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Peirez wins race for G.N. school board

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Former teacher defeats 6 others for Monique Bloom’s trustee seat

BY J OE N I K I C A former Lakeville Elementary School teacher, Donna Peirez, defeated six other candidates Tuesday to win election to the Great Neck school board.

Peirez received 848 of the 1,869 total votes, or about 45 percent, to beat Donald Panetta, Josh Ratner, Nikolas Kron, Nicholas Toumbekis, Lori Beth Schwartz and Grant Toch.

Kron received 384 votes, Ratner received 224, Schwartz received 199, Toch received 117, Panetta received 49 and Toumbekis received 48.

Peirez said she was grateful for those who voted in the election and the number of candidates who stepped forward for the seat, which had been held by Monique Bloom.

“It was heart-warming to see the amount of interest there was in the position on the school board

from the community,” she said.

“The number of candidates for the position shows how much everyone cares about the children and the success of the school district.”

Peirez taught first grade for 28 years in the district before retiring in June. Before teaching in the district, she served on the Parent Teacher Associations of the former Kensington-Johnson Elementary School, E.M. Baker Elementary School, North Middle School and North High School.

“As a longtime resident and advocate for the children of Great Neck, becoming a part of the Board of Education is another way in which I can serve the community and maintain the high educational standards of Great Neck,” she said.

Peirez said she thinks what resonated most with voters was “the fact that the children come first in my thoughts.”

She will be sworn in at the Board of Education’s Dec. 12 Continued on Page 73

Middle school students of Silverstein Hebrew Academy recently visited the Atria Senior Home. The students participate in a weekly program which aims to teach them to honor the elderly while helping others in their community in the process.

Incumbent, opponent face off in G.N. Park District race will win his first term on the Board of Commissioners.

Cilluffo said voters should Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide if Great Neck vote for him because of his Park District Commissioner “proven track record” of comFrank Cilluffo will be re-elected mitment to improving operaor if challenger Neil Leiberman tions at the park district.

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“I will continue to be, as I have been over the past two years, responsive to our district residents in order to meet the needs of our community,” he said. “During my two-year tenContinued on Page 72

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DiNapoli critical of Sewer districts’ boycott movement seats to be decided Condemns Palestinian-led effort to pressure Israel Katz, Dolan running unopposed

BY M A X Z A H N State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli condemned the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel at the Old Westbury Congregation last Wednesday.

The movement began in 2005, when Palestinian civil society groups called for use of the three tactics as a means of nonviolent pressure on Israel to end what they deemed an illegal occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, gain recognition of equal rights for Palestinians living in Israel, and achieve a right of return for Palestinian refugees displaced from their homes, according to the Palestinian BDS National Committee, the coalition of Palestinian organizations that leads the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, often referred to as BDS. “Some have different opinions on Israel’s future,” DiNapoli said at a discussion held at the Old Westbury Congregation.

“But there can be no debate on BDS.” Approximately 100 people attended, including state Sen.-elect Elaine Phillips, state Assemblyman-elect Anthony D’Urso, and North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dina M. De Giorgio.

DiNapoli lauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, signed in June, that instructs public agencies to divest from companies deemed to support BDS. DiNapoli said his office has begun to examine the investments of the state’s $168 billion pension fund, and will take funds out of any recipient found to be involved in BDS. “One of the key ways to keep Israel strong is by investing in its strong economy,” DiNapoli said.

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Thomas DiNapoli, the New York state comptroller, spoke at Old Westbury Congregation last Wednesday at an event regarding boycott, divestment, and sanctions on Israel. ernor’s efforts an infringement on the First Amendment rights of dissenting groups.

“The executive order and its treatment of organizations is the criminalizing of political speech,” said Naomi Dann, a spokeswoman for Jewish Voice for Peace, a Jewish organization that supports BDS. “The way the state has treated this is unconstitutional. Civil rights groups have challenged them and are continuing to challenge them on it,” she said.

In addition to DiNapoli, the event featured Israel’s deputy consul general, Amir Sagie, who said, “BDS as a movement – economic, academic, cultural – has failed big time.”

But he acknowledged, “since BDS became a big issue the whole discussion on Israel has become toxic and complicated.

It got traction with audiences not interested or not aware before.”

Dann agreed that the BDS movement has influenced American public opinion, citing “the change in how the American people see the tactics and policies of the Israeli government” as “a sign of the success of the BDS movement.”

The event also included a panel with three current or recently graduated college students, all of whom described the state of the BDS movement on their campuses.

Tomer Kornfeld, a senior at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said the BDS movement on his campus is “not peaceful” because they “don’t speak to me” and “don’t protest Hamas’ treatment of women, gays and minorities” in the Gaza Strip, among other reasons.

Sarah Friedson, a recent graduate of Pace University, agreed. “Nothing they do is peaceful,” she said.

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Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide a seat on the board of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District and a seat on the board of the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District.

Great Neck resident Patty Katz is running unopposed, barring a write-in candidate, for the seat of outgoing Commissioner Deena Lesser in the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District.

Incumbent Commissioner John Dolan is running unopposed for re-election to his seat in the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District. Each board has three commissioners.

Katz was raised in Great Neck, and after leaving for a few years after she graduated from college, returned to the peninsula about 14 years ago.

She said was very involved in community and environmental efforts with the Great Neck school district and Great Neck Park District.

About 10 years ago, Katz said, she joined Reach Out America, a nonprofit group that advocates for the environment, voting rights and world peace, among other issues. She currently serves

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as its vice president.

She founded the group’s Green Committee after joining and seeing that there was no environment-based committee.

Katz said she chaired the committee for nine years and helped create initiatives that placed recycling bins throughout the park district and held seminars on how to properly dispose of unused medication.

Former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman appointed her to the town’s Ecological Commission, of which she is still a member.

Katz is also a member of the town’s Environmental Legacy Fund for Land Preservation.

“If there’s something that I think I could do to impact our community and residents, I firmly believe that it’s the most important thing you can do,” she said. “I am passionate about the environment and it seems to be a good fit. I certainly hope I can serve in this capacity and represent the residents.”

Katz said she has known Lesser, who will retire at the end of year, since she is also a member of Reach Out America, and would like to continue the work that the outgoing commissioner has accomplished.

“It’s like a passing of the baton. She’s done such a tremendous job not just at the water pollution control district, but throughout the community,” she said. “For me this is such a great honor to, in some ways, carry on her legacy.”

Commissioners receive $80 for every meeting they attend.

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s election will take place on Tuesday from 1 to 9 p.m.

Residents of the district can vote at Great Neck House, at 14 Arrandale Ave., or at the Great Continued on Page 72

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Message of hate on 2 streets in Mineola

BY J OE N I K I C Nassau County police are investigating two incidents in which swastikas and derogatory statements were spray-painted on sidewalks in Mineola some time between last Wednesday evening and last Thursday morning.

Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun, commanding officer of the police department’s Public Information Office, said at a news briefing Monday that a red swastika, the phrase “Make America White Again,” a play on President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again,” and “other disparaging and derogatory statements against African-Americans and those of Middle Eastern descent” were spray painted on a Washington Avenue sidewalk between 11 p.m. on Nov. 29 and 6 a.m. on Nov. 30.

On a sidewalk on Elm Street, LeBrun said, two red swastikas and derogatory statements against African-Americans and Middle Eastern people were also found and believed to be spray painted during the same time period.

“This behavior is that of a misguided individual,” he said.

“It’s not acceptable to the residents and the police of Nassau County.”

LeBrun said 3rd Squad detectives were investigating the case and that the department was unsure who committed the crimes, how many culprits there were or why the crimes were committed.

He said the two incidents had “similar characteristics.”

Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said village personnel removed the graffiti as soon as police allowed them to last Wednesday morning.

The village is offering its own $1,000 reward for information related to the crime, Strauss said.

“We have such a great community, and for some recessive gene to do this is despicable,” Strauss said.

LeBrun declined to connect the incidents to Trump’s election as president, saying he was “not a politician” and was “not going to go there.”

“We’re always concerned,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s Election Day or prior, we’re always concerned about any type of derogatory statements or hate crimes.”

Hate crime incidents in the county, LeBrun said, are “approximately the same” number this year compared with last year, with 48 crimes being reported since January.

Hate crimes in New York City have more than doubled, going from 20 in November 2015 to 43 last month, according to the Daily News.

LeBrun said the crimes have varied in terms of which groups were targeted, with three separate incidents in Garden City Park in early November having been “against the white population.”

Those incidents had the statements “Kill Whitey” and “Kill Honkeys” spray painted, though LeBrun did not disclose where.

He said the information on the incidents in Mineola and Garden City Park were withheld because the department “didn’t want to spur any kind of copycat attacks” during investigations.

“We wanted to give the squad the appropriate time that they needed to complete the investigation,” LeBrun said.

He said police checked video surveillance of the neighbor- A swastika and “make America white again” spray-painted Continued on Page 64 in Mineola.

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VGN proposes change to site approvals law.

BY J OE N I K I C Village of Great Neck trustees are taking steps to give the village’s building department more authority for approving or denying development site plans.

The board introduced a proposed law at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting that would give Building Superintendent Robert Barbach the authority to approve or deny applications to construct a one- or two-family residence.

“This particular local law would remove from the Planning Board’s review any application for the construction of a new single- or two-family residence,” Village Attorney Phil Butler said.

Currently, the village’s Planning Board has authority over all site development plans, barring the need for a zoning variance.

Butler said in 2004 the village amended its laws to require its Planning Board to decide on proposed one- or two-family homes.

Before 2004, it was an administrative decision.

“This would pretty much be

Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees reverting back to the pre-2004 situation,” Butler said. “That being said, even if this law were adopted, it’s not that there would be no review process for these homes. Rather there would an administrative approval.”

“There would be a submission of the same application to the building department and

[Barbach] will review the applications,” he added.

He said the proposed law would not “alleviate” any requirements for zoning variances or architectural review board approval.

If an applicant wants to appeal Barbach’s decision, Butler said, he or she would go to the

village’s Board of Zoning Appeals.

Trustees also introduced a second law that would give Barbach the option to refer any applications he receives to the village’s engineer “or any other designated village consultant” if he thinks it needs “special review,” according to the proposed

Butler said this proposed law relates to the other law regarding one- or two-family residences as Barbach could go to the village engineer for any advice he may need regarding issues like stormwater drainage and soil composition.

He would need to inform the applicant that the application is being referred to another source, according to the proposal, and if there is a cost associated with the engineer’s examination, the applicant would pay that fee.

Butler said Barbach believes he would be able to handle the number of applications the village receives for one- or twofamily home constructions.

“He feels confident that oneand two-family homes are sufficiently manageable that he can handle those applications in a more efficient manner without having to send them before the [planning] board,” he said.

Trustees set public hearings for the board’s Jan. 17 meeting on both proposed laws.

The next Board of Trustees meeting is on Dec. 20.

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Rice backs Pelosi foe in party vote Suozzi declines comment on vote, but says Dems need to be more open about religion

BY N O A H MANSKAR The North Shore’s Democratic congressional representatives say their party needs new strategies after its losses in this year’s general election.

Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) continued to advocate last week for greater accountability for leaders in the House’s Democratic caucus after Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California won an eighth term as Democratic leader.

Rice backed Pelosi’s challenger, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, calling him “the one person who’s starting those tough conversations that so many of us wanted our entire caucus to have� in the wake of Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election and Democrats’ underwhelming performance in House and Senate races. “My concern is that leadership feels that we have to just wait until 2018 and it’s going to be a referendum on Trump and

we’re just going to zoom back to the majority,� Rice, who recently won a second term, told Newsday last week. “We can’t rely on those kinds of assumptions.�

Rice’s oďŹƒce did not respond to interview requests.

Rep.-elect Tom Suozzi, who will replace Rep. Steve Israel in the North Shore’s 3rd Congressional District, declined to say whom he voted for in the leadership race, but he said Democrats need to go beyond messaging and political tactics to win back the House.

Instead, he said, they should be more open about the inuence of religious faith in their public lives to combat Republicans’ dominance with religious voters. “I think a lot of people are motivated by the concept of ‘love thy neighbor,’ and I think if people believe that more about each other, they’d be a lot more eective in ďŹ nding common ground,â€? Suozzi said in an interview.

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Rep. Kathleen Rice Pelosi 134-63 last Wednesday.

She has been the Democratic leader since 2003 and was House speaker from 2007 to 2011, when her party controlled the chamber.

Rice and other Democrats have argued the party needs to appeal more strongly to the working-class voters who played a role in Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton and suppressed Democrats’ gains in Congress.

Ryan, a native of northeast Ohio who represents the Rust Belt cities of Akron and Youngstown, told reporters he was best equipped to do that “because those are the voters who voted for me,� according to CNN. “He’s focused on standing up to Trump and showing that Democrats are the real champions of the working class and the ones who truly respect working people,� Rice, a former Nassau County district attorney, said in a statement last month.

House Democrats did approve measures last Thursday allowing caucus members to vote for the head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, whom the minority leader previously appointed, and to create posts for a ďŹ rstterm representative and a member who has served fewer than ďŹ ve terms.

Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive, said he is unsure whether a greater emphasis on faith would win over

many Republican voters, but it would likely help build bridges to compromise with Republican oďŹƒcials.

Some 79 percent of registered Republican voters identiďŹ ed as Protestant or Catholic in a July survey by the Pew Research Center, compared with 60 percent of registered Democrats. Some 28 percent of Democrats said they were religiously unaďŹƒliated, compared with 12 percent of Republicans. “I just think it would be a good way to get people to talk with each other and work with each other if they have that sense of commonality, and I think it would be a good way to communicate with voters generally,â€? he said.

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Mangano cuts $21M from budget plan Also adds $15M in revenue in response to demand from Nassau Interim Finance Authority

BY N O A H M A N S K A R Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano plans to cut or delay $21 million in spending to accompany $15 million in revenue from an increased fee for real estate transactions to fill a $36 million hole in the 2017 county budget.

The plan Mangano, a Republican, submitted Monday to the Nassau Interim Finance Authority includes $3.8 million in cuts to the Nassau Inter-County Express bus service and shifts in police staffing expected to save $3.9 million.

The county Legislature will also vote Dec. 14 to raise the tax map verification fee next year to $355 from $225, a move expected to raise about $15 million in revenue.

NIFA, the county’s financial control board, required the revisions after rejecting the county’s budget last week, saying county officials needed to cover $36 million in revenue lost when the Legislature reduced Mangano’s proposed traffic ticket surcharge to $55 from $105.

The plan “adds recurring revenue, ... protects most County services and minimizes the impact on public safety,” Eric Naughton, the deputy county executive for finance, wrote Monday in a letter to NIFA outlining the plan.

Edward Mangano A NIFA spokesman declined to comment because the authority’s staff and directors have not yet reviewed the plan.

NIFA’s board of directors will vote on the revised budget Dec. 16.

Some spending cuts could be undone if any of the estimated $36 million in revenue comes through from an “amnesty” program reducing fines for business owners who do not report income and expense data to the county for their revenue-generating properties.

The Legislature approved the program last month, but the law requiring the reports is being challenged in court.

“Given NIFA’s arbitrary determination to exclude the revenue from the amnesty program in the 2017 budget, we had to make difficult decisions” to keep funding for youth programs and firefighter training, Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow), the Legislature’s majority leader, said in a statement.

The tax map verification fee has nearly quintupled since it was first introduced at $75 in 2015. It rose to $225 this year.

The fee is required for county assessors to verify a property’s location on the county tax map, as required by law to file deeds, mortgages and other property records with the county clerk.

It accounts for most of the Department of Assessment’s $27.1 million in projected revenue for next year, according Mangano’s 2017 budget proposal.

The hike joins dozens of other new and increased fees in the budget, expected to raise more than $61 million. The budget would not raise property taxes.

Democrats plan to vote against the fee increase next week, said Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, who called it “another hidden tax disguised as a fee.”

Randy Kaplan, director of government

affairs for the Long Island Board of Realtors, said the higher fee makes it harder for young people, veterans, senior citizens and others to buy homes in Nassau.

“If we don’t have our people staying on Long Island and the resources here to keep them, we’re all in trouble,” Kaplan told the Legislature’s Finance Committee on Monday.

Mangano’s proposed spending cuts would reassign 30 officers from certain police units to regular patrols to save $1.2 million. The Police Department will also delay hiring 120 officers from Jan. 1 to March 1, and another 120 from April 1 to Sept. 1 to save $2.7 million.

No single special unit will be suspended entirely, said Brian Nevin, a spokesman for Mangano, a Republican. But some officers could be taken from the Community-Oriented Police Enforcement unit, established earlier this year to address quality-of-life crimes.

The popular Problem-Oriented Police, a community-policing program, will not be affected, Nevin said.

Mangano in September proposed a $105 surcharge for all parking and traffic tickets, known as a “public safety fee,” to fund the hiring of 150 new police officers and 81 civilian police personnel.

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Police OT ‘out of control’: Maragos Nassau PD’s overtime expenses on track to be 23 percent over budget, comptroller says

BY ST E P H E N ROMANO The Nassau County Police Department’s overtime pay for 2016 is projected to exceed $69.9 million, with more than 30 police officers earning more than $100,000 in extra pay, according to Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos.

The 2016 overtime costs are projected to surpass the budget by $13 million, or 23 percent, Maragos said.

Police overtime has been a recurring problem, Maragos said.

“While most officers appear to have reasonable overtime, greater oversight and better management of overtime would seem appropriate for those earning significantly above the median,” he said.

Maragos, who switched parties to run as a Democrat for county executive, said the high overtime earnings seem to reflect a small number of officers who are close to retirement.

Forty-one percent of all of

the county’s overtime pay as of Nov. 30 was earned by 375 out of about 2,300 officers.

“For the first time in 2016, Nassau County will have a number of police members who will earn more than $300,000 in total earnings,” Maragos said.

The median overtime pay so far this year, Maragos said, is $22,300, and 84 percent of officers earned less than $50,000.

As of Nov. 30, two officers have earned over $300,000 — one having made $318,424, and the other making $312,372.

Maragos sent a letter to Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, Nassau Interim Finance Authority Chairman Adam Barsky, acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter and the deputy county executive for public safety, Charles Ribando, saying “an outside independent review of overtime assignment practices is strongly recommended.”

Krumpter said Maragos released the report without consulting the police department and said the audit is “political motivated.”

“It’s disingenuous to issue a report without having any discussion,” Krumpter said. “It demonstrates the comptroller’s lack of understanding of police operations and the Nassau County police labor contracts.”

Krumpter added that operations pushed by Homeland Security, the presidential election and the Verizon strike all contributed heavily to the amount of overtime needed.

“If you want to correct the issue, you have to identify the cause,” Krumpter said. “These are incidents you don’t experience every year, and won’t experience for several years.”

Maragos’ comments come a week after NIFA rejected the county’s proposed $2.9 billion budget for 2017, which at first included a $105 traffic and parking ticket surcharge to fund the hiring of 150 new cops and 81 civilian officers.

The Legislature cut the fee, proposed by Mangano, to $55 last month and applied it only to traffic tickets.

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BY J OE N I K I C Village of Russell Gardens trustees on Thursday introduced a $1.57 million budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year, which calls for a decrease of just under $400,000 in spending from this year.

The proposed budget, which runs from March 1, 2017, to Feb. 28, 2018, also calls for the village to collect $1,209,708 in property taxes, down about $350,000 from the 2016-17 budget.

Russell Gardens Mayor Steve Kirschner said at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting that the decrease in taxes is due to the completion of a three-year plan to purchase parkland and tennis courts from the Russell Gardens Association, a homeowners group in the village.

“Everybody’s tax bill will be substantially reduced,” Kirschner said.

Three years ago the village raised taxes by just under 30 percent, he said, and the amount raised by property taxes remained for the three years it took to complete the park purchase.

Kirschner said now that the village is finished making those payments, it would collect taxes equal to the amount collected before the purchase.

Since the village reassessed all of its homes this year, he said, some homeowners will see a larger decrease in their tax

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The average decrease in village taxes would be about 22 percent, Kirschner said.

He also said the village is anticipating having about $1.3 million in surplus funds at the end of the current fiscal year, which could be used, for example, if the public works department needed to fix one of its trucks or if it needed to purchase more salt for a heavy snowfall.

Aside from property taxes, the village is anticipating revenue from a $150,000 state grant it received about two and a half years ago for its tennis courts, $25,000 in building permit fees and $15,000 in fines.

The board unanimously voted to schedule a public hearing for Jan. 5 to discuss the budget and take comment from residents. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m.

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Kings Point home listed with $15M price cut

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26 Pond Road in Kings Point

A real estate agency has slashed the asking price for a lavish Kings Point estate by $15 million, but it remains Long Island’s most expensive listing.

The eight-acre compound with an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline was listed by Diane Polland of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for sale at $100 million in September 2015, but the estate, which was listed with Laffey International Realty on Friday, is now offered at $85 million.

“They’re looking to get more aggressive to find a proper buyer,” Emmett Laffey, chief executive of Laffey International Realty, told Newsday.

Paul Tyree and Mary Stanco are the

two selling agents, according to Laffey International’s website.

The current owner, a limited liability company whose name was not identified, purchased the property from now-deceased billionaire Tamir Sapir for $15.85 million in 2013, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Efforts to reach Tyree and Stanco for comment were unavailing.

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Modest proposal for county gov

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ast week, the fiscal control board that has overseen the county’s finances since the year 2000 rejected its 2017 budget and directed County Executive Edward Mangano and the Legislature to find $36 million in spending cuts or revenue.

This followed county legislators’ decision to cut a $105 fee on traffic and parking tickets proposed by Mangano to $55 on traffic tickets and eliminate the charge on parking tickets.

In doing so, the Legislature took a terrible idea and replaced it with merely a bad one.

Traffic and parking tickets are already too high with red-light tickets currently carrying a cost of $95 and most other tickets, from parking violations to illegal turns, costing between $110 and $225.

This is hardly a way to encourage people in and out of Nassau County to shop here.

Especially in local shopping districts and especially at a time when a decline in sales tax revenues is adding to the county’s budget woes.

But the $55 fee was not the reason NIFA rejected the budget.

NIFA objected instead to the GOP legislators’ plan to fill a $36 million shortfall caused by cutting the fee.

That plan called for “partial amnesty” for businesses that have not complied with a 2013 county law requiring them to report their income and expenses in a timely manner to pay only 75 percent of their accrued fines.

The only problem, as NIFA noted, is that the 2013 law is under court challenge.

Republican legislators later came back with a proposal to increase the tax map verification fee

from $225 to $355.

They said they would fill the remaining shortfall of $21 million by eliminating funding for youth programs and bus subsidies — apparently in the belief that people who ride buses already have it too easy.

Mangano followed this week with his plan to cut $21 million, which included the cuts to bus service.

We have our own, modest solution — get rid of the county Legislature.

We know that giving the Legislature a mere 16 years to correct the county’s financial problems seems too soon to some and will be the first to acknowledge problems with this solution.

The first is the amount of money.

In the county’s 2016 budget — titled “2016 Property Tax Freeze Credit Adopted Budget” — the county share of the budget came to only $9 million, admittedly not enough to cover this year’s deficit by itself.

A second problem is that by eliminating the Legislature, the county is left with Mangano, who was recently arrested on charges of political corruption, to lead the government. Mangano maintains his innocence.

The county’s leadership is further clouded by the fact that the person who would replace Mangano if he should to step down, deputy County Executive Rob Walker, admitted during the political corruption trial of then state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos that he was under federal investigation for his handling of a county contract. Skelos was convicted of political corruption in connection with a county contract

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awarded to a company that employed his son.

On the other hand, the county Legislature has not exactly been vigilant in overseeing county spending and Republican legislators have blocked needed reforms.

In 2013, a $200,000 no-bid contract was awarded to a firm operated by former Republican state Sen. Michael Balboni without legislative approval because the Legislature failed to conduct a review within 45 days as required by law.

The Legislature also stood by as hundred of contracts were approved by Mangano that fell just under the $25,000 threshold for its review before eventually lowering the limit to $1,000.

Following the Skelos indictments, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas launched an investigation into the awarding of county contracts that discovered “troubling problems,” including no requirements for vendors to

disclose subsidiary companies, criminal convictions, political contributions or whether a vendor is barred from government contracts in other places.

She, Democratic Nassau County legislators and the head of a panel appointed by Mangano to review the county’s handling of contractors called for independently appointed, inspector general to oversee county contracts.

But Mangano chose instead to hire a compliance chief to improve accountability of his own choosing.

Singas called the plan “woefully inadequate.” Republican legislators thought this was a swell idea.

Despite this dismal record, we can understand why there might be some reluctance to get rid of the county Legislature.

So we have an alternative: get rid of NIFA. True, NIFA has often been the sole voice of reason since it was es-

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tablished in 2000 after the county couldn’t pay its bills and received a state bailout.

But Nassau County Republicans have historically had little to worry about in county elections — despite’s the county’s finances and a Democratic edge in voter registration.

In fact, the last time — the only time in decades — that Democrats controlled the Legislature and the county executive’s seat was after the county’s financial meltdown in 2000. And things did get better under then County Executive Tom Suozzi.

Perhaps that’s what is needed in 2016. Leave the finances to Mangano and the Legislature and let the chips fall where they may.

If the Legislature solves its financial problems everyone will be happy.

If they don’t, perhaps voters will vote out the Republicans. Or get rid of the Legislature entirely.

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Nassau’s political winners, losers

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ere’s my take on those who lost and those who gained in Nassau politics this year: Losers Dean Skelos: The one time state power-broker and Senate majority leader was found guilty of eight counts of bribery, corruption and extortion.

A unanimous jury concluded that to help his son, Skelos used his elected office to benefit a real estate developer, a medical malpractice insurer and an environmental company. He was sentenced to five years in prison.

Frederick Ippolito: The former Town of Oyster Bay Commissioner for planning and development, pleaded guilty to evading federal income taxes on $2 million of income.

The long-time Republican operator confessed he received $2 million for “consulting” with a road paving firm that employed him before becoming a commissioner in 2009. Ippolito began his 27-month prison sentence on Nov. 18.

Edward Mangano: The Nassau County executive was indicted by the United States Attorney in a bribery probe on Oct. 20.

It is alleged that he arranged

lucrative county contracts with a restaurateur in exchange for expensive vacations, improvements to his home and a sixfigure no-show job for his wife.

John Venditto: The longtime Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor was indicted on Oct. 20.

Charges include obstruction of justice, lying to federal agents and amending Oyster Bay contracts to give a restaurateur a multi-million dollar loan guarantees.

During his tenure as supervisor, Venditto’s mismanagement of finances has left the town on the verge of bankruptcy and has driven its bonded debt ratings to “junk” status.

Gerard Terry: The Town of North Hempstead Democratic political operative was indicted by a county grand jury on eight charges of tax fraud.

He allegedly failed to file state income tax returns in 2010 and 2015, filed “a false instrument for his 2013, 2014 and 2015 personal income tax returns” and “omitted material information.”

He may owe as much as $1.4 million in federal and state taxes.

Jon Kaiman: During his tenure as NIFA chairman, Kaiman contributed to the county’s

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right ever growing fiscal crisis.

His self-proclaimed costneutral union wage deal is actually costing Nassau County an extra $70 million a year.

In the 3rd Congressional District’s Democratic primary to succeed retiring Congressman Steve Israel, Kaiman was decisively defeated by Tom Suozzi.

Kaiman came in a dismal third with only 21.6 percent of the vote.

Adam Barsky: Newly appointed National Institute of Food and Agriculture Chairman Adam Barsky makes an immediate appearance on the losers

list, having conducted himself as if he were campaigning for a spot.

Whether it was backtracking on legitimate procurement reform — only to find that the county’s response was a toothless window dressing — or taking the path of least resistance on Nassau County’s budget, his insistence on taking the nowindicted Nassau County executive’s word for things and side on issues, has cost the position of “chairman of NIFA” whatever minimal credibility was left by Kaiman’s counter-productive tenure.

Winners Tom Suozzi: After losing a Democratic primary for governor and twice for the Nassau County executive post, Suozzi made a remarkable political comeback.

In the 3rd Congressional District race, he easily beat back four opponents in the primary and went on to win the hotly contested race in November with 52.4 percent.

Jack Martins: Although this Republican lost the 3rd Congressional District election, he ran a respectable race garnering 48 percent of the vote in this heavily Democratic district.

He earned the right to seek the Grand Old Party nomina-

tion to succeed the disgraced Ed Mangano next year.

Judi Bosworth: The Town of North Hempstead supervisor has done a fine job of cleaning up the various messes her predecessor Jon Kaiman and his indicted mentor, Gerard Terry, left her.

Robert L. Capers: The United States Attorney for the Eastern District has done an impressive job of rooting out corruption.

He convicted the Suffolk County conservative leader, Ed Walsh, for collecting up to $200 thousand by falsely stating he was performing his duties as Suffolk jailhouse lieutenant, and ex-Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke.

He indicted Mangano and JVenditto and is investigating Suffolk’s District Attorney Tom Spota.

Hopefully, President Trump keeps him on the job.

Madeline Singas: The Democratic Nassau District Attorney, a career prosecutor, has kept her word to the public that she would run a non-partisan office, resist political pressures and strive to uncover political corruption.

Her indictment of Democratic operative Gerard Terry proved her independence.

ALL THINGS POLITICAL

Blame victim: latest excuse for racism

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e live in a strange new world after the recent Nov. 8 elections, as Jews are experiencing a resurgence in anti-Semitism.

Yet, there’s a new twist, with Jews being blamed for the very hate speech of which they were victims.

Sadly, the “alt-right” uses bigotry as part of their strategy to win elections.

The Anti-Defamation League conducted a first of its kind study and found that: “2.6 million tweets containing language frequently found in anti-Semitic speech were posted across Twitter between August 2015 and July 2016.”

The Huffington Post reported, in a Feb. 26, 2016 article, that Jews are the target of 57 percent of hate crimes in America.

The Observer, in a July 26,

2016 article about anti-Semitism on college campuses, stated “287 anti-Semitic incidents occurred at 64 schools, compared to 198 occurrences that took place during the same time last year, reflecting a 45 percent increase.”

These facts make it clear, anti-Semitism is trending in the wrong direction.

During my recent run for New York State Senate bigotry played a role.

There was a paid Facebook ad with a gross caricature of me as Tevye, and a caption that read, “Adam Haber Tax Cap Fiddler,” implying I would “fiddle” with taxes.

In other words, the Jew fiddling with your money, paid for by the New York State Republican Party.

What made it even more offensive was the common response by some local Republi-

ADAM HABER All Things Political cans, both in person and online: “Haber posted it himself, as a way to make his opponent look bad.” Really?

Sadly, while campaign season is over, local anti-Semitism continues, with the recent drawing of a swastika in a Port Washington High School bathroom.

My son, a high school stu-

dent, showed me the online comments about it, and I shook my head in disbelief: “It’s a plot by the rich liberals to make the Republicans and Trump look bad.”

So the victims get blamed twice, and the victimizers go unpunished.

In October, the Greenwich Connecticut High School football team, on Yom Kippur, the holiest of Jewish holidays, used a play code named “Hitler.”

The diagrammed play called for an index finger across their teammates upper lip so the Greenwich offense knew what to do.

When a Jewish parent complained she was initially rebuffed as the coach saw nothing wrong with it.

It wasn’t until others spoke up that an apology was issued.

President-elect Donald Trump, like him or not, has

changed the discussion as to what is politically correct.

Anti-Semitism is now acceptable and the victims of it are being blamed for it.

This is not a phenomenon just in the United States.

An article this past February in the Jerusalem Post states: “fully 60 percent of Frenchmen believe that Jews bear at least some responsibility for recent rises in anti-Semitism.”

The ADL reported that right after the election, they have seen a 50-fold rise in online daily donations, 75 percent of which are first-time donors.

Where this all leads nobody knows.

The frightening thing is that we have seen this happen throughout history and it doesn’t bode well for the Jewish community.

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A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Signs of un-intelligent life in New York

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was driving south on Route 135, toward Seaford, when I first saw it: a big blue billboard that said “I Love New York,” along with a lot of other stuff.

“I wonder what that’s all about?” I said to myself, but by then I was past the thing.

Oh well, I decided, I’ll figure it out eventually.

I have passed it a few more times in the weeks since then, but I have never gotten any farther in understanding that sign.

As far as I am concerned, that sign is a waste and a menace.

It turns out, I am not alone.

The United States Government agrees with me!

As a recent article in the New York Times explained: The United States Department of Transportation has said that that sign — and 513 others like it across the state of New York — is so unreadably cluttered that it poses a hazard to any drivers passing it by.

What’s more, they have told New York State that the signs

must go — or else.

The “or else” could be “a range of things, from withholding approval for projects to withholding highway funding,” according to a spokesman for the Department of Transportation.

Alas for us, the irresistible force that is the United States government has met with an immovable object in the person of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Apparently, these signs are a pet project of his, and he has refused to comply.

Cuomo thinks that these signs will bring tourists and their money to locations all around New York.

“The goal,” he says,” is to get people who are on the roads off the roads.”

Yes indeed — off the road, and wrapped around one of his signs!

Now, I understand that in a popularity contest between Cuomo and the federal government, most people will select, “What’s my third choice?”

But this is one time I think

JUDY EPSTEIN A Look on the Lighter Side the Feds have got it right.

The Times article was accompanied by a photo of one of the monstrosities — and now, having had plenty of time to study it, I still can’t figure out what it’s trying to say.

For one thing, it’s got four logos going across — but not just any logos.

They’re all rather complicated.

The only one that’s instantly recognizable is the classic “I (Heart) NY.”

Each of the other three has some kind of design element, along with some lettering — each in a different style and size of type.

Any one of them, by itself, would take all the time you had, passing by, to figure out.

But even if you had done that, you still wouldn’t know anything, because they are completely generic.

They just say “New York State Parks,” “Path Through History,” or “Taste NY.” They don’t name any nearby landmark, or tell you to get off at the next exit — or, in fact, say anything useful at all.

That means that there’s only enough time, as you drive by, to say to yourself, “Hmm, New York State, nothing to see, nothing to do — and now it’s gone. Wonder what that was all about?”

Worst of all: when you have enough time to boil it down, it turns out that there is one thing the sign was telling us — after all, it wants us to go to an app.

An app!

On our phones!

The very things we are supposed to have turned off and locked in the glove compartment!

So now, Cuomo wants us to take them out and fire them up as we’re driving along?

“Uh oh, here’s that big blue sign again! Now how do I do this? The app store? Oh, I push this little button — now I’m waiting, look out!”

And presto, you are stuck, in a non-historical, boring old ditch, at the side of the road.

If you’re lucky, you can read the governor’s app while you wait for the tow truck to come pull you out.

Because those are the only folks who’ll be making money off of these signs — the crews who put them in, and the ones who tow your car to the shop.

It’s pretty obvious Cuomo isn’t driving himself around, these days.

But even if he gave a limo driver to each and every one of us, we still wouldn’t be able to make heads or tails of his signs.

They just don’t make any sense.

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Kindness always Cut Congress’ benefits 1st goes a long way B

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e’re in the holiday season and there is a lot of hustle and bustle this time of the

year.

Yet I believe kindness to those we meet, even if just entails a kind smile and hello or even to say we are sorry if we accidentally knock into someone while shopping.

You can also say: ”have a nice day.”

Now let me take this further, I’m back to taking busses again until I can afford a car again.

I’ve have learn a few things while working in retail and that is when I board a bus I greet the bus driver with a kind hello and when I leave the bus I say goodbye by saying, “have a nice day.”

You see these bus drivers have a lot of stress in their day and need a kind word to cheer them up.

I think more people ought to do the same.

Here’s an experience I had the other day on the bus.

I’m 67 years old and have bad knees and usually sit in the front of the bus, I saw an elderly woman with packages and was having a hard time and than offer my seat.

You see I believe there are those that are worst off than myself and need a helping hand.

Now here something else I find a lack of and that is kindness and more respect toward women.

My question is has chivalry ended?

If so let’s bring it back like give a seat to woman, open a door or just offer a measure of kindness and respect.

Now just not during the holidays but all year round.

Remember this again — kindness goes a long way, so pass it on to others.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

efore Speaker of the House Paul Ryan finalizes a plan to reduce or eliminate The Affordable Care Act, Medicare or Medicaid — he should look at himself and other members of the House and Senate, who probably have the best jobs in the country.

Ryan himself has a salary of $223,000, free health care for the rest of his life, and God only knows what other perks go with his position.

United States Senate and House of Representatives members make $174,000 as of 2014 — probably more now.

The life of these professional politicians must not be too bad because many of them stay in Congress for 40 or 50 years.

When Congress is supposed to be working for the people, they go on more breaks than any profession I know.

Half of their time is spent soliciting people for

money so they can be re-elected.

When they are in session, instead of working to meet the other party halfway — they try to “kill the bill” outright or shut down the government.

Our government is broken in many ways and the first thing I would do is create lifetime term limits of eight years for senators and representatives.

That way they will not get too comfortable in their jobs and will vote for what is right for the majority of the people — not just for their own constituents so they can be re-elected.

When we have poor leaders governing our country, hate and mistrust runs on down to the population they are supposed to lead.

This is part of the reason this country is so divided.

George DeSpirito Williston Park

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Election, gov rigged by the wealthy

R

ight now there is a lot of theorizing and analyzing about what happened in this presidential election.

And God knows there is plenty of blame to go around, think: emails, inadequate ground game, the lack of cohesive message.

As Donald Trump says: “the system is rigged folks.”

Yes it is, he knows too well — think: Russians/Wikileaks, gerrymandering and voter suppression.

But there is another big force taking place-underneath it all, just where they like to be, that is “the Koch” — pronounced “coke” brothers.

Do not underestimate the impact these billionaires have, and had, in our Republican elections and therefore government.

They quietly donate hundreds of millions of dollars to the Republican down ballot races.

This year, for example,the Koch brothers funded several down ballot Republican party state congressional races, and won — including Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Florida.

The money used to fund these Republican candidate’s campaign, for ads and impressive ground game, comes from one of their bogus “charitable organizations” such as Volunteers for Americans for Prosperity — setup simply to avoid paying government taxes.

Kelly Ayotte, a Republican from the state of New Hampshire, did not get funded and didn’t win.

Why? Because she believes

in cutting carbon emissions from the atmosphere.

This hurts the Koch brothers bottom line — think “money.”

The Koch brothers,Charles and David are the sixth and seventh richest men in the world.

And they have an agenda, that is to advance their own personal and corporate interests.

They do this by placing Republican senators and others in congress who will promote their ideas — limited to no government intervention — think: no Social Security, no health care, decrease corporate/bank oversight, regulations, and taxes.

They are proponents of Citizens United — one of the tools they use to fund the down ballot Republican elections — ah duh!

In addition, the Koch brothers reject the concept of climate change and global warming.

These concepts are not consistent with their bottom line — think “money.”

Downsizing their oil and coal businesses for alternative energy sources will hurt their bottom line — yes, money.

Koch Industries brazenly, purposefully, and knowingly pollute our air, water, and soil.

Those of you who have seen their television commercials full of blue sky, green grass, and healthy crops don’t be fooled into thinking they care about the earth.

They have been found to be the number one producer of toxic waste in the United States.

They are considered to be the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Be aware of the Koch brothers — they will not be going away too soon.

In fact, thus far Trump’s pick Mike Pompeo as head of Central Intelligence Agency — he’s a known Koch operative.

He’s thought of as the “congressman from Koch”.

They funded his campaign in Wichita, Kan., their home state.

Within his first two weeks, he opposed two Environmental Protection Agency legislations.

Betsy DeVos is Trump’s pick for U.S. Secretary of Education.

The DeVos family are part of the Koch brothers donor network — and early supporters of Citizens United — keeping big money.

Think — their money in our elections.

Stephanie Michaels Roslyn Heights

Trump offers hope to those left behind

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lthough some warned of dire consequences, their voices were drowned out by those who claimed it was inevitable and would ultimately be an economic boon.

When President Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement, Americans soon found themselves in a real global economy.

We were told that any economic disruptions would be minimal and easily resolved through worker retraining programs.

Left unsaid was the reality of shuttered factories — retraining programs for jobs that never materialized and ultimately workers thrown onto the welfare rolls to ease their downward spiral.

Under the Bush and Obama Administration the doors were thrown wide open for labor and business.

As cheap labor floated in from all over the world

and business floated out of our small towns and cities, our fellow Americans became more desperate for decent paying jobs.

Their complaints were met with a shaming — “this is not who we are.”

They were called sexist, racist, misogynist, xenophobic, homophobic; every “ist” and “phobic” that could be conjured up.

If they organized to protest, the Internal Revenue Service was available to squash their opposition with a long detailed “audit”.

The depression in the heartland soon turned to anger.

And then this character from, of all places, Queens, came along.

The big lumbering coarse man with a blonde flip haircut reminiscent of the 1950s, said he would make

America great again.

In desperation the people of the Rust Belt, the south, the west heartland listened and grabbed the lifeline.

Every once in a while there’s a realignment, a change in the trajectory of the nation.

It happened with a Civil War in 1861 — with a Great Depression in 1929 and appears to be happening in 2016.

The American people have chosen a new path.

Time will tell if the man from Queens will be able to pull off a collaboration between business and labor — a collaboration that will keep American business competitive and provide decent paying jobs but we should hope and pray he does for the sake of our country.

Laurann Pandelakis Manhasset

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ove or hate him, one must stand in awe of the mojo of Donald Trump.

With very little money, next to no ground game, no pollsters, mainly newbies on his staff, shooting totally from the hip often without even a teleprompter, unaffiliated with the Republican National Convention — at odds the whole way in fact — engaged in endless sophomoric Twitter wars, he rolled over his 16 opponents for the nomination, including Mr. ‘low-energy’ himself, moneybags Jeb Bush.

He singlehandedly dismantled the Clinton and Bush machines.

How did he manage to pull it off?

The public has for a long time been displeased with politicians.

Even so, it is not easy to understand Trump’s success in the face of his outright lying, his demeaning of, among others, minorities and women, and his general crudeness. Would he have

succeeded if he had been less brash?

Perhaps not.

The public was fed up with “politically correct” double talk from politicians.

Trump’s brashness created an effective image that he was not your regular politician — but a true rebel.

He tapped into a discontent that politicians had totally misunderstood.

Was his brashness a deliberate tactic or is this the real Trump?

Over the coming months we will find out, but so far, every time the press or public anticipates him settling down, such as after winning the nomination, or after winning the election, he’s gone right back to his basics.

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I am so profoundly sad to read about my community’s flagrant disregard for this important pastime.

Lisa Goodwin, Esq. Lake Success

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s 16th Assembly District constituents, we wish to thank state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel for her outstanding service to our community during her tenure.

Known for her honesty, integrity, work ethic and fairness, we have been very fortunate to have Michelle represent us.

She fought vigorously for many critical issues on our behalf and did so full-time.

It should be noted that 66 “Schimel” bills are now law in New York State.

Assemblywoman Schimel took a very personal interest in each and every resident.

Her energy and commit-

ment to her constituents was exceptional.

She went beyond the call of duty, and was always there for us becoming very involved in constituents’ issues — trying to solve their problems.

A superb advocate, she always answered and acknowledged all communication that came her way.

Before election to the Assembly, Michelle worked closely with former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy on gun control, later introducing microstamping of bullets legislation in the Assembly.

Sadly, it failed by three votes in the state Senate.

She also served on the New

Yorkers Against Gun Violence Board for twenty years.

After Newtown, she assembled a broad coalition of state legislators to support an eightpoint gun violence reduction plan.

Nationally recognized, she was invited to the White House to participate in President Barack Obama’s national gun violence conference.

Michelle fought for a cleaner environment, notably against hydrofracking, and also worked closely with state Sen. Jack Martins for cleaner drinking water.

She also advocated for PSEG’s transparency amongst a myriad of other legislative issues, including women’s equal-

ity and veterans affairs.

Michelle also stood up vigorously against micro-beads, sponsoring the Microbead-Free Waters Act in the Assembly that would “prohibit the production, manufacture, distribution and sale of any beauty product, cosmetic or other personal care product containing tiny plastic beads” in New York State that can enter our waterways from sinks and “cannot be captured by wastewater plants.”

We were fortunate to have such an energetic, ethical person with strong social convictions as our representative.

Beyond all her accomplishments, she was always approachable and available to

those she represented.

Again, we express our gratitude to Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel for her excellence as an elected official and deep commitment to our community in her years of service.

She will also be remembered for having a great sense of fun and play in her approach to life.

Not only will she be missed, but she is leaving a huge legacy.

Thank you, Michelle.

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State understates cost of 3rd track

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2B Cost Seen For 3rd Track” by Joe Nikic in the Dec. 2 edition including release of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Long Island Rail Road Main Line Expansion Project, previously known as Main Line third track, draft environmental impact statement still leaves many unanswered questions.

Both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority/ Long Island Rail Road claiming that they can fast track Long Island Rail Road Main Line third track project and begin construction in 2017 continues to be wishful thinking.

From $600 million twenty years ago, over the past two years the estimated cost has grown from $1 to $1.5 and now $2 billion.

I wrote two years ago that the cost would be closer to $2.2 billion or more.

My skills as cost estimator for proposed transportation projects are more realistic than those of the MTA, LIRR and consultant engineering staff hired “

for project budgeting, development and scooping.

There is no preliminary or final design and engineering efforts up to 30 percent necessary to validate any actual construction costs.

They will need to be refined as the project progresses beyond the planning and environmental phases into real and final design efforts.

Value engineering, which is a process used to reduce costs, will be needed during the final design phase.

Unfortunately, history has shown that estimated costs for construction usually trend upwards as projects mature advance during final design.

Progression of final design refines the detailed scope of work necessary to support construction.

The anticipated final potential cost will never be known until completion.

Costs will be further refined by award of construction contracts followed by any unforeseen site conditions and change orders to the base contracts during the

course of construction.

Even $2 billion may be insufficient.

It could easily cost $700 million more than the old $1.5 billion estimate, when you add the cost, up to $100 million each, for either elevating or sinking roadways at 7 crossings — three in New Hyde Park, two in Mineola and two in Westbury — within the existing right of way.

There is only $7 million to support planning, preliminary design and engineering along with environmental work approved in the 2015- 2019 MTA fiveyear capital program.

Cuomo’s belief that $2 billion more can be found to amend actual construction and crossing elimination funding for Main Line third track project into the existing 2015-2019 MTA five=year capital program is pure fantasy.

Cuomo first has to come up with $7.3 billion of his promised $8.3 billion to pay for existing shortfalls in this plan which is still outstanding.

Cuomo must also find $6 billion more to meet his promised contribution toward

the $24 billion Amtrak Gateway Tunnel — a new connection for Amtrak and New Jersey Transit across the Hudson River to access Penn Station.

The list goes on and on for Cuomo’s unfunded transportation commitments over the past two years which total $100 billion.

Don’t be surprised if more than $2 billion is needed to support full property acquisition of four businesses, 10 partial acquisitions, final design and engineering, third party construction and construction management oversight.

There is also the need for contingency funding — usually from five percent to 10 percent of the overall total project cost to deal with bids that come in above the engineers estimates, along with change orders to construction, construction management and other contracts.

Based upon my review of the project, you are now looking at a minimum potential project cost of $2.2 billion.

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High-profile attorney charged with DWI

BY M A X Z A H N An Old Brookville attorney, Michael DerGarabedian, who defended a New Hyde Park teenager after a deadly 2014 drunken driving crash, was arrested for allegedly driving while drunk on Friday night in Old Brookville, according to court documents.

DerGarabedian was arraigned on Saturday in First District Court in Hempstead and released on $500 bail, according to court documents.

He is being charged with three misdemeanors: reckless endangerment in the second degree, reckless driving and operating a moving vehicle while intoxicated, according to court documents. In addition, he is being charged with one infraction for failing to stay in a single lane. DerGarabedian is next due in court on Feb. 2.

DerGarabedian was arrested around 8:40 p.m. on Pound Hollow Road after witnesses reported he swerved between lanes and onto the shoulder, court documents said.

“I rolled down my window and yelled, ‘Are you OK?’ The driver, a male white, did not acknowledge me,” Teresa Bordone, 33, said in a police deposition.

Another witness, Amanda Gomez, 21, said she observed DerGarabedian’s car “swerving between lanes and traveling onto the sidewalk numerous times” and coming “close to hitting a pedestrian,” according to a police deposition.

The arresting officer, Richard Deangelis, trailed DerGarabedian traveling northbound on Glen Cove Road.

Deangelis attempted to stop DerGarabedian, who “did stop once but then started again” and eventually made a right traveling eastbound on Pound Hollow Road, according to a police deposi-

tion.

The deposition said Deangelis pulled alongside DerGarabedian’s car and got him to pull over, at which time Deangelis observed the driver’s slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.

After exiting the car, DerGarabedian “was very unsteady on his feet and had a slight odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath,” the deposition said.

DerGarabedian refused to take a field sobriety test, saying, “I am an attorney and I don’t want to take a test,” according to the deposition.

The deposition said that DerGarabedian’s wife, Lauren Lee, then drove up and began yelling at DerGarabedian.

After being asked to leave the scene, she said, “He drives drunk all the time. I am thankful,” the deposition said.

After his arrest, DerGarabedian refused to take a chemical test of his breath, according to court documents.

Earlier this year, DerGarabedian represented Deepak Kumar, a 19-year-old resident of New Hyde Park who killed 55-year-old Sir Pierre Antoine and severely injured his wife and daughter in a drunken driving accident in 2014. The California family was visiting relatives and was on its way back to a family member’s house from the hospital when the accident occurred.

Kumar pleaded guilty to all charges related to the accident and was sentenced to four years in prison.

DerGarabedian also represented Flavor Flav, a rapper and Roosevelt native, when he was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana in January 2014.

Attempts to contact DerGarabedian’s lawyer, William Scott Petrillo, were unavailing.

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Sports medicine for mind, body Everyone in Nassau County has witnessed the steady growth of sports programs.

Garden City has all those soccer and lacrosse fields.

Great Neck has Parkwood Sports Complex with its wonderful swimming pool.

We have Iceland Skating Rink in New Hyde Park.

There is Eisenhower and Bethpage Parks if you like golf or tennis.

Every time you turn around you see another mega gym sprouting up including Healthtrax, Lifetime Fitness, Planet Fitness, LA Fitness and Equinox to name just a few.

And take a peek at the last few pages of this newspaper and you’ll see that its sports section has been expanding over the years.

Nassau County along with the rest of America has undergone a sports explosion which in part has been a reaction to the electronic and information explosion.

The more we spend time in our heads, the more we need

sports to get back to our bodies.

I am involved in one of the fields designed to support the ever growing number of athletes in Nassau County.

I’m a sport psychologist or more accurately a sport psychoanalyst.

You see the field of sport psychology has expanded into subspecialties.

My specialty is depth sport psychology.

And if you are thinking ‘athletes on the couch’ you’re in the ballpark.

Let me explain — competitive sports are pressure packed and highly emotionally charged.

Standard sport psychology interventions such as relaxation techniques, positive self-talk visualization or hypnosis are often not strong enough to contain the tidal wave of emotions that are felt in athletic competition and so the field of depth sport psychology has gained more traction.

Psychoanalytic approaches to the athlete’s problems means that their issues are taken more

to make a simple throw.

Anxiety is felt as tension, panic, sweating, dry mouth, jitteriness, nausea, and lightheadedness.

It can be so strong that I have treated Ultimate Fighting Championshp fighters who have passed out before big matches.

Standard sport psychology like hypnosis or deep breathing will only take care of about 15 percent of this kind of anxiety.

Depth sport psychology will spend time to build up ego strength through mirroring, ven-

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town seriously with actual diagnosis and treatment for the athlete who is often suffering greatly.

Careful more professional treatment means more lasting and effective results.

Here are the areas of depth sport psychology: 1. Choking, anxiety and freezing up on the field — disruptive anxiety is sports is very common and has ended athlete’s careers.

Chuck Knoblauch of the Yankees is a good example of a professional athlete who had so much anxiety he lost the ability

tilation, insight, solace and supportive psychotherapy.

And when this occurs over time the athlete is able to make use of standard sport psychology techniques.

Without strong enough ego strength the standard suppressive techniques usually collapse under intense competitive pressure.

2. Self-punishment — The sports fan demands perfection but perfection is hard to come by.

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There are an ever growing number of sports fields and sports programs all over Nassau County.

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Katz ran his family business, Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home, for 30 years before passing it on to his son, Gary Katz, and his daughter, Cyndy Katz Sigadel.

He was also once a president of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Mineola Lions Club, along with several other service organizations.

“My dad was an incredible man who touched all who knew him,” said Gary Katz, also a past Chamber of Commerce president. “I know that he was the one man that I truly aspired to be most

Kenneth Katz like.”

Kenneth Katz was born in 1928 in Mineola at Nassau Hospital, now known as Winthrop-University Hospital.

He was the salutatorian of his graduating class at Mineola High School, said Gary Katz, a Commack resident.

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to graduate from Syracuse University before joining the U.S. Army to fight in the Korean War, Gary Katz said.

Kenneth Katz wanted to be a lawyer, but in 1955 he became a partner in Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home, the carpet, flooring and appliance store named for his father, who founded it in 1932, Gary Katz said.

Kenneth became president in 1970 when his parents retired to Florida.

“My grandparents built this big store and asked him to come and help, so it was a family tradition,” Gary Katz said.

Kenneth Katz retired to Delray Beach, Fla., in 1985 after living in Roslyn and then Lake Success.

Aside from his business career, he served as the president of Children’s House in Mineola, a nonprofit organization now called the Family and ChilContinued on Page 66

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Town eyes seizure of country club

BY M A X Z A H N The Town of North Hempstead has taken the first step toward seizure of the Roslyn Country Club to permit the renovation of a pool and park facility for public use by hiring a firm to do an appraisal of the property, Town Councilman Peter Zuckerman said last Friday.

“One of the few legal options the town has is condemnation,” said Zuckerman, who represents the 2nd District, in which the club is located. “We believe a pool and park facility of this nature could be a jewel for the community.” “[North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi] Bosworth and I are anxious to go forward with this project,” he said. “The first step is to get the [financial] numbers and to put it to the Roslyn Country Club community to see if they’re willing to en- Signs of disrepair are evident in this picture of the pool on the grounds of the Roslyn County Club. tertain it.”

He stressed the importance of gain- proximately three acres and continue to the club property under Corona Realty ing support from local residents since operate the Royalton at Roslyn Country Holdings and shuttered it shortly therethe potential cost of the condemnation Club catering hall. after. would be borne by Roslyn Country Club In response to the closure, hundreds The town planned to renovate the members and people living within the club’s pool area and tennis courts and of residents sued Malekan for damages, special park district in which the club is construct a new locker room facility, including the one case currently pending located.

by Andrew Rothstein, a Roslyn Heights playgrounds and basketball court.

The Town of North Hempstead But the deal was contingent on the resident and lawyer. agreed to purchase more than 7.2 acres owner of Corona Realty, Manochehr The suits sought monetary compenof the Roslyn Heights property from Co- Malekan, resolving litigation over ease- sation for the closure and the decrease rona Realty Holdings in 2012 for $2 mil- ment rights provided in the 1990s that of home values due to the lack of recrelion as part of the $14.2 million project gave residents of the Roslyn County Club ational facilities. to renovate the Roslyn Country Club, development access to the country club’s Rothstein has refused to drop his which was shuttered in 2007. case. pool for $100 in annual dues.

Under the land acquisition deal, CoThis year New York State Supreme The dispute over the club dates to rona Realty Holdings would retain ap- 2007, when Malekan took ownership of Court Justice Norman Janowitz shifted

Rothstein’s lawsuit to District Court because Rothstein said the damages did not exceed $20,000, according to Jaroslawicz.

Zuckerman called the move to District Court a “big disappointment to myself and Bosworth” because they “believed the court would provide the resolution we needed to go forward on the contract” with Malekan.

That contract between Malekan and the town expired on Dec. 31, 2014, but the town believed Malekan and Corona Realty Holdings would grant an extension after concluding its litigation with Rothstein, Zuckerman said.

Once completed, the park would be open to approximately 700 Roslyn Heights households located in the development built by Levitt & Sons in the 1950s that surrounds Roslyn Country Club as well as 250 to 350 town residents outside the park district, who would pay membership fees.

The town has hired Goodman Marks Associates Inc. to appraise the property at a cost of $4,000, Zuckerman said.

David Jaroslawicz, an attorney for Malekan, said his client wanted to see what the town would offer before commenting on its plan.

“If the town has a legitimate public purpose for condemnation and they offer a fair price, we won’t have to go through litigated condemnation,” Jaroslawicz said. “ If the town just wants the property or it wants less than fair value, then I expect there will be litigation.”

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own of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the town board recently announced their Winter Wonderland Train and Light Show from Sunday, Dec. 18 to Thursday, Dec. 22 inside the historic Clark House at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

Residents are invited to visit the Clark House to enjoy the celebration, which will feature a holiday train show with a steam locomotive donated by Willis Hobbies and holiday lights in the garden, according to a press release from Clark Botanic Garden.

In addition, there will be family-friendly activities throughout the week including a large ride-on train for children, holiday storytelling, crafts and stargazing.

On Sunday, Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be holiday festivities including a ride-on train, hot chocolate, storytelling, arts and crafts, free photo booth and light displays.

Monday, Dec. 18 will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature short theatrical readings by the fire.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 will have story telling with Williston Park Library at the Clark House from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be star gazing in the garden to mark the winter solstice.

The final night will be a kid’s dance party featuring DJ Kev Dee on Thursday, Dec. 22. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will have a visit from Santa.

“This year’s Winter Wonderland is destined to be a family friendly hit with so many great new activities and still featuring some old favorites,” Bosworth said.

The event is free of charge to residents.

Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson.

For more information, call 311 or visit northhempsteadny. gov.

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Kenny G Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.

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Gavin DeGraw Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

Multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw is no stranger to the top of the charts.

The Grammy nominated singer/songwriter first broke through with the 2003 release of his debut album, Chariot, which sold over a million copies, and earned platinum certification.

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The Airplane Family & Friends with Live Dead 69

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.

The Airplane Family & Friends have announced a major personnel addition: Mike Falzarano was a member of Jefferson Airplane spinoff Hot Tuna in the 1980s. In recent years he helped forge and lead a resurgent, acclaimed iteration of another Airplane spinoff, The New Riders Of The Purple Sage.

Where: 370 New York Avenue, Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com

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Paul Anka Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.

This winter, enjoy the holidays and more with Mr. Anka — a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor.

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Long Island’s Own – Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti

Thursday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. and Friday Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.

Performing the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and The Rat Pack, Sal first learned the American standards at his grandmother’s knee and his passion grew further when he discovered his hidden vocal talent in his teenage years.

Where: 370 New York Avenue, Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com

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Saturday, Dec. 10 Reaching deep into their souls, expressing their thoughts, desires, passion for movement.

Witness the original choreography of the students of the Department of Dance.

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK

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Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m Performed by North County Center for the Arts, this new adaptation of the ever popular Dickens classic fills the stage with song and dance, a dose of humor, and a timeless message.

Twenty-six beloved traditional carols of the season are woven throughout, the perfect way to begin the holidays.

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Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Delight in all kinds of holiday excitement at Planting Fields including caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet, house of the red hart singers, hot cocoa and refreshments at the hay barn/visitor center.

Visit with Santa until 7:30 p.m. in the hay barn.

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Featuring free rides on the Holiday Express Trackless Train, complimentary cookies, candy canes, hot cider, raffle prizes and a visit from Santa on Sunday the 11th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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The fifth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Temple Emanuel continues on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. with comedian Robert Klein and special guest Nicolas King singing “The American Songbook.”

Robert Klein has entertained audiences for more than 40 years, according to a press release from Temple Emanuel.

Klein was nominated twice for Grammy Awards for his albums “Child of the Fifties” and “Mind Over Matter.”

He also received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor, and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his performance in the Neil Simon musical “They’re Playing Our Song.”

Most recently, he Klein stars as Laura Diamond’s father Leo on NBC’s “The

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Mysteries of Laura.”

He is also the subject of a new documentary, “Robert Klein: Still Can’t Stop His Leg,” for the Weinstein Company, which is scheduled for release in late 2016 .

King performed as Liza Minelli’s opening act from 2002 to 2012.

He received a Grammy consideration for his latest album, “Nineteen,”

with jazz musician Mike Renzi.

Following the show, there will be refreshments.

Tickets are $20 and two at $35.

For further information, call (516) 4825701.

Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.

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Keep the holiday season healthy, safe and secure

Deter home burglars when traveling for the holidays by using motion-sensor lights and keeping up the appearance that someone is home.

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uring the holiday season, many people do not want their thoughts to stray to anything unpleasant.

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Just because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chanukah, Christmas or New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean safety and security should not remain a top priority. The following guidelines can help families enjoy a holiday season that is healthy, safe and secure.

Exercise caution when decorating.

Decorations can be beautiful, but they also can be hazardous if not used properly. Overloading outlets is commonplace during the holiday season, but that can lead to home fires.

Exercise caution around candles and other open flames. Pets may become tangled in wires or knock over glass ornaments. Keep delicate decorations away from harm.

Wash hands to prevent germs. As the cold weather arrives, people may spend greater periods of time indoors or in close proximity to other people.

The holidays also are about greeting friends and relatives, and embracing or kissing. Do not ruin the festivities by spreading germs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the holiday season is also flu season.

The CDC recommends celebrants wash their hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds to remove germs.

Keep track of curious children.

Children are enamored with the sights and sounds of the holidays and may be more curious than ever during this time of year. Things adults take for granted can be hazards to youngsters.

The needles of holiday trees can cause painful cuts in the mouth and throat of a child who swallows them. Snow sprays may be harmful if the aerosol propellants are used improperly.

Peanuts and popcorn used for decorating can pose potential choking hazards to young children.

Be a smart host or hostess.

Alcoholic beverages and holiday revelry sometimes go hand in hand.

Responsible party hosts know when a guest has had too much and will arrange safe transportation home.

Because kids imitate adults, many may drink the beverages they see adults drinking. Alcohol poisoning is a real risk for children, so pay attention to youngsters no matter how young they may be.

Protect the home. Deter home burglars when traveling for the holidays by having neighbors keep a watchful eye on your house. Use motionsensor lights, keep up the appearance that someone is home by having mail collected, and do not advertise any travel plans on social media.

Investment in a home security system if need be.

Ensure a happier holiday season by making safety and health a priority.

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Tips for first-time holiday dinner hosts to preparing the meal, hosts must also ready their homes so they can create a welcoming environment for their guests. Once you have chosen the menu, look for items that can be prepared in advance of the big day.

Desserts can often be made several days in advance, as can certain side dishes. Do as much prep work for the main course the night before the meal as possible.

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osting a holiday meal for loved ones provides an exciting opportunity to bring family and friends together during a special time of year. First-time hosts may be a little nervous and put pressure on themselves to make the meal just right. But there are a few tricks of the trade novices can employ to calm their nerves and enjoy their first foray into holiday hosting.

Go with what you know.

Experimenting in the kitchen can be fun, but such experimentation should be avoided when hosting for the holidays. When planning the menu for your holiday dinner, choose a main course that you have prepared in the past. Familiarity can calm your nerves, and you’re less likely to forget key ingredients when preparing a meal you have made several times in the past.

If you want to experiment a little, do so with desserts that you can prepare and test for taste several days in advance. If the desserts don’t pan out, you will still have a few days to find an alternative.

Get a head start wherever possible.

The day friends and family are coming to visit figures to be hectic. In addition

Double check your pantry. Even if you’re making a meal you have made a dozen times in the past, peruse your pantry to make sure you have every ingredient you’re go going to need. If yo you’re used to ma making the meal for four people but wi will now be making tthe meal for 12 of them, make sure you have enough of each ingredient to make the meal in bulk. To make things easier, update your recipe to reflect the additional guests before going to the grocery store.

Doing so guarantees you won’t run out of ingredients once you start preparing the meal.

Ask guests to bring nonessential items. Guests will likely offer to bring something to the holiday dinner, and there’s nothing wrong with accepting help. But don’t ask guests to bring items that are essential to the meal, as that can delay the meal if guests get stuck in traffic or show up late. Instead, ask guests to bring a bottle of wine, a small dessert or even some snacks guests can eat while waiting for the main course.

Ask about food allergies. While hosts don’t need to cater to every food allergy under the sun, ask each guest if there is any particular food or ingredient they absolutely must avoid.

If enough guests admit they must avoid a particular dish, you then know not to prepare it. In addition, have plenty of vegetables on hand for guests who are vegan or vegetarian.

Holiday hosting is fun, and first-time hosts can make it even more fun by employing a few veteran tricks of the trade.

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Guidelines for a workplace holiday party

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CATERING PACKAGES ANTIPASTI PACKAGE Choose three

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Selection of Italian cold meats & cheeses with olives, roasted peppers & fresh mozzarella

J VONGOLE Baked clams topped with bread crumbs marinated with fresh garlic, parsley, fresh lemon & white wine

J CALAMARI FRITTI Fresh calamari served with fresh tomato sauce J FUNGHI RIPIENI Roasted mushroom filled with bread crumbs, garlic, parsley & mixed wild mushrooms

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SMALL DINNER PACKAGE Choose two, includes sliced ciabatta bread

J LASAGNA Lasagna with besciamella, meat sauce and cheese J MEATBALLS Veal, Beef & Pork J PENNE VODKA WITH PROSCIUTTO J ORECCHETTI CON SALSICCIA & BROCCOLI RABE Sausage crumbles, broccoli rabe, garlic and oil

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any offices host parties for staff come the holiday season.

Such work events intend to thank employees for a year of service and encourage coworkers to interact in a more casual fashion.

Many employees eagerly await the opportunity to let loose with their coworkers and share a few laughs at the height of the holiday season. But holiday parties can be a lot of work and require management and employees to work together to ensure everyone has a fun and safe time.

Planning a holiday office party requires more than just decking the halls. To ensure your office party is successful and safe this holiday season, consider the following tips.

helps to separate the event from the traditional office environment and may help foster deeper friendships and employee loyalty.

Stick to company dress code. Employees should wear similar clothing to what is expected in the office environment. It’s best to present a picture of professionalism.

Now is not the time to try out a racy dress or a funny gag T-shirt.

Plan the party during work hours. Having the party begin during the workday discourages potentially unsafe behavior. End the party just when you would a normal workday.

Hold the party out of the office. A party in the office may feel like an extended work day. Find a location that is close to the office and as convenient for everyone who plans to attend as possible. A change of atmosphere could help guests relax and be more inclined to have a good time.

Be careful with alcoholic beverages.

A few spirited drinks can help guests relax and feel more at ease at the party, but too many can lead to unruly behavior and liability issues.

Employers are responsible for seeing guests home safely after a party. Keep alcohol to a minimum or choose not to offer it at all.

Let employees bring a date. To facilitate a family feel, encourage workers to bring their spouses or significant others to the party. This

Office holiday parties allow coworkers to socialize and get to know one another on a deeper level. Guidelines can help ensure a successful party.

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Things to consider before giving pets as gifts

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he blissful image of a young child or a significant other receiving a pet as a holiday gift compels many shoppers to give pets as gifts come Christmastime. But pets are unlike any other holiday gift, as pets are living things that require food, shelter and attention. Because pets are unlike video games, diamond pendants and other popular holiday gifts, shoppers must consider a host of factors before deciding whether or not to give pets as gifts this holiday season.

Living situation Shoppers who plan to give a pet to someone they don’t live with, whether that person is a niece or nephew or a girlfriend or boyfriend, should first consider and/or confirm the recipients’ living situation. Landlords may forbid apartment dwellers from having pets, so it’s best to confirm with your loved one whether his or her lease allows pets before adopting or buying the animal. If you don’t want to spoil the surprise or you cannot confirm if a loved one’s living situation is petfriendly, don’t adopt or buy the animal.

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Some people, including many who profess to love pets, cannot have pets of their own because of allergies.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as three in 10 people in the United States have pet allergies. Cat allergies are twice as common as dog allergies, but gift givers who intend to give their loved ones a dog should still confirm if the recipient has a dog allergy before adopting or purchasing the animal. The AAFA also warns against

looking for pets that are described as “hypoallergenic.” While some people are more sensitive to certain breeds of cats and dogs than others, there is no guarantee that a particular breed of cat or dog will not cause an allergic reaction.

Timing There are good times to give pets as gifts, while other times can be tough.

Pets need time and routine to acclimate to their new environments, so avoid giving a new pet to a family about to embark on a lengthy holiday vacation.

Families staying home for the holidays and taking time off from school or work may be most capable of welcoming a furry new addition into their homes. If you want to give a loved one a pet for the holidays, delay giving the gift until things have returned to post-holiday normalcy.

Finances Pets can be expensive, especially in the first year. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the first-year cost of owning a dog is nearly $1,300, while the first-year cost of cat ownership exceeds $1,000. These estimates include the cost of food, shelter and medical exams, among other things.

Before giving a pet to a child, consult the child’s parents to determine if the family can afford adding a pet to the family. If parents need some financial help to afford the pet, include supplies like bowls, leashes and toys in your holiday gift.

Pets can make for wonderful gifts.

But such gifts should only be given after careful consideration of a host of factors.

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Catering takes the work out of holiday entertaining A

s enjoyable as the holiday season may be, quite a number of people admit to feeling pressured by the demands of shopping, wrapping and hosting events. According to a poll from the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of people feel stressed out by a lack of time and/or money during the holidays.

Stress can take its toll during the holidays. But stress does not have to turn this festive time of year into something less enjoyable. By removing some of the work involved in holiday planning and hosting, individuals can free up time and enjoy a more relaxing holiday season. For example, holiday

different types of caterers, and some restaurants even provide catering services. Recommendations can help hosts find the right caterer for the style of gathering they’re hoping to host and help them avoid caterers who may not be the best people to work with.

hosts may spend several weeks organizing their holiday meals, hours shopping for the ingredients and still more time preparing and cooking the food. By enlisting the services of a professional caterer, hosts can still throw festive parties with great food while letting someone else deal with the stress of meal planning.

Timing

When you decide to have your holiday party catered, keep a few factors in mind as you consider your options.

Recommendations If you have never used a local caterer before, seek recommendations from neighbors and friends. There are many

The holiday season is a busy time of year for many businesses, caterers included. The sooner the contract is negotiated, the better. Lock in the date and desired meal as soon as you decide to use a caterer. The longer you wait, the more your options dwindle, as caterers’ schedules tend to book up quickly come the holiday season. Have a second-favorite caterer at the ready in case the first one is booked solid.

Packages Some caterers will only provide the food. Others are full-service providers and will bring much of what’s needed to entertain. This can include cutlery, plates, chafing dishes, napkins, linens, condiments, and more. Understand fully what each potential catering package includes. It may be worth spending a little more for a package that’s all-inclusive rather than saving money on a package that requires you to do a lot of work.

Something special Holiday hosts can personalize catered affairs by including one signature dish or drink. If drinks don’t seem like a good fit, consider creating a dipping sauce, glaze or another homemade item. This puts a personal touch on the meal with minimal effort.

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o t e d i u G g n i p shop for s t f i g h tec

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adgets make great gifts come the holiday season. Children may want the latest must-have video games, and many adults scour store advertisements for the newest televisions, tablets, smartphones, and other gadgets to include among their

own most wanted lists.

According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the holiday season is typically a record-setting time for consumer spending on tech gifts. The CEA notes that roughly $34 billion was spent in 2015 on tech gifts, and that

number figures to grow during the 2016 holiday season. The holiday season is a time when consumers buy tech gifts for their loved ones, but it’s also a time when they splurge on items for themselves.

Technology gifts are popular, but these purchases require some research prior to swiping a card at the checkout counter.

Consider this advice before gifting any gadgets this holiday season.

Check product reviews.

Use resources such as Consumer Reports to read up on the reputations of certain products and brands. Avoid purchasing products that have no established track record.

Also try to read reviews from third-party sites rather than those posted on manufacturer websites. Independent reviews may be more forthcoming than customer testimonials.

Speak with an educated retailer. Visit a store before making any purchases to learn more about the inner workings of the product you plan to buy. Discover its attributes, advantages, disadvantages, and what others are saying about it. The salesperson

may have his or her own opinion on the item and may calm any nerves you have.

Niche retailers tend to have knowledgeable sales staff and can be assets when comparison shopping.

Determine if the gift is age-appropriate. It may be tempting to purchase children the latest and greatest tech gifts because all of their peers may be getting similar items.

But first determine if certain items are age-appropriate.

Remember, many tech gifts, such as tablets and smartphones, open children up to the world of social media.

So if you buy such products, make sure you have turned on the privacy and safety features available before giving the item to your loved one. If you are purchasing a gift for a young person who is not your child, check with his or her parents to see if the gift will be appropriate or even permitted.

Compare prices across various retailers. While popular gifts may be similarly priced because of the level of demand, it is still a worthy effort to comparison

shop before making a rash purchase. In addition, consider that new generations of certain tech products come out quite frequently, and the previous generation may become obsolete rather quickly. Know when manufacturers are releasing new products so you can time your purchases accordingly.

Put the product through your own test run. Try a product out for yourself to get a feel for it and its attributes.

Hands-on knowledge may be the best type when gifting tech items. Just keep in mind that many retailers have a reboxing or restocking fee on tech products. If the item fails to meet your expectations and you plan to return it, it may cost you a percentage of the price.

The popularity of tech gifts makes them one of the most widely exchanged categories of presents during the holiday gift-giving season. With research and knowledge, consumers can find the perfect gifts to light up their loved ones’ faces.

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Stocking stuffers for athletes and sports enthusiasts G

ifts comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the best gifts are those that come in small packages.

Though some people pore over their holiday shopping lists for weeks, it’s not uncommon for even the most devoted holiday shopper to overlook stocking stuffers, which can be just as difficult to find as larger gifts.

When shopping for stocking stuffers, consider the recipient’s interests. For example, athletes and sports enthusiasts would undoubtedly love a gift that reflects their loyalty to a favorite team or their devotion to a particular sport. Holiday shoppers who have a sports-crazed superfan or accomplished athlete on their shopping lists may want to consider

the following items when looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Sports memorabilia: Sports fanatics sometimes double as collectors who are always on the lookout for new memorabilia to display.

Such collectibles may include bobbleheads, cards, ticket stubs and signed photographs or equipment.

Rare memorabilia may be beyond many gift-givers’ means, but there are still plenty of impressive items that can fit into any holiday gifting budget.

Game tickets: Give sports fans a chance to cheer on their favorite teams in person. Find a home game that will not require the recipient to travel too far, or if you want to splurge, include transportation with the tickets to an away game.

Secondary market ticketseller StubHub is a reliable resource that guarantees tickets sold on its site are legitimate, removing any doubt ticket market buyers may have.

Fan gear: Sports fans can never have enough gear to show off their team pride.

Everything from mugs to hats to authentic team jerseys makes for great stocking stuffers. In addition, look for pennants or t-shirts that feature team names or logos. Today just about any item comes emblazoned with sports team names. If you can’t find a particular item, it may be possible to order it directly from a team or retailer or have it customized.

Sports equipment: Athletes may benefit from updated equipment. Determine if

the athletes on your gift list have any gear that needs replacing. Parents, coaches or even teammates may offer recommendations regarding which equipment your loved one needs. If you don’t know a catcher’s mitt from a tennis racket, stuff the stocking with a gift card to a sporting goods store.

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Let video game ratings help guide holiday gift purchases Video games are rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. The ESRB is an independent, self-regulatory organization that assigns age and content ratings, enforces industry-adopted advertising guidelines and ensures responsible online privacy principles for computer and video games in the United States, Mexico and nearly all of Canada. The ratings provided are concise and help shoppers make informed decisions based on the content in video games. According to the ESRB, the ratings have three parts: 1. Rating categories suggest age appropriateness.

2. Content descriptors indicate content that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.

3. Interactive elements inform about interactive aspects of a product, including the users’ ability to

interact; the sharing of users’ locations with others; the sharing of personal information with third parties; the completion of in-app purchases of digital goods; and/or level of restriction of internet access.

This rating system was derived in 1994 after various child development and academic experts were consulted. Other rating systems also were considered, and the ESRB consulted with parents nationwide as well. There are currently seven different ESRB ratings for games and apps. They are as follows: C: Early childhood games feature content that is intended for young children.

E: Games rated as Everyone feature content that is generally suitable for all ages. There may be minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence.

Mild language may be infrequent.

E 10+: Content in games rated Everyone 10+ is appropriate for gamers ages 10 and up. The games may contain cartoon, fantasy or mild violence. Mild language and/or minimally suggestive themes also may be present.

T: Teen games are generally suitable for ages 13 and up. These games may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and some strong language.

M: Games deemed as Mature are generally suitable for gamers ages 17 and up. In such games, there is a high propensity for intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and strong language.

A: Adults-only games have content suitable for adults ages 18 and up.

Graphic sexual content, prolonged scenes of intense violence, and gambling with real currency may be

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RP: Games that are marked Rating Pending have not yet received a final ESRB rating. Usually this verbiage is only used in marketing materials, and the rating will be updated once the product hits the market.

Along with the general rating, the ESRB uses content descriptors to further break down the type of content one can expect in the games.

These can include everything from references to alcohol to fantasy violence to sexual themes to tobacco references. Again, these content descriptors will offer a concise way to assess if a game is appropriate for a particular gamer.

Video games are popular holiday gifts. Game ratings can help guide consumers to make smart choices so that gamers of all ages can enjoy their gifts this season.

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How to make gift wrapping easier W

hile holiday shoppers are often enthusiastic about finding great gifts for their loved ones, many are decidedly less excited about wrapping those gifts.

Many holiday shoppers spend hours wrapping gifts each year, and as gift lists grow, so does the amount of time needed to get all of those presents wrapped, hidden, packaged and/ or shipped. Shoppers can employ the following strategies to make the process go much more smoothly and to reduce gift wrap-related anxiety.

Relearn the basics. Some people may think they know how to wrap gifts, only to realize it’s harder than it looks once the paper, scissors and Scotch tape comes out. Relearn the basics by viewing online tutorials prior to wrapping gifts so the lessons learned remain fresh in your mind. Learn how to wrap standard clothing gift boxes and recognize that such boxes can often be used to house oddly-shaped items.

Wrap as you buy. Instead of getting bogged down with wrapping all in one evening, wrap presents as you purchase them. This ensures that you don’t leave everything for the last minute and reduces the likelihood that curious kids or inquisitive spouses discover gifts before the big day.

Work on a hard surface. It may be tempting to lay everything out on your bed and wrap gifts while you’re bingewatching the latest Netflix series. But hard surfaces make the best places to wrap gifts. This ensures there won’t be any wrinkles in the paper and that you won’t lose supplies in the bedspread.

Rely on double-sided tape.

For that professional look, invest in some double-sized tape so you will not have any unsightly tape lines.

Keep all of your supplies together.

Store wrapping paper, scissors, tags, tape, ribbons, and whatever else you may need to wrap gifts in one

convenient location. This cuts down on time wasted hunting for supplies around the house.

Draw on plain gift boxes. Make your own “wrapped gifts” by drawing or stenciling on plain gift boxes if you’re short on time.

Identify recipients by gift wrap.

Designate one gift wrap for each person on your shopping list. This way you can easily distinguish one person’s gifts from another’s. This can keep things more organized when sorting and visiting with friends and relatives later on.

Keep gift bags on hand. Gift bags work in a pinch and make it easy to conceal gifts that are hard to wrap.

Curious loved ones can easily peak inside gift bags, so be sure to wrap gifts in tissue paper before placing them in the bags.

Less is usually more. Do not use too much paper when wrapping;

otherwise, you will be left with bulky, sloppy folds. Before trimming the gift wrap from the roll, check that it overlaps the ends of the box by just a couple of inches. A sturdy paper will help you achieve crisper folds and prevent tears when wrapping. For the simplest wrapping design, try kraft paper (brown mailing paper), which can be dressed up with ribbons, cutouts or stamps.

The process of wrapping holiday gifts can go more smoothly when applying some time-tested tips and tricks.

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Great gift ideas for seniors bones. Physical activity, including muscle-strengthening activities like weight training, can help combat osteoporosis. Family members stuck on what to get aging loved ones may want to consider gifting a membership to a local gym. Many gyms offer heavily discounted memberships to seniors, and such gyms may even offer senior fitness classes at no additional cost.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Warm up with a few of my favorite soups I love eating and serving soup this time of year.

Soup just warms you up to the core.

Another wonderful thing about soup is that it may be made ahead of time and reheated on command.

My family says the soups taste even better the next day.

The following soups are so filling that they can easily be served as an entree.

Round out the meal with a salad with extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette and a gooey storebought dessert and you have a soothing meal that takes away the season’s chill.

Menu Serves 4 Sorrel Soup Judy’s Vegetable and Broth Soup Butternut Squash Soup Salad* Extra Virgin Oil Vinaigrette Dressing* A Gooey Dessert* *Recipe Not Given

Sorrel Soup If sorrel is not available, substitute spinach, kale or escarole, all will produce a delicious green soup.

4 peeled shallots, roughly sliced 1 onion, peeled and roughly sliced 1 tblsp. sweet butter 1 6 oz. package baby spinach, washed and dried 8 oz. fresh sorrel, washed and dried-available in organic markets 2 cups homemade or store-bought chicken stock Drizzle of sour cream or yogurt (optional) 1. In a soup pot, melt butter and sweat onions and shallots, approximately 30 minutes, until soft and sweet.

2. Add spinach and sorrel and cook until wilted, approximately 6 minutes.

3. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Turn off heat.

4. Process in a blender or food processor, fitted with a steel blade.

Serve hot, with a drizzle of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect Judy’s Vegetable and Broth Soup I created this soup for a wonderful client who wanted a light soup to start off her Thanksgiving feast. When I made the soup at home, I added chicken tenderloins to turn it into a meal.

1 qt. homemade or store-bought chicken, turkey or vegetable stock.

4 carrots, peeled and cut into cubes (I use a French fry cutter & then cut the “fries” into cubes)

4 zucchini, washed and trimmed and cut into cubes, like above 1 lb. chicken tenderloins 8 oz. Enoki Mushrooms Parsley and/or Dill (optional) Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional) 1. In a large pot, heat broth to a simmer. Add chicken, if using, and cook 10 minutes.

2. Add vegetables and cook 5 to 10 minutes more, depending on how soft you like your vegetables.

3. Divide mushrooms in the bottom of the soup bowls. Pour soup into bowls. Garnish with herbs, if desired.

4. Pass cheese alongside, if desired.

1 qt. chicken or vegetable stock Salt and Pepper, to taste Parsley and/or chives (optional garnish) 1. In a large pot, spray oil and saute, over low heat, onions, until translucent.

2. Add squash and broth.

Bring to a boil and stir. Turn down heat to medium and cook until squash is soft, about 30 minutes.

3. Puree squash, onions and broth in a blender (I use a VitaMix) or food processor, fitted with a steel blade. Taste and season.

4. Serve or refrigerate until needed. It tastes better every day.

Butternut Squash Soup This recipe makes for a very thick and filling soup Spray oil 2 onions, coarsely chopped 2 lbs. peeled and cubed butternut squash (other squashes may be substituted)

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Arts & Entertainment Calendar LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

CHERISH THE LADIES: A Celtic Christmas Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

Darlene Love: A Darlene Love Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.

Celebrate The Holidays With David Glukh Enterprises PLANTING FIELDS Coe Hall Historic House Museum 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-9200 • http://www.plantingfields.org Friday, Dec. 9 12th Annual Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11 Holiday Festival At Coe Hall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in the Main Greenhouse — on display through Jan. 8, 2017 Holiday Poinsettia & Cyclamen Display in the Main Greenhouse Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

Music At The Mansion – Lapis Luna American Airpower Museum Annual Holiday Army Truck or Tram Ride 1230 NewHighway Farmingdale (631) 293-6398 Sunday, Dec. 11 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

IRISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NASSAU SUFFOLK AND QUEENS 297 Willis Ave Mineola (516) 746-9392 Saturday, Dec. 10 Christmas Ceili — Music by Sean Quinn, John Nolan & Dom Lavin Sunday, Dec. 11 Children’s Christmas Play and Party Saturday, Dec. 17 Holly and Ivy Dance — Music by Sharon and Friends Saturday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner — Music by Gerard Corbett and Susan Gillespie THE 50+ COMEDY TOUR 2016 SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson Paul Anthony Rich Walker Keith Anthony Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at The Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre Eric Haft Tina Giorgi Rob Falcone Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset Peter Bales Steve Lazarus Carie Karavis

NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5200 venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

Doo Wop Extravaganza Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.

Kenny G. - Live In Concert Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.

Paul Anka Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

Kenny Rogers: The Gambler’s Last Deal Christmas & Hits THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.

Alive! ’75, Schism and Live After Death Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.

KTFO and ACC Presents: Worlds Collide Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.

Gogol Bordello THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Thursday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.

BLI’s ”Home for the Holidays Concert” Featuring Long Island¹s own: Jon Bellion & Nick Tangorra - A Benefit for Cohen Children¹s Medical Center Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

Gavin DeGraw Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.

The Airplane Family & Friends with Special Guest - Live Dead 69 Thursday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.

Long Island’s Own – Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti (America’s Got Talent Finalist): Performing the Music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & The Rat Pack (2 Nights!)

Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.

The Weight with The King Harvest Horns Performing The Rock of Ages Show Sunday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m.

Kings of Chaos – Featuring: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Billy Duffy of The Cult, Steve Stevens of Billy Idol, Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots & Matt Sorum of Guns N’ Roses / Velvet Revolver with Special Guest – Franky Perez Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m.

Long Island’s Own – Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti (America’s Got Talent Finalist): Performing the Music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & The Rat Pack Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

The Sleeping with Special Guests: Reggie And The Full Effect, Folly & Lux Courageous Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m.

O.A.R. – The XXmas Wish List Tour (2 Nights) Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m.

BUSH with Special Guest – The Kickback

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Community Calendar WEDNESDAY MONTHLY LUNCHEON (Holiday Lunch) Dec. 28 at 1 p.m.

At the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho Call John Hyland at (516) 482-3795 for reservations NASSAU COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER Eisenhower Park on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow (516) 572-0501 Friday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 11th YMCA Holiday Invitational Friday, Dec. 16

Bellmore-Merrick HS Tri-Meet from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

LIAC Mini-Meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Brooklyn/Queens CYO meet from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve — Facility closes at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day — Facility closed.

Saturday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve — Facility closes at 3 p.m.

NORTH HEMPSTEAD PROJECT INDEPENDENCE Thursday, Dec. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Social Discussion Group Parkville Branch of Great Neck Library Friday, Dec. 9 and 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

What Matters to You Men’s Community Group Parkville Branch of Great Neck Library Friday, Dec. 9, 16 and 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Exercise for Balance and Strength to Reduce Falls (with Tai Chi)

North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury Monday, Dec. 12 and 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Exercise for Balance and Strength to Reduce Falls - Advanced Class North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury Monday, Dec. 12 and 19 and Jan. 9, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Introduction to Computers and the Internet North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury

Jacket from Dachau tells story at exhibit A rare Holocaust jacket exhibit titled “The Jacket from Dachau: One Survivor’s Search for Justice, Identity and Home,” is currently at the Kupferberg Holocaust Center at Queensborough Community College.

Co-curated by Dan Leshem, director of the Kupferberg Holocaust Center at Queensborough Community College, and Cary Lane, assistant professor of academic literacy at Queensborough Community College, the jacket belonged to Holocaust survivor Ben Peres, originally from Lithuania, according to a press release from the Kupferberg Holocaust Center.

During World War II, Peres was forced into a ghetto and later imprisoned by the Nazis at the Dachau concentration camp in Germany, from 1944 until its liberation in 1945.

“This authentic jacket provides anyone who comes near it an opportunity to be instantly transformed into the past — few Holocaust survivor stories can be told so completely.” Leshem said.

In 1968, with $4,173.70 from Germany’s reparations effort, Peres and his mother put a down payment on a house in Bellmore, Long Island.

There, he and his wife Chaya raised their son Michael and daughter Lorrie.

Throughout the years, he never spoke

to anyone about the jacket’s existence.

Ben died at age 52 after suffering a stroke during his daughter’s bat mitzvah.

“The center approaches the Holocaust as a human story extending beyond the boundaries of any single discipline,” Diane B. Call, president of Queensborough Community College, said. “It is neither a museum nor a library — we are a learning laboratory where students, survivors and members of the global community learn through their hearts, minds and actions.”

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‘A Christmas Carol’ Christmas concert by at Queensborough Celtic tenors Dec. 16 The Queensborough Performing Arts Center will host the North Country Center for the Arts’ National Touring Company production of “A Christmas Carol” on Friday, Dec.

9 at 7 p.m.

With script adaptation, direction, and a performance as Scrooge by award-winning 40-year theater veteran Scott H. Severance, the perfor-

mance will feature 26 traditional carols of the holiday season, according to a press release from the Queensborough Performing Arts Center.

“Treat the whole family to a holiday theater experience filled with haunting special effects, timeless music and heartfelt joy,” said Susan Agin, executive and artistic director of the Queensborough Performing Arts Center.

For more information, contact the QPAC Box Office at (718) 631-6311.

Tickets are available online at visitQPAC.org.

The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center recently announced that “A Celtic Tenors Christmas” will be taking place on Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. at the Westerman Stage, which is located at 1 South Ave. in Garden City.

The tenors will be performing Irish classics and Christmas carols in celebration of the holidays, according to a press release from the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center.

Performing together for over 14 years, the three tenors are Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson.

With an international reputation and just under a million album sales, The Celtic Tenors performing everything from classical and folk genres to Irish and pop music.

Tickets are currently

on sale and are priced at $45 and $40 — with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni.

For more information, call (516) 877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi. edu.

Philharmonic choral ‘A Christmas Carol’ and dance concert radio-style at Adelphi The Massapequa Philharmonic, under the direction of its music director David Bernard, will hold a concert of dance and choral music on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.

The orchestra will be joined by Long Island’s Eglevsky Ballet who will perform selections from “The Nutcracker” alongside the orchestra, according to a press release from Epoch 5.

Also featured will be the Massapequa High School Chorus, who will sing holiday favorites accompanied by the Massapequa Philharmonic.

The afternoon concert will end with a singalong where the audience sings holiday songs accompanied by the orchestra and refreshments.

“This will be a thrilling musical celebration of the season” Bernard said. “Not only are we

performing works that dazzle the senses and create magic through music, but we are featuring two important artistic groups in the community.”

The concert will take place at Berner Auditorium, 50 Carman Mill Road in Massapequa, and is free to the public.

The Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center will be presenting a live radio-style reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” by student ac-

tors on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.

The AUPAC’s Olmsted Theatre is located at 1 South Ave. in Garden City.

Dramatized by Barbara

Field and under the direction of Brian Rose, an Adelphi department of theatre professor, the performance is put on by more than a dozen department of theatre students, according to a press release from the AUPAC. The holiday event is free, however audience members are encouraged to bring a can or box of non-perishable food as a donation to the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network of Hempstead.

For more information, visit aupac.adelphi.edu or call (516) 877-4000.

Old Bethpage Restoration by candlelight The Candlelight Evenings celebration at Old Bethpage Village Restoration will take place on Dec. 15, 16, 17 and 18 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

“I invite all residents to attend the Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village Restoration and experience an old fashioned holiday celebration complete with

19th Century holiday decorations, entertainment, and much more,” Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said.

Candlelight Evenings at the restoration will offer a Hallmark card setting of flickering candles inside the village’s historic homes, along with 19th Century holiday

decorations and entertainment, all set within the confines of a rural valley setting, according to a press release from the Nassau County executive office.

Among the forms of 19th century entertainment offered will be music, including a brass quartet and fiddlers playing seasonal

songs as well as performers by local schools and organizations, a traditional 1866 decorated Christmas Tree, stories of Christmases past, contra-dancing and a traditional bonfire.

The Old Bethpage Village Restoration provides visitors with an opportunity to step back in time and experience

life in a recreated mid19th Century American village set on more than 200 acres.

Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance fees are $10 for adults, and $7 for children ages five to 12, seniors and volunteer firefighters.

Children under five

are free.

The Old Bethpage Village Restoration is located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage — exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway.

For more information, please call (516) 572-8401, or visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

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Beth & Howard Stern, joined by a small group of friends, have set up a fund to pay the adoption fees for all approved families adopting a pet from North Shore Animal League America during the weekend of Friday, December 9th through Sunday, December 11th.

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Great Neck Library Levels Planning Board Meeting Levels is the Great Neck Library’s cultural center for teens. Help to decide what programs Levels offers in the future. What workshops, weekend events and projects would you like? What issues are important to you that Levels should address?

If you are a teen in 7th grade and up, come to this meeting and have your voice be heard on Saturday, December 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Levels at the Great Neck Library Main Building, 159 Bayview Avenue.

Accepted! How 95 percent of Students Get Into Top Choice Colleges Michael Binder, one of the premier college consultants on Long Island will discuss how 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders can

maximize their college admissions potential on Monday, December 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Great Neck Library Main Building at 159 Bayview Avenue. He will share the key steps that students can take to differentiate themselves from other applicants, give hints on how to determine which colleges are truly best for the individual student, and how to use college visits to improve admissions chances.

Separate registration for teens and parents.

Parental attendance is encouraged, not required.

Contact Courtney Greenblatt, Young Adult Librarian, at 466-8055 ext. 218.

Project Independence Social Discussion and Men’s Group at Parkville Join us for Project Independence Social Discussion Group on Thursday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. and a Project Independence Men’s Group on Friday, December 16 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 socially active and healthy lives. This includes being a resource for social and recreational interests.

Film at Station Branch The next film, an animated adventure with some well-known voice-overs, will be shown on Thursday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), above Best Market.

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.

Sticks in the Stacks Knitting and Crochet Class at Lakeville Come and learn the basics, or perhaps just brush up on what you already know at this new, ongoing knitting and crocheting class. The next session will be held on Thursday, December 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home. Registration is ongoing. Call 466-8055, ext. 231/232.

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

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information.

This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

Great Neck Social Center Having hearing problems?

Clear Captions is coming to our dining room at noon on Tuesday, December 6th to show you phones for those who may be hard of hearing. This is a way of both seeing and hearing what may be helpful for you in both business and pleasure!

Holiday Shopping Trip Free for You Project Independence wants to assure you that by advance registration, you can be taken free by a Town Bus to go holiday shopping. The bus will pick you up from the Great Neck Social Center to the Lake Success Shopping Center and back on Wednesday, December 7th from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. We are giving you advance notice because there is limited space available and registratlon is a must! So call 311 or (516)869-6311.

Veterans Social Club The Veterans Social Club is first and foremost Social! Every second Friday of the month, Veterans, their spouses, and guests meet to enjoy a program that is entertaining or informative. Entertainment? This one is called “Way Off, Off Broadway!” . On Friday, December 9th, come at 2:00p.m. Relax, have coffee and a doughnut courtesy of Atria Great Neck , and enjoy the Theatre-Dessert Club.

World in Depth Lots to talk about for the savvy seniors who have better ideas about how to run the world. Every Thursday at 2:00pm there is a session. No charge, just come and put in your own opinion! Any subject is OK, whether it’s here in the U.S.A or overseas on any continent, somebody’s got something to say. Often heated, the conversation is kept to the

point by one of four moderators: people like Janet De Winter, Martha Cohen, Martin Boomser or another Special Guest. Try it! You’ll like it!

from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to hear Phil Raices give you great tips on how to get into smaller property. He’s an expert. He’ll both save and make you money.

Hot Cocoa, Marshmellows, Cake etc. OK, so you held back a little on the 16th. Now, how about our Dec. 23 Gingerbread Party lunch at noon with Gingerbread Cookies and Jelly Munchkins,

St. Francis Wishes You the Best of Health St. Francis Hospital sends its Outreach Bus to the Center periodically to let you have a free cardiac screening. The Bus will be at the Center on Monday, December 12th from 10:00a.m. to noon.

No appointments necessary.

Mae Bennett Says Make Best Choices Holiday times may tempt you to indulge in stuff you know you should only nibble on once in a while. She’ll be here on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. to give you tips on simple things to guide you. Thank you, Cornell Cooperative Institute, for sending us Mae once a month to keep us active and healthy!

Happy Duo Opera and Broadway Songs On Tuesday, Dec. 20 that Happy Duo, Larry and Wendy, will be performing familiar Opera and Broadway Songs. Reserve for lunch.

Relax with dessert from 12:30-1:30p.m. and sing along with Larry and Wendy!

Lunch and Learn with Janet Just imagine a light picnic lunch as you munch and listen to one of Janet De Winter’s crisp and lively reviews of a fascinating novel. On Tuesday, December 13th, it will be The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. Do call (516)487-0025 to reserve a space for her delightful review. If you have not signed up for the whole 4-session series, you can still reserve for the one review at $8.00, and you do not have to read the book to enjoy Janet’s review.

World in Depth Goes Deeper Lively active seniors meet every Thursday at 2 p.m. to share opinions under the moderation of a quartet of savvy men and women. People like Janet de Winter, Martha Cohen, Martin Boomsa and an occasional Special Guest take the discussion to a higher level than most of what you watch on TV. No charge to come and put in your own opinion. Dates for December are the 15 and the 22.

What’s Your Home Worth Today?

Do you know how much your home is worth today? Many of us need to downsize. Come on Thursday, December 15th

Parties Galore!

So right after listening to Mae, there is our Dec 16 lunch Winter Party lunch serving

The Center is Closed on Dec. 26 and 30, but open the 27, 28 and-29.

Wishing You All the Happiest Holidays and Best New Year ever!

Great Neck Community Calendar 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 516-4879392 or email them at rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Class-

es 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.

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Great Neck Community Calendar Continued from Page 62 more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 487-5844.

email rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com or call 516487-9392.

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.

WEDNESDAY MONTHLY LUNCHEON (Holiday Lunch) Dec. 28 at 1 p.m.

At the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho Call John Hyland at (516) 482-3795 for reservations

The Rotary Club of Great Neck Invites residents and business people to visit its meetings for social and business networking. In alignment with the club’s motto, “They Profit Most Who Serves Best,” all are welcome to discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back to the community while networking through the Rotary Club of Great Neck.

On the second Wednesday of each month, dinner events are held to support local Great Neck restaurants, and on all other remaining Wednesdays in the month, the group gathers for breakfast at 8am in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Rd. For more information, visit their website at www. rotaryclubofgreatneck. org or Facebook page at rotaryclubofgreatneck.

To arrange for your visit as a guest or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers, please

SCW Cultural Arts presents An Afternoon of Comedy with Robert Klein and special guest Nicolas King singing The American Songbook Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck The fifth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues with comedy giant Robert Klein and special guest Nicolas King singing The American Songbook.

Robert Klein has entertained audiences for more than 40 years. He continues to have an acclaimed career in comedy, on Broadway, on television, and in film. He was nominated twice for Grammy Awards for “Best Comedy Album of the Year” for his albums Child of the Fifties and Mind Over Matter.

He received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor, and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his performance in the hit Neil Simon musical, They’re Playing Our Song. In 1993, Klein won an Obie and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstand-

ing Performance by an actor in Wendy Wasserstein’s The Sisters Rosensweig. In 1975 he was the first comedian to appear in a live concert on Home Box Office, and has since performed numerous HBO specials, releasing Robert Klein: The HBO Specials 1975-2005, a collectors DVD box set to critical acclaim. He has starred and guest starred on dozens of television shows and in many notable films. The years 2014 and 2015 have been busy years for Klein. He’s appeared on Madame Secretary starring Tea Leoni on CBS, Sharknado 2: The Second One and Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! starring Ian Ziering, on Syfy. Most recently, he guest stars as Laura Diamond’s grouchy but lovable father, Leo, on NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura starring Debra Messing. He is also the subject of a new documentary, Robert Klein: Still Can’t Stop His Leg, for the Weinstein Company, which is scheduled for release in late 2016 .

Performing since age four, Nicolas King was first seen on Broadway in Beauty and the Beast, then in A Thousand Clowns opposite Tom Selleck, and in Hollywood Arms directed by Hal Prince, all before the age of 13. Other credits include several television appearances as well was over two dozen national television commercials.

Nicolas performed as Liza Minelli’s opening act from 2002-2012. He received a Grammy consideration for

his latest album, Nineteen, with jazz great Mike Renzi.

Following the show, there will be refreshments.

Tickets are $20 and 2@$35.

For further information and to purchase tickets, call (516) 482-5701.

Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck TUESDAYS WITH REAP Dec. 13 Reap, institute for studies, is part of the adult education center, 20 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck.

At 9 a.m. Herb Finkston will discuss, “An Asian Mortgage Story.”

At 10:30 am there is an open Business Meeting.

My Opinion will be offered by Eileen Abrams.

Our guest speaker is Sina Kinai.

He will discuss,”Darwin and Classical Music.”

Lunch break occurs at 11:45 am.

We eat family style, so please join us and bring a brown bag lunch!

Current Events roundtable starts at 12:30 pm led by Joan Goldberger.

Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served!

The Economics and Writers Club meet every second Tuesday.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 Reap, institute for studies,

is part of the adult education center, 20 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck.

At 9 a.m. Herb Saltzman will discuss “New Developments In Medicine.”

At 10:30 a.m. there is an open Business Meeting. My Opinion will be offered by our President Ron Ullmann.

Our guest speaker is Aaron Reisfeld who will discuss, “Bloody Dictators of the 20th Century.

We take a lunch break at 11:45 a.m.

So please join us and bring your lunch.

Current Events roundtable starts at 12:30 pm led by Adele Rothfeld.

Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served!

VACATIONARTS AT THE GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER This Holiday season, the Gold Coast Arts Center continues to bring fun and creative activities to children through the VacationArts program. It’s the perfect choice for no school days. VacationArts allows you to choose your own dates and schedule your Pre-K through 7th Graders for a fun, exciting and active day. Your children will experience sessions in Art, Music, Ceramics, Chess,

and Acting, taught by experienced teachers and artists.

Days off from school are filled with creative activities which will keep your child engaged and happy. Construct a sculpture; learn a hip-hop routine; strategize chess moves with a grand master; make a unique edible art project; and more.

Activities vary daily. Creative expression is considered one of the building blocks of early development, so why not keep your child engaged throughout this Holiday season.

Further VacationArts™ Programs: Winter Recess: Feb. 21, 22, 23, 24 2017 Spring Recess: April 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18 2017 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A NUT-FREE Snack and Lunch is Included in Tuition.

Kosher Meals Available Upon Request.

Transportation Not Provided.

St. Aloysius R.C. Church 592 Middle Neck Rd Great Neck Saturday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 5 p.m. (English Language) 7:30 p.m. (Spanish Language) 9 p.m. (Korean Language) 11:30 p.m Singing of Carols in the Church 12 a.m. Midnight Mass (English Language)

Sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day 7:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. (English Language) 3 p.m.(Korean Language)

Great Neck Park District Great Neck Park District Election for Commissioner The Park District election takes place on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 1 to 9 p.m. The office to be filled is that of Park Commissioner, for a term of three (3) years, beginning on January 1, 2017. All Park District residents are encouraged to vote. If you have any questions call (516) 482-0181.

Weekend Movie at Great Neck House The film, Love & Friendship (2016), directed

by Whit Stillman and starring Kate Beckinsale, Chloë Sevigny and Xavier Samuel, will be shown at Great Neck House on Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 10 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws’ estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica -and herself too, naturally. It is rated PG and runs 92 minutes. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park card.

Sunday @ 3: Michael Engel Duo The Michael Engel Duo performs at Great Neck House, Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m., playing jazz, oldies, big band and pop standards. Join us for an entertaining afternoon. Admission to Great Neck house requires a park card.

Nature Program: Birds, Beach and Botany for Beginners Saturday, December 10 at 12:30 p.m., we

will tour Garvies Point Preserve in Glen Cove which is rich in habitats including seashore, pond, field and forest. This program is held outdoors. Binoculars recommended. Register as soon as possible. Ask for directions when registering or check our website. To register call (516) 482-0355. No children, under age 16, are permitted to attend.

Free Book Giveaway at Great Neck House The Great Neck Park District Book Giveaway held at Great Neck House began on October 24 and will draw to a close on December 11. If you haven’t already done so, head over to Great Neck House and grab a free book or two.

Winter Wonderland Join us for the Park District’s Annual Winter Wonderland Celebration, Sunday, December 18 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. On-Ice

performances will begin at 11:30 a.m. and run through 12:30 p.m. The rink will be festively decorated for the holidays, making you feel as if you are skating on an outdoor pond! The family activities are sure to delight children and adults alike. Everyone will enjoy skating, arts & crafts, photo op.’s, cotton candy and more. For Park District residents, admission is free, with a park card (which must be presented when admitted). Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 487-2976 for more information.

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

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A racist attack on a New Hyde Park woman last week in the name of Republican President-elect Donald Trump has prompted widespread outrage and calls for unity amid a recent spike in hate crimes.

Yasmin Seweid, 18, was waiting for a subway train in Manhattan last Thursday when three men started accosting her, shouting Trump’s name repeatedly and calling her a terrorist, using an obscenity, she wrote in a Facebook post last Friday.

When Seweid and the men boarded the train, they approached her, ripped the straps on the bag she was carrying and tried to take her hijab, or religious scarf, off her head, according to Seweid’s post. Others on the train looked on and did nothing.

“No matter how ‘cultured’ or ‘Americanized’ I am, these people don’t see me as an American,” Seweid wrote. “It breaks my heart that so many individuals chose to be bystanders while watching me get harassed verbally and physically by these disgusting pigs.”

The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the attack, but police have made no arrests, Newsday reported.

Seweid and her family did not respond to interview requests.

Seweid’s family lives in New Hyde Park and her parents are regular congregants at the Hillside Islamic Center, said Abdul Aziz Bhuiyan, the president of the mosque.

The parents of Fariha Nizam, a Muslim woman who was attacked on a Queens bus for wearing a hijab, also attend services there, Bhuiyan said.

Yasmin Seweid The recent spike in attacks like the one on Seweid since Trump was elected has Bhuiyan and many other Muslims distressed and afraid, he said.

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“ t breaks my heart that so many individuals chose to be bystanders while watching me get harassed verbally and physically by these disgusting pigs.”

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“This is the monster that we are facing,” Bhuiyan said. “It is bad for our country. It is very dangerous.”

New York City saw 43 reported hate crimes in November, more than double the 20 reported in November 2015, the Daily News reported.

Nassau County has seen 48 reported

since January, about the same as the same period last year, police said this week.

Nassau police are seeking the person who spray-painted racial slurs and the words “Make America White Again,” a phrase inspired by Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again,” on a Mineola sidewalk last week.

And on Monday, a Hispanic man pushed Soha Salama, a Metropolitan Transportation Authority worker wearing a hijab, on a flight of stairs and called her a terrorist after exiting a train at Grand Central Station, the Daily News reported.

“It’s unfortunate, but I don’t think there’s too many spots left that we haven’t heard of something or another,” said Afaf Nasher, executive director of the New York chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations.

The fact that no one stepped in to help Seweid last week indicates the public may be getting accustomed to attacks, which is “really terrifying,” Bhuiyan said.

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice of Garden City, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, all Democrats, have condemned the recent attacks.

Trump’s relative silence about the spate of attacks is “very sad,” Bhuiyan said, adding that more local elected officials should publicly stand against them.

“This is an opportunity for him to bring this country together, to stand up and make a very clear statement to his supporters that this is the country that we love and this is the country that we all have to share, for good or bad,” Bhuiyan said.

Message of hate on 2 streets in Mineola Continued from Page 3 hoods of the Mineola incidents, but the videos were unclear.

LeBrun requested that anybody with information on the attacks calls the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244TIPS. “Hate crimes will not be tolerated in Nassau County and all messages of hate will be investigated and pursued by police,” Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said in a statement. “Residents can help combat discrimination by reporting such incidents to 911 and taking an active role in shaping and promoting inclusiveness in our society.”

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice condemned the hate crimes in

a statement issued Monday evening, saying that the culprit was “not clever...not tough” and “a coward.”

“If you have something you want to say, then come forward, turn yourself in to the police, and show your family, your friends, and your neighbors who you are,” Rice said. “I won’t hold my breath waiting for Presidentelect Trump to condemn people using his campaign slogan to intimidate people of color. It’s up to every one of us to call out this kind of language and behavior wherever we encounter it, and it’s up to every one of us to show that we are grateful to live in such a diverse district, state and country.”

Roslyn school board member Adam Haber said in a col-

We have such a great community, and for some recessive gene to do this is despicable.

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umn appearing this week in Blank Slate Media newspapers that following the Nov. 8 election, “Jews are experiencing a resurgence in anti-Semitism.”

“President Elect Donald Trump, like him or not, has

changed the discussion as to what is politically correct,” Haber said. “Anti-Semitism is now acceptable and the victims of it are being blamed for it.”

During his campaign against state Sen.-elect Elaine Phillips, a Republican, in the 7th Senate district, he slammed a social media advertisement depicting him as a character from the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.”

“There was a paid Facebook ad with a gross caricature of me as Tevye, and a caption that read, ‘Adam Haber Tax Cap Fiddler,’ implying I would ‘fiddle’ with taxes,” Haber said. “In other words, the Jew fiddling with your money, paid for by the [New York State] Republican Party.”

Last month, a Port Wash-

ington student found a swastika drawn on the wall in a boys bathroom at Paul D. Schreiber High School.

A New Hyde Park woman, Yasmin Seweid, was waiting for a subway train in Manhattan last Thursday when three men started accosting her, shouting Trump’s name repeatedly and calling her a terrorist, using an obscenity, she wrote in a Facebook post last Friday.

When Seweid and the men boarded the train, they approached her, ripped the straps on the bag she was carrying and tried to take her hijab, or religious scarf, off her head, according to Seweid’s post. Others on the train looked on and did nothing.

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Bank holding coat drive Students make food for seniors For thousands of Long Islanders, enduring the winter without a warm coat to protect them from the season’s chilling cold is a real challenge.

So Metropolitan Commercial Bank is collecting slightly used and new coats at its Great Neck banking center and has partnered with Long Island Cares to have the coats distributed to those in need throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

“Metropolitan Commercial Bank has a long tradition of giving back to the communities we serve. It is especially gratifying during this holiday season to be able to help provide warmth and the hope that these coats represent to so many families in and around our communities,” said Laura Capra, Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking. “We asked our employees to help us jump-start our coat drive. Their response has been overwhelming; just another example of how Metropolitan Commercial Bank employees rally together to help make a difference for those less fortunate.”

Metropolitan Commercial Bank clients, as well as neighborhood residents and businesses, are invited to walk into the Bank’s Great Neck banking center located at 111 Great Neck Road in Great Neck Plaza during regular business hours and donate gently used or new coats for children and adults.

The bank will be collecting coats through Dec. 31, 2016.

Book giveaway to end Dec. 11 Four-year-old Stella is seated in a sea of books. She accompanied her mother to Great Neck House where thousands of books are being given to the community.

The book give-away is under the auspices of the Great Neck Park District. The books were provided

by Rebecca Rosenblatt Gilliar when the Great Neck Library trustees brought them out of storage.

The book give-away will conclude on Dec. 11. There are thousands of books, fiction and non-fiction, ready to offer a good read. So many books, so little time.

Man charged for hit and run

BY J OE N I K I C A Great Neck man was arrested last Wednesday after the van he was driving struck a pedestrian in Manhasset and he then left the scene, Nassau County police said.

Police said Hossein Zamani, 77, of Redbrook Road, was driving a 2005 Honda Odyssey van north on Community Drive near Pond Hill Road at 4:43 p.m. when he struck a 68-year-old man trying to cross the street.

Zamani, police said, fled the scene, but about returned one hour later and was placed under ar-

rest.

The victim was taken to a local hospital where he is listed in serious condition with internal injuries, police said.

A spokesman for the Nassau district attorney’s office said Zamani was arraigned at Nassau University Medical Center.

He requested to be taken to the hospital upon his arrest, but police said they did not have further information on why.

Zamani is charged with leaving the scene of an accident with serious physical injury.

He is due back in court on Feb. 3, 2017.

Thanksgiving came early this year to seniors at the Great Neck Social Center, located at 80 Grace Avenue.

On Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 students comprised of both young men and women from the Great Neck South High School Community Action Committee group provided a hot, nutritious and delicious Thanksgiving dinner to about 50 seniors at the center.

Under the supervision of Committee Advisor Jo-AnnEyre McNeil Cruz, Department Chairperson for Guidance, the students took orders for dinner and served each person individually.

Each diner was treated to fresh hot rolls with butter, salad with dressing, roast chicken, carrots, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing and assorted pastries for dessert.

One of the seniors told the students “how wonderful it is

to be served such a delightful meal, especially when I can be surrounded by my friends. If it was not for this dinner, I probably would be having Thanksgiving dinner alone. It is truly a blessing.”

Another commented that “the students were so professional and polite. I thank them for brightening my day.” The dinner was much appreciated by all the seniors who thanked the group for coming.

McNeil Cruz said that the students look forward to providing the Thanksgiving dinner and worked very hard on preparing the meal, serving the seniors and afterward cleaning up the center dining room.

This has been their club’s yearly project for the past several years. The club also does fundraising for other worthwhile organizations in the Great Neck community.

SCHOOL NEWS

G.N. North Middle concert on Dec. 14 North Middle School’s Grade 7–8 Winter Concert will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Daniel J. Tomaselli Auditorium at 77 Polo Road.

Performing will be the Chorus, Band, and Orchestra. The concert will feature a variety of music, with the all three groups combining for the final number, “On With The Snow.”

The Chorus will perform: “White Winter Hymnal,” “Oseh Shalom,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and “Everybody Rejoice.”

The Band and Orchestra will perform “Hallelujah Chorus,” “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch,” and the first movement of Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony.”

The Chorus will be under the direction of Arielle Murdocco; the Band and Orchestra under the direction of Matthew Trinkwald, music department chairperson.

For more information, please contact Trinkwald at 516-441-4551, or at mtrinkwald@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Ex L. Success resident dies at 88 Continued from Page 24 dren’s Association, Gary Katz said.

He was also once a volunteer firefighter in the Mineola Fire Department, village Mayor Scott Strauss said.

Katz’s family roots in Mineola made it “a place very close to his heart,” Gary Katz said.

“He’s an icon, absolute icon of the village,” Strauss said.

Kenneth Katz is survived by his wife, Suzanne; a daughter, Cyndy Katz Sigadel of Roslyn; three sons, Gary, Ronald of Woodbury and Douglas of Jericho; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

His funeral was to be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8, at Sinai Chapel, at 162-05 Horace Harding Expressway in Fresh Meadows, Queens.

The Katz family will sit shiva from Thursday after the funeral until 9 p.m., Friday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Strong start to South High concert on Dec. 15 Torah Bowl Great Neck South High School musicians will perform in their Winter Concert II on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the school’s auditorium at 341 Lakeville Road.

The concert is free and the public is invited to attend and enjoy this special evening of music.

Featured will be the Symphonic Band, Chamber String Orchestra, Chamber Symphony Orchestra, and five choral groups, including the Concert Choir.

The Symphonic Band will open the concert with: Sousa’s “El Capitan March,” “The Light Eternal,” Highlights from My Fair Lady, and “Heroic Sketches.”

Vocal Ensembles will follow.

Chamber Choir will sing

“All Ye Who Love Music”; Jazz Choir will perform Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies”; South Singers will sing “Royals”; and Broadway will present “When You’re An Addams,” from The Addams Family.

The Concert Choir will present: “Paratum cor eius” from Beatus Vir, by Vivaldi; “Under the Willow Tree,” from Vanessa, by Barber; “Sing a Song of Sixpence,” by Rutter; the traditional, “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child”; and selections from My Fair Lady, by Lowe.

The Chamber String Orchestra will follow with “Serenade in E Major Op. 22,” by Dvořák.

The Chamber Symphony Orchestra will close out the evening with: “Christmas Eve/Sa-

rajevo 12/24,” by Paul O’Neil & Robert Kinkel; “Danse Macabre– Poème Symphonique,” by Camille Saint-Saëns, with Christine Suh, violin soloist; excerpts from Brigadoon, by Frederic Loewe; Die Fledermaus Overture, Op. 362, by Johann Strauss, Jr.; and “Sleigh Ride,” by Leroy Anderson.

Instrumental groups will be under the direction of Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/instrumental teacher. Choral groups will be conducted by Pamela Levy, vocal music teacher.

For further information about this concert, please contact Schwartz at 516-441-4851, or at mschwartz@greatneck. k12.ny.us.

Students in Northwell program Silverstein Hebrew Academy’s Middle school Torah Bowl teams are off to a strong start this season.

Both the SHA girls and boys teams did well against other local yeshivot at their first tournament.

Students study two to four

parshiot of Torah in preparation for each tournament.

This extracurricular activity furthers students’ Torah and competitive skills, helps students bond across the grades and fosters team and school spirit.

G.N. teacher to lead workshop Joseph Rutkowski, Great Neck North High School instrumental music teacher, will lead a chamber music workshop in mid-December at the 70th annual Midwest Clinic, to be held in Chicago.

The workshop, titled, “Play for Your Life!: Chamber Music from Mozart to Led Zeppelin,” has been presented by Rutkowski at 14 previous conferences, including ones sponsored by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA).

The clinic is “designed to help music educators learn how to start a chamber music program in their middle and high schools,” Rutkowski said. “A goal of music education is to help instrumental students find opportunities to make music throughout their lives. Becom-

ing familiar with the activity of playing chamber music will give students the chance to become life-long participants in music.”

In the past, student members of the North High music department have been an integral part of many of the chamber music workshop presentations, performing works by Mozart, Dvorak, Scott Joplin, George Gershwin, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and others.

Since students are unable to participate in person at the Chicago conference, a video recording is being made of the chamber music class performing the 15 selections Rutkowski will be presenting.

The new, very advanced system used to make the video recording was purchased with funds raised by Music Boosters, a parent group chaired by Karen Lee.

In mid-November, Great Neck South High School students in Bradley Krauz’s Anatomy & Physiology class participated in Northwell Health’s Spark Challenge.

Spark Challenge is an outreach program designed to educate students about the variety of careers available in the health profession.

Students visited the Center for Innovation and Learning where they were given a hands-on tour of the 22-bed simulated hospital floor.

During this experience, they had the opportunity to work with interactive mannequins and simulated patients.

Both are used to train a variety of staff. Improvement scientists and organizational-development specialists led students through various experiences during the visit.

Students also visited the Division for General Internal Medicine where they had the opportunity to meet doctors, nurses, office managers, and other staff as they learned about the various professional opportunities that exist within a primarycare center.

Concerts at South Middle The Music Department of Great Neck South Middle School will present its Winter Concerts on Tuesday, Dec. 13, and Wednesday, Dec.14.

Both events begin at 7:30 p.m., and will take place in the school’s auditorium at 349 Lakeville Road.

Concert 1, on Dec. 13, will feature Orange Senior Orchestra, Chorus 7/8, Band 7, and Band 8.

Classical selections from this night will feature music by Mozart, Bizet, and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Popular works by Charlie Puth, Leroy Anderson, and Pentatonix will also be heard, along with a medley of 80’s songs and “Asian Folk Song Rhapsody.”

Concert 2, on Dec. 14, will feature Blue Senior Orchestra, Orchestra 6, 6th-Grade Treble Chorus, and Band 6. Classical selections will feature music

by Handel, Saint-Saëns, and Mozart.

Popular works by Elton John, the Beach Boys, and Nickelback will also be performed, along with a “Winter Wonderland” finale.

Instrumental students are taught by Department Head Alan Schwartz and Mark Boschen.

Choral students are taught by Shelley Willcox.

Andrew DeNise is the music department teaching assistant.

Concerts are free and each lasts about an hour.

Schwartz encourages all to attend, especially pre-K through grade 5 students, as “these concerts can introduce them to the music they may be performing in the future.”

For further information, please contact Schwartz at 516-441-4651, or at aschwartz@ greatneck.k12.ny.us.

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State understates cost of 3rd track Continued from Page 18 These funds may have to be spread out between the 20202024 and 2025-2029 future five year capital programs.

Cuomo admitted that by reducing the amount of private property acquisition, virtually all construction will take place along the existing right-of-way.

He went on to say that this will result in increasing construction costs.

That has now proven to be true. Cuomo has committed that 100 percent of work would be performed on the existing rightof-way.

When you combine this with elimination of seven grade crossing, clearly overall project costs are only going to grow even more.

This is an incredibly complex project to perform 100 percent of the work within two active tracks.

There are 194 weekday and 152 weekend trains serving riders on the Huntington/Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, Ronkonkoma and Babylon to Speonk branches.

This does not include additional freight trains and movements of passenger trains not in service.

Completion of double tracking on the Ronkokoma line with introduction of 30 minute off peak service by 2018 will add two dozen or more trains each day operating on the Main Line.

Construction has to proceed in parallel with the MTA/LIRR having to maintain existing passenger and freight service.

It is the equivalent of performing heart surgery while the patient is running a 26 mile marathon.

No one really knows today what the final project cost will be to cover costs of construction or the time needed to complete

all work within the existing right of way.

Besides relocating two existing tracks on portions of the Main Line to make room for construction a new third track, you have to deal with noise abatement and sound barriers along with additional safety improvements at grade crossings including elevating or sinking tracks at seven grade crossings.

Don’t forget LIRR force account support to provide flagging protection.

This is necessary to afford third party contractors who perform construction safe access within an active right of way corridor.

Imagine how many times per hour they will have to stop work when a train passes by?

A significant portion of construction work may have to take place evenings, overnight and on weekends when there is less ac-

tivity on the Main Line.

Each grade crossing elimination may require numerous weekend track outages resulting in full suspension of Main Line service.

There may be a need for 24/7 shuttle bus service between Jamaica and Mineola or Hicksville.

Costs for substitute bus service could easily run into the millions over the project construction duration.

The MTA or LIRR have yet to release a detailed project budget to share with anyone.

A real project budget would include the estimated costs for each project component.

This information is needed if the MTA/LIRR wish to build credibility with commuters, residents, taxpayers, transit advocates, elected officials and the media.

The proposed project imple-

mentation schedule may be overly optimistic based upon delays in obtaining funding, unforeseen site conditions, inclement weather, insufficient track outages and unavailable force account support for construction contractors.

The current proposed project budget continues to be little more than a number written on the back of an envelope.

These concerns and questions need to be dealt with at the upcoming January 2017 Main Line third track environmental impact statement public hearings.

Larry Penner Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.

Experience, performance Stop delay for make O’Brien right pick organic eatery

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y name is Oleg Rybalko, and I live in Manhasset since 2008.

Next week we are going to have Manhasset-Lakeville Commissioner’s Election, and I am voting to re-elect Donald O’Brien as commissioner of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water and fire districts based on his job performance.

He has clearly demonstrated that his private sector career background in finance and management has been a real asset to his position as commissioner.

He originally campaigned on the importance of having a member of the board with his experience.

O’Brien has been able to transfer his skills to the districts.

He has learned the water

supply business by attending educational classes and being active in industry associations.

He has done the same regarding the fire department.

He is a very active member in fire department organizations with members from other fire districts.

These organizations provide education and a forum for all members to work together in the best interest of their respective residents.

The application of his financial background has resulted in budgets that are under the tax cap.

He has stressed the importance of making annual budget investments to replace aging infrastructure in the water district and has reduced bond debt significantly.

He has worked with the fire district supervisor to pro-

vide the fire department with fire apparatus, equipment, and training so the all-volunteer fire department can serve our residents with fire protection and ambulance services.

The fire district will be debt free in 2017.

It is refreshing to have such a well-qualified person on the board.

Commissioner O’Brien has delivered on his campaign promises.

He deserves to be re-elected.

Please join me by taking the time to vote at your Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse on Tuesday, Dec. 13 between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Oleg Rybalko Manhasset

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I

have been a lifelong resident of the greater Roslyn area, and I want to add my name in wholehearted support of Full House Organic.

This market sounds like a perfect addition to the retail offerings in the heart of Roslyn.

With the new construction that is taking place, the village will soon be home to new residents.

It is already a vibrant destination for people who want to dine out or bring home food prepared by the many restaurants currently operating in town.

The Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees granted permission to this new business when it reviewed its renovation plans of what had been a rundown commercial/residential site.

After making a tremendous investment to improve the property so that it is suited to its new purpose, the village informed the owners that they could not cook on premises.

Then when the Raczs rented another site to provide the cooked organic food that was part of the business plan they were told they couldn’t sell cooked food at the Roosevelt Avenue location.

Why are Mayor Durkin and

his board giving this business such a hard time?

It’s almost a year that they seemingly embraced the Raczs project.

Maybe there is more here than meets the eye.

The village board knew the proposed use of the property when they approved it.

Now that hundreds of thousands of dollars have been invested to upgrade it they are taking issue with what is being sold? It’s food!

What possible objection can there be to this new organic market?

Why is there an issue with this business selling cooked food and not the other establishments that sell prepared food from the many restaurants in town?

I find this very curious and very upsetting.

By providing something new and needed in the village, everyone will win — the village, the residents and visitors to the town who will all benefit when Full House Organic opens and provides a permanent organic food option in Roslyn.

Enough delay already!

Ilene Sussman East Hills

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Leiberman offers passion

I

have known Neil Leiberman for several years and am supporting him for park commissioner in the upcoming election.

I urge you to vote for Neil on Dec. 13.

Neil is a long-time resident of Great Neck.

He is passionate about our park district, which is truly a local jewel, and wants to see our parks continue to thrive and provide excellent services to our community.

Neil can be found in the parks throughout the year, whether it be swimming at Park-

wood, attending concerts at Steppingstone Park, playing tennis or attending events at Great Neck House.

No matter where he goes, Neil engages local residents to share his thoughts about how we can improve the district, and gets their feedback on both his ideas and other ways to improve and maintain services in the parks.

Neil is committed to continuing his outreach to the community, seeking new ideas and engaging more individuals in the discussion.

Neil has been active at park

district meetings over the years, proposing multiple programs and services, many of which have been implemented.

He continues to define new ideas, including new revenue streams, expanded programming throughout the year, and enhanced services, including more programs to support residents wellness needs yearround.

Please join me in supporting Neil Leiberman for park district commissioner.

Susan Tribelli Great Neck

Give Leiberman a chance

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eading Neil Lieberman’s statement in your paper about why he wants to serve as a Great Neck Parks Commissioner has motivated this letter.

I have known Neil for many years and know how eager he is to serve our community in that capacity.

He tells us he is “passionate about our parks.”

That is what got me!

He says he is running to preserve what we have, which is precious and irreplaceable and promises to provide innovative programs and activities that serve our diverse community of seniors, teens, sports and entertainment enthusiasts, health seekers and environmentalists.

He has pledged to do this while keeping taxes low and generating new sources of revenue.

He brings a wealth of experience and skills, not just passion to the position.

For 38 years he was an educator in health and physical education in New York City.

For 20 years he was a guidance counselor.

In 1996, he was New York City’s “Counselor of the Year.”

He has three masters in education, health and guidance.

Neil doesn’t just talk about sports — he swims, sails, plays tennis, kayaks, skis and more.

I particularly like his desire to work with the schools, the library and the art center to become inclusive of what we have to offer each other.

I’ll end with his words — “For more than two decades I have been engaged in park meetings, of attending budget workshops and serving on advisory committees.

This is the only elected office I have ever sought because I am committed to keeping our parks the best they can be.”

I think we ought to give him a chance.

Stanley Romaine Great Neck

Reviewing look of new stores

I

understand the desire and need for the village to have as few vacant stores as possible.

It has an economic effect, visual effect and in the minds of many residents speaks to a decline in the village — this also has a negative connotation on others who then will not come as often to shop here.

Part of this is due to the landlords who apparently will not lower rents and part to the village

which does not use good judgment in who they permit to open.

For instance,several years ago you allowed four yogurt stores at one time and now only one still exists here.

A clear case of too many stores of the same type.

Now it seems you are allowing an overabundance of Asian establishments, most of whom will not be here in one to two years.

In addition, by allowing the

garish sign on new Asian restaurant that will soon open where the toy store was, certainly shows a decline in the character of this village.

The sign belongs in a strip mall — not on Middle Neck Road.

I hope you and the trustees will give more consideration to any stores that are allowed and to what they will look like.

L. Goldberg and M. Stein Great Neck

Let Cilluffo continue work

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reat Neck Park District Commissioner Frank Cilluffo is up for reelection on Dec. 13, and I urge all park district residents to come out and cast their vote for Commissioner Cilluffo.

I had supported Commissioner Cilluffo in his election bid three years ago and since then during his term of office have watched him closely at meetings I often attend and through personal participation in park district activities.

In my opinion, Commissioner Cilluffo has shown a strong dedication to the job as reflected in his strong interest in promoting the best programs for our parks and its residents.

Commissioner Cilluffo has played a constructive role in a wide range of decisions and

activities as, for example, in the selection of a new park superintendent who appears to be an outstanding choice, in decisions to repair and upgrade various park facilities and programs and in ongoing efforts to acquire a new community center.

In all of these wide-ranging activities Commissioner Cilluffo has shown a sensitive, careful and deliberative nature.

He also plays a direct role in many sporting programs both as a player and a coach.

Clearly in my view he has earned another term as park commissioner.

Please go out and vote at your local polling place on Dec. 13.

Leon Korobow Great Neck

Cilluffo already has left mark

I

n his brief time as park commissioner, Frank Cilluffo has made an impact.

It is not a coincidence that we have new highly qualified and experienced superintendent and assistant superintendent personnel.

Frank actually walks all the facilities, asking questions, talking to staff, implementing ‘best practices’ as a management model.

Ninty-five percent of the park staff, who do their jobs, respect and like Frank.

The other 5 percent, who were not always clocking in, remaining at their job for the full day, lacking accountabil-

ity for proper inventory controls and staying within budgets, well you can imagine, they are not big fans.

Frank has even energized Bob and Dan so we, the taxpayers and facility users, are the beneficiaries.

Finally, if you factor in integrity, work ethic, people skills, knowledge of policebackground security and licensed-plumber maintenance experience — Frank Cilluffo is really running unopposed!

But, you must turn out to vote to seal the deal.

Steven M. Walk Great Neck

Cilluffo deserves re-election to parks post

I

have known and been a neighbor of Frank Cilluffo and his family for over 15 years.

Frank has always been a terrific neighbor and a warm and caring friend.

During his tenure as a commissioner of the Great Neck Park District, he has unconditionally devoted himself to the district and has done everything possible to make it a centerpiece of the

community.

He personally utilizes the facilities and knows first hand and hands on the needs of the park district and the community.

His experience and determi-

nation are unsurpassed.

Frank is a selfless, devoted and tireless advocate for Great Neck and its residents.

I could not think of anyone more qualified and equipped for

this position.

We are lucky to have him on board.

Robert M. Schaufeld Thomaston

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Business&RealEstate Education a key to representation I had been in Atlantic City this week, but not to gamble.

Instead, attended our Triple Play Realtors Conference.

There were approximately 8,000 realtors, (final count was not in when I wrote this article) from around the tristate areas, around the U.S. and the globe; who had taken the initiative to come here to learn, increase their knowledge and network with like-minded individuals to stay updated and ahead in our ever changing industry.

There are hundreds of thousands of brokers and salespersons just in the tristate area, so I am surprised and perplexed as to why our attendance wouldn’t be higher?

I believe some of the reasons are a significant number have jobs and only do this part time, apathy, lack of mo-

tivation, no money, and I am sure other reasons.

However, because it is a business, you need to treat it like one and if done the correct way, you probably wouldn’t need a job and just might have the time to attend these presentations.

One goes to these events to learn, absorb and implement to hopefully work more professionally, providing service to their client owners, purchasers & investors.

This in turn will usually earn the broker and agents much more money assuming they are consistently and persistently professional and nice.

Some of us, like me, no longer are required to take courses, due to the number of years as brokers.

However some of us again, like me, continue to take

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch courses, stay active & practice our trade, to stay current and up to date, way ahead of our competition.

For a majority of homeowners, it is the largest asset that they own.

Don’t you want to hire the most professional and knowledgeable broker to sell your

most valuable commodity?

However, you would be surprised at how many people will hire their friends or someone they may like, but lack the necessary credentials to do the best quality job.

Interview your broker and ask pertinent questions as to their designations as a realtor; what courses they have taken up and above their normal required CE (22.5 credits every two years of continuing education) credits.

I am a graduate of the Realtor Institute with 90 hours of continuing education above a broker) and also a Certified International Property specialist enabling me to transact globally.

What is their complete marketing plain?

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions Median sales price $780,000 Demographics near Great Neck, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

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

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

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19 Gilbert Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $950,000 Date: 10/31/2016 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 199x232 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $27,132 MLS# 2869852

9 Bellingham Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,720,000 Date: 10/28/2016 4 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 70x100 Schools: Great Neck MLS# 2850124

105 Longfellow Road, Great Neck 16 Surrey Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $685,000 Date: 10/14/2016 3 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 65x117 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $14,673 MLS# 2851606

Sold Price: $1,295,000 Date: 10/20/2016 5 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Exp Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 109x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $16,553 MLS# 2847954

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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Voters to decide race for commissioner Continued from Page 1 ure as commissioner we have not raised park district taxes while making numerous improvements.”

“It has been a pleasure serving this community and I will be dedicated to all Great Neck Park District residents for the next three years and beyond,” Cilluffo added.

He is a retired New York City police officer and a police academy graduate with a degree in information technology.

Cilluffo currently coaches in the Neil Leiberman Frank Cilluffo Great Neck Hockey program and PAL as on the Board of Safe Sports. the park district by attending meetings soccer program.

Cilluffo is seeking his second term and serving on various advisory commitHe said he is proud of his achieve- on the Board of Commissioners after first tees, and it is the only elected office he ments during his first term as commis- winning election in December 2014, de- has sought because he is “so committed sioner, including improvement projects feating three opponents to serve out the to keeping our parks and park programs such as the Memorial baseball field and remaining two years of Ruth Tamarin’s the best they can be and being the stronplayground renovation, paving of com- three-year term. gest representative for constituents to inmuter parking lots and the current conLeiberman, a former New York City sure fiscal responsibility.” struction of the district’s new administra- guidance counselor and physical educa“The biggest challenge is to maxitive building at 5 Beach Road. tion teacher, said he is making his fourth mize what we do with limited tax dollars, “In addition to our recent capital attempt to be elected to the board be- constantly finding that crucial balance improvements, I was most enthusias- cause he is passionate about the park between user fees and nontax revenues tic about our extended summer at the district. in a way that preserves our most imporParkwood Pool complex,” Cilluffo said.

“I want to preserve what we have, tant mission of making available facilities “For the first time, after many years of which is precious and irreplaceable,” he and programs to the community and rerequests from residents we kept the pool said. “Our parks contribute to our health, sponding to changing needs of a changfacility open for an additional two weeks well-being, quality of life and spirit of ing community,” he said. after Labor Day at no additional cost to our community.”

Leiberman added that another chalour patrons.”

Leiberman said for more than two lenge was to expand parking on the penHe serves on the park district’s Park- decades he has been actively involved in insula because of the Long Island Rail wood Rink Advisory Committee, as well

Road’s East Side Access Project, which will bring the LIRR into Grand Central Station. Park district officials have said the project would increase ridership by 20 percent at the Great Neck train station upon its completion.

If elected, he said he would work to continue improving programs offered to the Great Neck community, which would include more wellness and fitness programs like “sunrise yoga” at Steppingstone Park and tai chi on the Village Green.

Leiberman also said that if elected, he wants to work “more collaboratively” with the school district, Great Neck Library and Gold Coast Arts Center by offering programs like art shows and “giving young performers and creators more opportunities to showcase their work” at park district facilities.

The park district election will take place on Tuesday and polls will be open between 1 and 9 p.m.

The polling sites are Great Neck House, at 14 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck Social Center, at 80 Grace Ave., and the Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse, at 97 Jayson Ave. The Great Neck Park District includes all Great Neck villages and unincorporated areas with the exception of Great Neck Estates, Harbor Hills, Lake Success, Saddle Rock and University Gardens.

Estate Sewer districts’ seats to be decided listed with price cut Continued from Page 13 Banker.

Precious stones including lapis, agate and onyx decorate the interior of the mansion, according to Coldwell Banker.

The estate also includes amenities such as a ballroom, multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a racquetball court, fitness and yoga studios, a wine vault and saunas, according to the Laffey International listing. There are 18 bedrooms, 24 full bathrooms and eight half bathrooms.

The two guest houses include an indoor pool, bowling alley and gaming casino room.

According to Coldwell Banker, surrounding the property are fountains inspired by the Grand Cascade at the Peterhof Grand Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The waterfront property also boasts a 250-foot private dock on Long Island Sound looking toward the Manhattan skyline, according to the Laffey International listing.

Laffey told Newsday that the large investment in the home justifies the asking price.

“The inlaid marble alone is probably several million dollars,” he said. “This is just something that’s in its own league.”

Continued from Page 2 Neck Social Center, at 80 Grace Ave. The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District is located at 236 East Shore Road and serves the villages of Great Neck, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Thomaston and Saddle Rock as well as parts of Manhasset.

Dolan has served as a Belgrave Water Pollution Control District commissioner since 2005.

He said he is most proud of the dis-

trict’s de-nitrification project which reduced nitrogen levels in Little Neck Bay. Dolan also said he was proud of the district’s upgrade to its filters, which replaced its chlorination system with ultraviolet disinfection. The improvement eliminates chlorine from the district’s system.

He said he is a member of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and formerly served as a captain.

Belgrave commissioners receive $100

for every meeting they attend.

The district’s election is set for Tuesday between 1 and 9 p.m. Voters can cast their ballots at Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse No. 4 at 97 Jayson Ave. in Great Neck.

The district administers sewage services for University Gardens, Russell Gardens, western parts of Great Neck Plaza between Great Neck Road and Cuttermill Road and the unincorporated areas on the peninsula.

DiNapoli critical of boycott movement Continued from Page 2 Dann said characterizations of BDS as violent are “a little bit absurd.”

“I’ve heard people try to make the argument that BDS is economic warfare and that’s outrageous. It comes from a history and tradition of nonviolent activism that tries to use the tactics to achieve social justice goals,” she added.

DiNapoli noted that local state representatives, such as state Assemblyman Charles Lavine and state Sen. Jack Martins, have been strong opponents of BDS, as demonstrated by their co-sponsoring a bill over the summer that, if passed, would have barred the state from doing business with any third parties engaged in BDS. Asked if community members should push counties to Three college students and recent graduates spoke last Wednesday oppose BDS on an even more local level, DiNapoli said, about boycott, divestment, and sanctions on Israel at the Old West- “Yes, government at any level makes a statement that it’s bury Congregation. (From l. to r.) Tomer Kornfeld, John Jay College; speaking for people.”

Sarah Friedson, Pace University; Omer Sharf, Stony Brook.

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and she felt that residents have a greater understanding of the election process this time around because the race was for an open seat.

Toch, a 14-year hedge fund analyst and member of various UPTC committees, said although he lost, he enjoyed the experience of running. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The experience was a very good one for me because it got me to meet a whole bunch of people I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have ordinarily met,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations to Donna. The community will be well served by her.â&#x20AC;?

Toch said he expects to remain involved with the school district and will work to â&#x20AC;&#x153;continue and help move the district forward.â&#x20AC;?

Panetta, a 30-year New Hyde Park resident, said he wishes Peirez luck and that he would â&#x20AC;&#x153;probably notâ&#x20AC;? change anything about his campaign.

He also said he wanted to remain involved with district operations in any capacity he could.

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Continued from Page 1 meeting to ďŹ nish the remainder of Bloomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s term, which ends in May 2019.

The meeting begins at 8:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like any constituent in the community to feel that they can contact me, talk to me, express their concerns, their wishes, their ideas,â&#x20AC;? Peirez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to bring everybody into the tent.â&#x20AC;?

She added that she wanted to continue working with her opponents in the election because â&#x20AC;&#x153;each of them has a background that will add something positive to the workings of Donna Peirez the board.â&#x20AC;?

Kron, a former strategy consultant for Ernst lated Peirez on her vic& Young and Cap Gemini tory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a pleasure to S.A. and an entrepreneur, get to know her throughsaid he wishes Peirez luck during her tenure as out the race,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I school board trustee and look forward to working that he thinks voter turn- with the board to implement the ideas brought out was â&#x20AC;&#x153;phenomenal.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud that seven forward in my campaign.â&#x20AC;?

Ratner added that he candidates gave up their time and eďŹ&#x20AC;ort to want to wanted the community to work and participate with â&#x20AC;&#x153;stay engagedâ&#x20AC;? with the this board for the good district and urged resiof our children and the dents to vote on Feb. 14 whole district,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I for a proposed $85.9 milam proud that I got some lion bond to address the tremendous support and districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital needs.

Schwartz, a former would like to continue to Parent-Teacher work with the board and United Council president, said it share additional perspectives with them going for- was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;diďŹ&#x192;cult electionâ&#x20AC;? because there were so ward.â&#x20AC;?

While campaigning, many candidates for votKron said, it was inter- ers to learn more about esting to see that a high in such a short period of number of residents were time. Bloom resigned in not registered voters in the September because of her corporate travel commitdistrict. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that all ments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The time that it was the residents on the peninsula get behind candidates announced to the time of and ideals that they be- the election was just too lieve in,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If peo- fast,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it was ple believe in certain can- good to get the communididates, they need to get ty out and have the issues discussed.â&#x20AC;? out and support them.â&#x20AC;?

Schwartz said that it Ratner, a lifelong has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;many yearsâ&#x20AC;?

Great Neck resident and recent University of Mary- since there was an open land graduate, congratu- seat on the school board,

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Mangano cuts $21M from budget plan Continued from Page 8 The Legislature cut the fee to $55 and applied it only to traffic tickets last month.

NICE Bus plans to cut five bus routes and four shuttle services with the lowest ridership if its funding is reduced, according to the NICE website. More cuts may be required in April 2017.

“It hurts people that are trying to get

to work, get to doctor’s appointments, get to school,” Abrahams said. “It’s basically a cut that’s anti-work, anti-employment.”

Mangano’s proposed cuts also include $2.6 million to elected officials’ offices; $3.8 million in countywide spending; all of the county’s $1.25 million in aid to villages; $1.7 million to borrowing for capital projects; $1 million in salaries for vacant jobs; and the Regional Plan-

ning Board’s $250,000 budget.

Other cost-saving measures include redistributing the use of hotel tax revenue to save $1 million and reducing Social Services and Health caseloads to save $700,000.

District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office will also contribute $1 million toward the budget funding plan.

NIFA has the next move in its ongo-

ing budget showdown with the county. It has threatened to reject borrowing and contracts if the county does not follow its directions and cover the budget gap.

The dispute comes as Mangano is under indictment on federal political corruption charges for allegedly exchanging county contracts for gifts and other rewards from a restaurateur. He has pleaded not guilty and refused to resign.

Sports medicine for the mind and the body Continued from Page 23 These kinds of demands are eventually internalized by the athlete.

This inevitably leads to internalized anger, shame, despair, loss of energy and giving up.

We call this a harsh super ego and it must be addressed if the athlete is to return to confident play.

Sport requires the use of aggression but when aggression is turned inward the player will almost certainly lose.

Pep talks or positive self-talk will rarely be enough.

In order to develop a sense of forgiveness, the player must be given a chance to ventilate, be given solace and then problem solve the mistakes that may have occurred.

This is the domain of depth sport psy-

chology.

3. Team Dynamics — the treatment of team dynamics is the most undeveloped area in sport psychology thanks to its complexity.

Emotions are extreme in sports with an ever changing roster of players, endless injuries and the unconscious dynamics within every team.

Wilfred Boon, the father of group therapy, taught us that when one enters any group a person will tend to regress to childhood dynamics which include sibling rivalry, jealousy, infighting and dependency on the leader.

This explains why so many coaches drink.

Inevitably they become overwhelmed and depleted by the childish demands most

players put upon them.

Some players get scapegoated and others will sabotage the coach’s efforts by losing intentionally to get back at the coach.

4. Family dynamics — the last area the depth sport psychologist works in is family dynamics.

Sports are very exciting to watch and if you are related to the athlete on the field it can become very hard to contain ones emotions.

The feeling of helplessness in the parent can sometimes lead to screaming or those depressing conversations on the car ride home.

It is often necessary to provide counseling to the parents in these cases by teaching them how to listen, establish better boundaries, learn patience and how to

provide solace to the athlete rather than reprimands or advice.

Athletes here in Nassau County are like everyone else.

They are subject to anxiety, depression, drug use and numerous forms of selfdefeat.

The field of depth sport psychology takes all this seriously and provides each athlete a chance to ventilate, problem solve, receive solace, insight and ego building so their sports career can prosper and be a joy to themselves, their team and their fans.

It is not a band aid approach but rather a serious and deep treatment that is often career saving to the anxious and overwhelmed athlete, their parents and their coach.

Police OT spending ‘out of control’: Maragos Continued from Page 10 “It must be noted that the 2017 budget includes the hiring 150 police officers and 81 public safety personnel to secure our county and respond to ambulance calls, which together will reduce overtime,” Mangano said.

The county spent $66.4 million for police overtime last year, according to the budget.

The 2017 budget has $56 million allotted for police overtime.

“Nassau County is one of the safest large suburban counties in the nation

due to our well-trained and dedicated police officers as well as the fact that this administration refuses to compromise public safety,” Mangano said.

“We will continue to police our county and assign the appropriate number of officers in these times of global ter-

ror threats and to combat the flow of heroin.”

“Police overtime is always a source of concern,” Barsky said in a statement. “The county clearly has to do more to manage the issue.”

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Swim school to host toy drive for Winthrop The Goldfish Swim School is Garden City announced it is holding a toy drive on behalf of the Winthrop University Hospital’s Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids in Mineoa.

The school will be collecting unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages through Dec. 18.

The toys will be presented to the children at the Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids on Monday, Dec. 19.

Goldfish Swim School has also des-

ignated Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids as the beneficiary of its Adopt a Lamppost in Garden City as part of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce community holiday program, according to a press release from the Goldfish Swim School.

All toys can be dropped off at Goldfish Swim School, located at 650 Stewart Avenue, Garden City.

For more information, call (516) 2675120.

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Saddle Rock Elementary School 10 Hawthorne Lane, Great Neck 516-441-4400

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Tuesday, December 13 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills 516-621-5600 East Williston School District Board of Education Financial Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, December 15 @ 7:30 p.m.

Wheatley School 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury 516-333-7804 Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston 516-746-0782 Village of East Williston Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Village of Great Neck Architectural Review Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck 516-482-0019 Village of Great Neck Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, December 15 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck 516-482-0019 Village of Great Neck Estates Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 12 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, Atwater Plaza/4 Gateway Drive, Great Neck 516-482-8283 Village of Great Neck Estates Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Thursday, December 15 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston 516-746-0782

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Village Hall Atwater Plaza/4 Gateway Drive, Great Neck 516-482-8283

Village of Floral Park Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, December 14 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1 Floral Boulevard, Floral Park 516-326-6300

Wednesday, December 14 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck 516-482-4500

Floral Park Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Great Neck Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

17 Caroline Place, Floral Park 516-326-6330

Tuesday, December 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Main Branch, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck 516-466-8055

Village of Flower Hill Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting

Wednesday, December 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset 516-627-5000

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Lighting up the Great Neck peninsula PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SCRO

The Great Neck community joined together for tree lighting ceremony at the Inn at Great Neck on Tuesday. Carolers from Great Neck South High School performed and Santa Claus made an appearance.

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Sports St. Mary’s duo plan college careers Bailey, Martin set sights on season, St. John’s University and St. Peter’s College

BY G R E G ORY GIACONELLI Kadajah Bailey and Dajiah Martin of the St. Mary’s varsity girls basketball team have their sights set on furthering their basketball career.

Bailey, a junior guard, is committed to St. John’s University while Martin, a senior forward is heading to St. Peter’s College.

Bailey said she started playing basketball when she was 10 years old.

At that point, she said, she felt the love for the game and it came very easy to her.

“One day, I was walking down the street dribbling the basketball,” Bailey said. “Ever since then, every day, I just dribble the ball, and loved the sport. It was easy for me.”

Bailey transferred to St. Mary’s from Long Beach High School a season ago.

In her freshmen year at Long Beach, she averaged 25 points a game.

The All-League guard is coming off a season where she averaged 18 points a game, along with seven rebounds and six assists in her sophomore year at St. Mary’s.

When asked about any other college offering, Bailey was quick to label St. John’s as her top choice and has been committed since her freshmen season.

She said she was interested in their program because she

likes the team and coaches.

“St. Johns is my future college,” Bailey said. “It’s a very good school and I think I’ll fit in there.”

Bailey said she is working closely with St. Mary’s head coach Kevin White this season.

He’s looking to help her get better, work on some things and prepare her for the next level.

Martin said her basketball career began when she started going to the gym with her father and brothers.

“I got into basketball because my dad and brothers played,” Martin said. “Ever since going to the gym with them, I started loving it.”

Martin transferred from Westbury High School to St. Mary’s a year ago and sat out for the season.

In her time at Westbury, she garnered All Class, All County and MVP honors.

Martin said she also had an offer from Wagner but when she visited St. Peter’s, she made her decision official.

“I felt when I went there, immediately it clicked and that’s where I wanted to be,” Martin said. “It felt like home.”

The senior forward said she wants to major in criminal justice and that St. Peters has a good educational program.

Martin said she fits in perfectly with St. Peter’s basketball style as her play compliment theirs.

“It’s at my speed and level

Kadajah Bailey and Dajiah Martin and I think it’s going to be good for me.” Martin said. “I’m prepared to start the journey.”

Martin said White is doing everything he can to get her ready for collegiate basketball.

“He’s preparing me each day to become a stronger player,” Martin said. “He’s making sure my skills are right and enhancing

everything I do to improve my game.”

White said he is hoping these two girls will have a great year and serve as key contributors to the Lady Gaels’ season before they advance to the next chapter in their lives as student athletes.

“Dajiah protects the basketball very well and is a good

defender and a very strong rebounder who expanded her game from the inside,” White said. “Kadajah’s extremely athletic, can touch the basket, pass the ball well and has an unbelievable basketball I.Q. They’re great kids who are working very hard and hopefully they get what they want in college.”

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LIU forces overtime, beats Daemen

BY M I C H A E L OTERO Led by a second half charge that included a 13-point scoring advantage, the LIU Post men’s basketball team forced overtime on Wednesday, Nov. 30, against the Wildcats from Daemen College, before winning 73-70 at the Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville.

Behind 58-44 with 10 minutes left, the Pioneers went on

a 21-7 run to tie the score at 65 with 30 seconds left.

Senior guard Jared Hall, who finished with 12 points and four assists, had the game-tying basket.

During that stretch, three pointers were the catalyst that brought the Pioneers back; senior guard Jemal Mosley knocked down a pair while senior forward Greg Dotston and junior guard Kyle McLeggan added three balls as well.

LIU Post 73 Daemen College 70 Both the Wildcats and Pioneers had opportunities to win in regulation; both failed to do so.

In the overtime, Mosley scored four points for the Pioneers and Dotson scored two points, to solidify the comeback win.

Dotson had a game and season-high 24 points on 67 percent shooting from the field, which included five three-pointers.

He also grabbed 10 boards for a double-double. Mosley finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and three assists.

The Pioneers returned to action on Saturday, Dec. 3, against American International College and it came down to the final

possession.

After the Yellow Jackets missed two free-throws, McLeggan attempted a game-tying three but was off the mark.

The Pioneers lost 85-82 and dropped to 2-6 this season.

Hall scored 14 points, including three trey balls, grabbed five rebounds and totaled five assists.

Freshman guard Jared Rivers also played well, leading the Pioneers in scoring with 17 on 6-of-10 shooting from the field.

The matchup was very even and the only significant advantage the Yellow Jackets held was points off turnovers, which help contribute to the win.

They scored 20 points compared to 10 for the Pioneers.

The Pioneers totaled 18 turnovers, which was the second most they committed this season and shot just 37 percent from the floor.

One of the Pioneers’

strengths so far this season has been defense.

In their first matchup, they held the opposition to 35 percent shooting.

In their matchup vs AIC, they allowed them to shoot 44 percent from the field.

“We tell our guys if you can’t guard, then you can’t play here,” LIU Post head basketball coach Erik Smiles said before the season.

Smiles and his team will look to improve their record when they return to the court on Wednesday, Dec. 7, against St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Game-time at the Pratt Recreation Center is set for 7:30 p.m.

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, LIU Post’s award-winning student newspaper that is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2016, www.liupostpioneer.com.

The article is republished by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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