New Hyde Park 2019_12_06 by The Island 360

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Friday, December 6, 2019

Vol. 68, No. 49

N E W H Y D E PA R K

HOLIDAY GIFT & DINING GUIDE

VOTE OKS TWO LAKEVILLE ROOMS

SUOZZI CALLS FOR MILLER’S FIRING

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Ex-GCP water, fire commish eyes old post

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Cooper cites rising water rates, fire response times as reason for return BY TOM M CC A RT HY Former Garden City Park Water and Fire Commissioner Alan Cooper is looking to take back his post from 12-year incumbent Kenneth Borchers next Tuesday. Cooper, A Garden City Park native who served as Garden City Park’s water commissioner in the late ’90s and early 2000s, said that rising water rates and fire response times in the district drove him to run for his old post. The Garden City Park Water District Covers parts of Garden City Park, Manhassett Hills, parts of New Hyde Park, parts of Mineola, parts of North Hills, Parts of Roslyn, parts of Williston Park, Parts of Albertson, and parts of Garden City “One of the big issues on the water district side is the recent increase in our water rates,” Cooper said. After not increasing rates for many years, the board has voted

to increase the rates by approximately 60 percent over the next two years, Cooper said. He said that when he was on the board that they would “strategically plan” how to avoid rate increases and even decreased water prices in his first year. “That is an unheard-of rate increase and shows a lack of longterm strategic planning,” Cooper said. “When I was on the board, we would strategically plan our infrastructure upgrades so we could estimate the funding we would need in the future.” Borchers is eeking a fifth term and said that under his leadership, the district has seen many changes in water safety standards and testing requirements. “An integral part of being commissioner of a water district is the need to be well-versed on all aspects of the process of getting safe, clean water to our customers,” Borchers said. Continued on Page 51

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Kindergartners at the Floral Park-Bellerose School participated in the school’s Turkey Trot. See story on page 63.

Flynn, O’Brien face off for water/fire commish BY R O S E W E L D ON Manhasset-Lakeville Water and Fire District Commissioner and Chairman Steve Flynn is being challenged for his seat by former Commissioner Donald O’Brien, on Tuesday, Dec. 10,

the second time both men have run against each other. The commission oversees both the fire and water districts, which cover the same geographic area, but the two are technically independent of each other. They serve approxi-

mately 45,000 people, who use7.4 million gallons of water a day, in an area that includes Great Neck, Manhasset and New Hyde Parrk, according to the water district’s website. The commission ensures that Continued on Page 51

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Voters OK 2 new rooms ‘Light at end’ of at Lakeville school Linden Ave. tunnel Changes made citing rising enrollment numbers Progress made in LIRR work: Cheng BY TOM M CC A RT HY

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The public has approved eight new classrooms for E.M. Baker and Lakeville Elementary schools. BY R OB E RT PELAEZ The unoﬃcial votes have been tallied and according to Colleen Bowler, public information specialist of the Great Neck Public Schools District, residents have approved eight new classrooms to be constructed in two schools. On Tuesday, voters authorized a proposed $9,749,469 Capital Projects Proposition for the construction of new classrooms at E.M. Baker School and Lakeville School. There were a total of 759 votes cast, with 560 residents in favor of the additional classrooms, and just under 200 not in favor, according to the unoﬃcial results provided by Bowler. “We are delighted that voters supported this capital projects proposition,” Great Neck Public Schools District Superintendent Teresa Prendergast said. “Thank you to all our community members who came out to the polls.” The proposed capital projects focus on the construction of additional classrooms to address space constraints at E.M. Baker

School and Lakeville School. The proposed classrooms will accommodate current and projected future enrollment needs, presented in previous board meetings by Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Stephen Lando, at the two buildings. According to enrollment projections provided by Lando, E.M. Baker Elementary School will see an increase of roughly 70 students by the 2024-2025 school year. “The need for these classrooms is not determined by the stunted growth of Lakeville’s enrollment,” Lando said at the school board’s October meeting. “There are certain conditions that lent themselves to a need for renovation.” Construction at E.M. Baker will consist of a new classroom wing addition to accommodate six new classrooms, plus bathroom additions and renovations, and staircase reconstruction. Additionally, a new elevator and ramp will be installed to stay in accordance with ADA accessibility requirements, and a re-design of the bus loop and parent drop-

oﬀ area will also be built. At Lakeville, the two additional classrooms will allow the school to relocate the math lab, English new language, and occupational therapist support services into smaller, alreadybuilt classrooms, which is an upgrade from their locations in the library and a former storage closet. “Our projections show that if the projects are started in May of 2021, the classrooms will be ready for occupancy at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year,” Michael Inserra, project manager of BBS Architects, said. According to John T. Powell, assistant superintendent of business and finance, the funding for these capital projects will come from a transfer from the district’s retirement contribution reserve and worker’s compensation reserve, with $7,749,469 coming from the worker’s compensation reserve, and $2 million coming from the other reserve. “I can’t stress enough, that this capital proposition will not increase any resident’s school tax liability,” he said.

Floral Park Trustee Archie Cheng said Tuesday that there is “light at the end of the tunnel” at the Linden Avenue tunnel, which has been closed since labor day for construction on the LIRR’s third track project. During his regular LIRR report at a village meeting on Tuesday, Cheng said he could not provide an extensive update because the village meets with project developers 3rd Track Constructors on the fourth Thursday of every month. As the fourth Thursday of November was Thanksgiving the parties did not meet, but are scheduled to meet Dec. 12 instead, Cheng said. Despite this, Cheng said, he could report based on his own observations that work is continuing on the tunnel is making progress forward as he noted he can now see through the tunnel. “With the expansion of the Linden Avenue tunnel, you can now see through the tunnel. There is light at the end of the tunnel,” Cheng said. “When I drove down 12th Street I saw light coming down the tunnel.” The tunnel had previously been enclosed, Cheng said. Cheng reported at a Sept. 3

village meeting that the Linden Avenue tunnel, which provides access to the recreation center oﬀ Charles Street, will be closed for approximately six months as part of the next phase of the LIRR third track construction project. He estimated that the tunnel will be closed until late March. The reason work started around Labor Day was to avoid pool season at the recreation center, Cheng said. The MTA said in a release last week that construction on the underpass is underway and expected it to be completed in March 2020 Crews will utilize the western-most ballfield near tunnel (known as “the pit”) and the village’s Department of Public Works yard for staging and accessing the LIRR right-of-way, the MTA said. According to the LIRR, the Linden Avenue pedestrian underpass will be demolished and rebuilt. Construction crews will install tiebacks and soldier piles, which are installed by vibratory hammers to provide the support necessary for the reconstruction of the underpass. Sections of soldier piles will be installed in Continued on Page 51

PHOTO BY TOM MCCARTHY

Floral Park Trustee Archie Cheng said he can now see through the tunnel at Linden Avenue which had been previously enclosed for LIRR third track work at a meeting Tuesday.

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Mineola man charged with animal cruelty Justin Visconti accused of killing, disposing of 4 kittens into trash chutes in apartment building BY TOM M CC A RT HY A Mineola man was arrested last Tuesday after police discovered four dead and mutilated kittens in a trash chute in the Mineola apartment building in which he lived, Nassau County police said. Justin Visconti was charged with four counts of aggravated animal cruelty, which is a Class E felony in New York State, Nassau police spokesman Det. Richard LeBrun said at a news conference last Wednesday. “These cats were badly mutilated. These cats were badly tortured by some means,” Jed Painter, a spokesman for the district attorney’s Animal Crime Unit, said. LeBrun said police were alerted to the dead kittens last Monday after they were found by residents and building employees at the Porter Regency apartment building on Lincoln Avenue. The cats were discovered by residents over a period of several weeks, police said. The four cats were found wrapped in duct tape and cov-

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Nassau police said they were alerted by residents and building employees at the Porter Regency apartment building who found dead kittens in trash chutes last Monday. ered in sheets inside cardboard boxes disposed into the building’s dumpsters, police said. Lebrun said police suspect the cats were not Visconti’s, but possibly stray cats. Visconti lives in the building. After conducting an investi-

gation, the evidence lead back to Visconti, Lebrun said. “The search warrant produced extensive evidence to show that defendant Justin Visconti was responsible for the death of these kittens and cats through blunt force trauma,”

Lebrun said. Visconti is set to return to criminal court Jan. 6 and is being represented by Hauppauge defense attorney Anthony Lapinta. The case is being prosecuted by the district attorney’s oﬃce. Eﬀorts to reach Lapinta were un-

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Mineola man Justin Visconti is facing four counts of aggravated animal cruelty.

availing. Lebrun and Painter said that Visconti has a prior criminal history including stalking, grand larceny, and aggravated harassment. He does not have any prior animal abuse convictions, they said.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Town board OKs aid for treating feral cats Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board approved a contract with Port Washington Animal Hospital, which will be part of a new program to accept “vouchers” issued by the Town for spay and neutering services of feral cats. These vouchers, which are paid for by the Town, would allow a resident to bring a feral cat in need of this surgery to the Port Washington Animal Hospital. This service is intended to supplement the Town’s TNR program, which already provides a free TNR or, Trap-Neuter-Return, program which holds a free spay/neuter clinic at the animal shelter once a month. The Port Washington Animal Hospital will be providing reduced-cost spay/neuter and vaccination for feral cats. The hospital was awarded the contract following a competitive bid process. The Town will pay the $80 fee for a voucher, which can then be used by a resident who traps a feral cat and brings it to the Port Washington Animal Hospital for neutering services. The Town’s Animal Shelter staﬀ will loan

any resident a humane trap to capture a feral cat. “The Town is most concerned with reducing the feral cat population and we believe that this voucher program will allow us to do so much more,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “We are grateful to our many caring residents who voluntarily assist with our TNR program and to the staﬀ at our Town Animal Shelter. Our TNR program will be greatly enhanced by working with the Port Washington

Animal Hospital and the new voucher program.” The Town Board also approved contracts with Phillip Ross Industries of Melville, New York for $959,500 for upgrades to the Harbor Hills Park pool in Great Neck; and approved a $339,900 contract with Aquatics Dynamics, Inc. of Coram, New York for pool improvements at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park pool in New Cassel. The Town Board also approved to suspend parking

meter regulations from Dec. 9 through and including Jan. 1 on Port Washington Boulevard, Main Street, Irma Avenue, South Maryland Avenue, and Carlton Avenue. The parking meters will be covered with red bags to encourage holiday shopping in town. In other business: The Town Board also approved a new local law banning the intentional release of balloons and an amendment to Town Traﬃc Code that would prohibit the covering or coating of car license plates in any manner that would conceal or obscure them and make them unreadable for License Plate Readers (LPR). The Town uses LPR in the Port Washington Parking District; accepted a gift of $1,100 for the purchase of commemorative benches at Mary Jane Davies and Blumenfeld Park by the Kyra Franchetti Foundation; and $1,100 for a commemorative bench at the Town Dock by the Millhaven family; Extended agreements for services in connection with Project Independence for respite care, grandparenting respite ser-

vices, and with Rebuilding Long Island for minor home repairs for P.I. members. The Board also approved a slate of changes to the operation of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to make the board’s business more transparent and accessible to residents. Changes include prominently posting the upcoming agenda on the Town’s website, emailing the agenda to anyone who signs up, scheduling several meetings each year in the evenings (Starting in 2020), livestreaming the meetings, making legal notices more comprehensible and adding additional noticing requirements. The Town Board also set a date for a hearing to consider establishing a 35 mph speed limit on the east and west sides of Shelter Rock Road, south of Northern Boulevard. The hearing is set for Dec. 17. The last board meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset.

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Suozzi calls for Trump aide’s firing Rep. cites Miller emails, links hate speech to anti-Semitic graffiti at Holocaust Center BY TOM M CC A RT HY

U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) called for the resignation of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller last Tuesday following the release of leaked emails showing Miller’s promotion of white supremacist publications and ideas. The Southern Poverty Law Center distributed the leaked emails Nov. 19. The leaked emails show Miller has frequently shared articles from the alleged white supremacist sites AmRen and Vdare and corresponded with a Breitbart reporter for stories before joining President Donald Trump’s staff. Suozzi condemned Miller and called for his resignation after the Southern Poverty Law Center’s reports. “That there is someone in a senior position in the White House who would promote such hate, division, and worse, and use it as a basis for the dangerous policies we have seen from this administration is unacceptable,” Suozzi said. “Stephen Miller, and people who share his views, have no place in our government.” Suozzi’s call also follows reports of anti-Semitic graffiti at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center in Glen Cove.

It is a growing threat to our nation. We must rally together to combat hateful rhetoric and actions,” he said. Suozzi was joined in condemning the hateful vandalism by state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso (D-Port Washington). “The Holocaust and Memorial Centers mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach and to teach about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying and all other manifestations of intolerance,” D’Urso said in a statement. Suozzi said it is more important now more than ever to promote the “Never Again Education” act, which would create a new grant program at the U.S. Department of Education PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. REP. THOMAS SUOZZI’S OFFICE that would give teachers throughout the country “the resources and trainU.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) said he is sponsoring the Never ing necessary” to educate students on the Holocaust and the “horrific conseAgain Education act which provides teachers in the nation with the proper quences” of hate and intolerance. resources to educate students on the Holocaust and the consequences of The bill has more than 290 cosponhateful rhetoric and ideas. sors, Suozzi said. “I will fight hate from my homeThe Holocaust center in Glen Cove him and said that people like Miller said in a statement that it had been the have no legitimate place in American town to Washington D.C.,” Suozzi said. victims of “ugly and racist” graffiti over politics and are damaging to the na- “ I have always, and will always, fight against hate and intolerance, and will tion. the weekend Nov. 25. “White nationalism, racism, and promote legislation like The Never Suozzi said the rise of hate of America is of “enormous concern” to anti-Semitism in America are very real. Again Act to combat it,” he said.

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Bill banning flavored vape sales in Nassau County Legislature OKs bill proposed by Arnold Drucker; Lauran says she will sign BY TOM M CC A RT HY

ucts not including tobacco, mint or menthol products. “I commend the County Legislature for Nassau lawmakers voted unanimously on legislation banning the sale of flavored their passage of a ban on the sale of flavapes and E-cigarettes in the county Mon- vored vaping products in Nassau County by a vote of 18-0,” Curran said. day. She said there has been “an alarming County Executive Laura Curran said in a statement she will sign the into law the rise” in e-cigarette use among our young legislation that bans flavored vaping prod- people, and that “Big Tobacco” has been

targeting the youth of America with flavors like bubblegum, mango, or cotton candy has driven that rise. “We cannot allow a whole new generation to get hooked on these toxic products,” Curran said. “The health and safety of our children must always come first. I look forward to signing this bill into law.” Curran also gave a special thanks to

county Legislator Arnold Drucker (D-Plainview) who proposed the bill. The ban will go into eﬀect Jan. 1 once it is signed. “As the number of deaths and individuals stricken with serious lung illnesses continues to rise, it is our duty as lawmakers to take decisive action to protect the health and well-being of our citizens and especially our young people,” Drucker said. “It is clear to me that vape manufacturers cynically leverage cotton-candy, blueberry and cookie-flavored vapes as tools for hooking unsuspecting young people on nicotine.” The legislation that the variety of flavors available has led to an increase in tobacco product use among youths and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has found that ingredients in e-cigarette aerosols may have long term harmful effects and flavoring agents like diacetyl in vaping products may have links to severe lung disease. As of Nov. 20, The Centers for Disease Control has reported. there have been 2,290 death and lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette use, Drucker’s oﬃce said. “While I was disappointed that there were several delays in reaching this moment, I am thankful for the outcome of today’s vote and all who supported my push to remove these dangerous products from the market,” Drucker said.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Town, chambers urge ‘shop local’ Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Board members have been working in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce to encourage shopping locally, not only during the holiday season but all year long. The Town has created “Shop Local” signs for eight chambers of commerce. The Supervisor and Board Members are also urging residents to support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, as part of a national eﬀort to drive consumers to shop at local independently-owned businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. For the fifth straight year, the Town is a proud sponsor of Small Business Saturday. “Downtowns are the lifeblood of our local economy, and it is our responsibility to help them flourish,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “We must continue to work to grow our downtowns because when our downtown corridors succeed, so do our towns and villages. I urge everyone to support Small Business Saturday.” The Town Board also recent-

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Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink show the town-created signs to encourage people to shop local. The Town is partnering with eight local Chambers of Commerce. ly approved to suspend parking meter regulations from Dec. 9 through and including Jan. 1, on Port Washington Boulevard, Main Street, Irma Avenue, South Maryland Avenue, and Carlton Avenue. The parking meters will be covered with red bags to encourage holiday shopping in town.

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Orthopedic robotics on L.I. Four Northwell Health hospitals on Long Island – Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital, North Shore University Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center – are now oﬀering patients robotic assisted technology for total joint replacement surgeries. The MAKO device, manufactured by Stryker, is a robotic arm that is used interactively by surgeons during orthopedic joint replacement surgery. The benefits of this type of surgery include shorter hospital stays because of faster recovery times, as well as less pain and lower risk of infection. The MAKO robot, manufactured by Stryker, can be used to perform total knee and partial knee replacements. The seven joint arthroplasty surgeons in Northwell’s orthopedic robotic program currently using the MAKO technology are: Michael Ciminiello MD, Sreevathsa Boraiah, MD, Jonathan Danoﬀ, MD, Vijay Rasquinha, MD, James Germano, MD, Bradley Gerber, MD and Shyam Vekaria, MD. “The substantialexpansion of our orthopedic robotics

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Northwell surgeons use the MAKO robot during joint replacement surgery. program on Long Island gives our patients the option of minimally invasive joint replacement surgery performed by our expertly trained surgeons,” said Nicholas Sgaglione, MD, senior vice president, executive director and chair of orthopedics at Northwell Health. “This investment in innovation and quality is another example of Northwell Health leading the way as a premier destination for orthopedics.”

The MAKO robotic arm is already in use at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. For more information about the Robotics program or Total Joint Replacement program at Northwell Health, please contact: Northwell Health Orthopaedics at 855-ORTHO-04 or visit the website at northwell. edu/ortho Submitted by Northwell Health.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Medical school learns how to survive poverty Poverty impacts more than 40 million people in the United States, including thousands in our communities. Although it is not something that medicine can cure, it is something that the health care field can address. Seeking to advance understanding and advocacy for those in need was the goal of a recent simulation exercise coorganized by the Hofstra Northwell Medical-Legal Partnership and the Improving Patient Access, Care, and Cost through Training program which brought together about 80 medical and pharmacy students, residents and fellows to learn the realities of surviving in poverty. The poverty simulation was conducted last Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. “Those who live in poverty are likely to suﬀer from food and housing insecurity, increased incidences of disease, depression, addiction and disabilities, limited access to quality medical care, shorter lifespans, stereotyping and prejudice,” said Dr. Lyndonna Marrast, assistant professor of medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine and co-organizer of the event with Dr. Johanna Martinez, associate professor of medicine. “We want to sensitize the students [and clinicians] to the day-to-day realities of life for people in poverty,” said Martinez. Poverty is not a game During the exercise, each participant was assigned to a “family” living in

Students in poverty simulation exercise at the Zucker School of Medicine wait in line at mock employment office. poverty. All families received a pack of information with biographies, job information, and assets, including money and transportation passes. The exercise, representing one month in poverty based on real-life scenarios, included four half-hour periods where the families scurried around the room, visiting fictitious establishments. These included check-cashing and transportation hubs, a pawn shop, an interfaith community church, police department, social services, and other critical community stops to find support, make ends meet on a limited budget, and keep their family intact. “It was emotionally draining, a con-

tinuous negative state. There was always someone in need. We would do the best we could to help, but often we couldn’t. It was eye-opening as to how diﬃcult it is for all involved,” said Alice Fornari, associate dean for educational skills development at the Zucker School of Medicine who played the role of a social service worker. From couples with children and senior citizens to single-parent households, each family dealt with varied circumstances and unexpected dilemmas such as a parent in jail, a family member with chronic health problems, unemployment or low-paying work, threat of deportation, eviction and homelessness, robbery and theft, lack of

transportation, child and elder care issues, and teens and young adults having to decide between their education versus going to work to support their family. Following the exercise, participants, during a debrief described feelings of frustration, fear, anxiety, guilt, helplessness, anger, and desperation. “In my family, I was playing the role of a teen at school most of the day. I felt that family life carried on without me until I got home. All I would hear is that we need money and we need it now however we can get it. When the opportunity presented itself, I stole to help my family survive,” said fourth-year medical student, Roshawn Johnson. “Being in that position gave me an appreciation of the struggles and impulsive choices that a person may make in this situation.” The poverty simulation kit used for the exercise is licensed by the Missouri Community Action Network and has been adopted by educational and nonprofit groups nationwide. Event co-facilitator Judge Fern Fisher, special assistant for social justice initiatives to the dean of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, introduced the Community Action Poverty Simulation to Hofstra Law students and helped to bring the experience to the medical school. “This is not a game but real-life stories of struggle,” said Judge Fisher. “We need to do our part to understand and have compassion. What you have learned here will make a diﬀerence.

Clothing sale at Judea Football night fundraiser The Social Action Committee of Temple Judea once again held its annual winter clothing drive. Its purpose was to collect warm winter clothing for less privileged children, teenagers and adults who will need warm clothing during the cold winter months. Temple Judea congregants of all ages joined in the project of sorting the many donated items. Students of the Religious School assembled sandwiches and snack bags to distribute along with the clothing to the donation site. A caravan of cars carried the many sorted bags of the clothing items as well as the snacks to the Senior Center in Glen Cove. The items were organized in categories and sizes on individual tables, making it easy for the recipients to take the items they needed for themselves and their fam-

ilies. The snacks were provided for all who came. Social Action Committee Co-Chairs Rita Marcus and Alicia Munves said, “Our congregants are always so helpful and the people who receive the clothing have always expressed sincere gratitude. This year was no diﬀerent.” This clothing and food distribution, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is sponsored by TANS, a consortium of social action chair-people from many synagogues and JCC’s on the North Shore along with several Glen Cove community organizations. Temple Judea is located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (oﬀ exit 36 north on LIE) and can be reached at (516) 621-8049 or www.temple-judea.com Submitted by Temple Judea of Manhasset

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Congregants gathering and sorting donated clothing items

Roslyn attorney Joel Levine has just come off another successful, “Monday Night Football” fundraiser, held several days ago at the Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, to benefit Life’s WORC/The Family Center For Autism in Garden City. Besides being attended by many Roslynites, the annual event attracts a number of professional football stars like, from left to right, New York Jets quarterback Bilal Powell, New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney, and Alec Ogletree.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Women in engineering honored 10 young women from the South High School Robotics Team recently attended two diﬀerent conferences in Manhattan to meet with successful female professionals in the engineering field. Both workshops were part of a program known as the Day of Discovery, which is designedto introduce high school girls to careers in construction, architecture, engineering, and the STEM field. These full-day conferences were sponsored by the Skanska Women’s Network and the Thornton Tomasetti Women@TT Group. South High participants were: Shifa Ali, Sarah Bernstein,SabrinaDePaulis, Tessie Dong, Ziya Jiwani,Eden Katz, Jessica Lin, Sana

Merchant,Ballonet Sanguinetti, andAlice Zhang. These young womengainedan overview of major construction projectsin Manhattan and metwith the professionals who make the projects happen. The Day of Discovery at Skanskaincluded discussions with successful female professionals about their rewarding careers in engineering, followed by awalk through the Moynihan Train Hall project, which is an expansion to New York City’s iconic Pennsylvania Station. They alsotoured the underground construction area linking Penn Station and the James A. Farley Post Office, located across Eighth Avenue, for a rare inside look at this tremendous transportation

project. The Day of Discovery at Thornton Tomasetti involved interaction with women in the field who are constructing 1 Vanderbilt, which will be one of Manhattan’s tallest skyscrapers. This also includeda tour to the highest points on this new addition to the New York City skyline. “The team and I had an amazing day learning about the significant role of women in engineering and how their work impacts the world,” explained Sabrina DePaulis. Alice Zhang added,“we went home feeling more passionate about engineering, inspired by the speakers’ stories and their overall encouragement towards females in the field.”

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women from the South High School Robotics Team recently attended two different conferences in Manhattan to meet with successful female professionals in the engineering field.

South High concert Dec. 12

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Members of the Great Neck Public School District gathered together for a thanksgiving toy drive for Cohen’s Children Hospital.

G.N. schools holding toy drive Each year, just before Thanksgiving, the students at the Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center organize a donation drive for a local charity. This year, participants collected unwrapped toys for patients at the Cohen Children’s Hospital. Members of the Adult Learning Center Student Council are shown here with some of the donations to support the Child Life and Creative Art Therapies Program for children fighting terminal

illnesses. Joining them are Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz and Board Trustee Donna Peirez; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Teresa Prendergast; Director of Adult Education Dr. Errin Hatwood; Director of Human Resources Jennifer Kirby; Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Kelly Newman; and Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Stephen Lando.

The William A. Shine Great Neck South High School Winter Concert I is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ruel E. Tucker auditorium at Great Neck South High, 341 Lakeville Road. The concert is free of charge and the public is welcome to attend. Winter Concert I will feature the Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, String Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra. The Wind Ensemble will perform “Festivo,” “Folk Song Suite,” “Molly on the Shore,” and “A Chanukah Celebration.” The Concert Choir will sing “Shchedryck (Ukrainian folk song),” “Sure on this Shining Night,” “We Are Lights (The Chanukah Song),” and “Bashana Haba’ah,” as well as two selections by Handel: “Sing for Joy” from Judas Maccabeus and “Hallelujah” from Messiah.

The String Orchestra will perform Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 by Johann Sebastian Bach, “Prelude to Die Meistersinger,” “Carol of the Bells,” and “Mountain Spring,” as well as hit songs by ABBA and music from Disney’s Enchanted. For a grand finale, the String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir will join together for a performance of “A Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson. This concert will be under the direction of Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head; Mark Boschen, instrumental music teacher; and Dr. Janine Robinson, vocal teacher, theory and piano. For more information regarding this concert or other music activities at South High School, please contact Mr. Schwartz, department head, at (516) 441-4851.

Improv at South High Dec. 13

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Theatre South’s Improv Troupe will perform on Friday, Dec. 13 at South High School. Theatre South’s Improv Troupe will perform on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at South High School, 341 Lakeville Road. During the performance, students improvise and create characters and scenes based on ideas from the audience. The public is encouraged to attend Improv, always a popular event, to enjoy a spontaneous production by a talented cast.

For tickets, please contact Thomas Marr, drama teacher/director, Theatre South, at (516) 441-4873. Members of the Theatre South Improv Troupe pictured here are (left to right) Ross Williams, Allison Anwalimhobor, Jillian Kiernan, Alixandra Sholomon, Elie Weitzman (Captain), Eli Goodwin (Captain), Kara Laufer, Alice Tirakian, Amanda Roth, and Joshus Davis.

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Opinion

OUR VIEWS

Downtown biz a better experience

on’t shop in downtown business districts this holiday season because of who the businesses hire. Even though they hire local people who may be your friends and neighbors. Don’t shop in downtown business districts because the money spent at small businesses is spent by owners and employees close to where they live and work. Even though the money spent by owners and employers supports other businesses, keeping local districts vibrant. And don’t shop in downtown business districts because of the owners’ contribution to the community. Even though it is the owners and employees of local businesses that are the No. 1 supporters of neighborhood teams, charities and organizations. Instead, shop in downtown business districts because you will find unique items for sale, offered by people knowledgeable about the products they sell, in a “Main Street” atmosphere that major retailers like Macy’s are now trying to replicate. The store owners also have a strong motivation to do right by you – their reputation in the community. In other words, shop downtown business districts because of the experience they offer. This is not to say that you shouldn’t brave the traffic to shop at a mall or shop online. They often offer good products at good prices and, if purchased online, the convenience

of never having to leave your home. But too often downtown districts, which form the heart of communities across the North Shore, are underappreciated by shoppers and overlooked by government. New York City and New York State came up with $3 billion in tax incentives to lure Amazon to Long Island City with an oﬃce headquarters – only to have Amazon turn the oﬀer down. How much has the state or county or towns or villages come up for the owners of “Main Street” businesses who compete with Amazon? Little or nothing, even though small businesses provide half the jobs in the country. In fact, local governments often rely on the revenue from shoppers of downtown businesses generated from parking meters and tickets. Giving a shopper a ticket is not exactly helpful in creating a desirable shopping experience. This is a problem people who shop online, in malls, or in strip centers do not face. To their credit, several local governments have made parking free from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Which raises a question. If free parking is a good idea in downtown shopping districts during the holiday season when shoppers are the most motivated, why isn’t free parking a good idea the rest of the year? Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and the Nassau

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County Industrial Development Agency recently joined the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce to launch a countywide Shop Small Scavenger Hunt to encourage residents to shop and dine at local small businesses throughout the holiday shopping season. The Town of North Hempstead also announced plans to partner with local chambers of commerce to distribute shop local signs. We applaud both eﬀorts to promote business in our downtowns. They are steps in the direction. But that still leaves government with a long way to go in the help they can provide. And apparently some in government are beginning to get that message. Richard Kessel, chairman of the Nassau IDA, recently said the agency will lobby state leaders to expand the tax-

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ers in a downtown that’s struggling. The IDA statute has to be looked at in terms of what can be done to help give the IDAs broader powers.” Nassau County legislators could also do more. They are actually given funds to assist downtown business districts. But Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello said that legislators have in recent years often use the funds for other purposes. It’s time that the legislators be held accountable and the money be spent on its intended purpose such as improving parking in downtown districts and funding attractive amenities. In the meantime, we hope residents will take advantage of the businesses in downtown districts, if for no reason other than they oﬀer a better shopping experience.

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break-granting powers of IDAs to include downtown retailers, among others. Currently, state law prohibits IDAs from awarding tax breaks to retailers in most instances and to many types of housing. The agencies generally helplarge manufacturers, technology companies and service firms with sales-tax exemptions on the purchase of construction materials and new equipment, reductions in the mortgage recording tax and savings on property-tax bills over 10, 15, 20 and, in a few cases, 40 years. But Kessel said in a story that appeared in Newsday it was time to take another look at their mission. “The economic world has changed” since IDAs were established 50 years ago, he said. “It’s very frustrating to me that we cannot help retail-

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ON THE RIGHT

Nassau’s 2019 political winners, losers

ere’s my take on the political winners and losers in this year’s game of Nassau politics. WINNERS Madeline Singas: Having kept her promise to be a professional prosecutor above the political fray, she was easily re-elected receiving 65 percent of votes cast. After I broke ranks with the Nassau Conservative Party four years ago and endorsed Singas over the unqualified Republican Kate Murray, I was castigated by many party members. However, in 2019, Conservative leaders realized I was right and endorsed Singas for a second full term in oﬃce. Peter King: The retiring congressman has served the nation and Long Island with distinction for 27 years in the House of Representatives. He played a major role in the 1998 peace negotiations between the Irish government and the I.R.A. In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, he fought tirelessly to enhance the nation’s security and

to bring aid to New York to help recovery efforts. Sen. Chuck Schumer got it right when he said that King “stood head and shoulders above everyone else” as a “principled” legislator who “fiercely loved America, Long Island, and his Irish heritage and served them all.” Sadly, Schumer was condemned by his party’s lunatic fringe for daring to be civil and saying he would miss King and “value[d] his friendship.” Judi Bosworth: The North Hempstead Supervisor was easily re-elected to a fourth term. During her tenure, she has maintained the township’s triple-A financial ratings and has proved that hard work and a civil demeanor pays off. Laura Gillen: She is a winner even though she lost her bid for a second term as Hempstead’s supervisor. Gillen fearlessly exposed the institutional incompetence and cronyism of 100 years of Republican rule. Republican hacks on the town board, however, blocked her efforts to implement much needed municipal reforms. Taxpayers will

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right be sorry they restored GOP rule. LOSERS Ed Mangano: Indicted in October 2016, the former Republican County Executive was convicted on March 8, 2019 of conspiracy to commit bribery, honest service, wire fraud, and conspiracy to obstruct justice. In October, he was barred from practicing law. Mangano is expected to be sentenced to jail in December. Rob Walker: The former Republican First Deputy County Ex-

ecutive pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice on May 29, 2019. He admitted to a federal judge: “I knowingly and unfortunately … met with an informant working with the government and I asked him not to disclose the $5,000 he gave me.” Taxpayers are fortunate to be rid of this pretentious, dishonest light-weight. Jon Venditto: The former Republican Supervisor of Oyster Bay, pleaded guilty on July 26, 2019 to state corruption charges. Edward Ambrosino: The former Republican Hempstead Town legislator and former special counsel to Ed Mangano, pleaded guilty of tax evasion in April 2019. He was ordered to pay $275,000 in back taxes, $370,000 in legal penalties, and $700,000 to his former law firm. In November, Ambrosino was sentenced to six months in a federal prison. Nassau’s Democratic state senators: They naively supported the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, a financial ruse to pick the pockets of many struggling taxpayers. They were bought oﬀ with the

pledge that their suburban rail system would receive billions from the projected “congestion pricing” borrowing to fund capital projects. They were chumps. The LIRR will be getting that much and more from the existing MTA capital projects plan. Jack Schnirman: The Democratic Nassau County Comptroller, who has boasted he understands public finance and accounting, did not grasp that he was overpaid $52,980 in a separation payment when he left his Long Beach City Manager post in December 2017. While Schnirman paid back the money, it is hard to take him seriously as our fiscal watchdog. Jay Jacobs: As the only political party leader appointed to the State’s Public Campaign Financing Commission, he looks like the governor’s patsy. Most Albany wags believe he was instructed to settle a Cuomo score by devising regulations that ensure the Working Families Party will go out of business after the next gubernatorial election.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A bit of holiday cheer at Luddite Club

t was a very big night at the Luddite Club. To celebrate and honor the best traditions of Thanksgiving, club president Judy had suggested that the Luddites “bury the hatchet” (“You mean the TV remote, don’t you?” said the Futuro club president) and have a celebratory meal with the members of the Futuro Club. The first and most immediate problem was, What to serve? Should it be turkey? Or something less traditional, like pizza? Or (shudder) tofu? What would represent the perfect blend of old-fashioned and new-fangled values? Or — as the competing club philosophies might put it — of people-centric versus technoenabled living? Finally, an accord was reached on serving Cornish game hens. This was acceptable to both clubs, because a) the tiny game birds require the maximum amount of human labor both in the making and in the eating (performed by club members, of course), and b) the acronym on the menu would be “P.C.” for Personal Chicken, as the Futuro President likes to call them. There were green salads

and roasted vegetables, and Key Lime pie would be added to the more traditional pies of apple and pumpkin. “Why Key Lime?” asked one of the members. “Because I can never get enough of it,” said President Judy. The Futuro president was fine with that, too, because “It’ll mean more pumpkin pie for the rest of us.” Where to hold the event was debated until the kids announced it was obvious: The Luddite Club had a fully-equipped game room, with pool tables, card tables, and lots of snacks, whereas all that the Futuro could oﬀer was a row of vending machines and a robobartender that refused to serve anything to anyone under 21. A final requirement was that all electronic devices had to be disabled, forcing the club members to get to know one another. The Futuros provided several wire mesh Faraday “cages,” within which the cell phones sat eerily silent. Both club groups hung back, at first, but the young people soon bonded over the issue of whose parents were dumber:

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A Look on the Lighter Side “My mom never knew to turn oﬀ her phone screen before putting it in her pocket — no wonder she burned through 5 batteries!” “And made about a million butt-calls!” “Well, my dad thinks everything newer is better. Hello, vinyl records and cognac, anyone?” “What do you know about cognac?” said her dad, from the hall. “Relax, it’s on Wikipedia!” “It better be!” Card games were a hit, until one of the boys asked, “Alexa, what’s a flush? And can it beat

four of a kind?” “There’s no Alexa here, genius,” said one of the girls. “You’ll just have to look it up.” The boy’s hand went to his back pocket, where his phone usually resided. “I meant, look it up, up there.” She was pointing to a chart on the wall. Meanwhile, upstairs, the grownups were bonding: “You know, it’s so restful,” said Judy, “without those cell phones buzzing all the time.” “Yes, half the time it’s an ad for something I don’t even want,” confessed a Futuro member. “Just because I looked at a picture of snowboots, once, for thirty seconds, is no reason I should be followed everywhere by ads for them for the next 6 months!” “I know. It’s like being cyberstalked by your own to-do list!” “And when the phone gives me notifications — say, to look at something on Facebook — the darned thing won’t even let me see them!” “Why not?” “It says my password is wrong.” “Passwords! Ugh!” said every

adult, in unison. “On my computer, too,” said a Futuro. “I have to change my password every month, to renew my commuter pass — and every single time, it says ‘invalid.’ It’s maddening!” “My computer wouldn’t even give me my email without the password — which it insisted was wrong,” said Judy. “I doublechecked: that WAS the password, and it wouldn’t take it!” “What’s your system?” asked a Futuro. “Do you have one?” “Well — I write them all down on little scraps of paper…” “…and then lose them all, somewhere around the house,” added Judy’s husband. “Everyone’s a critic! But this was one that YOU wrote down,” Judy told him, “and even you said it should have worked! And yet it didn’t. Which is why I say, What’s the point of a password if it doesn’t even work? Passwords are just plain evil!” This turned out to be something on which everyone agreed. It may not be Peace on Earth, but it’s a good enough start, for me, to the holiday season!

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Chomsky, at 91, still public scholar

hether one considers Mr. Chomsky a “Liberal” or a “Radical,” his wideranging evaluations of societies and of the human condition continue to prompt deep debates. Indeed, Chomsky has been described in The New York Times as “the top intellectual alive.” (Avram) Noam Chomsky spent much of the past year warning about three “existential” crises: 1) the danger of nuclear war; 2) failures to deal with climate control and environmental perils; and 3) vulnerabilities for the survival of democracies. His first two admonitory considerations reinforce the major themes of the “Doomsday Clock” adjusted for level of peril each January. In 2019, The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, linking the risks of nuclear war and climate dangers, set the clock at two minutes to midnight, tied for the most dangerous point since evaluations began in 1947. In January 2020, the scientists will give their annual setting of the Doomsday Clock. Mr. Chomsky calls for citizen awareness of the nuclear perils that threaten humanity. His sense of urgency recalls the elegant passion of The Fate of the Earth and many other powerful analyses by the late Jona-

than Schell. Chomsky, like Schell, calls for vigilance and commitment that will impel action against weapons of mass destruction. During a 1990’s lull in the Cold War, Schell’s book “The Gift of Time” emphasized the chance for the U.S. and for Russia to lead the world in global nuclear disarmament. However, during his entire advocacy, Schell stood with Chomsky’s continuing views of the past two decades: that the civic jolt needed to deal with the nuclear moral emergency has to come from citizens in the U.S. and elsewhere, rather than from political leaders. Both Chomsky and Schell explained the range of factors (psychological – denial and otherwise, feelings of political impotency) that kept nuclear dangers oﬀ the mental screens of most people. Now, Chomsky cites a host of supporters to reinforce Schell’s conclusion in 1982: “We need people to enter a hell of the imagination to develop resolve to avoid a hell of reality.” In Chomsky’s case, being in his 10th decade of age does not dampen his enthusiasm for going to college campuses and meeting with young people. Like other American radicals, Chomsky believes that youth will

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field tap their sense of goodness to become part of the process of protest and reform. At college gatherings, he proceeds in the manner of a prosecuting attorney. He indicts wrongdoers. He calls witnesses whose testimony convicts the oﬀenders and provides new paths for a more just and humane society. Chomsky says Trump “has enormous support from the corporate media” (especially “most watched” Fox and Sinclair). While Chomsky praises other media “critical of Trump’s lies,” he contends that mainstream media did not provide “focus on McConnell and Ryan, and their legislation harmful to the U.S. and the world.”

It is striking to note the elder social critic encouraging young people to heed the witnesses who give evidence that the “question is whether human life will indeed survive.” Chomsky emphasizes that our dangers are “becoming more urgent every year, and [have] now reached the point where the question will be answered in this generation” His witnesses include Daniel Ellsberg’s book “The Doomsday Machine,” in which much military planning is described as a “chronicle of human madness.” Chomsky cites former Secretary of Defense William Perry who is touring the nation, saying he is “doubly terrified, terrified by the severe and mounting threat of nuclear war, and even more so by the lack of concern about the possible termination of organized human life.” Among other witnesses is General Lee Butler, formerly head of the U.S. Strategic Command, who cites the risk of “omnicide” (“a crime surpassing genocide” because it wipes out every living organism). Since the 1940s, the advancing Anthropocene of significant global warming escalates our current peril. Chomsky praises eﬀorts of the 2015 Paris accords and ini-

tiatives by nations and states, but he is livid in criticism of the U.S. national government “for which we are responsible, dramatically leading our race to destruction, while we sit and watch. That ought to be the screaming headline in every day’s newspaper, ought to be the main topic you study in every class.” For Chomsky, “denialism” by Trump and Republicans of the major threats to human existence account for the Doomsday clock at its most dangerous point. Chomsky especially calls on youth to address the peril to democracy itself: “In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than ideals to be valued – they may be essential to survival.” As he approaches his 91st birthday on Dec. 7, Chomsky recently tweeted a call for “Optimism – a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, it’s unlikely you will step up and take the responsibility for making it so.” The late Howard Zinn, a Chomsky admirer, would endorse the elder’s call to action: “Changes and progress very rarely are gifts from above. They come out of struggles from below.”

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Plans for reducing water consumption

n 1978, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated Long Island, a “Sole Source Aquifer” because of its total dependence on groundwater for its water supply. The conservation of this resource continues to be crucial to the future of Long Island. Nearly 40 years later, in January 2016, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation directed all public water suppliers on Long Island to develop plans to reduce peak water consumption (e.g. summer water demand) by 15 percent over the next three to four years and to submit reports on their plans and progress. The following information summarizes the progress and plans outlined in the information submitted by the Long Island water suppliers to the DEC around April 2017: Non-revenue Water There were several actions that nearly all water suppliers reported on. One issue was tracking the amount of water that is pumped from the aquifers but is lost from

the water system or is unaccounted for. Water suppliers now refer to this as “non-revenue” water. This is water the does not reach the customer or generate a payment to the water supplier. A typical level of non-revenue water for a water system is 10 percent. Eleven suppliers reported levels that were above the industry standard of 10 percent. Reducing Water Consumption Most suppliers are installing new or upgraded water meters that have enhanced features such as remote reading and time of use metering. The new meters provide more accurate information about water use and help improve water use tracking by suppliers. Old water meters tend to undercount water use. Unusual spikes in water consumption due to leaks can be detected more quickly with the new meters. Year-to-year comparisons of water use are also easier to generate and report to customers by using the new meters. Tiered water rates are becoming the industry standard on Long

FRANCINE FURTADO Earth Matters Island. A tiered rate structure is one that charges higher amounts for a given quantity of water as consumption increases. This is a good tool for promoting water conservation. “Top 10 Water Users” in each water system is reported by most water suppliers. Some water providers are contacting their “top 10” and oﬀering them assistance to reduce their water use through actions such as water audits and water conservation strategies.

Lawn irrigation and outdoor water use is the single highest water-demanding activity reported by most water customers. Water use in cold months is viewed as the baseline water demand level, representing indoor water consumption. The aquifers and water infrastructure systems are most stressed during the warm summer months when large amounts of water are used for irrigation. Pumpage in summer is 2 to 3 times greater than groundwater pumpage in the winter. Also of note are the benefits of landscaping with native or drought-tolerant plants, including low-maintenance grasses. Reducing indoor water demand is promoted by many suppliers who may oﬀer water conservation kits, low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Some districts promote the U.S. EPA WaterSense program that provides information to help customers find water-saving devices and practices. Products that can reduce water use by at

least 20% or more can display the WaterSense logo. Additional benefits of conserving are reported by water suppliers. Pumping and treating water requires a significant amount of energy and other resources. For example, the Suﬀolk County Water Authority reported that in winter, it can operate with fewer than 100 wells, but in summer over 600 wells are needed to meet demand. SCWA is the largest energy consumer in Suﬀolk County in the summer. A similar demand for energy in summer is likely created by water suppliers in Nassau County. Using less water reduces demand on the energy grid, and saves money on chemicals and other treatment costs. Note: In the summer of 2019, various water suppliers promoted the use of smart irrigation system controls that help to reduce or stop irrigation when lawns do not need additional water. (Elizabeth Bailey prepared this report.) Letters Continued on Page 18

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Vote in special district elections Dec. 10

rica Beggs held her own “Meet the Candidate” evening – with a Powerpoint, no less – because the Great Neck Parks Commissioner Frank Cilluffo who she is challenging in the upcoming Dec. 10 special districts election refused to participate in a candidates debate. In that space of 90 minutes, Beggs effectively communicated her background, experience, values, her understanding of park district affairs and the role of a commissioner, her appreciation for our parks and programs. She also demonstrated her willingness to take questions, answer questions and listen, and overall, demonstrated why she will make an excellent Parks Commissioner. In the first place, she brings an incredible background to the office. Her day job, 11 years as

a school guidance counselor requires her to be adept at listening and also caring, and seeing the bigger picture about her role as commissioner in fulfilling the Park District’s mission: But she has an extraordinary other background, as a competitive ice skater which she has employed for the past 23 years as a skating instructor including 13 years as a coach at Parkwood Skate School and the Director of the Skate School from 20082012. This gives her an unusual and impressive understanding of the inner workings of the park district from the perspective of someone who works within it, and for clients (“the people”) who come from the community. While too many candidates speak in platitudes and slogans, Beggs laid out specific priorities:

such as STEM into the camp curriculum, and (of course) fiscal responsibility. She showed an understanding of the nitty-gritty of the office, listing as her goals more cross-department planning and communication; to institute internship/volunteer opportunities; make the online registration system more user friendly; ensure adequate offerings to meet the needs of all residents (Sunday events, public sessions); finish installing WiFi in all parks; improve efficiency for staff (payroll, purchasing). And she described her own leadership style, beginning with the recognition that a park commissioner is a public servant; to empower others and not micromanage; to understand limits to the role (“no over-involvement with program oversight”); to ad-

KAREN RUBIN View Point

commuter parking, an indoor recreation center, upgrade the tennis center, kosher and healthier food selections at the snack bars, walking trails and fitness pathways, introduce recycling and explore using solar energy, implement educational programs

vocate for the needs of the entire community; use skills as a counselor; be team-oriented; employ creative solutions based on cohesive thought with team members and “be reflective.” In other words, a stark contrast to the current commissioner she is challenging. “This is the most diverse place I’ve ever lived in,” Beggs, who grew up in upstate New York and trained at Lake Placid, told the gathering. “Bringing people together is one of my passions about the next venture in my life, pursuing as commissioner – to bring cultures together.” It is an important juncture for the park district, which is embarking on an ambitious master plan after considerable and thoughtful study and outreach to the community. Continued on Page 62

READERS WRITE

Justice reform badly conceived, executed

n an eﬀort to calm the public about state Democrats’ radical remaking of our criminal justice system, the author of a recent Island Now editorial makes a couple of seemingly soothing points. First, they claim that the legislation applies to nonviolent crimes. This is true. Unfortunately, it also applies to violent ones. Defendants arrested for certain homicides, assaults, domestic abuse

oﬀenses and child sex crimes would also be ineligible for bail and pretrial detention. Suggesting that these defendants pose a risk to public safety isn’t fear-mongering. It’s telling the truth. Second, they claim that these laws are similar to ones recently passed in New Jersey. This is technically true but deeply misleading. Though they are both progressive criminal justice laws, at least New Jersey’s iteration pre-

serves a critical failsafe: judicial discretion. If a defendant is found to pose a significant risk to public safety, they can still be held until their trials. This particular provision was the subject of a public referendum that earned the support of more than 60 percent of voters. Third, the author claims that concerns about the impacts of discovery reform are “overblown” because “local governments are capable of making those neces-

sary changes.” How? Democrats did not allocate nearly enough state money to help fiscally-stressed localities comply with their mandates. That’s not a right-wing talking point. Just ask New York State Attorney General Tish James, a progressive stalwart who nonetheless conceded that local prosecutors might have to “double their support staﬀs” and invest “doubledigit millions of dollars in solving the most complex cases.”

Reform is thoughtful. Reform is deliberative. Reform balances the interests of disparate constituencies. This was not criminal justice reform. This was a missed opportunity. We should repeal these laws and get to work on a practical, bipartisan criminal justice package as soon as we begin a new legislative session. State Assemblyman Ed Ra District 19

Save the state Conservative Party

ith the retirement of 14-term Republican Congressman Peter King, a South Shore Long Island Congressional District opens up for the first time in years. In what was seen as a safe district for Republicans with Peter King, now becomes a tossup between Republicans and Democrats. Stretching from the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County to the Town of Islip in Suﬀolk County, Democrats enjoy a slight enrollment advantage in this 70 percent Suﬀolk County, 30 percent Nassau County District. As of mid-November, 2019, the district was home to 159,500

Democrats and 149,469 Republicans, but add the districts 8,119 enrolled Conservatives with Republicans and the enrollment numbers between Republicans and Democrats becomes nearly identical. One of the 8,119 enrolled Conservatives in the district is Olga Murray of Oakdale, who was just re-elected to her third term as Islip Town Clerk by a 57 percent-43 percent margin, running on the Republican, Conservative, and Independence Party lines. The Town of Islip is completely within New York Congressional District 2, and comprises 41 percent of the district, the remaining voters live in Babylon 29 percent, Oyster Bay, 17 percent, and

Hempstead 12 percent. If Murray was the Republican and Conservative nominee and could amass 57 percent in Islip Town – the same percent that she received as Town Clerk, she would be assured victory, as Islip has a Democratic enrollment advantage. In 2016, President Trump carried the 2nd Congressional District over Hillary Clinton by a 53 percent-44 percent margin, while the result in Islip Town was closer, a 3 point 49 percent-46 percent Trump win. If Murray announced as a candidate for Congress and was successful in her campaign, Murray would become the first enrolled Conservative elected to

Congress since William Carney in 1979. Many in New York State Conservative Party circles believe that it is long overdue for Republicans to cross endorse a Conservative candidate for Congress in a competitive race. Murray’s election to Congress on the Conservative line would send a clear message to Albany, that Fusion Voting is alive and well, at a time when rumors swirl about the repeal of the Wilson Pakula Act. In his support of Fusion Voting, George Marlin the 1993 Conservative Candidate for New York City Mayor recently wrote, ” Voters need minor parties to register their anger and frustration at ma-

jor party pols who stand for nothing more than maintaining power for its own sake” I am hopeful that Olga Murray will consider running for Congress, bringing her no-nonsense, fiscal conservative approach from the suburbs of Islip to Washington D.C. Adam Sackowitz Westbury Sackowitz is an enrolled member of the New York State Conservative Party, has served on the Nassau County Conservative Committee, and is active in Republican and Conservative politics in New York State. Letters Continued on Page 45

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SCHOOL NEWS

G.N. student leaders take on racism Students from North High School and South High School were among more than 100 student leaders from across Nassau County who participated in the 2019 Long Island Leaders of Tomorrow Conference on Nov. 15. The full-day conference included speakers, videos, workshops, andresources to cultivate students’ leadership skills in advocacy and cross-cultural relations. Participants engaged in interactive dialogues and learned about the history of public policies on Long Island, embracing diversity, and how to influence positive change in their schools. The event was presented by ERASE Racism, a regional not-for-profit organization that seeks to achieve greater racial and socio-economic equity for all Long Islanders.

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Over 100 student leaders from across Nassau County participated in the 2019 Long Island Leaders of Tomorrow Conference on Nov. 15

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Fifth-graders at the John Lewis Childs School learned about the parts of a cell and participated in a cell model lab.

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Lab day at John Lewis Childs school ‘The Body Project’ at G.N. Educators from Great Neck high schools and middle schools took part in The Body Project Facilitator Training.

A lab instructor from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center visited fifth-graders at John Lewis Childs School Nov. 18. The students learned about the double helix shape of DNA, as well as its base pairs and sugarphosphate backbone. They also learned about the components of

cells and filled out a worksheet comparing parts of the cell to a factory. Then, the fifth-graders participated in a hands-on lab project. They created a cell model with baggies, a beaker, and uncooked beans and pasta. Submitted by the Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District

On Nov. 19, nine teachers, counselors, and coaches from Great Neck high schools and middle schools took part in The Body Project Facilitator Training. The facilitator training, which was funded wholly through support from the Grace Holland Cozine Foundation, endeavors to provide these educators with the skills and resources to run workshops for high school students. The workshops are group-based interventions that provide a forum for women and girls to confront unrealistic beauty ideals and engage them in the development of healthy body image through verbal, written and behavioral exercises. The Body Project was developed by researchers at leading universities and is endorsed by the National Eating Disorders Association, a nonprofit organization that supports awareness, support, and resources about eating disorders.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Chamber gives back to NHP Comedy night with Jr. Women’s Club

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK LAYTIN

From left, chamber board members Peter Caputo, Rich DeMartino, Village Trustee Rich Pallisco, Chamber President Jeanette Frisina, and chamber board members Saveeta Barnes, Donna Pagano, and Ron Shapiro. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce donated $1000 to the Village of New Hyde Park for its holiday lights

program. Submitted by the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

NHP music helps out at pantry

The Floral Park Junior Women’s Club is holding a Comedy Night Fundraiser at The Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore on Jan. 12, 2020. Doors open at 6 p.m. Please arrive by 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 PM. Attendees must be 18 or over. Pricing is $25 per ticket or $40 for two tickets. There is a two-drink minimum.

Food is available. The deadline to purchase tickets is Jan. 3. Please contact Elizabeth Feller at 917-751-5619 for tickets and further information. Proceeds of this event will enable the FPJWC to continue its community service events. Submitted by the Floral Park Junior Women’s Club

Tree lighting in GCP Dec. 7 Please join the Garden City Park Community Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. in front of the Ci-

tibank located at the King Kullen Shopping Center at 2301 Jericho Turnpike. Submitted by the Garden City Park Civic Association

NHP Lions selling Christmas trees On Saturday, Nov. 30, The New Hyde Park Lions Club accepted delivery of over 600 Christmas Trees as they began their annual scholarship fundraiser. Scouts from New Hyde Park Troop 298 were on hand to help oﬄoad and set up the lot. These fresh and beautiful evergreens will be available for $50.00 each until they are sold out. Look for the Lions Club tree lot in the municipal parking lot across the street from Village Hall on Jericho Turnpike in the coming weeks. Submitted by the New Hyde Park Lions Club PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW HYDE PARK LIONS CLUB

In preparation for the Holidays, The New Hyde Park Memorial Music Club held a fundraiser for local food pantries. With the money raised, they were able to purchase over 100 turkeys as well as canned goods. The food was distributed

to food pantries at Holy Spirit Church, Gloria Dei Church and Notre Dame Church as well as The Long Island Council of Churches. Submitted by the New Hyde Park Lions Club

Our Lady of Victory paint party The Our Lady of Victory Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring a Paint Party Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 25 in Memorial Hall at Our Lady of Victory School. The Kids’ Paint Party is from 4-6 p.m. ($15 per child). The Adults’ Paint Party begins at 7 p.m. ($25 per person). Kids will be painting three

emoji blocks; cookies will be provided. Adults will be painting two wine glasses; feel free to bring beverages and appetizers. All supplies and instructions provided. Submitted by The Our Lady of Victory Rosary Altar Society

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW HYDE PARK LIONS CLUB

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING

NORTH SHORE A STAR IN ‘IRISHMAN’ BY TOM M CC A RT HY, ROSE WELDON, AND ROB PELEAZ

he North Shore of Long Island may have been the biggest star of Martin Scorcese’s new gangster epic “The Irishman,” released on Netflix last week. While the film, which follows the story of Teamster driver turned high ranking mafia hitman Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), took place in Philadelphia, some of its key moments were filmed in Williston Park, Mineola, Hempstead and Great Neck. Williston Park’s Hildebrant’s ice cream parlor was the center of a key moment in the film where Jimmy Hoffa, played by Al Pacino, and Sheeran see the live news coverage of the assassination of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Hildebrandt’s manager Tom Bauman said they were grateful to be part of such a major scene. “It was fun. We met everybody, but only got to talk to Ray Romano,” Bauman said. Bauman said that they did not cut anything out, and that director Scorcese was constantly thanking the team at Hildebrandt’s. Hempstead Town Hall served as the Teamster union’s Washington D.C. headquarters for the film. Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a proponent of making the town government more digital, said that not much was needed to make Town Hall look like a building in the 1960s. “When the film’s location scouts said they were filming a crime drama and then saw the offices, they stopped, took it in and said: ‘It’s perfect! Don’t change a thing,'” Gillen said in an emailed statement. For the film, Williston Park D & J’s Print Shop was transformed into “Len’s Dairy and Grocer.” Owner Dominic Oreste said, however, that the store was not featured much in the final cut. Oreste said that the shop’s interior is in a scene with De Niro and actor Bo Dietl shown are buying a watermelon and talking about Jimmy Hoffa, and that all one can really see is Gino’s Pizzeria across the street. In a previous story, Oreste said, he and his business partner got to meet Scorsese and the cast, including de Niro, Dietl and Pacino.

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Al Pacino in Williston Park greeting fans after a take on the film “The Irishman” in 2017.

“We can’t wait to see the movie,” Oreste said previously. “Our customers are teasing us saying we’re like two little boys when we tell the story.” While scenes were shot at Mineola’s Biscuits and Barbecue, no scenes from there made it into the final cut, a worker said.

Leonardo Palazzo in Great Neck was featured in a scene showcasing a teamster rally at the Deauville Hotel in Miami, according to Newsday. Representatives from Leonardo Palazzo did not immediately return a request for comment.

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Comedian Andrew Dice Clay will be performing at the Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown. While Clay’s humor may sometimes be viewed as controversial, he revels the reputation he’s gained for it. Those who wish to attend the event must be 18 or older. Tickets are $59 per person.

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Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. Sunken Meadow State Park will be hosting an 8K race, with all net proceeds going to local charities. As runners travel the scenic trail, free complimentary professional race photos will be taken of them by Long Island Running Photos. Online registration is $28 per person. The deadline to sign up is midnight on the day of the race. Where: Sunken Meadow State Park 1 New York State Reference Rte. 908K Kings Park, NY 11754 Info: runsignup.com

Theater of Operations: The Gulf Wars 1991-2011 Monday, Dec. 16, 12 p.m. The Museum of Modern Art will be hosting an exhibition of images related to the Gulf Wars. The exhibit is meant to have the viewers examine the conflict and its legacy on the Middle East today. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors over 65 or students and free for kids under 16 years of age. Museum members also get in for free. Where: Museum of Modern Art 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101 Info: 718-784-2084 or moma.org

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FOR THE COMING WEEK New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. The red-hot New York Islanders will host the Nashville Predators at the Nassau Coliseum. After seeing their franchise-record 17-game point streak come to an end during their west coast trip, the Isles will look to maintain their winning ways as they try to catch up to the first-place Washington Capitals. Where: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, NY 11553 Info: 516-231-4848 or nycblive.com

Food Packaging and Labeling Workshop Wednesday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. Dr. Ann Charles Vegdahl of the Cornell Food Venture Center and Cynthia Colon of the Manufacturing and Technology Resource Consortium will be hosting the event. Among the topics that will be discussed are food packaging materials and functions and product shelf life and food stability. There is a $20 fee to those interested in attending the event, which aims to teach others about food preservation, among other things. Where: Taste NY at the Long Island Welcome Center 5100 Long Island Expy., Dix Hills, NY 11746 Info: 516-433-7970 or ccenassau.org

A John Denver XMas Starring Ted Vigil Thursday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. Musician Ted Vigil will be attempting to recreate the look and sound of the late John Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music, adding a bit of the Christmas spirit to his performance. Throughout his music career, Vigil has toured with the likes of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widely considered to be one of the best John Denver tribute performers around nowadays. Tickets to the event are between $45 and $49. Where: The Suffolk Theater 118 East Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901 Info: 631-727-4343 or suffolktheater.com

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The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding its Annual Children’s Holiday Show in the Long Beach Middle School Auditorium. A Muppets-style musical variety show, “Holiday Hoopla,” will be performed at the event. Following the show’s conclusion, Santa Claus will be on hand to hand out presents and take pictures with all the kids in attendance. Tickets for the event can now be purchased at the Recreation Center’s front desk for $5 per person. Where: Long Beach Middle School, 239 Lido Blvd., Long Beach, NY 11561 Info: 516-431-3890 or longbeachny.gov

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OUR TOWN

Magic of Balanchine’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Capri has those beauteous views of the cliﬀs and Paris has the Left Bank to take your breath away. So what, one might ask, does Long Island have to be enraptured by? If one tried to compare Eisenhower Park to let’s say Hyde Park in London you would be laughed out of the room. Indeed, Europe seems to have a stranglehold on both beauty and culture but Long Islanders do have one very special thing to boast about and that thing is Lincoln Center. The world comes to New York City to see opera, music and dance at Lincoln Center especially during the holidays and this season I decided to go see “The Nutcracker” by the New York City Ballet. And to prove my point about the global draw of Lincoln Center I will relate to you this brief encounter. I had arrived at Lincoln Center an hour and a half too early so I had a quick soup and sandwich at Le Pain Quotidian right across from Lincoln Center. I sat at the big wooden table and next to me was this friendly young woman who struck up a conversation with me. She was

a professional pianist from Switzerland who was in town to take piano lessons from some worldfamous teacher at Lincoln Center. And this evening she would be relaxing by going to the opera there. As I said, the world comes to New York to experience Lincoln Center. Shortly after my soup and sandwich was consumed I made my way over to the David H. Koch Center, took my seat in the orchestra section and looked around me. This was opening night to The Nutcracker and the house was sold out. Despite this being a ballet for kids, the audience was 75 percent adults. And in case you have not studied up on “The Nutcracker” let me give you a brief history. The ballet was choreographed by Petipa and Ivanov in St Petersburgh back in 1892 and was based upon the story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by ETA Hoﬀmann with music was by Tchaikovsky. Like almost all great works of art, when it was first seen it was neither embraced by audiences or critics and soon disappeared without a whimper. However 62 years later in 1954

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George Balanchine breathed new charm into it and since that time this ballet, which combines classicism with pure innocence has become the most popular ballet in the world, danced by virtually every major ballet company. The reason for its universal popularity is because it employs adorable children who can dance, a Christmas tree that grows through the ceiling, very fat mice, 16 ballerinas in ¾ length white tutus who dance in the snow and a humansized nutcracker with a broken jaw. Unlike most of Balanchine’s classics such as “Serenade,” “Jewels” or “Concerto Barocco,” this piece has an understandable storyline

that centers upon a sweet little girl who loves her nutcracker doll so well that the doll comes to life. There are many stories in our culture that use the metaphor of an object becoming real. “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi is the story of a wooden puppet who finally becomes real with the help of the Blue Fairy. Pinocchio is now a cultural icon and the most reimagined character in children’s literature. “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams is the beloved children’s book about a doll rabbit who is loved into life thanks to a little boy and a magic fairy’s kiss. Stephen Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning film “Artificial Intelligence” is really a futuristic version of Pinocchio where a humanoid robot desires to become a real boy to experience the love of a mother. During this holiday season, there is growing evidence that The Nutcracker is becoming another cultural icon on a par with Pinocchio. I spent Thanksgiving at a friend’s home and on the wall in the living room is a picture of “The Nutcracker” ballet. We had Thanksgiving dinner at a local res-

taurant and a large statue of the nutcracker doll was in the lobby of the restaurant. And when they put up decorations in the park across from my oﬃce in Williston Park this week they will once again put two large nutcracker dolls next to the Christmas tree. The image of the nutcracker doll, a wooden toy that comes to life, is now a mythic part of our life. The popularity of the ballet is a testament to our need for magic, our desire for rebirth and our hope that a sweet spring will follow our dark winter. There is no better way to find some lightness of being during the holidays than to treat yourself and your family to Lincoln Center and George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker.” We may not be Capri and we may not be Paris but we are New York, a place that is home to the finest ballet company on earth. Bravo to each and every dancer on stage. You all make dancing in the snow a thing of beauty, ease and magic. Winter makes us all feel wooden and cold and this ballet enables both adults and kids to feel some sunshine again, even if it does get dark by 5 p.m.

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Secret Santa gift exchanges can make for a great ice breaker, even if guests are buying gifts for people they don’t know. If you plan to make Secret Santa part of your holiday party this year, consider these tips to ensure it goes off smoothly.

Start planning early. Hosts likely know everyone coming to their party, so they should take the lead and organize the Secret Santa exchange. Let guests know as early as possible, even including the information in the party invitations, so they have time to shop.

Make it optional. Forcing people to mingle and exchange gifts is

never a good idea. Give guests the option to participate ask them to indicate if they will or won’t when they RSVP. Set a reasonable gift limit. Figure out a budget that works for everyone. There are plenty of gifts to be had for $20 and under. Gag gifts or “dollar store” gift themes can ensure no one goes overboard in terms of dollar value. Consider a wish list. Asking participants to fill out wish lists ensures that their Secret Santa buddy will have an idea where to start shopping. Enlist a digital helper. Technology can make organizing Secret Santa exchanges even easier. Elfster is an online gift exchange app that can help hosts effectively organize their Secret Santa parties. Fun is key to Secret Santa exchanges, so make sure to keep things lighthearted when planning the party and exchanging gifts.

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Keep safety in mind when gifting toys For parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends, nothing is more memorable than watching the pure joy on a child’s face when he or she opens a holiday gift. As a result, well-meaning gift-givers sometimes forget to consider safety when seeking out toys and games for kids.

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The following are some guidelines when gifting young kids, courtesy of PBA, the CPSC and Kids Health® by Nemours.

• Always read labels to see if the toy is right for a child’s age. Don’t buy a toy that is too mature for a child even if you think it would be a big hit. • Consider a gift recipient’s temperament and behavior before purchasing a toy. While one child may be mature enough to handle a toy, another of the same age may not be ready for it. • Recognize choking hazards in toys, which may include marbles, small balls and uninflated balloons. Button batteries, which come in many electronics, can be a choking hazard and cause damage to intestines if swallowed. • Toys with strings and straps can strangle young children and should be avoided. • Inspect all toys for sharp edges or points. Even stuffed animals with internal wires can stab, cut or shock.

• Avoid toys that have parts that fly off, as they can injure the eyes or other parts of the body. • Look for nontoxic labels on toys, including crayons, markers and other art supplies. • Toys made of fabric should be labeled as flame-resistant or flame-retardant. • Painted toys must use lead-free paint. • Look for the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) label, which signifies that the toy has passed the group’s safety inspection standards. • Monitor toy usage during play, and frequently examine toys to see if wear and tear has made them into hazards. The holiday season is an exciting time for children eager to play with new toys and games. Ensuring those gifts are safe can make for a healthy giving season.

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such as cutting boards, before reusing. Keep unsafe foods away from safe foods at all times.

• Read all food labels.

• Prepare and cook safe meals first before sealing them and setting them aside. Then make unsafe foods. • Use separate serving utensils for each dish. Be careful not to mix them up.

• Wash all prep areas and eating areas with a paper towel and commercial cleaner. Avoid using sponges and rags, which can be a source of allergens. • Keep food isolated to one area of the home and clean up thoroughly after the meal.

• Make a plate for each child with food allergies before the meal is served to avoid cross contamination. Keep unsafe foods out of reach of young children with allergies.

• Request that children with food allergies sit close to their parents during the meal. Ensure that those eating nearby will be careful not to accidentally spill or share unsafe foods.

• Place packages of wipes near food and encourage everyone to wipe their hands after eating, though encouraging them to use soap and water is best. Walk around periodically to dispose of any uneaten food or dirty plates and napkins.

When planning holiday menus, host should always keep food allergies in mind. Taking steps to safeguard adults and children with food allergies can ensure everyone has a happy, healthy holiday.

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Sense of family a strength at Jonathan’s Manager of NHP restaurant touts consistency, low staff turnover and in-house ground beef

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Jonathan’s Restaurant General Manager Frank Billera said that because its staff views itself as family there is very little turn over in staff compared to other restaurants. BY TOM M CC A RT HY Jonathan’s Restaurant general manager Frank Billera said that unlike many restaurants the Garden City Park eatery has a relatively low turn over rate among its staff. “It does have that family atmosphere to it and we take that to the staff and we create a sense of family amongst the staff,” Billera said, “And that’s why we do really have a low turnover amongst staff for an industry that’s really high.” Billera said that the restaurant on Jericho Turnpike just off of Herricks Road has servers and bartenders from when the restaurant originally opened. He cited one employee who started off as a dishwasher in 1992 and worked his way up to busboy to a server and finally “where everyone wants to be” at the bar. The New Hyde ParkAmerican restaurant was started by Jonathan Maverikis in 1992 who now co-owns it with his son Dean and nephew Peter Kalamaras, Bill-

era said. John still comes into the restaurant every day, Billera said. “It really is a family-owned business,” Billera said. Dean Maverikis said that Billera joined the staﬀ around the same that Billera joined as general manager. Maverikis said he came back to the restaurant around the same time as Billera in 2006 after working there as a teenager after spending time in California. Billera said he was friends with John, Dean, and Peter because his father used to own the Cornerstone Pub and Restaurant in Mineola, which his father just recently sold. “I have a lot of people coming through the door here asking about [my father]. It’s a neighborhood thing. It’s cool,” Billera said. Consistency is what makes the restaurant a great place to eat at, Billera said. The restaurant oﬀers an a la carte menu as well as price-fixed dinners and lunches championed by Billera. Billera said that a strength of the res-

taurant is that it listens to meal suggestions from its customers. “Our menu is pretty large. We finetune it to what our customers look and ask for,” Billera said. Billera said that staﬀ will personally deliver food to long time customers who may be too old to travel now. He said the restaurant has “prime” steaks and “top grade” seafood and said

PROFILES ON ‘MAIN STREET’ that there are some items he will not order at other restaurants because it pales in comparison to what Jonathan’s oﬀers. Jonathan’s even makes its own ground beef in house from its prime sirloin. “A lot of places don’t take the eﬀort out to make their own burgers and that’s what sets our’s apart,” Billera said.

Billera said he loves and cares about his work, saying that even by the end of the night he is planning for the next day. “I’m working days ahead. By Friday, I’m working on Saturday and by Saturday, I’m working on Sunday,” BIllera said. He said that when he sees planning seats at catering events and planning reservations as a puzzle. “It’s like puzzle pieces trying to figure it out,” Billera said. Billera said that it is definitely harder for “mom and pop” restaurants to survive, saying now that people can now order food on their phone without even leaving the couch. The restaurant has combated this by allowing Uber Eats drivers to deliver its food to customers. He said that this may be necessary in the digital age. “In today’s day and age, it kind of is… There’s plenty of times even for myself that I don’t want to get up oﬀ the couch and you don’t even have to make a phone call you just have to make a couple of clicks,” he said

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Sports experiences top many fans’ holiday wish lists

ame day is a big day for sports fans. While the anticipation in the days before a big game can be exciting, nothing can match the game itself.

When shopping for the sports fan on their list this holiday season, shoppers may want to go the extra mile and gift a sports-based experience. Experiential gifts are rising in popularity. According to a 2017 survey from The NPD Group, a leading global information company, 39 percent of holiday shoppers in the United States intended to purchase experiential gifts for their loved ones that year. Sports fans may love a new jersey, but they would no doubt really love a gift that makes them feel like they’re part of the action. Shoppers who want to give a sports experience to their favorite fanatic this holiday season can consider these ideas.

tickets so your loved one has someone to make memories with. Compare tickets sold directly through the team to those available through reputable secondary market sellers like StubHubTM and SeatGeek.

Lessons Some fans not only want to watch their favorite sports, but also play them. For example, fans who follow professional surfing might be able to take their own abilities to the next level after taking some lessons from a local instructor. Many community parks organizations even provide affordable lessons for sports such as cross country skiing, fishing and cycling that can provide great value to shoppers and gift recipients alike.

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Tickets Perhaps no sports experience is more enjoyable to a true fan than tickets to the big game. Tickets to see a favorite team play make for a great gift that fans may remember for the rest of their lives. Purchase at least two

Golf fans who can’t get enough of the PGA Tour® may dream of playing a course once graced by their favorite professional players. The PGA Tour® holds events at clubs across the globe, and many of these clubs allow non-members to play rounds for a fee. That fee can be high, but avid golfers will be sharing stories about a round at a favorite course for the rest of their lives. Experiential gifts are tailor-made for sports fans, making them ideal options come the holiday season.

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In its 2018 post-holiday debt survey, MagnifyMoney found Americans racked up an average of $1,054 of debt that holiday season, a 5 percent increase over the previous year. Roughly half of the people surveyed felt they’d be able to pay off that debt in three months or less.

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1 percent back when purchases are made and another 1 percent when the bill is paid on time (at least the minimum due).

The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is an example of a tiered category card. The card offers 6 percent back on supermarkets, 3 percent on gas and transit and 1 percent on other purchases. Other cards, like the Discover it® Credit Card, will offer a flat rate of 1 percent in rewards on all purchases, and then 5 percent in quarterly rotating categories that the consumer activates. With categories such as Amazon and PayPal purchases, shoppers can maximize rewards while patronizing these popular retailers when holiday shopping.

According to CardRatings.com, a credit card comparison site, cash back credit card rewards are beneficial to those who can pay off balances in full each billing cycle and not incur interest charges. But spending more than one can afford simply for the rewards is a poor practice; stick to a spending limit.

Earn a percentage back on holiday spending this year that can be saved and put to use next year. Resources like Credit Karma, Nerd Wallet and CardRatings can help consumers find the card that best fits their needs.

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UNFORGETTABLE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES ALL YEAR LONG

GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK, NY 11021

THE KEEPER: ENCORE FILM SCREENING

MAKING MEMORIES WITH MUSIC

Don’t miss our encore screening of the 2019 GCIFF Audience Award Winner for Best Narrative Film – The Keeper. !"#$%&'&()*'#++#+,%-./%#$%&%(0/&(1&2.0%&+)%34/5.#3&60)%6(70% story of love, loyalty and forgiveness.

Making Memories is a series of free monthly arts programs designed for people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Join us at our December program as we celebrate the season with a live musical concert of all your holiday favorites.

Tickets: $15 adult / $10 members Reserve your tickets online at www.goldcoastarts.org or by calling 516-829-2570.

This program is free but you must RSVP in advance at 516-829-2570. Light refreshments included.

POP-UP HOLIDAY SHOP

VACATION ARTS PROGRAM

Unique, hand-made holidays gifts will be featured one day only at the Arts Center’s 2019 Pop Up Holiday Shop! Don’t miss our special sale of one-of-a-kind ceramics, scarves, artwork, children’s clothes, books and more from local and international artists. 8%54(6#4+%49%&..%5(4300)$%20+0-6%6"0%:4.)%;4&$6%8(6$%;0+60(<

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH | 7:30pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 11:30am

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH | 12:30-3:30pm DECEMBER 26TH, 27TH & 30TH 9:00-3:00pm

WINTER / SPRING 2020 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

The Gold Coast Arts Center’s School for the Arts offers an exciting range of classes each semester for students of all ages and abilities. Classes include art, ceramics, dance, theatre, chess, fencing, music, robotics and MORE! Sign up today to save your spot!

GOLDCOASTARTS.ORG | 516-829-2570 | VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES & EVENTS!

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Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board present:

HOLIDAY TRAIN EXPRESS Winter Wonderland December 14 – 20, Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson Featuring indoor and outdoor trains courtesy of the Long Island Garden Railway Society and a ride-on train Garden path open till 7 p.m. with light display and holiday music

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1 – 7 P.M.

• ACTIVITIES 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. include a face painter, animal show, free hot chocolate, photo frames, story time and arts and crafts • SANTA WILL ARRIVE AT 6:30 P.M. at the main gate on a fire truck

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1 – 7 P.M.

• SANTA PAWS 3 P.M. – 6 P.M. Bring your pet for a picture with Santa!

The event is FREE | Please bring an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots drive

FOR MORE INFORMATION

311 or (516) 869-6311

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth

Council Member, District 1 Viviana Russell

Council Member, District 2 Peter J. Zuckerman

Council Member, District 3 Angelo P. Ferrara

www.northhempsteadny.gov

Council Member, District 4 Veronica Lurvey

Council Member, District 5 Lee R. Seeman

Council Member, District 6 Dina M. De Giorgio

Town Clerk Wayne H. Wink, Jr.

Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman

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Comedy fest at Emanuel The eighth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3:00 p.m., with an International Comedy Festival featuring Gibran Saleem, Ethan Herschenfeld and Wali Collins. Gibran Saleem was born in North Carolina and raised in Virginia in a Pakistani household. He started comedy while attending graduate school at NYU in Psychology. He has been featured on MTV, TV Land, Popcorn Flix, PBS, and performed his stand-up television debut on Gotham Comedy Live for AXS TV. Ethan Herschenfeld has performed at comedy clubs in NY, LA, Chicago, and the UK, including Gotham, Caroline’s, the Comic Strip, the Comedy Store, Zanies, and the Ice House. As an actor, he has a long list of TV credits. As an

opera singer, he has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan Opera. Wali Collins is a regular at all of the mainstream comedy clubs in the United States. His television credits include NBC, CBS, FOX, HBO, ABC, VH1, Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu, with featured appearances on Late Show with David Letterman. In the words of Robert Klein, “Wali Collins is versatile, smart and very, very funny.” The show is funded in part by The Dorfman Family. Following the show, there will be refreshments. Tickets are $25 or 2 for $45. For further information and to purchase tickets, call (516) 482-5701. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.

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Return Cooper as GCP Water/Fire commish

his Tuesday, Dec. 10, there will be a contested election for Garden City Park Water/Fire Commissioner. I urge you to vote for Alan Cooper, he has the experience and leadership we need to restore fiscal integrity to our community. Alan has spent the past 38 years of his life in public service. He joined the Garden City Park Fire Department in 1981 and quickly rose to the rank of rescue Captain and Engine Lieutenant. He became an Emergency Medical Technician at the age of 18, and later a New York State certified and nationally registered paramedic. Alan holds a Ph.D. in psy-

chology and an MBA in management from Adelphi University. In 1993 he was elected Garden City Park Water/Fire Commissioner and served four terms. During his tenure on the board of commissioners, he played a significant role in revamping our fire equipment, replacing virtually the entire fleet of outdated emergency vehicles, including two new state-of-the-art ambulances, and rebuilding fire headquarters, which was originally built in 1921. He has been praised for being an exceptional commissioner, balancing the needs of our community with fiscal responsibility, he is supported by oﬃcers and members of the Garden City Park

Fire Department. While Water/Fire commissioner, Dr. Cooper led the eﬀort to overhaul the water distribution infrastructure replacing outdated pump equipment and water mains throughout the district. Additionally, he approved the construction of a new water purification station to avoid the need to chlorinate our water supply (which unfortunately is now done). With all this investment, his fiscal management was outstanding, and in his first year on the board, he reduced our water tax rate. When he left oﬃce in 2007, Dr. Cooper ran for the New Hyde Park/ Garden City Park school board and served five years as a

school board trustee. In 2008 he was appointed to the Town of North Hempstead Housing Authority, where he currently serves as Commissioner overseeing five housing developments across the town. Professionally, Dr. Cooper is currently the associate dean of the Willumstad School of Business at Adelphi University and the owner of a consulting firm specializing in process improvement and organizational development. Prior to that, he was the chief people and performance oﬃcer at White Plains Hospital in Westchester. He spent the first two decades of his career with the North Shore–LIJ Health System (now

Northwell Health) as vice president for learning and innovation. In these roles, he has been responsible for developing and managing budgets in the tens of millions of dollars. Again, I urge you to vote for Alan Cooper on Tuesday, Dec. 10 between the hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Garden City Park Water District, 333 Marcus Ave. in Garden City Park. For details on Alan’s platform and taxpayer concerns, visit www.VoteCooper2019.com.. Michael McGillicuddy Former commissioner GCP Water/Fire District

Congress, prez should get together on budget

ongress passing and the president signing another stopgap spending bill keeping the government open another four weeks until Dec. 20 is just kicking the can down the road. Another federal government shut down may take place in December when the most recent temporary budget extension is set to expire. This reminds me of “Stuck In The Middle With You” by the band Stealers Wheel. The words “Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you” from the song. It perfectly sums up the chaos and gridlock in Washington. How nice that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and their Democratic colleagues have been working days, nights and weekends for over two years on developing a case to impeach President Trump. A majority of Americans would prefer they expend the same amount of energy in deal-

ing with more pressing problems such as passing a full one-year budget on time by Oct. 1. If federal civil servants face periodic furloughs, so too should White House employees, members of Congress and their staﬀ. Federal employees work just as hard as their counterparts in the private sector. Many in the military, CIA, FBI, United States Marshals, ICE, Border Security and Coast Guard put their lives on the line every day protecting our nation. They remain on the payroll but can suﬀer from a delay in their pay. The government shut down and furlough of non-essential federal government employees is a waste of taxpayers’ dollars. Even when furloughs take place, Congress has ended up retroactively paying federal employees for the days they could not report for duty. Both the President and Congress need to work together if we are ever going to put our fiscal house in order and end future threats of both sequestering and

furloughs. We need to return to the time when Congress held budget hearings for each department during the summer. A real balanced budget, agency by agency, was adopted during an open process. Members of Congress, federal employees, the public, watchdog groups and media were afforded sufficient time to understand the full contents prior to adoption. Full federal budgets were adopted on time prior to the start of any new Federal Fiscal year on October 1. This was a time many years ago when there were no furloughs. There are just as many good managers in the government as in the private sector. If their superiors would give them the authority and flexibility to manage budgets, they could find savings without having to consider furloughing or laying off employees. They could easily find $5 billion for the Wall (President Trump) and $5 billion more toward the Gateway Tunnel (Sen. Schumer) out of a $4 trillion bud-

get. Both would come away winners for their cause. Millions of Americans have cut far more out of their family budgets and managed to survive. Everyone knows that the thousands of Washington K Street lobbyists, representing every conceivable special interest group, work behind the scenes with the White House, Congress and Congressional staﬀers in writing their own favored special provisions into every Federal agency funding bill prior to adoption. We can’t furlough the thousands of lobbyists who swarm around Washington like bees searching for honey. Hard-working civil servants pay taxes just like everyone else. The White House and Congress should be held accountable for their actions, or in this case inactions, just as employees are at personnel evaluations. Voters can conduct their own personnel evaluations of both Congress and the President on Election Day in 2020. Both the president, members

of Congress and their respective employees should be docked one full day’s pay for each day our pending full federal fiscal year 2020 budget is not adopted on time. They need to perform this most basic requirement of their jobs, which is passing a budget on time, just like federal civil servants do on a daily basis. Why not end bipartisan gridlock?. Instead of another in a series of stop-gap continuing resolutions to keep the government open, pass a clean spending bill with no attached amendments for the balance of fiscal Year 2020 ending on Sept. 30 using Fiscal Year 2019 numbers. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who previously worked31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Oﬃce.)

Fur fashion show wrong way to raise funds

t. Mary’s Church is holding their annual fundraiser on Dec 6 at Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club and they will be featuring a Fur Fashion Show sponsored by Superior Furs. I’m blown away that the glamorizing and sale of fur is

still happening on this planet. These beautiful, defenseless creatures are tortured and murdered for their fur and skin. If anyone has ever watched a video of an animal being skinned, I’m sure they would not be able to find it in their heart to perpetuate that industry.

It’s time for us to wake up and be conscious of what our purchases are supporting. If you buy fur, you are supporting the torture of animals. Can we consider other options such as faux fur, or even a sustainable clothes fashion show? Let’s get with the times

and do a fundraiser that supports love and peace in the world. If anyone else finds this fur fundraiser unacceptable, please make your voice heard in a peaceful way. Call the church and ask them to consider other options, or write a post on Face-

book to bring awareness. This is one small step to a more peaceful world and a perfect time of year to show love and compassion for all animals. Marci Quinn Manhasset

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State should run local school districts

he prices for the houses in Great Neck have significantly dropped in the past decade while the prices for the houses in the five boroughs of New York City have increased by several folds. MLS listings in recent years provide evidence to a continually escalating number of houses for sale being on the market in Great Neck. Currently, there is an unprecedented listing of 208 houses for sale in Great Neck. A Kings Point House which used to be at $3.4 million a decade ago currently is oﬀered at $1.9 million. A similar house in a good neighborhood in the 5

boroughs ranges from $3 million to $4 million. But why? “When I show the houses in Great Neck to buyers, they love the houses and their prices but when they find about the taxes they freak out” is the reason for the large number of houses in the Great Neck market according to a realtor whom I spoke with. She attributed the adverse trend in the property value solely to the extraordinary high real estate taxes in Great Neck. The worry for many residents is the current vicious cycle that Great Neck is going through. The real estate taxes

are increasing, more people cannot aﬀord the taxes. Either they leave Great Neck at will or forced to leave their homes by the bank foreclosures. As a result more houses are on the market, the property values drop further, more temporary residents who want to use the schools for the duration of their children attending Great Neck schools move temporarily to Great Neck increasing disproportionately the student population and causing levying of more school taxes, which in turn causes more and more people cannot aﬀord the taxes…. This is a vicious cycle and is destructive to the future of

Great Neck and needs to be stopped. How? Why are the amount of taxes paid in the five boroughs are several of magnitudes lower than Great Neck? Why not use a similar approach which the public schools use in the five boroughs? It certainly works well for them. Unlike our board of education who are composed of five part-time amateur volunteers, the board of education in the five boroughs are professionals who are paid full time. After all, you are demanding too much from part/timers. Yet the size of the school district

in Great Neck does not justify salaried professionals. What’s the solution? New York State must be in charge of Great Neck and other school districts, e.g., Jericho, Mamaroneck, Roslyn, Herricks, Manhasset, Mineola, Syosset, e.t.c. to share resources to operate more cost-eﬃcient, to bring in a more competitive workforce, more competitive contractors for repair and new construction and to cut waste. Legislators must look into this and put it as their future campaign agenda. Leon Ebrani Great Neck

Bloomberg nomination would turn a GOPer blue

ichael Bloomberg, the self-made New York billionaire and the three-term very successful mayor of New York City, announced two days ago that he is seeking the Democratic Party nomination to run for president of the United States, next year. Our entire country should be celebrating Mayor Bloomberg’s decision, because it may mean that our beloved country may yet be saved. Michael Bloomberg has already demonstrated that he possesses all of the leadership, executive and intellectual qualities needed, to lead the United States in these very troubled times. To me, Michael Bloomberg represents Democratic Party sanity, compared to the likes of Bernie

Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg and the other Democratic Party oddities now vying for the nomination. Most of those others appear to be either a radical throwback to the 1930s or a fixated militant, who’s come from a world that you and I would never want to visit. I am a registered Republican, but if Michael Bloomberg is the Democratic Party nominee next year, I will vote for him, over President Trump, assuming that the president is running for a second term. Why? Because while President Trump has already accomplished a great deal while in office, I believe that he has made too many missteps to remain in oﬃce for another four years and I trust that Michael Bloomberg

would never make those same missteps. I believe that Michael Bloomberg seeks to preserve all that is good and wonderful in America and that he also seeks to make significant progress towards resolving our most serious social and economic problems, without shattering our country to pieces, while doing that. I have not mentioned Joe Biden, the Democratic front runner today, because I do not believe that his long political record merits his reaching the presidency. Joe Biden served as a senator for many years and then he aided and abetted Barack Obama, as his vice president, for eight years. After all of those years in elected oﬃce, Mr. Biden’s long political record reflects little of ac-

complishment, so I see no reason why we should now allow that record to be extended. You would think that the leadership of the Democratic Party would be overjoyed with Michael Bloomberg’s entering the race, but they are not. (Newsday, Nov.25th) “Jay Jacobs, chairman of the New York State Democratic Party and the Nassau (County) Democratic Party, called Bloomberg’s chances slim to none. Jacobs said he likes Bloomberg, but his campaign isn’t built on a rationale that would draw a base to get him to win the nomination. I just don’t see how he brings anything new to the nomination race, Jacobs said. He’s very moderate. Aside from being able to self-fund, I don’t see what advantage he has.”

Can you imagine such a lack of insight and foresight on the part of Mr. Jacobs? Mr. Jacobs would rather continue to back unelectable oddities like Sanders, Warren and Buttigieg, or a worn-out, unspectacular horse like Joe Biden than throw his party’s weight behind the one contender who is obviously capable of defeating Donald Trump. The Democratic Party today is certainly not the Democratic Party of Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Herbert Lehman, Al Smith and others of their kind. Joel Katz Port Washington

Cilluffo’s record has earned him re-election

he Great Neck Park District’s 2020 budget is over $19 million. Clearly, the district is a very significant operation, headed by the superintendent, who is appointed by, and reports to three Park Commissioners elected by park district residents. The park commissioners serve three-year terms

I have been a long-term resident of the park district and an active advocate for all aspects of our parks. I am a former businessman and a regular attendee of the meetings of the board of commissioners. I have watched the deliberations of more than six diﬀerent past commissioners. It is my belief that the district is best served by

commissioners seasoned by the experience of serving in the oﬃce. On Dec. 10, we have the opportunity to re-elect Frank Cilluﬀo to his third three-year term. I believe he deserves our votes. During his previous terms, he has: worked on five budgets (none of which raised taxes); was instrumental in the selection of a top-notch park superintendent,

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worked on the year-long process to develop a master plan for the district, investigated options for an indoor recreation center, reviewed programs to improve commuter parking. Some of the things instituted in his tenure were: an organic turf care program throughout the park system, changing to recycling fallen leaves by mulching them into the lawns when mowing, rather than raking and collecting them – this saved the district the costs of collecting and disposing of tons of leaves. – lighting the trees in the Village Green during the winter holiday season, installation of an outdoor skating rink in the Village Green for five weeks in December

and January to add to the holiday festivities and the addition of facilities for the popular sport of pickleball. Frank is a tireless champion of ways to improve the park district. He is often found in one park or another, enjoying the activities the district oﬀers. He cheerfully enjoys meeting park patrons and listening to their suggestions for improvements. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, please vote to re-elect the candidate for park commissioner who has proven his capabilities for the job – vote for Frank Cilluﬀo. Marty Markson Great Neck

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Time to head north to open spaces

find it extremely sad and touching, that local residents still think their voices are heard by local politicians. They believe, still, that the gigantic political, money and influence machine that now dominates Nassau county can be stopped or slowed in its devastating death march toward the destruction of a once beautiful and peaceful place to live. Maybe some of us have been here too long – 40, 50 even 60 years. Yes, it’s true, once, Nassau county was suburbia. It had fresh and clean air, clean water beaches, small houses sheltered by trees, little trucking, men in coats and hats dashing to catch diesel trains, kids actually walking to schools, with churches and

synagogues packed to the rafters. It’s all gone. It’s like a quaint chapter in a fifth-grader’s history book, and it’s never coming back — at least not here. If you’re young enough, or energetic enough, consider leaving. Take your kids north, to open spaces where they can go snowshoeing, or south to a small lake or pond where kids still fish and swim. And if jobs or money is an issue, live simpler, more homey lives. God knows this county is big. And if you find someplace really wonderful, let me know: I won’t be far behind. Jo Dimino Williston Park

Passionate about protecting earth

his letter is in support of Patty Katz who is running for re-election as commissioner for the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. Passion and experience and two of the reasons why I urge all Great Neck residents to re-elect Patty Katz as Commissioner for the GNWPCD. For the past three years, Patty has served as a Commissioner on the GNWPCD, and not just served, but served tirelessly with an intense passion for protecting the environment. During her tenure as commissioner she has worked hard to keep Great Neck and Manhas-

set Bay clean. She organized the Shed the Meds pharmaceutical take-back event. And she has kept the district’s taxes under the tax cap throughout her tenure as commissioner. Prior to serving as commissioner, Patty was on the Town of North Hempstead ecological commission for many years and is chairwoman of the Reach Out America Green Committee. Patty cares about the environment and cares about Great Neck. We need her working for us for another three years. Stuart Dolgin Great Neck

Katz brings passion, knowledge to GNWPCD

atty Katz, a fellow graduate of Great Neck North, has been a friend of mine for over 40

years. I have seen her throughout her life live with integrity, leadership, compassion and organizational skills that have led me to support her in her upcoming re-election as the commissioner of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. For decades, she has been an avid supporter of environ-

mental issues and has devoted numerous amounts of community service for the betterment of Great Neck residents. As a commissioner at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, she continues to exercise her skillsets to continue its mission to protect our bay and the environment. This year she gave an inspiring presentation at my synagogue illustrating all of the upgrades to the treatment plant and explained how the

GNWPCD recently won the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s 2018 Environmental Excellence Award. Her commitment and passion for her district make it clear to me she is worthy of this position. Please vote for Patty Katz on Dec. 10 for GNWPCD commissioner. Cindy Hodkin Great Neck

Yet more visual clutter

nce again, campaign signs are being aﬃxed to utility poles, traﬃc signs and other government property around Manhasset (Is the candidate being endorsed by the Town of North Hempstead?). This time the assault is because of the local fire and water district election to be held in December. What’s next, a candidate sticking a campaign

sign on a Christmas tree or Hanukkah menorah on Plandome Road? Freedom of speech is not absolute. Unfortunately, sometimes even local Manhasset residents are responsible for the sign pollution, safety concerns, etc. – There are still campaign signs along the bay from previous elections waiting for a storm to move them along, maybe all

the way to Port Washington. Residents and merchants are entitled to display campaign signs on their property, but maybe it is time to vote against the candidate(s) that don’t show respect for Manhasset – the community they want to lead, spend its tax dollars and collect a salary and benefits from. John Minogue Manhasset

Re-elect Katz to GNWPC

s commissioners of the Great Neck Water Pollution District, we urge you to Re-elect Patty Katz as Commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 10. It has been our pleasure to serve alongside Patty at the district for the past three years. She has been a great partner to us in aggressively leading our

work to pursue environmentally friendly, sustainable and cost-eﬃcient projects that will deliver long-lasting value to our community. With Patty’s energy, intelligence and passion, we believe she has served this community well in her first term and with your support, we look forward to working with her over the

next three years. We ask you to vote for Patty Katz on Dec. 10 and keep her as a district asset and part of our successful team. Steve J. Reiter Commissioner – GNWPCD Jerry Landsberg Commissioner – GNWPCD

Cilluffo criticism unfair, misses key facts

n a recent letter, Great Neck resident Ms. Nina Gorden, referring to my letter in support of Commissioner Frank Cilluﬀo’s re-election, wrongly and unfairly alleges that his participation in a local poprock band is somehow improper when the band occasionally plays in a modest supporting

role at a park district special event. Commissioner Cilluﬀo does not select, or arrange for, particular entertainers to perform at any park events. As I noted in my letter, Frank voluntarily participates in many park district recreational activities and the pop

band is just another one. When the band is invited by the park district administration to play at an event, he does not seek any remuneration for playing in the park nor does he receive any such benefit. I hope these comments set the record straight. I think It is unfortunate

that Ms. Gordon feels she has to disparage our splendid Park Board in order to support her candidate. Also, I would note that Ms. Gordon’s comments very weakly address the basic issue of my letter. That issue is that her opposing candidate would be a

novice when we need knowledgeable and experienced public oﬃcials to promote and protect the public’s interest in our priceless park system. Leon Korobow Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 48

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Business&RealEstate

Invest during winter, but be cautious! Buying investment property takes a serious amount of working knowledge, hands-on experience and an understanding of return on investment. I have seen many in the past thirty eight years in the business all the way through today in 2019, as many individuals just jumped into this real estate market and became investors overnight and immediately bought a property without one iota of proper research, or doing suﬃcient homework and just willynilly began the process of renovating or remodeling without all the proper legal permits, adding things, such as basement bathrooms w/showers or bathtubs without proper egress out of the basement. If you are doing a finished

basement, you must have egress out by either a separate entrance (besides the regular basement staircase) or by a pop-out window with a metal ladder leading into the yard. I have also seen illegal installations and improper wiring to circuit breakers, not to code. I have also seen homes built a bit higher than the zoning in the area without any thought of even applying for a possible variance, as fences that are six-feet high in a four=foot zoned area. Understanding that certain breeds of dogs could be a major concern of potentially biting someone and subjecting themselves to lawsuits. This would be a very legitimate reason for applying for a variance for a taller fence.

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However, it is all up to your local jurisdiction and most important the attorney that you hire to go to court with you or for you, who should be a top-notch specialist in dealing with the zoning code arena. An example would be to not hire a zoning attorney for him or her to handle an intellectual property law case. Everyone has their niche specialty and it behooves you to always interview several professionals within that field of their expertise to have the right fit and hire the most experienced professional for the job that you want done! Never hire a jack of all trades” unless it is a well-rounded contractor who has 4+ star online reviews and a proven

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track record in all his fields of expertise! One must really sharpen their pencil when bidding on a home to fix and flip or any other type of property to ascertain and determine, “where’s the profit.” One also should hire a broker well versed in completing a broker price opinion and comparative market analysis. This will provide the investor the necessary information for each property to be considered, so that the purchaser or investor, has a sufficient amount of data to know what price to oﬀer on them. Traveling around those specific neighborhoods to see the homes that sold and what they look like from the outside as well as also determining who else is doing fixes and flips. Most crucial in your decision making is to determine if there are any new homes that were constructed or are planning to be constructed. Go down to the local building department and see how many new construction permits had been or are in the process of being filed. Lately, I myself have been traveling around specific towns to see what if any activity is going on and I personally use the same variables to make my own decisions to fix and flip. It is very critical to carefully be aware and watch your labor costs to fix a home. They could

be upwards of 75 percent of your total outlay and be your greatest expense factor, while materials about 25 percent; but it all depends on what you estimate that you need to do to make the property saleable. Those figures can vary, depending on how much you are remunerating for your labor and at what price you are purchasing your materials and the cost of money! Thinking and exploring the possibilities before you “pull the trigger” and putting down your hard earn dollars or if you are borrowing “hard money” (much higher interest rates than normal borrowing, which is about 5 percent today), will provide you a more solid foundation in making sure you earn your profit at the end of the sale. Lastly, having a dependable crew that you pay properly and have a safe, clean and enjoyable environment will go a long way in putting current and continued future profits in your pocket. Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. He can be reached by email, at:Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com, or by cell: (516) 647-4289.

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O’Brien best qualified for M-L water, fire

am a long-time resident of Manhasset and have supported and voted for candidates who have the qualifications and experience required to be eﬀective in the position they seek to fill. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, I am voting at the Firehouse on Bayview Avenue for Donald O’Brien for Manhasset-Lakeville Water/ Fire commissioner. I have known Mr. O’Brien for over 20 years, and he has demonstrated that he is well qualified based on his education, financial management career with major financial firms, and his 2 previous terms totaling six years as a commissioner of the Manhasset-Lakeville Districts.

The community has already seen the level of Mr. O’Brien’s skills in both management and finance. He has already made an impact on the Districts by developing budgets under the tax cap, by paying off the fire district bonds, and by substantially reducing the outstanding bond debt for the Water District bonds. He works effectively with the water superintendent and the fire supervisor on operating issues, as well as with legal counsel on legal issues. Mr. O’Brien has shown that a business manager can learn the operational, management and financial areas of the water and fire districts and be an effective commissioner. This approach is

used by many CEOs and senior managers in the private sector. I was impressed by his preparation when he first decided to run for commissioner. He spent three months attending the weekly board meetings, asking questions, and meeting with the water superintendent and fire district supervisor. Mr. O’Brien also participated in the debate conducted by the League of Women Voters that year. His opening statement and responses to questions from residents clearly demonstrated that he had devoted the time necessary to understand the operations and issues of the two districts. Unfortunately, this year the residents do not have that

same opportunity to meet and ask questions of the two candidates because his opponent refused to participate in the debate. Mr. O’Brien’s recent interview in the Manhasset Times showed me that he has stayed informed about the issues affecting Long Island water and our volunteer fire departments. I cannot say the same about his opponent since he was unavailable for comment. It is disconcerting to me to refuse to meet our residents when you are running for such an important position. Friends and neighbors have many concerns about the quality of water on Long Island. I would have liked to hear about the current status on

the quality of our water and any key issues that need to be addressed in the coming years. Many, including myself, are also very interested in the position taken on the development of the Macy’s property. It is hard to consider a candidate who is unwilling to let their positions and opinions be known. I urge you to join me in supporting Donald O’Brien on Tuesday, Dec. 10. I am convinced that he is the clear choice for Manhasset-Lakeville Water/Fire commissioner. Doreen McDonough Manhasset Letters Continued on Page 56

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Recent Real Estate

Sales in New Hyde Park New Hyde Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $685,000 Demographics near New Hyde Park, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 41,408 4,657 54.7 3 106,465 23,698

County 1,352,825 4,752 42.5 2.9 85,195 45,421

1500 Imperial Avenue, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $550,000 Date: 09/18/2019 4 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: .13 Schools: New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Total Taxes: $11,496 MLS# 3133279

34 Leslie Lane, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $808,000 Date: 11/15/2019 5 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 59x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $11,497 MLS# 3144896

621 Albert Street, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $445,000 Date:11/07/2019 2 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Total Taxes: $10,794 MLS# 3162979

45 Fairfield Lane, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $900,000 Date: 08/22/2019 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 55x104 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $8,765 MLS# 3103401

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in New Hyde Park by a variety of real estate agencies. The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes are presented based solely on the fact that they were recently sold in New Hyde Park and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Honored for roles in civil rights doc North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth is proud to announce that NHTV Studio Director Alan Ginsberg, North Hempstead Council Member Lee Seeman, Reverend Edward Corley of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Manhasset, Alan Reff of East Williston, and other activists were recently inducted into the Farmingdale State College’s Social Science Research Institute’s Social Justice Distinguished Scholar Academy for their roles in the town-produced documentary Defining Moments: The Civil Rights Movement in North Hempstead. Director Alan Ginsberg The social justice award was presented by Farmingdale Distinguished Teaching Professor of Sociology Dr. Miriam K. Deitsch, who created the award to honor those who promote the cause of social justice. Dr. Deitsch, Supervisor Bosworth, and Suffolk County Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory also honored Gene Burnett, 90, a Civil Rights warrior and NAACP activist who fought a battle after returning from the war to obtain a house in Levittown with his family but was denied. “It was so meaningful to see these civil rights heroes honored for their work in social justice issues,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “Having the Town’s documentary featured at Farmingdale State College was a

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(Left to Right Front Row seated): Alan Ginsberg; Jahad Hoyte, President of Student Government, Messiah Gaymon; Dr. Hazel Dukes; Marge Rogatz; Eugene Burnett; Rev. Edward Corley. wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and to meet these activists in person. I am grateful to Dr. Deitsch for coordinating the event.” “Knowing that our Civil Rights heroes felt honored by all in attendance was a special gift; the joy in the ballroom was palpable and contagious,” said Dr. Deitsch. “We are grateful for their lives, their service, and their generosity. And to all who shared this glorious day, may we all be inspired into the future to embrace the cause of social equity and justice illuminated in “Defining Moments.” The event included a showing of the film Defining Moment-

sand a question and answer panel with the film’s participants. More than 100 people attend the screening and award ceremony at Farmingdale State College’s Campus Center Ballroom. Those also honored included: Marge Rogatz (Port Washington) Dr. Hazel N. Dukes (NYC) Bernice Sims (Mineola) Bernice Roberts (Westbury) Rabbi Jerome Davidson (NYC) Saul Weinstein Peter Kornblum (Kings Point) The film was directed by NHTV Studio Director & LIXI

Studios President Alan Ginsberg and was funded by a grant from the National Park Service (NPS). The 40-minute documentary represents nearly two years of research, interviews, filming, and editing. In addition to the documentary, individual “oral histories” of more than a

dozen North Hempstead residents who had a role in the Civil Rights Movement are available for viewing at https://www. mynhtv.com/civilrights For more information, or to receive a complimentary DVD of the documentary, call 311.

Town to hold tree lighting Dec. 16 North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board along with the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, Manhasset Park District and the Manhasset Lakeville Fire & Water District announced that the Annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday,Dec. 6 at 4:00 p.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset. The event is expected to attract hundreds of local residents as they celebrate the kickoﬀ to the holiday season. The program will feature a Pledge of Allegiance led by the Manhasset American Legion and Manhasset Veterans of For-

eign Wars, a blessing from local clergy, a performance from the Manhasset High School Brass Choir, awards for the winners of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce’s Poster contest and the lighting of the tree. Girl Scouts Troop #535 will be assisting with hanging ornaments on the tree. There will also be an appearance by Santa, who will arrive by firetruck, courtesy of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, following the tree lighting. Attendees will be treated to free hot chocolate and coﬀee provided by For Five Coﬀee Roasters along with treats provided by Herb & Olive Marketa. The event is sponsored by:

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Spectators cheer as Santa Claus arrives at last year’s tree lighting in Manhasset. The Town of North Hempstead, the Manhasset Park District, the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, and the Manhasset Lakeville Fire & Water District.

Mary Jane Davies Green is located on Plandome Road across from Town Hall at 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset. For more information

please call 311. Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead.

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Ex-GCP water/fire commish eyes old post Continued from Page 1 Borchers said that raising water rates was necessary for water quality. “Water treatment is a required but expensive part of running the water district but until recently we were able to maintain the same water rates for decades,“ he said. Borchers declined to comment on Cooper’s run for commissioner. Both candidates stressed the importance of clean drinking water as a major issue in this election. “Emerging contaminants compliance is one of our primary concerns. Meeting the new proposed regulations and ensuring that our water supply complies with all local, state and federal requirements is our priority,” Borchers said. Borcher said he supported municipalities like Mineola and Roslyn filing lawsuits against manufacturers of the chemical 1-4 dioxane and perfluorinated chemicals. Borchers said the district has applied for and received grants “in the millions of dollars” for this purpose. “Through these lawsuits, we are hopeful that the cost of treatment and long term operations of treatment facilities will be oﬀset by the responsible parties and not the customers of the district,” Borchers said. “I fully support this strategy as otherwise the burden of paying for these treatment facilities would be placed on the taxpayers of our district,” Cooper said of the lawsuits.

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Garden City Park Water/FIre Commissioner Kenneth Borchers is seeking a fifth term this Tuesday. Cooper said the biggest issue facing the fire district is the lack of available manpower to respond to emergencies. One of the methods the district has used to deal with this issue is to close one of the two firehouses in the district, and have all manpower respond to a single firehouse during weekday daytime hours, Cooper said. “Although this may

appear to be a valid solution, the issue here is that the closed firehouse is centrally located within the district, while the open firehouse is blocks away from the district boundary,” Cooper said All firefighters assigned to station two which is the firehouse on Denton Avenue just North of Hillside Avenue have to respond across town to the firehouse South of Jericho Turnpike, Cooper said. “There is no evidence that this has increased response times and it has decreased the morale of those members assigned to station two,” Cooper said. “This issue needs to be looked at in a holistic way with data analytics. We should also look at best practices since we are not the only district with this issue. “ Borchers said during his time as fire commission the district has obtained grants for updating the radio communications and thermal imaging cameras utilized by firefighters and purchased a new ladder truck under budget replacing an over 26-year-old model that has enhanced older equipment eﬃciency. “We have worked hard to deliver quality fire protection to the community,” Borchers said. Cooper said he has been a resident of the area covered by Garden City Park Water/Fire District his entire life and has been a member of the fire department for 38 years. In addition to serving as commissioner, he also served as rescue captain and engine lieutenant. Cooper is currently the associate dean of the Willumstad School of Busi-

Flynn, O’Brien face off for water/fire commish Continued from Page 1 residents receive clean water and prompt fire safety services. O’Brien, a Manhasset resident who is a two-term trustee on the board of the Manhasset Public Library, was elected to two terms on the district’s Board of Commissioners in 2010 and 2013 and has critiqued Flynn’s leadership since his election. He has also said any proposal from Brookfield Properties to develop the Macy’s location in Manhasset should be rejected on the basis of water availability. Flynn, a former specialist in real estate finance, 27-year veteran volunteer of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and Village of Plandome public works oﬃcial who was elected to a three-year term in 2016, could not be reached for comment. In the 2016 election, Flynn was elected with 552 votes, while O’Brien managed 449.

ness at Adelphi University and the owner of a consulting firm specializing in process improvement and organizational development. “With all the changes and challenges facing our community, I have the experience, educational and professional background needed to provide a pure and plentiful water supply, and fire and EMS services second to none,” Cooper said. Borchers said he has been a lifelong resident of Garden City Park for more than 50 years. His community service includes 38 years in the Garden City Park Volunteer Fire Department during which he has been a lieutenant and is currently the company’s financial treasurer for the past 19 years, he said. Borchers also serves as a chairman for Long Island Water Conference Association and the Nassau/Suﬀolk Commissioner Association. He did not say what he does for work outside of his volunteer work “I am running for re-election because I am devoted to our community and would like to continue to serve you with the utmost degree of dedication and commitment to the job,” Borchers said. “I am honest, respected, reliable and responsible.” Residents in the Garden City Park Water/Fire District can vote at Garden City Park District Oﬃce at 333 Marcus Ave. on Dec. 10 from 4-9 p.m.

‘Light at end of tunnel’ at Linden Ave. project Continued from Page 2 sequence to form a wall for earth support. The Floral Park Recreation Center still remains accessible through other egress points, the LIRR said. The LIRR Expansion Project will add a third track on the Main Line from Floral

Former Commissioner Donald O’Brien (left) is running to unseat current Commissioner Steve Flynn (right) in the Manhasset-Lakeville Water and Fire District. Polling will be located at thestation houses of the Fire District: Company No. 1 Firehouse, at 35 Bayview Ave. in Port Washington; Company No. 3 Firehouse at 25 Prospect Street in Great Neck; Company

No. 4 Firehouse at 97 Jayson Avenue in Great Neck; and Company No. 5 Firehouse at 21 78th Avenue in New Hyde Park. Polls will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Park to Hicksville and is being carried out by 3rd Track Constructors. The project began in January 2018 and is to be completed by late 2022. Its development areas include Carle Place, Floral Park, Garden City, Garden City Park, Hicksville, Mineola, New Cassel, New Hyde Park, and Westbury.

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eﬃcient, technologically advanced equipment possible at our water pollution control plant without incurring undue financial stress on the community, she secured over $12 million in grants for district upgrades. I have had the privilege of serving with Ms. Katz on the Environmental (Green) Committee of Reach Out America. Patty is the chairwoman of this committee, and she approached every challenge we took on with admirable enthusiasm and passion. As committee members, we discuss all sorts of ideas for solutions to problems and Patty would develop a plan of action.

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am writing to endorse Patty Katz for reelection to the position of Great Neck Water Pollution Control District commissioner. I have known Patty for 18 years and have seen first-hand how dedicated she is to protecting our resources and environment. In her first term as a commissioner, Ms. Katz helped to keep our district under the tax cap. She facilitated the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s winning of the New York State Environmental Excellence Award in 2018. Patty organized the Shed the Meds Pharmaceutical take-back program. In her desire to have the most

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2018 report from the White’s House’s Council of Economic Advisors found that as of 2009, the price per dose of patented drugs was five times as high in the U.S. as in foreign markets. Craig Garthwaite and Benedic Ippolito, recently wrote in STAT that “Midterm elections have ushered in a decidedly spit 116th Congress. Yet the desire to lower U.S.

pharmaceutical spending, which now exceeds $450 billion a year and dwarfs that of any other developed nation, is likely to continue uniting some strange bedfellows. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are doing a disservice to Americans by uniting behind populist drug-pricing proposals that ignore the harsh realities of drug development in favor of simplicity and sloganeering.

Both Republicans and Democrats have called for tying U.S. drug prices to those of our international peers. The Democrats proposed legislation that is aimed at drugs that are considered “excessively priced”–those whose U.S. Prices exceed the average amount paid by five other developed countries, ending patent protection for such drugs, opening them up to generic competition

and likely price reductions. Another proposal announced earlier by HHS would base Medicare prices for” some drugs” on the median amount paid in a set of developed countries. A long time ago, I learned “for money, you get honey.” Under the current system, without going down to the lowest level around us, the average American gets early access to the newest medications. Continued on Page 62

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Bayview Ave. Warren Chiasson PHOTO COURTESY FAFSA and Financial Trio at Main arranged by the Music Advisory OF THE GREAT NECK Aid Workshop for Teens at Committee LIBRARY Parkville Join Michael Turner, from Enjoy the Warren ChiNew York State Higher Eduasson Trio, featuring Gene Reference Librarcation Services Corporation Bertoncini on guitar and (HESC), for a presentation on Mark Hagan on bass, on ian and Department FAFSA (Free Application for Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Head of Reference Federal Student Aid) and the in the Main Library’s Com- Services, Margery financial aid application process munity Room, 159 Bayview Chodosch has been on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from Ave. celebrated for 40 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Parkville Warren Chiasson has Branch, 10 Campbell St. (oﬀ been called one of the top years of service to Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. jazz vibraphonists in the the Great Neck Liworld. Originally a mem- brary and community. Q&A. Teens and parents welcome. ber of the George Shearing Conversations on PerQuintet, he has emerged as his own man with a distinctive four-mallet sonal Transformation facilitated by technique that he weaves into a percus- Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh at Main Learn tools and meditations for achievsive, melodic style. Gene Bertoncini is a Jazz master of ing higher energy and personal transforsolo guitar. He has played with practical- mation, facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabily everybody that is famous in the music zadeh on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Large Multipurpose world of today. Mark Hagan, a solid bassist, and com- Room, 159 Bayview Ave. Encore Film at Station poser plays bass in Broadway pit orchesThe next encore film, about a family tras and writes music for Nickelodeon TV. The Great Neck Library Music Advi- that returns to China under the guise of a sory Committee, now in its 49th year, co- fake wedding to say goodbye to their bechaired by founding member Gabe Chieco loved matriarch — the only person that (who passed away on Nov. 19, 2019) and doesn’t know she only has a few weeks to Michele Ganz, includes members Estelle live, will be shown on Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m. Pace, Robert Schaufeld, Donna Litke (staﬀ at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road member), Joan Brill-Pavlovic, Ellen Char- (2nd level), above Best Market. Great Neck Library Milestones lop, and Pamela Levy. This all-volunteer Congratulations to Margery Chodosch, committee of Great Neck residents represents a wide range of musical experience Reference Librarian and Department Head of Reference Services, on 40 years of serand performance. Great Neck School District residents vice to the Great Neck Library and commuhave priority for seating. Please arrive 15 nity; and best wishes to Pamela Levin, A/V Media Librarian and Head of Audiovisual minutes early for preferred seating. Services, upon her retirement this DecemNeighborhoods of the Empire ber after 31 years of service. Great Neck Library Closing/CanCity Harlem: Many Cities in One present- cellation Information Online Library patrons connected to the Intered by Ron Brown at Main Join Ron Brown when he presents net are asked to check the website: www. Harlem: Many Cities in One on Tuesday, cancellations.com for Library weather-reDec. 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s lated closings/program cancellations. In order to access this service, Library Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. By the early 1900s Harlem became District residents can log on to cancellaa well-to-do African American neighbor- tions.com, type in their zip code or Great hood and mass migration from the rural Neck Library and obtain information on south transformed the city into the Afri- program cancellations or Library closings. can American Mecca. The modern Civil In addition, at no charge, residents can Rights Movement and Harlem Renaissance request automatic e-mails from cancelput Black Harlem on the world map. To- lations.com when the Library has posted day Harlem is again reinventing itself as a any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected white, upwardly mobile city within a city. Dr. Ronald Brown is an authority on online to be advised of weather-related the religious history of New York City. He changes in Library hours or programs.

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Vote in special district elections Dec. 10 Continued from Page 18 But the district, with a $20 million operating budget, has to navigate that delicate balance between its responsibility as a municipality and its obligation to taxpayers. Over the past several years it has steered its fees and revenue stream to reduce the amount of tax subsidy. Fees for most services, after being stagnant for several years, are going up especially for nonresidents (and why not, in this period of relative economic prosperity?) to achieve a 26-30 percent cost recovery (70 percent is cited as more typical of a comparable park district). Beggs acknowledged the

push-pull of a municipality’s goal to provide programs for the community and during the dialogue, showed she was also receptive to hearing other suggestions. There are other special district elections, as well, including the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District and Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. To her substantial credit and the strongest indication of character and respect for the oﬃce, Patty Katz is uncontested for re-election as Commissioner of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, but nonetheless is doing outreach to encourage people to vote. An environmen-

tal activist with a long, long record of engagement (especially through Reach Out America), she has brought that energy and philosophy to her oﬃce. Katz, who I also know as my neighbor, reviewed some of the significant achievements that have made the GNWPCD a model for environmental sustainability: A grease receiving station that will generate over $100,000 a year in fees from haulers, reduce their carbon footprint and allow for a third micro-turbine for increased generation of electricity and heat (the project is 50 percent complete); an anaerobic digester upgrade that more than doubles bio-fuel (meth-

ane) production and reduces sludge production and hauling by 30 percent, saving $120,000 a year (50 percent complete) and a micro-turbine addition that burns methane produced in the digester that will enable the district to generate 50 percent of its electricity and 100 percent of heating (100 percent complete), paid for with a $12 million state grant the district won. She also was instrumental in creating the Shed the Meds program. There are those at the state and county levels who would like to eliminate special districts and local control and charge that communities don’t care, as

measured by how many turn out for district elections. Is there anyone who would argue that the quality of our parks, water supply, waste treatment, are crucial to our everyday lives? You only have to imagine what it is like for the people of Flint, Mich., to appreciate the answer or nearby Queens where residents had to evacuate their homes because of a sewage backup. Because we have local control, we have the highest quality parks, libraries and schools, and the highest standards for water quality and waste treatment. So vote on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1-9 pm.

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Drug price regs unintended consequences Continued from Page 56 Dr. Scott Atlas writing in the Wall St. Journal, writes that “everyone wants to reduce prescription drug prices, but how? ‘’First, do no harm..” ‘’First do no harm’’ is a sentence that is implied in the oath that physicians take when they graduate medical school and swear to take care of their patients Between 1995 and 2005, 12 new cancer drugs were first introduced in the U.S. versus 13 in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the U.K. combined. Of the 45 novel drugs, the Food and Drug Administration approved in 2015, 29 were available in the U.S. first. And a 2017 study found that all approved new cancer drugs were covered by Medicare in the U.S. compared with public insurance coverage of only 25 in the UK, 19 in France, 13 in

Canada, 11 in Australia. Atlas says “Pegging drug prices to those of foreign countries would ultimately lead to The same consequences Europeans endure–reduced access to critical drugs and worse outcomes, including more deaths from disease. PBMs act counter to patient interest while aggravating the lack of price transparency. They reward higher list prices on which patient premiums are often based. Patients do not have the ability or “strength” to “shop” around in an attempt to find a lower price. One just has to look in their own households and ask their own parents or grandparent to go from store to store to find a lower price for a prescription they do not even have in their hands because the law requires electronic transmission from the physician to the pharmacy.

I watch people, friends of mine, discuss their prescriptions and their knowledge is limited. The small pharmacy who had time to talk to the patient is disappearing from the scene Policies that aim to reduce drug prices – price regulation and weaker patent protection–are also associated with delayed availability, less innovation, and limited access. Garthwaite and Ippolito, writing in STAT, in January 2019, tell of a situation that is not discussed very often. There is a tradeoﬀ between drug prices and innovation that requires an accurate understanding. An of the nature of earlystage drug development and the mobility of investment capital. “An increasing fraction of early-stage research is now undertaken by small biotech firms and startups. Their primary goal

is to demonstrate the success of their products in order to be purchased by large and more established firms”, ”This eﬃcient evolution of the sector allows small biotechnology firms to confront the increasingly diﬃcult world of drug development while allowing large companies to undertake large-stage development as well as regulatory and commercialization activities’’. This means that a considerable amount of the funds for risky, early-stage drug investments do not come from the internal profits of existing pharmaceutical firms, but instead, from venture capital firms. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb emphasized that “venture capital funds” are not restricted to pharmaceutical investment and these firms are “looking across a whole portfolio and comparing returns in one segment versus re-

turns in another segment. It is very easy for them to shift more capital into one segment of their portfolio than another”. Garthwaite and Ippolito suggest that “30 years is too long to wait for new medicines. There are ways to speed up drug development”: While this is technically true even for internal research and development funded by pharmaceutical firms’ profits, venture capital funds face far fewer frictions and can seek profits elsewhere” and capital will move out of the pharmaceutical sector. The authors above ask you to consider ”the extent to which pharmaceutical investments respond to profit expectations” is not merely the domain of economic theory. Bertram Drachtman Great Neck

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Turkey trot at Floral Herricks music kicks off year Park-Bellerose On Nov. 27, kindergartners at Floral Park-Bellerose School donned handmade turkey costumes to participate in the Turkey Trot. Cheered on by their fellow schoolmates, the students paraded down the main hallway, waving and saying, “gobble, gobble!”

The trot, which was attended by both Principal Jamie Adams and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Sottile, was a fun activity before the Thanksgiving break. Submitted by the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District

Herricks High School’s auditorium was recently illuminated during the first concert of the school year, presented by Tri-M Music Honor Society members. Several ensembles featured outstanding compilations on and in front of the stage. As a highlight, some of the instrumentalists even filled the aisles as they provided extraordinary music just feet from their audience. The Blue Jazz Band, conducted by Dr. Geoﬀrey Taylor, played “I’m Down With That” by Mark Taylor, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” by Fred Rogers and arranged by Mike Tomaro

and “Roll ‘Em” by Mary Lou Williams. Under the direction of Catherine Fish, the Chamber Orchestra performed Antonin Dvorak’s String Quartet No. 2, “The American,” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “String Symphony No. 2 in D Major.” The Chamber Choir, directed by Louise O’Hanlon, sang Ysaye Barnwell’s “Wanting Memories,” “Ain’t a-that Good News,” by William Dawson, Richard Rodney Bennet’s “A Good Night” and the Irish blessing, “May the Road Rise Up to Meet You.”

Scott Stickley led the Wind Ensemble in its performance of James Barnes’ “Ritmico for Concert Band,” Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E Flat” and Cyrill Kistler and Robert M. Barr’s Prelude to the Third Act of the Opera “Kunihild.” Among the performers were numerous All-County musicians and an All-National student. Several members of the Board of Education and Administration were in attendance and later expressed their pride in the talented students and teachers. Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

The entire population of students and staﬀ members at the Herricks Public Schools’ Searingtown Elementary School is united in a charge to help others. All are engaged in several initiatives intended to make an impact locally, regionally, nationally and globally. Nov. 20 was observed as Service Day at Searingtown and featured a schoolwide assembly that celebrated the many eﬀorts that are underway or on the horizon. Each grade level is giving back to the community through its own collaborative project. Kindergartners decorated kindness rocks and made gifts for senior citizens, while the first grade is recycling dried markers

through a program with Crayola. Second-grade students are celebrating community helpers with letters of gratitude, and third graders are assembling care packages for the homeless. The fourth grade collected coins and raised more than $500 for students in Kenya after reading “Neema’s Reason to Smile.” Fifth graders are collaborating on a Pennies for Patients reada-thon to aid the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Strive students are collecting craft supply donations for hospitalized children. Service Day is an annual effort that began several years ago and has continued and expanded. It ties in with Searingtown’s

newly launched mission to “Go Global,” exposing students to global challenges and encouraging them to think about ways in which they can make a diﬀerence. “While we are very proud of our strong academic curriculum, we find it equally important to cultivate compassion, empathy and personal responsibility,” said Principal Diana DeGiorgio. “Our annual Service Day is a natural extension of that work to help students actively participate in making a diﬀerence in their local communities and in the world.” Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

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New Hyde Park Memorial High School salutatorian Megha Gopal. New Hyde Park Memorial High School has named Saba Gulzar and Megha Gopal as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2020. Gulzar’s science research accolades include studying skin grafting options at Stony Brook University and learning about genetics and molecular biology at Columbia University. As a junior, she was the sole recipient of the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. She is also a Youth Squad Captain with the Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps and routinely accompanies the EMTs on emergency calls to the community. Additionally, Gulzar is a member of the Student Council, the volleyball team, and numerous clubs and honor societies. She has a 103.23 GPA. Gopal is a National Merit

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New Hyde Park Memorial High School valedictorian Saba Gulzar. Semifinalist. She has attended Columbia University, where she took classes on neuroscience, probability, and organic chemistry; and, she attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. She also received a Johns Hopkins Research Grant of $600 to conduct research regarding innovative ways to clean up landfills. As a junior, Gopal was awarded the Rensselaer Medal. She has participated in various research projects through the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair and the Long Island Science Congress. She has a 103.02 GPA. Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District

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From left, Ralph Ventura, Jeanette Frisina, Chris Vulpis, Rich DeMartino, Mark Laytin, Colette Coyne, Cheryl Fajardo, Reena Gulati, and Peter Caputo.

On Nov. 21, the Benevolence Committee of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, and President Jeanette Frisina made a donation of $500 to Colette Coyne of the Colette Coyne Melanoma Foundation (named in honor of the daughter she lost to skin cancer). The presentation was made at the Chamber’s dinner meeting at Umberto’s. Submitted by the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

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