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Average cop’s pay in Nassau twice NYPD’s

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Salary needed to maintain highly educated force, department says

BY J OE N I K I C Nassau County Police Department employees earned an average salary last year that was more than double the average for the New York Police Department.

According to data compiled by the Empire Center for Public Policy, the average pay for Nassau Police Department employees was $150,292 compared with the $73,676 average pay for NYPD employees.

Suffolk County Police Department employees earned an average salary of $161,463, about 7 percent higher than Nassau Police Department employees, which is the highest average of any county or city in the state.

The NYPD has a total of 65,868 employees, while the Nassau Police Department and Suffolk Police Department employ 2,344 people and 2,397 people, respectively, according to the Empire Center.

The starting salary for a police officer in Nassau is $34,000, said Det. Lt. Richard LeBrun, commanding officer of the department’s Public Information Office.

After nine years of service, LeBrun said, police officers reach their maximum salary of $120,000, not including overtime or benefits.

NYPD officers reach their top salary of $78,026 after five and a half years of service, according to the NYPD recruitment website.

LeBrun said Nassau has a “very well-trained, very well-educated” department, and provides an education stipend to pursue an advanced degree.

He also said the Police Department has doctors, lawyers, psychologists and those with a master’s degree serving as police officers.

“The salary has to be attractive enough for a very educated person to take the job,” LeBrun said. “That person will stay because of the fact Continued on Page 57

Troop 10 of Great Neck went on an overnight camping trip in Western New Jersey where they went rock climbing, hiked and cooked their own meals. See story on page 52.

Following husband’s death, wife seeks to save others

BY J OE N I K I C Oren Bennaeim, a 43-yearold Great Neck resident, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Sept. 30 while on his way to work. Now his wife, Jivanna

Bennaeim, is seeking to ensure that no more Great Neck residents suffer the same fate.

“I don’t want anyone else’s beloved spouse, father or even child for this to happen to,” Bennaeim said in a letter to

the Great Neck News. “There is no way to express the immense loss we feel but possibly making our town just be a little safer would at least mean something positive came out of Continued on Page 57

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Town, union say no park Ruth Klement, library district bullying reported employee, dies at 56 Anonymous allegations continue against Frank Cilluffo

Headed Lakeville Branch for 24 years

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Anonymous letters continue to cast a shadow over the Great Neck Park District after the re-election last week of incumbent Commissioner Frank Cilluffo.

Cilluffo was accused in an anonymous letter two weeks ago of using his firearm to threaten district employees.

In a second anonymous letter to the editor that was published in the Dec. 14 to Dec. 20 edition of the Great Neck Record, the writers, claiming to be the same people who submitted the first anonymous letter, said the alleged bullying was reported to the park district’s previous superintendent, Peter Renick, current Commissioners Robert Lincoln and Daniel Nachmanoff, Town of North Hempstead officials, the Civil Service Employees Association and park district lawyers.

Carole Trottere, a spokeswoman for the Town of North Hempstead, said the town has “no record” of the allegations being reported to town officials. The Civil Service Employees Association Local 1000 Long Island Region’s spokeswoman said no wrongdoing was reported to the union, which represents park district employees.

Cilluffo was re-elected in a landslide, receiving 750 votes to 250 for challenger Neil Leiberman last Tuesday in a race that sparked controversy after the first anonymous letter published in the Great Neck Record claimed Cilluffo used his firearm to threaten district employees.

“They have been unable or unwilling to address this situation and prefer to sweep

Ruth Klement, who served as head of the Great Neck Library’s Lakeville Branch for 24 years, died last Wednesday. She was 56.

The Great Neck Library Board president, Marietta DiCamillo, said she has known Klement since 1990 and that her death is a “major loss” for the library system.

“The success that library has experienced at Lakeville has been a direct result of her careful attention to provide the public with what they wish to have in their branch library,” DiCamillo said. “Our constituents adored her.”

Klement was born on Sept. 16, 1960.

She began her career at the Great Neck Library in September 1983, working as a full-time circulation clerk.

In 1989, after receiving her Master of Library Science degree, Klement became a librarian.

She was promoted to

Great Neck Park District Commissioner Frank Cilluffo it under the rug,” the letter states about the entities that were informed of the alleged bullying. “We are afraid to lose our jobs, our pensions and our health care as punishment and retaliation from Mr. Cilluffo.”

Both Lincoln and Nachmanoff said there was no truth to the allegations and that no park district employees have reported any wrongdoing.

Efforts to reach Renick and Great Neck Park District attorney Chris Prior for comment were unavailing.

After stating last week that he had court reports confirming the allegations, Leiberman, who was making his fourth attempt at serving as a park district commissioner, said he did not have court reports, but was instead offered the documentation by an attorney representing the letter writers.

He said the lawyer, whom he declined to identify, then changed his mind and told him he would not provide him with the court reports.

Leiberman said the letter making the allegations was submitted on behalf of more than 10 people affiliated with the park district, but that he did not want to disclose the identity of its authors.

He said he obtained a copy of the original letter about a month before it was published, but he had “nothing to do” with it and it did not influence his decision to run against Cilluffo.

“The main reason I decided to run is because I believed there should be a contested election,” Leiberman said. “Even though I felt Frank was doing a great job, I felt through all of my experience over the years and attending meetings for over 30

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Continued on Page 50 Ruth Klement

head of the Great Neck Library’s Lakeville Branch in 1992, where she worked until her death.

Kathleen Cotter, head of the Great Neck Library’s Station Branch, said in a Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes “guest book” posting that she worked with Klement for 16 years in the library system.

“Her unfailing cheerfulness and problem-solving acuity made her a valuable colleague,” Cotter said. “She was great company and loved to create smiles among colleagues and patrons.”

Janet Fine, a former department head of circulation and computer services who retired last December, said in the guest book that Klement was a “friend and colleague for 35 years” and someone who was “loving, caring and loyal.”

“She was there in times of joy, but especially during life’s trials,” Fine said. “As a colleague, Ruth was the consummate professional devoted to her patrons at the Lakeville Branch Library of the Great Neck Library.”

“Ruth advocated tirelessly for her patrons and always had the personal touch,” she added. “Ruth cared about her patrons as individuals and her smile and infectious laugh brightened everyone’s day.”

DiCamillo said although she didn’t work with Klement on a day-to-day basis, her colleagues’ fond memories of her are unsurprising.

“She is such a wonderful human being and leader that her employees benefited from her experience and knowledge and management style,” Continued on Page 50

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Salon keeps business booming in Plaza

BY J OE N I K I C De-Al Salon owner Dean Melchiorre said that with the building where his business was located set to be demolished for the construction of new apartments, he looked for storefronts away from Great Neck Plaza to relocate.

After speaking with Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender and hearing about the village’s efforts to revitalize its downtown, Melchiorre said, he decided it was best to continue his 37-year stay in the Plaza.

“I had a meeting with Jean and we discussed the revitalization things happening and where they want to take the town. She convinced me to stay here,” he said. “I said why leave? De-Al is synonymous with Great Neck.”

Last Wednesday, De-Al Salon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its move from 91 Middle Neck Road to its new location at 99 Middle Neck Road.

The property manager at 91 Middle Neck Road is seeking to construct a mixed-use building with ground-level businesses and apartments on the upper floors.

Celender said it was “impor-

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From left: Gail Melchiorre, Dean Melchiorre, Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender and Trustee Pamela Marksheid tant” to ensure that De-Al Salon remained in the village as it is one of its “longtime successful merchants.”

“They’re a huge economic engine for the village with clientele that come from all over,” she said. “You can see from the number of stations and large staff that it’s a business that does draw.”

“It’s great for other stores,” Celender added. “There’s a synergy there that one store helps another.”

Melchiorre said he has 700 clients from Great Neck and just under 4,000 clients from outside the peninsula.

The business’ success is largely based on the work of his staff and the emphasis the

employees put on providing the best possible customer service, he said.

“To me, it’s important to exceed your client’s expectation of value at all times,” Melchiorre said.

While many salons hire employees who come from other salons or beauty schools, he said, his business is a bit unique be-

cause all of his staff are trained in-house.

“I wouldn’t hire people from different salons. They’re not more valuable to me,” Melchiorre said. “I don’t do my salon off somebody else’s back, I do it off my own.”

He added that he has had employees working at the salon for over 20 years, with some being employed for the entire 37 years that it has been in business.

Celender said one of the most appealing things about the salon’s new location is the renovations completed inside the store, which she said makes it look like a salon in Soho.

“When you have a place like De-Al that has such a beautiful, upscale store, it definitely raises the bar,” she said. “We’d love to see other retailers coming in that are also consistent with that level and bringing more diverse products and services.”

While the store’s renovations were intended to improve its aesthetics, Melchiorre said he hoped it serves a second purpose of influencing potential business owners to open shops in the Plaza.

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Musicians get chance for ‘big break’

BY J OE N I K I C Long Island musicians have a chance to compete to become the music industry’s next big thing.

The Gold Coast Arts Center and Love Revolution Org. are accepting entries for the fifth annual “Your Big Break Young Musician’s Showcase Series,” which showcases local musicians and gives them an opportunity to win studio time, media exposure, equipment and more.

“I think that there is a need for artists from Long Island to be heard,” said Rick Eberle, a publicist for the Gold Coast Arts Center. “If we’re able to fill that need in some way, then this is something we will continue doing.”

Musicians aged 15 to 25 can apply for the chance to perform in front of a panel of judges including Chris Pati of IndiMusic TV, Lou Plaia from Reverbnation.com, Guy Brogna from All Music Inc., and Jerry Lembo, a music industry consultant who has worked with Grammy-award winners, and record label executives Stephen Marcuccio, Linda Ingrisano, Mark Ambrosino and Tito Batista.

Once they receive submissions, Eberle said, a panel of people from the arts center and some of his colleagues will decide who gets to perform at the semifinal rounds of the showcase on Feb. 11 and March 11 at the Gold Coast Arts Center at 113 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck.

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Matt Grabowski, last year’s Your Big Break competition winner He added that the winners of the knockout rounds would perform at the final round of the competition on April 1 at the arts center.

For the fourth year in a row, artists who make it to the final round will be

paired with a “mentor” from the music industry who will help them improve their sound.

Prizes include the chance to open for a national act at The Emporium, recording time at IndiMusic Studios, a feature

on Reverbnation.com, musical equipment from All Music Inc. and ZOOM North America, PR and social media campaigns from Rick Eberle Agency, and more to be announced.

Eberle said that he would “love to find a star” at this year’s competition.

“I think we found a number of artists that have done things in the business after being in our contest,” he said. “Each one of our winners have done certain things of note.”

Eberle said that as a musician, he knows the difficulties artists face with trying to get exposure and wants to do what he can to “instill confidence” in the performers to “pursue their dreams.”

“I know how hard it is to get to the next level,” he said. “As someone who has also pursued my business aspirations in the field, if there’s something I can do to give back, this is really that outlet.”

Entries, which need to include an mp3 song, a photo and a short biography, are free and can be sent to gnacbigbreak@gmail.com. The deadline is midnight on Jan. 15.

Eberle said that although the competition is geared for artists on the North Shore and on Long Island, submissions are accepted from people living elsewhere as well.

Musicians with recording or publishing contracts are ineligible to enter.

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NIFA approves 2017 county budget Revised plan includes $3M cut in bus service subsidies, hike in real estate fee

BY N O A H MANSKAR Nassau County’s financial control board last Wednesday approved the county’s revised 2017 budget plan containing $21 million in cuts and a hefty increase to a real estate fee.

The budget resolution approved 4-1 by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority board of directors requires the county to find recurring revenue and get NIFA approval before restoring any spending cut in the $2.9 billion budget.

“With careful management, the county’s actions are achievable,” Evan Cohen, NIFA’s executive director, said Wednesday.

County Executive Edward Mangano’s administration submitted a plan Dec. 15 to cover a $36 million budget hole by cutting $21 million — including $3.8 million in subsidies to the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system — and increasing Nassau’s tax map verification fee to $355 from $225, expected to raise about $15 million in new

revenue.

The Legislature approved that fee hike Wednesday afternoon.

NIFA, which had threatened to block county contracts and borrowing if the hole was not closed, found the plan feasible, but will not allow officials to bring back cut spending with one-off revenue, or money that comes in higher than projected.

That money must be put toward mitigating Nassau’s remaining $46 million in budgetary risks, said Adam Barsky, the NIFA chairman.

That would include any revenue from a so-called “amnesty” program the Legislature approved last month giving business owners discounts on fines for not reporting income and expenses for their revenue-generating properties to the county, Barsky said.

The law requiring those fines is being challenged in court.

Even if those risks are addressed, the county will still end next year with a $60 million deficit based on generally accepted

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NIFA Chairman Adam Barsky speaks at last Wednesday’s board of directors meeting. accounting principals because of borrowing for property tax refunds, Cohen said.

NIFA projects a $234 million deficit by 2020 if no additional revenue sources are created, he said.

NIFA must work with county officials “to mitigate risks that may occur during this coming fis-

cal year and to address the looming gaps in the out years as soon as possible,” Barsky said.

NIFA board member Howard Weitzman voted against approving the budget plan, saying it is “built on unwarranted optimism and denial of previous history.”

Last month he called for the county to address more than $36

million worth of risks.

“For a county that borrows for its regular operating expenses, this is a totally unacceptable level of risk,” said Weitzman, a former Nassau County comptroller.

NIFA’s vote ended a more than two-month fight over Nassau’s budget resembling a similarly protracted dispute last year between the authority, Mangano and the county Legislature.

Mangano’s budget did not increase property taxes but included dozens of new and increased fees, including a surcharge for parking and traffic tickets.

The Legislature cut the fee to $55 from $105 and applied it only to traffic violations, creating the $36 million budget hole.

NIFA forced county officials to cut the budgets of top elected officials, reassign 30 police officers to patrols, delay the hiring of new officers, suspend county aid to villages and eliminate the Regional Planning Board, amid other cuts.

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Town expands taxi transit program Eligibility previously limited to seniors to now include residents with disabilities

BY J OE N I K I C Town of North Hempstead officials have expanded a taxi transportation program for senior citizens to include town residents with disabilities.

Beginning at the start of the new year, the town’s Project Independence transportation program, which offers senior citizens free or discounted taxi rides, will expand to include residents aged 21 or older with disabilities for free rides for grocery shopping trips and discounted rides for medical appointments.

“At a time when we see so many services being contracted, here we’re able to open up and provide this service and hopefully make a real difference in the lives of those who need to use it,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said.

The town formed a Disabilities Advisory Committee earlier this year, which was aimed to advise

Kevin Greenstein speaking with North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth about the new taxi service for individuals with disabilities. Kevin’s Father, Larry, is a member of the town’s Disabilities Advisory Committee. the town on issues facing residents with disabilities.

Bosworth said that as a result of the committee’s efforts, the expansion of the taxi ride program to include those with dis-

abilities was created.

“Together we came up with the idea to expand our taxi ride program,” she said. “We hope that by including residents with disabilities we will be able

to better assist our residents.”

To be approved for the program, residents with disabilities need to provide a copy or picture of an Able-Ride or Access-A-

Ride card or submit a letter that shows acceptance for either of those services.

Town officials said that in order to use the service, residents must be able to ride in a taxi and if traveling with a wheelchair or walker, it needs to be able to fit in the trunk of the car.

The town does not conduct its own medical review or certification process.

The program is funded by a state Department of Transportation grant.

In September 2015, the town was awarded a $1 million grant for three years to fund the program.

Jackie Shenkman, a Great Neck resident and Disabilities Advisory Committee member, said the program’s expansion makes sense as the needs of senior citizens are similar to those with disabilities.

“The objectives are the same,” Shenkman said. “Access to easy and

safe transportation is crucial in order to enjoy meaningful relationships with family and friends, experience good health, live within the community, participate in community activities and be empowered.”

Larry Greenstein, a Port Washington resident who is also a committee member, said he was proud of the town’s efforts to find a “cost effective way” to help residents with disabilities meet transportation challenges.

“I applaud Supervisor Bosworth and the Town Board for taking this step in helping people with disabilities live dignified, self-directed lives in the community,” Greenstein said. “North Hempstead is already on the lists of best places to live for seniors, best places to live for everybody.”

“And now we can add one of the best places to live for people with disabilities,” he added.

Median price of homes sold rises

BY ST E P H E N ROMANO The median price of sold properties in Nassau County rose again in November, jumping to $460,000 — up from $430,000 last year, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island.

The median price did drop $10,000 from the previous month’s average, a trend that real estate agents predicted last month after the election.

“The state of the market right now is stable but will show signs of slowing within the next couple of months,” said Karen Inglima, a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty. “I believe we have or are reaching the peak in what the market can bear. I do find that Queens will always be a hot market due to the proximity of the city, commute, etc. and the amount of all cash buyers, especially in Flushing, where the prices are being driven up.”

Condominium prices climbed the highest in Nassau, increasing from last November’s

$572,000 average to $635,000.

Sixty-one condos were sold in November, which is also an increase from last year’s 56.

Residential single/multifamily properties rose to $472,250, up $22,000 from last year, but co-op prices fell, decreasing from $210,000 to $190,000.

The number of co-op properties sold dropped as well, declining by nine, while condos rose from 56 to 61.

In total, the number of sold properties in the county was up 10.2 percent from last year, jumping from 918 to 1012.

Inglima said with interest rates on the rise, buyers and sellers will begin to look at the market differently.

“Interest rates being raised can significantly put fear in a buyer’s eyes, but the bottom line is if you can afford an extra cup a coffee a day it should not bother the average buyer, because that’s what it could potentially amount to,” Inglima said.

The median price for pending sales rose, too, increasing

5 percent from $436,000 to $458,000.

The number pending sales jumped from 917 to 994, an 8.4 percent increase.

The number of pending sales for residential single/multifamily proprieties surged from 787 to 851.

Pending sale of co-ops rose significantly, too, reaching 93, up from last year’s 71, but condos fell by nine properties.

Although the number of sold properties in the county has been consistently higher than last year’s totals, it has declined monthly since August.

In August, the sold properties count hit 1,507, the highest point of the year, after five months under 1,000 and two months at 1,253 and 1,280.

Since August, the number has decreased incrementally.

The pending sales count has fallen monthly since June.

“Prices are already starting to even themselves out and yes I think that the market over inflated itself,” Inglima said.

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NYCB calls off Astoria Bank merger Company did not expect approvals would come through for multibillion-dollar deal

BY ST E P H E N ROMANO Westbury-based New York Community Bancorp Inc. and the Lake Successbased Astoria Financial Corp. called off their proposed merger on Tuesday.

In a statement released by New York Community Bancorp, the company said “their boards of directors have mutually agreed not to extend the companies’ definitive merger agreement, and to terminate the agreement effective January 1, 2017.”

New York Community Bancorp, in a statement on Nov. 9, said based on discussions with regulators, it did not expect to receive the approvals required to consummate the proposed merger by the end of 2016.

Both companies could terminate the agreement without any penalty if the merger didn’t happen by Dec. 31, the release said.

Both Astoria Financial, the parent company of Astoria Bank, and New York Community Bancorp Inc., the parent company of New York Community Bank and New York Commercial Bank, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment beyond the statement.

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An Astoria Bank branch is seen in Williston Park. proved the deal in October 2015. It would have merged 241 bank branches in the New York area into one company, with 202 of the branches in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens and Brooklyn, according to a news release about the merger.

New York Community Bancorp holds assets worth $49.5 billion, while Astoria Financial holds assets worth $14.8 billion, according to a New York Community news release.

According to the release, stockholders were to receive one share of New York Community’s common stock and 50 cents in cash for each share of Astoria Financial’s stock held at the merger date.

New York Community Bank is the largest thrift in the nation and one of the leading thrift depositories in most of the markets it serves, according to its website.

In New York, the company operate 124 branches through four local divisions that reflect the growth of the company

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NHP woman allegedly made up attack story

BY N O A H MANSKAR The New Hyde Park woman who told police she was attacked for being Muslim by three white Donald Trump supporters allegedly admitted to police last Wednesday that her account was a lie.

Yasmin Seweid, 18, was charged Dec. 14 with filing a false police report after recanting her story about the men trying to rip her religious headscarf off her head and calling her a terrorist while invoking the Republican president-elect’s name, according to multiple news reports.

Seweid, a Baruch College student, appeared in court Wednesday with her father, Sayeed Seweid, the New York Daily News reported. She faces up to a year in jail if convicted.

Unnamed NYPD sources told DNAinfo New York that officers could not find any surveillance video or witnesses corroborating Seweid’s story after investigating the alleged attack for nearly two weeks.

Police decided to charge her criminally because of the

amount of resources the NYPD invested and the high-profile, politically charged nature of the case, DNAinfo reported.

Seweid originally said three drunken white men taunted her on the 23rd Street subway platform while they waited for an uptown 6 train, according to news reports and an account Seweid posted on Facebook.

She claimed they ripped her backpack and tried to remove her hijab, or headscarf, while onlookers did nothing to help until she got off the train at Yasmin Seweid Grand Central Station.

Seweid was reported miss- Seweid’s family regularly ating Dec. 7 after she left home for tends, said he could not speak a relative’s house without tell- to the family’s dynamics, but ing her parents. She was found said they just want to be out of the spotlight in this trying time. safe about three days later.

“They need help,” Bhuyian Police released descriptions of Seweid’s alleged attackers said. “The family right now, they and thought they saw one of want to be left alone.”

In a since-deleted Facebook them on a surveillance video post, Sara Seweid, Yasmin’s sisfollowing Seweid off the train.

An unnamed police source ter, criticized the NYPD’s hantold the Daily News that Seweid dling of the investigation and allegedly made up the story be- said the media made things cause she had broken a curfew worse for her family members by camping outside their home her parents had set.

Abdul Aziz Bhuyian, presi- and publishing false informadent of the Hillside Islamic Cen- tion.

Yasmin Seweid “has dealt ter, the New Hyde Park mosque with an insurmountable amount

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of trauma both publicly and privately” since she first made the report, her sister wrote.

“I’m deeply concerned about the mental state of young Muslim women who feel that they have to lie so intensely to survive,” Sara Seweid wrote.

“I know this isn’t the first time something like this happens so I really think people who are so concerned about how Muslims will be perceived in the media or how future hate crimes will be dealt with need to take a step back and think why muslim woc [women of color] have felt the need to do this.”

Seweid’s report of the attack came amid an uptick in reported hate crimes in New York City following Trump’s election to the presidency in November.

While police have said hate crimes are down in Nassau County, racist and anti-Semitic graffiti has been found in Mineola, Port Washington and on the Nassau Community College campus in Garden City.

Seweid’s alleged fabrication is disappointing if true, Bhuyian said, but “should not distract us from paying attention to all the other crimes happening against

minorities.”

He again called on Trump, who once called for an indefinite ban on Muslim immigration to the U.S. and whose future administration is considering a federal registry for Muslims, to speak out against the violence perpetrated in his name and promote unity.

“We all have to be careful,” Bhuyian said. “As an American, that’s our first and foremost responsibility to each other, to protect each other.”

The incidents that have been reported likely represent a fraction of those that have actually occurred, as Muslim communities are sometimes slow to report them, said Afaf Nasher, executive director of the New York chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations.

It is crucial that police allocate more resources to hate crime investigations and that advocates work to bridge gaps between the police and Muslim communities, Nasher said.

“The issue is whether or not America will stand up for the values and principles that we’ve always believed exist here,” she said.

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BY J OE N I K I C Village of Great Neck trustees approved a conditional-use permit Tuesday to convert a former hookah lounge at 435 Middle Neck Road into a catering hall.

The Board of Trustees unanimously granted the permit at its meeting with a condition that the applicant must landscape a 20-foot “buffer” behind the property.

Village Attorney Phil Butler said a condition in the previous permit for the hookah lounge required a fence to be installed in addition to landscaping requirements on that piece of the property as it is owned by the village.

Mike Yaroush, the applicant, said the small piece of property was not owned by anybody according to a county tax map verification search and that he has a court filing pending aimed at granting him ownership.

Unmapped properties within an incorporated village, village Clerk-Treasurer Joe Gill said, are “generally village property” and if the applicant wanted to use it, he would need to enter a licensing agreement with the village.

If it is determined by the court pro-

Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees ceeding that the applicant owns the property, then there would be no need for a licensing agreement, Gill said.

He said the fence requirement for the hookah lounge was to provide a sound and sight barrier for the residential properties behind the lounge.

Yaroush said the fence was needed before because the entrance to the hoo-

kah lounge was in the back of the building, whereas the catering hall’s entrance would be in the front.

Trustees agreed to scrap the fence condition, but left in the landscaping requirements and the requirement to enter a licensing agreement with the village if it is deemed that it owns the unmapped piece of property.

Butler said the Nassau County Planning Commission was concerned with the catering hall’s vehicle entrance on Piccadilly Road.

He said the commission recommended limiting entrance by vehicles into the property to just the two existing curb cuts on Middle Neck Road, as the Piccadilly Road entrance, which is about 100 feet away from the intersection with Middle Neck Road, could cause traffic safety issues with cars backed up waiting to enter.

“I don’t understand how that makes sense,” Mayor Pedram Bral said. “It makes sense the other way that you actually open the driveway.”

Trustees unanimously voted to override the planning commission’s recommendation.

The catering hall would be called Fountain Blue Lounge, which removes the word “Hookah” that existed for the previous establishment.

Great Neck trustees approved a bill in November 2014 that prohibits onsite smoking businesses such as hookah parlors and cigar bars, citing health concerns. The Fountain Blue Hookah was “grandfathered” into this new legislation, being the only hookah parlor in the village at the time.

Alleged NCC swastika culprit arrested

BY N O A H MANSKAR Nassau County police arrested a Plainview man Tuesday for allegedly vandalizing buildings at Nassau Community College with more than 100 swastikas and anti-Semitic messages.

Jasskirat Saini, 20, most recently drew two swastikas and the letters “KKK” on Tuesday at the Garden City college, where he is a student, police said.

Those were among 110 drawings Saini allegedly made in 12 different incidents, Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said.

Saini was arraigned Wednesday on 12 counts of felony aggravated harassment.

Each charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.

“These crimes strike at the core values of the university, and for that matter, they strike at the core values of any civilized society,” Krumpter said Tuesday at a news conference.

An NCC professor last Friday reported multiple swastikas, the German Nazi Party’s emblem, in a men’s bathroom on the lower level of the G building, which houses the anthropology, sociology, econom-

ics, criminal justice and other academic departments.

Since October, police have found several more swastikas, along with the words “Germany” and “Heil Hitler.”

Police viewed surveillance video from the college and are “very confident” Saini is responsible for all the graffiti, Krumpter said.

Saini surrendered to police at the 3rd Precinct in Williston Park after he was asked to come there for questioning, Krumpter said.

The graffiti was allegedly motivated by Saini’s belief that Jewish people in his Plainview neighborhood were harassing him, Krumpter said.

Despite this rash of graffiti, reported bias crimes in Nassau County are down to 57 so far this year from 62 over the same period in 2015, a 6 percent drop, Krumpter said.

The numbers stand in contrast to New York City’s spike in hate crimes since Republican President-elect Donald Trump was elected in November.

“We have not seen any spike out of the ordinary related to bias crimes over the last two months since the election,” Krumpter said.

Jasskirat Saini Police are still seeking the culprits of other anti-Semitic graffiti on the North Shore.

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“ e have not seen any spike out of the ordinary related to bias crimes over the last two months since the election.”

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Officers found five swastikas drawn in snow on Saturday at three residences on Fairfield Avenue in Mineola, police said in a news release.

Police also found swastikas, racist phrases and the words “make America white again” — a phrase similar to Trump’s campaign slogan “make America great again” — spray-painted on sidewalks on Washington Avenue and Elm Street in Mineola on Dec. 1.

A student at Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington found a swastika in a boys bathroom there on Nov. 17.

Twenty-four of New York City’s 43 hate crimes reported in November targeted Jews, the New York Daily News reported.

Only 20 total hate crimes were reported in November 2015.

Nassau County had a Jewish population of 255,900 in 2011, concentrated in places such as Great Neck, Roslyn and Port Washington, according to the Jewish Community Study of New York.

Jews are often seen as “the other who has made it,” a group separate from the rest of society that also has power and control over institutions, said Rabbi

Randy Sheinberg of Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park.

The local anti-Semitic crimes are “all the more upsetting” given that New York’s large Jewish population has lived “in harmony” with everyone else, Sheinberg said.

“What has happened as a result of the political season, particularly the presidential campaign, is that permission has been given to speak out loud and to express out loud what I think had perhaps been some latent feelings, and it’s also, I think, stoked some flames,” Sheinberg said, referring to Trump’s failure to quickly condemn hate speech from his supporters and his initial silence about hate crimes committed in his name.

In a November interview with “60 Minutes,” Trump said he was “saddened” to hear of those crimes and told the perpetrators to “stop it.”

Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said he is unsure whether Trump is responsible for the recent bias crimes, but the intense media attention on them may have spurred more.

“I think the more that it’s sensationalized, I think the more people are looking to copycat it,” Strauss said.

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Making holiday taxi rides merrier

BY N O A H M A N S K A R A Nassau County taxi company is bringing some holiday cheer to the streets — and the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.

All Island Transportation is giving $1 from every cab fare to the New Hyde Park-based home for families of severely ill children getting treatment in hospitals.

The Franklin Square-based cab company has also given three of its cabs a festive holiday paint job complete with Christmas lights and the Ronald McDonald House logo to raise awareness for the charity effort. One of those cars is based in Mineola.

It’s a way for All Island to continue its three-year partnership with the Ronald McDonald House, an organization that does important work for so many families, said Marianne Blessinger, the company’s co-president.

“Personally it affects me because I realize how lucky I am, and in an indirect way it’s a way for me to give back to families that are not so lucky,” Blessinger said.

The promotion started Nov. 23 and

also has charitable partnerships with Walgreens and Geico, Campo said.

But a little bit can go a long way — 25 cab rides cover the $25 cost of hosting a family at the house for a night, said Carol McBride, the house manager.

“What we hope is a partnership like this and the visibility that it has gives other people in our community the same idea, to perhaps consider approaching us, consider partnering with us to raise money and raise awareness,” Campo said.

Since 2013, All Island has offered free cab rides to hospitals, doctors appointments, pharmacies, airports and other places to any family staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, PHOTO FROM THE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA which has 42 bedrooms and hosts 35 to 38 families at a time, Campo said.

From left: Mineola Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira, village Mayor Scott Strauss and Larry The house offers its own transportaBlessinger, co-president of All Island Transportation, with one of the company’s tion service during the day, but it’s a rethree holiday-themed taxis. lief for families to have a free ride any time, McBride said. runs through the end of the year. BlessThe funds will help supplement the “It’s a huge plus for them, and knowinger is uncertain how much it has raised Ronald McDonald House of Long Island’s ing that they can go to their appointso far, but she said she hopes it will be donations in December, its biggest month ments and do the things that they need successful enough to become an “annual of the year for giving, said Matt Campo, to do without any restraints ... that’s a big tradition.” the organization’s president. The house impact,” McBride said.

Homeowner weighs end of lights display

BY ST E P H E N ROMANO

PHOTO BY STEVE HANDELMAN

Bob Young has decorated his house in Flower Hill since 1996.

The owner of the Flower Hill home that puts on an extravagant holiday lights display every year said this year might be the last because of village-imposed regulations and a neighbor’s complaints.

Bob Young, who has been decorating his home at 9 Sunnyvale Road with computer-generated holiday lights synchronized with music, said the experience “is not the same anymore.”

“It used to be fun, but

neighbors started complaining and the village imposed some regulations and things changed,” said Young, who has been decorating his home since 1996.

After receiving complaints of noise and traffic problems from neighbors on Sunnyvale Road, the village imposed changes to ease traffic and control the music.

The village passed a law in October turning Sunnyvale Road into a one-way street from Nov. 25 to Jan. 19, between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The board also passed

laws suspending parking on Sunnyvale Road, Wood Valley Road and Cherrywood Road and prohibiting right turns when traveling north at the intersection of Wood Valley Road during the same hours.

The village also stationed two security officers to make sure traffic is flowing smoothly on the street and the volume of the music is controlled.

“We did a good job planning this whole situation out,” Mayor Bob McNamara said. “And the traffic is controlled on the Continued on Page 68

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Accountability for police

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e are not sure which is worse, the complaint filed by the Nassau Police Benevolent Association that a new department requirement that cops document when they use force violates their contract.

Or that the police union might be right.

The requirement that Nassau County police explain what happened after they act was part of an extensive revision to the department’s use of force policy that went into effect July 8.

The new policy requires officers to submit a two-page report detailing incidents in which they use any level of force, said Robert Rettinger, a PBA spokesman.

It also places emphasis on using “intermediate” weapons, such as Tasers and pepper spray, before pulling a gun, Newsday reported in July.

The revisions came in the wake of a number of widely publicized instances across the country showing police using what appeared to be excessive force, if not shooting people, almost in all cases unarmed black men.

The police union claims in a complaint filed with the Public Employment Relations Board that an officer’s report on the use of force should be considered a performance evaluation, which must be negotiated with the union.

The union does have a point.

If an officer were to shoot an unarmed person in the back, or beat someone for no good reason, the report might be considered in evaluating that officer’s performance — among other things. At least, we hope it would.

But does the department re-

ally need the union’s agreement to require an officer to explain his or her use of force?

We would like to think this is not the first time the department wanted to determine the reason an officer used force against someone. Just what has the Nassau County Police Department been doing until now?

Perhaps of greater concern is why this is now, if ever, a matter of a contractual negotiation.

Don’t police supervisors already have under the current contract the authority to determine what led to the use of force by an officer, including in a twopage report?

If the answer is no, this begs the question of what else is in — or not in — the police contract that we should be concerned about.

Elected officials and candidates for office who have received the police union’s endorsement in past elections have prominently featured those endorsements at events and in campaign literature.

In endorsing former Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray in her unsuccessful run for district attorney, PBA President James Carver said then acting DA Madeline Singas’ promotion of her efforts to prosecute police officers in the county made it harder for him to believe the unions could establish a strong working relationship with the DA’s office.

We hope a lack of accountability was not the price for the union’s support.

We know that being a police officer is a difficult and dangerous job and the large majority of Nassau County officers do an

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It is also true that the officers were not drafted onto the force and knew the dangers of the job when they signed up for it.

In Nassau County, they are paid well, with benefits that most taxpayers would be more than happy to enjoy.

In 2015, 35 of the 50 highest paid county employees in New York State were Nassau County police officers, all of whom earned more than $260,000, according to the Empire Center Re-

port. The county police say that at least some of these salaries were the result of overtime demands beyond their control. But that’s a lot of overtime.

Police are also given authority to carry weapons and, when needed, use them and other means of force to apprehend people who are believed to have done wrong. With that great authority comes great responsibility.

The prevalence of video cameras has helped document abuses by police in the use of force across

the country, particularly in dealing with minority communities, that have raised concerns in all departments about the presence of bad apples as well as insufficient police training.

We applaud the Nassau County Police Department for responding quickly to these concerns.

In the end, they serve both the public and the police.

We hope the police union agrees.

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How to know and avoid fake news

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id you hear that President Obama signed an executive order banning fake news sites?

Or that Donald Trump claims the Earth is flat?

Or that Russians discovered a vaccine to cure homosexuality?

All of the above were recent popular fake news stories – a growing epidemic online, which Facebook and Google are now vowing to help stymie.

Fake news is not a new problem.

In fact, historians believe it may have induced the SpanishAmerican War of 1898.

But technology is making fake news common and tricky to decipher.

Although such stories are entirely made up, they’re often related to topics trending in the real news.

These lies, hoaxes and rumors are typically published on websites that look journalistic and professional.

The notorious fake news site abcnews.com.co, for instance, utilizes a URL and logo nearly identical to the actual website for ABC News, a respected TV news outlet.

Additionally, fake news often appears in online posts, videos, memes and discussion forums.

Sometimes fake news outperforms real news in search engine results and social media shares.

Even prominent journalists and government officials have been fooled.

And fake news can have serious consequences, as impetuous consumers of news have engaged in illegal and violent behavior as a result of believing a canard.

So, how can you tell if a story is legit? Here are some tips: Research who produced it.

Most real news outlets have websites with an “About” section that provides a lot of information, such as the company that runs it, staff members, and its mission statement.

If the language used seems odd, be skeptical.

For example, abcnews.com. co’s about section mentions “Fappy The Anti-Masturbation Dolphin.”

You should also be able to find out more information about the news outlet in places other than that site.

Wikipedia, for example, has entries for most media outlets and explicitly states which are fake news sites.

Examine the sources cited.

Does the story cite and quote credible sources – a person with a

MARK GRABOWSKI Professor’s Perspective name and a title, such as “Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s campaign manager”?

If not, or if they use anonymous or vague sources, such as “sources said”, “according to reports”, “friends say”, be suspicious.

Utilize fact-checking sites.

Fake news stories that go viral are often exposed by such websites as Snopes.com, TruthOrFiction.com and FactCheck.org.

Curated lists of fake news sites also exist, although they’re never comprehensive and are sometimes skewed by the creator’s preferences.

In addition to fake news,

there are other types of dubious news: Satire: Some fake news is created to entertain rather than mislead, but not all news consumers can tell the difference.

TV shows, such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, comment on real-world news events using parody and exaggeration.

Newspapers, such as The Onion, publish wholly fictionalized news stories.

There are also dozens of satirical websites, such as The Daily Currant.

Advertorials: Advertisements about products and services may be disguised to look and sound like a news story.

They’re frequently placed on social media sites as “promoted” or “sponsored” content.

They can also appear in newspapers, magazines and on TV. Government-controlled news: Media that’s government-owned or restricted from publishing what they want should be viewed skeptically.

Few countries offer the same press freedoms as the United States.

In China, for example, many popular media outlets are government-run and censorship is common.

Biased news: While no media outlet is completely objective, some don’t even try to be.

For example, Fox News and Breitbart tailor their news to right-leaning audiences while Huffington Post and MSNBC have a noticeable liberal bias.

Irresponsible journalism: Trusted news outlets sometimes spread false information.

Sources may lie to reporters.

Journalists can fall victim to pranks or hackers.

Laziness and deadline pressures can cause mistakes.

Unethical scribes have exaggerated or concocted news on many occasions.

The Washington Post once won a Pulitzer Prize for a story that was later exposed as fabricated.

To be better informed, here’s some final advice: Stop getting news from social media.

Most social media feeds are echo chambers, offering limited perspectives on a narrow range of information.

Facebook is useful for many things, but it’s not a news outlet.

Its goal is to keep you clicking, and it tweaks your newsfeed so you only see content you like.

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ON THE RIGHT

Books for political junkies in 2016 For readers who enjoy, as I do, giving books as Christmas presents to political junkie friends and relatives, here are my 2016 gift book picks: “Douglas MacArthur: American Warrior “by Arthur Herman (Random House, $40).

This is the finest biography of the five-star general and Medal of Honor winner since William Manchester’s American Caesar was published in 1978. Herman, an outstanding narrative writer, describes MacArthur’s rapid rise to two-star general at age 38; his time as a reform superintendent of West Point; the inside story of his rocky, yet working, relationship with President Franklin Roosevelt; his triumphs in World War II; his record as supreme ruler of post-war Japan; and his controversial tenure and clashes with President Truman as commander of the United Nation’s forces in Korea.

Herman also points out that “MacArthur’s strategic vision

helped shape several decades of foreign policy... [and how] he foresaw the shift away from Europe, becoming the prophet of America’s destiny in the Pacific Rim.” “Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon” by Larry Tye (Random House, $32).

Utilizing unpublished memoirs, newly released government documents and personal papers that have been locked away for 40 years, Tye, of the Boston Globe, has written what will be the definitive biography of RFK for years to come. The book honestly reports Bobby’s days as counsel to U.S. Sen. Joe McCarthy; his crusade to get union boss Jimmy Hoffa; his sometimes difficult relationship with JFK; and his movement from tough cold warrior to opponent of the war in Vietnam.

Tye explains how Bobby at the end of his life, was able to be tough on crime and welfare dependency while appealing to working class people — both

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right black and white — during his quixotic 1968 presidential campaign that tragically ended on June 18, 1968 by an assassin’s bullet.

“The Cultural Revolution 1962–1976” by Frank Dikotter (Bloomsbury Press $38).

This is the final volume of Dikotter’s extraordinary trilogy depicting Mao Zedong’s reign of terror during which he murdered more people than Hitler

and Stalin combined — 70 million Chinese.

To eliminate tens of millions of imagined enemies, Mao ordered the “Cultural Revolution” which he privately referred to as the “Great Purge.”

The book details how Mao’s attempt to control every form of social intercourse. Having a dinner party or the use of humor or sarcasm could be — and were — deemed criminal activities that warranted the death penalty.

Dikotter debunks the distorted view of America’s elitist intellectuals of Mao. He proves that China’s staterun economic system is built on the graves of millions of victims of Mao’s depravity.

“A Torch Lit: Great Lives of the 20th Century by William F. Buckley Jr.,” edited by James Rosen (Crown Forum, $22).

In this volume, the chief Washington correspondent for FOX News has assembled 75 of the conservative icon’s best eulogies and obituaries of “the

famous and obscure, the heroic and villainess, the charmed and doomed.”

Organized thematically with insightful Rosen introductions, each selection “demonstrates Buckley’s mastery of the elusive art form of the eulogy.”

This book reveals to a new generation of conservatives that Buckley was more than a celebrity.

He was a great writer, an intellectual powerhouse, and the undisputed leader of the post-World War II conservative movement.

“JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity” by Larry Kudlow and Brian Domitrovic (Portfolio, $29).

This readable and engaging book traces how John F. Kennedy came around to embracing supply side economics.

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READERS WRITE

Searching for justice for my husband

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ach day in Great Neck thousands of residents walk to the train station and commute into New York City for work. On September 30th my beloved husband Oren Bennaeim was one of those commuters. Oren dropped off our son at school, went to the gym and then was walking to the train station. He was waiting at the crosswalk on South Middle Neck Road and Brompton Road by the TD Bank and the meditation center. He started to cross the street as the light was turning red. A white or light grey Nissan Rogue was in the left hand lane heading south, the car in front of him was stopping at the light and the driver of the Nissan swerved into the other lane struck my husband and continued driving.

My husband was rushed to North Shore Hospital but he never regained consciousness.

He died six days later. Oren was the kind of person if he thought

he bumped into you walking would be the first to say how sorry he was. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. I am writing this article for two reasons. One in case anyone saw the car on September 30th that you call the Detective in charge of the case. There is video from around 9:20 AM that the car was coming south on Middle Neck Road by the movie theater. The car is a white or light grey Nissan Rogue. Because of the time of day, the police believe the driver is either a resident of Great Neck or someone dropping off an employee who works in Great Neck.

And the second reason is to urge Nassau County to put a red light camera at this very dangerous intersection. There are two lights very close together at this intersection. The way the lights are timed it is often that drivers speed up to go through the first light where Oren was hit so they can also go through the second one. It is

also very difficult for the police to compile information about the car that killed my husband because of the lack of cameras in Great Neck. We need to reach out to our legislatures to get a red light camera at this intersection as a way to protect our loved ones. People change their driving habits when they know there could be a consequence such as a ticket because of how they are driving.

The sadness we feel each time we pass that intersection is so deep. Oren did not have to die that day if someone had just not been speeding and was willing to just stop at the red light. I don’t want anyone else’s beloved spouse, father or even child for this to happen to.

There is no way to express the immense loss we feel but possibly making our town just be a little safer would at least mean something positive came out of such a great loss and sadness.

Everything becomes more precious after our hearts are bro-

ken. I don’t want another Great Neck resident to have to go through this same heart break.

Detective Gary Ferrucci is a homicide detective for the Nassau County Police and the head of the Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction unit and is in charge of my husband’s case. Since Oren died on Oct 6th twelve other people have been killed in hit and run accidents in Nassau County. Detective Ferrucci says the high number of incidents is because drivers are so overstimulated by their phones, GPS and music that they often are distracted which has caused the alarming rate of accidents.

Loss visits us all. I hope though that no one else will be killed on the streets of our town.

If the person who hit my husband Oren with their car is reading this or if you know the person who did this I hope you will do the right thing and come forward. Both our lives

are forever changed because of one split second that neither one of us saw coming. The only difference is you have a choice of what happens next, so those of us who knew and loved Oren can have closure. There is no starting over in this tragedy only admitting and learning to live with what happened and finding some forgiveness for yourself in that process. And the only way that process can begin is by coming forward. Our lives will never be the same after this tragedy but neither will yours because no one can take another life without their own life being completely altered.

You can contact Detective Gary Ferrucci at 516-573-7793 if you have any information about the car or the driver of the Nissan Rogue. There is a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to finding the driver.

Jivanna Bennaeim Great Neck

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Peace on Earth, but too much to do

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h no!” I exclaimed to my husband. “I just realized something. The first night of Chanukah is also Christmas Eve, this year!”

“That sounds very nice. Lots of families gathering around Yule logs, or candles…or both.”

“You don’t get it. What it means is that almost everybody on Long Island is going to be trying to finish their gift shopping all at the same time! With the same deadline for everyone!

It’s going to be crazy!”

“Whatever happened to the woman who wrote about how nice the lights and the bustle were, just one week ago?”

“That was a week ago! One whole week! And my to-do list is now longer than ever! Could you hand me that duster? And bring that box over here?”

“If you have so much to do, why are you moving boxes around in the living room?”

“It’s perfectly rational: in order to get our younger boy’s room ready for his return, I have to move the step-ladder and

extra suitcases out of it, which means into his brother’s room, until he comes home, two days later; at which point it all goes to the attic, which was already full, so I had to bring these boxes down here.”

“And why are they all spread out on the living room floor?”

“Well, most of them are full of junk that can go to the garage, but our menorahs and candles are in one of them. The problem is, I don’t remember which one.”

“Maybe this one that says ‘Chanukah’ ?”

He is so annoying when he uses that tone of voice. “You would think so,” I answer, “but…”

“Judy! Why is this box filled with nothing but old holiday cards and junk mail?”

“I tried to warn you….”

He closes the box with some masking tape. “Do you remember how we moved here in just one medium sized U-Haul truck? Today, that truck probably wouldn’t even hold the

JUDY EPSTEIN A Look on the Lighter Side contents of a single room!”

“You’re going to need a single room if you keep harping on that! Anyway. Like I said, I have to deal with these boxes, then do the laundry so I can put fresh sheets on the beds… do some baking…. “ My voice trailed off as I thought about everything still to do.

“And what are we giving the kids for Chanukah?” he asked.

“I don’t know! That’s on my list! I keep thinking about it!

But the more I think, the more I worry; and the more I worry, the more I put on the list. It just grows and grows, and meanwhile, nothing gets done!”

“What if you skip it, for once?”

“You mean, no list? A Chanukah without gifts?”

Just then the phone rings.

It’s our college boy. “Mom? Dad? I’m really sorry but — I don’t know if I can come home.

No, nothing’s wrong, but I haven’t had any time to buy presents. I had great plans… but then I had to write some papers, and now it’s exams, so I couldn’t do any shopping, and besides, I never know what you want….”

“I can tell you what we want,” I say, calmly. “The only thing we want is for you to get here, safe and sound. The holiday isn’t about presents, anyway.”

“It’s not?”

“No. Oh, I guess it was, when you were little. But the only truly important thing now

is just to come home, and spend time with family and friends.”

He hangs up, reassured.

“I hope you heard yourself,” says my husband.

“Which part? I said a lot.”

“The part about how the gifts aren’t what really matters!

And the same goes for your list, I’m willing to bet. Let’s just find the menorah and candles, and get the rest of this stuff to the garage.”

“Okay.” I leaned on a box to catch my breath, and heard some small cracking sounds. “I think I’ve found the candles.”

“Great! We can check that off the list!” says my husband.

“And then — throw the list away.”

As it turns out, I’ve managed to lower my family’s expectations, over the years, until now they’re thrilled with fresh sheets on the bed, and one gift card, each, with a note that says “Happy Chanukah with love, from Mom and Dad.” I hope your holidays are happy, too.

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his year many nasty comments and insults were directed at the owner of the Baxter House in newspaper articles, letters to the editor and at village meetings.

I am ashamed of the lynch mob mentality being displayed by my community.

I feel that some background is needed to inform people that she is not the villain in this situation.

The village had an opportunity to buy the Baxter House but only made a halfhearted effort. There was a special meeting held sometime after the house was put up for sale to inform the residents of the village’s interest in purchasing it for our Village Hall.

On announcing the asking price of $990,000 the room full of residents instantly let out with a loud no.

The asking price was given because no one bothered to look at the house and try to negotiate a better price with the owner.

Then a suggestion was made to rent it out for weddings and other affairs to help support the purchase.

This too was met with an equally loud no response.

Really, how could anyone think that this would appeal to the residents? Who would want a catering hall in our village?

Next the seller came before the board saying what a treasure the house was

and how proud he was to be its steward and said he was in favor of landmarking.

Now you had a willing owner. That was the time to landmark. Not ambushing an unsuspecting buyer two years later.

Is it true that landmarking was not done at that time because the owner threatened to sue and the village backed off?

By not doing it then he was able to conceal this information from prospective buyers.

Then two years after the house was purchased, the new owner, against her objections, was blindsided with landmarking.

The Baxter House is the namesake of our village, a village of approximately 242 households and 1,000 residents, and should be the responsibility of all the residents.

Who decided that the new owner should be anointed its sole savior?

I started attending village meetings soon after moving into Baxter Estates.

In all these years, the board always worked to help the residents, myself included. To put such a financial burden on this owner when the Board passed on the opportunity to buy the house is unconscionable.

And to be fair to this board I know you inherited this situation and you now

have to deal with it.

I read in the Port Washington Times “the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society once brought up the idea of crowdfunding litigation” and people are now supporting this.

In comments made in the papers this year people stated that the residents of Baxter Estates, Port Washington and all across Long Island want to save this house. Well, except the residents of Baxter Estates who voted against the purchase. There are a lot of loud angry voices who want their pound of flesh but don’t want to put any skin in the game.

So rather than using crowdfunding negatively in this effort for litigation to punish the owner, how about using it positively to purchase the house to turn it into a museum or sell it to someone who is actually looking to buy an old house to restore and stop torturing the owner.

Remember, it was landmarked against her objections two years after she purchased it.

The Cow Neck Peninsula Society, led

by Mr. Bain, their president, had much to say about instructing the village on what to do with the Baxter House.

Perhaps he will step up to manage the museum.

Also, in the Port Washington Times, someone asked about eminent domain.

That is an excellent idea.

At least with it “the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires the government to compensate the owner of property taken by eminent domain, stating “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” State constitutions contain similar provisions requiring that the property owner receive just compensation for the property taken.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Oh wait, I guess it’s easier to landmark. That way it takes away control of the property. And without control the owner really doesn’t own it, except for the mortgage and taxes. And better yet it doesn’t require just compensation.

The owner was accused of not acting morally and ethically.

Perhaps she was the wrong one to be accused of this. She was also accused of being uncooperative, difficult, and not motivated among other things.

How would you react to having your home taken away from you?

For the record, I am not against landmarking, just the way it was done.

I am willing to make a donation to purchase but not to litigate.

Also, I do not know Ms. Wu nor have we ever met. I would feel this way about anyone who was victimized in this way.

Jim Sacrestano Baxter Estates

Mishandled Port opens hearts, wallets library books G

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f they disposed of 27,000 books [at the Great Neck Library] that was at an approximate cost of $675,000.

They had foresight to plan a revamped library and spent about $2 million on that. They knew that they wanted to dump all those books.

Why did the board box and store them, then unbox and dispose of them. It is our tax dollars.

The new Kings Point branch is lovely but a sterile white.

I am planning a move to a new community where the library has a bookmobile for those not able to travel to a branch.

They even offer mail service for the disabled at no cost to the reader.

Some time back I suggested that the Great Neck Library buy reading tablets so that they could loan them out to all members of our library.

Sell the ‘Main’ and use those

funds to fund the electronic versions as loaners. No buyers!

Now there is a beautiful new interior under the old skin at tremendous cost.

No books so that the decimated shelving will not become overcrowded. The library board never completed an advanced calculus course.

I miss the ‘good reads’ section at Station. There were about 2 dozen books last time I was there.

There used to be 2 dozen shelves full of books.

Perhaps someone can split the collection amongst the four libraries and by returning each borrowed book to a different branch under a rotation system.

Any senior in high school could devise such a system.

Adieu Norman Roland Great Neck

rowing up, our Passover Seder included a passage from the Diary of Anne Frank which was always given to me to read and is known to many.

An excerpt of it follows here: ““It’s a wonder I haven’t abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.”

As the executive director of the Community Chest of Port Washington, I witness this goodness every day.

I see it in the volunteer service of so many residents on behalf of the People of Port. I see it in the financial generosity of so many individual and business donors.

I see it in the 3,000 runners who come out on Thanksgiving morning to participate in the Thanksgiving Day Run. I see it in the public servants of our towns and villages — the men and women who keep us safe.

Every day, people perform acts of kindness, some we see, and some we don’t.

There is the store that donates all its extra bread to the homeless and the garden center that delivers fresh produce to food pantries; the school communities that collect warm clothing and coats,

and the places of worship that provide other living essentials for those at-risk.

There is the woman who drives elderly patients to doctors’ visits and the man who delivers a home cooked meal to a friend without means.

People and businesses give of their time and give from their wallets.

I am so very grateful for all of it. I hate to keep asking for more, and yet I do because I also witness the need that often goes unseen.

During the next two weeks, when you are asked to be generous, pause and consider whether that dollar will make a difference to you…I guarantee you, it will make a difference to Port Washington residents who are in-need.

Please give and be as generous as you can be.

Your thoughtfulness can bring health, safety and security to a deserving child, teenager, adult, senior citizen, and his/her family.

Thank you on behalf of the Community Chest of Port Washington and it’s 26 nonprofit grantee organizations.

Julie Meer Harnick Executive Director Community Chest of Port Washington

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Trump win no victory for 1 religion

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arely do I respond to any Letter to the Editor; as American newspapers refreshingly welcome a variety of opinions and opinion writers.

Unfortunately, a provocative and grossly inaccurate letter in last week’s News caught my attention, and it merits a brief response.

In the letter Trump election a victory for Christians, the author suggests that the election of Donald Trump signifies a victory for Christianity over (what the author calls) anti-Christian, antiU.S. globalists.

Several times he refers to George Soros (whose name I rarely heard during the campaign) as a Rothschild banker; a thinly veiled anti-Semitic reference to Jews.

He speaks of the Trump victory in somewhat apocalyptic fashion; arguing that anyone voting against Trump (or condemning Putin for that matter) is an antiChristian infidel, bent on destroying America.

The language employed in this letter is reminiscent of stereotypical anti-Semitic diatribes and accusations sadly (and frighteningly) familiar to many of us.

The letter-writer also condemns organizations such as Black Lives Matter and MoveOn. Org, as tools of the ‘bankers’ who control the corporate media.

Such language smacks of racism blatantly expressed and not so thinly veiled…

Generally I would ignore such an accusatory letter; for the less attention it receives the less attention given to its author.

However, as the letter occupies a prominent place in a popular local newspaper, it begs for a response.

For the record, the election of Mr. Trump has little to do with his religion.

He received at least some support from people of various religions and ethnic groups: Jews, African Americans, and members of the Latino community included.

He won because many voters made a statement about their restlessness with status quo politics.

Mr. Trump (whose daughter and son-in-law are Jewish) was perceived as the anti-establishment candidate; and although he lost the popular vote his popularity in many states won him a significant Electoral College victory.

My objective here is not to engage in partisan politics; my objective is neither to endorse nor oppose Mr. Trump.

I will leave the politics to others.

I am concerned however, by the post-election fervor of extremists who have so inaccurately and so fervently interpreted this election as a victory for extremist ideologues and ideologies.

The letter in your newspaper last week provides one such illustration of an opinion based on extreme bias and hatred.

My sense is that your letter in last week’s News is not only an affront to the groups publicly condemned by the author, but an affront to Christianity as well.

It often amazes me how people who purport to defend our Constitution, would deny others the right to do likewise.

It seems that some of us — claiming to be patriots — speak and write in a most unpatriotic manner so disrespectful and dismissive of the Constitution we so passionate claim to uphold.

For some, democracy works only as long as you vote for the correct candidate. Anything else is simply un-American…

The hallmark of our demo-

cratic society is that we all enjoy the freedom to openly express our opinions, as long as our views do not jeopardize the public’s safety.

Over this past year our country was torn apart by the national election; yet our democratic process remained (and remains) intact.

Whether Mr. Trump becomes America’s savior or is eventually exposed as a dangerous demagogue (or anything in between), is something which the future will determine.

I certainly hope he succeeds; for the benefit of every American regardless of religion, color, gender or ethnic background.

I also hope that in our national debate we will respectfully address the issues which divide us.

Any conversation which is predicated on religious or racial hatred not only jeopardizes our legitimate national discourse but dishonors our democracy, our Constitution and our citizenry.

Language of hate and prejudice, whether veiled or explicitly expressed, has no place in contemporary America.

Our glorious Constitution, by calling for a separation between church and state, confirms such enlightened thinking.

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pledge to refrain from publishing such garbage in the future.

Else, it will become the responsibility of all decent people in this community to stay away from you, to abstain from advertising with you, to cancel subscriptions, to boycott you, as we would boycott any other institution that publishes hateful lies.

Chanukah and Christmas can’t come too soon.

We have all lived through the most divisive political season we’ve seen in decades.

As our community tries to heal, to re-establish bonds of communal connection and to find our way back to civil discourse, we look forward to the Festival of Light and Tidings of Comfort and Joy, a way to move past the vitriol and to remind us of all that unites us.

This letter set us backward.

I trust you will take the necessary steps to correct your egregious error.

Rabbi Michael A. White Temple Sinai of Roslyn Roslyn Heights

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Rabbi Michael Klayman Lake Success

John O’Kelly spouts flagrant Anti-Semitism

Publishing letter irresponsible ow disconcerting and discouraging to read John O’Kelly’s anti-Semitic screed the week before Christmas and Chanukah.

Both holidays celebrate religious freedom and salvation, generosity and pluralism.

My critique is not with Mr. O’Kelly. His “views” speak for themselves.

I simply ask the editor of this periodical if it wishes to be considered a legitimate news organ, or a trashy receptacle of irresponsible hate filled untruths.

By publishing such grotesque propaganda you have placed yourself outside legitimate public discourse, aligning yourself with the darkest, basest corners of bigotry and incitement in our society.

An editor with an ounce of decency, with even the smallest modicum of journalistic responsibility, would have tossed this piece in the trash where it belongs.

This, of course, is not the first time you have allowed your pages to host such bigotry.

This is the last time we can tolerate it.

You owe our community an apology, and a

In the ancient Jewish world there were two rabbinic figures, who lived and taught in the same generation. Their names were Hillel and Shammai.

When interpreting Jewish law, the school founded by Hillel was far more lenient than the School of Shammai.

However, sacred Jewish texts often praise the School of Hillel because whenever they sat down to deliberate about a specific law, Hillel’s students always studied the opinion of Shammai first.

There was a healthy respect for disagreement; conflict was based on legitimate differences in interpretation.

I can only hope that no matter what divides us today, we will never formulate our opinions nor express our conflicts in terms of old and new prejudices more reflective of Nazi Germany and other intolerant societies.

Rather, I hope we always express legitimate and respectful disagreement; which enables us to dialogue with one another in the spirit of friendship and honor.

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have just read O’Kelly’s diatribe of Dec. 16 with the following headline: “Trump election a victory for Christians.”

The headline is just so wrong.

A headline is supposed to let the reader know what the article is about. O’Kelly’s claptrap is not about an election victory for Christians.

A far more appropriate headline would be: “O’Kelly repeatedly spews anti-Semitism.”

I am left with two questions: 1. Why does O’Kelly choose to spew his venom in this group of newspapers owned and operated by a Jew? 2. Is Adolf Hitler his muse?

O’Kelly has no trouble submitting his hate messages to Mr. Blank’s Jewish-owned newspa-

pers, yet he brays away against Jews as follows: “This media monopoly serves the interests of the globalists who own it. It is the prime purveyor of fake news and globalist propaganda.”

Is O’Kelly so blind that he doesn’t see that his own letter is a prime example of fake news and globalist propaganda?

Subject wise, O’Kelly’s diatribe might almost read like a chapter out of “Mein Kampf” except for the fact that his writing is unintelligible, rambling and overly repetitive.

It’s too bad that our country will now have to pay the price for giving credence to hate mongers like O’Kelly.

Never again!

Leo Pfeifer Great Neck

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News serves G.N., other paper doesn’t

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his is a letter about the value of local newspapers, and how easily devaluation can occur.

Local papers bring to their limited publics the events and people most closely affecting us.

We rely on them to report on, and hopefully to neutrally examine, what is being said about major local issues, as well as keeping track of our social events: births, deaths, graduations, marriages, festivities, building plans, transportation changes, weather aftermath and so forth.

At their best, our local papers try to keep us apprised of topics which may be locally interesting but which, at least at their inception, would likely not be covered by large regional newspapers.

In other words, our local papers serve the indispensable function of keeping an eye on what’s happening around us.

We rely on them to give us their honest appraisal; then it’s up to us to do what we want with that information.

On topics of any consequence at all, the tsunami of input from social media is generally incomplete and unreliable.

Even if it has at least some truth to it (which is anything but certain), the sheer volume of contradictory messages makes any one of them suspect.

This new info-reality makes our local papers the last bastion of reliable news about our community.

How else are we to be informed about the very things surrounding us at home?

Where do we get news about local water pollution?

The effects on us of a third LIRR track?

What is the progress of the toxic chemical plume under streets?

Is our fertilizer killing our bays?

What landfill was used under the new

playground?

What qualifications do our political candidates bring to the offices they seek?

So we can make up our own minds, we rely on our local papers to provide us with the facts their reporters have uncovered; then sometimes the editors will add their opinion about a particular situation.

So far so good: a nice, simplistic but appreciative view of the value of local newspapers.

But to have a good press we can’t be just passive participants.

We have a role to play to preserve good local papers in our community.

The good papers should be supported: Take out a subscription to a good paper so advertisers know the community pays attention to those pages.

But what do we do if a local paper is just using us to disseminate its own peculiar hate and fictitious rubbish?

We had a shocking example of this in our own community and what happens next is up to us.

In the week of Dec. 4, barely seven days before we were to elect a new commissioner on the Great Neck Park District, the Great Neck Record knowingly published a screed attacking Commissioner Frank Cilluffo.

The venomous falsehoods were included in a telltale ambiguous way, neither an attributed political ad nor a letter from a reader.

No: The Record permitted this garbage to be published unsigned.

In a written version of a masked mugging, the author(s) of these actionable lies apparently insisted that their cowardly attack be anonymous: it was published “names withheld.”

It’s even possible that someone on the Record’s staff is a particular friend of

Leiberman, Commissioner Cilluffo’s election opponent, and was understandably unwilling to take ownership of the scurrilous, hate-filled diatribe.

But whatever the source, it is really the Great Neck Record that is to blame.

All of our media receive countless submissions which cannot be disseminated for any number of reasons.

Professional staffs have long been trained to consign obvious rubbish to the shredder, the law department or the police, depending on the level of threatened danger.

The rank childishness of the Record’s decision-making process would be bad enough if it were engaged in a squabble about a contest for cutest pet, or some such.

But the timing of the Record’s publication of this ugly attack proves that it was deliberately trying to sway the outcome of an important election.

It may be called the “park district,” but its commissioners must be serious operators of a quite complex, multi-million dollar operation with huge responsibilities.

I venture to guess that there is no other large public entity which operates with more transparency, more oversight, and more public input than the park district.

For the Record to even hint that a parks commissioner could hide any meaningful missteps from public view just shows how little the Record comprehends how the park district is run.

And of course that has a lot to do with the fact that the Record never shows up at any parks’ meetings, much less covers any developments at the district.

The Record then built on its foundation of professional ignorance by allowing its pages to be used by some with an obvious personal grudge.

Then it added yet another level of irresponsibility by permitting that grudge to be published, without attribution, at a time meant to affect the outcome of the election.

To top it all off, the Record is quite obviously incapable of recognizing libelous material when it is right under their nose.

I personally hope that Cilluffo will sue the Record off the planet, but lawsuits are invariably expensive and time-consuming.

Winning the election and thus annoying the heck out of those pathetic “names withheld” should be enough satisfaction for someone with better things to do than confront the juvenile mentalities who wrote and published that stuff.

Not that the Record was ever going to win any newspaper awards, but at least a few decades ago it performed a useful service to some.

Now that legacy has been permanently marred by its display of ignorance, cowardice, and viciousness.

Advertisers who want to attract the right kind of attention will stay far, far away from the Record.

If they know what they are doing I doubt that advertisers will wish to be associated with a paper with so little respect for their subject matter or their readers.

I hope the News publishes my letter in its entirety although I am including an intentional compliment to it.

The News has been serving our community well, especially in the past few years.

We are lucky to have a choice between papers, so please choose the local paper which will serve us well.

And please make your choice known to all of your friends and local shops.

Elizabeth Allen Great Neck

Letter offends us all Trump victory is no license for bigotry I n response to Jack O’Kelly’s letter “Trump Election A Victory For Christians It was obvious after reading Mr. O’Reilly’s letter with the narrow-minded references to the “Rothchild’s and the International Bankers,” Mr. O’Kelly shows us what he feels and particularly who he hates.

The repeated innuendos about certain people is an affront to all of us.

Therefore , these undertones make his letter worthless.

I am surprised that the editors of this paper printed it.

Robert Richter Port Washington

Letter a wake up call

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ack O’Kelly’s letter of Dec. 16 titled “Trump election a victory for Christians” was very enlightening.

It was a wakeup call to many individuals of good faith that there are people such as Mr. O’Kelly, who harbor overt or surely covert anti-Semitic beliefs.

His reference to “International Bankers” as well as the “Rothchilds” reflect a centuries old canard made popular in the Protocols of the Elders Of Zion.

The theme being that there was a Jewish plan for global domination.

The Nazi’s used this to stir up horrific propaganda. We all know what that led to.

Mr. O’Kelly words are hurtful and ignorant.

I believe he owes an apology to all Jews and Christians alike.

Hank Ratner Port Washington

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shuddered as I read John O’Kelly’s viciously anti-Semitic tirade (“Trump election a victory for Christians”).

His letter spewed mouthfuls of age-old anti-Semitic slanders that called to mind the horrors unleashed in past centuries in the name of Christianity which culminated in the murder of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust.

Donald J. Trump did not run for the presidency as a Christian and the opposition to his candidacy was most certainly not anti-Christian.

If anything, Mr. Trump’s lifestyle caused many to rightly question whether he exemplified traditional Christian ethics and values.

Moreover, no election (least of all Mr. Trump’s) can be seen as a victory for Christians.

The First Amendment prohibits the

establishment of any religion and guarantees the free exercise of any and all religions.

After all, America is a democracy, not a theocracy.

There can be no mistaking the meaning of Mr. O’Kelly’s virulently hatefilled letter.

History, which bears witness to the millions of lives lost to religious, ethnic and racial bigotry, teaches the dangers of mindless prejudice.

The election of Mr. Trump does not give license to bigots to vent their venom.

Everyone is entitled to their political beliefs, but let’s keep irrational hatred out of the political discourse.

Jay N. Feldman Port Washington

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Finding a cure for hate and racism

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’ve just read a most profound article

by Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlantic, Ga., on the internet.

He called racism a disease that must be cured.

I believe hate of another person is truly a disease as well.

It destroys the mind, body and soul.

Too bad there is not a vaccine that can cure this most insidious disease

which has been the curse of mankind.

As the archbishop said,” Religious and political leadership must work together to find a cure.”

I totally concur.

I also believe hate starts in the home and parents must correct these wrongs by teaching their children about respecting those who are different.

Like those of a different race, reli-

gion, or of a different national origin.

I think this should also extend to schools where hate has been flourishing like a virulent disease.

In closing I’m reminded of what Martin Luther King Jr. said,” I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

Well too bad that day has not come yet.

I pray that one day the true meaning of Christmas will shine through and that is peace on Earth and good will toward men.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

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he photo of long time Long Island Rail Road rider Larry Penner reveals that something is still missing from the recent installation of a new replacement pedestrian overpass bridge at the Little Neck LIRR Station.

Why didn’t the LIRR coordinate purchase of a simple prefabricated overhead canopy along with procurement of a new prefabricated pedestrian overpass bridge?

Both could have been installed during the same past weekend.

For a few dollars more, this would have provided riders with protection from rain, snow, sleet and ice.

It would also extend the useful life for both pedestrian overpass bridge and staircases.

The original pedestrian overpass bridge and stairs were installed in 1989.

Since that time, riders due to inclement weather, have had to periodically deal with slippery and unsafe conditions when using this passageway to access the eastern end of the

westbound platform.

When the safety crossing gates go down at Little Neck Parkway, this is the only way to reach Penn Station bound trains.

Many Terrace Circle and other Great Neck residents walk this way to reach the rear five cars of Penn Station bound trains.

This positions you, when exiting the train at Penn Station, for the fastest route toward Herald Square, 7th Avenue along with the #1,2 & 3 Interborough Rapid Transport subway lines.

Metro North always includes a canopy with installation of any pedestrian overpass bridge or staircases.

Don’t LIRR commuters deserve the same consideration as their Metro North counterparts?

Larry Penner 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

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Gilliar stands tall in saving discarded books

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ebecca Rosenblatt Gilliar deserves high praise for her exemplary efforts to save thousands of books discarded by the Great Neck Library

Board.

As Ms. Gilliar indicates in her detailed letter of Nov. 25, 2016, this “continued annihilation” of a once substantial library collection has no relation to the common practice of material “weeding.” In such a standard administrative practice, decaying material or books with little appeal or “historical

value” are removed from a public collection.

However, this logical process is not what has taken place at the Great Neck Library. Let me give at least one example of the type of valuable book which the GNL has thrown away. Published by the Harvard University Press in 1981, “In Struggle: SNCC and the Black Awakening of the 1960’s” is written by the Stanford University historian, Clayborne Carson.

It’s a significant contribution to that formative American era of courageous protest

and resistance. Would not any young student or concerned adult born well after the 1960s benefit by perusing its profound pages and gazing at its many powerful pictures?

Of course, if our library were located in North Carolina or Mississippi such a book would not have a likely place on their library shelves.

I have written to the GNL trustees, and I have not received even one word of response.

In their library construction projects,

Port Washington and Manhasset made careful plans to preserve their respective collections.

As Ms. Glliar points out, the GNL Board has conducted a “purge of much we held dear at our library.”

Let us enact our communal and democratic rights by removing the current Board of the Great Neck Library!

Dr. Peter E. Kornblum Great Neck

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Continued from Page 15 of the progress of a free society, the incentive for additional return for additional effort.”

He called for permanent and significant tax rate cuts “to remove a serious barrier to long-term growth.”

JFK’s plan, signed into law by his successor, Lyndon Johnson, “took the 24 rates of the income tax down from the range between 20 percent and 91 percent to be-

tween 14 percent and 70 percent, phased in over two years.”

The upsurge: economic growth between 1965 and 1969 averaged an incredible 5% annually. The book recounts how the Kennedy policy inspired the Reagan administration that brought down federal income rates down to two brackets, 28 percent and 15 percent and produced 4 percent annual growth between 1983 and 2000.

Happy reading in 2017.

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lthough the Gold Coast International Film Festival ended last month, the screens will continue to light up at the Gold Coast Arts Center for its winter film series.

Lauren Wagner, the arts center’s associate director of arts and film, said this year’s weeklong Gold Coast International Film Festival saw a record number of attendees, and the center wants to continue that success.

“We are an institution that is here year-round and we’ve been here for 25 years,” Wagner said. “While it’s wonderful that we jam-pack films and events into one week and it’s exciting, it’s important to keep that going year-round.”

The films “I, Daniel Blake,” winner of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival’s Palme D’Or, the highest award at the festival, “Alone in Berlin,” which is based on the bestselling novel “Every Man Dies Alone”

by Hans Fallada, and “The Salesman,” which was nominated for the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme D’Or, will be screened as part of the Gold Coast International Film Festival’s winter film series. The dates for the screenings have not yet been set.

Wagner said that while they can decide to screen films that they know would fill seats, film festival staff members try to find good films that will “challenge audiences.”

“We do surveys at the end of every series and love hearing what people have to say,” she said. “We really do try to bring an assortment of different types of films.”

Wagner said it was important to offer Long Island residents the opportunity to see films that otherwise are often screened only in New York City or in the Hamptons.

“I think our festival alone proves there are so many people on the island that want to see the best in new, independent domestic and foreign films,” she said. “Going to the theater is one of the oldest forms of entertainment.”

“I, Daniel Blake,” Wagner noted, had a limited release and the winter film series’ screening would be its Long Island premiere.

The film, which is directed by Ken Loach, is about a widowed carpenter who has a heart attack and meets a single mother with two children facing the same challenges he is.

“Alone in Berlin,” which is directed by Vincent Perez, is about a working class family fighting the Nazi regime after their son is killed during World War II. “The Salesman,” a Persian film with English subtitles directed by Asghar Farhadi, is about how a young couple’s lives change after they are forced to move to a new apartment in Tehran.

Wagner said the winter film series, similar to the weeklong film festival, will offer Q&A sessions and discussions with people associated with the films, such as directors, actors, producers and screenwriters, or an expert in the movie industry.

The purpose, she said, is to enhance movie-goers’ experiences and convince them to get away from waiting until a film is available to stream online.

“What they can expect to get is an experience and true program that has been worked on and curated and sort of styled on what we’re trying to do,” Wagner said.

All screenings will take place at the Bow Tie Squire Cinemas at 115 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck.

Film series subscription tickets can be purchased for $75, or $65 for seniors, which includes five screenings, access to Q&A’s, priority seating, movie night deals and discounts at local restaurants. Individual tickets cost $15 in advance, $10 for students in advance and $20 at the door.

Those interested can go to goldcoastfilmfestival.org for more information.

Gold Coast set for winter film fest

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Gogol Bordello Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.

“I’ve come full circle and I’m comfortable being a total outsider,” says Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz, explaining the philosophy behind the band’s new album, Pura Vida Conspiracy. Like everything they’ve ever done, this outing is an uncategorizable blend of international influences, anchored by the gypsy rhythms Hutz grew up with in Ukraine.

“Most people are looking for a box to put stuff in,” he says. “I try to avoid it.”

Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury Info: (516) 283-5566 • thespaceatwestbury.com

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Kenny Rogers: The Gambler’s Last Deal: Christmas & Hits

Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

Since the release of Kenny Rogers’ first-ever Christmas album back in 1981 titled “Christmas,” Rogers has embarked on an annual “Christmas & Hits Tour” where he performs holiday favorites and a large selection of hits at concerts across North America.

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: (516) 334-0800 • venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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O.A.R.: The XXMas Wish List Tour

Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.

After 20 years, endless shows and 13 albums, O.A.R. (an acronym for the band’s full name: .…of a revolution) has assembled a comprehensive career overview. “XX,” a 24-track, half-studio and half-live collection, shines a light on key moments from this vital, prolific band’s recording career.

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

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A veteran of more than 100 TV and talk show appearances, comedian Joe DeVito’s dead-on timing, unexpected twists and sheer flights of lunacy make him a favorite at the top clubs in New York City and across the U.S. Where: Governor’s of Levittown 90 Division Ave., Levittown Info: (516) 731-3358 • govs.govs.com

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Where: House of Brews, 1509 Main St., Port Jefferson Info: (631) 509-6622 • houseofbrews.net

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‘I, Daniel Blake’ Film Screening Date to be announced

Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the latest from legendary directorKen Loach is a gripping, human tale about the impact one man can make.

Graced with humor and heart, “I, Daniel Blake” is a moving, much-needed reminder of the power of empathy from one of the world’s greatest living filmmakers.

Where: Bow Tie-Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info: (516) 466-2020 • bowtiecinemas.com • goldcoastarts.org

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Discover the frosty world of polar bears, penguins, walruses and whales with arts and crafts, games and experiments. Check website for all pricing.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Sweet Christmas, Hanukkah open house What a wonderful treat, Christmas Eve and the first night of Hanukkah are on the same night this year!

Why not celebrate with A Sweet Open House that is both Naughty and Nice?

Below are a few suggestions that maybe served throughout the holidays and even into the New Year.

The “Blue” and White cookies may easily be made red and white or green and white, or whatever color you desire.

Add a make your own ice cream and sorbet bar and you have easily rounded out your dessert buffet with treats that please everyone.

Just sit back and enjoy the holidays with dear friends and family.

MENU Serves 10-20 “Blue” and White Cookies “Naughty” Chocolate Truffles “Nice” Chocolate Truffles Ice Cream and Sorbet Sundae Bar* “Blue” and White Cookies You can easily the food coloring to suit your theme. Food coloring is available in the baking aisle of your supermarket or Michael’s

1 cup cake flour (not self rising) 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 6 tblsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. pure lemon extract 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 tblsps. light corn syrup Blue, Red or Green food coloring 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flours, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Add milk and whisk to combine. Whisk in melted butter and extracts. Add flour mixture and stir to form a smooth dough. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

2. Line baking pans with Silpat, nonstick baking mats. Using a 1 ounce cookie scoop, drop ten cookies on each baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake until edges are light brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Place cookies on to cool.

1 lb. semisweet chocolate, cut or broken into pieces 2 tblsp. Grand Marnier ( or to taste) Cocoa Powder for dusting 1. Put cream and butter into a saucepan. Let butter melt over medium heat, then, stirring all the while, turn up the heat and let the cream come to a boil.

ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect 3. In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, 3 tablespoons hot water and corn syrup. Whisk until smooth. Using a small offset spatula, ice half of each cookie.

Return cookies to rack to drip, if necessary.

4. Add food coloring to remaining icing. Stir until smooth and desired color is achieved. If necessary add more food coloring.

Spread colored icing over second half of each cookie. Allow cookies to set, about 10 minutes.

“Naughty” Chocolate Truffles 1 2/3 cup heavy cream 7 tblsp. unsalted butter

2. Once boiling, remove from heat, add the chocolate to the saucepan and stir until it is completely melted. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and cools somewhat. Stir in the Grand Marnier, then cover mixture and place in the refrigerator. Let the mixture thicken for at least 2 hours, but stir it 3 or 4 times as it cools and hardens.

3. To form the truffles, scoop up portions of the chocolate with a spoon or 1 ounce scooper. Dust a surface thickly with cocoa, then with cocoa-dusted palms, roll the chocolate portions between your hands to make balls. Roll the balls in cocoa, refrigerate them again immediately.

4. Place in truffle cups and serve.

“Nice” Chocolate Truffles These are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and made with no processed sugars 1/2 cup raw cacao or unsweetened Dutchprocessed cocoa powder 2 tblsps. agave nectar 2 tblsps. coconut oil, plus more, as needed 2 pinches of Maldon or other sea salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 6 tblsps. chia seeds 1. Combine the cacao, agave nectar, coconut oil, salt, and vanilla in a medium bowl and use your hands to work it into a smooth mixture, adding a bit more coconut oil, if needed.

2. Pour the chia seeds into a shallow dish. Form the cacao mixture into 16 balls and roll each one in the chia seeds. Chill in the fridge until ready to eat. Place in truffle cups and serve Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 32 year-old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. She lives in Manhasset with her husband and son.

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Sigur Ros to play Arts League of LI to Forest Hills in June expand spring fair Forest Hills Stadium, the sporting and entertainment venue located in the Queens neighborhood of Forest Hills, has added a Satuday, June 17 performance by Icelandic experimental rock band Sigur Rós to its 2017 concert season.

Sigur Rós is the second addition to the 2017 concert season, following the previous announcement of back-to-back nights with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers on July 26 and 27.

Continuing the experiment begun this year, Sigur Rós will be performing as trio, eschewing the string, brass and other aux-

iliary musicians that have been a hallmark of live performances the past decade.

Once again they will be touring without a support act, performing two careerspanning sets (separated by an intermission) starting at 7 p.m. sharp.

Tickets are on sale now.

As with their previous tour, the live visuals, designed by the same team behind their previous “Knights of Illumination” award-winning tour, have been met with universal praise, pairing with the emotional heft of the music to create a wholly subsuming experience.

The Art League of Long Island’s Second Annual Welcome Spring Fine Art & Craft Fair returns to their spacious facility in Dix Hills.

Due to the busy crowds of shoppers and many exhibitors at the first annual fair, the Art League is expanding the number of exhibitors that can be accepted to participate in the next fair scheduled for March 25 and 26, 2017.

The juried fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

The Art League is looking for exhibitors who create hand-crafted works in mediums such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, woodcraft, photography, glasswork, wearable art, fiber art and

more.

The deadline to submit applications is March 10, 2017.

Exhibitors will display and sell their work in the gallery, halls and art studios at the art center.

There will be live art demonstrations and a food vendor on premises.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public.

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, just off exit 42N of the Northern State Parkway.

For more information call 631-4625400, ext. 222 or visit www.artleagueli. org.

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The Art League of Long Island announced the winners of the second part of its 61st Annual Members’ Exhibition showing through Jan. 8.

Exhibition juror John Fink, a professor emeritus at Nassau Community College, selected eight works of art out of 126 pieces on display in the League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery.

Fink will discuss his selections at a gallery talk on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Awards of Excellence went to: Lawrence Agnello for “St. Francis Power Figure” (mixed media/sculpture); Vicki Field for “It Snowed” (watercolor); and Russell Pulick for “Clay + Wood” (clay, wood).

Honorable mentions went to: Alex-

ander Adell for “Scallop Trawler” (oil on linen); Alex Atkinson for “Escape” (etching); Leslie Barnett for “Summer Retreat” (oil); Linda Hartman for “Ocean Breeze” (wood and fiber/mixed media); and Carol Schanke for “Dove” (mixed media).

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

The gallery is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about the Art League and an update on holiday closings visit www.artleagueli.org or call 631-462-5400.

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Simple ways to maintain your mental acuity M

any people know that a combination of a healthy diet and routine exercise is the best way to maintain their physical health. But what about mental well-being? Memory lapses are often assumed to be an accepted side effect of aging, but such an assumption is incorrect, as there are many steps men and women can take to maintain their mental acuity well into their golden years.

Find time for cardiovascular exercise.

Cardiovascular exercise can help men and women maintain healthy weights and reduce their risk for potentially deadly ailments like diabetes and heart disease. But cardiovascular exercise also can boost brain power. Cardiovascular exercise pumps oxygenrich blood to the brain, and that blood contains glucose that can fuel brain cells. Cardiovascular exercise also strengthens blood vessels, which can help prevent potentially devastating diseases, such as stroke, that can have a lasting and negative impact on cognitive function.

Find time for friends and family. Many people need no reason to socialize, but those that do can now cite boosting brain function as a great reason to get together with family and friends. Routine socialization can keep a brain sharp by reducing its levels of cortisol, a potentially destructive hormone brought on by stress. Researchers also believe that routine interaction with other people stimulates

structures in the brain’s frontal lobe that are likely responsible for planning, decision making and response control.

Squeeze in a nap every so often. Naps can have a reenergizing effect on men and women, but a study from German researchers also found that naps also can improve memory. In the study, researchers divided participants into three groups: people who would stay awake for 60 minutes; people who would sleep for six minutes; and people who would sleep for 30 to 45 minutes. After the hour was up, participants were given a word recall test, and those who slept performed better on the test than those who hadn’t. But the development that was perhaps most interesting was that those who slept for just six minutes performed just as well on the test as those who slept for far longer, leading researchers to suggest that men and women need not take long naps to improve their memories.

Include fish in your diet. A study from researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that people who eat fish once per week have a 60 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who do not include fish in their weekly diets. Researchers credit this lower risk to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in both the brain and in fish such as salmon and tuna.

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Reduce your risk of severe hearing loss T

hough it’s difficult for many people to imagine living in a world in which their hearing has been compromised, hearing loss is a significant medical issue that affects millions of people across the globe. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, among adults ages 65 and older in the United States, 12.3 percent of men and nearly 14 percent of women are affected by tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears that can be intermittent or continuous and can vary in loudness. Some are quick to assume hearing loss is a natural side effect of aging, and while the relationship between age and hearing loss is strong, that does not mean men and women cannot take steps to protect their hearing and maintain it well into their golden ears.

• Limit workplace exposure to noise.

Overexposure to noise while on the job is a leading cause of severe hearing loss, yet millions of people encounter hazardous levels of noise during a typical workday. For example, mechanics are routinely exposed to loud noise that stems from power tools or motor vehicle engines. This does not mean mechanics should take up a new trade, but they should approach the workday with a goal of protecting their hearing. Mechanics and other professionals who are routinely exposed to workplace noise can wear protectors that cover their ears or earplugs that reduce the impact of noise on their ears.

• Discuss side effects of medications with your doctor before taking them.

Many people may be surprised to learn that certain medications can cause hearing loss. Some cancer drugs and certain antibiotics can cause hearing loss, including loss that may be permanent.

In addition, when used regularly, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and acetaminophen can increase a person’s risk of hearing loss. Some

side effects related to hearing loss may disappear when a person stops taking the medication that is contributing to those side effects, but that’s not always the case, so it’s best to discuss any potential side effects of medications with your physician before taking anything.

• Be especially careful when enjoying recreational activities that put hearing in harm’s way. Some celebratory activities are augmented by fireworks, and while fireworks may provide some stunning visual appeal to celebrations, that appeal could be coming at the expense of your hearing. Hearing loss is sometimes caused by exposure to loud and sudden noises, such as those made by fireworks. When attending celebrations that include fireworks, stay as far away from the fireworks as possible and wear earplugs if necessary.

Shooting enthusiasts may also be putting themselves in harm’s way. When visiting a shooting range or going on a hunting trip, protect your ears with headphones or ear plugs. The sudden pop of a gun or rifle can cause irreparable ear damage if you haven’t already taken steps to protect your ears.

• Limit use of personal music players.

Though it’s hard to predict how many of today’s young people will suffer hearing loss down the road, it’s fair to assume hearing loss figures will be on the rise.

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Ring in the New Year with festive party ideas A

lthough New Year's Eve parties tend to be similar from year to year, hosts can explore the many ways to make their celebrations stand out from those of years past. This handy guide provides ideas to your get creative juices flowing. · Establish a color palette. Many people equate New Year's Eve with the gold and silver hues of champagne.

However, you can use any festive color for your party. Use the same colors on everything from invitations to dinnerware to take-home favors. · Encourage guest input. Guests understand the cost of hosting and the amount of planning necessary to throw a festive party, and many will likely reach out to ask what they can do or bring. Figure out in advance which aspects of the party you want your guests to take care of so you have a ready answer when the inquiries start rolling in.

· Keep musical tastes in mind. A fun party usually includes an array of familiar songs and music that appeals to the masses. When compiling a party playlist, choose songs guests are sure to know and love. Mix these in with a few of your favorites. You can even ask guests to provide the names of three favorite songs when they RSVP. · Dim the lights. Bright lights can make guests feel intimidated and awkward. Set the mood by turning off overhead lights, opting for ambient lighting instead. For a fun effect, string holiday lights around the room or use a portable disco ball to spread sparkling colors on the floor and ceiling. Candles are another option for intimate affairs, but should be avoided as a safety measure if you're having a large crowd. · Set out New Year's fill-in-the-blank cards. Encourage guest participation with an entertaining idea. Print out small cards that guests have to

complete. Phrases like, "The bad habit I want to quit is ___" or "____ was the silliest thing I did last year," can be fun to do and share. Guests can take turns guessing whose card is being read.

martinis or vanilla cake-flavored vodka mixers, may be the right flavor for your affair. As the host, you should remember to provide non-alcoholic alternatives as well.

· Have the party catered. Unless you want to spend the evening in and out of the kitchen, invest in catering.

Guests of a late party won't expect a three course meal. However, platters of sandwiches, appetizers and other little munchies will fit the bill. Remember, caterers may book up fast this time of year, so be sure to reserve service well in advance of your party.

· Consider more substantial food after midnight. Encourage guests to eat more and drink less once the clock has struck midnight. Casseroles and other baked dishes are easy to make in advance and have on hand. A breakfast buffet of pancakes, toast and omelets also will fill guests up with something more substantial than chips and dips.

· Create a specialty drink. In addition to toasting champagne or sparkling wine, serve a specialty drink creation. This can be a beverage that ties into your color scheme or the theme of the party.

Dessert drinks, such as chocolate

New Year's Eve parties are a great way to reflect on the last year and look forward to a new one, and hosts can take steps to make their parties memorable for all the right reasons.

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Eco friendly ways to ring in the New Year

Replacing traditional champagne with an organic alternative is one way for hosts to throw an eco-friendly New Year’s Eve party this year. new year is on the horizon and men and women across the globe are readying their New Year’s resolutions. In recent years, more and more men and women have resolved to adopt a more eco-

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But you don’t have to wait until the new calendar year to go green. In fact, New Year’s revelers can turn their New Year’s Eve party into an eco-friendly affair in a variety of ways.

Forgo paper products. New Year’s Eve festivities typically feature lots of food and beverages, and hosts can use this to get a head start on their resolutions. Instead of serving food on paper plates and beverages in disposable paper, plastic or foam cups, use reusable glassware or even plastic cups and plates that can be washed and reused. In addition, replace paper napkins with cloth napkins that can be used more than once.

When forgoing paper products, don’t forget to abandon traditional invitations for e-vites. Invite guests via e-mail or through social networking sites instead of sending out traditional paper invitations that needlessly use paper and need to be transported.

Embrace eco-friendly beverages.

Adult beverages are a big part of many New Year’s Eve parties, and even these beverages can be ecofriendly. The growing popularity of craft breweries, or microbreweries, has made it easy for party hosts to serve eco-friendly drinks. Purchase your party’s beer supply from a local microbrewery to cut down on the beer’s carbon footprint. Buying locally

reduces reliance on transportation to get items from the manufacturer into your refrigerator, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and pollution.

But beer isn’t the only way to make your beverage menu more ecofriendly. Hosts can replace traditional vodka with organic vodka and traditional wine with biodynamic wine.

When the time comes to toast the past year and ring in the new one, do so with champagne or sparkling wine made from organic grapes.

Encourage guests to recycle throughout the night. When guests arrive, explain to them that the night will be an eco-friendly affair. Set up a separate trash receptacle for recyclable items, including bottles and cans. Think of ways to use discarded wine and champagne bottles as decorative items, be it for table settings or vases to hold fresh flowers. And when recycling, don’t overlook the smaller items. Corks from wine bottles can be recycled and reused for a variety of products, including flooring tiles, building insulation and sports equipment.

Donate food at the end of the night. Hosts often have food leftover at the end of the night. Rather than discarding all those leftovers, donate them to a local food bank or homeless shelter. Make these arrangements in advance so the following morning you can donate the leftovers before they spoil.

New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. And with a few simple steps, hosts can make their gathering as eco-friendly as it is enjoyable.

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Go gourmet for your New Year's Soirée

ew Year's celebrations wouldn't be the same without food and, of course, drinks. But while you may already have the champagne on ice for when the clock strikes 12, you may not already have plans in place with regard to feeding your guests as you ring in a new year.

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If you really want to send the year out in flavorful style, consider the following recipe for "Cocktail Dates" from Bob Blumer's "Surreal Gourmet Bites: Showstoppers and Conversation Starters" (Chronicle Books).

Cocktail Dates Yields 12 bites 12 large dried Medjool dates 1 4-ounce chunk Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 6 slices bacon, cut in half widthwise Preheat oven to 350 F. Insert a bamboo skewer or a similar facsimile in the bottom of the date until the pointy tip rests on the bottom of the pit. Push the pit out of the stem side.

Reserve dates.

Using your sharpest knife, cut Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into 1/4-inch slices. Cut those slices into 1/4-x-1-inch pieces (the resulting 1-inch pieces should be approximately the same diameter as a pencil). Cut the tip of each piece at a 45-degree angle.

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Wrap each date with a slice of bacon.

Set dates on a baking sheet, seam-sides down, and skewer each with a toothpick to hold bacon in place.

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New Year's Eve activities for adults and children N

ew Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year, when friends and families gather to count down the waning moments of the year as they anticipate the fun times ahead in the year to come.

While adults tend to look forward to New Year's Eve festivities more than children, there are ways parents can ring in the New Year with their kids.

youngsters, who can take chances trying to break the pinata once the clock strikes midnight or earlier if they aren't likely to still be awake by the time the new year begins.

• Make predictions for the year to come. Another fun and wholesome New Year's Eve activity parents can enjoy with their children is making predictions for the year to come. Ask young sports fans to predict which teams will win championships in their respective leagues while encouraging other youngsters to share their predictions on awards shows or other popular social events for the coming year. Younger kids might not be able to make such specific predictions, so ask them to write down what they hope to see happen in the new year.

• Invite kids into the kitchen. New Year's Eve festivities often include food, so why not invite youngsters into the kitchen to cook alongside you? Kids may not be interested in preparing the main course, but let youngsters get involved when baking the night's more delectable treats, like cookies and cakes. Little ones can choose their favorite treats and then help Mom and Dad prepare those treats for guests coming over to join in the festivities. Decorate cakes and cookies with a New Year's Eve theme.

• Pick funny resolutions out of a hat.

New Year's resolutions are a big part of the holiday, and families who want to add some fun to this tradition can sit down and write their own funny resolutions. Keep the resolutions you write down to yourself, place each person's ideas in a hat and then pick them out before the kids go to bed or right after the clock strikes midnight,

whichever happens to come first.

• Make a New Year's pinata. Many people love to watch the ball drop from Time's Square in New York City on New Year's Eve. Celebrants can bring

a taste of this beloved tradition into their own homes come New Year's Eve by creating a pinata that looks exactly like the ball in Time's Square.

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• Ring in the new year under the stars. Families who live in warm climates might want to forgo television countdowns in favor of spending the final hours of the year under the stars.

A New Year's Eve camping trip is a great way for families to bond and spend time together at the end of what is often a hectic time of year. Instead of hoisting champagne or sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight, share some s'mores and hot chocolate around the campfire as everyone gazes up at the stars.

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Bounce back from New Year’s Eve revelry N

ew Year's parties are synonymous with many things, including champagne toasts come the stroke of midnight. While New Year's Eve is a festive occasion, the tendency to overindulge in alcohol leaves many people feeling groggy come the first of January.

Bloody Marys have long been said to help make hangovers more bearable.

This New Year's, you and your fellow revelers can recover thanks to the following recipe for "Gino the Ram's Special Spicy Bloody Marys" courtesy of Jackie Collins' "The Lucky Santangelo Cookbook" (St. Martin's Press).

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In a large pitcher (at least 1/2-gallon capacity), combine the vodka mixture with the tomato juice, grated horseradish, celery salt, and black pepper and stir vigorously to blend.

Strain into ice-filled tall glasses and serve with the lime wedges and celery ribs.

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any men and women become less flexible as they get older. That loss of flexibility can make performing everyday tasks more difficult while also increasing the risk of injury when working out. Fortunately, there are many steps men and women can take to improve their flexibility.

Embrace dynamic stretching before a workout. Static

stretching was once the rage, but research has indicated that static stretching is not as beneficial as people once thought. Static stretching is a blanket term used to describe several techniques that stretch muscles while a body is at rest. When a person is performing a static stretch, he or she gradually lengthens the muscle until it reaches an elongated position, which is then held for 30 seconds or more. But

recent research has indicated that static stretching is not as effective before a workout as dynamic stretching, which are stretching exercises done while a body is moving. Push-ups, squats and lunges are just a few examples of dynamic stretching techniques, and these exercises can warm up your body and prepare it for the workout to come.

Reconfigure your workout.

When you want to improve flexibility, it’s beneficial to examine your existing workout routine. Are you lifting as much weight as possible during your strength training workout but don’t really know why? If building muscle mass is not your goal, you can probably improve your flexibility by lifting less weight.

Lifting less weight can be a great way to tone your muscles, and you won’t be sacrificing the benefits associated with strength training.

Drink water. Properly hydrated muscles are more capable of responding to flexibility training than poorly hydrated muscles.

Make an effort to drink more water throughout the day, and bring your own water with you to the gym so you can stay hydrated during your workouts.

Find ways to unwind. Your workout may not be the culprit behind your inflexibility. Stress can cause muscles to tighten, and it also increases your risk for a host of ailments, including

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Nonfat Greek yogurt: Nonfat Greek yogurt is a great low-calorie source of protein, making it a great snack option for men and women who want a snack that can boost their afternoon energy levels without compromising their waistlines. Single serving containers of Greek yogurt tend to be right around six ounces, and that six ounces can include 120 grams of protein or more.

Russet potatoes: If baked potatoes are a side dish you typically only enjoy in restaurants, you might want to consider eating more of them at home.

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any men and women struggle to find time to exercise. If hectic schedules dominated by professional and personal commitments have made it difficult to make exercise part of your daily routine, you might want to consider skipping the snooze button so you can work out in the early morning hours.

Early morning workouts have their ups and downs. Glucose levels in the body tend to be low in the morning, when many people wake up with a relatively empty stomach. Low blood glucose levels can cause feelings of nausea and weakness and possibly make you feel faint. In addition, since you likely aren’t moving much while you’re asleep, your joints and muscles are likely less mobile early in the morning than they are in the evening, which can make morning workouts difficult and, if you don’t allow yourself more time to warm up, put your body at greater risk of injury. But morning workouts also can energize you throughout the day, and many people find it easier to consistently exercise in the early mornings than at night, when distractions or long days at the office can affect your motivation to workout.

Early morning exercise routines can be difficult to adjust to, but there are some ways to make the adjustment to such regimens go more smoothly.

Make sleep a priority. Prioritizing sleep makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning, when you will face the daily temptation to hit the snooze button and roll over. But if you aren’t sleep deprived, you will find it easier to skip the snooze phase of your morning routine and get right out of bed. Skip the late night talk shows and call it a night earlier, making sure you get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. Once you establish a new sleep schedule, you will find it easier and easier to get up and hit the gym in the morning.

Designate more time to warm up. Early morning workout routines require athletes to warm up more than they would when exercising at other times of the day. As previously noted, your body is perhaps at its least mobile right when you get out of bed, so set aside more time to warm up when you workout in the mornings.

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Tom Papa, standup comedian Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.

The Olate Dogs, America’s Got Talent winning family show Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m.

Berenstain Bears, live musical show

New Year’s Eve at Madison Theatre The Madison Theatre at Molloy College is presenting a Laughing Rocking New Year’s Eve. The Madison Theatre’s New Year’s Eve Celebration begins with champagne and hors d’oeuvres then straight to a hilarious group of Long Island’s funniest comedians.

The dancin’ and rockin’ in the New Year will begin with the Chiclettes and The Hap-

penings singing hits from the ‘60’s and ‘70s.

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Entries sought for photography exhibit The Huntington Arts Council is seeking submissions from photographers until Jan. 6 for its upcoming exhibit titled “The Human Condition,” which will run from Feb. 2 to 25.

People are affected by their cultures, surroundings, personal relationships and individual situations. Photographers should observe and capture aspects of the human condition through individual character studies or person-to person interactions.

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Community Calendar UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve and First Night of Hanukkah Family Service, 5 p.m., Candlelight Service, 7 p.m.

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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 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.

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Noted guitarist to play Port Washington The Jeanne Rimsky Theater presents a rare local appearance by Richard Thompson.

Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Richard Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. He has received Lifetime Achievement Awards for Songwriting on both sides of the Atlantic from the Americana Music Association in Nashville to Britain’s BBC Awards as well as the prestigious Ivor Novello Award.

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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 516-487-9392 or email them at rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com.

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WOMANSPACE A discussion group devoted to issues concerning women. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, at 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck. New members welcome. For more info call Joan Keppler at (516) 4875844.

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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 email rotaryclubofgreatneck@

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years that I could do a better job.”

Cilluffo, who served as a police officer in the New York Police Department for 22 years, assailed the allegations, saying they were a “political tactic” aimed at slandering his name before the election.

But the anonymous letter writers said in their second letter that the allegations were not made to affect the election.

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to secure an election, or if you believe that our anonymity is unjustified, that is your opinion,” the letter reads. “The truth will eventually come out thanks to the Great Neck Record.”

Leiberman said he spoke with Great Neck Record editor Sheri ArbitalJacoby, who told him that she confirmed the allegations with multiple sources and that they did not want to be identified in fear of retaliation

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GREAT NECK LIBRARY CLOSING/CANCELLATION INFORMATION ONLINE Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www.cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/program cancellations.

In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations. com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

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she said.

Memorial services were held on Monday and Tuesday at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes in Hicksville.

The funeral was to be held Wednesday morning at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Great Neck.

The funeral home did not disclose the cause of death and efforts to reach Klement’s family were unavailing.

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Community responds after fireman’s death

BY N O A H MANSKAR Keith Rumm’s Dec. 9 death made that week even harder for his wife, Kelly, she said — the day was also the 11th anniversary of her mother’s death, and two days after the anniversary of her father’s death.

Family members are still waiting to learn exactly why Rumm, a 43-year-old Williston Park native and volunteer firefighter, died after collapsing in the living room of their home that night.

As they await answers, the community Keith Rumm loved and supported has come together to support his family, Kelly Rumm said.

About 600 people came to his wake last week, and the Williston Park Fire Department has started a college fund to put his three children through school, she said.

“I think it just gives me hope that my children will continue to better themselves and just carry on their father’s legacy of just being the best that they can be,” Kelly Rumm, 42, said.

Keith Rumm was born in Syosset and grew up in Williston Park, eventually graduating from Mineola High School and Nassau Community College, his wife said. He worked with Manhattan Beer Distributors for 18 years, most recently as a sales supervisor.

He joined the Williston Park Fire Department as a junior firefighter and was a full member in Company 1 from 1991 until 1996, the year he met Kelly at a party at a Manhasset-Lakeville firehouse, she said.

They married in 1999 and lived with their three children — Kacie, 17, Kyle, 16, and Kaelyn, 13 — in Bellport and East Patchogue before moving back to Williston Park to live with and support Keith’s parents, Kelly Rumm said.

He rejoined the fire department soon after they returned to Williston Park “because that’s where he felt home,” Kelly said.

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Keith Rumm, 43, a Williston Park firefighter, died on Dec. 9.

In the firehouse, Keith Rumm was a mentor to young firefighters known for his positive personality, Joseph Sais, the Williston Park fire chief, said.

“He was a big teddy bear. Everybody loved him,” Sais said. “He was one of the guys that the young kids really emulated, a friend everybody wanted to talk to.”

Keith Rumm helped plan the fire department’s annual Christmas party for Williston Park children and was setting up for the event the night he died, Sais said.

That night, he and Kelly had just finished their nightly cup of decaf coffee in their living room when Kelly went upstairs to take a shower, she said.

When she finished, Kelly heard Keith’s father screaming his name. She ran downstairs, saw him face down on the floor near the Christmas tree and immediately started trying to revive him, she said.

An ambulance eventually arrived, but Keith was pronounced dead soon after.

Keith’s death was especially shocking because he had recently lost weight and his doctor gave him a clean bill of health just a week before, Kelly Rumm said.

“I went from having a husband and having a decent life to having nothing,” she said.

The family has been humbled by the outpouring of support in Williston Park, especially in the fire department, Kelly Rumm said.

Firefighters will cover the family’s Christmas gifts and want to put enough money in the college fund to keep the children’s education from causing any financial stress, Sais said.

“He is a lifelong member of the community and everybody knows him, so I think just getting the word out, the benevolence will start,” Sais said.

The Rumm family will carry on Keith’s legacy of community service, a core value he helped instill in the three children, Kelly Rumm said.

Kacie, a senior at Mineola High School, volunteers at Winthrop-University Hospital and spends time with senior citizens through the school.

Kyle plans to become a Williston Park junior firefighter and will inherit his father’s badge and helmet when he becomes a full fire department member, Sais said.

“Now I have to carry on, which I will,” Kelly Rumm said. “It’s going to be hard, but I’m going to do it. I’m not the type of person to just snuggle up under the covers and let the world pass me by.”

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Doc joins Northwell Cancer Institute Northwell Health and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have recruited Dr. Robert Maki, an internationally-renowned sarcoma cancer physician and researcher, to join the leadership of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.

Based at the Monter Cancer Center in Lake Success, he serves as director of experimental therapeutics of the Don Monti Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and director of the Center for New Cancer Therapies at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.

Maki is a professor of hematology/oncology at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and professor and member of the National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He will play a key role in the strategic affiliation between Northwell and CSHL, which was established in 2015 to accelerate cancer research, diagnosis and treatment.

Maki’s position as director includes building a portfolio of clinical research and exploring unique

therapeutics for all cancers, which will increase cutting-edge treatment options for patients throughout the healthcare system.

He has extensive experience and expertise in the development of novel therapies to attack molecular targets for the treatment of soft-tissue and bone sarcomas.

Additionally, he will oversee the expansion of the basic and translational sarcoma cancer research program in collaboration with CSHL. As part of the affiliation, CSHL and Northwell Health’s academic oncologists and clinicians will be pursuing bench-to-bedside research and clinical trials to improve the outcome of patients with this aggressive cancer using promising new agents.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Maki, a highly-esteemed oncologist and researcher, who has made a lifelong commitment to finding a cure for sarcoma, to head our new experimental therapeutics program at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute,” said Dr. Lawrence Smith, Northwell Health’s physician-in-chief and dean of the Hofstra Northwell

Dr. Robert Maki School of Medicine. “Dr. Maki’s new leadership role marks an exciting time in the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory-Northwell Health strategic collaboration, enabling us to focus our expertise on developing new clinical trials and treatment options more quickly to help patients fighting sarcoma and other complex cancers.”

“We are pleased that Dr. Maki will lead the joint Northwell Health Cancer Institute - Cold

Spring Harbor Laboratory initiative to establish a Cancer Clinical Research Center that will greatly facilitate the ability to translate the outstanding basic science at CSHL into the clinic, enabling assessment of the effectiveness of new therapies in patients” said Bruce Stillman, president of CSHL. “Dr. Maki is an outstanding clinician-scientist who will work closely with oncologists at Northwell and scientists at CSHL to advance cancer treatment.”

The CSHL-Northwell Health clinical collaboration distinguishes the health system from other cancer specialty centers for its ability to deliver cancer therapeutics to patients throughout the region, while also meeting the comprehensive medical and surgical needs of those with cancer and at risk of the disease.

Every year, Northwell Health treats more than 16,000 patients with cancer, giving patients access to the services of more than 200 physicians in more than 25 subspecialties.

Maki, who has 25 years of clinical and research experience, joined Northwell Health from

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, where he was medical director of the Sarcoma Cancer Program in The Tisch Cancer Institute and also chief of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division.

He has published more than 100 articles on sarcoma treatment and basic science research.

Maki treats patients with all types of sarcomas, including connective tissue cancers of bone, cartilage, muscle, fat and other soft tissue.

Previously, Maki served as codirector of the Adult Sarcoma Program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

He received his PhD in immunology and molecular biology of sarcomas and MD degree from Weill Cornell Medical College.

He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in medical oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, both in Boston, and was on staff at Dana-Farber.

Maki is also the director of Translational Oncology at the Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration.

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JFK students Resident at annual dinner donate library The gala Annual Bet El dinner, under the chairmanship of Eugen Gluck, celebrating 34 years of ties to Bet El, a flagship community in the Samaria region of Israel, was attended by 1,000 supporters, held at the New York Marriott Marquis, on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Guest Speakers Ambassador Danny Danon, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N. and Ambassador John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., and potential U. S. Secretary of State, expressed great hope for improved U.S.-Israel relations, with the incoming Trump Administration.

Pictured from left: Great Neck Estates activist Dr. Paul Brody, President-Elect Trump appointee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, Esq., Town of Hempstead Councilman, Bruce Blakeman and Village of Great Neck activist Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, at recent Bet El Dinner.

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Boy Scouts go rock climbing

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Last May, John F. Kennedy Elementary School’s Student Council (grades 3 through 5) donated a Free Standing Library, to the Great Neck Park District’s Playscape in Steppingstone Park.

George McCarthy, the late father of JFK Assistant Principal Kathleen Murray, had built the library so that the children could enjoy books and reading.

The morning of Friday, Dec. 16, the student council members returned to the playscape to offer a plaque to place on the library, replenish the books and to donate a check to the Stepping Stones Lighthouse fund on behalf of the JFK Elementary School.

Troop 10 of Great Neck recently completed an overnight camping trip in western New Jersey.

It was sunny and cool, during the rock climbing activity, and although warned that night about incoming weather, it was still a challenge waking up to 2-3 inches of snow.

On arrival in the morning, the 16 scouts set up camp including their tents and tarpaulins because, at that time, rain was predicted for the evening or the night.

After lunch, they began their

afternoon activity. The scouts and some of the adult leaders were instructed by rappelling experts in the proper use of the helmet and the harness, and the technique for belaying.

The scouts and leaders were able to ascend two separate paths up a 60-foot vertical rock face.

They returned to the campsite and the patrols cooked dinner. Dinners included beef tacos and pasta with meatballs and salad.

The adults had wings for appetizers then steak and roasted

brussel sprouts and new potatoes.

A Dutch oven Black Forest cake was the dessert. The scouts had campfire and s’mores.

Despite the warning, it was still a surprise to see snow outside and good to knock it off the tent from the inside. It was cold but above freezing. The scouts and adults cooked and ate hearty breakfasts, struck camp and got home by lunchtime.

Families interested in joining Boys Scouts Troop 10 are invited to email djrosenstein@ gmail.com.

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Students learning coding at Hebrew academy At Silverstein Hebrew Academy, students are hard at work learning to code.

A recently implemented coding program keeps students engaged while learning 21st century skills.

Through an interface that teaches the basics of coding, staff members are opening students’ minds to the possibility of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related careers to get students ready for higher education and the job markets of the future.

“Students intuitively understand what they are doing, and there is a lot of critical thinking as they arrange the sequence of coding blocks to get the result they are looking for,” said Shireen Butman, Head of School at Silverstein Hebrew Academy. “The response from the program has been terrific. The students have been completely in awe with what they are learning and enjoy seeing how math is used in the ‘real world’ to code and animate.”

Buchmann, who is also the computer teacher at Silverstein Hebrew Academy, teaches students in third grade through middle school how to code with his own curriculum, along with material developed by Code.org and Scratch.mit.edu’s interface.

An example of the Silverstein Hebrew Academy’s coding curriculum includes younger students practicing directional skills needed to move their avatars, while

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the middle school students learn to digitally interact with one another’s digital characters through coding.

“All of the lessons reinforce concepts and skills taught in other subject areas by integrating math, science standards and English language arts,” Butman said. “We also build on these skills; right now we are preparing the middle school students for our next unit in which they will learn to program an Arduino, or microcontroller, to program various types of sensors that are used in modern technology.”

In addition, the Silverstein Hebrew Academy staff dedicates one period a week to teaching students how to become computer literate through learning keyboarding and becoming familiar with Microsoft Office programs.

This initiative is intended to expose students to the digital platforms that are essential for the expanding technology industries and to prepare them for a possible career in tech fields.

For further information about the Silverstein Hebrew Academy, visit http://www.shagn.org, or call the school at 516-466-8522.

Partial tax exemptions at school district As approved by the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education at its Dec. 12 meeting, the board will continue to honor partial school tax exemptions for qualified individuals in these five groups: senior citizens with limited income, persons with disabilities and limited income, volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers, veterans, and Gold Star parents.

Exemptions apply to the 2016 tax year. Applications for all partial tax exemptions are due before the taxable status date of Jan. 1, 2017.

In addition, the board approved a new partial school tax exemption for qualified cold war veterans. That exemption will apply to the 2017 tax year.

Exemption requirements and qualification guidelines are explained on application forms. Forms are available in person from

the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501. It is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applications may also be requested by phone at 516-571-1500, or downloaded from the Nassau County Web site at https://www. nassaucountyny.gov/3575/Exemption-Forms and https://www. nassaucountyny.gov/3306/Veterans-Real-Property-Tax-Exemptions.

The Board of Education has provided relief to senior citizens since 1970; to persons with disabilities and limited income since 1984; to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers since 2005; and to veterans and Gold Star parents (parents of a child who died in the line of duty while serving in the US armed forces during a period of war) since 2014.

Great Neck school TV programs

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Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, who is now retired, offered a talk at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck on “The Consequences of Climate Change: A National Security Perspective.”

Current programs on Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) are Faculty Recital 2016, GNPS/TV Spotlight, Spotlight, South Middle Edition and Focus on the Arts.

GNPS/TV programs are now available on demand, 24/7, on the school district Web site, greatneck.k12.ny.us (click on the GNPS/TV logo near the top of the main page), or by going directly to http://tv.greatneck.k12.ny.us/ on-demand.html.

Programs can also be viewed in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Cablevision Channel 75 and on Verizon Channel 32.

Faculty Recital 2016 The 25th Annual Great Neck Public Schools Faculty Recital features some twodozen faculty and friends, performing solo or in groups, presenting an evening of outstanding music.

Highlights include: Mozart’s “Kegelstatt Trio,” for viola, clarinet, and piano; Mozart’s “Duettino,” from Le Nozze di Figaro; “Life on Mars,” by David Bowie; “Younger Than Springtime,” from South Pacific; “What More Can I Say,” from Falsettos; and selections from

My Fair Lady.

View times are: 8 a.m., and 12, 4, and 8 p.m.

GNPS/TV Spotlight GNPS/TV Spotlight features school news, sports, and events in a lively, magazine-format.

This edition of Spotlight offers highlights from a few of the many events that occur throughout the district and the community, including: South High School’s Coffee House, North Middle School’s Farewell Ceremony, North High School’s Spirit Week, South High’s Pep Rally, former Baker Principal Joanna Miller’s photo exhibit in a local gallery, and more.

Spotlight airs at 10 a.m., and at 2, 6, and 10 p.m.

Spotlight, South Middle Edition A special edition of Spotlight will take a look at some of the recent news segments that originally aired on South Middle School’s HTV (Homeroom Television), the live morning news program shown daily to students and staff and students at South Middle.

Also shown will be highlights from the Farewell Ceremony, Club Fair, Book Fair, Hal-

loween, Relay Field Day, and more.

South Middle Spotlight can be seen at 10:30 a.m., and at 2:30, 6:30, and 10:30 p.m.

Focus on the Arts Focus on the Arts is a new show highlighting the creativity and accomplishments of our teachers and students in the educational arts.

The guest for the first show is Joseph Rutkowski, North High School instrumental music teacher, and recent recipient of the Long Island Hall of Fame Music Educator of Note Award. Focus host is Robert Zahn, district educational cable TV producer/director.

Focus on the Arts airs at 11 a.m., and at 3, 7, and 11 p.m.

GNPS/TV Programming GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. Programs are student-produced.

For further information, please contact Robert Zahn, district educational cable TV producer/director, by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck. k12.ny.us, and by phone at 516-441-4676.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions Median sales price $779,000 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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15 Twin Ponds, Great Neck Sold Price: $2,965,000 Date: 11/22/2016 7 beds, 6 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 1 acre Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $46,251 MLS# 2867922

25 Windsor Road, Great Neck 49 Colgate Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $855,000 Date: 11/15/2016 4 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Tudor # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $15,500 MLS# 2880254

Sold Price: $2,150,000 Date: 11/02/2016 6 beds, 5 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 171x125 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $39,974 MLS# 2856865

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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After husband’s death, wife seeks to save Continued from Page 1 such a great loss and sadness.”

She said her husband had just dropped their son off at school, went to the gym and was on his way to the Long Island Rail Road station around 9:20 a.m. when he was struck by a “white or light grey” Nissan Rogue that ran a red light at the intersection of South Middle Neck Road and Brompton Road.

Oren Bennaeim was transported to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Bennaeim said, but he never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead six days later.

She said it was difficult for police to identify the driver of the vehicle that struck her husband because of the limited number of cameras.

“We need to reach out to our legislatures to get a red light camera at this intersection as a way to protect our loved ones,” Bennaeim said. “People change their driving habits when they know there could be a consequence such as a ticket because of how they are driving.”

She said Det. Gary Ferrucci, who heads the Nassau County Police Department’s traffic crash investigation unit and is investigating the case, said there is an

Oren Bennaeim, Jivanna Bennaeim and Tristan Bennaeim increase in accidents because drivers are distracted by things like cellphones, GPS systems and music.

Efforts to reach Ferrucci for comment were unavailing.

Nassau County police released an image of the vehicle that struck Oren Bennaeim shortly after the accident and the

department is seeking help in identifying the driver. The image was unable to pick up the vehicle’s license plate number.

Bennaeim said she would like a “red light camera” placed at the intersection where her husband was struck.

“There are two lights very close together at this intersection,” she said.

“The way the lights are timed it is often that drivers speed up to go through the first light where Oren was hit so they can also go through the second one.”

Bennaeim said a red light camera would help make the community safer and prevent future accidents.

“Everything becomes more precious after our hearts are broken,” she said. “I don’t want another Great Neck resident to have to go through this same heart break.”

Nassau police are offering a $5,000 reward for anyone with information that could lead them to the driver.

Bennaeim said anyone with information can contact Ferrucci at 573-7793.

Police said anyone with information can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244TIPS. She asked for the driver who struck her husband to come forward “so those of us who knew and loved Oren can have closure.”

“There is no starting over in this tragedy only admitting and learning to live with what happened and finding some forgiveness for yourself in that process,” Bennaeim said. “And the only way that process can begin is by coming forward.”

Average cop’s pay in Nassau twice NYPD’s Continued from Page 1 that they’re compensated for their training.”

He said Police Department contracts are negotiated between the county and the Nassau Police Benevolent Association.

Efforts to reach a Nassau PBA official for comment were unavailing.

Police Department costs have been a topic of concern for Nassau County officials, with county Comptroller George Maragos releasing a report earlier this month stating that Po-

lice Department 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.

The 2016 overtime costs are projected to surpass the budget by $13 million, or 23 percent, Maragos, who switched parties to run as a Democrat for county executive, said.

Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter criticized Maragos for not first consulting with the Police Department and said the report “demonstrates the comptroller’s lack of under-

standing of police operations and the Nassau County police labor contracts.”

Krumpter said that operations pushed by Homeland Se-

curity, the presidential election and the Verizon strike all contributed heavily to the amount of overtime needed.

The county’s initially proposed $2.9 billion budget for 2017 included a $105 traffic and parking ticket surcharge to fund the hiring of 150 new police officers and 81 civilian workers.

But the Nassau County Legislature cut the fee, originally proposed by County Executive Edward Mangano, to $55 last month and applied it only to traffic tickets.

The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which oversees county spending, forced county officials to reassign 30 police officers to patrols and delay the hiring of new officers, as well as make other budget cuts, to cover a $36 million budget hole.

The county has a $2.9 billion budget.

Brian Nevin, a Mangano spokesman, said the county will delay hiring 120 new police officers until Sept. 1, 2017.

The 2017 county budget has $56 million allotted for police overtime.

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Nassau County to celebrate Kwanzaa Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and the Office of Minority Affairs announce the that Nassau County’s seventh annual Kwanzaa Celebration will take place on Thursday, Dec. 29 at noon at Roosevelt Field Mall, North Court, which is located near Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bloomingdale’s Furniture (Parking: Purple Court, near Dick’s & Bloomingdale’s).

“I invite all residents to take some time from their busy schedules to enjoy this wonderful holiday celebration,” said Mangano.

The celebration will feature the Ngoma (Drum) Procession of Distinguished Elders and will celebrate day four of Kwanzaa:

Ujamaa (oo-jah-MAH-ah), which means cooperative economics.

Kwanzaa celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has emerged as a secular festival observed by many African Americans from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 as a celebration of African cultural heritage and traditional values.

Kwanzaa has had a significant impact on the American experience, and Thursday, Dec. 29, residents are invited to experience this festive, educational, and inspirational program that beautifully illustrates the principles of unity.

For more information, please contact Shelley Brazley at 516-572-2244.

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Legal Notice BUDGET NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Russell Gardens will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 8:00PM, at Village Hall, 6 Tain Drive, Great Neck, NY to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending February 28,2018.

Please take further notice that all people interested with regard to the above will be given an opportunity to be heard at said public hearing.

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Legal Notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Thomaston will hold a public hearing on January 9, 2017, at Village Hall, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY at 7:30 P.M., to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the Village for the fiscal year commencing March 1, 2017 and ending February 28, 2018.

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance or participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY during regular business hours.

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Notice of Formation of BINYAN ENTERPRISES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/23/2016. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 234642 Great Neck NY 11023.

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SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 234642 Great Neck NY 11023. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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VILLAGE OF RUSSELL GARDENS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED Bill 2-2016 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Russell Gardens will hold a public hearing at Village Hall, 6 Tain Drive, Great Neck, NY, on the 5th day of January, 2017 at 8:00 in the evening of that day to consider: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND RUSSELL GARDENS CODE, CHAPTER 55 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC “Section 553A “Designation of Stop Intersection”;55-13A;5513D;”Limited Time Parking” Copies of the law described above, are on file in the office of the Village Clerk and are available for inspection during regular village office hours.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the hearing all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

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Invitation to Bidders BOARD OF EDUCATION Great Neck Union Free School District PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given for separate sealed single Prime Contract bids for: Capital projects at North High, South High, JFK Elementary, EM Baker Elementary & Clover School Bids will be received by the School District Buildings and Grounds department, on Friday January 20, 2017 @ 10:00 am prevailing time in the Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020, and at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract Documents may be examined (NOT OBTAINED) at the following locations beginning on Thursday December 29, 2016 between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.: Office of the Architect, BBS Architects & Engineer, P.C., 244 East Main Street, Patchogue, New York, (631) 475-0349 Complete sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Goshen, NY 10924: 877-2720216 Documents may be obtained upon a deposit of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the DISTRICT, GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT and may be uncertified. The bid deposit will be returned to all plan holders submitting a proposal, upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose

check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract.

Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs.

Optionally, complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, are available for download at the following website: www. gnpsprojects.com under ‘public projects’. Upon accessing this site, bidders must create a user account to access the downloadable file package.

Upon download of file package, the bidder will be immediately listed as a valid plan holder. Any questions regarding the use of this site can be directed to REV 877-272-0216 All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.usinglesspaper. com and www.gnpsprojects. com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 45 days of the date of opening proposals.

Bids shall be subject, however, to the discretionary right reserved by the School District to waive any informalities in, accept or reject any alternatives, reject any proposals and to advertise for new proposals, if in its opinion the best interest of the School District will thereby be promoted.

Each bidder may not withdraw his bid within 45 days after the formal opening thereof. A bidder may withdraw his bid only in writing and prior to the bid opening date.

Dated: D ecember 29, 2016

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Legal Notice Please Take Notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck shall hold a public hearing at Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, NY 11023, at 7:45 P.M. on January 3, 2017, to consider the adoption of a proposed local law to amend Chapter 226 of the Village Code concerning Clean Energy Communities to implement an Energy Benchmarking program to monitor and report energy consumption in certain municipal buildings.

This local law, if adopted, shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

Persons who may suffer from a disability, which would prevent them from participating in said hearing, should notify Joe Gill, Village Clerk-Treasurer, at (516)482-0019, in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

Dated: Great Neck, New York December 21, 2016

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This local law, if adopted, shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

Persons who may suffer from a disability, which would prevent them from participating in said hearing, should notify Joe Gill, Village Clerk-Treasurer, at (516)482-0019, in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

Dated: Great Neck, New York December 6, 2016

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BY N O A H M A N S K A R Judge Ellen Greenberg of Roslyn was named the supervising judge of the Nassau County Family Court on Wednesday.

Nassau Administrative Judge Thomas A. Adams appointed Greenberg to the post, in which she will oversee the seven judges, 10 support magistrates and referees, and more than 130 nonjudicial employees who handle the Family Court’s 20,000 cases each year.

“Judge Greenberg is an extraordinary judge who exemplifies fairness, integrity and brings extraordinary leadership abilities to the Family Court,” Adams said in a news release.

Greenberg, a Democrat, was elected to a second 10year term on the Family Court bench in November. She will replace Judge Edmund M. Dane, who was elected last month to the state Supreme Court, as the top Family Court judge.

Greenberg could not be reached for an interview because she is on vacation.

Greenberg was first elected to the Family Court in 2006 and was subsequently appointed an acting state Supreme Court justice.

She graduated from Cardozo Law School in 1981 and worked in New York City’s family court system until 1997, ultimately becoming the borough chief of the Bronx office.

Family courts handle cases involving child abuse, adoption, domestic violence and other legal issues involving children and families.

They do not have juries, meaning the judge is solely responsible for making a ruling.

Greenberg specializes in child delinquency and child abuse or neglect cases.

She serves as the co-chair of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative in Nassau County and is also on the board of directors of the New York State Family Court Judges’ Association.

Greenberg is an active member of Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn, the Nassau County Bar Association, the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association and the Nassau County Jewish Lawyers’ Association.

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n this secular age of ours, spirituality is a hard nut to crack.

Kandinsky once described modern times as “the nightmare of materialism.”

The closest we get to the spiritual is Elf on the Shelf. And sure Tom Hanks does a nice job in Polar Express but if that’s as deep as we get into the realm of the spiritual we are in trouble.

Its fine if you’re Charles Dickens and have the time and talent to write a Christmas Carol which I am sure got him in the mood for Christmas but what about the rest of us poor schlubs.

How are we supposed to get in touch with the Christmas spirit of past, present or future?

And don’t tell me to go watch Bill Murray in Scrooged. I have all those lines memorized.

So this year to discover how to find the spirit of Christmas I wanted to talk to Santa about all this.

Jolly old Saint Nicholas has that nice beard and he’s been around for a while so maybe he has some answers.

So I got in my car, endured the stop and go traffic on Old Country Road, parked amidst the slush, walked into the Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall and got on that long line with all the other kiddies anxiously waiting to sit on Santa’s lap.

I got some sinister looks from the parents but I ignored all that.

When it was my turn I bravely walked up to Santa,

shook his hand and straight away asked him the question.

“Hello Santa… My name is Tommy and I have a simple question. How do I find the spirit of Christmas? I’ve lost that magical sense some ago.”

He looked at me strangely and paused wondering whether or not to call security but then replied in a jolly voice “Well Tommy, exactly what kind of Xmas spirit are you referring to?”

Fair question but I was not prepared with a clear answer so I gave him a list. “Well how about handing over some transcendence, some calmness, some joy, a little magic, some snow, some meaningfulness, some love, some family connection and some peace.”

He looked annoyed at my litany of demands. His anger was understandable given the number of kids he’d been dealing with since 11 a.m.

He curtly replied “My aren’t you the greedy one! Like all the other children here you are allowed only one gift so choose which one it will be.”

I was momentarily stunned and confused and so I just blurted out “Okay, I want to live a longer life. How about that?

Can you give me a longer life?”

He smiled at me, nodded up and down and said “Now you’re talking boy. I can grant you this wish without difficulty.”

I was encouraged by this answer but secretly wondered exactly how he was going to fork it over so I asked “Thanks Santa.

ing me carefully but I did my best to ignore him and instead focused on the mantra like a Buddhist monk.

I grant you that asking to live a longer life was not exactly a spiritual matter but under Santa’s pressure to choose only one thing I was stuck with it.

I stood in front of this gigantic artificial tree and kept repeating the phrase “I want to live longer” over and over again.

Nothing happened. I got no special message from the tree as Santa had promised. I tried to do the same with my eyes closed but still no answer. I must have stood there for upwards of four to five minutes which is a long time for me.

I thought it best to call it a night and walked through the mall toward the parking lot.

I stopped to look at some toys in the LEGOLAND store.

They had a large model of a Star

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town Where do I go to pick up my gift of longevity?”

I figured I was bargaining for maybe another 10 years at least and was willing to pay dearly for it.

He pointed toward a huge and nicely decorated Christmas tree standing outside of Macy’s and said cryptically “You are to go to that Christmas tree, close your eyes and repeat the words ‘I want to live longer, I want to live longer, I want to live longer’ over and over until the answer comes to you.” I was not impressed with his answer and began to feel he might be a fake Santa but given the angry looks I was getting from the kids behind me I thought it best to follow his directions and off I went to the big Christmas tree, feeling a little like Sir Lancelot in search of the Holy Grail.

Soon enough I was standing in front of the tree and repeating my new mantra “I want to live longer, I want to live longer, I want to live longer.”

A security guard was watch-

Wars Millennium Falcon, which may be pure magic for kids but not adults.

As I walked out of the mall I glanced at a pretty little evergreen bush amidst all the concrete, the cold and the dark.

As I passed the little tree I could swear I heard it call to me to “be still and enjoy this life”. I gazed more intently at it and there was the phrase again “Be still and enjoy this life.”

And I understood why parents and kids make such a fuss with their Christmas trees.

They are thanking the tree for being so wise and so beautiful.

And in gratitude the tree says back “Look at me and my silent beauty.

Be still, relax, be calm and enjoy this life that you have been given.”

All that from my little chat with Santa.

My little chat with wise old Santa proved quite worthwhile.

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Business&RealEstate Paying it forward, looking ahead In this week’s column, I am not going to talk about real estate, whatsoever; but talk about reflecting on 2016 and what we have accomplished.

So how did your year go?

Were you healthier, happier, more successful than last year and able to save more money for your future retirement?

Did you pay it forward and help one more person than you did in 2015?

Yes, paying it forward, not thinking about yourself or your personal interests or benefits, but about someone or people less fortunate than you.

Have you ever been on a cashiers line and saw a person or family, who really didn’t have enough money to pay for a gift now, but put it on layaway and you’ve decided at that very moment to just take care of their bill?

Or how about those that are living on the street locally and in New York City and provide them a blanket, a hot meal or even just a few dollars to get them through the day.

Many of us out there may not think of these types of situations as very important; that just might make someone else’s holiday a little healthier, happier and brighter.

Our Rotary Club of Great Neck provided complete Thanksgiving turkey dinners to 1,000 families through their churches, temples and soup kitchens to make sure they had a healthy, happier and more enjoyable Day! That is what Rotary stands for, “Service Above Self” as our motto goes.

Yes, there are more wars and atrocities occurring around our globe, than ever before in history, but good things can and do happen every day too.

If every person, just paid it forward, not only at this time of the year, but 365 days a year, our world would be a better place to live for everyone!

There was a movie, “Pay It Forward” with Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joe Osment that premiered on Oct. 20, 2000 (The book by Catherine Ryan Hyde) that was

extremely poignant in its concept of “Paying it Forward.”

It wasn’t a huge money maker, but was on my top 10 list.

As I was watching this movie back then, I teared up as the movie progressed and it made an indelible and lifelong impression on me and I surely will never, ever forget this movie.

This is a must-see movie, this holiday season, if you have never seen it, or may want to see it again; for you too might have the same reaction as I experienced and it just might make you feel different after viewing it, as to how things are and how they could be for each and every one of us, going forward into the New Year.

Although I did not vote for Donald Trump, I will be open minded for the next four years to observe, how, what and when, he will make the U. S. A. Greater? (considering everything and all the issues we and everyone else experience). We’re not as bad as many might think, but “a work in constant progress.”

It could and can be better, if a pragmatic and logical plan is enacted without any particular party’s interest, but just for the good and wellbeing of our people and the global community.

I want to see him and his group of “billionaire cabinet members” create higher paying jobs, by (I have mentioned this several times in previous articles) rebuilding our roads, bridges, tunnels and further our high speed commercial and residential rail in the U.S., whose projects have been sitting idle for several years, since we ran out of money, due our stupid and false pretenses of WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and wasteful wars in the Middle East.

These newly created positions could and would pay a much higher wage of $50-$100 per hour; unlike the service industry jobs that currently pay hourly wages and salaries that no one could apply and get approved for, a home mortgage on a primary residence (oops, sorry, I mentioned real estate a

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch second time, I apologize), but surely could do a lease or purchase on a car!

Remember cars depreciate and real estate Oops again, a third time) appreciates over the long run, adding wealth to our citizens financial statement. (most American’s current wealth is in their homes!

Most important is to add greater funding to our educational system and advance the level of learning and knowledge to a much more advanced level, so those individuals, will be more capable and the opportunity to take on those higher paying positions in civil engineering, architecture, municipal, urban and environmental planning as well as any other jobs directly or indirectly related to the rebuilding of our infrastructure.

This will allow many more qualified individuals, to purchase their own homes, condos or co-ops (oops again, sorry, I just had to mention this idea, so maybe some of our local, state and national government officials will finally get going on this!).

We should be leaving and getting out of as many countries as possible, since in the past, we have always seem to go into places only because of oil and the money to be made, due to our great thirst for gasoline and its byproducts.

Now that we supposedly have enough oil and gas supplies, (we are now number 1 in the world in oil and gas supplies according to government and private reports), we no longer really need to be warring and fighting in other countries. However, the ironic thing is the majority of our oil

and gas is and will be exported and not sold here, due to the three to four times higher prices that our oil and foreign (BP is a major player in oil exploration and drilling in the U.S.) companies receive abroad).

Maybe Congress should pass a law in the near future to keep and sell at least 20-30 percent of oil drilled on U.S. land and off shore waters, to stay here, to stabilize our prices.

Low oil prices are a huge positive and an advantage for any economy, by keeping costs of whatever we have left that we manufacture, at a more competitive level.

Adding more jobs in the oil industry by opening up areas that have not been allowed to be drilled upon since the early 1980s, will also be a boom to our national economy.

The oil-and-gas industry has had the greatest increase in jobs since the recession and Texas has had the largest increase in employment, upwards of 49 percent, compared with the rest of the U.S. This industry would also add upwards of 400,000- additional higher paying jobs per year to our economy. However, there needs to be a balance between job creation and the environment.

I believe, solar energy, could be the balance between safe renewable energy, oil and gas production and increased job creation, and as a direct benefit, also adding jobs in other related and unrelated industries.

The bottom line is Washington as well as the private sector need to keep advancing increased “higher paying jobs” (through higher education and training those entering the job market over the next five to 25 years), which in turn will assuredly assist in our economy performing in the most positive way and being the world competitor that it has always been in the past.

I am an optimist and have always been that way, but our soon to be President, must follow through with what he has promised for the benefit of not just a few, but of our entire country’s population.

Talking the talk is one thing, but walking the walk is the proof of the pudding! We can take a huge step forward and still be the shining steward of a nation of fair, honorable, decent and productive citizens or be destined to be one of the richest but shortest lived societies in the history of mankind, alongside the Romans, Greeks and other nations, who perished due to their own self greed, indulgence and lack of caring for their future.

The next four years will hopefully be a course in the right direction to a much more brighter and lucrative environment and future for our country and not a setback to more difficult and challenging times.

I will wait, observe and see what lies ahead.

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Why I love and Homeowner weighs hate Christmas end of lights display Ah, Christmas. The fleeting time of year when people ooze with love for all humankind.

This year, though, the Trumpists can’t even be bothered with feigning good will. Political correctness, you know, is so 2008.

I have long had issues with Christmas which I consider a “get out of jail free” card for people who have the means to be generous precisely because they abuse, exploit, destroy all year long, but at this time of year, take a meager fraction of their ill-gotten gains to cast crumbs on the less fortunate — Toys for Tots for kids who live in hovels so they can be reminded of all they don’t have, a turkey for families who experience deprivation and food insecurity the rest of the year.

This is particularly the case this season, after a year in which bigotry, misogyny, xenophobia were allowed to come out of the shadows and improbably come into the mainstream as a new expression of our culture.

Donald Trump, he tells us, has no time for “political correctness.”

“Political correctness” he has said is why the United States is a miserable failure in the world.

“Political correctness” is why wages have been stagnant and factory jobs have been lost.

“Political correctness” is the reason for the rise of ISIS and terrorism. If only we would attach the correct name to radical jihadism, it would be gone.

There is a “war on Christmas” don’t you know, by those who insist on saying “Happy Holidays” out of respect for those who might celebrate a different holiday or none at all.

After eight years of the Obama Administration — his decency, his intelligence, his genuine belief in the possibility of the best of the American

KAREN RUBIN Pulse of the Peninsula mythology, his respect for all beliefs and ethnicities — where he had really made inroads in reversing the obscene and growing gap in income inequality, in social, political and economic justice, it is clear that all of that will be erased.

Donald Trump has said as much: on day one, he will repeal every executive order and his 100-days list is downright apocalyptic.

Even here in Long Island and New York City, racists and bullies have been emboldened

by Trump’s ascendency to commit hate crimes against Jews, Muslims and Hispanics.

So much for “good will to men” from many of the same people, I would venture, who want to make America “a Christian nation.” (“Hail Trump, hail our people, hail victory!” is how Richard B. Spencer saluted the National Policy Institute, a white nationalist group.)

What I hate most about Christmas is the magical thinking — the incessant “Hallmark” stories that have been playing since Halloween (I have to admit I’m addicted and can’t say how many I’ve watched as an anti-stressor from the latest Trump horror) in which the widowed, impoverished single mother finds love and is rescued from homelessness, but in that case, why didn’t that spirit save her husband in the first place?

I hate the one-off, the “it’s okay to live in misery but on this one night, everything will be wonderful.”

But most of all, what I hate about Christmas is that it fundamentally rewards and perpetuates a society in which a few can become exceedingly rich, and therefore (especially in this political framework), exceedingly powerful (just look at Trump’s band of billionaires and team of thugs), continuing the social, economic and political policies which maintain such inequities. Because they can.

Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is exactly that: the ending of it is that Scrooge gives away money for charity. But it doesn’t answer the question about how he made the money to begin with, and that he doesn’t really alter the systemic conditions that perpetuate poverty and misery.

What is more, Scrooge is motivated by self-preservation, to save himself from a tortuous after-life.

Karl Marx was correct when he said: “Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people”.

I believe in the Clinton model: of devising sustainable solutions that empower people.

That is, improving opportunities for education, job training, entrepreneurship, health care and clean, renewable energy It comes down to this, as the proverb says, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

The essence of Christmas, Peace on earth and good will to all, should be the guiding light the whole year through, not just a brief Festival of Lights to get us through the darkness of a winter solstice.

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Young began using the display to honor his daughter, Marie, who died in 2013 from complications of an eating disorder.

“It’s gotten so big over the years,” Young said in October, “and it has become such a more meaningful way to honor Marie.”

Young said the problems surrounding his display are discouraging because he wanted to make this year “the best year yet.”

“At the end of the day, all we wanted to do was set up a Christmas display and make people happy,” Young said.

Young said although the guards are “nice men,” he wishes they weren’t there, because it draws more attention to the house.

The number of people viewing the display has dropped, too, Young said.

Although it may be early in the holiday season, Young said, he’s noticed fewer cars passing his house.

“Maybe it’s because people are realizing it’s a little more of a pain to drive by the house, because they can’t come down the north side of the street or make a U-turn,” Young said. “Maybe it’s the weather.”

Last year, the Young family hosted a weekend fundraiser for Project Heal, an organization that helps pay for patients’ eating disorder treatments, and raised $2,000.

The fundraiser only collected $1,300 this year — another sign that there are fewer cars, Young said.

ABC was going to feature Young’s house in a holiday lights special early in the holiday season, he said, but the village’s filming regulations prevented it from happening.

“They were supposed to come down and be with us for two days,” he said.

“But Flower Hill wanted them to finish filming at 11 p.m. and if that was the case it would have taken them four nights instead of the planned two, so it didn’t happen.”

Young said most of the complaints came from one resident on Sunnyvale Road.

“I won’t say no one else had any issues with the lights, but she’s the one that’s been most vocal,” Young said.

To ease tensions, Young said, he offered 40,000 incandescent and LED lights to his neighbors to decorate their homes.

Only one neighbor took him up on the offer, he said.

Young said his family still likes stringing lights and enjoys the show despite the complications.

Marie enjoyed helping Young set up the display every year, he said, and his two other daughters, Noelle and Liana, do, too.

“They are always happy with it,” Young said.

Salon keeps business booming in G.N. Plaza Continued from Page 3 “Why I spent the kind of money I spent and made it so outstanding looking is to maybe inspire other businesses to say maybe they might want to come here just by looking at that,” he said.

Melchiorre and the De-Al Salon staff were presented with proclamations from Great Neck Plaza and the Town of North Hempstead.

He said “half of my staff started crying” when Celender gave a speech about

the success of the business at its ribboncutting ceremony.

“It was pretty touching,” Melchiorre said. “[Celender] moved the staff to the point that tears started coming out of their eyes.”

Since officially opening at its new location on Nov. 1, he said business has been booming.

“I’m getting a tremendous amount of new clients,” Melchiorre said. “I turned numbers in those first two weeks that I haven’t seen in years.”

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Sports Bellmore JFK thumps Wheatley

BY G R E G ORY GIACONELLI The Bellmore JFK Cougars defeated the Wheatley Wildcats 71-23 on Friday evening, led by Steven Carlson’s 21 point performance.

Josh Eisner recorded 15 points while Kobe Chuckwaka added four points and 13 rebounds for Bellmore JFK. Matt Muscarella also chipped in with five points and 10 assists.

Wheatley head coach Jim Curcio said the team felt tired after playing an intense game against Hicksville the night before.

“Our shots weren’t hitting the basket,” Curcio said. “I give credit to Bellmore JFK. Anytime you got a good outside shooting team like that, it’s hard to defend against it.”

In the first quarter, Wheatley got off to a slow start as they were outscored 25-7. At that point, Bellmore never looked back.

In the second quarter, Bellmore outscored Wheatley 20-7 and took a 45-14 lead into halftime.

Curcio said they tried stopping the shots from the outside and applied a full court press but Bellmore came at them really hard in the first half.

Curcio said they addressed getting caught in the transition going into the second half.

“I think we were able to solve some of them in the second half,” Curcio said, “We’re a type of team that has to work together as a group. We’re coming along.”

In the third quarter, Bellmore outscored Wheatley 16-6 and 10-3 in the final quarter. Curcio said they adjusted to the half court press in the second half but had trouble shooting from the outside.

Curcio said they will work on limiting turnovers

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and being patient with their shots. He also said they need to protect the ball a little better and control the boards before their next game.

Wheatley senior co-captain Peter Littman said they didn’t play how they wanted to on both sides of the ball against Bellmore.

“We weren’t able to get the job done,” Littman said.

“We got to work harder. We really didn’t show the intensity we need to in order to get the win.”

Wheatley senior co-captain Brian Doria said Bellmore’s transition game was the difference in the loss.

“We could have put the ball in the basket more,” Doria said. “We need to get more offensive rebounds. In the first half, we gave up 18 points on the transition.”

Wheatley senior Danny Shea (no. 20)

Wheatley junior Will Feil (no. 32)

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History made on the LIU Post gridiron

BY G R E G VAV R I N E C The LIU Post Pioneers football team entered the 2016 season as underdogs, but proved all the experts and doubters wrong once the season was complete.

The team entered the 2016 season with the expectation to build off its underwhelming 2015 season, finishing 4th in the Northeast 10 Conference, with a 7-4 record last season.

Going into training camp last summer, Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins believed his team had the capability to achieve many milestones this season.

That started with the return of most of his skill position players and a new group of incoming freshman that he thought would make an immediate impact for the Pioneers this season. He was right.

The season was historic. The Pioneers won more games than they ever have in one season.

Coach Collins had especially high expectations for his returning quarterback, and captain, Jeff Kidd. “I expect a lot of big things this season from Jeff this season, he has been showing a lot of great signs in camp and I think that he’s poised to have a big season this year for us,” Collins said before the season. Kidd’s season was set up for success. He knew he would have all of his offensive weapons returning, which is a dream for a quarterback no matter what level of football.

“Having all of these guys come back for me this year like Shane [Hubbard], Malik [Pierre], David [White], Kyle Ward and James Higgins definitely makes me job easier since I now had a year to work with them and I’m just very excited,” Kidd said. After the preseason workouts were complete, it was time for the regular season and the journey began for the Pioneers.

The Pioneers were happy in particular to see some playmakers on defense return form injury.

Secondary player Jarod Chester and defensive lineman Jess “Shark” Agbotse both returned from injuries that had kept them out for most of last season.

Agbotse was ecstatic to be healthy and back with the team this year.

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Saturday was rough for me so I’m very excited for this year,” he said before the season.

Prior to the historic 2016 football season, the Pioneers never won more than 11 games in a single season. And, the team had only won 11 games in a season three times in history, since the football team was first established back in 1962.

But this team had a different feeling to it. Even the players were ready for a long season, according to Anthony Denunzio, a junior defensive tackle. “Coach Collins said during training camp and all season that we are not going to be training for 11 games, we prepare for 16 since day one.”

The reason to practice for 16 games is to be optimistic about playing the five potential rounds of playoffs should the team make it to the final round, and win the NCAA Division II Playoffs.

Once the season began, the Pioneers began winning games in dominant fashion, outscoring opponents by upwards of 20 points a week.

According to the university athletic department website, the Pioneers scored a total of 480 points while allowing only 272 points to all opponents.

At the season’s end, the Pioneers finished the regular season with 11 wins, and an undefeated record for the fourth time in the school’s history.

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Quarterback Jeff Kidd won the Northeast 10 Conference MVP. Seven players were elected to the Conference First team, and eight players were elected to the second team all-conference.

Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins was the conference Coach of the Year.

But the mindset and training in the preseason were more valuable than ever as the Pioneers entered the NCAA Division II playoffs for the second time in three years, this time as the tenth ranked team overall in Division II Football. Their first matchup was a home game against the Rams of Winston Salem State University.

The matchup was the first home playoff game for the Pioneers since 2002. The Pioneers emerged as victors and made school history by being the first team to win 12 games in one season.

This also was the farthest the team had gone into the NCAA Playoffs by advancing to the second round.

However, the Pioneers then fell short to the Shepherd Rams, losing 40-21.

Although the final result was not what the Pioneers had hoped, this was nonetheless a season that LIU Post students and players will never forget.

“This season is one season that everyone that attends this school will never forget; this truly was a special group,” said LIU Post alumnus Jeff Kroll. The LIU Post foot-

ball team now waits to see what will happen for next season, as 10 seniors will graduate this spring, including wide receiver Shane Hubbard. Hubbard recorded the best season a receiver has ever had at LIU Post by finishing the season with a school record 1,048 yards and nine touchdowns.

He credited his quarterback and the coaches who have nurtured him for his four years with the program. “It all starts with the coaches, training me and making sure I know what’s expected of me every day, whether it’s in practice or during games,” Hubbard said. “I also have to thank Jeff [Kidd] because he is a great guy and an even better teammate and we just work really well together and that’s what gave us so much success.”

Hubbard was not the only member of the Pioneers to receive recognition for his hard work after this season concluded.

Safety Jarod Chester came away with one of the biggest accolades of the season by being awarded “All-American Status.” The Division 2 Conference Commissioner’s Association honored Chester as a second-team selection.

For Chester, it was his first All-America nod in his collegiate career. He is the first defensive player for the Pioneers to be named since 2011.

Chester led the Pioneers this season and ranked third among the league’s defensive backs with 78 tackles (42 solo, 36 assist).

He also paced the NE-10 in interceptions with seven.

This was truly a historic season for LIU Post football. The team won more games than it ever has in one season, had over 15 players voted to All-Conference teams, and had a select few win national collegiate awards.

Fans can look back on this season with pride, despite the Pioneers not attaining the ultimate prize of an NCAA Division II Championship. The future looks bright for the Pioneers, as LIU Post waits for kickoff of the 2017 football season in September.

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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Manhasset runs away with honors

BY G R E G ORY GIACONELLI The Manhasset varsity boys cross country team went undefeated in their conference with a 13-0 record and a 6-0 mark in Division IIA under head coach Steve Steiner.

In addition, the team was also crowned County Class II Champions for a third consecutive year.

The boys also qualified to the State Meet for the fourteenth straight season. This season is the third consecutive campaign in which the entire team qualified.

Senior co-captain Justin Blanche (12th), junior Aidan Caggiano (2nd), junior Jack Cyprus (8th), junior Nicholas Harris (13th), senior co-captain Daniel Petruso (21st), senior Milton Pirsos (Did not race – Alternate), junior Ryan Thorpe (17th), and junior Ryan Watson (3rd) qualified for the State Meet.

Ten players were named All-County, the highest number of individual athletes in the program’s history.

Blanche (6th), Caggiano (2nd), Cyprus (5th), Harris (7th), Petruso (8th), Pirsos (12th), Thorpe (9th), Watson (3rd), sophomore Christopher Courts (15th), and junior Aidan Sweeney (16th) received All-County honors.

Blanche, Caggiano, Courts, Cyprus, Harris, Petruso, Pirsos, Sweeney, Thorpe, Watson, and sophomores Drew Miller and Adam Stefan garnered All-Conference accolades.

“The strength of our squad was in our depth as well as the tight compression of our first five-six runners,” Steiner said. “Having five runners finish within 25-30 seconds is a huge advantage in cross country and helped the team to convincing victories at both the Sectional Championships as well as the State Qualifier.”

The program also finished as Sophomore County Champions and placed third in the Freshmen County Championships. Courts, who place second and Stefan, who finished in sixth, were named All-County Sopho-

mores. Patrick Boyle finished eighth in the Freshmen County Championships and was named All-County Freshman.

The boys finished in second place at the Brown Northeast Cross Country Championships.

They also participated in numerous philanthropic endeavors such as volunteering at the Diva Half Marathon and MWCABC 5k Walk/Run, according to Steiner.

At the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Championships, Manhasset finished eighth out of eleven teams. Caggiano was the team’s top finisher with a 16:37 mark and ranked 28th.

The boys earned the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award and Blanche was recognized as the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Award Winner for Section VIII.

The 2016 Manhasset Boys Cross Country State Qualifiers

The 2016 Manhasset Boys Cross Country team

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