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Haig, district work toward settlement Negotiations to continue after 8-hour talks on first hearing date

By N o a h M a n s k a r Attorneys for the East Williston School District and a suspended Wheatley School teacher, Matthew Haig, may reach a settlement rather than proceed with disciplinary hearings in which the district is seeking his termination.

The school district and Haig, a 30-year social studies teacher, will continue to negotiate a settlement in the coming weeks after nearly eight hours of talks at the Wheatley School on Tuesday, when hearings were set to begin on charges against Haig of insubordination, neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming a teacher.

“I feel confident that things will work out in the long run that will leave me in a position to continue to do what I have a passion for, which is teach,” Haig said.

If both sides reach a settlement before Aug. 10, the next scheduled hearing date, the case against Haig will not proceed, said Andrew Costello, his attorney. The parties

will try to settle their differences that day with a hearing officer, Stuart Bauchner, present If they cannot reach an agreement before then, Costello said. Hearings will start if they reach an impasse.

The agreement is not final, but it could involve a letter of reprimand being placed in Matthew Haig’s personnel file to which he may be able to respond, said Michael Haig, Matthew Haig’s brother, who was in the room with Matthew Haig and Costello Tuesday.

The sides were also negotiating whether Matthew Haig, a Brentwood resident, would serve a “symbolic” paid suspension in addition to the three months he has already been suspended, Michael Haig said.

Costello said he and Haig were ready to start hearings Tuesday morning. Costello declined to discuss the terms of the settlement, but said the parties were close to an agreement and that he was satisfied with the progress they made.

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A unifying win

PHOTO courtesy of gabriel marques

Susana Soares Sousa and her family were among the Portuguese-Americans who flooded Mineola Boulevard on Sunday to celebrate Portugal’s national soccer team’s victory in the UEFA European Championship. See story on page 3.

Endorsement draws fire from other 3rd track foes B y N o a h M a n s k a r Senate candidate, Elaine Phil- sion coalition opposing the LIRR’s Some members of a Floral Park-based group opposing the Long Island Rail Road’s third track project criticized its leader’s support for a Republican state

lips, saying their fight should stay nonpartisan.

An officer of the South Side Civic Association, Matthew Sexton, said Bill Corbett, leader of the Citizens Against Rail Expan-

$1.5 billion, 9.8-mile proposal, should be removed from the Village of Floral Park’s Third Track Task Force following his endorsement last week of Phillips to Continued on Page 53

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Winthrop, Langone E.W. signs water begin merger talks service contract Mineola-based hospital seeks aid in expansion plan

Agreement awaits W.P.’s okay

By N o a h M a n s k a r

Winthrop-University Hospital is moving toward a merger with NYU Langone Medical Center.

By N o a h Manskar Winthrop-University Hospital has begun discussing a merger with NYU Langone Medical Center that would help its expansion, the Mineola-based hospital announced Thursday.

The two healthcare groups signed a nonbinding letter of intent to start talks about uniting to create “an integrated healthcare network for the New York metropolitan region,” according to a joint news release. They will now start a due diligence process before negotiating the terms of the deal and seeking approval from regulators, the release said.

“As Long Island’s first community hospital, we have grown into a major academic medical center, and with our services in such demand, it became obvious that we needed to expand fur-

ther, physically and geographically,” John Collins, Winthrop president and chief executive officer, said in a statement.

Winthrop, which runs a 591-bed hospital and recently opened a medical research institute in Mineola, had preliminary merger talks last year with NYU Langone, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Mt. Sinai Hospital, all based in New York City.

It chose to move forward with NYU Langone because of its similar culture, “complementary geographic presence” and “a mutual commitment to improving quality,” Collins said.

“NYU Langone is committed to creating mutually beneficial partnerships with leading healthcare providers, and we are excited for the opportunity to bring together two great medical centers to better serve our patients in the neighborhoods where they live and work,” said

Dr. Robert I. Grossman, NYU Langone’s dean and chief executive officer, in a statement.

Winthrop has its main medical campus in Mineola and also operates facilities in Garden City, Deer Park and Manhattan.

NYU Langone is based on Manhattan’s East Side and also runs more than 175 facilities in the New York City region, including more than 40 in Queens and on Long Island.

A spokeswoman said Winthrop will continue its kidney transplant partnership with New York-Presbyterian, which is affiliated with Columbia University and Cornell University.

Reach reporter Noah Manskar by e-mail at nmanskar@ theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/ theislandnow.

A water-service agreement between Williston Park and East Williston is one step away from taking effect.

East Williston Mayor David Tanner signed the 25-year agreement Monday after the Village Board approved a change to its legal language. The document will now go to Williston Park’s Village Board for approval and signing by Mayor Paul Ehrbar, Tanner said.

Williston Park’s Village Board will review the agreement and possibly take action on it when trustees meet July 18, Ehrbar said. Williston Park’s board approved the previous version of the agreement June 20.

The change calls the pact a purchase agreement rather than an inter-municipal agreement because inter-municipal agreements are subject to specific regulations, Tanner said.

Under the agreement, East Williston would buy water exclusively from Williston Park for 25 years, with the current rate of $4.33 per thousand gallons locked in until June 2018. Rate hikes would have to maintain the ratio of East Williston’s rate to Williston Park’s residential rate.

East Williston residents currently pay $5.47 per thousand gallons, with the additional amount covering the village’s maintenance and billing costs.

East Williston would pay Williston Park $100,000 to settle a lawsuit between the villages, Tanner said. If East Williston wants to dispute a bill, Williston Park would get the full amount and hold the disputed amount in escrow while the villages settle the dispute within 60 days.

Williston Park would continue chlorinating East Williston’s water and provide emergency chlorination to the extent it can without affecting its own water supply. Both villages would continue maintaining their own water infrastructure.

East Williston trustees voted in May to finalize the agreement rather than hold a public bond referendum on a $7.5 million water supply system at Devlin Field, as it had planned since 2014.

Tanner, who favored the well, has called the pact “the best agreement we could have gotten absent our building our own well.” Trustees supporting the agreement have said it gives the village more stability.

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Photo by Noah Manskar

Village of East Williston Mayor David Tanner signed a revised water agreement with Williston Park on Monday.

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Celebrating Portugal’s World Cup win Portuguese-Americans in Mineola rejoice following national team’s tournament victory

By N o a h M a n s k a r “We’re still celebrating,” Paul Pereira said Monday, nearly 24 hours after Portugal’s national soccer team won its first major international tournament.

More than 1,000 PortugueseAmericans flooded Mineola Boulevard Sunday evening to celebrate Portugal’s 1-0 victory over France for the UEFA European Championship.

Portugal’s win was a “quintessential David and Goliath story,” state Sen. Jack Martins said.

The team beat the host country in Paris despite losing its star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, 25 minutes into the 122-minute game.

The underdog spirit resonated strongly with Mineola’s Portuguese community, largely comprised of immigrants and first-generation Americans who waited decades for a win like this one, said Pereira, the Village of Mineola’s deputy mayor.

“In many ways this team was very similar to the immigrant experience through the world — they worked hard, they weren’t flashy, they had a game plan, and

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Mineola native Rosa Martins and her family celebrate on Mineola Boulevard Sunday evening. they stuck to it, and they were humble about it,” Pereira said.

The win came about a month after Mineola’s June 12 Portugal Day Parade, which drew more than 10,000 people from across Long Island and the tristate area to celebrate Portuguese culture.

Sunday’s intergenerational

celebration bridged many divides and looked like the capstone of cultural leaders’ work to unite the community, said Gabriel Marques, a Mineola native and past president of the New York Portuguese-American Leadership Conference.

People young and old with

roots in all regions of Portugal reveled on Mineola Boulevard, he said, and gave those who had been separated from their heritage a chance to reconnect.

“This is the type of event that was needed to push everything we’ve been doing in the last five years over the top,” Marques

said. “This really solidified it. It got what we call Portugal-ism in people’s blood, and I don’t think you can get it out anymore.”

Portugal’s national team last made the European Championship finals in 2004, losing to Greece 1-0 in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city.

Pereira said he remembers watching that game at 4 a.m. in Australia, where he was on his honeymoon. Portugal’s team has played hard to make the semifinals or finals of several major tournaments only to fall short, he said.

“We were always close, always close, but never over that hump,” Pereira said. “So what you saw yesterday on MIneola Boulevard was an expression of that weight being lifted off shoulders.”

To Portuguese soccer fans, the European Championship is like the Super Bowl, World Series and Stanley Cup championship all in one, said Martins, Mineola’s former mayor.

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Mineola’s property assessment system continued to save the village hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax grievance payments this year, village officials said Wednesday.

The village recently settled 24 property tax grievance cases for a total of $255,000, less than half of the $519,000 the commercial property owners asked for, Village Attorney John Gibbons said.

The payments were also less than village’s $280,000 budget, he said.

Mineola has reduced its grievance payments by about $1 million since 2008, Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said, giving the village more money to spend on parks and other things without raising taxes.

“Imagine what we’ve been able to do with that extra million dollars,” Pereira said.

The village’s practice of reassessing property values each year based on real estate sales has helped made village assessments highly accurate and kept grievance expenses low, Village Clerk Joseph Scalero said.

“There’s some tweaks and adjustments every year, but they’re minor compared to what they were paying,” Mayor Scott

Strauss said.

Tax law allows property owners to contest, or “grieve,” their annual property tax bills if they think a municipality’s assessment of their property values are incorrect. Commercial properties have always accounted for most of Mineola’s grievances, Strauss said.

Mineola’s tax grievance expenses were previously so high because the village was paying large claims for major assessment inaccuracies dating back to 1984, Scalero said.

Mineola’s in-house assessors have used real estate sales numbers from an outside consultant to update property assessments each year since 2006, when all village properties were reassessed for the first time in decades, Scalero said.

The practice costs little and gives owners a “real time value” of their property rather than relying on outdated numbers, which can lead to more expensive grievances that build up over time, Scalero said.

“It gives them accurate tax numbers so nobody can say, ‘Hey, you know, I’m really getting ripped off,’” Strauss said.

Mineola spent about $30,000 more on tax grievances than the $225,000 in the budget for the Garden City, a slightly more populous village that borders Mineola.

Flipped classrooms hit Jackson Avenue

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practicing the skills in class, a method that lets teachers give more individualized attenFlipped classrooms started in high tion to students who need more help, said schools and colleges, but one Mineola school the principal, Janet Gonzalez.

“This was just another way to engage has brought the concept to third- and fourthstudents in the content rather than it just be grade classes.

For the past year, Jackson Avenue School your typical paper and pencil homework,” students have learned some math lessons by Gonzalez said. watching teacher-made lessons at home and Continued on Page 59

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Town latest to weigh vape shop rules Law would keep vaping stores, hookah bars away from homes, churches, schools

By J oe N i k i c The North Hempstead Town Board took its first steps Tuesday to limit where indoor smoking establishments, such as vape shops and hookah bars, can be located.

The board introduced legislation aimed at keeping the establishments a certain distance from residences and areas where large number of children congregate.

“The businesses won’t be banned because we really can’t ban the business, but we will be regulating where they will be located,” Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said at a board meeting. “And they won’t be located in close proximity to schools, churches, playgrounds, places where children congregate.”

The proposed legislation would require indoor smoking businesses to be located at least 500 feet from a residential property or home.

It also requires the businesses to be at least 1,000 feet

from any school, place of worship, park, playground or playing field, library or hospital.

De Giorgio said her goal in suggesting this legislation was to “protect children from the ill effects of e-cigarettes and vape lounges.”

Planning Commissioner Michael Levine said that the distance restrictions cross municipality lines, so if a school is located in the Town of Hempstead and a proposed vape shop or hookah lounge is less than 1,000 feet away, it would not be permitted.

Levine also said that in order for an existing indoor smoking establishment to be “grandfathered” in to the new regulations, it would need to have all necessary permits and conform to town code.

The proposed legislation, he said, will be reviewed by the Nassau County Planning Commission at its July 28 meeting.

The board voted to continue the public hearing for its Aug. 9 meeting to allow the county commission to make

any suggestions on the legislation.

Also at the meeting, the board set a public hearing for its Sept. 13 meeting on proposed legislation that would establish regulations on advertising for electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products on the outside of smoking businesses.

Also at the meeting, the board voted to approve the demolition of a gas station and three retail stores at 1301 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset for the construction of a TD Bank branch.

Kathleen Deegan Dickson, an attorney representing TD Bank, presented the board with an updated rendering of the site plan for the bank.

Dickson said changes were made to the original plan after the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations had issues related to aesthetics and the location of curb cuts.

The site is at the corner of Northern Boulevard and Plandome Road, a lot currently

occupied by a BP gas station, Bellini Furniture, Refresh Nail n Spa and Phillips Education Systems.

Dickson said her client opted to move curb cuts further away from the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Plandome Road to help decrease traffic and prevent stacking of cars waiting to enter or exit the premises.

John Harter, a traffic consultant with Atlantic Traffic & Designs Engineers, said they studied the traffic cycle during peak hours of the gas station and predicted what traffic would be like once the bank is constructed.

Harter said they found that there would be a 40 percent decrease in traffic in the area.

Since there are two underground gasoline storage tanks under the premises, Dickson said, TD Bank is responsible for their removal and cleanup of the site.

After reviewing the proposal, the county Planning Commission prohibited left turns

on to the site and left turns leaving the site on Plandome Road.

Andrew Schwenk, the first vice president of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, said the group requested curb cuts further north on Plandome Road so cars could have easier access making a left on to and out of the premises.

Levine said the board could vote and override the county Planning Commission’s prohibitions, but would need a “super majority” of five yes votes.

The board voted to override the left turn prohibitions unanimously.

The board also voted to permit TD Bank to construct a three-lane, detached drivethrough service structure on the premises.

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Martins’ opponent continues court fight

By N o a h M a n s k a r Philip Pidot on Wednesday filed a new federal lawsuit to force a Republican primary in the Third Congressional District, two days after filing a separate appeal to a state court ruling.

The filings in federal District Court and the state’s Appellate Division argue that Pidot should be allowed to compete with state Sen. Jack Martins of Old Westbury in a primary later this summer because he has enough signatures from voters to get on the ballot.

“It’s a carefully coordinated legal strategy to best ensure success,” Bill O’Reilly, a Pidot spokesman, said in an email.

The new federal suit came a week after Pidot dismissed the first one he filed June 27 so his newly hired attorney, Jerry Goldfeder of Manhattan-based Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, could “enhance” the complaint, Goldfeder said in a statement last week.

That canceled a federal court hearing set for Monday. A state Appellate Division court hearing is now set for July 19.

The moves continue a more than twomonth court battle over whether there should be a GOP primary between Pidot, of Glen Cove, and Martins, who has backing from the Republican, Independence and Conservative parties in the North Shore district stretching from northeast Queens to northwest Suffolk County.

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Lawyers for Republican Philip Pidot continued their effort this week in federal and state courts to force a GOP congressional primary.

“His actions confirm what we have said all along — he has been needlessly delaying this process in an effort to help Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats,” Murray said in a statement.

Pidot’s campaign said last Thursday

In a statement Tuesday, Martins’ campaign strategist, E. O’Brien Murray, called Pidot a “perennial fringe candidate” and noted that he filed a motion to withdraw his federal lawsuit the same day Martins’ legal team filed a response.

it hired Goldfeder because John Sweeney, the lawyer who represented Pidot in lower courts, will be traveling to the Republican National Convention, which begins July 18 in Cleveland.

Pidot’s original complaint asked Judge Joseph Bianco to reschedule the primary for later this summer after a ruling by state Supreme Court Judge Arthur Diamond on June 24 that there was not enough time to get Pidot’s name on the ballot for the June 28 primary.

Martins won the Republican Party’s endorsement in March, but will not be certified for the general election ballot against Democrat Tom Suozzi until September.

Diamond found Pidot had the required 1,250 signatures from Republican voters to make him eligible for a primary even though the state Board of Elections said otherwise.

But he waited too long to appeal the Supreme Court’s dismissal of his challenge to the Board of Elections ruling, Diamond said.

Martins’ attorneys appealed the part of Diamond’s ruling that validated Pidot’s ballot petition and argued that the case should have been dismissed because Pidot delayed his appeals for so long that he prevented the primary from happening.

Pidot’s campaign has countered that Martins’ lawyers dragged out court proceedings.

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Child abuse victims group County endorses Haber Senate bid cops react

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A political action committee formed by a child sex abuse victim last week backed Democrat Adam Haber in the state Senate Seventh District race to succeed state Sen. Jack Martins.

Haber said that passing the Child Victims Act, legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for reporting child sex abuse, would be one of his main goals if elected. “Sponsoring and passing the Child Victims Act will be a top priority of mine as a state senator so that the victims of child abuse are able to get the justice that they deserve,� he said.

A New York businessman, Gary Greenberg, formed the Fighting for Children PAC two months ago to support state legislators who would vote in favor of the Child Victims Act. According to the Daily News, Greenberg was sexually abused as a child in 1966 by a hospital employee while he was visiting his ill father.

Senate Republicans, who are in the majority, blocked a push last month by Democratic legislators to bring the Child Victims Act to the floor for a vote. “It’s reprehensible that the Senate Re-

Adam Haber publican majority, led by Long Island senators, have been aggressively blocking the Child Victims Act that would help protect our children and families while rightfully going after predators,� Haber said.

Greenberg has said that the PAC would provide endorsed candidates with financial support and volunteer assistance.

A Haber campaign spokesman, Jonathan Heppner, said the PAC “has been financially supportive of Adam Haber’s campaign for state Senate.�

Heppner did not specify how much the campaign has received.

Haber said it was “absolutely concerning� that the state lawmakers who opposed the Child Victims Act were the “same politicians funding and running my opponent’s campaign.�

He is to face off against Elaine Phillips, a Republican, to represent the Seventh District.

Phillips said that if elected, she would try to find common ground between the two parties to reach a feasible solution. “Current legislation has failed to win support in either the Assembly or Senate and, as senator, I will not stop working until we find a solution that can be signed into law,� she said.

Phillips said it was important to protect children who are sexually abused and prevent abuse from occurring. “As a mother of three who has spent years volunteering with children throughout our community, I am appalled by incidents of sexual abuse, especially when they involve trusted adults who exploit their position and authority to commit their crimes,� she said. “We must do all we can to protect children and ensure deserved punishment for abusers, as well as allow victims to seek and find justice.�

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Personnel in patrol cars throughout the county were doubled to two officers per vehicle and every officer was equipped with additional ballistics gear, while the department conducted a “threat analysis� throughout Nassau. “Nassau County Police Department has taken all the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our members and the public at large,� Krumpter said.

The announcement was made in response to an attack by a sniper in Dallas who killed five police officers at a downtown protest and wounded seven. The demonstration came after fatal shootings of two black men by the police in Minnesota and Louisiana.

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Silver lining seen in car show debut Mineola planners’ spirits not dampened by rain at first event aimed at boosting business

By N o a h M a n s k a r Mineola’s first classic car show was wetter than its planners had hoped, but they still expect the weekly events to bring sunshine to the village’s downtown.

“I think in a couple of weeks, the streets are going to be full here,” said Benny Volino, a Mineola native who conceived the car shows.

Seventeen cars, two antique firetrucks and a motorcycle lined Second Street on July 7, but five left after heavy rain started falling about 30 minutes into the show, sponsored by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber president, Tony Lubrano, said planners decided to go ahead with the show despite a threat of rain, which he said deters many classic car owners from showing off their vehicles.

The chamber planned to have parts of First, Second and Main streets closed to traffic and full of classic cars in an effort to draw customers to Mineola’s downtown business district, which Lubrano said is usually deserted on weeknights.

Volino approached Lubrano about hosting car shows after seeing how they pack restaurants in Oyster Bay, Volino

His store had a tent outside featuring discounts on keys, locks, safes and other items.

“You get a nice, nice day, a nice summer day, without the rain, with the traffic from the train, I think this place could actually pick up a little bit,” Sedotto said.

A Mineola firefighter, Chris Franz, said the weeknight crowds could draw more customers to the St. James on Second Street, where he is a bartender, even if the restaurant takes a hit to its happy hour business.

Richie Borg said the rain didn’t bother him even though his 2014 Dodge Challenger got wet for the first time on Thursday.

He said he’ll be back for future shows in Mineola and thinks they’ll grow Photo by Noah Manskar as more people learn about them.

Rain drenched cars and antique firetrucks during Mineola’s first weekly “We’re car guys,” said Borg, a friend of Volino’s who lives in Howard Beach, classic car show July 7.

Queens. “For anybody who’s into cars, The rain kept a live band from play- this is what we do.” said. Mineola businesses received the Mineola’s classic car shows will coning Thursday, but about a dozen people idea enthusiastically, he said.

“People come from the surrounding briefly broke into song outside SNZ Lock- tinue on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. areas that have never been down here, smith on Second Street while the rain through Sept. 29. Main Street between First Street and the Long Island Rail so they see the Mexican place, they see came down.

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Biz district burns, G.N. officials fiddle

T

he numbers themselves are bad enough: of the 410 storefronts in the villages of Great Neck Plaza, Great Neck Estates and Great Neck — the heart of Great Neck’s shopping district — 53 are not occupied.

Even worse is the lack of answers offered by Great Neck officials in how to respond to the problem. Which pretty much amounts to little or nothing.

Instead, the officials offer excuses such as the growth of the internet sales, competition from shopping malls, and Great Neck’s changing demographics.

Jean Celender, the mayor of Great Neck Plaza where 26 of the 214 village storefronts are empty, even cited the 2008 recession.

One wonders what the statute of limitations is for using the 2008 recession as an excuse for empty storefronts.

It is true that the growth in internet sales has impacted retailers in Great Neck and across the country, but the internet is nothing new nor is the allure of shopping centers.

Other shopping districts on the North Shore have adapted and even thrived by attracting restaurants and other service-oriented businesses.

The villages of Roslyn and Williston Park have both developed into vibrant dining areas in recent years.

In fact, the restaurant-led growth of Roslyn’s shopping district has, in turn, help attract a 78-unit luxury, townhouse development that has made its proximity to the shopping district a central part of its sales pitch.

In completing this virtuous circle, the developers are building a promenade along the shore of Hempstead Harbor behind the

shopping district.

Mineola’s downtown shopping district in the Mineola is also seeing increased demand for storefronts following trustees’ approval of four residential developments since 2008 that will ultimately add 1,075 apartments there.

This did not happen by chance.

Mineola trustees engaged in a communitywide effort to develop a master plan more than a decade ago to address problems in the village’s business district.

The four apartment buildings are the end of product of that master plan.

Developing a master plan for Great Neck would not be as easy.

With nine villages, a park district serving six of those villages and a variety of other special districts Great Neck has gone where no other community has gone before in terms of grass-roots community control.

This is popular with residents and people who like seeing the word trustee or mayor before their name, but it does not lend itself to easily developing a plan for the shopping district.

A half-mile stretch along Middle Neck Road where many of the empty storefronts are located fall within the villages of Great Neck, Great Neck Estates and Great Neck Plaza as well as the Town of North Hempstead.

The villages of Russell Gardens and Kensington abut the shopping district and the Great Neck Park District owns the parking lots adjacent to the Great Neck LIRR train station.

The Great Neck Village Officials Association, which is comprised of the mayors of the nine villages, could serve as a forum for developing a communitywide plan, but has not.

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Nor has the Town of North Hempstead.

Town officials have argued that they have little jurisdiction over a shopping district that falls under the control of several village governments.

Technically, this is true.

But there is nothing preventing them using their position to call all these village government together, along with business groups and residents, to develop a plan. All that is needed is the will.

In the absence of a communitywide effort, village governments can take steps to better attract businesses, starting with an adjustment in attitude.

Too often village officials appear to be in a state of denial, acting as if businesses are busting down their doors to open there. They are not.

The number of empty store-

fronts is at crisis proportion. The 53 empty storefronts means there are 53 businesses not drawing shoppers to their stores and the stores around them, 53 stores not drawing people to Great Neck.

But in recent months, the owners of Shop Delight, a Glatt Kosher supermarket in Great Neck Plaza, twice proposed opening a second business — a supermarket in Great Neck Estates and a butcher shop a few doors down from its operation in the Plaza. And twice ran into village opposition.

The owners withdrew their application in Great Neck Estates in the face of resident opposition. The site, which previously housed a Rite Aid, now sits empty.

The owners withdrew the application in Great Neck Plaza in the face of trustee complaints about code violations and concerns about

traffic. The storefront proposed for the butcher shop also remains empty.

We’re not saying the villages don’t have an important role in regulating development. We just ask that they don’t drive businesses away in the process.

The Plaza has also forbidden valet parking for restaurants, again citing traffic and enforcement issues that apparently every other village on the North Shore has figured out how to solve.

Great Neck’s shopping district is one of the most physically attractive shopping areas on Long Island with tree-lined brick sidewalks and decorative street lamps. It was once a magnet for shoppers across the North Shore and Queens.

Better leadership will be needed to bring it back. Otherwise, Great Neck will stop being Great Neck.

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‘Hamilton,’ Hofstra and American history “Hamilton” made history as a leader and as a hit Broadway show.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip hop musical is on its way to becoming the four play in all of American history to generate $1 billion in revenues.

Ron Chernow’s book, that inspired Miranda, was initially published in 2004.

The “New York Times,” this past week, had it listed as No. 1 best seller for “combined print and e-book nonfiction.”

Chernow was also No. 1 in paperback nonfiction.

In addition, “Hamilton, The Revolution” by Miranda and Jeremy McCarter was No. 2 on “the print hardcover best seller list.”

This is an annotated libretto of the play that won Tony, Pulitzer and Grammy awards.

When my astute Columbia professor, Richard B. Morris entitled a Hamilton essay, “The Glory Road” (in 1973), no one could have conceived the dramatic impact that this extraordinary Founding Father would continue to have 212 years after his death.

Thanks to theater savvy of my spouse and children, we have seen “Hamilton”

twice, first in previews at the marvelous New York City Public Theater.

Then my family arranged a celebration of my entry into my ninth decade by an advanced purchase of 16 tickets so we could see “Hamilton” again on Broadway with family and friends.

I came to both of these performances with special interests.

The American Revolution had been my special focus from college through graduate school and during 56 years of teaching.

Of course, I gave major attention to Hamilton, but, in full disclosure, I acknowledge that Jefferson was my favorite. I developed an entire course that focused on Jefferson.

At Hofstra from the 1960s into the 1980s I had two remarkable colleagues who admired Hamilton.

Robert Sobel and Broadus Mitchell were among the most acclaimed scholars and teachers ever at Hofstra. Sometimes I felt they “double-teamed” me in the Jefferson-Hamilton historical debate.

Bob Sobel probably published more books than any other professor at Hofstra, and he and Broadus

Michael D’Innocenzo Out of Left Field brought acclaim to our university because their scholarship won national and international attention.

Professor Sobel was brilliant; he had one of the most lively and fertile minds I ever encountered. He was a master at probing critical analysis, often punctuated with satire and wit.

Perhaps it was his New York City upbringing and education that caused him to speak so rapidly.

Jefferson frequently remarked that Hamilton was so prolific and wide-ranging in his writing and speaking that it would require squads

of others to try to keep up with him in responses.

All of us who knew Bob Sobel felt the same way.

Bob celebrated Hamilton’s multifaceted genius, as a key aide to General Washington, in the movement for a new Constitution and in devising a stable economic system as secretary of the treasury.

For Sobel, that distinctive leadership greatly overshadowed the views of Hamilton’s critics: his role in the Jay Treaty, his creation of a huge army against a nonexistent “Whiskey Rebellion,” and his support

for the “Alien and Sedition Acts.”

Jefferson was on the opposing side of those three significant conflicts (none of which is adequately addressed in Miranda’s play).

Broadus Mitchell, like Sobel, was an economic historian.

Unlike Bob, Broadus was reared in the South and had a gentle lilt in his voice (as well as a sweetness of manner that endeared him to all).

Mitchell and Sobel both taught at Hofstra’s New College, under the creative leadership of David Christman. Not surprisingly, they were friends and in agreement concerning Hamilton’s major contributions.

I had the chance to hear Broadus speak eloquently on another Hamilton issue when he and I attended an annual meeting of the American Historical Association.

A few historians were giving presentations critical of Hamilton because of his reputation as a womanizer (indeed, the musical does highlight this theme, including the Mrs. Reynolds prostitute arrangement).

One of the speakers at that AHA conference cited

John Adams who had said of Hamilton: “There are not enough whores for all of his juices.”

Broadus rose to comment; he was recognized by most scholars there assembled.

In his courtly, understated manner, he noted: “Of course, those of us who have studied Hamilton have long known about his sexual affairs; any man can do such things, but how many men could accomplish what Hamilton did?”

For sure, this was situational ethics by Professor Mitchell.

He and Bob Sobel were right about the genius of Alexander Hamilton (not only getting “my shot” as an immigrant from very humble origins, but also in the power he gained and the directions he set for the new nation).

Still, even in this season of Hamilton, Jefferson warrants more attention for his opposition to Hamilton and for what the alternatives he and Madison offered say about that generation and our country’s values [to be continued — perhaps a hip hop “Jefferson.”

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K remer ’ s C orner

Carnage rises, but NRA unchanged By any standard, we are living in unique times.

The Republican and Democratic parties are under stress. The economy is on a roller coaster due to daily surprises like England’s vote to exit the European Union.

Demonstrations over racial issues are a moral dilemma. Every institution is questioning its direction, with the exception of the National Rifle Association.

Somehow, the NRA, as the media calls it, just continues to do its thing, protecting the gun manufacturers, in the name of America’s sportsmen.

Massacre after massacre occurs with high-powered guns and nothing changes at NRA headquarters.

Little schoolchildren die in Connecticut, innocent moviegoers die in Colorado, and the NRA spouts the same message “we must

protect the Second Amendment.”

The response to the death of five Dallas police officers and dozens in Orlando, Florida is that America needs more guns, not less.

Does the NRA represent all of America’s gun owners?

Poll after poll of gun owners shows that they strongly favor laws to stop people with mental disabilities from buying any gun, not just high-powered rifles.

Other polls show that 86 percent of gun owners favor a law to deny guns to people who are on the no fly list.

Other polls show that the vast majority of gun owners favor efforts to stop the unlimited sale of guns at gun sales.

Poll after poll and tragic story after story; seem to have no impact on the NRA in its blind quest to protect the manufacturers of guns.

Jerry Kremer Kremer’s Corner

The people who belong to the NRA could well be your friends and neighbors and for the most part are men and women who like hunting for birds and animals.

If I had a farm in a desolate part of Nebraska, I would want to

have a gun in my house to protect me from some rare predator.

Why should gun dealers sell high- powered killing machines to someone just because they have the money to buy them?

Should it always be no questions asked when a stranger walks into the store and buys 1,000 rounds of ammunition, a bulletproof vest and other incendiary devices?

What type of gun does a sportsman need to go bird shooting?

In the face of daily atrocities by some angry person, not only does the NRA stand silent, many members of the U.S. Congress continue to be paralyzed and in fear of the NRA. Years and years of political contributions have helped buy that silence along with the threat of being labeled “soft” on the Second Amendment.

Many of the House members, who come from safe districts, are scared over the possibility of a primary challenge from an NRA sponsored challenger.

The best example of the strangle hold of the NRA over House members, is the No-Fly No-Buy bill.

The Democrats have proposed that anyone on the no-fly list should not be able to buy a gun of any kind. They went so far as to stage a demonstration on the floor of the House to highlight the issue.

The Republican response is that the federal government must go to court to stop a purchaser who is on the no-fly list. The obvious answer is a law that puts the burden on the purchaser to go to court and not the taxpayers paying for a charade.

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A look on the li g hter si d e

To automate, or not? That is the question

S

o now it’s happened: an automated car has killed its owner.

I am not happy about it. On the contrary, I am just wondering: which of us is next?

What did Tesla Motors have to say about this tragedy? They blamed the victim, of course: “Autopilot is an assist feature that requires you to keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times,” said their press release about the incident. The car itself reminds the driver, they said, to always keep hands on the wheel and be prepared to take over at any time.

Really?

They expect you to pay all that money for a “self-driving car,” but you still have to drive it, anyway?

Who would do that?

Besides — no matter what the fancy lawyers say, the executives had to know that their customers would do all kinds of goofy things in a self-driving car — eating pizza; putting on make-up; solving the Sunday Times crossword puzzle — not least because we already do them, while driving!

It’s just like all that glarp you zoom through and “agree” to every

time you buy a new app on your iPhone …except this software can kill you… and blame you afterwards, at your funeral.

And everywhere you look, it seems, they’re inventing more and more robots.

I just heard a radio interview with someone who’s teaching robots how to figure out people’s feelings from their facial expressions.

You know what would be even more useful? Teaching humans to do that!

Why are they rushing to automate all these jobs, anyway?

Speaking as the parent of one college graduate and someday hopefully two, we need to create more jobs for humans, not fewer.

They’re making robot lawyers; robot butlers; even robot surgeons!

I have a question: When the robot surgeon screws up and kills its patient, and a robot lawyer sues it — who wins?

Come to think of it, when a Tesla, Google, or other automated car hits you, maybe you’d better get one of those robot lawyers.

Otherwise, what recourse do you have?

Are you interested in taking an automotive giant to court? Me

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A Look on the Lighter Side neither.

In a recent New York Times Op-Ed, Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle have a different question.

They ask: if a 16-year-old needs a driver’s license, shouldn’t a self-driving car?

I can see it now: “This is a driving test. State your name and birthdate.”

“I have no name. I am a Tesla Model S Self-driving Car, Serial # APB0123XYZ, and I was purchased yesterday.”

“I guess that will have to do.

I’ll call you Tesla.”

“That is not my name. That is

the name of the Serbian-American inventor, engineer, physicist and futurist, born in 1856, died in 1943, best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electrical supply system — citation, Wikipedia.”

“So — did he invent electric cars, or something? Never mind.

Just proceed to that stop sign up ahead, and turn right.”

Car navigates into traffic lane, but without activating the turn signal (they can’t do that, apparently).

Tester silently makes several marks on the form on his clipboard.

Car stops at sign, waits several seconds, then turns right — again without signaling. More marks.

“Proceed to the traffic light ahead.”

Car moves forward, directly into an enormous pothole. Clipboard almost flies out of tester’s hands.

“Jeez — what was that?”

“My sensors do not pick up potholes.”

“Well, they ought to. Keep on going,” says the tester, in a tone of resignation.

Car begins to veer to the left, into oncoming traffic. Tester grabs the wheel and yells, “Just go

straight!”

“There are no painted lane markings here, and the dribble of tar down the middle of the opposite lane fooled my sensors. Correcting now.”

Tester mops his face with handkerchief. Car drives straight through the traffic light, which is red.

“Tesla, didn’t you see that light? It was red!”

“We are not programmed to look for traffic lights.”

“Then what good are you?

This test is over. Head back to the starting point. Slowly!”

“Don’t you want to see me parallel park? I am wonderful at that.”

“There’s no point — you failed already when you forgot to check your mirrors or use the turn signal.

Now, who do I hand this failed test paper to?”

“My mirrors are perfectly adjusted. You will be hearing from my lawyer, DARROWLLP123.”

No matter who — or what — you are, it’s a bad idea to argue back to the test official. In our house, we have a name for it: Auto-fail.

READERS WRITE

TV dinners are as American as apple pie

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uly 18, 2016 will mark the 11th anniversary of the passing of “TV” dinner inventor Mr. Gerry Thomas.

His employer Swanson & Company overestimated the demand for Thanksgiving turkey in 1953.

They were stuck with 260 tons of frozen turkeys. The birds were stored for many weeks in 10 refrigerated train cars which traveled back and forth on a train between Nebraska and the East Coast.

The train had to be moving so

the compressors which supported the refrigerators preserving the turkeys could keep working.

In the early 1950s, Gerry Thomas observed how airlines provided passengers with meals in aluminum serving trays.

He modified this by adding separate sections for the main course, vegetable and potato.

This resulted in the first Swanson TV Dinner.

For only 89 cents, over 25 million were sold in 1954, which was the first year of production.

Many were consumed by customers watching television, which was also still a relatively new invention in the 1950s.

Mr. Thomas was the marketing genius for Swanson & Company who came up with the name “TV” dinner.

Growing up in the 1960s as a teenager, my dad was a teacher during the day and a high school librarian several nights per week.

On those evenings, I would have to prepare dinner for and my younger sister.

Gun carnage rises, but NRA remains unchanged Continued from Page 15 Once upon a time, the question was raised as to how many needless deaths must occur until America regains its gun sanity?

Since that time we have seen the slaughter of both young and

old, rich or poor, by mindless killers and nothing happens in the Congress.

The killings in Paris and Bangladesh have become some far off news story, even though many of the killers have the

United States as their next target.

If ever there was an American tragedy it is the weakness of some of the people we elect and the power of the NRA to stop our country from protecting its own.

When we tired of the local options such as McDonalds, Westons, pizza or Chinese take-out — TV dinners were a quick solution.

Selections were provided by either Swanson’s, Banquet or Morton’s. They were the big three competitors during that era.

The standard choices were either chicken, turkey, roast beef or meatloaf, referred to as mystery meat.

Cooking time was 30 minutes in the oven as microwaves hadn’t yet been invented.

A real treat in those days were the TV diners which provided a fourth compartment, containing a brownie for dessert.

Sometimes two TV dinners were required to satisfy your appetite as the portions were never that big.

Recycling was unheard of in those days as millions of aluminum TV dinner plates went straight into the garbage can.

I can only imagine today how much space was taken up at the local community landfill site over the decades.

The selection of TV dinners

at your local supermarket today is much different from those of past generations.

Besides Swanson’s, Banquet and Morton’s, there are many more competitors such as Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, Stouffers, Boston Market, Marie Callendar and others.

Their various product lines offer far more variety and selections.

Far healthier choices are available for today’s generation on the go.

Even during college and post college bachelor days, TV dinners always found some space in the freezer compartment of my refrigerator.

Lucky for me, my wife Wendy is a great cook and I’ve learned some skills in the kitchen myself since then.

Perhaps the United States Post Office should consider issuing a stamp for Gerry Thomas and the TV dinner, still American as apple pie 63 years later.

Larry Penner Great Neck

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Turning to Martin Luther King in time of crisis

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police protest in Dallas, Texas, ended with the murder of five Dallas police officers and the wounding of seven others.

Many cities across the country where there were protests over the deaths of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota by police officers.

In my view two wrongs don’t make a right.

The young man who did the

killing was apparently consumed by bigotry and hate and let his gun do the talking about what he perceived was justice against innocent police officers who were only trying to keep the peace.

In my opinion hate is not the answer and does not address the injustices many people of color feel.

As Americans we all need to come together and discuss how we can get along better and ways

to prevent further deaths of police officers and civilians.

The vast majority of our men and women in blue are doing their job protecting our lives and property and they are what keeps our country safe.

The few police officers who don’t feel that way need to adjust their thinking or else leave the job to those that care about the communities they serve with dedication.

Now let me offer my heartfelt prayers go out to the families, friends and fellow officers who are grieving now for these brave police officers who have lost their lives.

May they rest in peace knowing that they did their job trying to protect and serve.

Remember also the words of Martin Luther King Jr. in his I have a dream speech which in part says, “We will be able to

speed up the day when all God’s children, black men and white men, Jew and Gentile, Protestant and Catholic, will be able to join hands and sing in the old Negro spiritual: Free at last ! Free at Last ! Thank God almighty, we are free at last ! I pray that that day may come soon.”

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Bar Beach is more than Clinton got off easy just a recreation place in FBI email probe

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reat yourself to a holiday afternoon at Hempstead Harbor/Bar Beach and you will come away with pride and a full heart.

Black, white, tan, yellow skin tones; infant to elderly; voices in Japanese, Greek, English, Italian, Spanish and many other tongues;

large groups of families and friends, or solo relaxers, picnicking, sunbathing, snoozing, swimming, soccer or other sport playing, reading, listening to muted ball game or music favorites.

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loved ones, friends and neighillary Clinton was abbors. solved of criminal beThis is our American melting havior by FBI Director pot that we cannot let anyone James Comey, however, take away. he accuses Mrs. Clinton of “gross negligence.”

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Sorry, I can’t hear you — the airplane noise is too loud My family was in from out of the town over the July 4th weekend. While relaxing in my backyard my nine-year-old nephew innocently asked, “Uncle Adam, why do the airplanes look so close?” I had to ask him to repeat the question because I couldn’t hear him over the roar of the low-flying plane.

A little over a year ago I met with Len Schaier, community activist and creator of the website QuietSkies.net. Len brought me up to speed on why there has been an increase in airplane noise and discussed his efforts to rally the community to fight it. I also attended community forums on airplane noise to learn as much as I could.

I found out that ever since the closure of JFK airport runway 4L-22R, airplane traffic has

been rerouted with increasing frequency right over the Town of North Hempstead. The flight path goes over East Hills, Roslyn Heights, New Hyde Park, Floral Park and Franklin Square, on the way to landing at JFK. The major concern is noise.

The FAA claims that 65 decibels are acceptable (a sound slightly lower than a passenger car going 65 mph). Schaier says, “65 decibels are actually dangerous to your health, for cardiovascular disease. 55 is the number that Harvard showed…there is no heart risk.” Schaier noted that an East Hills monitor registered plane noise at 70 decibels.

The FAA is implementing a new GPS based tracking system called NextGen, which will allow planes to fly safely in closer proximity. This just means more

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All Things Political noise at closer intervals for Nassau County residents. Not good.

In May 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration said it was installing five portable aircraft noise monitors at a total cost of just under $150,000. Regardless of the FAA noise findings, what

recourse do local communities have? So far the FAA hasn’t responded to calls from our elected officials to mitigate the noise.

The FAA planned to study the airplane noise for a year and then reassess. It’s a year later.

Now what? There will be no quick fix to the noise problem.

My excellent hometown East Hills Mayor, Michael Koblenz, wrote a letter to Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, urging legal action against the FAA. At the end of the letter he cites a pending action of the city of Phoenix against the FAA. The lawsuit cites violations of the National Environmental Policy Act “which requires agencies to consider environmental conditions.”

Hopefully, Phoenix will win the suit and set a precedent to aid our local fight.

Most Long Island elected officials from mayors to NYS Federal Senators have been outspoken about mitigating the airplane noise problem from low flying planes. You can be an advocate too by writing a letter to the FAA addressed to: Administrator Michael Huerta, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591.

Hopefully, next time my family visits from out of town I will be able to hear my nephew in my backyard. You can safely bet if I am elected to the NYS Senate I will be a strong advocate for the Long Island community on this issue.

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

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MTA’s third track numbers just don’t add up

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am again bringing up the subject of the third rail knowing that those not in favor of it will have to continue to defend their viewpoint.

One evening during rush hour time I turned on one of my clock radios which is always tuned to NY WINS 1010 AM Radio to check the weather.

I was one minute early and heard the traffic and transit report.

Nothing was moving at Penn Station due to signal problems. Often it should be called traffic and trains sit.

This is a known issue about which nothing gets done. It either needs maintenance, an upgrade or be completely replaced being obsolete.

For comparison I have for a few years had my Senior Citizen New York City Metrocard, which after X number of rides a charge appears on one of my credit cards.

It has never failed to work swiping it in any subway turnstile.

A few times for whatever reason I have taken the No. 24 NICE bus from Mineola Boulevard to 179 St. in Jamaica.

I get my free transfer. The opposite when I return.

I imagine the NYC Transit System with all the connecting busses.

One wonders how many card transac-

tions occur per second during rush hour.

My experience is that it has never failed.

Monitoring the LIRR trains is just a handful of what I have just described.

Of course, like the subway, if the light is red, a train does not move.

This signal problem has to be resolved first including any problems of switching from one track to another.

Not so long ago was published my having logged the times trains passed over the Roslyn Road underpass in Mineola.

Going west in the morning and east in the rush hours a train passed an average of every three to five minutes or so.

In the opposite direction, one around every 15 minutes or so.

The LIRR is said to be the busiest in the nation. I have no idea how many thousands of commuters every rush hour.

Where do the trains every three to five minutes come from and go to? Hicksville and Jamaica.

The above numbers do not include the Oyster Bay Line.

At Hicksville, one line goes north and east ending in Port Jefferson.

Another goes southeast and divides at Bethpage: one goes east to Ronkonkoma, Riverhead, almost to the end of the North Fork and (I assume) over a bridge to Shelter

Island.

The other goes to the south shore and east through The Hamptons and on through the South Fork to Montauk.

These lines on the forks are not practical for commuting due to the distance but do provide a means of travel all the way to Penn Station.

There is the mention of reverse commute by those for the third rail but it is a dubious unexplained statement.

Clearly, the trains I mentioned that go every 15 minutes or so is the reverse commute. It has nothing to do with a third rail.

Double Decker Trains like those on The Oyster Bay Line could perhaps carry 75 percent more passengers.

This could greatly reduce the need for so many trains especially at Penn Station.

Considering the scope of the situation, a train moving non-stop from Floral Park to Hicksville would accomplish virtually nothing.

It would also assume that none of those on the train would want to go to the bypassed stations. It could be very confusing.

I have here the article by Larry Penner “Third Track needed to make Ronkonkoma upgrade work” in this papers June 17, 2016 edition.

I was in Suffolk County and saw for the

first time the grandiose Ronkonkoma station.

An electrified train arrived from the west then parked on a side storage track.

At least for whatever distance, going west is double electrified tracks. Going east is a single non electrified track.

Mr. Penner mentions the lack of double tracking between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma. He then says with completion of double tracking “Ronkonkoma.

Branch riders will enjoy off-peak 30-minute service.”

It is unclear what he means. Does he mean to Penn Station?

It is virtually a give or take 55 miles to Penn Station.

That would require an unbroken speed of 110 mph.

Trains entering Mineola from the east come from three places: Port Jefferson, North Fork (Ronkonkoma) and South Fork lines.

During the day and at night these trains would be virtually empty maybe all switch to one train at Hicksville.

I have more to say that is pertinent to this entire subject but will leave it until next week Charles Samek Mineola

Manorhaven group seeks Facts take beating input on waterfront plan in race with Trump

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n case anyone was wondering, the Manorhaven Action Committee is alive and well, continuing to keep a watchful eye on the Village of Manorhaven.

Now that both the Nassau County Planning Commission and the state Department of State have signed off on it, the clock is ticking on the village’s six-month waterfront building moratorium.

MAC will be focusing on the creation of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to update a responsible, comprehensive master zoning plan for the future.

Vowing to “follow the money and protect the waterfront”, the MAC Steering Committee has announced that their next meeting will take place Wednesday, Aug. 17 to gain resident suggestions on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, as well as other ongoing village issues including: overcrowding, progress on Morgan’s Dock and emergency planning for future hurricanes, when storm surges may flood the causeway at Manhasset Boulevard.

Meanwhile, to demonstrate their appreciation for the hard work by the roster of candidates endorsed by MAC in the recent village election, the MAC Steering Committee hosted a gala dinner party and strategy session.

They thanked Gary Pagano, Barbara Ruemenapp and Ken Kraft in a private dockside party room at Marco’s Waterside Grill at the Brewer Capri Marina on Orchard Beach Boulevard, on Thursday, July 7, the day after newly elected Trustee Ken Kraft was sworn in at Village Hall.

Joined by more than two dozen supporters,

friends and family, the MAC Steering Committee acknowledged all their campaign workers who had gathered signatures, handed out literature and sat as poll watchers on Election Day. Under the supervision of restaurant owner Marco Minuto of Garden City and party planner Denise Cross of Carle Place, the guests feasted on a delicious buffet of salads, pastas, grilled chicken, roasted sausages, fruit and cookies.

They toasted old friends and shared funny anecdotes, all while watching the sun set on the beautiful harbor, which makes this waterfront community so special.

Over the past 10 months, MAC residents have submitted more than a dozen quality of life suggestions for adoption by the village government, including detailed proposals for code enforcement, rental inspections, snow removal, parking, traffic and infrastructure improvements — while repeatedly calling for enhanced public safety patrols at the dog park nature preserve to protect the residents from vandalism, garbage and the depredations of drinking, drugs and derelicts who hang out there.

The greatest proof that MAC is an ongoing force in the village are the passage of the waterfront building moratorium and the election of Ken Kraft as village trustee.

Caroline S. DuBois Acting Secretary, Manorhaven Action Committee Port Washington

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n December 2015, the New York Times published a Falsehood Face-Off, as fact checked

by Politifact, which ranked statements made by presidential candidates and some current and former officeholders since 2007.

They ranged from Carson’s 84 percent (most egregious) to 4 percent, (true or mostly true).

This chart is available on the internet..

Ten leaders in inaccuracy, from worst to least, were Republicans; Carson led, followed by Trump, Cruz, Cheney, etc.

Biden was the most inaccurate Democrat, at 32 percent, with Bill Clinton at 24 percent.

Of the presumptive presidential candidates, Trump earned a 76 percent worst record, and Hillary Clinton came in at 28 percent inaccurate statements.

The public like the practice of political fact-checking, but polling of possible votes for the candidates do not always seem to reflect the studies and candidates seem to ignore their “truthiness” ratings.

Trump loves to use words like

“most corrupt” in referring to Hillary Clinton, and loves to repeat how well he is doing in the polls.

He refers to all the money she has made in making speeches.

The actual fact is that several public figures have garnered much more than she has.

For example, former New York City Mayor Giuliani was paid so much money for speeches while running for president that investigations were proposed.

Unfortunately, in one of the most reprehensible campaigns for the presidency, Hillary has chosen not to sink to Trump’s level and does not engage in insults or waste time in responding to every lie.

There is no doubt that her knowledge of complex issues is far superior to that of her opponent.

Ultimately, it is to be hoped that his low level of appropriate temperament and knowledge will sink him when they engage in debate.

Esther Confino New Hyde Park

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Bats find happy home in North Hempstead B Y CHR I S A D A M S The Town of North Hempstead is combating disease-carrying mosquitoes by installing bat boxes in parks throughout the town.

North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Manhasset Boy Scouts helped in the effort, which aims to reduce the population of mosquitoes in an environmentally friendly way.

The Zika virus is one of many diseases carried by mosquitoes worldwide, and so far about 300 cases of Zika infection have been reported in New York City and Long Island, with 16 cases in Nassau County, according to the office of Senator Charles Schumer.

These cases were believed to have been contracted outside the New York region.

Zika outbreaks have been reported in many countries and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but no local mosquito-borne transmission of Zika has been found in any of the 50 states so far, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“In the Town of North Hempstead we are trying to promote alternative methods to control pesky ... insects, such as mosquitoes, which are carriers of West Nile virus among other diseases,” Bosworth said. “Pesticide use kills beneficial insects, birds and other life, as well as the insects they target, and poisons our environment. Bat boxes provide an ecologically safe approach to controlling mosquitoes and other pests in our parks.”

Eric Powers, a town parks ranger who hosts North Hempstead TV’s nature program “Off the Trail,” lent his expertise to the project.

“We know that it works because of the myriad of trials around the country where these boxes are in place and bats are busy eating their way through the bugs,” Powers said. “We must create the opportunity for the bats to live and exist so that they can eat their way through the mosquito population.”

While bats are known for making their home in caves, during the summer they typically live in trees, according to the National Wildlife Federation. The bat boxes are designed to mimic the environment of the space between the bark and trunk of a tree.

The wildlife federation and many other environmental organizations provide instructions on how to make a bat box as a do-it-yourself project.

A Manhasset teen, Yianni Biniaris, learned how to make bat boxes as a part of his Eagle Scout project for Troop 71, and is helping the town’s Parks and Recreation Department to combat pests, according to a Town of North Hempstead news release.

Biniaris met with Supervisor Bosworth and brought one of his self-made bat boxes.

Biniaris is focusing on still waters and small streams where mosquitoes tend to congregate, like Leeds Pond, Plandome Pond and Harbor Links Golf Course.

Kevin Braun, the town’s environmental control specialist, who is also a proponent of the bat houses, said, “The effectiveness is hard to quantify, but we know that bats eat flying insects, including mosquitoes, so it is not a great leap of faith to say that more bat boxes means more bats and less mosquitoes.”

The town currently has bat boxes at Manorhaven Beach Park, Harbor Links Golf Course, Clark Botanic Garden, Plandome Pond Park, Whitney Pond Park and the Hempstead Harbor Trail, and plans to add more with the help of Biniaris and other Boy Scouts who are building bat boxes for their Eagle Scout projects.

Other state parks use bat boxes, including Hither Hills in Montauk, where they are located outside the bathroom due to the lights that attract insects at night, Braun said.

The Town of North Hempstead also uses essential oils, like rosemary, citronella and insecticidal soaps to spray for pests.

For more information on the town’s pest-control efforts, residents can call 311.

Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Ranger Eric Powers and Boy Scout Yianni Biniaris look at a sample of a brown bat.

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Martins backs ‘no fly, no buy’ legislation

By N o a h M a n s k a r Republican congressional candidate Jack Martins said Tuesday he supports banning gun sales to people on the federal nofly list, a measure many House Democrats support.

In a news release, the Old Westbury state senator said Congress should “work across the aisle” to pass a bill to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns before its two-week recess begins at the end of the week.

“There are several different bills aimed at keeping suspected terrorists on the no-fly list from buying guns. Any of them is better than the status quo,” Martins said. “Congress needs to work together, come to an agreement and pass legislation to strengthen our national security.”

Republican leaders in the House of Representatives this week postponed votes on gun control measures until August, The Hill reported Monday.

Banning gun sales to people on the no-fly list was one of three proposals that spurred Democrats — including Rep. Steve Israel of Huntington, whom Martins is running to replace — to stage a sit-in on the House floor last month.

The protest came after Omar Mateen killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The FBI had investigated Mateen’s possible links to terrorist groups but ultimately found none.

Critics of the anti-terror gun-control measure, including the National Rifle Association, say it would take away the due process rights of people wrongly placed on the no-fly list.

Jack Martins Martins will likely face Democrat Tom Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive, in the race for the North Shore congressional district stretching from northeast Queens to northwest Suffolk County. Philip Pidot of Glen Cove is trying to force a Republican primary in court.

In a statement Wednesday, Suozzi’s campaign manager, Mike Florio, said Suozzi has a record of standing up to “powerful interests.”

“The people of Long Island and Queens need more than another Republican congressman who’ll say one thing during a campaign only to bow to the NRA and Republican Party extremists later,” Florio said.

Disabled vets get free parking at town parks B y Step h en R o m a n o

who have done so much to defend our nation and protect our liberty and freeVeterans with disabilities will be al- dom,” Bosworth said. “By offering free lowed to park free at Manorhaven Beach parking for veterans with disabilities and Park and North Hempstead Beach Park, discounted parking for all veterans, we North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi hope that they will come out to enjoy a Bosworth, the town board and the town’s beautiful day at Manorhaven Beach Park Veterans Advisory Committee announced. and North Hempstead Beach Park.”

According to the town, there are Proposed in early June, the action was approved unanimously at a June 21 roughly 1,200 veterans.

“This is just anther way that we are meeting.

The town also offers a discounted an- showing appreciation to our veterans nual parking permit for $25 for all vet- who have done so much to defend our erans at the facilities, compared with the nation and protect our nation and protect our liberty and freedom,” Bosworth $50 general rate for residents.

Veterans will need to show their gov- said.

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Local folk bands prepare to take stage for annual Chapin tribute concert Marcus, who added that he is inspired by harmony trio, draws inspiration from acous- Nash work also inspired Marcus, who said the musician’s contributions in social activ- tic rock bands, in addition to Chapin’s work. he learns “how to meld the sounds and lyri“We came together naturally -- it started cal and musical traditions of folk, [but] with onday, July 16, marks the 35th ism, in specific, through the Harry Chapin the energy of rock n’ roll.” anniversary of the death Gathering Time’s fourth alof songwriter Harry bum, Keepsake, ranked No. 1 Chapin, and many of on the Folk DJ chart in March, Long Island’s popular folk-rock Marcus said. musicians will gather to perform He added that other local an the annual “Just Wild About acts such as Folk Goddesses, PaHarry” tribute concert for the tricia Shih, Frank Walk & Robin late philanthropist.

Eve, Media Crime Jerry DeMeo, Chapin reportedly suffered Sid Cherry & Helene Schreier a heart attack or similar healthPandal, Kenny Forgione, along related issue while driving to with many others are set to take perform a concert at Eisenhower over the stage.

Park on July 16, 1981.

The acts, he said, are vetted According to published reby him, and all participants must ports, his car, a blue 1975 Volkbe local residents. swagen Rabbit, slowed to around “[They] have to be comfort15 miles per hour near exit 40 able on stage to play in front of a in Jericho before being struck by crowd without being intimidated,” tractor-trailer and bursting into Marcus said. flames.

The concert will take place on For close to two decades, the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater friends, fellow musicians and fans Stage at Eisenhower Park in East have gathered once a year to reMeadow at 7:30 p.m. and attendees member the folk icon in song. are urged to bring non-perishable Chapin Billboard chart-toppers food items, along with blankets and including “Cat’s in the Cradle,” lawn chairs to the enjoy hours of “Flowers are Red,” and “Taxi,” will nostalgic beats. be performed by a diverse roster “It’s amazing to play on such of performers, all selected by event a big stage in front of thousands host and singer-songwriter, Stuart people who are so glad to be Marcus, whose band, Gathering Concert organizer Stuart Marcus (left) will also be performing with his band Gathering Time at of there,” Marcus added. “I get a Time, will perform one of Chapin’s great feeling setting up a concert most popular hits “Taxi,” which this year’s “Just Wild About Harry” concert, honoring folk legend Harry Chapin (right). where so many musicians I respect had debuted on the Johnny Carson so much get to play.”

Foundation headquartered in Huntington, out with Hillary and me sitting in just for show back in 1972.

All canned food items and non-perishfun at the steady gigs of our former member, “I get chills each year to think that we’re supervised by Chapin’s widow. able food donations will benefit Long IsStuart said that growing up in the 1960s, Glen,” Marcus said. in essence giving the concert that Harry Simon & Garkunkel, Crosby, Stills & land Cares, the Harry Chapin Food Bank. meant to give on the night he died,” said his own band, Gathering Time, a folk-rock

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Furman Film Series : “The Tenth Man”

Wednesday, July 20, 8 p.m.

Argentinian actor Alan Sabbagh plays Ariel, a young man attempting to reconnect with his father, a “macher,” or community influencer, who remained absent from Ariel’s upbringing while fulfilling the Jewish quorum of having 10 men present at all funerals.

The film, an Official Selection of the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, derives its name from this theological conundrum, taking place in the bustling Jewish community of El Once, Buenos Aires.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info: (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org

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Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m.

Former No Doubt vocalist Gwen Stefani collaborates with fellow Grammy-winner Eve, for the “Blow Ya Mind” singer’s 27stop summer tour. The pair, who collaborated on “Rich Girl,” are reuniting after 15 years to promote the alternative rock artist’s latest solo album, “This is what the truth feels like.”

Where: Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Info: 516-221-1000 www.jonesbeach.com

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North Shore Pops Orchestra Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.

Award-winning director Daniel Burman returns with The Tenth Man, a well-observed comedy that wrestles with notions of identity, home and the intricacies of the father son relationship. After years away, Ariel returns to Buenos Aires seeking to reconnect with his father Usher, who has founded a charity foundation in Once, the city’s bustling Jewish district. In the process of trying to meet his father and getting entangled in his charitable commitments, Ariel also reconnects with his own Jewish roots.

Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org/furman or call 516-829-2570 for tickets. Tickets $15/$10 for students when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.

The North Shore Pops Concert Band performs Broadway’s most popular hits along with classical favorites by legendary Brooklyn composer, George Gershwin, whose compositions transcended popular and classical genres. All generations can tap their feet to Sousa marches and American patriotic selections. Rain date, July 21.

Where: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson Info: (516) 484-2208 • http://clarkbotanic.org/ (516) 574-3059 • http://northshorepops.org/

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Harry Chapin Tribute, “Just Wild About Harry”

Monday, July 18, 8 p.m.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park will showcase a line up of local folk and rock artists, including a performance from concert organizer and host, Stuart Marcus, and his band, Gathering Time, in addition to performances by Folk Goddesses, Patricia Shih, Frank Walker & Robin Eve, Media Crime, Jerry DeMeo,Sid Cherry & Helene Schreier Pandal, Debra Lynne & Melanie Fink, Friends on the Journey. Christine Solimeno, Josh Joffen, Grand Folk Railroad, Marci Geller, Karen Bella & Kirsten Maxwell, Robin Greenstein, Miles to Dayton Trio, and Debra Lynne & Melanie Fink are also scheduled to perform.

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11th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival

Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m.

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Where: 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre Info: (516) 323-4444 • http://madisontheatreny.org

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Eric Stonestreet Sunday, July 17, 8 p.m.

Two-time Emmy-award winner Eric Stonestreet presents an evening of stand-up comedy and Q&A, giving fans an interactive glimpse in to television’s behind-thescenes happenings. Stonestreet lent his voice for Pixar’s 2016 computer animated comedy, The Secret Life of Pets.

Where: Paramount Theater 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com

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Pinkalicious Tuesday, July 19, 11 a.m.

A family-friendly musical adapted from the Pinkalicious children’s book series, now celebrating it’s tenth year, spotlights a young girl who wakes up one morning with pink hair, skin, and pink clothes -- a result of eating too many pink cupcakes. The plagued Pinkalicious Pinkerton must rid herself of “pinkititis,” through learning healthy living and family values.

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ungle Bungle Animals Program at Tackapausha Museum Saturday, July 16, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Children of all ages are invited to come and observe live animals, live music and interactive songs, Native American storytelling with puppets, rainbow color parachute, and multicultural wooden instruments. The program will be taught by teachers Andrea Morale and Lauren McHugh. The program is $5 per person.

Where: Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, 2225 Washington Avenue, Seaford Info: 516-712-4592 www.creativespiritmedia.com

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aurie Berkner Band Sunday, July 17, 12:00 p.m.

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When Laurie Berkner embarked on her career as a children’s recording artist in the summer of 1997, she started small - personally filling orders of her first release (Whaddaya Think of That?) from her living room in Manhattan while still keeping up her preschool music teaching jobs.

3:39 PM It wasn’t long, however, before the 500 copies she originally pressed sold out, and Two Tomatoes Records was born. Come and see her perform all the favorites live!

Bring your dancing shoes and a stuffed animal for your head! For ticket pricing check website.

Where: The Great South Bay Music Festival, Shorefront Park Shorefront Park, Smith St., Patchogue Info: 631-331-0808 www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com

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ong Island Ducks vs. Bridgeport Bluefish

July 19, 20 and 21, 6:35 p.m.

Come support the home team and see QuakerJack cheer on the players. Great family fun. Special game note for July 21: Anti-Bullying Night with T-Shirts, presented by The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (first 1,500 fans).

Where: 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip Info: 631-940-3825 www.liducks.com

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urious George: The Golden Meatball

Saturday July 16, Sunday July 17, Saturday July 23, Sunday July 24, Sunday July 31, Saturday August 6, Sunday August 7, Saturday August 13, Sunday August 14, Sunday August 21, Saturday August 27, Sunday August 28. All performances are at 11:00 a.m.

All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. Curious George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, Curious George helped his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd.

But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away. Something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-O-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, Curious George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome. All tickets $15.

Where: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts 2 East Main Street, Smithtown Info: 631-724-3700 www.smithtownpac.org

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olar System Odyssey Tuesdays through Sundays, 1:00 p.m.

Take a futuristic journey through the Solar System. With Earth’s resources being rapidly depleted, a tycoon sends hero Jack Larson on a mission to discover a new home to colonize. Ages: 10 and older Check website for other amazing shows that everyone can enjoy.

Where: Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport Info: (631) 854-5579 www.vandberiltmuseum.org

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xtreme Parrots Daily, 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Our all new exotic parrot show is sure to please! You’ve seen them on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and now you can see them live on the stage of White Post Farms! Watch as the parrots do tricks and fly through the air in this exciting show featuring your favorite feathered friends! Included with your paid admission to the Animal Farm.

Where: White Post Farms 250 Old Country Road, Melville Info: 631-351-9373 www.whitepostfarms.com

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T H E C U L I N A R Y A R C H I T E C T

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Spray Oil If you have shredded beef 1 lb. of leftovers (I used or chicken, stuff your wonton slow cooker beef and slow wrappers with that! cooker chicken from The Just open up your refrigIsland Now June 30th article erator door and start pulling out I then added julienned whatever strikes your fancy. carrots and spiralized Add a side salad and you cucumbers.) have a quick and easy meal. It 1/4 cabbage, sliced thinly is also healthy, as the rolls are 14 square spring roll baked, not fried. wrappers (I bought mine If you don’t want to heat in the freezer section of up your kitchen, you may easH Mart) ily bake these Asian Rolls in a toaster oven outside on your Sauces: back deck.

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Eileen and Ronnie, the owners of Bobb Howard’s Auto Repair Shop and General Store, are a couple of baby boomers who grew up on Long Island playing hopscotch and hide-andseek, stickball and stoopball, flipping baseball cards and jacks, and playing hit the penny and spin the bottle...

This family owned and operated auto repair business was opened 70 years ago on Columbus Day, 1946, by Eileen’s parents. Today, as in 1946, old-time values continue to be followed they perform oil changes to motor changes, and everything in-between, and each automobile gets vacuumed, has its windows washed, and you get a “sweet treat” from their General Store too!

AND, they don’t charge to put air in your tires!!!...

They opened the General Store about 23 years ago, when Eileen, noticing the frenetic pace of today’s computerized world, decided it was time to go back to a simpler time, to have people remember what it felt like to be a “kid in a candy store” again, and go back to a time when games didn’t require batteries - a place where kids of all ages could come and browse and giggle with nostalgic memories. The store now has over 1000 retro candies and toys and ships

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People often comment on the combination of the two businesses, but for Eileen and Ronnie it is a natural extension of the things they love.

Cleanliness, honesty and integrity are of utmost importance to them, traits that were passed down to them by Eileen’s parents. There is also an awards program set up each year at the New Hyde Park High School in Eileen’s parents‘ memories, not for the smartest kids in the class, but for the kids that “try the hardest” - that’s all her parents ever asked of her....

Both the Auto Repair Shop and the General Store have won numerous awards, including Best Auto Repair Shop, Best Service Station, Best Muffler Shop, Best Party Supply Store, Best Candy Store, Best Collectible Store, Best Toy Store, “One of the 101 Places to Take Your Family”, and “Family Friendly Favorite”, but the one they are the most proud of is the award they won for BEST MOM and POP BUSINESS on LONG ISLAND!!! Eileen and Ronnie feel very blessed and incredibly lucky: they love what they do, they love coming to work everyday, and they love working with “kids” and “kids at heart” in both the Auto Repair Shop and the General Store - it must be a “generational thing”...

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How to make your dishwasher work better

Make simple work of household chores

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he dishwasher is an unsung hero of many a kitchen. When a dishwasher is working properly, it can make fast clean-up of scores of dishes, silverware and glasses.

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There are many ways to make the job of cleaning your home a lot less daunting.

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aintaining a clean and orderly home can sometimes be overwhelming. Homeowners juggling the responsibilities of work and family may find they have little energy for everyday household chores. But homeowners can employ some simple strategies to keep their homes clean and orderly without taking up too much of their time.

• Enlist a buddy. Work goes much more quickly if you have someone to help you.

Make a list of all the jobs that need to be done and then split them among your cleaning helpers. Kids can get involved by taking care of the simpler tasks, such as dusting or wiping down counters.

• Clean from top to bottom. Dust and dirt will settle at the lowest possible points, so do not create extra work for yourself by cleaning floors and other surfaces and then dusting off shelves or cleaning cobwebs from the ceiling.

Always work your way downward when cleaning your home.

• Keep stray item baskets in main rooms. Items from other rooms will inadvertently gravitate to places where your family spends most of its time. Cleaning takes a lot longer if you’re constantly interrupting your tasks to put things where they belong. Instead, toss them into a catch-all basket and make your rounds to other rooms at the end of the cleaning session.

Try a chore each day. Some cleaning enthusiasts advocate performing a different chore each day. Breaking cleaning down into more manageable chunks can make the task of cleaning a home a lot less daunting.

• Keep cleaning items in the bathroom. Bathrooms get daily use, and they need a lot of attention. Store a set of cleaning tools and cleansers in the bathroom so they will always be at the ready. Consider keeping a spray bottle of a bleach-and-water solution or mildew cleaner near the shower so you can simply spray down the walls right after showering.

As handy as dishwashers can be, sometimes they seem to lose their cleaning power. While inadequate cleaning may indicate the time has come to replace the dishwasher, many times all the appliance needs is a little maintenance and TLC. Begin by investigating the interior of the dishwasher. Check for any visible food particles or debris, cleaning out any food traps at the bottom of the dishwasher. The matlike item at the bottom is called the coarse filter and is meant to catch big particles that could prevent your tub from draining. Don’t forget to clean the rubber seals around

the perimeter of the dishwasher where the door meets up with the tub of the dishwasher, as this is a prime location for debris to gather.

Running an empty dishwasher with a clarifying rinse can help wash away any residue and improve performance. Plus, this maintenance task can remove odors and refresh the dishwasher. Put two cups of white vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher so that it will distribute through the appliance during the cleaning cycles. White vinegar will naturally break down old dishwasher soap and scale buildup inside of the unit. Consider a short rinse afterward with some baking soda to remove odors and scour the interior of the appliance as well. Baking soda and vinegar are popular cleaning substances and are safe to use

For more intense cleaning, create a bath of vinegar and water in your sink basin. Remove parts from the dishwasher, such as shelving and the utensil holder, so that they can soak in the solution.

Some dishwashers have removable spinning cleaning arms. Take these off, if possible, and let them soak to dislodge any residue that has clogged the water jets.

Use a pipe cleaner or another flexible device to carefully remove any debris from the water holes. You may be amazed at what has built up in these small holes.

You also may need to inspect the drain line, which is often made of plastic and connected to the trap under the kitchen sink. On occasion, this tube can get blocked and prevent the dishwasher from draining effectively.

In addition to these cleaning techniques, using a rinse agent may help the dishwasher work better.

According to Jet Dry, the maker of a popular rinse agent, rinse agents help your dishwasher rinse away residue that causes spots and film on dishes and glasses. They are designed to lower the surface tension of the water, causing it to sheet off the dishes during the final rinse.

This prevents the formation of droplets of water that can remain on the surface of the dishes and form spots and film.

• Multitask as much as possible.

Multitasking works at the office, and such an approach also can pay dividends when cleaning your home. For example, unload the dishwasher while your lunch is heating up in the microwave. This saves you some time and makes use of the time you would otherwise be standing around.

• Do laundry daily. Laundry can quickly sneak up on you, especially in a busy household. Instead of devoting an entire day to doing laundry, try to do one full load per day. This will make the pile of dirty clothes much more manageable and ensure that you and your family members always have some clean clothes available.

Find a cleaning schedule that works and then stick with it, and soon you will discover that maintaining a clean and orderly home is not so difficult after all.

around food items.

Dishwashers do a lot of cleaning, but they also must be cleaned in order to work effectively.

Maintaining a dishwasher with regular cleaning can help it perform better during each and every load.

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36 all about pets • News Times Newspapers, Friday, July 15, 2016 ADVERTORIAL

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Keep pets safe during hot summer months The official start to the summer is upon us and this “fun in the sun” season also happens to bring with it some hazards — especially for our beloved pets.

To make sure your pet’s summer is as fun and safe as possible, North Shore Animal League America would like to share some important Pet Summer Safety Tips: • Never leave your pet in a car! Parking in the shade and leaving the windows open is not an option.

Even if you are just running a quick errand, in a hot car your pet’s temperature can rise rapidly and they can overheat in a very short period of time.

It only takes minutes to reach dangerous levels leading to heatstroke and even death.

• Always make sure your pet has cool, clean water available. This is one of the easiest ways to avoid heat injuries in the summer months.

Dogs, and even cats, drink more on hot days, and water warms up quickly, so make sure to change your pet’s water often.

• Backyard BBQs and pool parties are what we all look forward to during the summer.

However, the food and drinks you serve your family and friends may be poisonous to your pets. Your dog or cat can experience severe digestive ailments when a change of diet takes place.

The following products are extremely poisonous to pets: raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with the sweetener, xylitol.

• Do not walk your dog near fireworks.

Besides the obvious danger, the loud noise can be very scary.

• Do not force your dog into the water.

Some dogs do not like to swim.

If your dog likes to swim, do not leave him/her unattended. Bathe your dog afterwards to remove all sand, mud, and chlorine.

Also, be sure all pool chemicals are stored safely out of reach.

• Do not allow your dog to hang out of the window of a moving car.

Objects such as rocks or tree limbs could seriously injure your pet, or he/she might fall or jump out.

• Take your pets inside if there is the possibility of a thunderstorm. Loud thunder may frighten them, or lightening could strike them.

• Have your pet checked for heartworm.

Though commonly found in dogs, heartworm can affect cats, too.

Heartworm disease is more commonly seen in warmer weather. Easily transmitted

through insect bites and/or contact with another infected animal, this disease inhibits proper pumping and functioning of the heart muscle, and may cause heart failure if not treated.

• Check your pet daily for fleas and ticks.

It is important to apply flea and tick prevention to your pet monthly or as indicated on the specific product label of the product that is used.

Fleas and ticks can cause anemia, carry other harmful parasites, as well as carry other diseases such as Lyme Disease.

Ask your veterinarian which prevention method is best for your pet given its environment.

• If your pet likes to relax in the shade of a yard or deck, watch out for yellow jackets, bees, toads, and snakes.

Bite or sting symptoms are usually swelling of the face or affected areas. Once stung or bitten, the pet’s skin may start to look wrinkly or bumpy.

This is a first indicator and, if not treated by a veterinarian, could result in death due to toxins taking over.

• Your pet can get sunburn. This is more likely in white dogs, hairless dogs, and dogs with light colored fur.

If you have a pet that meets this criteria, it is recommended that you apply sunscreen to your pet before it is allowed to be outside for an extended period of time.

• Keep your dog’s paws cool at all times.

Limit the time you let your dog roam in the backyard and outdoors, especially on hot asphalt.

Since the ground heats up quickly during the summertime, your dog’s body heat can rapidly rise, and sensitive paw pads can get burned.

• Know the signs of heat stress. Check the animal for signs of heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, restlessness, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, and unconsciousness.

If your pet is overheating 1. Move your pet into the shade or an airconditioned area.

2. Apply ice packs or cold towels to your pet’s head, neck and chest or immerse him/ her in cool water.

3. Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes.

4. Take your pet directly to a veterinarian.

For further information on Pet Safety visit animalleague.org.

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It’s not uncommon for some of these animals to arrive with medical conditions that need to be evaluated and treated before they have the opportunity to find responsible, loving homes.

One of those animals was Olive, a beautiful, young Pit Bull mix, who arrived at our Port Washington campus in dire need of medical attention.

Suffering from severe injuries as a result of being hit by a vehicle, Olive’s right hind leg was shattered beyond repair and her other hip, the only leg she had to bear weight on properly, was dislocated.

This 1-year-old pup was ailing and looking to the veterinarians inside Animal League America’s Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center to help her heal.

Because of the extent of her injuries and her fragile mental state after being left for dead on the side of the road, it was obvious this little girl would need considerable time to recover regardless of the course of action taken by our medical staff.

Nurture: From our medical center to our foster care program, Animal League America Cares for Ailing Pup Every Step of the Way on the Road to Recovery After careful deliberation, veterinarians at Animal League America decided it was in the best interest of Olive and her long-term health that her severely injured leg be surgically removed.

According to Dr. Mark Verdino, vice president and chief of veterinary staff, it was deemed an amputation was the only viable option due to the severity of the fracture and inadequate healing.

“The decision was made to amputate her leg after an external fixator was in place for nearly 12 weeks. The bone fragments were not fusing and the leg was becoming more painful and remained non-functional,” Verdino said. “She had nearly six weeks of physical therapy to improve mobility and ambulation on the other leg with the dislocated hip after it was repaired.”

After her surgery, Olive recovered in the comfort of the medical center under the 24hour care of Verdino and his team.

Slowly learning how to get around with-

out the use of the amputated limb, she grew more confident by the day.

Once medically cleared, Olive was placed up for adoption, but barrier frustration and fearfulness didn’t allow for her sweet personality to shine through to potential adopters.

Months went by and the gorgeous dog was left waiting for her perfect match.

Rather than continue to make her wait, Olive was placed in the Foster Care Program and taken in by Melissa Gerber, an Animal League America veterinary technician.

Adopt: From foster pet to family member, Olive finds a responsible, loving home Melissa and Bryan already had two dogs at home, but they didn’t hesitate when they found out that Olive needed a place to call home while she recovered.

They introduced her to their 2-year-old Pit Bull mix Taliah and their 11-year-old Beagle Lucky.

The three dogs quickly bonded, but Olive and Taliah developed a unique relationship, which Melissa said really helped Olive come out of her shell.

“I worked in surgery and got pretty attached to her while she was here, so when I heard they were looking for a foster home for her, I volunteered,” Melissa said. “It was a long process trying to get her socialized and used to people, but actually Taliah really helped with that. She’s so outgoing and goofy that I think Olive recognized that and started to follow her lead. She’s made such progress.”

Olive would stay with the Gerber’s for nine months, learning how to adjust to life in a loving home.

House training, walking on a leash, meeting new people, were all behaviors that Melissa and Bryan worked on with the threelegged Mutt-i-gree.

With their help, as well as with the guidance from her canine sibling Taliah, Olive was able to valiantly overcome her hardships and develop into a well-adjusted, playful dog.

She also found her new pet parents! The Gerbers grew so attached to her that they decided to adopt her.

“We couldn’t be happier to have her as part of the family. She’s come such a long way and it feels good to give her the family she deserves,” Melissa said. “We took her to the beach yesterday for the first time and she loved it. She was running around with Taliah and just loving life.”

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Simple techniques to help you relax

How to get a better night’s sleep

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inding ways to relax can improve life at home and at the office.

While it’s not often easy to find time to slow down, especially for those men and women juggling the responsibilities of career and family, the following are some simple techniques that don’t take much time but can have a positive impact on your day.

• Take some time out from multitasking. The ability to multitask is a cherished commodity for parents and working professionals alike, but men and women can benefit from periodic breaks from their everyday juggling acts. Something as simple as focusing on a single task for 30 minutes at a time, as opposed to checking emails while preparing dinner or working on a project while answering a client’s phone call, can help lower stress levels and have a lasting and calming effect on your nerves.

• Make time to meditate every day.

Studies have shown that meditation can affect the circuitry in the brain, positioning it to more adequately respond to illness and stressful situations.

Meditation has the added benefit of being a relaxing exercise, as meditation

he National Sleep Foundation notes that adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Such a sleep schedule may be ideal, but many adults juggling work and family find it difficult to get seven hours of sleep per night, much less eight or nine.

encourages people to sit with their feet on the floor with both eyes closed in a relaxing setting that is free of external distractions.

• Walk away from your desk and couch. It’s well documented that spending too much time sitting at a desk can have a negative impact on your health. In addition to elevating a person’s risk of heart disease and diabetes, sitting at a desk all day long has been linked to repetitive stress injuries, obesity and back pain, each of which can contribute to stressful living conditions that make it difficult to relax. Men and women should spend at least five minutes each hour walking, whether they are getting up from their desk at work or getting off the couch at home.

Doing so takes little time, but it can help to relieve stress at work and at home and improve your overall health.

• Practice yoga. Yoga is another activity that can help men and women relax.

Yoga involves a series of poses that helps stretch the muscles and aid their recovery from everyday aches and pains, including those that often result from stressful experiences or days at the office.

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While there may not be any way for adults to get more sack time at night, there are ways for men and women to get a better night’s rest so they can approach each day with as much energy as possible.

• Stick to a schedule. Keeping a sporadic sleeping schedule can make it difficult to get the kind of restorative sleep that can help you maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day. To ensure you get a better night’s sleep, go to sleep at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each day. Try to stay true to your sleep schedule on weekends, resisting the temptation to sleep in later or stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights.

• Nap effectively. Men and women who have the time to sneak in a nap may find that napping is a more effective way to make up for inadequate sleep than sleeping in late in the morning. Effective napping allows men and women to recharge without affecting their ability to fall asleep at night. Napping in the early afternoon and keeping nap time to between 20 and 30 minutes can provide the energy boost you need and help you make it through the after-dinner hours without feeling drowsy. Such drowsiness can lead to post-dinner periods of dozing that can make it difficult to fall asleep come bedtime.

• Adopt a nighttime ritual. The NSF notes that a relaxing nighttime ritual that is noticeably different from the hustle and bustle of the rest of your day can help your body adjust for sleep, increasing the chance that you will get a more restful night’s sleep. Relaxing ways to unwind before climbing into to bed to fall asleep including reading a book, listening to calming music or taking a warm bath. Once you find something that works, stick with it.

• Find time to exercise. Studies have shown that men and women who exercise regularly benefit from more restful nights’ sleep. Finding the right time to exercise is essential, as many people find that exercising right before bed elevates their heart and stimulates their body in ways that make it difficult to fall asleep. Exercising in the early morning can provide more energy throughout the day, and come bedtime your body might be more ready to fall asleep.

However, if you find yourself exercising at the expense of your sleep, try to find another time to get your workout in.

• Ensure your bedroom is sleepfriendly. The NSF recommends maintaining a relatively cool temperature between 60 and 67 F in your bedroom for sleeping. In addition, eliminate any potential distractions, such as light and noise, that can negatively affect your ability to fall asleep. Humidifiers, eye shades or even machines that generate white noise can effectively counter any distractions that you cannot get rid of on your own.

A good night’s sleep is essential to human health. Men and women struggling to get adequate, beneficial sleep can employ a host of strategies to improve their quality of life.

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How To Protect Your Car Paint From Fading & Chipping Protecting your vehicle's paint job is an important part of maintaining its appearance and value. Every vehicle has a clear, top coat that gives it a glossy appearance and protects the underlying color. Damage to this top coat can quickly cause the paint to peel and spread to the colored paint layers underneath. Taking proper care of your vehicle's paint job can prevent scratches and rust while giving the vehicle a beautiful appearance. * Wash your vehicle every two weeks.

Regularly washing your vehicle with standard car soap and soft sponges removes harsh substances which cause damage to the paint. Use a regular water hose with a medium flow to avoid applying too much pressure to the vehicle's paint. * Rinse the vehicle's undercarriage and tires weekly.

Debris are prone to these areas which can cause unseen scratches and rust damage to the vehicle. This damage can quickly spread

to the more visible areas and result in a costly repair job. * Dry the car with towels immediately following each car wash.

Allowing the car to air-dry softens the paint and causes rust and water spots. * Wax your vehicle once a month.

Purchase a wax specific for your vehicle's color finish and use a soft cloth to apply. Follow the product's instructions for properly applying the wax to your vehicle. Use a buffing cloth to gently rub the wax into the vehicle's surface until it

is no longer visible. * Protect your vehicle from weather damage by parking it in a covered area.

The sun can fade your paint and promote peeling while other weather, such as rain, sleet or snow, can scratch the paint. If there is not a covered area available, parking your vehicle in the shade will reduce the sun's effects. * Repair any small scratches to your vehicle with a matching touch-up paint.

Follow the paint's instruction for correct application.

This is easily accomplished but may need to be repeated often. For large scratches or rust spots, consult a professional auto body mechanic or detailer to repair the damage. * Purchase a sealant to protect your vehicle's paint.

A professional can apply the sealant which protects your car from rust damage.

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Redefine a space with an interior decorator’s help

Make the most of small living spaces

have no idea where to begin when attempting to establish flow from room to room in their homes. Decorators can help homeowners tailor the interiors of their homes to the homes produce the desired vibe.

Hiring a designer can help a person avoid making potentially costly design errors. An aesthetically appealing house also can increase the home’s value, setting a property above others in terms of appeal. Even though the designer will charge a fee, the investment may be well worth the expense when the room is done right the first time.

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hough it may seem like interior decorators are a luxury reserved exclusively for the rich and famous, interior decorators work with people of all budgets. Homeowners sometimes wrestle with the practicality of hiring a decorator, wondering why they should spend the money when they can do the work themselves. But just like homeowners may hire professional electricians or landscapers, hiring a professional interior decorator can ensure the job is done right, within budget and completed within a reasonable amount of time.

Those who have already invested quite a bit of money into their homes but want to add some finishing touches would be wise to hire interior decorators or designers. Homeowners often

Interior decorators have numerous resources at their disposal. Fine tuned to the world of design, they understand which trends will come and go and also which design ideas have staying power. In addition, decorators will be in touch with vendors in the industry, connecting homeowners with the best of the best in terms of providing furniture, housewares, photography, and additional special touches that help make a house a home.

In addition to expertise and resources, interior decorators have eyes that will be trained on things homeowners may not have noticed or even realized can be done. A designer may envision removing a room to create more space or knocking a wall down to let more natural light into a room.

Designers and decorators are trained to think differently and spatially to achieve concepts homeowners may never have envisioned for themselves.

They can help tell stories through design and improve spaces immeasurably.

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iny houses are a recent phenomenon and have spurred many businesses — from builders to decorating experts — looking to connect with consumers who want to go small. The small house movement advocates for living simply in small homes, some of which can be as small as 100 square feet or less.

Although living in a tiny house is not for everyone, many people prefer smallspace living to living in larger, more spacious homes and apartments. For those looking to make the most of their small living spaces, there are ways to make such living arrangements feel larger.

• Light is your friend. Establish adequate lighting in a room that includes at least three working lights. Varied light sources from different angles will eliminate dark corners and shadows that can make a space feel smaller.

Lighting also can draw the eye where you want it and distract attention from the room’s flaws.

• Make use of vertical space. Homes where space is at a premium may have limited storage areas. An often-overlooked storage option is vertical space.

Space above doors, shelving, and areas above cabinetry are ideal places to store items. Use hooks on walls to keep belongings off the floor.

• Choose light-colored paint. Choose lighter hues for your home furnishings and wall colors. You do not have to limit this to white (unless landlords require white walls). Pale colors will help reflect light and can make the room seem larger than it really is. Using a dark color on the flooring can make other lighter shades really pop in contrast.

• Conceal the clutter. If you cannot keep personal belongings to the utmost

minimum in a home, experiment with clever ways to keep items out of sight.

Furniture that serves dual purposes can help with this task. Storage ottomans will conceal small toys or linens and also provide seating options in a room when guests come over. A dresser can be used as a dining room buffet piece, and the numerous drawers can hold knickknacks or silverware.

Furniture with built-in, hidden storage is well worth the investment when living spaces are limited.

• Create dual-purpose rooms. Lack of space means getting creative with the space you do have. A nook in your bedroom can be devoted to a miniature home office. Perhaps you can establish a crafting center in a portion of your laundry room. Garages have long served as catch-all spaces in homes.

Apart from storage, they can be subdivided for home gyms or even a place to gather and watch a ballgame.

• Hang mirrors to “expand” rooms.

Mirrors can trick the eye into believing there is more space in a room. Mirrors melt away room borders and can accelerate the flow of light. Hanging them throughout your home can make spaces seem larger.

• Think about built-in furniture.

Traditional furniture may not be practical for small spaces and can waste a lot of room. Custom-built furniture is often the way to go to maximize the area you do have. Employ a little do-ityourself initiative as well, customizing items for the perfect fit.

• Work with a designer. If you’re having difficulty making a small space work for you, consult with an interior designer or a contractor for some ideas.

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Furman Film Series: “The Tenth Man” Thursday, July 21, 8 p.m.

The 50+ Comedy Tour presented by GCAC and Long Island Comedy Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.

Furman Film Series: “Little Men” STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT EMANUEL 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts. org/emanuel-series/ Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m.

Summer Music Fest with Thomas Stallone and Jenny Lynn Stewart LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org July 27, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. – Pat Darienzo’s Magic & Comedy Show August 10, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. Cary Grant mini-series – film: His Girl Friday August 10 – September 4 My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy!

Wednesdays 7 p.m.; Thursdays: 2 and 7 p.m.

Fridays 8 p.m.; Saturdays 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m.

August 31, 2 p.m.

Afternoon T.E.A. Cary Grant mini-series -- film: To Catch a Thief NIKON AT JONES BEACH THEATRE 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com Sunday, July 17, 7 p.m.

Florida Georgia Line Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m.

Gwen Stefani Friday, July 22, 7 p.m.

Josh Groban Saturday, July 23, 4 p.m.

Laid Back Festival feat. Gregg Allman, Jason Isbell, America, and Marshall Tucker Band Sunday, July 24, 7 p.m.

Darius Rucker Thursday, July 28, 7 p.m.

Heart with Joan Jett and Cheap Trick Saturday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.

Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin Sunday, July 31, 6:45 p.m.

Counting Crows and Rob Thomas Thursday, August 4, 7:30 p.m.

Brad Paisley, Tyler Farr, Maddie and Tae Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m.

Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa Friday, August 12, 7 p.m.

Goo Goo Dolls Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m.

Blink 182 with A Day To Remember and All Time Low Wednesday, August 17, 7:30 p.m.

Black Sabbath Saturday, August 20, 3:59 p.m. through Sunday, August 21, 11:59 p.m.

2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival Thursday, August 25, 8 p.m.

Jimmy Buffet Thursday, September 1, 7 p.m.

Rascal Flatts NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, July 15, 8 p.m.

Justin Moore Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m.

Blackstreet, Jagged Edge & Shai Tuesday, July 19, 11 a.m.

Pinkalicious Friday, July 22, 8 p.m.

Video Games Live Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m.

Stephanie Mills w/ Special Guest Will Downing Tuesday, July 26, 11 a.m.

Beauty and the Beast Friday, July 29, 8 p.m.

Dion Tuesday, August 2, 11 a.m.

Alice in Wonderland Friday, August 5, 8 p.m.

Legends of Rock: Jefferson Starship, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels Saturday, August 6, 8 p.m.

YES: The Album Series Tuesday, August 9, 11 a.m.

Peter Pan Thursday, August 11, 8 p.m.

MY2K Tour: 98 Degrees, O-Town, Dream, and Ryan Cabrera Saturday, August 13, 8 p.m.

Neil Sedaka Monday, August 15, 8 p.m.

Bonnie Raitt Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m.

The Wizard of Oz Friday August 19, 8 p.m.

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular with Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, DJ Fontana, and The Sweet Inspirations Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Air Supply Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m.

Charlie Daniels Band Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.

Joe Bonamassa The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283.5566 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

Hot Tuna (Electric) w/Leftover Salmon Friday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

The Wailers Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m.

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Community Calendar Project Independence Support & Social Group The Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence is reminding residents that they offer free support and social groups. Call 311 or (516) 8696311 for more information.

Trivia Challenge Come see how much you know. Match wits with other great minds. You may win a prize! Last Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Havana Central Restaurant Roosevelt Field, Garden City. For more info, call (516) 676- 1976.

July Events at the Irish American Society in Mineola

Saturday July 30, 8:30 p.m. $20. An evening of song and dance with Sean Wilson. Jive Competition, Cash bar open, complimentary tea coffee and scones.

Every Saturday and Sunday we will be showing GAA games direct from Ireland on our big screen.

Singles Association Of L.I. For information on events, please call (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or email singlesassociationofli@yahoo.com.

Your Widowed Social Group The group meets on the third Wednesday of the each month (except July and August) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St.

Joseph’s R.C. Church on Franklin Ave. and Fifth Street, Garden City. There is a $5 fee for members and a $8 fee for non-members. For additional information, please call (516) 481-9280.

Area Cyclists Unite There are several area cyclists & cycling groups that ride before or after work on Weekdays. Let’s Ride Together !! A bigger group is more fun and a better work out. I invite you to join the areas longest running Weekday cycling group. When: Weekdays before work or after work Where: parking lot across from Great Neck Diner, Corner of Bond Street and Grace Avenue.

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Huntington arts fest ‘50s groups take center stage at Lakeside continues this weekend The Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival week began Tuesday, July 12 and continues this weekend.

Illstyle & Peace Productions, a multicultural dance company offering an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, house dancing, breaking, DJing and Beatboxing, performs Friday, July 15.

Illstyle & Peace Productions is This Philadelphia based dance troupe has created a new style of hip hop that they use as a vehicle to inspire hope and bring about positive change in people’s lives.

On Saturday, July 16, come experience fast paced and touching O Sole Trio performing a classical crossover ”Pavoratti to Pop!” A vibrant, New York based, musical ensemble featuring the lush voices of soprano Erin Shields, baritone Giuseppe Spoletini along with the versatile and virtuosic David Shenton on piano and violin.

O Sole Trio takes you on a musical journey, revealing how Italian Americans influenced the American popular music scene throughout the decades. This program showcases a cornucopia of beloved Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs as well as jazz and pop standards made popular by such singers as Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Connie Francis and

Andrea Bocelli.

Swingtime Big Band will end week 4 on Sunday, July 17 with a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930s through early 1950s), and offers an authentic music experience that you can’t find anywhere else!

Performing original arrangements of Big Band Classics from the Great American Songbook, this ensemble brings to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color.

All performances during the Summer Arts Festival are free and held on the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. The festival runs through August 14.

The Summer Arts Festival is produced by the Town of Huntington and presented by the Huntington Arts Council. Canon U.S.A. is a presenting sponsor. Additional support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts and the County of Suffolk.

For more information and to download a full calendar of the Festival performances go to www.huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423.

The NY Revue concert featuring The Clusters and The Manhattan Skyline will take place at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre located in East Meadow, on Friday, July 15. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

The original Clusters were formed in 1957. The group consisted of Charlie Scardina, Tommy Mordente, Donnie Milo, Henry (Rico) Ferro and Joe Gugliotta.

In April of 1958 The Clusters recorded “Darling Can’t You Tell” and “Pardon My Heart.”

The record was released on the Tee Gee record label and became a New York hit. The record reached No. 10 on the Regional Billboard charts and No. 23 on the WMCA music charts.

The group appeared on the Alan Freed big beat TV show and Ted Steeles show at the Paramount theater with Frankie Avalon, Bobby Darin, The Big Bopper, Clyde McPhatter and others.

The Manhattan Skyline, an oldies, doo wop, group consist of former members of The Capris, Vito and The Salutations, The Tokens, The Chimes, The Chords.

They are a New York-based group of seasoned professionals who are well

recognized for their vocal excellence.

Performing at major venues and alongside top names in the business for many years, these dazzling performers inspire each other with the desire to have fun!

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theatre located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park.

Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired.

There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theatre, so concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs. If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 5720355 after 6:00 p.m. for updated performance information.

Eisenhower Park is centrally located in East Meadow, with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues. For further information, please call the Nassau County Parks Public Information Office at: (516) 572-0200 or visit the Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museum website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/ parks.

Gold Coast film fest to kick off on Nov. 10 The Gold Coast International Film Festival returns this fall with the 6th anniversary of its star-studded festival.

From Nov. 10-15, the festival will once again celebrate the films and filmmakers who capture our imaginations on the big screen.

At GCIFF “Everyone Is Invited” to enjoy the very best in major and independent releases, filmmaker conversations, parties, awards, and glamour.

This year’s festival events, many of them free, will include screenings of over 50 feature length and short films from multiple countries, dozens of Q&As with prominent filmmakers and celebrities, parties, family-friendly events and an Opening Night Gala benefiting the non-profit Gold Coast Arts Center.

Thousands of area residents, visitors, members of the business and film communities, public officials, students and academics who come together at GCIFF to celebrate the art

and influence of cinema in the charming and historic towns and villages of Long Island’s Gold Coast.

Highlights from the 2015 GCIFF included a special preview screening of Warner Brothers’ film, The 33, with a Q&A with director Patricia Riggen; a conversation with Oscarnominated documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, the U.S. premiere of “We Are Twisted F***ing Sister” followed by an unforgettable Q&A with director Andrew Horn and members of the band, among many other exciting events.

Other past honorees and special guests of the Arts Center and Film Festival include film industry VIPs Francis Ford Coppola, Baz Luhrman, Hugh Grant, Brian Dennehy, Paul Sorvino, Ed Burns, Bruce Dern, Isabella Rossellini, Eli Wallach, Gabriel Byrne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phylicia Rashad , Bill Plympton, Phil Donohue, Navid Negahban and Joan Allen as well as composer Morton Gould, visual artists James Rosen-

quist, Oleg Cassini, Edwina Sandys and Bob Gruen, Broadway stars and Tony winners/ nominees Kelli

O’Hara, Melissa Errico and Savion Glover and fourtime Oscar winner for production and costume design

Catherine Martin.

The 2016 Festival will kick off on Nov. 10 with an Opening Night Benefit Gala, an evening full of glitz and glamour to raise money for the Gold Coast Arts Center.

The arts center is a vibrant multi-arts institution founded in 1993 which produces year-round cultural classes, exhibits, concerts and programs that bring music, art, theatre, film, dance and educational experiences to students, teachers, seniors and general audiences from throughout the region.

The complete 2016 GCIFF schedule will be released in Oct. 2016. Venues will include Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington, the Bow Tie Cinemas in Great Neck/Port Washington/ Manhasset/ Roslyn, the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck and the campus of LIU Post.

To continue to whet the appetite of film lovers on Long Island, GCIFF has an incredible lineup of films that will be shown in Great Neck throughout the sum-

mer months.

Films include the Tribeca hit, “The Tenth Man: on July 20, and Ira Sachs’ latest gem, “Little Men” on Aug. 3, and more! For a full lineup of summer films, visit www. goldcoastfilmfestival.org.

2016 GCIFF Submission Information: Get your film into GCIFF! The Gold Coast International Film Festival is now accepting submissions of short and feature films for its 2016 festival in November through Film Freeway.

Regular Submission Deadline: Friday, July 15.

Late Submission Deadline: Monday, Aug. 15.

Final Submission Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 1.

Official submission requirements and guidelines can be found at www.goldcoastfilmfestival.org under SUBMISSIONS. If you are a filmmaker in grades K-12 submit your film to the Young Filmmakers Program! Guidelines can be found at: www.goldcoastfilmfestival.org/festival/young-filmmakers

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Art League announces Garden festival at winners of photo contest Planting Fields The Art League of Long Island’s juried exhibition “The Long Island Life” asked photographers to capture the essence of what living on Long Island meant to them.

Exhibition juror Neill Scholl selected 60 photos out of 366 images submitted, and out of those 60 photos, six were selected for awards of excellence and honorable mentions.

Congratulations to the following local photographers: Awards of Excellence “July 4th, Southold” by Steven Silberstein “Happy 100 to Nathan’s Famous” by Joan Weiss “Super Moon I” by Chris Zec Honorable Mentions “Men at Work” by Alexa Forberg

“July 4th, Southold,” by Silberstein, Steven

“Colorful Brooklyn” by Eileen Kotak “A Winter’s Tale – Centerport” by Alissa Rosenberg The exhibit will be on view in the Art League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery July 2 through July 24.

On Thursday, July 14 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in a lecture by Neill Scholl titled “Photography as DNA Art: Driven to Record,” the juror will discuss his work and the work of historical Long Island photographer Hal Fullerton and his efforts to restore Fullerton’s catalog of work.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

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

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

For more information about the Art League visit www. artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400.

The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Planting Fields Foundation are pleased to announce a new summer garden festival is taking place at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay on Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17 from 2 to 8 p.m. (rain or shine).

The festival is a collaborative effort between Planting Fields Foundation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Activities Include: • Pony Rides.

• Kids Craft Tent • Inflatable Games • Jumbo Yard Games, Sack Races • Beer & Doughnut Tastings by the Oyster Bay Brewing Company and Doughology • Trackless Train Ride • Live music with Banjo Nickaru & the Western Scooches; • Strummin’ & Drummin’; the Hambones

• Dance Performances • Storytelling with the Pink Pony “Blossom” • Square Dancing with Chart Guthrie’s Band Exhibits Include: • *NEW* Great Ocean Liners 1900-1950 at Coe Hall - 2 to 8 p.m.

Just Added to festival: Coe Hall will have four rooms decorated with floral displays for our Summer Garden Festival.

There will be one very large display about six feet tall and 12 feet long, all fresh flowers and some paintings as well.

Admission to the Summer Garden Festival is $20 per vehicle.

Once you enter the park, all activities, pony rides, square dancing, beer/donut tasting, exhibits, and shows are free.

All proceeds benefit Planting Fields.

For more information, call Jennifer, (516) 922-8678 or email jlavella@plantingfields. org.

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Williston Park Library Williston Library From the Director: We are suspending the acceptance of donations until further notice. We simply do not have the storage space.

If you would like to receive e-mail notifications on upcoming programs, please send an e-mail to willistonpr@yahoo.com with your contact information. You can be notified for adult programs, children’s programs or general information, or you can add your name to all three!

Please note we will be making reminder calls to those patrons with museum pass

reservations on the morning of their scheduled pick up date. Patrons will have until the end of that day to pick up the pass. If it is not picked up, the reserve will be cancelled and the pass will made available to other patrons.

Here are some new arrivals to the library: Gilded Years — Karin Tanabe Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering — Maruice Isserman Hero of France — Alan Furst Pinpoint: How GPS is Changing Technology,

Culture & Our Minds — Greg Milner Margaret Truman’s Deadly Medicine — Donald Bain Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude & Salvation in the Heartland — Dan Barry Island House — Nancy Thayer Herbert Hoover in the White House: The Ordeal of the Presidency — Charles Rappleye Remarkable Kindness — Diana Bletter Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment & the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill — Mark Lee Gardner I’m Thinking of Ending Things — Iain Reid

Pursuit — Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg.

CHILDREN

ADULT

Summer Reading Club July 15- Children’s Ceramic Birdhouses- 4:30 p.m.- kindergarten & up 16- Saturday Movie- 10:30 a.m.- all ages 18- Pajama Story Hour7:00 p.m.- all ages 19- Story Time & Crafts10:00 a.m.- 3 ½ & up 20- Kids Zumba- 5:00 p.m.- ages 7-12 25- Pajama Story Hour7:00 p.m.- all ages 26-Story Time & Crafts10am-3 ½ & up 26-Kids Yoga-11am-3-8 yrs old (each child will need a

Reiki Circle Tuesday, July 19, 7-8:15 pm in the library. $10 p/person.

Author appearance Thursday, August 4, 7pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Join Barbara Breacht Donsky as she discusses her book Veronica’s Grave, a memoir of a family tragedy and thestruggles under the weight of family secrets. Copies will be available for purchase.

yoga mat) 27-Kids Zumba-5-5:45-7-12 yrs old 28-Story Hour for Tots11am-ages 1-3 30-Saturday Movie10:30am-all ages August 2, 16, 23-Kids Yoga11am-3-8 yrs old (each child will need a yoga mat) 2-Monster Hunt6:30pm-7-14 yrs old.

3-Kids Zumba-55:45pm-7-12 yrs old Story Hour for Tots-11amages 1-3 6-Green Meadows Farm11am-all ages 10-Kids Zumba-55:45pm-7-12 yrs old

EastWilliston Williston Library East Library “ON YOUR MARK, GET SET… READ!” – SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Please come in and register for our Summer Reading Program.

Keep up your reading skills while having fun!

Craft Program: Summer Reading Program participants are invited to attend our Craft Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:30pm. The Craft program will run from July 5th – August 4th .

“You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” on the East Williston Village Green: Please join us for this very special performance on Wednesday, July 20th at 7pm on

the Village Green. Bring a chair or a blanket. Rain date is July 21st.

“Frogs, Bugs and Animals” on the East Williston Village Green: Monday August 15th at 7pm.

Meet, pet and touch live animals such as Stickers the Tree Frog and Tickles the Hedgehog. This annual event is hosted by Jason Reilly.

Pool Party: Tuesday, August 9th from 11am – 1pm. Children who complete the Summer Reading Program are invited to attend.

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 3 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 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and Wednesday from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. 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.

COLLECTION ON DISPLAY: “The purest and most thoughtful

minds are those which love colour the best.” English art critic, John Ruskin The East Williston Library Friends cordially invite the public to view and enjoy the colorful “Paintings on Velvet” (with summertime emphasis on Fun in the Sun and Sand and Surf) by East Williston resident, Gregg L. Sasso. Gregg’s art works will be featured in the Library’s display cabinet in the Village Hall, in July.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he’s grown up.” Pablo Picasso Register for all programs by calling 741-1213 or email us at ewpl@ ewlibrary.org

Mineola Library Mineola Public Public Library ADULT PROGRAMS Dog Training Days* Saturdays at 10:15-11:15AM: July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13.

Join dog trainer Evelynn Linden on the front lawn where dogs and their owners will learn the basics of obedience, such as, sit,

Feature Film Series Thursdays at 6:30PM; Fridays at 11:00AM. Please join us on July 21 and 22 for Concussion.

More: Stress Less* Monday, July 25 at 6:45PM. (Rescheduled from Wednesday, March 23) Adult coloring—it is fun, easy, and inexpensive.

It requires no learning, no special equipment and no talent. Join Barbara Feinstein for an evening of creative fun! All materials will be provided.

Adult Coloring - Color

Heartfulness Meditation

come, stay, down, rewarding techniques, etc.

Owners will need to register, be available for all five classes and have proof of a pet’s vaccinations.

Workshops* Mondays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5 sessions) at 7:008:30PM Heartfulness Meditation is a simple and practical way to experience the Heart’s unlimited resources.

Experience an inner presence with the Heartfulness technique. *Registration required.

YOUTH PROGRAMS Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Volunteer/Community credit will be given.

Video Game Tournament Remaining Thursday, August 11 at 3:30-5:00PM.

Sign up to attend. Enter our video game tournament, eat snacks, and play new games. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Pet Sitting for Teens Thursdays, July 14, 21 and 28 at 4:00-5:00PM. Sign up for all three sessions.

Learn about pet sitting and pet care basics from Therese Villemure, President of Suburban Pets.

Shelter Rock Library SENIOR RAP GROUP ... for the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share! Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome.

tion is lively and provocative.

Monday, July 11 AND August 1 at 11 a.m. Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discus-

sion group is led by volunteer facilitator, David Marx.

JULY MOVIES Thursdays at 2& 7:30 p.m.

SRPL offers two films that look at the terrors of going to sea . . . one set in the nineteenth century and one set in the twentieth.

July 21 - The Finest Hours Directed by Craig Gillespie 2016, Rated PG-13, 117 minutes Cast: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Eric Bana

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Elementary, middle schoolers move up Fifth- and eighth-graders throughout the district celebrated milestones in their educational journeys as they prepared for their advancement to the next level of school.

Center Street, Denton Avenue and Searingtown elementary schools, along with Herricks Middle School, held “Moving Up” ceremonies to commemorate students’ years of growth and learning.

Eighth-grade graduates, joined by district leaders, staff members, families and friends, gathered at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for their commencement ceremony.

Principal Joan Keegan, district Superintendent Fino Celano and school board President Nancy Feinstein were among those who addressed the honorees and guests.

Keegan spoke of the middle school’s core values of respect, responsibility and readiness, reminding students that of the meaning behind those words.

She thanked the student body for embracing the values over the past three years and encouraged them to incorporate these qualities into their thoughts, words and actions.

Students presented to their classmates based on the theme, “Challenges,” and the graduation choir performed “Two Sturdy Oaks” and “Lean on Me.” A slideshow summed up the middle school experience through photographs, and awards and diplomas were distributed.

The elementary schools’ promotional events, held at their

respective buildings, featured themes, performances and reflections from students, guest speakers and staff members.

Students received diplomas acknowledging their passage into middle school.

Center Street’s program focused on superheroes and included choral presentations of the songs “The Journey,” “Unwritten” and “The Power of One.” Principal Brennan Bierwiler advised the graduates to “Re-

main a kid at heart: stay joyful in your dealings with others and never cease to appreciate the beauty and wonder that is all around you.”

He also said they should remember that they have support from their elementary school family.

The Denton Avenue School portrayed a mindfulness theme, with a program cover illustration that represented “Crafters of a Better World.”

Students entertained guests

with vocal performances of the songs “One Wish” and “Thank You.” “A wise person once said, ‘The future doesn’t lie ahead of you, instead it lies within you waiting to be discovered,’” Principal Mary Louise Haley said.

“Be confident in your abilities and embrace new challenges as you discover the future that lies within you.”

The Searingtown School highlighted Hollywood – particularly the powerful characters

that taught valuable life lessons on the big screen.

“Being good is always right,” Principal K. Elizabeth Guercin said. “However, what Hollywood teaches us most is to be greater than ourselves. We, in fact, are the heroes.”

Graduates continued Searingtown’s tradition of performing “Go with a Song in Your Heart,” and also sang “Shake the Papaya Down,” and an adapted version of “Can’t Stop the Feeling.”

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E.W., Mineola students honored by BOCES Mineola school district student Brittany Hernandez and East Williston school district student Morgan Misk, both of whom attended the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts, were honored recently at the school’s Certificate Ceremony.

Hernandez and Misk studied theatre at LIHSA. Hernandez will attend the State University of New York at New Paltz and was awarded a LIHSA scholarship for $1,000.

Misk will attend Muhlenberg College, where she was offered $66,000 in scholarships. She also won a LIHSA Scholarship for $500.

For more information about LIHSA visit www.nassauboces.org/lihsa

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Mineola Chamber of Commerce together with

The Village of Mineola

Present

Movie Night at the Park Wilson Park • Starts at Sunset Friday July 22nd, 2016 (Rain Date Saturday July 30th)

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL!

SPONSORED BY: All Island Transportation Computer Business Forums Joy & Marty Wyler DeFreitas & Minsky CPA Joel Harris Photography KTR Lighting Lou Panacciulli The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra

Food & Drinks will be for sale at 7pm

Piccola Bussola Roslyn Savings Bank

Provided by th e Mineola Junior Fire Dept.

RTS Print Services Mayor Scott Strauss Tsontos Furs Valentine Agency Willis Hobbies

“Support your Mineola Chamber Member Businesses” Visit our website: Mineolachamber.com

Don’t miss the Mineola Street Fair • Sunday October 2nd (Rain date, Sunday October 9th)

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Another world at N. Shore country clubs First in a series

Mineola library hosts ESL group lessons The Mineola Memorial Library provides a quiet space for Kathie Novak, a volunteer with Literacy Nassau, to hold small group lessons for adults who are looking to improve their English skills ”My goal for my ESL (English as a second language) students is to improve their quality of life, by helping them to speak, read and write English,” Novak said. “Becoming literate opens doors and gives them confidence to seek better jobs, as well as giving them the skills to help their children with their homework.”

Novak and her three students, Gladys, Alcina and Giada, meet twice a week for two hour sessions where they work on dayto-day speaking, reading and writing skills.

They learn idioms and expressions, practice skills such as making doctor’s appointments and understanding medication instructions, and discuss American government and civics.

Novak said she encourages her students to read newspapers and magazines to practice what they’ve learned and also assigns them homework, the latest being a biographical essay.

Alcina moved from her home in Portugal to the United States when she was 26 years old, and the only words she knew in English were “yes,” “no,” and “one.”

In her biographical essay, she describes the decision she and her husband made to move to America.

“We left my lovely country, my family, my friends and the job I will love to do, for give a better life for our daughters,” Alcina wrote.

Alcina and her family live in Mineola, and she said she wants to use the skills she has learned to return to work in accounting, for which she completed her degree in Portugal.

“The class has helped so much,” Alcina said. “I’m so grateful to the library for helping people like us. Ms. Novak is a nice teacher to volunteer.”

Gladys is from Honduras and lives in Garden City Park with her family. She

There are over 20 private country merchant and professional class in the citclubs on our “Gold Coast” with some ies there grew a need for this new elite class to have a place to meet and relax. ranked among the finest in the nation.

This gave birth to what was called city This is the world of Sabrina, The Great Gatsby and Wall Street wealth. The more clubs and they still exist today. well-known clubs on the These informal dinnorth shore include Piping clubs for men aling Rock Club, Meadow lowed them to share Brook Club, The Creek literature, exchange Club, Glen Oaks Club, news and views, enjoy Deepdale Golf Club, each other’s company Sands Point Golf Club, at dinner. These clubs The Tam O’Shanter were modeled after Club, Cold Spring CounBritish men’s clubs and try Club, Engineers the first in America Country Club, Plandome were the Somerset Club Country Club, North in Boston founded in Hempstead, North Hills 1829, Philadelphia Club and North Shore Counfounded in 1834 and try Club, Fresh Meadow the Union Club of New Dr. Tom Ferraro Country Club, Glen York founded in 1836.

Head Country Club and These clubs reOur Town The Muttontown Club. quired the men to have Every motorist on some wealth, be of reLong Island is familiar spectable standing in with the sight of those pristine tree lined society and usually from eminent famifairways hidden behind a chain link fence. lies.

Although country clubs hold a conDenial at the Union Club meant you troversial position in American culture, were blackballed from any other club they are an established social institution since the New York Times had a special because they serve numerous functions, daily section which announced who had which we will explore in this series. been dismissed from a prominent club.

They symbolize the attaining of the Dress code helped to create a social American Dream and the embodiment of atmosphere at the city club that instilled power, success, social grace, beauty and decorum and most of the members alcommunity. ready had been trained in proper dress The sports most often associated and behavior from their nannies, their with country club life include golf, ten- parents and in their boarding schools. nis, squash, equestrian sport, swimming, Towards the end of the 19th century boating, billiards and bowling. these elites desired to escape the stifling To understand the social function of heat and odor of city life and began to the country club one must understand the establish summer homes along the north history of these clubs. shore of Long Island and along the Jersey Their beginnings are found in the shore.

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spoke no English when she arrived in America.

“It was difficult for me, then I learned a little bit,” Gladys said. “It is hard with kids, but I am so thankful that I’m learning a lot. I was confused with past, present, and future (tenses), but I feel good speaking now.”

In her biographical essay, Gladys describes leaving her home and moving to America. She and her husband shared apartments with friends to save money, and eventually bought their own house.

Both she and her husband have started their own businesses — his in landscaping and hers in coffee.

Gladys said her son was surprised reading her essay and told her, “You do so much for me. You’re the best mom!”

Giada is from Italy, living and working as an au pair in Garden City. She said she knew “just a little bit of English” before coming to the United States, and says that Literacy Nassau has “helped so much.”

She said she misses her family back in Italy, especially her mom, who she said is “always encouraging me to follow my dreams.”

Despite missing her family, she loves to travel and will likely stay in America for another year.

Giada said she has loved her experience here so far.

“The thing that I love more of United States is the people’s freedom, because I think that a person must be free to live her life in the exact way she wants,” she said.

“Here, it’s possible.”

By providing a place for them to meet and learn, Mineola Memorial Library supports Literacy Nassau’s mission to “open doors to opportunity and success for adults in our communities who seek help with reading, writing or speaking English.”

For more information about Literacy Nassau, visit literacynassau.org. For more information about the Mineola Memorial Library, visit mineolalibrary.info.

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Haig, E.W. district work toward settlement Continued from Page 1 “If a settlement comes, I insist that it leaves my dignity intact, and my character, and my reputation,” Haig told supporters Tuesday.

The district’s attorney and the assistant superintendent for business, Jacqueline Pirro, declined to comment after negotiations ended Tuesday, as did Superintendent Elaine Kanas and the school board president ,Mark Kamberg. Wheatley School’s principal, Sean Feeney, did not return an email seeking comment.

Any settlement would require school board approval upon Kanas’ recommendation.

Matthew Haig’s suspension in April caused an outcry among students, parents and alumni in the East Williston district, who have said administrators are unfairly targeting a teacher with an unconventional teaching style and exceptional dedication to his students.

District officials are legally prohibited from publicly discussing the case, but Kamberg has said the district protects all teachers’ rights and must address all concerns brought to its attention.

Haig asked for his disciplinary hearings to be public, as state education law entitles him to do, to en-

sure the process was as transparent as possible, he said.

Wearing his signature bow tie, Matthew Haig shook hands and exchanged hugs with current and former students and parents during breaks in talks.

More than 60 supporters came to Wheatley throughout Tuesday afternoon anticipating the start of hearings, and more than a dozen stayed for about five hours until Haig announced the end of negotiations, receiving periodic updates from Michael Haig.

“It’s nail-biting,” said Nelson Martins, a 1990 Wheatley School graduate and former student of Haig’s. “It’s frustrating, in the sense that something that so concerns young minds is something that’s taken this long to be resolved.”

Haig revealed the three charges against him in a video posted online in May, but a document Costello provided to Blank Slate Media gives more details about the specific incidents that led to them.

The charges stem from four incidents in which the district alleges he touched students in class and another in which he inappropriately discussed his personal life in class, according to the complaint Kanas sent to the district clerk, Pa-

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Teacher Matthew Haig greeted supporters during breaks in settlement negotiations at the Wheatley School Tuesday. tricia Collins, on May 20.

In December 2015, the complaint says, Haig held a female student’s hands in the front of the classroom, crouched down and slowly stood up to show “that a son will slowly grow taller than his mother.” He also hugged a female student, placed his forehead against a female student’s forehead, and “hors(ed) around” with a male student in April 2016, the complaint says.

These incidents came after the district told Haig in April 2015 that “ongoing physical contact between a teacher and students is unaccept-

able” and that “teacher-initiated instances of physical interactions with students must stop,” the complaint says. He was also told in 2009 not to discuss personal matters in class unless they are relevant to a lesson, the document says.

The document also lists six incidents between January and April 2016 in which Haig did not properly submit lesson plans or tests to Danielle Gately, the district’s assistant to the superintendent for instruction and personnel. The district also alleges Haig failed to distribute textbooks to all his students in January, and that he failed

to attend a March meeting of the district’s Committee on Special Education.

Haig was told in January 2016 to provide Gately with copies of his lesson plans and tests, and was told in February 2016 to arrive for committee meetings on time, the complaint says.

Attachments to the complaint show the East Williston school board voted unanimously May 23 to find probable cause for the charges of neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming a teacher. But Trustee David Keefe voted against finding probable cause for the insubordination charge.

Costello said he has never seen charges such as these go to disciplinary hearings, and each incident has a context that the district’s narrative does not include.

“I’ve maintained the highest levels of professionalism in my mind, and I do not believe that I’ve ever done anything to betray the trust that all of my students have placed in me,” Haig said.

David Israel, a retired teacher and former East Williston Teachers Association president, said he saw only two formal charges in his tenure as the head of the union from 1970 to 2007.

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“He’s perturbed the community in general because this isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue,” Sexton said. “It’s a community issue.”

Corbett said last week he supports Phillips, the Village of Flower Hill’s mayor, because he thinks a Republican state Senate majority is key to blocking funding for Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan for a third track along the LIRR’s Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville. A Democrat would more likely bend to pressure from Cuomo and other party leaders, Corbett said.

But Sexton and other leaders of Floral Park civic groups listed as CARE members worry that Corbett’s taking political sides could compromise opponents’ ability to negotiate and alienate state lawmakers, especially Democrats.

“By Corbett doing this, you’re potentially setting up for disaster because people will remember and maybe not extend that hand so easily,” said Nadia Holubnyczyj-Ortiz, president of Floral Park’s Hillcrest Civic Association.

CARE was incorporated as a nonprofit organization to fight the Metropolitan Transportation

Authority’s 2005 third track plan, from which Cuomo has tried to distinguish his proposal as less invasive.

Corbett supports Phillips as an individual, he said, but said CARE’s membership — which includes 76 civic groups, lawmakers, school boards and other community groups — could endorse her collectively.

That’s another cause for civic leaders’ concern with Corbett’s endorsement, they said, because some nonprofit groups are prohibited from involvement in political campaigns.

Both Phillips and her Democratic opponent, Adam Haber, a former member of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority board, have said the state and LIRR should give residents more information about the third track and have pledged to fight it in the state Senate.

Haber was listed as a CARE member in a May 12 press release, but is not among the members listed on CARE’s website.

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont), a listed CARE member who opposes the project, rejected Corbett’s claim that Assembly Democrats always follow Cuomo’s wishes, given their opposition to a video casino planned for Belmont Park and to

Bill Corbett links between state test scores and teacher evaluations.

“We’ve always been the called the people’s house, so I‘m just offended that someone would make a blanket statement for his gain,” Solages said.

Corbett said the people upset with his endorsement comprise an isolated group of regular “dissidents” in Floral Park. Most CARE members had no issue with it, he said.

“I’m more involved than any of the people who might be commenting, and I know the strategy for the defeat of the third track, and I’ll just leave it at that,” Corbett said.

Corbett does not doubt Solages’ stance against the third track, he said, but he is concerned that her Democratic colleagues will defer to Cuomo.

Corbett declined to comment on Sexton’s call for his removal from the Third Track Task Force, but village Mayor Thomas Tweedy, who appoints task force members, said he sees no reason to remove him or his wife, former mayor Ann Corbett.

“No one can question Bill or Ann Corbett’s commitment to Floral Park nor their right to have a position on a particular race,” Tweedy said in a written statement. “But I do not feel the third track is a partisan issue.”

Ann Corbett started the task force as mayor in 2003, Tweedy said. Village Trustee Archie Cheng is the current chairman, and other members include former village officials and a representative from the Floral Park Chamber of Commerce.

Cheng did not return phone calls seeking comment.

Searches of state and federal records show CARE was incorporated in April 2007 as a 501(c)(4) organization, a separate category for tax-exempt civic groups and social welfare organizations such as CARE.

While charitable 501(c)(3) groups cannot be involved in politics at all, Internal Revenue Service rules say a 501(c)(4) group can support a candidate for office as long as political activity “is not its primary activity.”

CARE’s 501(c)(4) status was revoked in May 2010 because it did not file a federal tax return for three consecutive years, IRS records show. Corbett said the group is renewing its status.

Phillips has said she opposes the third track.

In a statement Wednesday, she said voters have told her “there are still too many unanswered questions involving the massive third track project and its impact on residents, local businesses and schools.”

Haber said in 2014 that he would support the project, but said Tuesday he won’t back it if the plan “cannot earn the support of the community I hope to represent.”

“I will resist efforts to hijack this issue for political gain,” Haber said in a statement.

MTA spokesman Shams Tarek declined to comment, but has said public outreach for the project will continue as planners conduct an environmental study that will address local concerns.

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Lee to direct Northwell center

NSC&FGC Leeds Place Director Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust.

Greentree Foundation gives North Shore Child $10K grant North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Greentree Foundation for its work with pregnant and parenting teens.

The Good Beginnings for Babies program is located at the Guidance Center’s Westbury branch office — the Leeds Place, at 999 Brush Hollow Road.

Good Beginnings for Babies provides prenatal education and assistance in accessing prenatal care to advance full-term pregnancies and healthy birth-

weight babies.

For parenting teens, GBB supports healthy emotional attachments and provides timely screenings for post-partum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Mental health care is offered when indicated. Families are also exposed to well multisensory activities to advance parent-child attachment and promote school readiness.

Pregnant and parenting teens are referred to the pro-

gram by schools and other community groups.

“Upon admission to the program,” according to Leeds Place Director Nellie TaylorWalthrust, “the mother’s needs and the needs of their babies are assessed and services are provided through partnerships with the Nassau County Department of Social Services, the Nassau County Department of Health, free clinics, local birth hospitals and other community organizations.”

Dr. Paul C. Lee has been appointed system director of thoracic surgery and director of Northwell’s Comprehensive Lung and Foregut Center, Northwell Health announced last week.

With practice locations in Great Neck and at Lenox Hill Hospital, Lee has 15 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating lung and esophageal cancers, and other thoracic disorders.

Before joining Northwell Health, Lee held several clinical leadership roles at New YorkPresbyterian/Queens, including vice chair of cardiothoracic surgery and chief of thoracic surgery.

In addition, he was a cardiothoracic surgeon at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital/Cornell Campus and a professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College.

Lee received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass., his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md.; and a master’s in health care management from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell University Medical Center and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

During this time, Lee received additional training in minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.

Board-certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Lee is a

member of various medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

He will serve on the faculty of the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine as professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Lee has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology.

He is currently involved as the principle investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer.

Lee speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese and has done extensive volunteer work to improve the health status of the underserved population in the New York City community.

He is the current president of the Chinese American Medical Society.

Dr. Paul C. Lee

5 Northwell hospitals among the ‘most wired’ Five Northwell Health hospitals have been recognized for their commitment to health-care information technology with HealthCare’s Most Wired awards for 2016 from Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Long Island Jewish Medical Center, along with Southside, North Shore University, Huntington and Lenox Hill hospitals were named with 24 other hospitals and health systems in New York state and 414 nationwide for using information technology to engage patients and offer them services remotely via telehealth, according to the results of the 18th annual Hospitals & Health Networks survey released July 6.

The annual assessment looks at how hospitals

use information technology to enhance patient safety and quality-of-care priorities as well as their public health, administrative processes and workforce decisions.

“Our ‘Most Wired’ designation reflects the culture at Northwell Health in which new technologies and practices are designed to accomplish the very best in patient care.” said John Bosco, senior vice president and chief information officer at Northwell Health, who oversees the IT function of one of the nation’s largest integrated health-care systems.

Northwell Health has an IT networking team of more than 1,500 employees working at the health system’s 21 hospitals and more than 450 outpatient physician practices and ambulatory facilities.

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2nd annual run, dog walk for vets Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano last week joined with a decorated wounded veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom, local veterans, service dogs and corporate sponsors to announce the 2nd Annual Long Island Run and Dog Walk benefiting America’s VetDogs — an organization that provides specially-trained guide and service dogs to disabled veterans, active-duty service members and disabled first responders.

The event will be held on Saturday, July 30.

“Nassau County has teamed up with America’s VetDogs and corporate sponsors to support disabled military heroes and provide them the support needed to again live with pride and self-reliance,” Mangano said.

“It takes thousands of dollars to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but America’s VetDogs provides their services completely free of charge to the individual.”

America’s VetDogs relies on voluntary contributions to fund its mission. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog;

however, there is never a charge to the individual. The following sponsors of the 2nd Annual Long Island Run and Dog Walk allow the organization to direct funds to supporting programs: Suez Environnement; D&B Engineers and Architects; BAE Systems;

and CG/3PL. “America’s VetDogs is excited to once again partner with Nassau County on this amazing event, which not only raises funds to meet our mission but also raises awareness and recognition from the community,” said

Wells Jones, CEO of America’s VetDogs. “It gives us the opportunity to reach out to disabled veterans and first responders and let them know about our assistance dog programs and the services we provide. We have created these programs to pro-

vide enhanced mobility and renewed independence, but most importantly, to give these men and women the tools they need to conquer the new challenges they face.”

U.S. Navy Corpsman Joseph Worley, who spent almost two years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center recovering from the loss of his left leg and other injuries suffered in Iraq in 2004, joined officials at the event to praise the work of America’s VetDogs. Worley was partnered with service dog Benjamin, a Golden Retriever in 2008, who is trained to help with balance, stability and retrieval.

Registration is currently open and available through the day of the event.

Dogs are welcome for those who wish to take a leisurely walk with their four-legged friends.

All participants will have an opportunity to visit the Museum of American Armor, which is located in the village, before or after the race.

For more information regarding the event and to register online, please https://lirace4vets.vetdogs.org.

Birnbaum honors astronaut

Sen. Martins attends Viscardi graduation State Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently attended the graduation ceremony for The Henry Viscardi School’s Class of 2016.

Martins delivered the ceremony’s commencement address, where he congratulated the stu-

dents, parents and faculty and encouraged the Class of 2016 to continue working hard and pursuing their dreams.

Martins is pictured as he delivers the commencement address to The Henry Viscardi School’s Class of 2016.

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Nassau County Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) presented a certificate to astronaut Dr. Ellen Baker, who was honored at the 8th Annual Luncheon of the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame for helping advance aeronautical and technological achievements.

At the luncheon, Baker was included in the Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2016.

She was joined at the luncheon by her mother, former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman.

Baker received a doctorate of medicine degree from Cornell University in 1978 and joined NASA in 1981 as a medical officer.

She was selected as an astronaut in 1984.

Baker is a veteran of three space flights and she logged more than 686 hours in space.

Her 1992 mission was the first extended duration orbiter flight and in her last mission she “Dr. Baker spent a great spent time aboard the Mir Space amount of time working for Station.

She retired from NASA in NASA and she went on important space flights which have 2011 to pursue other interests.

helped to further our knowledge of space. I join with others to congratulate Dr. Baker on her honor,” Birnbaum said.

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Recent RE Sales in the Williston Area Williston Park Real Estate Market Conditions Median sales price $567,500 Demographics near Williston Park, NY

Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 7,264 11,604 43.9 2.8 107,622 43,205

County 1,338,712 4,702 41.2 3 97,049 42,286

20 Park Lane Drive, Albertson Sold Price: $620,000 Date: 04/07/2016 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $11,500 MLS# 2808778

2 Lydia Court, Albertson Sold Price: $690,000 Date: 06/10/2016 3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 88x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $13,685 MLS# 2837830

190 Albertson Place, Mineola 9 Sunset Road, Albertson Sold Price: $900,000 Date: 05/20/2016 5 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 61x111 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $23,710 MLS# 2820167

Sold Price: $429,000 Date: 06/17/2016 3 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Mineola Total Taxes: $8,204 MLS# 2841239

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

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Condos vs. co-ops, pros and cons We have many customers who prefer or can only afford to purchase a cooperative type apartment and then there are those that only want and can afford the higher priced condominium.

Both have there benefits and detriments and your choice will initially depend on your budget, lifestyle and the amount of time it will take you to finalize the transaction.

Co-ops are usually 60-90+ day commitments, from the point of an agreed and accepted sale price to the actual closing.

You ask, why should it take so long to complete the sale?

I ponder the exact same question and wonder why it can’t be streamlined to be more efficient in completing the process?

First off, the amount of paperwork that each particular building/ board requires, sometimes seems to be very excessive and extremely time consuming.

I totally understand the reasoning and thought behind having the paperwork filled out for a purchase; but I feel for a tenant application, it should not necessarily be so intrusive, since the Over Tenant (owner of the co-op) is still obligated to pay his or her maintenance or condo common charges and taxes, whether or not the tenant pays their monthly rent.

Moreover, I can see that the board wants to know as much as possible about the individual, couple or family that wants to rent in their building.

The board is there to protect all inhabitants of their building in the best possible way, not only checking for income, credit worthiness and debt/income ratios of the person(s) that desire to rent, but also a background check to see if there were any negative reports about them.

However, the following are protected classes against discriminatory practices by co-op and condo boards, as well as lending institutions: 1. Race 2. Color 3. Religion 4. Sex 5. Age 6. National Origin 7. Disability 8. Familiar Status 9. Veteran Status 10. Convicted individuals 11. Pregnancy 12. Genetic Information Please note, the new protected class (No. 10), those that had been previously incarcerated, whether it

be one day or 30 years or anytime in between.

One must be extremely careful and cognizant, so the board or management are not subject to a lawsuit, leading to possible monetary damages.

A few years ago, In Suffolk County, a law was passed that when one is turned down to purchase a coop or condo, they have 45 days to respond, as to why they were turned down.

Nassau has yet to pass a similar law, but I believe in the very near future, it will happen and be in effect. My thoughts are that people should be judged by their incomes, credit and debt to income ratios and less on how someone looks, dresses, wears their hair, body piercings, tattoos, etc.

I totally get the fact that some board members might not feel comfortable with someone that looks different for whatever reason, but the law is the law. I am not pointing my fingers at any one building or board, but some of my customers have gone through a very trying interview and felt very “first-degreed.”

The board package consists of questions to be thoroughly answered by the prospective purchaser(s); following all the directions and must generally include a bank check, for their credit check, processing and application fee, as well as the buyers tax returns, W2”s and photo I.D. The buyer is entitled to get a copy of the offering plan, proprietary lease, and two-years financials. A copy of your contract to purchase must always be included in your application package to be handed into management.

Then they will review the entire package, to make sure everything is in order and completed.

Otherwise it will be given back and the purchaser could lose their fees that were paid.

However, if the package is accepted, generally, the board will call the prospective tenant or purchaser to set an appointment for their interview.

Interviews are basically a 1530 minute interview and some of the questions might be: 1. Why do you want to move to our town?

2. Do you throw parties in your apartment or home?

3. Do you stay up late for any reason?

4. Are you married or single (years ago, one customer had told me this!)

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5. What country to you originate from 6.) etc.

Once you pass the board, all the parties to the contract are notified and a closing date will be setup, usually with one to two weeks and will be coordinated by the seller and buyer’s attorneys, title company, if there is an existing mortgage to paid off, building attorney and a management person to facilitate some of the paperwork.

Condominiums are much, much less intrusive and although there maybe a package to be filled out, the process is more simplified.

Obviously, cash deals go faster due to no mortgage contingency.

The condo has the right of first refusal to purchase the unit, but 99.9 percent of the time, the building does not purchase.

Sometimes between the time the package is handed into the

management company and the board receiving it, reviewing its content and then the appointment is made, can be three to five weeks and sometimes longer.

This is where I feel there can be a lot of lost time, because it may not be performing efficiently.

Board appointees are non-paid positions.

Realizing this, there is an obligation to perform for the sake of the building and protect its inhabitants.

Most buildings meet once a month and competed packages, need to be handed in generally by the end of the previous month in order to get a board appointment the following month.

If all is complete, then the board appointment is usually made between the first and second week of the month. Vacations and other situations, can interrupt board appointments and could be minimized, if there are additional standby individuals who can step in for the approval process.

However, some buildings have a practice of “meeting on demand” and is extremely efficient and much speedier than those co-op and condo buildings who provide only a once a month review.

Lastly, many coops are owner occupied and do not allow any subletting what so ever.

More can be said about coops and condos (as well as HOA’sHome Owner Associations.

Lastly, co-op type living can be much easier on the pocketbook,

which allows more people to purchase, but then again condominium living is at a higher end of the spectrum and generally accepted by those who want a more investment type rentable situation.

Whichever situation works for you and your budget, it is a great way to begin ownership of a place that you will receive all the benefits of potential appreciation, tax deductions and building roots within your community.

There are no financial benefits when renting an apartment or house.

The choice is yours, but I suggest you sit down with your real estate broker or financial planner (we have three) and pick their brains and provide you an analysis of buy vs. rent.

This will surely determine and ascertain the most logical path one should begin taking.

Lastly, renting today can be much more expensive than purchasing without any benefits.

Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck. He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or

by Cell, (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions. To search for property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com If you desire a Free, No Obligation and No Strings Attached, CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) for the value of your home, call me.

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Village officials’ group selects new officers B Y CHR I S A D A M S The Nassau County Village Officials Association elected new board members to head the organization for 2016-17. The organization represents all 64 villages in Nassau, comprising 450,000 residents.

At a June 30 annual meeting, four mayors were installed in executive positions, including Old Brookville Mayor Bernard Ryba as president, Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy as first vice president, Flower Hill Mayor Elaine Phillips as second vice president and Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand as treasurer.

Ryba said it was a great honor to be elected president of the association, and the position represents a pinnacle of service in local government.

“I hope to lead an increased emphasis by our organization in using collaboration with other organizations like the New York State Conference of Mayors, and our local legislature to recognize that an increase in state aid to villages is long overdue,” Ryba said.

Ryba said that the villages have received no increase in state aid over the past two decades, and in many cases had to borrow from other municipalities to fund necessary improvements. The state funding of $20 million in Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM),

actually shows a decrease from past years, Ryba said.

“This AIM funding is not only for the villages but also for the towns, so we all share in this tiny pot of money,” Ryba said.

Any increase to the state funding of villages would be a significant step, he said.

“Personally I don’t know what to hope for but any amount would be a breakthrough of sorts, because it would serve as recognition that this been overlooked for some time, and is something that needs to be addressed,” Ryba said.

“I’m excited and I’m looking forward to working with the executive board and NCVOA to accomplish things with Nassau County,” Kennedy said. “There’s a lot of differences we have with New York State, and I’m looking forward to working with the mayors to resolve some of these issues.”

Kennedy also sits on the executive board of New York State Conference of Mayors, where he said he has fought to change the low tax caps that affect village planning.

“I think we need to stick together, all of the villages,” he said.

“The issue with the tax cap is unfair and unjust. Only if you get all of the villages together, we can influence the governor and make some changes to the rules.”

The tax cap implemented by Gov. Andrew Cuomo unfairly affects villages when they propose

Barbara Donno of Plandome Manor (left), Nassau County Village Officials Association immediate past president, administered the oath of office to the incoming NCVOA officers: President Bernie Ryba, mayor of the Village of Old Brookville; 1st Vice President Robert Kennedy from Freeport; 2nd Vice President Elaine Phillips from Flower Hill; and Treasurer Ralph Ekstrand from Farmingdale. projects or capital improvements, Kennedy said.

Another policy Kennedy said he plans to fight is a mandate from the governor which will make the MTA exempt from taxes and excuse the transit agency from going before village planning boards for projects.

“That’s something that shouldn’t be in effect, and the planning board and the village should have some input,” Kennedy said.

Phillips said: “Local governments are the closest to the people, and the first line in delivering ser-

vices that local residents need and want. But delivering the quality services they expect while holding the line on property taxes can be a challenge, and the NCVOA has proven a successful at helping find ways to provide better services while saving tax dollars.”

As mayor of Flower Hill since 2012, Phillips said, she has lowered taxes in her village and saved money by sharing services with other local governments.

“I am humbled and extremely grateful to my fellow local government leaders for the confidence

they have expressed in me with this vote,” she said.

Phillips is running for the Seventh District seat in the state Senate.

Ekstrand also said he is opposed to tax caps imposed upon villages. He said he’d like to see village governments be able to pay for necessities like water improvements and ambulances without having it apply to the village tax cap.

“It’s kind of lopsided, New York City gets all kinds of grants, but the villages of Long Island, we get the crumbs off the bread table,” Ekstrand said.

As a pharmacy manager for the past 38 years, Ekstrand said, he will bring his experience in keeping books to the treasurer position, and his nine-year stretch in local government.

“I’m one of those do-gooders who wears a thousand hats, and I happen to think that the villages in Nassau County have to get together to force our issues upon the state,” he said.

The Nassau County Village Officials Association was created in 1925, with the goal of “encouraging and stimulating cooperation among the member villages for their mutual benefit and welfare,” according to its website.

The preceding president of the association was Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno, who swore in the new electees on June 30.

Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 49 user-friendly class for firsttime computer us- ers. Using Windows computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inex- perienced user will understand. We will cover turning the computer on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding windows elements, getting out of trouble and turning the computer off. All versions of Windows will be addressed.

Prerequisites: None. Space is limited. Registration for Shelter Rock Patrons begins Friday, July 1.

COMPUTER 1st GRADE FOR GROWNUPS Thursday, July 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. In this class, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving and erasing, learn basic word processing skills and understand files and commands.

Prerequisites: None. Space is limited. Registration for Shelter

Rock Patrons begins Friday, July 8.

CREATIVE NEEDLES & THE ART of COLORING Friday, July 8, 22 and August 5 at 1:30 PM. Registration is not required. Bring your projects and supplies to knit, crochet, needle- point, embroider or crossstitch. If you prefer to relax by coloring, spend some time with crayons, colored pencils and coloring pages supplied by the library.

Enjoy sharing conver- sation, crafting and creativity while “the needles fly” and “the pictures come to life”.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP with Marguerite Dilimetin, Group Facilitator, Nassau County Office for the Aging and Mental Health Wednesday, July 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.. This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help

one another. No one should be alone!

First time attendees or for additional information, please call 516-227-7055.

PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesdays, July 12, 26 AND August 9 at 1 P.M. Join others in playing the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences and combinations.

Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available, so if you own a set, please feel free to bring it with you.

Registration is not required.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM AND EXERCISE YOUR MIND! Consider reading a new genre or books with different points of view or anything that will stimulate your imagination. Participants may begin registering by joining us on June 11 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.

If you can’t join us at that time, simply register by July 1 at the Adult Reference Desk. Materials will be provided at the time of registration. While registering, consider selecting a “mystery book” to “exercise your mind” and later share about the book at a June 11 to August 13 Book Swap with other participants on Saturday, July 9 at 10 AM. If you aren’t up to the challenge of a “mystery book” share about a recent or favorite book you’ve read.

Over the course of the program, participants are encouraged to submit reviews of the books read. Reviews submitted will be entries for raffle prizes to be given out on the final day of the program, August 13 at 10 a.m.

EXERCISE YOUR MIND, READ Through August 13 Have you joined our Adult Summer Reading Program

yet? Participants can still select a “mystery book” to “exercise their mind” and share about the book at a Book Swap with other participants on Saturday, July 9 at 10 AM. Join us!

STARTING OVER SINGLES for ages 40 plus Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Join this lively, stimulating, compassionate and supportive discussion. Make new friends, learn new skills, find hope and inspiration. It’s never too late to start over!

a registration form at the Reference Desk or download from the Library website www.srpl. org Non-residents may register on July 20 if space allows. See flyer for details.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING In the Conference Room Tuesday, July 26 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM A nurse from St. Francis Hospital will be conducting free blood pressure screenings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. No registration DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS required. Participation will be for drivers of all ages on a first-come, first-served Saturday, July 16 from 9:30 AM basis. to 3:30 PM Fees: Ages 60 plus - $33 • All ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT Others - $38 GROUP To register please contact Mr. in the Conference Room Stephen Donnelly at (516) Thursday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m.

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E.W. signs water Portugal wins World Cup service contract and Mineola celebrates Continued from Page 2 Also on Monday, Tanner said East Williston is considering forming a security committee amid concerns about crime in the village.

The committee of four or five residents would discuss “reasonable alternatives we can take over and above” the service Nassau County police provide, Tanner said.

East Williston saw a spike in residential burglaries late last year and earlier this year, and Tanner said broken glass and holes in the fence were found at Devlin Field about a month ago.

The village recently installed security cameras at the park, Tanner said, and a private security guard has patrolled the village since November.

Continued from Page 3 goal in extra time. Martins said the win was like the U.S. hockey team’s 1980 gold medal victory in the Olympics, often dubbed the “Miracle on Ice.” “When you lose your best player going into a championship game and you’re playing a team that was already widely favored to be the winner, and to come out

as the decided underdog — what a great story,” he said.

Winning in Paris was significant because the city contains the world’s largest Portuguese population outside Portugal, Marques said.

Portuguese emigrants across the world backed their team through the tournament with the slogan “11 million behind 11,”

Marques said, referring to the number of Portuguese expatriates and the number of soccer players on the field during a game. That showed how the event united the community globally and locally in Mineola, Marques said. ”This was something that no matter what your connection to Portugal was, everybody shared it equally,” he said.

Flipped classrooms hit Jackson Avenue Continued from Page 4 The effort won Jackson Avenue School one of the Center for Digital Education’s Digital Content and Curriculum Achievement Awards last month, the latest feather in the cap for the school’s nationally recognized classroom technology efforts.

To “flip” their classrooms, Jackson Avenue teachers recorded videos of math lessons — about 10 for each grade level — that students generally struggle with most, such as fractions and multiplication, Gonzalez said.

Students watch the videos

on their school-provided iPads at home using an interactive app called EdPuzzle, which asks students questions about the lesson as they watch it and sends teachers data about their answers, Gonzalez said.

That allows teachers to split students into small groups in class the next day so those who grasp the concept can practice on their own while teachers can give more help to those who struggled, Gonzalez said. “(Teachers have) more time in the class to either review or enrich students with the concepts

instead of just going through the lesson,” she said.

Teachers work with New York City-based Roble Education to record their lessons in a studio at Mineola High School, she said.

Some of Mineola’s high school and middle school classes use the flipped approach, but Jackson Avenue is the first school Gonzalez has known that uses it at lower grade levels, she said.

Teachers tested the flipped classroom in the 2014-15 school year and expanded it to all math classes this past year, Gonzalez said. The program may expand

to science classes next year, she said, but administrators decided to start with math to help students adjust to the relatively new Common Core math curriculum.

“It’s a rigorous curriculum that requires students to be taught in a different way,” Gonzalez said.

Some parents also like the video lessons because it helps them better understand Common Core math and how they can help their children, Gonzalez said.

Mineola was one of four school districts with 3,000 or

fewer students to win a Digital Content and Curriculum Achievement Award, according to the Center for Digital Education’s website.

The Piedmont Unified School District in California also won for a flipped classroom program.

Jackson Avenue was also named an Apple Distinguished School in the fall, an honor the technology company reserves for schools that show a commitment to innovative learning techniques. Every Jackson Avenue student uses an Apple iPad in class and at home.

Another world at North Shore country clubs Continued from Page 52 This group enjoyed various sports which required space. It was not long before they began to purchase land, build golf courses and adopt the rules of etiquette that was first established in the city club.

One major difference between the city club and the country club was that the country clubs were more open to the entire family.

Initially the clubhouses were old farmhouses that were converted into a space to include a dining hall, a fire place and simple locker rooms.

Architects were eventually hired to upgrade the buildings

and the general rule is to have the clubhouse on a hill that overlooks the golf course and to include a veranda to allow members to sit outside and enjoy lunch as they look out on to the landscaped vista.

To have breakfast on the porch of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton and to look out on the course below you is one of the great sights in golf.

I have been a part of country clubs from a very young age and I have many impressions of this lifestyle.

The breeding that all children need can only come from parents, school or the country club.

Without this what you wind up with are young teens that roam our suburbs like a pack of wolves looking for trouble.

The country club is the Garden of Eden with all its beauty and grace but it can easily expel you should you misbehave in any way.

In this way it serves as a crucible where one must learn codes of dress, language and manners.

And just like Adam and Eve you will be cast out should you commit any social infraction.

As an example I remember one day when I was about 14 years old I was walking down the first fairway at Hempstead Golf

E.W. reminds students of parks closing at dusk Now that school is out for Village Green and Train Station the summer, the Village of East Pavilion close at dusk.

Williston is reminding resiAnyone in these areas after dents that all village parks, the dark is in violation of the vil-

lage code and may be issued a court appearance ticket by the police or code enforcement officer.

and Country Club, which is where we played.

It was about 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning and as I walked along the perfectly manicured fairway I looked over to the 18th fairway and noticed a man finishing up his round and was wearing an undershirt instead of a golf shirt.

I turned to my father, pointed to the man and said “”Who is that strange man over there?”

He looked over to the guy then said “Oh that’s the boxer Rocky Marciano. He was the heavy weight champion. Don’t mind him he’s just a guest anyway.”

It appears to me that I had already learned the proper dress code even though no one told me directly.

This is just one of the many valuable social functions of the country club.

Clubs are often criticized for being elitist but to me they are one of the last institutions that uphold and teach etiquette and social protocol.

And in the end manners and social grace are the essential ingredients in a civilized culture.

Over the next few weeks I will feature the individual clubs on the North Shore and describe their history, beauty and uniqueness.

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County police tighten security after Dallas Continued from Page 10 “This was an outright target of police officers, the likes of which we’ve seen very rarely in the history of this country,” Krumpter said. “And I think it’s important that we recognize that the police officers there in Dallas were doing a great job.

They were out there maintaining individuals’ rights to free speech, and while they were doing their job barbarians just outright attacked them.”

Krumpter said there are currently no threats in Nassau County that the department is aware of, but it is actively monitoring and working with other departments on the federal and state levels.

In addition to tracking social media for threats, the department’s Special Operations Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team conducted homeland security patrols at large gatherings throughout the county last weekend.

The policy of patrolling in pairs is being used in police departments across the country after the Dallas tragedy, including the New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston police departments.

“When you’re dealing with snipers, police officers focused on driving aren’t always necessarily focused on anything other than driving a car,” he said. “You know, we talk about distracted driving, so having a second set of eyes provides a degree of safety.”

Officers are already required to wear soft body armor under their uniforms, and Nassau has equipped its officers with a tactical overlay vest that provides added protection. Every patrol car is also equipped with helmets to protect against shooter situations, Krumpter said.

In addition to increased safety measures for police officers, Krumpter said the community affairs division and other units will be providing necessary information and support to minority communities.

“Everything we talk about here is about trust and building relationships with the community,” Krumpter said.

“One of the great things that we have here in Nassau County is we have a degree of trust that is rarely seen anywhere in law enforcement, and it’s about building bridges and maintaining those open lines of communication.”

During the “uncertain times” police officers work in today, Krumpter touted the low record of fatal incidents involving his department. From 2015 to today there have been no police-involved shootings in Nassau, he said.

“That just goes to the professionalism and restraint that our officers demonstrate every single day,” he said. “I think we’re in a great place right now.”

Krumpter said the Dallas shootings won’t change the way the department handles protests, and despite the temporary adjustment, response times won’t change.

“We have a proven track record of handling those protests, ensuring the safety of the public and ensuring the safety of our officers,” he said. “Whether you want to look at minor protests that we’ve had, or whether you want to look at something on the scale of Donald Trump visiting Nassau County, or presidential debates, this is a major police department, and the things that we do each and every day prepares for these types of incidents.”

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Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT​/​ BOOKKEEPER: Optec Communications, Inc. is located in Mineola, NY. Great opportunity for retirees or experienced workers seeking part time and flexible work schedule.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent clerical and writing skills; must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Word & Excel. Knowledge of ACT Database a plus. Tasks will include invoicing, filing, bookkeeping, telephone answering, data entry, etc. Attention to detail is critical in this position. Applicants should have reliable transportation. Casual work environment.

Qualified candidates should e-email your resume to aleong@optec.net CHILDCARE CENTER new and beautiful is opening at Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn! We are interviewing for Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers. Full time and part time positions. Competitive payscale. Tremendous opportunity to be part of a new project serving the children and families of our community at the beginning stages! Please send resume ASAP to: jobapplicationstrinity@gmail.comAll qualified applicants welcome to apply. Please do not call the parish office, interviews begin week of July 11.

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Help Wanted COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER WANTED: The Waldorf School of Garden City seeks a P/T teacher to teach a high school computer science class starting in September 2016. 40 minute afternoon classes 4 times per week. B.A. required.

Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter to:Roland Rothenbucher, High School Chair at:RRR@waldorfgarden.org.

To learn more about the Waldorf School of Garden City visit our website: www.waldorfgarden.org CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: Full time, NYC. Experience a must. Experienced in alteration and renovation work required. Send resume to submitresumes3@gmail. com NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION PART TIME Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for a person experienced in Adobe In Design to lay out newspaper pages on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Offices conveniently located in Williston Park. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to:sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steven Blank 516-307-1045 x201

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Help Wanted DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service oriented professional with good communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications. We are looking for an enthusiastic and service oriented sales professional with good communication skills. Requirements: minimum 2 years outside sales experience.

Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car. Exclusive protected territory. Opportunity to sell both print and online programs. A collegial, supportive sales team. Award-winning editorial coverage. A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets. And you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise. Represent media that produce superior response for clients. Compensation: Salary plus commission, health. To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steven Blank at 516-307-1045 ext 201 P/T BABYSITTER NEEDEDWednesday & Friday 10am-4pm for a toddler and infant. Must have own transportation. HS and College OK. Summer through the school yea Call or text Lauren 917-642-5036

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PICTURE FRAMER: Williston Park frame shop looking for a part time picture framer. Experience a plus, will train right person. Email Aiden@ mantraframing.com or call 516-7479110

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

Situation Wanted AIDE​/​COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for your loved ones. Several years experience with dementia, alzheimers, sundown syndrome. References available. Flexible hours. Call Marcia 347-551-1720 CARE GIVER: CNA AIDE looking for companion​/​aide position FT​/​PT live in. Will do light cleaning, showers, baths. Experienced with excellent references. Nursing home experience. Licensed driver w/ own car.

Please call Merlyn 516-303-3167

CHILD CARE: Parent Support person available to assist with the home, children, transportation. Experienced. Lives locally. Contact 516-488-1346 COLLEGE STUDENT available to do any odd jobs around your home​​ yard work, cleaning out & organizing garages and basements, pet sitting, party help, etc. Call Drew 516-7125361 COMPANION​/ HOME HEALTH AIDE: Are you looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of their own home?

I am a home health aide and companion with years of experience and very reliable. Please call 917-8891606

Elder Care Companion Mature Woman With Car Available for: • Shopping & Errands • Activities • Cooking Meals • Doctor Appointments • Home Organization

NEILA ROSENBERG (347) 387-6798

TRUSTWORTHY • RELIABLE • COMPASSIONATE • FLEXIBLE

Advertising Sales Executive Blank Slate Media Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising.

Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well the 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate’s sales partner, Litmor Publications.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented sales professional with good communication skills.

Requirements: Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience.

Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car.

• Exclusive, protected territory • Opportunity to sell both print and online programs • A collegial, supportive sales team • Award-winning editorial coverage • A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets, and you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise • Represent media that produce superior response for clients Compensation • Salary plus commission • Health insurance • Paid holidays • Sick days & holidays

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve at 516-307-1045 x201 for more information.

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▼ marketplace, real estate, service directory Situation Wanted ELDER CARE: Mature woman available to take care of elderly person. Live in or out. 3 or 4 days. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-451-1781.

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HOME HEALTH AIDE: seeking companion​/​private job caring for the elderly. 20 years experience, doctors appointments, cooking, light housekeeping, laundry. Driver’s license. 347-869-3927 or 718-7761343 HOME HEALTH ATTENDANT​/​LPN CERTIFIED: Available to work & care for elderly. Live in or out. Offering Skilled Nursing Care full time or part time. Overnight also. Please call Audrey Allen: 516-444-2331 NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc.

Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com

Marketplace GARDEN CITY ENTIRE HOUSE SALE July 15 & July 16 10am-4pm 125 Meadow Street Singer Sewing Machine, Lenox, Llardro, Bedroom Furniture, Mini Fridges​/​Freezer, Artwork, Fishing Equipment, Collectibles.

GARDEN CITY MOVING SALE EXTRAVAGANZA Outside Friday July 15 10am-5pm Saturday July 16 10am-5pm 49 Hilton Avenue Top Fashion Names for Women​/​some Men in many sizes! Household, Kitchenware, Interior Decorative items, like-new Furniture. See www. lisaler.com for pictures and rain date information.

POWER TOOLS FOR SALE: drill press, table saw, band saw, scroll saw, belt​/​disc sander, router, planer.

Reasonable offer accepted. 516621-1419

Auctions ONLINE AUCTION w​/ Bid Center, Lots, Land & Houses, Roaring Gap, NC, Begins Closing 8/4/16, Selling Regardless of Price at the End of the Auction. ironhorseauction.com. 800997-2248. NCAL 3936

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Wanted to Buy CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /​Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call JENNI today! 800-413-3479 www. cashforyourteststrips.com LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917748-7225

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-7753048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www. iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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GARDEN CITY Tag​/​Garage Sale​​ Downsizing RAIN OR SHINE Saturday July 16 9am​​3pm 129 Meadbrook Rd Couches, hutch, dresser, French chaise lounge, tables, Mexican pottery, paintings, home goods, air conditioners, tools and much more!

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday July 18, 2016 9:30 am 52 Miller Ave Floral Park, NY 11001 Tools, ladders, garage, settee, windsor dining chairs, dining table, kitchen table, costume jewelry and more...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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GARDEN CITY MOTT COLONIAL 3 large Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Jacuzzi, walk-in closets, Den, fireplace, basement playroom, very large kitchen w/ ss appliances, CAC, patio, other features. By Owner 516-426-1415

Office Space GARDEN CITY Fully furnished 12 x 14 wood paneled professional office with private entrance in prime Garden City location. Monthly rent $1,500. Available for immediate occupancy. Call 516-294-8797

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full​ /​partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

real estate for sale

Condo/Co-Op For Sale ALBERTSON CONDO 60+ 1 BR, 1.5 Bath, Laundry Room & Storage Room in apt. Lots of closets.

Screened & storm Terrace. 1 Garage space. Close to everything. Low maintenance & taxes. $270,000. Principals Only. Contact: 516-437-7233

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MOUNTAIN TOP LIQUIDATION 30 Mile Views! 4.3 Acres only $29,900.

90 mins from the city! Excellent financing. Call now 888-320-0920

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Apartment For Rent GARDEN CITY PARK HOUSE SHARE: First floor, private bedroom and bathroom, full use of basement with separate washer and dryer, share kitchen. Cable and utilities included. Move right in. $1100. Jill 516-354-4340

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Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

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• Competitive, fixed-rate mortgages for first-time homebuyers • Downpayment assistance available up to $15,000 • Special program for veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and reservists • Funds available for renovation

GARDEN CITY Luxury 2 Br/2 Ba. Doorman, Elevator, W/D in unit.

Stainless appliances, granite countertops, no pets. Available August 1, 2016. $3,900​/​month.516-850-4468 or 516-873-6464 Email: hycarlinsky@yahoo.com Armstrong Properties

ATRIUM TOWNHOUSE Immaculate. COMPLETELY UPDATED. 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1800sf. Granite Kitchen, Updated Baths, CAC​/​ VAC, 23 x 17 Great Room, Patio 8 x 18, Underground Parking, Great Storage. $380K 516-993-6407 or 516-747-3036

ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner​/​Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports​/​Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85​/​cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

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Open House POINT LOOKOUT OPEN HOUSE Saturday 7/16 12pm-3pm Sunday 7/17 1pm-3pm 25 Inwood Ave 5 BR, 3 Bath 2,400 sf Spacious California Ranch on 3 lots. CAC, LR w/ gas fireplace, built-in Cedar Sauna.

Possible M/D with permits. 2 car garage, beach rights. $798,000. MLS #2789823 Christine 631-748-8044 Armstrong Properties, Inc.

Out Of Town Real Estate COUNTRY RETREAT with 90 acres. Minutes from Cooperstown.

4 BR, 2 Bath, 2,100 sf house with 4 car garage. Pond & Pole barn.

Great for hunting. $415,000. 315720-1901

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Services ** EVON’S SERVICES HOME HEALTH AIDES ELDER CARE CHILD CARE A N D MORE! We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides​/​Elder CareChild Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-5055510

computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.com

home improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979.

We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-3656685. Insured License H18C730000 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 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service.

Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain​/​rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

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

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

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MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com

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 516741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

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Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists.

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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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▼ LEGALS Legal Notice File No.2014-380721​/​A CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Winifred T. Lee Maureen Griffith John J. Noon Michael Lee,Jr. James Howard Noon Martin Lee Michael Lee Mary K. Grimes Sara Lee Green Seamus Lee a/k/a James Joseph Lee Tom Lee Peter Carson Rita Flood Shea AKA Marguerita Flood Shea Raymond Flood Kathleen Ruland Elizabeth B. Ehmann James B. Byrne, Jr. Mary Pat Vitelli Richard J. Byrne SureTec Insurance Company Attorney General of the State of New York and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-atlaw and next-ofkin of the said ROBERT E. LEE, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and​/​or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road,Mineola, New York 11501,United States.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on OCTOBER 5, 2016, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Robert E. Lee, should not be judicially settled.

(X) Further relief sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 17,830.36 pursuant to 2307( 1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $4,610.12 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $27,657.93 of which $9,957.93 has been paid and $17,700.00 is unpaid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $1,900.00 of which $650.00 has been paid and $1,250.00 is unpaid; 5. Releasing and discharging the surety; 6. Directing the net estate be paid to the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of ROBERT E. LEE, decedent; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper.

Dated, Attested, and Sealed, JULY 1, 2016 Seal HON. MARGARET C. REILLY

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SURROGATE S​/ Michael J. Murphy Michael J Murphy, Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC (516) 538-1111 254 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, New York 11530 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law.

You are not required to appear.

If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney.

WT 143895 4x 7/15, 22, 29, 8/05 #143895

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Williston Park will hold a public hearing as follows: DATE: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 TIME: 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Village Hall 494 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY SUBJECT: To consider the following application: 1. Application of Maria Dontis and Giuseppe Bonetti, owners, with respect to premises at 424 Nassau Blvd., Williston Park, in Residence B District, also known as Section 9, Blocks 336, Lots 351-354B, on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, for variance from Section 230-13-C., to enlarge the first floor with an addition approximately 13’4”by 12’8”​addit​ ion and to convert garage to habitable space for an existing two-family residence.

Interested parties may hear and be heard at the aforesaid time and place.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Brian Cunningham, Chairman Dated: July 7, 2016 WT 143887 1x 7/15/​2 016 #143887

Notice of Formation of MK3 IMAGERY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/29/2016.​Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 496 PERSHING BLVD. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

WT 143738 6x 6/17, 24, 7/01, 8, 15, 22, 2016 #143738

Notice of Formation of Goldilocks Real Estate LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/01/2016. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 96 Willis Avenue, 2nd Floor, Mineola, NY 11501.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

WT 143872 6x 7/08, 15, 22, 29, 8/05, 12, 2016 #143872

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against ANTHONY DUNCAN ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the CCP (CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM) IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on AUGUST 16, 2016 at 11:30 A.M..

Premises known as 11706 240TH STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 638 Lot 114 & 313. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buidings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $460,796.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 4879/13 .

ANTHONY FRANCIS IOVINO, ESQ., Referee WT 143888 4x 7/15, 22, 29​/ 8/08, 2016 #143888

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education of Herricks Union Free School District, at the Business Office, 999 B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 on July 29, 2016 at 10:30am prevailing time for the 2016-2017 School Year for the following categories: PLUMBING SUPPLIES Specifications and instructions to bidders may be obtained by calling Educational Data Services, Inc. at 973-340-8800 OR by logging onto our website at www.ed-data.com. Click vendors & fill out the Vendor Bid Enrollment form and fax to (973) 340-0078. Bids will be available ten (10) days before the bid due date listed in this notice to bidders.

No bids will be sent unless requested by the above procedure.

Bids will be addressed to the Board of Education, Attn: Jim Brown, Herricks Union Free School District, 999 B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN SEALED ENVELOPES AND CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE NAME OF THE BIDDER, BID TITLE, DATE AND TIME OF THE BID OPENING. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in any bid, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid, or any part of that bid, which is in its judgment is for the best interest of the school district. No bids shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Board of Education.

A performance bond of one hundred percent (100%) MAY be requested by the district participating in the bid, and, if requested, must be submitted within ten (10) days.

PRICES MUST REMAIN FIRM UNTIL JULY 29, 2017 Mr. Jim Brown Director of Facilities Dated: July 15, 2016 WT 143884 1x 7/15/​2 016 #143884

SUPREME COURT​—​COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff against PEDRO DE LA CRUZ, ROSANN DE LA CRUZ, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 5, 2014.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 26th day of July, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the

buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Said premises known as 114-06 238th Street, Elmont, N.Y. 11003.

Tax account number: SBL #: 32-633-41.

Approximate amount of lien $ 381,370.15 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 002654-12. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee.

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Shelter Rock Library Continued from Page 58 month. The group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Participants will be helped to develop methods and skills to solve problems.

Caregivers are encouraged to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally caring for the person with dementia.

Attendees may register and/ or call 1–800–272-3900 for additional information.

CHILDREN/ YOUNG ADULT LOOKING FOR YA SUMMER VOLUNTEERS For Teens Entering Grades 7-12 Summer Recording Volunteers are invited to assist in the Children’s Summer Reading Program whose theme is: On Your Mark, Get Set. . .Read! from June 27 to August 8.

For Teens Entering Grades 6-12 Book Buddies will share picture books with children on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 8 p.m. on July 12, 19, & 26. New Book Buddies are required to attend a training session on either Monday, June 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. or Tuesday, June 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. Training for returning Book Buddies is not mandatory, but recommended.

CHESS PROGRAMS for Experienced Chess Players Tuesday, August 2 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens will assist children in playing Chess. Registration begins on June 21 for the July session and July 19 for the August session. Teens can register in the Teen Room; Children at the Children’s Reference Desk.

SPORTY T-SHIRT DESIGN with Elyse Pollack. Wednesday, July 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring a plain Tshirt or two to decorate. Elyse will provide paints, stencils, and designs featuring sports and summer themes.

She’ll also show you how to cut t-shirts on the bottom and bead them. Registration begins on July 6.

TEEN MOVIE: SOUL SURFER Monday, July 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. 106 Minutes. Rated PG Join us for this sports themed movie with an inspirational message. Refreshments and

trivia precede the showing.

Registration begins on July 11.

SPORTS POETRY OPEN MIKE NIGHT Monday, August 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. This is your chance to express yourself by reading original or written sports poetry, monologues, or a passage from a sports book.

You can also sing or play a musical instrument. Performers will receive an achievement certificate. Registration begins on July 15. Not sure what to do? Attend our rehearsal on July 29 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Conference Room!

IRON CHEF with Julie Reilly Wednesday, August 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Teens will be divided into groups; each team will be given a secret ingredient to incorporate into an original recipe in the allotted time. Your delicious creations will be judged. Get into the recipe game. Registration begins on July 20.

TEEN TECH TUTORS WANTED TO HELP ADULTS USE TECHNOLOGY Topics may include e-mail, searching for websites, writing & saving documents or finding apps for a smartphone. Sessions will be in the Conference Room Saturdays, July 23 and August 6 from 10 to 10:45 a.m., 11 to 11:45 p.m. or Thursdays, August 4 and 18 from 4 to 4:45 p.m., 5 to 5:45 p.m. training session is recommended July 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the community room Register for up to 3 programs beginning Friday, July 1 at the Reference Desk.

ATTENTION TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS The next (TAB) meetings are on Thursdays, July 28 and August 11 from 5 to 6 p.m.in the Community Room.

TAB works with the YA Librarian to improve library services to teens. New TAB members can register starting July 18.

MONDAY PERFORMANCE One Man Circus For Children ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Monday, July 18 at 11:00 AM A fun-filled thrilling show of circus & variety acts with audience participation.

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Cosmos steal stoppage time win in Miami Cosmos striker, Lucky Mkosana, struck for a brace, including a stoppage time winner, to help lift the New York Cosmos to a 3-2 win over Miami FC at FIU Stadium Saturday night.

“It was important for us to win a game like this, to show the spirit and to go back to being the team that can win games in the last moment,” Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese said.

“It was important to get these three points to maintain us at the top of the table.”

Mkosana opened the scoring in the 39th minute with his second goal in as many games.

David Diosa played a spectacular low cross through traffic where he found Mkosana in stride and the forward from Zimbabwe beat his defender to the far post and knocked past goalkeeper Mario Daniel Vega.

Kwadwo Poku opened his account for Miami FC, equalizing in the 73rd minute after the

former New York City FC midfielder won a footrace to latch onto a long pass from Cvitanich and deposited a shot inside the far post from 16 yards out.

Yohandry Orozco gave the Cosmos a 2-1 lead in the 81st minute after he finished a nice give-and-go from second-half substitute Andrés Flores and tapped past Miami goalkeeper Vega with the outside of his right foot from close range.

“Orozco was looking to do that play one or two times before in the match and was able to combine with Flores to find the space to score an important goal,” Savarese said. “He had a very good game as well and I thought it was a fantastic goal.”

However, Darío Cvitanich equalized on a well-struck penalty to the right of goalkeeper Brian Holt three minutes from full time, after Hunter Freeman was ruled to have barged over Jaime Chávez in the box.

Three minutes past full time, Hunter Freeman took one last corner kick and found Mkosana right after the ball bounced off the first post, and without hesitating the striker pushed the ball gently to the bottom of the net to claim the victory for the Cosmos.

“For me, it was a great ball, great service right there. The ball was coming inside and at the end Lucky was great to put his body there,” Savarese said.

“They marked us zonally and there was open space there and Lucky was smart to run into that space.”

Mkosana’s second goal of the night capped a wild final 10 minutes that saw three combined goals as the Cosmos improve to 2-0-0 in the NASL Fall Season.

The Cosmos have a quick turnaround for their next NASL Fall Season match, hosting JackPHOTO Courtesy new york cosmos sonville Armada FC Wednesday night at Hofstra’s Shuart Sta- Cosmos midfielder Juan Arango (No. 18) and goalkeeper Brian dium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Holt in action against Miami FC.

Town salutes synchronized skaters North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Members Anna Kaplan and Dina De Giorgio and the Town Council honored 2016 Synchronized Skating Champions Alyssa Politoski and Tracy Wang before the Town Board Meeting on June 21 at Town Hall. The skaters from Manhasset were presented certificates of recognition to celebrate taking first place in the intermediate division at the 2016 Synchronized Skating Championships in Kalamazoo, MI. Synchronized skating incorporates multiple skaters performing a program on ice together as a team. From left: Council Member Lee Seeman, Council Member Angelo Ferrara, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Council Member Dina De Giorgio, Alyssa Politoski, Gigi Politoski, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Tracy Wang, Grace Tian, Council Member CHERRY 1-8 Page - 07-11-16_Layout 1 7/12/16 2:25 PM Page 1 Anna Kaplan.

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