Great Neck News 090916

Friday, September 9, 2016

$1

The PULSe oF The PeNiNSULa

vol. 91, no. 37

SeniorLiving Whittling Your Waistline

Shedding pounds after 50

On the Hunt Job hunting tips for men and women over 50

Spending Savvy

Avoid overspending as retirement nears

GUiDe To SeNioR LiViNG

WeiTZMaN JoiNS NiFa BoaRD

haBeR, PhiLLiPS ReLeaSe PLaNS FoR MiDDLe cLaSS

PAGES 31-42

PAGE 4

PAGE 6

016 n • september 9, 2 ions special sectio a / litmor publicat a blank slate medi

Remembering the lost lives on Sept. 11

D A N C I N G At t H E P I C N I C

Vigilant F.D., Temple Israel to hold services for victims of WTC attacks

By J oe N i k i c With this year marking the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center, a number of ceremonies on the Great Neck peninsula will honor those who lost their lives.

The Great Neck Vigilant Fire Department will hold a ceremony at Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters’ Park on the morning of Sept. 11.

Department Chief Josh Forst said the firefighters will meet at the firehouse, located at 83 Cutter Mill Road, around 8 a.m. to “lower the flag” and hold a short ceremony before heading to the park.

The site of the ceremony has historic and personal significance to the fire company.

Ielpi was a New York City firefighter, Vigilant fire company assistant chief and graduate of Great Neck North High School who died responding to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The park includes a statue of Ielpi and

is dedicated to the victims of the attacks.

Forst said the ceremony is typically attended by current and former firefighters, members of the Ielpi family and members of the public.

He said the 15th anniversary of the attacks is a “huge deal” and now a big part of the process is ensuring that those who were either not born or very young at the time understand the significance of the day.

“Now, being a father, it’s about making sure my children and the next generation on some level understand what happened,” Forst said. “I think that’s a big deal to make sure that the next generation doesn’t forget what happened on Sept. 11.”

While the day means different things to different people, he said, it has a lot of personal significance to him.

Forst said Ielpi was one of his Continued on Page 58

PHOTO COURTESY OF TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

The Mashadi Senior Club, which is run by the Mashadi Jewish Center in Great Neck, held its annual Mashadi Senior Picnic on Aug. 17 at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

‘one Life to Live’ director, G.n. resident dies at 91

By J oe N i k i c Norman Hall, a Great Neck Estates resident and director of the popular ABC soap opera “One Life to Live,’’ died on Aug. 15. He was 91.

Hall was an avid supporter

of Great Neck/North Shore Public Access Television and served on its Board of Directors from 1994 until this year.

“He shared all of his knowledge consistently,” said Erica Bradley, PATV’s executive director. “He brought us up so many

notches. He was an amazing teacher, an amazing mentor and just a good person also.”

Hall found success in the late 1960s when he served as a director for the NBC daytime soap opera “The Doctors.”

Continued on Page 70

For the latest news visit us at www.theislandnow.com D on’t forget to follow us on Twitter @Theislandnow and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow

2

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

No decision made on Solutions offered in building variances cat-feeding dispute

Proposed Bond Street complex hearing to continue Sept. 28

By J oe N i k i c The future of a proposed 61unit apartment complex at 15 Bond St. in the Village of Great Neck Plaza is still up in the air after the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals voted to continue a hearing on variances sought for the project.

Paul Bloom, attorney for Effie Namdar of 14 Park Place LLC, which is seeking to build the complex, and Chris Prior, an attorney who represents residents from the four buildings surrounding the proposed dwelling, appeared at last Wednesday’s board meeting to plead their case for why or why not the variances should be granted.

Bloom said his client was seeking four variances to construct the building: one to exceed the number of floors permitted by village code, two relating to the construction of a two-level underground parking lot and one to exceed the maximum square-footage allowed by village code.

Village zoning laws permit three-story, 45-foot-tall buildings, while the applicant is seeking to build a four-story, 45-foottall building.

Bloom argued that the buildings surrounding 15 Bond St., Westminster Hall Apartments, located at 4 Maple Drive, and the Cartier Apartments, located at 21 Bond St., 22 Park Place and 25 Park Place, are more than three stories.

Prior said that the buildings are only three floors of residential units, while there is a fourth level which is partly below grade level, which was permitted by village code at the time of construction.

The total floor area of the proposed building, Bloom said, would be slightly more than

Attorney Paul Bloom 59,900 square feet. Village code permits the square-footage of a building to equal the total area of the property, or a 1:1 floor area ratio.

He argued that the surrounding buildings all had a greater floor area ratio than what is permitted by village code.

“I’ve got an average of 1.7 [floor area ratio] for the buildings right behind me that are telling me I’m too massive,” Bloom said. “Is that de minimis or is that massive?”

Prior and residents of the surrounding buildings said that granting the height and floor area variances would affect the character of the neighborhood.

Faith Cleary, chairwoman of the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals, said that while the buildings may not conform to code now, they did when they were constructed.

“The style of many of these buildings was acceptable in those days, they were allowed under code,” Cleary said. “We’re now dealing with another century.”

Bloom said both the engineers that his client hired and the engineers that the village hired worked for “many, many

hours” to develop a plan for the proposed underground parking garage to combat resident noise and water drainage concerns.

He said his client agreed to use “screws” rather than pile drivers in constructing the garage to avoid causing vibrations in the surrounding buildings.

Bloom also said that there would be sufficient water drainage to handle up to eight inches of rainfall.

Prior said that since the proposed parking garage would be located up to the lot lines of both the north and south of the building, excavation for the two levels and the construction of the lot itself would cause a disruption to the surrounding neighbors.

He also said that his clients hired engineers to install monitoring wells at 22 Park Place and 21 Bond St. and found that there would not be sufficient water drainage with what is proposed.

Prior argued that if the applicant completed an as-of-right construction and did not seek any variances, it would both benefit the community and erase resident concerns.

“Every variance that’s being asked for here is built upon the other one,” he said. “Take one of them away and you don’t need any of the rest of it.”

Prior also said that the only benefit of the project was to ”make the investment more profitable to the developer.”

“Maximizing the economic benefits of a property owner is not a reason for a zoning board to grant a variance,” he said. “If that’s the benefit that we have, then that’s hard to understand that we’re even going any further.”

Zoning board members voted to adjourn the hearing to Sept. 28 to allow for further comment from both sides.

VGN residents, SPCA to work together

By J oe N i k i c

Village of Great Neck residents appeared again at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting to determine how to properly feed feral cats in the CVS parking lot on Middle Neck Road and prevent them from entering the yards of homeowners, but this time talks were more peaceful.

Gary Rogers, president of the Nassau County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was at the meeting offering potential solutions to issues faced by residents and cat feeders.

Rogers said that if residents can provide photos or evidence of where cats are entering their yards, the county SPCA can provide deterrents, such as coyote urine, to attempt to deal with the issue.

“We’ll put it out and see if that works and if that doesn’t work we’ll go to the next thing,” he said. “We will do anything we can to work with you.”

At the Aug. 16 board meeting, village residents clashed during a discussion on the feeding of feral cats. About a dozen feral cats occupy the CVS parking lot.

Mayor Pedram Bral said that since that meeting, the village received over 50 emails from residents with comments on the matter.

“Some of them, unfortunately, threatening, which I don’t find amusing or befitting of the community that we live in,” Bral said. “Some of them more kinder or gentler asking the Board of Trustees to address the issue.”

Michelle Baum, a resident at 1 Preston Road, which is the home directly north of the parking lot, said she left the last meeting feeling like progress was made, but soon after saw that feeders were not properly feeding cats.

Baum said the Department of Health told her that cat food should be placed in containers, monitored and then removed once the cats are finished eating so the food doesn’t bring other animals to the area.

“There’s no monitoring going on,” she said. “The food’s not being left in containers and they’re just hoping that the cats are eating all the food by the time someone else gets there to see that the food is even there or not.”

Jennifer Shea, who said she is one of the cat feeders in the parking lot, said that she properly feeds the feral cats, but sometimes sees food left on the ground by people who don’t know the correct way to do so.

“The problem is that there are people who mean well, who don’t know that the colony is beContinued on Page 58

correction The Sept. 2 article titled “Library’s main building readies for grand opening” misstated several facts about the opening of the Great Neck Library’s Main Building. The Oct. 27 Grand Opening Gala is an invitation-only event and the library will host a ribboncutting ceremony at a later date for the public. It was a Verizon employee strike that delayed the building’s opening. Ann Hyde attended the Great Neck Library as a child and left a donation to the library in her will. Also, the Crayola Kiosks will include four iPads each for children’s use; the library will not be receiving the iPads from elsewhere.

TO REACH US MAIL: 105 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 FAX: 516-307-1046 SUbSCRIpTIOnS: Sue Tabakin 516-307-1045 x206 stabakin@theislandnow.com

dISpLAy AdvERTISIng: Steven Blank 516-307-1045 x201 sblank@theislandnow.com CLASSIFIEd AdvERTISIng: Linda Matinale 516-307-1045 x210 lmatinale@theislandnow.com

EdITORIAL: Editorial Submissions: news@theislandnow.com / Sports Submission : sports@theislandnow.com Assistant Editor: Anthony Bosco 516-307-1045 x205 • abosco@theislandnow.com Great Neck News: Joe Nikic 516-307-1045 x203 • jnikic@theislandnow.com New Hyde Park Herald Courier: Noah Manskar 516-307-1045 x204 • nmanskar@theislandnow.com Manhasset Times: Chris Adams 516-307-1045 x215 • cadams@theislandnow.com Roslyn Times: Chris Adams 516-307-1045 x215 • cadams@theislandnow.com Williston Times: Noah Manskar 516-307-1045 x204 • nmanskar@theislandnow.com Port Washington Times: Stephen Romano 516-307-1045 x214 • sromano@theislandnow.com

GREAT NECK NEWS (USPS#227-400) is published weekly by Blank Slate Media LLC, 105 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY, 11596, (516) 307-1045. The entire contents of this publication are copyright 2016. All rights reserved. The newspaper will not be liable for errors appearing in any advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Periodicals postage paid at Williston Park, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Great Neck News, C/O Blank Slate Media LLC, 105 Hillside Avenue, Williston, New York, 11596.

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

3

Leading the G.N. teachers forward South High School English teacher Jim Daszenski takes over the reins of teachers association

By J oe N i k i c

The new Great Neck Teachers Association president, Jim Daszenski, said it was the “challenge of the job” that drew him to the position of representing the 750-member union.

“I want the challenge. I want to work with the Board of Education and with the community,” Daszenski said. “I want to make sure that the Great Neck Teachers Association remains vital and that we are fairly represented.”

The former association president, Sheila Henchy, retired this year, leaving a vacancy for the remaining year of her two-year term.

Daszenski, who lives in Manhattan but has taught English at Great Neck South High School since 1999, was elected to finish the remainder of Henchy’s term, which ends in April.

He said that while his immediate plan was to serve out the remaining year, he has an interest in serving longer.

“I didn’t think of this as a short-term type of thing,” Daszenski said. “My intention

Great Neck Teachers Association President Jim Daszenski poses with 2016 Great Neck South High School graduates. is to do the best I can and I will serve as long as I have the honor of doing so.”

He said he believes he has “valuable contributions” to make to the association and wanted to ensure that the school district remained in a positive light in the

community.

Daszenski also said that one of his main goals was to protect the professional rights and responsibilities of the members that he represents.

“We’re middle-class people and what is more important than

the job that we do?” he said.

“To work with young people, to educate the young people in the community, it’s the most important thing there is.”

Daszenski said his duties also include working with other New York State unions and han-

dling the day-to-day operations of the association.

The teachers association and the Board of Education, Daszenski said, have a “very strong working” relationship and he was looking to strengthen the partnership between the two.

But, he said, he would like to see the board do more for the employees of the school district.

“They’ve shown a real commitment to investing in the district’s facilities and technologies and we want that going forward,” Daszenski said. “We’re hoping that they will show the same commitment to the personnel.”

On Nov. 20, 2015, association members voted to approve a four-year contract agreement with the school district.

But two affiliated groups that the teachers’ association represents, the Paraprofessionals Association and Per Diem Chapter, currently do not have active contracts with the school district, he said.

“My feeling has always been that people don’t move to Great Continued on Page 13

4

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

Returning to a life of public service Former Estates mayor Howard Weitzman appointed to NIFA board

By J oe N i k i c Former Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman has spent over 20 years serving residents in Nassau County.

Now, Weitzman has returned to public service after Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed him on Aug. 26 to the Nassau Interim Finance Authority board.

He said he was looking forward to the opportunity to serve on the NIFA board, which oversees the county’s finances, and once again work with the county.

“It’s something that I think I bring expertise to,” Weitzman said. “And I’d like to be able to continue to work with Nassau County because I have in the past.”

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie nominated him in May to replace Adam Haber, who is running to replace outgoing state Sen. Jack Martins in the 7th Senate District.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano had objected to Weitzman’s appointment, saying that his former role as a political candidate deems him unfit to serve on the NIFA board.

Weitzman said that he believes he can serve on the board in a nonpartisan matter.

“The NIFA board is historically made up of political appointees,” he said. “I’m not quite clear of [Mangano’s] objection.”

Weitzman, a North Hills resident,

serving on the NIFA board.

Weitzman said that given his past experiences, he can be an asset to the board.

“I think it can only help benefit the board seeing how I was experienced on the inside of county government,” he said.

“I have a firm understanding of how government works and the challenges Nassau County faces and the opportunities it has.”

The goal, Weitzman said, is to improve county finances and cut the NIFA-projected $130 million deficit.

“It’s no secret that the county spends more money than it takes in,” he said. “It’s clearly not sustainable.”

Weitzman said there were no immediate solutions to balance county finances.

“When I was first elected to office, I told my staff there are really no easy solutions because if there were, someone would have Former Nassau County Comptroller figured them out,” he said. and current NiFA board member Weitzman said he will be meeting with Howard Weitzman NIFA members Wednesday afternoon to served as a trustee for six years and mayor bring him up to speed on their plans and for six years in the Village of Great Neck findings.

Estates from 1983 to 1995 before serving “I’m meeting with the NIFA staff to uptwo terms as county comptroller from 2001 date me on what’s transpired in the past to 2009.

He said that his nomination for the few years and what their plans are going seat was a “pleasant surprise” even though forward,” he said. “I look forward to workhe had previously expressed an interest in ing with my new colleagues.”

EXIT REALTY UNIVERSAL Selling a house?

We will help you!

Stay on top of the market with an EXIT real estate pro. We keep you informed and get you the best price.

Call: (516) 487-5432 Text Text to: 85377 Message: Universal www.ExitRealtyUniversal.com 10 Bond St., Great Neck Each EXIT office is independently owned and operated. Equal opportunity employer.

GN

Hain warned

by Nasdaq

By J oe N i k i c After announcing nearly three weeks ago that it would delay releasing its fourth quarter and 2016 fiscal year finances due to a review of its accounting, Lake Success-based Hain Celestial announced Thursday that the Nasdaq Stock Market sent it a delisting notice.

The notice, which the company said on its website was delivered on Wednesday, said that Hain Celestial did not comply with Nasdaq requirements to file financial reports in a timely manner. It was expected to file its fiscal year report ending June 30

by Aug. 29.

“This notification has no immediate effect on the listing of Hain Celestial’s common stock on Nasdaq,” the company said in a statement on its website.

Nasdaq rules allow for Hain Continued on Page 58

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

SAMUEL FIELD Y AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING Bus transportation from most schools in Queens School District 26 and Great Neck.

Licensed Teacher Homework Help, Test Prep & Tutoring Available.

Social and Recreational Classes and Workshops with Educational Components.

Extended Hours & Customizable Sessions.

ACD & HRA

School Holiday and Half Day Programs.

Vouchers Accepted

For more information, please call Andrea Gavora at 718.225.6750 x261 or EMAIL AGAVORA@SFY.ORG 5 8 - 2 0 L I T T L E N E C K PA R K WAY, L I T T L E N E C K , N Y 1 1 3 6 2

Early Childhood Programs

at the Samuel Field & Bay Terrace Center 2-4 year olds

58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362 718-225-6750 x246 Tricia Campo, Director TCampo@sfy.org

212-00 23 Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360 718-423-6111 Shari Rebhun, Director SRebhun@sfy.org

5

6

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Martins still seeks to cancel Gop Senate primary, delay general election hopefuls’ B y N o a h M a N s k a r voters to the polls for a special Republican Jack Martins is appealing a federal judge’s ruling to keep the 3rd Congressional District election in November, continuing his effort to delay the vote or cancel October’s GOP primary.

Judge Christopher F. Dorney on Friday granted Martin’s request for an expedited appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, but on Tuesday rejected his request for an “emergency” order halting the mailing of any more absentee ballots for his special primary with Philip Pidot.

Oral arguments are set for 10 a.m. on Sept. 14 in the Manhattan court.

Martins, an Old Westbury state senator, asked Dorney to stop mailing more absentee ballots to prevent voter confusion and “irreparabl[e] harm” to Martins’ campaign.

“Martins will now be compelled to expend finite resources — time, money and personnel, to focus on getting Republican

Thursday election” on Oct. 6, “after a religious holiday, instead of focusing on convincing the people of the 3rd Congressional District that Martins is the right person to represent them,” attorneys Jason Torchinsky and Paul DerOhannesian II wrote in a legal memo on Martins’ behalf.

Martins also argues that a lower federal court’s decision to keep the general election on Nov. 8 did not properly weigh the economic costs of a special primary and the fact that turnout in October would likely be low.

The appellate court should move the general election to Dec. 6 “to prevent manifest injustice to military personnel who vote in the 3rd District, the eventual Republican nominee and other voters of the Third Congressional District” if it decides the primary is necessary, Martins’ attorneys wrote.

U.S. District Court Judge Frederick J. Scullin rejected Martins’ request to delay the general election or cancel the primary in an Aug. 30 ruling.

Martins argued in that Albany court that having only 32 days between the two votes would disenfranchise military service members by violating the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act’s requirement that ballots be mailed to overseas voters at least 45 days before the election.

But Scullin ruled a later general election was unnecessary because the state Board of Elections was granted a waiver for that requirement. The state plans to certify the primary results within days of the election and send absentee ballots electronically and through expedited mail.

Scullin set the Oct. 6 primary after a months-long court fight in which Martins tried to unsuccessfully knock Pidot out of the race for lacking enough ballot petition signatures.

The two Republicans continued to blame each other for delays in court papers.

Martins said Pidot did not defend his petition before the Board of Elections and waited too long

to appeal in state court, while Pidot said Martins could have appealed Scullin’s original order setting the primary earlier in August.

The winner of the primary will take the Republican line against Democrat Tom Suozzi in the race to replace retiring Rep. Steve Israel. Martins also has the Conservative and Reform party lines.

Martins’ opponents lambasted his appeal in written statements.

Suozzi campaign adviser Kim Devlin said he is turning the race into a “legal quagmire.”

“People want reform in Washington, and they are never going to get it with Martins and his continued efforts to win by default,” said Pidot, a Glen Cove fraud investigator, in a statement.

Martins on Wednesday released his first TV ad of his congressional campaign. It features his four daughters and touts his efforts in the state Senate to cut taxes and secure equal pay for women.

tax plans

By J oe N i k i c

The two candidates seeking to replace outgoing state Sen. Jack Martins in the 7th Senate District released plans Monday to make living on Long Island more affordable for their constituents.

Democrat Adam Haber, a former commodities trader and Roslyn school board trustee, released a two-part plan aimed at supporting families, small businesses and cutting costs for local governments.

Republican Elaine Phillips, mayor of the Village of Flower Hill, would increase tax credits and provide additional relief to support child care for middleclass families.

Haber said the rising costs of living, raising a family and retiring on Long Island are putting a financial hardship on residents.

Continued on Page 64

BUY LIRR TICKETS

Port Washington Penn Station Penn Station Hicksville Babylon Penn Station

ANYTIME, ANYWHERE WITH THE NEW MTA eTix® APP, GETTING LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD TICKETS IS EASY AS:

1

DOWNLOAD MTA eTix FOR FREE

2 3 BUY

YOUR TICKETS

ACTIVATE BEFORE BOARDING

#LIRR © 2016 Metropolitan Transportation Authority

MTA.INFO/eTIX

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Don’t let joint pain stand in your way.

Joint replacement is a constantly evolving field. Join us at our upcoming free seminar to learn about:

Innovations in Joint Replacement

– Robotic surgery (with a live demonstration of the Navio® surgical robot)

Cost:

Free

Date:

Thursday, October 13

Time:

7pm – 8:30pm

– Anterior approach to hip replacement – Gender-specific knee surgery – Partial and total knee replacement

Location: Long Island Jewish Medical Center LIJ Teaching Center 270-05 76th Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Presented by: Vijay Rasquinha, MD Associate Professor, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute Snacks and light refreshments will be served.

Register now at Northwell.edu/orthoseminar or call (516) 321-7500.

Orthopaedic Institute

7

8

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Suozzi’s signatures still under court review

By N o a h M a N s k a r Democratic congressional candidate Tom Suozzi is still fighting for his “Fix Washington” ballot line in court more than a month after he announced the effort.

While a state Supreme Court judge dismissed allegations from supporters of Jack Martins, Suozzi’s Republican rival in the 3rd Congressional District, that his petition for the third-party line was rife with fraud, a court review may leave Suozzi with fewer than the required 3,500 signatures from registered voters, said E. O’Brien Murray, Martins’ senior campaign strategist.

“Instead of whining about getting called out for cheating, he [Suozzi] should tell his lawyers to stop trying to sneak these bogus signatures in and accept responsibility,” Murray said in a statement Tuesday.

But Suozzi’s campaign says the state Board of Elections’ revised signature count on Friday leaves him with more than 3,700 signatures of the 5,700 he submitted.

Martins’ lawyers want to discard valid signatures for trivial reasons such as misspelled information, said Mike Florio,

Playing With The Same People Every Week?

Suozzi’s campaign manager.

“They’re going to fight for their stuff and we’re going to fight for ours and we’ll see where it ends up at the end of the day,” Florio said.

Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive, asked Judge James McCormack to validate his petition last month after supporters of Martins, an Old Westbury state senator, objected to thousands of the “Fix Washington” signatures. He introduced the ballot line to attract voters in the district stretching from northeast Queens to northwest Suffolk County who might be averse to a Democrat.

The Board of Elections on Friday found 1,931 of Suozzi’s submitted signatures invalid, leaving him with 3,781, enough for the “Fix Washington” line to make the Nov. 8 general election ballot, according to a board document provided

by Suozzi’s campaign.

The court finished its review of signatures from Nassau County on Tuesday and has thrown out more than 2,200 because the voters weren’t registered or lived outside the district, Murray said, including 286 that will be subtracted from the Board of Elections’ total. That would leave Suozzi five signatures short.

Continued on Page 67

HAVE YOUR CHILD TRAIN WITH THE BEST NOW TESTING FOR THE FALL TERM Program begins September 6th.

Early registration is advisable.

Tired of Having To Arrange Your Own Game?

EVALUATION FOR PROGRAM PLACEMENT:

Looking for More Competition?

2016

Come Join Our Singles & Doubles Leagues Leagues begin week of SEPTEMBER 12th 516-883-6425 for more info WOMEN Fixed Doubles (3.0 - 3.5) Play Wednesday at 11am

Monday-Saturday 9:15 am Prompt Arrival is a Must

Our 10 level Junior Program is designed to meet individual needs - our coaching combines instruction, supervised practice and match play on our 17 indoor courts. Our proven methods are taught by our fine staff of internationally known PWTAtrained professionals. Truly a unique facility (with a 1/4 mile indoor track), our results have been outstanding.

MEN

Singles play Mon. thru Thurs. at 8/8:30pm

Player evaluation (required) at 11am Sat. & Mon. thru Thurs.

100 Harbor Road., Port Washington, NY 11050 516-883-6425

Our 51st year serving our community as a non-profit teaching facility for students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin.

OUR 51st YEAR OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

2016

100 Harbor Road., Port Washington, NY 11050

516-883-6425

A non-profit teaching facility.

We admit students of any race, color, nationality & ethnic origin

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Ballet • Tap • Hip-Hop • Jazz • Lyrical Contemporary • Competition Team

Classes Begin Sept. 10th

Registration Dates: September 8th & 9th • 3-7pm

9

10 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

POTTERY CLASSES!!

WHEEL AND HAND BUILDING Classes for All Ages Pottery and Jewelry for Sale Birthday Parties & Adult Partteries

Next College Admissions Seminar - September 20, 2016 7 pm. Seating limited! Please RSVP

Visit Us At the Mineola & Williston Street Fairs and Receive 10% OFF when you register with this coupon

JUST FOR SEMINAR ATTENDEES

Complimentary SAT/ACT Diagnostic Test Complimentary 1-hour College Admissions Consultation

315A Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501

20% Off

On a 25-hour SAT/ACT Course

516-493-9490

www.islandpotterystudio.com

Toddlers-2's 9:00-12:00 and 9:00-1:00 Flexible 2, 3, 4 & 5 Day Programs Ages 2 to 5 • Half-Day (9:00-12:00pm/9am-1pm/9-2pm) • After School Programs until 3:30pm

• Excellent Retention of Our Certified Teachers • Fully Enclosed Playground & Indoor Gym • All Staff First Aid & CPR Certified • American Sign Language • Nurturing Environment • Fun with Phonics • Dedicated Staff • Music & Movement • Secure Building Access • Arts & Crafts • Air Conditioned Classrooms • Monthly Themed Activities & Events • Foreign Language Lessons Apple Computer Lab

Celebrating 38 Years!

Licensed by the NYS Office of Children & Family Services • Registered with the NYS Dept. of Education • Limited Space Available for 2016/2017 School Year • Schedule a personal tour today!

• DIAPERS WELCOME

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

WHEN THERE IS AN

ADDICTION

CRISIS IN YOUR FAMILY CALL US FOR A CONSULTATION

516-812-9944

Now Open ...

www.seafieldcenter.com

Seafield Manhasset

ASKMINDYFIRST Mindy was in touch but not intrusive, savvy but not slick and could ‘hear’ our concerns without judging. She is, in fact, the complete package! You would be fortunate if you are able to snag her as your agent! – TW

38 15 16 UNDER CONTRACT

LISTINGS

CLOSED

BECAUSE IT MATTERS WHO YOU WORK WITH

585 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY Offering addiction treatment services for individuals and their families.

YOU ARE

• Professional Consultations • Interventions • Individualized Treatment

ALONE

NOT

HOPE • HEALING • TRANSFORMATION

11

Mi d GREENBERG Mindy AT DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson C: 917.974.4500 | mindy.greenberg@elliman.com Top Producer 2015, Units Douglas Elliman (Great Neck) TV Interior Design Celebrity Visit us at elliman.com/long-island KNOWN GLOBALLY. LOVED LOCALLY. 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 11746. 631.549.7401 | © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

12 The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

COME HOME TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BANK

1.10% APY 12 MONTH CD

The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 9/7/2016 and is subject to change without notice. The interest rate remains fixed until maturity . The minimum balance to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the APY is $500. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity . Fees could reduce earnings.

The Bank reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time without notice.

1.30% APY 24 MONTH CD

The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 9/7/2016 and is subject to change without notice. The interest rate remains fixed until maturity . The minimum balance to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the APY is $500. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity . Fees could reduce earnings.

The Bank reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time without notice.

Introducing our RELATIONSHIP SAVINGS ACCOUNT Earn up to 1.25% APY

Relationship Savings Accounts are available to customers who maintain a Checking Account with either of the following transaction activities per statement cycle: **An Electronic Direct Deposit of $250.00 or Greater or **4 Point of Sale Debit Card Transactions The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 9/7/2016 and is subject to change without notice. Minimum opening deposit for each account is $100.00. Balances over $0.01 to $250,000.00 earn 1.25% APY. Balances greater than $250,000.01 earn 0.00% APY. Fees could reduce earnings.

Coming This Fall, Our New Corporate Headquarters In Mineola For more information contact John MacAvoy, VP email: jmacavoy@hanovercommunitybank.com

2131 JERICHO TPKE., GARDEN CITY PARK

516-248-4868

www.hanovercommunitybank.com Open Monday- Friday 830am-5pm,Saturday 9am-1pm • 24 HR. ATM ** Minimum opening deposit is $100. All checking accounts with interest are subject to minimum balance requirements. The customer is responsible for check printing charges. The Bank reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time. *** Only the first 5 transactions fees incurred per statement cycle at any ATM will be refunded.

After the 5 , the fees incurred at a non- proprietary ATM will apply.

GN

Village of Russell Gardens Mayor Steve Kirschner

Master cars gets permit renewal in Russell Gardens

By J oe N i k i c Village of Russell Gardens trustees on Thursday approved the renewal of a special-use permit for Master Cars USA to operate a car dealership at 275 Northern Blvd. Mayor Steve Kirschner said at the village’s Board of Trustees meeting that he had no issues with Master Cars continuing to operate in the village, but wanted to ensure that the company abided by village laws.

“As an automobile dealer, one of the things we’re also concerned about is you obey all of our laws,” Kirschner said. “In addition, the most important ones we’re really concerned about is we don’t want unregistered vehicles parked on our streets, particularly Northern Boulevard and we don’t want any vehicle, whether registered or not, that is blocking our sidewalks.”

Lawrence Pinner, an architect for Master Cars who appeared at the meeting, said the dealership has operated in the village since 1992 and would continue to obey village code.

Kirschner said Master Cars needed to provide at least 11 off-street parking spaces for the business.

Village code requires that vehicle dealerships offer one parking space per every 150 square feet of gross floor area.

The dealership’s location has a floor area slightly above 1,500 square feet, Kirsch-

w

“ E DON’T WANT UNREGiSTERED VEHiCLES PARKED ON OUR STREETS, PARTiCULARLY NORTHERN BOULEVARD AND WE DON’T WANT ANY VEHiCLE, WHETHER REGiSTERED OR NOT, THAT iS BLOCKiNG OUR SiDEWALKS.” — MAyOR STEvE KIRSCHnER

ner said.

Pinner said the operation actually provides 15 off-street parking spaces.

The board unanimously approved the application on the conditions that Master Cars submits an updated site plan that delineates where the 15 parking spaces are, that no unregistered vehicles are parked on village streets and that no vehicles block village sidewalks.

Also at the meeting, the board changed the date of its next scheduled meeting from Oct. 6 to Oct. 5.

Kirschner said Village Hall would be used as a polling site for the 3rd Congressional district’s Republican primary between state Sen. Jack Martins and Philip Pidot, a fraud investigator, on Oct. 6, so the board couldn’t hold a meeting that day.

Blank Slate Media welcomes your submissions.

Please e-mail them to news@theislandnow.com

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

13

Selling memories in New Hyde Park

before the shop’s 50th anniversary — and Gert died in 2012, she said.

“We love what we do,” Eileen Wysel said. “It’s blood. It’s our family legacy and it’s in our hearts.”

Eileen and Ronnie opened a convenience store at Bobb Howard’s in 1982 after seeing them attached to auto shops on a trip to Florida, Eileen said.

They were one of the first to adopt the model, she said, and then “everybody around us started following us.”

In 1993, Eileen felt it was

time for a change and started selling pieces of Dubble Bubble gum for a nickel apiece.

It sold out within a few days, so she bought more and gradually added more old-time candies, such as red shoestring licorice and Bonomo’s Turkish taffy, as well as toys such as jacks, that bring customers back to the mid-20th century, she said.

“Most people like to remember their childhood and go back to their childhood and just go back to a simpler time, and we don’t sell candy or toys in

our store,” Wysel said. “We sell memories.”

Companies looking to bring back old-fashioned products have reached out to Bobb Howard’s to launch them, Wysel said.

Customers enjoy the blast from the past, she said — some will dance in the store to oldies music while waiting for repairs to be done on their cars.

But the fact that Bobb Howard’s is a well-run and respected business has also contributed to its longevity, bolstered by Eileen Wysel’s strong attention to detail, said Jerry Baldassaro, president of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s not just about nostalgia, you can get that anywhere,” Baldassaro said. “It’s the quality of what they’re doing in addition to their customer service.”

A customer once told Wysel that for kids in New Hyde Park, shopping at Bobb Howard’s by themselves is a “rite of passage,” she said. But she still doesn’t let kids spend a whole $10 bill at once, she said.

“I was very proud [to hear that], because everybody knows that in today’s crazy world, Bobb Howard’s is a safe haven for the children of the neighborhood,” Wysel said.

Bobb Howard’s will celebrate its 70th anniversary at 581 Lakeville Road from 1 to 4 p.m. with free egg creams, hot dogs, popcorn, giveaways, music and old-fashioned games, such as hopscotch and hula hoops.

rently ranked 25th in salaries across Long Island.

“We understand the financial realities and no one knows the tax cap situation better than we do,” Daszenski said. “But we also need to work to make sure that the community and Board of Education values the staff as much

as they value their investments in facilities and technologies.”

He said he has enjoyed teaching in Great Neck and wanted to continue to improve students’ performance, noting the success of Great Neck schools in Newsweek and Niche.com national rankings.

“It’s an amazing place to

be and I can say that because I’ve worked in two other school districts earlier in my career,” Daszenski said. “I hear a lot that Great Neck is unique and it’s true.”

“I know I’m proud to be here, and we want to keep that success going,” he added.

By N o a h M a N S k a R Bobb Howard’s General Store & Auto Repair Shop has become famous in New Hyde Park for hearkening back to the years just after Sam Caplin opened it in October 1946.

The store now known for selling old-fashioned candies and toys now available in few other places was then just a service station on Lakeville Road with few houses around it, said Eileen Caplin Wysel, Sam’s daughter.

It’s since become a New Hyde Park mainstay and opened an adjacent convenience store when virtually no service stations on Long Island had them, Wysel said.

But its “old-fashioned values” of “honesty, integrity, cleanliness and hard work” have remained the same, Wysel said, carrying the repair shop and nostalgia store to its 70th anniversary, which it will celebrate Saturday with free treats and giveaways.

“I guess people like us because we’re just honest,” said Wysel, 64, who runs Bobb Howard’s with her husband, Ronnie Wysel. “We’re not looking to make a fast buck off of somebody. We’re just honest and our customers are our friends.”

Sam Caplin and his wife Gert opened Bobb Howard’s, named for his oldest son, after growing up “tinkering with cars,” Wysel said. He worked hard and long, sometimes from 6 a.m. to mid-

PHOTO BY NOAH MANSKAR

Bobb Howard’s Auto Repair Shop opened at 581 Lakeville Road in October 1946. The shop and attached general store will celebrate 70 years in New Hyde Park on Saturday. night, she said.

The family moved from New Hyde Park to Westbury in the 1950s, but Wysel and her brothers, Bobb and Sandy Caplin, “literally and figuratively grew up” in the shop, watching New Hyde Park grow through the years, Wysel said.

Eileen and Ronnie Wysel took over the business about 40 years ago, and for a time her brothers ran a Bobb Howard’s transmission shop on Jericho Turnpike before Bobb retired in 2012, Eileen said. Sam later died in 1996 — a month and a half

Leading the G.N. teachers Continued from Page 3 Neck for the ocean beaches and mountain views, they come here for the world class education,” Daszenski said. “We hope to see a greater investment in personnel.”

While the union understands the limits placed on the school district in terms of the state-mandated tax cap and other financial restrictions, he said more focus should be placed on the district’s employees, cur-

14 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

opinion

OUR vIEWS

Port makes right call on football In 2015, the Paul D. Schreiber High School football team began the season with 35 players and finished with 23.

Players missed 57 practices due to injury and six players suffered concussions — the most in its football conference.

The results on the field reflected the low number of players and injuries. The team was 3-15 over the past two seasons and was outscored last season 291-51.

To its credit, the Port Washington School District appealed to the Football Council, the Nassau County Athletic Council and the Nassau County Superintendents Council to place the Port Washington in a lower conference for the 2016 season.

Schreiber was a member of Conference 1, which is for schools with the largest enrollment in Section VIII of the New York State High School Athletic Association.

But as noted by Stephanie Joannon, director of health, physical education and athletics, the school’s enrollment isn’t indicative of the number of students participating in the football program.

Because Port Washington’s roster isn’t as deep as other schools’ rosters, Joannon said, more players are forced to play both offense and defense, making them more susceptible to injury.

The state association had previously agreed to a development conference in which Port Washington participated for two seasons, before the conference was disbanded.

But this time state football association fumbled the ball.

Rather than allowing them to move down in conference, the association offered to make Port Washington the No. 14 seed in Conference 1 and play the next three lowest seeds twice and two other teams.

The health of student-athletes deserves something more than football association half measures, especially when a school district that knows its players best makes a request.

The district, which has appealed its conference placement seven times in the past seven years, correctly stuck to its guns and refused to play in Conference 1.

But rather than giving up on varsity football, Port Washington opted to play an independent schedule against private schools on Long Island and Westchester.

This followed a meeting with interested parents of current and past players with, according to Joannon, 98 percent agreeing that playing in Conference 1 was not safe but not playing was not an alternative.

Joannon, the Port Washington administration, and the parents and players deserve credit for reaching a sensible solution in a democratic process.

But for some Port Washington parents, this was not enough.

They called for the end of football at Schreiber entirely.

In a letter to the Port Washington Times, resident Joel Katz said he did not think the independent schedule would eliminate the problem with concus-

Blank Slate Media llC 105 hillside avenue, Williston Park, Ny 11596 Phone: 516-307-1045 Fax: 516-307-1046 e-mail: hblank@theislandnow.com EdITOR And pUbLISHER Steven Blank

editorial cartoon

sions. Citing a former unnamed school board member, Katz also said the football program costs $500,000 a year and said the money would be better spent on school academics at Schreiber, which for good measure he said did not compare favorably with surrounding school districts.

School Superintendent Kathleen Mooney said in a letter to the editor responding to Katz that the varsity and middle school programs only cost $87,557 during the 2015-16 school year. Mooney also defended the school’s academics, pointing to the success of the school overall and individual achievement of students, adding the district was committed to educating “the whole child and supports athletics as well as the arts.”

At a time when obesity and Type 2 diabetes are at epidemic proportions, the need for robust physical education programs is well established as are the benefits of developing the skills associated with playing on a team.

But there are legitimate concerns about the safety of playing football that go beyond its cost in dollars and cents.

The scientific evidence is now conclusive that football — a sport of high impact collisions — poses a threat to serious longterm damage to the brain.

The NFL’s top health and safety officer acknowledged in May — after years of denials by the league — that there is a link between football-related head trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a life-

OFFICE MAnAgER Holly Blank REpORTERS Joe Nikic, Noah Manskar, Chris Adams, Stephen Romano COLUMnIST Karen Rubin ACCOUnT EXECUTIvES Stacy Shaughenessy, Melissa Spitalnick, Gail Hicka ART dIRECTOR Jewell Davis pROdUCTIOn MAnAgER Rosemarie Palacios

threatening condition.

Dr. Ann McKee, a Boston University neuropathologist who has diagnosed CTE in the brains of 176 people, including those of 90 of 94 former NFL players 45 out of 55 college players and six out of 26 high school players.

“I don’t think this represents how common this disease is in the living population, but the fact that over five years I’ve been able to accumulate this number of cases in football players, it cannot be rare,” McKee said. “In fact, I think we are going to be surprised at how common it is.”

Every school district should make sure that those playing football understands the risks.

Give Port Washington credit for already having started the discussion.

EdITORIAL dESIgnERS Lorens Morris, Yvonne Farley CLASSIFIEd Linda Matinale

PUBlishers oF

Williston Times • Great Neck News Herald Courier • Roslyn Times Manhasset Times • Port Washington Times

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

15

OUT OF LEFT FIELd

Kareem: ambassador for democracy

W

hen I met with basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a few years ago, he told me that if he had not become a professional athlete he would have become a history teacher.

He has become a model for an encore career, in his case in the service of advancing democracy and our nation’s highest values as a public intellectual.

At the time I chatted with Kareem at Hofstra, I told him that a friend of mine grew up in his Harlem neighborhood and remembered the young Lou Alcindor as an amazing Little League pitcher.

Naturally, I asked Abdul-Jabbar whether he considered playing baseball as well as being a basketball superstar when he was at Power Memorial High School.

He told me that the same man coached both baseball and basketball, and they considered both sports.

Abdul-Jabbar indicated that he wondered how he might have fared (as in the endeavors of Danny Ainge and Michael Jordan) if he continued to play both sports.

Just as well he did not, because as he traveled around the

nation playing basketball he became an avid reader, including a Sherlockian passion for Arthur Conan Doyle.

That enthusiasm prompted him to publish his first novel, “Mycroft Holmes,” about Sherlock’s mythical “older” brother.

The public scholar recognition has been increasing because of Abdul-Jabbar’s books about African-Americans in sports and American society.

His role as a social commentator has expanded with columns in “Time” magazine and in newspapers.

Last week in “The Washington Post,” he wrote about 49ers quarterback, Colin Kapernick who has been refusing to stand for the Star Spangled banner as a protest against social injustices in the U.S. Offering thoughtfully incisive comments on this highly publicized activity, Abdul-Jabbar placed Kapernick’s actions in the context of his provocative 2016 book, “Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White.”

Clearly, Abdul-Jabbar shares the quintessential views of Dr.

MIchael d’Innocenzo Out of Left Field King and Norwegian scholar, Gunnar Myrdal; they both celebrated the nobility of American principles, and argued that Americans should use their special civil liberties to protest for a better democracy and for justice.

I told Abdul-Jabbar that the deep influence of Myrdal’s “An American Dilemma” is highlighted in the Hofstra Archives with documents from the late Harry H. Wachtel (who had lived in Roslyn and Great Neck).

Wachtel organized Dr. King’s 1964 Nobel Prize trip to Oslo, and with King’s urging, included a side trip to Stockholm for a spe-

cial visit with Myrdal.

Abdul-Jabbar’s expanding public service for democracy and justice is a direct extension of the perspicacious endeavors of people like Myrdal, King and Long Islander, Wachtel.

Jabbar emphasized that Kapernick was reflecting principles of Jefferson and Madison in the First Amendment – the freedom of speech, regardless of whether others liked it or not.

He did say that Kapernick — and everyone — should consider the best venues for being heard and making desirable changes.

Typical of Abdul-Jabbar’s modesty and openness to alternatives, he said he did not presume to tell Colin or anyone else how to choose their arenas of protest.

But central to Jabbar’s fundamental commitments to democracy is his conviction that all speech and protests should foster dialogues.

He noted: “Without dialogue it’s just people retreating to their own emotionally held position; you need to have the ability to hear the other side.”

Our society is best served Abdul-Jabbar said when critics try to be a “bridge” between contend-

ing groups. He spoke specifically of one of Kapernick’s protests about police brutality.

With his measured calm and respect for others, in his writing and expanding media interviews, Abdul-Jabbar said that his father and grandfather were police officers, and that “police are a major part of what democracy is about.”

“We can’t do without police officers,” he emphasized, “but we can find better ways to police.”

Abdul-Jabbar’s continuing service to democracy comes from his human rights respect and inclusion for all people, from his gentle welcoming of all to discourse, no matter how much they disagree, and in his urgent call for civility in conflict resolution.

I wonder if Colin Kapernick has already been influenced by Abdul-Jabbar’s support and comments.

A few days ago, Colin announced he would contribute $1 million for community projects and he is reaching out to meet with supporters and critics.

He is on his way to serving as a “Bridge,” Kareem’s high ideal.

Bravo, Colin!

Continued on Page 18

A LOOk On THE LIgHTER SIdE

The importance of being frivolous

T

he recent passing of actor Gene Wilder reminded me that it was time to revisit my “10” movies list, seeing as how he appears in several of them.

I decided to stage a miniGene-Wilder-Film-Festival, in the comfort of my own home.

Or rather, I tried to.

But apparently, half the world had the same thought, days before me — resulting in strategic gaps on the library shelves and in Amazon being completely “out” of “Blazing Saddles”! Actually sold out!

This is how I ended up watching whatever DVDs were already in our possession… which in turn is how I came to be captivated by “Young Frankenstein,” a film I had seen before, but not put on my original list.

“Young Frankenstein” was apparently Wilder’s idea.

He wrote the story and screenplay with Mel Brooks, who directed the film.

As I watched, I realized that scene after scene contained classic “bits” that had already taken up

residence in my mind.

Who could hear the words, “Walk this way” ever again, without seeing Marty Feldman’s hunchbacked character, the servant Igor, shuffling down the platform at Transylvania Station?

For that matter, who could hear one of my relatives insisting that “It’s Ep-STINE, not Ep-steen,” without remembering the priceless scene of Wilder’s character insisting “It’s Fron-ken-shteen!”

A few lines later, Feldman’s character gets his own back: “It’s pronounced Eye-gor,” he insists to his new boss.

In interviews, Wilder explained his high-tech method.

One day, “I took a yellow legal pad and a blue felt pen, went upstairs for half an hour, and at the top wrote ‘Young Frankenstein.’ ” In 2005, NPR’s Terry Gross asked him, “What gave you the idea? Did you love the Frankenstein movie?”

Wilder replied, “At the time I didn’t know why. But I know now that when I was a little boy, I was scared to death of the “Franken-

JUdY epSTeIn

A Look on the Lighter Side stein” film — films, actually, because there were four of them in particular that influenced me. And in all these years later, I wanted it to come out with a happy ending.”

Considering how powerful the Frankenstein story has proven, it is all the more amazing that it was not handed down from the mists of time, but was invented whole as the Gothic novel “Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus,” by British writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, in 1818.

The undoubted high point of Wilder’s version comes in the scene where Wilder and his “monster,” played by Peter Boyle, do “Puttin’ On The Ritz” in top hats and tails.

It brought me, helpless, to my knees. But it almost didn’t happen!

As Wilder told Terry Gross, “I was writing every day, and then Mel would come to the house and read what I’d written.… And we’d talk a little bit and then he’d go away, and I would write all the next day.… And then one day, when he read the pages I had written about Dr. Frankenstein and the creature sing and dance to “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” he said, “Are you crazy? This is frivolous. You’re just being frivolous.”

Listening to this, I was amazed.

Mel Brooks, creator of countless zany and unbelievable moments in television and film — the inventor of a singing and dancing Hitler! — thought something should be out because it was “frivolous”?

But Wilder fought for his idea: “After 20 minutes or so of arguing, I …started screaming and then all of a sudden, he said, OK, it’s in. And I said, well, why did you put me through this? And he said, I wasn’t sure if it was right.

I thought if you didn’t argue for it, then it was wrong. And if you did, it was right. So you convinced me.”

This interview moment touched a chord, for me.

Back when I was writing 30and 60-second promos for A World of Ideas with Bill Moyers, I tried to draft the most serious and highminded material I could.

And yet, more than once, Bill would pass over my serious offerings for something odd or wacky that I had left in the margins.

If it can happen to Gene Wilder, it can happen to anybody.

And it’s a valuable reminder not to let anyone — not Mel Brooks, not even your own cautious self — censor your creations.

It can be precisely the bit you doubt the most, that others will relate to the best.

16 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

READERS WRITE

More school options needed on Long Island

W

e have a real estate tax problem on Long Island. This is widely understood.

In reality, however, it’s a school tax problem. This as school taxes are 71 percent of total real estate taxes for the average Nassau County home-owner.

In short, our problem of high real estate taxes is primarily a problem of high school taxes.

Hence, the tax problem on L.I. can’t be successfully resolved without addressing school taxes.

If we don’t reduce school taxes, we can’t solve our tax problem. This is clear from the numbers.

It’s equally clear from the numbers that school taxes are high because of the exorbitant cost per student in the taxpayer-funded public school system. And the costs are exorbitant because the public school system is a monopoly.

As with most monopolies, it’s unnecessarily expensive. Shockingly so.

This can be seen by comparing public school costs verses parochial school costs for students in the East Williston School District area.

In this regard, the per student cost in the EWSD is approximately $35,000.

This while local Catholic schools are educating students for approximately 20

percent of that amount.

Specifically, an East Williston resident who attends the local Catholic schools, i.e., St. Aidan’ grammar school (Tuition — $5,060 annually) and Chaminade High School (Tuition —$11,255 annually), will be educated at an average annual cost of $7,166.

Conversely, an East Williston resident attending the EWSD costs taxpayers an average of $35,000 annually.

Given this huge cost disparity between public and private school education for similarly situated students, the solution to our high real estate taxes on Long Island is readily apparent. It’s school choice. Competition.

This via the use of vouchers, tax credit scholarships and/or educational savings accounts.

The idea is to introduce school choice into the monopoly system.

Give parents the option of sending their kids to the public schools or elsewhere, while assisting financially with the choice, via vouchers, tax credit scholarships and/ or educational savings accounts. This will lower costs and improve school quality, benefitting school kids, parents, taxpayers, Long Island and our country.

These solutions were previously suggested in a June 24 letter to the editor in this paper.

This in response to an editorial supporting an increase in state aid to public schools.

The letter writer, Ms. Pandelakis, instead argued for “vouchers, tax credit scholarships or educational savings accounts.”

Ms. Pandelakis also wrote: “Parental choice can raise the level of education for all children because it fosters competition between private, parochial and public schools.”

This as an alternative to increasing state aid. Ms. Pandelakis is right.

As school taxes are 71 percent of real estate taxes for the average homeowner, every dollar reduction in school costs resulting from such competition will mean a 71 cent reduction in real estate taxes in Nassau County.

Given the huge disparity between public and parochial school costs as seen above, large costs savings are achievable.

In fact, such competition has the potential of significantly reducing the property tax burden.

For example, a 50 percent reduction in school costs (to $17,500 per capita/student in East Williston), which would be easily achievable in a fully competitive environment, would reduce a 20,000 real estate tax bill by $7,100, bringing total taxes down to $12,900. This a 35 percent overall reduction in property taxes.

Such reductions would go a long way to

keeping families and young people on Long Island, stopping the slow population bleed high real estate taxes are now causing.

It will also make for better schools, a side effect of competition.

This instead of pouring even more money into the bloated public school system.

While the solution to our tax problem is readily apparent, its implementation will require political courage, a quality all but nonexistent in our politicians.

But unless real competition is introduced into our taxpayer funded educational system, our tax problem won’t be resolved.

Instead, the slow population bleed from Long Island will likely continue, impacting quality of life and home values.

Introducing competition into the educational system is no more than common sense. It should have been done long ago.

It hasn’t because politics are involved.

When politics are involved common sense takes a back (or no) seat. That’s what’s happened on this issue, as on so many others.

As an aside, school choice is another reason to vote for Trump.

He’s an advocate.

John O’Kelly East Williston

Mother Teresa’s canonization well deserved

M

other Teresa will be canonized by Pope Francis on Sept. 4.

She will be sainted due to her tireless dedication and her courageous spirit in caring for the children and the poor.

As reported by the Catholic News Service that she was born

in Macedonia, Mother Teresa helped India’s destitute for more than 50 years and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

In answering a call to serve” the poorest of the poor,” she became known as ”the saint of the gutters.”

The former Loreto sister

founded the Missionaries of Charity, which now has more than 4,500 nuns worldwide, and co-founded the Missionary Brothers of Charity.

Since 1952 her Nirmal Hriday (Pure Heart) home for the dying has cared for thousands of people abandoned on Calcutta’s

streets.

She was beatified in 2003 and passed away in 1997 and was born in 1910.

Her long life should be an example for all of us to care for all those in need by volunteering to those charitable organizations that aid in that effort.

As a Catholic and as Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council 5911 in Douglaston, I applaud the canonization of Mother Teresa.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

Martins raises cloud with election tactics

I

am happy to read that the request to delay the vote for Congress was rejected.

One may justifiably determine that Sen. Martins made a great effort to muscle out the competition in the race for Congress.

As I see it, Sen. Martins by his actions is creating an ever dark-

ening cloud that is hanging over him.

He has taken a wrong turn somewhere and is heading down the wrong road.

In other news: every Friday evening on the PBS Newshour is an analysis of the weeks news most often with the same two gentlemen and the PBS’s lady

representative.

Over time I have come to think of them as Snicker, Guffaw and the Smiling Lady.

Usually when it is over, I don’t know more than I did before.

Once a few weeks ago, the name Bernie Sanders came up. It was big snickers, big guffaws and a big smile on the lady.

letters p olic y Letters should be typed or neatly handwritten, and those longer than 300 words may be edited for brevity and clarity. All letters must include the writer’s name and phone number for verification. Anonymously sent letters will not be printed. Letters must be received by Monday noon to appear in the next week’s paper. All letters become the property of Blank Slate Media LLC and may be republished in any format. Letters can be e-mailed to news@theislandnow.com or mailed to Blank Slate Media, 105 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596.

Their condescending attitude was that he is like a serf, peon, nerd or whatever.

There are already Snicker candy bars.

Maybe there could also be Guffaw candy bars and Smiling Lady potato chips.

Also, in the last two week’s Williston Times, Gov. Cuomo talked about his grandiose vision to re-do the entire tri-state travel and transit situation.

He should finish what he has on his plate first: The New Tappan Zee Bridge, the LIRR to Grand Central (which would reduce the number of trains to Penn Station which already operates at capacity) and the 2nd Avenue subway.

The 42nd Street Shuttle

should extend from 2nd to 8th avenues.

I don’t know what the plans are but the 2nd Avenue line should angle southeast below 14th Street to better serve the wide Lower East Side.

It should also connect eastwest at 23rd, 34th, 59th and 63rd streets.

And don’t forget to straighten out the LIRR signal problems.

The big problem I see is all of the billions of dollars that have been appropriated over the years just disappearing somewhere and nothing getting done.

Charles Samek Mineola

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

17

REAdERS WRITE

pols talk good game on mass transit

O

n Sept. 10, 1932 service started on the A train which originally ran between 207th Street in upper Manhattan and Chambers Street in downtown Manhattan.

This was the first city owned and built IND subway line.

At the time, it was considered state of the art with rattan seats, metal straps and overhead fans providing speedy service.

The subway cars were so well built, many ran over 40 years into the early 1970s.

The basic design of these cars served as the foundation for future generations right up to the present day.

IND stations on the A line were built to accommodate up to 11 car lengths.

During the 1930s, New York City began building and financing construction of the new IND (Independent Subway — today’s A,C,E,F and G lines).

This new municipal system

completely subsidized by taxpayers dollars would provide direct competition to both the privately owned IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit — todays’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 lines) and BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Transit — today’s B, D, J, L, M, N, R, Q and Z lines).

The original base fare of five cents was established in 1913.

Municipal government forced both the BMT and IRT into economic ruin by denying them fare increases in future decades that would have provided access to additional badly needed revenues.

Big Brother, just like the Godfather, eventually made them an offer they couldn’t refuse.

The owners folded and sold out to City Hall in 1940.

The A train became famous in the 1940s when jazz musician Duke Ellington wrote “Take the A Train”.

The A line was extended in 1936 known as the “Fulton Street branch” running thru

Brooklyn terminating at Lefferts Boulevard in Queens.

When the Long Island Rail Road abandoned the Rockaway Beach Branch in the 1950s, the A line was extended to provide new service to the Rockaways which began on June 28, 1956.

In 1953, the old New York City Board of Transportation passed on control of the municipal subway system, including all its assets to the newly created New York City Transit Authority.

Under late Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in the ‘60s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was created.

The governor appointed four board members.

Likewise, the mayor four more and the rest by suburban county executives.

No one elected official controlled a majority of the votes.

As a result, elected officials have historically taken credit when the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or any operating subsidiary such as New York City Transit would do a

good job.

When operational problems occurred or fare increases were needed — everyone could put up their hands.

Don’t blame me, I’m only a minority within the board.

Decade after decade, New York City mayors, comptrollers, public advocates, city council presidents, borough presidents and city council members would all play the same sad song — if only we had majority control of the board – things would be different.

All have long forgotten that buried within the 1953 master agreement between the City of New York and New York City Transit is an escape clause.

New York City has the legal right at any time to take back control of its assets, which includes the subway and most of the bus system as well.

Actions speak louder than words.

If municipal elected officials feel they could do a better job running the nations largest subway and bus system, why

not step up to the plate now and regain control of your destiny.

Many are too young to remember that up until the 1970s — New York City Transit extended E line service, which ran express in Brooklyn providing supplemental service to the A line during rush hours to the Rockaways.

Riders up until the early 1970s had to pay an extra fare when traveling beyond Broad Channel to any other station in the Rockaways.

For off peak and late night service, there was the old HH local shuttle from either Rockaway Park or Far Rockaway to Euclid Avenue Station which was the first stop in Brooklyn.

Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration New York Region 2 Office)

paid advertisement

Back to School: Six Points About Public Education School is back in session and the possibilities for enriching our children’s lives are endless. Long Island has some of the best public schools in the country and they constantly strive to improve.

Listed below are six points to celebrate, consider and build upon: 1. My home school district, Roslyn, where I am in my eighth year as a school board trustee, has delivered (during my tenure) the lowest tax levy increase of any K-12 school district in Nassau County. The average has been just a touch over 1%. In fact we have been below the tax cap before there was even a tax cap! When the school’s administration and the school board are able to work collaboratively to find creative solutions to generate revenue and stretch every taxpayer dollar, quality public education is the result.

2. Because Long Island public

schools have 17% of the state’s students, yet receive only 12% of NYS funding dollars, the tax cap is a necessary blunt instrument used to keep our sky-high property taxes in check. NYS must back-fill the funding needed to provide the quality public education the community has come to expect and deserves. The current Long Island student-funding ratio just isn’t fair.

3. NYC has Universal Pre-K for every student, yet we barely have any here on Long Island.

Why is this allowed? Long Island children are just as important and deserving of this opportunity.

4. In the 7th NYS Senate district, where I am running in an open election this November 8th, there is significant need for additional government funding. For example, the Westbury Public School District has had a jump in enrollment of 32%

ADAM HABER

All Things Political between 2007 and 2015, rising from 3,772 students to 4,992.

The NYS Constitution provides for quality public education for all students. Both state and federal government entities need to provide the funding to educate all of Westbury’s students, and not

burden Westbury residents with this unfunded mandate, which cannot be handled under the tax cap. Port Washington Schools are also affected.

5. The Common Core curriculum (and the unfair teacher assessments and over-testing associated with it) is diminishing the quality of education our schools are able to provide. Students have increased stress and decreased creativity because of Common Core. I hear time and time again from residents that Common Core has taken the fun out of school. Teachers are forced to teach to the test because their jobs literally depend on higher test scores. Curriculum should embrace individualization and not standardization. I am a firm believer in local control of school districts and Common Core is the antithesis of this.

6. Music, art, sports and ex-

tracurricular activities, need to be maintained. There is a sense of community pride when your school wins a competition such as Roslyn recently did coming in first in a NYS Marching Band Competition (sorry, but I just couldn’t help but brag). When funding is cut, these vital programs that encourage individual strengths are the first to go. A well-rounded education must include all of these.

The year ahead in public education will be filled with educators doing their best to help students of all abilities reach their fullest potential. It’s what Long Island’s public school education is all about. As a New York State Senator, I will fight for the resources our community needs to maintain and foster the excellence we all expect.

Adam Haber is the Democratic Candidate for NYS Senate District #7.

18 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

REAdERS WRITE

Decision to play football belongs to parents

F

The fall was one of the scariootball, baseball, horseback riding, tag or simply est moments of my life. She lost playing on the field at consciousness for several very school can cause a concus- long seconds.

She was groggy when she sion.

If you don’t want your chil- came to and took a few more secdren to play football, then don’t onds to regain her senses.

The first thing she wanted sign them up.

It’s not your place to tell other to do was get right back on that parents what to allow their chil- pony and complete her course dren to participate in so please of jumps versus spending many don’t insinuate yourself into our hours at the E.R. My son, 10, is a 2nd degree decisions regarding school activities, especially if your children black belt in Taekwondo. He is have graduated out of the school also a member of the demonstration team that performs regularly. system.

They do incredibly high Both of my school age chiljumps, flips, kicks, board breaking dren have suffered concussions.

My daughter, now 12, was and other risky and difficult skills thrown from a pony at the age that dazzle and entertain.

He also participates and comof 9.

petes in sparring which for those of you that didn’t watch this sport in the summer Olympics, maximum points are achieved by kicking your opponent in the head.

As in football, they wear full protective gear including helmets.

The sport is heavily regulated, the referees and coaches take great precautions to keep their students as safe as possible.

That being said, my son has also suffered a concussion.

But it was not while participating in Taekwondo. It was simply playing on the playground.

He and another boy accidentally bumped into each other and my son lost his balance and hit his head.

In both instances we took our

children to the E.R. immediately, followed up with concussion specialists in neurology, and then followed a very lengthy health protocol which included monitoring by a neurologist, pediatrician and the schools nurse before they could resume full activity.

This time was agonizing for both my very active children who absolutely love the sports that they chose, but it was absolutely necessary for their health and wellbeing in the future.

While I still hold my breath each and every time my daughter jumps a rail or has a refusal by an uncooperative horse, or my son takes a hard fall or a strategically executed kick to the head, I would never deny either of them partici-

pation in the sports that they love and have chosen on their own nor do you have that right.

One last pet peeve of mine, if you want to give a public quote, sign your name to it!

You are conveying a terrible lesson to our children by hiding your identity from your OWN opinion.

Anonymous tirades are a half step above gossip.

Proudly the author of this piece, Denise Emma Adam, proud parent of Ariel and Zachary, two amazing and dedicated athletes and high academic achievers.

Port Washington

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar an Pidot challenges ambassador for democracy goP party elites Continued from Page 15 In his endeavors, AbdulJabbar (and Kapernick as well) represent a dramatic contrast to the name-calling, demonizing candidate of the Republican Party (Trump not only drives away his opponents, but every week he loses allies who once supported the party he is destroying).

Abdul-Jabbar will soon

reach age 70. He is a refreshing and encouraging presence on race matters and on better paths to democratic discourse.

Fortunately for me, he was old enough when we met to know that the original “Black Magic” player was not Johnson of the Lakers, but Earl (later “the Pearl”) Monroe while he was at Winston-Salem (19631967), a historically black col-

lege in North Carolina.

Our chat led to Abdul-Jabbar inscribing his book (shown above) to me as “White Magic” — a recognition of my leading the Hofstra faculty basketball team to the only Intramural championship it ever won ( in 1972 – that doesn’t feel so long ago!).

Website: michaeldinnocenzo.com

A

fter four months, Philip cess of “outsider” candidates.

Flip Pidot is just such a citi“Flip” Pidot has won the court battles to give vot- zen-politician.

Martins and the entrenched ers a choice in the pripolitical elites are doing everymary.

Meanwhile, Martins is still thing to prevent you from getting fighting. Martins motion to move the chance to vote for Flip.

Elections should be won at the general election to a new date was rejected but, unbeliev- debates, not in the courtroom. ably, Martins is appealing to yet Flip Pidot challenged Martins to five debates, all of which Martins another federal court.

He also wants the Board of declined.

The League of Women Voters Elections to stop mailing military ballots! I have never before seen has not been able to get Martins a politician more afraid of facing to commit, either.

Let’s fight to ensure that the a primary election.

This is exactly why we need voters of NY CD-3 get every opFlip Pidot in Congress, a private portunity to hear all of the candisector professional and former dates present their views in open, well advertised, public venues. corporate fraud investigator.

It is up to us to force Martins He is a conservative political reformer and has the tools to out into the open to defend his policies. achieve those goals.

Invite Flip Pidot to speak The endless Martins litigation shows exactly why reform is in town hall meetings, visit his needed — to prevent the power- website (www.PidotforCongress. ful and entrenched elites from com), “like” him on Facebook.

Make your voice heard and monopolizing political power and cementing themselves into do not let the entrenched political machine win. elected office.

Voters should take note that Dr. Corinne A. Michels this is just one step in the rebirth Manhasset of a new citizen-driven engageLetters Continued on Page 59 ment, as evidenced by the suc-

@TheIslandNow1

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

19

20 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Y

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

21

22 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

COURT REPORTING EDUCATION Long Island Business Institute is the only college on Long Island

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, September 18th, 2016 1:00-3:30 pm

that offers a program in Court Reporting. Court Reporting is a rewarding professional career that offers long-term growth potential and only requires a two-year degree.

Call to make an appointment or attend our Open House on Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 6-7pm.

Presentation at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 2:30 & 3:00 pm

• SMALL CLASS SIZES • DAY & EVENING CLASSES • TWO-YEAR PROGRAM • FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULES • RECESSION PROOF CAREER IN THE LEGAL FIELD • CAREER PLACEMENT SERVICES • ACCREDITED • STATE & FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE for those who qualify

631-499-7100

SAINT DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE PREPARATORY 110 Anstice Street | Oyster Bay, NY 11771 hs.stdoms.org 516.922.4888 x 5325 admissions@stdoms.org

libi.edu

6500 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725

This school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll nonimmigrant students. For Consumer information visit www.libi.edu

The Great Neck Public Schools Community Education Program invites you to our

OPEN HOUSE WEEK Monday, September 19–September 23 • Visit our classes at no cost • Meet our instructors • Tour our facility • Talk with our students • Try something new We offer hundreds of continuing ed classes!

Come see what we have for you!

For a complete schedule of classes visit us at www.greatneck.k12.ny.us and click on the Community Ed icon.

We look forward to welcoming you!

30 Cumberland Avenue, Great Neck• (516) 441-4949

GN

PULSE of tHE PENINSULA

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

23

trump plan would lead to police state With the U.S. economy basically humming along — and the U.S. on top of the world in terms of solid, steady growth — as demonstrated by record string of increases in jobs, unemployment rate at 4.9 percent (considered near full-employment), consumer confidence at the highest level since before the Bush Great Recession, and stock market at more than double what it was when Obama came into office — Donald Trump and the Republicans have little to run on that will resonate in what they are billing as a “change election.”

That is, except for Immigration.

In point of fact, most Americans would not rank “immigration” as their top priority.

They might cite “jobs,” “income security,” “national security,” “health care,” “gun violence prevention” and even “climate change” as higher priorities, but immigration would not be there, but for Trump and his desperate effort to distinguish himself from a field of Republican presidential wannabes.

Indeed, as the New York Times reported, only 8 percent

KAREN RUBIN Pulse of the Peninsula

of Americans say immigration is a priority issue, but it is the sole priority for the so-called “AltRight” — white supremacists, neo-Nazis who Trump seems to be enthralled by.

Trump has managed to turn Immigrants into the Boogeyman responsible for every bad thing in the world.

Fear of terrorism? Blame immigrants. Wages stagnant?

Blame immigrants. Coal miners lost their jobs because mining companies can’t compete against natural gas? Blame immigrants for stealing their jobs. The latest victim of gun violence?

Don’t blame the rampant availability of weapons built for the battlefield; blame immigrants. Actual crime rates may be down — and the rate of crime committed by immigrants is a fraction of the rate committed by “native born” — but that doesn’t stop Trump from blaming immigrants for an increase in crime.

And what is Trump’s remedy for his imagined invasion by “Others” across the southern border (regardless of the fact that immigration has slowed to the lowest in decades; that Obama has deported more undocumented immigrants than his predecessors put together, for which Hispanics punished him in 2014, enabling Republicans to take over the Senate)?

His 10-point prescription can be summed up in a phrase: police state.

Couple his call to geometrically multiply the number of border control agents, to create a Deportation Task Force, build a wall (has he not heard that drug smugglers are tunneling?), with a call to require people seeking entry to the U.S. to be “extremely vetted” — questioned on their

political and religious ideology to make sure they are “compatible” with American ideals (one wonders what that means with Trump), and that schools should start teaching patriotism, so that the United States might become “One Nation” (presumably, that means one political ideology — his).

He also seeks to set up a test of an immigrant’s “assimilation” — that they have been appropriately Americanized.

What does this mean in practical terms?

At the border, does that mean a visitor would have to answer questions about religion and political ideology? That women wearing head-scarves would automatically be barred?

That his Deportation Task Force would invade an immigrant’s home? Inspect what foods they are eating, what décor they have, whether they celebrate the holidays of their homeland or non-Christian religion?

That children would have to recite some oath (including the “Under God” part which is unconstitutional on its face). That children could be turned in for

questioning whether American Revolution was fought by rebels or patriots? (Had the British won, of course the labels would have been reversed.)

And what about that little thing called “due process” or the Fourth Amendment which prohibits unjustified search and seizure, and for that matter, racial profiling.

Trump says that anyone can be snagged for any reason, and if they are deemed to be a criminal, can be immediately detained and deported “far, far away”.

Now add on top of this Trumps contempt for “liberal media” — which essentially is any and all media that doesn’t fawn over him, and his disturbing tendency to blackball media like the Washington Post and to rally his mob against “media scum” “the worst people”.

Though the label “Nazi” and “Fascist” are often too hastily thrown around, when you have visited exhibits at Holocaust museums and concentration camps which document the propaganda campaign used to dehumanContinued on Page 70

PersPectives in HealtH A Free Community eduCAtion SeminAr

OsteOartHritis:

new aPPrOacHes tO an ancient Disease Please join Kristina Belostocki, MD; Steven Carsons, MD and Gary Rosenblum, DO for the following talks focusing on:

• Joint Injections

• The NSAID Cox-2 story - The future of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory therapy

• The current status of nutritional approaches

• The potential of biologics Thursday, September 29, 2016 7pm Winthrop Research and Academic Center 101 Mineola Blvd, Mineola (corner of 2nd St.) Admission is free, but registration is required.

Please call: 516-663-8300

24 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Students Only

bLAnk SLATE MEdIA September 9, 2016

I

exploring ties to place, memory

nteriors,” an art exhibition of painting, sculpture currently teaches at Union College in Schenectady. and photography by artists Laini Nem ett, OrOrestes Gonzalez has been taking phot estes Gonzalez, and Maxi Cohen op ographs ens at the for over 25 years.

Gold Coast Arts Center on Sept. 18, with a reHis photography style is not a literal repr ception from 4-7 p.m., and runs through esentaNov. 20. tion, but rather symbolic in spirit. “To Interiors is an exhibition that explores convey a feelthe art- ing of loneliness, innocence, ist’s relationship with familiar places happiness or history is and how they what moves me to take pictures” Gonzalez stated of connect to interior landscapes of pers onal history, his work. His portfolio includes landscapes, interior memory and association. design, architecture, portraits, and more The painter Laini Nemett said she . wants the Cohen is an award-winning artist and composite imagery to conjure memory filmbut also to maker based in New York City. Her films, photoemulate an experience of place. grap hs and multimedia installations have Orestes Gonzalez’s photographs of been interior exhibited internationally and spaces captures moments of lonelines are in the permanent s, happiness collections of numerou s museums, including the and a time of innocence.

Museum of Modern Art in New York Photographer/videographer, Maxi Cohe , the Whitney n cap- Museum for American Art in New York, the Mutures moments in the ladies room, “as a space of seum of Fine Arts in Hou ston, the Israel Museum sanctuary and solitude.” in Jerusalem, and the National Galle As the exhibit’s title suggests, their work ry of Canada, serves Ottawa. as portals to interior spaces that are in plain sight, Cohen’s television work includes shor not to be missed. t films produced for Saturday Night Live, Laini Nemett studied at The Hoff the Comedy berger Channel, MTV Networks, PBS, School of Painting at the Maryland Children’s Television Institute Col- Workshop, and Fox Broa dcasting. lege of Art and has participated in solo and group She has independently produced and exhibitions all over the world-includin directed g New York, shorts and feature-le ngth documentaries, fiction Italy, China, Africa, and Spain. and animation that have been broadcas She has an intriguing technique of cons t on nettructing work, cable, public, and forei three-dimensional models which she gn television. then depicts The Gold Coast Arts Center is locat in large-scale two-dimensional paintings ed at 113 . She has Middle Neck Road (entranc e from the Maple Avewon multiple awards, including the Joan Mitchell nue parking lot), 516829-2570, goldcoastarts.org.

Foundation Grant as well as a Fulbright Grant. She

Painting by laini Nemett, one of the featured artists in the exhibit, “Interiors,” at the gold Coast arts Center, great Neck, long Island, Sept. 18-Nov. 20.

26 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

LEO’S

The top seven events

Join Us Friday 6-10PM for the Promenade on 7th Street

speciaLs Lobster 1 1/2 lb Lobster One

French Fries & Coleslaw $23.95

Two 1 1/2 lb Lobsters

French Fries & Coleslaw $35.95 Saturday Only 20% Off Entire

Lunch or Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included • Not available at the bar Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering Expires 9/15/16 • Dine In Only • Good for parties of 8 or less May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Sunday Only 20% Off Entire Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included • Not available at the bar Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering Expires 9/15/16 • Dine In Only • Good for parties of 8 or less May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Monday Only 30% Off Entire

Lunch or Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included • Not available at the bar Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering Expires 9/15/16 • Dine In Only • Good for parties of 8 or less May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Tuesday Only 20% Off Entire

Lunch or Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included • Not available at the bar Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering Expires 9/15/16 • Dine In Only • Good for parties of 8 or less May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Wednesday Only 20% Off Entire

Lunch or Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included • Not available at the bar Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering Expires 9/15/16 • Dine In Only • Good for parties of 8 or less May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Thursday Only 20% Off Entire

Lunch or Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included • Not available at the bar Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering Expires 9/15/16 • Dine In Only • Good for parties of 8 or less May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

190 Seventh St., Garden City 742-0574 • www.leosgardencity.com

1

Charlie Daniels Band Friday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m.

It’s a great night of music with The Charlie Daniels Band and Special Guest Phil Vassar.

Join us out on our deck pre-show to enjoy some delicious items from our grill menu Where: 960 brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: (516) 247-5200 • venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com

2

Terence Trend Presents Bamboopalooza

Saturday, Sept. 10 A free outdoor concert coming to The Bamboo Bar & Grill on Freeport’s legendary Nautical Mile, with a portion of the proceeds going to 9/11 charity Tunnel 2 Towers.

Where: 153 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport Info: (516) 379-7777 rick@rickeberle.com

3

An Evening with Little Feat Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.

Easily one of the hardest working bands in show biz, today’s Little Feat is a sevenmember powerhouse that ably carries on the group’s tradition in both the recording and touring arenas.

Where: 370 new york Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 • www.paramountny.com

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

for the coming week

4

Doo Wop Extravaganza Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.

Performed in the Full Round. Line Up Includes: Lou Christie, Gary U.S. Bond, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, The Happenings,The Chiffons and The Demensions. Come see them at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury.

Where: 960 brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info: (516) 247-5200 • venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com

5

The Wanderer: The Story of Dion

Saturday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m.

A reading of the story about an American singersongwriter, Dion, one of the most popular American rock and roll performers of the pre-British Invasion era with more than a dozen Top 40 hits with singles including “Runaround Sue” and “The Wanderer“.

Where: 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre Info: (516) 323-4444 www.madisontheatreny.org

6

General Hospital Soap Show William Devry and Ryan Paevey

Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m.

Ryan Paevey (Nathan West) & William DeVry (Julian Jerome) from General Hospital Soap Show. Live at The Brokerage.

Where: 2797 Merrick Rd, bellmore Info: (516) 781-LAFF (5233) • brokerage.govs.com

(1) FREE

SAPPORO DRAFT BEER 16 oz.

With All-You-Can-Eat Lunch or Dinner (Mon-Thurs.)

All you can eat LUNCH - $14.95 All you can eat DINNER MON.-THURS. $22.95 FRI.- SUN $24.95 • KIDS - AGE x 1.5

ALL BEER, WINE & HOT SAKE

50% OFF

Any Order Picked-Up 30% Blank Slate Media’s

7

Summer Theater in the Park – A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m.

Broadway’s greatest musical farce is light, fast-paced, witty, and is one of the funniest musicals ever written. COFFEED INC, park caterer, will be selling snacks, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. No Parking Fee / No Reservations Required Where: 1395 planting Fields Road, Oyster bay Info: (516) 922-9200 • www.plantingfields.org

Best of the North Shore

2015

R INNE

W

Williston Times • Great Neck News New Hyde Park Herald Courier Manhasset Times • Roslyn Times www.theislandnow.com

Off (Cash Only)

Vote For Us For “BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT” In 2016

PARTY ROOM up to 50 people.

Gift Certificates Available

3365 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040

516-747-3377 / 516-747-2377 fax: 516-747-1677 • OPEN 7 DAYS www.sushirepublicny.com

27

28 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Custom Event Catering

By Alexandra Troy

All you need to do is shower and show up to your special event.

We will create and design a menu tailored to make your next event unforgettable!

Montauk to Manhattan.

R

The Top evenTS For kidS For The coming week

ent

Based loosely on Puccinis’ La Boheme, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in NYC’s Lower East Side. All seats are $35.

September 10 through October 2.

Visit www.smithtownpac.org

Weekend Activities at Old Bethpage Village Restoration • Weddings • Corporate Events • Special Celebrations • Promotional Occasions

Blank Slate Media’s

Best of the North Shore Blank Slate Media BSMBestoftheNorthShore.com

Company H. 119th Civil War Encampment: Experience life at a Civil War era encampment. Complete with camp life exhibitions, tent set-up, displays, military drills and firing demonstration. Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

-LAST CHAnCE AnIMAL RESCUE AdOpTIOn dAy:

28 Chestnut Street, Greenvale, NY 11548 | 516-484-7431

culinaryarchitect.com follow us on Facebook

Last Chance Animal Rescue is a charitable, not-for profit 501(c)(3) organization, created to save the lives of animals. They rescue animals that are located in “KILL” facilities and underwrite the costs of relocating them to “NO KILL” facilities and foster homes in hopes of finding them a forever family. Their Adoption Program has successfully found homes for over 8,000 cats and dogs since December of 2008. Their Middle Mutts Program has saved over 15,000 cats and dogs since March of 2011.

Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

-OLd TIME bASEbALL:

Watch as teams from the 1864 League play base ball (as it was spelled then) following the rules and customs of the 19th century in vintage uniforms. Sunday, September 11, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information on all the activities visit www.obvrnassau.com

K

ubo and the Two Strings– AMC Sensory Friendly Film.

PET-OGRAPHY WITH PERSONALITY Let us capture the unique qualities that make your pet so special with a professional portrait.

Pet portrait collections and a variety of photo products available .

GEORGIEgirl Pet Photography a division of

Reasonable Rates. Personal Attention.

Exceptional Photography

mgorf33@aol.com 516-414-7888 www.mgphotoconcepts.com

AMC Sensory Friendly Films helps families affected by autism. They offer monthly films so that kids can enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. Each program has their lights up, the sound turned down, and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout, or sing! Scruffy, kindhearted Kubo ekes out a humble living while devotedly caring for his mother in their sleepy shoreside village when he has to find the magical suit of armor once worn by his fallen father. Experience all the emotions as Kubo embarks on a thrilling odyssey as he faces his family’s history, navigates the elements, and bravely fights for the earth and the stars.

AMC Loews nassau Metroplex, www.amctheatres.com

i

sn’t Life Grand? Walk and Craft

Invite your elders to celebrate your roots at Grandparent’s Day at the Gardens. A guided tour of all things grand will discuss early generations of the Phipps and their family tree. Later, continue your story when family members collaborate to create a symbolic crest to add to their take home My Family Story book. Free with admission, but supplies are limited. Saturday, September 10, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Old Westbury gardens.

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

29

TONH 9/9

30 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

THE CULInARy ARCHITECT

How to turn a BLT into a festive party It is definitely tomato time — people’s garden’s have them, farm stands, farmer’s markets, and even supermarkets are overflowing with ripe flavorful tomatoes.

My favorite way to eat a tomato is in a BLT, a bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich.

However, I have eaten my fair share of mediocre BLT sandwiches...so I set out to research and make the most delicious BLT sandwich possible.

My studies boiled down to a few important points.

Firstly, the tomatoes you use must be ripe.

Never put your tomatoes in the refrigerator, this ruins their flavor.

Secondly, the type of bread you use is paramount. I found that using Texas Toast, toasted on one side yielded the best sandwich. (When building your sandwich, put your fillings on the non toasted side for traction!)

If you can not find Texas Toast, brioche or challah bread also make a good substitute..

Finally, people like their BLT’s their way, so why not turn it into

a make your own festive affair?

Just set out all the ingredients on platters and in bowls and let your guests “Build Their Own.” This way everyone has their BLT their own way.

This recipe maybe easily doubled or tripled if you plan to entertain more people. Is there a better or easier way to enjoy the tomato bounty of Summer?

aleXandRa TRoY

Menu Serves 4

The Culinary Architect

BLT Sandwich Platter 16 slices bacon or Turkey Bacon if you do not eat pork 3 vine-ripened tomatoes 2 tblsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt and Pepper (on the side) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ketchup 8 slices Texas Toast 1 head Romaine lettuce or Bibb or lettuce of your choice, washed and dried.

Sea salt, pepper Add Ons: (place any or all of the following in attractive serving dishes and

for effect, Top with sliced tomatoes.

Serve with Russian Dressing on the side, salt and pepper and any “add ons” that you wish. Personally I love crab on my BLT. 5. Set out platter and let your guests make their own personalized BLT creations...they will lick their fingers to their elbows with all that tomato goodness!

Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 32year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. For more photos and presentation follow Culinary Architect Catering on Facebook.

refrigerate until serving) Poached and Shredded Chicken or Store Bought Rotisserie Chicken Shredded Crab Meat Pickles 1. Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat oven to 400 degrees. Place bacon in a single layer on aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, (the aluminum foil makes for an easy clean up). Bake until bacon is brown and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through baking. (NB

E ric’s

Italian Bistro

MODERN & CLASSIC ITALIAN CUISINE

DINING • WINE BAR • CATERING

SUMMER IS NOT OVER… Lobster Specials Still Available (While Supplies Last)

Turkey Bacon will take alot less time) Place bacon to paper towellined plate. Throw away bacon fat and foil. Heat broiler.

2. In the Meantime, core tomatoes and cut into 16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices. Make Russian dressing by combining mayonnaise and ketchup.

Place in an attractive bowl and refrigerate until serving.

3. Arrange bread on baking sheet. Broil until lightly browned on 1 side only, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Now it’s time to assemble your BLT Platter.....Place lettuce on platter, put toast on the side, alternating toasted and non toasted

$32.95

First Course

Organic Baby Greens Salad balsamic vinaigrette Or Soup of the Day

Main Course

Steamed Twin Maine Lobsters (single lobster $19.95) Lobster Fradiavola 1 1/4 lb. lobster, shrimp, clams and mussels Lobster Filled Ravioli

Tuesday Is Seafood Night!

Includes House Salad and Choice of 10 Seafood Selections…Also add a Glass of Wine for $6.00

ONLY

$19.95

Wednesday Is Steak Night!

Includes House Salad and Choice of Sirloin Steak or Rib Eye Steak…Also add a Bottle of Wine for $20.00

ONLY

$19.95

Thursday Is Ladies Night!

50% Off Regular Dinner Menu

On the Lounge Side of Restaurant

70 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY 11501 Call Now 516-280-5675 Make a Reservation www.ericsbistro.com

SeniorLiving Whittling Your Waistline

Shedding pounds after 50

On the Hunt Job hunting tips for men and women over 50

Spending Savvy

Avoid overspending as retirement nears

a blank slate media / litmor publications special section • september 9, 2016

32 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

L

Shedding pounds after 50

osing some weight is a goal for many people regardless of age. While youngsters and young adults might be able to get away with a few extra pounds without suffering any significant consequences, older adults carrying some extra weight might be putting their overall health at considerable risk.

Shedding weight after the age of 50 is not always easy. As a person ages, muscle mass tends to dwindle while body fat has a tendency to increase. Since fat burns fewer calories than muscle, weight gain as a person ages is bound to happen. But that doesn’t mean such weight gain is inevitable. In fact, men and women willing to make certain changes with regard to diet and exercise can shed pounds after 50 while preventing future weight gain.

Muscle-strengthening activities, including yoga, can help men and women over 50 lose weight and keep the weight off.

Diet

Men and women need fewer calories as they age. For example, men and women in their 40s may need as many as 200 calories more per day than they will when they reach their 50s. Counting calories might seem difficult, so men and women in their 50s and older who don’t think they can count calories can try to eat more low-calorie foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Consuming fewer calories often requires changing dietary habits, not only with regard to what you’re eating but also how you’re eating and even how you shop for food. Men and women used to dining out for lunch every day can start bringing their own lunches so they can gain greater control of their daily caloric intake. For those who find they’re frequently too exhausted to cook each night, they can prepare meals in advance to have healthy, homemade meals waiting instead of always ordering takeout or delivery. When shopping for food, people should avoid doing so on an empty stomach so they’re less inclined to buy unhealthy snacks.

Exercise

Exercise is another essential component to shedding pounds after 50, though men and women over 50 should always consult a physician before they begin a new exercise regimen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that regular exercise can help older men and women prevent the onset of a host of ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. In addition, the CDC notes that regular physical activity as one ages helps muscles grow stronger, which increases the chances that an individual will be able to perform necessary daily activities without the assistance

of others. Maintaining that independence into older adulthood is a goal for many men and women, and it’s a goal that’s far more realistic for men and women who exercise than it is for those who don’t.

When coupled with a healthy, low-calorie diet, routine exercise can help men and women over 50 shed extra weight and keep the weight off once it’s gone.

According to the CDC, older adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 more days a week. These muscle-strengthening activities should work all the major muscle groups, including the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms. Muscle-strengthening activities include lifting weights, working out with resistance bands, exercise such as push-ups and sit-ups that use body weight for resistance, and yoga. Even gardening that involves digging and shoveling can be considered a muscle-strengthening activity.

Weight gain is often an expected side effect of aging. But men and women don’t have to gain weight as they get older. Some simple dietary changes and a commitment to routine exercise is all it takes to shed weight after 50 and keep that weight off once it’s gone.

Compassionate Care for Four Generations Every funeral detail is handled according to each family’s personal and religious preferences.

Specialists in FDIC Insured Pre-Plans Many Jewish families are turning to Sinai Chapels experienced counselors to establish a Pre-Plan.

With a Sinai Pre-Plan, families are relieved of dealing with making arrangements at a difficult time.

Sinai’s Pre-Plan counselors will meet with you at the Chapel, or in the comfort of your home.

Sinai Chapels | 162-05 Horace Harding Expressway | Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 718.445.0300 | 800.446.0406

www.JewishFunerals.com

We are here 24 hours to serve your family.

Simple ways to avoid overspending as retirement nears

Empty nesters can track their monthly expenses to ensure they aren’t overspending as they inch closer to retirement.

W

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

hen the nest is empty and the kids no longer need financial support, many men and women find themselves with some extra money in theIR budget. Fewer mouths to feed and no more college tuition bills can give parents a sense of financial freedom they may not have had since before starting their family. But that freedom can also lead to overspending, something that can put retirement in jeopardy if people are not careful.

Though it’s understandable for men and women to splurge on a well-deserved getaway once the kids have finally left the house, it’s important for adults to ensure that such splurging does not become routine. The following are a few ways men and women with some newfound disposable income can avoid overspending and putting themselves in financial hot water as they get closer to retirement.

• Pay with cash whenever possible. Swiping a debit card or credit card is certainly a convenient way to shop, but it can also be dangerous. Many people find it difficult to keep track of their spending when they use debit cards or credit cards to make their purchases. Using cash to make purchases, especially daily purchases like a morning cup of coffee, reduces the likelihood of overspending. This can help you get a better idea of how much money you’re spending and if there are any steps you can take to curtail that spending.

An effective way to use cash is to withdraw money from the bank once per week and use that as your weekly supply of money. If you find yourself frequently running out of money each week, then you’re likely spending more than you should.

• Keep a financial journal. Men and women who must adapt to having newfound disposable income may find it is not much different from younger men and women learning to manage their money when they first start working. Some of those lessons, like saving more than you spend, might need to be relearned.

One way to get a grip on your spending is to keep a financial journal to track your daily and monthly expenses as well as larger purchases like a new television. Write down the monthly expenses you know you have each month, such as a mortgage payment or a car note, and each and every purchase you make, including how much you spend on dining out each month. Do this for at least a couple of months. When you have logged several months’ activity, examine your journal to see if there are any expenses that can be trimmed to save money.

• Don’t go overboard rewarding yourself. Once your last child has left the nest, the temptation to reward yourself with a luxury item or two might prove overwhelming. After all, raising a family and paying for college tuition has no doubt required substantial sacrifice on your part, so it’s well within reason that you want to reward yourself after all these years. Avoid overdoing it so your finances aren’t stretched too thinly. A vacation with your spouse is reasonable, but buying a villa overseas might be a little over the top. Luxuries can be nice, but they can also drain a budget. Your monthly expenses once the kids have moved out should be lower, so if you find your cost of living has increased now that your nest is empty, you might be forced to determine which of your expenses are luxuries and which are necessities.

• Take advantage of your “experience.” Though accepting a “senior” discount might be a blow to your pride, it also can be a boon to your bottom line. Many establishments, including gyms, restaurants and movie theaters, offer discounts to men and women age 55 and older. This can help you save a substantial amount of money over time, and no one has to know you’ve started cashing in on your experience.

Seriously, choosing a health plan is not easy.

We work hard to make it easier.

Our high quality and affordable Medicare Advantage and Long Term Care plan options include: Medicare Advantage Plans Designed to meet the needs of individuals with Medicare and those with both Medicare and Medicaid.

We have a variety of plan options and a large network of quality doctors and providers in the communities where you live.

Managed Long Term Care Plans Health and long term care services at home or in the community for those who are chronically ill or disabled.

Contact us for eligibility and enrollment. info@agewellnewyork.com | agewellnewyork.com

33

We’re here for your call.

Toll Free 1.866.586.8044 TTY/TDD 1.800.662.1220

AgeWell New York LLC is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the New York State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in AgeWell New York depends on contract renewal. Medicare beneficiaries may also enroll in AgeWell New York LLC through the CMS Medicare Online Enrollment Center located at www.medicare.gov.

H4922_AWNY_4002_AS16_FILE & USE 04152016

34 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

These foods may help prevent cancer

C

ancer is a potentially deadly disease that does not discriminate based on a person’s age, sex, ethnicity, or social status. Though anyone can get cancer, the National Institute on Aging notes that a person’s risk of getting cancer increases with age, even if that person

has no family history of cancer. That reality highlights the importance of routine cancer screenings for men and women age 50 and older.

While screenings are an important part of detecting and treating cancer, those over 50 should know they can take

certain measures to possibly prevent the onset of cancer.

For example, including certain foods as part of a regular diet may be effective at preventing cancer. Though there’s no way to guarantee a person won’t get cancer, the following foods may help lower the risk.

• Fatty Fish

• Tomatoes:

• Blueberries:

Blueberries may help prevent the onset of neck and mouth cancers.

That’s because blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which the American Institute for Cancer Research notes can protect cells from being damaged.

Fatty fish, including salmon, that is full of omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to a host medical benefits, including lowering a person’s risk of cancer and heart disease.

MEET YOUR OCLI MANHASSET EYE TEAM

ROBERT BRODERICK , MD •

Cataract & Refractive (LASIK) Surgeon

•

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

•

Caring for the Manhasset Community for Over 25 Years

Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a carotenoid that numerous studies have indicated can reduce incidence of cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration. These studies have based their findings on tomato consumption and not on the use of lycopene supplements, which may or may not be effective at preventing cancer. Cooked tomatoes can improve the body’s ability to absorb lycopene, further enhancing its ability to protect the body against cancer.

SERVICES OFFERED

• Laser Cataract Surgery • All-Laser LASIK • Dry Eye Disease Management & Treatment • Glaucoma Management & Treatment • Diabetic Eye Care • Ocular Allergy Testing

State-of-the-Art Technology

Ample Free Parking Behind Building

Walking Distance from LIRR’s Easy Access Manhasset Location

Come see the OCLI difference.

Schedule your eye exam with Dr. Broderick today!

516.627.3232 OCLI.net SETTING THE STANDARD IN EYE CARE

Most insurance plans accepted

1355 Northern Boulevard, Ste. 300 Manhasset, NY 11030

• Whole Grains:

Whole grains can help men and women control their weight, as they are lower in calories than more traditional options. But studies have shown that whole grains, which can be found in whole-grain and wholewheat pastas, can also reduce your risk of colon cancer.

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016 ADVERTORIAL

35

VACCINES FOR ADULTS

Vaccines have become one of the greatest health achievements of the twentieth century. It is the safest way to protect children, adults and our community from severe and life threatening illnesses.

As we get older, the immune system tends to weaken, putting adults 60 years or older at higher risk of certain diseases.

Vaccines are recommended for all adults to help prevent getting and spreading diseases especially for adults with chronic conditions such as heart disease, those who had a stroke, asthma, COPD, and type I and type II diabetes who are more likely to develop complications from vaccine preventable diseases.

About 36,000 Americans die each year from flu related illnesses, most of whom are 65 years or older. Almost 1 million Americans get shingles every year and about half are 60 years or older.

CDC recommends that all adults get the following vaccines: • Influenza (flu) vaccine every year tomprotect against seasonal flu.

• Td vaccine every 10 years to protect against Tetanus.

• Tdap vaccine once instead of Td vaccine to protect against • Tetanus and Diphtheria plus Pertussis (Whooping cough).

• Pneumococcal vaccine once as an adult before 65 years of age then two more doses at 65 years or older.

• Zoster vaccine recommended for adults 60 years and older which protects against Shingles.

There are minimal side effects from getting the vaccines but greater risks and complications from not getting the vaccines recommended for your age.

Talk to your physician about the vaccines you need and start leading a healthier life.

DR. WILBERT B. MANIEGO HILLSIDE INTERNAL MEDICINE & GERIATRICS

915 HILLSIDE AVE., NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 tel: 718-343-7600 fax: 718-343-7603

info@hillsideinternalmedicine.com www.hillsideinternalmedicine.com Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-2pm

Your Healthy Life Is Our Mission

DR. WILBERT B. MANIEGO HILLSIDE INTERNAL MEDICINE & GERIATRICS

FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE… CALL TO SCHEDULE YOURS You are always treated Inquire about our Gastroenterology SPECIALIZING with understanding & & Cardiology Divisions IN… compassion.

WE MANAGE: We respect the dignity of Diabetics, Blood Pressure, Coronary • COLONOSCOPY’S every patient.

• STRESS TESTS WE PROVIDE: • CANCER Preventive Care, Minor Trauma Care, SCREENING Blood Testing, EKG, Holter, …AND MORE! Spirometry Artery Disease, Obesity, Asthma

• State-of-the-Art Facility with Confidential Electronic Medical Recording System • Comprehensive Annual and School Physicals

AFFILIATED WITH: L.I.J. Hospital Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, Flushing Hospital Medical Center Most Major Insurances Accepted. Medicare, Medicaid & Cash Only Patients

915 HILLSIDE AVE., NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 tel: 718-343-7600 fax: 718-343-7603

info@hillsideinternalmedicine.com www.hillsideinternalmedicine.com Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-2pm

36 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Job hunting tips for men and women over 50

ADVERTORIAL

PSAPs vs. Hearing Aids; What You Need To Know To Hear Your Best

When starting a better-hearing journey, many people turn to the Internet for help. We'd like to sort out the overwhelming information online, especially with regard to “cheaper,” “quicker” hearing solutions like personal soundamplification products (PSAPs).

Consider this: Alone, a hearing device is simply a piece of technology. But in the hands of an expert, it can be your key to a better way of life. Research indicates that nearly 2/3 of all hearing aids are improperly fit and programmed, causing frustration and discarded hearing aids. A professional who ensures that your hearing aids are properly fit is essential to your hearing success. Here’s why:

• Embrace the 21st century. Many companies or organizations mistakenly assume that the digital age has passed older workers by. Workers in their 50s might be unfairly categorized as dinosaurs with no grasp of mobile technology or the latest software programs. But those applicants who can demonstrate their proficiency in the latest technologies, including mobile technologies like smartphones, tablets and social media, can put themselves above fellow applicants.

Amplification Devices and Hearing aids Are Not One and the Same.

PSAPs only amplify sound; they don’t help your brain process it. Amplifiers increase overall volume; they don't adapt to your environment. They make things louder, but they don't control background noise like hearing aids do.

And hearing in noise is the #1 challenge for people with hearing loss.

Why Hearing Aids Are a Better Solution. Blanket amplification across all frequencies may end up damaging healthy hair cells rather than amplifying the individual tones needed at the proper volume level. Being fit with hearing aids by a certified professional leads to better outcomes for patients versus PSAPs and other direct-to-consumer hearing aid options. Audiologists specialize in finding, identifying, treating, and monitoring auditory disorders.

Our training focuses specifically on hearing impairments and cognition. With knowledge of a patient’s common activities, environment, and preferences, we can fine-tune technology to the most effective settings for your lifestyle.

Still have questions about what’s right for you or a loved one? Call us today at (516) 570-3037 for a free hearing consultation.

• Start working. If you are mired in long-term unemployment and spend every day at home, get out and start working. Volunteering is a great way to lift your spirits, network with other professionals and maybe even learn of employment opportunities you won’t hear about on the couch at home. And volunteering, be it with a charity or a professional organization, is a great way to revive your resume and continue to add accomplishments despite your unemployment.

At GB AUDIOLOGY we have 30 years of experience helping people improve the quality of their lives through better hearing. We will fit your hearing aids and program them to hear your best at work and at home! Focus your energy on what you love — not on your hearing aids. Call us at (516) 570-3037 for a free consultation. Hear what you've been missing!

• Emphasize your age. Many unemployed men and women over 50 tend to look at their age as a hindrance that is preventing them from finding gainful employment.

But your age can be an advantage, as

Dr. Gloria Boms Doctor of Audiology

107 Northern Blvd., Suite 309, Great Neck • 516-708-4844

T

I AM DEDICATED TO

hough the job market has improved in recent years, many men and women are still out of work. Perhaps most troubling, many of those people are age 55 and older who are fearful of an uncertain future and a job market where they are seemingly overlooked. According to a 2012 study from the Government Accountability Office, the number of longterm unemployed people age 55 and older has more than doubled since the onset of the recession.

your better-hearing journey. I will work with you to make sure listening is effortless again. I enjoy

TAKING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO change the conversation from loss of hearing to better hearing. I am invested in helping to customize hearing solutions that

For many unemployed men and women over the age of 50, the harsh reality of a job market that does not value their experience or skill set is deeply disconcerting. But as difficult as the job market can be for older men and women, it’s not impossible to find a job, though it might take some ingenuity and perseverance.

IMPROVE YOUR HEARING AND YOUR LIFE Gloria Boms, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology Call today to schedule your FREE hearing consultation and clean and check.

516.708.4844

Great Neck 107 Northern Blvd, Suite 309 gbaudiology.com

PLLC

• Don’t limit yourself. Those who were victimized by layoffs should expand their job searches to more than just their previous fields. While it’s definitely a good idea to maintain contacts in your old field and routinely look for openings in that field, it’s also a good idea to examine your skill set and experience and find a new field where these things apply. Chances are your years of experience are transferable to many fields, and redirecting your job hunting efforts to a new line of work might yield opportunities you are not even aware existed.

The number of long-term unemployed people age 55 and older has more than doubled since the onset of the recession. many organizations find older applicants are more reliable and need less time to adapt than younger applicants with less experience. When emphasizing your age as a positive, don’t focus on job titles, which many other unemployed men and women your age likely highlight on their resumes. Instead, focus on specific achievements and accomplishments and reduce the emphasis you place on job tasks. Achievements tend to stand out above titles, and men and women over 50 likely have achieved more than younger, less experienced applicants.

• Think small. Smaller companies wherein employees tend to wear many hats are more likely to value experience than a larger company. By the age of 50, many professionals have vast experience in a host of different positions, and that versatility is likely to appeal to a small company looking for employees who can multitask.

Finding a job after the age of 50 isn’t easy. But taking a broad approach and emphasizing as opposed to downplaying your experience might help you stand out among a crowded pool of applicants.

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016 ADVERTORIAL

“Care Where You Need It Most At Home” The last thing you should ever be concerned about is how to get your loved one to Physical Therapy.

House calls are all we do!

We are a Geriatric Focused practice.

WE ARE COVERED BY MEDICARE

Physical Therapy services through AAHPT House Calls are considered outpatient therapy by Medicare and most private insurance carriers. The cost of your therapy session will be the same as if you were to attend therapy at an outpatient facility.

2016

Servicing Long Island and Queens

Unable to Travel for Physical Therapy?

ADVANCE AT HOME PT

Outpatient Therapy… in the comfort of your own home!

• Services are Covered by Medicare • No need to be homebound • We can see you even if you have just been discharged from Homecare!

Call Today: 516-399-0051 www.advanceathomept.com 2016

37

38 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016 ADVERTORIAL

Grace Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Offers Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group Great Neck, NY 11021 - In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (ADRC), Grace Plaza is proud to begin offering an Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group. These meetings, which are open to the community, consist of families, caregivers, friends and other interested individuals meeting to share feelings, experiences and information. It will offer an opportunity to give and receive mutual support and exchange coping skills with one another in matters of relating to people with dementia and their care.

Education, support, common experiences and friendship give people the strength to cope with the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease. People learn from each other and most importantly they learn they are not alone.

The meetings, will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00pm at Grace Plaza, located at 15 St. Paul’s Place, Great Neck.

So whether this disease directly affects your family or you know of someone in this situation, this group is here to help. For more information on this support group or to sign up, please call 516-659-8488.

Grace Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was established in 1972 as a 214-bed short & long term skilled nursing & rehabilitation center located in Great Neck, Long Island, New York.

Grace Plaza offers expertise care in the field of sub-acute rehabilitation, including geriatric care, rehabilitative care, respiratory therapy and medically complex care.

For more information about the services Grace Plaza offers, please call (516) 466-3001 or visit us on the web at www.graceplaza.com.

Different conditions comprise low vision result of an injury to the eye. Depending on the severity of the cloudiness of the lens, vision can be impacted greatly. Cataracts may form as a result of long-term exposure to ultraviolet light, exposure to ionizing radiation, secondary effects of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and advanced age, or trauma.

M

illions of people have significant visual impairments that can make daily life challenging. Although many vision problems are readily treated with corrective lenses, treating low vision may not be so simple.

“Low vision” is a term used to describe the inability to see clearly. Even after correcting for vision with glasses or contact lenses, many people still cannot see well and test at lower than 20/40 vision. The American Academy of Opthalmology defines low vision as what happens if ordinary eyeglasses, contact lenses or intraocular lens implants do not provide a person with clear vision.

Anyone with reduced vision that is not corrected by some method of lenses or surgery is considered to have low vision or be visually impaired. Low vision may cause slight vision loss or even blindness.

Causes of low vision

There are many factors that contribute to the onset of low vision, including disease, aging, injury, and heredity. The following are some of the more common causes of low vision.

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): This is a common eye condition among people age 50 and older. In fact, it is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, says the National Eye Institute.

When a person has AMD, the macula, which is the most sensitive part of the retina responsible for fine-tuning images received by the eye, deteriorates and does not work properly. Though there might be some vision, images won’t be clear. The most common form of age-related macular degeneration is known as nonexudative, or “dry” form. This generally causes vision loss that develops gradually. More rapid and severe vision loss comes from exudative, or the “wet” form, of macular degeneration.

This occurs when abnormal blood vessels develop under the macula and leak fluid and blood.

• Cataracts: Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye that usually develops with aging. It may be present at birth or be the

• Glaucoma: When a person has glaucoma, eye damage occurs to his or her eye when there is a buildup of fluid pressure within the eye, also known as intraocular pressure.

This pressure can damage the optic nerve and cause visual field loss, which over time might escalate to blindness. Glaucoma is often dubbed “the silent thief of sight,” because in most cases it progresses slowly and vision loss is not immediately apparent.

• Diabetic retinopathy: Vision can fluctuate daily as a result of diabetes.

Diabetic retinopathy can cause blood vessels in the retina to develop abnormal off-shoots that leak blood and interfere with vision, eventually causing severe damage to the retina.

• Retinal detachment: This occurs when the retina separates from its underlying layer. The portion that detaches may be rendered useless and cause total impairment of vision. Some retinas can be surgically reattached, and vision may be restored partially if surgery occurs promptly.

• Anaridia: Anaridia occurs when the iris, which is responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupils and regulating the amount of light reaching the retina, fails to develop normally. If the iris is not functioning properly, extreme sensitivity to light and an inability to see clearly may result.

Treatment for low vision

Treatment cannot begin until your vision is assessed by a professional. An optometrist may conduct various vision acuity tests to determine what might be the cause of vision loss. Each type of low vision problem requires a different approach to treatment, so it’s important to correctly diagnose the problem before beginning treatment.

Some treatment options for low vision may include specialized optical systems, video magnification, therapeutic filters, or special prescription glasses. There also may be the need to perform eye exercises that help maximize existing visual function.

Individuals may have to use a combination of devices to find the ones that help the best.

Only a doctor can determine the culprit behind vision loss. Routine visual exams are recommended at least every year and may need to be more frequent if a person is suffering from deteriorating vision. If caught early, many eye conditions can be managed to help prevent further loss of vision.

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016 ADVERTORIAL

Facial Harmony

The importance of eyebrows in framing the eyes and allowing for

Look Beautiful All The Time!

emotional expression.

“THE GOAL IS FOR THE EYEBROWS TO ENHANCE THE EYES AND FACE NATURALLY AND CREATE A HARMONIOUS BALANCE”

We always hear the expression “the eyes are the windows of the soul.” This is true, but they are complemented by the eyebrows, which frame the eyes and the face, giving us different unique characteristics, personality and expressions.

Over the years of experience in the beauty business I learned about the importance of the eyebrows. As an optometrist I learned how to do eyeliners, and know the eye’s shape and expressions are essential for the total look. This is one of the many reasons I got involved in the cosmetic industry. With time and artistic ability I specialized in micropigmentation, or permanent cosmetics. I have been doing this since 1993. The inquiries for eyebrows increased so much in my practice that it compelled me to research and understand the importance of the eyebrows.

It is very difficult to design and shape the eyebrows properly. Although we know the basics, we should give them to a professional expert on eyebrows to sculpt them to a perfect shape suitable to your features. The bone structure, features, and facial shape (round, oval, pear, heart, or square) have to be considered in the design of the eyebrows. The goal is for the eyebrows to enhance the eyes and face naturally and create harmonious balance.

If you decide to permanently modify or change your eyebrows, check the credentials and look at the portfolio for the person you choose. A good professional will give you the best design to enhance your face, consider your bone structure, natural features, skin tone, previous cosmetic procedures, and personality.

For more information visit www.permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com

PERMANENT COSMETICS

1129 Northern Blvd., Suite 301, Manhasset, NY 11030 516-627-0722 • olga@pcosmetics.com www.permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com

Recognize It • Rely On It

Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professional (SPCP)

Save money and time every day with permanent cosmetics.

Eyebrow Shaping Eyeliner Beauty Marks Illuminations Scar Camouflage Lips Fresh Face Collagen Areola Nipple Re-pigmentation Medicinal Tattoo Bring this ad for a Complimentary Consultation

PERMANENT COSMETICS

1129 Northern Blvd., Suite 301, Manhasset, NY 11030 516-627-0722 • olga@pcosmetics.com www.permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com

Recognize It • Rely On It

Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professional (SPCP)

39

40 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Keeping marriage going strong into your golden years

Going on dates is a great way for older married couples to create excitement and romance.

T

he trend of long-married couples calling it quits has been growing. However, there are some steps couples can take to keep their relationships going strong.

According to the AARP, divorces among people over the age of 50 have doubled since 1990.

According to Susan Brown, codirector of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, one out of three Boomers will face their golden years unmarried.

There are a number of reasons why divorce rates have skyrocketed among the over-50 set.

Understanding just why these divorces are taking place and taking proactive steps to alleviate some of the divorce triggers can be a recipe for a happy marriage that continues throughout a couple’s golden years.

• Increase accountability. Ours is a transient society where families no longer bat an eyelash over moving great distances away from other family members. As a result, Boomers may feel like they are not connected to children or grandchildren. With this in mind, they may feel less attached to their marriage or their responsibilities or believe that no one will get hurt by a divorce. Keeping families close and remaining in frequent contact can increase accountability and reduce the propensity for divorce.

• Get things out in the open. A major reason for a failed marriage is years of avoiding significant issues rather than addressing problems. Couples should make time to talk to each other about anything that might be bothering them rather than letting too many things slide. If these conversations turn into shouting matches, there is always the option of bringing in a third party to serve as a mediator.

• Spend time apart. After retirement, couples may find themselves spending hours upon hours

The Difference Is In The Details…

RoslynHeightsFH.com

Customized Arrangements to Meet Every Family’s Need.

Price Guaranteed Prearrangements - Monuments 100% Service Guarantee.

Complimentary Tribute Video & Memorial Page to honor your loved one.

Call Us for a free Funeral Planning Guide 2016 & Price Quote.

516-621-4545

75 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Conveniently Located 5 blocks north of LIE Exit 37 Willis Ave. & 1/4 mile of Northern State Pkwy.

RoslyHeightsFH.com

Joseph M. Velotti - Lic. Funeral Director

Coping with allergies

I

f you are one of the millions of people affected by allergies that lead to nasal swelling, sneezing, watery eyes, and a scratchy throat, you may not be eagerly anticipating the warmer weather as much as others.

in each other’s company. While togetherness can be beneficial, too much time spent together may lead to feelings of suffocation and the perception that each member of the relationship is no longer his or her own person. Individuals can remedy this by doing more things on their own, whether spending time apart with friends or engaging in hobby time without your spouse. After all, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Brief periods of separation can make the time married couples do spend together feel more meaningful.

• Recommit to your vows. After 30 or more years, the vows you shared on your wedding may be a distant memory. Some people may have different views on the permanence of vows, putting personal happiness ahead of the happiness of the couple. Take stock of what you promised one another on your wedding day and stick to those words.

• Become a comedian. Laughter has a way of dissolving a tenuous situation. Focus energy on laughing at mistakes instead of pointing blame.

Couples can make fun of themselves and resolve to not take things too seriously.

• Act like you’re dating. Couples often become complacent after many years of marriage. They may forget about the little details that made the relationship fun in the early years. The personal notes and cards and other surprises may fall by the wayside after being together for some time. Make an effort to go on dates, write love notes and think of what was appreciated by your partners when you were in the dating stage.

• Practice selflessness. Sometimes all that is needed to rekindle a relationship is a selfless act that shows how much you care for your partner.

Couples who are on the fence with regard to divorce can make an effort to improve the relationship rather than simply see divorce as the best option.

Allergy research is ongoing, and in the future doctors may be able to prevent allergic reactions from occurring rather than treating the symptoms that ensue.

Until then, you will have to work with the remedies that currently exist.

These remedies include antihistamines, which can cause dangerous interactions with other medications and may cause drowsiness.

These side effects can be dangerous for use in seniors. Consider these other options instead.

• Drink plenty of fluids.

Although liquids can’t wash the allergens out of your system, water, juice and clear broths can help loosen congestion.

Hot liquids can soothe inflamed membranes in the nose and throat.

• Avoid allergens as much as possible. Check weather reports for the levels of particulates in the air and stay indoors if they are high. Keep away from tall grasses and places with a lot of foliage.

• Use the air conditioning. Rather than keeping the windows wide open, use an air conditioner and dehumidifier to filter the air coming inside of the house and ensuring it is cool and dry.

• Head to the beach. If you want to spend time outdoors, areas by the ocean will have pollen counts that are much lower than in mountainous areas.

• Dry clothes indoors.

Line-dried clothes may smell fresh, but they can bring molds and pollens indoors and exacerbate allergies.

• Shower frequently.

After being outdoors, take a shower to rinse off any allergens clinging to hair and skin.

• Check with a doctor.

Before mixing allergy medications with any prescriptions you are taking, ensure that they are safe to mix. If your doctor is unavailable, consult with a pharmacist about drug interactions.

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016 ADVERTORIAL

How Can I Tell If I Have Glaucoma?

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, causing permanent vision loss. Most commonly, the damage occurs when your eye’s internal fluid pressure rises too high.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. What causes glaucoma?

The exact cause of glaucoma is not known. For some reason, the passages that normally allow fluid within your eye become clogged or blocked. Fluid within your eye builds up and increases pressure on the optic nerve. The nerve fibers and blood vessels in the optic nerve are easily damaged by this pressure, resulting in vision loss. An injury, infection or tumor in or around the eye can also cause the pressure to rise. People who have glaucoma with normal eye pressure likely have poor blood flow to the optic nerve.

Who gets glaucoma?

Glaucoma most frequently occurs in individuals over the age of 40. In some families, the disease is hereditary. It is estimated that over 2 million Americans have glaucoma, and this number is expected to rise as the U.S. population ages.

How is glaucoma harmful to vision?

The optic nerve, at the back of the eye,

carries visual information to the brain.

As the optic nerve fibers are damaged, the amount and quality of information sent to the brain decreases and a loss of vision occurs.

Will I go blind from glaucoma?

If diagnosed at an early stage, glaucoma can often be controlled with little or no further vision loss. If left untreated, first peripheral vision and then central vision will be affected, and blindness may result.

How Is glaucoma detected?

A comprehensive optometric examination will include tests for glaucoma. A simple, painless procedure called tonometry measures the internal pressure of your eye. Health of the optic nerve and your field of vision will be checked.

How is glaucoma treated?

Glaucoma is usually effectively treated with prescription eye drops and medicines that must be taken regularly.

Some cases require laser therapy or surgery.

Will my vision be restored after treatment?

No. But early detection and treatment can control glaucoma and reduce the chances of vision loss.

Focal Point Optical

2016

FAMILY OPTICAL CENTER

GARDEN CITY PARK

2453 Jericho Tpke.

(Between Herricks Rd & Marcus Ave) 516-746-3836

COME IN FOR YOUR EYE EXAM.

MOST UNION PLANS & MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT ACCEPTED. (We Accept Eyemed)

Visit Us At: www.focalpointgcp.com

You Can’t See Glaucoma Coming…

But We Can.

Doctor available for glaucoma & cataract testing, exams, contact lens fittings, dry & red eyes. By appt. only.

ADVERTORIAL

Comfort Keepers Our Philosophy

Interactive Caregiving™ is based on four primary principals: 1. An active senior mind promotes independence, better mental and physical health, happiness, and a longer life.

2. A physically active senior maintains strength and independence, lessening or delaying the effects of aging.

3. A well-nourished senior is more energetic, both physically and mentally.

4. A safe senior lives in an environment that reduces the likelihood of accidents and promotes timely response when illness or accidents occur.

With our Interactive Caregiving approach, we are able to raise seniors’ quality of life to a much higher level than typical in-home care providers.

516-328-7100 floralpark-459.comfortkeepers.com

In Home Care For A Loved One

The truth is, caring for a loved one can quickly become more than one person can handle.

MEDICARE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED If you are over the age of 60, and it has been more than a year since your last eye exam, talk to us today about your vision care needs.

$

30 OFF

Any One Complete Pair of Prescription Eyeglasses

At time of purchase. Not retroactive. $100 min. purchase. Cannot be combined w/any other offer or Union plans. W/coupon only. Exp. 9/30/16

$

70 OFF

Any Two Complete Pairs of Prescription Eyeglasses At time of purchase. Not retroactive. $100 min. purchase per pair.

Cannot be combined w/any other offer or Union plans.

W/coupon only. Exp. 9/30/16

OUR EXPERIENCE & QUALITY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE FULL-SERVICE, FAMILY OWNED OPTICAL CENTER SINCE 1982

Focal Point Optical FAMILY OPTICAL CENTER

GARDEN CITY PARK

2016

Comfort Keepers can help.

We are experienced with assisting seniors to continue to live in the comfort of their own homes.

Our services include - Companionship, cooking, light housekeeping, incidental transportation, medication reminders, laundry, shopping, recreation & more.

COME IN FOR YOUR EYE EXAM.

MOST UNION PLANS & MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT ACCEPTED. 2453 Jericho Tpke.

(We Accept Eyemed) 516-746-3836 Visit Us At: www.focalpointgcp.com

41

Over 550 independently owned and operated offices worldwide.

42 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

community meetings Village of East Hills Architectural Review Board Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills (516) 621-5600 Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston (516) 746-0782 Floral Park Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

17 Caroline Place, Floral Park (516) 326-6330

Village of Floral Park Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, One Floral Boulevard, Floral Park (516) 326-6300 Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, One Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset (516) 627-5000 Village of Flower Hill Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, One Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset (516) 627-5000 Village of Great Neck Architectural Review Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019 Village of Great Neck Planning Meeting

Village of Great Neck Plaza Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck (516) 482-4500 Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting

Thursday, September 15 @ 8:30 a.m.

District Office 236 E Shore Rd, Great Neck (516) 482-0238

Herricks Schools District Board of Education Meeting Facilities/ Capital Improvement/Bond Presentation

Thursday, September 15 @ 8:00 p.m.

Herricks Community Center 999B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park (516) 305-8900

Village of Lake Success Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Village of New Hyde Park Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0022

Village of North Hills Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall One Shelter Rock Road, North Hills (516) 627-3451 Village of North Hills Board of Planning Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall One Shelter Rock Road, North Hills (516) 627-3451 North Hempstead Town Board/ Solid Waste Management Authority Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 318 Lakeville Road, Lake Success (516) 482-4411

Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset (516) 869-6311

Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Meeting

Village of Old Westbury Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Wednesday, September 14 @ 6:30 p.m.

Village Hall 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (516) 746-0750 Mineola School District Board of Education Meeting

Thursday, September 15 @ 7:00 p.m.

Willis Avenue School 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola (516) 237-2900 Village of Munsey Park Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall One Stone Hill Road Old Westbury (516) 626-0800

Village of Old Westbury Architectural Review Board Meeting

Thursday, September 15 @ 8:30 a.m.

Village Hall, One Stone Hill Road Old Westbury (516) 626-0800 Village of Plandome Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 15@ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck (516) 482-0019

Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 1777 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset (516) 365-7790

Monday, September 12 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome (516) 627-1748

Village of Great Neck Estates Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Village of Munsey Park Board Advisory Committee Meeting

Village of Plandome Heights Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 15 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall, Atwater Plaza/4 Gateway Drive, Great Neck (516) 482-8283

Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 1777 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset (516) 365-7790

Monday, September 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 37 Orchard Street, Plandome Heights (516) 627-1136

Great Neck Library Board of Trustees Meeting

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District Board of Education

Village of Plandome Heights Architectural Review Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Station Branch 6 Great Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 466-8055

Monday, September 12 @ 8:00 p.m.

Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park (516) 434-2350

www.facebook.com/TheIslandnow

Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 37 Orchard Street, Plandome Heights (516) 627-1136

Village of Plandome Manor Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Thursday, September 15 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 55 Manhasset Avenue Manhasset (516) 627-3701 Port Washington School District Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, September 13 @ 8:00 p.m.

Schreiber High School 101 Campus Drive Port Washington (516) 767-5805 Village of Roslyn Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 8:00 p.m.

Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn (516) 621-1961 Village of Roslyn Estates Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall 25 The Tulips Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541 Village of Thomaston Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck (516) 482-3110 Village of Williston Park Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting

Monday, September 12 @ 7:00 p.m.

Village Hall 494 Willis Avenue Williston Park (516) 746-2193

Williston Park Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, September 13 @ 7:00 p.m.

494 Willis Avenue Williston Park (516) 742-1820

Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change.

For your latest community news visit us 24 hours a day 7 days a week at

www.theislandnow.com

@TheIslandNow

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Let the Fun Begin…

New Date!

Sunday, September 11 11:00 am–1:00 pm

food Bouncy Hou s e d i R se Pony face painting petting zoo

Carnival Games

and more!

Join Us as We Honor Our Local First Responders Through Child-Friendly Mitzvah Projects Free to the Community • Members and Non-Members Welcome Bring this with you for a free gift!

Limited spots still available in our outstanding Nursery School call 621- 8708 Finally a Religious School Your Children Will Love!

For more information and to register call 621-8016 To learn more about joining our wonderful Temple Family call 621-6800 425 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 516-621-6800 • mysinai.org A F F I L I AT E D W I T H T H E U N I O N F O R R E F O R M J U D A I S M

43

44 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

CROSSWORd pUzzLE

More Than A Neighborhood Pizzeria

LUNCH & DINNER SERVED DAILY SPECIALIZING IN CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS ASK FOR OUR CATERING MENU

OFF $5.00 OFF $10.00 OFF $15.00 Any Order Of Any Order Of $30 Or More

W/coupon only. Not to be combined w/any other offer.

Exp. 10/31/16

Any Order Of $50 Or More

W/coupon only. Not to be combined w/any other offer.

Exp. 10/31/16

$100 Or More

W/coupon only. Not to be combined w/any other offer.

Exp. 10/31/16

96 MINEOLA AVENUE, ROSLYN HEIGHTS 516-621-1400 Fax: 516-621-1509 www.ourattilios.com www.ourattilios.com

PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS Thoughtful Planning...

Superb Realization RESIDENTIAL REMODELING COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS CUSTOM HOME BUILDING New Construction Complete Remodeling Custom Building Project Management Extensions

Renovations Kitchens Baths Masonry Hardscape

LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! Call us today for your free estimate.

516.659.6697 Phoenix Construction Solutions 102 Jackson Street, Garden City, NY 11530

phoenixconstructionsolutions.com

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

45

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Gold coaST aRTS cenTeR 113 Middle Neck road, great Neck (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org Saturday, September 17 at 8:30 p.m.

The 50+ comedy Tour Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Mekonen: The Journey of an african Jew Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.

The Front page on Broadway Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. natasha, pieree & the Great comet of 1812 on Broadway Thursday, Nov. 10 during evening Gold coast International Film Festival

opening night Gala about Gold coast International Film Festival (GcIFF): The gold coast international Film Festival takes place in venues throughout the North shore of long island. an annual event located in the Town of North hempstead, the Festival celebrates the art and influence of cinema in the charming, historic towns and villages of long island’s gold coast. gciFF events include screenings, workshops, conversations with prominent members of the film community, parties and a gala.

landMaRK on MaIn STReeT 232 Main street, suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. donovan - The Sunshine Superman Fiftieth anniversary north american Tour Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. cary Grant - prince of hollywood presented

by Marilyn carminio Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Screenagers - Growing Up in the digital age Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at 2 p.m.

warren Schein performs a Musical Tribute to classic hollywood Friday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.

Betty Buckley, The“Voice of Broadway” lonG ISland chIldRen’S MUSeUM 11 Davis avenue, garden City 516-224-5800 • www.licm.org children must be accompanied by an adult.

Museum hours: open Daily (until september 4) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over one-year-old, $12 seniors, free Continued on Page 46

ROA

Reach Out America announces its first fall guest speaker

Lucian Truscott IV

One time West Point cadet and descendent of Thomas Jefferson, iconoclastic writer Lucian Truscott has long been a loud advocate for church/state separation, soldiers, gays, and the black progeny of his illustrious great-great-great-great grandfather. ROA is excited to welcome him and hear his unique perspective on the current political landscape.

The Time: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 12:30 PM The Place: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Shelter Rock 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset Q&A: Following the speaker’s remarks Admission: Free Refreshments: Provided Invited: All

MAUREEN OLYE at Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker C: 516.582.5646 | maureen.polye@elliman.com Manhasset Office: 154 Plandome Road elliman.com/long-island

KNOWN GLOBALLY. LOVED LOCALLY.

110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE.

Let me be the one.

46 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

A&E Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 45 to museum members and children under one-year-old. additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800. saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. plaza Theatrical presents disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. The classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. if the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Based on the original Broadway production and the academy award-winning motion picture, this show features some of the most popular songs ever written by alan Menken and the late howard ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim rice. ages: 5 and up. Fee: $12 per seat with museum admission ($10 per seat for licM members).

Tickets available through Plaza Theatrical at plazatheatrical.com or by calling (516) 599-6870.

Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Messy afternoons We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck,

25 Davis Avenue • Port Washington, NY 516.883.7575 • animalleague.org

North Shore Animal League America has HUNDREDS of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats to choose from!

Mixed-breeds, purebreds, small breeds too!

OPEN DAILY FOR ADOPTIONS SUN - THURS 10 AM - 9 PM FRI - SAT 10 AM - 10 PM

clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. except us! ages: 18 months to 4 years. Free with museum admission. all activities will be held at the long island children’s Museum, 11 Davis avenue, garden city, Ny. children must be accompanied by an adult.

Museum hours: Tuesday-sunday from 10 am.-5 p.m. and most school holidays.

Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, Free to museum members and children under 1 year old. additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800. nIKon aT JoneS Beach TheaTRe 1000 ocean Parkway, wantagh 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. zz Top with Special Guest Govt Mule Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5:15 p.m. oddball comedy Fest: Johnoliver, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jeff Ross and more. nYcB TheaTRe aT weSTBURY 960 Brush hollow road, Westbury (516) 247-5200 venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. celtic Thunder Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. doo wop extravaganza

Sport Psychology Dr. Tom Ferraro

has specialized in sport psychology for 20 years and works in the fields of golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, figure skating, gymnastics, softball, fencing and more. He has helped professional teams, Olympians and elite young athletes learn how to manage the intense pressure of competitive sports. He appears on both TV and radio and has sport psychology columns in 5 different newspapers and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall street Journal and the London Times. Golf Digest includes him in their list of top mental game gurus in America. For a consultation see below: Williston Park Professional Center 2 Hillside Ave, Suite E. Williston Park NY 11596 (building parallel to E. Williston railroad station)

FOLLOW US ON:

drtomferraro.com drtferraro@aol.com

(516) 248-7189

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Community Calendar GURINO FAMILY ANNUAL CIGAR PARTY Monday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.

Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club 260 Country Club Drive Manhasset NY 11030 To benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Please join Anthony and Angelo for cigars and cognac.

Tickets are $125 per person For further information, email gurinocigarparty@gmail.com or call 718-925-8200 TUESDAYS WITH REAP 20 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck.

Sept. 13 Reap, institute for studies, is part of the Adult Education Center.

At 9 a.m. Misha Schwartz will present,”Human Evolution and the Strange Case of the Hobbits.

At 10:30 a.m. there is an open Business Meeting. Opinion will be offered by Miriam Colistra.

Our speaker, Brendan Parent will discuss, “Creating Life in the Lab. Lunch break occurs at 11:45 am. We eat family style, so please join us and bring some lunch!

Current Events roundtable starts at 12:30 p.m. led by Herb Finkston.

Coffee, tea and refreshments are served! Economics and Writing Clubs will meet at 1 p.m.

36TH ANNUAL R. BRINKLEY SMITHERS GOLF INVITATIONAL Piping Rock and The Creek Locust Valley Monday, Sept. 19 Named for LICADD Founder, R. Brinkley Smithers, the tournament’s proceeds ensure that the services LICADD provides - from screening, intervention and referral services, to recovery support, an Employee Assistance Program and mentoring- all remain accessible to the individuals and families who are most affected by drug and alcohol abuse on Long Island.

Power hitting outfielder Darryl Strawberry, will Keynote this event with his personal story of success and redemption. “Your life can change. It is important to know that no matter what you go through, we are not a mistake we make mistakes.” Says Keynote speaker Darryl Strawberry.

Foursomes and individual tickets are already on sale and expected to sell out before the event. For more information, or to reserve your spot today, please contact Cynthia Do-

erler at 516.747.2606 ext. 103 or visit LICADD. ORG. GARVIES POINT MUSEUM 50 Barry Dr. in Glen Cove (516) 571-8010/11 • www.garviespointmuseum.com 31st Annual International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In conjunction with the American Littoral Society Join thousands of volunteers just like you from Argentina to Vietnam who will be picking up trash from miles of beaches all over the world during the Cleanup. Then we all send data about the trash we collect to scientists at the Ocean Conservancy to determine what is polluting our water so that 2016 Annual Native American Fest Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

When the autumn leaves start to turn, and the crisp fall air is here, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time for Garvies Point Museum’s NATIVE AMERICAN FEAST. This celebration of northeastern Native American culture has been held the weekend before Thanksgiving for more than 25 years.

WINTHROP-UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 200 Old Country Road, Suite 250 Mineola, NY 11501 Sept. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Winthrop-University Hospital’s Department of Pastoral Care Offers Bereavement Support Groups for Children (ages 8 to 12) Children grieve differently from adults. They often grieve in spurts and can re-grieve at new stages of development. To help children cope with the loss of a loved one, Winthrop-University Hospital’s Department of Pastoral Care will offer a six-week Bereavement Support Group for children ages 8 to 12.

Sessions will be held at the Winthrop Training Building, 286 Old Country Road, Second Floor in Mineola.

Free parking is in the back of the building.

The group will be facilitated by Rev. Karen Jones, director of Pastoral Care and Education at Winthrop, and Cara Livoti, LMSW, Medical Social Worker at Winthrop.

Both facilitators are experienced in children’s bereavement and will guide children ageappropriately through the grief process.

The group is free, but registration is required.

For information or to register, please contact the Pastoral Care Department at (516) 6634749 or e-mail bereavement@winthrop.org.

BEES or WASPS? We can knock them out! *Special Offer Only Valid With This Ad

* 18% nt o c u s i D

Call Today Classes start September 10th

Fall in Love with Dance

CSB student Cristina, photo by Amy Cannon

Classical School of Ballet LI 516-476-3339

www.classicalschoolofballetli.com carolyn@classicalschoolofballetli.com

DONATE YOUR CAR FOR HOMELESS PETS! Animal League America’s Vehicle Donation Program makes donating a vehicle fast and easy, offering you a great way to support our no-kill mission! For complete details about donating a vehicle or additional information regarding Tax Benefits, Donations Tips and Frequently Asked Questions, visit animalautos.org or call 1-800-752-6462.

DON'T FORGET! North Shore Animal League America has HUNDREDS of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats to choose from! Mixed-breeds, purebreds, small breeds too!

OPEN DAILY FOR ADOPTIONS SUN - THURS 10 AM - 9 PM FRI - SAT 10 AM - 10 PM

1-800-244-7378 *Applies to new services only. Cannot be combined with any other offers

FOLLOW US:

25 Davis Avenue • Port Washington, NY • 516.883.7575 • animalleague.org

47

48 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

The Largest and Oldest Italian Festival in Nassau County

Big geBr etter!

and

37th

Sponsored by John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389 Port Washington

Annual

Bdig geBr etter!

Percentage of proceeds support multiple charities and scholarships.

an

ides R r o j a M w Exciting NeGames by and ts n e m e s u m Blue Sky A

Pay-One-Price Rides Wristbands Every Day! WED, SEPT 7 • FRI, SEPT 9 • Famouns THURS, SEPT 8 • Italia ent Food T 6PM – 11PM RIDES WRISTBAND - $15

6PM – 11PM RIDES WRISTBAND - $30 ($3 off with this ad) 7pm - 11:00pm NY Music Productions Featuring Don Felice

Firewodrakys Satur t Nigh NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK GPS directions: 175 West Shore Rd, Pt Washington.

Drive past that entrance to next parking lot on right

6PM – 11PM RIDES WRISTBAND - $30

7pm - 10:30pm Dolce Vita Music Entertainment

SAT, SEPT 10 • 2PM – 11PM RIDES WRISTBAND - $30

7pm - 11pm Music by Entertainment Express DJs Featuring Tommy G

SUN, SEPT 11 • 12:30PM – 11PM FAMILY DAY • RIDE FREE 12:30pm - 1:30pm RIDES WRISTBAND - $25

6:30pm - 10:30pm All-Time Music Favorites by Piece of the Rock Band & Special 9/11 Remembrance Tribute to our Troops & First Responders

Other Ethnic Food Carnival Fare

Live Entertainment!

Vendors • Parking • ATM marinolodge.org

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

Finance Committee Meeting at Lakeville The Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road. All are welcome. Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time, or location.

Great Neck Library

Board of Trustees Meeting at Station Branch The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. All are welcome. Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext.

201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time, or location.

Building Advisory Committee Meeting at Station The Building Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. All are welcome. Please confirm with the Library at (516) 466-8055, ext. 201 that there has been no change in meeting date, time, or location.

Sunday Hours Resume Sunday hours will resume on Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Station and Parkville Branches.

English Conversation for Beginners and 2nd Level The Library invites all new speakers of English to join our English Language Conversation Group every other Tuesday, resuming Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for beginners, and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for 2nd level learners at the Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market.

These are small, informal groups of people that get together to have conversations in English. Various conversation topics may be chosen. For further information, please call the Reference Dept. at (516) 466-8055, ext. 218.

How to Use Astrology for Understanding Yourself and Others presented by Patricia Weiss Did you know that every sign of the zodiac has a specialty? Join Astrologer Patricia Weiss and find out why on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market.

Patricia Weiss is past president of the Long Island Chapter of NCGR (National Council of Geocosmic Research), the prestigious international astrology organization, and has been practicing astrology

Patricia Weiss for over 20 years. She has appeared on numerous LI cable and radio shows, sharing her forecasts to enthusiastic audiences. Patricia is the Ten Minute Astrologer.

Register by calling 466-8055, ext. 277 or go online at greatnecklibrary.org.

Beginners Knitting at Parkville Learn to knit in a hands-on, judgement free zone with librarian and knitting superstar Sheila on Wednesday, Sept.

14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), in New Hyde Park. This three week course from Sept. 14 to 28 will teach you all the basics you need. No experience necessary. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided. Registration is limited and is ongoing by calling (516) 466-8055, ext.

271 or go online at greatnecklibrary.org.

Project Independence at Parkville Join us for Project Independence Social Discussion Group on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and a Project Independence Men’s Group on Friday, Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), in New Hyde Park. Each weekly meeting is 60 minutes.

Project Independence of the Town of North Hempstead provides services and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives. This includes being a resource for social and recreational interests.

Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library building is being renovated. The next film, a drama about boxing, will be shown on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road, (2nd level), above Best

Market and Planet Fitness.

Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for further information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address.

Great Neck Library Oct. 31 Election Information Eligible voters will elect two persons to the Board of Trustees for two four-year terms (Jan. 2017-Jan. 2021), and one person to the Nominating Committee for one three-year term (January 2017-January 2020) to fill the seats that will be expiring in January 2017. Those elected will take office at the Library Association Annual Reorganization Meeting on Jan. 17, 2017.

Candidates: Board of Trustees – For expiring seat of Josie Pizer, Nominating Committee Candidate: Rebecca Miller. For expiring seat of Varda Solomon, Nominating Committee Candidate: Varda Solomon; Independent Candidate: Doug (Gee-Kang) Hwee. Nominating Committee: For expiring seat of Michael Katz, Nominating Committee Candidate: Patrick McDonnell.

Voting in Person: Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Voting Sites: For residents living north of Northern Blvd.

- Station Branch Library, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, (above Best Market), Great Neck 11021. For residents living south of Northern Blvd. – Parkville Branch Library, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park 11040.

Voting by Proxy: Proxies must be requested on a form provided by the Library. Proxy request forms are available at all Great Neck Library locations, on the Library’s website at greatnecklibrary.

49

org, and also in the upcoming Oct./Nov./ Dec. 2016 Library Newsletter (which will be available by early September).

October 21 is the last day for the Library to mail Proxy Ballots. For proxy requests received after this date, arrangements will be made by the Library Director’s Office for Proxies to be picked up in person.

Completed Proxies must be received by Oct. 28 before 5 p.m. at the Main Post Office on Welwyn Road or deposited in a locked box at the Main Library or any of the Library Branches before 5 p.m. on this date.

Voter Eligibility: In order to vote in the 2016 Library Election, you must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the Great Neck School District and either a valid Great Neck Library Card holder by the Record Date of Oct. 3, or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections. If you have general questions about the election, call (516) 466-8055, ext. 200.

Candidate information will appear in the upcoming October/November/December Library Newsletter.

Great Neck Library Election Workers The Great Neck Library will be holding its Annual Trustee Election on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be voting at the Main Library and at the Parkville Branch Library. If you have been trained and approved by the Board of Elections on the Electronic Voting Machines and would like to be considered to work in the forthcoming election, kindly fill out an application form with your name, address and phone number. A form can be found in the upcoming October/ November/December Library Newsletter, which will be available by the first week of September. Forms are also available at the Station, Lakeville and Parkville Branches. Please return the form to the Director’s Office by September 15.

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.

50 The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

Great Neck Park District Weekend Movie Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) directed by Michael Showalter will be shown at Great Neck House this weekend. The film stars Sally Field, Max Greenfield and Tyne Daly. It can be seen on Friday, September 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker. It is rated R and runs 95 minutes. Admission requires a park card.

Sunday @ 3: Patti Dunham Sunday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. Patti Dunham will perform a tribute to the legendary Shirley Temple at Great Neck House. The program includes Shirley Temple’s most famous songs as well as lesser known gems by Hollywood’s best composers. Revisit the 1930’s with music, video clips and stills

of the star from her cherished movies. A park card is required for admission.

Nature Program Nature at the Museum Sunday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m., join us at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn for a leisurely saunter on the nature trails. You will surely be surprised and delighted. Meet in first lot on left.

Parking fee $2. Ask for directions or check our website www. greatneckparks.org. No children under 16 yrs. old. To register call 482-0355.

City Island Cruise On Monday Sept. 12, take a cruise from Steppingstone Marina to City Island. Travel to Lobster House for dinner or just explore City Island. Choose either the 4-7 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. cruises. The fee of $25 does not include dinner. It is recommend-

ed that you make your restaurant reservations in advance. Cruise may be cancelled without prior notice. Non-resident rates apply.

Register in advance at Great Neck House or call (516) 4820355 for more information.

Great Neck House Classes Begin Classes at Great Neck House begin Monday, Sept. 12. Come to 14 Arrandale Avenue, visit our website www.greatneckparks. org or call (516) 482-0355 to get a detailed list of available classes. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Non-resident fee applies.

Skate School and Bears Hockey Registration Register for Skate School classes and Bears Hockey programs at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. Skate School classes begin Sunday, Sept. 25. A FREE Open House will be held at the rink on

Sunday, September 18 between 12 and 1 p.m. for Bears Hockey (includes free clinic) and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for Skate School. Free admission. Everyone is welcome to attend. Skate rental available.

For skate school 2016/2017 registration form and schedules check out our website at www. greatneckparks.org. For additional information call the skate school office (516) 487-2975, Ext. 114 or Bears Hockey, Ext. 128.

Pool Season Extended The summer has been extended at Parkwood Pool! Open through Sept. 17. Weekdays beginning Sept. 6; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. Sept. 10 & 17 and Sun., Sept.

11; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Lazy River will be open for exercise ONLY 9:30-11:30 daily during the extended period. Have a splashtacular time during the remainder of summer! Pool sections may be limited. Subject to change. Call

(516) 487-2975; Ext. 129 for more information.

Doggie Paddle in the Bark District Sunday, Sept. 18 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., bring your pooch to Parkwood Pool for a dip before the pool closes for the season!

Only “Bark” District residents with a valid park card and their dogs with a Pooch Pass may attend. Not guests allowed.

Call (516) 482-0355 for more information.

Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House Great Neck House continues to offer Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes on the first Saturday of every month.

The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Upcoming classes are Oct. 1 and Nov. 5. To register or for more information, call Great Neck House at 482-0355.

Great Neck Social Center

The Social Center is Unique Drop in some time and see that the Center is comfortable and action oriented via exercise, brain stimulation, trips and other skillfully planned events. Pick up the monthly program and see the free and low cost Adult Education courses in art, music, yoga, bridge, dance, Tai Chi and languages.

We’re at 80 Grace Avenue, open to those over 60 years of age from the Town of North Hempstead.

Incredible Boutique Sale Besides “Unique” we’re “Incredible!” You asked for it, another of our wondrous sales of all kinds of treasures. From Monday, Sept. 12 through Thursday, Sept. 15 you may browse through no less than 40

antique cookie jars, along with myriads of jewelry, fabrics, china, silver, books, and all kinds of treasures donated by our generous supporters. Hours of the sale are 10 a.m. thru 2 p.m.

World In Depth The earth is spinning faster from what goes on among the people who inhabit it. Want to talk about it? Then save the dates on Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. Join a group of savvy seniors who discuss options and strategies. Led by a moderator, the talk gets active and lively. Among the moderators are such erudite and fascinating folks as Janet de Winter and Martha Cohen. On Sept. 8, Martha will moderate. There’s no charge to put in your own opinion. Try it-

you’ll like it.

Veterans Social Club Meeting Friday. Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. you are invited to the monthly meeting of friends , family and guests of Veterans for social and stimulating afternoons. The programs are always enjoyable, This one is devoted to hearing about what’s new and helpful to Vets regarding Medicare. Refreshments are served courtesy of Atria Great Neck.

Fall Prevention Program Project Independence resumes its extremely helpful free program for Fall Prevention.

Those on the waiting list will be pleased to know that the seven session course will be held at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80

Grace Avenue on Monday, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14 and 21. Anyone interested can call 311 to register.

Defensive Driving Need to update information for license fee reduction and the latest Rules of the Road? If your three years are up, mark your date book in advance for the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course.

Taught by Dr. C laude Springer, it will be on Wednesday, September 28th from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. with a break for lunch.

Registration must be in person, with a check made to the Empire Safety Council.

Any questions? Call the Center at (516)4870025.

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 mean-

ingful 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.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050.

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) 487-5844.

LIONS CLUB OF GREAT NECK Lions Club of Great Neck meets the first Monday of each month at Pearl East Restaurant, 1190 Northern Blvd., Manhasset at 12 p.m. If you would like to attend a meeting and learn more about our club, please contact fernweiss@aol.com or call (516) 829-5192.

ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS 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 Wednesdays, the group gathers for breakfast at 8am in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Rd.

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

51

CommUNIty NEwS

$34M Officials attend Mashadi Senior Picnic raised in capital Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp., parent of Metropolitan Commercial Bank, which recently opened a location in Great Neck, announced the close of its successful $34.4 million capital raise through the issuance of its capital stock to existing shareholders and an institutional investor.

The total additional capital substantially increases the overall lending capacity of Metropolitan Commercial Bank, which serves middle-market enterprises, commercial and professional banking clients in the New York metropolitan area.

The gross $34.4 million capital raise includes $4.4 million of oversubscriptions.

“The decision to raise capital was made with clear goals in mind,” said Mark R. DeFazio, President and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. “With strong management, a solid infrastructure and dedicated professional teams across our entire enterprise, we are in a good place to accelerate our growth and believe that this infusion of capital will help us deliver on our vision and expand our already proven strategy. I am excited about the future of Metropolitan Commercial Bank, and congratulate our board for their leadership in moving us forward and raising significant additional capital.”

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. issued its capital stock through a private placement to existing accredited shareholders and a new strategic partner and institutional investor, Endicott Management Company, an investment management firm founded in 1996 with a track record of investing in the U.S. Financial Services sector, including banks within Metropolitan Commercial Bank’s market.

Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor and Luse Gorman, PC served as legal counsel.

Russian Dancers entertaining the crowd at the Mashadi Senior Picnic

Supervisor Bosworth and Town Clerk Wink greeting guests at the the Mashadi Senior Picnic.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman recently attended the Annual Mashadi Senior Picnic on Aug. 17 at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

The free picnic featured entertainment, food and music.

The Mashadi Senior club is run by Mashadi Jewish Center in Great Neck.

St. Aloysius church to offer flu vaccines St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck will be offering the community free flu vaccines.

The flu shots will be offered through the Catholic Health Services in conjunction with St. Francis Hospital.

The event will take place on Sept. 17

Mashadi Senior Director Ania Nassimi, Supervisor Bosworth, Town Clerk Wink, Reciever of Taxes Berman and Mashadi Senior Director Cathy Benilevi.

from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Those interested can show up at the St. Aloysius Parish Center, which is located at 592 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, for the free flu shots.

You do not need to setup an appointment for a flu vaccine.

Check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/ theIslandNow

52 The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

CommUNIty NEwS

yiddish opera to come to G.N. Temple Beth-El, Temple Israel and Great Neck Synagogue Men’s Club to present ‘Der Yiddisher Mikado’ Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, the Great Neck Synagogue Men’s Club and Temple Israel of Great Neck are pleased to present the Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Company production of “Der Yiddisher Mikado”, on Nov. 6 at Temple BethEl in Great Neck.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Company has been offering productions in Yiddish and English since the 1980s.

In addition to their successful “Der Yiddisher Mikado” performances, company has performed their popular operas along the East Coast of the United States, in Canada and in London, England. “[The company]’s special Yiddish satire and ‘Jewish’ humor preserve the lovely music and spirit of Gilbert and Sullivan,” their website said. “Woven into the original Gilbert and SulThis unique production is Oct. 13. livan plots are Jewish experienc- and wit. Audiences don’t have to Preferred choice seating, es and idioms, adding another know the Yiddish to enjoy Yid- open to the public, with early which will entitle ticketholders bird ticket prices available until dish Gilbert and Sullivan.” dimension to the existing humor CHERRY 1-8 Page - 07-11-16_Layout 1 7/12/16 2:25 PM Page 1

CHERRY LANE GYMNASTICS CENTER ONE LOWELL AVENUE • NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

516-775-2828

Now Registering For FALL

to their choice of seating in the first four rows as well as a postperformance reception where refreshments will be served, is also available.

To purchase tickets, or for additional information, Temple Beth-El congregants can contact Debbie Elkashash at delkashash@tbegreatneck.org or 516-487-0900, Great Neck Synagogue congregants can contact Hillel Milun at gnsmensclub@ gmail.com or 516-487-6100 and Temple Israel of Great Neck congregants, as well as members of the public who do not belong to one of the three congregations, can contact Jodi Engel at jengel@tign.org or 516-482-7800.

A website, www.gnmikado. org, has also been set up in order for the public to purchase tickets to the opera.

“Der Yiddisher Mikado” will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6 at Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, which is located at 5 Old Mill Road in Great Neck.

Prendergast visits Saddle Rock School on first day

Cherry Lane Gymnastics: Voted “Best Of The North Shore” in 2015

Our professional staff will safely teach your kids gymnastics while building strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence. All while having fun and making new friends.

BEGINNERS WELCOME! Classes for Kids – 12 months to 17 years

For your latest community news visit us 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.theislandnow.com

PHOTO BY JESSiCA VEGA On the opening day of school, Great Neck Public Schools Superintendent Teresa Prendergast joined Saddle Rock School fifth-graders in Chad Lasky’s music class in singing and dancing a fun, getting-to-know-you song called, “Wake Me, Shake Me,” about getting up bright and early and getting to school on time.

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

53

54 The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

SCHooL NEwS

new teachers arrive in Great neck At the orientation held prior to the opening of the Great Neck Public Schools, new staff were welcomed by Board of Education Trustee Susan Healy, Superintendent Teresa Prendergast, Assistant Superintendents Joseph Hickey and Stephen Lando, new Great Neck Teachers Association President James Daszenski, new Association of Supervisors and Administrators President Sharon Applebaum and other administrators.

Heather Sweet is the new assistant principal at E.M. Baker School.

She replaces Jeffrey Ryvicker, who was recently appointed the school superintendent of the Quogue School District.

Newly hired teachers at E.M. Baker School include: Douglas Kuveke (special education), Lisa Noonan (special education), Stephanie Schmidt (grade 4), Kimberly Sieh (grade 4), and Melissa Weibman (grade 5).

New teachers at J.F. Kennedy School: Christine Deaner (special education), Kristen Milici (special education), Vanessa Nilsen, (special education), and Kelly Rosario (special education).

Barbara Manzi is a new special education teacher at the North Shore Hebrew Academy and Mary Terriberry is a new prekindergarten teacher at Parkville School.

New teachers at Saddle Rock School are Rachel Barrer (reading), Jennifer Kerr

(speech therapist; also at North Middle), and Deanna Phillips (special education).

Thomas Hahn is a new English teacher at North High.

New teachers at North Middle School are Melissa Block (Languages Other Than English–LOTE), Alexandra D’Angelo (spe-

cial education), Jennifer Kerr (speech therapist; also at Saddle Rock), Jeryl Lehmuller (special education), and Tracy Segal (guidance dept head).

New teachers at South High School are Morgan Burk (physical education/health), Lillian Hsiao (English as a New Language–

ENL), and Daniel Shadock (mathematics).

New teachers at South Middle School include Yanxia Chen (LOTE), Jessica Hemmerdinger (special education), Lindsay Manno (special education), Sandra Neuwirth (LOTE), and Catherine Sagevick (mathematics).

Community Education nine students named offers new classes all-state musicians Great Neck Public Schools Community Education welcomes the community to another season of exciting classes.

Registration for the fall session is ongoing, and many classes begin soon.

It also looks forward to seeing the community at its second annual Open House Week, Monday, Sept.19–Friday, Sept. 23.

Come visit the classes offered that week, at no fee, with no pre-registration necessary. Meet the instructors, see the facilities and learn what is right here in the community.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join in a Fitness class: Mindful Meditation, Aerobics, Zumba, Standing Vinyasa Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Body Workout, Movement for Those with Parkinson’s, and more.

If you enjoy dancing, there’s Jazz, Ballet, Cre-

ative and Classical Dance, Ballroom Dancing, and Line Dance.

Try your hand at Fine Arts and Crafts with: Pottery, Stone Sculpting, Painting, Drawing, Pastels, Printmaking, Jewelry Making, and Silversmithing.

Perhaps you’d like to experience the Foreign Languages we offer: Chinese, French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, and Yiddish.

Learn about Games and Hobbies, including Bridge, Canasta, and Mah Jongg, or participate in a Writing class or a Book Group.

The schedule of classes for the open house will soon be available on our Web site at www.greatneck.k12.ny.us. Click on the Community Ed icon from the scroll near the top of the homepage.

The schedule will also

be found on its Facebook page.

You can find them by searching Great Neck Community Ed and clicking on the “Like page” link.

Please feel free to invite your friends to visit and like us as well. Stay up-to-date on all the latest happenings at Community Ed, as well as see the complete Open House schedule.

Classes meet at the Cumberland Adult Center at 30 Cumberland Ave. in Great Neck (one block south of Northern Boulevard, off Lakeville Road).

The Community Ed Fall/Winter catalog with complete course offerings can be found at www. greatneck.k12.ny.us. You can then register online, or call them at 516-4414949 and register by phone.

Nine musicians from Great Neck North and South High Schools have been selected for the prestigious and very competitive 2016 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Conference, to be held in Rochester from Dec. 1 to 4.

In addition, nine students were named Alternates for the event.

North High School All-State music students are: Zachary Lee (flute, Symphonic Band), Katie Tropp-Levy (alto II, Women’s Chorus), and Isabel Yang (violin, Symphony Orchestra). Alternates are (all violinists): Rachel Berkower, Ronald Li, and Matthew Weinstein.

These students are taught by Janine Robinson, vocal, and Joseph Rutkowski, instrumental. Neil Saggerson is fine & performing arts department head.

South High All-State music students are Zhengkuan (Kenny) Huang (violin, String Orchestra), Joo Eun (Melody)

Kang (violin, Symphony Orchestra), Kimbery Lu (viola, Symphony Orchestra), Maximilian Manicone (jazz guitar, Instrumental Jazz), Christine Suh (violin, Symphony Orchestra), and Asia Zhang (violin, String Orchestra). Alternates are: Glory Chung (violin 11), Suzie Fendt (soprano I, 11), Lucia Geng (flute 12), Kathryn Lam (violin 12), Patrick Shen (tenor II, 11), and Michelle Xing (bassoon 11).

These students are taught by Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/instrumental music teacher, and Pamela Levy, vocal.

At the All-State Conference, sponsored by NYSSMA, the state’s finest student musicians will perform together in various ensembles.

Thousands of students auditioned for this competition last spring at solo and ensemble festivals throughout the state.

Check us out on facebook at

www.facebook.com/ theIslandNow

GN

CommUNIty NEwS

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

55

Volunteers install new rain garden The Town of North Hempstead recently welcomed volunteers from NEFCU and Sustainable Long Island recently who assisted with planting a specially-designed rain garden at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

The new rain garden is collaboration between the town, Sustainable Long Island and NEFCU. NEFCU sponsored the project, by providing funds from its “Beautify Long Island 3 percent At a Time” program, and Sustainable Long Island provided the plants and technical assistance to the town.

“I am so pleased that we were able to work with Sustainable Long Island and NEFCU to create this wonderful rain garden, which will not only benefit our beautiful botanic garden but also serve as a useful teaching tool for our residents,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said.

Rain gardens are designed to absorb high amounts of storm water and to withstand drought.

The plantings used in a rain garden typically have very long roots, to allow them to withstand moisture extremes.

The plants installed at Clark Garden have roots between three and seven feet, which allows them to remove high concentrations of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, before they reach Long Island’s aquifers.

“Sustainable Long Island was thrilled to join forces again with the hardworking and environmentally conscious NEFCU Cares volunteers and our long-time community partner, the Town of North Hempstead,” Executive Director of SLI Ann Fangmann said. “The rain garden build at Clark proved to be a positive day for all and this teaching garden will be a treasure for the Town, especially for our youth.”

The native plants and perennials also provide pollen and seeds for birds and insects. After planting, the garden was immediately visited by bees, and monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

“Rain gardens are a great example of

(Top row, Left to right): Kristin DeJesus NEFCU volunteer; Erin Reilley, Chief Sustainability Office Town of North Hempstead; Valerie Garguilo, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations at NEFCU; Rusty Schmidt, Landscape Ecologist; Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth; Heidi Felix NEFCU volunteer; Council Member Lee Seeman; Bonnie Klein, Horticulturist at Clark Botanic Garden; Austin Scarpati, Parks Department; and Ann Fangmann, Executive Director of Sustainable Long island.

(Bottom row, Left to right): NEFCU volunteers William Phillips, Sylwester Godlewski, Wendell Mangibin, and Craig Jones, and Brandon Newbeck, intern for Town of North Hempstead Sustainability Department.

‘Green Infrastructure,’ which is so important on Long Island,” said Erin Reilley, chief sustainability officer for the Town of North Hempstead. “The gardens can help protect our drinking water resources and prevent stormwater runoff from damaging our bays and estuaries. The best part is that any property owner can install one.”

The rain garden was planted on the south side of the main building at Clark Garden. The location was selected in order to accommodate water from the gutter system of the building, as well as other stormwater that drains there from adjacent uphill areas. The garden will be able to receive all the stormwater from a three-inch

rain event.

“This rain garden will be a true asset to Clark Botanic Garden, as well as an invaluable demonstrational tool for our residents,” Town CouncilmanPeter Zuckerman. “I am so pleased that we were able to build the rain garden with the assistance of NEFCU and Sustainable Long Island.”

The new rain garden will be used for public demonstrations and will illustrate the effectiveness, environmental benefits, and the specifics of how rain gardens work. It will also serve as a teaching element for the rain garden classes that are currently being offered at Clark.

“We hope our work with Sustain-

able Long Island and the Town of North Hempstead in creating a rain garden will serve to educate and inspire Long Islanders to build their own at home. It’s vital that we all work to help sustain our water supply for generations to come. It was a great day and the start of a great partnership,” said Valerie Garguilo, vice president, marketing and community relations of NEFCU. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I. U. Willets Road in Albertson, and the garden is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

historical Society to present tour of buildings Heritage recognition plaques have been presented to many historically significant buildings on the Great Neck peninsula in recent years by the Great Neck Historical Society.

The organization invites the community to a virtual tour of those buildings at a special presentation next Wednesday, Sept.

14, at 7:30 p.m. at Great Neck House.

“The Great Neck Historical Society recognizes houses of worship, buildings and significant places in our community that are architectural, historical or cultural interest.

Each one is important in its own way,” according to Joan Wheeler, the chair of the organization’s Heritage Recognition Program.

“Through our program, both residents and visitors can learn and appreciate the myriad elements that have formed Great Neck’s

unique character and rich history, beginning in 1643.”

In addition, the historical society has initiated an annual Outstanding Restoration Award, recognizing structures that have been exceptionally restored to their former beauty.

At the meeting, Historical Society President Alice Kasten will present the organization’s second Restoration Award to Great Neck’s Korean United Methodist Church, located on Northern Boulevard between Summer and Susquehanna Streets, for the restoration of their Sunday School Building.

Other buildings which have been recognized and will be reviewed include: • Kenwood Gardens, 160 Middle Neck Road, which was built in 1926 as a luxury apartment building and is the oldest co-op

on Long Island. It was the vision of real estate mogul Charles E. Finlay, who was a developer of the Village of Kensington.

• Great Neck North High School, 35 Polo Road, constructed in 1929 on the former William Gould Brokaw estate to replace the crowded school on the corner of Arrandale Avenue and Middle Neck Road.

• 17 Arrandale Ave., a private home and the recipient of the Historical Society’s first Outstanding Restoration Award. Owners Gloria and Norman Gersman did extensive research to insure that the re-creation of their 1912 house was both exquisite and authentic.

• 15 Deer Park Road, a house with six chimneys plus a beautiful rare multicolored slate roof located on property that belonged to W.R. Grace of the Grace Ship-

ping Lines.

• St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, a handsome structure designed by distinguished New York architect Gustave Steinbach in 1913, where many of Great Neck’s famous residents attended services, including James Cagney, Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, George M. Cohan, and Kate Smith.

Recognition by the Historical Society does not impose any restrictions on the property, but is a justifiable source of pride to the homeowner.

All of the buildings which have received plaques are pictured on the Historical Society’s website. Further information about the program and the Historical Society is available by visiting their website, www.greatneckhistorical.org.

56 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

Business&realestate

Preparing your home for a hurricane Did summer really end last week?

I hope not; I am really not ready to say goodbye to it.

I just came back from Atlanta after visiting my sister for a surprise, 70th birthday party.

She had been extremely ill, due to, I believe a combination of medications that a doctor prescribed (she was in the 1 percent club of those that had an allergic reaction).

I am writing this article prior to Hurricane Hermine coming up the coast from Florida.

Hopefully it didn’t ruin your Labor Day. I hope it missed us or it did less or no major damage as it did in Florida.

More important, that everyone up here was safe!

What did you do to prepare your home, if anything?

The following are some things that I hope many of you prepared in advance of the Hurricane or Major Storm: 1. Did you go out and buy the basic staples of water, milk, food or

whatever you thought necessary in preparation for the storm?

2. Was all your outside furniture and tools, put away or at least tied down?

3. Did you duck tape your windows (I did this to our windows prior to Hurricane Irene and Sandy) as well as all the other stores on Bond St. 3. If the electricity goes out, are you prepared with your natural gas generator? Did you test it recently?

If a regular gasoline generator, did you go out and get gas in advance of the storm; (made sure you didn’t use it inside your garage, but in a well ventilated location?)

4. Did you fill up your gas tank in your car? (remember those long, long lines, last time?)

5. If you have a sump or french drain pump, did you test it prior to the hurricane, to make sure it was operational (cover the pump with enough buckets of water to enable it to kick in and start)?

6. Did you clean your gutters and leaders to make sure they were clear and unclogged, so the water

phIlIp a. RaIceS Real Estate Watch

would not stream down and over the gutters and behind your wood soffits; getting inside your walls?

7. Did you have plastic bubbles over your window wells to keep the water out of the pit and your basement from the potential overflow?

8. Have you ever capped your chimney to prevent squirrels or raccoons from making a nest or heavy rain from entering your home?

9. Most important, did you trim or remove any weak or dam-

aged trees from around your home, the last time we had a major hurricane or storm?

I saw a multitude of Oak and Maple trees fall on many people’s homes, during Hurricane Irene and Sandy, causing severe damage and insurance claims.

10. Did you check your insurance policy to make sure you had adequate storm and/or flood coverage? (I have noticed that sometimes insurance companies have over insured their customer’s properties, due to the fact that they have the replacement value of the homes much higher than they should be, because they are factoring in the value of the land and land doesn’t burn in a fire and generally doesn’t get damaged.

The cost of repairing or rebuilding a home can be considerably less, when you factor out the value of your land and more important, a higher deductible can save you thousands in premiums, (on your car policy too!) assuming you feel comfortable with this method of savings.

I have always had the highest deductible, since I have never had a claim on my homes; and no claims on my vehicles in the last 22 years, so I have saved a boatload of money.

Ask your insurance agent about your savings and you could potentially reduce your expenses too!

I thought of how many homeowners were going into contract, those in contract or about to close or those who just recently closed on their homes; hoping none of you experienced any major or even minimal damage to you, your homes or businesses and that everyone was safe.

Maybe Hurricane Hermine, just veered off into the Atlantic Ocean or sought out other locations to reek its havoc over the populations or just petered out.

I will find out when I get back from Atlanta.

I wish you all a safe passage or that you weathered whatever type of Hurricane or Storm we went through.

social security’s future looks bright

By DiaNe BraNgMaN Social Security District Manager in Mineola

It’s healthy to be skeptical in a world of uncertainties.

Major news networks some-

times broadcast conflicting facts that require a bit of research to verify. There’s even a day in October dedicated to skeptics.

So, this is the perfect time to tell all the skeptics that there’s no reason to think Social Secu-

rity won’t be here for you well into the future.

Recently, the Social Security Board of Trustees released its 76th annual report to Congress presenting the financial status of the Social Security trust

funds for the short term and over the next 75 years.

We’re pleased that legislation signed into law by President Obama last November averted a near-term shortfall in the Disability Insurance (DI)

trust fund that was detailed in a previous report.

With that small, temporary reallocation of the Social Security contribution rate, the DI fund will now be able to pay full benefits until 2023, and the retirement fund will be adequate into 2035.

It is important that members of Congress act well before 2023 in order to strengthen the finances of the program.

As a whole, Social Security is fully funded until 2034, and after that it is about three-quarters financed.

Many people wonder if Social Security will be there for them. Here’s a fact that will relieve any skepticism you might have: the increased cost of providing Social Security benefits for Baby Boomers is less than the nation’s increase in spending was for public education when the baby boomers were children.

Put your skepticism aside and rest assured that Social Security is with you today and will be with you tomorrow.

You can read the entire report at socialsecurity.gov/OACT/ TR/2016.

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES iN

15 meadow woods Road, Great Neck

GREAT NECK

Great Neck Real Estate market Conditions

mEDIAN SALES PRICE $887,500 Demographics near Great Neck, Ny

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

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

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

57

Sold Price: $1,250,000 Date: 08/26/2016 6 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 100x173 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $23,751 MLS# 2853036

19 Potters Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,804,000 Date: 08/19/2016 5 beds, 3 Full/2 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 88x170 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $19,308 MLS# 2843207

41 S Somerset Drive, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,350,000 Date: 07/22/2016 5 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 120x120 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $22,642 MLS# 2850171

31 Linford Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,292,500 Date: 06/22/2016 4 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 80x127 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $21,417 MLS# 2838704

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.

KNOWN GLOBALLY. LOVED LOCALLY. We offer access to buyers and properties all over the world, and our agents work and live right in your neighborhood…

We’re proud to be your neighbor.

Great Neck Office | 11 Bond Street | 516.466.2100 Visit us at elliman.com/long-island ©2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

58 The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

GN

Hain warned by Nasdaq of delisting

Continued from Page 4 Celestial to take 60 days to submit a plan to regain compliance.

If that plan is accepted, the company said, it would have up to 180 days from the reporting deadline to regain compliance.

Hain Celestial said in a Aug. 15 news release that the board of directors’ audit committee was conducting an independent review of its financial reporting.

“During the fourth quarter, the company identified concessions that were granted to certain distributors in the United States,” the release said. “The company is currently evaluating whether the revenue associated with those concessions was accounted for in the correct period and is also currently evaluating its internal control over financial reporting.”

The company said it previously reported revenue when it shipped products to distributors rather than reporting it when the

Lake Success-based Hain Celestial

products were sold.

Following the announcement, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced Tuesday that it filed a class-action complaint against the company on behalf of those who purchased shares of the company between Nov. 5, 2015, and Aug. 16, 2016.

According to a Robbins Geller news release, the complaint alleges that during the time period, Hain Celestial “failed to disclose material adverse facts regarding the company’s business and prospects, which were known to defendants or recklessly disregarded by them.”

Both Manhattan-based Harwood Feffer LLP, a law firm that represents individual and institutional investors, and Manhattan-based Tripp Levy PLLC, a firm that represents individual and institutional shareholders, announced that they were investigating the situation.

Hain Celestial officials said the company could not release its financial results until its independent review was completed.

Headquartered at 1111 Marcus Ave., Hain Celestial produces popular brands such as Almond Dream, Terra and Celestial Seasonings.

Blank Slate Media welcomes your submissions. Please e-mail them to news@theislandnow.com

A 2013 photo of the Great Neck Vigilant fire company honoring the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks with a ceremony in the Jonathan L. ielpi Firefighters’ Park.

Remembering the lost lives on Sept. 11 Continued from Page 1 closest friends and that he tries to spend time with his family as much as he can on Sept. 11.

He also said that the day was important to remember other Great Neck residents who lost their lives in the attacks.

“One thing we’ve always done is to make sure we mention other Great Neck residents,” Forst said. “Their only crime, like Jon’s, was going to work that day.”

Temple Israel will hold a prayer service at the 9-11 Memorial Bridge in Saddle Rock.

The service, which is expected to last about 45 minutes, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Former U.S. Rep. Gary

Ackerman will be the featured speaker.

Those interested in attending can meet at the temple, located at 108 Old Mill Road, at 6:30 p.m., where the group will walk over to the bridge with Nassau County police escorts.

There will be parking available by the bridge for those who would prefer to meet there.

“It is important that we remember this tragedy,” said Marc Katz, a former Temple Israel Men’s Club president and the chair of the event. “And, what more fitting way to remember Sept. 11 than with prayers said along with members of the congregation and community.

I urge everyone to attend this

service and bring family, friends and neighbors.”

The Town of North Hempstead will hold its annual 9/11 memorial service honoring the 56 town residents who died in the attacks at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Mary Jane Daives Green, located across from Town Hall on Plandome Road in Manhasset.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano will host a sunset memorial service at the county’s 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

8. The names of county residents who died in the attacks will be read by family members.

Solutions offered in cat-feeding dispute

The Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees

Continued from Page 2 ing managed,” she said. “So I’ll show up and there’s a 10-pound bag of food dumped or wet food or cans and I clean that up.”

Shea suggested that if the village placed a sign at the location notifying people that there were cat feeders managing the situation, then that could prevent problems.

“That, I believe, could help people to stop dumping the food and the neighbors having to encounter food on the ground,” she said.

Kathleen O’Malley, who runs the NYC Feral Cat Initiative, said

the deterrents Rogers had discussed could be used to make resident’s yards and gardens “unappealing” to roaming cats.

“There is no 100 percent solution, I can absolutely tell you that,” O’Malley said. “But I can tell you that steps can be taken to minimize and mitigate.”

Rogers said that the county SPCA could donate cameras to the village to help officials monitor the situation and discover any wrongdoing.

Bral said he would speak with the village attorney, Philip Butler, about steps the village

could take in putting up signs and placing cameras at the site.

He also said that neighbors with issues can meet with Rogers to discuss ways to deter cats from entering their yards and that he hoped what was discussed at the meeting would alleviate some of the problems.

“I think this is the first time in the past three months that we’ve been discussing this that we actually have both sides sitting and actually coming to a solution,” Bral said. “I think we have a solution and I hope the solution works.”

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

59

READERS WRITE

Haber offers leadership, Plaza unfriendly to shoppers ideas, ethics in Senate

I

have lived in the Roslyn School District for 31 years, and the past seven have been exceptional, in large part due to the contributions Adam Haber made on our school board.

He pushed us to refinance our debt, consolidate our bus routes, and renegotiate our broadcast rights with Cablevision.

These ideas were all unique to Roslyn, and they started with Adam Haber.

I voted to put him on the Board of Education seven years ago because he promised he would find new ways to save money, and he delivered.

We haven’t cut teachers, we’ve preserved and added programs, and our district has boasted the lowest budgetary increases in all of Nassau each year he’s been on our board.

I’ve had some personal contact with Adam Haber, and I’ve found him a sincere, caring, family man with lots of integrity.

He showed real leadership after Super Storm Sandy, creating food and clothing drives and personally delivering supplies to the South Shore.

Adam is an experienced “2nd responder,” who worked with All Hands Volunteers on disaster response missions in Mississippi (after Hurricane Ka-

trina) and in Haiti (after the big earthquake).

That’s why Adam knew to bring them to Long Island after Sandy, where they established projects in Long Beach and Staten Island, restoring more than 200 homes.

In July of 2015, Adam received an appointment to the Nassau Interim Finance Authority.

Just like he did in Roslyn, Adam quickly began recommending improvements.

Thanks to Adam, NIFA implemented a Contract Approval Request Form, making it easier for NIFA directors and the public to research important disclosures of pending contracts.

This change is a much-needed step in the right direction, to make our local government transparent.

Adam Haber has a proven track record of leadership, and his innovative ideas and ethics are sorely needed. I am confident he will bring the change we so desperately need.

Please join me Nov. 8, in voting for Adam Haber, Democrat for New York State Senate, District 7.

I

want to thank Marilyn Hoffman for giving me additional insight into Great Neck’s problems.

In Europe, a traffic circle is called a roundabout. It is something that really has no exits, and just keeps going.

On Aug. 30, I was on the plaza so that I could buy stamps. I left the Post Office at 11 a.m., and about 50 parking spaces were empty in the area.

Obviously everyone has gotten the message that they are not wanted.

If I could eat for free I would patronize every restaurant on the Plaza.

I am an octogenarian, likely to need care at a facility sometime soon.

Will they allow the facility on Susan Goldklang East Hills the Plaza permission for an Alzheimer’s floor or is that too gory.

I have never shopped Shop Delight. I do not use hosher food except when it is already packaged for national use.

I wanted to buy gefilte fish, but could not park ­— so I left; the jarred stuff is good enough.

I am not used to the delights of free meals, but I do get them occasionally.

I suggest that the Plaza construct a three-story parking garage for 300 cars over the LIRR tracks, build a mansion (White House) on top, and direct it to be the mayor’s official residence, as many cities have that perk.

I predict that more stores will be empty.

The hamburger place in the Gardens just closed. I usually go elsewhere.

That landlord (lady) did multiple renovations but was not required to conform to the disabilities act; their front door is still not ‘accommodating’.

In fact the other day one door was missing!

Many details still missing from MTA’s 3rd track plan Gary Port offers change in Albany T

he much anticipated Final SEQRA Scoping Document issued last week by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Long Island Rail Road provides very little additional information about the proposed third-track expansion.

The LIRR did a good job summarizing the comments that people made at the May hearings which took place after the first document was issued.

With the exception of the grade crossing eliminations, we still do not feel the expenditure of $2 billion to $4 billion for this unnecessary project has been justified.

There are significant issues which need to be addressed before this project can move forward.

In the document there is talk about conducting parking studies in other communities, yet there is no mention of Floral Park.

One of our major concerns is that during the construction phase, which could last several years, the village will lose an estimated 60 parking spaces under the LIRR tracks and on surrounding streets and probably lose 30 parking spots permanently after the construction is completed.

Why is there no information or details on this issue?

This report, for the first time, states that probably the Tulip Avenue underpass would be closed for an unspecified period of time.

We need more details on this since we were of the belief that the construction would start at South Tyson and proceed east to Hicksville, which will require removal of part of the Floral Park platforms.

In the report, the MTA/LIRR fully acknowledges our concerns about harmful substances in the soil that have been used to treat foliage and to control rodents, even mentioning Agent Orange.

Our concern is that stirring up the contaminated soil will make these dangerous chemicals airborne and harm our citizens.

This has to be studied.

There is silence on the part of the MTA/LIRR about our project staging concerns.

Where will the staging areas for the supplies, heavy equipment, etc. be located?

We suspect they will try to use the open areas behind the Floral Park-Bellerose School on the Belmont Park property. Why not give us details?

LIRR reps have been meet-

ing with people discussing this problem.

How will this impact the residents of Mayfair Avenue and the west end of Floral Park?

Will heavy construction equipment be going in and out the Mayfair Avenue gate at all hours of the day and night?

If major improvements are to be made to other stations along the Main Line, why haven’t they considered the request from Floral Park to improve handicap accessibility at the Floral Park LIRR station, as well as other possible improvements such as the passenger waiting areas?

We eagerly await the upcoming hearings so we can again voice the concerns of local residents.

In the meantime, we still have doubts that the third track will ever be built since there is no funding.

We have high hopes that the New York State Senate will block the funding for this project and acknowledge the will of the people.

Citizens Against Rail Expansion Ann and Bill Corbett

A

s summer draws to a close this election year, some of us start paying more attention to the very important local races.

Albany has been a cesspool of corruption for sometime. State Assemblyman Silver, state Sen. Skelos, and Sen. Skelos’ son Adam have recently been convicted of multiple felonies.

Personally, I want a change. I want to vote for a man of integrity — a man I know thinks for himself and is not beholden to any special interests, a man whose career has not been that of a professional politician.

We have a real choice in the 19th Assembly District.

We can vote for a man whose career has not been linked to his father’s position, a man who has tackled the hard issues and done the hard work without any “connections.”

The man I am voting for is Gary Port.

Gary is a lawyer, a husband, a father of four, and a vet who served

Norman Roland Great Neck

his country over twenty years on active duty and in the reserves.

He is a thoughtful man who approaches the issues with an impartial lens, unclouded by party affiliation.

Unlike his opponent, Gary Port is in favor of term limits, something we have on the presidential level, but not in the State House.

Term limits make it difficult for the entrenched to perpetuate corruption.

Gary has been active in his community.

He serves as a Boy Scout troop leader and is the past president of the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce.

I hope when you enter the voting booth this November, you vote your conscience rather than rubber stamp the party line.

I hope you vote, as I will, for Gary Port.

Barbara Thompson Garden City Letters Continued on Page 60

60 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

REAdERS WRITE

Clinton Martin pool revamp lacks transparency

I

read the L to the E that was published last week (sent by Karen Gulotta) and although your headline was a bit deceiving, as the author did not say that the survey was not valid but was simply concerned that so few residents bothered to reply to the Town of North Hempstead survey with regard to the proposed improvements at the Clinton G. Martin Pool complex.

She is correct in stating that the poor response was not a mandate and submits statistics and ratios to bolster her point.

The lack of community inter-

est is simply acceptable in 2016.

It is a world where so few read a newspaper or listen/watch the news.

If it is not on Facebook or Instagram or Twitter then so many are uninformed.

The school districts always get few voters to participate in the budget/elections and consequently whatever is proposed will always pass because only the interested will make the effort to vote.

What is at issue here is the way that the proposed renovation was handled.

When was the renovation committee selected? How was the list of proposed committee members comprised? From pool membership rolls? Or was it subjective and proposed by a community resident that doesn’t use the pool and simply submitted a select few names that would simply ratify and rubber stamp the town’s plans?

How much effort was put into this? Was there any discussion at the committee meetings? Were minutes maintained? How often did the committee meet? Did the committee make any effort to

reach out (or visit) other communities with recent pool renovations such as Harbor Hills or Floral Park or East Hills?

It is apparent that the process was not transparent and although it is costly to make renovations, the town should have involved actual members/families that utilize the pool even in an effort to make it appear that the community was consulted.

Does the New Hyde Park Park District shoulder the expense of maintaining (payroll/utilities, etc...) the town meeting hall just outside the gates to the pool?

The pool does not need to run at a profit or “break-even” as it is not a business but a community service. It should be supported by tax dollars in the same way that tax dollars go to repair the roads and provide transportation to seniors or to collect trash.

The survey was valid.

Hopefully some professional skill and careful oversight will take this process from paper to opening day ceremonies. See you next week at the meeting!!

Mitchell Friedman New Hyde Park

OUR TOWn

How to become rich, famous even on L.I. Let’s say you’re like me, just a small town guy who lives in an unassuming humble home. And let’s say the town is Williston Park but it could be just as well be New Hyde Park or Westbury or Roslyn or Port Washington.

And if you’re like me you grew up in a middle class home watching lots of TV and movies and reading magazines and the sports section of local newspapers.

What we’ve watched are guys like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift. All extremely rich and extremely famous.

It’s enough to make us all a little sad, jealous and envious.

If you’re a golfer, you’ll never be the next Tiger Woods. If you sing in the local choir you’re not about to become the next Madonna any time soon.

It seems we’re all stuck in

the middle of Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town” with little chance of escape.

Yet somehow hope does spring eternal?

There’s a slight chance that you will strike gold and get to the top of magic mountain.

The odds of acquiring fame are about the same as winning the lottery yet that doesn’t seem to stop people from buying lottery tickets.

The question is exactly how does one make fame and wealth happen.

You’ll be happy to know that psychology has the answer.

All we need is a role model to emulate. Someone you can study and try to act like.

Just find someone very rich and very famous, introduce yourself, make keen observations and then act like them.

Now you may protest that there aren’t any real stars to meet and to chat with here on

here is action bronson with one of his many adoring fans. the secret to his impressive success may surprise you.

dR. ToM FeRRaRo Our Town

Long Island.

When’s the last time you noticed George Clooney walking down Hillside Avenue?

Yet Naomi Watts and Sarah Silverman were seen filming a movie in Williston Park not so long ago.

In fact I met two super stars within the past week, both extremely famous and extremely rich, one from the world of music and one from the world of golf and here’s what I learned.

The World of Action Bronson Last weekend in Manhattan I had lunch with my sister in law and two nieces who had just flown in from Italy.

We met in the new high end Italian restaurant called La Sirena on 9th Avenue, tres chic with tres yummy food.

After devouring all that was set before us we paid the tab and began to walk out when my niece Chiara whispered in my ear “Oh my God, that’s Action Bronson sitting over there.

Oh God, it can’t be, it can’t be.”! I thought that maybe

Charles Bronson had a famous grandson but how wrong I was.

I later discovered by googling him that Action Bronson is the most famous rapper on the globe with everyone one of his YouTube videos garnering over 15 million hits.

He makes Snoop Doggy Dogg look like small potatoes.

Action was once a world class chef but turned to music when he broke his leg. Indeed he has this dirty as you can be tattooed overweight persona but there he was conducting a true power lunch with film star Jonah Hill seated to his right and the rest of his management team talking about their next film deal.

Since I didn’t know any of this at the time I boldly walked up to the table and asked Action Bronson if he wouldn’t mind saying hi to my niece who was a big fan of his.

They chatted for a while, I took some photos and we said goodbye.

When he shook my hand he grabbed it tightly and said to me “Let’s see a real handshake from you now.”

He was charming and witty and clever. You don’t get to make millions with a dull mind.

So what can we cull from this close encounter with a musical super star?

The lesson we can learn from Action Bronson is obvious.

Here is a guy living life to its fullest. He was once a famed chef and now he sits in an Italian restaurant eating some of the finest food one can buy.

His size shows that he enjoys food and doesn’t really care whether his audience wants him to look like Mick Jagger or not.

Action Bronson personifies a man who is enjoying life. His videos are extremely funny as well. My favorite is a live appearance he did in a Bronx nursing home where he had the 90 year olds rate his rap performance afterwards. Very very cute.

So lesson one is that if you want to ever become rich and famous you ought to follow your passion to its fullest.

Dream big and let your dream pull you toward it.

Joseph Campbell the American mythologist and writer would always tell his students at Sarah Lawrence to “follow your bliss.”

That’s what Action Bronson appears to be doing and is one of the secrets to any real success. You want real fame? You want real wealth? Dive head first into something you truly love.

Taylor Swift loved to sing as a kid. Tiger Woods loved to play golf. Pick something you love and then do it every day.

And by the way it’s never too late to start this journey.

Grandma Moses, who is our most famous folk artist, began painting at 78.

Next week I’ll tell you all about my close encounter with the world’s number one golfer Rory McIlroy who just visited Long Island and the secret he taught me.

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

SCHOOL & CAMP DIRECTORY

Tour the School * Meet Our Teachers * Speak with Students

Welcome to Our Lady of Mercy Academy

OPEN HOUSE

at Our Lady of Mercy Academy www.olma.org

516.921.1047 x138

September 17, 2016 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 815 Convent Road Syosset, NY 11791

61

62 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

SCHOOL & CAMP DIRECTORY OPEN YEAR ROUND

Looking for an alternative to traditional religion?

Humanist Sunday School

Open House for ages 5 to 13

WANT TO LEARN TO ICE SKATE? Come on down to Iceland for our information & registration day Sat., Sept. 10 - 11am-3pm We will be answering questions, signing people up and giving a special discount if you sign up that day.

Group Lessons Learn to Skate Public Sessions Private Lessons Program Hockey Programs Birthday Parties Tots -Adults

Respect ~ Fairness ~ Citizenship Service ~ Compassion ~ Love

Sunday, Sept. 18

10 OFF

$

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE One Coupon Per Party.

Not to be combined w/any other offer.

Registration is Ongoing For Hockey & Skill Development Clinics

3345 HILLSIDE AVE. NEW HYDE PARK, NY Just West of Herricks Road

Gift Certificates Available

516-746-1100

www.icelandlongisland.com

Meet the teachers: 10:30 - 11:00 Attend class: 11:00 - 12:00 Humanism is a belief in the worth and dignity of all people. We teach children to do good for the sake of goodness alone. Humanist values are taught through stories, play, and service projects.

Come check us out and bring your kids! Everyone is welcome!

Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island 38 Old Country Road Garden City, NY 11530 516-741-7304 • www.ehsli.org Create a Caring World

• THEMED CULINARY NIGHTS • GIRL AND BOY SCOUT EVENTS • KIDS ULTIMATE CHEF PARTIES •

GRAND OPENING

Executive Chef Sophia Brivio brings her culinary expertise and flare to her new location at :

The Well Seasoned Chef 45 New Hyde Park Rd. Garden City, NY 516-488-1008

www.thewellseasonedchef.com sophiabrivio@thewellseasonedchef.com

KIDS & TEEN CULINARY CAMPS AND CLASSES • GUYS GRILLIN’ AND CHILLIN’ NIGHTS •

TEEN CULINARY PARTIES • ADVANCED CULINARY CLASSES • EVENT PLANNING • PRIVATE CLASSES

CULINARY CLASSES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • SCHOOL EVENTS • LADIES NIGHT OUT •

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

63

proFeSSional guide t baCKgroUND CheCKS t

ClearINg ClUtter t

Team Inquiry

is powered by over 25 years military and law enforcement experience to protect you.

IT IS TIME DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE YOUR HOME/OFFICE “Create a life you love to look at” • Organize ALL aspects of your home/office.

College aPPlICatIoNS CoNSUltaNtS t Dedicated professionals help your students maximize their chances for college admissions success

THE PERFECT APPLICATION College Application Consultants TODD LEWIS, PRESIDENT

SHARON JANOVIC, DIRECTOR

(Even photos/memorabilia).

• Comprehensive personal background profiles confidentially emailed to you.

• Used by commercial and residential landlords before they sign a lease and by business owners or human resource management before they hire employees.

• Used as a tool to locate people.

Team Inquiry: (646) 854-YODA (9632) www.teaminquiry.com

• Getting ready to sell your home? We stage.

• Planning a move?

We pack and unpack.

• Dealing with an Estate?

We sort, donate & toss.

Specializing in getting through "LIFE" transitions

For a free consultation contact your

"Neat Freaks"

Lisa Smerling Marx / Randi Yerman

516-319-2762

Clearing Clutter Creatively since 1976 Email:organizethisnthat123@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: organizethisnthat

HEALTHmaNagemeNt CARE MANAGEMENTt health Care

FamIly theraPISt t

Family Care Connections,® LLC Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo, PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530

(516) 248-9323

WWW.DRANNMARIEDANGELO.COM law t

mUSICal INStrUmeNtS t

LAW

D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq. Elder Law Wills & Trusts Medical Planning Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration / Litigation 901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 230 Garden City, NY 11530

(516) 222-1122

WWW.DANGELOLAWASSOCIATES.COM PSYCHOTHERAPY/WOMEN’S GROUPS PSyChotheraPy t

Sandra Lafazan, LCSW Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counseling Women’s Groups SLafazan@Hotmail.com 516-375-3897

Woodbury

By Appointment

1 LINDEN PLACE, SUITE 410, GREAT NECK, NY 11021

perfectcollegeapplication@gmail.com 516-441-2468 tel

elDer Care t

Elder Care Companion Mature Woman With Car Available for: • Shopping & Errands • Activities • Cooking Meals • Doctor Appointments • Home Organization

PLEASE CALL NEILA ROSENBERG (347) 387-6798

TRUSTWORTHY • RELIABLE • COMPASSIONATE • FLEXIBLE

What’s precious to yo preciousto to you isWhat’s precious us.®

INSUraNCe ageNCy t

is precious to us.®

GetGetaaquote today from: quote today from: JUSTIN KEATS JUSTIN KEATS The Keats Agency.

The Keats Agency.

(516) 354-4849 keatsj6@nationwide.com (516) 354-4849 nationwide.com/keatsagency

keatsj6@nationwide.com

Auto. Home.nationwide.com/keatsagency Life. Business.

Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Company and Affiliated Companies, Columbus, Ohio. Subject to Auto. underwriting Home. guidelines, review and approval. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. NPO-0194M1.1 (09/15) Life. Business.

PIaNo leSSoNS t Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Company and Affiliated Companies, Columbus underwriting guidelines, review and approval. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. NPO-0194M1.1 (09/15)

BACK TO SCHOOL INSTRUMENT RENTALS Affordable, High-Quality Rentals for all Band and Orchestra Instruments

Bring in this coupon for

20% OFF

Our already low priced school rental rates!

Hurry offer expires 9/30/16 Student & Professional Rentals Expert Repairs on All Instruments Private & Group Music Lessons Trial Sessions for Instruments & Mouthpieces Largest Warehouse of Accessories on Long Island Lowest Price Guarantee

168 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501 516-747-5107 Email: MusicDirector@PoppasMusic.com Visit us @ PoppasMusic.com LIke us on Facebook! Facebook.com/poppasmusic

theraPISt t THERAPIST

TLC COUNSELING AND WELLNESS STUDIO

GET MORE OUT OF THERAPY

Cutting edge energy psychology eliminates the self sabotage, negative emotions, limiting beliefs, and other interference patterns that block you from reaching your goals.

Tracey Cardello, LCSW P.C. 400 Jericho Turnpike #107 Jericho, NY 11753

www.tlcwellnessstudio.com Office: 516-933-4000

tracey@traceycardello.com Cell: 516-996-2145

64 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

proFeSSional guide t tUtorINg all SUbJeCtS t

PortAcademic Tutoring Success

SPaNISh tUtor t

SPANISH TUTOR SPANISH GRAMMAR/LITERATURE FLACS A - FLACS B

TEST PREP *SATI/SATII *ACT *AP *SSAT *CHSEE *ISEE

Exam Preparation

TUTORING ALL SUBJECTS

Trimester Exams/Comps

* Common Core Math & English * Regents, AP and Honors: Physics, Math, History , Earth Science, Biology and Chemistry * Spanish & French * College Math & Sciences * Reading, Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies * Organizational Skills Note-Taking * College Counseling, Resume & Essays

William Cullen, M.A., SPANISH, S.D.A.

516.767.1342

516-509-8174 / wdctutor06@aol.com

933 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 info@porttutoring.com

tUtorINg t

Chaminade HS / Fairfield University Alumnus

References furnished on request

tUtorINg t

English Tutor Diane Gottlieb

M.Ed., M.S.W.

SAT/ACT, College Essays AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep

Reading Comprehension and Writing Proficiency

Phone: 917-599-8007 E-mail: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge, and skills in every student

PlaCe yoUr aD t

advertising on this page is only open to n.Y.S. licensed professionals.

Call 516-307-1045 and let us begin listing you in our Professional Guide and Professional Services pages. tUtor t

MATH • SAT • ACT

TI-84 TI-89

Algebra Core Curriculum NYS Licensed Geometry Grades 7-12 Algebra 2 + Trig Pre-Calc AP Calculus

NORM: 625-3314

ENGLISH • ACT • SAT ing ritical Read C

25+ Years Writing Experience Grammar Essays

LYNNE: 6 2 5 - 3 3 1 4

VISUal & PerFormINg artS t

College Arts Admissions

College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts Dance • Musical Theatre & Drama • Film • Instrumental & Vocal Music • Audio Recording & Production • Theatre Technology & Production • Visual & Graphic Arts RESUME • ESSAYS • REPERTOIRE LISTS

Michele Zimmerman 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com

PlaCe yoUr aD t

advertising on this page is only open to n.Y.S. licensed professionals.

Call 516-307-1045 and let us begin listing you in our Professional Guide and Professional Services pages.

Haber, Phillips unveil tax plans and providing additional relief to meet the rising “We all want to raise costs of child care. our kids here and provide “Families are strugthem with the opportugling to pay child care nity to do the same,” he costs that are growing said. “Unfortunately, infaster that salaries and creasing property taxes, inflation,” she said. “If sky-rocketing childcare we want to make living costs, and limited access on Long Island more afto affordable housing fordable for our own chilstands in the way of makdren, make families feel ing this dream a reality.”

Englishfinancially Tutor secure and be The first part of able to attract young peoHaber’s plan would imple to live and work here, plement greater tax dewe must address the high ductions and expand loan cost of raising a family.” forgiveness on the state Phillips’ plan would level for those struggling restore the state’s famwith student loan debt, ily tax credit, which is as well as provide more set to expire at the end aid to small businesses, of the year, and double which according to Haber the $350 credit to $700. have less access to state It would also double the support to help them state’s dependent care grow and increase jobs. credit, which her camThe plan would also paign said would benefit provide $190 million in about 300,000 families. additional support to The plan would also fund an expansion of the see her urge the federal number of families qualigovernment to raise its fied for childcare subsidependent care credit dies and create a New and call for the state’s onYork State Office of Early line child care directory Childhood to assist famito be updated to include lies in finding available costs of programs, safety resources. It will also esinspection reports and tablish a first-time homeother information parents buyer tax credit and crecould find helpful. ate a savings account for “Finding a safe, qualifirst-time home buyers to ty child care provider can save money tax-free for a be an overwhelming task down payment. for young parents already “By addressing the juggling job, family and cost of living on multiple other commitments, and fronts from child care to providing more transparstudent debt, we ensure ency and information can that this option is possigive them peace of mind ble for all of our children about their choices,” Philand that Long Island relips said. mains competitive on the According to Phillips’ list of incredible places in campaign, her plan would New York State to settle equate to $1,000 in state down and raise a family,” tax relief for middle class Haber said. families with child care The second part of expenses. his plan is intended to “As families make dehelp local governments cisions about where to by supporting legislaraise their children, we tion that requires the want them to consider restate to cover programs maining on Long Island, that otherwise would be and this plan will help,” unfunded mandates and she said. establish joint purchasing agreements between Reach reporter Joe Nimunicipalities to drive kic by e-mail at jnikic@thedown costs and refinance islandnow.com, by phone at debt to continue services without increasing taxes 516.307.1045 x203. Also follow us on Twitter @jofor residents.

Phillips’ plan focuses enikic and Facebook at faceon doubling tax credits book.com/theislandnow.

Continued from Page 6

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

65

buyer’S guide t auTo deTailing

anTiqueS

$$ Top Cash Paid $$ HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAiD Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc.

• 1 Pc.or entire estates • Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Damaged Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Quality Pieces Marble, etc. also

wanted

CALL JOSEPH OR

place your ad

ELITE DETAILING “We clean and pamper your car”

• We specialize in Imports: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati • SUV’s, Vans & Pick-Ups also detailed at a higher price • We provide Mobile service

$10 OFF

Wash & Wax Spring Special $85 Cars only

Complete Detail

adVeRTISe wITh US!

Owner/Operator • Dependable • Professional Detailer

To place your ad, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046

cleaning

adverTiSe wiTh uS

STRONG ARM CLEANING

place YoUR ad wITh US

Coupons not to be combined

Coupons not to be combined

Anthony Masia - 631-612-7152

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Specialist • Post construction clean ups • Stripping, waxing floors • Move Ins and Move Outs

RUTH

Free estimates / Bonded Insured

718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128

516-538-1125

Family Business for over 40 years

AntiqueAssets.com

www.strongarmcleaningny.com

Buying and Selling over 40 Years / Member New England Appraisers Association

To advertise, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046

cleaning

CARPENTRY carpenTry

CONSTRUCTION conSTrucTion

CLEANING HOMEOFFICE

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY

ACPM CONSTRUCTION CORP

WEEKLY - MONTHLY Since 1979 Insured / Bonded Trusted and Reliable

and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016

CALL OLYMPIA CLEANING

HomeheaTing Heating oil Oil home

Sage Oil

516 485-3900 Quality Oil at a Great Price Since 1960

No Fee For Visa/MC/Discovery or Debit Cards home improvemenT

LAMPS FIXED $ 65 In Home Service Handy Howard 646-996-7628

ALL TYPES OF MASONRY Concrete • Bluestone • Pavers • Cultured Stones Blacktop • Patios • Stoops Free Estimates • References Family Owned and Operated • 35 years in business LICENSED & INSURED OFFICE 516-328-9089

Lic# H0454870000

516-883-0359

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

home improvemenT

home improvemenT

DEVLIN BUILDERS

Elegant Touch Remodeling

Since 1979

We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS No job too small

Bob Devlin @

516-365-6685 Insured, License # H18C730000

home care/houSekeeping ServiceS

“Quality Construction with a Personal Touch” Deal direct with owner - Serving li over 25 years

• • • •

All Types of Home Improvements Free Estimates • Free design service extensions • Kitchens dormers • bathrooms decks • siding

631.281.7033 Licence #H18H2680000

junk removal

Home Care & Housekeeping Services

ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION

We provide these services: Live in or live out maids Companions Home Care Housekeeping

Residential • Commercial Construction Sites

Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire

Haya’s & Rona Agency Haya Rona

Office: 516-482-4400 Cell: 516-298-9445

LIC#1829730220 FAX 516-775-9036

Office: 516-441-5555 Cell: 516-316-0111

25 Great Neck Rd, Suite #3, Great Neck NY 11021

ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS Bob Cat Service Some Day Service,

516-541-1557

Fully Insured

www.1866WEJUNKIT.com

66 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

buyer’S guide t LawnSprinklerS Sprinklers lawn

landScaping

junk removal

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION • • • • •

Spring Turn-Ons Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

• We haul anything & everything • Entire contents of home and/or office • We clean it up and take it away

adVeRTISe heRe 516.307.1045

Residential - Commercial Bonded Insured / Free Estimates

STRONG ARM CONTRACTING, INC.

516-538-1125 place your ad wiTh uS

adVeRTISe wITh US!

To advertise, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046 PAINTING/POWER WASHING painTing

PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 516-328-7499 New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Licensed & Insured

powerwaShing

Power Washing Sale Summer Is Here!

Powerwashing can make it look new again wherever there is moss, dirt, air pollution!

• decks • patios • outdoor furniture • siding • roofs

MOVING SERVICE moving

moving N.Y.D.O.T.#10405

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

MOVING & STORAGE INC.

Long Island and New York State Specialists

• Residential • Commercial • Piano & Organ Experts • Boxes Available

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

516-741-2657

Owner Supervised

FREE ESTIMATES www.ajmoving.com

333-5894

114 Jericho Tpke.

Mineola, NY 11501

Licensed & Insured Licensed #T-11154

painTing, powerwaShing PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

adVeRTISe heRe 516.307.1045

powerwaShing

PWNY POWER WASHING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Houses/Decks/Patios/Stoops Walkways/Fences/Outdoor Furniture

Roof Cleaning Specialist

All Exterior Surfaces • Painting Interior/Exterior HUNDREDS OF NASSAU COUNTY REFERENCES FREE ESTIMATES

graceroofing.com

OWNER/OPERATED • LICENSED/INSURED

GRACE 516-753-0268

adVeRTISe heRe 516.307.1045

and CARPENTRY

Lic./Ins. • In business over 30 years / TRAINED CREW

HAVE EVERYTHING CLEANED!

adVeRTISe heRe 516.307.1045

Call Patrick 516-972-5899

adVeRTISe heRe 516.307.1045

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

buyer’S guide t PRESSURE waShing WASHING preSSure

Tree Service

ISLAND WIDE PRESSURE WASHING • House Washing • Decks • Fences • Patios • Driveways • Sidewalks “I will call you back & always follow up with you”

Lic/Ins Owner Operated

409-9510

516

place your ad

STRONG ARM CLEANING

adVeRTISe wITh US!

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Specialist • Post construction clean ups • Stripping, waxing floors • Move ins and move outs

www.strongarmcleaningny.com

To place your ad, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046

rooFing

rooFing

Free estimates / Bonded Insured

516-538-1125

GRACE ROOFING Est. 1977

• Slate, Tile, Flat Roofs • Asphalt and Wood Shingle Roofs • Gutters & Leaders Cleaned/Replaced • Professional New Roof Installation Free Estimates Expert Leak Repairs

26

Tree Service

LONG ISLAND BEST TREE SERVICE SPECIALIZING IN:

Land Clearing Elevation Tree Removal Cutback Trimming Pruning Stump Grinding Taping Storm Damage Reasonable Rates • FREE ESTIMATES No Job too Big or Small

516-903-0730 • 516-505-2216

Lic./Ins. • Local References RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Lic/Ins

516-753-0268

Res/Com

longislandtreeservices.com

Tree Service

place your ad wiTh uS

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE

adVeRTISe wITh US!

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Owner Operated Since 1989 Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

Member L.I. Arborist Assoc.

516-466-9220

Suozzi’s ballot line still being reviewed Continued from Page 8

www.islandwidepressurewashing.com

reSd/comm cleaning

67

To advertise, call 516.307.1045 or fax 516.307.1046

The court has yet to review dozens of signatures Martins’ supporters allege are fraudulent or forged and should also be thrown out, including three from dead voters and one from a man who was in Pennsylvania when the petition says he signed it, Murray said.

“It’s been going down every day and we haven’t even taken out for the frauds yet,” he said.

Two weeks ago, McCormack rejected Martins’ supporters’ request that Suozzi’s petition be thrown out on the ground that it is permeated with bad signatures collected by four of his campaign workers.

Suozzi’s campaign fired the worker who listed dead voters on the petition before he declined to testify under the Fifth Amendment. The campaign has maintained fraudulent signatures should not be counted, but Murray says his lawyers have argued in court to include them and tried to block evidence that would prove them invalid.

“If there are other cases where this comes up or the signature is forged, then yes, it should not count,” Florio said.

The court’s review of “Fix Washington” signatures from Suffolk County and Queens will continue this week.

Martins and Suozzi will likely face off in November.

Martins first faces an Oct. 6 Republican primary against Philip Pidot, a Glen Cove fraud investigator.

window repairS

631-385-7975

WINDOW REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

Outdated Hardware • Skylights •Andersen Sashes • New Storm Windows • Wood Windows • Chain/Rope Repairs • Falling Windows • Fogged Panes • Mechanical Repairs • Wood Repairs

ALL BRANDS

W W W. S K YC L E A RW I N D OW. CO M Call Mr. Fagan • 32 Years Experience Lic. # H080600000 Nassau

tom Suozzi

nassau

68 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS to advertise call: 516.307.1045

t employmenT, markeTplace To place Your ad call Phone:

516.307.1045

Fax:

516.307.1046

e-mail:

hblank@theislandnow.com

In Person:

105 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, NY 11598

We’re Open:

Mon–Thurs: 9am-5:30pm Fri: 9am-6pm

deadlines

Tuesday 11:00am: Classified Advertising Tuesday 1:00pm: Legal Notices/ Name Changes Friday 5:00pm Buyers’s Guide Error Responsibility All ads placed by telephone are read back for verification of copy context.

In the event of an error of Blank Slate Media LLC we are not responsible for the first incorrect insertion. We assume no responsiblity for an error in and beyond the cost of the ad.

Cancellation Policy Ads must be cancelled the Monday before the first Thursday publication. All cancellations must be received in writing by fax at: 516.307.1046 Any verbal cancellations must be approved by a supervisor. There are no refunds on cancelled advertising. An advertising credit only will be issued.

• Great neck news • williston Times • new hyde park herald courier • Manhasset Times • Roslyn Times • port washington Times • Garden city news • Bethpage newsgram • Jericho Syosset news Journal • Mid Island Times • Syosset advance

eMployMent

help wanTed CHILD CARE ASSISTANT IN GARDEN CITY. PT 2:00-6/7pm weekdays & Monday mornings. Previous experience caring for children is required, as well as having a passion for working with children in an educational, fun, nurturing, positive environment. Contact Nidia 516873-1853 CLERICAL PART TIME Sunday Front Desk Position Busy Real Estate Office. Computer knowledge necessary, phone etiquette important. Good opportunity for someone returning to work force. Call for an appointment 516-248-9494 COSMETOLOGIST NEEDED FOS LIVING eco salon, 13 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South is seeking a NYS licensed cosmetologist for an immediate opening. We can review your skills and discuss your hours and responsibilities by scheduling an appointment. Call Jeanie Verdis at 917-692-1658 HERRICKS SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute Registered Nurses needed. Applications are available in Room 205 of the Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2016 HOUSEKEEPER/DRIVER WANTED to help this busy family of five!

Looking for a responsible, hard working, trustworthy and caring individual to keep our home in order and help manage the busy schedules of 3 kids (15,12,10) and 2 working parents.

20-40 hours a week, Garden City, some flexibility on time/days. Please call Kathy 917-757-3934 MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY Part-Time in Garden City Doctor’s Office: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Will train. email: go2489680@gmail.com or fax: 516248-9683 PART TIME SECRETARY: to the Board of Trustees/Zoning. Applicant must be well organized and dependable, have excellent computer skills, good communication skills and able interact well with the public. 19.5 hours per week, which includes approximately 3 night meetings a month. Interested parties should email their resume to: jkain@villageofwillistonpark.org Salary $15/ hour RECEPTIONIST NEEDED GARDEN CITY: Monday-Friday 9am2pm. Seeking a reliable and motivated individual to take care of a busy/friendly investment office. Responsibilities include: accepting deliveries, greeting guests, filing, coding invoices (will train), ordering and maintaining office supplies, ordering daily lunch, weekly groceries, light maintenance of kitchen and conference rooms and occasional errands.

Please call 516-222-2874 ext 519 TEACHER ASSISTANTS: Full time and part time. Fast hire. Will train.

Growth potential for warm, loving, creative individuals. Expanding established prestigious Nassau County Preschool. Email resume to J10291@aol.com or call 516-6259080 PLACE yOuR AD HERE.

CALL 516.307.1046

help wanTed

SiTuaTion wanTed

PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED URGENTLY: I am in urgent need of a Personal Assistant. Remuneration: $500 weekly. For more details kindly contact me at ericsimons102@ gmail.com

HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE: Kind, compassionate aide working with sick, elderly and newborn care seeking FT/PT position on weekdays, weekends or overnight. 25+ years experience. References available. Call Liz 516-590-5338

SiTuaTion wanTed AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502 CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks Monday-Friday or weekend position, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564 CHILDCARE/COMPANION available 5-6 days a week, live in. Experienced in Childcare & Elder Care.

Light cleaning, cooking, laundry.

References available. Please call Phyllis 917-412-3418 CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE to clean homes, apartments, offices & stores. Free estimates.

Own transportation. References available. Please call Rosemary 516-782-5764 COMPANION/ HOME HEALTH AIDE seeking FT/PT live out position to care for adult/child. 10 yrs experience with behaviorally challenged individuals. Licensed driver with own car. Please call Paulette 347-8677992 ELDER CARE COMPANION Experienced, reliable & energetic woman with own car available to take you anywhere you need to go and also do cooking, cleaning and much more! Please give me a call. Doris 516-280-5833 ELDER CARE COMPANION: Mature woman with car available for: Shopping, errands, activities, cooking meals, doctor appointments, home organization...Trustworthy, reliable, compassionate, flexible.

Please call Neila Rosenberg 347387-6798 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call Vicky 516-9434312 ELDERLY CARE Caretaker seeking full time position as my job with last patient has ended. I have 15 years experience and am very loving and caring. Please call Daphney 646427-2978 HOME CARE ATTENDANT Experienced European woman available for live in or live out position 6 days a week. Garden City resident with 20 years experience. Excellent references. Very reasonable rates.

Please call Jeanette 516-741-6347 or cell 516-510-7271, leave message.

HOME HEALTH AIDE / CNA Certified CNA seeking full time, live in or live out position to care for elderly. 25 yrs experience. Assist with medications, light house keeping, cooking, laundry. Will work flexible hours.

Please call 347-707-3498

HOME HEALTH AIDE/ ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in.

Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717 HOME HEALTH AIDE: CERTIFIED North Shore LIJ/ Regioncare experience seeking position to care for elderly. Available 7 days a week days or evenings. References. Call 347525-6999 or email: JJKafarski12@ gmail.com HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. MondaySaturday.

Experienced. Own car. Will provide own supplies. Free estimates. 516485-3543, cell 516-661-5282 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation.

Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc.

Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates!

Loves animals !! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517.

Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com NANNY/ BABYSITTER Experienced Babysitter available FT/PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Background child development and experience with Autistic children. Excellent references.

Please call Angela 516-330-0230 or email angelamargoth@yahoo.com

announceMents HUNTERS Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet & quote 866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com

novenaS/prayerS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times).

Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted.

The prayer must be published.

Grateful thanks. (K.W.)

Marketplace FINE JEWELRY 4 LESS: Best quality, great bargains. Fast, free shipping. 929-381-1138. NYCgems.com GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY DOWNSIZING! Friday & Saturday Sept 9 & 10 9am to 4pm 25 Hilton Ave Tables, chairs, headboards, couch, glassware, decorations, lamps, surfboards, wetsuits, silver tea service, cds, books and more!!

GARAGE SALE HICKSVILLE Saturday, Sept 10 9am-5pm 140 Cottage Blvd New baby clothes (with tags) 6, 9 and 12 months. Brand new toys and other baby items.

Many other itemscome and see !!

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com PRIVACY HEDGES LIMITED SUPPLY. 6’ Arborvitae, fast growing, reg. $129 NOW $69. Beautiful, bushy, nursery grown. FREE installation/ FREE delivery. Other trees available! 844-592-3327 www.lowcosttrees.com

wanTed To buy CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid!

Call JENNI today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917748-7225 LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount.

All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-7468900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, September 14 9:30 am 263 North Street New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Artwork, Young Chang Dark Piano $600, rugs, bar cart, clock, couches, large bar and bar stools, barware, treadmill, bedroom dresser and armoire, sleeper, basement, CDs, curio cabinet, beautiful dining room table and Chippendale chairs, grill, outdoor table and chairs, bakers rack, vases, chairs, settee, end tables, glass coffee table, skis, sports equipment......Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

pets

peT ServiceS A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516775-4256 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

autoMotive

auTo ServiceS ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports/Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85/cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

auToS wanTed DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

Call 631-317-2014 Today!

JEEP LIBERTY WANTED TO BUY: 2001-2007, any color, must have moon roof, A/C, automatic, power steering, under 125,000 miles, good condition. 718-2089900

YOUR CARS WORTH MORE TO STANLEY! GET THE MOST CA$H FOR YOUR CAR TODAY!

516-CAR-CASH Don't even think of selling your car to anyone else!

305 N. NEWBRIDGE ROAD LEVITTOWN NY 11756

CALL TODAY! 516-227-2274

adVeRTISe heRe call now 516.307.1045

News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

69

t real eSTaTe, Service direcTory real estate For rent

aparTmenT For renT GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENTS: 2 bedroom, 2 bath for $1885+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts. com. 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY Large 3 rooms. New Kitchen & Bath, wood floors. No Pets. Immediate $2500 up Five rooms. 2 BR, DR, 2 full Baths, A/C, wood floors, elevator, parking. Immediate $3100 Six room apt. 3 BR, 2 full Baths, EIK, FDR, Oct 1 $4000 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504

real estate For rent MINEOLA/EAST WILLISTON AREA: Rooms and or suite, convenient to all. Range $900-$1300.

Fax to Sheila 516-739-7977

vacaTion renTal OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full /partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

real estate For sale

homeS For Sale GARDEN CITY ESTATES Split Level. Meadbrook Rd. Center of block. Near Merillon Ave RR & Stratford School. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths, Den, 2 car garage. Gas heat, IGS, CAC, new elec. 60x110. $899,990.

Principals 516-747-1024

loTS For Sale ABANDONED FARM LAND SALE! 16 acres $29,900. Gorgeous upstate NY setting! Woods, meadows, nice views, apple trees, country road frontage just west of Cooperstown lakes. Terms avail! Call 888-7017509 or NewYorkLandandLakes. com CATSKILL MOUNTAIN LAKE LOT! 2 hours NYC. 14 acres $79,900. Exclusive access to beautiful mountain lake, wooded privacy, priced WAY BELOW MARKET! Terms avail!

888-479-3394 CATSKILL MOUNTAINS LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres $99,900. Valley views, fields, wods, town rd, utils! EZ terms 888-9058847

service Directory

ServiceS ** EVON’S SERVICES ** HOME HEALTH AIDES ELDER CARE CHILD CARE AND MORE! We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510 HOME CARE & HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: We provide these services: Live in or out maids, companions, home care, housekeeping.

Haya’s & Rona Agency. Haya office 516-482-4400. cell 516-298-9445.

Rona office 516-441-5555 cell 516316-0111. 25 Great Neck Road, Suite 3, Great Neck, NY 11021

coMputers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email support@aspectnetworking.com

HoMe iMproveMents AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685.

Insured License H18C730000 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service.

Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

painTing & paperhanging JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

parTy help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up efore, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

ADVERTiSE HERE

CALL nOW 516.307.1045

TuToring

inSTrucTion

ServiceS

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow.

Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www. iwantmypianolessons.com

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts.

Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

POPPA’S MUSIC: Back to School instrument rentals. 20% off with ad on already low priced school rental rates! Offer expires 9/30/16. Affordable, high quality rentals for all band and orchestra instruments.

168 Jericho Tpk, Mineola. Email: musicdirector@poppasmusic.com 516-747-5107

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts.

Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists.

Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com

HELP AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CHILD DURING THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR NYS Certified through 6th grade teacher available to help your child throughout the school year. $30/hour. Call or Text Lisa Connor 516-851-0319 OR email: LFConnor@optonline.net

cleaning CLEANING HOMEOFFICE: Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured/ bonded. Trusted/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359

TuToring MATH TUTOR CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER will tutor all ages. Available all weekday evenings. Please call 516-205-5664

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, PreCalc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com

ServiceS 1-866-WE JUNK IT: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, cleanups, attics, basements, floods, fires.

All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A -FLACS B, Exam Preparation/Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 516-509-8174. wdctutor06@ aol.com. References furnished upon request.

TuToring COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE YOUR HOME/OFFICE: Organize all aspects of your home or office. We stage. We pack & unpack. We sort, donate and toss. Free Consultation.

Neat Freaks Lisa Marx & Randi Yerman. 516-319-2762. Email: neatfreaks1976@outlook.com OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed /insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516466-9220 PERFECT APPLICATION: College Application Consultants. Dedicated professionals help your students maximize their chances for college admissions success. Todd Lewis, President. Sharon Janovic, Director. 1 Linden Place, Suite 410, Great Neck, NY 11021. PerfectCollegeApplication@gmail.com. 516-441-2468

Founded

To place a legal notice in oneHerald Courier Roslyn Times YOUR CAR DONATE of Blank Slate Media’s Great Neck News Williston Times Wheels For 6 weekly newspapers, Manhasset Times Port Washington Wishes Times please call 516-307-1045 x201 www.theislandnow.com Make-A-Wish® or e-mail us at Suffolk County 1 0 5 H i l l s i d e Av e n u e , S u i t e I , W i l l i s t o n P a r k , N Y Suffolk 1 1 596 •County O f f i c eor : 5Call: 1 6(631 .3)0317-2014 7.1 0 4 5 Metro New York legals@theislandnow.com Metro New York FOUNDED 1923

N E W H Y D E PA R K

Benefiting

WheelsForWishes.org

Prompt service, low prices, convenient deadlines, easy-to-understand instructions and free online distribution and affadavits guaranteed.

FOUNDED 1923

■

LOCALLY OWNED AND EDITED

N E W H Y D E PA R K

www.theislandnow.com

www.gcnews.com

1 0 5 H i l l s i d e Av e n u e , S u i t e I , W i l l i s t o n P a r k , N Y 1 1 596 • O f f i c e : 5 1 6 .3 0 7.1 0 4 5 • Fa x : 5 1 6 .3 0 7.1 0 4 6

105 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 516-307-1045 • email: legals@theislandnow.com

Call: (631) 317-2014

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

Founded September 26, 1923

Herald Courier Roslyn Times Great Neck News Williston Times Manhasset Times Port WashingtonTimes

*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

Looking for past issues of our paper?

Find them online.

Simply visit

www.issuu.com/theislandnow1

■

LO

TheGreat GreatNeck NeckNews, News,Friday, Friday,September September9,9,2016 2016 70 39 The

▼ LEGALS

GN

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS SANITATION COLLECTION BID #2016-3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 11:00 AM The Board of Trustees of the Village is soliciting bids for furnishing all labor and equipment necessary for the performance of a contract to be let by the Village of Thomaston for collection, removal and disposal of all garbage, refuse, rubbish, leaves; recyclable material and other waste materials from dwellings and buildings in the Village.

All such sealed proposals must be received by the Village Clerk at 100 E. Shore Road, Great Neck, New York, on or before 11 AM prevailing time, on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at which time all bids will be opened.

Specifications, including a proposed contract form, are on file at the Village Hall and may be obtained during regular business hours.

Bids must be for the period November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017, and bids for subsequent years must be included for additional one year periods from November 1, 2017 though October 31, 2018 and November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019.

All proposals must be in writing on a bid form supplied by the Village; bidders must present proof of their familiarity and experience in this type of work. No bid will be accepted unless accompanied by proof that the bidder holds a current permit to engage in the business of removing, collecting, transporting or disposing of offensive materials as provided in the Public Health Ordinance or other applicable laws and regulations of the County of Nassau and the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: September 9, 2016

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Denise M. Knowland, Village Administrator GNN 144174 1x 9/09/ 2016 #144174

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company ( LLC). Name: BRG Staff LLC Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 06/16/2016. Office location: County of Nassau Purpose: any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY ) is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o BRG Management LLC, 150 Great Neck Road, Suite 402, Great Neck, NY 11021.

GNN 144013 6x 8/12, 19, 26, 9/02, 9, 16, 2016 #144013

Notice of Formation of MedifriendRx Services NY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY on 7/14/2016. 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, 889 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

GNN 144014 6x 8/12, 19, 26, 9/02, 9, 16, 2016 #144014

Notice of Formation of LUXEFINDS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/7/16. Office location: Nassau County. NY Sec. of State designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and shall mail process to 1111 Marcus Ave, Unit 5A, Lake Success, NY 11042.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

GN #144027 6x, Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2,9, 16 #144027

Notice of Formation of Nu Chapter Consulting LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/6/2016. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Principal business address: 11 Liberty Avenue Mineola, NY 11501.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

GNN 144042 6x 8/19, 26, 9/02, 9, 19, 26, 2016 #144042

Notice of Formation of 22 Copley Court, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/01/2016. 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, c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

GNN 144175 6x 9/09, 16, 23, 30, 10/07, 14, 2016 #144175

TOP DIAMOND LLC. Filed with the SSNY on 11/10/15.

Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: The LLC, PO Box 234642 Great Neck NY 11023. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

GNN 144070 6x 8/26, 9/02, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016 #144070

WWW. THEISLANDNOW .COM

ADVERTISE HERE

Make it easy for your Customers to Find You. Place Your Ad Today CALL: 516.307.1045 www.theislandnow.com

GN

Trump plan leads to police state Continued from Page 23 ize Jews to pave the way for them to be rounded up, stuffed into cattle cars, and taken to their deaths in plain sight of their neighbors, the similarity with Trump’s campaign is beyond chilling.

Donald Trump’s grand idea for immigration policy is to exclude low-skilled individuals, desperate and grateful for any job so that they do the work that Americans refuse to do — to have some proficiency test (beyond the ideological and religious test) — and only bring in the skilled professionals, who will actually compete with our own ambitious college graduates who already are having trouble finding jobs that meet their grandiose expectations.

But as it has been the case throughout American history, immigrants have been welcomed in to be the grunt workers to build railroads, tunnels, Trump’s buildings.

And people who are doing well in their home countries aren’t the ones who brave the terrifying experience of migrating.

And today, Trump’s businesses have been prime example of how employers exploit undocumented workers — his own use of “illegal” workers on his construction sites, his own modeling agency (and where is the press conference Melania was supposed to hold to prove she came here legally?)

Let’s be honest: the vast majority of the 11 million would not be “illegal” or “undocumented” if the system to admit immigrants had not been purposefully undermined and broken going back to the Reagan years.

Instead of putting upward pressure on less-than-living wages, in essence, Trump’s grand immigration idea would result in downward pressure on high-priced techies.

That’s why Facebook and the rest of Silicon Valley is so keen on immigration reform.

But we are all harmed by having a population — the equivalent of an entire country — living in the shadows, fearful of law enforcement, vulnerable to exploitation by unscrupulous employers like Donald Trump, which has the impact of undermining wages and working conditions for “legal,” “documented” workers.

In night-and-day contrast to Trump, Clinton has pledged to fight for comprehensive immigration reform within her first 100 days “that offers a pathway to full and equal citizenship, fixes the family visa backlog, and protects our borders and national security.” The essentials are: Fight for comprehensive immigration reform legislation with a path to full and equal citizenship.

Defend President Obama’s

DACA and DAPA executive actions.

Do everything possible under the law to go further to protect families.

Conduct humane, targeted immigration enforcement.

End family detention.

Close private immigrant detention centers.

Ensure families can buy into Affordable Care Act exchanges, regardless of immigration status.

Promote naturalization.

Remove the three- and 10-year bars to keep families together.

But I don’t believe that the reform Clinton advocates for in her first 100 days should include a path to citizenship.

It should be devoted to establishing how these 11 million people could acquire a legal status.

The issue of Citizenship, which Republicans regard as “stuffing the voter rolls with Democrats” and is what has the Republicans so apoplexed — can be dealt with in a separate action.

Of course, what is a demagogue without spewing hate-filled lies? He charges Clinton with advocating for “open borders” and “amnesty”, of unleashing murderers and rapists through peaceful neighborhoods.

He is using the George H.W. Bush “Willie Horton” strategy on steroids.

Soap opera director dies at 91 Continued from Page 1 His work as a director for “One Life to Live” saw him win a 1983 Emmy award for “Outstanding Direction for a Daytime Drama Series” along with fellow directors Allen Fristoe, Peter Miner and David Pressman.

Hall began serving on PATV’s Board of Directors the year after winning his Emmy, representing the Village of Great Neck Estates on the board.

In 1999, Bradley said, he began serving as president of the board, a position he held until 2007, when he stepped aside and served as the vice president in 2008.

Hall then served as the board’s secretary in 2009, a position he held until he died.

One of his most memorable contributions to PATV, Bradley said, was the creation of the “PATV Playwrights Showcase.”

She said the showcase is a contest that accepts 10-minute play submissions from playwrights across the country.

Two plays are chosen every year and made into a television production, Bradley said, which Hall directed himself.

Norman Hall The current PATV board president, Robert Schaufield, and the rest of the board recently agreed to change the name of the contest and dedicate it to Hall.

It is now called “The Norman Hall Memorial Playwrights Festival.”

PATV’s Studio A control room, which is located in the PATV facility at 1111 Marcus Ave., will be dedicated in his name as well.

Bradley, who worked for PATV as a technical director before taking the executive director’s position, said Hall often shared his experiences and expertise in directing.

“He brought so many talents,”

she said. “I worked, personally, super close with him. He taught me how to edit and how to direct.”

This year, Hall finished directing a play called “The White Chalet” and, before his death, was preparing to direct his own play, “I Can See You.” Bradley said that in honor of him, she would continue and complete the production of “I Can See You.” “He’s wanted to do this play for well over a year now,” she said. “We know it’s something that was important to him and now it’s extremely important for us to do it and do it right.”

Charles Wagner IV, a longtime friend of Hall’s, will step in as the director for the play, Bradley said.

“Having him be a part of the team is amazing and it’ll just bring so much more to this production,” she said.

PATV will be cablecasting a special programming block in honor of Hall starting at noon on Sept. 25.

Hall’s wife, Helene, died on Nov. 28, 2011.

He is survived by his three children, Andrew, Stephen and Eve, and his grandchildren.

GN

G R E AtC N SC oE mCmKU N I tHyo o N LE S wS

The Great Neck News, Friday, September 9, 2016

71

Alzheimer’s walk set for Sept. 17

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Long Island residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The walks will take place on Sept. 17 at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon and on Sept. 24 at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than a walk.

It is an experience for over 3,000 participants on Long Island who will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities and clinical studies enrollment to support programs and ser-

vices.

Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.

At the beginning of the Walk, participants hold high a Promise Flower based on the reason for their involvement: Blue: I have Alzheimer’s.

Purple: I have lost someone to Alzheimer’s disease.

Yellow: I am supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

Orange: I support the cause and a vision of a world without Alzheimer’s “This disease can be one of isolation.

Walk day is a day of hope where everyone unites and walks together to get one step

closer to our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s,” said Karen Blank, associate director of development at the Long Island Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association.

In addition to the two-mile walk, participants will enjoy food, entertainment, speakers and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s more than 5 million Americans to as many as 16 million by 2050.

To start or join a team today, visit the Alzheimer’s Association alz.org/walk.

To learn more about disease and available resources, call the toll-free Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-2723900.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk.

The Alzheimer’s Association is now continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

art museum entry prices to rise $2

Beginning on Sept. 6, adult admission mission fees for seniors 62+ and students at Nassau County Museum of Art in Ros- remain $8. Admission for children 4-12 lyn Harbor, will rise from $10 to $12. Ad- remains $4. Admission for children under

4 years of age is free, as is admission for members.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road. The museum is open Tues. to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day; tours of the mansion are offered each Saturday at 1 p.m.; meet in the lobby, no reservations needed. Tours are free with museum ad-

mission. Family art activities and family tours are offered Sundays from 1 p.m., and is free with museum admission. Call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12 to inquire about group tours.

The Museum Store is open Tues. through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Red Maple Market Café at the Museum is open Sat. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions, or log onto nassaumuseum.org.

72 News Times Newspapers, Friday, September 9, 2016

DESTINATION FLORIDA Douglas Elliman Real Estate presents all you need to know about investing, relocating or retiring in the Sunshine State

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 6:30 – 8:30 PM GARDEN CITY HOTEL SOCIÉTÉ SUITE, SECOND FLOOR 45 SEVENTH STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY

Please visit http://destinationflorida.elliman.com for more information and to register for your seat before Monday, September 19. Seating is limited.

110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 11746. 631.549.7401 © 2016 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

KNOWN GLOBALLY. LOVED LOCALLY.