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USMMA student assists in rescue of 11 Pakistani men after boat sinks in Indian Ocean B y J oe N i k i c

Photo courtesy of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

One Merchant Marine Academy student and two former students assisted in the rescue of 11 Pakistani fisherman on May 29 after their boat was sinking in the Indian Ocean.

While serving on a U.S. Coast Guard ship last month, a United States Merchant Marine Academy student and two former students came to the rescue of 11 Pakistani fisherman whose boat was sinking in the Indian Ocean.

The student, Joseph Mugno, said a group effort saved the lives of the fishermen, who were adrift at sea for 10 days.

“It was great how smooth the rescue went,” Mugno said. “Everyone just did what they had to do to make sure we were able to rescue the fisherman.”

He, along with former students Brandt Hager and Dylan Carrara, was aboard the MV Maersk Kentucky when it received a VHF, or very high frequency, radio distress call “in broken English” from the sinking fishing vessel, according to a Maersk Line news release.

Under the direction of Capt. John O’Boyle, the ship then altered its course toward the sinking boat, the

release said, which was six nautical miles from the Maersk Kentucky.

Once the ship was near the sinking boat, five men in a small dinghy were seen paddling toward the 290-meter, 60,000 deadweight ton container vessel, the release said.

They were allowed onto the Maersk Kentucky, the release said, once it was determined that they were not threatening or armed.

Mugno said the ship continued toward the sinking boat, where six more men were seeking rescue.

“We began drifting closer to the fishing vessel when three fishermen jumped in the water and began swimming towards our vessel, and also boarded via the pilot ladder,” he said.

“Once our vessel was alongside, the three remaining fishermen were able to safely leave their sinking boat and board our vessel.”

Mugno said that after hearing the condition the fishermen were in, they were “glad that the fishermen were still alive.”

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Voters to decide 10 trustee seats in G.N. B y J oe N i k i c Voters will go to the polls next Tuesday to decide 10 mayor and trustee seats on three Great

Neck village boards, with only the Village of Lake Success seemingly headed for a major shakeup on its board.

While races in the villages of

Great Neck, Kings Point and Lake Success are uncontested, Lake Success Mayor Ron Cooper said he would not be running for reelection because he and his wife would be spending more time in Florida.

Lake Success Trustee Adam Hoffman was the lone candidate to file to run for Cooper’s post.

“I’ve been a trustee for last 12 years and I was interested in giving back to my community,” Hoffman said. “I’m dedicated to the village and I care about my community and I want to do what’s right for our community.”

Hoffman touted his record of serving as the village’s golf commissioner and finance chair for the past 10 years.

Cooper backed Hoffman for his mayoral run.

“I believe he will be a terrific mayor and I look forward to having him as my mayor now as a resident,” he said.

Village Administrator Patrick Farrell said if Hoffman is elected mayor, then the board would need to appoint someone to his Continued on Page 72

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G.N. tops list for AP exam scores 89% of students score at least a 3 B y J oe N i k i c

Grill Time Express at 90 Middle Neck Road and the storefront where it will expand at 86 Middle Neck Road

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Trustees approve plan after parking requirement talks code requires that the applicant would need to provide 21 adA restaurant owner on ditional parking spaces for cusMiddle Neck Road seeking to tomers.

The village charges a fee of provide customers with more seating got his wish Monday af- $250 per parking space annually ter Village of Great Neck Estates trustees approved his application to expand into the storen one way we front next door.

Andrew Luskin, the attorney are taking a risk of for Grill Time Express owner expanding because Eran Yousfan, said at Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting that we hear from history his client wanted to expand that wherever there his business at 90 Middle Neck Road into the vacant store at 86 is an expansion, it Middle Neck Road. closes.

“My client believes that expanding the use would be wellEran Yousfan serving the community because Owner, Grill Time Express he believes he has the client base to support the additional as a substitution for providing seating,” Luskin said.

In March, the village’s Board the necessary parking spots.

Luskin said his client could of Zoning Appeals granted Yousfan a variance to pay a fee rather not pay the annual $5,250 parkthan provide the parking spaces ing fee due to high operational costs. required for the expansion.

“He has a budget for this fee Because the restaurant’s expansion would create 42 ad- requirement, really of no more ditional seats for patrons, village than approximately $4,000 on a

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one-time basis,” he said. “He is simply unable to do an annual payment. At that point, the expansion would not be economically feasible for him.”

Yousfan said the annual fee would be a “burden” because his business is only open from Sunday to Thursday and for half the day on Friday.

“In one way we are taking a risk of expanding because we hear from history that wherever there is an expansion, it closes,” he said.

Luskin said he wanted to come up with some sort of middle ground with the board in regard to the parking requirements, citing the number of store vacancies on Middle Neck Road.

Yousfan said it was “very sad” to see the number of empty stores on the street and that he thought his expansion would be a benefit to both the village and the Great Neck peninsula.

Mayor David Fox said the village charges the parking fee to maintain its parking facilities Continued on Page 65

Some high school students on Long Island strive to get a head start on their college education through Advanced Placement courses and tests.

A recent Patch study revealed that the highest percentage of high school students on Long Island receiving college credits for AP exams comes in the Great Neck School District.

Patch collected 2015 AP test data from the state Department of Education for 95 Long Island school districts and found that 89 percent of Great Neck students who take AP exams score at least a 3.

Four-year colleges accept scores of 3, 4 or 5 as college credit.

Great Neck school district Superintendent Teresa Prendergast said the district strives for students to be as college-ready as possible.

“We are so incredibly proud of our students and their accomplishments,” Prendergast said.

“Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to experience a college level course curriculum while still in high school.”

She said Great Neck students

have excelled in receiving top AP exam scores.

“Our students have demonstrated their ability to earn mastery level scores on these challenging Advanced Placement assessments, and our dedicated faculty is to be commended for preparing our students for the rigor of college level coursework,” Prendergast said.

Of the school districts on the North Shore, the Port Washington school district was next on the list with 81 percent of students scoring at least a 3, good for sixth on Long Island.

Paul D. Schreiber High School Principal Ira Pernick said the high ranking was a testament to the hard work of the district’s students.

“I am always proud of the academic achievements of our students,” Pernick said. “Students in Port Washington take their academics seriously and we are happy to support their efforts.”

“We are pleased to provide our students with an extensive array of Advanced Placement offerings and are always seeking to expand the program with relevant courses to better prepare them for higher educational opContinued on Page 66

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Finding the right balance for success G.N. North High’s valedictorians, salutatorian juggle school, extracurricular activities, life B y J oe N i k i c

Great Neck North High School senior Graelin Mandel said she and fellow senior Isabelle Sehati would always help each other when it came to completing homework and studying for tests.

With the two set to graduate as the school’s valedictorians on June 23, Mandel said it was something they had planned to do.

“We help each other in school, we always have if we had homework questions or questions on tests. We always worked really well together,” she said. “We said we wanted to be valedictorians together.”

Mandel said she was going to miss North High’s teachers and the extracurricular activities she participated in when she attends the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania next fall.

She was editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, vice president of the DECA business club, treasurer for the school’s science research club and president of model Congress.

Mandel said she particularly enjoyed what she did with the

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science research club, where students would come in on weekends to work together on various projects.

“I really loved coming in with the science research students on the weekend,” she said. “It’s a very vibrant and collaborative community of people interested in science and wanted to be there on a Saturday night.”

Mandel was both an Intel and Siemens science competition semifinalist for a project she worked on that studied brain ac-

tivity of two individuals texting each other.

At the end of her junior year, she was chosen to write a book courtesy of the Nicole Krauss Foundation.

Mandel said her book “Where the Sandman Goes,” a collection of short stories and poems, was published last week.

She said that while she is involved in a lot of different clubs and activities on top of her schoolwork, she was always able to find a balance between the

two.

“I think that it comes mainly from organization and enjoying everything I do,” Mandel said.

“Nothing ever feels like a job or a task because I’m doing what I want to be doing.”

She said she is not fully decided, but thinks she will be studying behavioral economics and legal studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sehati said she enjoyed her time at North High because there was a little bit of something for

everybody.

“You had wonderful teachers, great extracurriculars, academics, athletics,” she said. “There is so much opportunity and so many options to choose from and I think it made it that much more of a homey place for me.”

“Anyone from Great Neck is privileged to go to a school like that,” she added.

Sehati said she was an “avid flutist,” having played with the school’s chamber music ensemble and after school orchestra and jazz ensembles.

She said that staying organized was the best way to balance schoolwork, extracurricular activities and a social life.

“Really staying organized, setting your priorities, generating lists and looking back at those to manage your time properly. Making time for family and friends is another challenge,” Sehati said.

“You don’t always get it right, but you can go back and make it right.”

She said her favorite subject in school was history and her favorite course was Advanced Placement European History, Continued on Page 71

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Orlando nightclub shooter born in NHP B y N oah M ans k a r Omar Mateen’s life ended early Sunday morning, when police shot and killed him inside the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

But his life began in New Hyde Park, Queens, where he was born, and in Westbury, where he spent some of the first few years of his life.

Mateen, a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida, was born Omar Mir Seddique on Nov. 16, 1986, in the Queens portion of New Hyde Park, according to a namechange application he filed in 2006. He added the surname “Mateen” that year.

Omar Mateen, his father, Seddique Mir Mateen, and mother, Shahla S. Mateen — both immigrants from Afghanistan — lived in Flushing, Queens, from his birth until 1988, when they moved to Westbury, the application says.

The family lived in a home on Land Lane across the street from the Bowling Green Elementary School until they moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida, in 1991, the document says.

Seddique Mir Mateen sold

Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen life insurance for a living, said a neighbor who has lived in a home on the next block for 38 years.

The neighbor, who declined to give a name, said she did not interact often with the family, but would see Shahla Mateen on the school playground with the

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“I used to see them walking by with children on the playground, but I wasn’t close,” she said.

Seddique Mir Mateen has condemned his son’s attack on the Pulse, the gay nightclub where he killed 49 people and

wounded 53.

While he told NBC News his son had recently gotten angry after seeing two gay men kissing, he gave no signs that he would carry out such an attack, Seddique Mir Mateen said in an interview with The Washington Post.

“He was well educated and he grew up in a very well to do family, and he had a lot of love and care,” he told the newspaper.

Omar Mateen and his family are Muslim, and he reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State terrorist group in a 911 call Sunday morning. Authorities have said they have no reason to believe Mateen coordinated the attack with the Islamic State.

While Seddique Mir Mateen reportedly said “only God can punish homosexuality” in a since-deleted Facebook video, he told NBC News his son’s attack “has nothing to do with religion.”

“Bigotry, hate, terrorism — they don’t have any religion,” said Isma Chaudhry, president of the Westbury-based Islamic Center of Long Island. “They do not belong to any ethnicity. It’s a

disease of the mind and disease of the heart.”

The Mateen family lived in Westbury in the Islamic Center’s early years — it was incorporated as a religious organization in 1982 and is now Long Island’s largest mosque.

But the family was not active there and no members knew them, Chaudhry said.

“They were not involved in any of the center’s activities or community programs, nor were they members, according to our records,” said Chaudhry, a Roslyn resident.

As more Muslims moved to Long Island suburbs to raise their children, the mosque that at first had 100 households as members now draws 500 people to each of its two Friday prayer services, Chaudhry said.

Islamic Center leaders and religious figures from other faiths will pray for the victims of Mateen’s attack and their families at an interfaith iftar, the meal that breaks Muslims’ daytime fast during the holy month of Ramadan, Chaudhry said.

The mosque expects a crowd of about 200 for the 13th annual event, she said.

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North Shore mourns Orlando victims Local public officials, religious leaders remember 49 killed in nightclub shooting B y G a b r ielle Deonath There has been an outpouring of support in Nassau County for the victims of Sunday morning’s massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

The gunman, 29-year-old Omar Mateen, took the lives of 49 people and injured 53 others.

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano held a vigil for the victims on Monday afternoon on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building in Mineola.

Religious leaders from the Christian, Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim communities, along with other local officials, attended the event in remembrance of the victims.

“Our solidarity confirms that there is zero tolerance for hate crime, zero tolerance for bias and zero tolerance for terrorism,” Mangano said. He also announced on Monday that, in light of the attack, the Nassau County Police Department has heightened local police presence

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Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano (center, at microphone) hosted a vigil on Monday to remember the 49 victims of Sunday’s attack on the Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. and also dispatched officers to malls, gatherings of a significant size and important buildings.

Also present at the vigil were gay members of the community and activists from Long Island.

Pete Carney, director of Pride for Youth, a Long Island center

for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 26, said: “This hits at the core of our community. I am angry that we have been here before, and we are here again, and it seems much worse.”

Carney encouraged people

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“Our youth need to know their community embraces them.”

Many Muslim groups and leaders throughout the country have condemned the gunman, who mentioned allegiance to ISIS during a 911 call in the midst of the attack, and his actions.

“Islam preaches peace and acceptance of everyone in a nonjudgmental way,” said Isma Chaudhry, president of the Islamic Center of Long Island, in reaction to Sunday morning’s shooting. “A major objective of Islam is the preservation of life. These acts are strongly condemned by the religion, by me as a follower of this religion, and by our community.”

Trinity Episcopal Chuch in Roslyn honored the victims Wednesday afternoon by ringing its bell once for each person killed in the attack, joined by Muslim and Jewish faith leaders.

Local religious figures prayed for the victims and their families that evening at the Islamic Center of Long Island’s 13th annual interfaith iftar, the meal that breaks the daytime fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Trump ties focus of Congressional race B y N oah M ans k a r Democrats vying to replace U.S. Rep. Steve Israel this week continued to attack their opponents’ associations with Donald Trump after his comments about a federal judge presiding over a lawsuit against him.

North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan (D-Kensington) said state Sen. Jack Martins, the Republican candidate for the Third Congressional District, should denounce the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.

In a statement Wednesday, Kaplan said Martins “has chosen to put party over country” by staying silent on Trump’s claim that Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel could not give a fair ruling in a fraud lawsuit against Trump University because he is of Mexican heritage.

“As someone who is running to represent a diverse community such as New York’s Third Congressional District, it is critical that every voter has full faith that their elected representative both understands their needs and will fight to protect their interests no matter who they are,” said Kaplan, an Iranian immigrant. “Thus, I call on Jack Martins to immediately revoke his support for Donald Trump and his message of hate.”

Martins said two weeks ago that he will vote for Trump, who has enough Republican delegates for the nomination, if he is the party’s nominee.

Trump told The Wall Street Journal June 2 that Curiel has an “inherent conflict of interest” in his case because of Trump’s proposal to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. Curiel, born in Indiana to Mexican parents, has been on the federal bench

in California since 2011.

Republican officials who have endorsed the real estate magnate and reality TV star have condemned his racially charged remarks about Curiel.

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) called them the “textbook definition of a racist comment.” Trump has said his comments have been misconstrued.

Martins campaign strategist E. O’Brien Murray said he will not speak with anyone from Blank Slate Media until Publisher Steven Blank calls him personally.

Murray would not say why, but his refusal follows the newspaper chain’s editorial last week condemning Martins’ support for Trump.

Blank, who wrote the editorial, said he did not intend to call Murray but would be glad to talk with him or Martins if they called him or publish Martins’ response on the papers’ opinion page. He also said Blank Slate Media would continue to serve the public by covering the campaign in its entirety.

“As Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron said when Donald Trump recently revoked The Post’s press credentials, we will continue to cover the campaign “‘honorably, honestly, accurately, energetically and unflinchingly,” Blank said. “‘We’re proud of our coverage, and we’re going to keep at it.’”

A Martins campaign spokesperson, however, sent a statement saying Kaplan, Blank Slate and “anyone else” who knows Martins “knows full well that he doesn’t agree with Donald Trump’s comments.”

“Suggesting otherwise is nothing more than cheap, petty politics,” the spokesperson said. “Voters are smarter than that.”

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State Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing, right) endorsed Tom Suozzi for Congress last Thursday.

Meanwhile, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern renewed his call Tuesday for Democratic primary opponent Tom Suozzi to return $11,000 Trump gave his county executive campaign in 2009, calling the Republican’s remarks “the very definition of racism.”

Stern has repeatedly said Suozzi, his primary target in the five-way Democratic primary, should return the money given Trump’s positions on immigration and women’s issues.

“When is enough, enough for Tom Suozzi?” Stern said in a news release. “... Actions speak louder than words and Tom Suozzi’s refusal to return Trump’s political contribution is growing more troubling with every passing day.”

Suozzi called Stern’s claims “petty” and “sophomoric,” and said there is no way to return the money his county executive campaign already spent.

New York’s Democratic senators, Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, have also received money from Trump.

“I’m against Donald Trump. That’s not the issue,” former Nassau County Executive Suozzi said in an interview. “Steve Stern making that an issue is why people hate politics. That has nothing to do with this race.”

Suozzi responded to Stern’s claims Thursday after getting endorsements from state Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing) and former New York City Comptroller John Liu, who said Suozzi would best represent immigrants in the racially diverse North Shore district stretching from Whitestone, Queens, to Kings Park in Suffolk County.

“We need somebody who is going to be able to unite people, who is going to be able to be tough in the campaign against the Republican candidate in November, but also be tough as an elected Congress member,” Liu said at a press conference in Whitestone. “Tom Suozzi has a demonstrated track record of that.”

Jericho attorney Jonathan Clarke and former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman join Stern, Suozzi and Kaplan on the ballot in the June 28 Democratic primary.

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Kaiman, Suozzi hold Suozzi adds another ‘town halls’ for voters Queens-based backer B y N oah M ans k a r Two North Shore congressional candidates heard from voters at town hall-style events this week as the June 28 Democratic primary approaches.

Former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi talked with about 25 supporters Tuesday in Williston Park, the day after former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman drew a crowd of about 90 at the North Shore Towers co-op in Floral Park, Queens, he said.

“They seemed really engaged and interested in the issues that we were discussing and ultimately supportive,” said Kaiman, one of five Democrats vying to replace Rep. Steve Israel in the Third Congressional District.

Both candidates said they have held about a dozen similar events throughout the district stretching from Whitestone, Queens, to Kings Park in Suffolk County.

Suozzi drew about 40 people to Temple Beth-El in Great Neck last week and will hold another town hall next Tuesday at the Port Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter.

Kaiman’s events have been mostly in supporters’ homes, he said. Two of his campaign’s early backers, North Hempstead Councilwoman Lee Seeman and for-

mer Rep. Gary Ackerman, introduced him in Floral Park on Monday, he said.

In addition to discussing aircraft noise, the economy and job creation at American Legion Post 44, Suozzi decried political polarization and repeated his pledge to fight against “powerful interests.”

“There are good people in both parties.

There are good people all over the place,” he said. “You’ve got to just figure out how to get everybody out of these traps that they’re stuck in, with all the money that’s going into campaigns.”

Asked what bill he would sponsor first in the House, Suozzi said he does not think legislation is the answer to every problem.

He wants to create a bipartisan “band of doers” to remove unnecessary laws from the books, he said.

Suozzi did say he would support gun control laws, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and lower corporate tax rates to attract companies back to the U.S. He also pledged to work with federal agencies to change disruptive flight paths over the North Shore.

Kaiman said he answered questions about his proposal for a national version of Project Independence, his signature North Hempstead program to support senior citizens as they age.

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B y J oe N i k i c Third Congressional District candidate Tom Suozzi received another Queensbased endorsement Friday, with state Sen. Tony Avella backing the former Nassau County Executive for his Congressional run.

Avella said at a press conference at the Glen Oaks Oval in Glen Oaks that he thought Suozzi would be most capable of working with him to ensure the quality of life of residents in the 3rd Congressional District at the federal level.

“Sometimes you hate to say how far you go back, but I’ve known him for several decades. I know the great work he’s done,” he said. “I know Tom will work with me to deal with some of the local issues that relate to federal legislation.”

Avella’s endorsement adds to a growing list of Queens-based political figures backing Suozzi’s campaign, which includes Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, New York City Councilman Paul Vallone, state Assemblyman Ron Kim and former New York City Comptroller John Liu. Continued on Page 10

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State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Queens) became the latest Queens official to back Tom Suozzi last Friday.

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First Multicultural Fest to come to Great Neck B y J oe N i k i c In a celebration of its growing diversity, the Great Neck community will gather to celebrate the different cultures on the peninsula.

The Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District and the Village of Great Neck Plaza announced last week that they will host the first annual Multicultural Fest on June 26.

Ron Edelson, executive director of the business improvement district, said Great Neck has become home to different types of people and communities and it is time to celebrate what makes Great Neck “great.”

“The diversity of cultures found in our region is, to a large extent, what makes Great Neck such a wonderful place to live,” Edelson said. “The Multicultural Fest, our very first, gives us a chance to celebrate this diversity and gives families a fun, cost-effective way to have a memorable day.”

The event, which takes place on Middle Neck Road between Grace Avenue and Maple Drive, begins at noon and ends at 10 p.m.

Edelson said there will be live entertainment throughout the day, including

the Asian-American Circle of Unity, which performs music and ceremonial dance, Katya’s School of Dance, Nina Et Cetera, a regionally known cover band, and the Klezical Tradition, performing traditional and modern klezmer music.

The day will also include a caricaturist, a face painter and a Chinese name writer, available on a first come, first served basis.

There will also be bounce houses and other activities for children.

Some Great Neck Plaza restaurants and food establishments will participate in the event, including Chez Karma, Gino’s, Muzi, Burger Village and HäagenDazs.

Edelson said the event is similar to the AutoFest and Street Festival.

According to BID officials, traffic will be diverted around the section of Middle Neck Road where the event will take place beginning at 11 a.m.

The Great Neck Plaza BID’s mission is to foster and promote a positive and vital business community through various initiatives including consumer awareness programs, media and advertising campaigns and sponsorship of events including the annual Great Neck Plaza AutoFest and Street Festival.

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Pizzeria petitions for 6th precinct return b y Ch r is A d ams Near North Hempstead Town Hall, the Villa Milano Italian restaurant in Manhasset is in the “center of the action,” said Donald Benvenuto, the co-owner.

And he was part of the action when he recently collected 350 signatures on a petition opposing the merger of the third and sixth police precincts.

Since the decision was made in 2012 to merge eight Long Island precincts into four, residents have protested the action, which according to Benvenuto has resulted in underpatrolled neighborhoods.

“This is a neighborhood where everyone is concerned, and being here 31 years I feel a part of committing myself to the community. We need the police forces,” Benvenuto said.

Benvenuto was against consolidating police forces from the start, he said.

Since he began the petition, he said, the response from residents has been positive.

“Most of them didn’t even know that they had closed the sixth precinct, and they were shocked. [Residents] were very happy to start a petition for the reopening,” Benvenuto said.

Benvenuto also received a response from an official involved, when Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth visited the restaurant to sign and

collect the list of signatures, later presenting the petition to the Nassau County Legislature.

“I think it is eye-opening to see how many local residents are unhappy with the sixth precinct merger, especially now that we are seeing the results are not what they expected. The residents of North Hempstead are making it clear that they want it reopened,” Bosworth said.

Initially, the merger was proposed to save costs of approximately $20 million, but four years later officials including Bosworth are questioning whether its brought the promised savings.

The secretary of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, Susan Auriemma, said the merger hasn’t led to savings, citing a police shortage which has resulted in a large amount of overtime pay.

“I think it’s a matter of time [the precincts are de-merged]. The county needs to admit it was a matter of saving money and they did not meet their objective,” Auriemma said.

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A Hempstead man accused of robbing up to 25 businesses at knifepoint is being held without bail following his arrest in Floral Park last Wednesday.

Khalif House, 24, was arraigned in federal District Court in Central Islip on Thursday, June 9, charged with interference with commerce by threats or violence for the robberies across Long Island and in Queens, including two in New Hyde Park.

Federal Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson cited House’s previous attempts to flee law enforcement, criminal history and substance abuse problems in a document ordering him to stay in jail while he awaits trial.

“In a case where the accusation is this large number of knifepoint robberies, it is neither unusual nor is it unexpected that that order of detention would be put in place,” House’s attorney Murray Singer said in an interview.

House is being prosecuted under federal law because he allegedly robbed several stores with locations in multiple states, said Detective. Lt. Richard LeBrun, a Nassau County police spokesman.

His girlfriend, Lisette Veltri, 23, of Valley Stream, was allegedly the getaway driver in seven to 10 of the robberies, according to a federal criminal complaint against House. She was charged under the same statute and released on a $150,000 bond, said Nellin McIntosh, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York.

House has a heroin addiction, LeBrun said, which may have been part of his motive.

Court records show Tomlinson ordered a medical evaluation for him, but the content of the order is sealed.

House waived a preliminary hearing and his next court date has not been set, McIntosh said.

He will not enter a plea until prosecutors produce an indictment, Singer said, which they have 30 days from the hearing date to do.

Singer said he could request bail for House in the future, but he only met House on the day of the hearing and is still reviewing whether it would be possible for him and his family to post bail.

House was arrested around 11:15 a.m. on June 8 after a four-hour search in Floral Park that involved U.S. Marshals and dozens of officers from the village, Nassau County and New York City police departments.

Police found a pink right-hand glove, a black left-hand glove and dark-colored do-rags on House when they arrested him, items he was described as wearing during an earlier robbery attempt in College Point, Queens, the federal complaint against him says.

Veltri identified House, whom she has known for more than 15 years, in surveillance images from four of the robberies, according to the complaint.

Khalif House A gray Honda Accord like the car Veltri drove was captured on one surveillance video, the complaint says.

Tomlinson cited the gloves and surveillance tapes in her order, indicating the prosecution’s case was strong enough to warrant keeping House in jail.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police had been investigating the robberies House allegedly committed since Feb. 1, according to the June 9 criminal complaint by FBI Special Agent James McCarthy.

House allegedly targeted 7-Eleven, Carvel, Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts and other similar stores, entering with his face covered, threatening employees with a knife and taking money, the criminal complaint says. Police have said employees were often alone in the stores, and no one was ever injured.

Thirteen of the crimes occurred in Nassau County, starting at a North New Hyde Park Dunkin’ Donuts on March 1, LeBrun said. House also allegedly robbed a Subway store on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park on the morning of April 25, taking $457.

Veltri told investigators she dropped House in areas where he allegedly committed robberies seven to 10 times, but learned later that robberies happened in those places, the criminal complaints say.

New York City police spotted a man who looked like House at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 225th Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens on June 7, about 15 minutes after an attempted knifepoint robbery at a Dollar Tree store in College Point, where an employee foiled the crime by punching and kicking the assailant, the complaint says.

House ran from the Dunkin’ Donuts when NYPD officers approached him, but they also found Veltri parked nearby and she told them it was House who fled, the complaint says.

A Floral Park man called police when he saw House asleep on his couch around 7 a.m. on June 8, Floral Park Police Commissioner Stephen McAllister said last week.

He was later found behind another Floral Park house, hiding in a red Ford Econoline van, the complaint says.

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N.S. Hebrew Academy graduates 68 students B y N eglah S ha r ma Sixty-eight graduating seniors at North Shore Hebrew Academy were reminded at a commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 7, of the importance of community, tradition and making choices that they can live by.

In an intimate ceremony at the Space in Westbury, Rabbi Noam Weinberg, the principal of Judaic studies, said: “In the Jewish tradition, the idea of choice is something that we do not take for granted. Rather, it is the cornerstone of our belief system.”

He added that respect for self, for others and for tradition act as the backdrop for substantive learning at the Orthodox yeshiva in Great Neck.

Citing the philosophies of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a noted figure of Jewish Orthodoxy in 20th-century America, Weinberg said, “Choice demands of man...”

Reminding his students that the choices they make are not to be taken lightly, as they sculpt their very lives, Weinberg quoted Rabbi Soloveitchik: “Against your will you were born and against your will you will die, but by the existence of free will you will live.”

“May Hashem [God] always give you the strength to remain committed to your values and upbringing, and to bring Nachat [pride] to you” Weinberg said, adding that he hopes they remain receptive to the strength given by God, while being guided by Halacha, or Jewish law.

“My friends, the choices we make are the choices we live by,” Weinberg said.

This year marks the 13th graduation class from the secondary school, which the school headmaster, Daniel J. Vitow, said is a number of particular significance in Judaism.

“That means you’re our bar mitzvah class,” he said.

“While most people think of Torah readings, parties and speeches, when hearing ‘bar mitzvah,’” the number 13, he said, is actually tied to responsibility, and the transition from childhood into adulthood in Jewish tradition. “[It’s] accepting the burden of the kingdom of heaven,” Vitow said.

Vitow said that when reciting kriyat shema, or evening prayer, “we recognize all the demands that God makes for us,” adding that the Jewish day actually begins at night.

“Our lives are not lives of leisure, but of responsibility,” he said.

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Tackling inequality in public education

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ive state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli credit.

In a recent talk at Temple Emanuel in Great Neck, DiNapoli acknowledged the failure of public education to address income inequality.

The problem, DiNapoli said, was how to reform a system long based on property taxes.

Do you limit the amount more affluent school districts spend? Do you subsidize less affluent school districts? And if you do revise school funding, who allocates the money?

All good and difficult questions. But despite the difficulty, they are all well worth answering.

As we have said, public schools in this country spend more money on children of affluent families than they do on less affluent families, giving children of affluent families a leg up from an early age.

The example we cited was the neighboring Great Neck and Sewanhaka school districts.

In the 2016-17 school year, Great Neck will spend $34,455 per student and Sewanhaka will spend $22,759 per student – a difference of nearly $12,000.

The main reason for the disparity between school districts is how they are financed — property taxes.

In practice this means that areas with higher priced homes and larger commercial districts have more money to spend than districts with lower priced homes and little or no commercial districts.

State aid does even the play-

ing field somewhat by generally giving more to less affluent school districts than affluent school districts.

But the limitation of existing state aid formulas is illustrated by the example of Great Neck and Sewanhaka. They include the state aid.

As we have also said, the answer to this disparity must be incremental.

Too many families have based their decision on where to live based on the quality of the local school district and the value of too many homes is based on that quality.

But that doesn’t mean doing nothing.

To start, the Legislature should set a floor for per pupil spending in this state that ensures each student a quality education. The per pupil spending should be adjusted to reflect differences in cost of living across the state.

The Legislature should then eliminate the tax cap on school districts that fall below the floor on per pupil spending.

The state-mandated tax cap has helped freeze into place the disparity in spending between school districts. School districts trying to bridge the spending gap must now get a supermajority of 60 percent in budget votes to exceed the cap, making it more difficult for school districts to increase spending per student.

The Legislature should then commit to a set percentage increase in state aid for lower spending school districts for a set number of years. This will be used to bridge the gap between

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school districts and provide more time for lower spending school districts to plan their budgets.

The question then is what to do with more affluent school districts.

At a minimum, state aid to more affluent school districts should be limited, in part to help pay for the increases to lower spending and usually less afflu-

ent school districts.

If the voters in more affluent school districts want to spend more on their schools, they should be allowed to do so. But let them pay for it.

This is not just an issue of leveling the playing field, although it is hard to call ourselves a land of opportunity if we give the children of the affluent the

edge from the very get go.

But at a time when businesses in this country are struggling to find qualified people to fill existing jobs and the country competes in a global economy, the country’s economic future is tied to its ability to give a quality education to all our children.

The time to start is now.

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K remer ’ s C orner

Two parties, the same dilemma

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t is no secret that the national Republican Party is in deep trouble.

Saddled with a presidential candidate who they never wanted, they must now go forward and try to compete in November, in order to avoid a major meltdown.

With the control of the Senate and the House at stake, the Republican Party is at its lowest point in many years.

Despite the headache of the Republicans, the Democrats have some serious issues to resolve that could affect their fate for many years to come.

Hillary Clinton must find a suitable candidate for vice president and despite the fact that many names are being floated; she will have a tough time finding the right person.

Her selection process is made much more difficult because she may not be able to get any viable candidate from the U.S. Senate.

The problem with adding any sitting senator is that most of the

good choices represent states that have Republican governors. If she were to pick a senator from a red state, more than likely the governor of that state would pick a Republican to replace him or her.

With a very tight Senate race expected in November, every Democratic senator is needed for a hoped for majority.

The dilemma that the Democrats face is the fact that there are not many hot prospects available to fill the No.2 spot.

Yes, there are some attractive Hispanic public officials and one or two African-American prospects, but almost all of them have never been in any highly visible contest and there is some doubt that they have the charisma to help get votes for the ticket.

And, remember, they also have to be good enough to take over the country, if the president steps down.

It looks like the Republicans are in just as bad shape when it comes to Mr. Trump picking his vice president.

Jerry Kremer Kremer’s Corner

Having a choice between Chris Christie, Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio, isn’t much of a choice.

Christie can’t deliver New Jersey, as he currently has the worst approval ratings of any governor in his state’s history.

Newt Gingrich isn’t loved by many of the long-time politicians and hasn’t the kind of charm that nasty Mr. Trump needs.

Luckily, there are dozens of white men, don’t exactly add up retired generals available who to a unified anything.

There is nothing than can would love to be a Trump running mate. happen between now and NovemBeyond the question of who ber that can put the GOP Humpty will be in the second spot, is the Dumpty together again. bigger problem of who represents After Election Day, who can the future of either national party. you point to in the second tier of The Democrats and the Re- Democrats, who will be helping publicans have a host of officials build the next decade of leaderwho are long-time members of ship?

AARP. Corey Booker and Chuck Paul Ryan may be the future Schumer will be dominating the golden boy, but his lukewarm en- national stage, but there needs to dorsement of Trump followed by be a much deeper bench of prosa more tepid response to Trump’s pects to keep the party alive. attack on a federal judge, may The November election may hurt him in the long run. produce a new crop of attractive Just think if Bernie Sanders prospects, but they will need a few was 50 years old his age could years to learn the ropes. have helped him.

It’s very clear that both parThe two political parties have ties, faced with aging pains, and another problem. crushing national issues, are in for With or without Donald a very big challenge.

Trump, the Republicans have All those people who turned been a fractured party, with fac- out at the polls for the first time tion upon faction. this year are expecting a lot of new Conservatives, die-hard con- leadership and if they don’t get it, servatives, Tea Party devotees, there will be two very dysfuncevangelicals and a lot of angry tional parties in a lot of trouble.

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Bill Moyers: Long Island and U.S. hero

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ournalism can properly be regarded as “History in a hurry.”

As a long-time teacher and writer of history, I have always admired what journalists are able to accomplish, especially working against tight deadlines.

Many years ago, I edited a book, “William Cullen Bryant and His America,” in which I compared that long-ago Roslyn resident to Benjamin Franklin — both newspaper innovators for decades.

I was not surprised to read that Bryant complained that as editor of a newspaper he was “chained to a daily oar.”

Still, he did the work assiduously, and he was a model of creative journalistic leadership.

Among Bryant’s varied efforts, he led a movement for the creation of Central Park, which he regularly referred to as “the lung of the city” (what perspicacity in the 1850s!).

This June, Bill Moyers turned age 82.

He is a most worthy successor to the greatest journalists of all-time, anywhere in the world.

He was my hero, even before he moved to Long Island where he resided for several decades.

Moyers has “retired” a few times.

Emblematic of his civic sensitivity, several years ago, he commented: “I cannot remain on the sidelines while the delusional is becoming normative.”

Recently, a major magazine story was accompanied by a picture of a tombstone, with the word “Truth” inscribed on it.

Bill Moyers has spoken “truth to power” for five decades.

He resigned as Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary in 1967 when he disagreed with LBJ’s conduct in the Vietnam War. At the time, Bill was 33 and had worked with Johnson since he was 20 years old Moyers admired many of Johnson’s social programs, and he helped lay the groundwork for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting which established PBS and NPR. Moyers independent, investigative, truth-telling continued everywhere he went, including a stint at CBS and many years on PBS. Noteworthy for us on Long Island was his leadership as publisher of Newsday from 1967 to 1970.

He made Newsday one of

The Vietnam clash was followed by differences between the publisher and owner over the 1968 election.

Guggenheim insisted on doing a signed endorsement of Nixon while Moyers supported Humphrey (history is a good judge of those decision makers).

Moyers resigned from Newsday after Guggenheim sold the paper to the then conservative Times Mirror Company (notMichael D’Innocenzo withstanding vast opposition from the paper’s outstanding Out of Left Field staff, and an offer of $10 million the best papers in the nation, more than Times Mirror paid).

Since 1970, in his work on but he clashed with conservative television (winning dozens of owner Harry Guggenheim.

The owner was a major sup- awards), Moyers, in the estimaporter of the war in Vietnam and tion of fellow Texan Jim Hightinsisted that acclaimed Ameri- ower should be declared “one can author John Steinbeck be of America’s most precious resent there to give positive stories sources” by Congress.

A nice idea — but a diffor the Newsday, Long Island ferently constituted Congress and American readers.

As one of Newsday’s all-time would be needed.

At his terrific Blog: Moyers. great writers, Pulitzer-Prize winner Bob Keeler, has emphasized, com, Bill recently did a followMoyers had the guts — and un- up interview with Jacob Hacker derstanding — to send our local and Paul Pierson to discuss their writer, Mike McGrady, to give 2012 book, “Winner Take All Politics — How Washington Made some doses of reality.

Keeler highlighted these the Rich Richer and Turned Its contributions when he celebrat- Back on the Middle Class.”

Moyers now concludes that ed the two men in a column afthis earlier book is “what the ter McCrady died.

2016 election should be about.”

Hacker and Pierson’s new book is equally relevant: “American Amnesia: How the War on Government Led Us to Forget What Made America Prosper.”

Another recent example of the Moyers spark in the public arena was his interview with historian, Rick Shenkman about his book, “How Our Stone Age Brains Get in the Way of Having a Smart Democracy.”

Moyers concluded: “If you want to know why this is the year of Trump, you’ve got to read it. If you want to know why millions of Republicans still believe Barack Obama is a Muslim, you’ve got to read it. Even if you want to hold on and remain an optimist, you’ve got to read it.”

When Long Island’s premier 19th century journalist died, it was said that William Cullen Bryant “He had the wisdom of age in his youth, and the passion of youth in his age.”

Now in his ninth decade, and “retired” for the third time, I am so appreciative that Bill Moyers’ active social conscience is a redeeming feature for our challenged society.

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A look on the li g hter si d e

Which one will we feed? Fear or unity

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ust as I embarked on writing this week’s column, I heard the news of yet another atrocity — the worst mass-shooting in our nation’s history — this one with the dubious distinction of being both a hate crime and a terrorist act.

How much more unacceptable must things get, before we refuse to accept them?

President Obama has starkly outlined the crossroads where we stand: “This massacre is a further reminder of how easy it is for someone to get their hands on a weapon that lets them shoot people in a school, or in a house of worship, or a movie theater, or in a nightclub.

And we have to decide if that’s the kind of country we want to be.”

Will we choose fear, and hatred, and arming ourselves to the teeth? Or will we stand united? Will we turn on each other? Or to each other? Which do we choose?

I’m no authority on hate, but

I know a lot about fear.

Fear and I go way back … at least as far back as when I used to babysit for my two younger brothers.

I would lie awake every minute until my parents came home, sure that every creak, every bump, every thump of the central air was a knife-wielding attacker about to kill us all.

The fact that he never materialized or left any evidence of his visit was no proof that I was wrong.

You cannot talk people out of fear; we always have an answer. You cannot give us facts, or figures, or tell us to “snap out of it!” You cannot argue us out of fear because there is nothing rational about it.

The one useful thing I have learned about fear is that you cannot remain there when you are laughing.

J.K. Rowling knew this.

In “The Prisoner of Azkaban,” the third book in her Harry Potter series, she has Professor Lupin teach Harry and his friends how to deal with a “bog-

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A Look on the Lighter Side gart” — a shapeshifting entity that assumes the guise of one’s worst fear.

“You see,” Lupin tells the class, “the thing that really finishes a boggart is laughter.

What you need to do is force it to assume a shape that you find amusing,” and utter the spell: “Ridiculous!”

I experienced this power of laughter in a small way in my

own life, many years ago. I was taking an Amtrak train home from college when all of a sudden, there was a loud “Bang!” and the lights went out as the train coasted to a stop.

We must have been in a tunnel, because it stayed dark and still for a very long time. Too long. There was no explanation of any kind, and several of us were beginning to get really spooked, when suddenly another train rushed past — so fast that our train rocked, where it stood, from the suction.

Then the lights flickered back on. That’s when someone sang the 5-note “alien” theme from the movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” and the entire car erupted in laughter.

Fear had been banished.

Eleanor Roosevelt once famously said that “It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.”

ISIS, and those who wreak its havoc, has chosen the darkness; and they are counting on it to poison us, as well. They are counting on us to hate, and fear,

and take up arms against each other.

Which brings us back to that crossroads.

In Brad Bird’s terrific 2015 movie, “Tomorrowland,” the central character is a teenage girl named Casey Newton who refuses to accept that NASA is closing Cape Canaveral down.

It means her disillusioned father will lose his job; but Casey still believes in the future — even if he and other people whose career it was, no longer do.

She is an optimist, as we see when she reminds her father of a story he used to tell: According to an Indian legend, there are two wolves that battle constantly inside us all.

“One is darkness and despair,” Casey reminds her father; resentment, ego, and lies. The other is light, empathy and hope. She asks him, “Which wolf wins?”

The answer is: “The one you feed.”

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but that doesn’t make it less necessary. We should be proactively investigating the most affordable means to update our aging sewage system. Hurricane Sandy exposed the problem with Nassau County’s sewage treatment when over 2 billion gallons of raw sewage spilled into South Shore bays and harbors after the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant was flooded. There is a pressing need for an ocean sewage outflow pipe to fix the problem at Bay Park, yet it still has not been properly addressed since the storm almost four years ago.

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Finally, plastic bags are clogging sewers, littering streets and getting stuck in trees. Personally, my wife and I keep reusable grocery bags in our trunks and I recommend every household do the same. Being proactive to protect our land, sea and air may seem like a nuisance at first, but the good feeling you get every time you say, “I’ve got my own bag,” far outweighs the inconvenience.

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Strategy needed to defeat Trump

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erhaps there is another way to rattle Donald Trump, since Not Trump efforts seem to have had no effect on his popularity with his base. Perhaps there must be greater concerted efforts to get under his notoriously thin skin.

You may recall that after being teased at a White House Correspondent’s dinner one year, he did not attend the following year.

On Sunday evening, at the brilliant Tony event, there were at least two put downs directed

at the Trumpster.

The MC, James Cordon, remarked that considering the diversity at the event, the candidate might be tempted to build a wall around it.

Later, there was a bit about projected new shows for the coming season. The first suggestion was a show to be called “The Book of Moron.”

Of course the audience got that joke!

In the Feb. 22, 2016 issue of The New Yorker, on page 42, a cartoon by Phil Noth epitomizes

the Republican nominee for President.

It shows a structure in the process of being built.

On several stories, little Satanic figures, complete with horns and pitchforks, are toiling to complete what is “COMING SOON, TRUMP CIRCLE.” Rather than building upwards, they seem to be digging down several levels.

How apt!

Daily Kos, in its latest email on June 12, included references to three new cartoons.

They deal variously with Trump getting a new Mexican judge, the Trump vision of America, and a radical cleric vs.

Trump.

He has to be made a subject of ridicule in every kind of free media, as a response to his exploitation of it.

Of course, any attempts by his advisors to change his image are always short lived.

He reverts quickly to his true nature, devising insulting references to anyone who criticizes him and reacting in his tone deaf

response to the Orlando tragedy without sympathy.

Instead of recognizing the suffering caused by a madman, he repeats his name calling of all Muslims as potential terrorists.

Instead of enlisting their cooperation to root out extremists, he persists, because he is always right.

No matter that his statements reinforce Isis’ excuse to fight for recognition.

Esther Confino Hew Hyde Park

Support Sanders’ dream, Kaplan’s candidacy

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eading this week’s Williston Times, Friday, June 10, I see that many of the important items of the day have been rendered thorough comments.

I won’t bother to say more about them.

I do want to say that the millions of Bernie Sanders supporters must continue to stand behind him and one way or an-

other see him lawfully elected president.

Otherwise our country will remain in dire straits.

I happen to be a few months older than Mr. Sanders and his supporters are not all younger generation (kids) as per the prevailing slant.

Also, I have been continually impressed after reading about Anna Kaplan in the article “Ka-

plan touts life experience in run” in the Friday, May 27 edition.

It is clear by what she says that she is honest and clean.

The required talents and abilities to represent the 3rd Congressional District are quite simple.

1. Know what her constituents want and inform congress likewise.

2. Cast her votes accordingly.

It is clear that her life’s experiences give her valuable insights for understanding and dealing with other parts of the world.

My advice to her is don’t accept any endorsements that would leave her obligated.

She will be compensated aptly with her salary and what goes with it.

Never take as much as a dime from anyone and watch

out for those free lunches.

Once a public official is caught in any way, it only gets deeper and deeper. Obviously some will consider her unpopular but that is not why she is there.

There is then no escape and her honor is permanently lost.

Charles Samek Mineola

Libertarian offers Kaplan unqualified for House an option for prez A

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here are more than two choices for President this year.

Libertarian Party Presidential candidate Gary Johnson is the logical choice for Republicans who feel betrayed by their party’s standard bearer.

Most of the good ideas the Republican have had over the past 50 years have been borrowed from libertarians.

Free trade, tax reform, increased immigration, ending the military draft, the Earned Income Tax credit and deregulation of transportation/communications were originally libertarian ideas.

As Ronald Reagan said, “the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism.

Libertarianism is the straightforward idea that whenever possible, people should be allowed to make their own choices.

Taxes take away the choice of how you spend your money, so they can only be justified for services that can be paid for in no other way.

Laws and regulations should only be about preventing people from harming others

Libertarians take the view that people should be free to make choices that you might not like, just as you should be free to make choices others do not like.

Some Republicans may feel uncomfortable about legalizing certain behaviors but being uncomfortable about something is not a good enough reason to send people to jail.

Gary Johnson is a former two-term governor of New Mexico, with practical experience of government, validated by the voters who re-elected him.

Before being elected governor, he was successful businessman, employing more than a thousand people. He has never defaulted, unlike the Republican candidate.

He is joined on the ticket by the twice-elected, former Massachusetts Republican Gov. William Weld.

Many voters say they want a fiscally conservative, socially liberal candidate.

They have that option in Gary Johnson.

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s a resident of Great Neck and a long-time observer and activist, I was dismayed to see Anna Kaplan present herself as a candidate for the United States Congressional seat being vacated by Steve Israel.

Ms. Kaplan started her political life on the board of the Great Neck Library where, during the course of a short, one-term stint, she appeared to have no knowledge of or interest in the institution itself.

My disagreement with Ms. Kaplan then, as now, was elemental: She spoke in sound bites empty of serious thought.

Ms. Kaplan then went after a seat on the board of the Town of North Hempstead.

She changed boards but not her contribution.

In one instance at a Town board meeting, Ms. Kaplan cast her vote in favor of a million-dollar expenditure in her park district based on a dozen emails she waved in the air from her seat on the dais.

Declaring she had thus heard from her constituents, Ms. Kaplan voted to spend the tax dollars of 26,000 residents.

Her testimonial swayed the rest of the sevenmember board to vote with her.

Afterward, exposed through a FOIL request, it turned out that handful of e-mails, of a few lines each, parrotted each other and were funneled to her from one source.

From the time I joined the march on Washington in 1967 until today, I have watched the political landscape of my country begin to accommodate women, and I share the desire of women to support women for political office.

However, if politics is a spectator sport, then I have been waiting in vain to see Ms. Kaplan do cerebral calisthenics about the business of governing.

She has acquired the appearance of position, but she evidences no grasp on the meaning of representative government.

In the Congress of the United States her superficial approach would do a disservice to so many more citizens, men and women alike.

Rebecca Rosenblatt Gilliar Great Neck

Church unfairly singled out

Blank Slate Media’s Opinion Column of News, Friday, June 10 raises the question whether your editors are anti-Catholic Church or backers of victims of child sex abuse.

Those knowledgeable about the issue raised know that anti-

Catholic forces are striving to limit Please make it clear. rewrites of the laws to include Is Blank Slate against Catholic Catholic offenders only. abusers only or do they favor laws The Catholic Church wants that treat all offenders equally? laws revised to cover all offenders. Public school educators, boy James Gough scout leaders, etc., should also be New Hyde Park covered by revised laws.

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Need for gun control after Orlando killings

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would like to provide my condolences and deep sorrow for the 49 men and women who were senselessly and ruthlessly slaughtered, as well as the 53 additionally, very seriously wounded in the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, Fla., on last Sunday, June 12 around 2:20 a.m. by a sick, demented and disturbed radicalized American terrorist.(I will even mention his name).

These individuals didn’t offend anyone except for an extremely calculating, crazy, sick and

calculating, mindless, ISIS sympathizer.

I am sick and tired of seeing this type of ridiculous, somewhat preventable, killing in our country!

It is time for our Congress people and Senators to enact a law to ban all types of assault weapons in whatever shape or form; and also consider anyone with situations where they visit any ISIS or terrorist related country to do a background check and possible profiling and vet them out and keep records, as well as those in

our country, who have records any way shape or means connected to any type of terrorist organizations.

Also, anyone allowed to come into our country should be thoroughly vetted out to make sure they have no background related to those who would harm us!

This monster was checked out several times, but as soon as he bought his weapons, it should have sent a signal to the FBI, CIA and Homeland security to follow up and watch him 24/7 and maybe this disastrous event could have

been prevented!

Lastly, I believe that all the social media sites, especially Facebook, Twitter, etc. should band together or at least some type of law should be enacted that no terrorists groups, especially, ISIS, should be banned and not be allowed to have any sites or anything of that nature to pollute the minds of not only mentally disturbed AntiAmericans, but moreover, those around the globe that are weak and seriously inept, to fall prey to the evil among us!

Serious thought must be given, when we go into other countries to protect them for reasons I will not get into, but only to say, today, we surely have enough oil and gas for several centuries and the electric revolution is here.

Peace and prosperity is what we should focus upon, also repairing and renovating our roads, bridges, tunnels and our high speed rail.

Phil Racies Great Neck

Martins, Schimel Third track needed to make wrong on parkland Ronkonkoma upgrade work

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have just read the Great Neck News about the proposed legislation proposed by state Sen. Jack Martins [R-Old Westbury ] and state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel [D-Port Washington ], and find this quite troubling.

This proposed legislation would allow the Village of Kings Point for its DPW facilities on a small parcel of land in the park at 1.1 acres rather than the 5.45 acres requested.

I feel even a foot is too much.

I also feel through time they will request more.

I also have read a letter in the Great Neck News by David Zielenziger of Great Neck title,” Martins goes back on word about Kings Point Park. “ Where he said,”Let’s protect Kings Point Park before it is to late.”

Well I whole heartily agree.

I have worked in the Great Neck-Kings Point area for over 30 years and seen its beauty from tree lined streets to its parks of beauty. The need of some to industrialized and commercialization of our parks will destroy the beauty of our local community parks.

As Joyce Kilmer wrote in his poem called “Trees” and in part said,” I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. Poems are made by fools such as me. But only God can make a tree.”

And yet those who wish to destroy such beauty created by God is so very sad.

As such I hope this legislation gets stopped in its tracks.

This will only happen if the many write to Schimel and Martins and tell them this is all wrong.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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ov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proud announcement concerning the award of two contracts for construction of Long Island Rail Road Ronkokonma branch Phase Two double tracking between Farmingdale and Central Islip is no cause to celebrate.

Completion of double tracking between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma was dropped in the 1980s during electrification of this branch as a way to save money. It would have cost far less to complete this work 30 years ago rather than today.

After completion of double tracking, Ronkonkoma Branch riders will enjoy off-peak 30-minute service.

However, there will be no additional rush hour trains in the a.m. to Penn Station or p.m. from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma.

There is no room to run ad-

ditional trains into or out of Penn Station during either a.m. or p.m. rush hours via the East River tunnels.

Three of four tunnels running inbound during a.m. and outbound p.m. rush hours have very tight spacing between trains.

One tunnel is shared by the LIRR, New Jersey Transit and Amtrak for reverse train movements with equally tight spacing during rush hours.

There is no capacity at Penn Station to accommodate any additional rush hour trains.

Penn Station operates at 100 percent capacity during both a.m. and p.m. rush hours.

There is no capacity on the existing Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville to accommodate any additional rush hour trains on the Ronkonkoma branch.

Capacity can only be increased by construction of the proposed Main Line Third Track project.

Funding of $1.5 billion plus another $700 million to eliminate seven grade crossings or more will be needed for this effort.

Virtually all of these dollars will not be available until adoption of the next 2020-2024 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Five Year Capital Plan.

Rush hour riders on the Ronkonkoma line may be waiting until 2024 or later before they see additional rush hour service.

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

Child abuse not just limited to Catholic Church

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our June 10 editorial, “Back Victims of Child Sex Abuse,” made one very good point but also omitted key facts on the issue and recommended something with which I disagree.

Child abuse is an enormous problem, far greater than many realize.

I agree with you that the statute of limitations should be extended beyond age 23.

But I disagree with you on eliminating it altogether or extending it beyond age 35.

You were focused primarily on abuse in religious institutions, especially the Catholic Church. I suspect you’re unaware of some

key facts.

There were 11,000 victims of child abuse in the Catholic Church over a 50 year period involving 4,000 priests.

That equates to 220 victims per year. And proportional numbers of abuse occurred in Protestant and Jewish institutions as well.

But what is rarely, if ever, discussed in our media is the area where a far greater amount of child abuse occurs.

Based on a 2004 study for the U.S. Department of Education by Dr. Charol Shakeshaft of Hofstra University, there were 290,000 cases of child abuse over 10 years in our public schools, or 29,000

cases of abuse per year.

This is 130 times as much abuse per year as in the Catholic Church.

This problem of child abuse is enormous with long term detrimental effects.

Based on a study (Tomeo, Templer, Anderson & Kotler), 7 percent of all male heterosexuals were sexually abused, and 46 percent of all homosexual males were abused.

Yes, the statute of limitations should be extended beyond age 23, but should also take into account that allegations made after several decades are very difficult to decide, and very costly for the church, synagogue or public

school.

Some charges of abuse are false and many are mistakenly made, and to decide such matters several decades after the fact would put unfair financial pressure on all public and private institutions.

The abuse problem in our public schools is not only enormous but because this is so rarely discussed, a far higher proportion of abusers are “passed along” to other schools, with no criminal charges, and often without being advised of the abuser’s behavior.

And one other key point — in past years the legislation proposed in Albany extended the statute of limitations only for

private groups and exempted all public institutions, including public schools where much of this abuse occurs.

These legislators probably knew what the consequences would be if the statute was extended in cases of abuse in our schools — the cost to the taxpayers would be beyond belief.

Yes, we must extend the statute of limitations beyond age 23, but not for several decades, and it must be done for all institutions, not simply private ones.

Frank J. Russo, Jr. Port Washington Letters Continued on Page 74

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Orlando massacre connects three issues Twisted for political purpose, no doubt. Donald Trump has already taken credit for “predicting” another terror attack – he seems to be uninterested in the fact this was the 133rd massshooting so far this year, the 15th in Florida, alone. He did not seem so exercised about the mass murder at a Planned Parenthood clinic. In fact, there are mass shootings daily, 372 in 2015 alone.

Gun violence is a public health epidemic and now, a national security threat.

But the massacre is tailormade for Trump’s campaign built entirely on fear-mongering and scapegoating.

This latest shooting – notable for being the worst in U.S. history for the number of dead (49) and injured (53) is the nexus of three issues: radical ideology (the homophobia could just have easily been perpetrated by a rightwing/white supremacist/Christian bigot), mental illness (the killer was abusive, erratic and bipolar) but over-arching is the easy access to weapons of mass destruction: the AR-15 assault rifle, built for a battlefield, which anyone with murderous intent

can simply walk into a gunstore in Florida and many other gunhappy states, and minutes later, walk out with a gun like this one, which assassinated dozens of people in a matter of minutes.

Donald Trump and the NRA – relishing the fact that the perpetrator was Muslim (ignoring the fact he was born in Queens, and grew up in Westbury, Long Island) - say that mass-murderers can be stopped if everybody else is similarly armed. Can you imagine guns going off in every direction, not knowing who is the “bad” guy and who is not?

If Donald Trump, who wants to eliminate gun-free zones, would have his way, people could walk into DisneyWorld – apparently another target for the Orlando killer - brandishing long-rifles, as they can now do into bars, churches, schools, campuses.

Nor do they see any problem with terror suspects on the No Fly List being able to get a gun legally, or of a suspicious person whose background check takes longer than three days from getting a gun (the “Charleston loophole”).

They don’t allow the federal government to keep registrations,

or have any way of knowing if someone is assembling an arsenal and purchasing 4,000 rounds of ammo. They block any effort

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Pulse of the Peninsula to require safe storage or smart technology which allows a gun to be fired only by the registered owner. They don’t want gun registration or any requirement of proving knowledge of how to operate the gun safely.

In many states, it is harder to vote than to get a gun. (Voting

and abortion are constitutionally protected rights but the Second Amendment people have no qualms about putting obstacles that effectively block or ban.)

In Trump’s speech ostensibly on the Orlando massacre and “national security,” he offered nothing that would have actually prevented the attack in an Orlando nightclub – not a wall along the 2,000-mile border with Mexico, not deportation of 11 million undocumented immigrants (though he inaccurately stated the Orlando killer was born “in Afghan” instead of in Queens), not a ban on Muslims entering the country, and certainly not rampant guns (as Trump called for after the attack on the Paris nightclub).

What would have reduced the carnage? A “No-Buy” list: better notification and coordination of background checks of mental illness, domestic abuse, violence (NYS passed such requirements in the SAFE Act but Cuomo has yet to implement these provisions). And certainly, anyone on the terror watch list should not be allowed to purchase a gun, especially not an assault weapon.

Between 2004 and 2014, more

than 2,000 people on the No Fly list purchased guns in the U.S. After 9/11, the federal government was accused of not being able to “connect the dots” – well, with a mass murderer, the government is prohibited from connecting the dots altogether.

What else? Banning convicted domestic abusers and stalkers from buying guns. Abused women are five times more likely to be killed by their abuser if that individual has access to a firearm.

Only this week, a woman who gained prominence on “The Voice” was gunned down by a stalker at a concert in Orlando, no less.

Closing the loophole that allows people to buy guns without undergoing background checks through private sales, at gun shows and online. An estimated 40 percent of all firearms that change hands in the U.S. are transferred by unlicensed individuals not required to conduct background checks on buyers.

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Great Neck ranks 3rd in L.I. SAT score list B y N oah M ans k a r Five North Shore school districts’ average SAT scores were among the 10 highest on Long Island last year, according to data published by Long Island Patch.

The Roslyn, Great Neck and Herricks school districts’ scores on the 2015 college admissions test ranked second, third and fourth, respectively, among 94 districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties on the list published last month.

The East Williston and Port Washington school districts placed sixth and 10th, respectively.

“Throughout the district, starting in our elementary schools, our teachers and administrators are committed to providing high quality instruction and 21st century skills that will prepare our students to be life-long learners,” Herricks school Superintendent Fino Celano said in a statement.

The Mineola school district and the Sewanhaka Central High School District ranked 58th and 49th, respectively, according to the list citing data from the state Education Department.

The Manhasset school district’s SAT scores were not available through the College Board, the organization that administers the test, Patch’s list said.

Roslyn students’ scores averaged

1,820 of a perfect 2,400 on the 2015 test, while Sewanhaka students scored 1,474 on average, slightly below the national average of 1,490. The College Board uses a benchmark score of 1,550 to judge students’ likelihood of college success.

The SAT score is “one of many pieces of a well-rounded student transcript” that many colleges are no longer weighing as heavily, Sewnahaka school Superintendent Ralph Ferrie said, but the district is working to raise scores.

“Our ranking on this measure is not where we would like it to be, therefore the district will be continuing to make efforts to assist our students at performing at higher levels,” Ferrie said in a statement.

The College Board implemented major changes to the SAT starting in March, two years after announcing them.

The new test emphasizes more “evidence-based” skills, using more charts and asking students to understand words in context rather than memorize definitions, the College Board website says. It also returns the top score to 1,600, contains fewer questions and does not deduct points for wrong answers.

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School board grants tenure to 12 teachers B y J oe N i k i c The Great Neck Board of Education voted Tuesday to grant tenure to 12 teachers from seven of the district’s schools.

The school superintendent, Teresa Prendergast, said at Tuesday’s board meeting that she had personally met with each of the 12 candidates for tenure and believed they were all “highly deserving of recognition for tenure.”

“Their hard work and dedication to the children of this district is absolutely commendable,” Prendergast said.

The tenured teachers were joined by family members, friends and colleagues at the meeting as the principals of their schools explained why they believed each teacher should be granted tenure.

North Middle School had the most teachers granted tenure, including Zachary Boyt, Lisa DiLorenzo, Arielle Murdocco and Stefanie Oddo.

Gerald Cozine, North Middle’s principal, said Boyt’s passion for mathematics reflected on both his students and the colleagues he works with.

“Zach Boyt loves math,” Cozine said.

“Whether it is teaching a class of his own or helping one of his department members hone his or her lesson, he exudes a passion for all things math.”

Boyt has spent the past two years as the school’s math department head after teaching at M.S. 67 in Queens.

DiLorenzo was a special education teacher upstate before coming to the Great Neck school district.

Cozine said she has a knack for helping her students succeed.

“She recognizes the challenges: social, emotional and academic,” he said.

“And she’s happy to provide her students with the stability so they can experience success.”

Murdocco first came to the school district as a choreographer for the school’s annual musical, but now she serves as the school’s choral director and music teacher.

Cozine said the district was lucky that she uses her talents to teach students rather than have a career in the entertain-

ment industry.

“I must admit that, selfishly, I’m glad that her career as a performer didn’t work out,” he said. “It’s stated in many Oscar speeches, Ms. Murdocco was meant to play this role; to impact the lives of North Middle students, to make them fall in love with music, to add her own voice to North Middle’s narrative.”

Oddo was a science teacher at South Middle School before coming to North Middle three years ago.

Cozine commended the innovative teaching methods she uses to connect with her students.

“Stopping by her science room, it is inspiring to see the strong relationships that she has developed with the students of North Middle School,” he said. “She develops her lessons to inspire deeper more critical thinking and her ability to demystify complicated topics makes the learning more accessible to all of her students.”

South Middle School had two teachers granted tenure on Tuesday, Erin Keys and Marlene Ramos-Velita.

James Welsch, South Middle’s principal, said Keys makes her best efforts as a special education teacher to connect with her students on a personal level.

“Ms. Keys cares deeply for her students and pushes them each and everyday to do their very best,” Welsch said.

“In each of her classes, she knows her students very well and provides them both structure and support that they need to be successful.”

Ramos-Velita chairs the school’s world language department and is a Spanish teacher.

Welsch said she excels in changing her courses as different methods of teaching become incorporated into the district’s curriculum.

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The 2016 Museum Ball, Nassau County Museum of Art’s major annual fundraiser, drew its design inspiration from the vibrant and edgy urgan street art of the current exhibitions, Kenny Scharf and Glamorous Graffiti. It was a fabulous evening, one made even more festive by the many guests who dressed for the theme. An Evening of Glamorous Graffiti was very successfully chaired by Museum Board President Angela Susan Anton.

The Journal Committee was chaired by M. Patricia Janco-Tupper and Rebecca Creavin.

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David Miller’s florescent stripes and Allison Eden’s fanciful Pop art costume added great flair to the Ball party.

Charles and Daphne Chan with Rita and Frank Castagna of Americana Manhasset, the Ball’s Dinner Sponsor. Frank Castagna is executive vice president and past president of the Museum board.

Emily Franchina and Franklin Hill Perrell with Joan Saltzman of Sands Point, a Ball Sponsor. The MuBoard member and Ball emcee Laura Savini, Museum Direcseum building is named for her and her late husband, tor Karl E. Willers, Journal Co-chair Rebecca Creavin, Guest Arnold, the founding president of the Museum board. of Honor Kenny Scharf, Ball Chairman Angela Susan Anton, Journal Co-Chair M. Patricia Janco-Tupper

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The Hambones Saturday, June 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Bring a chair, blanket, and an outdoor picnic to enjoy great, upbeat music and the beauty at Planting Fields and exterior of Coe Hall. The Hambones play a merry mix of pop, blues, country and rockabilly from the Classic American Songbook. Dancing is encouraged. Restrooms are available at the Main Greenhouse. Coe Hall is closed during the concert. COFFEED INC, park caterer, will be selling snacks, sandwiches, desserts and drinks.

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

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Appetite for Destruction – The Ultimate Guns & Roses Experience

Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.

Appetite for Destruction, the ultimate Guns N’ Roses experience, have been performing the music of Guns N’ Roses for almost 20 years, selling out venues throughout the northeast. They have performed with special guest and current G N’ R keyboardist Dizzy Reed, shared two bills with ex-G N’ R guitarist Gilby Clarke, and headlined at BB King’s in Times Square for five consecutive years.

Their catalog of Guns N’ Roses songs is unsurpassed.

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

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Artist Performance Kenny Scharf

Sunday, June 19, 12-4 p.m.

Artist Kenny Scharf creates a work of art on a wall of the Manes Family Art & Education Center to open later this year. Adults and family groups are encouraged to watch the artist in action in conjunction with his major exhibition presently on view in the galleries.

Here¹s an opportunity to watch art and interact with the artist as he creates a new work!

Family groups are encouraged to participate. Free with Museum admission, reservations not needed.

Where: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Info: (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org

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Boyz II Men Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m.

Boyz II Men remains one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in music history. The group redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. Recently celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, the band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past two decades and earned four Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards and three Billboard Awards, along the way.

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

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Tuesday, June 21, 8 p.m.

The Dave Matthews Band will celebrate its 25th anniversary in the same way they spent most of their years together: With a massive summer tour. Each night of the trek, including Jones Beach on June 21, will feature two full sets from the band. However, in addition to the summer tour, Dave Matthews Band also announced that they would take a hiatus from touring in 2017. DMB is perhaps best known for their crossover hit “Crash Into Me.” Where: Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre, 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh Info: 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com

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Furman Film Series: Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 p.m.

Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear’s legendary 1970s shows such as All In the Family, Maude, Good Times, and The Jeffersons, boldly cracked open dialogue and shifted the national consciousness, injecting enlightened humanism into sociopolitical debates on race, class, creed, and feminism. Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You is the definitive chronicle of Lear’s life, work, and achievements. Q&A with Norman Lear’s daughter, Kate Lear.

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

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Tommy Emmanuel Thursday, June 23, 7:30 p.m.

A master technician, Tommy Emmanuel started professionally at age 6, rising through the ranks as a studio guitar player and member of several Australian rock bands before he set off on a solo career. One of only five musicians handpicked by his mentor, Chet Atkins, as a Certified Guitar Player (CGP), he’s piled up numerous accolades, including two Grammy nominations, two ARIA Awards from the Australian Recording Industry Association and repeated honors in the Guitar Player magazine reader’s poll.

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Come Visit

THE OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM 102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

We are open Sat. & Sun. 10AM-4PM and invite you to our Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt's historic train station, display yard with railroad equipment and turntable.

Go aboard the famed Alco diesel cab and other historic rolling stock at the display yard.

At the Visitor Center see the photo exhibit, "Train Wreck", depicting rail disasters that transformed the LIRR into the safest commuter railroad in the nation.

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ew York Lizards Lacrosse Saturday, June 18, 7:00 p.m.

Come see the hometown Lizards take on the Boston Cannons in this exciting match-up. The New York Lizards, originally the Long Island Lizards, are a Major League Lacrosse (MLL) team based in Hempstead, New York. In 2015, the Lizards beat the Cannons in the semi-finals so it will be a great game! Check website for ticket information.

Where: Shuart Stadium at Hofstra, Gerald Street/Stadium Road, Uniondale Info: www.nylizards.com

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ath Through History Weekend at Tackapausha Museum

Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Live animal presentation featuring wildlife ranging from the most primitive through modern examples such as the Fox. Trailwalk to spot wildlife in the Preserve follows. All ages are welcome! $5 per person.

Where: at Tackapausha Museum & Preserve Seaford 2225 Washington Ave, Seaford Info: 516-571-7443 • www.nassaucountyny.gov

or on the web @ www.obrm.org Admission: $5.00 Adults, $4.00 Seniors 62+, $3.00 children 6-12 5 and under FREE

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ong Island Maritime Museum’s Annual Pirate Festival

Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Grab yer little swashbucklers and seafarin’ scoundrels and prepare to have the time of yer life! Roving entertainment and performances by The Greatest Pyrate Story Never Told , Billy Bones, Geoff Marsh, Kings of the Coast, Ye Pyrate Brotherhood and more! It’s a great day of fun for the entire family! General admission $8; kids under 5 are free.

Where: Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville Info: 631-HISTORY • www. www.limaritime.org

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Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We provide materials to create a wooden ship model, you provide the imagination. Bring the family to build a fleet! All ages; hot glue gun with adult supervision. Admission plus $8 per hull; members $8 hull fee only.

Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor Info: 631-367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

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yster Bay Railroad Museum Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Our museum heightens public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the railroad’s role in our heritage, and increases public understanding of rail technology and its impact on Long Island life. The Museum has secured historical railroading equipment and we know you will be fascinated with what you see.

Where: Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, 102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay Info: 516-558-7036 • www.obrm.org

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addy & Me Rockets!

Sunday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

It’s CSTL’s Annual Daddy n’ Me Rockets program! Celebrate Father’s Day by building a rocket and launching it with your child! Staff is available to assist in fabrication questions and to help you blast off. This popular program is great way to enjoy a day. Bring a camera. $25 per rocket.

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Sunday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Celebrate Father’s Day with us! Bring dad to our All You Can Eat Pizza Party! Lots of fun for the entire family. Admission $14, which includes skates rental, unlimited pizza and soda.

Where: United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford Info: 516-795-5474 • www.unitedskates.com/seaford

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ummer Solstice Celebration Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Spend the longest day of the year outdoors on the beautiful grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. (We’ll step inside one of our mansions, if it rains.)

A special Family Yoga session will be held at 6:30 – 7:15 pm, and you can paint the sunset with artists Lynne and Lawrence Chrapliwy. “BYO” picnic dinner and stay until the sun sets at 8:30 pm. Admission is $5 per car for members and $15 per car for non-members; includes parking. Start 6:30pm until sunsets at 8:30pm Where: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info: 516-571-7901 • www.thesandspointpreserve.com

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Homemade sauces for summer dining During the summer, outdoor entertaining is a must.

Making dining easier and less stressful is to have a few homemade sauces on hand for impromptu gatherings.

This is a major part of the entertaining game plan.

The following recipes are easy to prepare and liven up a myriad of dishes. I suggest making them when you have a few moments and keeping them on hand.

You will find that homemade sauces are much tastier than storebought and very simple to keep stocked up throughout the summer, making dining a breeze...

Menu Serves 4 Barbeque Sauce Vinaigrette Miracle Spicy Russian Dressing

Miracle Spicy Russian Dressing Use as a Hamburger Topping, French Fry or Chicken Finger Dipping Sauce, Condiment for Turkey Sandwiches, Dress A Wedge of Iceberg. (There is no store-bought substitute.)

while grilling. Add Northern Beans for “Homemade Baked Beans” 2/3 cup ketchup 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsps smoked Spanish Paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 15 oz. jar Miracle Whip 3/4 cup ketchup Squirts of Siracha

1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir.

2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Refrigerate, covered, until needed. (I put mine in a mason jar.)

Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, Toss on Vegetables, Drizzle on Tomatoes, Toss on Potatoes, Toss on Tuna for a quick, non-mayonnaise tuna salad. In a pinch, Paul Newman’s Vinaigrette works too.

Barbeque Sauce Use as a marinade and/or brush on chicken, pork & beef

3 tbls. Dijon Mustard 1 tbls. best quality red wine vinegar

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1. Remove 1/2 of the Miracle Whip. (Set remainder aside for future use.)

2. Add ketchup. Shake vigorously until combined. Add Siracha to taste. (Add alot if you like spice; a little, if you don’t.)

3. The best thing about this is it stays in the jar, in the refrigerator, all summer long.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 p.m.

Furman Film Series: Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You Wednesday, July 13, 8 p.m.

Shuffle Along on Broadway Wednesday, July 20, 8 p.m.

Furman Film Series: “The Tenth Man” Thursday, July 21, 8 p.m.

The 50+ Comedy Tour presented by GCAC and Long Island Comedy Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.

Furman Film Series: “Little Men” LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org June 23, 7:30 p.m. and June 24, 8 p.m.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr. June 29, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. – Piano Classics with Maria Kogan July 13, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. – Vintage Bliss “Tribute to the Great Music Legends” July 27, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. – Pat Darienzo’s Magic & Comedy Show August 10, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. Cary Grant mini-series – film: His Girl Friday

August 10 – September 4 My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy!

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August 31, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. Cary Grant mini-series -- film: To Catch a Thief NIKON AT JONES BEACH THEATRE 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh 516-221-1000 • www.theatrewantagh.com Friday, June 17, 12:55 p.m.

2016 Country Megaticket Friday, June 17, 7:00 p.m.

Jason Aldean Saturday, June 18, 6:00 p.m.

Taste of Chaos: Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday Tuesday, June 21, 7:00 p.m.

Dave Matthews Band Friday, June 24, 7:00 p.m.

Sting and Peter Gabriel Monday, June 27, 7:00 p.m.

Journey with the Doobie Brothers Thursday, June 30, 7:00 p.m.

Weezer and Panic! At The Disco Wednesday, July 6, 6:30 p.m.

Slipknot with Marilyn Manson Saturday, July 9, 12:00 p.m.

Vans Warped Tour Sunday, July 10, 6:30 p.m.

Sublime with Rome Monday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.

Def Leppard with REO Speedwagon

Wednesday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.

Yanni Sunday, July 17, 7:00 p.m.

Florida Georgia Line Thursday, July 21, 7:00 p.m.

Gwen Stefani Friday, July 22 @ 7:00 p.m.

Josh Groban Saturday, July 23, 4:00 p.m.

Laid Back Festival feat. Gregg Allman, Jason Isbell, America, and Marshall Tucker Band Sunday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.

Darius Rucker Thursday, July 28, 7:00 p.m.

Heart with Joan Jett and Cheap Trick Saturday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.

Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin Sunday, July 31, 6:45 p.m.

Counting Crows and Rob Thomas Thursday, August 4, 7:30 p.m.

Brad Paisley, Tyler Farr, Maddie and Tae Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 p.m.

Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa Friday, August 12, 7:00 p.m.

Goo Goo Dolls Saturday, August 13, 7:00 p.m.

Blink 182 with A Day To Remember and All Time Low Wednesday, August 17, 7:30 p.m.

Black Sabbath Saturday, August 20, 3:59 p.m. through Sunday, August 21, 11:59 p.m.

2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival Thursday, August 25, 8:00 p.m.

Jimmy Buffet Thursday, September 1, 7:00 p.m.

Rascal Flatts NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

(516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.

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

Boyz II Men Friday, June 24, 8 p.m.

The Temptations & the Four Tops Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

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

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

Joe Bonamassa The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Thursday, June 30, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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Polo Grill/Westbury Manor Ruby Tuesdays Season’s Fresh Grill Sputino’s Still Partners Thyme Restaurant Villa Milano, Manhasset Wings Plus

Best Art Gallery Art Club Colinart Gallery Gold Coast Arts Center Muriel Karasik PATV Playwrights Project Wakan Woman (Brightwater Gallery) Best Asian Restaurant Chef Wang Best Attraction Cho-Sen Village C&D Company Orchestras Elaine’s Asian Bistro & Grill FIRST Robotics Competition Glow Thai & Japanese Gold Coast International Film Festival Golden Wok Restaurant Long Island Philharmonic Jade King Rear View Mirror Jani’s Savannah Sky Moonstones Pearl East Best Bowling Alley Sushi Republic Sheridan Lanes The Orient Toku Best Entertainment Venue Kj Farrells Best Bagel Shop Landmark On Main Street Anne’s Bagels & Deli Nikon At Jones Beach Theatre Bagel Boss Tilles Center-Performing Arts Bagel Hut Best Event Over 50 Fair Portfest In Port Washington Best Museum Cradle Of Aviation Nassau County Museum Of Art North Shore Historical Museum Oyster Bay Railroad Museum Vanderbilt Museum Best Theatre Huntington Cinema Arts Centre Mixed Company Children’s Theatre

FOOD AND DRINK Best Caterer Culinary Architect Catering Iavarones Brother Joseph Craig Caterers Of Roslyn At Temple Beth Sholom Kpacho La Bottega Roslyn Best American Restaurant 388 Italian Restaurant Bennigans Ben’s Kosher Restaurant And Delicatessen Carle Place Diner Crabtrees Davenport Restaurant Jolly Fisherman And Steakhouse Jonathan’s Restaurant La Bottega Roslyn Leo’s of Manhasset Louie’s Pizza Carle Place Mim’s Restaurant Nassau Country Inn Panera Bread, Mineola Plum Tomato

Bagelman Barbara’s Bagels Best Bagels Greenvale Bagels Hand Rolled Bagels Ibagel Cafe Let There Be Bagels Manhasset Bagels Stuff N Bagel

Best Bakery Allie’s GF Goodies Andrea’s Bake Shoppe & Cafe Benkert’s Bakery Buttercooky Fantasy Foods-Eatery & Bakery Gourmet Bake Shop Leonetti’s Mia Madison Bakery Mondrian Pastry Paul’s Bakery Polito Bakery Reisters Bakery Saint Honore Steiner’s Pastry Shop Sweet Tart Bakery & Cafe Sweet To Lick The Bakery Wahls Bakery Best Chinese Restaurant Asian Fusion Chef Wang China House China Tasty No 1 Kitchen Inc Cho-Sen Village Garden Of Plenty Great China Buffet Hunan Taste Jade King Moonstone Nanking Restaurant

Pang Pang Wok Restaurant Pearl East Pearls Chinese Cuisine Pencenzo Ristorante The Orchid Best Deli Ben’s Kosher Deli Ceriello Italian Pork Store Cuttermill Deli Deli King Delicacies Dominick’s Deli Ganesh Deli Inc Hack’s Deli Harbor Deli Harry’s Hilltop Catering Iavaronne Italian Market Lido Deli Manhasset Deli Mineola Park Delicatessen Orlandos Deli P J’s Sandwich Piccolo Gourmet Deli & Caterers R.J. Deli Corp Roslyn Heights Deli Sansone Subway Village Deli Grocery & Bagel Williston Park Delicatessen Best Diner East Bay Diner Fredericks Landmark In Port Washington Mineola Diner New Hyde Park Diner Omega Diner Park City Diner Skyline Dinner Williston Townhouse Diner Yesterday’s Diner Best Family Restaurant Ben’s Kosher Restaurant Hildebrandt’s IHOP Louie’s Restaurant, Manhasset Piccola Bussola Your Mother’s House Kitchen & Bar Best French Restaurant Cafe Citron La Marmite Best German Restaurant Koenig’s Plattsdeutsch Best Gourmet Restaurant Ceriello Da Vinci Gourmet Market Fratelli’s Market Place Gian Carlos Gourmet Grace’s Market Iavaronne Brothers Italian Market Kitchen Kabaret

Best Greek Restaurant Athenakis Restaurant Augustine Yummy Gyro Ethos Restaurant Fish On Main Greektown Kyma MP Taverna Mykonian House Mykonos Restaurant Mythos Opa Grille Shish Kebab Grill The Greek Place Wild Fig Best Hamburgers Burger Spot Center Cuts Ceriello 541 Club Magic Burger Poultry Mart Smashburger Wings Plus Best Ice Cream Douglas And James Homemade Ice Cream Best Indian Restaurant Diwan Indian City Restaurant Miraj Reataurant Café Raj Palace Southern Spice Best Italian Restaurant 388 Restaurant Angelinas Rest. & Pizzeria WP Antonette’s Antonino’s Restaurant Bevanda Buongusto Ristorante Cafe Cardini Capo Restaurant Carlino’s Cipollini Cugini Pizzeria & Restaurant Da-Angelo Pizzeria & Ristorante Eric’s Italian Bistro Fromaggio Gino’s Of New Hyde Park Il Bambino Il Mulino Katerina Ristorante Italiano King Umberto’s (Elmont) La Bottega La Bussola La Gioconda Restaurant La Parma La Piccola Liguria Ristorante La Rotonda Restaurant La Stella Ristorante Louies Carle Place Luna Capriese Restaurant Matteo’s Restaurant Nick & Pedro’s Restaurant Nicks Tuscan Grill Papa Ciro’s

Piccola Bussola Rest Pirandello Restaurant Plum Tomatoes Sotto Luna Restaurant Stella Ristorante Stressa Italian Restaurant Trattoria Diane Umberto’s Restaurant Uncle Bacala’s Villa D’Este Villa Leone Vizio Restaurant Best Japanese Restaurant Daruma Great Neck Fuji-Ya Japanese Restaurant Hibachi-Sushiya Il Sin Jung Restaurant Kaj Sushi Matsuya Japanese Restaurant Miraku Oyama Authentic Restaurant Sushi Republic Best Mexican Restaurant Besito Of Roslyn Chipotle Green Cactus Fresh Mexican K Pacho The Rio Grill Best Middle Eastern Restaurant Ayhan’s Colbeh Restaurant Persian Grill Best Pizza Abeetza Pizza Attilio’s Pizza Delicacies Gourmet Pizza Domino’s Pizza Eddie’s Pizza Francesc’s Pizzeria Frankie’s Brooklyn Pizza Frantoni’s Geula Pizza & Sushi Gigi’s Pizza Gino’s Pizza Gino’s Pizzeria & Ristorante La Pizzeria La Vera Luigi’s Kitchen Mama Theresa Mario’s Pizzeria Pizza Pub I Pizza Supreme Plum Tomatoes Salvatore’s Cool Oven Pizza Vincent’s Restaurant and Pizzeria Best Pub Food B.K. Sweeney’s Eleanor Rigby’s Green Irish Pub Hyde Away Pub Jack Duggans Pub & Resaturant St. James Restaurant & Bar TR’s Great American Restaurant

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Best of the North Shore Ballot • Vote at BSMBestoftheNorthShore.com Best Seafood Restaurant Jolly Fisherman Louie’s Pisces One Restaurant Riverfish Sangria 71 The Blue Oyster Grill Restaurant Best Steak House Bryant and Cooper Frank’s Jimmy Hayes Luso Peter Luger’s Rothmanns Ruth’s Chris Garden City Union Restaurant Best Subs Quiznos Roslyn Subway Best Thai Food Frankly Thai Noodles&Company Sri Pra Phai Thai Restaurant Best Yogurt Go Greenley Red Mango TCBY Yogurt And Such Yolo Yogurt

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FITNESS Best Acupuncturist Best Allergy Friendly Bakery Crossfit Sanctuary Dr. Daniel Kenigsberg Dr. Dazhi Chen Joy Acupuncture LAI Acupuncture Massage Envy Spa - Lake Success Olgalucia Permanent Cosmetics Practice Of Roslyn Shui MD Acupuncture & Wellness Best Allergist Asthma & Breath Center Dr. Cameron - Garden City North Shore Allergy & Asthma North Shore-LIJ Division Of Allergy/ Immunology Dr. David Wertheim Best Bicycle Store Mineola Bicycle Fitness & Mower Best Chiropractor Gold Coast Chiropractic Best Cosmetic Surgeon Bourhill Plastic Surgery LI Plastic Surgical Randall Feingold, MD

Best Counselor Alison Berns Simon NAMI Best Dentist Antonietta Pannullo, D.D.S, P.C. Bruce G Valauri DDS Da Vinci Dental Arts David Kesselschmidt DDS Dental Center Dr Mindy Homer Dr. Baylarian Dr. Howard Israel Dr. Laurence Kobren D.D.S. Dr. Margaret Zadnik Dr. Michael Pikus Dr. Valicenti Dr.Bonneville East Hills Dental Assoc Edward I Jutkowitz D.D.S. Elaine Greenberg D.D.S. Emily B Halpern D.D.S. Eric S Jacob D.D.S. Essential Dental Of Roslyn Four Seasons Dental Care Gluck,Kurtz & Lin Henry Maccaro D.D.S. Iffat Nazneen D.D.S. John H. Geager, D.D.S Kenneth M Gewant D.M.D. Lake Success Dental Center LI Team Implantology Lisa Sedotto D.M.D. Little Smiles Of Port Washington Long Island Dental Michael Tennenbaum D.D.S. Michael Wininger D.D.S. Mid Nassau Dental Group Mitchell Fishkin D.D.S. Mitchell S Pines D.D.S. North Island Dental Arts North Shore Pediatric Dentist Passes Dental Care Premier Dental Services Smile Solutions Tooth Time Dental Studio Yolanda Frucci, D.D.S. Best Dermatologist Avalon Dermatology Bodian Dermatology Brody Dermatology Dr. Berck North Shore-LIJ Dermatology Psoriasis Care Center Best Endocronologist Dr. Greenfield Endocrine Associates Long Island IVF Reproductive Endocrinology North Shore Diabetes & Endocrine North Shore-LIJ Division Of Endocrinology Queens Diabetes & Endocrinology Rory Breidbart Best Fitness Facility 30 Minute Fitness Body Dynamics Inc.

Body In Balance Chinese Qigong Tui-Na Center Cross Fit Crossfit Sanctuary Curvebreakers Curves Of Great Neck Decisions’s Fitness for Women D-Fine Fitness Dynamix Pilates Equinox Fitness - Roslyn & Great Neck Fitness Figures Fitness Revolution Gold Medal Gymnastics Healthtrax Integrated Fitness Solutions Jump Kick Your Style Kings Point Fitness Ladies Workout Express Lifeline Rehabilitation Manhasset Fitness Center North Shore Fitness Nutritious Delicious NXT GEN Fitness & Performance Training Peak Performance Personal Fitness-Laura Condulis Personal Training Studio Pilates Pilates And Yoga, Inc. Planet Fitness Revolution Athletic Club Row 45 Inc/D Fine Fitness Samuel Field Y Shredcore Sportsart Fitness Synergy Gym The Fitness Loft Twin Park Fitness Center Zumba-Margaret Popogna Best Health Food Store Herbalife Whole Foods Best Health Foods, Vitamins Great Neck Nature Foods Rising Tide Vitamin Shoppe Best Health Maintenance Organization Age Management Associates Complete Care Cardiology Healthbridge Best Health System Northwell Health Best Hearing Aid Store Advanced Hearing Center American Hearing Aid Center B&S Hearing Solutions Contemporary Hearing Aids Hear USA Jad Hearing Aids

Best Hospital Cancer Institute Of Long Island Long Island Jewish Medical Center Long Island Jewish-Thoracic Surgery Mercy Hospital North Shore LI Jewish Med Center North Shore University Hospital Parker Jewish Geriatric Institute Parker Jewish Institute Health Care St Francis Hospital Winthrop University Hospital Best In-Home Elder Care Services Advance At Home Physical Therapy House Calls Carelink, Inc Comfort Keepers Jzanus Home Care Inc. Best Internist Dr. Kenneth Ackerman Dr. Lori Cohen Dr. Louis Heisler Dr. Luigi Capobianco Dr. William Klein Hillside Internal Med. & Geriatrics Joanne Gottridge, MD Leonard Treihaft, MD Marc Meltzer MD North Shore-LIJ Dept Of Internal Medicine Sanford M. Ratner Winthrop Internal Medicine Group Best Massage Clinic Great Neck Therapeutic Massage Massage Envy Spa--Lake Success Best Orthodontist Dr. Karen Lewkowitz Great Neck Orthodontics Island Orthodontics New Hyde Park Orthodontics Newman Orthodontics Best Pediatrician Happy & Healthy Pediatric Wellness Jay Berger, MD North Shore Children & Family Park Pediatrics Roslyn Pediatrics Turow & Tierney Pediatrics Winthrop Pediatric Associates, PC Best Podiatrist County Foot Care Dr. Raymond Ferguson Great Neck Family Foot Care Best Radiologist David Katz Nassau Radiology Winthrop Radiology Associates Best Rehab Center/ Physical Therapy Advance At Home Physical Therapy House Calls

AMG OT Bi-County Physical Therapy Healing Touch JC Pilates New Dimensions Physical Therapy New York Family Practice Pro Sports Total Performance Physical Therapy Best Spa Aqua Beauty Spa Blue Horizons Spa Body Works Day Spa Equinox European Wax Center-New Hyde Park Flirt Spa & Brow Bar G P M Pool & Spa Glow Medi Spa Manual On Myo Aroma Spa New Garden Spa North Shore Vein Center Omage Medi Spa Prism Med Spa Red Hot Spa Sunshine Foot Spa The North Shore Medical Spa Truth & Beauty Spa Viana Spa Best Urgent Care Facility Nassau Immediate Medical Care PM Pediatrics Precision Urgent Care Premiere Care Pro Health Care Associates Stat MD. Best Weight Loss Clinic/ Counseling Curves Jenny Craig - Garden City Solutions Program For Eating The Weight Loss Patch Weight Watchers - Carle Place Best Yoga Studio Body & Brain Holistic Yoga

SCHOOL AND CAMP Best Art School Abrakadoodle I-School Music and Art Best Camp Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp Beth Sholom Day Camp Buckley Camp Waklo Chaminade Instructional Sports College Directions Euro Star Soccer Camp Friends Together Nursery I-Step Long Island Lutheran Summer Program Music Institute Of Long Island New York Baseball Academy North Shore Day Camp/School St. Aidans Office Of Youth Ministry St. Anthony’s High School YMCA Glen Cove

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Best of the North Shore Ballot • Vote at BSMBestoftheNorthShore.com Best College or University Adelphi University Hofstra University Long Island University Post Molloy College SUNY College Old Westbury Best College Planning and Counseling College Connection Best Dance Studio, Instruction American Dance Theater Workshop Arthur Murray Dance Studio Center Stage Studio Confidanze (Michele Tabaroki) Ella Marie Dance Floral Park Music & Dance Center Fred Astaire Dance Studio Great Neck School Of Dance Hannah Kroner School of Dance Hidden Talent’s Dance Center Jam Dance & Fitness JJ’s Dance Studio Katya’s School Of Dance Let’s Dance Let’s Make Music And Dance Margaret Gatzonis-Zumba Miss Kristin Production Miss Steffie’s Dance Moba Dance Moves & Motions School Of Dance Smooth Street Ballroom Corp.

Two World Dance Best Pre-School All Saints-Great Neck School Amazing Children Bright Horizons Pre School Brookeville LEEDS At Friends In Westbury Congregational Nursery School Man. Gloria Dei Nursery School Growing Tree Nursery School Gymboree Keshet Preschool Little Treasures Nursery Old Westbury Early Childhood Once Upon A Time Nursery School Our Lady Of Grace Montessori School Our Lady Of Victory Precious Spirit Childcare Ready Set Grow Romper Room Nursery School Temple Beth Sholom Early Childhood Center Temple Sinai Nursery School The Lakeville Nursery School The Learning Experience The Little People Academy Trinity Pre School Best Private School Buckley Country Day School Corpus Christi School East Woods School

Friends Academy Fusion Academy Greenvale School Holy Child Academy Holy Family School Lawrence Woodmere Academy Lutheran Church Of Our Savior North Shore Hebrew Academy Notre Dame Portledge School Solomon Schechter Day School Of Long Island St. Aidan School St. Anthony’s High School St. Mary’s St. Peter Of Alcantara School USDAN Center Vincent Smith School Windsor Institute Of Technology Best Public School Great Neck Community School Great Neck Public Schools Herricks Middle School Manhasset School District Mineola School District New Hyde Park-GCP School District North Shore Central School District Paul Schreiber High School Roslyn High School

SERVICES Best Accounting Firm Alderman LLC D.J. Dolan Atax Service Inc. Frank J. Stella Howard L. Ginsberg, CPA Joseph Gil Keats Agency Pfc Mitchell Tax & Accounting LLC Professional Accounting & Tax Svcs.

Stephen Goodman, E.A. Steven E Bachann & Co Systematic Control Corporation

Best Car Wash 4 Corners American Car Wash Great Neck Car Wash Mr. Suds Hand Wash & Detail Center

Best Chamber of Commerce New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Willistons Great Neck Chamber of Commerce Manhasset Chamber of Commerce Mineola Chamber of Commerce Port Washington Chamber of Commerce Best Assisted Living Facility Roslyn Chamber of Commerce Amsterdam House Dominican Village Best Commercial Great Neck Senior Center Lighting Company Jefferson’s Ferry Rhino LED Little Neck Nursing Home Best Computer Service Senior Bridge Millenium Software Senior Lifestyle Media

Best Auto Repair Albert Zolezzi Auto Body Inc. Albertson Autobody Anzelone Automotive Workshop Autospa Best Tire & Alignment Bestbuy Auto Center Best Religious School Bobb Howard’s Auto Repair Chabad Of Roslyn Cuttermill Automotive Technology Holy Name Of Jesus Church Dyno Sport Performance North Shore Hebrew Academy Express Lube St. Aidans Franks Fenders & Fantasies Temple Beth Sholom G C Volkswagon Temple Sinai Garden City Park Auto & Truck The Schools Of St. Mary, Manhasset Goodyear, Mineola Grand Auto Body Best Sports Camp Great Bear or Training Great Neck Auto Tech All Soccer Gullwing Motors, Inc. Eurostar Soccer Camps Hawthorne Service Center Frozen Ropes Highland Auto Service New York Sports Academy High-Tech NY Lacrosse Academy Jefferson International Auto Center Parisi Speed School Jerry’s Towing Svc Velocity Sports Performance Kings Point Auto L.I. Foreign & Domestic Auto Parts Best Tutor Service Lightning 1 Auto Care Aikido For Kids Midas - Mineola Anew Tutoring Academy Norman’s Auto Cambridge Educational Center Nut Just Lube English Skills Center Penn Toyota Enopi Perry’s Car Care Good News School Port Motors Lincoln Mercury Inc. Keys To Reading Port Tire And Auto Service Kids Learning Loft Rallye Motors Kumon Of Mineola Roger’s Service Center Mathnasium Of GN Roslyn Car Care Center Inc. Mathnasium Of NHP S M Motor Sports Mathnasium Of Roslyn Scotsmans Collision One Potato Two Tomato Tal’s Auto Service Phillips Education System Tiger Auto Service Trim & Top, Inc. Power Prep Unique Body Contouring Regents Review Wheatley Hills Auto Service Smart Brain America Willis Ave. Collision Testtakers

Best Contractor Complete Home Decorating Center Eli Cabinetry Fix Then Sell Garden City Aluminum Golden Hammer Home Improvements Lauren Daniels Mike A’s Complete Home Service Northern Contracting RJ Flynn Home Improvements Solara Designs Ted Emmerich Construction V.A.R.Home Volko Supply Best Dry Cleaners Alpian Cleaners Butler Cleaners East Hill French Cleaners Enc Cleaners Garden Cleaners Green Tree Cleaners Harbour Hill Cleaners Hi Point Imperial Cleaners Kassan Cleaners Lakeville Dry Cleaners Manor 2 French Cleaners Marino, Locust Valley Meurice Tina’s Northern Plaza Cleaners Tres Bon Dry Cleaners Best Financial Institution Antonio Bocchetti Chase Astoria Federal Savings Bank Of America Bank Of New York Bethpage Federal Credit Union Chase First National Bank of L.I. Citibank-New Hyde Park Community National Bank European American Bank Federal Standard Mortgage Banking

Flushing Savings Bank Greenpoint Bank Hanover Community Bank HSBC Bank USA NA Maspeth Federal Savings Bank People’s United Bank Sperry Credit Union TD Bank Best Financial Planning AAL Home Financial Service Corp.

Appel Financial Group AXA Advisors Ginsberg Wealth Management LLC Goldcoast Capital Mgmt Corp Great American Financial Svc HSBC Bank USA NA Lincoln Financial Merrill Lynch Great Neck Raymond James Financial Services S K Management Consultants Inc. Smith Barney Vangaurd Capital Zurich Depository Corp.

Best Funeral Home Cassidy Funeral Home Fairchild Sons New Hyde Park Funeral Home Park Funeral Home R. Stutzmann & Son Riverside-Nassau North Roslyn Heights Funeral Home Weigand Brothers Funeral Home Best Gas Station Anzelone & Son Service Center Ben’s Service Station East Hills Automotive Service Center J & S Petroleum Lakeville Service Station Norman’s Auto Paul’s BP Station, Great Neck Roslyn Shell Inc. Best Hair Salon Adelina Hair Design Advance Hair Removal All4HAIR Inc. Ambiance Arista Hair Designs Arkadiy Salon & Spa Aura Salon Avreen Salon & Spa Inc. Betty Shamoilia Bogart & Co. Salon Cion & Company Coco Hair Group Color Bar Hair Studio Cuttin’ Club Dashing Diva Delis Salon Dina Beauty Salon Dirosa Expressions Salon Fierce Hair Gila GLA Hoshmand Continued on Page 42

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Treating pets facing flea and tick infestations

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et owners love many things about having companion animals. But flea and tick infestations are probably not on the list of things pet owners love about their furry friends.

Few pets will go their lifetimes without experiencing fleas and/or ticks.

Understanding common flea and tick behaviors can help pet owners better handle infestations.

Fleas and ticks do more than just create irritating skin ailments for dogs and cats. Fleas and ticks also can transmit diseases to pets and even people. There are more than 850 species of tick and 1,600 species of flea identified around the world. The main goal of these parasites is to suck the blood of their hosts in order to reproduce. Both fleas and ticks can survive months to even a year or more without feeding.

Fleas are especially prevalent in warm, humid areas. Ticks tend to be active in warmer weather as well.

Fleas and ticks live outdoors and prefer grassy and forested areas.

They need moisture and prefer to stay out of direct sunlight. Both seek warm, dark humid places. Fleas can wait out winter indoors.

Fleas and ticks are especially skilled at attaching themselves to companion animals. Fleas can leap quite far. Revival Animal Health says fleas can leap vertically up to 7 inches and horizontally as far as 13 inches.

Fleas can easily hop onto dogs, cats or even humans passing by. While ticks cannot leap, they are excellent climbers. Many ticks will attach to a lower extremity on an animal and then climb slowly until they reach the preferred location for latching on.

Identifying symptoms of flea or tick

infestations on dogs or cats is relatively easy.

Scratching and biting of irritated areas is often the first indication of a flea problem. Pet owners usually notice ticks when petting their animal and feeling a strange bump.

On occasion, ticks are discovered while crawling on the pet’s fur, before they have latched on to the animal.

The Animal Health Institute advises combatting flea and tick populations with pesticides and repellents.

Growth inhibitors also are included in the options for flea and tick control. Powders, spot-on liquids, collars, and pills may be used as well.

Veterinarians can best assess which flea or tick product will be best for a specific animal.

Keep in mind that formulations for treating flea and tick problems in cats may differ from those used to treat flea and tick problems for dogs, so they shouldn’t be used interchangeably. Also, follow the instructions from the veterinarian or manufacturer carefully so as not to overmedicate the pet.

To catch fleas and ticks before they become problematic, and in conjunction with using medications, follow these additional tips.

• Wash pet bedding on high heat regularly.

• Clean your home thoroughly to remove any immature fleas and their food sources.

• Check pets regularly for pests and groom them frequently.

• Look for fleas and ticks after coming in from outdoors.

• Mow lawns each week and remove any lawn and garden debris.

Though flea and tick infestations can be unhealthy and uncomfortable for pets, pet owners can take steps to prevent such problems.

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chool’s out—or just about!— but the fun of learning never stops, thanks to more than 700 libraries across the country that have implemented Mutt-i-grees® in the Library, an initiative of the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. A unique social-emotional learning program, the curriculum is the joint project of North Shore Animal League America, in Port Washington, N.Y., and Yale University, in New Haven. CT. The program taps into kids’ natural affinity for animals to support social and emotional development and promote skills like empathy, compassion, decision-making, and cooperation that are essential for school and life success.

Every lesson and activity incorporates themes about Mutt-i-grees — shelter pets who are already adopted or still awaiting new homes.

The goal is to build calm, confident caring kids who are tuned in to the

needs of rescue animals and the joys and responsibilities of adoption.

New York Public Library branches across the boroughs are now joining the Mutt-i-grees in the Library initiative and introducing children, teens, and families to the importance of shelter pet adoption. During the coming months, the Mutt-i-grees team from Animal League America and Yale University will collaborate with librarians at nearly a dozen sites in the city’s library system to offer Mutt-i-grees training.

Lauren Bradley, young adult librarian at the George Bruce Branch Library in Harlem, says that Mutt-i-grees programs have generated the highest attendance of children and teens that she’s seen in a long time.

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When it comes to adoption there’s no place like home – literally

Within weeks of being placed in the organization’s one-ofa-kind Help Me Heal Program and being treated by the medical staff, Natalie’s scars began to heal. The burns on her head and base of her tail completely healed and the large one on her back slowly faded like a distant memory of her previous life. For a cat who suffered so much trauma during her early years, Natalie’s spirit was never broken. There was no question that once she was fully healed and cleared to find a responsible, loving home, she would

make the perfect adoptable Mutt-i-gree®.

When that time came, Natalie didn’t have to look far to find her perfect match.

Already the proud mother to Benny, a handsome black cat, who also happens to be a former Help Me Heal animal, Animal League America’s Digital Production Manager, Mary Myles fell in love with Natalie the moment she laid eyes on her. After briefly fostering her to ensure the two cats would be able to co-exist, Mary and her husband, Dave, decided to make the adoption official. Today, Benny and his newfound sister, Natalie, are quite the pals even if they still get on each other’s nerves like most siblings. After all, even fourlegged kids can’t let mom and dad know they actually like each other.

For more information, please visit animalleague.org.

When adopting or purchasing new dogs, dog owners must accept that their companion animals will be part of their lives for the next decade-plus. When dogs are welcomed into a home, they can alter the family dynamic and bring families immeasurable amounts of joy. So it’s understandable that pet parents want that joy to last as long as possible, and prospective pet owners may be surprised to learn that some breeds have longer life expectancies than others.

•Chihuahua: One of the smallest dog breeds, chihuahuas also tend to be one of the longest-living. The longest-living chihuahua reached 20 years old.

Pomeranian: Pomeranians hail from a region of the world formerly known as Pomerania, which was located in parts of present-day Germany and Poland. Queen Victoria fell in love with a pomeranian and made the dog popular in England.

These small pups can live between 14 to 16 years.

Yorkshire terrier: Adorable Yorkies are a favorite of doglovers and can live as long as 20 years.

Dachshund: Affectionately known as the “weiner dog,” these lively pups typically remain loyal companions for anywhere from 12 to 15 years.

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How to help pets maintain healthy weights Being overweight or obese can shorten pets’ lives by increasing their risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, cancer, and osteoarthritis.

The APOP estimates that unhealthy weights can shave up to 2.5 years off of pets’ lives.

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Senior Pops Orchestra to play in Huntington The Senior Pops Orchestra, an intergenerational orchestra of approximately 65 musicians, will present a program of wonderful music on Sunday, July 3, at 8:30 p.m., at Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington, (Main Street and Prime Ave.) The program, led by Music Director/ Conductor Stephen Michael Smith, will feature patriotic favorites, as well as music from “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Grease.”

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NASSAU POPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 869 Willow Road, Franklin Square 516-565-0646 • www.npso.org Sunday, July 10, 8:30 p.m.

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Oldies Show Sunday, July 31, 8 p.m.

Punjabi American Night

Monday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m.

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

Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m.

Irish American Night Sunday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.

Chinese American Night Wednesday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m.

42nd Infantry Division Band Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

Dr. K’s Motown Revue Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.

CBS-FM Show with Taylor Dane and Eddie Money Sunday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.

Pakistani American Night Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

Desert Highway Eagles Tribute Band Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Gospel and Jazz Sunday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m.

Bangladeshi American Night Friday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m.

Oldies Show with the Del Satins and Classics Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.

Neil Berg¹s 100 Years of Broadway Sunday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m.

Korean American Night Thursday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.

Victory Games Benefit ­Oldies Show Sunday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m.

Latino American Night The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Friday, June 17, 7:30 p.m.

Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents “Rockin’ Fights 24” - Featuring Cletus Seldin Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.

Appetite for Destruction – The Ultimate Guns & Roses Experience Friday, June 24, 8 p.m.

Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Sunday, June 26, 8 p.m.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited Tuesday, June 28, 8 p.m.

Soul Asylum & The English Beat Wednesday, June 29, 8 p.m.

LeAnn Rimes Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m.

Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin Thursday, July 7, 8 p.m.

Stephen Ragga Marley ­The Fruit of Life Summer Tour with Special Guests: Jo Mersa Marley, Rica Newell, Ranoy Gordon, Rochelle Bradshaw & Nicholas Laraque Friday, July 8, 8 p.m.

Lettuce Saturday, July 9, 8 p.m.

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Sunday, July 10, 8 p.m.

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

Michael McDonald Friday, July 15, 8 p.m.

Gaelic Storm Sunday, July 17, 8 p.m.

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Sousa Bandshell in Port opens 50th season B y Douglas P aulsen The John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Shell marked the opening its 50th free summer concert season last Sunday on the shore of Manhasset Bay in Sunset Park, next to the Town Dock.

The first concert of the season opened with a performance by the Daly/Guggenheim Combined Elementary School Band, conducted by Aaron Prindle, followed immediately by a program by the Paul D, Schreiber High School Band, under director Mark Brenner and conductor Rudy Johnson.

The annual “Summer Sounds and Sousa” season of concerts continues every Friday evening throughout the summer at 8:15 p.m., beginning on June 17 with a performance by the Freeport Community Band. The ensemble has been playing since 2010 and goes back even further, as the successor of the Freeport Firemen’s Band that began playing in 1921.

The band shell’s golden season then follows with: June 24 - America’s timeless standards as performed by the Swingtime Big Band July 1, 8, 16 and 22 - Port Washington Community Concert Band July 29 - the North Shore Pops Aug. 5 - the New York Exceptions “Doo Wop Band” Aug. 12 - European concert band sounds of the Czech Republic by the Pilsner Brass Band

educators and alumni from other professional, college and high school bands, including Paul D. Schreiber High School Band.

Some of its members have been performing with this band for decades. Although their most important mission is to greatly enrich our school district’s excellent music education program by giving talented current Schreiber musicians an opportunity to play alongside accomplished adult musicians, their efforts, year after year, have seamlessly combined to produce a remarkably polished, versatile and proficient concert band.

The Band Shell pays tribute to the “March King” John Philip Sousa, who moved his family to proudly reside in a spacious home in Sands Point from 1915 until his death in 1932. Sousa noted in a 1921 letter that “the North Shore is so near Paradise that I have no idea of ever renting or selling my place,’’ his beloved Mediterranean-style home, “Wildbank,” overlooking Hempstead Harbor.

Port has returned that love by planting a commemorative White Oak tree on Memorial Day, 1932 at the Main Street Port’s annual free “Sounds of Music and Sousa” summer concert series opened its School, now “the Landmark,” across the street from the Port Washington Public 50th season at the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Shell with concert perforlibrary. When a new school was built in mances at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

1958, it was dedicated as the John Philip Aug. 19, - Long Island Banjo Society summer concert series by the Port Wash- Sousa Junior High School and is now the Aug. 26 - Sousa Night with the Band ington Community Concert Band. Almost John Philip Sousa Elementary School. of Long Island. all of the performers in this band are pro- Sousa Drive was dedicated in Sands Point Founded in 1931, this will be the 86th fessional musicians, band directors, music in 1971.

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Friday, July 21, 8 p.m.

Gin Blossoms Friday, July 22, 8 p.m.

The 2016 Summerland Tour: Sugar Ray, Everclear, Sponge & Lit! Monday, July 25, 8 p.m.

Lukas Graham & Bebe Rexha Thursday, July 28, 8 p.m.

Summer Southern Jam with Tributes to The Allman Bros. & Lynyrd Skynyrd Featuring The Allmost Brothers Band & FreeBird Friday, July 29, 8 p.m.

Grateful Overkill: Half Step, The Rumble Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m.

Michael Bolton Friday, August 12, 8 p.m.

Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

The Bangles Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Rusted Root & Toad The Wet Sprocket Friday, August 26, 8 p.m.

A Decade of Soul Classic Soul & Motown Revue Featuring Prentiss McNeil of The Drifters Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m.

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

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

(516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny. org Sunday, June 19, 6 p.m.

Children’s Orchestra Society - Summer Concert Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m.

11th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m.

Nassau’s Got Talent !

GOVERNORS’ COMEDY CLUB 90 Division Ave. Levittown (516) 731-3358 • http://tickets.govs.com/ index.cfm Saturday, June 18, 7, 9:30 p.m.

Chris Monty BROKERAGE COMEDY CLUB 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore (516) 785-8655 • http://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com Friday, June 17, 8 p.m.

Chris Roach Friday, June 17, 10:30 p.m.

“Live @ The Brokerage” - Special Event Saturday, June 18, 7:30, 10 p.m.

Gary Gulman PLANTING FIELDS Coe Hall Historic House Museum 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org Saturday, June 18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Hambones Saturday, July 2, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Selden Brass Friday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.

All Shook Up, Tribute to the King Saturday, July 9, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Greg Smith Group Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Summer Garden Festival Friday, July 29, 7:00 p.m.

Ian Petillo & His Legacy Stompers Saturday, August 13, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

3 West Friday, August 19, 7:00 p.m.

The HooDoo Loungers Saturday, August 27, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Vivaldi, By the Dolce Ensemble OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Rd, Westbury 516-333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m.

Harlem Renaissance Orchestra Wednesday, July 13, 7 p.m.

Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m.

Aurora Flores and Zon del Bario Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m.

A Kornucopia Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARTIST APPEARANCE Sunday, June 19, 12-4 p.m Artist Performance - Kenny Scharf Watch an artist at work! Artist Kenny Scharf creates a work of art on a wall of the Manes Family Art & Education Center to open later

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A&E Calendar cont’d this year. Adults and family groups are encouraged to watch the artist in action in conjunction with his major exhibition presently on view in the galleries. Here¹s an opportunity to watch art and interact with the artist as he creates a new work! Family groups are encouraged to participate. Free with Museum admission, reservations not needed.

FILM Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.* Sunday: 11 a.m. & 12 p.m.* Through July 10, 2016 Graffitti/Post Graffiti Graffiti/Post Graffiti, 28-minute documentary produced in 1984, screens each day as part of the exhibition, Glamorous Graffiti. Through discussion with the famed art dealers Sidney Janis and Tony Shafrazi, and the artists Crash, Lady Pink, Fab 5 Freddie, JeanMichel Basquiat, among others, the film is a testament to a time when street graffiti began to be accepted as art by major galleries and museums. We see Hip Hop culture in action and visit the South Bronx where we listen to movers and shakers of this genre describe one of the most innovative and imaginative art trends of the 80s. Free with museum admission. *with exceptions for special programs FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, 1-4 p.m.

Family Tour at 1 p.m.

Art Activities at 1:30 p.m.

June 19 Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create at Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum. Be inspired by the works in the galleries, explore new art materials. Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum allow children and the adults in their lives to take time to reconnect while talking about and making art together. During the showing of Kenny Scharf, we will draw inspiration from this artist’s colorful, imaginative art works. New projects featured every week. Reservations not needed. Free with Museum admission. Please note: Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum not offered on June 26; please plan to attend our special family program on that date.

Sunday, June 26, 1-4 p.m.

Super Family Sunday - Summer Picnic Party School is out, summer is in! Celebrate summer with a family day out on the Museum’s

beautiful grounds for a picnic, art making, and outdoor games. Families will adorn themselves with florescent materials to experience the full magic of Kenny Scharf’s gallery installation, Cosmic Cavern, an entire room transformed into a day-glo work of art.

Bring a blanket and snack to eat, design a wind sock using a block printing technique, then play a game of paint darts (not the sharp kind) led by the artists in Free Style Arts Association. Transform these blobs and splats of paint into the kind of imaginative creatures that might inhabit Scharf’s art. If it rains, we¹ll move into the tent. Museum admission plus $10 per family materials fee, reservations not needed. Please note: this event is in place of Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum.

AUTISM PROGRAMS Various dates through June 2016 Creative Expeditions Children aged 5-10 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families or caregivers, engage in gallery experiences that encourage talking about and making art.

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

Various dates through June 2016 Autism & the Arts Children aged 11-16 who are on the autism spectrum, along with their families or caregivers, engage in making and exploring art through experiences that promote independence and communication. For further information, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12.

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

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

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

For The Family Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Family Tour at 1 p.m.;

Art Activities at 1:30 p.m. on March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 24. Converse, collaborate and create at Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum. Be inspired by the works in the galleries, explore new art materials.

Family Sundays allow children and the adults in their lives to take time to reconnect while talking about and making art together. During the showing of Kenny Scharf, we will draw inspiration from this artist’s colorful, imaginative art works. New projects featured every week. Reservations not needed. Free with Museum admission. Please note: Neiman Marcus Family Sundays at the Museum not offered on April 17, please plan to attend the special family program on that date.

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

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Molloy theater to kick off season on July 6 Madison Theatre at Molloy College will be starting the summer season off with ArtsFest Week, running from July 6 through July 9 on the great lawn at Molloy College.

Each night will bring a different evening of entertainment.

• July 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. - The festival kicks off with Ballet to Broadway where visitors will see dancers from New York doing classic pas de deux and variations on the out-door stage. Featuring Tara Schwartz (Joffrey Ballet), Anne Sandefur (Suzanne Ferrell Ballet) and other principle dancers will delight the audience under the stars.

The second half of the concert will be some favorite Broadway hits sung live on stage. Audience members may even be invited to sing along to their favorite show tunes!

• July 7 from 4 to 10 p.m. - Band Fest, featuring PINFIELD fronted Voley “Vol”

Martin, who is still on active duty in the US Army. The evening will have you dancing on the lawn.

• July 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. - The South Shore Symphony will be playing and rehearsing live for an outdoor concert. This will be “a look behind the scenes” as they prepare for a concert. Conducted by Aaron Gandy with a special appearance by Band Called Honalee.

• July 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. - Family Fun Day will feature activities for the whole family. We will inish the evening off with a screening “Pitch Perfect 2” under the moonlight.

Festivities are free but suggested donations are welcome. Food trucks and concessions are available. All funds will aid the Performing Arts Scholarship Fund at Madison Theatre Molloy College.

Call 516.323.4444 or visit www.madisontheatreny.org for more information

Clark Botanic unveils new rose garden Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson has unveiled a newly improved rose garden which features eight garden beds and over 90 different types of roses. The public is encouraged to visit the rose garden at Clark Botanic Garden, which is currently in full bloom.

The rose garden was replanted with sustainability in mind, it now contains soil with organic nutrients planted in a sunny area to ensure stability. The roses selected have a reputation of being disease resistant and are suitable for Long Island’s climate.

The eight beds have a wide variety of

roses, flower colors and blends that are included to show the diversity of the plant.

The garden border and space in between the rose plants were planted with weed suppressing plants and the path for the rose garden was refreshed with blue stone chips. Cathy Guzzardo, master gardener and master rosarian planned and planted the garden.

Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson and the garden is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information please call 311 or 516869-6311.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum Hours: Combining history, creativity and the visual Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am.-5 p.m. and arts into one exhibit, visitors will explore most school holidays. Museum admission: the silkscreen process from beginning to $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, end and learn about a leading figure of the $12 seniors, FREE to museum members “pop-art” movement, which began in the and children under 1 year old. Additional 1950s. Step into a working silkscreen fees for theater and special programs may studio, similar to Warhol’s “Factory”; creapply. For additional information, contact ate an original piece of art; dress up like 516-224-5800. the characters seen in Warhol paintings and play with toys like those collected by THE DOLPHIN BOOK SHOP & CAFE the artist. Original artwork featured in 299 Main St., Port Washington the exhibit is from Warhol’s Myth Series; (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookincluding characters familiar to children shop.com such as Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus, the Tuesday, June 21, 7 p.m.

Wicked Witch of the West and Uncle Sam. The most highly recognized Senior tennis Week-long artist-in-residence programs player in the history of Long Island, Eastern will supplement the exhibit experience.

Tennis Hall of Famer Bob Litwin introduces Sandra Carrion and Keith Gamache will his book “Live the Best Story of Your Life”. lead hands-on public workshops and take Book discussion and signing. This is a part in a joint art exhibition at the Museum. FREE event.

All ages. Free with museum admission.

Friday, June 24 11 a.m.

All About Aquariums Music & More: Sing along with Marilyn Saturday, June 25, 2 p.m. and her guitar, watch her puppets come Did you know that June is National alive and more. Best for ages 2-4. $10.00 Aquarium Month? An aquarium is a clear registration fee. vessel, usually made of plastic or glass, Saturday, June 25, 7 p.m. for aquatic plants and animals. Aquariums Book Discussion: A God in Ruins by Kate can range in size from a small fish bowl to Atkinson a large building and allow people to view Tuesday, June 28, 4 p.m. and learn about underwater life up-close.

Dee Otte is back to introduce the all new Discover some of these creatures and “Elephant & Piggy Say Thank You” story design an “aquarium” craft for your own time and craft. Best for ages 2-6. underwater world!

This is a FREE event and you must register Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum 516 767 2650. admission ($2 LICM members) stART (Story + Art) THE WHALING MUSEUM AND EDUCATuesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 30, TION CENTER 11:30 a.m. - noon.

301 Main Street Join us each week as we read childhood Cold Spring Harbor, New York, 11724 classics and introduce new favorites; folwww.cshwhalingmuseum.org lowed by literature-inspired activities and FAMILY EVENTS crafts. Ages 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum Saturday, June 18, 1-4 p.m. admission ($2 LICM members).

Father’s Day Eve Build a Boat!

Stamp It! Stop in any time from 1- 4 p.m. Sunday Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m. might be Father’s Day, but Saturday starts Stamps have been used for many centhe Path Through History! Be a part of turies to create memorable marks, from this historical weekend that encourages commercial businesses to the occasional visiting all of the historic sites in New York hobbyist. Follow the legacy of stamps State! Guests are given all the materials throughout history, learn about using posi- they need to create a wooden boat to take tive and negative spaces and experiment home. All Ages; use hot glue guns with with different materials to create your own adult supervision. Admission Adult $6/ artistic stamp. (Note: Chidren will require Child $5 +8 hull fee. adult supervision to handle stamp carving Sunday, June 19 tools.) Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with muFather’s Day seum admission ($2 LICM members).

Free admission all day for dads (must be Dancing Jellyfish accompanied by a paying visitor) Tuesday, June 28 through Wednesday, June Saturday, June 25, 2 p.m.

30, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Dolphin Celebration!

You’ll be jumping for joy with your own 1 hour program. Learn all about these dancing jellyfish toy! Join us and create a amazing creatures, see dolphin bones fun jellyfish using colorful dot stampers up close with our educator, play dolphin and streamers! games, and end your visit with a fun dolAll ages. Free with museum admission. phin craft to take home. Best for ages 5+.

Kids in the Kitchen (Summer Family Admission Adult $6/ Child $5 + $3 craft fee Series) Monday June 27-July 1 Friday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11:30 a.m. to Create Stations noon Stop in anytime from 2-4:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Sept. 2, 11:30 Enjoy crafty stations around the museum a.m. to noon set up with materials for open-ended nauCalling all junior chefs! Have fun creating tical creations! Free with admission. Adult nutritious, simple dishes that will inspire $6/Child $5 kids and adults to get cooking together.

July 1-August 31 Create tasty treats, take home recipes and Hunt Around Huntington enjoy your yummy creations at the end of The search begins! Pick up your scavenger each class. hunt at the Whaling Museum, or one of the Ages: 3-8. Material fee: $5 ($4 LICM participating organizations and get hunting! members). All activities will be held at the This annual summer event has visitors Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis seeking hidden gems at 7 local sites, for Continued from Page 58

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A&E Calendar cont’d fun and prizes. Venues include CSH Fish Hatchery, CSH Firehouse Museum, Society for Preservation of L.I. Antiquities, Walt Whitman Birthplace, Heckscher Museum of Art, and Huntington Historical Society’s Conklin House. Complete the whole hunt and be entered to win museum memberships)! Start early, contest ends August 31.

Completed forms can be dropped off at any location or mailed to The Whaling Museum, 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.

Cost – Varies with the cost of admission at each venue.

Sunday, July 10, 12-3 p.m.

Under the Sea Dance Party!

Stop by anytime between 12-3 p.m.. Dance & splash through our sprinklers and enjoy craft stations throughout the museum. Cool off with free ice pops! Dress for wetness!

In the event of rain, party will be held indoors without sprinklers but lots of fun activities. All ages. Free with Paid Admission; Adult $6/Child $5 Members Free.

Saturday July 23, 12-1 p.m. (Ages 3-6) or 2-3 p.m. (Ages 6-12) Mermaid Tea Party One-hour program. Join us for our annual celebration of mermaids. Decorate a tiara, explore beautiful shells, and enjoy yummy treats and iced tea! Open to mermaids of all ages. $15 Adult & Child Pair; Additional Children $4 Each. Members $5 Child.

Thursdays in July 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Stop by anytime between 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Stop in and create in our family-friendly, historical craft workshops. Sessions include Build-a-Boat (hot glue guns used) on July 7, Design-a-Lighthouse (hot glue guns used) on July 14, and Scrimshaw Carving on July 21. All ages. Admission $6 Adult/$5 Child + $8 Per Craft.

ADULT EVENTS Thursday, June 16, 2:30 p.m.

Light up the Summer Whale oil was used for illumination for centuries. Create your own beach -inspired candle holder, complete with a battery operated candle. Fee $10 Museum visit included. Registration required. One-hour program Monday July 11, 2:30 p.m.

Making Memories By the Sea Join our craft-based program especially for visitors living with dementia and their care partners. This month’s theme is the power of the sail! Learn how whaleships depended on their canvas sails, then create your own abstract patterned, 16x20 canvas to take home. $10 (partners free). Members $5. Registration Required.

CAMP Little Fishies June 20-24, 9:30-12 p.m.

Our brand new camp especially for pre-k!

“Little Fishies” ages 3 &4 are invited to enjoy this shortened camp day that includes circle share time, developmentally appropriate crafts and games, and (weather permitting!) outside lunchtime and picnic games. Ages 3 & 4. CITS: Entering 8th Gr & Up (Community Service).

Ocean Explorers Camp June 27-July 1, 9:30-1 p.m.

Discover life at sea with an assortment of nautical games, craft projects, and seaworthy activities! Entering Grades K-3. Crew Leader: Gr 4-5. CITS: Entering 8th Gr & Up (Community Service). Sibling discount.

Early Bird Discount ends June 19.

Discounts for signing up for all 5 days • Members Sibling Discount • Snacks Inc., Bring Lunch!

Super Heroes of the Sea July 11-15, 9:30-1p.m.

Hone your superhero skills as you explore the amazing abilities, science, and secrets behind ocean champions! Entering Grades K-3. Crew Leader: Gr 4-5. CITS: Entering 8th Gr & Up (Community Service). Sibling discount.

Early Bird Discount ends July 3. Discounts for signing up for all 5 days • Members Sibling Discount • Snacks Inc., Bring Lunch!

Sailor Boot Camp July 18-22, 9:30-1p.m.

Welcome to Bedlam Street! Try out life at sea with games, crafts, and seaworthy activities as you learn all about what it would be like to live life at sea (or maybe even be a pirate!) ! Entering Grades K-3.

Crew Leader: Gr 4-5. CITS: Entering 8th Gr & Up (Community Service). Sibling discount. Early Bird Discount ends July 10. Discounts for signing up for all 5 days, Members Sibling Discount • Snacks Inc., Bring Lunch!

Campers: Early Birds fees $35/day or $165 for all 5 days. Regular fees: $55/day or $265 for all 5 days. Crew Leaders: Early Bird fees $30/day Regular fees $50/day CITs: free (in exchange for a full camp week of service; must register online; receive community service credit). Member discount $5/day $25/week SANDS POINT PRESERVE 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point info@sandspointpreserve.org • 516.571.7901 July 10, 3 - 5 p.m.

Dance Visions NY – Isadora Duncan & Contemporary Works Dance Visions NY, under the direction of Beth Jucovy, honors the legendary choreographer Isadora Duncan’s dances, aesthetics, and techniques, which were created in the very same era in which the Guggenheim Estate was formed. The company of ten dancers will perform a combination of Duncan’s works as well as site specific contemporary works by the (more…)

July 21, 8 - 10 p.m.

Composer’s Night Hear an evening of contemporary chamber music produced by Port Washington, NY, native Solomon Hoffman, featuring original works for strings, winds, brass and piano. His music synthesizes the classical tradition with elements of jazz, folk and minimalism to produce an accessible and unique blend. He draws on a variety of inspirations, from visual art to literature, (more…)

July 30, 6 - 10 p.m.

North Shore Music Festival presents Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” This popular Giacomo Puccini opera tells the tale of Cio-Cio-San, a young geisha known as Madama Butterfly, whose great love for U.S. Navy Lt. B. F. Pinkerton, stationed in Japan, ends in heartbreak and tragedy. The evening spans two of the Preserve’s mansions. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served at Hempstead House, in (more…)

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Community Calendar Project Independence Support & Social Group The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence is reminding residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 869-6311 for more information.

Trivia Challenge Come see how much you know. Match wits with other great minds. You may win a prize! Last Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Havana Central Restaurant Roosevelt Field, Garden City.

For more info, call (516) 676- 1976.

Summer Canasta and Mah Jongg Classes The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center is hosting summer beginner Canasta and Mah Jongg classes with instructor Judy Umansky. Learn to play these fun and engaging games in a seven sessions. The Canasta class begins on Thursday, July 7 and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Mah Jongg class begins on Thursday, July 7 and runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more information and to register visit www.sjjcc.org.

Singles Association Of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo. com.

Your Widowed Social Group The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at

St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City.

There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.

Area Cyclists Unite There are several area cyclists & cycling groups that ride before or after work on Weekdays. Let’s Ride Together !! A bigger group is more fun and a better work out. I invite you to join the areas longest running Weekday cycling group. When: Weekdays before work or after work Where: parking lot across from Great Neck Diner, Corner of Bond Street and Grace Avenue.

Description of ride : About 15 miles in about one hour, 20 minutes (Non stop) We start and finish at the same location. Routes and speeds vary depending on the group.

Ride is canceled if the roads are wet or temperature is below 40 degrees.

Free parking in the lot till 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Helmets and road bikes mandatory. Beginners welcome. Ride at your own risk. April to November. Come & meet others who are interested in your sport, you may even pick up a pointer or two from one of the veteran cyclists. Contact David (Speedy) Emanuel at speedyemanuel@optonline.net or 516-8409370 or 516-487-8065 before 9:45 p.m. for schedule and to confirm your participation.

Town concerts at Clark to begin July 12 The Town of North Hempstead this week announced this year’s series of free summer concerts to be held Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

On July 12, Plaza Theatrical Productions will perform “You’re a Good Many Charlie Brown,” which is sure to be a night of fun for the whole family.

The concert on July 19 will feature the North Shore Pops Concert band, playing favorite concert and big bands tunes.

July 26, is the Annual Folk Night in the Garden. It will feature performances from two bands famous folk bands, David Sear and Gathering Time.

On Aug. 2, Dance Visions, NY will present the works of Isadora Duncan. This dance program in the garden is sure to be a thrill for all ages.

The final concert will be on August 9, when the Five Towns College Concert Band will perform.

They will be playing popular themes from movies, TV and classics.

Clark Botanic Garden is a 12-acre living museum and educational facility lo-

cated at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson.

For more information, please call 311 and visit www.northhempsteadny.gov/ summer for the full schedule of summer events and festivals.

Dance Visions, NY will be performing at Clark Botanic Garden on August 2.

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Great Neck Library Sunday Closings The Station and Parkville Branches will be closed on Sunday beginning June 19 and will resume the Sunday schedule on September 18.

Levels Closings Levels will be closed from Monday, June 20 through Monday, July 4, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 5.

Board of Trustees Meeting The next regular meeting of the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 (postponed from June 14) at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. All are welcome. Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location.

Levels 42nd Birthday Picnic Teens 7th grade and up (and Levels alumni) are invited to join Levels, the Great Neck Library’s cultural center for teens, for a day of food (food will be sold at cost), folks and fun in the Great Outdoors to celebrate 42 years of the Levels Teen Center on Saturday, June 18 from 12 to 5 p.m. This event will take place at Kings Point Park (at the Steamboat Road Entrance). No registration needed. Contact Levels for more information at levels@greatnecklibrary. org or call (516) 466-8055 ext. 216.

Parkville Library Club You’re invited to come and spend Tuesday afternoon at the Parkville Branch for the Parkville Library Club.

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socially active and healthy lives. This includes being a resource for social and recreational interests.

Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park, 11040. Bring your knitting or Canasta set… or your Mahjong tiles… Scrabble board…

Chess set…Backgammon board - whatever games or hobby you enjoy. There will be someone here to enjoy the time with. We’ll bring the coffee and cake.

Project Independence at Parkville Join us for Project Independence Current Events, an in-

formal discussion group on Thursday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. and a Project Independence Men’s Discussion Group on Friday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), in New Hyde Park. Each weekly meeting is 60 minutes.

Project Independence of the Town of North Hempstead provides services and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining

Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library building is being renovated. The next film, a comedy/drama, will be shown on Thursday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road, (2nd level), above Best Market and Planet Fitness.

Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for further information on the films scheduled.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck

School District address.

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

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations. com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

Great Neck Community Calendar NATIONAL COUNCIL JEWISH WOMAN / LAKEVILLE SECTION Meeting Monday June 27, 12 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park- Marcus Ave East Of New Hyde Park Road.

Speaker: Author of “Beyond Courage” Dorreen Rappaport. Topic: Untold Story of Jewish Resistance during The Holocaust. 718-343-6222.

REAP NAME CHANGE Tuesday. June 21. Reap has changed their name to Reap Institute for Studies.

We continue to gather at Cumberland Adult Education Center in Great Neck, 20 Cumberland Rd. Our meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with Significant Issues chosen by all members of the group. “My Opinion”

will be offered by Clara Woll on a topic of interest.

By special request, the Lucky-tones Band will be performing led by Steven Pappas. Come and enjoy the music!! We break at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Following lunch break, Sara Pelis will lead a discussion on a current events topic in our roundtable. Short Story Club meets the third Tuesday every month. The Book Club and Fitness Club will meet the last Tuesday.

BOOSTS LOCAL RESTAURANTS In order to show community dedication and support, Leonard N. Katz, President of the Rotary Club of Great Neck, has instituted a new dynamic to his club. They have begun

to have dinner events at local Great Neck restaurants on a monthly basis.

The second Wednesday of each month will be given over to the club patronizing local establishments. As a further welcoming gesture, the club invites town residents and businesspeople to visit these restaurants with them to network and to participate in keeping Great Neck great and a wonderful place to live and work. They say, “come and discover how meaningful it is to give back to the community”.

For more information, visit their Facebook page, Rotary Club of Great Neck or their website, www. rotaryclubofgreatneck.org.

To join with them and be a dinner participant, just

call 516-487-9392 or email them at rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS The Rotary Club of Great Neck invites town residents and business persons to visit one of their breakfast meetings for business networking and to participate in keeping Great Neck ‘great’ as a wonderful place to live and work . They meet Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. in the boardroom of TD Bank, 2 Great Neck Road. To arrange for your visit as a guest or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers please call (516) 487-9392 or email at rotaryclubofgreatneck@ aol.com In alignment with

their club motto being, “They Profit Most Who Serves Best”, come and discover for yourself how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back to your community while networking through the Rotary Club of Great Neck . For further information please see our website, www.Rotaryclubofgreatneck.org.

WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck.

New members welcome.

For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 487-5844.

FREE EXERCISE

CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors.

Monday through Saturday.

Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050.

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

If you would like to attend a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192.

Great Neck Social Center Outdoor Barbecue Our first Summer Barbecue is coming on Thursday, June 23 at 5 p.m. In our beautiful Courtyard, there will be pleasant music, scrumptious food, relaxed companions, and a lovely evening. The price is right- it’s $20.00.

Reserve to assure yourself and friends of a lovely summer evening.

World in Depth A brighter, more animated group of men and women you are not likely to meetexcept, of course, in the

Great Neck Social Center!

Every Thursday afternoon at 2:00p.m. they meet to make sense out of what goes on in the world today. How do they do that? Well, we have a cadre of experienced moderators who keep us on topic, even when the discus-

sion gets heated! The superstar moderators are people like Janet de Winter, Jeigh Duran, Martha Cohen, and an occasional Guest. There is no charge to attend and put in your own opinion, so come and see for yourself.

Free Center Activities Besides World in Depth, you might enjoy sessions in jazz singing on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 and Friday afternoons at 12:451:45p.m. Like to dance?

How about Line Dancing on Fridays at 10:30a.m.

Love Ping Pong? Thursday afternoons from 2:30-4:30.

Good at handcrafts? Try Knitting at Wednesday morning 10:30a.m. Nothing to do on mornings at 10:45?

Drop in to Room 4 for social discussions, tea and a nibble while Dr. Herb plays.

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Great Neck Park District advance. Cruise may be cancelled without prior notice. Non-resident rates apply. Register in advance at Great Neck House or call 516-482-0355 for more information.

Parkwood Family Aquatic Center Become a member today at Parkwood Family Aquatic Center! The Aquatic Center is open June 18 through the 24; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning June 25, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Your summer membership includes free events and programs such as Bingo Night, Make Your Own Sundae, Aqua Zumba class, Tai Chi, Scavenger Hunt, Teen and Adult party nights and so much more! Bring your current park card with you to Great Neck House when registering. Call 516-4820355 for more information.

Cruise over to City Island on Monday, June 27.

Sailing School Open House The Sailing School Open House at Steppingstone Marina originally scheduled for Sunday, June 5 was rained out and will now be held on Sunday, June 19 at 1 p.m. Bring Dad (and of course Mom!). The whole family can take a sail together with our crew. The Sailing Program includes classes for adults (to attend with their children), adult sailing (all levels), pleasure sails, as well as youth classes. Programs start on June 27. A simple swim

test and proof of age are required for all sailing programs. For more information call (516) 482-0355.

Kayak at Steppingstone Certified instructors/guides are offering special event guided tours on Sunday, June 26 from Steppingstone Park’s marina.

Through Freeport Kayak Rentals, participants of all ages can take a two-hour guided kayak tour; 8 to 10 a.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. The Junior Tour is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee is $60 per person.

All equipment (kayak,

PHOTOS: MICHELE SIEGEL paddle and a personal flotation device) is included.

Advance registration is required: www.FreeportKayakRentals.com or call 855-WE-KAYAK. City Island Cruise On Monday, June 27, take a cruise from Steppingstone Marina to City Island. Travel to Lobster House for dinner or just explore City Island.

Choose either the 4-7 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. cruises.

The fee of $25 does not include dinner. It is recommended that you make your restaurant reservations in

Learn how to kayak or enjoy the scenery while taking a guided 2-hour tour from Steppingstone Marina.

Camp Parkwood Register your child for Camp Parkwood on a weekly basis or for the entire summer. The Great Neck Park District offers campers the ultimate camp experience, as they play, gain independence, learn life skills and make friends.

Age appropriate (for children ages 3 +) activities include swimming, sports, arts & crafts, karate, rock wall climbing, sailing, tennis and so much more! We now offer a new optional door-to-door transportation service for children ages 4 and over as well as a new Junior Travel Program for campers in sixth through

eighth grades. Registration is flexible. Call 516-4820355 for more information.

Nature Program: NEW! Inspirational Walk Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m. join us for an inspirational walk. This program is a quiet, leisurely ramble, generously interspersed with readings selected to enhance your appreciation of the beauty, wonder and tranquility of nature. Meet by the wood carvings on the SW corner of the Village Green. Register by 6/18 by calling 516-482-0355.

Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House Great Neck House offers Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes on the first Saturday of every month. There will be a class on Saturday, July 2 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 516-4820355.

Recreation Center at the Parkwood Sports Complex The Rec Center is open Saturday, June 18, Sunday, June 19 and Friday, June 24; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Starting Saturday, June 25 it will be open daily on weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Lots of exciting activities are available. To participate in climbing the rock wall you must first obtain an Extreme Pass at Great Neck House (which requires a parent’s signa-

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ture). You do not have to be a member of the Parkwood Family Aquatic Center to participate. All Park District residents with a valid park card are permitted at the Rec Center. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult.

If you would like further information call at 516-4877665.

Summer Classes at Great Neck House Summer classes at Great Neck House begin Monday, June 27. Course registration is on a first-come, firstserved basis during regular registration hours. Come in to see the course schedule and sign up for a summer class. Call 516-482-0355 for more information.

July 4th in the Park District Join us at Steppingstone Park to celebrate our country’s independence on Monday, July 4 at 8 p.m.

The Garden State Philharmonic, featuring Conductor Anthony La Gruth, will be performing. All performances in Steppingstone Park are for Great Neck Park District residents only.

Park cards will be checked at the gate. Admission is free with valid park card.

Each park card holder is allowed to bring two guests.

In case of rain, the show will be moved to Great Neck North High School. Check www.cancellations.com or www.greatneckparks.org for location of performance.

Call 516-482-0355 for more information.

At the Sailing School Open House take Dad (and Mom) for a family sail with the Park District crew!

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G.N. students performing public service Great Neck Public School students in the SEAL program have been active doing social responsibility work for the community.

Funds raised through their student-assisted Coffee Shop at the Clover Drive building went to DogAbility, an all-inclusive program located in Hicksville where children and adults can experience innovative canine-assisted experiences, using certified, activity-therapy dogs.

The Coffee Shop and DogAbility projects were overseen by John Paul Kopacz, math teacher.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a breast cancer foundation, was also the recipient of the students’ fundraising efforts—their annual plant sale.

Students sold vegetables, flowers, and herbs, all raised by them from seeds.

The plant sale was organized by science teacher Janice Kowalski.

The Mary Brennan INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) Soup Kitchen in Hempstead was another organization where SEAL students made a difference.

They helped organize and sort food and other items that were placed in the pantry area where those in need were able to take a grocery bag full of food and toiletry items after they had finished their meal.

Social Studies teacher Christa Griggs was the facilitator for the INN project.

Ed board, associations recognize seniors The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education and professional associations representing teachers, administrators, and civil service staff recently recognized thirty-six 2015–16 retirees, many of whom are shown in the accompanying photo.

With them in the photo are Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz, Board Trustee Susan Healy, Superintendent Teresa Prendergast, assistant superintendents, and professional association presidents.

Terry Hood will be retiring as the district’s business services director.

Retiring teachers (with their location in parentheses) are Alisa Altabef (Parkville), Andrew Berlin (Parkville), Bonnie Bleck (North Middle), Debra Cruz (South High), Linda Dra-

and Robert Vigus (North Middle).

Retiring from office staff are Kathleen Daly (North Middle), Vincent DeLucia (Phipps), Catherine McAlynn (Phipps), Louise Millevoi (Phipps), Dorothy Mogenis (North High), and Antonina Sciacca (North High).

Paraprofessionals who are retiring are Roberta Begel (South Middle), Joan Correll (Baker), Barbara Eisenberg (Kennedy), Anne Flood (Saddle Rock), Gail Heifetz (Parkville), Leopoldine Jacklitsch (transportation), and Sophia Mazurkiewicz (Parkville).

Michelle Albarella (South High) and Clotilde Morelli (North High) are retiring from food services, and Francis gunat (South High), David (South Middle), Eileen Man- (South Middle), Rhonda Rieger Marchesano (North Middle) and Graham (Lakeville), Sheila giacapre (South Middle), Eileen (South Middle), Jill Rubin (Sad- Cindy Weber (South Middle) Henchy (South Middle), Lynn McPartland (South High), Don- dle Rock), Adria Salmon (Saddle are retiring from buildings & Kelly (North Middle), Gail Keyes na Peirez (Lakeville), Claudia Re Rock), Dina Siegel (Lakeville), grounds, maintenance.

North student, teacher share music spotlight Great Neck North High School junior Zachary Lee and North High’s instrumental music teacher Joseph Rutkowski have attained outstanding musical achievements.

Lee’s original musical composition, The Song of Spring and Winter—original male singer version, was selected for performance at the Long Island Composers Alliance 43rd annual “Music By and For Students” concert.

The concert was held in May at Hofstra University.

Lee’s musical talents go beyond his composing.

He is All-National Honors Choir, All-State bass singer and flutist, and an outstanding pianist.

In the theater, he is a talented actor, director, and writer, and even does set building and lighting/sound.

Rutkowski was selected as a quarterfinalist for the 2017 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation.

He is one of 290 music teachers selected nationwide

from some 3,300 nominations.

This makes the third time that Rutkowski has received this prestigious honor.

Semifinalists will be announced in September.

The Music Educator Award recognizes current K–college public and non-public school educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and to maintaining music education in their schools.

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Temple Israel to honor cantor Frieder

Cantor Raphael Frieder

Temple Israel of Great Neck honored its cantor, Raphael Frieder, for 25 years of service to the congregation with a gala journal dinner dance attended by more than 300 congregants and admirers earlier this month.

In addition, a number of noted cantors joined him in staging a concert in his honor before the dinner.

“When Cantor Frieder was told he would be the dinner honoree, he decided to show his appreciation by inviting outstanding cantors from other congregations—his closest colleagues and friends—to join him in this outstanding concert,” said Sam Husney, who chaired the concert portion of the program.

The concert featured cantors Magda Fishman of Temple Beth El of Stamford, Connecticut, Dov Keren of New York’s Sutton Place Synagogue, Henry Rosenblum of the Forest Hills Jewish Center, Elizabeth Shammash of Tiferet Bet Israel in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and Sol Zim of the Hollis Hills Jewish Center.

The performers were joined

by Cantor Lauren Phillips, who grew up at Temple Israel and received training from Cantor Frieder, is a graduate of the Temple Israel schools, and now serves as the cantor for Congregation Sinai in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Also joining them was Daniel Frankel, another graduate of the congregation’s schools, who has performed in many Temple

Cantor Frieder said: “What was Israel play productions.

Frieder said the concert fea- the main thing that made it all so tured “the important music in rewarding throughout these 25 my life.” years? I quickly realized the obHe said he selected the mu- vious answer. It’s the people! It’s sic based on items that have all of you! You have opened your something to do with his his- hearts to me, and allowed me to tory, music that has inspired him be part of your lives. You did it through the years and has had by being with me at services and an impact on his career. holidays, and joining in the jourThe program included a ney of prayer by singing with me wide range of music including a the tunes that we sing together, combination of light chazanut, and by silently singing along opera and Broadway music. with your heart the prayers that Because the concert was on I chant out loud by myself. You Yom Yerushalayim, an Israeli did it by trusting me to teach holiday marking the reunifica- your children, preparing them tion of Jerusalem, Israeli music for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or was also an important part of working with them in the chilthe program. dren’s choir. And then, of course, The cantor was born in Israel there were lifecycle events. I’ve and studied singing and choral enjoyed singing at hundreds of conducting in Tel Aviv. weddings, and mourned the loss He served as a paratrooper of beloved family members with with the Israeli Army before so many of you. …I thank you turning to a career in Jewish all.” music.

The dinner dance, the conHe has performed with the gregation’s 51st annual celebraNew Israeli Opera as well as with tion, was chaired by Susan and all of Israel’s major orchestras.

Bob Lopatkin and Rebecca and Frieder has toured exten- Sassan Sassouni, who were sively in Israel, Europe, and the joined by a large number of conUnited States, and has worked gregants in planning the event. with some of the world’s leading Temple Israel of Great Neck, conductors. the region’s largest Conservative He has served as the can- Jewish congregation, is an egalitor at Temple Israel since 1991 tarian synagogue located at 108 and also teaches chazzanut at Old Mill Road. the H.L. Miller Cantorial School It offers a wide range of proof the Jewish Theological Semi- grams and events for all ages nary, New York. and operates a nursery school, Speaking to the overflow religious school and the Waxman crowd of admirers at the dinner, High School and Youth House.

Kindred Soul to make Plaza concert series debut The Village of Great Neck Plaza announces that local Great Neck band, Kindred Soul, will be making their VGNP Summer Concert Series debut on June 21, as part of the 2016 Village of Great Neck Plaza Summer Concert Series.

Familiar faces to many in the Great Neck community, Kindred Soul has packed many venues on the North Shore and around Long Island with their setlist of classic rock and pop, sprinkling in a mix of today’s hits as well.

“Kindred Soul plays that feel good classic rock and pop that will make you think of the golden era of music and the endless summers of our youth,” Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender said.

“We are very excited for Kindred Soul to make their debut and hope you will join us in welcoming to our concert series.”

Made up of five Great Neckers, the members of Kindred Soul have numerous decades of musical experience between them.

During the late 60s, Gary Mandell, the band leader and guitarist, was a member of the popular Great Neck Band,

Cisum 5, who released a single with Epic Records.

Bass player, Frank Ciluffo, is a familiar face to many in Firefighters Park and the other parks in Great Neck, serving as a commissioner on the Great Neck Park District board.

Rounding out the band, lead vocalist, Steve Hoffman, and drummer, Marshall Bluth, serve as practicing lawyers, and keyboard player, Jed Berman, is an accomplished and professional musician.

In the case of inclement weather, the concert performance will be moved to the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Avenue.

Check with village staff at Village Hall on the day of the concert, or call our voicemail after 5 p.m. at 516-482 - 4500.

The village will have a recorded message if the day’s scheduled concert has been moved from Firefighters’ Park to the Social Center.

The village will also post an announcement on our Village website, www.greatneckplaza.net, if the concert is moved indoors.

Kindred Soul Additionally, village officials thank the growing list of support from the business community of this year’s concert series, which includes Emanuel Entertainment Services/David Emanuel, Mindy Greenberg Realtor, Metropolitan Commercial Bank, Daruma of Tokyo, Richland

Management, The Andrew Hotel, Great Neck Diner, Mumbai Grill Inc., Nemat Development Group, North Shore Farms, Aura Salon & Style Lounge, Best Bagel/ Bagel Hut, Flowering Lotus, Little Neck Car Wash, Radson Development and Ronald Fatoullah & Associates.

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North High’s Gilden to be honored for work Jeffrey Gilden, North High School English teacher, is one of this year’s four high school teachers to receive the prestigious Williams College George Olmsted Jr. Class of 1924 Prize for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching.

Each year, Williams seniors nominate high school teachers who have played influential roles in their lives and learning.

Alex Paseltiner, North High Class of 2012, nominated Gilden and credits him with his decision to major in English at Williams.

“Mr. Gilden’s class represented the first time I received genuine feedback on my work… his expectations for us were astronomical, the level of effort he asked us to put into something as simple as reading was incredible for a high school course,” Paseltiner said. “By believing in us and encouraging us to think critically, in unfamiliar ways, about monumental texts, Mr. Gilden was always able to bring

our work up to the level of his standards.”

Gilden has been a teacher at North High since 1995, teaching English, Advanced Placement English, and Creative Writing.

He is also the English teacher

for STAGES, an interdisciplinary program that culminates in the conception, writing, and performance of a full-length musical.

Paseltiner had Gilden for each of these classes while at North.

Gilden was influential in revamping the English department curriculum and redesigning many of its courses.

Principal Bernard Kaplan calls Mr. Gilden a “magical teacher who combines a

profound understanding and knowledge of art, literature, theater, and music with a profound understanding of young people in order to inspire teaching and learning.”

“The classroom isn’t only about literature lessons or grammar or even about intellectual pursuits and growth,” Gilden said. “My philosophy is that being aware of the multiple ways in which students respond to their teachers is more important than anything.”

Recipients of the Olmsted award were hosted by Williams (located in Williamstown, MA) for the entire graduation weekend.

Each winner received $3,000, with an additional $5,000 given to each recipient’s school.

The Olmsted Prize was established in 1976 with an endowment from the estates of George Olmsted Jr. and his wife, Frances.

4 G.N. high schoolers honored for written works Four high school 2016 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Achievement Awards in Writing recipients have recently been announced.

Rachel Berkower and David Liu are the North High School winners, and Yiqing (Elissa) He and Benjamin Newman are winners from South

High.

All were nominated by their respective English departments for this honor and received award letters and certificates of commendation.

Each student submitted two pieces of writing that were read by national judges.

Papers were judged on

content, purpose, audience, tone, word choice, organization, development, and style.

The Achievement Awards in Writing, established in 1957, are designed to encourage high school students in their writing and to publicly recognize some of the best student writers in the country.

South High’s opera ‘Carmen’ featured on cable Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) programs this month feature GNPS/ TV Spotlight and South High School’s opera, Carmen.

GNPS/TV programs are now available on demand, 24/7, on the school district Web site at www.greatneck.k12.ny.us (click on the GNPS/TV logo near the top of the main page), or by going directly to http:// tv.greatneck.k12.ny.us/on-demand.html.

Programs may also be

viewed in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Cablevision Channel 75 and on Verizon Channel 32.

GNPS/TV Spotlight is a program of school news, sports, and events in a lively, magazine-format.

This edition of Spotlight focuses on South Middle School and is hosted by the South Middle TV students who produce HTV, a daily program broadcast live to all classes during homeroom.

Spotlight features highlights of several South Middle events held during the year, including Spaghetti Night Charity Dinner, the musical, Oliver!, a special Veteran’s Day Visit, Book Fair, Dancing Classrooms; and more.

Spotlight may be seen at 8 and 11:30 a.m., and at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

South High School’s 47th annual, full-scale, student-performed opera was Carmen.

Bizet’s classic masterpiece is the story of Carmen, a fiery,

seductive gypsy, who first flirts with Don José, a soldier, then takes on another lover, Escamillo, a bullfighter, with tragic consequences.

Carmen was sung in French with English supertitles.

In addition to the high school singers and orchestra, a chorus of students from Lakeville and Saddle Rock Schools were a part of the production.

Carmen was under the musical direction of Pamela Levy, conducted by Michael Schwartz,

and directed by Robert Stivanello.

Carmen airs at 9 a.m., and at 1, 5, and 9 p.m.

GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff.

For information about GNPS/TV and its programs, please contact Robert Zahn by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12. ny.us, or by phone at 516-4414676.

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Animal League starts digging for building B y S a r ah M in k ewi c z Don and Karen LaRocca of Garden City were known for their love of animals and volunteering for more than 17 years at the North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington.

In honor of their memory, the organization held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday to begin construction on the Don and Karen LaRocca Pet Wellness Center, which will be located at 63 Bayles Ave. in Port Washington.

Officials said the project, financed in part by the LaRoccas, will cost $1.2 million and the building will be completed in the spring of 2017.

“Philanthropists, compassion, community, service, spirit of volunteerism, legacy, family values: these words really exemplify Don and Karen LaRocca,” said Diana Zaferiou, vice president of event promotion and corporate and foundation giving at the league.

“Don, he was just wonderful. I had invited him to be on our board about a week or two before he died and it was going to be a great moment because he would’ve added so much to what we do,” said John Stevenson, president of North Shore Animal League America. “Karen, she was wonderful around the league. I mean she walked animals, she took care of animals, she expressed her love for what we do and for the animals in so many ways.”

North Shore Animal League break ground on a new animal wellness center in Port Washington on Monday.

Don and Karen LaRocca’s son Scott LaRocca said at the event that his parents found their love for animals after getting their first and only dog named Rags.

“He was all ears and had great big giant paws and he had fur shooting in all directions,” LaRocca said.

He said both he and his brother, Don Jr., were shocked that their parents came home with a puppy.

“We asked him over the years, relentlessly, ‘Dad, what about a dog?’” LaRocca said. “He would pat us on the shoulder and say, ‘Fellas I know. But you don’t understand. You love them and you love them, but then one day

you have to kiss them goodbye...

So lets go get some fish.’”

He said his father changed his mind after his mother brought the puppy home.

“He melted,” LaRocca said.

“Soon Rags, short for ragamuffin I suppose, was part of the family,” he added.

LaRocca said he hopes that when the building nears completion, people will look at his parents’ names on the wall and think of two words — perspective and joy.

“You think of perspective and joy and the deep strong love that they shared not only for each other, but for the animals here, the volunteers, everybody that

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G.N.’s Brody chairs Israel Day Concert In keeping with the themes of the Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park -- the “Concert With A Message,” former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton spoke with Yoni Kempinski of Arutz 7, together with Concert Chairman Paul Brody of Great Neck Estates (behind Bolton), outside the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue on Manhattan’s East Side.

Bolton compared the BDS movement to the U.N. Resolution of “Zionism Equals Racism,” which he had struck down after 16 years, and reiterated the dangers of the pact with Iran.

Brody focused on the need to halt the infiltration of the BDS

movement within college campuses.

Other speakers included Concert Organizer Dr. Joseph Frager (at right), Odeleya Ja-

cobs, Concert media coordinator (foreground), philanthropist Ken Abramowitz (3rd from right) and activist Rabbi Dr. Eli Abadie of the Saffra Synagogue (at left).

commits to this greater cause,” he said.

Stevenson said to LaRocca, “Your mom and dad shared a deep connection to the well-being of companion animals and expressed that commitment in personal and meaningful ways.

In fact they were two of the most compassionate and passionate people I have ever known and I’m saying that from the heart.”

“We miss Don and Karen very much,” he added. “Their generosity is central to what we do. Invest in the health and well-being of many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Despite their modesty I think they would be proud today of what the Don and Karen

LaRocca Pet Wellness Center represents — a great step forward in our ability to provide affordable, and that’s the key word, affordable, high-quality wellness care with the pets in our community and beyond. We’re humbled and honored to name this life-saving new facility in their honor and to link their names to the ideals, compassion and empathy for decades to come.”

The new facility will be separate from the existing medical center and will proactively manage the health of animals.

Officials said the wellness center will serve the growing need in the community for highquality, affordable veterinary care.

“This is going to be a wonderful building, the activities in there are going to save lives, going to prevent illnesses before they even happen, and it’s going to make the life of the animals so much better, so much more humane,” Stevenson said.

Dr. Mark Verdino, vice president of medical services and chief of staff, said the animal shelter has seen an increase in demand for animal care, and the center will double capacity.

“With emphasis on preventive medicine, it will also help us create a healthier population of pets and better educated community of pet owners, which in turn will advance our no kill mission and support our commitment to various veterinary public health issues in our community,” Verdino said.

Grill Time Express to expand in Estates Continued from Page 2 and “possibly offer” alternative parking opportunities.

“We are very concerned and certainly don’t want to stand in the way of progress and the opportunity of what’s available not only to the landlord, but certainly to a store that’s prospering and looking to grow,” Fox said.

Instead of charging the applicant the full annual fee of $5,250 for the 21 parking spaces, he proposed phasing in the fee over five years beginning at 20 percent of the total fee for the first year and increasing by 20 percent each year after that.

For the first year, Fox said, the village would only charge $50 per parking space, then increase the fee by $50 each year until year five, when the $5,250

annual fee would take effect.

He said this would alleviate some of the financial strain on the applicant and that he wanted to “help to accommodate the success of Grill Time and make it a permanent fixture in our community for many years to come.”

Luskin said his client would agree to that payment plan even though the restaurant’s operational costs still concerned him.

“At year one, at 20 percent, there’s not very much concern.

When it gets to year five, five years from now, knowing what operational costs are now, certainly there’s a risk there,” he said. “He’s willing to take it and my client appreciates the effort of the board to accommodate this and accommodate the community.”

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Great Neck tops list for AP exam scores

Continued from Page 2 portunities,” he added.

The Roslyn School District came in at number 11 on Patch’s list, with 77 percent of students scoring at least a 3 on AP exams.

Efforts to reach Roslyn school district officials were unavailing.

The Sewanhaka school district appeared on the list at number 29, with 72 percent of students scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams.

Sewanhaka School District Super-

intendent Ralph Ferrie said the district would look to improve upon its ranking.

“We are pleased with our ranking on this list, but continually look to raise the bar for our students,” Ferrie said.

He said enrollment in AP courses is one of the “strongest predictors” of a student’s college-readiness level.

“We were proud to make the AP Honor Roll for two years as a result of our ongoing efforts,” Ferrie said. “We will continue that work, believing the experience of taking at least one AP course dur-

ing high school will prepare our students to leave our schools better prepared for college than they otherwise would have been.”

The Herricks School District was listed at number 32 on the list, with 71 percent of students scoring at least a 3 on AP exams.

Efforts to reach Herricks school officials were unavailing.

In the East Williston School District, 70 percent of students scored at least a 3 on AP tests, good to land at number 37

on the list.

Efforts to reach East Williston school officials were unavailing.

The Mineola School District appeared at number 45 on the list, with 65 percent of students scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams.

Efforts to reach Mineola school officials were unavailing.

The Manhasset School District did not appear on the list, with Patch noting that some school districts’ data was not available.

Pizzeria petitions for 6th precinct return Continued from Page 11 Rosanna Massaro, collected 1,620 verified signatures from residents opposing the merger, with an additional 350 gathered

by Benvenuto. Considering the other areas among the eight precincts share unfavorable views about the decision, Auriemma said the response is significant.

“When you multiply that number by eight, that’s a loud message that residents are not happy.”

The number of resources available in terms of police coverage aren’t just spread, but they are also not adequately shared, Auriemma said.

“The third and sixth precincts are unique areas,” she said. ‘‘They cover a population of 250,000. That’s the size of many cities, and you wouldn’t see one precinct for an entire city.”

The northern section of the third precinct, formerly the sixth, had three detectives, two teams of plain clothes officers, one dedicated vehicle and traffic officer, and four problem-oriented officers stationed locally in its building before the merge. Now there are none stationed in

“I just hope that legislators will come Manhasset does need a local precinct acthe north, except for two problem-oriented to some sort of terms and realize that tive,” he said. officers, Auriemma said.

However, not every official agrees that the precinct merger has resulted in less effective police coverage.

As reported earlier, Third Precinct Commander John Berry said that crime dropped 4 percent in 2015, and that the same number of patrol cars cover the northern section of the precinct as before the merger.

“We didn’t redraw lines,” Berry said in February. “The posts stayed the same as they were before.”

The reinstatement of problem-oriented police officers should also create a stronger police presence in the northern communities, Berry said.

Benvenuto said, “As a business owner in today’s society, you never know what’s going to happen. You never know what will strike at your door, and we have to be concerned as merchants as well for our safety.”

Benvenuto said he doesn’t consider himself a politician, nor does he often delve into politics, but it’s a resident’s duty John Benvenuto, Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Don Benvenuto with the petition that was circulated to Villa Milano’s customers. to get involved.

G.N. school board grants tenure to 12 teachers Continued from Page 27 end of the period.”

Gala Handler was the lone South High School teacher granted tenure.

She is a Spanish teacher and chairs the school’s world language department.

Susan Elliott, South High’s principal, said Handler strives to teach her students more than just the Spanish language.

“Gala is committed to having a dynamic

classroom where Spanish is spoken almost exclusively,” she said. “She believes that it’s her job to reach every student, to make them comfortable in the language, interested in the culture and a lover of Spanish.”

North High School had two teachers granted tenure, Laura Kachmar and Amy Ford.

Kachmar is an advanced biology teacher at the school.

Great Neck ranks 3rd in L.I. SAT score list Continued from Page 24 direct correlation between scores and academic programs, East Williston school Superintendent Elaine Kanas said.

While the forme test supported strong reading and writing skills, she said, the changes better reflect the analytical skills East Williston aims to teach.

“It’s always a plus,” Kanas said. “It’s

what we shoot for in our classes, it’s what we shoot for in many of our own assessments that we create ourselves.”

Ferrie said the SAT’s alignment with Common Core will “positively impact” Sewanhaka’s test rankings.

The district has redesigned its SAT prep course to match the new test and has also adjusted its classroom curriculum, he said.

Bernard Kaplan, North High’s principal, said she prepares her students to succeed in school and on state tests.

“Laura’s classes are lively and engaged, with students performing well both inhouse and in standardized assessments,” Kaplan said.

Ford is a special education teacher at the school.

Kaplan said she individualizes her lessons so each student has the opportunity to succeed.

“Mrs. Ford was a star from the very first day,” he said. “In the three years of her tenure, she continues to exhibit substantial growth in her instructional skills and her ability to develop lessons that support her students and individualize curriculum in order to help them achieve their full potential.”

Catherine Faraone was the lone Parkville School teacher to be granted tenure.

Parkville School principal Debra Shalom said she enjoys seeing what Faraone does in her pre-kindergarten classroom.

“From the day she began teaching at Parkville, I knew she was a gem,” Shalom

said. “Walking into Catherine’s classroom each day is pure joy.”

At the Saddle Rock School, Jamie Hackman-Moghadam was the lone teacher to be granted tenure.

Saddle Rock School principal Eric Nezowitz said Hackman-Moghadam, a remedial reading teacher, has a major impact on her students and colleagues with her smiles and upbeat nature.

“She has infectious energy and a positive attitude which is noticed by all,” Nezowitz said. “It’s simple, she loved the craft of teaching reading to both students and staff.”

Jean-Marie Reader was the lone Lakeville School teacher to be granted tenure.

Reader began working at the Lakeville School in the fall of 1999 as a fifth-grade teacher.

Phyllis Feldman, Lakeville School’s principal, commended Reader’s ability to help her students become “critical thinkers” at a young age.

“The hallmark in her instructional program is the development of high quality questions that prompt children’s deep thought and discussion,” Feldman said.

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Outdoor pool openings for 2016 season Nassau County’s outdoor swimming pools will open for the 2016 season on Monday, June 27, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano’s office announced this week.

The county’s pool complexes include three comprehensive “water theme” facilities at Cantiague Park in Hicksville, North Woodmere Park and Wantagh Park.

The water theme parks incorporate Olympic-size swimming pools, diving pools, “kiddie” pools, interactive water-play areas and water slides.

The large swimming complex at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills includes an Olympic-size pool, diving tank with boards, and a kiddie pool.

Nickerson Beach Park in

Lido, a 121-acre oceanfront park, is comprised of two small pools as well as kiddie pools.

All county pools are open daily through Labor Day, and include various conveniences, such as lockers, dressing areas, showers, concession stands, lounge and deck chairs, and sun shelters.

Pool Hours are as follows: Cantiague Park, (516) 571-

7056: Open daily from 10 a.m.

– 6 p.m. Located at: West John Street east of Cantiague Rock Road, Hicksville.

Christopher Morley Park, (516) 571-8113: Open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Located at: Searingtown Road, RoslynNorth Hills.

Nickerson Beach, (516) 5717700: Open daily from 11 a.m.

– 7 p.m. Located at: 880 Lido

Blvd., Lido Beach.

North Woodmere Park, (516) 571-7801: Open Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Located at: Branch Boulevard and Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere.

Wantagh Park, (516) 5717460: Open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Located at: 1 King Road, Wantagh.

Town honors Guy Frost The Town of North Hempstead honored Guy Frost, a member of the Town’s Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the May 24 Town Board meeting at Town Hall.

Frost retired in 2015 after 23 years of service with the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission. During his career he assisted with the protection, preservation and restoration of historic structures within the Town including the Roslyn National Bank, the AME Zion Church and the Lincoln Building in Roslyn. Back Row: (from left): Jay Corn, Nancy Corn, John Flynn, Christopher Frost, Kimberle Frost, Howard Kroplick; Front Row: (from left): Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Council Member Dina De Giorgio, Council Member Lee Seeman, Council Member Peter Zuckerman, Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Donna Frost, Guy Frost, Council Member Anna Kaplan, Council Member Viviana Russell, Christina Lyon and Linda Brickman.

Councilman, students hold garden clean up North Hempstead Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman (D-East Hills) teamed up with students from the local community on May 29 for a cleanup project at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

Clark Botanic Garden has

recently been invaded by garlic mustard, an intrusive, harmful plant.

Zuckerman and Deputy Parks Commissioner John Darcy invited volunteers to help rid the garden of the destructive plant.

Garlic mustard roots can

grow in most soil types and produce a chemical that is toxic to other plants. It can also grow in full sun or in full shade, making it a threat to most of the garden.

Once it spreads, it blankets natural areas and crowds out native vegetation.

Those in attendance worked hard for hours to weed out the agricultural pest.

Zuckerman thanked those in attendance, answered questions and educated the participants on what being a Town Board member is like.

“These kids who came out to help today did a phenomenal job, all while battling the heat of the warmest day of the year thus far,” Zuckerman said. “I am truly grateful for their efforts and I know the Garden is grateful too.”

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions Median sales price $837,500 Demographics near Great Neck, NY

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

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

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

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20 Wildwood Drive, Great Neck Sold Price: $2,550,000 Date: 03/16/2016 6 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 1 acre Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $40,462 MLS# 2789302

9 Dorset Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,470,000 Date: 02/01/2016 8 beds, 5 Full/2 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 120x120 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $23,151 MLS# 2793534

2 Pheasant Run, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,538,000 Date: 12/10/2015 4 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 165X238 Irr Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $23,471 MLS# 2769004

39 Olive Street, Great Neck Sold Price: $931,000 Date:03/02/2016 3 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 100x110 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $20,725 MLS# 2781896

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in Great Neck by a variety of real estate agencies. The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes are presented based solely on the fact that they were recently sold in Great Neck and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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A reverse mortgage: the pros, cons The years are rolling by and you have been in your home for decades, kids are gone, grand kids are either near by or far away.

So now what?

You’re in fairly good health, except maybe you don’t hear as well, memory still intact, but forgetting things here and there; can’t run those marathons anymore.

But your still free and able to roam and drive your 10-20 year old car (or brand new one!)

However, one day soon, you might have to give up those keys (kids are mentioning, is it safe and how long will you be still driving?).

You have a lot of decisions to make, so where do you start?

Well, first off, if you’re desire is to stay, that’s great!

Do you have enough money to keep going? Do you need a part time job to pay your real estate taxes, daily expenses, food, insurance, etc.?

Are the savings dwindling faster than you can replace them?

Okay, now you think, what are my choices? Do I stay or do I go?

I have a brain storm and suddenly it occurs to me that I had recently read something about reverse mortgages.

So, I did some research and found out that I can borrow the money I need and be able to stay in place and hopefully enjoy my life.

Here are some pros in receiving a reverse mortgage: 1. Cash flow to stay in place 2. Be able to pay off existing mortgage (assuming there is enough equity in your home) and not have to make any more payments.(The loan will be due only when you move or pass) 3. You have several choices:

A. Monthly installments to you by your lending institution, variable interested is applied or

B. A line of credit, again variable interest charged or

C. A lump sum payment to you with a fixed rate of interest charged. (up to $625,000 can be borrowed, depending on several crucial factors, such as the age of the borrower and interest rate.

4. Most reverse mortgages are home equity reverse mortgages, which are non-recourse loans, fully insured by the Federal Housing Administration that if the value of your home is ever less than the balance of your reverse mortgage, the loan will not be called, you will not be evicted from your home and FHA will cover the shortfall.

5. Having a reverse mortgage can also aid in helping you defer collecting social security benefits, until age 70, which will enable you to collect your full benefit.

(Collecting at 66 will give you only 80 percent of your benefit.

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Each year you defer receiving your Social Security payment, you will gain approximately additional 8 percent per year more in your check.

Depending on the interest rate of your reverse mortgage, there is a good possibility, that it will be less than 8 percent, so you will be a head of the game.

However, if you have excellent genes and longevity in your family tree, you might consider the approximately 10 years it will take, (until 80), to recover the benefits that you would have received, if you started collecting at 66.

Hopefully, for you millennials or generation Xers, something will exist that resembles social security, but don’t totally count on it and start saving in a: • 1. Traditional IRAs.

• 2. Roth IRAs. • 3. SEP IRAs. • 4. SIMPLE IRAs.) Qualified Plans (including profit sharing, and 401(k) plans) • 6. 403(b) Accounts.

• 7. 529 Plans.

• 8. Education Savings Account • But whatever you do start Today! Right now!

Cons of getting a Reverse Mortgage: 1. The expense of this type of loan in many cases can be high and other costs associated with this type of borrowing can occur.

They are added to the loan or paid monthly during the course of the time you have it.

2. Variable rates can go up in inflation kicks in, making the loan cost more at the time of the pay off.

3. Mortgage interest is not deductible, unless you are making payments each month or you pass and then when the loan is paid off by your heirs, then the interest is deductible up to the limit of $100,000 of principle (see links below for more information and ask your licensed & certified professional) 4. You will not be able to sell the home or give it to an heir without paying off the Reverse Mortgage or 5. One can take out a higher cost insurance policy, on the bor-

rower for the loan amount and make the beneficiary a family member or the lending institution.

6. Future personal borrowing, applying for car loan or credit cards by the homeowner may be adversely affected.

7. Medicaid benefits could be seriously affected if you take a lump sum payment and do not spend it right away/see links below for more information) However, it is extremely important to realize and understand that whatever money is borrowed, interest accrues from the day you start using it, until you or your heirs pay it back.

It is crucial and critical that you consult an elder care attorney or a licensed & certified professional who specializes in reverse mortgages, to discuss the pros and cons (and your children too).

They will determine the most accurate analysis of your specific financial situation, before you make any rash or spur of the moment decisions to borrow any money.

However, in the end you may come to the conclusion to put your home on the market to sell and either retire to a sunny location, live with the kids, assisted or independent living or a retirement facility.

The choice is yours! Call me if you have any?

Changes in filing for Social Security benefits B y Diane B r angman

Social Security District Manager in Mineola, New York You probably heard that changes in the law now affect the way you file for certain benefits.

These changes place limits on when voluntary suspension and reinstatement can begin for you and your family members who might also be entitled to benefits on that record. This is not the demise of “file and suspend.”

It’s still one of your best tools for boosting your Social Security benefit after you reach your full retirement age.

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made changes to the Social Security claims filed by married couples. The law affected an unintended loophole primarily

used by married couples to gain more money.

If you’re full retirement age or older and apply for Social Security retirement benefits, you can suspend your benefits for any amount of time up to age 70.

You may do this to earn “delayed retirement credits,” which result in a higher benefit payment when you turn 70 or when you request reinstatement of benefits, whichever comes first.

Under the new law, when you submit a request to suspend your benefits to earn delayed retirement credits on or after April 30, 2016, you will no longer be able to receive spouse’s or widow(er)’s benefits during this voluntary delay period. In addition, if you suspend your benefit, any benefits payable to your spouse and children on your

record (except for a divorced spouse) will also be suspended for the same time period.

There is an exception. A request for voluntary suspension will not suspend a divorced spouse’s benefit. Also, your divorced spouse can receive benefits on your record during this voluntary delay period.

Remember, you can still plan and make the most of your retirement benefit by filing and suspending. These new rules don’t prevent you from doing what’s best for you and your family. We have a wealth of retirement information at www.socialsecurity. gov/planners/retire.

For more information and answer to your questions about these changes in the law, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/claiming.html.

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Finding the right balance for success Continued from Page 3 which she took this year.

“I love history and I love the way it challenges me and makes me look at things in different perspectives,” Sehati said.

She will be attending Binghamton University in its scholars program in the fall, but is somewhat undecided on what educational path she will take.

While she said history was her passion, Sehati said she might want to study law as her mother is a lawyer.

“I’ve watched her and sat down with her and looked over cases with her,” she said. “Watching her grow up, she was really my inspiration.”

Sehati said she was grateful to be one of the school’s two valedictorians.

“I take this title humbly and I’m just so excited and blessed,” she said. “Great Neck North was a great help and I’m glad I got to be a big part of it.”

Leael Alishahian is North High’s salutatorian this year.

Alishahian was captain of the varsity field hockey and gymnastics teams, and also ran track in the spring.

She said playing on the school’s sports teams helped her stay focused on her schoolwork.

“It forced me to get a schedule and get my work done,” Alishahian said. “It provides the same determination that you need to complete work.”

She said one of her favorite moments at the school was her final gymnastics game, which she described as the “final goodbye” for her and the group of seniors who were also on the team.

North High’s efforts in allowing students to find what they love to do, Alishahian said, was a one of her favorite things about the school.

“They provided so many extracurricu-

lars and clubs,” she said. “Even if you had an idea for a club and they didn’t have it, you can make one.”

Alishahian will also be attending the scholars program at Binghamton University, where she said she wants to study pre-med.

As for her future, she said her mind changes frequently on what career path she wants to take, but she wants to

“make an impact on the community” around her.

Alishahian is the oldest of four siblings, and she said she tried to set a good example.

“I kind of paved the way for them while creating a high expectation for them,” she said.

North High’s graduation takes place on June 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Tilles Cen-

Midshipman rescues fishermen Continued from Page 3 “Our crew found out that the fishermen had been adrift for 10 days, out of food for six days and out of water for four days,” he said.

Mugno was on the Maersk Kentucky for his sea year, which is a “cooperative educational program designed to give you practical knowledge of the performance and operating characteristics of various classes of vessels, the operating requirements in different trade routes, and labor relations in the ocean shipping industry,” according to the academy website.

A midshipman’s first sea period takes place during his or her sophomore year and lasts about 135 days.

The Maersk Kentucky is part of the U.S. Coast Guard Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue program, which uses commercial ships to perform search and rescue in areas where there are no traditional search and rescue resources.

Photo courtesy of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Five of the Pakistani fishermen that the MV Maersk Kentucky rescued

Orlando massacre connects three issues Continued from Page 22 authorities (as they do now with withdrawals from banks of over $10,000 to address money-laundering) of suspicious behavior.

There should be felony prosecutions for straw purchases (something that would have addressed the San Bernardino shooting).

There should be a ban on assault weapons purchases for civilian use –a buy-back for existing owners and registration process. It is notable that during the time of the Clinton ban on assault weapons, there were no mass murders involving assault weapons (see the New York Times: where they got the guns).

Right now, ISIL propaganda urges sympathizers to take advantage of lax American gun laws to wage terror. When Donald Trump says “We’re being laughed at all over the world,” this must be what he is referring to.

These commonsense regulations are supported by the vast majority of Americans, including NRA members and Republicans.

But lawmakers – 54 of them who voted not to ban people on the terror watch list from purchasing assault rifles - could care less: in 2014 alone, the gun lobby spent over $30 million on political advertising and lobbying to influ-

ence legislators in Congress and state capitals across the country.

Indeed, the same hatred that seems to have motivated this shooting at an Orlando nightclub known as a gathering place for the LGBT community also inspires the ideology and rhetoric of the religious right who have urged murder and cheered catastrophe. Had the Orlando killer not been Muslim, it is doubtful Donald Trump would give a hoot.

Here was Donald J. Trump’s reaction: “The horrific attack that took place this past weekend reveals how weak the leadership is in our country….”

According to Trump, the biggest threat is “political correctness” and refusing to brand terrorists as “radical Islamic jihadists” and not having enough guns. “[Hillary Clinton] wants to take away American’s guns and then admit the very people who want to slaughter us. Let them come into the country, we don’t have guns. Let them come in, let them have all the fun they want.

“I will be meeting with the NRA, which has given me their earliest endorsement in a presidential race, to discuss how to ensure Americans have the means to protect themselves in this age of terror. I will be always defending the Second Amendment.

“They have put political correctness above common sense, above your safety, and above all else. I refuse to be politically correct. I will do the right thing-I want to straighten things out and to Make America Great Again.“The days of deadly ignorance will end, and they will end soon.”

Hillary Clinton on the other hand, presented rational policies that addressed the real threat posed by terrorism abroad and home-grown as well as the need to make the tools of terrorism harder to obtain.

“This was an act of terror,’’ she said. “Law enforcement and intelligence agencies are hard at work, and we will learn more in the hours and days ahead. For now, we can say for certain that we need to redouble our efforts to defend our country from threats at home and abroad. That means defeating international terror groups, working with allies and partners to go after them wherever they are, countering their attempts to recruit people here and everywhere, and hardening our defenses at home. It also means refusing to be intimidated and staying true to our values.

“This was also an act of hate.

The gunman attacked an LGBT nightclub during Pride Month…

We will keep fighting for your right to live freely, openly and without fear,” she said. “Hate has absolutely no place in America.

“Finally, we need to keep guns like the ones used last night out of the hands of terrorists or other violent criminals. This is the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States and it reminds us once more that weapons of war have no place on our streets.

“This is a time to stand together and resolve to do everything we can to defend our communities and country.”

(In her speech in Cleveland, she outlined in precise detail how she would address terrorism abroad and at home, and laid out what is necessary to keep weapons of war out of the hands of those who would commit massmurder.)

President Obama also addressed the triumvirate of factors – someone who was radicalized to embrace radical ideology (because it served his purpose of doing violence), who had emotional issues and who had easy access to weapons designed for the battlefield, to kill as many people as fast as possible.

There is no way to eliminate the possibility of lone-wolf terror attack or even mass murder –

Americans have already said they do not want a society that is more like a police state, where ideas and speech are criminalized (unless it is someone else’s extreme ideas).

But he said, “Today marks the most deadly shooting in American history. The shooter was apparently armed with a handgun and a powerful assault rifle. This massacre is therefore a further reminder of how easy it is for someone to get their hands on a weapon that lets them shoot people in a school, or in a house of worship, or a movie theater, or in a nightclub. And we have to decide if that’s the kind of country we want to be. And to actively do nothing is a decision as well…”

The day after, after more was learned about the killer and the crime, Obama said, “We have to go after these terrorist organizations and hit them hard. We have to counter extremism. But we also have to make sure that it is not easy for somebody who decides they want to harm people in this country to be able to obtain weapons to get at them…”

Trump likes to throw out the term “commonsense.” Commonsense is making it harder for terrorists, abusers and the mentally unstable to obtain WMD. Everything else is nonsense.

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N.S. Hebrew Academy graduates 68 students Continued from Page 13 The valedictorian, Shaina Arjang, said she felt “truly humbled” by the opportunity to represent the 2016 graduates of the academy.

“Tonight marks a very significant transition,’’ she said, drawing upon books that she had read, the people that influenced her and the grade lessons that molded her across four years at the school.

“My thoughts crystallized into three themes,” said Arjang, referring to risks, relationships and making the most of opportunities.

Arjang urged her peers to take sensible risks, because she said she believes in order to be successful adults, they should not be afraid to fail sometimes.

She added however, that nothing can be done properly without help from “close, loyal relationships.”

Part of oral Jewish law dealing with ethics and interpersonal relationships says “assume for

yourself a master, acquire yourself a friend, and judge every man to the side of merit,” she said.

She said that this implies that true friendship does not necessarily come naturally, but must be invested in, to build strong bonds and to grow as individuals.

A 12th-century rabbi, commenting on this oral law, said that “true friends learn with one another, and save one another when deviating on the wrong path, and are open to giving criticism, and there to give advice to motivate,” she said.

Arjang reminded her peers to seize opportunity.

“Time passes in the blink of an eye, so we must always learn to be productive,” she said, adding that she and her peers should use their creativity to make an impact on the world. “‘Our goal should be to live a life in radical amazement,’” Arjang said, referring to Abraham Joshua Heschel, a 20th-century

Polish-born American rabbi.

“Look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted,” said Arjang, who intends to spend a gap year at a seminary in Israel and will then continue on to the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College for Women.

Raya Hakakian, a student speaker, said: “Strength in numbers? Who needs it?”

Alluding to academic achievements, she said, “While our numbers say one thing, the truth is, we are anything but small.”

Hakakian will attend Barnard College.

Faint sounds of glass breaking permeated the aisles, followed by a communal “mazel tov,” in a spirit of celebration.

A graduating senior, Shayna Doretsky, said during an intermission that she plans to spend one year in Israel doing community service working with orphans before continuing her studies in accounting at the Stern

School of Business.

“I consider myself a privileged student” Doretsky said, as her reasoning for community service.

Pam Goldman, a Roslyn resident who is PTA co-president, said her son Max is her first child to graduate from the Hebrew academy.

“I am ridiculously proud of all the students in this class,” Goldman said. “They’re joyful and hardworking, we’re just so proud of them, and they deserve all of the best of luck in their future endeavors.”

“I didn’t expect to feel so emotional at my son’s graduation,” she said.

Alyssa Levy, assistant to Vitow, said during intermission that the school fosters an environment where students want to learn more.

The program, she said, consists of 10 daily courses, all spiritually integrated, which helps students learn about “community and helping others.”

“They are all looking for more, they want to do more for the community,” Levy said.

Levy said that a former student, Rachelle David, is attending the United States Military Academy as its first ever female graduate of an Orthodox yeshiva.

Vitow said that North Shore Hebrew Academy has an annual enrollment of nearly 400 students, and that it’s unique because it caters to 14 communities across the state, resulting in a diverse student body.

He added that the far stretches of Long Island’s north and south shores, as well as boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens feed into the school.

Vitow said that he believes extracurricular activities are “motivational tools,” adding that approximately 20 percent of his students end up in Ivy league or “extremely competitive” colleges.

“We would have more by the way, but due to the economy, families are financially conscious,” he said.

Voters to decide 10 trustee seats in Great Neck Continued from Page 1 trustee seat.

Deputy Mayor Stephen Lam, Trustees Fred Handsman and Alan Mindel, as well as Village Justice Howard Boris, are all running for re-election to their respective seats.

Hoffman, Lam, Handsman, Mindel and Boris are running on the Village Party of Lake Success line.

Mindel previously served on the village’s Planning Board and currently serves as the liaison between the Board of Trustees and Planning Board, as well as serving on the environmental commission.

He said he was proud of the work of the Planning Board has done and of the impact developments have had on the village.

“I think we have some of the better developments that come through the Great Neck villages, not just residentially but also commercially,” Mindel said.

He said he believed residents should vote for him because he tries his best to “represent them properly.”

Boris, a 40-year Lake Success resident, began serving as the village justice since 1989 after four years as the assistant judge.

He said he was proud of how the village’s court operates.

“What I’m proud of is that our court is known as a good court,” Boris said.

“We try to treat people with respect and I think that’s important because most of them come in angry.”

Efforts to reach Lam and Handsman were unavailing.

All board seats are two-year terms and the village justice’s seat is a four-year

term.

The village mayor and justice are paid $3,600, while trustees are paid $1,800.

Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 318 Lakeville Road, on June 21. Polls will be open from noon until 9 p.m.

In the Village of Great Neck, incumbent Trustees Barton Sobel and Norman Namdar are running for re-election.

Sobel and Namdar are running on the Great Neck Greater Village Party.

Village trustees are paid $4,800 annually.

Sobel was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2010 after former Trustee Edna Guilor stepped down.

He said his experience on the board, having served on both the previous regime under former Village of Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman and new regime under Mayor Pedram Bral, makes him a good candidate for the board.

Sobel said he has put a lot of time and effort into plans for the construction of a footbridge between the southern end of Essex Road and northern side of Wooleys Lane, something that residents have been pushing for in the village.

He said he has worked with the engineering consultant company H2M, Village Clerk-Treasurer Joe Gill and Great Neck Park District officials on details of the landscaping and maintenance for the footbridge.

“This is something that people are really looking forward to in the village and why not?” Sobel said. “I think it will be a great improvement and a great thing.”

Kreitzman appointed Namdar, who had served on the village’s board zoning

appeals for nine years, to fill former village Trustee Mark Birnbaum’s seat when he was elected village justice in 2013, which had one year remaining on his term.

Efforts to reach Namdar were unavailing.

Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 61 Baker Hill Road, on June 21. Polls will open at noon and close at 9 p.m.

In the village of Kings Point, incumbent Mayor Michael Kalnick, Deputy Mayor David Harounian and Trustee Sheldon Kwiat are all running unopposed for re-election.

Kalnick, Harounian and Kwiat are running on the Taxpayers Party line.

All board seats are two-year terms.

Kalnick is seeking his 18th term as Kings Point’s mayor, having previously served as trustee and deputy mayor.

He touted his experience as mayor as why voters should vote him back to his seat.

“I wish to utilize my extensive experience as Mayor of Kings Point to ensure that the community continues to thrive and remains a great place to raise a family, the cornerstone of its reputation as one of the best places to live in America,” Kalnick said. “I take pride in that recognition and give my unwavering commitment to protect this ranking and vow to maintain the excellent quality of life our residents expect and deserve.”

He said he was “pleased” with the board finding a way to decrease taxes for village residents this year.

“Along with my colleagues on the Board of Trustees, we are pleased to have reduced village taxes in the current fiscal

year,” Kalnick said. “We continually work hard to provide residents with the finest services, which includes a village police force that is now aided by a sophisticated video surveillance system at all entrances and exits to the village.”

Harounian is seeking his seventh term on the board, while Kwiat is seeking to extend his more than 30-year stay on the board.

Harounian said he enjoys serving the Kings Point community and hopes to continue doing so.

“I have embraced my solemn responsibility as a public servant to protect and enhance our beloved village and the quality of life afforded to residents today and for future generations,” he said.

“This includes a fast response by our village police force and fire and ambulance services, as well as roads that are wellmaintained and promptly cleared in all weather conditions – to name just of few of the services provided to our residents.”

Kwiat said quality of life issues and property values are among his “top priorities.”

“In my commitment to public service, I expect to carry on as chairman of the village’s Architectural Review Committee, where we give freely of our time to maintain the peaceful surroundings enjoyed in the village and strive to protect residential property values in our reviews and assessments of proposed projects,” he said.

Village trustees are unpaid.

Residents can cast their ballot at Village Hall, located at 32 Steppingstone Lane, on June 21. Polls will open at noon and close at 9 p.m.

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Suozzi adds another Queens-based backer Continued from Page 73 “This is a big deal for me today to get the endorsement of Sen. Avella because the senator has a reputation for being a reformer, somebody who is willing to stand up and fight for the things he thinks is right no matter what the political consequences are,” Suozzi said. “I hope that his endorsement will communicate to the people of Queens and the people of his district that I’m that type of person as well.”

He is one of five candidates vying for

the Democratic nomination to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, who announced in January that he would not seek re-election.

The other four candidates are former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman, North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern and Levittown attorney Jonathan Clarke.

The Third Congressional District stretches from Whitestone, Queens, to Kings Park in Suffolk County.

Suozzi said he was “trying hard to be the Queens candidate” and represent its residents as best he can.

He also pledged to open a district office in Queens if he is elected.

Of the issues facing Queens constituents of the 3rd Congressional District, Suozzi said he would fight against airplane noise and issues with co-operative apartments and condominiums.

“As much as people think of it as a local issue and a state issue, you can’t refinance the mortgages on co-ops and con-

dos because at the federal level they’re considered to be commercial mortgages, which is absolutely absurd that they can’t get their interest rate reduced based upon the current market place,” he said.

The Democratic primary election is set for June 28.

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he die is cast: by the time this paper is printed, the state Assembly will have passed the dreadful Martins-Schimel bill to allow the desecration of Kings Point Park, known as either S7999 or A10554.

Readers are urged to contact Gov. Andrew Cuomo now to urge him to veto this bill!

The Village of Kings Point has no need to “alienate” an inch of the park for a municipal garage.

There is plenty of room on the site of the former Village Hall, site of the current garage.

Remember, two years ago, the Court of Appeals prevented this from happening in a unanimous decision. And a year ago, [state] Sen. Jack Martins called me to promise he would “never” cosponsor Michelle Schimel’s bill to do the bidding of the Kings Point Village Board.

Martins lied. Schimel has nev-

er responded to queries.

We must act now. Besides calling Gov. Cuomo at 518-474-8390, readers can e-mail him at gov.cuomo@chamber.state.ny.us.

Because Attorney General Eric Schneiderman assigned a key deputy to co-argue the case before the Court of Appeals, contact him, too.

And contact our former assemblyman, [state] Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, whose integrity

would never allow for a sneak attack like this. He remains a Great Neck Park District resident!

This law is a kamikaze assault on Kings Point Park by a developer-controlled Village Board with no interest in the environment or parks.

Kings Point residents ought to vote the three incumbents out of office in Tuesday’s village election!

The time to act is now!

If the governor signs the bill

along with hundreds of others coming to him at the end of the session, you can bet the Kings Point trustees will gleefully clearcut as much of Kings Point Park as they want, posing for pictures over the tree stumps. What’s next?

Six hundred homes, with concrete supplied by Jack Martins’s plant in Suffolk County?

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Long past time to ban sale of assault rifles

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e have met the enemy and he is us.

These prophetic words of Snoopy, the world’s most famous beagle, speak a most unpleasant truth. We, the American people, must accept re-

sponsibility, at least in part, for doing next to nothing about the massacres which occur in our public places.

Names like Newtown, Aurora, San Bernadino, Isla Vista, Virginia Tech, Fort Hood, Milwaukee, Tus-

con, Roseburg and Washington D.C. are synonymous with unspeakable carnage.

As Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post pointed out: “The nation has been through this so many times...we might as

We’re No. 1 So says the Press Club of Long Island, which on June 2 named the Great Neck News the best community weekly newspaper on Long Island.

The press club also awarded the Roslyn Times 3rd Place in the category of best community weekly newspaper and gave columnist Judy Epstein 2nd Place for best humor column.

The Manhasset Times grabbed Blank Slate Media’s fourth award in the contest with a 2nd place for best headline.

We at Blank Slate Media take pride in offering the readers of our six papers the most complete, best written, best edited coverage of their communities.

We thank the Press Club of Long Island for recognizing that work.

well lower our flags to half-mast on a permanent basis.”

On two previous occasions, I addressed this issue in Blank Slate Media and thought I had nothing more to say.

Yet the horrific events in Orlando on June 12, 2016 demand further comment.

My first observation is the utter predictability of everyone’s response.

Donald Trump commented that “We’re bringing thousands of them into this country...” referring to Muslims.

Almost every politician and commentator offered their “thoughts and prayers” to the victims and their families. (How safe is that?)

The Daily News headline read: “Thanks, NRA.” (A bit more gutsy!) Hillary Clinton and President Obama made the connection between the slaughter and lack of gun control.

President Obama’s response was so measured that Fox News pundits excoriated him for his lack of anger.

And Gabby Gifford, herself a victim of a crazed gunman, opined: “Enough is enough.”

Gifford also made the point that we are the only advanced country in the world where such shootings are routine.

And that last year, Congress failed to pass a law prohibiting the sale of guns to people on the on the F.B.I.’s “Watch List.”

If this seems like an unreasonable restriction, vote for Donald Trump who has repeatedly talked about “Crooked Hillary” wanting to abolish the 2nd Amendment.

No examination of this issue would be complete without a few words about the AR-15, one of the guns used by the Orlando killer.

It is a semi-automatic weapon designed for military use because it can kill large numbers of people with maximum efficiency. It can fire 45 rounds per minute!

Is there anyone out there who

feels they need to use this assault weapon when hunting deer?

Sad to say, the AR-15 is one of the most popular weapons in the U.S. with over 3 million estimated to be in circulation.

One last fact...in 1994, in a rare moment of sanity, Congress passed a bill banning several forms of this heinous weapon.

In 2004, after vigorous lobbying by the NRA, the ban expired.

One step forward.....two steps back!

Every cloud has a silver lining and if you’re looking for something positive to emerge from this catastrophic event, here it is.

The place where the slaughter occurred was a gay nightclub, yet there was no comment by homophobes to the effect that “these people” deserved it, or it was the wrath of God. Instead we witnessed a communal sense of loss and the admonition that we must love and not hate.

The LGBT community aligned with straight people across the country in a show of solidarity. This could not have happened 10 or 20 years ago.

So what is the outlook for our beleaguered nation?

In the 19th century, scientists carried out an experiment on frogs.

They threw one in scalding water, and it, wisely, jumped out.

But when placed in cold water which was slowly heated, it did not perceive the danger and was cooked to death.

America today is a nation of frogs.

We can either do something to mitigate the disaster of periodic mass killings or we can continue to allow the NRA, the gun manufacturers and the politicians who do their bidding to maintain the status quo.

Hope springs eternal, and with a new president and Congress we may yet avoid being scalded.

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Suozzi, Kaiman host ‘town halls’ for voters Continued from Page 77 The crowd recognized that extended care for seniors from both public and private entities is a “serious issue,” said Kaiman, who unveiled his plan on May 31.

“There’s a sense that this is something that could work for other communities as well, and the way we did it in North Hempstead by partnering with the federal and state government in terms of getting resources and expertise, that suggests that this is something that could be approached at the federal level,” Kaiman said in an interview.

Kaiman also affirmed his support for Israel and for bans on automatic and assault weapons, he said.

While many in the crowd likely knew Kaiman as a local politician, they seemed to leave with a positive impression of him as a candidate for national office, Kaiman said.

“If they come to a meeting about me they were probably somewhat interested in me to begin with and wanted to get a sense as to whether I appeared congressional to them, whether I understood the issues,” he said.

Williston Park resident Mike Shea,

65, said the “fresh perspective” Suozzi has brought to government since his eight years as county executive won his support when he entered the congressional race in January.

“The issues are very complex, but he can break it down and explain it in layman terms,” said Margaret Shea, Mike Shea’s wife.

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Community Meetings Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Agenda Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 2 Prospect Street, East Williston (516) 746-0782 East Williston School District Board of Education Retirement Reception/ Business Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Wheatley School 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-7804 East Williston Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, June 22 @ 7:30 p.m.

2 Prospect Street East Williston (516) 741-1213 Village of Floral Park Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 21 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1 Floral Boulevard New Hyde Park 516- 326-6300 Village of Floral Park Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, June 22 @ 7:30 p.m.

Recreation Building 124 Stewart Street New Hyde Park 516- 326-6300 Village of Great Neck Elections Tuesday, June 21 from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Village Hall 61 Baker Hill Road Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 61 Baker Hill Road Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting Thursday, June 23 @ 8:30 a.m.

District Office 236 E Shore Rd Great Neck (516) 482-0238

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Village of Kings Point Elections and Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 21 from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Village Hall 32 Steppingstone Lane Kings Point (516) 504-1000

Village of Lake Success Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 318 Lakeville Road Lake Success (516) 482-4411

Village of Old Westbury Elections Tuesday, June 21, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1 Stone Hill Road Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

Village of Lake Success General Election and Special Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 21 @ 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Elections); 9:00 p.m. meeting Village Hall 318 Lakeville Road Lake Success (516) 482-4411

Village of Plandome Manor Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 21 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue Manhasset (516) 627-3701

Village of Manorhaven Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Village of Manorhaven Elections Tuesday, June 21 from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, June 22 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Mineola Memorial Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 7:00 p.m.

195 Marcellus Road Mineola (516) 746-8488 Village of New Hyde Park Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 21 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1420 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022 North Hempstead Town Board/Solid Waste Management Authority Capital Plan Working Session Tuesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.

North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road Manhasset (516) 869-6311 Village of Old Westbury Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1 Stone Hill Road Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

Village of Plandome Manor Design Review Board Thursday, June 23 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue Manhasset (516) 627-3701 Village of Roslyn Architectural Review Board Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn (516) 621-1961 Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 21 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn (516) 621-1961 Village of Roslyn Estates Architectural Review Board Meeting Wednesday, June 22 @ 7:45 p.m.

Village Hall 25 The Tulips Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541 Village of Sands Point Elections followed by Board of Trustee Meeting Tuesday, June 21, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Village Hall 33 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington (516) 883-7000 Village of Williston Park Board of Trustees Workshop and Public Meeting Monday, June 20 @ 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 494 Willis Avenue Williston Park (516) 746-2193 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

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Employment

Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Weekends. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Int’l Realty, Wheatley Plaza.

Phones, some computer work. Immediate. Wendy 516-626-7600 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: Full time NYC. Experience a must. Experienced in alteration and renovation work required. Send resume to submitresumes3@gmail. com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Delux Transportation is seeking a highly movtivated customer service representative. We are looking for an individual with significant high volume call center experience with data entry. The individual needs good communication skills and must be able to handle a flexible schedule which may include nights and weekends. We are open 24/7. Excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and salary requirements to dawn@deluxtransportation.com DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service oriented professional with good communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications.

Minimum 2 years outside sales experience required. Must have own car. Protected sales territory, salary plus commission, health insurance, paid holidays and sick days. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve Blank at 516-307-1045 x201 FACTORY​/​MANUFACTURING position, part time. Mature, dependable person for dental manufacturing company. Will train. Flexible hours, retirees welcome 516-499-8530 HAIR STYLE PROFESSIONALS AND ASSISTANTS: BLOW BEAUTY BAR of Manhasset seeking talented, ambitious, passionate individuals to grow with our team, always eager to learn. We are a modern upscale busy salon. Call Denise 516-365-1111

Help Wanted

Situation Wanted

KINDERGARTEN AIDE WANTED WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY seeks a Kindergarten Aide beginning in September of the 20162017 school year. Qualified candidates should have a B.A. in Education or a related field and experience working with young children. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting a lead teacher in the school’s morning and​/​or afternoon programs. Kindness and patience are important qualities sought in a prospective candidate. This is an hourly position. Candidates are expected to be available 20-40 hours per week. The starting rate is $15​/​hr.

Interested applicants should send a resume, 3 professional references and a letter of interest to: Sabine Kully, Faculty Chair at kullys@waldorfgarden.org. To learn more about the Waldorf School of Garden City, visit our website: www.waldorfgarden.org Candidates will only hear back if under consideration.

CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references.

Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959

LEGAL: Process serving company seeking full time detail oriented individual for office assistant in Williston Park. Computer knowledge a must.

Will train. Email resume to: LRadler@courtsupportinc.com RECEIVING SSI OR SSDI? Want full time work? Social Security Ticket to Work can help. Call American Works of New York, Inc. 855-2681935 SUMMER BABYSITTER WANTED with flexible morning and early afternoon hours. Responsible for transportation and light meal prep for 12 yr old boy and 13 yr old girl. Own GC pool membership a plus. Must have car and valid driver’s license. Please call 917-796-4443

Situation Wanted AIDE​/​COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for your loved ones. Several years experience with dementia, alzheimers, sundown syndrome. References available. Flexible hours. Call Marcia 347-551-1720 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: COLLEGE STUDENT & CAMP COUNSELOR. Has taken a babysitting workshop at the GC Library. Available to babysit part time. 6 years experience. Licensed driver w/car. Call Emily 516-492-4131 BABYSITTER: GRADUATE STUDENT Seeking full time​/​part time babysitting job. Available all summer and into the school year. Experienced. Licensed Driver. Great with kids and very responsible. Call or text Liz 516-509-5272 CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available. Call May 516-292-2662 CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE is available to work full time or part time afternoon, evening hours or overnight hours. 19 yrs experience in homes, nursing facilities and hospitals. References available. Driver w/ car. Call 917-548-3573 CLEANING SERVICE AVAILABLE Houses, Apartments, Offices. Experienced, excellent references.

Reasonable rates. Reliable, dependable. Free estimates. Email or Call:LorenaJoya10@hotmail.com 516-782-3324

ELDER CARE: Mature woman available to take care of elderly person. Live in or out. 3 or 4 days. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-451-1781.

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ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience. Very professional.

References furnished upon request.

Call Lorraine 347-255-8603 EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation.

English speaking. Flexible days​/​ hours. I will do a good job. Please call 516-589-5640 EXTRAORDINARY CHILDCARE GIVER: Seeking lucky Garden City family for our beloved nanny now that our kids have grown. Highly recommended by two GC families who consider her like family. Call Dolores 516-410-8110 or Katie 516-7428779 for information.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR available to do any odd jobs around your home​​yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc. Call Drew 516-712-5361 or 516-741-9669 HOME HEALTH AIDE / ELDER CARE Loving reliable woman seeking FT position to take care of your loved one. Experienced with ALS, dementia, diabetes, etc. Great references​​highly recommended.

Licensed driver. Call 646-575-8217 HOME HEALTH AIDE HOUSEKEEPER 33 years experience seeks to care for elderly. Experience: Alzheimer, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc. Certified to give medications, CPR, First Aid. Car: errands, doctor appointments. Mornings, evenings, Monday-Saturday. Reliable, caring, loving, trustworthy.

Checkable references. 631-6269014 or 631-842-0940 HOME HEALTH ATTENDANT​/​LPN CERTIFIED: Available to work & care for elderly. Live in or out. Offering Skilled Nursing Care full time or part time. Overnight also. Please call Audrey Allen: 516-444-2331 MOTHER’S HELPER​/​BABYSITTER GCHS Honors Student, certified in First Aid​/​CPR​/​AED, Sun & Surf member, looking for mother’s helper or babysitting job 2-3 days a week in July & August. Experienced.

Great with kids and very responsible. Email: GCHSsitter@gmail.com NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc.

Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com

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Announcements UPS LOST MY PASSPORT delivered to the wrong address.

Great Neck, Residential area.China Passport in the name of: YU, DESHENG Passport #: G22899197.

Please call any hour day or night: English: 702-430-1131; Chinese 898-266-6666. Thank you !!!

Marketplace BABY GRAND PIANO, BLACK: With electric music system attached for accompaniment. Excellent condition. $1000. 516-647-5935 GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITYSaturday June 18 10am-4pm 108 Wellington Rd Moving. Household items galore, recliners, dressers, etc. Something for everyone!

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITYSaturday June 18 10am-4pm 40 Mulberry Ave Clothing, shoes, handbags, baby items, new youth life jacket, new vintage buttons, dishes, household items and more!

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday 6/18 9am-1pm 65 Cherry Valley Ave (Across from GC Pool) Moving Sale ​​Living Room, Dining Room & Bedroom sets, arm chairs, coffee tables & more.. toys and household items ​​most $1 MOVING SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday June 18 10am-4pm 8 East Drive Dining Room, Dressers, Tables, Desk, Mirror, Glassware, Prints, Antique & new Sewing Machines, Pearl Drum Kit, Tailgate​ /​Trailer Hitch, Gas Grill, Surfboard, Barracuda Mount and Much More !!

Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs and all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /​Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call JENNI today! 800-413-3479 www. cashforyourteststrips.com

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 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 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange. org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

Tag Sale GARDEN CITY Saturday 6/18 9:30am-1:30pm 41 Clinton Rd (& Chestnut St) End tables, lamps, patio furniture, bikes, area rugs, custom roman shades-french toile, custom wood cabinet, Emtek glass handles, scrapbooks, electronics, Lenox, Tipperary crystal, Snap On collectible cars, pitch back, records, Mikasa, bric-a-brac, something for everyone!

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, June 20 10:00 am 144 Princeton Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Packed house and garage filled with decorative, holiday, games, kitchen, Dining Room granite table and chairs, leather sectional, Living Room furniture, jewelry, crafts, outdoor furniture and housewares... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, June 22 9:30 am 2405 Cambridge Street East Meadow, NY 11554 Dining Room & Bedroom furniture, vintage kitchen, collectibles and packed with crafts and pottery molds and kilns. Tons of paints and molds and supplies from a pottery shop. Garage items too! Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

WILLISTON PARK Inside Out Designs, Friday & Saturday June 24 & June 25 from 10am to 5pm. 139 Hillside Ave. Old and new items, lamps, books, mirrors and more!

pets

Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability.

Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553 PUPPY​/ DOG SITTER: Boarding and day care provided in my home for small dogs up to 25 lbs. Love and attention all day. Reliable. Call Rose 516-735-1911

automotive Auto Services BEDLINERS: Apollo spray on Kevlar bedliners are now available at Haven Auto Repair. Call Eddie at 516-767-3981. The finest bedliner available anywhere for your pick up or truck.

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▼ marketplace, real estate automotive ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner​/​Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports​/​Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85​/​cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

Autos Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

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real estate for rent

Apartment For Rent FLORAL PARK VILLAGE: Large 1st floor, 1 BR located in small Garden Apartment Complex. Includes 1 garage parking space. Walk to LIRR & shops. $1,675. Heat & Water included. 2nd floor, 2 BR, 1 Bath, Washer​/​Dryer, parking included. $2,000. For more information call: Rose (Ford Real Estate) 516-6557501 FLORAL PARK VILLAGE: Large 1st floor, 1 BR located in small Garden apartment complex. Includes 1 garage parking space. Walk to LIRR & shops. $1,675. Heat & Water included. 2nd floor, 2 BR, 1 Bath, Washer​/​ Dryer, parking included. $1,200. For more information call:Rose (Ford Real Estate) 516-655-7501 GARDEN CITY SOUTH Large Spacious Studio, Full Bath, Separate LR & Bedroom. Suitable for one. Ideal for Student or Medical Professional. Private Entrance and Parking. Located near Nassau Blvd, Adelphi, Winthrop, LIRR. Gas & Electric, Heating, AC, Cable, Internet All Included. $1,100. NO PETS​​ NO SMOKERS Background Check & Credit Check Approval. Contact: 516-414-1417 GARDEN CITY SOUTH: Newly renovated studio apartment, safe neighborhood. Suitable for one.

Light filled and airy. Granite Kitchen.

Air conditioning. Walk to Adelphi, LIRR. Near food, laundry, all. No pets, no smoking, no party animals. $1450. Call 516-554-2008 (leave message)

Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY Three rooms, 1 BR, new EIK, OWNER PAYING BROKER’S FEE. Immed $1,975 Large 3 rooms, 1 Bed, brand new Kitchen. Walk in shower. $2,100 Top floor, 3 rooms, 1 BR, new Kitchen. Near shopping & LIRR. Immed. $2,500 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563/516-313-8504

Homes for Rent EAST HILLS​/​ROSLYN: Available June 15 thru October 15 during renovation of your home. Ranch in Country Estates. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, family room, Central Air, redone kitchen, finished basement, large backyard. $6,500 month. Call 917-941-7191 GARDEN CITY Stunning Mott Colonial 3 spacious Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Master Suite w/ private bath, Living Room w/ fireplace, formal DR, Den, large eat in Kitchen, decorated, quiet area, mid block, CAC, finished basement, patio, private backyard, many extras. Long​/ short term. No Fee 516-739-3907

Office Space WILLISTON PARK Newly renovated 1300 sf. on Ground Floor.

Located in Professional Building on Hillside Ave. Parking Lot, near LIRR & parkways. Full commission paid.

Tony 516-248-4080

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Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full​/​partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure.

Open daily. Holiday Resort Services.

1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

real estate for sale

Condo/Co-Op For Sale WESTBURY: Mint 1 bedroom coop. first floor. Post House, 324 Post Avenue. $135,000. Call Lucy @ Patricia Rummel Real Estate 516-317-7505

Open House GARDEN CITY COOPERATIVE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1pm to 3pm 366 Stewart Ave In the heart of town. Location, Location, Location! Spacious, sunny 3rd floor, near Restaurants, Supermarkets, Houses of Worship, Schools of Excellence, LIRR to NYC, parkways to JFK & LGA, Laundry, Storage, Super on premises. 2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths $419K (maintenance $1,486 includes taxes) 3 Bedroom 2.5 Baths $539K (maintenance $1,908.04 includes taxes) APPOINTMENTS call Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049; 516-741-6135 GARDEN CITY Tremendous Dutch Colonial. 5 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths (all on second floor). Huge Master Suite with cathedral ceiling. Massive Kitchen​/​Great Room, Living Room​ /​fireplace & banquet FDR. Close to LIRR, schools and community pool.

Contact Patti Orr (ERA Caputo Realty) 516-526-5417

Out Of Town Real Estate SAG HARBOR Lovely Home!

Ready to Move in! Traditional home featuring 4 Bedrooms (2 are Master Suites), 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 2 fireplaces, new granite Kitchen, CAC, low taxes, walk to beach, near town.

Asking $899,000. Call Owner 516695-0716 SHELTER ISLAND Mint condition 4 BR, 4.5 Bath Traditional home with gunite pool located on prime acre overlooking Gardiner’s Bay Golf Course with water views, new restaurants, beaches and Hamptons.

Built in 2003, substantially renovated in 2014-15. Home offers all modern amenities. New gourmet Kitchen.

Asking $1,985,000. Call owner 516359-5431

Real Estate Wanted Garage Space Wanted GARAGE WANTED TO RENT FOR STORAGE SPACE. Please call Arnie at 917-848-9591

service directory

Services ** EVON’S SERVICES ** HOME HEALTH AIDES ELDER CARE CHILD CARE AND MORE! We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides​/​Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516505-5510

Services LEAVE IT TO JAX Blacktop Retouching, Blacktop Painting. Foundations, Sidewalks, Retaining Walls, Concrete Work, Brick Work, Stoops, Flooring, Bathrooms, Demolition.

CALL JACKIE 516-244-8980 OR 516-376-9365 NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT. com

computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.com

home improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic​/​ins, local references, residential​/​commerical 516-753-0268

Advertising Sales Executive Blank Slate Media Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising.

Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well the 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate’s sales partner, Litmor Publications.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented sales professional with good communication skills.

Requirements: Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience.

Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car.

• Exclusive, protected territory • Opportunity to sell both print and online programs • A collegial, supportive sales team • Award-winning editorial coverage.

• A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets.

And you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise.

• Represent media that produce superior response for clients.

Compensation • Salary plus commission • Health insurance • Paid holidays • Sick days & holidays

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve at 516.307-1045 x201 for more information.

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Health & Fitness IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking XARELTO between 2011 And the present, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Painting & Paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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Tutoring ELEMENTARY​/​MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTOR: Reading, Writing and Math. 20 years general and special education. Trained in Wilson Reading, Fundations, Project Read, Go Math, Big Ideas Math. Email: kerrisapuppo@gmail.com or call Kerri: 732-423-4664 ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT​/​ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

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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

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Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 210 MINEOLA ASSOCIATES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/26/16. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, 286 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, New York 11021.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Legal Notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck will hold a Public Hearing on June 21, 2016 at the Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York 11023 at 9:45 p.m. to consider the following: A proposed contract with the Alert Engine, Hook and Ladder and Hose Company No. 1, Inc. contract for furnishing fire protection within the said Village from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017.

Copies of the proposed contracts are available in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer and may be inspected by any interested person during normal business hours.

At the time and place of said public hearing all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Those persons planning to attend any meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours

prior to the meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK Pedram Bral, Mayor Joe Gill, Clerk-Treasurer Dated: Great Neck, New York June 17, 2016 GNN 143733 1x 6/17/​2 016 #143733

Notice of Formation of VILLAGE MALL HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/28/16. 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, 49 ALLENWOOD ROAD GREAT NECK, NY 11023. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of JRAA HOLDINGS I, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/16. 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, 10 HEREFORD ROAD, GREAT NECK NY 11020. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the General Village Election will take place on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, and the following nominations for the offices set forth below will be voted upon:

FOR TRUSTEE - Two (2) year term Barton Sobel 8 Beach Road Great Neck, N.Y. 11023 FOR TRUSTEE - Two (2) year term Khosrow (Norman) Namdar 14 Forest Row Great Neck, N.Y. 11023 NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village shall be considered a single Election District and the polling place is Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that there are no propositions to be voted upon.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK DATED: Great Neck, New York June 7, 2016 Joe Gill Clerk-Treasurer

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Notice of Formation of Alpha Consultant LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/29/2016. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 16 Stoner Ave, Apt 3B, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of JADE STAR LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/25/2016. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 78 Kensington Circle, Manhasset, New York 11030. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead​—​ Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m.

APPEAL #20196​—​Richard & Barbara Tilker, variances 70-28, 70-30.A, and 70-31.A to maintain additions to a dwelling within required front and side yards and with insufficient aggregate side yards, and to maintain a deck exceeding the permitted lot coverage; W/side 40 Devon Rd., 100’ S/of Picadilly Rd.,. Great Neck, Sec. 1, Blk. 31, Lot 24, R-A District.

APPEAL #20197 ​​ Julie Fisher, variance 70-39.C to construct additions to a dwelling exceeding permitted floor area; N/side #17 Overlook Rd., 112.37’ W/of Soundview Drive., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 183, Lot 169, R-B District.

APPEAL #20198​—D ​ r. Daniel Shalyto, variances 70-31.A and 70-32 to construct a deck within a rear yard setback and to maintain an enclosed porch in a required side yard setback and with insufficient aggregate side yards; N/side 46 Shore Park Rd., 56.33’ E/of Shorecliff Pl., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 363, Lot 31, R-A District.

APPEAL #20199​—​Paulette Schramm, variances 70-50.C, 70-100.G, and 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain a deck and shed within a front yard and fencing beyond the front building line; NE​ /​side #32 Bayview Ct., 243.32’ N/of Hillside Ave., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 40, Lot 925, R-C District.

APPEAL #20207 ​​ Bryon Main, variance 70-102.C(5)(a) to install pool equipment in a side yard, S/side 90 Harrow Ln., 210’ E/of Brude Ln., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 188, Lot 3, R-A District.

APPEAL #20200 ​​ Kimberly Barkhina, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to construct fencing forward of a building line; NW​/C ​ or #71 Sandy Hollow Rd. & Francis Dr., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 160, Lot 20, R-C District.

APPEAL #20201​—​Iraj

Kokhavim, request for determination or in the alternative, variances 70-50.A, 70-51.A, 70-52.3A, 70-52.3.B, and 70-208.F to maintain an addition to a non-conforming dwelling within required front and side yards and the sky exposure plane; N/side 27 High St., 127.50’ E/of Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights, Sec. 7, Blk. G, Lot 92, R-C District.

APPEAL #20202​—​Joe Mastrantoni, variances 70-50.C, 70-51.A, 70-100.1.B, to construct additions and a porch within a required front yard and a car port within a required side yard, and to maintain a pond within a required buffer; E/ side 26 Willow Rd., 243.9’ N/ of Maple Dr., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 211-04, Blk. 12, R-C District.

APPEAL #20203​—​Roland Tudisco, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to maintain fencing within a required front yard setback; E/ side 14 Greenway St., 164.48’ N/of Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 272, Lot 5, R-B District.

APPEAL #20204 ​​ Dr. Abrams, variances 70-103.A & 70-208.F to convert retail to a dentist office in a non-conforming building with insufficient off-street parking; S/E​/​cor #16-18 Park Ave. & Willow Pl., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 79, Lot 230, B-B District.

APPEAL #20205​—​Gloria K. School, appeal for determination 70-171 and 70-173 to maintain a training center, S/ side 1979 Marcus Ave., 1875’ W/of New Hyde Park Rd., Lake Success, Sec. 8, Blk. B-8, Lot 334, I-A District.

APPEAL #20206​—​Garden City Foods, variance 70-196.J(1)(f) to erect signage exceeding the permitted height above grade; N/E​/c​ or. 2475 Jericho Tpke. and Marcus Ave., Garden City Park, Sec. 9, Blk. 612, Lot 39, B-A District.

APPEAL #20134 ​​ C&B Realty, variances 70-103.A, 70-103.B & 70-103.F to convert a retail building to medical office with insufficient off-street parking, parking stall size and loading areas; S/side #1542 Northern Blvd., 1,150’ E/of Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 145, Lot 434, B-A District.

All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and​/o ​ r hearing.

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Legal Notice GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 345 Lakeville Road Great Neck, NY 11020 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Great Neck Union Free School District, County of Nassau, Great Neck, New York and in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed proposals for: ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR on June 23, 2016.

Proposals must be clearly labeled “BID​—​ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR” and submitted in a sealed envelope to: Mr. Alfredo G. Cavallaro Great Neck Public Schools Buildings & Grounds Phipps Administration Building 345 Lakeville Road Great Neck, New York 11020 516-441-4040 until 10:00 AM on June 23, 2016, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened.

Proposals submitted after the stated time and date will not be considered and will be returned to the individual or firm unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all proposals. Any proposals submitted will be binding for sixty (60) days subsequent to the date of the proposal opening.

Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained at the same office during the hours of 8:00 am​—3 ​ :00 pm.

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PYA Legends win East Meadow tourney The PYA 9U Legends Blue Team got off to a great start to their tournament season by winning the East Meadow Memorial Day Tournament, their first entry for the team. The team has only been playing together since the beginning of May. The tournament began on Saturday, May 28, with the Legends winning their first game against Garden City by the lopsided score of 17-2. The following day the team played a doubleheader, losing the first game to the Long Island Indians, 21-10, and coming up short in the second game by a score of 10-3 to Central Nassau.

However, it was different story that Monday, Memorial Day, in the tournament semifinals. The Legends avenged that loss to the Indians by shutting them out, 7-0.

The game was a pitching classic. Jake Scharlat pitched four innings, giving up no runs and striking out eight. Jack Russo then pitched two scoreless innings in relief to close out the game while striking out four batters.

Outstanding team defense helped keep the Indians off the board. The Legends had timely hits by Brayden Corber and Max Spridya, along with great base

The PYA 9U Legends Blue Team running to help fuel our well-balanced offensive attack.

In the rematch against Central Nassau in the finals on June 7, the Legends stormed to a 13-1 victory to win the tournament.

The Legends wasted no time by scoring three runs in the first inning aided by a bases loaded two-run double by Alden

Ruskin.

PYA kept up their offensive attack by scoring nine runs in the second inning, highlighted by heads-up base running and another bases loaded hit by Alden Ruskin.

Key defensive plays by Max Spiryda, Brayden Corber and Ryan Krainman helped keep Central Nassau from mounting a comeback.

Jake Scharlat again started the game with two effective innings pitched, striking out three. Mizuki Ishikawa finished the last three innings with shutout baseball, striking out two, aided by another allaround stellar defensive team effort.

Other key players contributing the championship were Leo Herman, Aoi Ishikawa, Matthew Rubin, Mike Solomon, and Ryan Surdich.

Team manager Matthew Russo and his coaches Howard Corber, Doug Krainman, and Mike Solomon were very pleased with the overall effort and results the team showed in their inaugural tournament.

Port Washington Youth Activities (PYA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote the exemplary development of local youth through participation in sports. PYA teaches teamwork and individual responsibility in an atmosphere of respect and sportsmanship. While PYA places emphasis on the development of sports skills, its primary mission is to develop character and an understanding of how participation in sporting events can prepare one for success in all endeavors.

Martins honors Manhassest cross crounty championship Senator Jack Martins (left) is pictured with (from left) Athletic Director James Amen, Jack Boyle, Alexander Mazer, Ryan Thorpe, Nicholas Harris, Justin Blanche, Tim Courts, Daniel Petruso, Harrison Barsky, John Cyprus, Athan Anderson, Manhasset School District Superintendent Charles Cardillo, and Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dr. Dean Schlanger.

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Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently congratulated the Manhasset High School Boys Cross Country Team on winning the 2015 Nassau County Class II Championship.

“All teams, no matter the sport, aspire to finish their season at the top, but it’s much easier said than done,” Martins said. “ Manhasset High School’s Boys Cross Country Team was one of the elite CHERRY 1-8 Page - 06-13-16_Layout 1 teams who were able to achieve it, and it

was their strong work ethic, talent, and drive that led them to the title. Congratulations to the team on earning the county championship.”

Martins presented the team with a legislative resolution he sponsored, which was passed by the Senate, in recognition of their accomplishment. With passage of the resolution, their names and achievement will forever be part of the New York 6/13/16 1:52 PM Page 1 State Senate’s official record.

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BRICK CENTER HALL COLONIAL Great Neck | $1,132,000 | Renovated home on a 114‑foot x 120‑foot landscaped property. Living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat‑in kitchen with stainless steel appliance. Three family bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement with fireplace and laundry, 2‑car attached garage.

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EXPANDED CAPE Great Neck | $968,000 | Three‑bedroom, 2.5‑bath mid‑block location. Desirable layout, generous sized rooms and updated designer eat‑in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Huge master suite with new‑bath and custom closets.

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THREE‑BEDROOM COLONIAL Great Neck | $838,000 | Close to town, sits this enchanting home. Character of the 20th century combined with today’s modern updates.

Detailed wood moldings, beautiful wood floors and high ceilings. Formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room. Web# 2856919

THE EXECUTIVE HOUSE Great Neck | $528,000 | Two‑bedroom, 2‑bath Co‑op, temperature control in each room, dark wide plank hardwood floors in living room/ dining room, gym with sauna in building, laundry on floor, live‑in superintendent. Near LIRR and buses. Indoor parking. Immediately available. Cat allowed. Web# 2829152

WESTMINSTER HALL Great Neck | $498,000 | Spacious 2‑bedroom in elegant pre‑war building. Renovated with new kitchen and 2 updated baths. Seven large closets, high hats, hardwood floors, building permits washer/dryer installation. Near LIRR and shopping. Web# 2859970

HORIZON HOUSE Great Neck | $349,000 | Two‑bedroom, 2‑bath top floor with elevator and parking. Hardwood floors and washer/dryer on floor. Faces park‑like backyard. Minutes to town and LIRR. Priced to sell. Web# 2804429

THE PARKSIDE Great Neck | $238,888 | Large, secluded, top floor 1‑bedroom with eat‑in kitchen.

Two entrances, storage in building, near LIRR, buses, shops and restaurants. Easy living.

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SPRUCE TOWERS Great Neck | $198,000 | Priceless view of Manhattan skyline from top floor unit. Sun‑filled entry, living room leads to bedroom, large kitchen, high ceilings and spacious closets. Easy commute to all. Indoor parking. Web# 2803881

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