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Teresa Prendergast to take helm of Great Neck schools July 15 By A dA m L i d g e t t Teresa Prendergast, the current assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for Garden City Public Schools, will succeed Tom Dolan as the superintendent of the Great Neck School District following a vote by the Board of Education at its meeting Monday. “She has been in this business for a long time and is highly qualified,” board Vice President Larry Gross said. “Equally important is her educational philosophy in insuring that each child gets the education that they need.” Prendergast will officially become the 11th superintendent of the Great Neck School District on July 15. Dolan, who announced his retirement in November, will end his tenure July 31. “It will be an honor and a privilege to serve as your next superintendent of schools,” Prendergast
said following the board’s vote. “I follow in the footsteps of many great leaders. Dr. Dolan you will be a very tough act to follow.” Prendergast said she has been talking with people in Great Neck to get an idea of what they value most in education. “Parents, I know you are very passionate about your children’s education and futures, and I understand the broader community does show a commitment to the future of Great Neck,” he said. “I vow to respect the honor of past traditions as well as look to the future.” Board President Barbara Berkowitz said the board, which was shocked when Dolan announced his retirement, immediately began a rigorous search that included first asking other school administrators and teachers what they would want to see in a new superintendent. She said the board Continued on Page 54
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Five people were taken to the hospital Tuesday evening when a car ran into a bus on Middle Neck Road as it was dropping off passengers. See story on page 12.
G.N. woman struck, killed by SUV in AT&T store By A dA m L i d g e t t ANd BiLL sAN ANtoNio
of an AT&T store on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck, police officials said. Lizabeth Sbar, 66, of Great A woman was killed and Neck, was pronounced dead two others were injured Mon- at 1:01 p.m. at North Shore day after a sport utility vehicle University Hospital in Manhascrashed through the entrance set after being rushed there in
critical condition. Two others were hospitalized with minor injuries stemming from the accident, police said. The crash took place at about 10:50 a.m. Monday Continued on Page 54
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County to fix Middle Combining bar Neck Road potholes and paint studio One side of road will be closed at a time for repairs Plaza biz offers art instruction
By A da m L i d g e t t Relief is on the way for motorists driving on Middle Neck Road. The Nassau County Department of Public Works will begin fixing potholes on Middle Neck Road between Clover Drive and Hicks Lane on Monday, Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) said Wednesday at a meeting of the Great Neck Village Officials Association. “After much nagging and speaking to anyone I could speak to from DPW to the county, they have agreed to fix the roadway,” Birnbaum said. “I know many county roads are suffering as well but as a main thoroughfare in Great Neck I really pushed hard for this to be done.” The majority of the work should be completed in two weeks, she said. Birnbaum said one side of Middle Neck Road will be closed for driving as well as parking while repairs are be done on the opposite side of the road. Crews will break up the surface layer of the road with a milling machine and then add a new layer of asphalt. Birnbaum said the asphalt work should be completed
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and speaking to anyone I could speak to from DPW to the county, they have agreed to fix the roadway,” Birnbaum said. “I know many county roads are suffering as well but as a main thoroughfare in Great Neck I really pushed hard for this to be done. Ellen Birnbaum Nassau County Legislator
while Great Neck School District students are on Spring Recess during the first full week of April. Village of Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman said the road work will be an inconvenience to motorists. “It’s going to be a headache for about two weeks but it will be worth it,” Kreitzman said. Birnbaum said she has
gotten letters from many residents complaining about the road’s conditions. Some, Birnbaum said, have compared Middle Neck Road to a road in a third-world country, while others have said it should be considered a federal disaster area. Birnbaum’s announcement followed one by North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth on March 23 that the town highway crews are already at work filling potholes on town roads that were created as a result of the harsh winter. The town’s highway department filled in 350 potholes between December and March, about 20 more than the previous year, the town said in a statement. “We are working hard to fulfill our promise to repair pothole requests on town roads within two business days,” Bosworth said. “This year residents also have an additional way to report potholes with the ‘My North Hempstead app,’ which uses GPS to give our crews the exact location of troublesome potholes. You simply take a photo of the pot hole and press ‘send.’” Residents can also report potholes by calling 311.
By A da m L i d g e t t Great Neck residents looking for something to do besides go out to eat or go dancing on a Friday night will soon have another option – or rather two options rolled into one. Muse Paintbar, a wine and beer bar where customers can also paint re-creations of works of art under the supervision of an instructor, is set to open at 34 Middle Neck Road in the next two to three weeks, said Stan Finch, president and co-founder of Muse Paintbar. Muse said he started the business in Manchester, N.H about three years ago, and Great Neck would be the company’s sixth location. “You come in with a group of friends or a date or with a company function or a birthday party,” Finch said. “We have instructors who walk you through how to do a painting, like “The Starry Night,” or a variety of local images or any of the other 500 paintings we have. While doing that people are getting food and drinks and hanging out.” Customers can sign up for either public or private sessions,
which can run from two to two and a half hours, Finch said. Customers can paint whatever they want to paint, but most of the time they will try to recreate an existing photo or painting. Muse has a schedule of what paintings people will be re-creating on what night on its website. Customers can reserve spots during these sessions, which are typically around $35. “You’re signing up for that particular painting, but you can paint whatever you want,” Finch said. The paintbar also offers different sessions from time to time, such as couples’ night and family day. For private parties, customers can pick whatever painting they want to do. Muse expanded into the tri-state area last year with the opening of their Norwalk, Conn. branch, Finch said. He said he knew he wanted to expand to Long Island, and that Great Neck was the best option. Finch’s company began a Facebook marketing campaign in various areas across Long Island trying to see which areas had residents that would want Continued on Page 41
correction: In the March 27 edition of the Great Neck News and the New Hyde Park Herald Courier, the article “G.N. library to remove additional asbestos from main branch” quoted Library Interim Director Chris Johnson as saying VRD Contracting estimated that additional asbestos abatement at the library’s Main Branch could be done for $200,000. The originally contracted abatement work, which has been completed and was based on a pre-construction survey, was about $200,000. The additional work that was approved at the March 24 Library Board of Trustees meeting for $70,500, which when added to the $200,000 is still under the $286,000 budgeted for the work.
What Muse Paintbar will look like when it opens in the next two to three weeks at 34 Middle Neck Road
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Ex G.N. resident, columnist dies at 87 Betty Rosenzweig remembered as helping build North Shore Animal League By A da m L i d g e t t
After Betty Rosenzweig took her son Tony to the Museum of Natural History when he was a child, a homeless man approached her asking for money. She didn’t give the man any money – instead she invited him to grab a bite to eat. “[The restaurant owners] were not thrilled and they said something to my mother about it,” said Tony Rosenzweig, a professor at Harvard Medical School. “She said ‘If I’m good enough to eat here then he’s good enough to eat here.’” Tony’s mother, who died March 22 in Boston at the age of 87 of a stroke, continued to ask the homeless man about his life, a story Tony believed to be mostly untrue. But, he said, it did illustrate his mother’s outlook on life as a lover of stories and all living things. Rosenzweig, a former resident of Great Neck and Williston Park, would go on to work for many years at the North Shore Animal League and later as a
Betty Rosenzweig died March 22 at the age of 87 in Boston after a stroke. columnist for the Great Neck Record, focusing her attention on both people and animals. “People are sending cards and notes and the reoccurring theme is that she was deeply caring and empathetic, both for people but also for animals,” Tony Rosenzweig said. “The
thing that always struck me was that she didn’t think of herself as very bright, but I thought of her as very bright. She came out with these incredible human insights and wise observations.” In the late 1970s, Rosenzweig answered an ad she saw for an “animal lover.”
That ad was for the then nearly bankrupt North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington. Betty would become the league’s first paid employee, working there for the next 20 years of her life, her son said. “It was a very small opera-
tion when she went there – it was a very quiet place where they did an adoption maybe once every six months,” Tony said. He said his mother had taken time off from working after trying to break into the photography, something she had studied at the IIT Institute of Design in Chicago. But she had always been an animal lover, often bringing home more than the occasional stray puppy, and she was looking for a job, Tony Rosenzweig said. “We had squirrels and ducklings and all sorts of animals in the house, and she would nurse them back to health,” he said. He said in the 1960s, entrepreneur Alexander Lewyt had begun to take over the league after seeing a lack of support for the animals. Rosenzweig helped turn the league into an enormous operation, overseeing thousands of adoptions a year, Tony Rosenzweig said. Rosenzweig worked as both adoption manager and head of public relations during her tenure. While doing public reContinued on Page 41
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Blank Slate takes home Woman killed three press awards in G.N. accident BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO
By A da m Lidgett
Blank Slate Media newspapers won three awards last weekend the 2015 New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper contest in Saratoga Springs. The company, which publishes five weekly community newspapers across Long Island’s Gold Coast, took home first place honors for overall design excellence of its Manhasset Times publication as well as two others - for digital advertising and special sections from its Roslyn Times publication. The Roslyn Times and Manhasset Times both opened in February 2013, joining the Great Neck News, New Hyde Park Herald Courier and Williston Times under Blank Slate Media, LLC. They are owned and published by East Hills resident Steven Blank, the former publisher of the TimesLedger newspapers in Queens. Blank Slate publications won six press association awards in
A 74-year-old Queens woman was struck by a vehicle on Lakeville Road in Lake Success on Thursday and later died at an area hospital, police said. The woman, who had not been identified as of Wednesday, was struck while walking along Lakeville Road near Farm Lane, outside the Fresh Meadow County Club at 255 Lakeville Road, between about 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., police said. She was taken to North Shore Hospital in Manhasset according to Newsday and pronounced dead at 11:18 a.m Detective James Skopek, a sergeant with the county police homicide squad, said police believe a W.B. Mason truck was involved in the accident. Lake Success police stopped a W.B. Mason truck
The Manhasset Times took first place for Overall Design Excellence. 2014 across various editorial categories, including feature writing, coverage of local government and education. Of the Manhasset Times - for which the Oct. 10, 2014 edition was submitted - judges said the publication had “Nice clean layouts, good use of photos. Local ads are creative.”
Judges said they also liked the “double play on words” of designer Jewell Davis’ small space ad, which included the phrase “heel, sole, dye.” An annual community Guide to Roslyn, which includes five villages among its municipalities, was submitted for the contest’s special sections category.
on East Shore Road a short distance from where the woman was hit, after getting the license plate number and a description of the vehicle from a witness, police said. Skopek said Investigators spoke to the driver of the W.B. Mason truck, who was making a delivery in the area. The truck was later impounded, police said. The driver acknowledged he was in the area, Skopek said. He said the police do not believe the woman was hit intentionally and no charges have been filed against the W.B. Mason driver. The investigation is ongoing as of Wednesday, police said. Reach reporter Adam Lidgett by e-mail at alidgett@ theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203 and on Twitter @ AdamLidgett. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.
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Chaminade paper named best in N.Y. Catholic school publication takes top honors in New York Press Association contest BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO
The email arrived in Patrick Reichart’s inbox about a month ago, giving him enough time to collect permission slips from his editors at the Chaminade High School student newspaper Tarmac and make travel arrangements to Saratoga Springs. Reichart, faculty advisor Salvatore Garofalo and four student editors arrived at the Gideon Putnam Resort just as the annual New York Press Association convention and Better Newspaper Contest got underway on Saturday, ready to accept the various awards that come with their publication being named the Best High School Newspaper in the state. “It is very gratifying to be in the office every day and see the hard work they put into this paper, day in and day out, year in and
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press association contest. The Mineola Catholic school’s newspaper also won second place and honorable mention awards for Best Feature Story, third place and honorable mention for Best News Story, third place for Best Sports Story honorable mention for Photography and swept Best Column. “We really enjoyed
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were presented with their awards Saturday by Blank Slate Media Editor and Publisher Steven Blank, whose publications won three awards in the competition. “It just feels pretty fantastic,” said Chaminade student Julian Mancini, who took first place for Best Column. “Those of us who are seniors have worked toward something like this for so long and to be recognized for our countless hours is just fantastic.” Tarmac publishes five to six print issues during the school year, comprised primarily on feature stories, editorials, photography and art. News and sports articles are posted about three times a week on the Chaminade High School website, but its editors are currently finishing a new site that is expected to launch in the next few months.
The newspaper introduced a redesigned layout for its 80th anniversary this year that printed studentcreated art on its front cover for the first time in its history, as well as a new color scheme centered around the school’s notorious crimson and gold. “My homeroom teacher put out the first issue in the front of the room when it came out this year, and kids opened it, they stopped to look at the artwork,” said Andrew Bendini, a Chamindade student who lives in New Hyde Park. “It just looked so clean and unique and inviting.” Added Reichart: “Our No. 1 focus is recognizing what people will want to read about, what about our school will make students pick up the paper, and it seems like we’ve done a pretty good job of that this year. Our kids are picking up the paper.”
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Two North Shore high schools among top 100 B Y B I L L S A N A N TO N IO
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Two North Shore high schools were named in the top 100 in the nation in a new ranking by the community and education ratings provider Niche.com, the former CollegeProwler service. Great Neck South High School was No. 34 on the list, which ranked 14,43 high schools nationwide, while Manhasset High School ranked No. 76 nationally. Niche.com also rated Great Neck South as the No. 7 high school in New York State and Manhasset No. 10. Four North Shore high schools - including Roslyn (No. 17) and Great North (No. 23) - were in Niche.com’s top 25 in New York, while another five rounded out the top 100. Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington ranked No. 26 in the state,
followed by Mineola High School at No. 51, Wheatley High School at No. 64 and Floral Park Memorial High School at No. 76. The ratings were created using a combination of government and public data, Niche’s collected data and opinions from 4,625,227 survey replies from approximately 287,560 students, according to an explanation published with the rankings. Niche.com analyzed a school’s academics, health and safety, student culture, teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular offerings and athletics in its rankings. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by email at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.
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Car hits bus, five sent to hospital By A da m L i d g e t t
Five people were taken to the hospital Tuesday evening when a car ran into a bus on Middle Neck Road as it was dropping off passengers.
Five people were transported to a local hospital Tuesday after a car struck the back of a bus dropping off passengers on Middle Neck Road. Nassau County police said that at about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday a bus was stopped on Middle Neck Road near Fairview Avenue when the car drove into the back of the bus. Police said they were not sure how fast the car was going or why the car did not stop. A man and two women who were in the car at the time of the accident were transported to the hospital. Police said one of the women was driving the car at the time. Two people on the bus were also transported to the hospital, police said. Police said Wednesday they did not believe anyone had critical injuries. Police said they do not plan to charge anyone in what they are labeling as an accident. Reach reporter Adam Lidgett by email at alidgett@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x203 and on Twitter @ AdamLidgett. Also follow us on Twitter @theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.
Big money is undermining democracy It’s stunning to me that Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell feels such impunity from voters that he can instruct states and courthouses to disregard President Obama’s executive order requiring federal contractors to reduce carbon emissions, that he will do whatever he has to keep miners in the coal mines and coal-fired utility plants spewing pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to the epidemic of childhood asthma. It’s stunning because the majority of Americans want government to address the source of violent and extreme weather that has proved so lethal and so destructive - this despite millions of dollars spent on ads and propagandist media denying climate change, and even Gov. Rick Scott’s order prohibiting the use of the term. And I’ll bet they also want to be rid of the yoke of oppression of fossil fuel giants who use their monopolistic control of energy to dominate the economy and world affairs and sap household’s spending power. McConnell can do that because he doesn’t care about “ordinary” voters. He only cares about the big money donors, who these days are the Koch Brothers (promising to spend $889 million on the 2016 elections), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Wall Street and the Old Fossils. You can go down the list of what a “majority” of Americans favor compared to the policies that are being pushed in government houses: gun violence prevention, immigration reform, raising the minimum wage, ending corporate tax incentives to offshoring
jobs and profits, allowing graduates to refi- or when a small elite is able to really shape nance student debt, universal pre-K, access to government through political spending.” affordable health care, climate change mitiWith the Congress and Judiciary ocgation and environmental protection. cupied by Big Money interests, don’t expect Sitting through a panel discussion on any “campaign finance reform” to come “Big Money in Politics” presented by the out of Congress, and certainly don’t expect League of Women Voters-Port Washington the courts to admit to its own fraudulent & Manhasset (Great Neck members also) and irresponsible “interpretation” of rights on March 19, I felt my blood (cash is speech entitled to boil and depressed at the First Amendment protections same time hearing how the over actual speech, but there combined assault of strategic is no actual right to “one perright wing judicial supremists son, one vote”; corporations and legislative actions have are more entitled to “human” opened floodgates to anonyrights than actual persons). mous wealthy elites who literYou can forget about any ally can buy (or sell out) electConstitutional amendment ed officeholders, is completely to overturn Citizens United undermining any pretense of and establish who is actually KAREN RUBIN a government “by the people, a “person” entitled to rights, Pulse of the Peninsula for the people.” which has worked so much to “The question of regulatthe benefit of the side which ing money in politics is one of people work- now controls the Congressional majority as ing to protect government from domination well as 24 states. of big money spenders, small economic elites, And as the march of conservatives litpassing laws, watching laws getting watered erally buy up state and even local offices down, riddled with holes by federal judiciary sweeps the nation, they will move on to buy which for 40 years has misunderstood what elections in purple and then blue states. Look the Constitution ought to allow us to do in at how the Kochs bought Wisconsin’s state democracy to protect representative govern- government, installing Scott Walker as Govment,” said Liz Kennedy, counsel at the pub- ernor, and then the tiny town of Iron County, lic policy organization Demos. “A functioning Wisconsin (population 6000) where they democracy is one in which government is wanted to install officials favorable to giving responsive to citizens, considered as politi- them mining rights. cal equals. When you start from that underBut there are things that can happen, at standing, it is profoundly anti-democratic for least before the conservative takeover of govanyone to be able to purchase political power ernment is absolute (and because of holding
the reins of gerrymandering and access to voting, would be virtually perpetual, at least until the revolution). These solutions were only hinted at during the League of Women Voters’ fascinating panel on “Big Money in Politics” because there was so much to cover about how we got to this situation, and how destructive to any pretense of democracy it is. But here’s what could happen almost immediately (and it must happen immediately before the mechanisms are in place to take over the White House in 2016): The IRS could and should enforce its rule limiting 501(c)4 groups to social action and not any political activity (somehow, the threshold kept slipping, slipping, and now the IRS says that a group can do 49% of its total activity for political purposes - that was the whole controversy over the IRS inquiry into so-called Conservative groups, when the IRS was scrutinizing progressive groups as much or more - it’s just that these types of groups mushroomed after the 2010 Citizens United decision). “The IRS is also contemplating action,” Kennedy said at the League of Women Voters panel. “It was news today that the IRS commissioner said they are contemplating a rule that would apply not just to c4s, but 501c5s (union) and c6 (trade) - like the US Chamber of Commerce and the Kochs - where you don’t have to disclose donors’ identity. The real question is what counts as political activity. The government wants to encourage Get Out the Vote campaigns, grassroots activity. Continued on Page 40
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Home ownership improves life quality Improving Quality Of Life Whether you live in an apartment or in a house that no longer meets your needs, buying an affordable new house can improve your quality of life. Home ownership has many advantages, not only in the sense of privacy and security it can give you. It also has the tangible advantages of more and better living space in a community where you and your family will enjoy living. If you’ve been domiciled in an apartment, you will find living in a house of your own in a neighborhood of private homes a refreshing change. There will be fewer people, less congestion, less traffic, and less noise. Home ownership also improves your credit rating. Own-
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recreational facilities are other areas with which he or she must be conversant. The modern-day Realtor is a product of civilization. Our stone-age ancestors didn’t need all this. He just got a heavy club and stood in front of his cave. The club was his “deed” and everyone else knew the cave was HIS! Things are quite different now! Before Buying A Condo Before you buy a condo, weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Owning a condo unit entitles you to all the tax benefits of home ownership. Your mortgage interest payments and property tax can be deducted from your taxable income. And you’re relieved of many responsibilities: the condo’s management compa-
ny usually maintains the exterior of the building and grounds. However, condos aren’t for everyone. Despite individual ownership of the unit, you’re only one of many voting members of the condo community. The majority rules on such matters as whether pets are allowed and what alterations you can make. You have to be prepared for compromises. Condo ownership can be as complex as home ownership. Ask about how the condominium, is managed, the builder’s reputation, the quality and condition of the plumbing, electrical and heating systems, also about the reserve fund for major repairs and renovations.
Lord and Taylor ready to expand BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO A plan to expand the Lord & Taylor store in Manhasset that was approved by the North Hempstead town council in 2011 but later abandoned by the company is being reconsidered, a Manhasset civic leader said in an e-mail Saturday. Rich Bentley, the president of the Council for Greater Manhasset Civic Associations said he received notification from Howard Avrutine, Lord & Taylor’s attorney for the project, that the company is ready to proceed on the project. The initial plan was to expand the 125,600 square-foot building to 162,750 square feet and relo-
cate 72 parking spaces throughout the property, as well as to construct a retaining wall, sidewalks and landscaping. It was approved during a Jan. 25, 2011 North Hempstead town council meeting. Bentley said the Greater Council supported the plan at the time, but the project was “placed on the back burner” as Lord & Taylor officials sought to alleviate issues with the borders of its parking lot, causing the town’s approval to expire. “Lord & Taylor has always been a good community member for Manhasset, a good neighbor, and we’re glad to see their business thriving,” he said. Avrutine deferred comment to Lord & Taylor’s public relations office, which did not return calls
seeking comment. Lord & Taylor would now have to go through the public approval process through the town’s Board of Zoning Appeals and Town Council. North Hempstead officials said the company will go before the zoning board on April 22 to expand the building and seek a parking variance. Bentley said Avrutine told him the company would revise its plans for the retaining wall and the size of its signage, but did not have specific details about the modifications. “The Greater Council was supportive then. I’m assuming the same thing would happen now,” Bentley said.
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Easy to say no The Unitarian Universalist Congregation has joined a growing list of organizations calling for an end or limit to the use of solitary confinement. To press their point, the congregation is hosting Julia Steele, the co-author of a play that looks through the eyes of an inmate locked in isolation. Her co-author Sara (Mariposa) Fonseca says she remained in solitary confinement for more than three years after receiving an initial 15-month sentence in isolation in 2012. Shelter Rock officials said the play is “urgent, emotional and profound.” New York Civil Liberties Union claims approximately 4,500 prisoners statewide live in solitary confinement. No doubt solitary confinement can be devastating. Throughout the country, the people who run jails and prisons are looking for ways to reduce the time an inmate can spend in solitary and for alternatives to this type of punishment. But it would be a mistake to oversimplify the issue. In many cases inmates are placed in isolation - solitary confinement - because they have demonstrated that they pose a risk to prison staff and fellow inmates. From one corner of the state to the other there are increased reports of slashings in which inmates use scalpels, razor blades, knives of any sharp object they can get their hands on to cut a fellow inmate. The victim is often a member of a rival gang and in some cases the attacker is already facing long years in prison feels he has nothing to lose. Hopefully when the congregation debates solitary confinement, they will keep in mind the challenge facing correction officials. Solitary confinement has been abused and overused. Hopefully in Nassau County and throughout the country responsible alternatives can be developed that will ensure prison safety. Until then people with good intentions should avoid the temptation to oversimplify the issue.
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Candidate’s complaints lack merit, common sense READERS WRITE
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am writing in response to your front-page article about Jonathan Stein’s ridiculous accusations that Village of Great Neck Plaza Trustee Gerry Schneiderman exercised “undue influence” on “susceptible” seniors at the Atria in the recent village elections. Mr. Stein’s assertion that Mr. Schneiderman and other Village of Great Neck Plaza Trustees provided absentee ballots, or requests for absentee ballots, to residents of the Atria Senior Living communities in Great Neck is not only patently untrue, it is pathetic. What kind of attorney is Mr. Stein, and how can he possibly be qualified to run for elected office, if he doesn’t even know the workings of the Board of Elections? Absentee ballots are provided to voters by the Nassau County Board of Elections, and cannot be given out by candidates. I was employed as the Engage LIfe Director at Atria Cutter Mill
from May 2010 through June 2013, and as such, I was responsible for keeping the roster of elected voters current, and ensuring that all qualified residents received and submitted their absentee ballots. The Nassau County Board of Elections sends representatives to both Atria communities in Great Neck and works closely with the Engage Life Director to process the ballots in advance of Election Day. It is ridiculous to suggest that any Village of Great Neck Plaza elected officials did anything suspicious to get votes. What they did, in fact, and continue to do, is to maintain relationships with the residents at both Atrias, honoring them on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and special occasions such as a celebration of centenarians’ birthdays (an event reported on by this newspaper in 2011). Atria resident artists have had artwork exhibited at the Village
Hall, and all of the Village of Great Neck Plaza government employees are well known at the Atria, from “Mayor Jean” to all the trustees. If the majority of absentee voters at the two Atrias voted for Mr. Schneiderman, it is because they know who he is and they appreciate what he does for the community. Who is this Jonathan Stein? Most of the Atria residents probably don’t know him, and from his statements in your article, he appears to have very little respect for them. His comments about “a certain segment of the population,” suggesting that they are “susceptible to undue influence,” indicate a less than favorable view of the elder population of Great Neck Plaza. No wonder they didn’t vote for him. Nina K. Gordon Great Neck
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Gov. Cuomo’s state budget gets a CThe state budget deal hammered out on Sunday is a major victory for Gov. Cuomo – and a kick in the butt for teachers and their union. Just getting a budget agreed to on time is an accomplishment. But the news is not good for our public schools. The state assemblymembers from both parties who gathered in front of the Nassau County Legislative Office Building on Sunday probably do not share Cuomo’s enthusiasm. On the bright side the budget includes $23.5 billion in school aid, an increase of approximately $1.4 billion, or 6.1 percent.
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But Cuomo was not forced to back off on his plans for evaluating teachers based on standardized tests that will account for more than half of the score. More subjective evaluations will mean little or nothing. We have repeatedly opposed the overuse of standardized testing, especially in evaluating teachers and principals. Forcing teachers to “teach to the test” is demoralizing and counter to the very purpose of public education. We applaud Barbara Hafner, a math and social studies teacher at West Hempstead, who told the rally, “[Long
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Country in need of a new ‘Common Sense’
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Common Sense” in 1776 was no accidental title when Tom Paine, an immigrant, wrote the best-selling pamphlet of early American history. Paine emulated a courtroom advocate when he marshaled evidence to convince people that the time had come for Independence. Not as often remembered is that Paine, the immigrant, stood with Franklin and Jefferson among our three key advocates for an ever expanding democracy. These are the times that are also ripe for “common sense” appeals for resolutions of our nation’s immigration challenges. We have a regional start with Long Island’s Immigration Summit, sponsored by the Hofstra University Center for Civic Engagement and Long Island Wins. It drew 400 participants who established seven “Action” groups for common sense developments. More surprising than this local, extraordinary effort is the cover story in one of the world’s leading weekly magazines, The Economist (which, indeed, can be considered analogous to Paine as a “common sense” call for American Immigration). Its cover (March 14-20) read: “Firing up America: A Special Report on America’s Latinos.” Long considered a “conservative” publication, The Economist covers cutting-edge world events in more depth and scope than any other weekly (at more than 100 pages per issue). This in-depth 16 pages on Latinos can be part of an emerging “tipping point,” moving our nation (and enough leaders from both political parties) to take pragmatic, realistic steps to foster the positives
of all the immigrants who are now here (legal and “unauthorized”). Citing William Frey’s new book, “Diversity Explosion,” the editors of The Economist agree that there is much to celebrate in “America’s new demographics.” Numbers count in a democracy and the current 57 million Latinos will continue to grow and have significant impact throughout our society. This magazine says “HispanicAmerica’s rise is a tremendous opportunity,” that American’s should welcome, not fear, “a multi-based future;” that there is cause to “have faith in the melting-pot.” I am so impressed with this magazine feature, because, like Tom Paine’s 1776 writing, it assembles so much irrefutable data that it points reasonable people toward pragmatic actions, developments that The Economist continues to emphasize should not be squandered. Indicated in these detailed analyses of population, economics, politics, religion and culture, is that the arc of history is bending toward inclusion and change. There is empathy for Americans who are resisting changes for a variety of reasons. Many of them are decent people who are failing to recognize the dynamics of change and the need for flexibility in adjusting to realities so that positives will prevail for all. I see in The Economist an analogy to Paine’s depiction of the “Loyalists” to England. They were soon called “damned Tories” by the leaders of the American Revolution. They sought to hold on to outmoded structures and kept emphasizing that colonial protests vio-
lated existing laws. Many of them were indeed decent people who had contributed to society, but they failed to appreciate the view of Greek philosopher Heraclitis who wrote a few thousand years ago that “change is the only constant in life.” Here on Long Island, and throughout our nation, we all have an opportunity to shape those changes so they foster an inclusive, just and humane society that keep faith with our nation’s highest principles. We can cross political divides (and age barriers, a key theme in The Economist) to find common ground for the public good and for individual opportunities. A key step is to recognize the perspectives given by Martin Luther King, Jr. who was a frequent visitor to Long Island with his close friend and advisor, the late Harry H. Wachtel, who had lived in Great Neck and Roslyn. The Wachtel Archives at Hofstra University show Dr. Martin Luther King’s model for inclusion. Harry H. Wachtel (with his wife Lucy, the only two white folks in King’s Nobel Prize group) explained that Dr. King insisted on traveling to Stockholm after he received his 1964 award in Oslo. He had long admired Gunnar Myrdal’s An American Dilemma, and wanted to meet the Swedish scholar in person. The perspectives that King shared with Myrdal are still relevant today. Like Myrdal, King knew there was discrimination in the U.S. It began with prejudice, usually initiated by visual perception of “the other” (Myrdal in 1943 pointed out that sexism resembled
Harry Wachtel and Martin Luther King, Jr racism in terms of seeing “others”). How to move people beyond visual “pre-judging” was the task. Myrdal emphasized, and King modeled, that the U.S. had the noblest, most explicit commitments to democracy, inclusion, and human rights than any nation in the history of the world. The key was to get more Americans to recognize (as Myrdal stated) that everyone had a right to expect more of them; that they could close the gaps between what they said and what they did, between principles and practices (hence Dr. King’s continuing “Dream” metaphor of inclusion). Dr. King made another key point, still essential today, when he said: “I am convinced that men hate each other because they fear each other. They fear each other because they don’t know each other, and they don’t know each other because they don’t communicate with each other, and they don’t
communicate with each other because they are separated from each other.” Empathy and community can only emerge when people connect with each other. Please keep checking the web site of Long Island Wins for its ongoing collaborative efforts with Hofstra’s Center for Civic Engagement (lots of those folks are available to speak with community groups, when invited). In the meantime, if you have a chance, read the cover story in The Economist. Consider its major conclusion: “The rise of Latinos is a huge opportunity. The United States must not squander it.” Michael D’Innocenzo Professor of History and The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change, Hofstra Univeristy
Claims of exploitation ‘false and baseless’
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am writing in response to an opinion letter by Jonathan Stein entitled “Seniors Exploited to Gain Trustee Victory,” which appeared in last week’s paper. I was surprised to see Mr. Stein’s letter and an accompanying front page article which was based in large part on his false and baseless allegations. How dare Mr. Stein accuse village officials of exploiting our senior residents at the Atria Cutter Mill! The Valentine’s Day program there on February 14th was a mayor’s initiative that I did alone without any other village officials.
The purpose of my visit to the Atria that day was to encourage seniors to write “love notes” to brave men and women serving in the military. As a result of the caring and thoughtful efforts of Atria residents, over 50 cards were written and sent to troops serving our country overseas. It is pure fiction for Mr. Stein to insinuate that my visit to the Atria on Valentine’s Day was to solicit absentee ballots. The program at the Atria was held two weeks before absentee ballots were even printed and available, which was after March 1st. A Newsday reporter was there covering the
event at the Atria and an article appeared in that newspaper. Mr. Stein is obviously unaware that village trustees and I regularly visit the Atrias throughout the year and participate in many activities with senior members of our community who reside there. My mother-in-law has been a resident of Atria Great Neck for over five years. Like so many other outrageous accusations thrown out by Mr. Stein during his negative campaign, had he taken a moment to investigate the facts instead of relying on unnamed “independent sources,” he could have learned the truth
about the absentee ballots and my Valentine’s Day program. I was also troubled to read in last week’s paper Mr. Stein’s blanket statement that residents of the Atria are susceptible to “undue influence.” Such a characterization is, not surprisingly, consistent with his campaign message that he sought to serve the “younger” residents of the Village. For Mr. Stein to suggest that older village residents are not capable of their own opinions and thoughts – such as the choice to vote for incumbent Village Trustees and not Mr. Stein – shows that his interests are not with all the residents of
our community. I am sure that the Atria Cutter Mill residents who participated in the card writing on Valentine’s Day will be outraged that their time spent paying it forward was impugned by Mr. Stein, who seemingly does not view the opinions of Atria residents as valid and equal in our community. I hope they will let Mr. Stein know, should he decide to run again for elected office, by voting as they chose to do this year. Jean Celender. Mayor of Great Neck Plaza
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The power of negative thinking All my life, I’ve heard about the Power of Positive Thinking… and all my life I’ve disbelieved it. I was a pessimist instead. Actually, the word “pessimist” isn’t negative enough for what I used to do. “I’m going to FAIL,” I would whimper, at every study break before every exam I ever took. “I’m going to fail miserably. I don’t even know why I try. I can’t remember a single thing we studied, all year.” “Oh, Judy, it can’t be that bad,” my roommate would say. She was an optimist. “Let’s just try to visualize a better outcome. Why don’t you close your eyes and imagine a big ‘A-plus’ on your exam book?” Her “visualizing” advice was good for one thing: whenever I tried it, at least I got a little sleep. But her relentless optimism just stuck in my craw. If a situation is truly dire, how can pretending that it isn’t do any good? I knew there was something wrong with that approach. Now, finally, I have an answer for her. There is now scientific proof that
optimism isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Dr. Gabrielle Oettingen, a psychology researcher at NYU and the author of “Rethinking Positive Thinking,” has discovered that optimistic thinking can actually take you away from your goal, instead of towards it. (I knew it!) She started out working with women who were in weight-loss programs. Half of them were told to envision reaching their goal weight. The other half were asked to imagine being tempted to cheat on their diets, instead. The results were striking: the women who imagined the greatest success actually lost the smallest amount of weight! Apparently, what worked better than imagining success was imagining failure - and then envisioning a way to overcome it. For example, instead of simply envisioning that I will lose 20 pounds by walking every morning, I should envision that I will hit the snooze alarm and go back to sleep.
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A Look on the Lighter Side Then, I can envision the toaster waffles I will let myself have if I go for the walk. I might only lose 10 pounds - but that will definitely be better than I was doing before! “What all this means,” I tell my husband, “is that the optimists were wrong.” “I guess the pessimists were, too,” he replies, “if they’re the ones who actually ended up with more success.” We’re both quiet for a min-
ute. Then it hits me. “It’s kind of weird,” I say, “but the optimists and pessimists have to change places— or turn into each other.” “Right. You go tell them that,” my husband says. “So you’re a pessimist about this?” “Let’s just say you haven’t fully, um, envisioned how you’ll get people to change. For example, that roommate - are we still seeing her for Passover?” “No, for some reason she’s stopped coming.” “Could it be she got tired of your pessimism?” my husband asks. It’s a good thing the man is smiling. “She did the same thing you always do,” I told him. “She would ask, ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ You’d think she’d have learned to stop asking me that. It only prompted me to get creative.” “Like how?” “What’s the worst that could happen? Well, I could flunk this exam. I could flunk it so badly that I get zero credit. I could be so
rattled from that, I’d flunk all my other exams, too. The dean would ask me to leave school; I’d never graduate, never get a good job, and end up living in a cardboard box under a bridge.” If only I’d had the benefit of Dr. Oettingen’s research when I was younger! Then I might have ended the whole scenario differently: “Well, I certainly might flunk this exam. But if that happens, then maybe I could beg the professor to let me take the course again; that way I could at least get a ‘C.’ Then I would switch out of this stupid Psychology major, so I’d never have to take Statistics again. With that gone, I could pass my other exams and graduate with a good-enough grade-point average to eventually get an entry-level job bringing coffee to people in a New York City newsroom. After that, I’d probably manage somehow.” Complete fiction, of course. But it shows you the power of negative thinking!
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1 limb for life too heartless for N.Y. I often marvel at the resiliency of the human spirit. More often than not it’s reflected in a person’s grace in dealing with adversity, accepting that which cannot be changed, and persevering despite the challenge. This resiliency is vibrantly displayed in those who, through a condition at birth or misfortune later in life, rely on prosthetics to go about what we would otherwise consider routine. For them, access to a prosthetic limb is their link to the pursuit of a normal, everyday life and modern healthcare has come a long way in that regard. That’s why what I’m about to share is so implausible, so unreasonable, that you’ll undoubtedly be as offended as I was to hear it. Under New York’s Affordable Care Act Insurance – that hundreds of thousands New Yorkers have already signed up for on the New York State Exchange Marketplace – amputees are entitled to just one prosthetic limb for their entire lives. To be clear: our state’s health insurers, the same companies that are making millions of dollars here, will cover just one prosthetic device per limb per lifetime, without any repairs or
replacements. While children are exempt from this policy, adults are entirely out of luck. So what’s the logic behind this policy? They say it costs too much. (Welcome to the new model of healthcare.) Please consider for a moment the sheer lack of common sense of this policy. Any health-care provider can tell you that providing an amputee with a prosthetic limb is far from a one shot deal. In fact, it takes quite a bit of retooling and tweaking to properly fit an amputee. In many cases, a patient’s initial prosthetic will be so painful as to severely limit their mobility. Normally, these patients will try refitting it or in some cases try an entirely new limb of alternative design or more appropriate materials. Then take into account that as we age, our bodies obviously change and may require a new device. Or consider that technology is always improving and can offer patients greater mobility and comfort from time to time. Would we expect the amputees of the past with simple hooks or wooden legs to be forced to keep them when so many won-
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derful advances have been made since? And here’s the kicker: if a prosthetic breaks (which does happen) or wears out, these insurance companies refuse a replacement! These companies openly disregard the precedent set by Medicaid, Medicare and the Veterans Administration that all cover repairs and replacements. And while I’m certainly thankful for their child exemption, even that figures to have been financially motivated. The reality is that a full 91 percent of amputations in New York State are performed on people 45 years or older. So the conces-
sion, while properly accounting for a child’s growth and changing needs, doesn’t impact their company’s bottom line. I can’t help but wonder how we got here and precisely what happened to caring for the whole person along the way? While I understand better than most people that financial realities have to be dealt with realistically, I find it hard to accept that billion dollar companies that are reaping the benefits of millions of new clients can see their way around such unfair policies. Let’s face it, these decisions are not being made by care-givers or healthcare professionals with real world experience, but rather by number crunchers whose only job is to find areas that can provide savings without raising too many eyebrows or incurring the wrath of special interest groups. And that’s what worries me most. While I certainly want as many people to have healthcare as possible, is this Affordable Care Act already beholden to the bean counters? What’s next? Will the powers that be tell cardiac patients that they’re entitled to one pacemaker and no more?
Will they tell stroke victims that they’ve already used their one round of recuperative therapy? It’s a slippery slope and one I think we have to get a handle on right now, at the beginning, before it shows up elsewhere. I think it’s safe to say that the approximately 3,000 amputees in New York State each year are some of our most vulnerable neighbors. I thought the whole purpose of insurance companies was to socialize the cost, spreading it out among the many healthy, so as to guarantee that the vulnerable receive the best care possible – not a cost-effective fraction of it. That’s why I’ll be co-sponsoring a bill in the state Senate that requires these Affordable Care Act insurance companies in New York to provide prosthetic devices equal to or above Medicare’s standard of coverage. I hope you’ll join me in this effort to make sure we set things right. Please take a moment to visit www.onelimbforlife.com and sign the online petition and together we’ll make sure that common sense and common decency still have a place in New York.
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Hillary, Cuomo not worthy of our trust
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t’s been a long time coming, but at the age of 73, I finally learned how to send a fax. Don’t get carried away. I still don’t know how to receive one. When will I learn to use a computer? Probably not in this lifetime. Remember the good old days, when all we had to know was a candidate’s knowledge of the issues and their record? The internet has changed all that. Now, we can see their email, cellphone and txt records and really check up on them. People who “never” received any emails from Benghazi may now leave a trail of messages. When they deny knowing something, they now are confronted with emails showing just the opposite. But not so fast. Just as we have become adept at uncovering their devious behavior, our astute politicians have become even more “expert” at deleting every embarrassing part of it. 1 - How come even I know that foreign governments, or, even our own, can and do intercept personal emails, yet our secretary of state was oblivious to this fact? Don’t forget Hillary admitted to routinely writing secret government emails on her private email account. What a breach of nation-
al security. 2 - How come this old geezer knows that forensic investigators can uncover every email even those which have been deleted? The folks at the IRS still insist that all their emails relating to targeting Tea Party and conservative groups, were mysteriously “lost”? Yea right!! 3 - How come we are not assured of the privacy of our computers, while the CIA and the FBI allowed Hillary to conduct her top-security State Department business on her very own private email server? Probably, it’s the very same government “experts” who allowed: 1 - a previous president to not worry about his own personal safety when he was having sex in the Blue Room? Oh I forgot! “It wasn’t sex”. Maybe it wasn’t even in the blue room!! Maybe it was in the lobby? Or a closet?? Imagine if there was an attempt on his life or if he contracted HIV from these escapades ! That would really have been something! 2 - How could security agents be unaware of lunatics jumping the fence, racing across the White House lawn, and entering the first floor of the White House undetected? There is better security at the Great Neck Library than at the
White House. 3 - How could they allow the President of the United States to be in an elevator with a stranger carrying a gun ? Was I the only one who saw Jack Ruby take out Lee Harvy Oswald? 4 - How could they allow 2 federal agents to drive drunk in front of the White House? Ever hear of MADD? 5 - You mean to tell me that no one emailed or called the Secretary of State during the five hours it took the terrorists to kill our Ambassador in Benghazi? No one had a cell phone? Sounds like inspector Clouseau was in charge at the State Debt. Who wouldn’t I put in charge of this whole mess? Easy decision! Kathleen Rice, our new Democratic Congresswoman would be someone to be avoided. Newly installed in office, she was immediately confronted by the Zach Tierney case. You probably never heard of this one. This young man was one of her campaign workers, when she ran for the Congress. His “talent”, if that’s what you call it, was tweeting sexually and racially insensitive comments to all sorts of people. (another paper trail!!) Vote for her and she will show you exactly how not to handle
this security breach. After all, she was a three-term Nassau county district attorney, a previous Philadelphia federal prosecutor and spent a few years working in the Brooklyn DA‘s office. Ms. Rice had been unaware of the tweets, but be assured that her staff member had been disciplined”. So far, so good!! But after her election victory, she was immediately transformed into another typical congressman. You won’t believe this one . On second thought , you probably know what’s coming!! She rewarded him with a $47,000 a year job as a community representative. Gov. Cuomo is another politician not to trust with our failing system. But, he did run on a platform of cleaning up Albany. 1 - But just as his anti-corruption Moreland Commission was getting to the core of New York’s corruption epidemic, he did what any “good” New York politician does. He disbanded it !! But our governor was not finished yet. 2 - His second “brilliant” idea to weed out corruption in New York State was to preserve all government emails. Sound great. Doesn’t it? But guess what? He only wants to keep them for 90 days !! According to our governor, 90 days is more than enough time to
catch the bad guys. Just ask Sheldon Silver or ex Congressman Grimm. Thanks Gov. So there you have it. I’m still left with the fact that so many of you doubt Hillary: 1- She said that while she was secretary of state, all of her important emails were sent to government workers and therefore were automatically forwarded by them to the State Department. And 2 - She and her staff meticulously went through the 60,000 emails and graciously , to save us time, removed her personal correspondence to people like her husband. Thank you so much Madam secretary. But unfortunately: 1 - The State Department just advised us that automatic archiving to senior officials, ( ready for this one,) only started in February 2015. During her entire time in office, no emails were automatically forwarded to the state debt. And 2- Your husband, who we can always count on to tell the truth, just denied that he ever emailed you using your private account. How can they lie with such a straight face? Dr. Stephen Morris DDS North Hills
Bridge to Life offers aid in halting abortions
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s I examine the abortion issue, I find one recurrent theme among pro-choice advocates and that is,” what if the child were born with certain aliments and diseases that would impair the quality of life of that child, would not pro-life advocates pause for a moment.? Now that brings to mind a child I knew many years ago. The child had various physical aliments and that was he had asthma, was severely anemic, was sick more than he was well, was a slow learner and a severe stutterer. His stuttering was so bad children
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would make fun of him. And due to his asthma his mother was ask to remove him from public school for they were not equipped to handle such a child. Each day was a struggle and the night as well, waking up and couldn’t breathe. In today’s culture of death, would it not be considered human to abort such a child rather than let this child suffer and maybe die at a young age not to mention the prospect of a bright future would be quite limited. Added to that would it not be better for the parents who would have a great financial burden?
Well, like I said I knew this child, you see that child was me ! Today I’m 65 years old, I have serve my country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era, I graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School and graduated from Taylor Business Institute. I’m am currently Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus council #5911 in Douglaston. I was also past vice commander of the Orosius Caravan of the International order of the Alhambra which helps the mentally handicap. I’m also a lector at St. Anas-
tasia’s Church also in Douglaston where I read the scriptures in front of the parish. That’s quite some task for one who was a severe stutterer. That is why I believe that the life of the unborn is essential. For who knows where that life would lead humanity. There is a very important organization in Queens known as the Bridge to Life under its president Catherine Donohoe who is doing outstanding work. Its objective is to help women continue pregnancies in a healthy manner through counseling and to
meet the emotional needs of the client. But like all things such work needs funding. The Bridge to Life is having their annual 23rd Anniversary dinner dance at Leonards of Great Neck the cost is $75 and will be on April 19. In closing if there is any woman in need of support and counseling please call the Bridge to Life at 718-463-1810 and there are those there more than willing to help. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village
W.P. is offering E.W. a fair deal for water
commend Williston Park Mayor Ehrbar and Trustees for bringing the public’s attention to the current state of water negotiations in this paper on 3/20. Too little has been accomplished in the private nego-
tiations, and it appears the only catalyst for progress is public involvement. I am hopeful that East Williston Mayor [David] Tanner and trustees urgently and sincerely take up negotiations, given this window of opportunity.
However, given their public silence on this matter, it feels like we can expect more of the same - stone walling negotiations and promises of higher public spending. Based on my research, the water rate charged of $4.33 is
indeed a fair market rate. The balance of negotiations should focus on minimizing the late fees and finding common ground on services, both for which Williston Park seems to have presented a fair starting point. East Williston officials
should either present to residents a more cost effective alternative, or immediately seize this opportunity to reach a compromise with Williston Park. John Azzara East Williston
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Cruz’ announcement should disqualify him
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saw the TV broadcast of Ted Cruz’ declaring himself a candidate for president. He associated himself with a Texas Christian college and the Evangelists. This is very elitist. The Evangelists are too hung up in their ivory tower and they consider themselves as ‘better’ than most of the U.S. citizens. I imagine that they are salivating about what they hope for. There is no place for this in a democracy. Considering the above and his comments, I am able to con-
ceive that Ted Cruz has disqualified himself from the beginning in the eyes of the majority of voters. At this point, we still need the choice of “None of the above” on the ballot. The first of our commands as human beings is that we may not kill. There are others regarding such as vengeance, hate, greed and lust, etc. It was just in the news that Utah, being unable to acquire the chemicals or those that are reliable to carry out capital punishment is reinstating the firing
squad. Capital punishment is in fact, vengeance: killing! It is much better and more humanitarian that a person be confined for life so that he or she may possibly redeem themselves and repent. That way, when it is time to return for another physical life, the person would be in much better condition and their wrong action(s) might not be repeated. There is what is known as ‘fatal attraction.’ Things can wait to play out over long periods of time. Perhaps the above could
help avoid instances of this, 911 was unforeseen by everyone. The same was true for Benghazi, the Boston Marathon and the plane crash in the Alps by a co-pilot. No one saw them coming. In all of these and others, the lock is put on the barn door after the horse is stolen. In all of these cases, there were signs that were missed for various reasons: Mostly the result of a lack of needed interagency communication. Though a lot of hubbub has
transpired, as of yet there has not been as much as one instance in the news of anyone being hurt by government surveillance. We hope that for the benefit of all that those in charge of knowing what is happening won’t be hampered in the performance of their duty as a result of those who complain without good reason. It is a great distraction. Those who have done no wrong have nothing to fear. Charles Samek Mineola
Elected officials give public transit short shrift
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he Metropolitan Transportation Authority has both five-year and 20-year Long Range Capital Plans, which are periodically updated. Both documents clearly outline what capital funding is needed to maintain both a state of good repair for existing equipment, facilities and services along with safety, security and any future system expansion projects and programs. Specific costs and individual MTA operating agencies are also identified for both projects and programs. The state Department of Transportation maintains the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Each Metropolitan Planning Organization for every urbanized area which is affiliated with NYSDOT maintains a local Transportation Improvement Program. This includes the Nassau-Suffolk Transportation Coordinating Committee. Both the Statewide Transportation Improvement Pro-
gram and local Transportation Improvement Program documents contain a complete inventory of potential transportation improvement projects, respective sponsoring agency and estimated cost. Both the MPO and NYSDOT maintain five year short range and twenty year long range lists of potential capital transportation improvement projects by recipient and operating agency. Every year, millions of dollars are spent for planning studies to research the potential for new transportation capital investments and system expansion. This includes Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s own state Department of Transportation, state sponsored Metropolitan Planning Organizations in every major urbanized area including the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council which serves New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley; the MTA along with each operating agency including New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North
Rail Road and MTA Bus; Mayor Bill de Blasio’s own New York City Department of Transportation,New York City Department of City Planning and New York City Economic Development Corporation and Regional Planning Association. Nassau County along with virtually every other city, town, county and authority which runs a transportation system periodically conducts transportation planning feasibility studies. Collectively, every decade a complete inventory of all these agencies would reveal dozens and dozens of transportation studies worth close to $100 million in costs have been completed. Funding for these studies comes from a variety of sources including local, city, state and federal. Has anyone ever taken a complete inventory of all these studies? Have they checked out the recommendations, estimated project costs, time line for implementation and identification of potential
funding sources for going forward? Who checks to see that one study is not just a duplication of a previous study for the same issue? Since 2005, Nassau County has conducted a series of ongoing planning and environmental efforts to support a number of potential transportation improvements such as Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail or other options for the Nassau Hub. This might connect Roosevelt Field Mall, Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, Museum Row, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the county seat in Mineola, Garden City, Hempstead and Westbury. The cost for design, construction and implementation could easily be several hundred million dollars depending upon the transportation mode and route(s) selected. Too many transportation studies championed by numerous elected officials are nothing more than placebos designed to placate demagogues, who are not regular
users of the numerous public transportation alternatives that have been available for decades. The real problem is finding money to make things happen. All too often funding for many studies would have been better spent on real improvements instead of just lining the pockets of consultants. How many studies just end up on the shelf of planners just collecting dust? How many times do we end up with a series of press conferences and news releases designed to provide free publicity for elected officials to assist them in greasing the wheels of future elections. Too many of these same elected officials who seldom if ever use public transportation like thousands of constituents do on a daily basis promise a bright future but leave riders holding an empty bag. Larry Penner Great Neck
England offers solution to Supremes will rule senseless gun violence against subsidies
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ith gun violence at epidemic levels in this country, both the old and the young are afraid to walk the streets of America, fearing for their lives. If statistics are checked, most of the predators are repeat offenders with multiple arrests. Because of our “revolving door justice system,” violence with gun continues. We have organizations such as the NRA that tell us we have
the right to keep guns for recreation, hunting and protection and opponents differ in that opinion. Recently, on a trip to London, England, I watched the news on TV in my hotel room and noticed there was very little gun violence in London. I asked our tour guide why that was. He said that there was a law in London that any crime committed with a gun has an automatic jail sentence of 20 years,
plus the penalty for the original crime. If this became law in the U.S., gun lovers can go on keeping their guns as long as they are used peacefully and regular citizens can once again walk the streets, knowing that the dregs of our society will be locked up for at least 20 years, because they chose to use a gun to break the law. George DeSpirito Williston Park
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n her article “GOP alternative to Obamacare,” Esther Confino states that “the latest attempt (to abolish Obamacare) is to have the Supreme Court strike down a short phrase regarding subsidies to states using the federal health insurance exchanges to make coverage affordable for millions of citizens.” Obamacare clearly intended in its passage that states not on the exchange program are not entitled to federal subsidies. Now they want to change the
“rules or the game.” The Brooklyn Dodgers would have liked to do that when they were losing all those World Series to the New York Yankees from 19411953. Baseball history would have been vastly different and the phrase “Wait till next year” would never have come into being, Morton Perlman Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 51
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Urinary Incontinence: It Doesn’t Have to Rule Your Life
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a very common condition, but many people have trouble discussing it with their doctor because of embarrassment, a lack of knowledge about treatment options and the misconception that it is a “normal” part of aging. Farzeen Firoozi, MD, a urologist specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, part of North Shore-LIJ Health System, discusses what you need to know about this condition. Bladder or urinary incontinence (UI), also known as a loss of bladder control, can have symptoms ranging from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. There are several types of UI, including: • Urge incontinence — The inability to hold urine long enough to reach a restroom. It is often found in people who have conditions such as diabetes, stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, but may be an indication of other diseases or conditions that would also warrant medical attention. • Stress incontinence — Leakage of urine during exercise, coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting heavy objects or other body movements that put pressure on the bladder. This is the most common type of incontinence in younger women. • Functional incontinence — Leakage due to a difficulty reaching a restroom in time because of physical conditions such as arthritis. • Overflow incontinence — Leakage that occurs when the quantity of urine produced exceeds the bladder’s capacity to hold it.
What you need to know about UI: • 200 million people are affected by UI worldwide. • 1 in 3 Americans age 30 to 70 have experienced bladder control loss, and may be living with symptoms. • 2 in 3 people with UI do not use any treatments to manage their condition. • According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 51 percent of people aged 65 and older living at home reported bladder and/or bowel incontinence. While one-third of American adults think that UI is a normal part of aging that they have to accept, incontinence can be improved or completely cured with proper evaluation and treatment. The Smith Institute for Urology has resources for men and women who want to discuss these symptoms and treatment options with a physician. Our urologists and urogynecologists are at the national forefront for many non-invasive, state-of-the-art procedures to correct incontinence. *paid advertising
If you or a loved one has symptoms of urinary incontinence, call (516) 734-8500 today to make an appointment with one of our urologists. For more information, visit NorthShoreLIJ.com/Smith.
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Park district able to save trees at office By A da m L i d g e t t Great Neck Park District officials said Thursday that they are now confident they can build a new office one the district’s current property and keep at least five out of the seven cherry trees. Park District Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Lincoln said the architects hired to design the new office revised plans to allow the district to keep five of the seven cherry trees currently located on the 5 Beach Road property in their current location. “Some [people] were concerned about saving trees, specifically the cherry trees,” Lincoln said. “We were able to save five of the seven. Vincent Cangelosi of CDA Architects and principal architect for the project said the other two cherry trees could possibly be moved to another part of the property. Vincent Cangliosi of CDA architects presents the latest version Lincoln said that if the trees cannot be moved, the district will plant two new ones. Spencer Levine, a landscape spots from 29 to 21 and increasThe latest plans for the site es the size of the board room by architect with CDA, saidhis firm reduce the number of parking 25 percent. had also scaled back the number
of the new Park District office of parking spaces for the new office from 29 to 21 in response to concerns from residents.
The 21 spots would still be two more than the current 19 spots The architects also plan to maintain some angled parking spaces along Beach Road as well. Levine said the design plan calls for greenery to screen the parking lot from the Village Green. The lot would be located where the current office stands. “We want to screen the cars but we don’t want to screen the area,” he said. “We don’t want to create a space where you can’t see into it at all.” The greenery will be about six to eight feet high, Levine said. “By pulling the parking area farther off the rose garden, it enabled us to actually preserve more evergreen trees as well,” Cangelosi said. Cangelosi appeared before the board in December to present initial renderings of the new park district office, which will be located still at 5 Beach Road. He said in December that the new office will be mostly made out of composite cement and wood fiber, and will have a residential feel. Continued on Page 54
G.N. Village, schools talk Village Hall sale By A da m L i d g e t t Though no official agreement has been made, Village of Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman and Great Neck School Board of Education Vice-President Larry Gross last Wednesday did nothing to discount the possibility of the village selling its current Village Hall property to the school district. “When you’re looking at a building, they always say it’s ‘location, location, location,’” Gross said. “[Great Neck Village Hall] is directly in front of [the Baker School] which has over 600 students and has been growing rapidly. The district has a number of potential uses for the building.” Gross went on to say that if the district does decide to buy the property, public hearings will be held and it will also be subject to a referendum vote. Village of Great Neck trustees said in early March they had reached a tentative agreement to sell its current Village Hall, located at 61 Baker Hill Road, to the school district. They said the district indicated they would preserve the building as it stands. Kreitzman did not go as far as the trustees went in March,
Great Neck School Board of Education Vice President Larry Gross at Wednesday’s Great Neck Village Officials Association meeting but indicated that discussions were ongoing. “The village will only discuss the sale with the school district at this point in time,” Kreitzman said. The financial details of the proposed agreement have not yet been disclosed. Village officials have said the school district is in the process of having the building appraised. The Village of Great Neck board in February approved a resolution to purchase property at 265 East Shore Road for the construction of a new Village Hall building.
School district officials were on hand at the village officials meeting to unveil a video created by GNPS/TV students to celebrate the school district’s 200 anniversary. “When you see this video you will see why we are so proud of what’s in our schools,” Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz said. “The video showcases Great Neck schools’ past, but it also tells you what is going on in Great Neck schools in the present and what all the programs are and how diverse are education program as well as our students are.”
Gross said unless someone has a student attending school in Great Neck, they don’t completely understand what the schools are doing to educate them. “Through the years we’ve graduated many people,” Gross said. “And most people here understand our schools are quite good…what people don’t always understand are the specifics.” The footage in the 23-minute video, some of which was filmed with a drone, highlights the programs the school district offers in music, science, sports and technology. It also highlights GNPS/ TV itself, which, according to the video, is believed to be the longest running television station run by students in the country. <>The video also traces the roots of some of the district’s buildings, such as the Phipps Administration Building at 345 Lakeville Road, which was purchased by philanthropist and entrepreneur Henry Phipps Jr. bought the property it is on in 1916. Construction of the building ended in 1919, but after Phipps died in 1930, none of his family members really wanted the building. So in 1949, the building was donated to the Great Neck public schools and in 1950 was convert-
ed into the administration building, where it now serves as a central hub for all the administration in the district. As part of its 200th anniversary celebration, the school will also host a community event at Great Neck South High School from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 26 during which the district will recognize past administrators and teachers, as well as a graduate from each of the three high schools - Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School and the Village School - Gross said. Attendees will adjourn to the school’s gym to see a series of stations the students created highlighting some of the district’s activities. Kreitzman said he enjoys any time he gets to spend with the students of the Great Neck school district. “There is one day a year where [the Baker School] has a field trip to Village Hall when the kids are in the second grade to start learning about government,” Kreitzman said. “The 15 minutes I have with them is the most fun and the best experience I think I’ve ever had as a government official.”
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Millennials give Carl Bernstein hope BY B I LL S A N A N TO N IO
More than 40 years after he co-piloted a Washington Post investigation of a breakin of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex that ended with the resignation of President Richard Nixon, Carl Bernstein has seen politics and journalism change in ways that make him concerned for the future of the United States. For one, he told about 120 guests at the Amsterdam at Harborside senior living facility in Port Washington on Tuesday, money and outside interests have hounded Washington like seemingly never before, culminating in stubborn infighting and dysfunction between the two major parties. But even more danger is lurking within a media that Bernstein said has primarily sought to capitalize on that political polarization by catering to news consumers who seek validation in their devout political beliefs, no matter how misinformed. “You can’t blame this all on the politicians,” said Bernstein, 71, who posed for photographs and signed copies of three of his books for attendees. “…Too often, people are looking only for their own ideology, not the
truth. In this atmosphere, the truth is utterly subjugated.” Bernstein, who resides in Manhattan and Southampton, began his career as a copy boy for the former Washington Star, where he cultivated the reporting skills that won him and Bob Woodward a Pulitzer Prize for their Watergate investigation in 1973. Today, Bernstein teaches journalism and history at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and has various writing projects in the works, but while he said the older generations hold a great deal of political power, he acknowledged his optimism that Millennials, fed up with an inept Washington and mindless media, have the wherewithal to initiate profound change and restore the common good. But even his hope is not without some doubt, Bernstein said, as America’s youth have not faced national required service time like previous generations, thus removing the care with which decisions of war were once made and creating a general indifference toward participation in government. “If you think Hillary Clinton would have voted for the Iraq war if Chelsea Clinton would have had to go to Iraq, I don’t think she would have,” he said. “I’m skeptical.”
Famed investigative journalist Carl Bernstein signed books and posed for photos following his talk at the Amsterdam at Harborside in Port Washington on Tuesday. As for young journalists, Bernstein told Blank Slate Media in an interview following his hour-plus-long talk and question-and-answer session that modern reporters do not spend enough time listening
to their subjects and letting a story develop as they uncover information. “Ask a lot of questions and don’t let people go wherever they want in the conversation,” he said. “It’s not on them to tell
the truth, to find that best obtainable version of the truth. But I think people, if given the chance, want to contribute to the common good and tell the truth.”
Port man sentenced LIJ scientists find for illegal drug sales way to treat sepsis B Y B I L L S A N A N TO N IO A Port Washington man who illegally sold repackaged prescription drugs out of pharmacies he owned in Queens and the Bronx has been sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to repay more than $7 million in restitution, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Purna Chandra Aramalla, 67, was arrested in December 2013 on charges he defrauded Medicaid and Medicare of more than $10 million in the scheme, which federal prosecutors said ran from January 2010 to September 2013. In a statement, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Aramalla’s scheme “jeopardized the health of anyone induced to sell his or her prescription or medication, and anyone who unwittingly purchased repackaged drugs.” Aramalla, who owned and operated A Fair Deal Pharmacy Inc. in Queens
and Quality Drug Inc. in the Bronx, would purchase medications from patients who chose not to use them for treatment and then resell them to customers. He also purchased prescriptions from customers, who were then given a percentage of reimbursements that Aramalla secured from Medicaid, Medicare and ADAP, according to Bharara’s office. A joint investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s office, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service revealed approximately $10 million in reimbursements missing from records documenting Aramalla’s drug purchases through legitimate wholesale providers. In addition to issuing a 36-month prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty ordered Aramalla pay back taxes, applicable penalties and $7,503,605 in restitution to victims of the scheme.
B Y B I L L S A N A N TO N IO Scientists at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset have discovered an antibody that they say can significantly reduce inflammation in the lungs of patients suffering from sepsis. Their findings, published in the medical journal Critical Care, suggest that antibodies that reduce the effectiveness of the inflammation agent Osteopontin may also be used as a treatment for sepsis, through which the entire body becomes inflamed. “The findings of this study are exciting and promising,” said Dr. Ping Wang, director of the Feinstein Institute’s Laboratory of Surgical Research and head of the institute’s Center for Translational Research, in a statement. “They show that we have discovered a new treatment that could prevent acute lung injury in patients suffering from sepsis - this could save many lives,” he said.
Sepsis can be caused by minor infections or wounds, typically in patients who are very young or very old, according to a 2012 report from the International Sepsis Forum. Approximately 750,000 people in North America develop sepsis each year, with similar figures in Europe, the report said. North Shore-LIJ Health System officials said between 28 and 50 percent of patients who develop severe sepsis die from the condition. Wang, who led the research, tested a hypothesis wherein Osteopontin-neutralizing antibodies were successfully used to reduce inflammation resulting from acute lung injury. According to a news release about the research from the health system, the role of Osteopontin in acute lung injury caused by sepsis has been mostly unexplored.
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Lessons for Life Gustafson to deliver obesity, coming to Adelphi hunger talk at Nassau C.C. Kenneth Langone, the founder and CEO of Invemed Associates LLC and co-founder of The Home Depot Inc. will give the lecture “Langone’s Lessons for Life” on April 22, at 6 p.m., at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. Langone grew up on Long Island, the son of a plumber and a cafeteria waitress. He worked at several blue-collar jobs before graduating from Bucknell University and heading to Wall Street where he worked his way up to become president of the financial service company R.W. Pressprich & Co. He subsequently launched Invemed Associates LLC, a boutique investment banking firm. Invemed helped raise the funds to start The Home Depot Inc. in 1978. Langone served as a lead director of Home Depot and a member of the executive committee of its board until 2008. Langone currently serves on the board of overseers of the New York University Stern School of Business as well as the board of trustees at NYU. He is chairman of the trustees of New York University Medical Center, renamed the NYU Langone Medical Center in April 2008. He serves on the boards of Unifi, Inc., Micell Technologies, Inc., Relationship Science LLC, Geeknet, Inc., and Juice Press. In addition, Langone is vice chair of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, serves on the boards of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The Ronald McDonald House New York, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., and the Harlem Children’s
Kenneth Langone Zone and its Promise Academy. The William E. Simon Lecture in American Civilization was endowed some 25 years ago by U.S. Treasury Secretary Simon with the goal of creating a permanent forum focusing on the culture and beliefs that have shaped America. The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business is an AACSBaccredited school of business with a mission of preparing undergraduate and master’s students to become innovative and ethical leaders with a global perspective.. For further information, please call the Adelphi Cultural Events Hotline at (516) 8774555 or visit http://events. adelphi.edu/newsevent/langones-common-core-lessons-forlife-kenneth-langone/. The lecture, co-sponsored by the William E. Simon Lecture in American Civilizations and Values and the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, is free and open to the public.
Ellen Gustafson, a sustainable food system expert and activist, author and social entrepreneur, will present Obesity and World Hunger – Leading Change in International Food Systems on Thursday, April 23 on the 11th floor of the Tower Building at Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive, Garden City. The Obesity and World Hunger portion of her presentation will take place at 10 a.m. and Leading Change in International Food Systems will take place at 1 p.m. In her book “We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World,” Gustafson proposes that hunger and obesity are different manifestations of the same problem: it’s increasingly difficult to find and eat nutritious food. By examining the global industrial food system using the deceptively simple template of a classic American dinner, she provides a blueprint of actionable solutions — solutions that could start with exchanging
Ellen Gustafson just a single item on our plates. Gustafson is co-founder of Food Tank: the Food Think Tank, which spotlights environmentally, socially and economically sustainable ways of alleviating hunger and obesity. It attempts to create networks of people and organizations to push for food
system change. Previously, she co-founded FEED Projects LLC — which sells “FEED bags,” accessories and apparel with a set donation built into the cost of each product — as well as the FEED Foundation, its nonprofit partner. FEED has provided over 60 million school meals to children around the world. A former U.S. spokesperson for the UN World Food Program, Gustafson was also a terrorism research reporter in the ABC News Investigative Unit and a research associate for the Military Fellows at the Council on Foreign Relations. She has guest lectured at Harvard, Yale and the London School of Economics, among other prestigious institutions. For more information about Obesity and World Hunger – Leading Change in International Food Systems, which is free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled, call (516) 5727148.
O F F I C I A L S AT T E N D F U N D R A I S E R Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Town Clerk Wayne Wink Jr., and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman recently attended the annual fundraiser of the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead. The group’s mission is to spread goodwill and Chinese culture to the community. Town officials presented the organization with a proclamation for its dedication to increasing cross-cultural understanding in North Hempstead.
Town brings back boat wrap recylcling program
Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth talks with staff by the Shrink Wrap Recycling Station at Town Dock last year.
Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board this week announced The 2nd Annual Boat Shrink-Wrap Recycling Program. The program offers recreational boat owners and commercial marina operators the opportunity to dispose of their vessels’ winter shrink-wrapping in an environmentally friendly way, preventing the wrapping from ending up in landfills and protecting precious marine wildlife. “The Town of North Hempstead has 32 miles of beautiful coastline, and we are committed to keeping it that way,” Bosworth said. “This program offers the Town’s many recreational boaters the opportunity to pitch in and help keep our waterways clean and an attractive spot for both local and visiting boaters. Last year, this program helped to keep over 9 tons of shrink-wrap out of landfills.” Town officials will be accepting the used shrink-
wrap, which should be free of any rope, nails, lumber, or other rubbish. Residents can recycle their boat shrink wrap at the Resident Drop-Off at the Solid Waste Management Authority Transfer Station at 999 West Shore Road, Roslyn, from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. Additionally, commercial marinas and residential boat owners may deposit shrink wrap seven days a week at the North Hempstead Town Dock. Collection begins April 3rd and is expected to continue until May 17. The shrink-wrap may be deposited by either commercial marina owners or recreational boat owners in the designated recycling containers located at these two facilities. For more information about the program please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 or visit www.northhempsteadny. gov.
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GCAC to screen ‘A Borrowed Identity’ By A dA m L i d g e t t
North Shore residents will get the chance to not only witness a special screening of an unreleased film in April, but to also talk with its acclaimed Israeli the director. As part of the Elliman Film Series, the Gold Coast Arts Center will host “An Evening with Director Eran Riklis featuring a Sneak Peek Screening of ‘A Borrowed Identity’” at 7:30 p.m. April 14 at Soundview Cinemas at 7 Soundview Market Place in Port Washington. The film tells the story of Eyad, the first and only Arab boy ever invited to attend a prestigious Jewish boarding school in Jerusalem. As he desperately tries to fit into his new surroundings, Eyad befriends Jonathan, a boy suffering from muscular dystrophy, and falls in love with a Jewish girl named Naomi. When their relationship is discovered, Eyad has to leave school and learns he will have to sacrifice his identity to be accepted. “People are going to be seeing this film all over the world and the reason people want to see it is because it is an unusual story,” said Regina Gil, the arts center’s executive director. “He’s the first an only Arab boy accepted in the school – that’s certainly a story that’s going to resonate in these times.” Director Eran Riklis has won numerous awards at the Israeli Academy Awards as well as film festivals in Toronto, Berlin and Hong Kong, the arts center said in a statement. His film “The Syrian Bride” won 18 international awards and his film “The Human Resources Manager” was selected as the Israeli entry for the 83rd Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film. Gil said attendees will be some of the first to see the film in its entirety, and will be the only ones for a while – Riklis will show the film only once before it’s widespread distribution. Gil said Riklis will hold a talk after the screen, when he will also announce when the film will be fully launched. “We didn’t even expect to get him,” Gil said. “In the pursuit of the film all of this fell into place.” Gil said her staff knew of Riklis and his work and initially reached out to see if they could show the film at the arts center. “This guy is a world-class director,” Gil said. “We spoke with the people who manage his schedule and they said we had one shot of getting him on April 14.” Riklis originally told the arts center that he could come and do a talk and show some of his older films, as he didn’t know at the time if “A Borrowed Identity” would be done by April 14, Gil said. Riklis eventually was able to finish the film in time for the event. “He said ‘I’m available to come talk to you and I can get you some of my other films,’” Gil said. “My audience may not have seen those films so I said yes. But in fact he was able to bring in a film no one has seen yet is amazing. We were rewarded for our perseverance and patience.” Gil said she wants the audience to be packed as if the screening were taking place in Manhattan. “With people of this caliber coming to our region, it behooves us to bring out a big welcome,” Gil said. Tickets are $15 in advance - $10 for students - and $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by calling 516829-2570 or going to goldcoastfilmfestival.org.
Director Eran Riklis (right) will show his new film “‘A Borrowed Identity” on Saturday, April 14 at the Gold Coast Arts Center.
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The top seven events for the coming week Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Film: American in Paris Landmark On Main Street 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org The Landmark hosts a free screening of the 1951 American musical film inspired by the 1928 orchestral composition by George Gershwin. Starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary, and Nina Foch. Free admission to Afternoon T.E.A. is made possible by the support of the Greentree Foundation.
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Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m. Zebra / The Mystic NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Formed in New Orleans in 1975, hard rock trio Zebra cut its teeth on the East Coast, specifically Long Island, before breaking through with their first official release in 1983. The band has been inducted into both the Louisiana Music and Long Island Music halls of fame. Island vets The Mystic will open the show.
Friday, April 3, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Joe DeVito Governors’ Comedy Club 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 http://tickets.govs.com/index.cfm Joe DeVito spent a decade as a journalist and advertising writer before turning to comedy and has since appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, was a semifinalist on season five of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and is a regular guest on FOX News Channel’s Red Eye.
Tuesday, April 7 through Sunday, April 12 (various times) Hopper: A New Musical Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 http://aupac.adelphi.edu/ Adelphi presents this “contemporary reimagining of Grimm’s The Frog Prince. Infused with a folk-rock score, Hopper is the story of two disparate teens trying to navigate the road of adolescence without any clear guide but their Mike Yard own hearts.” Due to mature subject matter, this production is recommended for ages 13 and up. Friday, April 3, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Mike Yard Brokerage Comedy Club 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com A native of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands, Michael Yard has become one of the hottest comedians touring the country today, being named one of comedy’s most thought provoking comedians by The Black Comedy Awards. He has appeared on the Apollo Comedy Hour, Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam, and BET’s ComicView.
Zebra Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m. Michael Bolton The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Though primarily known for his covers of such pop standards as “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” and “When a Man Loves a Woman,” American singer/songwriter Michael Bolton also wrote or co-wrote the smash hits “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” and “I Found Someone. ” He performs Saturday in Huntington.
Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. Film: Gemma Bovery Gold Coast Arts Center Bow Tie Squire Cinemas 114 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 http://goldcoastarts.org Part of the Gold Coast International Film Festival Elliman Film Series, Gemma Bovery, a vibrant seriocomic re-imagining of Flaubert’s literary classic Madame Bovary. Directed by Anne Fontaine, this adaptation of Posy Simmonds’ graphic novel Gemma Bovery is a cheeky literary mash-up, a sensuous romance, a witty feminist commentary and a heady celebration of French provincial life.
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Celebrate seder in lip-licking style Celebrating Passover does not mean limiting oneself to conducting a Seder. After having dined on matzoh balls, gefilte fish, and roasted chicken, invite friends over for a delicious and unusual dessert buffet. Try creating beautiful meringue mushrooms or setting up a platter of fresh fruit to be dipped in melted chocolate. All of the following recipes may be prepared in advance and set out on a buffet table where guests may help themselves. Try them all or choose one as your grand finale at the Seder table. No matter what you make, everyone will be surprised how delicious desserts without flour can be. Menu Serves 12 Culinary Architect’s Sinfully Delicious Chocolate Cake Fantastic Cheesecake Individual Creme Caramel Sorbet-Filled Lemons Culinary Architect’s Sinfully Delicious Chocolate Cake 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 6 oz unsweetened
Fantastic Cheesecake 1/2 cup matzoh meal 3 tblsp butter 3 tblsp sugar 4 eggs 1 grated lemon-rind and juice 2 lbs cream cheese 1 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla
chocolate, chopped 3 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 water 1cup egg whites (save egg yolks) (approximately 5-7 eggs) 1 1/4 cup sugar Special Equipment: Muffin tins and muffin liners 1, Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place muffin liners in muffin tins or buy foil muffin cups and place in pan which will fit comfortably to hold them. 2. Place water and 1 cup sugar in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil until the temperature of the water is 220 degrees. 3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate, stir. When it is incorporated, start to add butter. Stir until combined. 4. Place the egg whites, the egg yolks and 1/4-cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat the mixture on high until it has tripled in volume. Turn the mixer to low and continue to beat; add the chocolate mixture. Stir until the mixtures are incorporated, being careful not to over stir.
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5. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tins. Place the tins into a large pan and pour boiling water around the tins. This is a bain marie. 6. Place tins in the oven and bake for 17 minutes or until the top of the muffins are not mushy to the touch. 7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 7 minutes in the pan. Cover and store the individual cakes in the refrigerator. These may be made 2-3 days in advance, if desired.
Gold Coast International Film Festival
SPRING FILM SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 7:30 PM
GEMMA BOVERY BOW TIE SQUIRE CINEMAS 115 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK
In this vibrant re-imagining of Flaubert’s literary classic Madame Bovary, life imitates art in uncanny ways when earthy British beauty Gemma Bovery (Gemma Arterton) and her furniture restorer husband Charles move to a charming ramshackle old farmhouse in the very same Norman village where the novel was written a century earlier. Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org/furman or call 516-829-2570 for tickets. Tickets $15/$10 for students when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Melt butter in saucepan, add sugar and stir until melted; add matzoh meal. Spread mixture on the inside of an 8” souffle dish. 3. In a food processor, fitted with a steel blade, process the remaining ingredients. Pour batter into the souffle pan and place in a larger pan filled with 1/2” boiling water. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off the oven and let the cake rest in the oven for 20 minutes. 4. Place dish on rack. When cake reaches room temperature, invert and serve. Individual Creme Caramel 2 cups sugar 4 eggs slightly beaten 4 cups scalded milk 1 tblsp vanilla
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small, heavy skillet, heat 1 1/2 cups sugar, stir until sugar melts and begins to turn light brown. Pour syrup into bottom of 12 small custard cups, dividing evenly. Let stand until syrup cools. 2. Add 1/2 cup sugar to eggs and beat. Slowly add scalded milk, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and stir again. Pour mixture onto the cups. 3. Place cups in a Bain Marie (hot water bath). Bake about 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If not, let cups remain 10 minutes more. To serve, run a knife around the cups and turn custard out onto plates. Sorbet Filled Lemon 12 lemons 6 tblsp sugar 1 pint your favorite sorbet 1. Slice bottoms of each lemon so that it can stand straight. Cut the top off and reserve. 2. Scoop out the pulp of each lemon, being careful to leave the bottom intact. Sprinkle the inside of the lemons with sugar and freeze. 3. Fill each lemon rind with sorbet and freeze, garnishing with top of lemons.
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Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Film: American in Paris Friday, April 10, 7 p.m. Imagination Movers Friday, Apr. 17, 8 p.m. Rhiannon Giddens Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Jessie Mueller and Jarrod Spector GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. Furman Film Series: Iris Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. Furman Film Series: The Prime Ministers: Soldiers and Peacemakers The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. RAEL - The Music of Genesis Thursday, April 23 8 p.m. Steve Winwood Sunday, April 26, 2 & 8 p.m. Miranda Sings Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. The Fab Faux with the Hogshed Horns and the Crème Tangerine Strings Friday, May 15, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. Dark Star Ochestra Tuesday, May 19, 8 p.m. Jason Isbell and Special Guest Craig Finn NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www.nassaucoliseum. com Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, 3 & 7 p.m. Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Nitro Circus Live Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. The Who Hits 50! Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. New Kids On The Block with special guests TLC and Nelly Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Shania Twain NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m. Zebra / The Mystic Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. Tom Wopat & John Schneider: Return Of The Dukes Sunday, April 12, 4 p.m. The Price Is Right Live Stage Show Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Bob Saget
Friday, April 24, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. The Beach Boys & America Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. Bill O’Reilly & Dennis Miller Saturday, May 9, 12 p.m. Heather Henson’s Sing Along with The Muppet Movie Saturday, May 9, 7 & 10 p.m. The truTV Impractical Jokers “Where’s Larry” Tour Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. Don Rickles Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. 70’s Soul Jam Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. Glays Knight Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Peter Cetera Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. The Midtown Men Friday, June 27, 8 p.m. Happy Together Tour Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Dion Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Air Supply Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org MAIN GALLERIES March 21 to July 12, 2015 Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting This presentation highlights patrons’ numerous gifts to the Museum over the last quarter century, many of which have never, or rarely, been exhibited. Each gallery space within this multifaceted presentation will focus on different themes such as past and present portraiture, paintings and objects by Louis Comfort Tiffany, post-war prints and vintage posters of many eras. The exhibit explores a diverse range of artists who are strongly represented in the Museum’s collections, among them naturalist John James Audubon, photographer Larry Fink and Pop art icons Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers and Robert Indiana, among others. CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY March 21 to July 12 Vernacular Visions The museum’s Contemporary Collectors Gallery features the work of four prominent Long Island artists: Susan Cushing of Southampton, Richard Gachot of Old Westbury, Francisco Villagran of Port Washington, and Burt Young, also of Port Washington. Ongoing Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others, are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum.
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A&E Calendar cont’d EVENTS FILM March 21-July 12 Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m., 12, 1, 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Drawn from Nature From PBS’ American Masters series, Drawn from Nature presents the dramatic life story of naturalist John James Audubon, an adventurer and self-taught artist who saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone of his time (1785-1851). A symbol of the American wilderness, Audubon’s achievements are staggering: His book The Birds of America, for which he served as artist, writer, publisher and promoter, includes 435 life-sized prints and was the largest book printed in the 19th century. Free with Museum admission. FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Family Tour at 1 p.m. April 5, 12, 26 Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based gallery conversations. Families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. Free with museum admission. Please note: Family Sundays not offered on April 19, please plan to attend our special program that day. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday April 7, 8, 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Three Days of Art Making Inspired by the works in Out of the Vault, 25 Years of Collecting, the museum’s current exhibition celebrating a permanent collection acquired over a quarter century, this schoolbreak drop-in program features family-friendly gallery tours and hands-on art marking. A different art project will be offered each day. Reservations not needed, museum admission plus $8 per family materials fee. SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. International Slow Art Day Join in this annual international event as people commit to slowing their pace and take the time to really look at art. Perfect for all ages. Family groups: ask at the front desk for the free Family Guide and activity sheet. Free with museum admission. This is a reciprocal membership benefit with The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor and The Heckscher Museum of Art; members of those two museums receive free admission on April 11. EXHIBITION TALK Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. April 16, May 14, June 4 Brown Bag Lectures Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the works on view in Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. Free with Museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. FOR THE FAMILY Sunday, April 19, 1-4 p.m. Art in Action! Celebrate the earth by moving in and being inspired by the great outdoors! With the help of animal friends from the Science Museum of
Long Island, we will observe animals and the way they move. Guided by artist Karine Falleni, we will create art using a combination of yoga and unusual art materials. We will also design and form soccer balls from recycled plastic bags. Members of the New York Cosmos soccer team will be on hand to help us shoot goals with our new soccer balls! Please bring plastic bags to the event. Rain or shine. Reservations not needed. Event and museum admission free to all through a generous sponsorship by Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, an office of MetLife. Please note: This event is in place of Family Sundays. Long island children’s museum 11 Davis Ave, Garden City (516) 224-5800 Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Museum admission: $12 for adults and children over 1 year old, $11 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact (516) 224-5800. Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. How Do You Figure? Be inspired by artist Willem de Kooning as you experiment with drawing the human figure! Through collage and paint, turn those drawings into a masterpiece. Layer and add to your work, pushing your imagination to its limits. This program is sponsored by The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7 at 2 p.m. The Joshua Show Puppeteer Joshua Holden, hailed as “the Ambassador of Joy” and “a Hipster Mr. Rogers,” brings audiences a heartwarming story about friendship, confidence, and the value of being yourself. When Mr. Nicholas, the sock puppet, makes an unnerving self-discovery, his soul mate Joshua teaches him to celebrate his differences. How do you cheer up when life gets you down? Find out in this whimsical production featuring multiple styles of puppetry, live music, physical comedy and tap dancing! Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members), $10 theater only. Tuesday, April 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. All the Little Birdies Springtime marks the season when flowers sprout and butterflies and birdies come out to play. Come welcome the spring season as we decorate lovely little birdhouses for our winged friends. Hang them up by the window or in your backyard, and wait for the many different flyers to come pay you a visit! All ages. Free with museum admission. Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 from 1-3 p.m Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. Messy Afternoons We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us! Ages: 18 months to 4 years. Free with museum admission. Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Finding Fossils Continued on Page 29
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A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 27 Fossils are preserved remnants of plants, animals and other creatures from the past. Come learn about existing fossils and the job of a paleontologist. Then excavate your own dinosaur “fossil” to take home with you! Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m. Fancy Fabergé Eggs Come and create your own Fabergé-inspired egg and pay homage to this beautiful art form. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). Through Sunday, May 3 Traveling Exhibit - Healthyville® Healthyville is a place for everybody. This bilingual (English/Spanish), interactive exhibit teaches health and wellness lessons through play-filled activities and educational messages that foster learning by doing. The young “residents” of Healthyville present fun facts about nutrition, fitness, safety, hygiene and the functions of the body. The exhibit encourages healthy living and making smart decisions. Through Sunday, April 26 KaleidoZone Gallery – Paint Me a Story: The Art of Javaka Steptoe Javaka Steptoe is an award-winning artist and book illustrator. The Harlem born, Brooklyn raised visual artist uses diverse and eclectic materials -- from candy wrappers to 14k jewelry -- to create playful images with three-dimensional qualities. Explore the different materials he uses to collage images that tell stories that delight children and their grownups. All ages. Free with museum admission. ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City (516) 877-4000 • http://aupac.adelphi.edu/ Tuesday, April 7 through Sunday, April 12 (various times) Hopper: A New Musical The madison theatre at molloy college 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org.
Sunday, April 12, 3 p.m. The Gershwin Project Featuring Grammy Award Winner Peter Nero TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • http://tillescenter.org Friday, April 10, 8 p.m. Tango Night Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live! Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. Andrea Marcovicci in A Gershwin Valentine Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Gioacchino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville Saturday, April 18, 8:30 p.m. Chris Botti Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040 • http://www.hmtcli.org Nov. 2 through April, 2015 Objects Of Witness: Testimony of Holocaust Artifacts These artifacts have been lent or donated to the Center by the families of Holocaust victims and survivors, or by the survivors themselves. Many of these artifacts were kept hidden during the Holocaust, at great risk to those who hid them. They will be on view beginning on in the exhibit gallery. The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny. com Friday, April 3, 8 p.m. Black Label Society Unblackened with Special Guest - Wino Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m. Michael Bolton Tuesday, April 7, 8 p.m. Robby Krieger of The Doors “An Evening of The Doors Greatest Hits” Friday, April 10, 8 p.m. Back to the Eighties Show with...”Jessie’s Girl” Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m. Citizen Cope Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. Jeff Beck
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Lecture on ‘Painter’s paradise’ in India Artist Neill Slaughter comes to the Art League of Long Island on Saturday April 18 at 2 p.m. to discuss his experiences during his Fulbright Fellowship to India in 1992. In what Slaughter terms “an intense, life-changing experience” he will share his observations of the people of India, their culture, landscape and architecture and show samples of paintings and drawings from his “Images of India” series. “Although traveling in India or Africa is both physically and mentally demanding, India is the most visually stimulating place I have ever visited. It is a “painter’s paradise,” Slaughter said. “To explore India is to discover one’s relationship with not only the natural, physically challenging environment, but also an amazingly diverse and vastly different culture that is so exotic compared to middle-class America.” Slaughter graduated with a B.F.A. degree in 1975 from the University of Georgia and received his M.F.A. in 1978 from Indiana University in Bloomington. From 1978 to the present Professor Slaughter has been teaching fine arts courses at the university level as well as exhibiting his drawings and paintings nationally and internationally. He began his teaching career in Philadelphia at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, before moving to St. Cloud University in Minnesota, where upon he was sent to inaugurate their study abroad program at Alnwick Castle in 1981-82 in Northumberland, England. Upon his return to the United States, he relocated to California in 1983 to teach for California State University and in 1987 moved to Loyola Marymount University, where he again was sent abroad to teach at the University of Kent in Canterbury England in 1989. In 1993, Slaughter moved to Southampton to begin teaching for Long Island University. Slaughter, a tenured full pro-
fessor, resides in Southampton and New York City. During his 36 years of teaching, Slaughter has spent a considerable amount of time traveling throughout the world to teach, conduct research and create art. His extensive travels have influenced what he paints, which often reflect the social conditions of his surroundings. Among the awards and honors Slaughter has received are a Ford Foundation Fellowship (1977-78), a Scottish Arts Council Grant (1980), an LMU Research Grant to Africa (1988) and a Fulbright Fellowship to India (1992). Slaughter has had 30 solo exhibits of his drawings and paintings since 1978 and participated in more than 75 national and international group exhibitions. His art has been reviewed by leading newspapers as well as magazines, and his work is in public and private collections throughout the world. Admission fee is $10 for Art League members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited, register early to ensure a spot. To register call (631) 462-5400, ext. 222 or visit www.artleagueli.org. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.
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Bethpage Village to host WW II encampment Old Bethpage Village Restoration will host a World War II Encampment weekend on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time and explore World War II history complete with living historians, tanks and artillery, and simulated fire fight demonstrations. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, located at 1303 Round Swamp Road, is situated on 209 acres and the recreated 19th Century village offers a perfect impression of a rural European battlefield when American soldiers took on and defeated the Nazi Third Reich. Living historians in period gear representing a variety of forces will present vintage weapons and offer hands on displays while engaged in tactical exercises. Old Bethpage Village Restoration is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children (5-12), seniors, and volunteer firefighters. For more information about Old Bethpage Village Restoration, please call: (516) 572-8401 or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
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Science Museum to celebrate Earth Day Art in Action! A Celebration of Earth Day Sponsored by Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, an office of MetLife
Sunday, April 19, 1-4 p.m. Celebrate the earth by moving in and being inspired by the great outdoors! With the help of animal friends
from the Science Museum of Long Island, families will observe animals and the way they move. Guided by artist Karine Falleni, participants will create
The New York Cosmos will have their home opener on Saturday April 18 at Shuart Stadium
art using a combination of yoga and unusual art materials and also design and form soccer balls from recycled plastic bags. Members of the New York Cosmos soccer team will be on hand to help kids shoot goals with the new soccer balls! Please bring plastic bags to the event. Rain or shine. Reservations not needed. Please note: This event is in place of Family Sundays. On April 19, museum admission and attendance at Art in Action! are free to all through a generous sponsorship by Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, an office of MetLife. The New York Cosmos are a professional soccer team who play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium in Hempstead. The Cosmos have captured six NASL championships, most recently in 2013. The New York Cosmos will have their home opener on Saturday April 18 at Shuart Stadium, which will feature the NY debut of new forward and world soccer legend – Raul. For more information on tickets, please call (516) 828-8416. Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, off of Route 25A/Northern Boulevard, just west of Glen Cove Road. For further information visit nassaumuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.
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Community Calendar Arbor Day Festival at Planting Fields park
Project Independence Care Giver Support Group Learn new ways of coping with demands of care giving and gain a better understanding of your relationship with your loved one (over age 60). Meetings take place on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington. Registration required. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register for the presentation or for more information.
2015 NAMI WALKS FOR MENTAL HEALTH Walk to change the face of mental illness on Saturday, May 2 at , Jones Beach, Parking Field #5, Wantagh. Check-in: 10 a.m.; Start Time: 11 a.m. Sponsored by local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) affiliates, funds are raised to maintain and grow NAMI’s free support, education, and advocacy programs. The 5K walk includes live music, children’s activities and fun for all. For more information call NAMI Queens/Nassau (516) 326-0797. Visit www.namiwalks.org/longislandqueens or www.namiqn.org . FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION CLINIC FOR SENIOR CITIZENS The Nassau County Bar Association provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for
Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Tuesday, April 21, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling (516) 747-4070.
FOR TRIVIA LOVERS At 7 p.m. Two Wednesday nights each month at Page One Restaurant, 90 School St. Glen Cove. Call (516) 625-8804 for information. Singles Association of Long Island For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com. YOUR WIDOWED SOCIAL GROUP The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.
NYCB Theatre to hold speaker series in July Conversatons, a new speaker series at the NYCB THEATRE at Westbury, will feature talks by Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa on July 23; Roz Chast, the New Yorker Magazine cartoonist and author; Billy Collins, Poet Laureate; and Michael Pollan, author, activist and journalist. Each event will be followed by a book signing. Ina Garten Thursday, July 23, 7:30 P.M. If you are a foodie, then this celebrity chef is no stranger to your kitchen. The host of The Food Network’s Emmy Award winning program, BAREFOOT CONTESSA, Ina Garten is known for recipes with fresh ingredients as well as her time saving tips. Her current cookbook, Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was recently published by Clarkson Potter. Tickets are $89.75, $69.75 and $59.75. A limited number of tickets at $350 are available for a pre-show Party and Meet & Greet with Ina Garten. Roz Chast Thursday, Aug. 20, 8 P.M. A staff cartoonist at the New Yorker, Roz Chast has had more than 1000 of her cartoon’s published in The New Yorker as well as published in The Village Voice, Scientific American and The Harvard Business Review. Her most recent published work is Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant, published this year by Bloomsbury. Tickets are $39.50 and $29.50. A limited number of tickets at $99 are available for a VIP Reception.
Billy Collins Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 P.M. Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003, a distinguished professor at Lehman College and a teacher in the MFA program at SUNY Stony Brook, Billy Collins was also recognized as a Literary Lion by the New York Public Library. He has published over 15 poetry collections including this year’s, Voyage published by Bunker Hill. Tickets are $39.50 and $29.50. A limited number of tickets at $99 are available for a VIP Reception. Michael Pollan Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 P.M. American author, journalist, and activist, Michael Pollan has written essays for Harper’s, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and The New Yorker. His books include The Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, Food Rules, and 2013’s Cooked. This year, he wrote the forward to The Pollan Family Table, which was co-written by his mother Corky Polan, and his sisters Lori, Dana and Tracy Pollan. Tickets are $49.50 and $39.50. A limited number of tickets at $99 are available for a VIP Reception. Tickets for all four events are on sale now and available at www.ticketmaster. com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office (box office opens at 12:30 p.m.). All tickets are subject to service charges. Events, dates and times are subject to change. For more information, visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.
The 29th annual Arbor Day Family Festival will take place at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Planting Fields Foundation announced this week. Since 1987, Planting Fields has commemorated national Arbor Day, celebrating the importance of trees and the preservation of our environment, with a festival of fun-filled activities and entertainment. The 2015 Arbor Day Family Festival features new and exciting children’s crafts, activities, tree climbing, the “Mutts Gone Nuts” variety show, plant clinics, and tree plantings with Smokey Bear in which everyone can participate, along with free selfguided visits of Coe Hall. Activities Include: • *Air Brush Tattoos • “Mutts Gone Nuts” Variety Show • Tree planting ceremonies with Smokey Bear • Live Music with Peat Moss & the Fertilizers • Tree seedling giveaways provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – plant a tree of your own at home! • Green Industry Associations Exhibits in the Hay Barn • Tree climbing for children with
safety harness, supervised by trained professionals from Wonderland Tree Care, Inc. • Live Musical Performances by Playdate • Children’s crafts, face-painting and caricaturists • Circus Shows & Stilt Walkers • Plant Clinic by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Exhibits Include: • Miniature garden railroad exhibit presented by the Long Island Garden Railway Association and The Plant Station • Long Island Bonsai Society Exhibition in the South Lounge • *NEW* Heels and Wheels: The Big Noise Around Little Toys at the Manor House Admission to the Arbor Day Family Festival is $20 per vehicle. Once you enter the park, all activities, exhibits, shows, and the tree climb for kids are free. All proceeds benefit Planting Fields. For more information, call Jennifer, (516) 922-8678 or (516) 922-8678, or email jlavella@plantingfields.org. The festival is a collaborative effort between Planting Fields Foundation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Dick Cavett to kick off Sands Pt. literary event Best-selling author and legendary talk-show host Dick Cavett will be kicking off the inaugural literary event, “Word Up: Long Island LitFest,” a day of live, non-fiction readings by best-selling authors and award-winning columnists and essayists. This one-of-a-kind celebration of the written word is scheduled for Sunday, May 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Gold Coast estate Castle Gould at Sands Point Preserve. “Word Up: Long Island LitFest is a day to disconnect from gadgets and connect with each other,” said Claudia Gryvatz Copquin, LitFest founder and producer. As keynote reader, Cavett will head up the first of three, one-hour sessions with a selection from his latest book, “Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic Moments and Assorted Hijinks.” Other notable Long Island authors include: Susan Isaacs; “Goldberg Variations” Arlene Alda; “Just Kids from the Bronx” TIME and PBS contributor Roger Rosenblatt; “Making Toast” “Kayak Mornings” Syndicated humor columnist Jerry
Zezima; “Leave It to Boomer” Humorist Carol Scibelli; “Poor Widow Me” Plus Thurber Prize winner Dan Zevin, “Dan Gets a Minivan;” New York Times humor columnist Henry Alford, “Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That;” author Julie Klam, “Friendkeeping;” columnist Susan Konig; “Teenagers and Toddlers Are Trying to Kill Me!” and more. “We’ve left a few spots open for selected voices from the community,” said Copquin, who will also be in the line-up. To be eligible, previously published writers must submit their essays online by April 1. Writers will be chosen to participate by a blind judging process. Books will be available on-site for purchase through sponsor Book Revue of Huntington and author signings will follow each session. In addition to Book Revue, sponsors include Friends of Sands Point Preserve, NYU Langone, Bloom Media, AriZona Iced Tea, Anton Media Group and Jill Blau Publicity. For more information, visit LongIslandLitFest.com. Admission is $20; tickets will be sold at the door.
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Art League show at Shelter Rock Library The Art League of Nassau County is currently hosting a member show at the Shelter Rock Public Library that features 43 recent paintings. The professional and amateur artists have painted a range of subjects in oils, watercolors and pastels. The 11 winners are mostly in the oil painting category with one watercolor and one pastel. They were awarded their prizes at the reception on Saturday, March 14.
The award winners are: Best in Show- Shawn Sullivan“Strawberries, Canoe and Oranges”- oil still life. Award of Excellence- Vivian Hershfield- “Into the Mist”- pastel. Award of Merit- R. Michael Paisley“Was, Was Not”- watercolor. Award of Merit- Virginia Uvino“Dylan”- oil.
Special Award- Carol A. Bruder- “Grazing Cows”- oil. Special Award- Nancy Wernersbach“One Big Wave”- oil. Honorable Mention- Paul David Elsen, Rosanne Kaloustian, Gustavo Rodriguez, Charles Santopadre and Linda Shedlock. The ALNC Member Show runs through April 29 during regular library hours. The Shelter Rock Public Library is located at
165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. For information on the library please call 516.248.7363. The Art League of Nassau County (ALNC) is a group of more than 100 painters and sculptors organized in support of our activities in the fine arts. Photos by Suzie Alvey
Shawn Sullivan with his “Best in Show” painting
Vivian Hershfield and R. Michael Paisley both won awards.
Virginia Uvino won an Award of Merit.
Nancy Wernersbach with her “Special Award” painting.
Best Wings contest a hot ticket at Westbury Matt Kourie and Rob Wittman are not only best friends but also share the love for a spectacular chicken wing. This alliance has turned the two pals into full blown bona fide “Wing Hunters” who are turning their vast wealth of knowledge for one of America’s favorite finger foods and appetizers into a major Festival that will feature everything chicken wing and a whole lot more. With an expected crowd of 5,000, the inaugural New York Best Wings Festival will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the NYCB Theater at Westbury. The New York Best Wings Festivals, geared for the entire family to enjoy, will fea-
ture some of the premier restaurants in the New York Metropolitan Area whose wings have gained acclaim. In addition to wing-eating and other food-oriented competitions, there will be amusements, face-painting, craft brewery tastings, leading up to the main event, where the most notable “Wing Men of NY” will serve as seasoned judges, including Kourie and Wittman along with Matt Reynolds, of The Great Chicken Wing Hunt; ultimate wingman Ryan Hohman, and Bring the Wing’s Brian Dempsey. The road to the New York Best Wings Festival has been an interesting journey for the Oceanside residents. Kourie and Wittman
began their quest a few years back to find the best chicken wings on Long Island, which soon led to the desire to share their knowledge with other wing fanatics. The pair put their minds, and their money, on the line to create www.bestwingsli.com. The site is dedicated to the chicken wing with reviews and information that the two have accumulated and tasted over the last few years. As their contacts with restaurants and fellow wing fanatics expanded, the creation of the Festival was the next logical step. Kourie feels his travels as a Wing Hunter have given him the tools to present the definitive ode to the chicken wing. Kourie commented,
“First you need to have the passion to find the best wings on the planet, Kourie said. “Next you have to realize this is not a solo journey. You need the support of the food community to steer you towards their favorite wing spots so a hunter can form his own judgment. Most importantly you have to have the adventurous spirt and palette to experience crazy flavors and cooking preparation. If you have what it takes it will lead to incredible discoveries and an amazing hobby you can share with your friends and family. We are bringing the best wings we have tasted to the Festival so every guest can consider themselves their own honorary Wing Hunters when they leave.”
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Great Neck Library Coming Soon: Great Neck Library Network Server Temporary Interruption The Main Library renovation is progressing and in the next one to two weeks the Library’s network servers and equipment will be moved out of the Main Library Building. During this transition, all Library internet and online services will be offline. This means that during the move and reinstallation the following services will be temporarily unavailable: telephones, internet, website, online registration services, public computers, the Library’s catalog and patron accounts. However, there
April Holiday Programs for Children at Great Neck House There will be two children’s programs offered at Great Neck House over the April holiday break. Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, children in kindergarten through third grade can enjoy Flight Academy. Between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., investigate different types of aerodynamics. Throughout the week, your child will build various flying machines, explore space and apply Newton’s Laws of Motion while learning. Fees for GNPD residents: $215; non-residents: $250. Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, children in grades 2 through 6 can uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis between 1 and 4 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and discover the techniques of crime scene investigators and take home daily projects. Fees for GNPD residents: $250; non-residents: $285. Call (516) 482-0355 for more information.
will be wireless access for electronic devices (laptop, smart phone, and other devices) and for checkout of material that is on the shelves. Patrons are asked to bring their Library cards with them to expedite the checkout process. The anticipated time for being offline is approximately 7 days. The Library greatly appreciates the support of the community and wishes to thank its patrons for their patience and cooperation during this process. The Library will have all functions back online as quickly as possible. As soon as we have an anticipated date for the
shut-down, we will update our website with this information. We encourage all Great Neck Library patrons to sign-up for email updates on this and other news, as well as electronic delivery of our newsletter, via the link provided on our website at www.greatnecklibrary.org To contact the Library with an urgent question, while our servers are down, you may use the fax numbers as follows: Lakeville – 466-7863, Parkville – 437-1929, Station – 466-4917.
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Tax Forms and Information at Your Library Selected Federal and State
AARP Tax Help at the Parkville Branch AARP Tax Preparers will be at the Parkville Branch on Wednesday, April 8 to assist in preparing and filing simple State and Federal tax returns online only. This is the final date for AARP tax assistance at Parkville. You must have an appointment and bring all relevant tax papers. Call the Parkville Branch at 466-8055, ext. 273 for more details or to make an appointment.
tax forms and publications are available at the Station, Parkville and Lakeville Branches of the Library to take or to photocopy. This year the IRS is only providing libraries with Form 1040, 1040A and 1040 EZ. All other federal forms will be printed from the IRS website, www.irs.gov. The Reference staff will print needed forms at a charge of 10 cents per page. Call the Library at 466-8055 ext. 218 for further information. Multiple copies of TurboTax tax preparation software for PCs and MACs circulate at the three Great Neck Library branch locations. The
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2015 season. Those wishing to apply may do so by picking up an application at the Parkwood Administration office, 65 Arrandale Avenue, 487-7665; or at the 5 Beach Road office, 482-0181; or by going to greatneckparks.org. Time to apply is now!
Nature Program: Spring Seasonal Stroll Sunday, April 12, at 1 p.m., Meet in Kings Point Park; first lot at the Steamboat Road entrance. No children under 16 years of age are permitted to attend. Weekend Movie at Great Neck House Spinning Plates (2012) will be shown at Great Neck House Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 11 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. The film is directed by Joseph Levy and stars Grant Achatz, Cindy Breitbach and Mike Breitbach. This is a documentary about three unique restaurants and their respective owners. The film runs 93 minutes. Admission requires a park card. Sunday @ 3 Series Anne Tormela will perform at Great Neck House, Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. A native New Yorker, Ms. Tormela specializes in bel-canto, operatic and early music styles. She is an accomplished concert recitalist and has performed
Register your children for our April tennis and skate holiday programs at the Parkwood Sports Complex. all over the world in Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Israel and the United States. In May of 2012, Ms. Tormela was a guest soloist in Italy with the Civitanova Marche Orchestra. She made her debut recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and received a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to perform a solo recital in their concert series in Bellagio, Italy. She was a two time recipient of a full scholarship to perform at the International Vocal Arts Institute in Israel. In June of
2014 Ms. Tormela covered the role of Elisabetta in Donizetti’s (Roberto Devereux) at Carnegie Hall with the Opera Orchestra of New York under the baton of Maestro Eve Queler. Admission requires a park card. 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
Parkwood Family Aquatic Center Early Bird Registration! Register now at Great Neck House, for your Parkwood Family Aquatic Center 2015 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 Friday, May 11, 2015. Holiday Skate Schedule at the Rink There will be a special holiday public session schedule at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink over the April holiday break. Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 there will be a public session offered at 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1 - 3 p.m.; 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 - 10 p.m. daily. The complete public session
tax preparation software will also be available on one computer at all three branches. You may place a hold on the TurboTax Home & Business Software for the 2014 tax year. Tax Guides in print are available to help you prepare your taxes. These include CCH U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH State Tax Handbook, Ernst & Young Tax Guide, Guidebook to New York State Taxes, J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax, RIA Federal Tax Handbook and Your Federal Income Tax: for Individuals. The Adventures of Peter
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skate schedule for the holiday break can be found on the Park District website at www. greatneckparks.org. For further information call (516) 487-2976. Moorings Available at Steppingstone Marina There are deep water moorings available for the 2015 season at beautiful Steppingstone Marina on Long Island Sound where there is easy access to City Island restaurants, New York Harbor and western Long Island. Launch service is available. Early morning launch hours available. A complete launch schedule, can be picked up at Great Neck House and at the Marina. The cost to Park District residents is $15 per foot of boat length. Moorings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of moorings will be made available to outof-district residents for an additional fee. Also available are ramp use permits (non-resident fee applies) and beach boat registration (residents only). For further information, please call Great Neck House at (516) 482-0355.
Great Neck Community Calendar STORY-TIME The Dolphin Bookshop & Cafe 299 Main St., Port Washington, hosts Storytime, every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. for children ages 3 and up. No registration is required. “SIDEWALK SWEEP” Plandome Road, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in conjunction with the Town of North Hempstead. Studenst, scouts and adult volunteers will meet at the Manhasset train station flag pole for this community event. The Town will provide T-shirts and trash bags. Please bring a tool - rake, broom and dustpan, hand trowel for planting.
Community Service Hour Certificates will be available. Volunteer photographers are needed to document the event. RSVP your name, youth or adult T-shirt sizes requested and phone number to csm556@yahoo.com , drop off to Town & Country Flowers, 53 Manhasset Avenue OR Coach Realtors 321 Plandome Rd. OR CSM, P.O. Box 754, Manhasset, NY 11030. Adult and student volunteer walk-ins will be welcomed. FOR PARENTS OF PICKY EATERS Join expert Louisa Ferrara of Winthrop University Hospital on Tuesday, Apr. 14 when
she offers help for parents of picky eaters. The free presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Manhasset Public Library’s Community Room on the lower level. All are invited to attend. Ferrara will discuss eating and nutrition issues and parent tips on how to encourage and succeed in getting your child to try new foods. Ferrara is a certified specialist in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Winthrop Hospital. The presentation will be followed by an ‘ask the expert Q&A’. NORTH SHORE AUDUBON SOCIETY Stephane Perrault will
present “Birding by Ear on Long Island: Spring Warbler Songs,” on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset Admission is free. He will teach the identification of songs of 30 local warblers using digital recordings, sonograms, and catchy phrases. For more information, visit www.northshoreaudubon.org. To contact Manhasset Public Library call (516) 627-2300. WILD AND CRAZY FUN Temple Judea of Manhasset opens its doors to the community Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. for its first
annual Adults Only Wild and Crazy Fun Game Night and auction. Members, friends and non-members will be laughing the night away with a professionally run Game Show, Brain Challenge, Simon Says a la Grossingers, wrapped up with a wild auction. Light Dinner, drinks and dessert. Admission $36 per person plus a bottle of red or a bottle of white wine. For more information, please call (516) 621-8049 or e-mail templeoffice@temple-judea. com. Temple Judea is located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset at Exit 36 of the LIE. Visit www. temple-judea.com
PROJECT INDEPENDENCE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Are you grieving the loss of a spouse? Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness and not knowing how to cope with your feelings? Learn more about the grief process and coping skills with other supportive people who are sharing the same experience. Meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington. (For those 60 and over). Registration required. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register or for more information.
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E.M. Baker students celebrate diversity
Students and teachers at the E.M. Baker School celebrated their ethnic and cultural diversity through their annual International Week. This year’s theme was “Music Makes the World Go Round.” Fostering the home-school connection, musical instrument templates and projects were sent home for students to complete with their parents. Students also completed projects with their class buddies. International songs were a special part of the week. Jennifer Greenspoon’s third-grade class, under the guidance of Cynthia Gorney, choral teacher, sang “It’s a Small World After All,” during a morning arrival. Sally Coon’s second-grade class, accompanied by Ms. Coon on guitar, Photo by William Cancellare sang during morning announcements. Students “became” elephants dancing to Saint-Saens’ “The Carnival of the Animals.” From Children arriving another mornleft: Ethan Schulman, Summer Li, Isabella Fiorillo, Eliza Schulman, and Logan Ye. ing were greeted by Anne Alexan-
drou’s fifth-graders performing a Greek dance. There was a special showcase presenting an array of international musical instruments. Students voted for their favorite multicultural instrument—the winner was the spinning drum. Students enjoyed a much snowdelayed performance by a quintet from the Long Island Philharmonic. While images from countries around the world were displayed on a screen behind the performers, the group performed a selection of pieces representing composers from other countries. Short biographies of the composers were also shared with the children. Project coordinator for Baker’s International Week was Ellen Siegel, TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) teacher.
South High seniors take class on tolerance
South High students taught Saddle Rock students about the responsible use and privacy dangers of social media. From left: Aram Ovsepian, Matvei Patrikeyev, Kimberly Yee, and Qiang Qian Huang (seated).
Seniors in South High School’s “Facing History” class, a social studies elective, learn about issues related to tolerance and becoming responsible members of the community. Students must submit a letter of interest and intend to be accepted into the program. The Holocaust is the main curriculum thread of the course and students are encouraged to take an active and positive role in the community to prevent future injustices. The first semester of the course is guided by three teachers: Brian Fadde, English; Damon Reader, media/research; and Michelle Sorise, social studies/psychology. During the second semester, stu-
dents go on internships, guided by Nicole Kinsey, internship teacher. One internship was at Saddle Rock School, where Facing History students taught fourth- and fifth-graders about digital citizenship through the responsible use of technology. A lesson was presented on cyberbullying and online privacy when on social media sites. Lauren McIntyre, fourthgrade teacher and member of the building’s technology committee at Saddle Rock, working with Mr. Reader, initiated bringing the Facing History unit to the elementary students. Evan Chen, computer teacher at Saddle Rock, helped with the South High students’ technology needs.
N o r t h H i g h Sch o o l s t u d e n t s C o m m e n d a t i o n s
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Seventy-two North High School students were recently recognized by the Board of Education for contributing to the quality of life at their school. Students, in alphabetical order, are: Maxwell Ainatchi, Chris Peter Angelidis, Nora Baroukhian, Monica Beeferman, Sally Bishop, Alexander Cristian, Chloe Cristian, Yaron Curi-Hoory, Nicole Damaghi, David Delijani, Cordelia Ding, Danielle Edelstein, Sharon Elkouby, David Elyaho, Solomon Elyaho, Deborah Epstein, Brittney Gilardian, Neeka Gilardian, Emily Gold, Noah Gold, Arianne Greenstein, David Hadjibay, Melody Haghnazari, Leerone Hakami, Nadine Hakim, Kendall Hakimi, Brent Hakimian, Brooks Hakimian, Yael Harooni, Christopher Hill, Molly Hwang, Ariella Javaheri, Adam Kamali, Sarah Kaplan, Simon Kashfi, Richard Khalily, Gavriel Knafo, Nicole Lalezarzadeh, Brianna Lamoretti, Leora Larian, Alexandra Lavian, Jessy Lin, Brittany Ma, Evan Mironov, Jace Moezinia, Joshua Moinian, Rachel Moinian, Shanen Partovi, Amy Pourmoradi, Megan Prives, Ramona-Sky Rosenthal, Sage Rosenthal, Liza Sakhaie, Mohit Sani, Joshua Sarraf, Zachary Schreiber, Elena Schwartz, Rachel Seidenberg, Cuilee Sha, Talia Sharifiazad, Benjamin Shor, Andi Silverman, Sara Spector, Michelle Toker, Michelle Tola, Karla Turcios, Jolie Widawsky, Matthew Wigler, Doris Xu, Jasmine Yahoudaee, Danielle Zandi, and Anna Zhu. Joining them are Board of Education members (President Barbara Berkowitz, Vice President Lawrence Gross, and Trustees Donald Ashkenase, Monique Bloom, and Susan Healy), and school and district administrators.
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Congregation to host Plaza announces talk on partnership poetry winners Reach Out America welcomes Lisa Oldendorp, Long Island regional organizer for MoveOn.org as their guest speaker on Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road in Manhasset. Oldendorp is also a host/team member for MoveOn.org’s Global TransPacific Partnership team. According to the March 26 edition of the New York Times, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which is due to be introduced in the Congress shortly, would grant broad trading powers to multinational compa-
nies operating in 11 countries in North America, South America and Asia. Olendorp will offer her expertise, a power point presentation and answer questions on what is sure to be a controversial topic in the months ahead. All are invited. Refreshments. Reach Out America’s regular meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. with updates on current social and political actions in which ROA is involved. All are invited to participate in that as well. For information (516) 487-3786.
The Village of Great Neck Plaza announced the following winners of the 2015 Great Neck Plaza Poetry Contest: • First Prize: Ed Stever for “A Leg Dangling from the Ceiling” – Rocky Point • Second Prize: Mary Jane Peterson for “Purpose of the Universe” – Great Neck • Third Prize: George H. Northrup for “Once Around the Pool” – New Hyde Park • First Honorable Mention: Irma Souveroff for “Ghouls” – Baldwin • Second Honorable Mention: Ellen
Pickus for “Up on a Dawn” – Baldwin On Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m, at the Great Neck Plaza Village Hall, 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, these poets will be reading their award-winning poems. The poetry reading is free to the public. Refreshments will be served. The contest was held in association with Long Island Traditions, Poetry Coordinator Carolyn Raphael, and awardwinning poet Joshua Mehigan, this year’s poetry contest judge. For further information, contact the Village Hall at (516) 482-4500.
Gun safety panel to Council of women be held by temple offers musical event The Social Action Committee of Temple Beth-El of Great Neck and Reach Out America will join together to present a panel discussion on Gun Safety on Sunday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. The discussion will be held at Temple Beth-El, 5 Old Mill Road in Great Neck and is open to the community. The panelists will include state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, state Sen. Jack Martins and Leah Gunn Barrett,
executive director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, as well as additional panelists to be confirmed. There will be a question and answer period will following the presentations. The community is encouraged to attend this discussion in order to learn what we as citizens can do to promote gun safety. For further information, please contact the Temple office at (516) 487-0900.
The National Council of Jewish Women-Lakeville Section and the Susan Scher Memorial Fund invite the community to a musical program presented by the Great Neck South award-winning musicians under the direction of Michael Schwartz. The program will be at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Avenue on Wednesday, April 22. Susan Scher was a president of Lakeville Section and supporter of the
music programs in our schools. Her family and friends have generously provided a fund to continue that support. Lakeville Section invites the Great Neck and surrounding community to meet at 2:45 p.m. for light refreshments and then enjoy the musical performance. There is no charge for this program — the Fund has underwritten all the costs. For more information, call Miriam Chatinover at (516) 487-1199.
Temple reschedules ‘Lunch & Learn’ program The Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck at 150 Hicks Lane has rescheduled their Lunch & Learn program for Tuesday, April 14. The group welcomes Louise Caruso to present a slide program about Tamara de
Lempicka, an artist of the Flappers’ Age. de Lempicka is depicted in the book “Flappers” by Judith Mackrell. She was part of the artist’s community in Paris and painted all her life.
Caruso, a lecturer and independent scholar, has presented her slide programs all over Long Island and has won praise for her fascinating and educational programs of artists and art movements. She comes back to
Temple Emanuel by popular demand. A light lunch will be served at noon and the slide presentation will begin at 1:15. Send your donation check of $25 for Sisterhood members and $30 for
non-members to Doris Rosman, 12 South Circle, Great Neck, NY 11021, before April 7. For further information, call Doris Rosman at (516) 4827181.
Sept. 11 Museum with Community Ed Great Neck Public Schools Community Education has scheduled a visit to the National September 11 Museum, with an optional visit to the Irish Hunger Memorial, on Monday, May 4, led by Helene Schachter. This trip, by deluxe-coach bus, leaves from the Cumberland Adult Center, 30 Cumberland Ave., at 8:45 a.m. Due to print deadlines, the trip does not appear in the current catalog. Please call Community Education at (516) 441-4949 to register. The National September 11 Memorial Museum opened last year, marking the culmination of an eight-year effort. The collaborative process of envisioning this Museum involved curators, educators, ex-
hibition developers, architects, landmark preservationists, representatives of various constituencies (among them, family members of victims, survivors of the attacks, first responders, former recovery workers, and lower Manhattan residents and business owners) all with a vested interest in what this Museum should and would present. The Museum’s core exhibitions are located at bedrock, seven stories below ground, allowing visitors to be in the very space where the Twin Towers once stood. Not simply located at the site of the attacks, the Museum occupies a space defined by in-situ historic remnants. Because federal preservation law mandated that
those remnants be publicly accessible, the Museum has been built in a contemporary archaeological site whose authenticity of place has been fully integrated with the narrative that unfolds within it. Where most museums are buildings that house artifacts, the Sept. 11 Museum has been built within an artifact. We will have a two-hour visit to this extraordinary Museum, and have reserved an audio guide for each registrant, to go through at his/her own pace. A casual lunch, on your own, will be at the World Financial Center’s Hudson Eats (about a 10-minute walk from the Museum), which also includes the newest food market destination, Le District,
all French, reminiscent of the Bon Marché in Paris. The Irish Hunger Memorial (a short walk away) is dedicated to raising awareness of the Great Irish Famine (1845–52). Its uniquely landscaped plot utilizes stones, soil, and native vegetation from the western coast of Ireland. It also incorporates an authentic, 19th-century, rebuilt Irish cottage. This is an optional part of the day; you may choose to stay in the World Financial Center. Fee: $69 (includes tour and deluxe coach transportation). Please bring an additional $6 for audio guide. To register, please call the Community Ed office at (516) 441-4949.
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Park district hosts Sunday concert series B y M i ch e l e Siegel
The Great Neck Park District hosts Sunday concerts, presentations and performances throughout the year at Great Neck House. The Sunday @ 3 Series is a weekly presentation of performance, music, dance, as well as various interesting lectures and programs. On almost every Sunday throughout the year (except during the summer months when the weekends are filled with live entertainment at Steppingstone Park), there is no need to travel outside of Great Neck to see first-class, Manhattan-level performances. This spring, join us at Great Neck House for our Sundays @ 3 Series. You will see top entertainment featuring different artists, singers and
stitute in Israel. In June of 2014 Ms. Tormela covered the role of Elisabetta in Donizetti’s (Roberto Devereux) at Carnegie Hall with
Anne Tormela
Julia Weldon
Jon Scholle
other cultural performers invited the Opera Orchestra of New York to share their latest projects and under the baton of Maestro Eve ideas with the Park District com- Queler. Singer/songwriter Chammunity . You can be part of the fun pagne Pam, also by bringing known as Payour park card mela Lewis, is a and presentbubbly and caping it at the tivating cabaret door for free performer. She admission. will be performA n n e ing on Sunday, Tormela April 19. From comes to musical theatre Great Neck to straight plays, House on Sunone-woman day, April 12. shows to cast A native New member, scripted Yorker, Tormeproductions to la specializes improvisational in bel-canto, Champagne Pam audience particioperatic and early music styles. She is an ac- pation dinner theatre and chorus complished concert recitalist and member to singer in a rock band, has performed all over the world Pam is a confident entertainer and in Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, sultry singer who is totally comIsrael and the United States. In fortable in front of an audience May of 2012, Tormela was a guest and in her own skin. Her show has soloist in Italy with the Civitanova body, heart, spirit and soul. She Marche Orchestra. She made her embodies humor, life and perfordebut recital at Weill Recital Hall mance experience. “I want people at Carnegie Hall and received a unfamiliar with cabaret to leave grant from The Rockefeller Foun- my show thinking ‘who knew cabdation to perform a solo recital aret was this cool?’” Brooklyn indie-folk-pop artist in their concert series in Bellagio, Italy. She was a two time recipient Julia Weldon will be at Great Neck of a full scholarship to perform at House on Sunday, April 26. Selfthe International Vocal Arts In- taught from 12 years old and a na-
tional touring musician, Weldon’s captivating music crosses bridges. With musical prowess, she tells stories that feel both intensely personal and widely universal. Derivative and inspired by Eliot Smith, Bob Dylan, Bon Iver, Ani DiFranco and Cat Power, Weldon expressed that others have told her (and she believes) that she “transcends several boxes with her music, songs, performance, and stage presence.” She was a professional child actor in TV and film, even playing alongside Meryl Streep in the film “Before and After.” Country singer Compton Maddux, who will be performing on Sunday, May 17, has been recognized for his country rock singing and songwriting. Compton
Compton Maddux Maddux was born in NYC but the country in him comes straight from his DNA. He’s traveled with the international performance organization Project Troubadour playing in Central and South America, Africa and Asia. His album, “Feet Of Clay,” featured guest spots by John Leventhal, Richie Havens, Lucy Kaplansky, Jeff Golub and Jim Lauderdale. Compton wrote all the tunes, sang and played acoustic and slide guitars. Jon Sholle will be performing on Sunday, May 31. Recording and playing music for thirty five plus years, Jon Sholle has worked with lots of great performers. He has also put out a wonderful eclectic guitar album, released a fantastic solo bluegrass CD and created a
lot of strong and vital American music, playing guitar, dobro, lap steel, banjo, mandolin and bass. His deep musical ability is rooted in American traditional music and encompasses jazz, country, blues and rock as well as bluegrass. Jon has appeared in and played on the soundtracks for movies, such as “The Rose” with Bette Midler (platinum-selling) and “They All Laughed” with Audrey Hepburn and Dorothy Stratton. He has also appeared on the Broadway stage in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Big River”. Join us for these cultural performances at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue; Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. Be sure to bring your park card for free admission.
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Kaplan visits Silverstein Hebrew Academy
Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan recently visited the Silverstein Hebrew Academy to talk with students about her role in government. Also present were Assemblyman David I. Weprin and Mayor Dan Levy of the Village of Saddle Rock. The Silverstein Hebrew Academy is located in Great Neck and is committed to providing students with rigorous general studies coupled with a wide array of Jewish studies.
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On Sunday, March 29, the Great Neck Park District’s 2015 Annual Skate School Show took place at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. The skating season culminated with this event for skaters who were enrolled in the skate school. They performed in costume to music which was ice-themed. Of the more than four hundred students enrolled in the skate school, approximately 70 percent of them participated in this event. The Skate School is operated by Director Rose Malara and Assistant Director Kate Lewis. Clockwise from top left: Luna Romero looks spectacular during the Production Team’s performance; the Tot group skated to “Boogie Wonderland” from the movie Happy Feet; coach Danielle Starkman and the rink guards perform Vanilla Ice’s hit “Ice, Ice Baby”; the Gamma Delta group hits the ice to “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”; Madison Cordray and Alexa Marden pose during the finale; and Synchro skaters skated to a Michael Jackson tune.
PHOTOs BY Michele Siegel
Park District hosts annual skate show
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Town announces first free rabies clinic of year The Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter will be hosting 2015’s first semi-annual free rabies vaccination clinic in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Health. The clinic will be held at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, 75 Marino Avenue, Port Washington, on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Rabies vaccines are available to both dogs and cats, as well as ferrets from around the area, not only from North Hempstead. North Hempstead officials will also offer on-the-spot dog licensing applications and renewals to North Hempstead residents. Owners must bring their dogs on leashes and their cats in carriers. Officials request that people interested in attending the program RSVP before May 9. For more information or to RSVP, please call 311 or (516)8696311.
Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth with Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter Staff.
Schimel teams with L.I. Cares for pet food drive Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel is partnering with Long Island Cares to sponsor the 4th annual Legislative Pet Food Drive in the 16th Assembly District to help local soup kitchens and food pantries meet the needs of struggling families with pets. The drive will run from April 1 through April 30. “It is heartbreaking to know of beloved pets that are placed into shelters simply because their families can no
longer afford to feed them,” Schimel said. “These decisions are made by struggling families who have to choose between heating their homes, buying medications, putting food on their tables, and feeding family pets.” Pet supplies and food for dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, reptiles, and ferrets can be dropped off at Schimel’s District Office, 45 North Station Plaza, Suite 203 in Great Neck. Collection boxes will also be available at the fol-
lowing locations: Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Avenue, Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, and the Port Washington Community Chest, 382 Main Street. Needed items include bags of dog and cat food, canned food, treats, kitty litter and new pet toys. If you have any questions, please contact Schimel’s District Office at (516) 482-6966.
Nassau among state’s healthiest counties: Report Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced this week that Nassau County ranks as one of the healthiest counties in New York State, according to the 2015 Annual County Health Rankings. In a report released today by University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Nassau County ranks number one out of all 63 counties in New York State for health factors and has moved up to fifth place for health outcomes. This ranking is based on a comprehensive report that ranks the overall health of nearly every county in all 50 states by using standardized measures. “Nassau County’s ranks as one the healthiest counties in New York State,” Mangano said. “I am proud of the professional excellence demonstrated by the Department of Health and all the work they do to promote and protect the health of all who live, work and visit Nassau County. This report is a testament to the combined
efforts of government, businesses, health care providers, schools and communitybased organizations working together to improve the health and safety of Nassau County residents.” The Rankings, available at www.countyhealthrankings.org include a snapshot of each county in New York. Researchers looked at “health factors” that affect people’s health within four categories; health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment. These health factors include measurements such as, adult smoking, adult obesity and drinking water violations. County Health Rankings researchers also used five measures to assess the level of overall health or “health outcomes” for New York by county such as, rates of premature death, the percentage of people who report being in fair or poor health, the numbers of days people report being in poor physical and poor mental health, and the rate of low-birth weight infants.
“I am proud of our Department staff who work tirelessly every day to protect the health of all, and I thank County Executive Mangano for his support of the Department of Health,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein. “We will continue to work together with
our world class health care partners to achieve great public health outcomes for all Nassau County residents.” For more information about the County Health Rankings visit www.countyhealthrankings.org.
Holocaust Memorial Day slate at HMTC The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) presents a program for Holocaust Memorial Day, “Escaping From Nazi-Occupied Europe,” Sunday, April 12, at 1 p.m. Learn how a young German Jewish boy and a Belgian Jewish family came together and fled from the Nazis. Ron Brunell and Jean-Claude van Itallie, descendants from both families, will meet in person for the first time and tell their families’ stories. In addition, there will also be a candle-lighting ceremony to memorialize
the men, women and children who were brutally murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust. The New York Metro Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs has generously donated 365 yellow yahrzeit candles to HMTC so that every day a candle will burn to keep alive the flame of each soul lost during the Holocaust. A donation of $10 is suggested. To RSVP please contact Deborah Lom at (516) 571-8040 x107 or dlom@holocaust-nassau.org. The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center is located at 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove.
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Big money is undermining democracy
Continued from Page 12 But there is complete abuse now. The IRS has to define what would meet the definition of political activity and set bright line rules.” The Securities & Exchange Commission could and should issue a rule requiring corporations to at minimum disclose campaign spending to shareholders, and even get a vote of shareholders. This is in line with the Supreme Court’s striking down of unions collecting fees for nonmembers to do their collective bargaining, when the Supreme Court’s rightwing anti-labor, pro-corporation majority said this violated their free speech. Well, my free speech is violated when companies I have an ownership stake in (like Murdoch’s News Corp, Halliburton) use my investment dollars to advocate for candidates and policies that go against my interests (Exxon-Mobil); also, my ability to earn a return on my investment is harmed when companies I have an ownership interest in damage the brand by taking certain political stands (Target’s anti-gay CEO) and advocating for the election of candidates who are unpopular with a company’s consumers or even its employees, also, they are basically taking money that might otherwise be paid out to shareholders as dividends for a political purpose that may benefit the CEO and board members, but not the rest of the shareholders, employees or consumers. “The SEC put corporate political spending rule, regulatory flexibility agenda two years ago, then it disappeared from the agenda,” Kennedy said. “Former SEC Chair Mary Shapiro put it on as one of last acts, but when Mary Jo White (formerly a corporate attorney) came in the rule disappeared from the agenda.” She added that the SEC has already received an unprecedented 1.3 million public comments in support of requiring public companies to disclose their political spending. President Obama could (and should) sign an Executive Order requiring federal contractors to disclose their campaign and political spending. (And why not? he’s already been sued for other Executive Orders, despite the fact every other president including W and sainted Reagan have signed hundreds of them.) “This is an important pay to play transaction,” Kennedy said. “Corporations spend millions and then get billions in contracts to perform various services. The people should want to make sure that is clean process.” “If allowed to continue, parasitic corporations will keep siphoning our tax dollars into profit-driven boondoggles, even as congressional austerity extremists clamor for cuts to programs that assist struggling Americans,” wrote Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen.
Congress could pass legislation requiring disclosure: Kennedy noted that the Disclose Act, which would bring sunlight to the campaign spending, passed the House in 2010 (while Democrats were in control) and came within one vote of breaking the Republican filibuster in the then-Democrat-controlled Senate. But there is no hope for any such legislation now that the Republicans control both houses (yes, Democrats are also in thrall to big money, but are not as embedded as Republicans which overwhelmingly advocate policies benefitting the wealthy elite.) Constitutional Amendment: There is also a proposal to overturn the principle behind Citizens United - that corporations are people entitled to First Amendment rights - by passing an amendment to the Constitution. That ain’t going to happen any time soon, if ever, especially the way groups like ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council, financed by the Koch Brothers) have taken over state legislative process, literally dictating the language of laws (Stand Your Ground, Voter ID, anti-women’s reproductive freedom). Finally, we should take a page from the anti-Obamacare, antiwoman’s choice, anti-gun violence protection quarters and sue. The Supreme Court in McCutcheon expanded campaign spending by narrowing “corruption”: there is no corruption, the Corporatists on the court said, unless there is actual quid pro quo (otherwise known as bribery). So sue politicians for corruption when there is a link between donors and legislation, and let them defend against “quid pro quo.” Let’s start with Chris Christie for the quid pro quo of forgiving Exxon-Mobil nearly $9 billion in fines and penalties for its environmental degradation (coincidence that Exxon gave $1.9 million to the Republican Governors Association?) But Christie’s $250 million back-room settlement means that Exxon-Mobil can give $1 billion to Christie-supporting SuperPACs to make him President as if it were found money, and still have an extra $8 billion left over on its balance sheet. There is one more possibility: the idea that voters will get “wise” - more sophisticated and discriminating about the what they are shoveled, that the cynicism will fall against the source of Big Money campaigns, and if the avalanche of media manipulation loses effectiveness or become counter-productive, will lose their appeal for investors (I mean donors) who now see $1 billion as spare change compared to what they earn on policy their candidates push. Possibly, the Internet will actually be the counterweight vehicle for independent informa-
tion to counter Big Money. These are possible solutions, but Kennedy also explained why Big Money in Politics is so dangerous: “We don’t have equal say in things that impact our lives. Americans understand that current rules in money in politics allow for these outcomes, that is the reason why government today is not serving the long term interests or even responding to the interests of majority (the very definition of ‘democracy’)... Big money in politics is allowing wealthy elite to overpower other voices to an unprecedented degree, and at all levels of government.” “We’ve seen concentrated big money in politics absolutely increase generally but exponentially since the Citizens United decision in January 2010...In the 2012 presidential election, the $300 million raised by Obama and Romney together from all their small donors combined (that is, contributions less than $200) was matched by the top 32 donors to the SuperPACS – who gave an average of $10 million each, versus the 400,000 others (who gave less than $200).” In the 2014 midterms, 100 individuals and spouses contributed almost 40% of the money in SuperPACs – and the Kochs have stated they intend to raise $889 million in the 2016 election. “An elite few are the gatekeepers for the ‘wealth primary’ that happens before any official political channels – where candidates come before the Kochs, Sheldon Adelson and other mega-wealthy donors... The ‘arms race’ leaves representatives dependent upon the tiniest slice of wealthiest few, hat in hand; it turns elected reps into mendicants [supplicants] versus public servants. “Politics devolves into being a fight between rich people. James Madison worried about factions: ‘Not the rich more than the poor.’ Here, the system is set up to hear the voices of the rich more than the poor.” And this is true of government at all levels – there is a vast increase of spending at state and even local level – and even in judicial races. For example, businessman James Arthur “Art” Pope devoted a small portion of his considerable wealth to fund the Republican takeover of North Carolina’s government and then was named Budget Director of the state. In this capacity, he pushed forward cuts in education, higher education, and significantly (not unrelated) and rolled back voting rights – directly on the heels of the 2013 Shelby decision, when the Supreme Court that has been merely increasing the power of the economic elite, completely undercut the protections against racially motivated voting access. And now the concern extends
to judicial races, as well, Kennedy noted. “Judges are meant to be outside the political system, yet we elect most local judges. It was nonpartisan for a long time, but now judicial elections are more and more politicized.” The current role of money in politics is absolutely undermining racial and gender equity, particularly racial, she said, with overwhelming majorities of whites (90% of electeds) and men (71 percent of electeds, though the electorate is 51 percent women). “This is not unrelated – Demos did paper on racial equity ramifications of money in politics. The donor class is overwhelmingly older, white, male. That really impacts who is able to run, who has access to funding streams.” Another anti-democratic element of big money in politics system is the increased power of corporations to have their “voices” heard, as a result of Citizens United. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 trade association doesn’t have to disclose donors, but was the largest outside spender in 2014. Chevron, the oil company, spent $3.5 million in the local municipal election in Richmond, Calif., where they have a refinery – but the people of Richmond found out and voted against the Chevron candidate. “It’s not that money always wins, but money usually wins: 90 percent of the time, the candidate who spends the most wins,” Kennedy said. “That still raises the question – what kind of regulatory capture are we seeing if the government that is meant to serve all the people of a jurisdiction and may be concerned with protecting environment from harmful business, if that business can determine who is exercising that public power, who is protecting the population and how are they able to respond and protect themselves.” It hearkens back to the Gilded Age, when in Montana, for example, people could literally buy Senate seats. Senator William Clark was impeached by U.S. Senate, after it was revealed that the outof-state copper industrialist had bought his seat. After that, Montana passed its Anti Corruption Act that stood for over 100 years until Citizens United, when the Supreme Court’s right wing majority decided that outside corporate spending ‘doesn’t corrupt.’ “The Court said ‘access and ingratiation are not corruption,’” Kennedy said. “That doesn’t pass the smell test- nor did it with the people of Montana, the one state that tried to defend their anti-corruption bar on political spending.” Montana’s Supreme Court held it up. but then the Supreme Court majority reversed its decision.
Secret spending also exploded after Citizens United (despite the Court’s protestations that its decision would result in more transparency).”Corporations were previously able to spend through PACs - the Court said that was too burdensome on a corporation’s speech rights, ‘But don’t worry, because corporate campaign spending would be totally transparent in the Internet age.’” And because of transparency, the Supremists said, voters will be able to make informed decisions and give proper weight to the speaker and the message. “We all know that those rules do not exist in a way that can be enforced (and the Federal Election Commission is broken anyway) – and people don’t know who is spending. We see that there is a more negative tone to ads because there is no accountability.” There is no required message, “I’m so-andso candidate and I approve this message.” 2014 was the “Dark Money” election: of the $1 billion in media spending, 40 percent of ads were purchased by dark money groups. In the most competitive races, more than 70 percent of outside spending that went to 10 winning candidates was dark money, she said. These groups have Orwellian names like “Coalition of Americans Working for Real Change” which actually was a business organization opposed to organized labor, and “Citizens for Better Medicare” which was funded by Big Pharma. There were even groups set up that sounded like they were in support of a candidate, but were actually set up to attack the candidate. Dark money groups raise money on the promise of not disclosing their donors. “Dark money didn’t used to be American political problem and the idea that all political spending would be open and transparent was bipartisan, noncontroversial until some folks realized they could get away with it.” Another fraud in the Citizen United decision was the purported independence of these groups that were supposedly prohibited from coordinating with a candidate’s campaign. “’Independent’ is Orwellian double-speak to refer to the waves of outside money as being independent, when candidate SuperPACs are set up by a family member, former campaign staff. “Citizens United is absolutely based on the assertion that outside spending does not corrupt because it is independent – so if all this independence is a farce, it does corrupt, and we should be able to limit it. “In reality, big money in politics is distorting representation and responsiveness and preventing effective policy solutions supported by majority of Americans,” Kennedy said.
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Paint studio, bar to come to Great Neck Plaza Continued from Page 2 a Muse Paintbar. He said Great Neck residents showed the most interest. “We did some very basic market tests and found there was very high demand in the area for this kind of concept – combining artistic expression with social good times,” he said. He said putting Muse right by the Long Island Rail Road station will allow Muse to attract customers from outside of Great
Neck as well. “We very much like to be in a town center where there’s other entertainment options nearby – restaurants and stuff like that – as opposed to being in a strip mall,” Finch said. “We like an area that has a little character.” Finch also liked the character of the space Muse will occupy, which is older and has a lot of exposed beams. “It allows for artistic and creative thinking,” he said. Finch said most of his cus-
tomers don’t have much painting experience, so re-creating a painting is easier than doing an original work. Customers get guidance from Muse’s instructors, and at the end of the night can take their painting home. “Half of our customers say they haven’t painted since grade school,” he said. “One of the most common concerns is ‘oh I can’t paint’ or ‘I haven’t painted in so long.’” Finch said the instructors walk the customers through
every aspect of the painting, so bit younger we can work it out.” Finch said Muse is for all when it is finished they can take home a painting they actually groups of people, but the primary customers are small groups of like. Though Muse does operate women looking for a “girl’s night as a bar as well, kids are wel- out.” come to come too, Finch said. “It’s not just going out to eat Some of the classes, mostly dur- or going to a club,” he added. ing the day on Saturday and “You’re actually have something Sunday, are dedicated to simpler to do, so you can talk about that paintings better suited for chil- or catch up on any other variety dren and families. of topics.” “We encourage parents to bring kids if they’re over five,” Finch said. “But even if they’re a
Former G.N. resident remembered as animal lover Continued from Page 3 lations, Rosenzweig used an animal’s individual story to get them adopted, putting ads in local papers advertising the animals. The struggle was finding homes for animals that were harder to get adopted. “It was ‘how do we find a home for this three-legged blind dog?’ It was not the first animal people looked to adopt.” Tony said. “She really wanted to place animals in good homes that were a good fit for the animals.” Rosenzweig’s son said his mother also helped change the way the pet adoptions worked. While Rosenzweig worked for the league, they began treating the pet adoptions like child adoptions. “They would look at the family who wanted to adopt the pet, and make post-adoption visits and make sure everything was okay with the animal,” Tony Rosenzweig said. “They would take animals back if they didn’t think they were in the right home.” Tony said his mother would never say that she was the key to the operation, but he said he believed she was the heart and
the soul of the league while she worked there. “I have the perspective of being her son, but in her own modest way, she would say there were lots of people who contributed to this effort,” her son said. “But she played an important role in many different capacities.” After Rosenzweig retired from the animal league, she began writing columns for the Great Neck Record newspaper, called “Heard ‘Round the Clock,” which she would write for about 10 years. “They were mostly little human interest anecdotes about something going on in Great Neck,” her son said. “A lot of these usually had some more enduring lesson to be learned in them.” Tony said she wrote the columns because she was always interest in people’s stories, not matter how strange the circumstance. She would always be asking people about their life stories, even in her old age. Rosenzweig saw her fair share of hardship through life. During her senior year at Goddard College in Vermont, Rosenzweig dropped out after a car accident left her face severely
scarred. “She was embarrassed about it,” her son said. “She never went back to school [to get her degree in liberal arts] and she always regretted it.” Rosenzweig and her husband Marty, who died about 12 years ago after 54 years of marriage, moved to Great Neck from Williston Park in the mid1960s when Tony was about seven-years-old, partly to be in the Great Neck School District, but also because of instances of anti-Semitism, Tony Rosenzweig said. “I was kind of oblivious at the time, but we were one of the only Jewish families in the area,” he said. “I remember getting into a fight with my best friend when I was very little and he ended up calling me a ‘dirty Jew.’ At the time I thought it was like being called ugly or fat or something.” But Tony’s parents were becoming more and more aware of themselves as outliers in a predominantly Catholic area, he said. Tony Rosenzweig said years later, his parents told him that some parents in their neighborhood would not let their children play with him and his sister Micki because they were Jewish. He said the whole area was
not anti-Semitic, but his parents had seen elements of it and were sensitive to it while in Williston Park. “My dad was born in Poland and lost family during World War II,” Tony said. “He got out and his nuclear family did, but not everyone in his family got out.” Rosenzweig met her husband in the early 1950s, her son said, in New York City. Rosenzweig had plans to go out with her friend, but her friend had forgotten about their plans and accidentally accepted a date with a young artist -- Marty Rosenzweig. Rosenzweig’s friend couldn’t contact her to cancel their plans, so the three of them met up for a night out, and as Tony said the family story goes “It was love at first sight” between Marty and Betty. After her husband died, Rosenzweig sold the family house in Great Neck. Her son said the house was a lot for one person to take care of, and that she was far from her children – Tony lives in Massachusetts and Micki lives in Connecticut. “I still remember the day we moved her up,” Tony said. “She said ‘I don’t know why I’m mov-
ing up here, you won’t even have time for me.’” But that didn’t last for long, Tony said. At the Golda Meir House, an independent senior living home in Newton, Mass. where Rosenzweig lived from about 2005 until her death, she formed a welcoming committee. The committee would bring baked goods to new residents and listen to their stories, helping to integrate them into the home’s community, Tony said. Once a week, Tony said, he would invite his mother to dinner, and often had more trouble working around her busy schedule of activities, which included Russian and Spanish language lessons, Zumba fitness classes and being part of the home’s welcoming committee. Rosenzweig is survived by her children, Micki and Tony, daughter-in-law Debra Weinstein and grandchildren Leah, Paul, Ross, Jesse and Alison. Tony Rosenzweig said the family is planning a memorial service for May in Massachusetts. The family is asking In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunshine Golden Rescue.
Great Neck Community Calendar Continued from Page 34 Rabbit presented by the Great Neck Library Hosted by Temple Emanuel. Join us for the Adventures of Peter Rabbit (for children ages 3-10 with parent/caregiver) on Thursday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, 150 Hicks Lane, 11024. Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Benjamin Bunny, the McGregors, and all their friends come
to life in this delightful theatre adaptation inspired by the characters created by Beatrix Potter. Peter Rabbit learns the important lessons of respecting someone else’s property and staying safe. Contact any Library Branch regarding ticket availability at 466-8055. A valid Great Neck Library card is required to pick up tickets. Parking is located in the rear of the Temple. There is a rear entrance to the building not far from
the parking lot, near the Temple gardens. Take Two Film Series at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library prepares for renovations. The next film matinee in the winter Take Two film series will be shown on Thursday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, The Gardens at Great Neck, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd level (near Wald-
baum’s). Everything old is new again. These films with similar themes made years apart – endure, captivate and delight over and over again. Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for 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. Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www. cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/program cancellations. In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to
cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.
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Auxiliary police will carry overdose antidote B Y B I L L S A N A N TO N IO Nassau County’s volunteer police officers who have completed training to use the opioid overdose prevention agent naloxone will be required to carry kits with the antidote while on duty, police officials announced Thursday. The move aligns the county’s auxiliary force with the full-time Nassau County Police Department, whose officers are required to be trained in administering naloxone – also known as Narcan – and have the antidote on hand while on patrol. It is the latest effort by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s administration to combat fatal opioid and heroin overdoses throughout the county. According to figures from the county Medical Examiner’s office, there were 51 fatal heroin overdoses and 123 prescription drugrelated deaths in Nassau in 2014. “By ensuring both police officers and auxiliary police are trained to administer and carry Narcan, we guarantee more lives will be saved from this deadly epidemic,” Mangano said. Nassau County became certified in the
state’s Overdose Responder Program in 2012 and has since trained 3,600 residents in administering Narcan through frequent training programs. Narcan kits distributed to police include two prefilled syringes of naloxone, paraphernalia for nasal administration, a pair of medical gloves and an instructions booklet for using the agent. Nassau County police and ambulance technicians revived 258 people using naloxone in 2014, according to county figures. “Although Naloxone kits have been a required piece of equipment on Nassau County Police ambulances for many years, the impact of it in the hands of our patrol forces has been tremendous,” acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said. The kits were financed through the office of state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who has implemented several other anti-drug initiatives, including the formation of a multistate task force targeting opioid and heroin trafficking. “By providing police officers with naloxone, we are making this life-saving overdose antidote available in every town, village and hamlet on Long Island,” he said.
Town event seeks to collect pollutants Continued from Page 10 Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted, as each can be disposed of safely once it has dried out, which generally takes 24-36 hours after its lid is removed, officials said. Clothing for donation to the non-profit Big Brothers, Big Sisters will also be collected, as well as stuffed animals, electronics, toys, sports equipment, shoes, books, small area rugs, bicycles, scooters, luggage, picture frames, table lamps, fabric, silverware, glassware, dishes and cosmetics, officials said. Residents will also be permitted to
shred sensitive documents during the event to safely prevent identity theft, officials said. Unwanted pharmaceutical drugs will also be collected as part of the town’s partnership with the Nassau County Police Department’s drug take-back program, officials said. Reach reporter Bill San Antonio by email at bsanantonio@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516.307.1045 x215 or on Twitter @b_sanantonio. Also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.
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Home improvement
Elegant Touch Remodeling “Quality Construction with a Personal Touch” Deal direct with owner - Serving li over 25 years
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631.281.7033 Licence #H18H2680000
• Home Tutoring • Computer Repair • Virus Removal • iPhone/iPad Repair • iMac/MacBooks Fixed
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home improvement
Finer Interiors, Inc. Custom work at its best
Complete Home Renovations Dormers - Extensions Kitchens - Bathrooms and Basements
516.486.8100
www.maximbuilders.com Garden City, NY 11530
• Kitchens and bathrooms start to finish • All type floors stripped, waxed, installed or repaired • Painting • Sheet Rocking • Carpets cleaned and repaired • Upholstery cleaning In business over 40 years Richard Lopez, President
home improvement
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
home improvement
• Professional Team • Honest, Reliable & Experienced • Materials & equipment provided
www.ComputerRepairForce.com 39 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck Open 7 Days • Patient & Friendly
Buying and Selling over 40 Years / Member New England Appraisers Association
auto recycling
(516) 650-0098
computers
718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128
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Marion Rizzo and Gary Zimmerman www.Syl-LeeAntiques.com 516-671-6464 or 516-692-3850
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GARDEN CITY
CLEANING SERVICES
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LAMPS FIXED $ 65 In Home Service Handy Howard 646-996-7628
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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 & Installation. Decks - Power Washed, Stained & Built
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WE BUY ANTIQUES, COSTUME JEWELRY & GOLD
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ADVERTISE HERE 516.307.1045 • We haul anything & everything • Entire contents of home and/or office • We clean it up and take it away Syl-Lee Antiques Marion Rizzo and Gary Zimmerman Visit our website at www.Syl-LeeAntiques.com
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STRONG ARM CONTRACTING, INC.
516-538-1125
lawn sprinklers LAWN SPRINKLERS
moving & storage N.Y.D.O.T.#10405
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Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199
MOVING & STORAGE INC.
Long Island and New York State Specialists
• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com
516-741-2657
114 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, NY 11501
PAINTING/CARPENTRY/POWER WASHING painting, carpentry & powerwashing
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Renovations New Mouldings Doors Windows
Licensed & Insured
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tree service
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Residential and Commercial Cleaning Specialist • Post construction clean ups • Stripping, waxing floors • Move ins and move outs
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OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Owner Operated Since 1989 Licensed & Insured
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Employment
Help Wanted Bricks4Kidz IS HIRING!! Garden City & surrounding areas. Experience with children preferred. Help children learn while using Legos. All materials provided. P/T approx $20/hr based on experience. Call Margo @ 631-327-1312 DRIVERS: O/OP’s. Best deal in New York! 40% Advance! Home weekends! Paid weekly! 85% gross! Regional/OTR/Flatbed. 888-825-0924 MR. BULTS’S is currently hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers in NY state. If interested in applying, please text “Haul” to 55000 or www.mrbults.com/careers NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064
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CLEANING AVAILABLE for homes, apartments & offices. Monday-Saturday. Excellent references. Honest, reliable, trustworthy. Years of experience. Also available for Spring & Fall cleaning, cluttered closets, messy garages. Experienced in organizing. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed! Call Cathy 516-582-9682
CHILDCARE STARS & ANGELS For precious little ones. NYS licensed. Staff is CDA, infant, child & adult CPR First Aid Certified. Small groups in home setting. Provide exceptional individual attention & plenty of TLC. Infants are our specialty. Indoor & outdoor activities in park like fenced in yard. Walk to Merillon train station. We provide organic foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Educational age appropriate activities. 7:00 am6:00 pm with weekend & extended hours available. Visit www.snadaycare.com or for more information or to schedule a tour, call 516-873-1853
CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959
ELDER CARE AVAILABLE full time, live out, Mon-Fri to care for female patients. Trustworthy, reliable. 10 yrs experience. Driver w/ own transportation. References available. Call Esme 516-850-0669
CLEANING AVAILABLE Houses and Apartments. Flexible days and hours. Experience, reasonable prices. Very good references. Own transportation. Please call 516272-5154 or 516-385-5547 CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Cleans, organizes. English speaking, honest, reliable. excellent references. Own transportation. Call 516-225-8544
CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE to clean homes, apartments, offices & stores. Free estimates. Own transportation. References available. Bonded & insured. Please call Rosemary 516-782-5764
ELDER CARE / HOME CARE Mature woman w/ experience and excellent references seeking position to take care of the elderly or ailing. Light cleaning, cooking also. Flexible days. Has own car. Local excellent references available. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-4511781. Leave message.
EXCELLENT HOME HEALTH AIDE Seeking FT/PT, live in or out position, flexible hours. Have worked with many prominent people. Excellent references. Driver w/car. Will do errands, doctor appts, housework, light cooking. Call Lorna 347-425-2804
MA RKETING REPR ESENTA TIVE $15-$25/hour base, plus commission
Mineola based Strategic Marketing & Sales Support Agency looking for team player to follow-up on high-impact packages sent to executives at major corporations and schedule meetings on behalf of our Fortune 500 clients. No sales or cold calling. Well-spoken professional required with working knowledge of contact management software. Flex-time or full time M-F 9:00am-5:30pm. Email resume to: hresources@impressionsaba.com
DONATE YOUR CAR Wheels For Wishes benefiting
Situation Wanted CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE / CHILD CARE English speaking female with 28 years experience with Alzheimers, trach, able to help with medications, doctor appointments. 14 years experience caring for infants, school age children. References available. Live in/out. WILLING TO RELOCATE. Reliable, sense of humor. Driver. Please call Diane 516-484-4327 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT with over 20 years experience available for long term care or the elderly with dementia, alzheimer’s. Medication reminders, doctor visits, activities of daily living. Excellent references, flexible hours. Call Ms. Daley 516204-3655, Ms. Henry 516-805-4258 or Ms. McCallum 516-232-0620
2015 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: gcox@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 Gerica Cox to get an application. The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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HELP WANTED: Receptionist (PT) Biener Audi seeks organized, courteous front desk person to receive calls, greet customers, and perform various office functions. Professional appearance, pleasant phone voice and good computer skills a must! Competitive salary/benefits package and friendly energetic work atmosphere.
HELP WANTED: Driver (PT) Biener Audi seeks responsible person to assist with dealer swaps, etc. Rare opportunity to set your own hourly schedule as available. Must have clean NYS drivers license and agree to keep all delivery vehicles completely smoke-free! For immediate consideration call 516-829-2834 (Ext. #140) or email resume in confidence to: careers@biener.com
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F/T COMPANION AVAILABLE Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892
SUMMER BABYSITTER/NANNY: Garden City college student available this summer. Experienced with children and has many references. Owns car to provide transportation if necessary. Contact Kelly at 516-382-3529 or kellodonn24@gmail.com
HHA caregiver for the elderly seeking full time position. Years of experience, great references. Please call 646-575-8217
TO ALL EMPLOYERS We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Nights, Days Child Care and Housekeeping Live In or Live Out Laborers, Housekeepers No Fee to Employers Evons Employment & Services 516-505-5510
HOLLISTIC CARE P/T Exercises generalized medical care with supervision. Must be ambulatory. Retired RN. Call 516-294-9519 HOME HEALTH AIDE Certified, hardworking reliable mature woman with 15 years experience seeking full time live out position as companion. References available upon request. Please call 347-613-7623 HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced woman with excellent references seeks FT live in position to take care of your sick or elderly. References available. Call Claudette 347-595-5491 HOME HEALTH AIDE/CNA Experienced woman seeking P/T position (Sat & Sun). Willing to do light housekeeping, running errands. Licensed drive w/ own car. References available. Call Joy 516-902-1867 HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE English speaking, trustworthy. Local references and experience. Provides own supplies or uses yours. Has own transportation. Please call 516-754-4377 HOUSECLEANING Young Ukranian woman seeking cleaning/ housekeeping jobs. Years of experience. References available. Call Svitlana 516-567-5003 LIVE IN CAREGIVER available w/ 10 yrs experience in home health care. Reliable, caring, honest. Excellent references. Call Margaret 646-243-4972 MY AMAZING, WONDERFUL, RELIABLE NANNY, who has cared for my little ones like family and who has been in GC for 15yrs is available starting in May. Please call Sharon 516-776-1808 NANNY/BABYSITTER FT/PT w/ 10 yrs experience. Excellent references. Elementary teaching experience. See review in mommybites.com. Please call Angela 516-330-0230 or email: angelamargoth@yahoo.com PRIVATE CASE WORKER seeking position to take care of elderly full time Monday through Friday. BABYSITTING also offered. Honest, trustworthy, caring, very attentive, dependable. Lots of experience. References available. Please call 516-508-8528
business opportunities WELDING CAREERS : Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 888-205-1735
career training ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM or free information 866-296-7093
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events LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES OF AID AUTOBOHEMIA & HICKSVILLE IN THE 1970’S FOR A COWORKER SEARCH. Contact Tiffany 330-670-7604 or email tporter@ hcplaw.net. Thank You!
mARKEtplACE PRIVACY HEDGE SPRING BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $129 NOW $59. FREE installation/ delivery. Call TODAY. Limited supply 518-536-1367. www.lowcosttrees.com
wanted to buy CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, entire collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com
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*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
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!
CONTRACT FELL THRU! 5 acres $19,900 or $254/month! 70% below market! Gorgeous woods, 5 miles to Cooperstown! G’teed buildable! Town rd, utils Call: 888905-8847 or go to newyorklandandlakes.com
AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Thursday 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales. com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales.com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960 YOU’RE INVITED! Friday, April 10 9:30am 20 Cedar Place Garden City, NY 11530 Decorative items, household, garage, basement, Christmas items, rugs..... Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details!
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pet services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care & Walks Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553
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autos wanted ATTENTION!! WANTED!! 2010 or 2011 WHITE MERCURY MARQUIS LS with low mileage. Private owners only. Call George 516-352-9113
REAl EStAtE FoR REnt GARDEN CITY HOUSE SHARE Large Master Bedroom beautifully decorated & furnished. Use of all common areas of house. Cable tv, utilities, washer/dryer included. Walking distance to LIRR. No smoking, no pets. No overnight guests. Females only. $875/month. Call 516-477-4240
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UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 11 acres $69,900. Beautiful woods on bass lake 5 miles to Cooperstown! Private setting for camp, cabin or year round home! Terms available. 888-479-3394 newyorklandandlakes.com
out of town real estate SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, 2 miles to the riverfront district. Homes starting at $39,000. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.
FLORAL PARK VILLAGE First floor4 rooms: EIK, LR, 2 Bedrooms, Master Bedroom with walk in closets. One car garage. Located in small 5 family apartment complex. No smoking, no pets. $1,775/mth. Call Curtis (Ford Realty) 516-551-9764
SOUTHOLD CREEK FRONT 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Floating dock. Great year round getaway. $529,000. Exclusive Joan Tyrer Realty 631-765-9500
FLORAL PARK VILLAGE Great Location! Beautiful modern 2 bedroom second floor. Freshly painted. EIK, new bath. Includes garage. Includes heat. $1,590 516-851-4489
YOUR HOMEOWNERSHIP PARTNER. The state of NY Mortgage Agency ofers competitive fixed-rate mortgages for first time homebuyers. www. sonyma.org 1-800-382-4663
WILLISTON PARK Completely renovated, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, second floor 2 family private home. Bonus finished attic space, updated kitchen, new appliances, new wood floors, new carpets, off street parking. Few blocks to LIRR, village area, nice neighborhood! $1650 includes water and heat. Reference check required. Penny 917-848-9366
office space GARDEN CITY FRANKLIN AVE Newly furnished individual offices and cubicles for rent at prime location in the heart of Garden City on Franklin Ave. Reasonably priced. Contact Donald Neumann 516-747-4082 GREAT NECK: Beautiful large furnished room, separate furnished secretarial space, conference, kitchen privileges. 516-487-9030
vacation rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full /partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com
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homes for sale GARDEN CITY STUNNING ESTATES TUDOR Home for Sale By Owner. $1,499,000. Interested parties contact gcnuts@ verizon.net MATTITUCK BE WATERFRONT BY SUMMER!! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement with outside entrance. Marble fireplace, granite kitchen. Totally updated! 1.5 car garage. Dock, new bulkhead, expansive deck. Best view on Mattituck Inlet! Owner moving. Reduced to $799,000. 631-521-6586
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cleaning NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150/hr Call 516-279-6378
home improvements FINER INTERIORS: Kitchens, bathrooms start to finish; floors stripped, waxed, installed or repaired; painting, sheet rocking, carpets cleaned and repaired, upholstery cleaning. Richard Lopez 516-330-2226 ONE STOP HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your home improvement needs. Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown molding, closets, doors, sheetrock, painting, dry wall, repairs, spackling & wall paper removal & installation, decks power washed, stained and built. Gem Basement Doctor 516-623-9822 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
handyman Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many References Lic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-2382112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@ optonline.net LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628
health & fitness
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
ADVANCED AT HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY HOUSE CALLS: Unable to travel to physical therapy? We’ll come to you! Services covered by Medicare. Scheduled with a geriatric specialist near you! Call today: 516-399-0051 www.Advanceathomept.com
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IASO in Home Physical Therapy. Great physical therapists, excellent results. Outpatient physical therapy services in your home. Medicare covers the cost. We treat: balance problems, debility, joint replacements, CVA, back pain, vertigo, dizziness, etc. Free consultation. 800-803-3385 www. iasorehab.org
MICROSOFT TRAINING & MORE for individuals or groups. Local college teacher will help you build skills in WINDOWS, WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT. Please call Jim Kaplan 347-673-1785 or email: help@ jim-kaplan.com
home improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Vanity & Kitchen Cabinet Installations *Furniture Assembly & set up *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 22 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Owner Operated Call BOB 516741-2154
instruction MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME WITH SHUTTERS Now you can get them at an amazing discount! Call DESIGN SOLUTIONS for a free estimate. Can’t beat our prices. Call 516-491-8446
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
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
PIANO, TRUMPET & TUBA LESSONS given by very patient teacher, very reasonable rates. Flexible hours. All ages welcome. References available. Call 516-746-8349
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classifieds ▼ Painting & Paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378
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
Tutoring CHEMISTRY Tutor and Support Regents & AP NY State Certified Chemistry Teacher. Don’t let your child fall behind. Text/Call Diane Halka 516-469-6864 ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/A CT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-5998007 or email: dianegot@gmail. com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. ENLISH / WRITING TUTOR Great writing is a learnable skill. One-onone coaching for admissions essays, school papers, writing tests, etc..... Grades 6-12, college, adult. Call Ruth at 917-340-6142
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arents: I don’t let my kids stress about these tests. I just tell them “don’t worry because the tests don’t matter to you” Me: “But it does matter! It matters because the teachers wasted 2/3 of the year to test prep rather than teach your child. It matters because all those teachers need your child to take it seriously because their livelihoods are on the line. It matters because once your school fails, it will be taken over by some state-private entity and you will have no say in what is being taught in your school. It matters because you will have no local control of your school as we once did. It matters because your school taxes will be raised to pay for the takeover, to pay for more testing equipment, to pay for outside evaluators, and not to pay for more teachers!! It matters because your child will not learn about music, art, and science because they need time to test prep. It matters because your child will only read out of necessity or force and not for the sheer enjoyment of it. It matters because there are companies out there making millions to fail your child. It matters because the elected officials and companies are pushing it through legislation without any type of public review. Why, because everything about that tests matters. So please refuse the tests because it matters!! “ (Quoted by Anthony G.) By allowing your children to take the Common Core Standardized tests, you are saying, that you are O.K. with the following facts: Over 70 percent of mainstream children failed the math and ELA exams last year. Over 90 percent of special needs children failed the math and ELA tests last year. Our children are being tested 2 to 4 lev-
els above their capability Record number of children are vomiting, crying, and pulling their hair out during these exams. Children sit longer for New York State tests, than an adult does who is entering law or medical school “These are not the same tests we took when we were young. Our tests were developmentally appropriate. To those parents who say, “Well I like to see how my kids are doing,” the teacher who sees them 180 days a year is able to tell you how they are doing. A test given six days out of the year with developmentally inappropriate material is not a good measure of what your child has learned. The results from this test aren’t received until fall of the following year, when your child is no longer in the class. The way it’s broken down and the secrecy of the test content doesn’t allow for information to be used in a constructive way in the classroom.” And finally no, your school will not lose funding for not taking the tests. This is another scare tactic used by school officials. Contrary to what you may hear at a board of education meeting, the tests and Common Core are all tied in together. They are not separate entities. Refuse the tests in record numbers, and the curriculum disappears. Don’t forget the whole curriculum is based on the tests! They are connected. Please join a Facebook group. Choose to Refuse Common Core is one of my favorites. Mary Goodfellow Mineola
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hree or more decades ago, another incident of blatant anti-Semitism took place at a Great Neck high school. The superintendent at the time, Mortimer Abramowitz, immediately called for a day of “understanding” in which every ethnic group with a grievance was given voice. I was there, going from classroom to classroom, looking for any mention of the subject at hand. But sure enough, the only thing missing in this orgy of self-congratulations – the praise the participants heaped on themselves for being oh so embracing of tolerance – was the subject of Jew hatred. The ancient malignancy of anti-Semitism was consistently watered down, as if the other participants in this sham forum had lost 6 million relatives to torture, starvation, and gruesome, unspeakable death by Xylon B gas. These were the forerunners of the preposterous “social justice” constructs – multiculturalism and political correctness – which are now on display in Great Neck in reaction to the Great Neck teenager who posted on his (or her) school’s Facebook page a primi-
tive caricature of Adolph Hitler and the statement, “I’d rather be gassing Jews right now.” This newspaper agreed with a trustee of the Village of Lake Success that the perpetrator of this obscenity was not an anti-Semitic miscreant, but rather that is was the school’s fault for failing to provide him with an adequate curriculum of European history! Contradicting this ignorant conclusion is the fact that the teenager did not say that he’d rather be lynching or beheading or burning alive his targets. This is because he was not at all lacking in knowledge of the Holocaust. He knew that six-million Jews were gassed to death. His words were carefully chosen; his knowledge quite adequate. This kind of rank, blatant, in-your-face anti-Semitism will continue and will escalate as long as misguided leftists continue to cling to their childlike, unicorn-and-butterflies fantasy that the more evolved path to dealing with Jew hatred is to call criminals victims and to give those “victims” a de facto pass for every abominable act they perform. Joan Swirsky Great Neck
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▼ LEGALS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE GREAT NECK PARK DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed proposals (each, a “bid”) for work relating to the roof replacement at Great Neck House, located at 14 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, New York (the “Project”) will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Park District (the “Park District”) by not later than 10:00 a.m., on April 22, 2015, at the Park District office at 5 Beach Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The Contract Documents, including the specifications and drawings, can be examined at the Park District office on or after April 2, 2015, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may be obtained upon a payment of $50.00. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bank check payable to the order of the “Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Park District,” or a satisfactory bid bond on form furnished by the Park District, duly executed by the bidder, as principal, and by a surety company licensed and in good standing to conduct a surety business in the State of New York, and otherwise satisfactory to the Park District. Such security deposits shall be in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid (including all items of extra cost). All bids must be upon forms furnished by the Park District. Any other form will be rejected. The work under the Project includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the Project. Bidders must familiarize themselves with the performance, labor and material payment and maintenance bond and insurance requirements relating to the Project. The Park District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities in the bidding, and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board of Commissioners of the Park District, is in the best interests of the Park District. Bids may be held by the Park District for a period not to exceed 45 days from the date of the bids are opened, to review the bids and investigate the qualifications of bidders, prior to accepting any bid. Dated: March 26, 2015 Great Neck, New York BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE GREAT NECK PARK DISTRICT Frank Cilluffo Robert A. Lincoln, Jr. Daniel M. Nachmanoff GNN 141301 1x 4/03/2 015 #141301
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: BMW EQUITIES LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 12/15/2014 Office location: County of Nassau. Purpose: any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: BRG Management LLC 150 Great Neck Road, Suite 402 Great Neck, NY 11021 GNN 141153 6x 3/06, 13, 20, 27, 4/03, 10, 2015 #141153
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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: SILOR LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 02/19/2015 Office location: County of Nassau. Purpose: any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 36 Bridle Path Great Neck, NY 11021 GNN 141302 6x 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 5/01, 5/08, 2015 #141302
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 19, 2015 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, Great Neck, New York, for the following purposes: A) To vote upon the annual school budget for the year 2015-2016 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 RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Great Neck Union Free School District (“District”), is hereby authorized to establish a capital reserve fund, known as the “Capital Reserve Fund I,” in accordance with the provisions of Education Law section 3651, for the purpose of funding future district wide improvements, renovations and/or alterations, including but not limited to construction and/or replacement of existing or acquired District facilities and property, capital improvements related to future enrollment growth needs, other infrastructure improvements and similar projects, and the purchase and acquisition of real property for educational purposes, and associated expenses. Such Capital Reserve Fund shall be for a probable term of ten (10) years and will commence on June 30, 2015 and expire on June 30, 2025. The Capital Reserve Fund will be capitalized in a total amount not to exceed Nineteen Million dollars ($19,000,000), plus interest, during the term of the fund. The source of the funding of the Capital Reserve fund will be an annual transfer of surplus money, if any, from the District’s General Fund’s unassigned fund balance as may be available as of the end of each fiscal year from June 30, 2015 through and including June 30, 2025, and/or any other sources as authorized by the Board and permitted by law, including transfers from the District’s existing reserves. 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, 2016. 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 Donald L. Ashkenase, the new term to begin July 1,2015. D) 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 Barbara Berkowitz,the new term to begin July 1, 2015. E) 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 11,2015 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 2015-2016 at which time and which place all persons interested in the subjec;t 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 19, 2015 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 y 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, 2016. 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 47 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of g a.m. and 5 p.m. not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which the trustees shall be voted upon, this date April 20,
2015. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. The two candidates 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 14, 2015. 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 election 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/she 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 (2011-2014) 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 19, 2015 at the polling places in each of the election districts to prepare a register for District elections to be held subsequent to May 19, 2015. 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. 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 16, 2015 Great Neck, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT DIANA O’CONNELL, DISTRICT CLERK GNN 141338 4x 4/03, 17, 5/01, 15, 2015 #141338
Notice of Formation of KBZ Developers LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/11/15. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 103 Cedar Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity. GNN 141124 6x 2/27, 3/06, 13, 20, 27, 4/03, 2015 #141124 Notice of Formation of Karla M Paz CCC-SLP PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/08/2014. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 103 Franklin St. Elmont, NY 11003 Purpose: any lawful purpose. GNN 141250 6x 3/20, 27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 #141250
Notice of formation of YH & P LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 03/21/2014. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: The LLC, PO Box 234593, Great Neck, NY 11023. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GNN 141292 6x 3/27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 5/01, 2015 #141292
Notice of Formation of Precipio Sales LLc. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 5 Glenwood Street, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GNN 141283 6x 3/27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015 #141283
Notice of Qualification of BRIONES SERVICES, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 03/03/2015. Office location: Nassau County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 08/18/2014. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 8118 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. TX address of LLC: 8118 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. Cert. of Form. filed with TX Secy. of State, 1019 Brazos, Austin, TX 78701. Purpose: any lawful activity. GNN 141258 6x 3/20, 27, 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 #141258
Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 9 Nassau LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/20/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 9 Nassau LLC, 9 Nassau Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. GNN 141359 6x 4/03, 10, 17, 24, 5/01, 8, 2015 #141359
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School district names new superintendent
Continued from Page 1 had advertised heavily, but also reached out to potential candidates directly. The board also spoke to education professionals to ask them who they thought should apply to be superintendent, Gross said. He said Prendergast applied to be superintendent after the job was recommended to her by someone in the education field. “I come from the business world and I’ve interviewed plenty of presidents of companies, and I know this was a very intense process, but a very good process,” Gross said. The board conducted the selection process in private, as they believed candidates would not apply if they knew word would get out in their respective school districts, threatening their current jobs, Berkowitz said. “Figuratively, we brought many of you into the board rooms with us, recalling your thoughts and your concerns,” Berkowitz said to the audience in attendance at Monday’s meeting. Gross said Prendergast was an exceptionally qualified candidate who has served in many educational roles from teacher to principal to her current position as an assistant superintendent in Garden City. Gross wasn’t sure how many candidates the board interviewed, but did say the search extended into New Jersey and
Teresa Prendergast signs her contract to become the new Great Neck School District superintendent Connecticut as well. Garden City Public Schools Superintendent Robert Feirsen said in a statement he was sad to see Prednergast leave, but is also happy with her new position. “She has provided outstanding service to our community during a time of robust educational change in New York State,” Feirsen said. “The board of education and everyone here in Garden City Public Schools wish Dr. Prendergast the very best.” “Garden City will always have a special place in my heart, and it has truly been my pleasure to have worked with such wonderful professionals in support
of our students,” Prendergast said in a statement. Dolan has said he decided to retire after the 2014-15 school year because he is healthy enough to do so, and that he would like to teach at a university level again, as well as spend more time with his children and grandchildren. He became superintendent of the Great Neck public schools in July 2009, replacing former Superintendent of Schools Ronald Friedman. He had worked as the superintendent of the Franklin Square Elementary School District since 2004. He graduated from Hamilton College in 1978 with a bachelor of arts degree in history and psychology. Dolan also received a master of science degree from CUNY Queens College in 1983 and later his doctorate in education from Hofstra University. The superintendent is paid $280,500 a year according to this year’s proposed school district budget. The budget for the 2014-2015 school year was for $214,067,850. During the 2014-2015 school year, there were 6,399 registered students among the 10 schools in the district. The schools in the district include Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School, the Village School, Great Neck North Middle School, Great Neck South Middle School, the Elizabeth Mellick Baker School, the John F. Kennedy School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School and Parkville School.
The board also voted Monday to hire Barrett, Bonacci & Weele, an engineering and surveying firm out of Hauppauge, to do the initial site survey of the Village of Great Neck Village Hall – a site the school district has expressed interest in purchasing – for $5,600. The firm will survey the property’s boundaries and the topographic elements of the land. Gross said this type of survey is standard whenever someone considers buying a piece of land. He said the school district and the village have not signed any agreement yet, but the school district has said it is interested in possibly buying the property at 61 Baker Hill Road. “The facility sits directly in front of our school which is growing in population – it’s a very opportune location,” Gross said. Village of Great Neck trustees said in March the school district had expressed interest in buying the property, which lies in front of the Elizabeth M Baker School at 69 Baker Hill Road. He said the school district could use the building for more classrooms, but was also considering other options. The school board would have to hold a series of public meetings on the possible purchase, and the final purchase would be subject to a referendum vote. Village of Great Neck trustees in February approved a resolution to purchase property at 265 East Shore Road, for the construction of a new Village Hall.
SUV kills G.N. woman in AT&T store
Continued from Page 1 when a 65-year-old woman driving a 2006 Toyota RAV4 lost control of the vehicle, police said. The motorist and her 25-yearold female passenger were also hospitalized but did not report injuries, police said. Upon impact, Sbar was trapped beneath the vehicle and required 10 people from inside
the store to extricate her from beneath the SUV, Nassau County Police spokesman Kenneth Lack said during a press briefing following the crash. Lack said police do not believe the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated while driving, and has not been charged with a crime. He said the vehicle has been
impounded and is undergoing a safety inspection. Lack said the woman and her passenger, identified as the motorist’s daughter, were on their way to the AT&T store to purchase cell phone accessories. A customer and AT&T employee who were hospitalized reported ankle lacerations and an arm injury as well as hip pain,
Lack said. An investigation by the police department’s Homicide Squad into the crash, which was also captured on surveillance video, is ongoing, police said. Helayne Flint, who works in the office building next to the AT&T, said she heard the accident, originally thinking it was construction related. She said
the accident sounded like glass breaking. All she could see in the aftermath of the accident, she said, was a woman being treated by EMS workers. “I didn’t see any blood, it just looked like someone had a back injury,” Flint said. “The girl was coherent. She was just on a stretcher.”
Architects unveil new park district office plans Continued from Page 20 The project is expected to take a year with at least a couple of weeks in which heavy equipment is used. The architects said they hope to break ground sometime this year. Among the issues to be addressed are potential problems with storm water. “One of the biggest concerns were the low lying areas, such as near the front door, where water collects,” Levine said. The traffic flow of the property will be the same – cars will enter from Beach Road and exiting on Willow Lane – the only dif-
ference being that cars will now circulate around the park office instead of in front of it. Lincoln said there will be no additional personnel in the building and that the building will have no additional uses. The new office will be able to open its bathrooms while events are being held on the village green so residents don’t have to walk to Great Neck House to use the bathroom, Lincoln said. The new board room will be able to hold about 50 people sitting, and is about 25 percent bigger than the current board room, Cangelosi said. It will also be able to function as a multi-purpose space.
Village of Great Neck Trustee Barton Sobel expressed concern at the meeting that by putting the office closer to the road – about 30 feet from Beach Road - there would be limited green space left over. Commissioner Dan Nachmanoff said the park district will save a substantial amount of money by building the new office where the current parking lot is, while putting in the parking lot where the current office is. By switching the office and parking lot placement, park district employees will be able to continue to work in the old office while the new one is being build,
Nachmanoff said. One resident suggested putting in a sidewalk on the east side of Willow Lane the entire length of the office’s property, citing concerns about students getting off the school buses that turn from Beach Road onto Willow. Levine said he was not opposed to designing a sidewalk for the property, and would look into putting one in. Sobel also expressed concerns about people being on the Village Green after the parks close at 9 p.m.. Lincoln said the park district has someone who patrols the parks and is supposed to tell peo-
ple to leave if they are in the park after 9 p.m. If they do not leave, the patroller is supposed to call the police, Lincoln said. “This is an ongoing problem not just in this park….we have our own people patrol till 2 a.m., and we have an agreement with school district where they help us patrol that we may enhance at some point,” Lincoln said. “Some of this is what the [Nassau County] police department is supposed to be doing.” The park district covers all areas of Great Neck except Great Neck Estates, Harbor Hills, Lake Success, Saddle Rock and University Gardens.
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LIU Post baseball rallies to beat Molloy, 2-1 B y M i cha e l O t e r o
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Rob Andreoli on the mound.
On Friday, March 27, the LIU Post baseball team returned to action when they faced the Lions from Molloy College at Mitchell Field in Uniondale.. The Pioneers, who fell behind early, found a way to pull out a 2-1 victory, thanks to an offensive surge late in the game. Sophomore pitcher Jake DeCarli tossed seven innings while scattering three hits and striking out a season-high 10 batters. The 10 punch outs were the most in a single game for an LIU Post starting pitcher since Mike Eckerle fanned 12 hitters last season. Trailing 1-0 in the eighth inning, graduate outfielder Vinny Iacono started the rally with a one-out double. After a productive out moved Iacono over to third base, senior infielder Anthony Brunetti, who had three hits up to that point, drove him in with an infield single. Following a perfect bottom half of the eighth inning by freshman hurler Vinny Ruggiero, the Pioneers’ bats went back to work. With one out in the ninth inning, senior infielder Rick Alessi tripled to right field and subsequently scored on a wild pitch to put the Pioneers ahead, 2-1. Junior pitcher Dillon Burke set the Lions down in order in the ninth inning to earn his first save of the season. He struck out two out of the three batters he faced and now has an eightinning scoreless streak. Due to snowfall on Saturday, March 28, the pair of games between the Pioneers and Lions was pushed back to Sunday, March 29. In the first game, the Lions managed to double up the Pioneers and win by a score of 4-2. The Lions kicked off the scoring in the first inning as they plated two runs. The hosts later added to their lead in the
third inning when junior infielder Michael Rahn ripped an RBI double to left-center to score another run. In the top of the seventh inning, the Pioneers got two runs courtesy of sophomore catcher Kyle Fagan, who sent a single to centerfield. The Lions, however, managed to escape the big inning and were still up 3-2 after the half inning. Looking for an insurance run, junior infielder Deilyn Guzman singled through the right side to put Molloy up 4-2 late in the contest. Senior pitcher Alex Brosnan earned the win while going the distance on the hill. He struck out 10 batters while allowing two runs on five hits. The Pioneers rounded out their weekend of games against Molloy looking for another victory. The Pioneers were powered by graduate pitcher Connor McCarthy, who tossed seven scoreless innings of two hit ball en route to his second win of the season. After some sloppy defense by the Lions in the second inning, the Pioneers were able to push a run across and break the scoreless tie. Later in the inning, junior first baseman David Groeneveld sent a single up the middle and plated sophomore catcher Thomas Asbaty to put the Pioneers up 2-0. A few innings later, Brunetti continued his hot hitting, and singled through the right side to score Alessi and put the Pioneers up three runs. That was all the offense that LIU Post needed in that game, as the Lions couldn’t figure out McCarthy. The Lions totaled a total of three hits; one less than the number of errors they committed in the field. 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.
Women’s lacrosse extends win streak to 5 B y Th o m a s Scav e t t a The No. 10 ranked LIU Post women’s lacrosse team won its third straight game, knocking off 12th-ranked Saint Anselm, 11-3, in a non-conference battle at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville on Wednesday, March 25. Leading 9-3 at the half, the Pioneers came off a 7-2 run during which senior midfielder Jenna Pierro scored three goals. In the latter stanza, junior defender Honey Roche and sophomore attacker Emily Delaney, who collected a gamehigh five points, each added a tally to put the Hawks away for good. LIU Post won 12-of-16 draws, nine of which were won by sophomore midfielder Connor Bird. The Pioneers also doubled up Saint Anselm in shots and held the edge in ground balls. Defensively, Roche scooped up five ground balls and caused two turnovers in addition to her goal. Senior defender Kali Maxwell also caused two turnovers. The Pioneers returned to action on Saturday, Mar. 28, and won in an 18-2 rout of East Coast Conference rival Molloy College at the Dean G. Skelos Sports Complex. The Pioneers kept the Lions off the
scoreboard for the entire opening half. Delaney racked up all of her career-high nine points in the first 30 minutes. She finished with three goals and six assists, giving LIU Post an 11-0 lead at the intermission. Sophomore midfielder Cara Douglas, Bird, and Roche all pitched in with two goals apiece in the opening session. Molloy responded in the early moments of the second half, scoring two straight to cut the deficit to nine, but the Pioneers went on to record seven unanswered tallies to secure the win. The visitors had seven different players find the back of the net during the run. Pierro and junior midfielder Kaitlin Gaghan each had a goal and an assist. Sophomore defender Leslie Allen wrapped up the afternoon’s scoring with her first collegiate goal. LIU Post more than tripled their opponents in shots, and won the draw control battle, 13-9. Bird totaled four pints along with five draws while Douglas and Roche each found the back of the net three times. Pierro had a three-point showing, scoring two goals and dishing out one assist. In the cage, freshman goalie Olivia Kirk made three saves. Her counterpart, Laura Vetter, collected 10 stops for the Lions. LIU Post returned home on Sunday,
March 29, when they knocked off the University of Findlay, 16-6, in non-conference play at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. In the first half, the hosts controlled the tempo and took a 10-3 advantage into halftime. Douglas and Roche each scored three goals in the first 30-minute session. Sophomore attacker Erin Stacho recorded two of the three first half tallies for the Oilers. The Pioneers opened up the second half with goals from Douglas and Bird within the first five minutes to take a 12-3 lead. The Oilers played tough, but the Pioneers proved to be too much to handle for the guests as LIU Post went on to score four of the final six goals of the contest. Sophomore attacker Stefani Vagelatos iced the game with a marker with just under two minutes remaining in regulation. LIU Post held the edge in both shots and ground balls while defensively, the Pioneers converted on 16-of-18 clears and caused 24 turnovers. 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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LIU Post has won five straight.
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