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

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

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

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

The starting salary for a po-

lice officer in Nassau is $34,000, said Det. Lt. Richard LeBrun, commanding officer of the department’s Public Information Office.

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

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

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

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

“The salary has to be attractive enough for a very educated person to take the job,” LeBrun said. “That person will stay because of the fact that they’re compensated for their Continued on Page 58

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State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) coordinated the Snowflakes for Seniors program between Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park and The Plattduetsche Home Society in Franklin Square. See story on page 52.

Muslim woman allegedly made up story of attack porters allegedly admitted to police last Wednesday that her account was a lie.

Yasmin Seweid, 18, was The New Hyde Park woman who told police she was charged Dec. 14 with filing attacked for being Muslim by a false police report after rethree white Donald Trump sup- canting her story about the

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men trying to rip her religious headscarf off her head and calling her a terrorist while invoking the Republican president-elect’s name, according to multiple news reports.

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F.P. approves changes Sewanhaka gives for cop commish post iPads rave reviews Objections continue even after compromises on law Tablets used as notebooks, textbooks

BY N O A H M A N S K A R The Floral Park Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved changes to the job requirements for the village police commissioner’s job despite continued objections from local police officers.

The local law trustees approved with a 4-1 vote represents a significant compromise from the original proposed changes. Trustee Dominick Longobardi was the sole no vote.

The police commissioner must now have at least 10 years of municipal law enforcement experience, including at least five years as a sergeant or lieutenant, and a bachelor’s degree.

A master’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or a similar field is preferred but not required.

The Board of Trustees can also set additional qualifications by passing a resolution, which does not require a public hearing.

The board previously wanted to require a master’s degree and at least 15 years of police experience including five years as a lieutenant, the second-highest police rank. But residents and police officers at public hearings said those standards were unnecessarily high and would disqualify all current Floral Park officers from the job.

“My understanding in going forward with the law as we did was that it addressed concerns that the public and the Police Department had about the lack of the ability for many of our outstanding sergeants and our lieutenants to apply for the commissioner’s position,” village Trustee Lynn Pombonyo said at Tuesday’s board meeting.

Longobardi voted against the changes because he felt they were still too restrictive and could legally exclude excellent

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Robert Pedley, president of the Floral Park Police Benevolent Association, speaks against changes to the job requirements for the village police commissioner on Dec. 6. candidates from within Floral Park’s ranks, he said.

Some in the crowd of about 25 at Tuesday’s meeting objected to the removal of part the current law’s provision allowing promoted Floral Park officers to go back to their rank in the department after serving as commissioner, a civilian post.

That might discourage current village officers from moving up to the job because they would be unemployed after just two years if their contract was not renewed, Floral Park Sgt. Ron Gagliano said.

“You’re cutting out a lot of people by doing that, and you’re shorting yourself and you’re shorting every village resident out of that opportunity to see what he could do,” he said.

Trustee Archie Cheng defended the changes, saying no other field of work would give someone a promotion with a guarantee of returning to the old job if the new one did not work out.

It would also be harder for the commissioner to bargain on the village’s behalf with the Floral Park Police Benevolent Association, the village police union,

if he or she could return to union membership after leaving the top post, Cheng said.

Robert Pedley, the police union president, again argued that the village was shaping the job description around current Commissioner Stephen McAllister, who has led the department since 2010.

McAllister, a Floral Park resident, retired from the New York Police Deartment in 2009. His contract was renewed in May, but the state Civil Service Commission rejected his application this year to receive his NYPD pension and $190,000 Floral Park salary simultaneously.

“This is just local government trying to undermine state law,” Pedley said.

The state’s decision started a conversation about the police commissioner’s job requirements, Longobardi said, but the board’s discussions about them were not centered on McAllister.

Mayor Thomas Tweedy rejected Pedley’s assertion, saying the changes were aimed at ensuring Floral Park would have highly qualified police leadership to develop a “proper orgaContinued on Page 12

Four months into the rollout of a technology initiative that equipped every seventh grade student with an iPad at the beginning of the school year, the Sewanhaka school board heard enthusiastic reviews of the program from teachers and students at its Tuesday meeting.

Christopher Nelson, the district’s technology director, said that “Future-Ready Sewanhaka,” the school district’s technology plan, will within three years equip every student in grades seven through 12 with an iPad that will allow connectivity to teachers and other students.

Three thousand students will be equipped with the new technology when the entire eighth grade receives the devices in February, Nelson said.

The faculty and students plunged into the project right at the start of the school year, Nelson said.

“The teachers stepped up,” Nelson said. “We didn’t have to teach the kids. They just took to it.”

The Apple tablets are sup-

plied under a $3.2 million plan funded by the state’s SMART Schools Bond Act. Each device is assigned to a particular student and has a barcode so the district can track it in its inventory.

The district’s technology staff has about 15 seventh-graders who are working with Apple representatives to become certified as helpers, or “Sherpas,” to support the students and teachers who have questions about the technology, Nelson said.

Teachers are encouraging students to take notes and manage their calendars on the iPads, and some are having them do research or create projects using the apps.

Melissa Castka, who teaches English at Sewanhaka High School, said the iPads have largely replaced textbooks and notebooks.

Seventh-grader Reagan Govaert, one of the students who made presentations Tuesday about their use of the tablets, said the iPads “make it a lot easier to learn because there are so many useful apps.”

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Making holiday cab rides merrier All Island Transportation gives taxis makeover for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser idea, to perhaps consider approaching us, consider partnering with us to raise money and raise awareness,” Campo said.

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

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

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

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

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

The promotion started Nov. 23 and runs through the end of the year. Blessinger is uncertain how much it has raised so far, but she said she hopes it will be successful enough to become an “annual tradition.”

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“ ERSONALLY IT AFFECTS ME BECAUSE I REALIZE HOW LUCKY I AM, AND IN AN INDIRECT WAY IT’S A WAY FOR ME TO GIVE BACK TO FAMILIES THAT ARE NOT SO LUCKY,”

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From left: Mineola Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira, village Mayor Scott Strauss and Larry Blessinger, co-president of All Island Transportation, with one of the company’s three holiday-themed taxis.

The funds will help supplement the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island’s donations in December, its biggest month of the year for giving, said Matt Campo, the organization’s president. The house also has charitable partnerships with Walgreens and Geico, Campo said.

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

“What we hope is a partnership like this and the visibility that it has gives other people in our community the same

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

The house offers its own transportation service during the day, but it’s a relief for families to have a free ride any time, McBride said.

“It’s a huge plus for them, and knowing that they can go to their appointments and do the things that they need to do without any restraints ... that’s a big impact,” McBride said.

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New firm hired to review Harley plan

BY T E D R YA N A N D NOAH MANSKAR The Village of New Hyde Park has hired a new engineering firm to evaluate the findings of a study supporting a plan for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership on Jericho Turnpike,

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village officials said Tuesday.

Melville-based Nelson, Pope & Voorhis will now review VHB Engineering’s study of Amir Jarrah’s proposal to open the dealership and repair shop at 1324 Jericho Turnpike, the current home of Miller Bros. Plumbing & Heating.

The village hired

The site of a proposed Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership is seen at 1324 Jericho Turnpike.

Hauppaugue-based Cashin Spinelli & Ferretti for the task in November, but one of that firm’s principals recently resigned and took a job at VHB Engineering, raising concerns about a conflict of interest, Deputy Mayor Law-

rence Montreuil said.

“It’s understood that the VHB analysis is going to be geared toward what the applicant wants it to be,” Mayor Robert Lofaro said.

“We have to use our expert to make sure it’s fair and accurate

and balanced.”

Cashin Spinelli & Ferretti declined to comment.

The board originally chose the Cashin firm partly because it charged a lower hourly rate of $150 compared with Nelson,

Pope & Voorhis’ $230.

A $10,000 deposit Jarrah submitted to the village will cover the costs of Nelson’s work.

That firm will “evaluate the work that VHB did to see if there’s any fatal flaws” and “recommend to us what the next step should be,” Lofaro said.

Jarrah wants to move his Harley-Davidson dealership from Northern Boulevard in Great Neck to a new 16,000-squarefoot facility proposed at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Herkomer Street.

Residents at a public hearing last year said they were worried that the motorcycles would cause noise and traffic problems, hurt property values and change the character of the village.

The village ordered Jarrah to commission a study of his plan, which he submitted in September. It concluded the dealership would not negatively affect the environment, noise or property values.

Jarrah did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment Wednesday.

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Alleged swastika culprit arrested Nassau County police arrested a Plainview man Tuesday for allegedly vandalizing buildings at Nassau Community College with more than 100 swastikas and anti-Semitic messages.

Jasskirat Saini, 20, most recently drew two swastikas and the letters “KKK” on Tuesday at the Garden City college, where he is a student, police said. Those were among 110 drawings Saini allegedly made in 12 different incidents, Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said.

Saini was arraigned Wednesday on 12 counts of felony aggravated harassment. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.

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

An NCC professor last Friday reported multiple swastikas, the German Nazi Party’s emblem, in a men’s bathroom on the lower level of the G building, which houses the anthropology, sociology, economics, criminal justice and other academic departments.

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

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

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

The graffiti was allegedly motivated by Saini’s

belief that Jewish people in his Plainview neighborhood were harassing him, Krumpter said.

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

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

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

Police are still seeking the culprits of other antiSemitic graffiti on the North Shore.

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

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

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

Twenty-four of New York City’s 43 hate crimes reported in November targeted Jews, the New York Daily News reported. Only 20 total hate crimes were reported in November 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

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

revenue.

The Legislature approved that fee hike Wednesday afternoon.

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

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

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

The law requiring those fines is being challenged in court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

million worth of risks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

abilities was created.

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

to better assist our residents.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Median price of homes sold rises

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

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

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

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

$572,000 average to $635,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The median price for pending sales rose, too, increasing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since August, the number has decreased incrementally.

The pending sales count has fallen monthly since June.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shareholders from both banks ap-

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

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

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

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

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

through a series of mergers with other local thrifts: Queens County Savings Bank, with 38 branches in Queens County; Richmond County Savings Bank, with 22 banking offices on Staten Island; Roosevelt Savings Bank, with nine branches in Brooklyn; and its largest division, Roslyn Savings Bank, with 51 locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.

Astoria Bank is the second largest thrift depository in New York, according to its website.

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Lakeville library head dies at 56

BY J OE N I K I C Ruth Klement, who served as head of the Great Neck Library’s Lakeville Branch for 24 years, died last Wednesday. She was 56.

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

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

Klement was born on Sept. 16, 1960.

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

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

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

Kathleen Cotter, head of the Great Neck Library’s Station Branch, said in

a Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes “guest book” posting that she worked with Klement for 16 years in the library system.

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“ s a colleague, Ruth was the consummate professional devoted to her patrons at the Lakeville Branch Library of the Great Neck Library.”

Janet Fine, FORMER DEPARTMENT HEAD OF CIRCULATION AND COMPUTER SERVICES

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

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

and someone who was “loving, caring and loyal.”

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

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

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

“She is such a wonderful human being and leader that her employees benefited from her experience and knowledge and management style,” she said.

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

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

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

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Ruth Klement

Gold Coast seeks stars for talent contest find a star” at this year’s competition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

He added that the winners of the knockout rounds would perform at the final round of the competition on April 1 at the arts center.

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“ THINK THAT THERE IS A NEED FOR ARTISTS FROM LONG ISLAND TO BE HEARD.”

Rick Eberle PUBLICIST FOR THE GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER.

PHOTO BY KAREN RUBIN

Matt Grabowski, last year’s Your Big Break competition winner For the fourth year in a row, artists who make it to the final round will be paired with a “mentor” from the music industry who will help them improve their sound.

Prizes include the chance to open for a national act at The Emporium, record-

ing time at IndiMusic Studios, a feature on Reverbnation.com, musical equipment from All Music Inc. and ZOOM North America, PR and social media campaigns from Rick Eberle Agency, and more to be announced.

Eberle said that he would “love to

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

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

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

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

Musicians with recording or publishing contracts are ineligible to enter.

12 The Herald Courier, Friday, December 23, 2016

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New rules, complaints dim man’s light show

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

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

“It used to be fun, but neighbors started complaining and the village imposed some regulations and things changed,” said Young, who has been decorating his home since 1996.

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

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

The board also passed laws suspending parking on Sunnyvale Road, Wood Valley Road and Cherrywood Road and prohibiting right turns when traveling north at the intersection of Wood Valley Road during the same

PHOTO BY STEVE HANDELMAN

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

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

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

Young began using the display to honor his daughter, Marie, who died in 2013 from complications of an eating disorder.

“It’s gotten so big over the years,” Young said in October, “and it

has become such a more meaningful way to honor

set up a Christmas display and make people happy,”

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“ t the end of the day, all we wanted to do was set up a Christmas display and make people happy” Bob Young HOME OWNER

Marie.”

Young said the problems surrounding his display are discouraging because he wanted to make this year “the best year yet.”

“At the end of the day, all we wanted to do was

Young said.

Young said although the guards are “nice men,” he wishes they weren’t there, because it draws more attention to the house.

The number of people viewing the display has

dropped, too, Young said.

Although it may be early in the holiday season, Young said, he’s noticed fewer cars passing his house.

“Maybe it’s because people are realizing it’s a little more of a pain to drive by the house, because they can’t come down the north side of the street or make a U-turn,” Young said. “Maybe it’s the weather.”

Last year, the Young family hosted a weekend fundraiser for Project Heal, an organization that helps pay for patients’ eating disorder treatments, and raised $2,000.

The fundraiser only collected $1,300 this year — another sign that there are fewer cars, Young said.

ABC was going to feature Young’s house in a holiday lights special early in the holiday season, he said, but the village’s filming regulations prevented it from happening.

“They were supposed to come down and be with us for two days,” he said.

“But Flower Hill wanted them to finish filming at 11 p.m. and if that was the case it would have taken them four nights instead of the planned two, so it didn’t happen.”

Young said most of the complaints came from one resident on Sunnyvale Road.

“I won’t say no one else had any issues with the lights, but she’s the one that’s been most vocal,” Young said.

To ease tensions, Young said, he offered 40,000 incandescent and LED lights to his neighbors to decorate their homes.

Only one neighbor took him up on the offer, he said.

Young said his family still likes stringing lights and enjoys the show despite the complications.

Marie enjoyed helping Young set up the display every year, he said, and his two other daughters, Noelle and Liana, do, too.

“They are always happy with it,” Young said.

F.P. approves changes Cops arrest alleged for police commish job NCC swastika culprit Continued from Page 2 nizational culture” and guide the department through a changing law enforcement landscape.

“It has never been more critical and necessary to have experienced law enforcement professionals at the helm of any police department,” Tweedy said.

Longobardi said he does not think it is necessary to set job require-

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The Floral Park Police Department has a force of 35 officers and supervisors.

ments out in the law until the next time the village searches for a police commissioner.

He would have liked to see provisions giving more priority to Floral Park officers, he said.

“I just think it’s very important that people have that ability to think that they may be able to become police commissioner,” Longobardi said.

Continued from Page 5 it,” a group separate from the rest of society that also has power and control over institutions, said Rabbi Randy Sheinberg of Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park.

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

“What has happened as a result of the political season, particularly the presidential campaign, is that permission has been given to speak out loud and to express out loud what I think had perhaps been some latent feelings, and it’s also, I think,

stoked some flames,” Sheinberg said, referring to Trump’s failure to quickly condemn hate speech from his supporters and his initial silence about hate crimes committed in his name.

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

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

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

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Community aids family after death at 43

BY N O A H MANSKAR Keith Rummâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec. 9 death made that week even harder for his wife, Kelly, she said â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the day was also the 11th anniversary of her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, and two days after the anniversary of her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death.

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

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

About 600 people came to his wake last week, and the Williston Park Fire Department has started a college fund to put his three children through school, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it just gives me hope that my children will continue to better themselves and just carry on their fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy of just being the best that they can be,â&#x20AC;? Kelly Rumm, 42, said.

Keith Rumm was born in Syosset and grew up in Willis-

ton Park, eventually graduating from Mineola High School and Nassau Community College, his wife said. He worked with Manhattan Beer Distributors for 18 years, most recently as a sales supervisor.

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

They married in 1999 and lived with their three children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kacie, 17, Kyle, 16, and Kaelyn, 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Bellport and East Patchogue before moving back to Williston Park to live with and support Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, Kelly Rumm said.

He rejoined the ďŹ re department soon after they returned to Williston Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where he felt home,â&#x20AC;?

Kelly said.

In the ďŹ rehouse, Keith Rumm was a mentor to young ďŹ reďŹ ghters known for his positive personality, Joseph Sais, the Williston Park ďŹ re chief, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a big teddy bear.

Everybody loved him,â&#x20AC;? Sais

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Keith Rumm, 43, a Williston Park firefighter, died on Dec. 9. said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was one of the guys that the young kids really emulated, a friend everybody

wanted to talk to.â&#x20AC;?

Keith Rumm helped plan the ďŹ re departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas party for Williston Park children and was setting up for the event the night he died, Sais said.

That night, he and Kelly had just ďŹ nished their nightly cup of decaf coďŹ&#x20AC;ee in their living room when Kelly went upstairs to take a shower, she said.

When she ďŹ nished, Kelly heard Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father screaming his name. She ran downstairs, saw him face down on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor near the Christmas tree and immediately started trying to revive him, she said. An ambulance eventually arrived, but Keith was pronounced dead soon after.

Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death was especially shocking because he had recently lost weight and his doctor gave him a clean bill of health just a week before, Kelly Rumm said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went from having a husband and having a decent life to having nothing,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The family has been humbled by the outpouring of support in Williston Park, especially in the ďŹ re department,

Kelly Rumm said.

FireďŹ ghters will cover the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas gifts and want to put enough money in the college fund to keep the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education from causing any ďŹ nancial stress, Sais said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a lifelong member of the community and everybody knows him, so I think just getting the word out, the benevolence will start,â&#x20AC;? Sais said.

The Rumm family will carry on Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy of community service, a core value he helped instill in the three children, Kelly Rumm said.

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

Kyle plans to become a Williston Park junior ďŹ reďŹ ghter and will inherit his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s badge and helmet when he becomes a full ďŹ re department member, Sais said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I have to carry on, which I will,â&#x20AC;? Kelly Rumm said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be hard, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to do it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not the type of person to just snuggle up under the covers and let the world pass me by.â&#x20AC;?

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Accountability for police

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

Or that the police union might be right.

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

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

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

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

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

The union does have a point.

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

But does the department re-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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excellent job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We hope the police union agrees.

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How to know and avoid fake news

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

Or that Donald Trump claims the Earth is flat?

Or that Russians discovered a vaccine to cure homosexuality?

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

Fake news is not a new problem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Even prominent journalists and government officials have been fooled.

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

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

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

If the language used seems odd, be skeptical.

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

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

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

Examine the sources cited.

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

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

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

Utilize fact-checking sites.

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

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

In addition to fake news,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Irresponsible journalism: Trusted news outlets sometimes spread false information.

Sources may lie to reporters.

Journalists can fall victim to pranks or hackers.

Laziness and deadline pressures can cause mistakes.

Unethical scribes have exaggerated or concocted news on many occasions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Herman also points out that “MacArthur’s strategic vision

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

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

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

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

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

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

and Stalin combined — 70 million Chinese.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Searching for justice for my husband

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everything becomes more precious after our hearts are bro-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jivanna Bennaeim Great Neck

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Peace on Earth, but too much to do

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

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

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

It’s going to be crazy!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Maybe this one that says ‘Chanukah’ ?”

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

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

“I tried to warn you….”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“What if you skip it, for once?”

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

Just then the phone rings.

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

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

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

“It’s not?”

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

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

He hangs up, reassured.

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

“Which part? I said a lot.”

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

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

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

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

“And then — throw the list away.”

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

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Baxter House owner treated unfairly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This too was met with an equally loud no response.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

have to deal with it.

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

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

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

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

The Cow Neck Peninsula Society, led

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

Perhaps he will step up to manage the museum.

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

That is an excellent idea.

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

The owner was accused of not acting morally and ethically.

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

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

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

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

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

Jim Sacrestano Baxter Estates

Mishandled Port opens hearts, wallets library books G

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sell the ‘Main’ and use those

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

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

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

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

There used to be 2 dozen shelves full of books.

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

Any senior in high school could devise such a system.

Adieu Norman Roland Great Neck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please give and be as generous as you can be.

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

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

Julie Meer Harnick Executive Director Community Chest of Port Washington

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Trump win no victory for 1 religion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will leave the politics to others.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The hallmark of our demo-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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pledge to refrain from publishing such garbage in the future.

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

Chanukah and Christmas can’t come too soon.

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

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

This letter set us backward.

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

Rabbi Michael A. White Temple Sinai of Roslyn Roslyn Heights

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Rabbi Michael Klayman Lake Success

John O’Kelly spouts flagrant Anti-Semitism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is the last time we can tolerate it.

You owe our community an apology, and a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The headline is just so wrong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Never again!

Leo Pfeifer Great Neck

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News serves G.N., other paper doesn’t

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where do we get news about local water pollution?

The effects on us of a third LIRR track?

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

Is our fertilizer killing our bays?

What landfill was used under the new

playground?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elizabeth Allen Great Neck

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

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

Therefore , these undertones make his letter worthless.

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

Robert Richter Port Washington

Letter a wake up call

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. O’Kelly words are hurtful and ignorant.

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

Hank Ratner Port Washington

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

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

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

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

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

The First Amendment prohibits the

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jay N. Feldman Port Washington

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READERS WRITE

Finding a cure for hate and racism

I

’ve just read a most profound article

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

He called racism a disease that must be cured.

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

It destroys the mind, body and soul.

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

which has been the curse of mankind.

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

I totally concur.

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

Like those of a different race, reli-

gion, or of a different national origin.

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

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

Well too bad that day has not come yet.

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

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

MTA drops ball at station

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

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

Both could have been installed during the same past weekend.

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

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

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

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

westbound platform.

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

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

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

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

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

Larry Penner Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office

PHOTO CREDIT : WENDY PENNER

Gilliar stands tall in saving discarded books

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

Board.

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

value” are removed from a public collection.

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

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

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

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

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

In their library construction projects,

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

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

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

Dr. Peter E. Kornblum Great Neck

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

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

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

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

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

Happy reading in 2017.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Coast set for winter film fest

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

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

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

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

Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.

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

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

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Joe DeVito Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Place cookies on to cool.

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

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

Return cookies to rack to drip, if necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

4. Place in truffle cups and serve.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tickets are on sale now.

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

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

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

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

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

more.

The deadline to submit applications is March 10, 2017.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honorable mentions went to: Alex-

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

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

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

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

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

Find time for cardiovascular exercise.

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

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

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

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

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

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Reduce your risk of severe hearing loss T

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

• Limit workplace exposure to noise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Limit use of personal music players.

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

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Ring in the New Year with festive party ideas A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dessert drinks, such as chocolate

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

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

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

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

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

Embrace eco-friendly beverages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reserve dates.

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

Leading with the pointy end, stuff a stick of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into the pit hole of each date.

Wrap each date with a slice of bacon.

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

Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Caution: These cocktail dates are like molten lava when they come out of the oven. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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New Year's Eve activities for adults and children

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

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

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

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

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

• Pick funny resolutions out of a hat.

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

whichever happens to come first.

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

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

Fill the ball with treats and games for

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

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

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

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

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

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In a 1-quart glass measure, combine the vodka with the onion, pressed garlic, jalapeños, habañero, bell pepper, lemon juice, and hot sauce.

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

Embrace dynamic stretching before a workout. Static

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

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

Reconfigure your workout.

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

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

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

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

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

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Whole wheat and multigrain pasta: Once difficult to find, these low-calorie alternatives to traditional pastas are now available in many large chain grocery stores as well as organic marketplaces. That’s good news, as a typical two-ounce serving of whole wheat or multigrain pasta typically includes about seven grams of protein and six grams of fiber.

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

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

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Dried lentils: Dried lentils make great additions to salads, soups and stews and pack a nutritious punch despite their relatively small serving size. A single serving of dried lentils is 1⁄4 cup, and that serving includes 10 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber.

Brown rice: A single 1⁄4 cup serving of brown rice has roughly 20 less calories than a similar serving of traditional white rice, and brown rice is also a much greater source of dietary fiber (1.8 grams) than white rice (0.4 grams). Brown rice also is rich in selenium, which can reduce a person’s risk of developing arthritis, certain cancers and heart disease.

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

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

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

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

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

Five to 10 minutes of light cardiovascular exercise before you begin your workout can be enough to increase your body temperature and loosen your body up so it’s ready for exercise.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org Jan. 22 to March 12 Lost & Found: The Art of Assembling LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington

(516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m.

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

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

Berenstain Bears, live musical show

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

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

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

Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by a kickoff of the entertainment at 7:00 p.m. at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College The $65 Tickets include the Cocktail Party For more information, call the Madison Theatre Box Office 516.323.4444

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

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

The exhibition will be juried by Marc Josloff, who

has been the president of the Long Island Center of Photography as well as its discussion and critique facilitator.

Josloff is a painting instructor at the National Art League in Douglaston.

He has been the recipient of international awards for both his painting and photography and, in 2004, “Artist’s Magazine” selected him as one of 11 “Artists to Watch.”

“The Human Condition” is open to all photographers, including full-time students.

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are acceptable, but image elements used must be original to the artist.

All entries must be original to entrant and must be framed with hanging wire on back. Works must not be larger than 18-by-24 inches, framed.

No artwork previously shown in the Main Street Gallery will be accepted.

Submission materials cannot be returned.

Artist members will pay $30 for the first two submissions, full-time students pay $25, and non-members pay $40. Additional entries are $5 each. No more than 2 works per artist will be selected.

The Huntington Arts Council retains a 25-percent commission on all work sold.

To submit, go to huntingtonarts.org to and pay online or download a paper application form. Digitial images must be no larger than seven megabytes.

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

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

At the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho Call John Hyland at (516) 482-3795 for reservations NASSAU COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER Eisenhower Park on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow (516) 572-0501 Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve — Facility closes at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day — Facility closed.

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

NORTH HEMPSTEAD PROJECT INDEPENDENCE Friday, Dec. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Exercise for Balance and Strength to Reduce Falls (with Tai Chi) North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

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Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park Thursday, Dec. 29 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Color for the Health of It Roslyn Community Center, 53 Orchard Street, Roslyn Heights Monday, Jan. 9, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

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

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

In 2011, Thompson received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) personally bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. In the USA Thompson has been nominated at the Americanas for both “Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year”.

Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the 60’s, Richard Thompson and his mates virtually invented British Folk Rock. By the age of 21 Thompson left Fairport to pursue his own career, followed by a decade-long musical partnership with his then wife Linda and over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist who tours both solo acoustic and with his electric trio. His recently re-

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Tickets for Richard Thompson: Solo Acoustic go on sale to the public at 9 AM Friday, December 16, through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-767-6444 and online at www.landmarkonmainstreet. org.

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Hillside Library You may register for programs at hillsidelibrary.info/events.

You need to have your library barcode number for registration. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing.

The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) for charity. Also, the library collects reading glasses. The Donation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you.

PROGRAMS Movie: A Christmas Story PG, I hr, 34 min.; Comedy, Family.

Friday, December 23 at 1:30 p.m.

Starring Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin.

In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation PG-13, 1hr, 37 min.;Comedy/ Family Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 1:30 p.m.

Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis.

The Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

Movie: New Year’s Eve PG-13, 1 hr., 55 min. Comedy, Romance Friday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 p.m.

Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Ashton Kutcher

The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year’s Eve.

CHILDREN Movie: The Secret Life of Pets. Rated PG & Run Time: 1hr. 30 minutes.

Wednesday Dec. 28th, 2016 at 1 p.m.

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Blooming Yogis Thursday, Dec. 29 at 3 p.m.

Grades: 1-4.

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Happy New Year Bingo Friday Dec. 30, 2016 at 5 p.m.

Grades: 1-3. Bingo fun with a New Year’s Twist. Registration has begun.

Shelter Rock Library Art on Display in the Community Room On Display in December The Art of Jack Grimando Jack loves nature and old world scenes which he paints with great detail... many are painted from his imagination.

Chess Program Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m.

Teens will assist children, who already know how to play chess, in playing a game.

This is a chance to improve your chess game and unerstand the importance of each piece. You will earn community credit.

favorite songs with “30” of your favorite puppet characters!

This production features: Elmo, Cookie, Oscar, Big Bird, Snuffy, The Count, Miss Spider, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Wonder Pets, DJ Lance, Brobee, Foofa Plex, Dora, Swiper, Boots Backpack and many more favorites!

Sing a Silly Song Puppet Show Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 11:15 a.m.

Sing a Silly Song is a high energy 30 minute musical stage production performed by two puppeteers. Sing along to your

Bring in the New Year Thursday, Dec. 29 at 4:15 p.m.

Join the YA Librarian and the TAB group for a recap of 2016 YA programs and some of the Best YA Books of the year.

Then we will play board games and Wii Video games. Enjoy some refreshments.

The Manhasset Art Association Announces “A Wonderland of Art” The Manhasset Art Association is having a two-month fall exhibit at the Shelter Rock Public Library from Jan. 10-Feb. 27.

Approximately 40 works will be shown, including Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, Photography, Collage, Mixed Media and more. We award Best

in Show, Award of Excellence, Award of Merit, 3 Honorable Mentions, and a special award for Figure Drawing.

Our distinguished judge will be Rob Zeller, Owner and Instructor at Teaching Studios of Art in Oyster Bay. The reception and awards ceremony is Saturday, January 14, from 2-4pm.

Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited.

For viewing hours and directions, please contact The Shelter Rock Public Library at 516-248-7363

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

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

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

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

Separate registration for teens and parents.

Parental attendance is

encouraged, not required.

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

minutes.

Project Independence of the Town of North Hempstead provides services and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives. This includes being a resource for social and recreational interests.

Film at Station Branch The next film, an animated adventure with some Project Independence Sowell-known voice-overs, cial Discussion and Men’s will be shown on ThursGroup at Parkville day, December 15 at 2:00 Join us for Project Indep.m. at the Station Branch, pendence Social DiscusGardens at Great Neck sion Group on Thursday, Plaza, 26 Great Neck Road December 15 at 11:30 a.m. (2nd level), above Best and a Project IndepenMarket. dence Men’s Group on Refer to the Library Friday, December 16 at Newsletter, film brochure 10:30 a.m. at the Parkville or website for further Branch, 10 Campbell information on the films Street (off Lakeville Road), scheduled. Doors open at in New Hyde Park. Each 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as weekly meeting is 60 seating is limited. Priority

seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District address.

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

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

Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Informa-

tion Online Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www.cancellations. com for Library weather related closings/program cancellations.

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

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

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SCHOOL NEWS

Class makes cards for troops

Socrates put on trial in NHP Julie Fanelli’s special education classes at Sewanhaka High School wrote holiday cards for men and women who are serving overseas. Students wrote more than 150 cards in an effort to share some joy this holiday season. The cards will be sent to the active military personnel through the organization Boots on the Ground.

New Hyde Park Memorial High School students in Jennie Burkhard’s ninth-grade advanced social studies classes held a mock trial during their unit on classical Greece.

Socrates, the wandering philosopher, was charged with the high crime of not believing in the gods and corrupting the minds of the youth.

Students were assigned various roles including judges, witnesses, attorneys and jury members.

After several days of opening statements, testimony and closing statements, the jury deliberated.

Students are looking forward to their next mock trial when Christopher Columbus is brought to court.

Music for tree lighting event

The Sewanhaka High School Band performed for the Elmont Tree Lighting at Covert Avenue School on Nov. 30.

The event was sponsored by the Elmont Chamber of Commerce, and organized by the organization’s president, Paul Sapienza.

Teacher Christopher Doherty led the high school band in the teamwork into his daily lessons. performance.

McCallum has served as Sewanhaka High School Floral Park Memorial’s school Principal Christopher Salinas, registrar for five-and-a-half Elmont School District Superinyears. tendent Al Harper and state Sen. As a member of the faculty, Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) she is responsible for registering were also in attendance. students, coordinating home visits, processing transcript requests, graduation and diploma verifications, scheduling appointments and assisting with all aspects of the Naviance proEighth-grade students at Mineola High School gram, among other responsibiliparticipated in a guidance lesson designed to help ties.

McCallum has become the instill a growth mindset in students.

In a growth mindset, students understand friendly face for students — whether it’s for a snack or a that their talents and abilities can be developed place to store their belongings, through effort, good teaching and persistence and they believe anyone can get smart if they work at she is the one they seek out. it.

F.P. names top staff of month Floral Park Memorial High School physical education teacher Steve Savino and school registrar Patricia McCallum have been named November’s Teacher of the Month and Staff Member of the Month.

Savino has been teaching in the Sewanhaka Central High School district for 24 years, making him one of the longest tenured physical education teachers.

He teaches both junior high and senior high physical education in which he conducts a wide variety of activities with the students.

He incorporates decisionmaking, problem-solving and

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‘Growth mindset’ in Mineola As part of the lesson, each class was given the challenge to build a house of cards in small groups.

They then watched a video, discussed how they felt while doing the challenge and then tried it again.

The goal of the exercise was to teach students that things don’t always come easy, but with teamwork and a growth mindset they can achieve more.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Town offering small business workshops Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, along with Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, announced a new partnership between SCORE Long Island, a provider of mentoring services for individuals who seek to start or expand a new business, and the town’s Department of Occupational Resources (DOOR).

SCORE volunteers will host workshops on “How to Start a New Business” periodically and provide one-on-one counseling at 50 Clinton St. in Hempstead four days a week.

“Starting a new business can be intimidating, but with the right guidance you can navigate the obstacles associated with being a new entrepreneur,” Santino said. “SCORE Long Island, in partnership with our Town’s Department of Occupational Resources, can assist novices reach their business-owning dreams and goals.”

“We’re partnering with SCORE to make the dream of owning a business a reality for more people,” Goosby said.

“Knowledgeable business professionals are available to show aspiring business owners the ‘dos and don’ts’ of

starting up a business and succeeding,” D’Esposito said.

“We are very excited to partner with the Town of Hempstead in order to provide aspiring business owners with the information they need to succeed and also help improve the economy of their surrounding communities,” said Edward Gould, chairman of the Long Island Chapter of SCORE.

SCORE is a nonprofit association and is made up of retired business executives who are dedicated to helping small business owners “get off the ground,” grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

Volunteers with SCORE are trained to assist individuals in the process of becoming a business owner.

Throughout the program, SCORE

mentors share their expertise across numerous industries. Mentors provide business models, templates and tips to make the journey into small business ownership less daunting.

Many considerations have to be accounted for before starting a business and SCORE will go over them with interested individuals.

Factors discussed by mentors include the business concept, marketing plans, financial projections, funding sources, legal issues, how to avoid costly mistakes and insurance requirements.

Participants will receive detailed instructions on how to evaluate their business concept.

Prospective business owners will do this by reviewing a draft of a feasibility plan of a sample business. They will also learn how to research industry profile data, customer data, financial projections, and other information with the assistance of a SCORE mentor.

SCORE volunteers will be available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Appointments are necessary and can be made by contacting SCORE at 516-485-5000, ext.

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Lions celebrate Ra, kids bring snowflakes holiday dinner State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) coordinated the Snowflakes for Seniors program between Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park and The Plattduetsche Home Society in Franklin Square.

The third, fourth and fifth grade students from Notre Dame created snowflakes with messages for the residents of the Plattduetsche to help spread some holiday cheer.

“These students have made a great impact on the residents of the Plattduetsche Home Society today with their personalized, handmade snowflakes,” Ra said. “I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped make this program a success. I know the snowflakes spread holiday cheer to all the The Floral Park Lions Club entertained dignitaries from Lions residents and brightened their holidays.”

District 20K2 Nassau and Bermuda at its annual holiday dinner party held at Villa d’Este Restaurant.

Standing (from left) are District Lion Tamer Sal Piccolo and Jim Whelan, President of the Floral Park Lions Club.

Seated (from left) are Sue Piccolo, first vice district governor, and Terry Whelan, second vice district governor.

Jim Whelan announced at the dinner that the Lions raised approximately $3,000 for charities at its Holiday Breakfast Buffet with Santa recently held at the Floral Park American Legion Hall.

Anyone interested in joining the Floral Park Lions Club, should call 516-775-6849 for information.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Herricks High visits county Bove wins top

coach honor

Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum (DGreat Neck) recently invited the Herricks High School Student Government to visit the Nassau County Legislative and Executive Building in Mineola to learn about how county government works.

Upon arrival, the students were given a presentation on the history of the Nassau County Legislature and participated in a panel discussion about the different jobs in government.

Afterwards they were presented with an exercise in which they played the roles of legislators and constituents, discussing a given issue and coming to a resolution.

Their visit also included a full tour of the legislative building.

Birnbaum hopes this experience allowed the students to learn about government first hand and empowered them to become advocates for issues in their communities.

She welcomes other students and scout troops in her district to contact her office at 516-571-6210 if they are interested in visiting the Legislature.

Herricks High School varsity girls swimming head coach Sarah Bove has been named Conference IV Coach of the Year for the second time, having first received the acknowledgment in 2014.

The recent distinction was presented at the Nassau County Girls Swimming Dinner on Dec. 6.

Bove has coached the girls swim team since the fall season of 2012, and also coaches the boys swim team.

Under her leadership, the Herricks girls swim team twice achieved the status of Conference IV champions – in 2016 and 2014.

This year, the 25-member team, which includes seven graduating seniors, went unde-

Sarah Bove feated with an 8-0 record.

“As a coach, it was a great feeling to see this team’s effort pay off with all of the hard work and hours of swim meets and practices, along with all of their school work and their other outside commitments,” Bove said.

Kids compete for tallest tower

Herricks tours NYC library

The Herricks High School social studies research classes spent Friday, Dec. 2 discovering the advantages of conducting research at the New York Public Library.

The visit provided all participants with a valuable lesson in how to use and access reliable information.

The students started their day with a tour of the exhibits and exploration of the build-

ing’s architectural history.

The research librarian then worked with the students in the library’s study center to show them how to use its enormous collection and navigate the library system.

The afternoon consisted of researching individually chosen topics and using the different areas of the library to discover personal papers, diaries and a host of other items such as peri-

Under the guidance of STEAM teacher Denise Mayodicals and newspapers.

Each student received his/ nard, first- and second-graders her own library access and will at Hampton Street School in the be able to continue researching Mineola school district recently took on the Paper Tower Chalon their own time. lenge by MakeCreate. Hosted

by Workbench, which fosters project-based learning activities for teachers, the challenge asked students to use only 20 sheets of paper, scissors and their imaginations to build either the largest or most creative tower.

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Chizner talks on Israeli anthem WRJ Sisterhood of Temple Judea recently welcomed Lauren Chizner, who gave a presentation regarding Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem.

Chizner described the many permutations of the song and how it finally became the national anthem of Israel.

Chizner described the history of Hatikvah. It was originally written as a nine-stanza poem in 1878 by a Polish poet, Naphtali Imber, and then set to music, possibly based on a Moldavian folk song.

Today, only the first stanza is incorporated from the original poem.

When the State of Israel was established in 1948, Hatikvah was unofficially proclaimed the national anthem and was officially sanctioned as the national anthem by the Israeli Knesset in November 2004.

A former member of the

Sonderkommando reports that the song was spontaneously sung by Czech Jews in the entryway to the Auschwitz-Birkenau gas chamber in 1944.

While singing they were beaten by Waffen-SS guards.

The British Mandate government briefly banned its performance in 1919 due to Arab anti-Zionist political activity.

In a BBC recording from April 20, 1945, Jewish survivors of Bergen-Belsen joyously sang Hatikvah, five days after liberation.

Over the years, Hatikvah has been sung by Jews in times of horror and joy – and even banned.

Three teams from Herricks High School’s STEM club have been chosen as semifinalists in the Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge, and are now working toward the highly selective finalist title.

For this international competition, students work together in teams of two to five members to develop solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.

The STEM Club, originally founded as Girls in STEM Club, is led by advisor and teacher Danielle Tartaglia and provides opportunities for students in grades 9-12 to explore the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in various ways.

The club’s participants think and work as they review articles, participate in activities and explore job possibilities connected to STEM. They also spend many hours preparing for competitions.

The three teams’ projects for the Conrad Challenge have been underway since the start of the school year.

Students first brainstormed inventions that they wish existed and narrowed their list down to the ideas that were most practical and best fit for the categories.

They wrote essays describing their concepts over the next two weeks for and designs and how they are unique.

They also created investor pitches and vidtheir holiday luncheons.

Upon their return in the new year, the Searingtown Orchestra and Band Chamber clubs will combine forces to create a full symphony orchestra, a rare occurrence on the elementary level.

This Searingtown Symphony will then prepare a spring concert featuring the works of Copland, Dvorak and the Eagles.

The Searingtown Chamber Club was founded by Andrea Somma 15 years ago and is currently advised by Ms. Somma and Mr. Stevens.

Their goal is to provide further musical enrichment through more challenging and diverse works, more performances and develop the importance of community building To assist the restoration efforts in hurricanestricken Haiti, pre-K through second-grade stuthrough the musical arts.

The club has an open en- dents at Meadow Drive School in the Mineola rollment to any Searingtown school district have donated more than $700 to student who is a member of the the cause.

Motivated by Mineola High School’s InstrucSearingtown Instrumental Mutional Leader Garry Desire, whose family was afsic Program.

Music kids give holiday concerts On Dec. 4, the Searingtown Chamber Club gave the community some holiday performances.

More than 70 student musicians from Searingtown Elementary School performed at the St. Aidan’s Annual Festival of Trees and a few hours later at the Village of Williston Park tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the village and fire department.

The 8, 9 and 10-year olds spent the past several months preparing a wide variety of seasonal music that totaled more than 20 songs.

The audiences delighted in the sounds of the season while sipping hot chocolate provided by the fire department as they awaited the arrival of Santa Claus.

Orchestra Chamber and Band Chamber groups took turns in the spotlight providing exciting array of instrumentation and sonorities.

The students will be performing for the seniors at the Herricks Community Center

H.S. STEM clubs advance eos with guidance from business teachers Liam O’Brien and Claude Commisso.

The team AlwaysLucky, comprised of Alan Chen, Derek Chen, Carrie Hsu and Janet Hsu, developed a product called Celluwrap, an eco-friendly wrapper made of cellulose.

CircuNation team members Amanda Chiang, Caitlin Chou, Alisa Liu and Eunice Oh designed CirQ, a wristband intended to remedy poor circulation and maintain body temperature.

The JIMMS Co. team was formed by members Santana Ahmen, Jeremy Chiu, Michelle Chiu, Irene Cokro and Mariana Mohsen, and presented a spherical structure known as Stormtrooper 9000 that can minimize the impact of storm conditions.

“I joined [the club] because I wanted to promote the STEM fields,” said Hsu, a junior with hopes to become an oncologist. “I like the fact that you can make your own inventions.”

“I like that we’re all working together and bouncing ideas off each other,” said Jeremy, a senior and aspiring future dentist. “To hear other ideas is really interesting.”

The teams are currently dedicated to developing business plans for their inventions as part of the Conrad Challenge’s next steps.

If they are chosen as finalists, they will be invited to present at the Innovation Summit, hosted at the Kennedy Space Center.

Meadow Drive kids help Haiti fected by the hurricane in Haiti, students donated $1 to put their handprint on a banner that Desire will take with him to Haiti during his next visit.

The banner, which is approximately 10 feet long, raised money which will directly be used to rebuild roofs on school buildings.

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NIFA approves 2017 Nassau County budget Continued from Page 6 The budget will still be subject to quarterly reviews

by NIFA, a spokesman for the authority said.

In a statement, Mangano, a Republican, said the approved budget â&#x20AC;&#x153;keeps services going while providing the Legislature an opportunity to prove its projection correct or take alternate action to avoid catastrophic cuts to important health, safety and welfare initiatives and mandates.â&#x20AC;?

County Legislator Laura Curran, a Baldwin Democrat who is running for county executive next year and attended NIFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board meeting, said the county â&#x20AC;&#x153;dodged a bulletâ&#x20AC;? and must get serious about ďŹ nding new recurring revenue, including a possible property

tax increase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think everything has to be on the table,â&#x20AC;? she said.

In a statement, Presiding OďŹ&#x192;cer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) said the Legislature intends to try and restore cuts if the budget â&#x20AC;&#x153;performs as expected and an opportunity arises to restore a service that will beneďŹ t our residents.â&#x20AC;?

While the county has made some ďŹ scal progress in recent years, Barsky said he worries about that progress continuing next year, when Manganoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce and every Legislature seat will be up for election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there was a lack of appetite to make hard decisions this year, that appetite would be much less next year,â&#x20AC;? Barsky said.

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Average cop’s pay in Roslyn judge to lead Nassau twice NYPD’s Nassau Family Court Continued from Page 1 training.”

He said Police Department contracts are negotiated between the county and the Nassau Police Benevolent Association.

Efforts to reach a Nassau PBA official for comment were unavailing.

Police Department costs have been a topic of concern for Nassau County officials, with county Comptroller George Maragos releasing a report earlier this month stating that Police Department overtime pay for 2016 is projected to exceed $69.9 million, with more than 30 police officers earning more than $100,000 in extra pay.

The 2016 overtime costs are projected to surpass the budget by $13 million, or 23 percent, Maragos, who switched parties to run as a Democrat for county executive, said.

Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter criticized Maragos for not first consulting with the Police Department and said the report “demonstrates the comptroller’s lack of understanding of police operations and the Nassau County police labor contracts.”

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

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The county’s initially proposed $2.9 billion budget for 2017 included a $105 traffic and parking ticket surcharge to fund the hiring of 150 new police officers and 81 civilian workers.

But the Nassau County Legislature cut the fee, originally proposed by County Executive Edward Mangano, to $55 last month and applied it only to traffic tickets.

The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which oversees county spending, forced county officials to reassign 30 police officers to patrols and delay the hiring of new officers, as well as make other budget cuts, to cover a $36 million budget hole. The county has a $2.9 billion budget.

Brian Nevin, a Mangano spokesman, said the county will delay hiring 120 new police officers until Sept. 1, 2017.

The 2017 county budget has $56 million allotted for police overtime.

Judge Ellen Greenberg of Roslyn was named the supervising judge of the Nassau County Family Court on Wednesday.

Nassau Administrative Judge Thomas A. Adams appointed Greenberg to the post, in which she will oversee the seven judges, 10 support magistrates and referees, and more than 130 nonjudicial employees who handle the Family Court’s 20,000 cases each year.

“Judge Greenberg is an extraordinary judge who exemplifies fairness, integrity and brings extraordinary leadership abilities to the Family Court,” Adams said in a news release.

Greenberg, a Democrat, was elected to a second 10-year term on the Family Court bench in November. She will replace Judge Edmund M. Dane, who was elected last month to the state Supreme Court, as the top Family Court judge.

Greenberg could not be reached for an interview because she is on vacation.

Greenberg was first elected to the Family Court in 2006 and was subsequently appointed an acting state Supreme Court justice.

She graduated from Cardozo Law School in 1981 and worked in New York City’s family court system until 1997, ultimately becoming the borough chief of the Bronx office.

Judge Ellen Greenberg Family courts handle cases involving child abuse, adoption, domestic violence and other legal issues involving children and families.

They do not have juries, meaning the judge is solely responsible for making a ruling.

Greenberg specializes in child delinquency and child abuse or neglect cases.

She serves as the co-chair of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative in Nassau County and is also on the board of directors of the New York State Family Court Judges’ Association.

Greenberg is an active member of Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn, the Nassau County Bar Association, the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association and the Nassau County Jewish Lawyers’ Association.

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

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

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

Maki’s position as director includes building a portfolio of clinical research and exploring unique therapeutics for all cancers, which

will increase cutting-edge treatment options for patients throughout the healthcare system.

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

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

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

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

“We are pleased that Dr. Maki will lead the joint Northwell Health Cancer Institute - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory initiative to es-

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

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

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

Maki, who has 25 years of clinical and research experience, joined Northwell Health from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan,

where he was medical director of the Sarcoma Cancer Program in The Tisch Cancer Institute and also chief of the Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Division.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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n this secular age of ours, spirituality is a hard nut to crack.

Kandinsky once described modern times as “the nightmare of materialism.”

The closest we get to the spiritual is Elf on the Shelf. And sure Tom Hanks does a nice job in Polar Express but if that’s as deep as we get into the realm of the spiritual we are in trouble.

Its fine if you’re Charles Dickens and have the time and talent to write a Christmas Carol which I am sure got him in the mood for Christmas but what about the rest of us poor schlubs.

How are we supposed to get in touch with the Christmas spirit of past, present or future?

And don’t tell me to go watch Bill Murray in Scrooged. I have all those lines memorized.

So this year to discover how to find the spirit of Christmas I wanted to talk to Santa about all this.

Jolly old Saint Nicholas has that nice beard and he’s been around for a while so maybe he has some answers.

So I got in my car, endured the stop and go traffic on Old Country Road, parked amidst the slush, walked into the Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall and got on that long line with all the other kiddies anxiously waiting to sit on Santa’s lap.

I got some sinister looks from the parents but I ignored all that.

When it was my turn I bravely walked up to Santa,

shook his hand and straight away asked him the question.

“Hello Santa… My name is Tommy and I have a simple question. How do I find the spirit of Christmas? I’ve lost that magical sense some ago.”

He looked at me strangely and paused wondering whether or not to call security but then replied in a jolly voice “Well Tommy, exactly what kind of Xmas spirit are you referring to?”

Fair question but I was not prepared with a clear answer so I gave him a list. “Well how about handing over some transcendence, some calmness, some joy, a little magic, some snow, some meaningfulness, some love, some family connection and some peace.”

He looked annoyed at my litany of demands. His anger was understandable given the number of kids he’d been dealing with since 11 a.m.

He curtly replied “My aren’t you the greedy one! Like all the other children here you are allowed only one gift so choose which one it will be.”

I was momentarily stunned and confused and so I just blurted out “Okay, I want to live a longer life. How about that?

Can you give me a longer life?”

He smiled at me, nodded up and down and said “Now you’re talking boy. I can grant you this wish without difficulty.”

I was encouraged by this answer but secretly wondered exactly how he was going to fork it over so I asked “Thanks Santa.

ing me carefully but I did my best to ignore him and instead focused on the mantra like a Buddhist monk.

I grant you that asking to live a longer life was not exactly a spiritual matter but under Santa’s pressure to choose only one thing I was stuck with it.

I stood in front of this gigantic artificial tree and kept repeating the phrase “I want to live longer” over and over again.

Nothing happened. I got no special message from the tree as Santa had promised. I tried to do the same with my eyes closed but still no answer. I must have stood there for upwards of four to five minutes which is a long time for me.

I thought it best to call it a night and walked through the mall toward the parking lot.

I stopped to look at some toys in the LEGOLAND store.

They had a large model of a Star

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town Where do I go to pick up my gift of longevity?”

I figured I was bargaining for maybe another 10 years at least and was willing to pay dearly for it.

He pointed toward a huge and nicely decorated Christmas tree standing outside of Macy’s and said cryptically “You are to go to that Christmas tree, close your eyes and repeat the words ‘I want to live longer, I want to live longer, I want to live longer’ over and over until the answer comes to you.” I was not impressed with his answer and began to feel he might be a fake Santa but given the angry looks I was getting from the kids behind me I thought it best to follow his directions and off I went to the big Christmas tree, feeling a little like Sir Lancelot in search of the Holy Grail.

Soon enough I was standing in front of the tree and repeating my new mantra “I want to live longer, I want to live longer, I want to live longer.”

A security guard was watch-

Wars Millennium Falcon, which may be pure magic for kids but not adults.

As I walked out of the mall I glanced at a pretty little evergreen bush amidst all the concrete, the cold and the dark.

As I passed the little tree I could swear I heard it call to me to “be still and enjoy this life”. I gazed more intently at it and there was the phrase again “Be still and enjoy this life.”

And I understood why parents and kids make such a fuss with their Christmas trees.

They are thanking the tree for being so wise and so beautiful.

And in gratitude the tree says back “Look at me and my silent beauty.

Be still, relax, be calm and enjoy this life that you have been given.”

All that from my little chat with Santa.

My little chat with wise old Santa proved quite worthwhile.

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Business&RealEstate Paying it forward, looking ahead In this week’s column, I am not going to talk about real estate, whatsoever; but talk about reflecting on 2016 and what we have accomplished.

So how did your year go?

Were you healthier, happier, more successful than last year and able to save more money for your future retirement?

Did you pay it forward and help one more person than you did in 2015?

Yes, paying it forward, not thinking about yourself or your personal interests or benefits, but about someone or people less fortunate than you.

Have you ever been on a cashiers line and saw a person or family, who really didn’t have enough money to pay for a gift now, but put it on layaway and you’ve decided at that very moment to just take care of their bill?

Or how about those that are living on the street locally and in New York City and provide them a blanket, a hot meal or even just a few dollars to get them through the day.

Many of us out there may not think of these types of situations as very important; that just might make someone else’s holiday a little healthier, happier and brighter.

Our Rotary Club of Great Neck provided complete Thanksgiving turkey dinners to 1,000 families through their churches, temples and soup kitchens to make sure they had a healthy, happier and more enjoyable Day! That is what Rotary stands for, “Service Above Self” as our motto goes.

Yes, there are more wars and atrocities occurring around our globe, than ever before in history, but good things can and do happen every day too.

If every person, just paid it forward, not only at this time of the year, but 365 days a year, our world would be a better place to live for everyone!

There was a movie, “Pay It Forward” with Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joe Osment that premiered on Oct. 20, 2000 (The book by Catherine Ryan Hyde) that was

extremely poignant in its concept of “Paying it Forward.”

It wasn’t a huge money maker, but was on my top 10 list.

As I was watching this movie back then, I teared up as the movie progressed and it made an indelible and lifelong impression on me and I surely will never, ever forget this movie.

This is a must-see movie, this holiday season, if you have never seen it, or may want to see it again; for you too might have the same reaction as I experienced and it just might make you feel different after viewing it, as to how things are and how they could be for each and every one of us, going forward into the New Year.

Although I did not vote for Donald Trump, I will be open minded for the next four years to observe, how, what and when, he will make the U. S. A. Greater? (considering everything and all the issues we and everyone else experience). We’re not as bad as many might think, but “a work in constant progress.”

It could and can be better, if a pragmatic and logical plan is enacted without any particular party’s interest, but just for the good and wellbeing of our people and the global community.

I want to see him and his group of “billionaire cabinet members” create higher paying jobs, by (I have mentioned this several times in previous articles) rebuilding our roads, bridges, tunnels and further our high speed commercial and residential rail in the U.S., whose projects have been sitting idle for several years, since we ran out of money, due our stupid and false pretenses of WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and wasteful wars in the Middle East.

These newly created positions could and would pay a much higher wage of $50-$100 per hour; unlike the service industry jobs that currently pay hourly wages and salaries that no one could apply and get approved for, a home mortgage on a primary residence (oops, sorry, I mentioned real estate a

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch second time, I apologize), but surely could do a lease or purchase on a car!

Remember cars depreciate and real estate Oops again, a third time) appreciates over the long run, adding wealth to our citizens financial statement. (most American’s current wealth is in their homes!

Most important is to add greater funding to our educational system and advance the level of learning and knowledge to a much more advanced level, so those individuals, will be more capable and the opportunity to take on those higher paying positions in civil engineering, architecture, municipal, urban and environmental planning as well as any other jobs directly or indirectly related to the rebuilding of our infrastructure.

This will allow many more qualified individuals, to purchase their own homes, condos or co-ops (oops again, sorry, I just had to mention this idea, so maybe some of our local, state and national government officials will finally get going on this!).

We should be leaving and getting out of as many countries as possible, since in the past, we have always seem to go into places only because of oil and the money to be made, due to our great thirst for gasoline and its byproducts.

Now that we supposedly have enough oil and gas supplies, (we are now number 1 in the world in oil and gas supplies according to government and private reports), we no longer really need to be warring and fighting in other countries. However, the ironic thing is the majority of our oil

and gas is and will be exported and not sold here, due to the three to four times higher prices that our oil and foreign (BP is a major player in oil exploration and drilling in the U.S.) companies receive abroad).

Maybe Congress should pass a law in the near future to keep and sell at least 20-30 percent of oil drilled on U.S. land and off shore waters, to stay here, to stabilize our prices.

Low oil prices are a huge positive and an advantage for any economy, by keeping costs of whatever we have left that we manufacture, at a more competitive level.

Adding more jobs in the oil industry by opening up areas that have not been allowed to be drilled upon since the early 1980s, will also be a boom to our national economy.

The oil-and-gas industry has had the greatest increase in jobs since the recession and Texas has had the largest increase in employment, upwards of 49 percent, compared with the rest of the U.S. This industry would also add upwards of 400,000- additional higher paying jobs per year to our economy. However, there needs to be a balance between job creation and the environment.

I believe, solar energy, could be the balance between safe renewable energy, oil and gas production and increased job creation, and as a direct benefit, also adding jobs in other related and unrelated industries.

The bottom line is Washington as well as the private sector need to keep advancing increased “higher paying jobs” (through higher education and training those entering the job market over the next five to 25 years), which in turn will assuredly assist in our economy performing in the most positive way and being the world competitor that it has always been in the past.

I am an optimist and have always been that way, but our soon to be President, must follow through with what he has promised for the benefit of not just a few, but of our entire country’s population.

Talking the talk is one thing, but walking the walk is the proof of the pudding! We can take a huge step forward and still be the shining steward of a nation of fair, honorable, decent and productive citizens or be destined to be one of the richest but shortest lived societies in the history of mankind, alongside the Romans, Greeks and other nations, who perished due to their own self greed, indulgence and lack of caring for their future.

The next four years will hopefully be a course in the right direction to a much more brighter and lucrative environment and future for our country and not a setback to more difficult and challenging times.

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Continued from Page 1 Seweid, a Baruch College student, appeared in court Wednesday with her father, Sayeed Seweid, the New York Daily News reported. She faces up to a year in jail if convicted.

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

Police decided to charge her criminally because of the amount of resources the NYPD invested and the high-profile, politically charged nature of the case, DNAinfo reported.

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

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

Seweid was reported missing Dec. 7 after she left home for a relative’s house without telling her parents. She was found safe about three days later.

Police released descriptions of Seweid’s alleged attackers and thought they saw one of them on a surveillance video following Seweid off the train.

An unnamed police source told the Daily News that Seweid allegedly made up the story because she had broken a curfew her parents had set.

Abdul Aziz Bhuyian, president of the Hillside Islamic Center, the New Hyde Park mosque Seweid’s family regularly attends, said he could not

Yasmin Seweid speak to the family’s dynamics, but said they just want to be out of the spotlight in this trying time.

“They need help,” Bhuyian said.

“The family right now, they want to be left alone.”

In a since-deleted Facebook post, Sara Seweid, Yasmin’s sister, criticized the NYPD’s handling of the investigation and said the media made things worse for her family members by camping outside their home and publishing false information.

Yasmin Seweid “has dealt with an insurmountable amount of trauma both publicly and privately” since she first made the report, her sister wrote.

“I’m deeply concerned about the mental state of young Muslim women who feel that they have to lie so intensely to survive,” Sara Seweid wrote. “I know this isn’t the first time something like this happens so I really think people who are so concerned about how Muslims will be perceived in the media or how future hate crimes will be dealt with need to take a step back and think

why muslim woc [women of color] have felt the need to do this.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ing around a bunch of binders, and school work is posted” on the device, he said.

Teachers can use the iPads to give grades and feedback with electronic hand-written notes.

The Schoology app allows the students to communicate about notes or assignments with each other or their teachers outside of school hours.

Spanish teacher Samantha Farina of Sewanhaka High School said she checks her iPad first thing in the morning for any questions that students may have posted at night.

Farina’s students used the iPads for a virtual field trip to Peru, she said.

“Students can go anywhere to see where language originates,” she said.

In a study published in “Biomarkers,” scientists at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset described their discovery of a molecule, which could indicate how long the body is deprived of oxygen during cardiac arrest.

This discovery can potentially allow health care professionals to better understand if a patient will regain full brain function after cardiac arrest and how to best administer treatment.

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart completely stops, preventing blood and oxygen from pumping through the body.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other forms of resuscitation are used to get the heart started again; however ,this doesn’t guarantee a full recovery in which the patient will live a normal life after resuscitation.

One of the ways health care professionals can anticipate if a patient will survive and go back to normal activity after cardiac arrest is to determine how long the brain is deprived of oxygen. If a person is deprived of oxygen for an extended period of time, recovery of brain

activity is unlikely.

Currently, it is difficult to know how long a cardiac arrest victim has been oxygen-deprived unless the event has been observed. Often, victims are found unconscious.

With time being a critical factor in cardiac arrest, Feinstein Institute Investigator Junhwan Kim and his team were looking for a more immediate indicator of the period the body is deprived of oxygen to better determine if the patient will survive and return to normal function.

“Having a method to detect the onset of cardiac arrest and the length of oxygen deprivation will help physicians make more informed decisions regarding treatment,” said Kim, an investigator at the Feinstein Institute and lead author of the “Biomarkers” paper.

“Patients and their families will benefit as doctors will be able to more immediately assess the severity of the patient’s injuries and have more definitive indicators of survival.”

For this study, researchers monitored the change in a lipid metabolite, or molecule, called lysophosphatidylinositol, which increas-

es when there’s a lack of oxygen.

Using an animal model, researchers looked at the levels of this molecule in the brain, kidney, liver, heart and blood before and five, 10, 20, 30 and 60 minutes after cardiac arrest.

They found that the level of lysophosphatidylinositol increased in these major organs for up to 60 minutes post cardiac arrest.

Having proved that lysophosphatidylinositol can indicate how long the body has been deprived of oxygen, Kim and his team are preparing to move into a human study where a blood sample is taken and tested immediately following cardiac arrest and post resuscitation.

The results will have a significant impact on treatment and survival of patients with cardiac arrest.

“Junhwan Kim and his team are close to determining ways to better administer treatment following cardiac arrest,” said Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institute. “This has the potential to improve the lives of the nearly 300,000 Americans who suffer a cardiac arrest each year.”

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Sports Bellmore JFK thumps Wheatley

BY G R E G ORY GIACONELLI The Bellmore JFK Cougars defeated the Wheatley Wildcats 71-23 on Friday evening, led by Steven Carlson’s 21 point performance.

Josh Eisner recorded 15 points while Kobe Chuckwaka added four points and 13 rebounds for Bellmore JFK. Matt Muscarella also chipped in with five points and 10 assists.

Wheatley head coach Jim Curcio said the team felt tired after playing an intense game against Hicksville the night before.

“Our shots weren’t hitting the basket,” Curcio said. “I give credit to Bellmore JFK. Anytime you got a good outside shooting team like that, it’s hard to defend against it.”

In the first quarter, Wheatley got off to a slow start as they were outscored 25-7. At that point, Bellmore never looked back.

In the second quarter, Bellmore outscored Wheatley 20-7 and took a 45-14 lead into halftime.

Curcio said they tried stopping the shots from the outside and applied a full court press but Bellmore came at them really hard in the first half.

Curcio said they addressed getting caught in the transition going into the second half.

“I think we were able to solve some of them in the second half,” Curcio said, “We’re a type of team that has to work together as a group. We’re coming along.”

In the third quarter, Bellmore outscored Wheatley 16-6 and 10-3 in the final quarter. Curcio said they adjusted to the half court press in the second half but had trouble shooting from the outside.

Curcio said they will work on limiting turnovers

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and being patient with their shots. He also said they need to protect the ball a little better and control the boards before their next game.

Wheatley senior co-captain Peter Littman said they didn’t play how they wanted to on both sides of the ball against Bellmore.

“We weren’t able to get the job done,” Littman said.

“We got to work harder. We really didn’t show the intensity we need to in order to get the win.”

Wheatley senior co-captain Brian Doria said Bellmore’s transition game was the difference in the loss.

“We could have put the ball in the basket more,” Doria said. “We need to get more offensive rebounds. In the first half, we gave up 18 points on the transition.”

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History made on the LIU Post gridiron

BY G R E G VAV R I N E C The LIU Post Pioneers football team entered the 2016 season as underdogs, but proved all the experts and doubters wrong once the season was complete.

The team entered the 2016 season with the expectation to build off its underwhelming 2015 season, finishing 4th in the Northeast 10 Conference, with a 7-4 record last season.

Going into training camp last summer, Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins believed his team had the capability to achieve many milestones this season.

That started with the return of most of his skill position players and a new group of incoming freshman that he thought would make an immediate impact for the Pioneers this season. He was right.

The season was historic. The Pioneers won more games than they ever have in one season.

Coach Collins had especially high expectations for his returning quarterback, and captain, Jeff Kidd. “I expect a lot of big things this season from Jeff this season, he has been showing a lot of great signs in camp and I think that he’s poised to have a big season this year for us,” Collins said before the season. Kidd’s season was set up for success. He knew he would have all of his offensive weapons returning, which is a dream for a quarterback no matter what level of football.

“Having all of these guys come back for me this year like Shane [Hubbard], Malik [Pierre], David [White], Kyle Ward and James Higgins definitely makes me job easier since I now had a year to work with them and I’m just very excited,” Kidd said. After the preseason workouts were complete, it was time for the regular season and the journey began for the Pioneers.

The Pioneers were happy in particular to see some playmakers on defense return form injury.

Secondary player Jarod Chester and defensive lineman Jess “Shark” Agbotse both returned from injuries that had kept them out for most of last season.

Agbotse was ecstatic to be healthy and back with the team this year.

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Saturday was rough for me so I’m very excited for this year,” he said before the season.

Prior to the historic 2016 football season, the Pioneers never won more than 11 games in a single season. And, the team had only won 11 games in a season three times in history, since the football team was first established back in 1962.

But this team had a different feeling to it. Even the players were ready for a long season, according to Anthony Denunzio, a junior defensive tackle. “Coach Collins said during training camp and all season that we are not going to be training for 11 games, we prepare for 16 since day one.”

The reason to practice for 16 games is to be optimistic about playing the five potential rounds of playoffs should the team make it to the final round, and win the NCAA Division II Playoffs.

Once the season began, the Pioneers began winning games in dominant fashion, outscoring opponents by upwards of 20 points a week.

According to the university athletic department website, the Pioneers scored a total of 480 points while allowing only 272 points to all opponents.

At the season’s end, the Pioneers finished the regular season with 11 wins, and an undefeated record for the fourth time in the school’s history.

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ed for their accomplishments.

Quarterback Jeff Kidd won the Northeast 10 Conference MVP. Seven players were elected to the Conference First team, and eight players were elected to the second team all-conference.

Head LIU Post football coach Bryan Collins was the conference Coach of the Year.

But the mindset and training in the preseason were more valuable than ever as the Pioneers entered the NCAA Division II playoffs for the second time in three years, this time as the tenth ranked team overall in Division II Football. Their first matchup was a home game against the Rams of Winston Salem State University.

The matchup was the first home playoff game for the Pioneers since 2002. The Pioneers emerged as victors and made school history by being the first team to win 12 games in one season.

This also was the farthest the team had gone into the NCAA Playoffs by advancing to the second round.

However, the Pioneers then fell short to the Shepherd Rams, losing 40-21.

Although the final result was not what the Pioneers had hoped, this was nonetheless a season that LIU Post students and players will never forget.

“This season is one season that everyone that attends this school will never forget; this truly was a special group,” said LIU Post alumnus Jeff Kroll. The LIU Post foot-

ball team now waits to see what will happen for next season, as 10 seniors will graduate this spring, including wide receiver Shane Hubbard. Hubbard recorded the best season a receiver has ever had at LIU Post by finishing the season with a school record 1,048 yards and nine touchdowns.

He credited his quarterback and the coaches who have nurtured him for his four years with the program. “It all starts with the coaches, training me and making sure I know what’s expected of me every day, whether it’s in practice or during games,” Hubbard said. “I also have to thank Jeff [Kidd] because he is a great guy and an even better teammate and we just work really well together and that’s what gave us so much success.”

Hubbard was not the only member of the Pioneers to receive recognition for his hard work after this season concluded.

Safety Jarod Chester came away with one of the biggest accolades of the season by being awarded “All-American Status.” The Division 2 Conference Commissioner’s Association honored Chester as a second-team selection.

For Chester, it was his first All-America nod in his collegiate career. He is the first defensive player for the Pioneers to be named since 2011.

Chester led the Pioneers this season and ranked third among the league’s defensive backs with 78 tackles (42 solo, 36 assist).

He also paced the NE-10 in interceptions with seven.

This was truly a historic season for LIU Post football. The team won more games than it ever has in one season, had over 15 players voted to All-Conference teams, and had a select few win national collegiate awards.

Fans can look back on this season with pride, despite the Pioneers not attaining the ultimate prize of an NCAA Division II Championship. The future looks bright for the Pioneers, as LIU Post waits for kickoff of the 2017 football season in September.

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, LIU Post’s award-winning student newspaper that is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2016, www.liupostpioneer. com.

The article is republished by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Manhasset runs away with honors

BY G R E G ORY GIACONELLI The Manhasset varsity boys cross country team went undefeated in their conference with a 13-0 record and a 6-0 mark in Division IIA under head coach Steve Steiner.

In addition, the team was also crowned County Class II Champions for a third consecutive year.

The boys also qualified to the State Meet for the fourteenth straight season. This season is the third consecutive campaign in which the entire team qualified.

Senior co-captain Justin Blanche (12th), junior Aidan Caggiano (2nd), junior Jack Cyprus (8th), junior Nicholas Harris (13th), senior co-captain Daniel Petruso (21st), senior Milton Pirsos (Did not race – Alternate), junior Ryan Thorpe (17th), and junior Ryan Watson (3rd) qualified for the State Meet.

Ten players were named All-County, the highest number of individual athletes in the program’s history.

Blanche (6th), Caggiano (2nd), Cyprus (5th), Harris (7th), Petruso (8th), Pirsos (12th), Thorpe (9th), Watson (3rd), sophomore Christopher Courts (15th), and junior Aidan Sweeney (16th) received All-County honors.

Blanche, Caggiano, Courts, Cyprus, Harris, Petruso, Pirsos, Sweeney, Thorpe, Watson, and sophomores Drew Miller and Adam Stefan garnered All-Conference accolades.

“The strength of our squad was in our depth as well as the tight compression of our first five-six runners,” Steiner said. “Having five runners finish within 25-30 seconds is a huge advantage in cross country and helped the team to convincing victories at both the Sectional Championships as well as the State Qualifier.”

The program also finished as Sophomore County Champions and placed third in the Freshmen County Championships. Courts, who place second and Stefan, who finished in sixth, were named All-County Sopho-

mores. Patrick Boyle finished eighth in the Freshmen County Championships and was named All-County Freshman.

The boys finished in second place at the Brown Northeast Cross Country Championships.

They also participated in numerous philanthropic endeavors such as volunteering at the Diva Half Marathon and MWCABC 5k Walk/Run, according to Steiner.

At the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Championships, Manhasset finished eighth out of eleven teams. Caggiano was the team’s top finisher with a 16:37 mark and ranked 28th.

The boys earned the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award and Blanche was recognized as the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Award Winner for Section VIII.

The 2016 Manhasset Boys Cross Country State Qualifiers

The 2016 Manhasset Boys Cross Country team

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