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Roslyn votes yes on budgets, ed trustees School, library spending approved, trustees re-elected BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Voters on Tuesday approved 2015-16 budgets for the Roslyn School District and Bryant Library and re-elected three Board of Education trustees to three-year terms. The school district’s $103,851,841 budget was approved 741 to 207, while the library’s $4,980,336 in expenditures passed with a 736-208 vote. “I think ultimately it’s just another statement that supports what I’ve always thought, that

this is a great community to work in because it consistently supports education,” said Superintendent of Schools Dan Brenner, who following this

See related election coverage pAgES 21-22 year will leave Roslyn for the same position in Darien, Conn. “That’s something I’ll always hold dear.” Incumbent Board of Edu-

cation trustees David Dubner (675 votes), Adam Haber (648 votes) and David Seinfeld (602 votes) won new three-year terms. Village of Roslyn resident Mindy Kim, who challenged for a trustee position, received 481 votes. “It is an honor and a privilege to serve the Roslyn community on the Board of Education,” Dubner said in an e-mail. “I will continue to advocate for strong schools and student achievement in a fiscally responsible manner.” Continued on Page 22

Schechter bids farewell to guide dogs bound for Israel Aides learn commands in Hebrew, ‘smart disobedience’ A child embraces a costumed character at the Buckley Country Day Camp junior playdate earlier this month.

BY JA m eS G A L L O w AY Saying goodbye to the puppies they had raised for the past three months was bittersweet for Ben Fineman and Ben Hakim. On one hand, they had to let go of the dogs they’d learned to love. On the other,

they knew the puppies would eventually become an invaluable partner as a guide dog to somebody living in Israel. “The most challenging part was to give the dogs away, when you had to go to the airport and watch them go through security,” Hakim said. “I was very emotional, and I was crying.”

From John F. Kennedy Airport, where the Bens said goodbye on Sunday, the puppies travelled to Israel with the senior class at the Schechter School of Long Island, the next chapter in their journey to eventually train at the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, the nation’s only center to train Continued on Page 43

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

Albertson church celebrates 230th ‘It’s a new day,’ reverend says BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO

The Warren Wilkey House in the Village of Roslyn

Within the sanctuary of the Searing-Roslyn United Methodist Church in Albertson, halfway between the last row of pews and the altar, is a faint line of spackle that extends up each wall and across the ceiling. The spackle connects about 70 years’ worth of construction to 230 years of sermons and baptisms, weddings and funerals, Sunday School sessions and Alcoholics’ Anonymous meetings. The line is one of several reminders throughout the church that link its past, present and future together. “The American Methodist Church and America are intertwined. We were born together at the start of our nation, we struggled together, we were blessed together,” said Rev. Charlie Yun, 56, who lives in a house adjacent to the church at 134 I.U. Willets Road with his wife and son. “We’ve continued to grow.” The church was founded in 1785 by Philip Cox, moving from BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O various Long Island and Queens Methodist church circuits before The Ellen Ward Clock Tower, Warren Wilkey joining with the Roslyn United house and Van Nostrand Starkins house will be Methodist Church in 1979. among the historic Roslyn properties and gardens “At the time, we were in the open for walking tours on June 6 hosted by the Roslyn Landmark Society. Tours will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with tickets costing between $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the tour, with proceeds going toward financing future landmark society events. Landmark society officials said the tours will be the only time many of the structures are open to the public. The clock tower and Wilkey house -- a restored property from the French Second Empire era -- both date back to the 1800s, while the Van Notrand House, which is still in its original condition, dates back to the 17th century, officials said. No children under age 12 will be permitted on the walking tours, due to the age of the properties, officials said. In addition, spike-heeled shoes, smoking and interior photography will be prohib- Rev. Charlie Yun (second from right) with North Hempstead town officials. ited.

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easter season,” said Yun, who was assigned to the church in 2011. “And I’m sure if we had a calendar, we could go back to when Easter was in 1785, but I’m sure that their Easter spirit carried on either way.” Artifacts and old photographs line the church’s walls. Back offices and a meeting area were built in the 1940s. In mid April, the church celebrated its 230th anniversary with a sermon that was led by Yun and Bishop Jane Allen Middleton. North Hempstead town officials were on hand to deliver a proclamation to Yun to mark the occasion. “The theme of our homily that day was, ‘It is a new day,’” Yun said. “[Middleton] said it’s a new day, a new challenge. Hold on to your history and let’s continue.” Over the years, the church has offered its space for Sunday School classes and addiction recovery programs. It also partners with Island Harvest Food Bank for collections and donations. “We have a hope and vision,” Yun said. “Every single day, God gives us a new day and a new ministry and gives us our vision for peace in the community and the world.”

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Special needs kids remember heroes Hold Memorial Day poster contest, winners to be announced during VFW parade By Ja m es G allo w ay

Thirteen special-needs students at Herricks School District will pay tribute this Memorial Day by creatively exploring one question: What does America mean to me? The students, from Herricks High and Middle schools, submitted posters to a Memorial Day contest hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Albertson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5253 with the theme “What America Means to Me...” The students’ answers were varied, said Gina Schrader, the teacher of the high school class. Some students said America meant Uncle Sam; others said Yankees and hot dogs. But through the project, Schrader said, the students also learned more about the significance of the holiday. “We spoke about Memorial Day Weekend, and why it’s important, and why we’re so lucky to live in America,” she said. “I just thought it was such a great opportunity that we were asked to do this.”

The Herricks High School students’ submissions to the Memorial Day poster contest. The winners will be acknowledged after Post 5253’s Memorial Day parade and tribute this Monday. And while the posters commemorate the veterans who died in service of the country, Schrader said the contest also provides the students with some well-deserved recognition of their own.

“I thought it would be a great opportunity to get some kind of recognition,” Schrader said. “Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen as often as for the other students.” Marianna Wohlgemuth, the treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary and an organizer of the contest, said she and the Auxiliary hoped to promote Americanism and pa-

triotism in young adults. “Memorial Day is in memory of all the fallen comrades. We don’t want anybody to forget they gave their life,” said Wohlgemuth, whose husband served in Vietnam. “To me, America means freedom. And without freedom, we would not have the life we have today.”

Wohlgemuth said the Ladies Auxiliary received a wide-range of submissions, particularly from the high school class. One had Uncle Sam, she said. Another had a ship with an anchor. One poster, she said, depicted the emblems of each branch of the armed services with the American flag and an inscription of the lyrics to “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood. Schrader said the high school class, which includes students in grades nine through 12, brainstormed their feelings about America on a Smart Board and then used the ideas as the basis for their posters. Other 11th and 12th grade students from Herricks High School helped mentor the contest participants as they designed their posters. “I think that through art, you can express yourself better,” said Bettina Campbell a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and an organizer of the contest. The two winners of the poster contest — one from the middle school and one from the high school — will each receive Continued on Page 43

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Board votes for later construction start times BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Construction crews will now have to wait a little bit longer to begin their daily work in the Village of Roslyn. That’s because the village’s board of trustees on Monday approved an amendment to its village code prohibiting work until 9:30 a.m. Previously, construction was outlawed between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. from Monday through Saturday, with no work allowed on Sundays or legal holidays, according to Chapter 340, Section 23 of the village code. The law pertains to all zoning districts within the village and lists “excavation, demolition, or construction work, repairs, painting, installation of equipment, electrical work or plumbing work,” both interior and exterior, among prohibited activities. However, repairs and maintenance may be conducted “insofar as such does not make noise or disturb residents in the immediate vicinity,” the law says.

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15 arrested for County rushing body dog fighting, drugs camera plan: PBA BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Authorities arrested 15 people on Wednesday and Thursday in connection with the sale of various narcotics as well as an illegal dogfighting operation that law enforcement officials said ran amuck throughout parts of Nassau County’s South Shore. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation that has so far yielded weapons, cash, drugs — including heroin, fentanyl-laced heroin, Xanax, Oxycontin

and Codeine Promethazine — and various and dogfighting paraphernalia as well as the rescue of 11 dogs from residences in Freeport and Roosevelt, law enforcement officials said. The arrests took place Wednesday and Thursday morning and were announced during a news conference Thursday at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola shortly after the accused were transported out of the nearby Continued on Page 47

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BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Nassau County is rushing in its rollout of a year-long pilot program to equip 31 county police officers with body cameras, the head of the county police benevolent association said Tuesday. Nassau PBA President James Carver said the Aug. 1 start date for the pilot does not provide enough time for the department and union to develop a plan for officers to use the cameras or be trained in the proper maintenance of cameras. “No one would go out and buy a new car and say this is a nice car, I’m going to buy this. You’re going to do your research, you’re find out what’s good about the car, what’s bad and how it functions for your use,” he said during a news conference at PBA headquarters in Mineola. “I think this is the same thing with any other technology. You have to do your research hand I don’t think the research has been done here.” Carver’s comments came a day after Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and members of the Nassau County Legislature’s minority caucus outlined a pilot program by which officers in the First, Third and Fifth precincts would record police interactions

in Baldwin, Elmont, Great Neck, New Cassel, Roosevelt, Uniondale and Westbury. The pilot would cost $150,000 taken from the county’s operational fund, with a full-time program costing between $10 million and $14 million, officials said. Krumpter would not disclose the policies and procedures under which police would be required to abide to use the cameras, saying they would be “finetuned” prior to the start of the pilot. “This is technology that is germane to the functions of a police officer,” Krumpter said Monday. “The job of a police officer is to gather evidence and this is what we’re doing with this pilot program, we’re gathering evidence.” Both Krumpter and Carver each a certain level of discretion would have to be used in determining when officers would use body cameras, each giving examples of cases of sexual and domestic abuse as well as those involving children. While Carver said would support a body camera program and that the technology could help cut down on the number of false claims successfully filed against individual officers, he noted cameras often would not capture the full context of a police interaction. “We live in an age where somebody Continued on Page 47

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man killed chasing runaway garbage truck on N. Blvd. BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O A man attempting to chase down a runaway garbage truck on Northern Boulevard in Roslyn was killed Friday morning after the vehicle sideswiped a utility pole, Nassau County police said. The incident took place around 6:30 a.m., as Rudolph Skakel, 55, of Uniondale, attempted to regain control of the truck by jumping onto a side step on the passenger side of the vehicle, police said. Skakel, an employee of the Maspethbased Basin Haulage, had left the truck unattended when it began to roll away eastbound on Northern Boulevard. Once Skakel was back aboard the vehicle, it struck a utility pole in front of

1050 Northern Blvd., police said, killing him. Though the incident was investigated by the Nassau County Police Department’s homicide squad, authorities do not suspect any criminality at this time. Police did not disclose why the truck began to roll away. A Basin Haulage employee said Friday afternoon that “obviously we’re upset about [the incident],” but the company’s owner was not immediately available for comment. The vehicle, a 2011 Mack garbage truck, was examined at the scene by the police department’s motor carrier unit and released to Basin Haulage employees.

Man charged in Greenvale robbery BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O A Bronx man has been arrested for robbing a woman at knifepoint in the parking lot of a Greenvale shopping center Tuesday evening, Nassau County police said. Police said Benis Stolis, 24, grabbed an unidentified 72-year-old woman from behind, put a knife to her throat and removed a ring from her finger before fleeing the scene on foot.

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The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of 90 Northern Blvd., a shopping center that includes a T.J. Maxx clothing store and Equinox, among other businesses. Stolis was arrested Wednesday at his home at 450 East 184th St. after a police investigation found his DNA at the scene, authorities said. Stolis has been charged with firstdegree robbery and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

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Police throughout New York State plan to aggressively ticket motorists through the end of the month who are caught without wearing a seat belt or driving others who are not buckled up, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced Friday. The initiative, part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, began May 18 and will last through May 31 as a means of promoting traffic safety throughout the state, the office said. New York currently has a 91 percent seat belt usage rate, the office said, which is 4 percent higher than the national average. The state has had at least a 90 percent seat belt usage rate since 2010. “In a statement, Cuomo said the campaign is meant “to prevent avoidable tragedies,” as 32 percent of front seat occupants killed in car accidents in New York from 2011-13 were unbuckled.

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Memorial Day parade to honor sacrifice B y J a m e s G allo w ay

The Albertson Memorial Day parade may be Monday, but tribute to the nation’s fallen soldiers goes far beyond the holiday itself for the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5253. “There’s many people who came before us that sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice and others who got wounded for the freedoms we enjoy today,” VFW Post 5253 Commander Gaetano Rumore said. “We honor all our fallen heroes.” In the days and weeks leading up to the parade, the Post’s members place flowers on the graves of their fallen comrades, Rumore said. But the number of graves keeps growing. Most Vietnam vets are now in their mid-to-late 60s, Rumore said, while the typical World War II or Korean War vet is in his or her late 80s to mid 90s. “They’re really dying fast,” Rumore, 65, said. “A lot of the WWII or Korean veterans are either disabled, or they’ve gone to [warmer states] like Florida or South Carolina.” Post 5253’s membership has declined in the decades since it opened, from an initial membership of about 600 to the 267 members it has today, he said. “We’re dwindling,” said Rumore, who served as a combat medic in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. “An active post

Members of VFW Post 5253 in Albertson and the Ladies Auxiliary is important to keep the memories alive and to give the veterans someplace to go, because as they get older, they lose their spouses; their families move away, and we kind of become a family.” With its flag lowered to half-mast, Post 5253’s ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at 155 Searingtown Road on Monday, May 25. Prior to the parade, the Post will pay tribute to the members who died in the past year, recount the significance of the holiday and open the floor to comments

by local officials. The parade route will weave past the Albertson Memorial for a second tribute and then toward the Albertson Fire Company, where Post 5253 will honor the firefighters. “They’ve given up a lot of people for our safety and our welfare, so we honor them as well,” Rumore said. Interest in the holiday has also dwindled as the years roll by, Rumore said. Fewer residents have relatives or friends that served, he said, and Memorial Day

has transformed into a day of backyard barbecues. “We definitely don’t see the crowds that line up on the side of the streets as we did in the past,” he said. “I don’t think you have the people in the neighborhoods that really appreciate why the day is given off as a holiday.” But Post 5253 tries to pass Memorial Day’s significance — and the memory of the fallen veterans — on to the younger generations, inviting local Boy and Girl Scouts to take part in the tributes. “We invite the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts to come to see what this is all about, so they kind of become part of our ceremony, and they might remember that this is something of a big deal,” Rumore said. The youngest veterans — the Afghanistan and Iraq vets who served tours after Desert Storm — have not joined the VFA at the same rate as those from previous conflicts, he said. Instead, he says they focus on schooling, establishing careers and starting families. “But that’s something we all went through,” Rumore said. When asked if he thinks the younger veterans may look to the Post as they get older, Rumore said, “hopefully.” “We could use a few good men to join up,” he said. “The post is always looking for good eligible veterans.”

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

Sweep nets six for welfare fraud: D.A. B y J a m e s G allo w ay A law enforcement sweep of Nassau County led to the arrest of six North Shore people who allegedly claimed thousands of dollars in social service benefits for which they were ineligible, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’s office announced Wednesday. Among those arrested were Ana Ventura, 37, of Roslyn Heights; Cindy Sarelis, 38, of New Hyde Park; Yessika Gana, 59, of Port Washington; and Ralph Benabou, 67, and Donna Benabou, 54, both of Plandome.

Ana Ventura

“For every person defrauding taxpayers by getting benefits they are not entitled to receive, there are many more struggling Nassau residents that play by the rules as they seek to care for themselves and their families,” Singas said in a statement. “My office will continue to work with our government partners to defend the integrity of Nassau’s social service system and protect the taxpayers that fund it.” Authorities said Ventura received $60,014 in Medicaid and day care benefits she did not qualify for between October 2011 and April 2013 after failing to disclose her husband’s income and that she was living with him. The Department of Social Services received an alert that Ventura was residing with her husband, and a subsequent investigation by the DA’s office found her husband’s yearly income of about $58,000 made her ineligible for the benefits, authorities said. Ventura faces charges of second-degree welfare fraud, second-degree grand larceny and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, all felonies. Sarelis received $39,826 in Food Stamp and day care benefits between April 2011 and August 2013 after not disclosing Social Security income and allegedly submitting forged letters from the Continued on Page 44

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Offering Greece a financial lifeline

A political leader, to stay in power, makes an alliance with a foreign country that threatens the independence of his country; to counter that, a revolutionary promises unprecedented power to ordinary people (well, men). The head of state, facing impeachment impeached for throwing orgies and the scandal of bringing his mistress to a public event, starts a war to avoid trial. A man who defies the state’s official religion is condemned to death. A military commander and politician switches allegiance several times, defecting to his country’s enemy, but when fortunes change, switched sides again. Sound familiar? The first incident is how democracy began in Greece, around 500 BC: After the death of the tyrant Peisistratus, Athens was ruled by his sons Hippias and Hipparchus. Hipparchus was a guy who liked to party, while Hippias did the work. After Hipparchus was assassinated, Hippias went to Persia to negotiate a deal to stay in power. To rally the Athenians to fight for their independence, Cleisthenes promised democratic rights to the masses. And thus was democracy born. In the second instance, Pericles, who we associate with the figure behind the “Golden Age of Greece,” was subject to a system of “ostracism” - where the people could accuse a political figure of corruption - for his scandalous behavior in bringing his mistress to the Agora and holding orgies. Plutarch insinuates that to avoid a trial that could lead to his exile for 10 years, Pericles launched the Peloponnesian War, which brought the downfall of Athens. The third case was the philosopher Socrates, who said such things as “Know thyself.” “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” “The unexamined life is not worth living.” “There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.” “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think” “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” “To find yourself, think for yourself.” “Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” (All of these are as true today as then.) The fourth instance involves a military commander and politician named Alcibiades, who sold

was able to be profane without retribution. This is what travel is supposed to be about - coming to new insights about ourselves and our times by expanding horizons, giving us new perspective and context. It brings home what the historians had sought to do: to help us learn from the past. All we are hearing about Greece, though, is about the economic crisis. Before I arrived in Greece, I had imagined it would be like Detroit —block after block of blight; boarded up buildings; people sleeping on the street; garbage collecting in great piles on dirty streets. I had envisioned what I had seen from Palm Beach to Long Island after our financial collapse - “for sale” signs, people lining up by the thousands hoping to land one of but a handful of jobs. Nothing could be further from the truth — which I attribute to the way Greece is cast in Pulse of the Peninsula the media. However, I did come away with my own thoughts about “For that some should rule and how to resolve Greece’s ecoothers be ruled is a thing not nomic woes, which strikes to the only necessary, but expedient; heart of our own debate here in from the hour of their birth, the U.S. (as New York Times colsome are marked out for subumnist Paul Krugman has noted jection, others for rule... “ “He often since 2008): the debate was an aristocrat, was against between focusing solely on redemocracy. He experienced it at ducing national debt through end, at its worst, when there was widening austerity measures what he called ‘mob rule.’” (cutting pensions, raising retireFor those who think democment age), versus investment in racy is ordained by a Supreme infrastructure and sustainable development. I’ve come to the conclusion that Greece is yet another victim of the international bankers who crashed our economy along with the global economy, while the “remedies” served to bail out the bankers on the backs of the people. Greece may have had its problems like Detroit for inept or corrupt governance that squandered investment (and apparently “rigged” the figures in order to qualify for admission into the European Union), but what really prompted the collapse was two essential sources: the imposition of the Euro and the freewheeling ability for moneymakers to evade taxes. First the Euro: the flaw in the argument for a single currency in Europe is the fact that countries have different living standards, different wage structures. Once the Euro came in, the cost of a single cup of coffee (which is one of the essential © 2015 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com. bulwarks of culture in Greece, Constantine E. Cavoulacos, an architect, with his friend Panagiotis, who opened Stoa Proia amid much as music and movies are in bank and office buildings after the restaurant where he was chef closed in the economic downturn. the U.S.) went to 5E, when the “Greeks improvise,” says Catharina Flamic Continued on Page 44 out Athens to Sparta, betraying military secrets, but when things turned against Sparta, then came back to Athens having switched sides again, playing a crucial role in a string of Athenian victories that eventually brought Sparta to seek a peace with Athens and casting himself as a savior of democracy, “History makes circles. We make same mistakes and act in the same way. When voting, we do the same — we believe a politician has ‘changed,” says my guide to “Daily life in Ancient Athens,” Vassilios Dalmagas, of Context Travel. “Athens had a blessed moment in human history,” says Dalmagas, but even the philosophers who provided the underpinnings for democracy had contempt for ordinary people, the manual laborers who had to work for a living, rather than have the “free time” to sit around and ponder. It is interesting that at some points, the people had to be cajoled to participate in government — they signed up to be jurors because they were paid; those voting-eligible citizens that did not come to the People’s Assembly, were dragged to the Assembly by a group of “official” slaves (they originated in a part of Ukraine) who were local policeman, and wrapped in robes with a red dye that would be transferred to their own white robes, as a sign they had not

come of their own volition, so wouldn’t get the 1/3 drachma that were paid to people to participate (yes, participation had so fallen off, people were paid to vote. (But at least the Athenian government were still trying to increase voter participation, rather than suppress it.) Slavery? “I was shocked when I read Aristotle, who said,

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Power and is the natural condition of humankind, a visit to Greece, widely considered the birthplace of democracy, it only lasted 200 years, and then for more than 2000 years, Greece was under autocratic rule, only returning to a democratic regime in 1974. Let that sink in for a moment. The Roman Republic also only lasted about 200 years. Herodotus, considered the father of history, and Plutarch “wrote of wars and battles — not everyday life — because they felt that if people knew history, they would not repeat the mistakes.” How wrong they were — because apparently, it is our human nature to do what we do. As the situations are described, they are eerily familiar — and yes, we do not learn from history, even if we know history. It is also interesting that the way we know of “everyday life” in Greece wasn’t from the historians, but from the comedians, like Aristophanes who satirized the politicians and everyday life (think Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert, John Oliver, who have become a better source of news and commentary than The News Media). But whereas Socrates was condemned to death for both corrupting the minds of the youth of Athens and of impiety (“not believing in the gods of the state”), Aristophanes (who satirized Socrates in “the Clouds”),

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

VIEW FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Standardized tests fail to measure students A student eyes the clock wearily after finishing an exam, calculating how long they have to wait until the bell rings. Opposite them, there is another student struggling immensely with the first page of the same test. To their left someone is anxiously overthinking and changing all of their answers, and two seats ahead of them someone is just carelessly guessing. In the center of the soundless room sits a frustrated teacher, overwhelmed with the plethora of papers surrounding them, and dreading the 30 more about to be added to the pile once the period ends. The question is, is the fuss over testing really necessary? How can students be classified by their luck of bubbling in the correct letter on a Scantron? Are students defined by pencil marks on a computer-processed paper, or do teachers actually have a greater say in what makes a successful student? This spring, “opt out” was code across the state for parents and students revolting against the testing. The standardized tests were meaningless, opponents argued. They provided no useful information about student education, the movement roared. They just added unnecessary stress for

children. Few people argue with the last criticism. As Roslyn High School enters the “Regents/ Finals Zone,” stress is a part of the testing chain of events. Here’s how it goes: test approaches… stay up late studying… sleep depravation…major stress. Junior Kevin Chang agrees that the quest for higher grades often does lead to a lack sleep. “The night before a big test, I usually study about six to eight hours, and I do not get much sleep. I try to aim for seven hours on a lucky night but it usually ends up being five or four hours,” he admitted. It’s not just the late night studying that makes test-time stressful. When students don’t get the grade they were expecting, self-esteem can plunge and unhealthy competition between students can arise. Schools are often ranked by the grades their students receive, and this can cause intense vying between rival schools as well, in desire for the better spot on the list. This pressure for a perfect score creates stress now, along with later in life. “I do believe we are overtested,” says junior Elana Kriegel. “The number of tests/quizzes

SAMANTHA PYE and essays we have over a period of time can significantly be reduced, because the amount of stress on us is overwhelming.” Test-stress is not just limited to students. In New York State, teachers are now evaluated based on their students’ performances on standardize testing. Many teachers feel with their job on the line, they must “teach to the test” to ensure kids are prepared for an exam that does nothing for the child, but determines teacher job security. English teacher Jolene Grgas Segal doesn’t believe in just “teaching the test” and isn’t known for assigning them too often. However, she does think that

tests can be proven beneficial because they prepare students for bigger assessments they will be taking in the future. “Tests help students understand the format of future tests that the state requires to graduate. Their existence exposes students the standardize tests’ structure and style,” she explained. “However, personally, I believe tests constrain student thinking but New York State leans forwards standardization.” Grgas added. Many tests given today are strictly memory based. That might be a piece of cake for someone who can recite the Pythagorean Theorem in their sleep, but what about students that aren’t good at memorization, and shatter under pressure? The testing debate has everyone wondering what makes a meaningful test. “Most tests don’t require any real knowledge or grasp of the material and can tend to just measure how well you can remember random facts,” said senior Sophie Radutzky. She believes test can be beneficial to a student’s education when the exam focuses on the valuable information. But, sometimes, students and educators feel a test is created only to create data – a grade or a means of judging.

“They shouldn’t be out to get you, or just to get a grade,” Radutzky continues. “When they are made with the primary purpose of testing your knowledge and making you apply what you’ve learned in a thoughtful and sophisticated manner, that’s when a test is beneficial.” Some students believe that tests can be beneficial in getting students to “show what you know.” But even a well-designed test can fail to reveal a student’s true level of knowledge. Ever had a bad day at the office? Still, sophomore Abby Flyer points out how assessments can help motivate kids to work hard in preparation for the exams and beyond. “Without the goals of getting good grades on tests, I would forget almost all of the material in most of my classes,” Flyer wrote. “Without periodic tests, I wouldn’t remember anything for the final!” Despite the ongoing dispute what a test does and does not prove, they can never define the true potential of a student. “A test doesn’t prove anything about an individual, or define anyone. A test is too quantitative to even begin to define someone.” Radutzky said. That being said, students will always be worth more than their test score.

O’Reilly denies abuse allegations BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Political commentator Bill O’Reilly dragged his now ex-wife down the stairs of their Manhasset home while their daughter watched, according to a report from Gawker.com. In a report Monday, the website reported that a source close to the divorce proceedings between the Fox News host and Maureen McPhilmy said a court-appointed forensic examiner testified about

the details of the alleged incident during a closed hearing in Nassau County Supreme Court. O’Reilly was reportedly unaware that his daughter Madeline, now 16, was watching as the alleged incident — which, according to the report, likely took place prior to the couple’s separation in 2010 — unfolded. Gawker’s source also said Madeline only told the forensic examiner about the incident within the last year.

McPhilmy, who had been married to O’Reilly since 1996, was granted custody of Madeline and their son Spencer. Documents in family court cases in New York typically remain sealed. O’Reilly, in a statement issued to Politico through his attorney, said “All allegations against me in these circumstances are 100% false,” adding, “I am going to respect the court-mandated confidentiality put in place to protect my children and Bill O’Reilly will not comment any further.”

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‘Some of the Worst’

It’s Not a Mistake, It’s a Crime

OUR VIEWS Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter didn’t waste time with legal niceties like “alleged” when describing 15 thugs he arrested last week for the sale of narcotics and illegal dogfighting. “Make no mistake,” he said, “those arrested in this operation represent some of the worst of society. They deal in death and the destruction of lives.” The commissioner said the 15 degenerates were running amuck on the county’s South Shore, selling their deadly drugs and hosting fights where other heartless people could pay to watch dogs tear each other to pieces. Law-enforcement officials code-named the sweep which took place last week Operation Bloodsport. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas praised the sting saying, “With investigations like these, we are taking down pushers of violence, addiction and death who have been preying on our communities, while further demonstrating the clear and undeniable link between animal abuses and broader criminal enterprises.”

A judge made it clear last week: if you drive drunk, get into an accident, hurt someone and drive away, you’re a criminal and in Nassau County you can expect to be treated like one. The judge handed down the maximum sentence to a Baldwin man who pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run incident in Port Washington last year that killed a Lynbrook man. Cosmin Florea, 34, will serve 2 1/3 to seven years for causing the death of Donald Mooney, 49, whom he struck while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Sentencing in a case like this can be particularly difficult. Judges are used to dealing with hard-core criminals, gang members and others who intentionally get involved in criminal activity and had every intention of engaging in criminal activity. But that isn’t the case here. Florea didn’t go out that night with the intent to kill somebody. But he did get drunk and, because of that, Donald Mooney is dead. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has urged the county Legislature increase the maximum sentence from five to 15 years. We don’t see the need for that. There are already tough laws with tough penalties on the books. Drivers need to know that if they drive while intoxicated or flee the scene of an accident they will spend time behind bars.

Because of the bravery of the officers involved, weapons and drugs, including heroin, fentanyllaced heroin, Xanax, Oxycontin and Codeine Promethazine have been taken off the street and 11 dogs have been rescued. Said County Executive Mangano, “Too many young people have fallen victim to heroin and opioid addiction. I commend all those in law enforcement for helping to take down these drug dealers and remove deadly narcotics from our neighborhoods.” He also thanked “the officers for helping put a stop to the dog fighting operations and ending the abuse that was being inflicted on the animals involved. Dog fighting is a heinous and barbaric crime that will not be tolerated.” The criminals targeted by this operation care no more about the humans whose lives are destroyed by their drugs than the dogs who die in the bloody fights. We congratulate everyone involved in Operation Bloodsport and we wish them continued success.

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was disappointed with the with much less drama. Your placing the blame on Williston Times editorial about the Muhammad car- Pamela Gellar because she oftoon contest in Garland Tex- fended and incited the terrorists is not only illogical but, at its as. Your essay refers to Pamela heart, racist. Do you feel that the writers Gellar as “Queen of Hatred”, “a bigot” and “a liar,” makes refer- of the Broadway play “The Book ences to Hitler and the Ku Klux of Mormon” are putting thouKlan, compares the contest to sands of lives in danger eight Mein Kampf, speculates about times a week because they mock the money Ms. Gellar might earn religion? Should those patrons and claims that she put “the lives fear the wrath of angry Morof hundreds of people in dan- mons? Are the producers of “Nunger.” Strong cases can be made sense” responsible for potential

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rifle toting, body armored Catholics showing up? Did you fear the retribution of Jews who took offense to “The Passion of the Christ”? The answer to all of the above is, of course, no. So why do you feel Gellar “put the lives of hundreds of people in danger” while those others don’t? Because you, the writer of the editorial, have a higher opinion of Jews, Catholics and Mormons than you have of Muslims. The proof is in your fear

that if Gellar returns “something more tragic” might happen. I’m guessing you don’t have that same fear each night when the cast of “The Book of Mormon” returns to the Eugene O’Neill Theater. The “she asked for it” method of blaming the victim is illegitimate whether justifying rape or terrorism. In both cases we lose sight of who actually committed the crime. In your entire editorial you devote two sentences to a half-hearted rebuke of the ter-

rorists. “The soft bigotry of lower expectations” reveals itself when well intended good people, believing they are speaking in the best interest of a particular group, betray the true condescension they feel toward them. You give yourself away when you heap more criticism on the potential victim of a crime than the criminal himself. Ray Olsen Williston Park

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GOP unwillingness to spend costing lives

y now we all know about the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia. There are eight dead and over two-hundred injured. What has not been as widely reported is that twelve hours after the tragedy, Congress cut Amtrak spending by 252 million dollars or 15 percent. Long Island’s own Congressman Steve Israel took to the floor of the House of Representatives and spoke eloquently about the insanity of this cost-cutting measure. Of course, immediately following Israel’s remarks, a Republican Congressman, Mike Simpson, rose to accuse Israel of not having any idea what caused the accident intimating that Democrats were “playing politics” with the issue. All week long, the Republican “noise” machine has spouted the usual nonsense, to wit, Democrats throw money after every problem which leads to bigger government and more bureaucracy. One of the most inane fabrications came from Rush Limbaugh who informed his minions that the train’s engineer favored same sex marriage. My first reaction to hearing this was — so? It took a while before I realized that what Rush was, slyly, suggesting was that the engineer was gay, and again, I thought to myself —so? Finally, Rush asked the salacious question — how might the engineer have been “entertaining himself” while the train headed for disaster? This is not journalism…this isn’t even a scurrilous conjecture. It is simply homophobia. In 1996, Al Franken (now senator from Minnesota) wrote a book called “Rush Lim-

baugh is A Big Fat Idiot.” This characterization does not go far enough. He might have added “and a threat to rational thought.” Actually, one should never be surprised about any statement by Limbaugh who calls women activists “feminazis” and said that former Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke was a “slut” and a “prostitute.” The facts about this case are slowly emerging. The train was traveling at a speed of 106 miles per hour approaching a turn where the speed limit was 50. Why weren’t there devices which would have automatically slowed the train down? The New York Times suggested that had they been in place the accident would not have occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board concurs. We now know that Amtrak was in the process of installing PTCs or Positive Train Control devices, but hadn’t reached this stretch of tracks. And there is always a price to be paid for infrastructure improvements. A second suggestion made by an expert was to have two engineers on board. This is analogous to two pilots on large airliners which is standard operating procedure. The problem then is not the lack of technological knowledge, but the lack of will. Sadly, there are those in the halls of power who will let people die rather than spend money. If this statement sounds extreme, let me elaborate. Governmental actions and inaction are often a matter of life and death. In 2009, Congressman Alan Grayson stood on the floor of the House and held up a sign which read: “The Republican Health Care Plan – Die Quickly.”

A hue and cry went up with demands that Grayson apologize. He refused! What led to this controversial statement was an article by Harvard scientists claiming that 44,000 Americans die each year because they lack health insurance. And since the Republicans offered no alternative to the Affordable Care Act, Grayson’s claim was accurate. And since the passage of Obamacare, a variety of sources put the number of lives saved between 2010 and 2013 at 50,000. So, isn’t it eminently fair to point out that there is a correlation between governmental policies and life and death? Let me cite three more examples to substantiate my thesis. First, there’s the realm of “workplace safety.” In 1970, 14,000 Americans died from job-related injuries and 22 million were injured. One year later, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was created and occupational injury and illness declined by 40 percent. Of particular note is OSHAs success against brown lung disease which afflicted workers in the textile industry. This scourge has been virtually eliminated. The category of “product safety” also bears out my thesis. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting Americans from dangerous products which kill over 20,000 consumers each year and injure over 25 million more. The CPSC, yearly, recalls hundreds of products, thus significantly reducing casualties and saving the taxpayers about 10 billion in health-care bills. The final illustration comes, oddly, from the Interstate Highway System. Started during President Eisenhower’s administration, it has built multi-lane high-

ways replacing old and dangerous two-lane roads saving hundreds of thousands of lives. Republicans resent being called “meanspirited skin flints” yet the facts above bear out the accuracy of this description. The Declaration of Independence talks about self-evident truths including the right to life and liberty. It states that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men, thus the Founding Fathers saw that government could be a protector of men — not some monster waiting to devour us. The opening paragraph of the Constitution talks about “promoting the general welfare.” This was the goal of the New Deal, the Fair Deal, and the Great Society. Conservatives rail against big government; they despise red tape, bureaucracy, taxes and government regulation. This catalogue of evils conjured up by the right might be worrisome if true, but it isn’t. When government enters the fray, it is to protect us from the rapacious behavior of corporations. And to reiterate my thesis…when governments fail to act on behalf of the people, people die! To end on a lighter note, Ronald Reagan, that exemplar of laisser-faire capitalism, said: “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” So what did the balance budgeting, 40th president do in his eight years in office? He increased the national debt more than all of his predecessors combined. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

As economists, dentists make good dentists

hile I wouldn’t have the temerity to comment on dental procedures, some dentists have no inhibitions about posturing on economic matters, betraying their lack of economic credentials. Perhaps they wish to crown successful

dental careers with a foray into the treacherous waters of macro economics. They often bridge gaps in their knowledge with misconceptions or outdated economic theories. Or, want to implant political slogans after extracting healthy economic verities.

Brace for a short, realistic appraisal of the sures have tripled in value since Mr. Obama U.S. economy during the Obama administra- was inaugurated — without the help of inflation. It’s easy. It’s not like pulling teeth: tion. 1. The U.S economy has grown faster than that of any other developed country over Gerald Peretsman, MBA the six years of Mr. Obama’s presidency. Great Neck 2. The three major stock market mea-

Don’t forget the rest Vote for Mayor Kreitzman of Middle Neck Road

udos for the beautiful new roads in the Old Village, but for want of a better expression is the rest of Middle Neck Road “chopped liver?” Have you seen the crater on Middle Neck and Barstow Road? It’s an area waiting for an accident as drivers stop short in front of the huge

indentation while others are vying to get into the other lane. Let’s not wait for deplorable conditions before updating the entire road and avoid the problems of last winter. Judi Z. Great Neck

I am writing to urge Great Neck residents to vote for Mayor Ralph J. Kreitzman in the upcoming village election. He is an honest, dedicated public servant with a good track record and vast experience and extensive knowledge about local government. He has given more than 15 years of service to Village of Great Neck residents and worked tirelessly for the entire Great Neck peninsula. He deserves your vote on Tuesday, June 16. It has been my honor to have worked alongside Mayor Kreitzman in numerous capacities for the benefit of those who live on the Great Neck peninsula. We serve together

as members of the Great Neck Village Officials Association, as colleagues at the Water Authority of Great Neck North and for the benefit of the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the Alert Fire Company , to name just a few. I am proud to call him my colleague and my friend . Great Neck residents have benefited tremendously as a result of Mayor Kreitzman’s leadership and commitment to serving the public. Please show him your support on Election Day - Tuesday , June 16. Michael C. Kalnick Mayor, Village of Kings Point

16 The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

A loo k o n the li g hter si d e

Hope three brains are better than one I was waiting for my husband to join me for a lunch date. It was the kind of restaurant that won’t seat you “until your entire party has arrived.” You’d think I would know better than to ever go back there again, after the “incident,” but it’s near his office, and anyway, that was years ago; surely anyone who still works here has forgotten. While I waited, I thought about the article I had just been reading in the dentist’s office. Brain scientists say we have roughly three “layers” to the many structures in our brain. The outermost, or top, layer includes the cerebral cortex, and is where we process our most complex human thoughts. As I looked around the restaurant, my cerebral cortex and I notice that everything about the place, from the lighting to the color scheme to the plants by the bar, is subtly designed to steer you toward the drinks and appetizers menu. Of course, because these are the highest-profit-margin items

in the entire place. It was quite cleverly done. The middle layer of our brain houses the amygdala and other structures that process emotions. They’re comparable to those of other mammals, and can be hypersensitive to threats. My husband is running late; I hope nothing’s wrong? “Might I interest you in a Tropical Breeze while you wait?” Darn! It’s that same snippy hostess who was so rude to me, 5 years ago. I wonder if she remembers the drink I “accidentally” spilled on her? I suppose she does, if her mid-brain is working anywhere near as well as mine is. But I can rise above mere emotion. “No, thanks,” I tell her. “But I’d love a glass of tea with lemon, if it isn’t too much trouble.” “Not at all,” said the hostess in that tone that means, Of course it’s trouble, but it’s my job, so let’s just pretend we’re both having fun. It’s surely been at least half an hour by now. I am ravenous! The lowest, most primitive

Judy epstein

A Look on the Lighter Side level of the brain is sometimes called “the lizard brain,” because that’s what we inherited it from. It includes the cerebellum and hypothalamus, and is only interested in the most basic of drives, like sex and food. You know how the gas-tank needle drops toward “Empty” in your car? Well, that’s what I’m doing now. So long, cortex, hello lizard brain. Where is that no-good husband of mine, anyway? How dare he keep me waiting like this? I’ve a good mind to walk

out just as he comes in — if I spot him in time. Trouble is, I’m feeling so faint, I’m having trouble formulating thoughts. Or sentences. There he is! “Where have you been? Did you stop for a baseball game? You were supposed to be here hours ago!” “I’m only 15 minutes late,” he says as we get to our table — at last! “And I’m sorry,” he continues, “but I really couldn’t get away. The company is changing its whole retirement plan, and I was in meetings all morning. I’ve also got to ask you a few questions….” “Well, don’t ask them till after we’ve ordered. Better yet, don’t ask them at all. I can’t hold any thought in my head that’s bigger than — hey, if you’re not eating that raisin bread, can I have it?” “Judy, that isn’t raisin bread….” “Don’t nitpick me, okay? Just hand it over. It’s the least you can do after making me wait for an hour.”

“Um, Judy, you know how your sense of time is affected when your blood sugar gets low?” “Your point?” I said, as I helped myself to his salad. “Do you remember our honeymoon, in London? And that poor saleswoman at the glove counter in Harrods? You were hungry and jet-lagged, and when she took more than two seconds to say “hello” back to you, you yelled that you wanted to see some of their world-famous customer service! I was afraid she would call the police.” “That’s ridiculous.” “Have it your way. Anyway, I’ve got to ask you, if there’s some kind of payout, do you think we should take it all in one lump sum, or spaced out over the next 10 years? “You know I can’t concentrate when I’m living in my lizard brain.” “Hey, look a fly!” He was right, it wasn’t raisin bread after all. Luckily, to a lizard, it’s all good.

from the d es k of se n ator j ac k marti n s

Media fans resentment against police Exasperated is the only word that can describe how I felt as Long Island buried yet another of her heroes, New York City Police Officer Brian Moore. He was the fifth NYPD officer shot in as many months and the third to be killed since December. The day of the shooting my wife and I were glued to the latenight news as his family, fellow officers, and friends kept vigil at his bedside at Jamaica Hospital. I was horrified as they described the bullet entering his face and going through his brain and I can still hear my wife saying, “He’s just a baby. Look at his face. He’s somebody’s baby.” Yep. He was somebody’s baby. And now that mother and father bury a son who did nothing more than serve his neigh-

bors in what apparently was a most excellent and noble way. Most of us get it. We understand precisely why this hurts as bad as it does. The men and women in blue are undoubtedly the good guys. So when you attack them, you attack us, our city, our communities, even our society. And yes, we all know about an internet that is crazed with the videotaping of a few abusive officers. To be sure evil does exist. And it must be rooted out. But I remind you my friends that in the tens of millions of police interactions with citizens each and every year, our police are doing most of the rooting out, and the protecting, and the serving and the saving. They are still the good guys. Ironically, Officer Moore

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grew up on the same Massapequa street as another good guy, NYPD Officer Eddie Byrne who was assassinated 27 years ago. You may recall that Officer Byrne was shot execution style in his vehicle by four drug dealers just three miles away from

this latest incident on a South Jamaica street. And like me, maybe you remember the exact same cries of mourning and outrage that swept over the city. But alas, when the sensational headlines disappear and life goes back to normal, society always seems to forget. How else do we explain that as recently as last October, Officer Byrne’s brother was actually fighting to prevent those same executioners from receiving parole! (You heard right: possible parole for convicted cop killers.) It shouldn’t take more heartbreaking reminders to ensure that Brian Moore, or Eddie Byrnes, or Wenjian Liu, or Rafael Ramos, or those who ran toward the Twin Towers instead of away from them are not forgotten.

And maybe the pundits on the 24-hour, three ring circus they call news who love to give every unqualified, talking head a soap box from which to squawk — maybe they need to slow down and listen. Maybe try to act and report responsibly instead of drumming up resentment and fostering hate just because it boosts their ratings and the almighty advertising dollar. So, please say a prayer for the good guys — that they stay good and stay safe. And say a prayer for the Moore Family; that they know the boy they raised made a real difference in what can often be a crummy world. Please visit www.nycpba. org/moore.pdf to learn how you can help Officer Moore’s family.

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

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Keep feds, state away from schools

o you really want Washington or Albany or any other outsider, telling us how to run our schools? Liberal Democrats just love that approach. And they never give up trying to promote government programs like Common Core. This “new” program has been around for decades . It is nothing more than Progressive’s attempt to assign the government the job of setting standards for curriculum choices and instructional practices. Unfortunately its effecting every school district in the country. How about Standardized Testing ? Opt in? Opt out? Take your pick. The bottom line is: do you think we need the government stepping in and “helping us out”? Every Left-Wing Progressive thinks we are not bright or capable enough to provide our kids with a superior education. They think we need Washington’s help and Albany’s “expertise”. And we better spend lots of taxpayer dollars doing it. Forget about any follow up studies to see if their programs are working! To the Progressive Left, if the program sounds good, that’s enough!! Once it is set up, it’s here for life! Personally, I have always liked the concept of locally elected school boards.

All across Long Island, school board candidates are running a platform of opting in or out of standardized testing. It’s wonderful! We can vote for someone living in the community who is responsible for teacher evaluations, budgets, curriculum, extra curricular activities, or anything else effecting my kid’s education. After all, school board members must run for re-election, and many of them even have kids in our own schools. Who knows us better? I have a simple question to ask you. Doesn’t it frighten you that our government, with its track record, is taking over yet another facet of our lives, our kids education. Isn’t it enough that they already have : 1 - your medical records. 2 - your driving and military history. 3 - your emails and txts, 4 - your tax returns. 5 - your voting record, 6 - your political affiliations, 7 - your charitable contributions, 8- the names of the group’s you belong to. 9 - your employment records 10 - your health insurance 11 - your marital history.

12 - your travel records. 13 - your internet use. 14 - your bank records. And now they want a Department of Education bureaucrat educating your kid as well. But don’t worry. I have been assured by an anonymous member of the Clinton election committee, that if elected, Hillary will personally teach every one of us how to delete anything at all controversial, from our kid’s educational record. How do you think the Obama Administration will handle running Common Core? 1 - Since President Obama added more to our national debt than all the previous American Presidents combined ($18 trillion dollars), he will pay for Common Core with his usual method of borrowing and tax increases. 2 - Obama gladly relinquished America’s role as the leader of the free world. I guess he will have to rewrite all our text books. 3 - By continuously circumventing Congress and ridiculing the Supreme Court, except when he agreed with their decisions, Obama has drastically altered our constitutional form of government. Will Obama’s next step be to change our law school’s curriculum to fit his concept of our constitution.

4 - He has attempted to remove anything in our schools related to our country’s historic Judeo-Christian heritage. Obama will have to continue to monitor these new curriculums to make sure there isn’t any mention of G_d in our schools. 5 - Cuban Dictator Raul Castro, Palestinian President Abbas and Iran’s President Rouhani have replaced Israel’s Benjamin Netenyaho, English PM David Cameron, Germany’s Merkel and Canada’s Stephen Harper as our consulting allies. I can’t wait to see the new history textbooks. 6 - Obama has created a huge, permanent welfare state, by drastically increasing the number of people on welfare, food stamps, unemployment and disability. Will Washington teach our kids the importance of getting off welfare? Or continue supporting government handouts as a worthwhile life style. 7 - Obama’s policy’s have resulted in the lowest employment rate in decades, the highest longterm unemployed, more part time workers, zero interests rates and a scary GDP of less than 1.0. Yet he continues to vilify capitalism and the private sector. I guess our kid’s economic courses will reflect his own beliefs. 8 - By pitting one group

against another, there is a real sense of anger, resentment, frustration, hopelessness and racial divide in the country. Will his new curriculum include his distrust of the police and hatred of corporations, banks, Wall Street, and insurance companies? 9 - During the term of America’s first black president, we have still seen a drastic rise in the unemployment rate of AfricanAmericans, a lower hourly wage and an increase in their numbers on welfare and food stamps. Will his new curriculum mention that this was the result of his failed policy’s or continue to blame his lifelong scapegoat, American racism ? Now tell me the truth. Are you sure that you want a government, led by Barrack Obama, to supervise your kid’s education? Having a problem now? Call your Superintendent of Schools . Go to a School Board meeting! Or better yet. Run for the school board !! Have a problem after Washington takes over? Try to speak to Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. I’m sure he’s sitting around waiting to talk to you. Dr Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

Remembering true meaning of Memorial Day

emorial Day is fast ap- who gave their lives to protect the proaching, and I hope freedoms we enjoy today. This memorial Day I find mythe many will not forget the importance of self thinking what it means to be an American. The answer is crysthis day. Memorial Day in my opinion tal clear, and that is the pride to is not just another day off to shop live in a country that allows us for sales or backyard barbecuing. the personal freedom to speak our In my opinion Memorial Day minds. These freedoms come with is a time to remember all those

great personal sacrifice for those who leave family, friends and jobs to serve the greater good. I myself have served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. Although I never did see combat, I had friends who did and died serving our country. So please this Memorial Day please honor those who gave their

lives for those things we hold most dear. You can do this by attending parades and ceremonies in your local communities and saluting those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Let us also not to forget those who serve on the home front like police, firefighters, and the EMS

for serving us so well. You can also call a veteran you know and thank them for serving and keeping us free from tyranny . Remember this: Our flag is red, white, and blue and these colors don’t run. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

Boston Marathan sentence raises questions

s we all probably now know, the Boston Marathon bomber was sentenced to death. There are various viewpoints that can be had about this verdict. One is that it is to avenge what he did which goes against how we as human beings are commanded: We may not kill. There is much that is not known about this bomber. Is he a truly evil individual or would life in prison make him possibly repent and redeem himself at

least to a degree. It is said that in the lowest realms of the (if I may call it spiritual) world out of the body are many truly evil demons that roam these low realms and are able to possess or at least influence a weak-minded person to commit crimes. If it is possession, then said being well would kill the possessed body after the crime is committed to be set free and be able to do it again in the name of someone else. Where it seems that this would be difficult to apply is the case

where ‘two’ individuals shot up the Columbine school. Others may know more about this than I do but if so, they seem to choose to remain silent. Anyway, what’s done is done. It was recently in the news about it having been discovered that we each have our individual DNA. This makes sense in that we have free will and have had a hand in making each of us as we presently are. Even though we have as a ‘blend’ what we inherit from our

parents, we alter that to whatever degree. We put our individual stamp on it. I am adding that I am not ignorant of the fact and acknowledge that there are those who by their beliefs preach that we have only one life and that’s that. That however does not fit the facts. There is much more that I have been planning to say on this subject for some time. What I here have said is only an introduction. I am only adding at this time is that I have a ‘Professional Guide To

Diseases’ which is a reference for physicians. It is the third edition, copyright 1989. Nowhere in this entire edition as I have determined does the word autism exist. It is a word used in psychology and psychiatry. From what I have noticed, this word has only recently been acknowledged and used by those practicing physical medicine. To be continued. Charles Samek Mineola

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Anti-Obama letter ignores the facts

n the May 15, 2015 edition of the New Hyde Park Herald Courier, you published Dr. Stephen Morris’ latest streamof-consciousness rant about how much President Obama’s supporters frustrated him. I thought I would point out the most glaring inaccuracies, inconsistencies and errors in said rant. The most glaring error is Dr. Morris’ 24th (yes, 24th) point, in which he makes the bold assertion that every American who files an income tax return must disclose the name of his health insurance carrier on said return. This is proof, Dr. Morris claims, of how invasive and bureaucratic the Affordable Care Act is. I took a long, hard look at all three forms U.S. citizens normally use to file their taxes (forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ). On none of those forms does it ask the taxpayer to list the name of his health insurance carrier. In fact, those who have a qualifying health insurance plan can just check a box self-certifying they have health insurance. That doesn’t seem invasive or bureaucratic to me. Those who do not have a qualifying health insurance plan must pay a penalty (unless they qualify for an exemption), which leads me to Dr. Morris’ next faulty point, number five, in which he resents “Obama’s legal team” considering the ACA constitutional “because it

is a tax.” Firstly, in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, the Supreme Court had to decide if the individual mandate of the ACA was constitutional, not the law in its entirety. (It also considered the constitutionality of the law’s Medicaid expansion.) Secondly, it was the conservative-majority Supreme Court that ruled the mandate constitutional because the penalty for not having qualifying coverage was a de facto tax, not “Obama’s legal team.” Dr. Morris can resent the decision the court made, but the court made it, nonetheless, not the Obama administration. By the way, Dr. Morris’ claim that the IRS can garnish your wages if you fail to pay the penalty for not having qualified coverage is also categorically false. The IRS is prevented from doing so by law under the terms of the ACA. In point seven, Dr. Morris claims that restaurant chain Chickfil-A somehow served as proof that the ACA forced business owners to violate their religious beliefs. While it is true there were vocal protests led by members of the public, civil rights activists and even politicians after Chick-fil-A’s thenCOO, Dan T. Cathy, made public statements in opposition of samesex marriage, claiming he was defending the “biblical definition of the family unit,” the controversy

had absolutely nothing to do with the ACA. I guess all roads lead to “Obamacare” if you’re Dr. Morris. Dr. Morris may have been thinking of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., in which case, he should be delighted, not disgusted. In that case, the Supreme Court ruled that closely held for-profit corporations could claim religious exemptions from the ACA’s contraception mandate. Incidentally, the Congressional Budget Office projects the net cost of the ACA to be approximately $1.2 trillion over the first 10 years, not $2 trillion as Dr. Morris claims in point six, and that figure does not include the $716 billion reduction to Medicare spending as a result of the ACA. In point 16, Dr. Morris claims that if the Keystone XL pipeline were approved, it would create 30,000 full-time jobs. Regardless of whether that exact number is accurate or not, he neglects to mention that the vast majority of jobs created by the pipeline would be temporary construction and manufacturing jobs. Once the pipeline were in place, the number of full-time employees would dwindle to about 35. Additionally, the pipeline would only help Canadian oil producers bring their product to the world market more efficiently; it would not have any impact on the price of fuel here in the United States nor would it infuse any mon-

ey into the U.S. economy after the completion of the pipeline, other than property taxes paid by the pipeline’s owner. You’d think Dr. Morris would oppose the pipeline due to the issues of eminent domain involved. I guess the government confiscating land from private property owners for supposed public good doesn’t bother a proud Tea Partier, like Dr. Morris, after all. In point 22, Dr. Morris portrays President Obama as an unequivocal supporter of late-term abortions. Actually, in a 2008 interview with Fox News, then-candidate Obama said, “…I strongly believe that the state can properly restrict late-term abortions. I have said so repeatedly. All I’ve said is we should have a provision to protect the health of the mother, and many of the bills that came before me didn’t have that.” I was unable to find any quote from the president before or after his election lending unqualified support to late-term abortions. In point 15, Dr. Morris claimed the president circumvented legislative authority by issuing executive orders. Of course, legal scholars overwhelmingly agree that executive orders are not, in and of themselves, unconstitutional. In fact, President Obama has only issued 205 executive orders to date, compared to George W. Bush’s 291 and Ronald Reagan’s 381. I guess, by Dr. Morris’ stan-

dards, President Reagan was a power-hungry, Constitution-shredding tyrant, too. In point 20, Dr. Morris provides an unattributed quote calling for the retraining of New York’s “racist police departments,” which he believes is foolish because a large percentage of officers come from a minority background. I don’t know what this has to do with the president or his administration. In fact, in a speech this past April, President Obama said, “…We don’t run these police forces. I can’t federalize every police force in the country and force them to retrain.” The president did say his administration would issue grants to police forces that wanted to retrain their staff and implement new technology, like body cameras, but that’s a long way from calling the NYPD a wholly racist organization, as Dr. Morris claimed. Of course, Dr. Morris placed all his supposed points in quotes, making it appear as if he was directly quoting the president and others, when, in fact, he was not. At the end of his rant, Dr. Morris asked, “Don’t any of you Democrats feel a bit uncomfortable with all these lies?” I would ask Dr. Morris the same question. Matthew Zeidman New Hyde Park

Weill inspires at Temple Emanuel program

ave you ever heard of Eric P. Liu? Neither had I until I saw a repeat PBS program of The Open Mind this past Saturday. Listening to him, I was especially struck by his celebration of a “New York brand of patriotism.” I freely confess that I love compliments given to New York City and its surrounding area. Years ago, I was a consultant for the late Bernie Bookbinder and was enormously pleased when he entitled his book, “City of the World.” This past Sunday I had more reinforcement for some of the magic or our connected urban-suburban region when I went to Great Neck’s Temple Emanuel to hear the remarkable Rabbi Robert Widom interview Sanford Weill, the hugely successful financial entrepreneur who grew up in Brooklyn with Polish immigrant parents. Rabbi Widom asked Mr. Weill about his noted philanthropy, in-

cluding his past comment that “shrouds have no pockets.” It behooves us, Mr. Weill has long demonstrated, to use resources here on earth to enhance lives and societies. It was heartening to hear some of the ways that a sprightly 82-year old “Sandy” Weill commits funds in so many ways with the view that one must believe that tomorrow can be better than today and yesterday, and keep striving to raise all lives. May is “Older Americans” month and, as I advance in “Elderhood” myself, I am relishing the opportunities to reflect on American history, particularly as it illuminates our phases of immigration and adaptations to a new nation. I am grateful to New Times Newspapers for allowing me some use of its space to explore issues that are ripe for deliberation and resolution. Can anyone doubt that the long neglected and broken immigration system will continue to

be a major issue as we approach the Presidential election of 2016? Despite significant Republican victories in Congress and in the states during 2014, many leaders of that Party believe they cannot win the presidency unless they do something constructive about immigration. My prediction is that the Republican-controlled Congress will take several actions in advance of the 2016 election to give GOP candidates better odds when they compete for the presidency. In some forthcoming essays, I will discuss my sense of likely measures. We all have a stake in shaping the best ways forward for our nation, regardless of which party is doing the proposing and the legislating. It is in the context of this onthe-horizon political attention to immigration that I want to return to my weekend experiences with Weill, and, especially, with Liu. Eric Liu grew up in New York, the son of Chinese immigrants.

Born in 1968, he graduated from both Yale and Harvard, epitomizing great successes from ethnic origins. Weill is a graduate of Cornell. Most significant, Liu, still in his 40s, serves as Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. Among his several books is A Chinaman’s Chance, one of many components of his life-long commitment to celebrating and achieving the greatness of the “American Dream,” (noted, similarly, in so much of Dr. Martin Luther King’s work). Liu is also the founder of Citizen University which is committed to “promote and teach the art of powerful citizenship.” Keenly cognizant of having lived an ethnic journey, Liu writes: “Society becomes how you behave. This is a time for citizen problem solving.” Long Island Wins and the Hofstra Center for Civic Engagement (building on our February 26 Long Island Immigration Summit), en-

dorse Mr. Liu’s vision of citizen empowerment as a way to shape good directions for our nation. We hope to bring Mr. Liu to Long Island to discuss his “civic collaboratory” – a national network of catalytic leaders. We are confident that leaders and citizens in our urban-suburban nexus can play significant roles in addressing our immigration challenges and finding ways forward that can heal political divisions and place our nation on course to fulfill its noble principles. In responses to some of my writing, as well as in community discussions, Long Islanders are aware that we need to address tough choices that every nation faces: • How many immigrants can the nation accept each year? • Who should those new immigrants be in terms of their countries of origin? • Should there be particular Continued on Page 50

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

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Gov. wasting our money on Start Up NY

he findings contained in state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s audit of the state Economic Development Corporation $211 million dollar Start Up NY program should be no surprise to the enlightened readers of the Great Neck News. I have previously written about this waste, fraud and abuse of our tax dollars over the past two years. Nice to see that Comptroller DiNapoli agrees with me. With the permission and direction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state Economic Development Corporation has spent $211 million and growing in your money for a series of feel good ads. The commercials ran in heavy rotation several times per hour on television stations. They have a catchy beat reminiscent of Bobby McFarins “Don’t worry, Be Happy.” The costs far exceeded any rival major media buys from candidates running for public office. These frequent television ads promoted “I Love New York,” The New New York” and “Start-Up New York.” Worse was the use of $41 million in federal Sandy relief to finance this media blitz. These funds were intended to directly assist Hurricane Sandy relief victims. I doubt that this what senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand had in mind when lobbying Washington for disaster relief funds. Even as you read this letter, the state Economic Development Corporation continues to waste millions more of your hard earned tax dollars running these advertisements. DiNapoli points out in his audit that the expenditure of $211 million resulted in only 41 companies creating 1,750 jobs. That comes to $25,000 for each new job! DiNapoli forgot to credit the media firm BBDO hired by the NYSEDC who has produced and placed these advertisements. BBDO staff who produced and placed the media buys for all the commercials made out like bandits. We continue to face an 7 percent unemployment rate along with 7 percent who have given up looking and a million more people working part time and/or at minimum wage while looking for full time work

and higher salaries. This media onslaught has done nothing to promote real job growth. Small, medium and large size companies based in New York can see beyond the smoke and mirrors. They are more likely to downsize than hire new employees in today’s economic environment. The net loss of jobs and businesses leaving is greater than what has been created in New York. Our local businesses know that the problem is right in our own backyard. New York state is ranked as one of the most unfriendly states to conduct business in. This is due to excessive rules, regulations and confiscatory taxation levels. Was there a conflict of interest between Gov. Cuomo’s reelection campaign and the media firm BBDO. Did any of the owners or employees of BBDO participate in any quid pro quo by making financial donations to Gov. Cuomo’s campaign or Democratic Party State Committee campaign accounts? New York state prospered and successfully grew prior to creation of the Urban Development Corporation in 1968 which conducts business under the Empire State Development Corporation. Buried within the Empire State Development Corporation are almost 100 active subsidiaries and perhaps an equal number of inactive subsidiaries. Audits by various state comptrollers over the years have questioned the level of oversight over both active and inactive subsidiary corporations. It has become politically fashionable for local county and cities to have their own local development corporations. Many of these entities also serve as a vehicle to provide political patronage positions for the loyal supporters of elected officials controlling them. Don’t forget the army of consultants that economic development corporations hire to provide so called technical assistance and expertise to create and manage projects and programs. In many instances, projects supported by these government corporations have been heavily subsidized by taxpayers, commonly known as corporate welfare. Be-

tween direct government funding, low interest below market rate loans, long-term tax exemptions, favorable eminent domain and free infrastructure improvements, the bill to taxpayers in the end is greater than the socalled public benefits. There is also a relationship between Payfor-Play campaign contributions to elected officials from developers looking for favorable legislation, private property condemnation under eminent domain, building permits, public infrastructure improvements, along with direct and hidden subsidies. In some cases, state, city and county development corporations actually compete against each other attempting to outbid each other in offering potential investors the best deal. This translates to the highest subsidies at taxpayer’s expense. Don’t forget the conflict of interest for senior staff from state regulatory and permitting agencies. Too many leave in the twilight of any state administration to become employees or consultants to the same developers they previously oversaw. Some developers try to purchase the support of local community groups by making so-called voluntary donations. They also make promises for capital improvements, which after the major project is completed, don’t always appear. Other commitments for creation of permanent

new jobs and tax revenues frequently do not meet expectations. If these projects are worthwhile, why can’t developers use their own funds or obtain loans from banks, like medium and small businesses? Real business people who believe in capitalism build their companies on their own. How sad that some don’t want to do it the old fashion way by sweat and hard work. They are looking for shortcuts in the form of huge subsidies at taxpayer’s expense and favors from elected officials. Will fellow Democrat state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman investigate these series of scandals? Don’t hold your breath as Schneiderman is politically attached to Cuomo at the hip. Diogenes is still searching for a brave member of the State Legislature who will stand up to the New York State Economic Development Corporation and end this financial boondoggle once and for all. Will either State Assemblymember Michelle Schimel or State Senator Jack Martins be our profile in courage? Why not ask them the next time either speaks at your neighborhood civic association or other public forum. Larry Penner Great Neck

Kreitzman team governs Village of G.N. well

s a former mayor of the Village of Great Neck, I know what it takes to effectively govern our village. Ralph Kretizman and his running mates have the experience, dedication, common sense and vision to continue to do a great job for all of us.

Their many accomplishment clearly demonstrate that fact. I will be voting for Ralph Kreitzman, Mitch Beckerman and Jeff Bass on June 16, and I strongly encourage all voters to do the same. Isabel Varlotta Great Neck

Kreitzman, his team Kreitzman has served deserve re-election Village of G.N. well

am writing to urge you to join me in supporting Mayor Ralph Kreitzman and his team as they run for re-election in the Village of Great Neck election on Tuesday, June 16. As a full time mayor, Ralph has served the people of the village, using his long time government experience to keep village finances strong, improve economic development and implement village improvements. His tireless commitment to our village and his steadfast honesty and integrity are exactly the qualities we need in our elected officials. Since my election as commissioner of the

Great Neck Water Pollution District, I have had the pleasure of working directly with Ralph and his team as we finalized the inclusion of the village’s residents and collection system into the district. I have seen firsthand his hard work and dedication to the best interests of the residents of the village. Please join me on Tuesday, June 16 in voting for Ralph Kreitzman and his entire team.

s Mayor of Russell Gardens for almost 5 terms I have come to know Mayor Ralph Kreitzman extremely well. Ralph is a former President of the Nassau County Village Officials Association and former President of the Great Neck Village Officials Association. Ralph has worked tirelessly for not only the Village of Great Neck but for all Steve Reiter the Villages on the peninsula with regard Commissioner to coordinating efforts from emergency Great Neck Water Pollution District management to road repair.

Ralph couldn’t accomplish everything he did for his Village and all the Villages on the peninsula without the assistance and cooperation of Trustees Mitch Beckerman and Jeff Bass. While I can’t vote for Ralph, Mitch and Jeff I would urge all of the residents of the Village of Great Neck to support them on Election Day for the betterment of Great Neck V illage and the Great Neck Peninsula. Steven B. Kirschner Mayor, Village of Russell Gardens

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ELECTION 2015

Herricks budget OK’d, ed incumbents win B y J a m e s G allo w ay Voters overwhelmingly approved Herricks school district’s $108.2 million budget proposal Tuesday in a 1,298-495 vote. A second proposition to create a capital reserve passed 1090-367, and school board incumbents Nancy Feinstein and Brian Hassan, who both ran unopposed, were re-elected with 1,286 and 1025 votes, respectively. “It is a good budget, and the reserve will help deal with needed capital projects in a more timely fashion and reduce the need for bond issues,” Herricks Superintendent John Bierwirth said in an email. The adopted budget includes funds to restore 12 teaching positions cut during the economic downturn and reinstitute the elementary school class-size caps that were suspended four years ago, school officials said. “I hope [residents] feels that we are moving in the right direction,” Bierwirth said. The $108.2 million budget represents a 0.6 percent increase in spending, about $650,000, from the 2015-16 budget. Superintendent John Bierwirth and Board of Education President James Gounaris both said leading up to the vote that restoring the class-size caps has been a priority for the district. Kindergarten classes would now be capped at 22 students, first to third grades would be capped at 25 students,

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and grades four and five would be capped at 27 students. “It was really nice to be able to restore at least some of the things we’ve had to cut over the last four years,” Bierwirth said about the proposed budget in a previous interview. “First and foremost [we wanted to] get class sizes back down.” A decrease in aid and ballooning employee benefit costs forced the district to cut nearly 100 positions during the recession. The capital reserve allows the district

to transfer leftover money at the end of the fiscal year into a fund that could be used for infrastructure projects and improvements to help the district avoid borrowing or bonding. The approved reserve has a 10-year life span and a $5 million cap. “Instead of waiting for something to become irreparable and, thereby, become eligible to be replaced on an emergency basis or…put out a bond, the district would be able to tap the reserve,” Bierwirth said in a memo of budget recom-

mendations. Feinstein and Brian Hassan both ran unopposed for re-election to the Board of Education. Feinstein, the mother of two children at Herricks High School and board vice president, was first elected three years ago, also in an uncontested election. Feinstein coaches the Center Street School team for Girls on the Run, a noncompetitive running program that trains girls for a 5K run and focuses on social and life lessons. “It’s really one of the best programs that I’ve seen,” she said. Going into next term, she said she would like to help oversee the transition of the district’s incoming superintendent. Bierwirth retires this summer. Hassan, who has daughters in the middle and high schools, also won an uncontested seat three years ago. Several years before he joined the board, Hassan, a PSEG employee, helped the district transition to dual-fuel technology, allowing it to operate on the cheaper of oil or natural gas. Herricks director of facilities James Brown said the change saves the district between $100,000 and $125,000 per year and reduces emissions. “When oil was skyrocketing, it was saving us quite a lot of money,” Brown said. “It really helped the school district tremendously, at it was through [Hassan’s] intercession on our behalf that that really happened.”

East Williston budget approved by 4-to-1 mark By Ja m es G allo w ay The East Williston School District’s $56.7 million budget proposal passed Tuesday by a more than 4-1 ratio, along with two capital reserve measures and the re-election of two Board of Education incumbents. The adopted budget, which passed in a 405-to-86 vote, increases spending by 1.68 percent, or about $938,000, over the current 2014-15 budget, while the tax levy increases by 1.8 percent to $53.1 million. In her weekly newsletter last week, Superintendent Elaine Kanas said both increases were the district’s lowest in 20 years. A measure to allow the district to make repairs using funds from its 2013 capital reserve passed 383-82, while a second measure to create a new reserve with a five-year lifespan and $3.5 million cap passed 366-78. Robert Fallarino and Leonard Hirsch, who both ran unopposed, were re-elected to the district’s Board of Education with 379 votes and 334 votes, respectively.

The adopted budget includes funding to maintain all current programming and expands STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — investment. It includes funding for the creation of a robotics program at Willets Road Schoool, increased coding opportunities, more Chromebooks and enhanced wireless capability at North Side, staff development and further implementation of Project Lead the Way, an applied problemsolving curriculum. It will also restore fifth grade intramurals and increase fifth grade English Language Arts instruction to a two-block period per day from 1.5 blocks, which middle school principal Stephen Kimmel said would bring the district in line with others middle schools. “Right now, you’re seeing a very good functioning East Williston School District,” Board of Education President Mark Kamberg said leading up to the vote. “I think the Board of Education works well together and as a result we’re able to accomplish the

Leonard Hirsch things we need to for the children of East Williston School District.” The first capital reserve measure allows the district to expend the remaining $2 million in its 2013 capital reserve to replace unit ventilators, install steam control valves, replace DDC panels and remove existing windows to install of Dual sash, low E single glazed windows. The second capital reserve measure allows the district to create a new reserve with a fiveyear lifespan and $3.5 million maximum, plus interest, to fund bathroom reconstruction, floor-

Robert Fallarino ing replacement and abatement, tennis court reconstruction, exterior door replacement and kitchen ventilation reconstruction, among other projects, all of which will need to be approved by voters. The fund can be filled with any unused funds from the prior fiscal year. Kamberg said capital reserves reduce costs for the district by avoiding the bond interest payments and counsel costs that coincide with borrowing. “The capital reserve tool is an amazing opportunity to fund large construction repairs and

projects using unspent funds from budget years,” Kamberg said. Fallarino, the school board’s vice president and a malpractice attorney, was re-elected to his third term. “I came on at a time where there was a lot of flux in the community and there were a lot of issues, and I think what I helped bring was a vision and stability,” Fallarino, who has two sons in the East Williston school system, said in a past interview. “And now I want to do that for the future, and make sure the 2 percent [property tax] cap doesn’t negatively affect the students.” Hirsch, who grew up in East Williston and works as the chief financial officer of a New York investment fund, was first elected to the board in 2012. He had previously served on the district’s financial advisory committee. “It’s been a very good experience. I think we’re in a pretty good place right now, and I have personally been able to bring some value to the board,” Hirsch said prior to the vote, noting his experience as an accountant.

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

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Mineola ed trustees stave off challengers B y J a m e s G allo w ay Mineola Boarad of Education incumbents Christine Napolitano and Brian Widman staved of a fierce challenge in Tuesday’s election from two opponents calling for change. Voters also overwhelmingly approved Mineola’s $80.1 million budget proposal by 1,074 to 370 vote. In the school board race, Napolitano and Widman won 56.1 percent of the vote, with a total of 909 and 800 votes, respectively. Challengers Joy Renner and Mark Swensen received 43.9 percent, with 693 and 644 votes. “I think it was a very important mandate that the community feels that we are indeed heading in the right direction,” Napolitano said. “My promise is that we

payers don’t support the budget,” she said. “We will continue to work hard to ensure tax dollars are well spent…and keep on working to improve our educational opportunities for kids.” Though the candidates ran in pairs, the seats went to the two highest vote getters overall. “To everyone that voted for me for Mineola School Board Trustee, thank you. For those that didn’t, I hope that I can earn your trust and support in the next 3 years,” Widman posted on his Facebook page. “And mostly, I’d like to thank my boys, Ray and Hayden, and my wife Stefanie, for putting up with the last Brian Widman Christine Napolitano 2 months and for all your support and enwill continue to do so.” important and “sends an equally strong couragement.” She added that voters’ decision to message.” In advance of the election, Napoliapprove the budget was also immensely “We can’t get things done if our taxContinued on Page 54

Newcomer joins Port school board with win BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O

The district’s $144,919,392 budget passed, 2,126 votes to 1,088, while board Port Washington voters approved the President Nora Johnson (1,957 votes) school district’s 2015-16 budget on Tues- and Trustee Larry Greenstein (1,774) day, re-elected two board of education votes won new three-year terms. The newcomer is Elizabeth Weisburd, trustees and elected a newcomer to join who received 1,694 votes in defeating the board.

challengers David Sattinger (1,694 votes) and James Ansel (933 votes). She replaces Trustee Vernon McDermott, who did not seek re-election. Frank Russo, Adrienne Saur, Rich Sussan, Joel Katz and Arthur Wade also received one write-in vote apiece for

trustee. An additional, illegible write-in vote was also cast. The budget carries a .59 spending increase of $851,475 in expenditures, as well as a $132,522,571 total tax levy, a 2.38 percent rise.

Three Roslyn school trustees win re-election Continued from Page 1 School Budget Among the largest school spending increases in the coming year is a $400,000 spike in the district’s technological infrastructure, through which Roslyn would increase its bandwidth, complete its disaster recovery project, continue its rollout of the high school and elementary school-level iPad program, develop its cloud-based storage system and continue to install security cameras and wireless access points throughout the district, officials said. In formulating the budget, district administrators said they did not eliminate any programs or costs suggested by subject coordinators, and even added four positions — an assistant director of facilities to handle the implementation of Roslyn’s $41.3 million capital bond, a high school guidance counselor whose primary responsibility would be to match students with scholarship opportunities, a data coordinator for more in-depth reportage to the state Department of Education and an elementary school guidance counselor. Salaries and benefits account for nearly 80 percent of Roslyn’s school budget, with 4.13 percent going toward materials, supplies, textbooks and equipment. The district is anticipating about 90 percent of its revenue in the next year to come from property taxes, with less than five percent ($5,063,165) coming from state aid.

Roslyn has had a 1.24 percent average tax levy increase over the last seven years, district officials have said. The school budget also carried three additional propositions also approved Tuesday: A five-year lease agreement on three vans and two school buses that would cost $160,000 annually, known as Proposition 3; the establishment of a new 10-year capital reserve fund which would hold a maximum of $10,000,00, known as Proposition 4; and the of $1.3 million from the district’s 2011 capital reserve fund, known as Proposition 5, for additional projects not included in Roslyn’s $46 million capital plan, which includes $41.3 million in bonding. Bryant Library Bryant’s budget calls for $4,860,836 to be raised in taxes — a 1.4 percent increase from last year and the remaining $119,500 in non-tax revenue to come from the use of the library’s fund balance, grants, state aid and various fees. All but $906,583 of the budget is set to go toward staffing, including $2,787,600 in salaries, $435,469 in retirement obligations, $212,594 in Social Security/Medicare payments, $473,260 in health insurance and $45,330 toward workers compensation. About $117,050 will be put toward building operations, which trustees said includes the $32,000 replacement of a flat roof and other various repairs, while $120,000 will be put toward capital im-

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provements. The library plans to spend $366,695 will toward materials, including books, magazines and digital literature. School board Dubner was appointed to the board in 2013 to fill the remainder of the term vacated by former Trustee Dani Kline. Voters that same year upheld his appointment in an uncontested race in which he received 588 votes. Haber, a restaurateur and commercial real estate investor who in the last two years has run as a Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive and the state Senate, has served two terms on the school board, having been elected in 2009. Seinfeld, the assistant superintendent

for instruction in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, was elected in 2006. In separate interviews with the Roslyn Times, all three incumbents said maintaining fiscal responsibility and the training and transition of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Allison Brown to superintendent of schools in 2016-17 would be the top issues facing the district in the coming years. Kim is a co-president of the Korean American Parents Society of Roslyn and chairs the district’s multicultural committee at Harbor Hill Elementary School, Roslyn Middle School and Roslyn High School, where her three children are enrolled.

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

bLAnk SLATE MEdIA May 22, 2015

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Thousands are expected to flock to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend for this year’s Bethpage Air Show, as the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights parachute team descend on Long Island to headline the annual two-day set of death-defying aerial stunts. The event will take place May 23 and 24 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., back from last year’s 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and also feature the debut of the Breitling Jet team, joining other various acts. “Over 360,000 spectators chose the Bethpage Air Show as their Memorial Day holiday weekend destination in 2009, when the Thunderbirds last visited. We are confident that their return to Long Island in 2015 will draw in a sizeable crowd as well,” said Linda Armyn, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Bethpage Federal. “Memorial Day weekend is an important time to honor the men and women of our country’s military, which is exactly what the Thunderbirds demonstration squadron is all about — to honor and share the story of our nation’s military who have served and currently serve at locations around the world,” Armyn continued.

Other acts include the Canadian Forces CF-18 demonstration team, Sean D. Tucker, Team Oracle, Lt. Col. John Klatt, Air National Guard, the John Klatt Airshows, Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco Aerobatic Team, GEICO Skytypers, Miss GEICO Speedboat, American Airpower Warbirds and David Windmiller. More than 317,700 people attended last year’s event, including 231,532 during the Sunday portion. Formed in 1953, the Thunderbirds are making their fourth appearance at the air show with a performance expected to feature approximately 40 moves, including formation flying and solo routines. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, which headlined last year’s event, will not be performing this year, as they are booked to fly in Rochester, according to reports. “We are especially thrilled to welcome back the United States Air Force Thunderbirds to Long Island for their fourth headlining appearance at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach,” said George Gorman, deputy regional director of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “We welcome the team back to Long Island with great enthusiasm,” Gorman added. PHOTOS COURTESY LONG ISLAND STATE PARKS

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70’s soul stars slide into Westbury Chopped judge NYCB Theatre at Westbury turns back the clock on Saturday, May 30 when The 1970’s Soul Jam takes the stage. Starring The Stylistics, Heat Wave, Rose Royce, Peaches & Herb and Three Degrees and featuring disco classics and favorite R&B grooves, the show begins at 8 p.m. The Stylistics are one of the best soul music groups to come out of Philadelphia. Their string of ‘70’s hits include “Betcha By Golly Wow,” “I’m Stone In Love With You,” “Break Up to Make Up” and the classic “You Make Me Feel Brand New” just to name a few. Best known for the international hits “Boogie Nights” and “Always & Forever,” Heatwave bring their disco funk sound to the round. The multi-national group was formed in Germany by sibling vocalists Keith and the late Johnny Wilder. Keith continues to lead the group and tour around the world. Rose Royce became immediate sensations upon the release of their biggest hit, “Car Wash,” in 1976. The top 10 hit, “I Wanna Get Next To You,” followed in 1977 along with “Do Your Dance” later that year. The band is also known for their backing vocals and work with Edwin Starr, The Temptations and The Un-

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Chef Chris Santos, judge on the Food Network’s famed “Chopped,” is set to critique some of Long Island’s best wing recipes at the inaugural New York Best Wings Festival on Sunday, June 7, at the NYCB Theater at Westbury in Westbury. Santos, who has previously served as the executive chef of the famed Time Cafe and the awardwinning Latin restaurant Suba, will also serve up his own wings in a showcase with his team. Santos also worked as a food stylist and consultant on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations and the movie “Hitch” with Will Smith and Kevin James. The New York Best Wings Festival, geared for the entire family to enjoy, will feature some of the premier restaurants in the New York Metropolitan Area whose wings have gained acclaim. In addition to wing-eating and other foodoriented competitions, including the College Wing Olympics, there will be amusements, face-painting, craft brewery tastings (Coney Island Brewing Co. will be the Official Beer of the Fest!), and more. With an expected crowd of 5,000, the New York Best Wings Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

M E M O R I A L D AY C O M M E M O R AT I O N The Town of North Hempstead Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 23. Musical entertainment will feature the Skyline Orchestra and Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Scenic North Hempstead Beach Park offers a walking path along the water, and picnic areas so visitors can enjoy an enjoyable start to the summer season. The beach will open at 3 p.m. with the program starting at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at darkness. Vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee. For more information, please visit www.northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Decoration Day to be observed in village Old Bethpage Village Restoration will commemorate Decoration Day as observed in the 1860’s on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s annual celebration offers a look at the region’s past, culminating with the village’s commemoration of Decoration Day, as it

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Artist gives demo on Arts & Entertainment Calendar landscape painting The Art League of Nassau County welcomed professional artist Paul Bachem to the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center in New Hyde Park on Friday, April 24 to demonstrate a landscape painting in oils at its meeting. Bachem worked with a unique palette developed by contemporary impressionist David Lussier with high key colors from five basic tubes of Rembrandt oil paint. The audience watched as he set down a red tone on board and then thickly brushed in various luscious green shades on top to create a restful scene. When done, he had created a painting of a field of flowers surrounded by bushes and a tree under a light sky that was filled with a warm sunny effect. In plein air (outdoor) painting “you only have a few hours to work, so get the impression down without grass blades,”

Bachem said referring to working with large masses of color, rather than small details. “I first saw his work at the Village Artist in Huntington and now I’m very pleased to have my own Paul Bachem painting,” Suzie Alvey remarked after winning the piece. Bachem studied at the Stevenson Academy of Traditional Painting with Alma Gallanos Stevenson and Harold Ransom Stevenson, who was a student of Norman Rockwell. After a career as a freelance illustrator, he now devotes his time to working from nature with plein air landscapes which are in private collections. For more information, please go to www.paulbachem.com. Please visit www. ArtLeagueOfNC.org or visit Art League of Nassau County on Facebook.

LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet. org Sunday, May 31, 8 p.m. Suzanne Vega Tuesday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. The SideMen with The Uptown Horns Saturday, June 6, 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Long Island Ballet Theatre: Cinderella Sunday, June 14, 8 p.m. Jessie Mueller and Jarrod Spector The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury. com Friday, May 29, 8 p.m. Get The Led Out Friday, June 12, 8 p.m. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Music Made On Long Island Tuesday, June 16, 8 p.m. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Jonny Lang Friday, June 26, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Jim Jefferies NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www. nassaucoliseum.com Monday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. WWE Monday Night RAW Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. New York Pet Spectacular & Expo Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. New Kids On The Block with special guests TLC and Nelly Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Shania Twain

NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Thursday, May 28, 8 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. 70’s Soul Jam Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. Glays Knight Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Peter Cetera Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. photos by Suzie Alvey The Midtown Men Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. The Art League of Nassau County welcomed professional artist Paul Bachem to Jeff Ross the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center in New Hyde Park on Friday, April 24 to Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. demonstrate a landscape painting in oils. ALNC- PAUL BACHEMMerle Haggard

Friday, June 27, 8 p.m. Happy Together Tour Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Dion Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Chris Young Friday, July 17, 8 p.m. Rock The Yacht Tour Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Josh Turner Monday, July 27, 8 p.m Whitesnake Friday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Joel McHale Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Air Supply Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Engelbert Humperdink Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Smokey Robinson Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Jackie Mason Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Paul Anka Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 & 5 p.m. Peppa Pig Live Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org MAIN GALLERIES March 21 to July 12, 2015 Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting This presentation highlights patrons’ numerous gifts to the Museum over the last quarter century, many of which have never, or rarely, been exhibited. Each gallery space within this multifaceted presentation will focus on different themes such as past and present portraiture, paintings and objects by Louis Comfort Tiffany, post-war prints and vintage posters of many eras. The exhibit explores a diverse range of artists who are strongly represented in the Museum’s collections, among them naturalist John James Audubon, photographer Larry Fink and Pop art icons Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers and Robert Indiana, among others. CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY March 21 to July 12 Vernacular Visions The museum’s Contemporary Collectors Gallery features the work of four prominent Long Island artists: Susan Cushing of Southampton, Richard Gachot of Old Westbury, Francisco Villagran of Port Washington, and Burt Young,

also of Port Washington. Ongoing Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others, are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum. EVENTS FILM March 21-July 12 Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m., 12, 1, 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Drawn from Nature From PBS’ American Masters series, Drawn from Nature presents the dramatic life story of naturalist John James Audubon, an adventurer and self-taught artist who saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone of his time (1785-1851). A symbol of the American wilderness, Audubon’s achievements are staggering: His book The Birds of America, for which he served as artist, writer, publisher and promoter, includes 435 life-sized prints and was the largest book printed in the 19th century. Free with Museum admission. FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, June 7, 14, 28, 1-4 p.m., Family Tour at 1 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based gallery conversations. Families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. Free with museum admission.

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

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County Talent search 2-day workshop at to return this summer Art Guild Preserve

The popular “Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search” will be returning to the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park this July, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced this week. Two winners from prior year competitions have moved on to American Idol fame: Kevin Covais in 2003 and Robbie Rosen in 2009. The competition will be for solo vocal talent only. One hundred and twenty contestants will be chosen on a first-come, firstserved basis from applications received. Applications must be postmarked by May 22. Auditions will be held on June 16, by appointment only; there will be no open call. All contestants must be at least 13 but no older than 19 years of age on the day of the finals, July 20, 2015. All applications must be

accompanied by copies of proofs of age and Nassau County residency, as well as photo ID and $25 check, made payable to: Friends of Nassau County Recreation. Originals of all proofs must be presented at audition. Applications may be obtained at any Nassau County Park or Museum, and all Nassau County libraries. Applications have also been distributed throughout the community. Auditions and Finals will be held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, operated by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums. Further information and applications may be obtained by calling the Parks Events Office at: (516) 572-0200 or visiting the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

International concert series set to kick off Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano this week announced that the County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will kick off this year on Sunday, May 31 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The International Music Nights Concert Series provides residents an opportunity to experience the broad range of cultures that Nassau County has to offer. “The International Music Nights Concert Series is a great Nassau County tradition dedicated to music and culture that honor a range of ethnic groups,” Mangano said. “Come enjoy the park, music and culture all summer long.” The International Music Nights Summer Concert Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums in recognition of Nassau County’s unique ethnic diversity. Through a sponsorship from Canon USA Inc., the International Music Nights are presented at the Lakeside Theatre, free of charge. The International Music Nights Summer Concert schedule is as follows: Sunday, May 31 Indian American Night Sunday, June 7 Israeli American Night Monday, June 15 Scandinavian American Night Monday, June 22 Italian American Night Sunday, June 28 Ukrainian American Night Sunday, July 5 Polish American Night Monday, July 6 German American Night Sunday, July 19 Greek American Night

Sunday, Aug. 2 Chinese American Night Monday, Aug. 3 Irish American Night Sunday, Aug. 16 Armenian American Night Sunday, Aug. 23 Bangladeshi American Night Sunday, Sept. 6 Punjabi American Night Sunday, Sept. 20 Latino American Night **Saturday, June, 27 – African American Night and Street Fair will take place at the African American Museum, located at: 110 N Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 11550 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theatre that hosts a full schedule of entertainment events during the summer, from concerts to movies and is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. There is no formal seating, so concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs. Special accommodations are also available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. All shows begin at p.m. and if doubtful weather conditions arise, call: (516) 572-0355 after 6:30 p.m. for updated performance information. Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues. For additional information, call the Public Information Office at: (516) 5720200 weekdays during business hours, the recorded Special Events Line at: (516) 5720223 or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Artist Stephanie Navon-Jacobson technique and watch their enthusiasm will teach a two-day workshop “Silk- as they get ‘bitten’ by the printmaking screen Monotype” May 30 and 31, 2015, ‘bug,’” Navon-Jacobson said. “I encour10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Art Guild at El- age my students to add printmaking to derfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington their artistic arsenal and incorporate it with their other artistic endeavors.” Blvd. in Manhasset. Students will learn to create unique Come discover this unique process that combines screen-printing and paint- prints and will explore the layering posing techniques using water-based ma- sibilities for overprinting on drawings, prints and other meterials — non-toxic, dia. No prior experiversatile and simple to ence or skill necessary. master. Navon-Jacob(Materials list proson will demonstrate encourage my vided at registration. the versatility of printstudents to add Students will need to making – as a stand alone process or as inprintmaking to their purchase a reusable and a squeecorporated with other artistic arsenal and silkscreen gee.) Tuition is $130 mediums such as oil or for members and $160 watercolor. incorporate it with non-members. Navon-Jacobson, their other artistic The Guild is also who teaches at the planning a Summer Art League of Long Isendeavors. session of classes and land and at St. John’s University, is always Stephanie Navon-Jacobson workshops for children and adults beginobserving the world ning in June & July around her. Whether floral, landscape, animal, including a Plein Air Workshop with or figure, abstract or realistic, her images Howard Rose on June 13-14. For more always go back to nature. She considers information and to register, please visit herself a printmaker who paints, rather the website at theartguild.org. For more information please call than a painter who prints and likes to ex(516) 304-5797 or visit www.TheArtperiment with various techniques. “It is so satisfying to work with Guild.org. The Art Guild is a not-for-profit people who are new to printmaking or to teach experienced artists a new 501c3 organization.

Petals, (right) silkscreen monotype, Stephanie Navon-Jacobson

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

Juried art show to kick off in Huntington The opening reception for the Huntington Arts Council’s latest juried art show, “Don’t Eat This!” will be held on Friday, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street Huntington. All are welcome to attend. “‘Don’t Eat This!’ is one of the most fun and interesting shows with which I have been involved,” said juror Beth Giacummo, who is curatorial and exhibition director for the Islip Art Museum as well as professor of Fine Art and co-director of the Lucca Study Abroad Program at Dowling College. “I love the concept because it takes an everyday topic and makes art of it. The work in this show is accomplished, imaginative and exciting, with a delicious twist! Congratulations to all of the participating artists: Sima Amid Wewetzer, Roberta Aviram, Shain Bard, David Benson,Jennifer Berotti, Jay Brenner, Joyce Bressler, Elsie Callahan, Jessica Dayan,Tom de Gruyl, Jeanette Dick,

Shana Einhorn, Emily Eisen, Bill Farran, Jim Finlayson, Joanna Gazzola, Susan Geffken Burton, Diane Godlewski, William Grabowski, Jan Guarino, Roseann Harder, Donna Harlow Moraff, Gerry Hirschstein, Lois Hoffman, Randy Ilowite, Caroline Isacsson, Grace Jara, David Jaycox, Jr., Drew Kane, Kate Kelly, Vernon McAuley, Margaret Minardi, Vera Mingovits, Eleanore O’Sullivan, Denis Ponsot, Burt Reminick, James E. Rice, Alan M. Richards, Joan Rockwell, Alisa Shea, Stelios Stylianou, Susan Tango, Bobbie Turner, Eleanore Tyndall Meier, Debra Urso, Jessica Valentin, Chuck von Schmidt, Randy Weisbin and Courtney Young Special acknowledgement goes to; 1st Place: Vernon McAuley-”I Wood If I Could”- cherry wood 2nd Place: Shain Bard”Fish Head”-oil 3rd Place: Elsie Callahan-”Onion soup”-oil on canvas “Don’t Eat This!” will be

on display in the Main Street Gallery from the opening through June 8. The Main Street Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from

Second place winner, Shain Bard: ”Fish Head”-oil

First place winner, Vernon McAuley: ”I Wood If I Could”- cherry wood

L.I. Comic Con to return June 13, 14 After the success of its past two events in June 2013 and 2014, ETERNAL CON — The Long Island Comic Con — returns with a huge two-day extravaganza on June 13 and 14 at the Cradle of Aviation’s Reckson Center in Garden City. This year’s celebrity guests include Gigi Edgley (Farscape, Quantum Apocalypse, Beastmaster), Vernon Wells (Innerspace, Mad Max II- The Road Warrior), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, Doctor Who, Heroes), WWE wrestlers Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Andrew Anderson and Mick Foley, famed voice actor Larry Kenney (Thundercats, Imus In the Morning, Family Guy), and a “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Original Reunion with Austin St. John, David Yost, Walter Jones, and Karan Ashley. Among the top names in the comic book industry attending are Ming Chen and Rob Bruce of AMC’s hit “Comic Book Men”, John Romita Jr. (The Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man, Kick-Ass), Larry Hama (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Wolverine, Elektra), Bob Camp (G.I. Joe, Conan the Barbarian), Billy Tucci (Shi, The Ring of Fire), Amy Reeder (Batwoman, Madame Xanadu, Fool’s Gold), Ken Kelly (Conan the Barbarian, Tarzan, KISS), and over 70 comic book professionals expected to be in attendance! More guests to be announced in the coming weeks. Special events for children include “Youngling Training” where young Jedi are invited to join the NY-Jedi instructors in a supervised training session to learn basic

12 to 4 p.m. For additional information on the exhibit and other Huntington Arts Council events please visit www.huntingtonarts.org or call (631) 271-8423

Lightsaber choreography and technique. Every child who participates will receive a free lightsaber. “Fan Films” will be the theme of the 2015 Eternal Con Film Festival as book, comic book, movie, and TV fans flock to the 350-seat IMAX Theatre for films like “Batgirl Rises,” “E.M.M.A.,” and the Long Island debut of Director Anthony de Lioncourt’s 80s Style Sci-fi Feature “The Protokon” Starring Jaiden Kaine. Returning for its second year is the cosplay parade. This free event is open to the public. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 13 in the Aviation museum’s parking lot and proceed along Charles Lindbergh Blvd. and into the Cradle. One of the biggest events of 2013/2014 was the Cosplay Contest, also in the IMax theatre, with a pre-judging session and a walkthrough display. This live event will be simulcast on the IMax screen so everyone in the theatre gets a good look at all the costumes. The contest is open to all cosplayers and fans. Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity for portfolio reviews, gaming tournaments, informative panels, the return of the movie prop gallery showing original costumes and props from classic motion pictures, a car show, an expanded art show, cosplay groups, special performances, and a vendor room with more than 150 tables of toys, jewelry, clothing and collectibles. Show hours are Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Third place winner, Elsie Callahan: ”Onion soup”oil on canvas

32 The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

Shelter Rock Library MUSEUM PASSES @ SRPL Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders can reserve a Museum Pass online for free admission to a variety of museums and gardens on Long Island and in New York City. Go to www. srpl.org and pull down the Library Services Menu then go to Museum Passes. Click the Reserve Now link and look for the red Request Pass button to see if the Museum Pass is available. Your library card must be in good standing. Advance reservations will be accepted for the next 60 days (one Reservation per family every 30 days). SHELTER ROCK PATRONS MAY RESERVE PASSES FOR: American Airpower Museum • Children’s Museum of Manhattan • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery • Cradle of Aviation • Garvies Point • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum • Long Island Children’s Museum • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) • Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum • Nassau County Museum of Art • New York Botanical Garden • New York Historical Society and Library & Dimenna Children’s History Museum Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that in cooperation with the Shelter Rock Public Library, the Nassau County

Offices for the Aging and Mental Health are coordinating a support group that is specifically targeted to respond to the needs of caregivers of older persons. The group is led by Dora Lupo, LMHC, MAC, CASAC, Support Group Facilitator. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shelter Rock Public Library, located at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. The meetings are open to residents of Nassau County. This support group will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and to help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, please call (516) 227-8725.

programs ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran on Wednesday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m. Led by SRPL Librarians Susan Healy and Cathy Loechner. This is the riveting account of what happens when spouses Henry, Margaret, and Nancy face prosecution for bigamy. Narrated primarily by the two wives, and inspired

by a widely publicized newspaper account, the novel explores the intricacies of marriage, the construction of family, the changing world of the late 1880s. Limited registration begins Wednesday, April 29. HOW TO USE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA Tuesday, June 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn how to use the basic features of a digital camera including flash settings, optical and digital zoom, menu settings, image quality and much more. Bring your digital camera, your manual and your questions. There is a 24 person limit to this class. WORKING WITH YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS Tuesday, June 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. You have a digital camera and know how to use it, but do you know how to move the pictures from the camera to the computer? How do you organize your pictures and edit them? In this class, you will learn the answers to these questions and much more. We will cover using and editing program that allows you to resize, crop, adjust light levels and more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and First Grade. Registration for Shelter Rock Patrons

begins May 12 at the Reference Desk. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Nonresidents may register May 26 if space allows EDITING YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS Tuesday, June 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. In this class, you will learn the basics of using a graphics program. This class will cover editing a photographed image. Included will be editing techniques in cropping, resizing, redeye removal and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and First Grade. Registration for Shelter Rock Patrons begins May 19 at the Reference Desk. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-residents may register June 2 if space allows. INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP Tuesday, June 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Become an instant graphic artist by working with images and pictures in Adobe Photoshop. Learn hot to alter images including sizing, shaping and coloring. Re-touch, filter and add effects to create works of art or just make your digital photos look the way you want them to. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users.

East Williston Library BOOK SALE: The East Williston Public Library Friends will be having a Children’s Book Sale in the lobby of the East Williston Village Hall. It will begin on Memorial Day from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and continue through Saturday May 30 during library hours. DAYTIME BOOK CLUB: “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah – Tuesday June 9 at 1:30 p.m. EVENING BOOK CLUB: “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr – Thursday June 11 at 7 p.m. Please register at the library. The discussion is limited to 15 readers.

OLD WESTBURY GARDENS and NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PASSES: The passes are available to East Williston Library card holders. Each family pass (2 adults and children under 18 years of age) may be borrowed for a three-day period. Passes may be reserved in advance. LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY: Whatever your goal, LearningExpressLibrary’s resources will help you succeed. The various “Learning Centers” offer the information you need to achieve the results you want at school, at work,

or in life. Are you looking for a new job? You’ll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that’s right for you. Visit us at www. ewlibrary.org TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY: TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Visit us at www.ewlibrary. org N0TARY PUBLIC: Hours are Monday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Photo identification

is required. Documents to be notarized must be signed at the time of notarization, not before. You must bring your own witness if needed. Please telephone the Library to confirm a notary is available. EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY: Melinda Gomez and Colette Hardy, from Willets Road School, have shared a great collection of student artwork with us. Please come in and enjoy this outstanding diplay.. Register for all programs by calling (516) 741-1213 or email us at ewpl@ ewlibrary.org

Registration for Shelter Rock Patrons begins May 19 at the Reference Desk. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-residents may register June 2 if space allows. SOCIAL NETWORKING ONLINE Thursday, May 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. Facebook, Twitter, You Tube.....what’s it all about??? Come to the library and find out! In this lecture/demonstration we’ll discuss social networking sites, instant messenger programs, blogs and much more. Parents: help your kids use social networking safely. Registration for Shelter Rock Patrons begins May 1 at the Reference Desk. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. HOPEFUL SINGLES for ages 55 plus with Marla Matthews, TV Host Thursday, May 28 at 3:00 PM Life is unpredictable, there are no guarantees and change is always happening. With new friends and inspirational guidance, compassion and support, your journey can be easier!! Be part of this group of single adults 55 plus to find hope for your future. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Tuesday & Wednesday, May 26 & 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Please pick up a registration form at the Reference Desk or download from the Library website www. srpl.org Non-residents may register on May 10 if space allows. THE IMAGERY & SYMBOLISM OF SPRING with Ines Powell, educator, Metropolitan Museum of Art Friday, May 29 at 1:30p.m. Spring is one of the most beloved themes of Western artists, it represents youth and happiness. Spring was identified with Persophone by the ancient Greeks and the goddess Flora by the

Romans. In later Western painting, artists followed the advice of Cesare Ripa and represented Spring as a young woman dressed on her right side in white and on her left side in black, showing both natures of Spring, holding a ram and a bouquet of flowers. The most famous representation of Spring is the Allegory of Spring also known as Primavera by Sandro Botticelli. SENIOR RAP GROUP ... for the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share! Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome. Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Monday June 1, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group will be led by volunteer facilitator David Marx.

YOUNG ADULT TEEN ADVISORY BOARD The next Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting is on Thursdays, June 25 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. TAB is for registered members in Grades 7-12. TAB works with the YA Librarian to improve library services for teens. Note: Registration for TAB is now filled. VIDEO & BOARD GAMES For Grades 6 – 12 Friday, June 5 from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Join us and play popular Wii Sports & Fitness games, board games and enjoy refreshments too! Registration begins on May 22

CHILDREN TOTS NIGHT OUT Families with children ages 2 – 5 years are invited to participate in a program of songs, stories and a craft. Father’s Day Tots Night Out Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Registration begins Wednesday, June 3.

school news

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

ROSLYN KIDS RIDE ‘PEACEFUL BUS’ The Peaceful School Bus program enhances Roslyn School District bus safety drills by helping students get “on board” with peaceful, positive behavior. The program is designed to decrease inappropriate behavior on school buses while creating a climate of respect and cooperation. Students on the same bus route meet with school personnel and bus drivers to review Peaceful School Bus rules and behavioral expectations. They are guided to work together to identify problems or potential problems on the bus and learn ways to make their school bus a peaceful place. The program is a natural extension of the social and emotional learning that is a focus of our continuous attention throughout the Roslyn schools. Roslyn school administrators want students to know that adults in the school care about what happens on the bus! Parents also have an important role in this program. If your child reports a problem on the bus to you, please let the principal know so the issue can be addressed in a timely manner. As always, the safety and wellbeing of every child is of the utmost importance to us.

Roslyn Bus Driver Ralph Gonzalez with Harbor Hill School students during the Peaceful School Bus program.

TOP 10 FINISHERS Roslyn High School sophomores Rachel Sterneck and Isabella Smith finished as top 10 national medallion winners for the first time in Roslyn DECA history at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando at the end of April. Their project, a phone case with a digital projection keyboard, was entered into the Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan category. With a five-page prospectus and 20 minute presentation, the team was victorious against more than 3,000 nationwide. David Futoran, a senior, was also a top 20 finalist, the first individual to reach From left: Rachel Sterneck, David Futhat level from Roslyn DECA. In his Sports toran and Isabella Smith. & Entertainment Marketing Promotion Plan, Futoran created an 11-page written marketing campaign for the Roslyn Theatre’s 100th Anniversary. Targeting multiple markets, he presented to a panel of professional marketing executives, beating out teams from across the globe.

Volunteers sought for Advisory Committee The Roslyn Board of Education is seeking community volunteers to serve on the Citizens Advisory Audit Committee in 2015-16. If you are a Roslyn school district resident and wish to participate, please write to the Board at boardofed@roslynschools. org by Monday, June 1 or call the District Clerk at (516) 801-5002 for more information. The Citizens Audit Advisory Committee assists the Board in providing oversight of the internal and external audit

functions, including the appointment of the internal and external auditors; oversees the competitive Request for Proposal process (RFP) used to solicit quotations for the District’s annual external audit; reviews the scope, plan and coordination of the external audit; reviews corrective action plans and necessary improvement based on audit findings and recommendations received from external and internal auditors; and provides a communications link between the external and internal auditors and the Board.

Prom preview offered by Roslyn parents The parents of the graduating Class of 2015 invite the community to preview the spectacular transformation of the high school gymnasium for this year’s much anticipated Senior Party. The event will be open for public viewing on Thursday, May 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. before the seniors arrive for the festivities at 7:30 p.m. The senior party is open to all graduating seniors and is an opportunity for the students to celebrate together in a light-hearted atmosphere with music, dancing and delicious food. Begun in 1963, this long-standing tradition is a labor of love. Since early October, a group of dedicated parents led by this year’s party co-chairs Susan Lefcort, Maria Wolfe, Jenni Rebetti and Jodi Efros have gathered together to plan, design and build what will become a magical experience for their senior sons and daughters. Starting with a theme that is a closely-guarded secret, the parents have created a large-scale graduation gift to their children with a Broadway-like fantasy atmosphere. Working inside the district maintenance warehouse, parents cut, nail, paint and glitter scenery that will serve as a backdrop for the night’s events. Special thanks go to the Senior Party art chairs, including Mina Mandelbaum, Susan Berman, Randi Weiss, Stacey Schwartz, Suzanne Feldman and Barbara Adler. Senior Party themes have run the gamut from whimsical to serious over the years. Centerpieces have been created

under the guidance of chairs Rhonda Scharf, Lesley Cooper and Roseanne Frank. Party favors will be distributed to each Senior thanks to the leadership of Elayna Kaplan, Suzanne Fertig, Shari Ozer, Helene Korman, Nancy Miller and Allison George. The evening’s catering, is due in part, to the undertakening by the Food Committee Chairs Jill Walder and Margaret Markman. The Senior Party is completely underwritten by parent donations of time and money as well as the generosity of local businesses. Thank you to Eileen Migden for coordinating all the donations, Carolyn Lederer for communicating all the information to the senior parents and to Jodi Horowitz, Lori Moskowitz, Tracy Levy and Joyce Galin for arranging the wonderful entertainment that our children will enjoy. On May 13, parents representing the senior class drove around the neighborhood delivering the senior party invitation so all the classmates would receive them at the same time. A wonderful travel neck pillow imprinted with the senior party invitation was given to every senior so that they will have a great memory of their senior party to take with them as they continue on. Thank you to the Invitation Chairs Beth Bergman, Susan Leitman, Pam Cott and Faith Rousso. A large crew of “regulars” has worked diligently at the Roslyn School District warehouse to complete the project, while other parents have gathered food donations and will serve as wait staff during the party.

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school news

Next time I’m wearing my sneakers What a great time was certainly being had by the students when I visited Herman Lim’s second grade physical education class at North Side this week … and had I been wearing my sneakers, I would have joined right in; it looked like so much fun. Our North Side PE teachers, Mr. Lim, Meryl Fordin and Tom Greeley, do a terrific job of providing our youngest students with a well-rounded physical education program. The program not only supports strength, agility and physical fitness, but also focuses on building collaboration skills, personal responsibility and a sense of independence, as well as encourages students to challenge themselves. Our K-4 students have a wealth of equipment and opportunities available to them as part of their PE program. During the class I had the pleasure of observing how our physical education program combines some of our high-tech equipment with low-tech activities. Students had the choice of flying across the gymnasium on a zip line, practicing gymnastics on uneven bars, rings and a balance beam, rope climbing and climbing on our new spider web while also using a super slide, stationary bicycles and Xbox and Wii fitness games. Thanks to the members of our North Side PTO, who, over the years, have generously contributed by supplementing many of our high-tech equipment used in the PE classes. In Recognition of Excellence in the Fine and Practical Arts

Did you know that each year The sic teacher Angela Luftig, presented the Wheatley School sponsors a dinner in award to senior Alexandra Boubour. Congratulations to all the commendrecognition of excellence in the fine and practical arts? Just as our students are ed students honored: Leigh Anderson, Arihonored in various celebrations for oth- ana Arralde, Dara Bahk, Shalini Bansal, Kelsey Beresheim, Joy er academic content Bestourous, Alexandra achievements, our fine, Blach, Alexandra Bouperforming and practibour, Sienna Brancato, cal arts students are recEmma Casali, Robert ognized and celebrated Chang, Ellie Chen, for their terrific accomKrista Chen, Jessica plishments. Chu, Caroline Connolly, It was a wonderful Luis Costa, Madison experience attending D’Ambrosio, Nicole the dinner last week. Degliomini, Joseph DiStudent artists, thesnetz, Joshua Dinetz, pians, musicians, writJennifer Dioguardi, ers, readers, editors Tyler Eckhoff, Melanie and stage crews were Esquilin, Mia Fabiani, all honored. Student Elaine Kanas Luke Fallarino, James groups beautifully perSuperintendent Feimer, Sam Fieldman, formed various pieces Daniel Fouzailoff, Peter and there was terrific Frey, Jakob Gilbert, Sarah student artwork on display. All students were recognized by their fac- Golden, Brian Gong, Jonathan Goodulty sponsors. The evening culminated man, Jillian Gothelf, Anthony Graffigna, in a special presentation and award, The Nicole Grieco, Timothy Han, Morgan Eve and Jerry Jerome Memorial Award Hanel, Sana Haroon, Andrew Hastings, for Outstanding Achievement in Music Amanda Iannone, Salvatore Ingardia, and Citizenship. The award was estab- Joshua Jacobs, Aleena Jangda, Andrew lished 45 years ago by the four Jerome Jin, Katie Kaminsky, Katherine Keller, brothers, who graduated from Wheatley, Erica Kim, Justin Kopp, Hunter Krasinin honor of their mother and then later, ski, Jacqueline LaGinestra, Alana Leahy, father, who passed away. I had the plea- Benjamin Lee, Sabrina Lee, Samantha sure of sitting next to one of the sons, Al Leong, Michelle Lin, Antonio Liparoto, Jerome, who, along with Wheatley mu- Juliana Luber, Jade Marcus, Cara Mattioli, Morgan Misk, Hannah Mittman, Donna Nazarian, Gabrielle Nelson, Elizabeth Nolan, Erin O’Kelly, Sumu Pitchayan, Jordan Pollack, Priya Prasad, Namita Reddy, Talia Rosen, David Rosenzweig, Jeffrey Roudbai, Angela Salvatore, Julie Samuels, Andrew Schloss, Kieran Schnur, Courtney Schwartz, Gabriella Schwartz, Neil Shahdadpuri, Darien Shield, Farrah Siegler, Daniel Singh, Justin Spar, Jaclyn Stroud, Michelle Sun, Sam Tanenbaum, Avery Tanenhaus, Rachel Tomei, Justin Vega, Laura Vega, Danielle Wasserman, Harris Wekselblatt, Seung Min Yi, Kuan Yu, Nancy Zhang, Cindy Zhou and Andrew Zuckerman. Thank you to Faculty Sponsors, Paul Chisholm, Doreen DeAngelo, Julia Donovan, Jen Fatone, Steve Fitzko, Nicole Girgenti, Melinda Gomez, Kristen Guyton, Dr. Peggy Ho, Patrick Hurley, Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson, Angela Luftig, Kristen Malik, Colin McKenna, Stan Orlovsky, JoBeth Roberts and Tom Storck. Special thanks to Assistant Principal Karen Klapper who organized and hosted the event.

ROSLYN STUDENT ELECTED TO NYS DECA POST

Roslyn High School sophomore Nicole Nissan was elected New York State DECA Parliamentarian. Students are elected to their positions and are required to speak in front of an audience of 2,000 students and teachers at the State Career Conference. Nicole (left) is pictured with the New York State DECA Executive Council.

The Village Green Concert The Concert on the Green last week was a great way to spend a spring evening. Thanks to the Wheatley Symphonic Band and the Willets Road Wind Ensemble who played beautifully while we sat on picnic blankets and portable lawn chairs, taking in the great sounds. When I asked, I found out that the Wheatley band and the Willets Road Ensemble, who played a terrific finale together, had only practiced together once

… that very morning! It sounded like they had rehearsed together for weeks! Thank you students all and Wheatley music teacher Dr. Peggy Ho and Willets Road music teacher Scott Hoefling for a wonderful evening. Congratulations and Commendations Wheatley Senior Succeeds at the International Science and Engineering Fair Wheatley senior Arjun Kapoor had a tremendous week at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Approximately 1,700 high school students, from over 75 countries, regions, and territories, showcased their independent research and competed for approximately $4 million in prizes. Together, with his partner Sahil Abbi from Herricks High School, Arjun won four special awards. The special awards, which were distributed on Thursday evening, included, awards from the Association for Computing Machinery, the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, ORACLE® Academy and CERN (“Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire,” the European Organization for Nuclear Research). Each of these awards carry a monetary prize with the combined totaled of $7,700.00 for the pair. In addition, the pair took second place overall in the Systems Software category. Arjun’s project is entitiled, Generation via Embedding of Quasi-Optimal Networks for Application in High Performance Computing. Congratulations Arjun, his mentor Dr. Yuefan Deng, Professor at Stony Brook University and Wheatley research teacher, Mary Alexis Blondrage for all of the time and dedication that went into preparing for the regional, state, and international competitions. Willets Walk for Veterans During the school day on April 24, 2015, after our Willets Road students completed their math assessments, the Willets Road Student Council sponsored their second annual Willets Walk for Vets. Money raised will be donated to Team Red, White and Blue, an organization that helps enrich the lives of our veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activities. Students’ sponsors donated money for each lap walked around the back of Willets Road by students. The event raised $2,206.00, which will be put to good use by Team Red, White and Blue. Thank you Willets Road students and their generous donors! A special thank you to Student Council co-advisors 7th Grade science teacher Bridget Lennon and 7th Grade math teacher Kristen Griswold. Have a Good Weekend As always, please email me at kanase@ewsdonline.org or call me at 333-3758 with any questions, suggestions and/or any topics you would like to see in this newsletter. Best regards, Elaine Kanas, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

Temple Sinai ‘Mitzvah Day’ a big success Temple Sinai of Roslyn and Temple Beth Sholom joined together for a rewarding, community-building experience at their annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, May 3. Each year, Mitzvah Day gives participants a hands on opportunity to feel the joy of helping others and teaches the values of appreciation and generosity. More than that, it brings a true sense of compassion and kindness to the many underprivileged children and families who so need our help. Mitzvah Day began with a pancake breakfast and the “price” of admission was a nonperishable food item per attendee. Highlights of the day included making and delivering dinner to a family in need, visiting with and performing for the residents of the Tuttle Centre, a pizza par-

ty for the youth of the St. Christopher Otillie school for disabled children, art projects for children of all ages, clean up of the 9/11 garden, a “Nothing But Nets” Basketball Tournament to raise money to prevent malaria in Africa, and various collections, including clothing and toiletries for the INN, blankets, towels and sheets for the North Shore Animal League, books for “Book Fairies,” caps for “Caps Count,” prom dresses, gently used men’s suits, eyeglasses and sneakers. As part of Mitzvah Day,there was a Blood Drive and 38 pints were collected! Temple Sinai of Roslyn is located at 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, New York. For more information about Temple Sinai or its many programs, please contact Ethel Liebeskind at (516) 621-6800 or visit our website at www.mysinai.org.

Daniel Gale holding Island-wide clothing drive As part of its ongoing “Daniel Gale Cares” program, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty has designated May as “Dress for Success” month. As such, an organization-wide effort is taking place across Long Island from Flushing, Queens to Shelter Island. Each of the 25 sales offices is collecting gently used career clothing and accessories that will be donated to Dress for Success. “Since its founding in 1922, Daniel Gale has remained a strong supporter of our local communities,” said Patricia J. Petersen, president and CEO of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s. “The Dress for Success Clothing Drive has long been one of our favorite events. As real estate professionals, we are particularly tuned into the impact of a well put together appearance. I am especially proud of the Daniel Gale family for their overwhelming enthusiasm and support.”

also reaching out to the community for donations. Each office has a designated ambassador to administer the program. Local vendors from grocery stores to nail salons to dry cleaners are also pitching in by posting flyers and otherwise promoting the drive. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Home Services Division and Corporate Transfer have donated boxes to every Daniel Gale Sotheby’s office for ease of collection and transport. “The essence of our “Daniel Gale Cares” campaign is to show our local community that we care, Daniel Gale cares, and Pictured with Renee Hughes (front row, left) are her colleagues in the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Daniel Gale gives back,” said Hughes. “For some women International Realty Roslyn office (back row, from left): Linda Wohl, Pat Black, Joy Benjastarting a career or reentering min, Hope Hassouni, and (from row) Carolyn Lederer, Lisa Seidner, and Roy Sobel. the job market, dressing approDress for Success is a not- second suit when she gets a job. Sotheby’s Roslyn office, has been priately for an interview can be for-profit organization that helps Dress for Success also provides charged with coordinating the a significant hurdle. Our hope women make successful transi- ongoing career development Dress for Success efforts. While is that our collective efforts will tions into the workforce. Each support to help the client build a its agents traditionally generous- help our neighbors make a posily donate items from their own tive impression during a job inclient receives a business suit successful career. Renee Hughes of Daniel Gale closets, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s is terview.” for job interviews and is given a

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community news

Temple Sinai to host ‘Pride Shabbat’ May 29 On Friday, May 29, Temple Sinai of Roslyn will host “Pride Shabbat.” Kulanu, Temple Sinai’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Inclusion Committee, and Generation Equality, the temple’s Gay-Straight-Alliance, will lead a prayer and share stories about the importance of inclusion and acceptance of all members of families regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “At Pride Shabbat, we honor the members of our Temple and those of our communal family who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender,” said Rabbi Andrew Gordon of Temple Sinai. “Jewish tradition teaches us that each and every person is enveloped by God’s love and are all proudly created in God’s Divine image.” Generation Equality is Temple Sinai’s GayStraight-Alliance and teen advocacy team, run by Alison Stamm, director of Youth Engagement. It meets twice a month on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Students who participate self-identify as LGBTQ or as straight allies and are passionate about inclusion and civil rights. In addition to educational and social programs, teens also engage in the legislative process by lobbying for LGBTQ rights in Albany and in Washington DC each year. Temple Sinai of Roslyn is located at 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY. For more information about the above program, Temple Sinai, or its many other programs, please contact Ethel Liebeskind at (516) 621-6800 or visit www.mysinai.org.

COLLEGE CONSORTIUM

At Paul D. Schreiber High School’s Ninth Annual College Consortium, students spoke with a representative from the New York Film Academy about the school’s hands-on program. Students and parents recently turned out for Paul D. Schreiber High School’s Ninth Annual College Consortium. At the event, parents and students from the East Williston, Great Neck, Locust Valley, Manhasset and Port Washington school districts met representatives from various colleges and universities. More than 50 colleges were on hand. The evening began with panel discussions regarding key changes and issues affecting college admissions. A fterward, parents and students participated in the college fair segment and spoke with college representatives at different locations throughout the building regarding programs, Students turned out in large numbers at the Paul D. admissions procedures and application pro- Schreiber High School’s Ninth Annual College Consortium. cesses.

Food, wine tasting to benefit school The School for Language and Communication Development ( presented its 14th Annual Chefs for Children Food and Wine Tasting on Wednesday, April 22 at Leonard’s Palazzo located in Great Neck. The event featured 30 restaurants offering samples of their signature dishes, 55 raffle baskets, and over 350 guests. Proceeds from this event benefited SLCD, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. SLCD has a mission to identify children with language and autism spectrum disorders as early as possible to provide educational programs which will prepare them for a world filled with words, sentences, stories, and messages. Language provides the foundation for socializing, reading, questioning, writing, and thinking. SLCD reaches individuals throughout Long Island and the five boroughs through its elementary school, SLCD Board Member and Master middle school, high school, adult programs and services, of Ceremonies Joseph Farber addresses the guests. and adult residence.

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

A dog’s life: Planting Fields hosts breed bonanza

The Ladies Kennel Association of America and the Long Island Kennel Club sponsored the all-breed dog show at the Planting Fields this past weekend. Lina, a German Shorthaired Pointer, was the High in Trial dock diver of the weekend with a 23 foot jump. She also earned her masters title in five straight jumps.

Muttontown Horsemen’s Association holds open house Photos of Muttontown Horsemen’s Association Open House .....

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C O M M U N I T Y news

Ball raises $280K to help fight addiction The 28th Annual Angel Ball, held on Monday, May 4, at the Garden City Hotel, raised over $280,000 to support the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence’s substance abuse and intervention programs, the organization announced this week. More than 285 donors, community members, elected officials, treatment providers and their family members turned out to support LICADD and ensure that the agency’s life-saving addiction resources and recovery programs remain available to individuals and families across Long Island. “LICADD is grateful for all of our generous donors and sponsors who support LICADD’s substance abuse prevention programs,” said LICADD Executive Director Steve Chassman. “It is because of people like Tara Conner, Debi Gade and Dr. Reynolds that LICADD remains the “go-to” agency in the midst of this public health crisis and continues to implement effective and innovative programs to combat the effects of addiction in our community.” Board Chair Jeffery Capazzi was on hand with Dinner Co-Chair Jay Matuk to deliver awards to the 2015 Angel Ball Honorees. Conner, former Miss USA and recovery advocate, accepted the Humanitarian Award for her exemplary work as a recovery advocate. “It’s so important to understand that addiction is a family disease,” said Conner. “I experienced this firsthand within my own family. But I’ve also learned that through treatment and recovery you can break the cycle.” Gade, Emmy award-winning producer for News 12, accepted the Founder Award for her series the “Heroin Diaries” highlighting the heroin crisis facing Long Islanders. Reynolds, former executive director of LICADD and current president and CEO of Family and Children’s Association, accepted the Leadership Award for his leadership in the field of addiction.

Beautification project sweeps town clean

From left: Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Superintendent of Highways Tom Tiernan, Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilman Peter Zuckerman.

The Town of North Hempstead recently wrapped up its two-week Operation Clean Sweep program where Town Highway Department street sweepers hit the road to clean dirt and debris from the winter season off of Town roads. From April 27 to May 1, all roads south of the LIE were swept, and from May 4 thru May 8, all roads north of the LIE were swept. Highway Department

personnel also cleaned out catch basins and planted trees during this time. Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Lee Seeman and Councilman Peter Zuckerman visited with the Highway Department on April 27 to wish them well on their two-week endeavor. Recent Operation Clean Sweeps have netted more than 4 million pounds of debris from the roadways.

EYES OF HOPE Town of North Hempstead officials visited the Eyes of Hope mobile eye clinic on May 8. The Eyes of Hope mobile eye clinic, hosted by the Town this year, in partnership with Marchon eyewear offered free eye exams and a full dispensary with popular frame brands donated by VSP Optics Group, and finishing labs so that the glasses can be made on site. This service was provided to individuals without vision insurance.

The Eyes of Hope “Eyenstein” mobile eye clinic was hosted North Hempstead officials visit the Eyes of Hope mobile eye by the North Hemsptead Department of Parks and Recclinic hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation of- reation offering free eye care to members of the North fering free eye care to residents. From left: Receiver of Taxes Hempstead community.From left: Town Clerk Wayne Wink Jr., Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Receiver of Taxes Charles Charles Berman, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Councilman Berman, and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan. Peter Zuckerman, Town Clerk, Wayne Wink Jr.

Bullying Awareness Walk slated for May 30 The Town of North Hempstead is teaming up with local school districts and community activists for the 3rd Annual Bullying Awareness Walk at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. The idea of the Bullying Awareness Walk was first introduced two years ago by a group of students from Herricks High School who decided to form an Anti-Bullying group called the “Young Optimistic Upstanders.” For the third year in a row, the young fearless group is back again to partner with the Town, along with students from East Williston, Roslyn, Carle Place, Westbury, Herricks, and Manhasset. “This event is an outlet for students to share their feelings

and experiences with others who have been in similar situations, while teaching students to take a stand against bullying,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “We are so excited to be partnering with such an amazing group of young activists in the community who are committed to this important cause.”

The program will commence with a walk around North Hempstead Beach Park, followed by a keynote speech from Adrianna Sgarlata Schweizer, a former Miss Virginia who has spoken on Capitol Hill and made more than 200 appearances nationwide in an effort to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow

up without fear from bullies. Students from schools across the Town will provide musical entertainment throughout the day. For more information please call 311, or (516) 869-6311 if you are calling outside the town. You can also follow the Bulling Awareness Walk though social media pages:

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The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

First class graduates Hofstra med school The inaugural class of Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, a group of 30 students who helped pioneer a new approach to medical education, graduated last week at Hofstra University’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse. “This is an historic day,” said Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz. “Four years ago, this gifted group of young men and women began a groundbreaking journey at a new medical school with a unique curriculum that challenges convention. Today, they graduate not just as doctors, but as innovators and leaders who will transform their profession for decades to come.” Established in 2008, the School of Medicine is the first allopathic medical school to open in New York State in more than 40 years. The institution has 2,200 faculty and approximately 280 students, a roster that is expected to grow to 400 by 2016. The school’s innovative curriculum combines basic science with clinical experience from the first day of a student’s training, focusing on patient interaction, interdisciplinary teamwork and community service. Among the innovations is training of all first-

year medical students as emergency medical technicians who ride with North Shore-LIJ Health System ambulance crews. “Every graduating class is special, but a medical school’s charter class is truly distinctive,” said Dr. Lawrence G. Smith, founding dean of the School of Medicine. “These students are confident self-starters whose par-

ticipation helped us to shape and refine the cutting-edge curriculum that would make the School of Medicine a leading center for medical education in the 21st century.” The graduation of the charter class is the crowning achievement in a year of milestones for the School of Medicine, including opening a new state-of-the-

art facility, earning full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and participation in its first Match Day, which saw 100 percent of the graduating class placed in residencies at some of the most prestigious institutions in the nation. “Monday was the culmination of many hopes and dreams, struggles and success – for our medical students, their families, for Hofstra University and the North Shore-LIJ Health System,” said Michael J. Dowling, president and CEO of the North Shore-LIJ Health System. “We are beaming with pride for the first graduates of the first new allopathic medical school in New York state in more than 40 years.” Following their commencement, the newly minted physicians will start their post-graduate work at institutions across the country, including North Shore-LIJ hospitals. “I think we all realized the potential risks and benefits of being at a new medical school, and some of us were more apprehensive than others,” said Daniel Ohngemach, a member of the charter class who will train for a year in internal medicine before

beginning a residency in radiology at North Shore-LIJ Health System. “But I knew that if I stayed true to myself, I would graduate a well-trained physician.” AJ Blood, a fellow graduate and past president of student government, agreed. “I looked at the track record of these institutions [North Shore-LIJ and Hofstra University] and the leadership brought in to begin the School of Medicine, and I saw an amazing opportunity,” said Blood, who is heading to Duke University to train in internal medicine. “I knew that far from a risk, I was being offered a chance to get in at the ground floor of the ‘Google’ of medical schools.” Said Samantha Ruff, who will be training in surgery at North Shore-LIJ: “The faculty and staff are incredibly supportive and engaged in the students’ development. Throughout my four years, there was never a shortage of faculty ready and willing to support me and my career.” The commencement ceremony also included the bestowing of the Branson Sparks Humanism Award. Sparks, who completed his first year with the charter class, died in 2013.

Ra issues summer JCC honors Connie Wasserman reading challenge Assemblyman Ed Ra (RFranklin Square) has announced the 2015 Summer Reading Challenge. This program, sponsored by Ra in conjunction with New York State Libraries, is designed to encourage children across the state to continue reading throughout their summer break. This year’s theme “Every hero has a story” urges children to explore and celebrate the actions of heroes throughout a variety of genres – from picture books to poetry. The suggested reading list includes literature for all reading levels. “I know it can be difficult for children to make reading a top priority during their longawaited summer vacation,” said Ra. “By sponsoring this rewarding challenge to the ambitious children in my district, I am encouraging parents and students to work together to reach their reading goals. “Reading is such an important part of a child’s development in the early stages of

learning, and while it certainly helps children to become more successful in the classroom, it can also instill a sense of adventure and creative thinking,” he added. Ra is encouraging all schoolage children in his district to read for at least 15 minutes a day, for at least 40 days throughout the months of July and August. The reader or the adult with whom the child reads makes a note of each day they spend reading. Once 40 days have been marked, the child is eligible to receive a New York State Assembly “Excellence in Reading” certificate recognizing that he or she has successfully completed the challenge. For further information on this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, please visit www. summerreadingnys.org. You may also contact Ra’s office with questions via telephone at (516) 535-4095 or email rae@assembly.state.ny.us.

Jewish Community Center Associate Executive Director Connie Wasserman was honored in front of a sold-out crowd of 430 at Sid Jacobson JCC’s 12th Annual Friendship Circle Luncheon at the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, May 6. Wasserman was recognized for her leadership and as the creator of the JCC’s adult day programs. The event was led by Bravo’s Andy Cohen and raised funds for the JCC’s critical day programs and services to more than 120 individuals afflicted with dementia and other chronic conditions every week, while offering support and education to their families and loved ones. “Did you know that there is a health risk to being a caregiver?” Wasserman said. “The fact is caregivers have an increased risk of developing a chronic illness themselves as well as developing significant symptoms of depression. There are organizations that raise money for research and finding a cure. We need these organizations and we support them. Until a cure is found, we will be here and wherever we are needed!” For more than 17 years, Sid Jacobson JCC has been a leader in providing comprehensive programming for those with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other related diseases at any stage or any age. Under Wasserman’s supervision, the JCC tailors programs to the full spectrum of individuals with dementia, from cognitive exercises and support groups for those in the early stages to structured day programs for frail individuals suffering from more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. The programs are directed by a licensed social worker and they are staffed by caring individuals

who receive ongoing training working with special populations. Sid Jacobson JCC’s Let’s Do… Series, is the country’s first series of supportive services for individuals in their 30s, 40s and 50s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Degeneration and their families. Along with a stimulating day program for those living with the illness, the series provides support and community for their spouses and children. For more information about Sid Jacobson JCC’s Alzheimer’s programs, contact Taylor Herbert, Director of Specialized Senior Programs, at (516) 484-1545 ext. 114, therbert@sjjcc.org.

Honoree Connie Wasserman, associate executive director at Sid Jacobson JCC.

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Business&RealEstate

Pricing your home in strong market Real estate inventory is at an historic low and prices are increasing. So how should you price your property? Most importantly, you need to look at what has sold within the last three to six months and take an average sold price of similar homes (that might be challenging to do if you are trying to sell on your own or ask your agent for the more accurate information). You can price a property anyway you want, but “how high” is the big question. Yes, we all know the market has improved drastically, but are you looking to chase customers or do you want them to chase after your property. It boils down to correctly

placing a number that will not scare off or lose customers that would have bought, if you assigned an amount that was based on proper research and accurate information. You obviously are looking to create a “feeding frenzy” when you put your home on the market, but pricing it too far away from the real market value will only create a “ricochet affect,” whereby they pass your home and buy another somewhat similar home in the area. However, pricing it where the market is, will surely provide you the traffic you are looking for leading to an offer and a sale. The following graphs are courtesy of KCM (Keeping Current Matters) which I subscribe to and has been a very good indi-

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Schechter-trained guide dogs Israel-bound Continued from Page 1 guide dogs. “This is the most selfless lesson that a 12 year old can possibly learn, plus his siblings, that there are thing you do in life that are absolutely not for yourself,” said Cindy Dolgin, Schechter’s head of school. Fineman and Hakim raised the dogs, which were donated by Guiding Eyes of New York, as their bar mitzvah community service projects. The boys — with more than a little help from their families, Hakim’s dad said — were charged with teaching the puppies a number of basic Hebrew commands to prepare them for their more advanced training later on. “We taught them in Hebrew: sit (shev), down (artza), come (elee), stay (hishaair), stand up, right (yemina) or left (smolla),” Fineman said. “We had to teach them some basic commands because we couldn’t teach them every single command.” “They wanted us to really achieve a couple of things: One was to socialize the puppy…We tried to take the puppy everywhere we went,” said Ben Hakim’s father, Albert. “In terms of classic training, our instructions were to keep her off the furniture, try to get her to go potty outside.” The potty training, Ben Ha-

Ben Hakim and Dottie, the yellow Labrador he fostered. kim said, was particularly challenging at first. “You had to get to get them to go to the bathroom on command (bizzy-bizzy), and getting them to do the actions was very hard,” he said. Other commands the dogs needed to learn were heel (ragli), forward (kadima), to your place (l’makom), go faster (hap-hap),

slowly (le-at) and, of course, no (lo). Eventually, Ben Hakim said, the dogs will be trained in “smart disobedience.” For example, a guide dog will stop at a busy intersection with oncoming cars even if instructed by its owner to walk. The Hakims’ dog, Dottie, more than doubled in weight

during her stay with the family, Albert Hakim said. He dubbed the purebred yellow Labrador “super dog.” “When we got her she was about 20 pounds. She left at close to 50 pounds,” he said. “These are gorgeous yellow labs that are bred to have the right temperament” to be guide dogs. Ben Fineman’s brother, Max,

14, became the first American to raise a puppy for the Israel Guide Dog Center a couple of years ago, Dolgin said. He also fostered the puppy as his bar mitzvah community service project. In addition to raising Dottie, Ben Hakim wrote his story on the Israel Guide Dog Center website and helped raise $2,000 for the organization. “Donations are coming in from all over the world,” Albert Hakim said. “Really, it’s wild.” The Bens said that sometimes Dottie and the Finemans’ dog, Easton, would play together, and the puppies would test who was the dominant puppy. (“Easton,” Ben Fineman said emphatically.) “Both of the dogs had little doggy play dates, and we like to say they’re boyfriend and girlfriend because they both love each other,” Fineman said. Both Bens said they would like to foster other guide-dogs-intraining in the future. Albert Hakim said the family hopes to stay in contact with Dottie’s future homes in Israel to see her progress through her training. “And ultimately when we make a visit there…maybe we’ll get an opportunity to see her again,” he said. He, too, could see himself fostering another puppy. “I can see myself doing it again,” he said. “I’m hooked.”

Herricks alums’ biz gets Kickstarter backing Continued from Page 7 with a larger factory in Brooklyn. The additional $3,400 now allows New Hyde Park-based Miakoda to expand the offerings of its a-line tank top and circle shirt to include sizes extra small and extra large. Prior to the Kickstarter, which partners online contributors with creative projects, Miakoda produced between 15 and 30 pieces of each item per production. Using Kickstarter funding, the next production will be for 170 a-line tank tops and 100 circle shirts. Julia said she began feeling confident they would reach their target once the Kickstarter campaign hit $4,000 with lots of time to spare, but she still found herself checking her email “obsessively” to see if they were any closer to their goal. “I was totally hooked on it,” she said. “And a ton of people were commenting on Instagram saying, ‘I’m excited about your Kickstarter.’ People were like, ‘I’m so excited, I can’t wait to pledge.’ ” The Ahrens sisters, both vegans and avid yogis, founded Miakoda in 2013. Julia graduated from the New School’s Parsons School of Design in 2012 and works as the clothing designer. Laura, a yoga instructor, performs “more of the writing end of things,” Julia said.

In high school, both Ahrens participated in Herricks’ Student Television Arts Company, a course for artistically gifted students specializing in film. “It definitely influenced me and shaped me as an artist and a designer,” Julia said. Miakoda clothing is made entirely by plant-based materials grown organically, Julia said. For example, Miakoda’s circle shirt is made from a bamboo, organic cotton and spandex blend. “Most people just think about eating healthy and eating organic food and being compassionate to people in their lives, and they don’t think about what they’re wearing. I started looking into the more eco friendly options and there” weren’t many, Julia said. Of Miakoda’s 91 Kickstarter backers, about three-quarters were people the Ahrens did not know personally, and about one-half were new customers, including one who contributed $500, Julia said. “I was like, ‘this person is my new best friend. I love them,’ ” she said. “I was really shocked. I looked at the email like three times…that’s a lot of faith in our company that they would like us.” A number of the backers were from other countries as well, Julia said, includ-

ing from Australia, France, Canada and the United Kingdom. “They’re like, ‘oh cool it’s made in New York City.’ But I think the real draw to us is that it’s all ethically made with fabrics that are vegan,” she said. Julia, who has an active social media presence, said the Kickstarter turned into an effective way to reach new customers.

But she doesn’t see herself starting another campaign anytime soon. “It was fun, and I really enjoyed it, so definitely in the future — but not in the near future,” she said. The company’s next step, Julia said, is to release its fall collection in September and pursue more boutiques in the city to sell Miakoda’s garments.

Continued from Page 3 a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. All other participants will receive a $10 gift card. The auxiliary raised the money for the contest at its Holiday Bazaar in December, Wohlgemuth said. The money raised also goes toward monthly visits to Northport VA Medical Center and to ship Beanie Babies to military bases for soldiers to distribute to children in active military zones. “We sent over three cartons of Beanie Babies,” Wohlgemuth said. “They stick

them in their pockets, and if they meet any children or young adults, they can use that as a promotion of goodwill.” Post 5253’s ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at 155 Searingtown Road on Monday, May 25. Prior to the parade, the Post will pay tribute to the members who died in the past year, recount the significance of the holiday and open the floor to comments by local officials. Wohlgemuth said they would award the prizes to the students at the Post after the parade, at about 11 a.m.

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Sweep of county nets six for welfare fraud Continued from Page 11 deceased father of her children, according to authorities. An investigation by the DA’s office found that Sarelis received a total of $1,900 per month in Social Security death benefits for her three children, but did not notify the Department of Social Services about the payments, according to authorities. They said Sarelis also submitted forged letters from her children’s father — after his death— saying he paid her $100 per month in child support. With the monthly Social Security payments, Sarelis’ household income would have made her ineligible for the benefits. She faces charges of third-degree welfare fraud, third-degree grand larceny, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, all felonies.

Authorities said Yessika Gana collected $37,288 in Medicaid benefits between January 2006 and January 2014 but failed to notify the Department of Social Services she was living with the father of her two children and of his income, which would have rendered her ineligible for the benefits. She faces charges of third-degree welfare fraud, third-degree grand larceny and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing. Raphael and Donna Benabou, who are married, received $20,175.29 in Department of Social Services benefits between August 2010 and January 2013 but failed to disclose thousands of dollars in monthly income from interest and dividends, authorities said, adding the Benabous also “concealed they were receiving a monthly IRA distribution of more than $1,500.” Their actual income would have exceeded the

threshold to qualify for the government-subsidized Family Health Plus, according to authorities. The Benabous face charges of third-degree welfare fraud, third degree grand larceny and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing. “Despite the fact that time and time again we inform the public that those who cheat the system will be caught and prosecuted, some continue to question our determination to root out fraud and abuse,” Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said in a statement. “I again say to those who would steal money from the neediest of our citizens: you will be caught and prosecuted, and the money you’ve stolen will be returned to our taxpayers.” The cases were all referred to the district attorney’s office by the Nassau County Department of Social Services.

Offering Greece a much-needed financial lifeline Continued from Page 12 average weekly salary was 500E. Being forced to utilize the Euro instead of its own currency meant that Greece did not have the key tool that the U.S. used to stop the freefall of our economy into Depression - a federal reserve that could lower interest rates to stimulate investment. Tax Evasion: while you hear in Greece the meme that taxes are too high and discourage business investment (the argument you hear to get the U.S. to lower its corporate rates from the nominal 35 percent, while also pushing for a flat-tax instead of a progressive tax structure), I question the premise based on what I saw at the port of Pireaus and other popular ports: namely, row after row of yachts the size of cruise ships, sporting the flags and registration of places like Malta, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands, Panama - that is, tax havens. We’re talking ships costing probably $50 million or $100 million - money paid for by evading taxes that would otherwise have gone into government coffers. I looked into the registry of one of these yachts, moored next to our tiny little vessel in Poros: registered to a investment company called Lightstone based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Another highly conspicuous ship which gets everyone agog in Pireaus is The Maltese Falcon a “one of a kind” ship-rigged sailing luxury yacht, commissioned and formerly owned by American venture capitalist Tom Perkins. It is one of the largest privately owned sailing yachts in the world at 289 ft,. The yacht, which is registered in Malta, was sold in 2009 for about $70 million to Elena Ambrosiadou, the founder of IKOS Ltd., the Cyprusbased hedge fund. The common denominator, it seems, is “hedge fund”. These are companies that invest other people’s money, who are expecting a return. I am wondering how the investors are benefitted by hundreds of millions of dollars going into a vessel that immediately depreciates and that does not benefit anyone but the CEO who has the authority to sail it. The solution that was imposed on the

Greek people punished ordinary people for the sins of others. Austerity destroyed any kind of purchasing power, and is the reason for all the shuttered stores, for unemployment rates of 25 percent. But what you see now is a renewal - a chef who lost his job when his restaurant shut down went into business for himself, opening a patio-style lunch place in the midst of the bank buildings that reminds me of Austin’s truck-style eateries. Hip restaurants, cafes, cocktail and coffee bars are opening up in shuttered shops that became obsolete, like fabric stores that fell out of favor. These are the opportunities that people need in Greece (and in the U.S.) Here’s my prescription for solving Greece’s economic crisis (which would work here too): Stimulate international investment directly into communities (not into or through the government): Real estate: I see prime buildings that are vacant that could be purchased a discount prices, restored (generating jobs) and turned into a productive purpose (also stimulative). For example, on one prominent street, I ask Constantine E. Cavoulacos, who is an architect in Tekem SA, a family architectural and engineering firm that has built 1200 projects in Athens, who out of pride in his city, has volunteered to be a guide to tourists like me in the city’s “This is My Athens” program, what such a building might cost and how much it would cost to refurbish. The combined figure, $2.5 million, for a beautiful building in a prime location seems to me to be a very good investment, and there are many such buildings all around. (He would be an ideal agent for foreign investors to locate appropriate properties and calculate the costs, c.cavoulacos@takem.gr.) Such properties should be prime for investment - either for villas, or for commercial purpose like a boutique hotel, or retail or office space. But these could also be purchased by foundations, refurbished, and turned into business incubators such as I see at the Social Impact Hub, where dozens of young entrepreneurs have very inexpensive of-

fice space in a building that a family owns and makes available (Social Impact Hub, SocialImpactaward.gr, is part of a global community, Impacthub.net). This would also help stem the brain drain: Young educated people are leaving Greece to find jobs. (See “Young Greeks Seek Options Elsewhere,” By Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, Sept. 14, 2010, www.nytimes.com/2010/09/15/business/global/15drachma.html?_r=0). Sustainable development: On the other hand, many of the shuttered, deteriorating structures should be knocked down and replaced with parks (in traditional Greek architecture, homes were built around a courtyard, now there is just a sprawl of building to accommodate a metro area of five million). Families now gather, and children play soccer, on the cobblestone boulevards that ring the Acropolis because there are so few parks. Athens should take advantage of the declining population due to the loss of young people and the economic woes: the population of the “city proper” was 665,000 in 2014, down from 796,400 in 2004- interestingly, about the same number as in Classical Greece; the Athens Metropolitan Area (with 58 municipalities) has a population estimated at 3.75 million in 2014, well below the 5 or 6 million that local people were quoting. I am optimistic when I go about the countryside and see wind turbines and solar panels, artificial lakes which generate hydroelectricity, that will help Greece achieve energy independence and are the big-scale technological projects that will provide jobs. Greece should be prime for international investment it offers an excellent infrastructure, educated population, glorious weather, a very desirable location, where wages and salaries are comparatively low, the standard of living comparatively cheap. Foreign investors would need some guarantees against nationalization of resources, and probably tax incentives. Another source of foreign investment into Greek’s economy comes from the realization that there are some 1,800 islands, but only a couple of hundred are inhabited: the government could sell (or

if that is not acceptable, lease) private islands such as one gorgeous island we spot with a single house a short distance from the shore of the Peleponnese and 10 minutes sail outside of the port of Poros. Tax reform: the way it was described, the “little people” (as Leona Helmsley used to say) pay too much tax and clearly, others are not paying enough. Greece (like the US), needs tax reform that is fair, and better ways to assure collection (as Germany has). A taxi driver cites tax policy as a key source of the problem: “Companies need lower taxes, he says. They now have a 60 percent tax rate. The old system was 20-25 pertcent. There is a new deal every year.” Clearly, some rationality and stability is necessary. Drop the Euro: “The solution is to leave the Euro – because living standards are all different,” says Catharina Flamic, a German who has been guiding and living in Greece for more than a decade. “Greece was better off before – the banks telling us how to live. One currency doesn’t work – there are power countries. The EU money only sent to international banks, not to the Greeks.” Her view was echoed by Eleni Pape, who grew up in East Germany and has lived in Greece for more than a dozen years. Make a fair agreement with bondholders for a reasonable repayment. Don’t attack pensions, retirement, or social programs (I notice the name on one building: “The Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity”). Meanwhile, out of desperation, the government is privatizing public services (a German company is itching to take over the utility company). “Greeks are masters of improvisation,” says Flamic. But they need to be masters of their fate. What I learned in Greece? Far from being innate to the human condition, democracy is fleeting unless the people are engaged and vigilant. Just having democracy isn’t any assurance of keeping it. And economic vitality, narrowing the gap between rich and poor, social and economic mobility, and feeling engaged, that one’s participation matters, are key.

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NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

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Modern Cooperative Nursery School seeks progressive director to lead the collaborative process with the Board of Directors, staff and parents. Director will drive all areas of the educational philosophy and long range planning. Ideal candidate will have certification in early childhood education or it’s equivalent and must have classroom experience. Interested candidates should submit their resume to: gcns50@gmail.com

OFFICE HELP: Part time position available for Inc. Village of Williston Park, detail oriented person needed with good customer relations and excellent computer skills. Hours 19.5 per week/afternoons. Please send resume to: jkain@villageofwillistonpark.org WANTED! Female driver who lives in Great Neck to do local errands 2 or 3 afternoons a week. ALSO WANTED, a cleaning lady, 1 day a week. Cleaning lady does not have to live in Great Neck. Driver and cleaning lady must have own car. Call 516-487-5117.

DENTAL ASSISTANT: New Hyde Park. Full time, evenings & Saturdays required. Experience not necessary. Please call 516-358-4683 or email LandLDental@gmail.com

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FULL TIME NANNY WANTED: In Garden City (near train) in June 7:15am to 6:30 pm Mon-Fri for 3 school age girls (4, 9 & 10). Driving required (family car available daily). Light housekeeping a plus. Email Amy at schroederhearon@ aol.com or call/text 917-576-9754

A COMPANION/HOME HEALTH AIDE Live out, 12 hours okay; nights or days. 20 years experience in home care & nursing home seeking to take care of sick/elderly. Experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, stroke. References available, Own car. English speaking. Please call 347-546-4133

JEWISH LEARNING CENTER is looking or a student willing to give class to a group of 6-8 kids (ages 4 to 6) every Saturday morning from 10am-12pm $20/hr. Location: 3 Grace Ave, 2nd floor, Great Neck. Contact Philippe 917-499-2452

A NURSES AIDE/COMPANION SEEKING position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Driver. Light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. 516-353-9686, 347-257-4084

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CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone? Need overnight companion care at home or a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 NY State certified nursing assistant. CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available. Call May 516-292-2662 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE: looking for immediate full or part time work caring or the elderly 5 or 7 days per week. References available, valid driver’s license. Anita 347-729-9875 or 954-260-1588 CHILD CARE: Parent Support person available to assist with the home, children, transportation. Experienced. Lives locally. Contact 516-488-1346 CLEANING / BABYSITTING SERVICES: 2 women available for cleaning homes, apartments, offices. Own supplies, own transportation. Also available for babysitting. Available 7 days a week, flexible hours. Please call 516-424-3740 or 516-240-3000 CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Cleans, organizes. English speaking, honest, reliable. excellent references. Own transportation. Call 516-225-8544

ELDER CARE GIVER seeking live in or live out job. Flexible hours. Excellent references. 10 yrs experience. Call Maria: 516-732-2189 HOLLISTIC CARE P/T Exercises generalized medical care with supervision. Must be ambulatory. Retired RN. Call 516-294-9519 HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced woman with excellent references seeks FT live in position to take care of your sick or elderly. References available. Call Claudette 347-595-5491 HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. MondaySaturday. Experienced. Own car. Will provide own supplies. Free estimates. 516-485-3543, cell 516-661-5282 HOUSECLEANING Young Ukranian woman seeking cleaning/ housekeeping jobs. Years of experience. References available. Call Svitlana 516-567-5003 MOTHER’S HELPER/BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Garden City HS student available to help with your young or school aged children. Games, activities, pool, etc. Available anytime. Also available for pet sitting and pet walking. Please call Amanda 516-741-9669 TO ALL EMPLOYERS We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Nights, Days Child Care and Housekeeping Live In or Live Out Laborers, Housekeepers No Fee to Employers Evons Employment & Services 516-505-5510

ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM or free information 866-296-7093 POST 9/11 G.I. BILL: VETERANS if eligible; Tractor Trailer training, paid tuition, fees & housing. National Tractor Trailer School, Liverpool/Buffalo, NY (branch) Job placement assistance! Consumer information @ ntts.edu/programs/ disclosures Call 800-243-9300 or ntts.edu/veterans

marketplace ELECTRICAL CORPORATION CLOSING DOWN & SELLING SUPPLIES !! In addition to misc electrical equipment, also selling Chevy 2008 van, Ferrari 1985 car, power washer, snow blower and more !! Please contact 516-325-5153 GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY May 23 9am-3pm rain or shine 61 Roxbury Rd (1 block south of Nassau Blvd train station) Clawfoot tub, dining chairs, toys, incandescent bulbs, more!

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LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

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TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

tag sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, May 27 9:30am 16 Spruce Lane New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Packed house filled with many collectibles, toys, movies, books, tapes, CD’s, records, basement packed, MANY tools, garage packed, fire dept memorabilia, furniture for the dining room, bedroom, living room ,kitchen, household and housewares ..... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

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pet services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? ORSTRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available.Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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apartment for rent GARDEN CITY BORDER: Sprawling 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. $1,970+ Electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www. gcbapts.com / 516-742-1101

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GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Available now. $1,750 / mth. 2nd floor, 4 large room suite $2,000. Call Owner 516-5387474 or 538-7476

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GLEN HEAD / SEA CLIFF Full building, prime location. Busy street, approx 1200 sf. $2800/ month OR office cubicles $495 /month each. Fully furnished. Perfect for professionals. Eileen 516-674-3777

WYNDHAM WEST LUXURY BUILDING: 24 hr concierge, 24 hr valet, designer done immaculate unit. 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath. $799,000. Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049

NEW HYDE PARK: Corner office, 200 square feet, Western Nassau County, semi furnished. $550 per month includes all. Ask for Adele. 516-354-4340

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WILLISTON PARK: Hillside Avenue, upstairs, 3.5 rooms, fully carpeted, lighted parking. 3 blocks west of LIRR. $900 month utilities included, heat, electric and air conditioning. 516-205-9593

commercial property for rent GARDEN CITY: Walk-In Office space available. New Hyde Park Rd. Suitable for attorney, accountant, mortgage broker. CAC, 2 half baths, private garden, Handicap accessible, full basement. $4,000/ month. Call Carmel Quiell, Broker 516-732-6049

vacation rental EAST QUOGUE Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CAC, heated IG pool, private patio, access to bay and ocean beaches, boat slip available. 1 hour from Garden City. Please call 516248-0079 or 516-732-9435 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full /partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com PECONIC ON THE SOUND: Beautiful, large modern house, private beach, gorgeous sunset views. May-October or monthly. 516-660-2869 or 516-484-0256

GARDEN CITY MINT MOTT Side hall Colonial, 3 BR, 2.5 Bath, mid-block. CAC, new Anderson windows, IGC, 60x100. $885,000. For personal showing, send email to 70kenwood@gmail.com Principals only please. GARDEN CITY MOTT SECTION: Brick 3 bedroom Colonial, 1 1/2 baths, Formal Living Room /Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, EIK, Den/Fireplace, Screened-In Porch, Finished Basement, Garage, 60 x 100. $839,000. Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 GARDEN CITY WESTERN SECTION: 1954 Cape, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Room/Fireplace/Skylight, EIK, Full Finished Basement, private backyard, 65x100 $750,000 Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 WESTBURY: Just listed! 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath expanded Cape. Totally redone. New SS appliances, flooring, carpeting and furnace. Freshly painted. Master BR with walk in closet. Living room with fireplace. Fenced yard with patio and shed. Must See !! $448,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

lots for sale BANK REPOSSESSED LAND! 10 acres$29,900! Meadows, views, prime upstate NY location! Clear title, paved road, utilities! Call: 888-701-7509

lots for sale COOPERSTOWN WATERFRONT! 7 acres $59,900. Beautiful woods, nice views, pristine lake with great fishing! 5 0% BELOW MARKET! 888-479-3394 www.newyorklandandlakes.com LENDER ORDERED SALE! 5 acres 18,900. Nice views, woods, gorgeous country setting! Town rd, utilities, terms available! Clear title, g’teed buildable! 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com SPECTACULAR 3 to 22 ACRE LOTS with deepwater access: located in an exclusive development on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Amenities include community pier, boat ramp, paved roads and private sandy beach. May remind you of the Jersey Shore from days long past. Great climate, boating, fishing, clamming and National Seashore beaches nearby. Absolute buy of a lifetime, recent FDIC bank failure makes these 25 lots available at a fraction of their original price. Priced at only $55,000 to $124,000. For info call 757-4422171, email: oceanlandtrust@ yahoo.com. Pictures on website: http://Wibiti.com/5KQN

out of town real estate LAUREL Custom 3400 sf Ranch with beach rights. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. LR, Family Room, EIK and laundry room. Full basement with high ceilings. 1 car garage. HW floors, CAC and deck. Built in 2011. Just listed! $749,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 S. JAMESPORT Desirable Private Bay Beach Community. Renovated expanded Cape. 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths. Beautiful summer home with fenced yard and in-ground pool. High tech interior surround sound. Remote climate control and CAC. Short distance to deeded beach. $730,000. Colony Realty, Mary Epperlein 631-722-5800

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GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTION Unfurnished second floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living area. Cable, wi-fi, utilities, parking. No smoking. No pets. $1600. Please call 516-650-5144

APARTMENT WANTED: Single, mature, quiet, non-smoker school teacher seeks 1 bedroom apartment (non-basement) in this area. Call Tom 516-437-2927

GARDEN CITY SOUTH 5 large rooms: Living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, closets galore. Includes heat & hot water. No Smoking / No Pets. $1,875/mth. Call Owner 516-987-3585

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HOME CARE INSURANCE: Single women have the biggest risk... Who will take care of you? Protect assets, care in your own home, free guide Master Choices LTC, Long Term Care Specialists. 516877-2704. Please see ad in Professional Guide for more details.

GARDEN CITY Cape, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Very convenient. Near train station and schools. CAC, attached garage. Available July 1. Need good credit, references, etc. Security deposit 1 1/2 mth. No Fee. 3,300/mo plus utilities. Call 203-561-6692 GREAT NECK / KINGS POINT Glamford Rd, totally renovated, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, finished basement, 2 car garage, Great Neck North / Baker School District. $4600 month. Owner 516-482-3210

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NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150/hr Call 516-279-6378 Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded/Insured www.invitedsales.com

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NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

MICROSOFT TRAINING & MORE for individuals or groups. Local college teacher will help you build skills in WINDOWS, WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT. Please call Jim Kaplan 347-673-1785 or email: help@jim-kaplan.com

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

cleaning SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

handyman Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many ReferencesLic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-2382112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@ optonline.net LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

health & fitness ADVANCED AT HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY HOUSE CALLS: Unable to travel to physical therapy? We’ll come to you! Services covered by Medicare. Scheduled with a geriatric specialist near you! Call today: 516-399-0051 www.Advanceathomept.com

home improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Vanity & Kitchen Cabinet Installations *Furniture Assembly & set up *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 22 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Owner Operated Call BOB 516-741-2154

tutoring CHEMISTRY Tutoring, Support & Test Preparation for Regents & AP NY State Certified Chemistry Teacher. Watch your child have success and confidence as test scores improve. Text/Call Diane Halka 516-469-6864

GARY MARC DESIGNS: Interior design, fabric/furniture selections, paint color consultation, wall coverings, flooring, kitchen/bath designs, custom window treatments, accessories and more. Free Consultation. Gary M. Schoenbach gary@garymarcdesigns.com / 516-680-0144 / www. garymarcdesigns.com

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-onone professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic/ ins, local references, residential/ commerical 516-753-0268

TUTOR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, LATIN Cornell college student available to tutor your student for finals, regents or AP exams. Reasonable rate. Email emozdzer@optimum.net or call 516-616-6056

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JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

party help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR:Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, PreCalc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www. iwantmypianolessons.com

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Mineola school trustees stave off challengers Continued from Page 54 tano, a six-year incumbent and the vice president of the board, and Widman touted the district’s educational advancements and focus on technology with minimal tax increases in recent years. Renner and Swensen had called on the district to slow its full-steam-ahead approach to technology, reevaluate its finances and do more to educate parents about Common Core. They also accused the school board of rubber-stamping Superintendent Michael Nagler’s initiatives without sufficiently vetting them. “I think the superintendent’s priorities, while they may be well-intentioned, stand to use some review,” Swensen said in an interview prior to the election. Renner said in a text message Wednesday she was unavailable for comment. Swensen did not respond to a phone call several hours before publication Wednesday. Former Board of Education President Artie Barnett, who decided not to seek re-election, laid his support firmly behind Napolitano and Widman. He also ran a pro-Napolitano and Widman Facebook page dedicated to what he called fact checking the statements of their opponents. He said called the election results a “mandate to continue on the course we’re on and not change things up.” “I have to stop saying ‘we’ soon,” he added. Widman, Napolitano and Barnett also frequently criticized Swensen and Renner for not attending board meetings prior to declaring their candidacy. Widman has regularly attended board meetings for seven years, he said. Mineola’s adopted $89.1 million budget increases spending by 2.1 percent and the tax levy by 1.37 percent to $80.1 million. The budget continues to invest heavily in technology this fiscal year and plans to provide iPads to all students in kindergarten through 12th grade, officials have said. It is the eighth-straight year the district’s tax levy will increase by less than 2.5 percent. “We remain lower than the rest of the county by far,” Nagler said at an April board meeting. “We’ve been able to [stay below 2.5 percent] four years prior to the tax cap being implemented — Mineola has flat-lined” its tax levy. Among other enhancements planned for in the budget are the hiring of four math teachers, the creation of a robotics lab at Mineola High School and the installation of air conditioning in cafeterias, where exams are often administered. Napolitano, who praised Barnetts’ achievements as president of the board, said the board members would select his replacement prior to the July meeting. “Mr. Barnett is one of the most honest and intelligent men that I’ve come to know, and it’s a sad day for him to be retiring from this position because nobody fought as tirelessly as he did for this district,” she said. Barnett said he is happy to return to being an activist, a role that allows him to express his views more openly. “I said three years ago that when I took a position on the board, ‘I feel like I put on a muzzle,’” he said. “You have to be careful when you’re sitting on a school board or in any public office.” “I’ve tried to be careful,” he added. “But some people might disagree.” Now that the often heated campaign has come to an end, Napolitano said it is important for the district to move forward. “There’s no point in rehashing what has happened,” she said. “That doesn’t help things — that doesn’t help the community. So we forget, and we move on.”

Sports

The Roslyn Times, Friday, May 22, 2015

Cosmos rally late to salvage draw Down two goals entering stoppage time, the New York Cosmos (4-3-0) upped the tempo and pressure in the attacking third and gained two incredible late goals to secure a draw against the Carolina Railhawks (1-3-3) in Cary, N.C. at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday. With the draw, the Cosmos continued their unbeaten streak with a thrilling display of resiliency in the last moments of the match. “I thought that was a good game for the fans to watch,” Cosmos coach Giovanni Savarese said after the match. “It was a battle. Nothing different than every time we come down here. Carolina always gives us a very good game, a difficult game. But today, our guys fought until the end and were able to find the goals that we need to at least bring a point back home.” In the dying minutes of the game a ball was sent in to the box by Cosmos midfielder Walter Restrepo and bounced around between several players before being knocked in by Railhawks defender Futty Danso for an own goal, cutting the Railhawks lead to 2-1 in the 91st minute. “At the end, we could’ve even done a little bit more,” Savarese said about his team’s scoring in the final minutes of the match. “But I’m happy with the guys, with the effort to be able to have tied it, but we struggled in the first half in some areas. Credit to Carolina, that just closed a lot of the spaces and didn’t allow us to be able to have a good form.” The Cosmos would then equalize in the 97th minute with a stunning Andrés Flores goal from the top of the box that beat Railhawks goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap. “When I saw the ball coming, I just wanted to make sure I hit it right to make a goal,” Flores said. “Thank God I could do that.” Flores entered the match for Danny Szetela in the 62nd minute and made a big impact on the field in the second half as the Cosmos mounted their comeback. “It’s always hard,” Flores stated about playing Carolina and overcoming the deficit. “They always give us good games on

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Carolina led 2-0 entering stoppage time before the Cosmos rallied. their field. I think we just tried to do our best and we were able to get those two goals.” Savarese also touched upon the mental and physical strength his team possesses and displayed in their draw against Carolina. “I think, mentally, we’re very healthy,” he said. “Physically, I think we’re very strong. I think we have a very good group that also has more talent [than teams of the years past] and our roster is shorter in numbers, but I think we’re deeper with possible players who can come into the game.” Railhawks midfielder Tiyi Shipalane, who was involved in both goals for Carolina, showed pace and creativity on the wing and proved to be troublesome for

the Cosmos. His goal in the 76th minute saw him shake loose from Restrepo and Cosmos defender Ayoze to create enough space for a left-footed shot. His curled shot from the right edge of the box beat Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer for a goal. While the Railhawks only had one real chance in the first half against the Cosmos, they certainly made it count as it gave them a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. Shipalane then got past Cosmos defender Ayoze and brought the ball to the end line. Shipalane cut the ball back up the box and found teammate Neil Hlavaty. Hlavaty’s shot was slightly deflected by Cosmos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer, but

it was not enough to keep the ball out of the net. Following the goal, the Railhawks were content to sit behind the ball for the remainder of the half as the Cosmos began to look for an equalizer. Cosmos winger Leo Fernandes almost found it in the 12th minute as a cross from defender Hunter Gorskie landed at his feet. Fernandes’ hard shot was parried away by Gilstrap. Cosmos midfielder Marcos Senna tweaked a hamstring in the first half and was subbed off early for Adam Moffat, but Savarese mentioned that his substitution was “only precautionary.” The Cosmos will face the San Antonio Scorpions on May 23 at home. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

County soccer stars to showcase skills at Executive Cup Nassau County’s top high school and adult soccer players will get a chance to showcase their skills in front of college coaches from the tri-state area at the 5th Annual Nassau County Executive Cup, to be held at Cantiague Park on Saturday, July 18.

This event will provide the finest high school boys’ soccer players from around Nassau County to compete with the best in the county. 60 Nassau County High School athletes, who will have endured four rigorous tryouts that attracted 274 athletes,

will be competing in the College Showcase Event. “Nassau County has some tremendous athletes,” said County Executive Ed Mangano. “I am very proud of these young competitors as they are a true representation of the wonderful

athletic programs Nassau County enjoys today. These young stars will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of a myriad of college coaches invited from all over the tri-state area, as they continue their pursuit of playing soccer at the col-

legiate level.” The 5th Annual Nassau County Executive Cup is organized and executed by andGO Sports, university placement specialists for student-athletes. For more information, please visit www.andGOSports.com.

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