

These chunks of money are unattached and free for the taking being it didn’t belong anywhere : off the books.

A little “thank you taste” probably went to some bankers too. Cayman or Panama?

Then President Clinton signed on so that corps would run the prisons. The more inmates, the more money. Minorities — easy prey. Arrested for the slightest offense.

No bail, no trial date: Prison!

In truth, a person does not mature to be an adult until age 21.

Take Rikers Island as an example: Sixteen-year old juveniles imprisoned. No trial. Solitary confinement.

Back to Bill Clinton and not to go into that juicy episode: Bill Clinton for our First Gentleman? I don’t think so!

And his wife: A woman on Facebook said it best: Hillary delivered a child in the lobby of Goldman Sachs.

Not to mention the other complications that may never be resolved.

Meanwhile, Gov. Cuomo tries to make himself look good with raising the minimum wage, yet money keeps disappearing like before.

Others jumped on to the wage bandwagon even though they were against it all along.

A big change of subject: Bernie Sand-

ers is slated to go to The Vatican for a conference.

All will get to see how well he performs in international diplomacy.

At one of his rallys, a sparrow came and sat on his podium. The crowd at his rally went crazy it was said. He himself could hardly believe it.

Was it an omen?

In other news, Obama pulled the rug out from under the Pfizer attempt to move offshore to avoid taxes. It would have been no more than some paper work.

Perhaps it could be better said: Phee, Phi, Pho, Phum, O (Obama) plucked the pie of the Phizer plum. Or whatever.

This may be quite an interesting year.

It is still only April and a long hot summer yet to come.

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Help L.I., build a parking garage in Jersey

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n March 1986, the Regional Planning Association released “The Future of Transit in the New York Region” study.

This included $12 billion worth of capital transportation improvements.

One recommendation from this study called for extending the New York City Transit IRT No. 7 subway to the Meadow Lands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, N.J. The proposal included completion of this project by 2000 to meet future ridership needs.

According to the study, this project would “ease rush-hour congestion at current Hudson River crossings and would provide New Jersey commuters with easier access to Manhattan’s East Side.”

Fast forward 30 years later.

This proposal may still be the most cost effective bistate project for improving transportation connections between New York and New Jersey even if it takes another 20 years to complete.

The existing 42nd Street Port Authority Bus Terminal is antiquated. It lacks sufficient capacity to deal with current and future needs.

The PA of New York and New Jersey anticipates that between $10 billion and $15 billion may be needed to build a new facility at the same or an adjacent loca-

tion.

Amtrak is looking for $24 billion to fund their proposed “Gateway” project for construction of a new Trans Hudson tunnel.

This would provide additional access to Penn Station from New Jersey for tracks shared with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak.

Based upon past history, it is doubtful either agency will ever obtain these dollars.

A better solution is to extend the MTA NYC Transit No. 7 subway to NJ Transit’s Secaucus Junction station by NJ Turnpike Exit 15X. Build a new bus terminal at Secaucus. This could divert thousands of riders from both the 42nd Street Bus Terminal and Penn Station.

Imagine providing a direct connection linking New Jersey, Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and Queens under a one seat ride. This could assist thousands of reverse commuters to employment centers along with sporting events such as New Jersey Giants and New Jersey Jets at the Meadowlands, Mets games, others at Citi Field, U.S. Open, Arthur Ash stadium along with Flushing Meadow Park and Queens Zoo. New Jersey residents would have eas-

ier access to Manhattan East Side. Metro North commuters via Grand Central Terminal (along with LIRR riders when East Side Access to GCT is completed in 2023) would have a new option to New Jersey.

This could afford PANYNJ the ability to renovate the existing 42nd St. Bus Terminal in phases. Amtrak could shut down one Hudson River tunnel at a time for critical repairs. Both could remain in transit service with necessary work accomplished at less cost.

A new intermodal bus terminal would need to be constructed at Secaucus.

This would accommodate hundreds of rush hour buses. Diverting these buses from the existing overcrowded Manhattan PA Bus Terminal could free up scarce space.

It would eliminate the need to dead head buses to mid-day temporary storage facilities in New Jersey.

A multi-story parking garage to accommodate several thousand cars would also be needed. Both would free up space in the already overcrowded Lincoln and Holland Tunnels.

Extending the No. 7 subway line to Secaucus could cost $10 billion or more.

There is no money included in the MTA’s proposed 2015-2019 $28 billion

capital plan for this project.

Ask the MTA to partner with the PA of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, New York, New Jersey and New York City to come up with a joint long term financial plan.

Ask each to contribute $100 million per year or $2 billion over 20 years, That would raise $12 billion.

Enter the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts program.

If successful, this would result in a Full Funding Grant Agreement with Uncle Sam. Sponsoring agencies local commitment could potentially leverage one to two billion from Washington.

This would be spread out over several five year federal transportation funding authorization acts to help defray significant project costs.

Why wait 30 more years for this transportation improvement?

I myself had belonged to Cub Scout troop No. 343 in Glen Oaks, a Boy Scout in troop No. 114 in Queens Village, and finally as a Explorer in Troop No.92, also in Queens Village.

As a member of troop No. 92 I served with my cousin Ronald Moyne, David Duffy ,Bob Duffy, Eli Blickenstaff, Ralf Blickenstaff, Bruce Beckner and Eddie Woods.

Some of us found ourselves in trouble from time to time. I guess we were a bunch of wise-guys but straightened out.

We had a really great Scout leader in

the person of Mr. Blickenstaff who cared about all of us but at the time we didn’t realize that fact. He taught us about camping, hiking and the importance in helping each other and how to reach out to one another under stress or in trouble. We also learn that we needed to help those in our communities who were in need. Today I’m Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus council # 5911 in Douglaston.

I’m chairman of our two blood drives and I am able to utilize the Boy Scouts of troop No. 153 to assist my council and my-

self in running these blood drives that help the many in need of this gift of life. These young men and their leaders are dedicated to the principles and ideas of the Boy Scouts which is to serve God and country.

They also promote citizenship and personal fitness and service to the communities.

Now for that I salute the Boy Scouts of America for all that they do. And for that, may God bless this fine organization and all that they do.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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

Scouting helps young people develop good values

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he Boy Scouts of America have a long history of teaching young boys to be proper young men and to be community and charity minded.

These young men for the most part will be the leaders of tomorrow. Our nation in my view are proud of this organization for producing fine young men and all they have accomplish. They have taught them to respect authority and to be dedicated to helping others and to be committed to helping those in need in the various communities in which they live.

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NHP Fire District lacks needed transparency

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verywhere we look, we are confronted by the inescapable reality that these are times of necessary change. The current state of the world requires that information be made readily available on an instantaneous basis; whether it in business or in furtherance of public safety.

As more and more community fire districts and departments use the internet to advise people of public safety tips, alert the public to emergency matter and post district meeting minutes online to enable transparency in government, the New Hyde Park Fire District has not taken steps to strengthen our fire department in this manner.

Three years ago, I initiated a petition relating to issues of impropriety and egregious errors relating to meeting minutes from two separate public fire district board meetings.

Specifically on April 16 and May 7, 2013, egregious errors were made by then district Secretary, Marie Cochran.

Those errors consisted of motions, one of which was a fourparagraph detailed motion, which had miraculously appeared for

final record in meeting minutes, that had never taken place; other motions having been passed by unanimous vote when they were not, and that certain commissioners were recorded as having voted in favor of certain motions at meetings which they did not attend.

Ms. Cochran was also at the time, and is currently still, the district treasurer. The purpose of the petition was to not only significantly enhance the current website and ensure easy accessibility to meeting minutes online, but to provide transparency into our fire district operations.

I pounded the pavement, securing 512 signatures from NHP Fire District residents in support of this initiative. That petition was then submitted to the fivemember Board of Fire Commissioners, who direct and manage the fire district/department budgetary issues during regular and budget meetings.

Over the course of the past three years, my repeated requests to district board members for status reports on updating the current website, when answered, were ignored and eventually, denied, by unanimous vote.

The sitting board all consists of fellow firefighters of the Department­ — they are Commissioners Michael Bonura, his father-in-law James Nagy, Richard Stein, John Waldron and Stephen Derenze.

The District Board’s position has been that the website belongs to the department only.

Numerous fire districts and departments within Nassau County, and beyond, work in conjunction to meet the needs of their public.

Why does the NHP Fire District, which had the second largest tax increase among the Town of North Hempstead’s 23 special districts, continue to play hide the ball with its residents?

Most especially, when the public overwhelmingly demands a more open and transparent government. There is no excuse in failing to meet the needs of the district residents and taxpayers.

This is simply more of politics as usual.

Politics as usual is the name of the game with the NHP Fire District Board of Commissioners.

For example, at the recent April 5, 2016 open board meeting, I asked the newly-elected

Department Chief, Paul Sokol, what his position was going forward in updating the Department website.

Chief Sokol and the entire Deputy Chiefs’ staff present choose to remain silent, to which the chairman of the board, Commissioner Michael Bonura, then simply proceeded with the continuance of the meeting.

Clearly, there is a united front in both district and department members to ignore the will of the people and deny their requests for more open and transparent public information.

As evidenced by the presidential campaigns the likes of Donald J. Trump and Bernie Sanders, Americans are tired of politics as usual.

Just as with the rest of the country, Long Islanders are fed up with dishonesty and political double speak and want access to local government to keep tabs on the enormous budgets that Special Districts wield.

The present antiquated www. nhpfd.com website should provide easily accessible information relating to fire district operations and finances, as well as public safety information.

This website should be a valuable tool to residents of our Fire District. It should provide residents and members of the NHP Fire Department with an increased understanding of the fire district’s/department’s daily governmental operations. It should also provide readily accessible district office contact and mailing information for those looking to inquire into fire district operations and events.

A new and more informative website is in the best interest of the district residents and taxpayers.

To each of the 512 individuals who contributed his or her signature on the petition: I assure you, my commitment to you to gain greater transparency within the fire district/department will not fade.

My sincere hope is that our fire district/department will strive to provide us with not only the continued excellence in our volunteer firefighting and paid EMS services, but eventual excellence in our day-to-day governmental operations as well.

Deirdre Dolan New Hyde Park

Many areas to cut in Port school budget

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he Port Washington school district has been classified by the state comptroller as fiscally stressed.

This means, as indicated by low reserves, that revenue is close to not meeting expenditures. The district attributes this to the tax cap, mandates, and inequitable state funding.

I would agree that due to the wide spectrum of student needs applied over Port’s varied demographics that we indeed are being short changed.

However, there are other considerations before choosing to be the sole Nassau school district to break the tax cap and have every household lose their monetary incentive (about $130 per household or approximately $1.3 million for the district) to remain within the cap.

Generally, fiscal, planning and educational management are absent or else deficient.

This year with the usual mayhem started with the customary presentation of “must have” budget increases’ pitted against program cuts.

However, at the 11th hour, excepting for two board members, reason prevailed.

Administration and board leadership joined in examining the budget and recognizing that due to pension savings and unexpected increased state aid a sound budget meeting educational needs within the tax cap was possible.

The high risk of not obtaining a 60 percent plurality wisely was recognized and not

taken.

But why is it that every year is beginning with a budget crisis?

To answer one may wish to know by what process are board members chosen and what is their culture. Most of the community does not participate in budget/trustee elections.

Choice is left to a narrow electorate comprised of parent leaders (vying and rated by their ability to get) in turn influenced by the policies of the teacher’s union.

Board members not pliant are not chosen and or else, should they have been elected, risk being shut out and not reelected.

Administrators cooperative to the culture are selected. This pressure ever present determines the composition and culture of the school board and of necessity the school’s superintendent.

To their further advantage the teacher’s union has been able to set the budget election date separate from the general November election thereby limiting interest and thus relegating the vote to their constituency.

The community is further handicapped in that school budget must be twice defeated to be voted down.

The culture is not bashful, contrary to educational law, to utilize public funding via publications, their website, and meetings during public referendums to exhort the electorate.

To their further advantage the teacher’s union has been able to set the budget election date separate from the general Novem-

ber election thereby limiting the vote to their constituency.

The additional onus is the further requirement that the budget to be defeated must twice be voted down. So what is the result?

Last year the board with misleading rhetoric sold the community that they could have a $70-million-dollar capital construction bond at a cost of $106 annually limited to seven years when the actual payments would continue beyond 20 years and amount to over $100,000 million dollars.

The work items were so poorly combined as to make completion of the work in a timely manner and without further major expense impossible.

Review revealed further deception as to the condition of the infrastructure presented as the rationale.

The actual needed work previously had been estimated at $14 million dollars over five years to maintain and $30 million total to add and replace.

The increase to $70 million came with the addition of the wish list.

The Port Washington school district in Nassau County, at the high school level is alone in having a six-day block schedule.

Superior peer districts all have five-day block schedules. Six days provides more electives at the expense of more classes and an added cost due to the Inability, caused by the required division of each day into periods, to obtain the contractual requirement of 20 hours of instruction per day.

Separately, the district provides each teacher with 20 days of sick leave without documentation for a work year equivalent to eight months.

The substitute teaching then necessitated results in lost instruction time and the additional cost of $1.5 million dollars.

Retirement incentives of $15,000 to $18,000 provided to everyone that retires are another expense.

Other inefficiencies exist in district wide programing and the redundant organization of the middle school into four separate schools.

Present arrangements are not sustainable. Salaries and benefits unsurprisingly are not controlled.

The parent leaders already speak that next year they will break the tax cap.

Unless within a short time new leaders emerge or else a major consolidation of school districts takes place we can expect, should the community not resist, continuous requests to exceed the tax cap and more construction bonds.

Board candidates and public support to save the district are needed!

To be added to our mailing list please send your mailing info to Citizens for School Management, PO Box 1181, Port Washington, NY 11050.

James Ansel, President Citizens for School Management Letters Continued from Page 55

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Lake Success board approves fee increases B y J oe N ikic Village of Lake Success trustees unanimously voted Monday to increase fees for both residents and developers seeking permits to build in the village.

Village of Lake Success Mayor Ron Cooper said the fee increases were to keep the village on par with what other municipalities

were charging building applicants.

“We are trying to keep up with rates throughout Long Island in other villages and municipalities,” Cooper said. “We have a lot of building going on in the village so that is what motivates this.”

Building permit fees for commercial applicants doubles from $1,000 to

$2,000.

An additional fee of $300, Cooper said, would be charged for any alterations to building plans.

Building permit fees for new residential homes or buildings also doubled from $500 to $1,000.

Cooper said the fee increases would take effect after being filed with the Secretary of State.

Large weapons cache found in NHP home B y N oah M anskar

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sault weapons without registering them with the state is a direct violation of the NY SAFE Act, a 2013 state gun control bill, LeBrun said.

It would have been legal for Dhanak to have the guns if he had registered them, LeBrun said.

Investigators are currently uncertain where Dhanak bought the guns or where he may have been trying to smuggle them, LeBrun and Garcia said.

Dhanak came to the United States from India in 1998 as a student, LeBrun said. He has no prior criminal record and is currently unemployed, he said.

Nassau police interviewed him once several years ago and determined he posed no security risk, he said.

Investigators are looking into where Dhanak lived before moving to Nassau County and where he may have traveled since settling in the U.S., he said.

Nassau County police and the Department of Homeland Security are investigating a New Hyde Park man who had a large cache of weapons in his North Sixth Street home.

Police arrested Chandrakant Dhanak, 37, on Saturday after they found nine unregistered assault weapons in his house.

Dhanak also had 23 rifles and five handguns he legally owned, police said in a statement.

Nassau detectives and Department of Homeland Security agents are investigating whether Dhanak, a U.S. permanent resident, has connections to terrorist groups or was smuggling weapons, but so far they have no evidence of either.

“At this time there does not appear to be any type of immediate threat against the public,” said Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun, commanding officer of the police department’s Public Information Office.

Dhanak was arraigned April 10 on nine felony counts of criminal possession of a firearm and released on $5,000 bail LeBrun said. He is due back at First District Court in Hempstead on April 15.

Police notified DHS after receiving an anonymous tip about Dhanak’s weapons collection, LeBrun said.

Dhanak, a four-year resident of Nassau County, consented to a search after Homeland Security investigators and detectives from Nassau’s Special Investigations Squad interviewed him at his home April 9, LeBrun said.

The number of weapons involved and the possibility of weapons smuggling to DHS’ interest in the case, Deputy Special Agent in Charge Gabriel Garcia said.

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Barnes & Noble seen closing in Manhasset B y A dedamola A gboola Barnes and Noble appears ready to leave Manhasset.

The owner of the bookstore’s building at 1542 Northern Blvd., C & B Realty, has filed permits with the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County to turn the structure into a multi-tenant building with retail on the first floor and medical offices on the second floor.

“It’s disappointing to see the bookseller leaving town,” said Susan Auriemma, secretary of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations. “It was a meeting place where you met up with friends in the cafe and teach your kids how to browse for books.”

Auriemma said she is surprised that Barnes and Noble, which has occupied the building since 1996, is leaving.

“But it is the reality of the world we live in today with technology right on our palms,” she said.

Efforts to reach C & B Realty and Barnes and Noble officials were unavailing.

The Manhasset-based C & B Realty filed for permits for the project on November 2015, but were denied by the town, which cited violations of three town codes.

C & B Realty had proposed 89 parking spaces, but town code calls for 165. The town code also requires parking spaces to be 10 feet by 20 feet based on the proposed uses but the company proposed spaces that would be 9 feet by 18 feet.

The proposal was also non-complaint on two loading areas required by the town.

The Nassau County Planning Commission also denied the company a request for permits, pending information on how the building alterations and parking variances were going to affect traffic on Northern Boulevard, which is a county road.

“The NCPC deemed the referral incomplete due to the lack of a parking and traffic analysis/study accompanying the application,” Planning Supervisor Sean Sallie said in an email. “The matter will be reheard when the additional documents are received.”

“I’m glad the planning commission is taking the necessary steps to conduct a traffic study,” Auriemma said.

She said when businesses can’t meet the village or town’s parking requirements, valet parking is usually brought up as remedy.

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PULSE OF THE PENINSULA

Finally, a meaningful N.Y. primary For first time in decades, New York State actually has the potential to tip the balance of the presidential election — and not just for one party, but both Republicans and Democrats— when we go to vote in the primary election April 19.

And when was the last time there were three New Yorkers— out of five candidates — vying for President?

One who embraced New York (Hillary Clinton), one who abandoned New York (Bernie Sanders) and one who would possess it (Donald Trump).

After careful consideration — after hearing the candidates debate, seeing them give speeches, hold rallies and town halls — former New York Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with her “pragmatic progressivism” is the best candidate for the Democratic nomination and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, as the advocate for overturning partisanship in favor of compromise, is the best choice for the Republican nomination, even though in actual policies (anti-woman, anti-worker, trickle down economics), he toes the

Republican party line.

In the Democratic primary, Bernie Sanders comes off as onenote, hollow, candidate having trouble actually fleshing out how he would achieve the noble vision he outlines, and I can only imagine what will happen, if he is the Democratic nominee, when the Kochs and Republicans throw $1 billion in negative advertising plus all the dirty tricks (voter suppression) at him.

Will he still rely on $27 campaign contributions from 6 million Americans, or even the public finance system which is woefully inadequate in the era of Citizens United?

After 30 years of attacks (including 11 hours of Benghazi interrogation), it is hard to imagine them finding new material to throw at her, but Sanders is a blank slate.

On policy, actual proposals and electability, Hillary Clinton, with her “pragmatic progressivism,” is the preferred candidate.

Hillary Clinton comes across as the most presidential among all the candidates— Democratic and Republican — including those who are not “officially” in

Presidential candidate, actually earned respect of Republicans.

Authentic. That is the word that I came away with after seeing her in a fairly intimate setting at Medgar Evans College in Brooklyn, addressing the issue of women’s issues in the campaign.

(As it turns out, “women’s issues” are basically all the issues: economic growth, jobs, income inequality, education, child care, pre-K, national security, fighting terrorism, criminal justice, gun violence prevention, immigration reform, infrastructure, and yes, access to health care and reproductive rights, without which, no woman is anything but a slave of the state.)

Authentic is also the word that comes to mind when I saw her at the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, on a panel with Congressman Steve Israel and five women who know all Pulse of the Peninsula too well the pain and tragedy of gun violence. impact. Her policy prescriptions It’s a word that surprises my make sense.

20-something son when I use And judging by how effec- it, and probably would surprise tive she was as a U.S. senator, people who have not seen Hillshe has been able to work across ary Clinton in person —‚ espethe aisle and before she was a cially when 30 years of anti-Clinthe race (looking at you, Paul Ryan).

Clinton knows the issues in micro-detail, has had more experience than any of the rest in making decisions, handling crisis, handling the big issues that

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ton propaganda has effectively painted her as “dishonest” and “untrustworthy.”

But “authentic” and “genuine” are labels that would not surprise anyone who had.

On the other hand, I would bet that 95 percent of Sanders’ supporters had never heard of him prior to six months ago.

Sanders has effectively created his own mythos — “he marched with Martin Luther King” (no he didn’t — he attended the March on Washington).

He fought for civil rights because he was arrested for protesting for desegregating housing at the University of Chicago.

In fact, Hillary Clinton was the braver of the two and the more committed to civil rights, women’s rights, minority rights, rights of children and the vulnerable, who worked for the Children’s Defense Fund.

As a 24-year old law student, Clinton went to Alabama to go undercover to help prove that the Nixon administration was not enforcing the legal ban on granting tax-exempt status to so-called segregation academies, Continued on Page 61

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Photos Courtesy LIU Post music professor Harris Becker

Natalia Ferreira and Ron Solo (inset) are both scheduled to appear this week at the 25th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival.

B y T homas G illen From April 13-17, LIU Post will host the 24th annual Long Island Guitar Festival.

The event will include concerts, master classes, workshops, a National High School Classical Guitar Competition, and a performance by the Long Island Guitar Festival Guitar Orchestra over the course of five days.

“The festival offers concerts and master classes with some of the world’s greatest guitarists,” said James Erickson, assistant director of the festival and adjunct professor of music at LIU Post. “Music students gain valuable experience by working with these world class guitarists in a small intimate setting,” he added. Andrew York, Alan Hirsh, David Dtarobin and Ronn McFarlane will be performing at the festival, among others.

“The Long Island Guitar Festival is an annual Eclectic and International festival presented in conjunction with the Department of Music of the College of Arts, Communications & Design at LIU Post at Long Island Univer-

sity, said Harris Becker, director and founder of the festival. “The festival represents a commitment to reach out to the artistic community and continue an established tradition of excellence in guitar performance and pedagogy,” Becker said. “The initial intent of the festival was to show the process of becoming a masterful artist through educational workshops and master classes. The idea was to build a community through the interaction between students, amateurs, professionals and the general public.”

The National High School Classical Guitar Competition is open to all high school students in the United States. To enter the competition, students first have to upload a four to seven minute video of them playing on a guitar. If they move on to the semi-finals, students will play a piece of music from the Heitor Villa-Lobos Complete Works for Solo Guitar, Editions Max Eschig, in a private event in front of three judges. In the final round, three students will play in front of a different panel of judges in an April 16 event that is

open to the public. The finalists will perform a Villa-Lobos piece as well as another piece that lasts four to seven minutes.

Each finalist will have 15 minutes to perform, with the winners announced at the evening concert on April 16. The first place winner will receive $500 as well as a chance to perform at the 2017 Long Island Guitar Festival’s Emerging Artist Showcase. The second place student will receive $200.

Ensemble Shows are also part of the Long Island Guitar Festival. According to the LIU Post website, “As part of a continued commitment to excellence in guitar performance and pedagogy, throughout our history the Long Island Guitar Festival has featured high school guitar ensembles in our Ensemble Showcases. The purpose of these showcases has been to give young guitarists the opportunity to perform as well as take advantage of the learning opportunities the festival has to offer.” This year’s Ensembles Showcase Concert will include Bishop McGuinness High School Honors Guitar Ensemble from Kernersville,

N.C.; Brentwood High School Guitar Club from Brentwood; Susan E. Wagner Guitar Ensemble from Staten Island; and the POBJFK Guitar Nation from Plainview-Old Bethpage.

This year’s festival will feature performances by Ronn McFarlane, An Evening of New Music For Guitar and Others, Berta Rojas, Hilary Field, Andrew York, the Long Island Guitar Festival Orchestra, and David Starobin.

Tickets for the Long Island Guitar Festival can be purchased by mail, at the door or at the Tilles Center Box Office, which is open Monday through Saturday from 1-6 p.m. An all events pass ranges from $125-$150; concerts range from $10-$25; and master classes are $10. For more information, go to www. liu.edu/gfest.

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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Tommy Tune: Taps, Tunes & Tall Tales

Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Broadway’s tallest tapper takes to the stage - dancing, singing and tale-telling. The nine time Tony Award-winner takes an autobiographical stroll, celebrating 50 plus years of big time showmanship! From his arrival in New York City as a fresh-faced kid from Texas, through his most popular roles on stage and screen, to his ascension as one of Broadway’s most accomplished director-choreographers.

Where: Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

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A Concert with The Platters and The Drifters

Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m.

In 1953, singer Herb Reed put together a group of four singers called The Platters. By 1955 the ground-breaking blockbuster “Only You” (and You Alone) hit the charts.

Some of the songs you will hear are: Only You, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Great Pretender. Formed in 1953 by lead singer in the Dominoes, Clyde McPhatter, and Ahmet Ertegun, The Drifters had more than 50 hits. Some of the songs: There Goes My Baby, Stand By Me, and Under the Boardwalk.

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

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Selena’s 45th Birthday Tribute Concert

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In tribute to what would have been Selena’s 45th birthday, Genessa & The Selena Experience and special guests Los Cintron and the music of Linda Linn ,celebrate the life of the Queen of Cumbia and the music that she left behind. Favorites such as “Amor Prohibido,” “No Me Queda Mas,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” and “Techno Cumbia.” Genessa & The Selena Experience began performing in 2015, 20 years after Selena’s death.

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

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Spring Dance Adelphi: Lar Lubovitch

Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

The Department of Dance will present a piece by one of America’s most highly acclaimed choreographers, Lar Lubovitch. Lar’s dances are renowned for their musicality, rhapsodic style and sophisticated formal structures. His radiant, highly technical choreography and deeply humanistic voice have been acclaimed throughout the world. The program will also feature works choreographed by Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein and other members of the faculty.

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

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Wendy Liebman has been a regular on late night television, including Carson, Fallon, Letterman, Kimmel, Ferguson and Leno. Recently, she made it to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent. She has done 1/2 hour specials for HBO and Comedy Central, and her first hour, “Wendy Liebman Taller on TV” premiered on Showtime in November. Wendy has been the recipient of The American Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian.

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

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The Lap of Luxury: The Emergence of the Cruise Ship Industry

Sunday, April 16, 2 to 3 p.m.

The cruise-ship endeavor as glorified in books, plays, and movies. Houston and Diana Heinlein perform “in the style of radio drama” a touching tale about missionaries returning to a new life in America; romance, music, and comedy from Broadway — including a beautiful scene from Noel Coward’s epic Cavalcade; and a ridiculously funny moment by Christopher Durang in which a ship’s captain attempts to conduct a wedding and a burial at sea simultaneously.

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

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merican Airpower Museum Thursdays through Sundays, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Today, no American aviation museum with a squadron of operational World War II aircraft has a more appropriate setting for its flight operations. Taxiing to the very runways and hangars that dispatched Thunderbolts to war, vintage aircraft recreate those turbulent years and allow the public to watch these planes in their natural environment – the air. Experience history and educate a new generation regarding the courage, valor and heroism of our nation’s citizen soldiers by presenting the operational aircraft and armor in the museum’s collection and its related displays, exhibits and programs. Adults $10; seniors (65+) and Veterans with proper ID $8; children 4-12 $5; children under 4 are free. Prices subject to change if special event taking place.

Where: American Air Power Museum, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale Info: 631-293-6398 • www.americanairpowermuseum.com

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Build, explore and create with tinkering activities at this free workshop.

Maker Space is a learning environment where children, teens, adults and families can tinker, design and create together. In these workshops participants use real tools to make real things and re-use everyday materials in exciting ways. From woodworking and plaster casting to electronics and 3D printing, we encourage experimentation, open-ended exploration, and believe that making mistakes is a great way to learn. These workshops are hands-on and can get messy, so when you come to a class, don’t wear your favorite shirt! Check website for weekly project.

Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Corona Info: 718-699-0005 • www.nysci.org

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Celebrate Earth Day at APEC! Join us for a free movie screening of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, The Lorax. A prize will be awarded for the Best Dressed Lorax Costume!

Raffle tickets will be sold to win great baskets with The Lorax book and other great items. Tasty snacks will also be sold. This is a family event, so children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Advance on-line registration is required. Program limited to 40 participants. Ages 5 and up.

Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston Info: 718-229-4000 • www.alleypond.com

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Bring your leashed dog for an invigorating walk and healthy exercise in designated garden areas. Meet fellow dog lovers in a beautiful environment. Dog must be leashed. Dog Exhibitors and Vendors will be here from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View exhibits from rescue groups and animal welfare organizations. Leashed dogs will be allowed on designated areas of the grounds. Special Early Spring Weekend (Two-legged) Admission: $12.00 General; $10.00 Seniors (over 62); $7.00 Children 7-17; 6 and under, Old Westbury Gardens members, and leashed dogs: Free.

Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: 516-333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org

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In honor of Earth Day, enjoy a hands-on afternoon about the history and conservation of the Long Island Sound! Tented activities for all ages, including a live touch tank, science experiments, marine debris art exhibit, and water monitoring demonstrations. Enjoy sound “rescue” activity stations for kids, explore how the whaling era launched the conservation movement, and learn about alewife training. Presentations from Cornell Cooperative Extension, The Waterfront Center, and Seatuck Environmental Organization. Made possible in part by the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. All ages welcome; free admission for all including all activities!

Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street , Cold Spring Harbor Info: 631-367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

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Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Orienteering is an international sport of navigating diverse, and often unfamiliar, terrain by map and compass. Two levels of instruction are offered. If you have never used a compass or need basic refresher instruction, attend our introductory program and practice your skills on a simple orienteering field course on the Preserve’s open lawn. Or try our more challenging course set up as a scavenger hunt, where you’ll gather facts to solve a puzzle. Bring your own compass, though we do have a limited quantity to lend. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $15 per car or $5 per car with Membership Pass, includes parking.

Where: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info: 516.571.7901 • www.thesandspointpreserve.com

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“The Man Who Knew Infinity” at Furman Film Series Sunday, May 15, 4 to 7 p.m.

Opening Reception: Off the Wall May 15 to September 6 Art Exhibit: Off the Wall LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org 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 STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org/ emanuel-series/ Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m.

A Concert with The Platters and The Drifters Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.

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

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

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Selena’s 45Th Birthday Tribute Concert Friday, April 22, 8 p.m.

Mike Epps 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 Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

ABBA Friday, May 14, 7 p.m.

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

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

The Zombies, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals

Tuesday, May 31, 8 p.m.

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

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

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

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

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

Happy Together feat. Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

Joe Bonamassa The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Apr. 15, 8 p.m.

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

Gnarly Karma - Nectar - The Gray Friday, May 6, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guster Thursday, June 30, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

The Wailers ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 http://aupac.adelphi.edu/ Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17, 2, 7:30 p.m.

Spring Dance Adelphi: Lar Lubovitch TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Berta Rojas: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m.

Hilary Field: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Continued on Page 30

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T H E C U L I N A R Y A R C H I T E C T

April in Paris Nassau County-style If you have ever had the chance (Onion Soup) to spend April in Paris, you know Chicken with Wild how fabulous it is.

Mushrooms Perfect weather, coupled with Poached Asparagus* trees and grass bursting in bright Oven Baked “French Fries”* shades of green. Strolling the bouSalad with Vinaigrette levards and eating French cuisine Dressing* — there is nothing like it.

Fruit Tarte* Why not create a French*Recipe Not Given themed meal and invite two couples for an evening of French-inspired Kir Royale foods and scintillating conversation.

1 bottle of champage Start with a Kir Royal, follow plus cassis will make with very easy to make-ahead Onapproximately 7 cocktails ion Soup.

1 bottle Champagne, chilled An entree of chicken with wild 14 oz. Creme de Casis, chilled mushrooms, poached asparagus 1. Place 2 oz of cassis in the and French fries captures Parisian bottom of a champagne flute. spring bounty all in one meal.

2. Top with champagne and If you are really feeling French, serve. have a salad course after your entree.

Onion Soup Make your dinner party easy on 3 onions, thinly sliced yourself by purchasing a Fresh Fruit 3 shallots, thinly sliced Tart from your favorite local French 3 tblsps. butter patisserie and you have a feast fit 1 tblsp. oil for any Parisian.

4 tblsps. sugar (helps the Sante. onion to brown) 3 tblsps. Wondra Menu 1 1/2 qts. homemade beef Serves 6 stock, boiling (or store Kir Royale bought) Soupe a L’Oignon 1/4 cup dry white wine or

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dry white vermouth Salt and Pepper to taste 1 tblsp. cognac Rounds of hard-toasted French bread 1 cup grated Swiss, Parmesan, Gruyere, Gouda or Edam cheese 1. Cook the onions slowly with the butter and oil in a heavy-bottomed, covered saucepan for 15 minutes.

2. Uncover, raise heat to moderate and stir in the sugar. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes stirring frequently

until the onions have turned an even, deep, golden brown.

3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir.

Cook for 15 more minutes.

4. Add the boiling beef stock.

Add the wine and season to taste.

Simmer partially covered for 30 to 40 minutes or more, skimming occasionally. Correct seasoning. (Set aside uncovered until ready to serve.

Then reheat to simmer.)

5. While the soup is simmering.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place french bread rounds on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with grated cheese and heat in oven until hot and bubbly, approximately 15 minutes.

5. Just before serving, stir in the cognac. Pour into a soup tureen or individual soup crocks, top with the rounds of bread and pass the additional cheese on the side.

breasts and cook ten minutes, turning at halfway point. Remove from pan and tent with foil.

2. Add mushrooms to pan and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in shallot and cook for one additional minute. Pour in wine and broth and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer over low flame for twenty minutes.

Use a spatula to scrape browned bits from the surface of the pan and mix with liquid.

4. Place chicken back in skillet and cook for five minutes in the mushroom sauce. Serve chicken with a heaping portion of mushrooms and jus.

Chicken with Wild Mushrooms 2 tblsp. olive oil 6 4-oz chicken breasts 1 1/2 cup chopped, assorted mushrooms 1 shallot, chopped 1/2 cup Marsala wine 1/2 chicken broth 1. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium flame. Add chicken

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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 34

Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Andrew York: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Sunday, April 16, 3 p.m.

David Starobin: The 24th Annual Long Island Guitar Festival Sunday, April 17, 8 p.m.

12th Annual LIU Band Festival Thursday, April 21, 8 p.m.

Jason Derulo Sunday, April 24, 8 p.m.

Bach to Bernstein Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m.

Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science Saturday, April 30, 8 p.m.

Mozart Orchestra of New York The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Ghost Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Robin Trower Thursday, April 21, 8 p.m.

Olivia Newton-John Friday, April 22, 8 p.m.

Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.

Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents “Rockin’ Fights 23” - featuring Joe Smith 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 Friday, May 6, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

Bullet for My Valentine with Asking Alexandria & Cane Hill Saturday, May 14, 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 Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m.

Andrew Dice Clay Friday, May 20, 7 p.m.

Jim Jefferies˜ Saturday, May 28, 7 p.m.

Jo Koy 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 10, 8 p.m.

Friday Night Fever Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.

Voyage w/ Fleetwood Macked Sunday, June 26, 8 p.m.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited Friday, July 2, 8 p.m.

Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin Tuesday, July 12, 8 p.m.

Michael McDonald Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m.

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Friday, July 29, 8 p.m.

Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m.

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

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

(516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org.

Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.

Eric Marienthal & Chuck Loeb The KAISER ART GALLERY at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

(516) 323-4444 • http://www.molloy. edu March 10 – April 25 Mary Ann Petry - Selected works Nassau community college One Education Drive, Garden City (516) 572-7676 • https://www.ncc.edu May 4 - May 8, 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.

Hair GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs. com/index.cfm Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 16, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Wendy Liebman BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com Friday, April 1, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 2, 7:30 & 10 p.m.

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

His imagery draws upon pop icons, media advertising and consumer culture of the 1960s, including TV cartoon characters such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons. Curated by Director Karl E. Willers and the Museum’s staff, Kenny Scharf showcases major paintings and sculptures from throughout the artist’s career.

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

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Peter Max exhibit Molloy College, writer at Northport gallery to host poetry event A newly-curated collection of legendary artist Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a presentation at Lamantia Gallery, Northport’s premier fine art gallery.

Max will make two very special appearances at the gallery and all appearances are complimentary and open to the public with RSVP’s required.

Previews begin Saturday, June 18, with a kick-off preview party on Friday evening, June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

There are two scheduled Meet the Artist receptions: Saturday, June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP’s are required: 631.754.8414 or james@lamantiagallery.com= This carefully curated collection is a museum-like retrospective of Max’s greatest and most-revered imagery spanning four decades: from his iconic Pop Art designs commemorating Woodstock to the 2013 unveiling of Max’s design for the cruise ship Breakaway and the exquisite Masters series.

Max has painted for five U.S. Presidents and his art is on display in museums, Presidential Libraries and in U.S. Embassies

across the globe.

He has been the Official Artist of the Grammy’s, five NFL Super Bowls, the 2006 Olympics, the World Cup USA, The World Series, The U.S. Open, The Indy 500, The New York City Marathon and The Kentucky Derby Max emerged as a powerful force in the Art World from the prestigious Art Students League, alongside such artists as Robert Rauschenberg, Jackson Pollack, Cy Twombly and Norman Rockwell.

The League was a formative influence on these artists’ innovative artwork, and has led each and every one to greatness and an important legacy in history.

Max’s Art Students League scholarly influence inspired all of his extraordinary artwork, and of late, his new Masters series; his interpretive works of Vincent Van Gogh, Monet, Pablo Picasso, Renoir, and Edgar Degas, conceived in Max’s signature style and colors.

These works speak to both a maturation of the artist’s illustrious career, as well as to his formidable training at the 130 year old Art Students League of New York.

Molloy College and writer-in-residence Barbara Novack will be hosting a poetry event featuring contributors to the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society Review, Vol. III, on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. in the Reception Room at Kellenberg Hall, on Molloy College’s Rockville Centre campus. This event is free and open to the public.

The Nassau County Poet Laureate Society Review, Vol. III, contains poems by 65 poets, and includes selections from the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society’s 2015 Poetry Contest, as well as po-

ems by members of the society.

This anthology reflects the richness and diversity of poetry on Long Island.

Many of the contributors will be present to read their work.

The Poetry Events series at Molloy College was founded by Novack in conjunction with the English Department.

The aim of the series is to bring contemporary poetry to a wider audience.

For additional information about the event, contact the English Department at (516) 323-3260 or Barbara Novack, Writer-in-Residence, at (516) 323-3273.

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Evening of Broadway Adelphi to present at Manhasset church ‘The Shadow Box’

On Saturday April 16 at 7 p.m., Eine Kleine Nachtmusik — an evening of opera and Broadway – will be performed at Church of our Saviour Lutheran at 1901 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset.

Vocal students from LIU Post will perform a variety of opera arias and Broadway songs from the great American songbook.

The first Eine Kleine Nachtmusik concert was performed in November and af-

ter garnering strong attendance an encore concert was scheduled with a new repertoire.

A free will offering (suggested donation of $10-$20) will be collected.

There will be a reception to greet the artists and refreshments afterwards.

For more information, contact Judith Feuss, director of music at Church of Our Savior Lutheran at 516-627-2430

As part of their season of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, the Department of Theatre at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center will present the Pulitzer Prizewinning play “The Shadow Box,” written by playwright Michael Cristofer and directed by Dave Groom.

This production features the students of the theatre department and will run from Tuesday, April 26 to Sunday, May 1, 2016 in the Black Box Theater located at AUPAC, 1 South Avenue, Garden City.

In this Pulitzer Prize and Tony awardwinning dramatic triptych, three terminal cancer patients dwell in separate cottages on a hospital’s grounds.

The three are attended and visited by family and close friends: Agnes and her mother Felicity, estranged further by

the latter’s dementia; Brian and Beverly, whose marital complications are exacerbated by Brian’s new lover, Mark; and Joe and Maggie, unready for the strain of Joe’s impending death and its effect on their teenage son.

Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $20, with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni.

For more information about all events at AUPAC and to purchase tickets, visit aupac.adelphi.edu. Information is available at The Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at (516) 877-4000 or boxoffice@ adelphi.edu.

Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

Molloy faculty talk on 1916 Easter Rebellion Faculty at Molloy College will discuss the 1916 Easter Rebellion 100 years later from the viewpoint of someone in Ireland at that time, as well as historical accounts from New York on Sunday, April 17, at 3 p.m. at Molloy College’s Larini Room, Public Square.

Paul van Wie will present “Voice of an Irish Patriot: The Poems of Bernard Hughes.”

Hughes (1887-1947) was a lifelong resident of Dundalk, County Louth. A poet and writer, Hughes lived through the tumultuous period of Irish history which included the rise of the Gaelic movement, the fight for home rule, the Easter rebellion, War for Independence, and partition.

As an eyewitness of these momentous events, Hughes was inspired to write verse on each of these developments. Truly a man of the people, Hughes’ voice is a unique window into Ireland at the time of Easter 1916.

Van Wie received his Ph.D. in history from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

For many years he directed the K-12 Social Studies program for the East Williston Public Schools.

He was a longtime member of the political science department at Hofstra University.

In 1995, Dr. van Wie joined the Molloy College faculty, where he is currently an Associ-

ate professor of history and political science.

Chuck Howlett will discuss Irish sentiments here in the United States prior to American involvement in the war and how American-Irish then supported the war in hopes of Wilson’s goal of freedom of nationalities from outside rule (role of the Fighting 69th).

Other topics include the postwar disillusionment by the American-Irish resulting from the Treaty of Versailles as the struggle for Independence continued and remarks as to postwar nativist intolerance towards American-Irish on the part of the KKK. Howlett is a professor in the Division of Education at Molloy College and a retired military officer from the New York Guard as well as having served for 15 years as an Air Force Academy admissions liaison officer.

He is an original board member of the Irish Studies Institute and is the author of numerous books in American history and education and holds a Ph.D. in history.

He received his degrees from Marist College, the University at Albany and Columbia.

He is a former Fulbright Scholar to The Netherlands, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant recipient, and a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow.

Comedy Night Club to be held at Nassau Hall The first Long Island Wins Comedy Night Club will be held Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Nassau Hall at 1864 Muttontown Road in Syosset.

The night will feature live stand-up comedy and entertainment with special performances by Spoken Word artist, Herrison Chicas, and the Long Island comedian Leighann

Lord.

Tickets are $50 and can only be purchased online by visiting liwcomedynight. eventbrite.com.

Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Seating is limited.

For more information call (516) 8640786 or email llemus@longislandwins.com.

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Juan de Marcos to play NOLA Night at the Landmark on April 29 Landmark April 28 Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars will show off Cuba’s rich musical history on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. when the two acts come together for an evening of Caribbean sounds at Landmark on Main Street.

Founder and bandleader of the Buena Vista Social Club, de Marcos is the man responsible for their best-selling recordings. His 14-piece big band is one of the best-known and most successful Cuban orchestras performing today.

The initial Buena Vista Social Club recording put together by de Marcos and Ry Cooder was a Grammy-winning international bestseller, made into an Oscarnominated film by German director Wim Wenders.

Here, Juan de Marcos stretches his creative wings; fusing contemporary, traditional and in essence, the future styles of Cuban music.

The ensemble captures the undeniable spirit of AfroCuban music with the potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horn section, with piano, bass, tres, guitar and incomparable vocals. Each and every performance is unique and dynamic.

The current line-up of ACAS consists of the finest Cuban expatriate musicians in the world today, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands. The Afro-Cuban All Stars electrifying performance pays tribute to Cuba’s popular music marrying the past with the present in the grandeur and grace of the world’s greatest orchestras.

Tickets: Premium $59 • Select $54 • Standard $49. Friends’ discounts apply.

Tickets for this show and more through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-7676444 or online at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Landmark on Main Street is located at 232 Main St., Suite 1, in Port Washington.

It promises be an evening of footstomping music steeped in the sounds of the bayou when The Subdudes and Little Toby Walker headline NOLA Night at Landmark on Main Street, Thursday, April 28, at 8 p.m.

Over the course of 25 years and 10 albums, The Subdudes have gained a national reputation.

The New Orleans-formed group plays a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n’ roll attitude and folky social consciousness.

Led by singer/guitarist Tommy Malone and accordionist John Magnie, The Subdudes draw most of their inspiration from the sounds of their native New Orleans, blending blues, gospel, funk, and R&B with their own harmony vocals; their sound is also notable for the band’s substi-

tution of a tambourine player, Steve Amedée, for a drummer. Tim Cook rounds out the band on bass.

Opening this rollicking celebration of “Nawlins” style is Long Island’s own Blues Master, Little Toby Walker. Internationally and nationally acclaimed as a roots music fingerstyle guitar wizard, Walker blends the styles of blues, ragtime, country, bluegrass, rock and old time jazz into his own unique style.

Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and the Jefferson Airplane says “Flat out... you have to hear this great musician... I’m blown away.”

Tickets: Premium $50 • Select $42 • Standard $37. Friends’ discounts apply.

Tickets for this show and more through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-767-6444 or online at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Landmark on Main Street is located at 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington.

Blue Angels to return for Memorial Day show The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to headline the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach on Memorial Day Weekend.

State parks officials are expecting to draw more attendees than ever, with one of its biggest and best lineups.

The 2016 show will not only feature three jet teams for the first time, but will offer a first look at the F-35 Lightning Stealth Fighter, a new Navy jet with a top speed of more than 1,220 mph — and the jet responsible for the sonic booms heard in January in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

The full lineup of military and civilian performers includes: U.S. Navy Blue Angels U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds

Breitling Performance Jet Team F-35 Lightning II Stealth Fighter F-16 F-35, F-16 and Warbird Heritage Flight Sean D. Tucker – Team Oracle Matt Chapman GEICO Sktypers American Airpower Warbirds David Windmiller SUNY Farmingdale Aviation Screaming Sasquatch Jet Waco Aerobatic Team The performances will take place Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

The event is free of charge, but standard $8 vehicle use fee will be collected.

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Great Neck Library Great Neck Poets Circle Annual Readings at Station Branch Join event coordinator George Pafitis when the Great Neck Poets Circle presents its annual readings to celebrate National Poetry Month on Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

Enjoy an afternoon of poetry when Great Neck Poets Circle members come together to read their poetry and invite members of the audience for open readings. Light refreshments.

Shakespeare in Films presented by Marc Courtade at Station Branch Great Neck Library in Partnership with LIU Marc Courtade will present Shakespeare in Films on Monday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

The works of William Shakespeare have provided rich subject matter for the world of film. There have been many adaptations, some more successful than others. This talk will examine various examples of these adaptations from 1929 to the present day. Film clips will be shown. Decide which adaptations you think are the best. Q&A. Marc Courtade began his tenure as Executive Director of the Huntington Arts Council in 2015. His background includes positions at the New York City Opera, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts/ LIU Post, as well as Adjunct Professor of Arts Management at LIU Post.

This program is a Great Neck

10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park, 11040. All are welcome. Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location.

Library Partnership with LIU commemorating Shakespeare’s life and works upon the 400th anniversary of his death.

Registration suggested as seating is very limited. Call 466-8055, ext. 277 or register online.

Great Neck South High Teacher/Author Richard Ehrlich Reads from his Book, A Little Consideration, at Station Branch All are invited to hear Rick Ehrlich, Great Neck South English Teacher, read from and speak about his book, A Little Consideration, on Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

Over the past 20 years, Richard Ehrlich has kept track of life’s smallest moments, following Ralph Waldo Emerson’s philosophy that the meaning of life can be found by giving “a little consideration” to the things that take place around us every day. “Everything we do becomes part of our life tapestry.” Richard Ehrlich was born in Brooklyn, NY. He has been a member of Great Neck South’s English Department since 1997. A Little Consideration was published in 2011.

Books will be available for signing at the event.

Please arrive early as seating is very limited.

English Language Conversation for Beginners and 2nd Level at Station The Library invites all new speakers of English to join our English Language Conversation Group. English Language Conversation meetings are held at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd floor), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza

Author Diana Bletter will talk about and sign copies of her book, “A Remarkable Kindness,” at the Station Branch. every other Tuesday. The next meeting for beginner’s is on Tuesday, April 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Conversations for those who have reached beyond the beginner’s level, will be held on April 5 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

These are 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.

Author Talk and Book Signing: Diana Bletter’s A Remarkable Kindness at Station Branch Author Diana Bletter, who grew up in Great Neck, visits the Library to talk about and sign copies of her book, A Remarkable Kindness, on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

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Great Neck South English teacher Richard Ehrlich, will read from his book, “A Little Consideration,” and sign copies at the Station Branch.

Remarkable Kindness, a novel about the intertwined lives of four American women who are members of a chevra kadisha, a burial circle, in a small beach village in northern Israel.

As the women take part in this ancient, mostly unknown ritual, they come to understand what it means to truly be alive.

Diana Bletter’s work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Commentary. She wrote The Invisible Thread: A Portrait of Jewish American Women, nominated for a National Jewish Book Award. In 1991, she moved from New York to a seaside village in northern Israel where she lives with her husband and children, and volunteers in a burial circle.

Seating is very limited. Register by calling 466-8055, ext. 277 or register online.

Board of Trustees Meeting The next regular meeting of the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch Library,

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, a comedy, will be shown on Thursday, April 21 at 2:00 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 further information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 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.

Building Advisory Committee Meeting The next Building Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park, 11040. All are welcome.

Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location.

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 Solo-

mon) and one three-year 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.

Great Neck Social Center Boutique Sale!!

Many people gave many lovely things to make the Social Center’s Sale a huge success. Many more came to buy and thus support all the services offered to our active seniors. Special thanks to the volunteers who over the four days helped with stocking and selling the lovely items. We will keep you posted on when the next Sale will take place. It’s a win-win event!

Earth Day on April 22 Did you know that Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries for more than 46 years? Well, in the Social Center we inspire awareness of our own environment on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m.

That is when we plant an herb garden in our Courtyard. Join us “al fresco” as we plant. Then stay for lunch to enjoy fresh vegetables and dips with burgers, beans and cole slaw in the beautiful

Courtyard. Call to reserve for lunch (516)487-0025.

It’s National Volunteer Day on April 29 What a joy it is for us to applaud our own many volunteers who help keep the Center alive and responsive every day, every year! They meet and greet. They file and type. They tidy and arrange.

They even teach classes, demonstrate techniques, and select new and stimulating

events. Best of all, their “virtue is it’s own reward! None are paid! They all say they get more than they give! Many of us come out when we honor them at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Day which this year is on April 29 at a 1:30 p.m. Friday Dessert Party.

Make a reservation and add your congratulations.

World in Depth Need interpretation? Maybe even translation of what is

going on all over the world?

Want freedom to speak and freedom to differ without going to war over it? Come every Thursday at 2 p.m. and talk it over with other brainy men and women.

Explore the issues under the moderation of several wise and witty persons, such as Jeigh Duran (on the 14th); Martha Cohen (on the 21st) and Janet de Winter (on the 28th). No charge to put in your own opinion.

Reminders *Physical Therapist Dr. Lila Abbate presents Chair Exercise April 14, 10:30 a.m. *Senator Jack Martins Alzheimer’s Screening event.

April 21 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Mae Bennett on Cornell Cooperative Institute’s “ Be Food Safe” April 15, 11 a.m. *Nurse Kay of St. Francis offers Blood Pressure and Consultation April 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Great Neck Park District Commuter Parking Meeting The Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Park District has scheduled a special meeting for April 19 at 8 P.M. at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss current and future requirements for commuter parking.

The Park District operates three (3) commuter parking lots near the Long Island Railroad Station. The current demand often exceeds the capacity of these lots. Expansion of the Long Island Railroad to Grand Central Station as well as additional housing under construction within the Park District will increase this demand. The District is examining potential ways to increase the number of parking spaces. The Commissioners hope to stimulate discussion for various alternatives which commuters might use to get to and from the train. The Board has developed a preliminary report which will be distributed at the meeting and is available on the Park District website: www.greatneckparks.org. All interested persons including elected officials are welcomed and encouraged to attend this meeting.

May 9 and run through June 20. Non-resident registration starts April 11. Private and semi-private lessons are also available. Call (516) 829-9050 for information on lessons and other tennis programs.

ing up an application at the Parkwood Administration office, 65 Arrandale Avenue, 487-7665; at the 5 Beach Road office, 482-0181; or by going to greatneckparks.org. Time to apply is now!

Parkwood Family Aquatic Center Early Bird Registration!

Register now at Great Neck House, for your Parkwood Family Aquatic Center 2016 membership and receive the discounted early bird rate. To qualify for early bird rates, applications must be postmarked or received in person by 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9.

Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House Great Neck House continues to offer Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes on the first Saturday of each month. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next class is Saturday, May 7. To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 482-0355.

Camp Parkwood Register your children ages 3 and up for summer 2016 at Camp Parkwood. Age appropriate activities include swimming, sports, arts & crafts, karate, rock wall climbing, sailing, tennis and so much more! We are now offering a new optional door-to-door transportation service for children ages 4 and over as well as a new Junior Travel Program for campers in sixth through eighth grades. Call (516) 482-0355 for more information.

Parkwood Tennis Center Register now at Parkwood Tennis Center for outdoor tennis classes such as Tiny Tots, Junior, Adults and Women’s Intensive Training, which begin

Nature Program: Spring Seasonal Stroll Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m., join us for a Spring Seasonal Stroll in Kings Point Park. On this stroll, one of a series

Moorings Available at Steppingstone Marina Deep water moorings are available at beautiful Steppingstone Marina on Long Island Sound where there is easy access to City Island restaurants, New York Harbor and western Long Island. Our launch service begins on April 15. Pick up a complete launch schedule at Great Neck House or the Marina. Moorings are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A limited number of moorings will be made available to out-of-district residents for an additional fee. Also available are ramp use permits (nonresident fee applies) and beach boat registration (residents only). For further information, please call Great Neck House at (516) 482-0355.

The Karkowska Sister Duo will perform at Great Neck House this weekend. designed to observe seasonal changes, we’ll focus on baby birds as we savor nature’s rebirth in spring. No registration required. Children under 16 yrs. not permitted to attend.

Weekend Movie The documentary, Barista (2015), starring Eden-Marie Abramowicz, Charles Babinski and Charlie Habegger, will be shown at Great Neck House on Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 16 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Five top baristas find

themselves pushing the limits of coffee perfection to win the National Barista Championship - a surreal competition where even one mistake is far too many. Directed by Rock Baijnauth, it is unrated and runs 103 minutes. Admission requires a park card.

Sunday @ 3 Join us at Great Neck House on Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m., when the Karkowska Sister Duo perform piano-violin duets.

Anna, virtuoso violinist and Kasha, concert pianist, both

graduated from the Julliard School of Music and Chopin Academy in Poland. They have toured both in North America and Europe meeting with rave reviews. A park card is required for admission.

Spring and Summer Employment in the Park District The Park District is currently looking for lifeguards, sailing instructors, Camp personnel, gate attendants and more at tennis and the pool for the 2016 season. Those wishing to apply may do so by pick-

Great Neck Community Calendar SPRING FASHION SHOW All Saint’s Episcopal Church cordially invites you to our Spring Fashion Show from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. The show will take place in Huske Hall on the All Saint’s campus at 855 Middle Neck Road. Please R.S.V.P. by April 15 to the church office (516-4825392). A $5 donation is suggested.

BOOSTS LOCAL RESTAURANTS In order to show community dedication and support, Leonard N. Katz, President of the Rotary Club of Great Neck, has instituted a new dynamic to his club. They have begun to have dinner events at local Great Neck restaurants on a monthly basis. The second Wednesday of each month

will be given over to the club patronizing local establishments. As a further welcoming gesture, the club invites town residents and businesspeople to visit these restaurants with them to network and to participate in keeping Great Neck great and a wonderful place to live and work. They say, “come and discover how meaningful it is to give back to the community”. For more information, visit their Facebook page, Rotary Club of Great Neck or their website, www.rotaryclubofgreatneck. org. To join with them and be a dinner participant, just call 516-487-9392 or email them at rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com.

TUESDAYS WITH REAP REAP, retired, energetic, active people, meets Tuesday,

April 19 at the Cumberland School at 30 Cumberland Ave., at Great Neck’s Adult Ed Center. At 9 a.m.

Valerie Feinman will discuss a topic to be announced.

The Business Meeting starts 10:30 a.m. “My Opinion” will be presented by past vice president Lillian Zamora. Les Brown is our guest speaker and will make a presentation on Nicola Tesla, the Serbian American inventor. You’re confounded? Come find out! We eat lunch together around 11:45 a.m. so bring some lunch and join us!

Refreshments coffee and tea will be served. Current Events round table follows with a subject introduced

by Arthur Beecher. Our Short Story Club will meet at 1 p.m. The Book Club will be discussing,”A Man Called

Ove” by Ove Bachman next month. So come on down for a good time and meet new friends. You are guaranted to be welcomed, to feel comfortable, and to be intellectually stimulated, too!

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.

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.

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) 7458050.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS 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 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road.

To arrange for your visit as a guest or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers please call (516) 487-9392 or email at rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol. com In alignment with their club motto being, “They Profit Most Who Serves Best”, come and discover for yourself how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back to your community while networking through the Rotary Club of Great Neck . For further information please see our website, www.Rotaryclubofgreatneck.org.

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L. Success Jewish Center Purim celebration Photos/Barry Brown Studios and Harold Bernstein

The Lake Success Jewish Center celebrated Purim with games, activities, Purim Megillah reading, and by making sandwiches for the needy.

Contest winners to read poems Sunday The Village of Great Neck Plaza, in conjunction with Long Island Traditions and Poetry Coordinator, Carolyn Raphael, announced that the village’s 6th Annual Poetry Contest Awards Reading Day is Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at Village Hall.

Beginning last fall with the acceptance of original poems from poets in Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn and Queens Counties, the sixth cycle of the poetry contest will be concluding with an afternoon of poetry reading by those who placed in the competition.

The winners of this year’s poetry contest, who as part of their award will be reading on April 17th, are the following: • First Prize: George H. Northrup for “Thomas Hobbes, Poet” – Hew Hyde Park, NY • Second Prize: Joan Higuchi for “Haute Couture” – West Islip, NY • Third Prize: Sybil Bank for “The Past Life by Objects” – Great Neck, NY • Honorable Mention: George H. Northrup for “Time Travel” – New Hyde Park, NY • Honorable Mention: An-

nie Karpenstein for “Recycled” – Great Neck, NY Additionally, the first six people who sign up the day of the program will have the opportunity to read their own original poetry.

The public is invited to join us in this celebration of Poetry Month and to hear the readings of these award winning poems.

The event is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

For more information regarding this event, please contact village hall at 516-482-4500.

Water expert to speak at next Rotary Club networking event All are invited to The Rotary Club of Great Neck at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Road on Wednesday April 20.

Special Guest Presenter Matthew Rizzo from Grassroots Environmental Education (LIWater. org and Grassrootsinfo.org) will speak on the Subject of Preserve and Protect: Long Island’s Water Quality Presentation as part of their education-outreach program.

The Rotary Club of Great Neck invites residents and busi-

ness people to visit its meetings for social and business networking.

The weekly Wednesday morning breakfast meetings are held at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Road.

The group’s dinner meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at local restaurants.

For more information, visit www.rotaryclubofgreatneck. org. To arrange for a guest visit or to become a weekly speaker, email rotaryclubofgreatneck@ aol.com or call 516-487-9392.

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North Shore students visit sewer district

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently invited New York Institute of Technology and North Shore High School students to tour the District’s facility at 236 East Shore Road in Great Neck.

Sewer District officials said it is one of the most environmentally conscious wastewater treatment plants in the country.

Clinicians and medical students try a seated side stretch pose in a yoga class, as part of Northwell’s holistic course.

Northwell hosts course on benefits of yoga Northwell’s Health Office of Continuing Medical Education hosted a holistic course that allowed health-care practitioners to experience the benefits of yoga and mindfulness, combined with lectures and discussion of patient case studies.

The day-long, sold-out course, held at Roslyn’s Practice, Body, Mind, Soul studio, was led by Ina Stephens, an associate professor of pediatrics and pediatrics infectious diseases, at the University of Virginia, and a registered yoga instructor.

Dr. Stephens led a group of 45 clinicians and medical students, from a wide range of medical specialties through a series of exercises that not only calmed the mind but also refreshed the body.

According to estimates by the US Centers for Disease Control, stress accounts for about 75 percent of doctors’ visits.

In addition, the National Council on Compensation of Insurance reported up to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints such as headache, backache, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, migraines and others issues.

The workshop gave clinicians an introduction to a new model of personal self-care so they would be more comfortable in suggesting yoga and meditation to their patients as another way to decrease stress and improve health.

Biener Audi receives top company award Biener Audi has recently been awarded Audi’s prestigious Magna Society designation.

The coveted award recognizes those select few Audi dealerships across the U.S. and Canada that maintain the highest standards in the market.

The Magna Society was created by Audi to identify and recognize dealerships that go above and beyond the standard business objectives and sales targets.

To qualify for Magna Society status, a dealership must show that they are engaged in sales and service programs and

adhere to specific business processes. Their facility and staff should also properly represent the Audi brand and culture.

“I’m proud of our team for this accomplishment” Biener Audi Executive Vice President Andrew Weinstock said. “Magna Society is just the latest example of the professional manner with which we conduct our business.”

In addition to the 2016 Magna Society designation, Biener Audi has recently been awarded the prestigious 2016 Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy Of Hospitality Sciences.

Students viewed the wastewater treatment plant as a model for green infrastructure and sustainability for the future.

During the tour, GNWPCD Superintendent Christopher Murphy described ongoing eco-friendly projects, including the ultraviolet disinfection system, anaerobic digesters, micro turbine systems and the recently completed oxidation ditch.

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Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions Median sales price $777,000 Demographics near Great Neck, NY

Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 9,972 7,503 41.4 2.9 86,722 39,686

County 1,338,712 4,702 41.2 3 97,049 42,286

14 Plymouth Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $790,000 Date: 10/16/2015 3 Beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial

# of Families: 1 Lot Size: 45x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $12,560

136 Soundview Drive, Great Neck Sold Price: $2,350,000 Date: 10/01/2015 5 Beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 120x150 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $40,103

9 Station Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $952,000 Date: 08/27/2015 4 Beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Exp Ranch

# of Families: 1 Lot Size: 83x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $18,756

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in Great Neck by a variety of real estate agencies. The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes are presented based solely on the fact that they were recently sold in Great Neck and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

Great Neck Office 11 Bond Street | 516.466.2100 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 11746. 631.549.7401 | © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE.

Visit us at elliman.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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H H H presidential campaign on long island

Heidi Cruz touts husband in Mineola Trump supporters protest Texas senator’s vote against funding Hurricane Sandy relief B y N oah M anskar with a visit to his presidential unteers and supporters who

packed the Old Country Road office, one of three Long Island stops she made as the Texas senator’s campaign works to stem GOP frontrunner Donald Trump’s advance as New York’s April 19 primary approaches.

“I want people to vote not just because it’s their civic duty, but because they passionately believe this country needs Ted,” said Heidi Cruz, a Goldman Sachs investment manager who said she held her first job and paid her first taxes in New York.

Cruz’s appearances followed a week of presidential campaign activity on Long Island and in New York City, including a Trump rally in Bethpage last Wednesday.

Ted Cruz faces an uphill battle against Trump in New York — 56 percent of likely GOP primary voters chose the real estate magnate to Cruz’s 20 percent in a Quinnipiac University poll last month.

Cruz was holding rallies in California on Monday ahead of that state’s June 7 primary.

Maureen Daly, the director of the Mineola office Cruz’s campaign opened April 4, said the state campaign’s goal is to keep Trump’s share of the primary vote below 50 percent.

Many local voters were swayed to Cruz after Trump Photos by Noah Manskar mocked Heidi Cruz on Twitter last month and made “disgraceAbove: Heidi Cruz greets supporters at Ted Cruz’s Mineola ful” remarks about women since campaign office on Monday. then, Daly said.

“It’s a rare person who can have both pro-life and pro-choice outraged in one state,” said Daly, who ran Republican Grant Lally’s 2014 congressional campaign in New York’s Third District.

Cruz’s remarks decrying Trump’s “New York values” have not proven much of a roadblock among voters because “it was clear what he meant,” Daly said — he was targeting liberal politicians such as New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, not regular New Yorkers.

Six people whose homes sustained damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012 protested across the street before Heidi Cruz arrived, decrying her husband’s vote against a 2013 federal disaster relief bill.

Trump’s New York campaign told the Sandy survivors about Cruz’s event. Two of them said they support Trump; two said they were undecided in the election.

Their homes still have unrepaired storm damage and have not been fully compensated through Federal Emergency Management Agency flood insurance policies, they said.

“We’re here. We’re trying to get somebody to listen that if you vote against us, we’re not gonna vote for you,” said Philip Rullo of Oceanside, a Trump supporter.

Cruz was one of 32 senators who voted against the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act

Kenneth Campbell of East Rockaway and Philip Rullo of Oceanside protest across the street from the event.

Lazer Axelman of Whitestone, Queens with his hat signed by Ted Cruz.

campaign’s Mineola office on As Republican Ted Cruz be- Monday.

Commending New York’s gan his ground game in California, his wife Heidi followed his “industriousness,” Heidi Cruz stint on the stump in New York thanked the more than 100 vol-

of 2013, a $50 billion funding package for repairs and storm mitigation in Sandy’s wake.

In a January 2013 statement, Cruz called the bill “a Christmas tree for billions in unrelated spending” on projects such as repairs at Smithsonian facilities and additional funding for Head Start, an early childhood education program.

Ron DeMarrais of Lynbrook said he thinks Trump, a Queens native, would better represent New York’s interests because of his connection to the area and his ability to fix and build things.

“He knows what it will take to bring the common person back into being productive and to making money, and being able to afford a place where — his interests are at hand as well,” DeMarrais said. “... He needs people, regular people, and we’re the backbone of this country.”

Heidi Cruz did not take questions from reporters on Monday, but Ted Cruz supporter Lazer Axelman of Whitestone, Queens, said Cruz’s vote against the Sandy bill’s unrelated spending was justified and consistent with his “constitutionalist” record.

“I get why they’re upset, but they also need to understand that that’s why it had to be voted down,” he said.

Cruz would work better for New York by shrinking the federal government and giving states more local control, Axelman said.

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Clinton presses gun control in Port Holds panel discussion with Rep. Israel, 5 women whose family members killed by guns

By S A R A H MINKEWICZ Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton touted what she called a “common sense” gun control agenda in Port Washington on Monday.

In a panel discussion at Landmark on Main Street with U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington), Clinton advocated comprehensive background checks, closing loopholes, cracking down on illegal gun traffickers, holding gun dealers and manufacturers accountable and keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers.

“For me this issue has been a high priority for many years in part because I have spent too many hours meeting with and listening to families who have lost a loved one to gun violence,” Clinton said.

The former secretary of state and New York senator appeared with Israel and five women whose family members were killed by guns.

Among them were Sandy Phillips, whose daughter died in the 2012 Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting; Erica Lafferty, whose mother was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.; and Natasha Christopher, who lost her son in Brooklyn.

Clinton criticized her primary opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, for being a National Rifle Association ally and for his 2005 Senate vote to protect gun manufacturers from prosecution in gun-related crimes.

Sanders’ reasons for representing a gun-friendly state hold little weight, she said.

“Here’s what I want you to know: most of the guns that are used in crimes and violence and killings in New York come from out of state, and the state that has the highest per capita number of those guns that end up committing crimes in New York come from Vermont,” Clinton said.

As senator, Clinton said, she co-sponsored and voted for legislation to close the gun show loophole by requiring criminal background checks on all transactions taking place at events that sell firearms.

She said she also voted

against what she called the dangerous immunity protections Congress provided gun dealers and manufacturers that prevent victims of gun violence from holding negligent manufacturers and dealers accountable.

She also co-sponsored and voted for legislation to extend and reinstate the assault weapons ban.

Clinton said the gun lobby, which she said is the most powerful lobby in Washington, stands in the way of reform.

“Let’s figure out what we’re going to do to save lives,” Clinton said.

Clinton’s Long Island appearance followed stops in New York City on Sunday and last week leading up to New York’s April 19 primary election.

She also stopped in Buffalo last Thursday, where Sanders campaigned on Monday. Israel and Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, stumped for her at an event in Elmont last week.

Clinton has a strong lead over Sanders in the state, with 54 percent of likely Democratic primary voters choosing her to Sanders’ 42 percent in a Quinnipiac University poll released March 31.

The candidates are set to debate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard at 9 p.m. on Thursday.

Port Washington resident While she wasn’t able to Julia Banks said she stood in make it inside for the full-caline for several hours in front pacity event, she said, she was of Port Washington’s Landmark happy she showed up.

Theater.

“It was worth a try,” Banks

said. “I wanted to come out and show my support. I like what Hillary stands for and gun control is an issue that needs more focus.”

Photos by Karen Rubin

Hillary Clinton spoke on a panel about gun violence at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington on Monday.

Also on the panel were U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and five women whose family members were killed by guns.

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You found a home you want, now what I have received numerous calls lately from individuals and couples, who have never owned a home before and have lived in rental apartments while they were growing up.

They needed some guidance as to how to proceed and I provided them some tips, which I will note.

First, once you have found the home you want to buy you must begin making a bona fide offer with a pre-approval letter or if a cash transaction, proof of funds bank statement, showing the money is accounted for.

Lately, many offers are cash, so to compete, you need to place a very strong offer, sometimes within 5 percent of asking or at asking. I have experienced buyer’s remorse when the offers being placed are 10 percent or more off the asking price and were not strong enough to get the deal completed and the buyers would have come up, but didn’t fast enough to make it happen.

Yes, there will always be some properties that are priced outside of the realm of “market value.”

I would ask your agent for

comparable sales in the area, so you will have a good feel as to market value (as I mentioned last week, don’t go by online sites like Zillow, Trulia and Redfin, which will most of the time not be accurate).

The Multiple Listing Service will have the most accurate and current figures that you can go by.

So, I always advise my people, if you really want this home, put your best foot forward and lately, you may have to battle for it, so best offers, sometimes, can finish the deal faster, if there are no other offers on the table.

Remember, today, there are a greater number of real purchasers compared with the available inventory, so competition is extremely fierce!

Once you have an agreed and accepted, you want to order a home inspection ASAP from a certified inspector or engineer, before signing the contract. They will provide you a price on the phone.

Then you should meet the person at the home (not needed for a coop or condo, since everything within the walls to the outside is the responsibility of the coop, and

philip a. raices Real Estate Watch

for the most part it is also true of condo or HOA-home owner Association, but check their offering plans to know for sure, what their and your obligations will be).

Let the inspector do their job and ask questions as you go along, as long as the inspector works that way.

Sometimes they like to complete the inspection first and then answer all your questions afterwards.

They will check the roof, brickwork and outside structures, then inside, the plumbing, electrical and heating, which are generally

the most costly items to repair or replace, but it all depends on their condition.

Also be aware that you are not purchasing a new car (which depreciates as soon as you take it out of the showroom) but the home will hopefully be an appreciable commodity over the long run as it has been in the past.

However, certain things most assuredly will have to be replaced over the years.

You want to make sure that everything is functioning that you do not get stuck with a “money pit”, unless you are going for a fixer-upper, then just be aware of the cost of the repairs and replacements.

Once you are satisfied with your inspection, then usually your attorney would receive the contract by email (or snail mail) and review it and then you would go in to sign it and bring with you a down payment of generally 10 percent at contract and 10 percent at closing with an 80 percent mortgage. (I have seen some areas and deals that can require as little as 3 percent down, but that is not the norm up on the north shore and its surrounding areas).

It generally will be subject to a written mortgage commitment (unless non-contingent on a mortgage or because it is a cash transaction and no mortgage).

Also, your attorneys review and will have a closing date of on or about or in some cases on or before (beware of that closing date, so get advice from your attorney).

Your attorney will mail back your contract with the down payment check and then the seller will sign.

Once completed your attorney will get back an executed contract and you might want a copy for your records.

That executed contract immediately should be sent to your mortgage person so he or she can get the ball rolling and apply for your mortgage.

Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck.

He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or

by Cell, (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions. To search for property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com

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Next time you spend time with your mom, help her quickly and easily sign up for a free, online my Social Security account.

You can do it from home, which means less time waiting in line and more time doing the things you want to do together.

Signing up for a my Social Security account will give Mom (and Dad) the tools she needs to stay on top of her future Social Security benefits. When she signs up at www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount, she can do a number of things. First and foremost, she can plan for her retirement.

In some states, she can even request a replacement Social Security card online using my Social Security. Currently available in the District of Columbia, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, Washington, and Wisconsin, it’s an easy, convenient, and secure way to request a replacement card online. We plan to add more states, so we encourage you to check back regularly at www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber.

The time saved by using our convenient and secure online services is priceless. Helping Mom sign up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount is a great, personalized gift that shows you really care!

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Photo by Irwin Mendlinger

Sixty-six North Middle School students were recently recognized by the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education for contributing to the quality of life at their school.

Student honorees are: Aaron Baron, Abigail Beldner, Jeremy Bernstein, Kelly Chau, Vera Cho, Ariella Cohen, Eric Cohen, Isabella Dayani, Lauren Dilamani, Ariella Edelman, Ryan Elian, Leeor Elias, Vanessa Enayatian, Kayla Ezair, Brandon Farajollah, Sarah Frankel, Maya Garfinkel, Danielle Goodstein, Eric Hakimi, Annette Hopkins, Emily Kagan, Daniel Kashani, Kathleen Katchis, Chloe Katchis, Gregory Katchis, Madison Kokhavim, Daisy Korman, Noah Kron, Preethi Kumar, Kenneth Li, Raymond Lin, Brandon Lin, Shaun Maher, Christopher Matos-Suero, Ariel Missaghieh, Nora Monasheri, Julia Motchkavitz, Alex Mousazadeh, Netta Mualem, Yaron Nassir, Hemda Niknam, Joshua Oken, Talia Paisner, Jordan Peiser, Caroline Peiser, Abigail Rabbany, Nicholas Rietbroek, Winston Riggs, Megan Salehani, Sally Sarker, Emma Sassouni, Daria Scolnick, Jake Sedaghat, Jordan Seidenberg, Sofia Shafizadeh, Alya Shor, Matthew Somekh, Adam Tsou, Gregg Vitiello, Mark Xu, Matthew Xu, Madeline Yang, Shaina Zargari, Bianca Zarnighian, Daniel Zeng, and Yushan Zhang. Joining them were Board of Education members (President Barbara Berkowitz and Trustees Donald Ashkenase, Monique Bloom, and Susan Healy), and school and district administrators. Unable to attend the recognition was Board Vice President Lawrence Gross.

South Middle students raise $1,300 for scholarship Each year, the Great Neck South Middle School Student Government sponsors a week-long Cocoa Sale fundraising event.

For the last few years, proceeds from the Cocoa event have been donated to the Harriet Miller Girls Empowerment Scholarship. This year’s Cocoa Sale raised $1,300.

Faculty co-sponsor/social studies teacher Jason D’Angelo explained that cups of cocoa cost $1 and were sold in the main lobby, before homeroom, to students and staff alike.

For a second dollar, “students could purchase two peppermint candy-cane sticks left over from the Candy Gram fundraiser.”

Whipped cream for the cocoa was free for the asking.

D’Angelo also explained that none of the money from the fundraiser is kept to cover material costs, with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to the Scholarship.

“This year was our best year yet, so that we were able to give a donation that is $500 larger than last year,” he said.

Andrew DeSiano, social studies teacher, is South Middle’s other Student Government faculty co-sponsor.

The Harriet Miller Scholarship was established in memory of South Middle School guidance counselor, Harriet Miller, who “championed the importance of female empowerment.”

It is given to a graduating senior female at South High School who has demonstrated perseverance and tenacity despite socioeconomic and other environmental factors in pursuing her education.

Bond Street building impact report disputed Continued from Page 8 don’t know if those positions are true,” Celender said. “It just sounds like you want additional time so this doesn’t move forward.”

“We don’t need that long a period to look at conditions to be able to determine where the groundwater levels are,” she added.

Prior also said his clients had “character of the community” concerns about the height of the proposed building.

“We don’t believe the applicant has given this se-

rious attention and we’re talking about the impact of changing the nature of that neighborhood from a predominantly three-story residential community to what’s proposed as a five-story building,” he said.

Residents of the four surrounding buildings — Westminster Hall Apartments, located at 4 Maple Place, The Cartier Apartments, located at 21 Bond St. 22 Park Place and 25 Park Place — have voiced concerns at past meetings about the applicant’s zoning variance requests.

The developers are seeking a height variance that would permit a four-story, 45-foot high building. Village

zoning laws permit only three-story buildings that are 45 feet high.

The developers also asked for a 13-foot-high room on top of the building that would be used as a recreation room.

Bloom had said at a previous village Board of Zoning Appeals meeting that many buildings surrounding 15 Bond St. are more than three stories high.

The board voted to adjourn the application to the May 4 board meeting to continue to look at the environmental impact report.

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Former Democrat town leader arrested

Continued from Page 1 and to pay the more than $13,000 he owed that year. Terry’s 2010 income was more than $250,000, prosecutors said in a statement.

The charge carries a maximum sentence of 2 1-3 to seven years in prison.

A DA’s office spokesman said the office is continuing to investigate Terry.

Prosecutors had to file the charge for the 2010 tax year to avoid running out the statute of limitations, Peress said. Terry committed the same crime in 2009, she said, but the statute of limitations was already up for that year when the DA’s office started its investigation in January.

Terry was an attorney for the Town of North Hempstead’s Board of Zoning Appeals and special counsel to the town attorney’s office until his contract expired at the end of last year. He held six government jobs that paid him more than $200,000 last year while he maintained the tax debt, Newsday’s review found.

Prosecutors began investigating Terry in after he issued a Jan. 21 public statement amid a Newsday investigation admitting he owed $1.4 million in state and federal back taxes.

That statement — which Peress said Terry paid $8,000 to issue — said he was working with the Internal Revenue Service to pay back his federal tax debt.

But a $5,100 check Terry sent the IRS at the time bounced, Peress said in court, and he has told the agency he will never be able to repay it.

“In addition to his state tax problems, Mr. Terry’s situation with the IRS, to which he admits he owes $1 million, is expected to get worse,” Peress said.

Tomao said he has talked with U.S. attorneys regarding possible federal charges against Terry for his debt to the Internal Revenue Service.

“It’s important to try to come to some type of resolution,” Tomao said.

A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York said she had no information on Terry.

Garden City-based attorney Peter Tomao said Terry sees a doctor “frequently” in connection with his tax problems, Tomao said.

In his January statement, Terry blamed them on “Type-A workaholic compulsion with self-denial and truly cat-

astrophic health issues.”

Terry resigned as head of the North Hempstead Democratic Committee on Feb. 1, about an hour after Supervisor Judi Bosworth called for his resignation.

The longtime Democratic political operative is still under an active contract with the Freeport Community Development Agency, Executive Director Kimberly Gerard Terry Labrador said in an email Tuesday.

Labrador declined to comment on Terry’s arrest, but said the agency would review the matter at its May 2 meeting.

Terry has lost contracts with the Democratic commissioner of the Nassau County Board of Elections, the Long Beach Housing Authority and the Roosevelt Library Board.

He previously served as the village attorney in Manorhaven until 2012.

The revelations about Gerard and Concetta Terry has led the town to enforce a 25-year-old requirement in its

ethics code that leaders of town political committees file financial disclosure forms. The town never collected the forms from Terry or any other town party leader.

The Town Board also amended its ethics code last month to require all town contractors and some family members of town employees to file financial disclosure forms with the town Board of Ethics.

The board is investigating Terry’s wife, Deputy Town Clerk Concetta Terry, for omitting Gerard’s tax debts from her financial disclosure forms dating back to 2006.

In a statement, town spokeswoman Carol Trottere said the town continues “to cooperate with law enforcement in their inquiries.” The review of Concetta Terry is ongoing, she said.

Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs expressed sympathy for Terry on Tuesday.

“I think he just got in over his head

Continued from Page 2 in employee medical, dental and optical benefits.

Also at the meeting, the board voted to again adjourn a public hearing on a proposal to demolish the First Playhouse Theater and replace it with an apartment complex.

Fox said he and the applicants met with the Nassau County Department of Public Works to determine how construction of the project could have less of a negative effect on traffic on Middle Neck

Road.

“As it is, we seem to be making headway relative to the methodology that the group that owns that property, and are going to do this construction, will use in order to bring materials to the site, unload materials at the site and have the least impact on Middle Neck Road as is conceivably possible,” he said Fox also said the applicants requested to adjourn until the May 9 board meeting, but he was unsure if they would be ready to continue the public hearing by then.

Presidential candidates G.N. Estates considers bring battle to N. Shore a home rental ban

Continued from Page 1 GOP frontrunner and Queens native Donald Trump followed with an April 6 rally at Grumman Studios in Bethpage.

As is common at his rallies, a group of about 200 protestors gathered outside.

Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas did not visit Long Island, but Cruz’s wife Heidi stumped for him at his campaign’s Mineola office Monday afternoon between stops in Melville and Bellmore.

Sanders held campaign events in New York City and upstate.

New York’s primary plays a crucial role in both races, as Cruz and Kasich try to staunch Trump’s momentum and Sanders tries to maintain his after winning eight straight contests. Trump and Clinton hold significant leads in recent state polls.

Jacobs, a Clinton supporter, said he thinks the campaigning “helps energize the whole political process.”

“It certainly helps motivate the voter turnout and I think you’re going to see a larger than usual primary vote, which is good,” he said.

Beef over butcher shop continues in G.N. Plaza Continued from Page 2 also the principles, or some of the principles, that are involved in this,” Schneiderman said. “If they can’t behave themselves with the supermarket, why should we think they are going to behave themselves with this?”

Deputy Mayor Ted Rosen said if Yakupov and Karam were not majority partners of the butcher shop, then the board would prefer the majority partners to appear in front of it before deciding on whether to grant the conditional-use permit or not.

“If you’re telling us that the people who are going to control the new operation are not [Karam] and [Yakupov], I think we cannot continue to hear this until these gentlemen come before us,” Rosen said. “And we have to make a determination as to what they’re going to tell us.”

Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said that in addition to ownership details she wanted to see the supermarket conform to its conditional-use permit requirements.

Celender said the applicants said they would control deliveries during unrestricted hours and keep the area

around the store clean.

“I don’t see it happening,” she said. “I didn’t see it happening in the last two months and I didn’t see it tonight when I went around back and looked at it.”

Bloom and Karam both said the butcher shop would be able to control deliveries better than the supermarket because it would only be receiving fresh meat deliveries and not the abundance of deliveries Shop Delight receives for items like produce, dairy and baked goods.

“We only have limited deliveries from limited vendors,” Bloom said.

The board voted to adjourn the application until the April 20 meeting for the applicants to return with the requested materials.

Also at the meeting, the board voted to amend a section of the village code to strengthen fines and repercussions for businesses or builders who fail to adhere to permit requirements granted by the board.

Bloom coined it the “Shop Delight Law.” “This is something the board requested to be drafted because of places within the village and applications in

which we needed additional abilities to ensure that we get compliance with all of the permits and approvals we grant,” Celender said.

Gabriele said the amended law targets three separate areas of non-compliance with village requirements.

First, he said, allows the board to withhold the issuance of a permit if the applicant still owes fees to the village prior to approval.

Gabriele said the second aspect of the law allows the board to hold hearings if there have been material misrepresentations in connection with a permit or conditions imposed in connection with a permit. The board can then impose penalties including a probationary period, adding conditions to the permit or revoking the permit.

The final part of the amended law, he said, increases fines for non-compliance with permit conditions.

Businesses that violate their conditional-use permits would pay a fine of up to $350 for a first offense, between $350 and $700 for a second offense and up to $1,000 for third offense and all subsequent offenses.

The next board meeting is on April 20.

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Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 8:00 p.m.

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Village of Flower Hill Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 7:30 p.m.

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Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 8:30 a.m.

District Office 236 E Shore Rd, Great Neck (516) 482-0238

Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Planning Board Thursday, April 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Estates Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 8:00 p.m.

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Herricks School District Board of Education Meeting and BOCES Hearing Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:30 p.m.

Herricks Community Center 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park (516) 305-8900 Village of Kensington Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 8:00 p.m.

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aren Rubin’s latest column —”Political Revolution Could Backfire” — confirms what I’ve learned from following her writing for some time now: she’s clearly an advocate of Democratic Party conventional wisdom.

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Evidence: “Hillary Clinton would be the best choice because she brings the experience, smarts and skill to all the responsibilities — domestic and foreign, economy and national security — that are vital to the biggest, most complex job on the planet.”

I agree with the conventional wisdom of her talents, except that her hawkish foreign policy experience scares the heck out

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Ms. Rubin writes of talking with young supporters of Sen. Sanders at his recent rally in the Bronx and being dismayed at their lack of background information, apparently all they have going for them is “idealism.”

Well, this country is badly in need of a shot of idealism to counter the cynicism of the other candidates, including the manipulative Clinton campaign, with its army of surrogates saying what Hillary strategically wouldn’t quite deign to say: that Bernie is unqualified to be president.

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heads.

Ms. Rubin wrote that the people at the Bronx rally were “overwhelmingly young and Latino with a smattering of older white people (Jewish liberals)... it looked like a coming together of Occupy Wall Street and 1960s hippies.”

Well, I was an anti-war protestor in the 1960s, although my short hair and colorless clothes did not qualify me as a “hippy,” and I participated in Occupy Wall Street.

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During the Passover seder, many of us will hold up a piece of matzah and say, “This is the bread of affliction, let all who are hungry come and eat!” We even place an extra cup of wine on the table for the prophet Elijah, just in case he happens to drop by.

When we say “let all who are hungry…”, it is a symbolic gesture.

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Now I know that the “hungry” may be a family with children who

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A family with hard working parents who have fallen on hard economic times and now face the impossible choice between buying food and paying rent.

Now I know the “hungry” might be a senior citizen who’s living on Social Security only to find that inflation has made that impossible. Many of the seniors who come to The INN soup kitchens subsist on one meal a day.

Now I know the “hungry” is my neighbor who lost his job, can’t find another one, and is confronting foreclosure, homelessness, and hunger for the first time in his life.

Sometimes the “hungry” is a veteran struggling with the scars that every veteran brings home from war.

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Remember that it is within our power to extend help and hope to all our hungry neighbors.

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Please make your check payable to: The INN. If each of us gives what we can, “D’aynu.” It will be enough.

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Corruption never ends on L.I. Continued from Page 55 I would have publicly applauded Comptroller Maragos if, after following protocol with the Friends of Nassau County Recreation audit, he shouted from his rooftop demanding a criminal investigation.

I would have publicly applauded Comptroller Maragos if he had exposed, for example, the county’s egregious contracting process that D.A. Singas had the fortitude to investigate and describe as a “recipe for corruption” because it is not insulated “from improper influ-

ence, manipulation, collusion and fraud.”

Instead, he followed another “protocol” — that of the Nassau GOP, a protocol of party leader and elected official protection which seems to have led him to otherwise call no attention to this issue when it was in his power to do so in a way that makes a difference.

I will also applaud Comptroller Maragos if he publicly demands that NIFA use its broad powers to impose fiscal discipline on the county to achieve a truly balanced

budget under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, rather than, as he continues to do, heralding supposed “budgetary surpluses” using other means which consider borrowed money to be “revenue” and budgets to be “balanced” thereby.

And if Comptroller Maragos proposes and is successful in fighting for Nassau to adopt fiscal practices which balance its budget under GAAP, I will support a committee commissioned to erect a statue in his honor.

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employment

Help Wanted ARC OF DELAWARE COUNTY seeks dynamic professionals to lead our nationally recognized organization in supporting people with I/DD in living personally fulfilling lives. Positions include: Chief Services Officer Speech Pathologist Supervisor​/​Life Coach 10 Assistant Director of Residential Services House Manager. Apply: www.delarc.org

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Doctor’s office, Part Time. Wednesday & Friday from 10am-4pm. Phones, data entry, filing, scanning. Experience a plus. Please fax resume to 516-498-9005

BENEFITS CONSULTANT: AFLAC Fortune 500 Company.

With an AFLAC career, there are no limits to what you can achieve.

It’s a unique opportunity to take control of your career and set your own unlimited goals. Looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country.

Sales experience welcome but not necessary. Lifetime vesting renewals. Office located in Garden City. Please call Director of District Sales, Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

CUSTODIAL POSITION FULL TIME for church in Garden City. Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm and every other Sunday. Custodial experience necessary. Please send resume to ecavolo@thegccc.org

BABYSITTER WANTED: Seeking caring, responsible babysitter for our children ages 9, 12 and 15..

Mornings 7am to 8am and Afternoons 3pm to 7pm Mon​​Thur. Must drive and have references. Please call: 347-453-2407

North Shore Village is seeking Public Safety Officers Must be available for all shifts including overnight, and weekends.

Must Have NYS Driver's License and NYS Security Guard License Retirees Welcome

CHILDCARE CENTER, new and beautiful is opening at Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn! We are beginning our interview process for Director, Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Assistant Director. Full time and part time positions. Competitive pay scale.

Tremendous opportunity to be part of a new project serving the children and families of our community at the beginning stages! Please send resume ASAP to jobapplicationstrinity@gmail.com All qualified applicants welcome to apply.

Please do not call Parish office.

Interviews begin week of April 18.

CHILDCARE P/T: SUMMER CHILDCARE needed for our two children starting June 27 until end of August. Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesdays. Perfect driving record, own transportation and great references a must. Garden City resident & GC Pool membership preferred. 516-314-8719

Email resume to publicsafety@villageofeasthills.org.

No Phone Calls.

Please do not respond unless you have the Security Guard License.

8hr/16hr certificates ONLY do not qualify The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2016 SUPER SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PARK AT EAST HILLS!

Park Attendants and Lifeguards 1. Are you looking for an exciting summer job with competitive pay and an upbeat environment?

2. Would you like to spend the summer at the finest park facilities with the largest municipal pool on Long Island?

3. Do you like the outdoors? Then our position is a perfect fit for you!

REQUIREMENTS: • At least 16 years of age • Lifeguards must be Nassau County Certified • Available to work through Labor Day weekend To apply: Contact The Park at East Hills at 516-484-9800, e-mail us at: clastraglio@villageofeasthills.org or simply visit Village Hall on a business day from 9am-4:30pm. We are located at 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, NY 11576.

Ask for Christina Lastraglio to get an application.

The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service oriented professional with good communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience required. Must have own car. Protected sales territory, salary plus commission, health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to sblank@ theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank at 516-307-1045 x201 DRIVER WANTED: Great Neck family seeking part time driver to be on call to assist family. Duties: daily errands, driving to NYC for events, driving kids, food deliveries, doctor appointments. Seeking experienced, licensed driver​​dedicated, neat, punctual. Great Neck​/​nearby resident preferred. Good compensation. Fax resume to Vionette: 516-487-7170 GROUNDSKEEPER​/​PORTER: Full​ /​Part time person needed to assist with maintenance for Nassau County Co-Op property. $15​/​hr negotiable.

Send Resume to: Fairfield Properties, Attn: John S. 538 Broadhollow Road, 3rd floor, East Melville, NY 11747. OR fax to 631-499-2042 HANDYMAN​/​HELPER: North Shore Contractor. Must be clean cut, speak English, Driver’s License and some basic construction experience. Call 516-365-6685 HOST​/ HOSTESS​/ BUSBOY AND SERVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Experience preferred.

GRIMALDIS PIZZERIA, 980 Franklin Ave, Garden City 516294-6565​​Ask For Megan HVAC ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT experienced, part time to work 2 or 3 days a week 7am to 4:30pm based on candidate’s availability. Duties include but are not limited to: maintain service calls and dispatch technicians to job sites, client contact, filing, phones, emails, mail, Quickbooks invoicing and data entry, customer payments. Qualified candidates must be able to multi task in a busy office environment, a self starter, able to work independently, meticulous, organized and punctual. Proficient in Word, Outlook and Quickbooks. Please email resume to bizqd5wr@verizon.net or fax to 516-437-6156 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION PART TIME: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for a person experienced in Adobe In-Design to lay out classified and legal pages on Tuesday evening. Office conveniently located in Williston Park.

To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank 516307-1045 x201

Help Wanted HELP WANTED: DRIVERS CDL-A Quality Home1yr Time!

Family EarnExcellent over $1,250+ per week Medical Insurance Plus Monthly Bonuses!

Guaranteed Weekend Excellent Benefits Home Time No-Touch!

Earn $65,000+ Monthly CDL-A 1 yr exp Bonuses.

888-406-9046 Absolutely No-Touch.

888-406-9046

Situation Wanted CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: 17 years experience, caregiver​/ ​c ompanion for patients with Alzheimers, Dementia and Hospice. Very professional with excellent references.

Available nights and weekends.

Gladyl 516-521-9391 CLEANING SERVICES available for homes, apartments & offices.

Flexible hours. Available anytime.

Experienced with excellent references. Located in West Hempstead. Own supplies & transportation. Free estimates Call Reina 516-643-9341 CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE ! 10yrs experience cleaning home & offices. Great references.

Specializing in laundry, ironing and deep cleaning. Love animals. Own transportation. Please call Erika 516-406-5680 CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE 7 days a week days​/​nights for homes & offices. Experienced, reliable, honest with excellent references. Own transportation. Own supplies or yours! Call 516-8078756 or 516-426-0184 CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references.

Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Woman from Ukraine is seeking position for full time or part time. Experienced & references available.

Please call Olha 516-547-8882 ELDER CARE: Mature woman available to take care of elderly person. Live in or out. 3 or 4 days.

Light cleaning, cooking, laundry.

Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516451-1781. Leave message.

ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly.

Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience.

Very professional. References furnished upon request. Call Lorraine 347-255-8603

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employment, marketplace ▼ Situation Wanted ELDERCARE COMPANION AVAILABLE: Over 20 yrs experience, Monday to Friday, 3-5 days. Excellent client care. Housekeeping, meals, laundry, errands. Honest, dedicated, reliable.

Above average references! Own car.

Call Virginia 516-997-3596 EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly.

Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please 917-7965917 EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days​/​hours. I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR available to do any odd jobs around your home​​ yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc. Call Drew 516-7125361 or 516-741-9669 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE: 15 years of experience, good references, English speaking, own car, very reliable and responsible. Please call us: Lucy or Livia 516-444-6351 NURSING ASSISTANT I’m a certified nursing assistant seeking private home care position. Over 15 years experience. Licensed driver. Available Monday to Friday daytime hours and some weekends. Contact Cynthia 917805-7782 NURSING ASSISTANT: 17+ years experience seeks to care for the elderly.

Live in or out. Great references. Driver’s license. Immediate. 917-470-8976 SUMMER BABYSITTER​/​NANNY: Boston College Nursing Student with own transportation is available in Garden City & Westhampton Beach for full time babysitting July & August. Contact Regan @ 516-633-4549

Career Training HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ENTRY LEVEL Get trained, get certified, get hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate lifetime job placement. VA benefits. Nation Average $18.00$22.00 1-866-362-6497

announcements HOME SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER being organized for children 4 and up. Limited to 1012 students. Meet several times​ /​week. Do not have to be home schooling to enroll. 516-621-2195 MONEY TO LEND Get funding now for your small business.

Up to $2 million in as little as 2 days. Minimum 2 years in business. Call BFS Capital 888732-6298 or apply online: www. bfscapital.com​/ ​n yp

Novenas/Prayers

Wanted to Buy

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother.

Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (T.Y.)

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

marketplace

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday April 16 10am-2pm 21 Lydia Lane Mega Cleanout!! Books, Music Men’s & Women’s Clothing Shoes, Handbags Holiday Decor, Linens BR, LR, Den Furniture Office Furniture, Filing Cabinets Electronics, Printers Ping Pong Table, Bikes and much more!!

FORSYTHIA YELLOW FLOWERING Privacy hedge blowout sale! 3-4ft Reg $39​/​ea Now only $6.99​/​ea. Free delivery while supplies last www.lowcostforsythia.com 844-592-3327 KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers​/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com PRIVACY HEDGE SPRING BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $129 NOW $59. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation​/ FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com

Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs and all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /​Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid!

Call Juley today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com

Situation Wanted

Elder Care Companion Mature Woman With Car Available for: • Shopping & Errands • Activities • Cooking Meals • Doctor Appointments • Home Organization

NEILA ROSENBERG (347) 387-6798

TRUSTWORTHY • RELIABLE • COMPASSIONATE • FLEXIBLE

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@ atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Open 7 Days! Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-6 Thurs 10-4 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Consignments by Appointment Estate Sale and Tag Sale services available to liquidate the contents of your home. Call 516-279-6378 for a consultation. LIVE AUCTIONS are held monthly. You can place items on auction by scheduling an appointment to bring your items in to the shoppe for consideration.

Email pictures to be considered for consignment or auction to info@ invitedsales.com Invited Sales also offers TRUCK SERVICES to move your items to or from your home or office to the consignment shoppe to sell on your behalf, and help clean out your home, attic or garage! Check out our website at: www.invitedsales.com for special sales and shopping events, tag sales, auctions and more!!

NEW HYDE PARK 3 floors filled to overflowing with 1001 interesting items. Lots of bric a brac, unique vintage furniture, dolls, tools, holiday, Amish, electronics & much more! PLEASE JOIN US! 17 Irving Lane (near Hillside & Lakeville Rd) Saturday 4/16 9am to 4pm WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop Shared ministry between St. Aidan’s & Resurrection housed at Resurrection, 147 Campbell Ave @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30am to 1:00pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. 516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc.

DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am to 1pm YOU’RE INVITED! Monday, April 18 9:30 am 730 Park Lane South Franklin Square, NY 11010 Packed house, vintage items, collectibles, dining room, bedrooms, living room furniture, china, housewares, tools, basement and garage and more.....

Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

Yard Sale GARDEN CITY YARD SALE Saturday 4/16 9:00 to 12:00pm 30 Kilburn Rd Furniture, Accessories, Linens, Books, Toys, Gifts and more! **Rain Date 5/7**

Apartment For Rent

pets

real estate for sale

Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references.

Limited availability. Book early!

Annmarie 516-775-4256

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

automotive

Auto For Sale 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT: Green, 185K miles, 1 owner, well maintained, good condition.

Asking $4,000. Call 516-375-1777 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER: White, 2 Door, 130K miles, 1 owner, well maintained, good condition. Asking $2,500. Call 516-375-1777

Auto Services ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner​/​Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports​/​Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85​/​cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

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 FLORAL PARK VILLAGE 1st floor.

Completely renovated. SS Kitchen, DR, LR, MBR, 2nd BR​/​or office, full bath. W/D, use of yard with patio & garage. $2150+ utilities. Call Rose, Ford Realty 516-655-7501

Lots for Sale GARDEN CITY: Large 4 rooms. 1 BR, DR, EIK “One Month Free Rent” $2250 “Move right in” 3 rooms, 1 BR, new Kitchen & Bath $2500 up Six rooms​​ 3 BR, new Kitchen, 2 Baths, May 1. $3400 Many other rentals available Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504

NATURAL UNSPOILED COASTAL PROPERTY: There is a place just hours away where you can find abundant natural beauty, clean air and space. Located in Virginia 90 miles south of Ocean City. Lots are 3 to 22 acres and priced $60,000 to $98,000. All are near the shoreline, some with excellent water views.

Amenities include community dock and sandy beach. Low taxes and a mild climate. Call 757-442-2171 or email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com website http:​/​​/​waverlylots.com

Out Of Town Real Estate GARDEN CITY Art Deco 1 BR with EIK, Living room, 5 huge closets!

Top floor between Franklin and Hilton Avenues. Walking distance to LIRR, parks and town center.Pet friendly. Large rooms with southern exposure! SAVE MONEY! ASSUME OUR LEASE THROUGH 11/2016 Available immediately!

Live here while you remodel your home! $2,100 Call 516-262-2788

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 516-5387474 or 538-7476 WILLISTON PARK Office Space: 2000 sf. available on second floor & 1300 sf on ground floor. Ground floor office newly renovated. Located in Professional Buildin g on Hillside Ave. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission paid.

Tony 516-248-4080

Vacation Rental EAST QUOGUE Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CAC, heated IG pool, outdoor shower, private patio, access to bay and ocean beaches. 1 hour from Garden City. See pics on www. vrbo.com​/​614595. Summer or monthly rental. Please call 516248-0079 or 516-732-9435 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals.

Full​/​partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-6382102. Online reservations: www. holidayoc.com

QUICK FUNDING for Small Businesses

Get $5,000 - $2,000,000 in as few as 2 days* MINIMUM 2 YEARS IN BUSINESS TO QUALIFY

APPLY TODAY

CATSKILLS BARGAIN ACREAGE 31 acres $89,900 39 acres $99,900. Buy both for just $185,000. 3 hrs NYC, mountain views, woods, fields! Twn rd, utils.

Terms avail! 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com

(888) 732-6298 bfscapital.com/nyp

*Subject to approval and merchant bank processing.

NORTHERN VERMONT: all year round house for sale. Check it out on www.zillow.com. Use area code 05822, 530 Lake Street, Barton, VT. For more information call owner at 310-418-0231

service directory

Cleaning CLEANING HOME​​OFFICE: Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured​/ bonded. Trusted​/ reliable.

Call Olympia Cleaning 516-8830359 SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-2201851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured.

516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com SUPER CLEAN: Hourly rates, residential, grout cleaning, move ins and outs. Adam 516-943-6831

Computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Technical College Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.com

Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

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Home Improvements

Home Improvements

Home Improvements

Painting & Paperhanging

DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685.

Insured License H18C730000

GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic​/ ​ins, local references, residential​/ ​c ommerical 516-753-0268

ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR HOME improvement needs! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown molding, closets, doors, sheetrock, painting, dry wall, repairs, spackling & wall paper removal and installation, decks power washed, stained and built.

Gem Basement Doctor 516-6239822. www.gem-home.com

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/​rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

JV PAINT HANDYMAN SER VICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, S t a i n i n g , P o w e r Washing.

Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628

Party Help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

Your Homeownership Partner

The State of New York Mortgage Agency offers: • Competitive, fixed-rate mortgages for first-time homebuyers • Downpayment assistance available up to $15,000 • Special program for veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and reservists • Funds available for renovation

1-800-382-HOME(4663)

www.sonyma.org

There is amazing unspoiled land just hours away. Where you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty, clean air and space; not condos, crowds or traffic. Located in Virginia just 3+ hrs from I-95 NJ/ DE line. 23 lots, 3 to 22 acres each, priced $60,000 to $98,000.

All are near the shoreline, some w/ excellent water views. Paved roads, utilities, dock, boat ramp and beach. Low property taxes.

Call (757) 442-2171 or email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com

Advertising Sales Executive Blank Slate Media Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising.

Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well the 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate’s sales partner, Litmor Publications.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented sales professional with good communication skills.

Requirements: Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience.

Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car.

• Exclusive, protected territory • Opportunity to sell both print and online programs • A collegial, supportive sales team • Award-winning editorial coverage.

• A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets.

And you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise.

• Represent media that produce superior response for clients.

Compensation • Salary plus commission • Health insurance • Paid holidays • Sick days & holidays

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve at 516.307-1045 x201 for more information.

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service directory ▼ Tutoring

Services

BAR​/ BAT MITZVAH LESSONS Take the struggle and hassle out of Hebrew and Bar​/​Bat Mitzvah lessons. Michael Marcus Bar and Bat Mitzvah Tutoring and Services. Call 516-524-0191 email michael@barbatmitzvahlessons.com

NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management.

516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

Finish the Year Strong! Regents, SAT, AP, NCC, GC, Roslyn, SHA, Chaminade experience with all curriculums. Recommendations​ / Results Text​/​Call Diane Halka 516-469-6864 ELEMENTARY​/​MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTOR: Reading, Writing and Math.

20+ years general and special education. Trained in Wilson Reading, Fundations, Project Read, Go Math, Big Ideas Math. Email: kerrisapuppo@gmail.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.

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, PreCalc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com SPANISH TUTOR: High School​ /​Middle School, College. Spanish Grammar-Literature, SAT II, AP Exam. William Cullen, M.A., M.B.A., S.D.A. Chaminade, Fairfield Alumnus. 516-509-8174 wdctutor06@aol.com STOCK MARKET TUTOR: Retired banker and experienced stock market trader available for tutoring high school students on the stock market.

Should have some knowledge of the market. Adults welcome. Text​/​call Ron Goldberg 516-567-8434

Instruction 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

Services CHILD CARE ELDER CARE HOME HEALTH AIDES AND MORE! We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides​/​Elder CareChild Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS ** EVON’S SERVICES ** Call: 516-505-5510

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Village Hall 318 Lakeville Road Lake Success (516) 482-4411 Manhasset School District Board of Education Budget Adoption and BOCES Budget Adoption/ Board Election Tuesday, April 19 @ 8:00 p.m.

Manhasset Secondary School 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset (516) 267-7700 Village of Manorhaven Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, April 20 @ 6:30 p.m.

Village Hall 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (516) 746-0750 Mineola Memorial Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, April 18 @ 7:00 p.m.

195 Marcellus Road, Mineola (516) 746-8488 Mineola School District Board of Education BOCES Vote Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:00 p.m.

Willis Avenue School 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2000

Mineola School District Board of Education Business Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 7:00 p.m.

Willis Avenue School 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2000

Village of Plandome Manor Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall 55 Manhasset Ave, Manhasset (516) 627-3701

Village of New Hyde Park Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting Tuesday, April 19 @ 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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Village Hall 1 Stone Hill Road, Old Westbury (516) 626-0800 Village of Old Westbury Architectural Review Board Meeting Thursday, April 21 @ 8:30 a.m.

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Sewanhawka High School 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park (516) 488-9600 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

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▼ LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 210 MINEOLA ASSOCIATES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/25/16. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, 286 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, New York 11021.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Thomaston invites sealed proposals for the furnishing of all materials and labor necessary for the performance of a contract to be let by the Village of Thomaston for “Road Improvements (2016-1)”.

All such sealed proposals must be received by the Board of Trustees at 100 East Shore Road, Thomaston, New York, on or before Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time. At such time and place, all sealed proposals will be opened and read aloud, and the contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as may be practicable.

Instructions to bidders, specifications, the quantities of the said public work, a proposed contract, and Village forms for the said public work will be available for examination and procurement at the office of the Village Clerk, 100 East Shore Road, Thomaston, New York, during regular business hours. A non-refundable fee of $100.00 (check only) payable to the Village of Thomaston will be required of all prospective bidders for a copy of the proposed contract documents.

Only such proposals as are made and filed upon the form of proposal provided shall be considered. Proposals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope, prominently marked on the outside “Road Improvements (2016-1)”.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids in the best interests of the Village.

Federal equal employment opportunity and labor standards are applicable for all work performed under this contract.

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION OF THE GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual election of the qualified voters of the Great Neck Union Free School District Nassau County, New York will be held on May 17, 2016 in the two election districts: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1​ —​All that section of the School District lying north of the Long Island Railroad, at the Great Neck E.M. Baker School, 69 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York; ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2​ —​All that section of the School District lying south of the Long Island Railroad, at the Great Neck South Senior High School, 341 Lakeville Road,

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Great Neck, New York, for the following purposes: A) To vote upon the annual school budget for the year 2016-2017 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the district for the foregoing purposes (PROPOSITION NO. 1).

B) To vote upon the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 2 (Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure Proposition): RESOLVED, that the Board of Education (“Board”) of the Great Neck Union Free School District (“District”), be hereby authorized to appropriate and expend from the District’s Capital Reserve Fund I, heretofore established by the voters of the District on May 19, 2015, an amount not to exceed Nineteen Million Dollars ($19,000,000), plus interest accrued thereon, to undertake and perform certain school building improvement projects (“Projects”) substantially as referred to and described in the District’s Proposed Capital Improvements 2016 Report (“Report”) on file and available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, all at no additional cost to District taxpayers; said Projects to commence during the 2016-2017 school year and to consist of capital improvements, renovations and​/​or alterations in all District buildings and facilities and the sites thereof, including (as and where necessary): Phipps Administration Building, South High School, South Middle School, North High School, North Middle School, Lakeville School, Parkville School, Parkville Annex, John F. Kennedy School, Saddle Rock School, E.M. Baker School, Village School, Clover Drive, Grace Avenue and Cumberland buildings; all of the foregoing to include furnishings, equipment, machinery, demolition and other work required in connection therewith, as well as preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the detailed costs of the components of the Projects as set forth in the Report may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and no material change shall be made in the scope of the Projects.

PROPOSITION NO. 3: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Great Neck Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, shall pay to the Great Neck Library, Great Neck, New York, a sum to be requested by the Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library, Great Neck, New York, such sum to be raised by tax on the taxable property of said district for the support of said Great Neck Library for the year beginning January 1, 2017.

C) To elect for a three-year term, a member of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of the term of Monique Bloom, the new term to begin July 1, 2016.

D) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing on May 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. DST, in the South Middle School located at 349 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York for the purpose of discussing expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to

meet the necessary expenditures of said school district for school year 2016-2017 at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will have an opportunity to be heard.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the annual election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on May 17, 2016 commencing at 7:00 a.m. and ending 10:00 p.m., DST. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies, and copies of propositions involving expenditure of monies for the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be obtained by any resident in the district during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual election, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The aforesaid budget statement shall contain the amount of money to be paid to Great Neck Library for library services for the year beginning January 1, 2017.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that nominations for members of the Board of Education shall be made by petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which the trustees shall be voted upon, this year, April 18, 2016. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate.

The candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to office.

Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term.

However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that registration is permitted in the office of the District Clerk, Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, during the hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, up to and including May 12, 2016.

A register will be prepared and will be filed in the office of the District Clerk, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York, and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (DST) on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for voting on the budget and election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon (DST) on Saturday, and at each polling place on elec-

tion day.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual election who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years of age, a resident of the School District for a period of thirty days next preceding the election at which he​/s​ he offers to vote and registered to vote for said election. A person shall be registered to vote if he or she shall have permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or with the School District’s Board of Registration. Only persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all voters previously registered for any annual or special District election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years (2012-2015) prior to preparation of said register.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Election on May 17, 2016 at the polling places in each of the election districts to prepare a register for District elections to be held subsequent to May 17, 2016.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of

examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvas ballots pursuant to Education Law ß2019-a.2.b at said special meeting of the Board.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election except Sundays.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education has adopted rules governing the election, which include the following: a) Any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines (except propositions or questions which are required to be stated in this Notice) shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District or 5% of the eligible voters who voted in the previous annual election, whichever is greater, and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that on the 301 day, this year, April 18, 2016, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. b) All petitions submitting

questions or propositions shall clearly and concisely state the proposition or question to be submitted to the election, but the form and language of such question or proposition shall be determined by the Board of Education. c) The Board of Education shall examine each petition filed with the office of the District Clerk for the submission of questions and propositions and may reject said petition if its purpose is not within the power of the voters, or where expenditure of money is required by the petition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation.

Dated: March 14, 2016 Great Neck, New York

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Barnes & Noble seen closing in Manhasset Continued from Page 22 think they took into account the unintended consequences when they decided they were going to add more parking to that space with people entering and exiting the space.”

She said valet parking at the building would cause traffic problems.

On March 16, after learning about C & B’s plan for the property, Auriemma said, she sent an email to Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello to express her concern regarding C & B Realty’s plans.

“With valet parking, I believe that this use will far exceed the site’s capacity. Furthermore, it is difficult at this point to make a left from the exit of that building,” Auriemma wrote.

She said with increased traffic, exiting the parking lot will become increasingly difficult.

Fred Colin, the manager of

the building for C & B Realty, had initially requested an expedited review of the application in a letter to town Buildings Commissioner John Neiwender, in anticipation that it would be denied.

“Since this application requires variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the eventual Town Board approval, Colin said in the letter, I respectfully request the issuance of the denial letter required to make those applications in the most expeditious manner possible.”

A week later on Dec. 2, Neiwender emailed Town Supervisor Judy Bosworth and Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan recommending the approval of the request. The application was reviewed and denied by Plans Commissioner Glenn Norjen the same day.

C & B Realty is scheduled to appear before the Town’s Board of Zoning Appeals on April 19. Barnes and Nobles building located at 1542 Northern Boulevard

Finally, a meaningful New York primary: Rubin Continued from Page 23 the estimated 200 private academies that sprang up in the South to cater to white families after a 1969 Supreme Court decision forced public schools to integrate.

Sanders has focused his assault on Clinton around campaign finance, accusing her of being unable, therefore, to stand up against Big Fossil, Big Pharma and Big Banks.

But on the issue of gun violence prevention — the biggest differentiator from an otherwise parallel progressive agenda—‚ Sanders can be shown to kowtowing to the gun lobby which was the biggest reason for his first defeat, but his ultimate victory in being elected to Congress.

Imagine if Sanders had been the senator from New York (the state where he was born but left), where Wall Street is such a significant constituency (New York City prides itself as the financial capital of the world, and Wall Street accounts for 13 percent of the state’s economy) rather than Vermont, where the NRA is probably the most powerful lobbying entity.

When you think about it, Sanders’ positions— on income inequality, climate action — don’t actually contradict or challenge the establishment in Vermont, a relatively tiny, non-diverse state certainly without the complexities and diversities of New York, but on the one controversial area where he might truly have stood up for a noble purpose and against entrenched interests— gun violence prevention— he took the path of least resistance which was the NRA position.

Clinton’s closeness to Corporate America is a benefit, not a disadvantage (let’s not forget that Google and Apple are now the most valuable companies in history).

I have seen over the past dozen years

at the Clinton Global Initiative how fomenting partnerships between government, private enterprises and non-governmental organizations has changed corporate culture, has actually shifted how they conduct business in such a way as to be a positive for the communities they work in and sell to and made a positive impact on 430 million people in more than 180 countries, including the US. I don’t think you sell your soul by getting Goldman Sachs to create a new financing mechanism to save coral reefs, or Proctor & Gamble to devise and distribute millions of packets that can purify water so that millions of children do not die from waterborne illnesses, and getting Walmart, Coca Cola, Chevron, Monsanto, the World Bank Group and others to invest in sustainable development.

That’s not selling out, that’s converting the very entities that have the power and the means to make real change.

On the other hand, Sanders railing against Big Business and Big Banks, while it may work well with progressives, has opened the way to attacks (you are already hearing) of being anti-Capitalist, even Communist.

Yet, when it came down to “how would you break up the banks?” or what size would be the limit, Sanders apparently did not have an actual plan.

On the other hand, Dodd-Frank has proved to be an effective framework, and as Clinton has pointed out, it is more important to regulate things like credit default swaps and the non-banks, and impose a “risk fee” which seems more constructive.

Did she shift her stance since leaving her cabinet position on Keystone XXL and TPP? Perhaps. So what? That just shows she is sensitive and responsive to constit-

uents, not to mention she has the independence she did not have while serving the Obama administration.

The fact is she has consistently pushed for climate action and the transition of our economy and society to one based on clean, renewable energy.

Sanders’ constant use of the 2002 Iraq War Resolution as the “disqualifier” for Clinton to become president is embellished— that resolution was not to go to war, because it required that all diplomatic avenues be exhausted. As we know now, Bush came out with his three-day deadline, telling the international inspectors they had better get out before the bombing started.

He could afford to vote against the Iraq War — the vote was 77-23 — he’s never had to be in a position to be the one making the on-the-spot, life-or-death decision (take out bin Ladin or not?).

On the other hand, Clinton comes with the best foreign policy experience — from mistakes and failures as well as her successes, most notably reversing the poisoned relations from the Bush/Cheney administration. Sanders’ entire foreign policy depends on “forging coalitions” well, Clinton is correct when she says she’s actually done it.

But Sanders doesn’t speak much about his votes that nixed comprehensive immigration reform in 2007, or his support for the Minutemen and other militias, vigilantes who patrolled the Mexico border.

And I find it hard to comprehend what his foreign policy would be about, beyond broad-brushed “No regime change” and “Building coalitions.”

Indeed, his remaking of the domestic economy— infrastructure development which is expected to also mitigate income-inequality— is based on cutting

back on military spending.

But the Republicans control the purse strings and have shown their willingness to shut down government, and destroy the nation’s “full faith and credit” to achieve their ends.

He has now started touting how those who are skeptical of his ability to accomplish anything that has become the sugary candy of his campaign— free college tuition, universal health care (practically free), affordable housing, breaking up the banks, and most of all, overturning Citizens United and reshaping campaign finance— is that they don’t dream big enough, they don’t aspire high enough.

But a dose of reality is in order. Sanders keeps saying how he was on the committee that wrote the Affordable Care Act, yet he attacks it as being woefully inadequate, not to mention the mistake in the language that opened the way for a Supreme Court challenge of the law.

He’s been in Congress for more than 25 years, yet he has very little to show for it. And if he thinks he is going to outObama Obama as President, when the Republicans have honed their skill in neutering the Presidency, that is really pie-inthe-sky.

When it comes down to it, they are very close in terms of what they stand for, who they would advocate for, but Clinton, I believe, can be more successful in accomplishing these important goals.

It boils to electability in the first instance and the ability to govern as President and commander-in chief in the second.

On both of these, the balance is tipped in her favor. “Fighting for Us” to me is more potent than “A Future to Believe In.” Vote Tuesday, April 19 in this historic election.

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LIU Post women rout Bridgeport, UDC B y T homas S cavetta On Saturday, April 9, the third-ranked LIU Post women’s lacrosse team (9-2) wrapped up a three game home stand with an impressive 19-0 shutout against ECC rival, the University of the District of Colombia.

The Pioneers improved to 4-0 in conference play as they staged an offensive onslaught in the first half, scoring 10 unanswered goals in the first 15 minutes of action.

After the Pioneers jumped out of the gate, the Firebirds settled down defensively. However, they couldn’t stall for long, as they surrendered another three goals to give the hosts a 12-0 cushion at the intermission.

Senior attacker Emily Delaney paved the way with seven points (2G, 5A). Bird found the back of the net three times and won five face-offs in the opening stanza. Heading into the second half, the Pioneers kept their foot on the gas, tacking on another seven goals, sending UDC to 1-8 in the season as they still search for their first conference win.

Just about everyone got involved in the stat-sheet, as Junior midfielder Kelly Backus, senior defender/ midfielder Kaitlin Gaghan and sophomore defender Chelsea Karr all logged their first goals of the season.

Delaney finished with a game-high nine points (3G, 6A)

LIU Post’s Trish Brisotti (No. 29) in pursuit. and also added three ground balls and two draws to her impressive performance. Her fellow attacker, Bird, finished her day with four points (3 G, 1 A). Douglas chipped in on the scoring parade with a pair of goals and an assist for three points.

Freshman midfielder Ryan

McKinney and senior attacker Jessica Marsh also netted two goals apiece for the Pioneers.

LIU Post dominated in nearly every statistical category, as they out-shot the Firebirds by a 6-to-1 margin (30-5) and secured a 22-7 edge in ground balls.

In addition to converting on

each of their free-position opportunities, the Pioneers won 20-of21 draw controls.

LIU Post cruised to a 15-1 victory against the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, April 6, in an East Coast Conference duel at LIU Post’s Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium, in

Brookville.

Offensively, the Pioneers erupted behind the lights of junior attacker Connor Bird, who totaled a career-high seven points (5 G, 2 A). She also won a gamebest four draws.

In the opening stanza, the Pioneers came out guns blazing, as they went on a 9-0 tear in the first 30 minutes of action. Bird led the Pioneers with four goals and one assist as she opened up the scoring and rounded it out with an unassisted tally with 11 seconds remaining in the half.

McKinney got the wheels rolling for the Pioneers early in the second half, striking twice in the first nine minutes. In addition, freshman attacker Lindsay Montgomery tacked on her first collegiate goal at the 3:59 mark.

In the cage, sophomore goalie Olivia Kirk and senior net-minder Kasey Kephart combined to make three saves for the Pioneers, with a stout defense throughout the entire game. Junior defender/ midfielder Cara Douglas scooped up four ground balls, won three draws and added two caused turnovers in the victory. Backus forced three turnovers and collected two ground balls.

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.

St. Aloysius captures CYO championship The age-old adage “practice makes perfect” was dramatically proven by the St. Aloysius 5th Grade boys basketball team coached by Jay Priven and Alan Golus.

After compiling a perfect 12-0 record in the regular season, the team was also flawless in the postseason, recording four wins without a loss to capture the CYO Nassau/Suffolk championship.

Practice sessions started in October and the nine players - including five returning from 4th grade and four new team members) jelled right from the start.

“We knew they were a special group,”

the coaches said. “They had the basic basketball skills and proved to be eager learners, refining and expanding their skills to work together as a team.”

Up to 45 minutes of each hour-long practice session was devoted to improving these skills offensively and defensively, with limited time spent scrimmaging. As the season progressed, the players picked up on the game plan and started improving a little from week to week.

In the playoffs, the defense held the opponents in check while the offense rose From left: (Back row) Coach Alan Golus, Doron Sedaghat, Sammy Kashipour, Sam to the occasion each time. Every player Murad, Jason Liu, Coach Jay Priven (Front row) Ryan Wong, Ethan Hofman, Jesse Toro, Dustin Pham and Oriel Atias contributed to the successful season.

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Cosmos sink Armada for second win The New York Cosmos remained atop of the NASL Spring Season standings after defeating Jacksonville Armada FC 2-0 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium Sunday evening.

Forward Jairo Arrieta scored his first Cosmos goal and midfielder Adam Moffat scored his second in as many matches.

Given the starting role up top for a second straight match, Arrieta opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer played a ball deep inside Jacksonville Armada FC’s territory that midfielder Juan Arango headed into space for Arrieta. The Costa Rican did not squander his chance, blasting a one-timer off the body of Armada goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo that trickled past the goal line for the go-ahead tally.

Arrieta earned Emirates Man of the Match honors, while Maurer recorded his second consecutive shutout.

“We were fighting, and we found a goal in the first half that gave us some oxygen,” said Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese after the match.

“I’ve tried to repay the coaching staff for trusting me,” Arrieta said. “Juan [Arango] and I have Photo courtesy New York Cosmos formed a partnership where he Sebastián Guenzatti controls the ball for the Cosmos as Jacksonville’s Patrick Otte closes in. moves ahead of me or vice-versa “It’s great coming in and ers and left the ball for Arango. points and a three-goal advanto try to confuse our opponent.” penalty area. The Scottish midHalftime substitute Adam fielder welcomed the look with making an impact,” said Mof- The ensuing shot was partially tage on the Carolina RailHawks Moffat scored next to give New a blast to the far side and past fat. “To have some effect on the blocked and caromed off the in goal differential. The team will travel to Michael A. Carroll crossbar. game by scoring felt good.”

York some breathing room. In Gallardo.

With the victory the Cosmos Stadium in Indianapolis next to Arrieta and Arango nearly “The second half was differthe 55th minute Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjčar, making his ent. We looked more like our- combined for a third Cosmos improve to 2-0-0 on the young take on Indy Eleven this Saturfirst Cosmos start, found a wide- selves,” Savarese said. “The clean goal in the 90th minute, when NASL season, remaining atop the day, April 16. Kickoff is slated for CHERRY - 1-8 Page GENERAL 08-28-15_Layout 1 8/25/15 12:04 PM Page 1 open Moffat at the edge of the sheet for us was very important.” Arrieta weaved through defend- Spring Season standings with six 7:30 p.m.

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