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Most in NHP back fixes at pool: survey Town to propose less expensive ‘hybrid’ plan to appease residents By N o a h M a N s k a r With residents indicating they want some sort of fix, the Town of North Hempstead is working on a middle ground between two multimillion-dollar proposals to renovate an aging New Hyde Park swimming pool. About 65 percent of those who responded to a recent survey said the 54-year-old pool at Clinton G. Martin Park should be updated, the town announced Tuesday. About 40 percent back a $15 million plan that would fully renovate the pool deck and facilities, while about 24.6 percent support a $9 million plan to revamp only its aging infrastructure. The project’s engineers and architects are developing a “hybrid” plan that will likely include new spray features and other updates to the kiddie pool, said Marianna Wohlgemuth, a New Hyde Park civic activist who sits on the planning committee for the renovation.

“I believe we have a good sense of what the residents want and what they are willing to pay for,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement. “We will be looking to find a ‘middle of the road’ compromise between both plans, so that we can deliver the most desired components of the renovation, while keeping costs down.” Some 1,717 of 12,877 property owners in the special park district — about 13.3 percent — responded to the survey the town sent after presenting renovation plans at a public meeting in May. About 30 percent of respondents said they had an existing pool membership and 65 percent said they were not members, town spokeswoman Rebecca Cheng said. About half the responses were mailed on paper and about half were submitted online, Wohlgemuth said. Continued on Page 70

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mike Persichelli stands over the former site of b&W mockawetch florist on first street in New hyde Park on tuesday, where four houses will be built. the flower shop was recently demolished after 95 years in business.

Flower shop’s fall marks end of an era in nhP By N o a h MaNskar Mike Persichelli had flowers from New Hyde Park’s B&W Mockawetch Florist at his wed-

ding in 1994, and went to the flower shop “all the time,” he said. On Tuesday, he stood over a pit on South First Street where Mockawetch was in business for 95 years, overseeing the

construction of four houses that are replacing it. The shop closed in March and was demolished two weeks ago, said Persichelli, owner of New Hyde Park-based Persi Continued on Page 60

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Doctor’s office plan Floral Park bond ails neighbors in NHP rating gets boost

Cars would exacerbate parking problems: residents Debt is ‘manageable,’ Moody’s says By N o a h M a N s k a r An Albertson doctor wants to jump-start his medical career by opening a private practice in New Hyde Park. But residents told village trustees Tuesday that the office proposed for 1818 Jericho Turnpike will make parking near their homes even more of a struggle. “It doesn’t look like a residence,” said Alexandra Cuervo, who lives on the adjacent Hoffman Road. “It looks like a commercial place now. We’re going to get like Queens.” Philip Mathew’s medical office would replace White Cross Shoes and a medical equipment repair shop on the first floor of the building at Jericho Turnpike and Hoffman Road, he said. Mathew, his medical assistant and his secretary would share the building with Thinkertots, a “mommy-and-me” pre-school on the floor below, he said. The office would have six exam rooms, two consultation offices and a waiting room with 10 seats, said Sam Miller, Mathew’s attorney. The number of people in the building at a given time would decrease to 24 from 27 with two of the existing businesses leaving, Miller said. Mathew, a native of India who got his medical degree from Moscow Medical Academy in Russia, would likely see only five patients a week for the first two years since he does not already have any regular patients, he said. He may bring on a nurse practitioner if business picks up, he said. “As you all know, it’s hard to start a practice from scratch,” said Mathew, who works three days a week at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. Hoffman Avenue residents

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for its renovated pool complex, which opened last year. Other outstanding debt includes regular five-year bonds for equipment purchases and a small portion of a $2 million bond used to purchase the village’s Centennial Hall in 2005, Bambrick said. The higher bond rating will get the village lower interest rates for bond anticipation notes, the short-term bonds it uses to fund road repair projects, Bambrick said. The village took out this year’s bond anticipation notes at an interest rate just above 1 percent, he said. Moody’s gave Floral Park a “positive outlook” on its Aa3 bond rating, which it had for at least three years, when the village took out bonds for its pool project in 2014, Bambrick said. The upgrade indicates the village has stayed financially strong since then, he said. The rating upgrade shows the village is being fiscally responsible, which is “always a positive for any taxpayer, given the taxes that we’re paying,” said Nadia Holubnyczyj-Ortiz, president of Floral Park’s Hillcrest Civic Association.

Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the Village of Floral Park’s bond rating to Aa2 from Aa3 this month, citing the village’s “improved financial position” and “manageable debt burden” of $8.7 million. The village’s conservative fiscal management has helped balance its budgets and maintain a healthy reserve despite pressure from the state, indicating it is highly capable of paying off its debt, Moody’s said in its Aug. 8 report. Getting the third-highest bond rating from the credit agency means the village can finance regular road repairs and other capital projects at better interest rates and at lower costs to taxpayers, village Administrator Gerry Bambrick said. “We’ve been getting great interest rates, but this should affect it positively every time we Photo by Noah maNskar renew,” Bambrick said. Debt payments accounted Philip mathew of albertson discusses his plan for a doctor’s for 3.4 percent of village expenoffice at 1818 Jericho turnpike before the New hyde Park ditures in 2015, a “manageable” board of trustees on tuesday. number, Moody’s said. The bulk of Floral Park’s debt questioned whether Mathew’s said, but village Building Super- comes from a $6.75 million bond Continued on Page 60 business would be sustainable intendent Tom Gannon said the with so few patients, and said parking lot would only fit three more cars come to and from Tin- cars parked next to each other. “If these businesses are gokertots than Mathew and Miller ing to use my street as a parkwere representing. Cars from Thinkertots, ing lot they should pay us,” said where parents park their cars Joe Cummo of Hoffman Road. and attend sessions with their “I think this is time we draw the children, and other nearby busi- line here and say, ‘OK, this is a nesses often crowd the residen- residential community, and the tial street, blocking residents residents come first, the busifrom parking close to their hous- nesses second.’” Mathew said New Hyde Park es, residents said. There are 10 metered park- showed more “life” than locaing spaces in front of the build- tions further east. Jericho Turning on Jericho Turnpike, five free pike had lower real estate prices Photo from GooGle maPs spaces on Hoffman and 18 other than Hillside Avenue, another metered spaces across Jericho, local commercial thoroughfare, moody’s upgraded the Village of floral Park’s bond rating to Miller said. The building also he said. aa2 from aa3 this month. floral Park’s Village hall is seen has six “valet” parking spaces, he Continued on Page 50

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Annual feast to hail Italian culture Cellini Lodge festival will take New Hyde Park’s Michael J. Tully Park Aug. 24-28

By G a B r i e LL e D e o N at h The annual Italian Festival hosted by Cellini Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy in America will take place from Wednesday, Aug. 24, to Sunday, Aug. 28, at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park. The Order Sons of Italy is a nationwide organization whose main goal is to foster, share and educate others on the Italian culture and customs. “We host the festival every year as a way to gather funds to give back to the community,’’ said Mark Ventimiglia, Cellini Lodge’s event chairman. The festival will include music from Italian artists, a fireworks display, carnival rides and games, as well as an international food court. One of the differences this year is the homemade sangria that will be available at the North hempstead town supervisor Judi bosworth and members of the order sons of Italy festival, in addition to the beer cook at the Cellini lodge’s annual Italian feast in New hyde Park in august 2015. and wine usually served, Venmusical entertainment, he said. Italian performers, so this year of just one,” Ventimiglia said. timiglia said. The festival will be held “A few years ago, people we will have music from Italian Another change this year is the inclusion of more Italian suggested that we have more singers on two nights, instead from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. from

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Local schools among best in nation

G.N. South ranks 38th, Herricks 207th on Newsweek’s list of 500 best high schools By J oe N i k i c Five North Shore high schools were listed last Thursday in Newsweek magazine’s annual ranking of the top 500 public high schools in the country. Both Great Neck South High School and North High School, as well as Herricks High School, Manhasset High School and Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington cracked the list. Using state Education Department data from the 201415 school year, Newsweek partnered with a Maryland-based statistical research firm, Westat, to devise the list. Schools went through a twopart assessment, in which the first step ranked schools based on English language arts and math proficiency rates and standardized test scores. The second step then ranked the schools based on the number of full-time guidance counselors, SAT and ACT performance, advanced placement course participation and performance and college acceptance and enrollment numbers.

Great Neck south high school Great Neck South High School made the top 50 in the ranking, listed at number 38. The school had a 98 percent graduation rate, with 97.3 percent of students enrolling in college. It also had 87.4 percent of its students at a college-readiness level. Great Neck North High School made the list at number 142.

The school graduated 98.4 percent of its students, with 96.8 percent going on to attend college. The percentage of students who reached the college-readiness level, however, was lower than South High’s at 81.7 percent. “It is always nice when the academic accomplishments of our students is recognized by an outside agency,” Great Neck Su-

perintendent of Schools Teresa Prendergast said. “The Great Neck school district enjoys a national reputation for academic excellence, and we know our program prepares our students to lead, and make a difference in the world.” Manhasset High School ranked as the 92nd best school in the country. It graduated 98.3 percent of its students, with 96.6 percent of

students enrolling in college. The school had 84 percent of students reach college-readiness levels. “Newsweek’s recognition is a well-deserved honor which reinforces the great tradition of excellence that has existed in each of the Manhasset schools — Munsey Park Elementary School, Shelter Rock Elementary School and the Secondary School — for many, many years and that has allowed Manhasset to be recognized as one of the premier school districts in the United States,” Manhasset Superintendent of Schools Charles Cardillo said. “Our students experience a great sense of community and family in our schools and the faculty, administration and staff display great compassion, love, support, care and encouragement to our students. The net result is a deeply rooted commitment to each and every student’s educational and emotional well-being which contributes to the students’ success in the 4 A’s — academics, athletics, the arts, music and theater, and Continued on Page 22

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Firm to pay $5.25M for GCP cleanup EPA settles with Nashville-based Genesco for water contamination at former factory

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By N o a h M a N s k a r A Tennessee company will decontaminate groundwater affected by its former textile mill in Garden City Park under a $5.25 million settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency, federal prosecutors announced Monday. Nashville-based Genesco will run water and air treatment systems at the Fulton Avenue building where it used a carcinogenic chemical that flowed into the ground, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York said. Genesco will also reimburse the EPA for the cost of overseeing its cleanup efforts under the terms of the settlement filed Monday in Central Islip federal court. “This settlement reinforces this office’s firm commitment to eliminating the hazards posed by sites that threaten public health and safety,” U.S. Attorney Robert Capers said in a statement. “We will continue to hold accountable those responsible for causing or contributing to hazardous substance sites.” Genesco would also pay $10

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million to the Village of Garden City for the contamination of its groundwater under a pending settlement in a separate federal lawsuit filed in 2007, federal court documents show. Genesco operated the textile factory from 1965 to 1974 and dry-cleaned fabrics using tetra-

chloroethylene, a chemical commonly known as perc that causes cancer and harms the brain, kidney, liver, immune system and reproduction. Perc made its way into the water, soil and air around the 0.8-acre site, leading the EPA to take it over in 1998 as a “Super-

fund” site under a federal law that aims to clean up highly polluted sites around the U.S. The EPA installed an air stripper, which uses pressurized air to remove harmful chemicals from water entering two wells controlled by the Garden City Water District. The Village of Garden City operates the machine and would continue to cover all operational costs for 30 years under its proposed settlement with Genesco, court documents show. Under the settlement, Genesco must maintain the air

stripper and other treatment systems until the EPA’s goals for the site are met. It must also monitor the levels of contaminants in the groundwater and pay for the EPA to check the air in buildings around the site for harmful chemicals, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. “Residents of Long Island rely on groundwater as their source of drinking water, so it is critical that groundwater resources be protected from toxic contamination,” the EPA regional administrator, Judith Enck, said in a statement. “The EPA will keep working to protect residents of Long Island from the threats of polluted groundwater.” The EPA altered its cleanup plan for the site in October 2015, rejecting plans for a separate groundwater treatment system that would have pumped water from the site to the Garden City Bird Sanctuary for treatment before pumping decontaminated water back into the ground. That system would not have sped up the $4 million cleanup process, the EPA said last October.

State test scores chaminade grads slam handling of abuse case mean little in mineola By N o a h M a N s k a r Chaminade High School graduates this week publicly criticized the school’s handling of sexual abuse allegations against its former president, saying the elite Mineola academy has failed to live up to its motto. In a letter published Monday in the New York Daily News, seven graduates said Chaminade has not been forthcoming with parents and alumni about the details of the “credible” allegations against the Rev. James Williams, telling them to ask questions individually rather than offering information openly. The men — Anthony Clark, Charles Cowell, Anthony Ventura, James Cotter, Charles Givens, Ed Kless and Anthony Notaroberta — say the all-boys Catholic school’s actions contradict its motto, which requires that students do “the right thing at the right time because it is the right thing to do, regardless of who is watching.” “We no longer offer our support at a distance,” the letter reads. “We offer our close, public scrutiny, in order to hold the school’s leaders accountable — just as they held us accountable as students and

as men.” The graduates pledged to stop giving Chaminade money and other “material support” until it discusses in depth Williams’ alleged actions, the school’s response and steps it has taken to prevent further abuse. Clark, the letter’s primary author, published his own blog post Tuesday evening calling Chaminade’s stated timeline of Williams’ alleged abuse, his resignation and the school’s investigation “particularly troubling.” “Even if you believe everything that Chaminade is saying, they’re still not meeting the standard of that motto because they’re not saying everything they need to say and they’re not doing it in an open and transparent way,” Clark, a 1984 Chaminade graduate and Mineola native who now lives in Washington, D.C., said in an interview on Tuesday. The writings come more than three months after the Meribah Province of the Marianist Order, which runs the school, suspended Williams, a 1987 Chaminade graduate, from priesthood after a 15-month investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a former student. Continued on Page 71

By N o a h M a N s k a r Of the several swaths of data the Mineola School District uses to evaluate students’ academic progress, New York’s state tests carry the least weight, school officials said Thursday. This year’s changes to the tests for third- through eighth-graders, combined with the continued strength of the opt-out movement against tests aligned with the controversial Common Core curriculum, render the scores almost meaningless when it comes to measuring growth, Superintendent Michael Nagler said. “Even though we’re showing growth on the state tests, I think it’s disingenuous to actually promote that as a good thing,” Nagler said after Thursday’s Mineola school board meeting. Some 45 percent of Mineola students passed the state math test this spring, up from 36 percent last year, state data shows. The district’s English language arts passing rate remained flat at 52

percent. This year’s state exams had fewer questions, no time limit and a lower minimum passing score, leading test results to appear inflated this year, Nagler said. State education officials say the test was improved with input from teachers and is so different that it’s impossible to compare the results to last year’s. Proof of the tests’ unreliability lies in the fact that 88 percent of eighthgraders taking this year’s Common Core algebra exam passed, while only 43.2 percent passed the seventhgrade math test last year, Nagler said. The Northwest Evaluation Association’s Measures of Academic Progress exam is a more reliable indicator of student progress toward the district’s goal of graduating students with advanced diplomas, Nagler said. The online test measures where students stand when they take it at the beginning of the year, sets academic goals and measures progress when students take it again in the Continued on Page 70

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GOP officials cross aisle, back Rice 4 Republican lawmakers endorse Garden City Democrat for re-election to Congress By N o a h m a N S k a r Four local Republican officials crossed party lines to endorse Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice for Congress on Tuesday, citing her efforts toward bipartisan public service. “Kathleen Rice listens to her constituents, represents her entire constituency rather than just a select few,” said Thomas Tweedy, mayor of the Village of Floral Park. “She has earned our respect and support.” Mayor Henry Schreiber of the Village of Bellerose, Mayor George Pappas of the Village of Atlantic Beach and Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford (R-Long Beach) joined Tweedy in backing Rice, a Garden City resident who was elected to represent the 4th Congressional District in 2014 after serving nine years as Nassau County’s district attorney. Rice fought to expedite approval for an emergency medical facility in Long Beach after Superstorm Sandy and “stood up to” the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get recovery funding

but was endorsed by both major parties in 2013 and is registered as a Democrat. Rice touted her work across the aisle in Washington to pass two bills in her first term, and pledged to continue working against “detrimental” partisanship and polarization in the House. “We may belong to different parties, but we are partners in public service, and I look forward to continue working together to solve problems for the people we serve, keep our communities safe, and make sure all Long Island families Photo by Noah MaNSKar have a secure future,” Rice said. Tweedy and Rice have family Floral Park Mayor thomas tweedy (left) was one of four republi- connections — their grandparents can officials to endorse Democratic rep. Kathleen rice of garden knew each other and members City on tuesday. of their family went to school together, they said. Ford also said she through, Ford said. Tweedy cited said they have endorsed Rice in knew Rice’s brother. Rice’s Republican endorseRice’s early opposition to a video the past, either for district attorney casino planned for the Belmont or in her first congressional cam- ments come as Democratic presiPark racetrack, which was shelved paign. All four officials said they dential candidate Hillary Clinton’s in April after three months of com- had no conversation about Tues- campaign tries to sway moderate day’s endorsement with the Nas- Republicans dissatisfied with Donmunity opposition. “She is a fighter,” Ford said. sau County Republican chairman, ald Trump, the GOP’s presidential candidate. “She is a tireless advocate for each Joseph Mondello. Rice is facing Lt. Col. David Ford was re-elected to the Legand every single one of us.” Schreiber, Pappas and Ford islature in 2015 as a Republican, Gurfein, a retired U.S. Marine

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from Manhasset, in the southwestern Nassau County district that stretches from Floral Park to East Meadow and from Hillside Avenue to Long Beach. Tweedy and Schreiber said they did not know much about Gurfein and had not heard from him since his campaign started. Gurfein said none of the officials who endorsed Rice had asked to meet with him, and noted that he’s been endorsed by Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino and Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, both Republicans. “Unfortunately, this is indicative of the problem we have in politics right now, and this is where none of these individuals took the opportunity to even meet me or to vet me or to understand who Kathleen Rice’s opponent is,” Gurfein said. Gurfein decided to run in the North Shore’s 3rd Congressional District last September, but then he decided to run against Rice in the 4th District after the GOP nominated state Sen. Jack Martins in the 3rd.

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Martins challenges suozzi petitions Claims fraudulent signatures including 2 dead people submitted for Dem’s 3rd Party line By N o a h maNSkar Republican congressional candidate Jack Martins is trying to block Democrat Tom Suozzi’s bid for a third-party ballot line. The Old Westbury state senator’s campaign last week challenged nearly 3,500 of the 5,718 petition signatures Suozzi collected for a “Fix Washington” ballot line in the 3rd Congressional District, saying dozens of signatures were fraudulent and at least two belonged to dead voters. Suozzi’s petitions contained several signatures from people who never signed them, including one of Martins’ Senate staffers, said E. O’Brien Murray, Martins’ senior campaign strategist. Others signatures were illegible or from voters who live outside the North Shore district, he said. Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive, made a filing in state Supreme Court last week asking a judge to validate his petition for the “Fix Washington” line in case the state Board of Elections rejects it. Suozzi created the line to attract voters who might not want to cast Democratic ballots.

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“He knows these petitions are in grave danger and he’s panicked, attempting to try to make sure the petitions that have fraud scattered throughout them still gives him a line,” Murray said. The New York Post last week first reported two “Fix Washington” petition signatures from dead Williston Park voters. Martins’ campaign alleges at least four Suozzi campaigners collected fraudulent signatures, Murray said. Suozzi’s campaign says it has only found one paid

worker who collected bad signatures and he was fired immediately after the campaign discovered what he did. “Jack Martins is so worried about his record of raising property taxes, defending Dean Skelos and voting for Trump that he’s doing everything he can to kick everyone off the ballot. It won’t work,” said Kim Devlin, a Suozzi campaign consultant, referring to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and former state Sen. Dean Skelos, who was convict-

ed on federal corruption charges last year. Suozzi and Martins each raised property taxes as county executive and mayor of Mineola, respectively. Martins says he is voting for Trump but not endorsing him. Martins defended Skelos, his Republican colleague, on the state Senate floor last year and wanted him to remain the chamber’s majority leader after his arrest last May. In an email, Murray said Skelos and convicted state Assemblyman Sheldon Silver “broke our trust,” but countered that Suozzi “has proven once again he can’t be trusted.” The state Board of Elections will issue a final decision on the “Fix Washington” petition at its Sept. 15 board meeting, when it is set to certify the ballot for the Nov. 8 general election. Suozzi faced challenges in April to his petition for the Democratic primary ballot. Martins petitioned for the Independence line in the spring but did not get enough valid signatures. Reach reporter Noah Manskar by email at nmanskar@theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

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haber opens campaign hQ in Mineola Cites focus on education, taxes and environment in Senate bid against Elaine Phillips By J oE N i k i c Democrat Adam Haber opened his campaign headquarters in Mineola on Sunday for his race to replace state Sen. Jack Martins in the 7th Senate District. Joined by about 70 volunteers, supporters and elected officials at the office located at 164 Jericho Turnpike, Haber discussed his run for office and the main issues he wanted to tackle. “I will do everything I can to stand for public education. I just want to hammer that home,” he said. “Taxes, public education, environment: these are themes you’re going to hear over and over again, and they’re extremely important to me.” “These are things that I think I can speak to directly and I’ll be an outspoken, passionate advocate for,” Haber added. “These are the reasons why I’m running.” He is set to face off with Republican Elaine Phillips, the Flower Hill Village mayor, to replace Martins in November. Haber, a commodities traderturned-restaurateur and Roslyn

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adam haber talks to supporters at his new Mineola campaign office on Sunday. school board trustee, said he wanted to serve as a state senator to fight for women’s equality in the workplace, citing his wife, Renée, and daughter, Stephanie. “I want to make sure they are treated that way in the eyes of the law and that’s another reason why I want to go to Albany,” he said. While meeting residents in the 7th Senate District, Haber said, he

has heard that voters wanted elected officials who they feel they can trust in office. “They’re tired of the ethics problems,” he said. Haber said he is often asked why he wants to be involved in politics given the controversy surrounding the state’s government. He told his supporters that his love for Long Island influences his

efforts in seeking elected office. “I can’t imagine ever living anywhere else. This is where I want to grow old,” Haber said. “I’m doing everything I can to add value here. With all of you working together with me, there’s a lot of problems we can tackle together.” Renée Haber, who introduced her husband to the crowd before his speech, touted Haber’s efforts in improving ethics and finances in the Roslyn School District after he became a trustee eight years ago. “From the second he got in, we’ve had the lowest budgetary increases in all of Nassau County,” she said. Last Thursday, Haber received the backing of the New York State United Teachers, which represents 1,200 state school teacher unions. “Candidates earning NYSUT’s endorsement this year have shown a willingness to listen to our members in public schools, colleges and hospitals,” the group’s president, Karen E. Magee, said in a statement. “They value their relationships with our more than 600,000 politically active and energized members and champion their in-

terests.” Haber said it was an honor to receive the group’s backing. “As a local parent, sports coach and school board member, I share with these men and women the passion for empowering our children and giving them the best shot at life,” he said. “Together, we will work together to continue to address the misguided Common Core curriculum, ensure Long Island’s schools are fairly funded and defend our resources against New York City private charter schools.” Elected officials at Haber’s campaign headquarters opening were 3rd Congressional District candidate Tom Suozzi, North Hempstead Democratic Party leader John Ryan, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, state Assemblyman Charles Lavine, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman, North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages, former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and Great Neck school board member Donald Ashkenase.

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By st e P h e N r oM a N o The Paul D. Schreiber High School football team will play an independent schedule this season after opting to leave the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for competitive and safety reasons. Stephanie Joannon, director of health, physical education and athletics for the Port Washington School District, disclosed the change. The school was in Conference 1, for schools with the largest enrollments, in Section VIII of the association. Port Washington appealed its conference placement to the Football Council, the Nassau County Athletic Council and the Nassau County Superintendents Council, seeking relief after facing safety issues last year, competing against teams that carry more players. Last season, six Schreiber players suffered concussions, the most in the Nassau County, according to Joannon. After starting the season with 35 players, the Vikings finished with 23 players. Joannon said that there were 57 missed practices last year due to injuries, and seven starters finished the season injured. Football conferences in Nassau County are based on enrollment, and because Schreiber High School has 1,500 students, it played in the highest conference. But Joannon said the school’s enrollment isn’t indicative of the number of students participating in the football program. “We were asked to stay one more year, but we couldn’t,” Joannon said. “We couldn’t put our kids back in that situation, having less kids on the sidelines than other teams, and risk the same medical problems. Not after six concussions and 57 missed practices.” During the appeals process, the councils offered relief to Port Washington, issuing it the No. 14 seed out of 14, and arranging the schedule so it would play the No. 13 seed, No. 12 seed and No. 10 seed twice with an additional two games, according to Nina Van Erk, executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section VIII. In the past two seasons in Conference 1, Port Washington finished 3-15, and were outscored by opponents 291 to 51 last season. Port Washington’s football program, Joannon said, doesn’t have enough players to compete against schools that are carrying more players on their rosters. Joannon said that on average, bigger Conference 1 programs carry around 55 to 60 players. Because Port Washington’s roster isn’t as deep as other schools’ rosters, Joannon said, more players are forced to play both offense and defense, making them more susceptible to injury. “We discussed this decision on different levels,” Joannon said, “and everyone was still concerned. It’s not because of

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CHERRY LANE GYMNASTICS CENTER our record, but instead because we’re being outscored by so much and that we’re left with 23 players on the sidelines after starting with 35.” In the last seven years, Port Washington has appealed its conference placement seven times, Joannon said. During the 2012-13 season, other teams appealed conference placement, too, so a developmental conference — Conference 5 — was established, but it lasted only two years. In its two years in Conference 5, Port Washington played to a 14-2 record. “We were very successful in Conference 5 because we were playing teams like us,” Joannon said. “Teams that struggled because of the amount of students participating in the football program. It was a fair conference.” When the program decided to not play in Conference 1, Joannon said, the school was faced with three options: eliminating football entirely, ending the varsity program or playing an independent schedule. “At first, I met with our superintendent, Dr. Kathleen Mooney, and she was awesome about the entire situation,” Joannon said. “She understood where we were coming from completely. She was always on our side.” Joannon said she held a meeting with interested parents of current and past players to discuss the future of the football program. The consensus, Joannon said, was that everyone wanted to play football this year. “Around 98 percent of the people who attended the meeting said playing in Conference 1 was a bad idea — they said it wasn’t safe,’’ she said. “But, ultimately, they wanted to play football, so we went forward with the independent schedule.’’ Because Nassau County and Suffolk County schools’ schedules are maxed out, Joannon said, she reached out to private schools on Long Island and in Westchester. “The private schools I reached out to understood our situation,” she said. “We’ll get to have a unique experience.” So far, Port Washington has a fivegame schedule planned, and Joannon said she’s looking for two more games. “I think playing an independent Continued on Page 12

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Incumbent trustee faces challenge in Oct. 31 election By J oe N i k i c With the terms of two seats on the Great Neck Library’s Board of Trustees and one seat on its Nominating Committee ending this year, October’s election will bring one contested trustee race. An incumbent trustee, Varda Solomon, is set to face off on Oct. 31 with Doug Hwee for Solomon’s expiring trustee seat. Another incumbent trustee, Josie Pizer, whose term is expiring at the end of this year, will not be running for re-election. Instead, Rebecca Miller will be running uncontested to fill Pizer’s seat. Great Neck Library Board President Marietta DiCamillo said Pizer has served diligently on the board to complete all of the goals

she set when she was first elected and is now moving on. Efforts to reach Solomon, Hwee and Pizer for comment were unavailing. Seats on the Board of Trustees are for four-year terms beginning January 2017. Patrick McDonnell is running unopposed for outgoing Nominating Committee member Michael Katz’s expiring trustee seat. Holly Coscetta, the administrative assistant to the library director, Kathy Giotsas, said candidates cannot run for consecutive terms on the Nominating Committee. Efforts to reach McDonnell were unavailing. The Nominating Committee seat is for a three-year term beginning January 2017. In July, the Nominating Com-

mittee endorsed Solomon, Miller and McDonnell for the three open seats. The deadline for independent nomination petitions for the three open seats was Aug. 15. Candidates interested in running needed to get 100 signatures from Great Neck Library card holders in order to submit a petition, Coscetta said. Library officials said to vote in the Oct. 31 election, voters must be at least 18 years old and either be registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or a Great Neck Library cardholder. Biographical information for the candidates, library officials said, would be available in the September-December library newsletter.

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Continued from Page 11 schedule is a great opportunity for everyone,” said the recently hired head coach, Adam Hovorka. “It’s special that we’ll be traveling off of Long Island.” The team will be traveling to games in coach buses, and will open up the season on Sept. 10 at home against Pelham Memorial High School. Then it will face Long Island Lutheran High School, Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor, and Gorton High School in Yonkers. “At this point, after everything we’ve been through, we’re just happy to be playing football this season,” Joannon said. “The kids are very excited.” Although Port Washington is playing an indepen-

dent schedule, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association will be providing officials, Van Erk said. “Port Washington is a long-time member that’s always been in good standing with us,” Van Erk said. The superintendents council is looking further into the issue, Mooney said, because Port Washington isn’t the only school concerned about conference alignment. “It was really in the best interest of our students to go to an independent schedule,” said Mooney, the Port Washington school superintendent. “We had to go to what would benefit us from a safety standpoint. The councils will look into it, but it’s good we’ll be playing this year.’’

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state judge ruled last week that the leader of the Nassau County Legislature, Norma Gonsalves, violated state campaign finance disclosure rules eight times between 2013 and 2015. The judge, Christina Ryba of Albany County Supreme Court, ordered Friends of Norma Gonsalves, the East Meadow Republican’s campaign committee, to pay $14,000 in fines for failing to file financial disclosure reports with the state Board of Elections. The Board of Elections brought legal action against Gonsalves in March after finding in December that she failed to file reports listing her campaign’s donors and expenses at least 34 times between January 2006 and February 2015. Gonsalves’ explanation has more or less been along the lines of the dog ate my homework — or rather the dog ate her campaign treasurer’s homework. She blamed the missing filings on confusion with the Board of Elections’ electronic filing system and campaign treasurer Joseph Parisi’s failure to file them. The campaign finance violations are not to be confused with taxpayer-funded campaign mailers Gonsalves and two other Republican county legislators sent out in 2015 that claimed county legislators did not raise property taxes during the past five years, despite a 3.4 percent increase

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in 2015. Then Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas asked for an investigation by federal prosecutors of the mailers. Republican legislators responded on Jan. 4 to the charges brought by the state election board and Singas by re-electing Gonsalves the presiding officer of the Legislature. All of which helps explain why Nassau County — one of the wealthiest counties in the state — is in its 16th year under state supervision of its finances. And, apparently, counting. In July, The Nassau Interim Finance Authority gave Nassau County has 30 days to come up with a plan to reduce a $103 million deficit for 2016 without using borrowing, reserves or other prohibited revenue sources. Rather than considering Gonsalves’ removal as presiding officer, Republican legislators are currently considering a voter referendum that would create an independent inspector general to review county contracts. Or, rather, not considering the referendum. Democratic legislator proposed the referendum after Republicans legislators refused to approve an independent inspector general that had the backing of the Democrats, Singas and a panel that Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano appointed to address contracting reforms.

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Both Mangano and the Republican legislators say the inspector general is unnecessary after Mangano’s hiring of someone to oversee county contracts. The call for an independent inspector general who Mangano can’t fire followed the disclosure that hundreds of county contracts were awarded without competitive bidding for just under the $25,000 limit that required legislative review, some apparently in return for political favors. And a $12 million county contract that resulted in former state Senate Majority Leader Dean

Skelos and his son being convicted of felony corruption charges. Chief Deputy County Executive Rob Walker, another Mangano hire, testified during the Skelos trial that he is under investigation for allegedly awarding county contracts to campaign contributors. But Mangano and GOP legislators still ask us to trust them. With a straight face. The referendum on an inspector general needs the approval of the Republican-controlled rules committee, the Republican-controlled Legisla-

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ture and Mangano, the Republican county executive. With the deadline for holding a referendum this November rapidly approaching, the Republicans came up with an ingenuous solution — allow the proposed referendum to be “reviewed” by the county attorney. This, of course, is ingenuous in the political sense, allowing Republican legislators a way to defeat the referendum without voting against it. In the responsible government sense, it is just more of the same.

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More nassau silly season antics Nassau’s political silly season is in full swing. Here are a few of the latest antics: In the dog days of summer, the newly reformed LIPA is attempting to silence trustees. A policy that was to be brought up for a vote at the July board meeting — before it was suddenly cancelled — would “encourage” trustees to defer to the LIPA press spokesman, calls from reporters concerning “matters of fact.” The resolution would also encourage trustees to “refrain from publicly espousing a position” without possessing a “full and complete record” to articulate “a reasonably informed decision.” This is typical arrogance of government bureaucrats who believe they are smarter than their appointed overseers. Under state law, agencies like LIPA must be independent and board members must be free to express their views without interference from agency employees or the office of the state’s chief executive.

LIPA’s attempt to suppress the first amendments right to free speech must be defeated or permanently shelved — before they either take root at LIPA or extend to other public authorities. In December 2015, the state board of elections charged the presiding officer of Nassau’s County Legislature, Norma Gonsalves, with eight instances of failing to file disclosure reports between 2013 and 2015. The Board of Election also revealed she had filed reports late on 24 occasions between 2006 and 2015. On Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, a New York State judge, Christina Ryba, ruled that Gonsalves violated election finance law eight times. The judge fined the Friends of Norma Gonsalves campaign committee $14,000. Instead of taking responsibility for her campaign committee’s failure to report disclosure required by law, Gonsalves blamed the Board of Elections electronic filing system and her campaign

GEORGE J. MaRlin On The Right treasurer. What a disgrace. If Gonsalves had an ounce of political integrity, she would admit she was ultimately at fault and resign her office. It is rumored that former Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray may be a candidate for New York Supreme Court judge this fall.

Readers will recall that last year, voters overwhelming rejected her candidacy for Nassau District Attorney because they realized she was wholly unqualified for the post. If Murray was deemed unfit to be D.A., I can’t imagine how the Republican bosses can promote her as suitable to be a judge. If she is nominated by the GOP at its judicial convention, to make sure Murray never gets to serve on the bench, it is my hope that Nassau’s Democrat and Conservative Parties refuse to crossendorse her. The Town of Oyster Bay whose bond rating has been dropped to “junk” status and is on the verge of insolvency — thanks to years of fiscal mismanagement — recently announced it will be eliminating 150 jobs in its 2017 budget. If the cuts are for real and not fiscal smoke and mirrors, that would be a good but small start towards fixing the Town’s structural deficit.

However, I must ask this question: If the 150 jobs are not essential ones, why weren’t they eliminated in earlier fiscal years? Oyster Bay taxpayers should not hold their breath waiting for pols to truly reform the town’s broken budgetary process and should not be surprised if a stateappointed monitor will be required to fix the financial mess. North Hempstead taxpayers learned this month the town borrowed $186,000 to renovate and furnish the offices of its attorney. First and foremost, such an expenditure should be covered by budgetary tax and fee revenue, not long-term borrowing. Secondly, spending $103 thousand on furniture for eight lawyers and three staffers comes out to $9,363 per employee. That’s a bit much. There are warehouses full of fine second-hand furniture that could have been purchased for a fraction of what was spent. The good news; the political silly season will be over in three weeks.

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Far from chipper about credit card chips

very single time I use my credit card, I have to ask the cashier: ‘Do I chip, here? Or do I not?’ That is the question. Because every store I go into wants something different.” This was the plaintive cry of a friend of mine — let’s call her Gail — about her experiences with the new, not-so-improved “chip” credit cards. She’s got a point. The “chip,” you might recall, is the high-tech solution to credit card “skimming” and fraud. All we had to do, our banks told us, was throw out our old cards (well, cut them up or shred them, first) and use the new ones they were going to send us. Of course, that was soon followed by a hailstorm of complaints from gyms, orthodontists, and magazines across the land as recurring payments or subscriptions to them all went haywire. But they’ve managed to fix that. Now, my Amazon Prime has a

zombie life of its own, renewing itself for another year on a number I haven’t been allowed to use, myself, since three cards ago. It’s my home version of the Walking Debt. We were forced to get these cards because they were so safe … and yet most merchants don’t even use them. Or rather, no two use them the same way. One store wants you to swipe the card. From top to bottom. With the mag stripe facing out, please. The next store, you are supposed to swipe in the same direction, but with the mag stripe facing the other way. In the third store, you have to swipe from right to left, across the top of the reader (I can’t even tell you which way the stripe should be facing) — and the fourth — you guessed it — from left to right, but not across the top. Instead there’s a groove somewhere in the middle. So at the fifth store, the last thing I’m expecting is to put the card in so the chip-reader can ac-

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A Look on the Lighter Side tually read it! Then, after the machine has scolded you to leave the card in the reader, it scolds you to take your card out. Basically, no matter what you do, it will be wrong, and the clerk will give you that I’m-beingpatient look that really means, “What an idiot.” Because all they’ve done all day is watch people come in and bungle the one version of the

transaction that their machine requires. They haven’t had to schlep through five previous stores — or even more, if you’re doing backto-school shopping — and be asked to do five different things… each one prompting that “what an idiot” look. Next, the machine asks a series of questions: Credit or Debit? Cash back? “The amount for your groceries is $437. Is that OK?” No, of course it’s not okay, it’s not remotely okay, I probably even have to come back later in the day for a few things I forgot. But what choice do I have? So I swallow my objections and check “OK” …and somehow I have just invalidated the entire transaction, and we have to start again. Finally, we arrive at my favorite step. The big banks and credit cards stopped short of requiring us to learn yet another PIN — good call, that — so instead they ask for a meaningless electronic signature. I say meaningless because has

anybody ever challenged one of them? You take the plastic pen, you make some illegible scrawl — or, alternatively, write “Alexander Hamilton” or “Genghis Khan”— and then it asks you, “Accept?” Do I accept? Does it matter? Who’s going to sign and then say “No”? Is this going to come up in court? “Mr., um, Khan, do you accept your signature on this bill for $437 dollars worth of groceries?” “Your honor, would you? Here, look at the receipt — a few cold cuts, some frozen pizzas, some eggs, some milk…. Clearly unacceptable!” “But haven’t you been dead for centuries? Why are you even here?” “I ask myself that, every day. But this is nothing You should see John Hancock, trying to squeeze his gigantic signature into that little bitty box….” It’s enough to make me homesick for cash. Almost.

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Ignoring the threat to black lives

y now, we should all be familiar with the phrase “black lives matter.” For several weeks, conservative pundits have been railing against this movement and what it represents. At the Republican National Convention one speaker stated that blue lives matter (referring to law enforcement officers) and that sent the minions into a frenzy of cheers and applause. The chorus of Fox News hosts have joked that green lives matter as do purple ones. This feeble attempt at humor is monumentally simplistic. No rational creature disputes the fact that all lives matter, but to equate the suffering of blacks with that of police officers is simply inaccurate. Our history is one of systemic racism starting with slavery; after the Civil War there were Jim Crow laws; and finally we had the long struggle for civil rights which goes on until this day. Anyone who doubts this view of history should consider one fact. Between 1877 and 1950 almost 4,000 African Americans were lynched in the south. This shameful part of our history is poignantly remembered in the lyrics of “Strange Fruit.” Southern trees bear strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze Strange fruit hanging

from the poplar trees. But one doesn’t have to go back 60 plus years to understand the impulse behind black lives matter. Just this week, the Justice Department issued a scathing report on the conduct of police officers in Baltimore, Md. It described racially biased and unconstitutional practices including interrogations and frisking for no reason. Richard Cohen, president of the Southern Poverty Law Center, states: “In a four and a half year period, Baltimore police recorded more than 300,000 pedestrian stops, but only a tiny percentage led to charges.” As long as such practices are part of the American tapestry and as long as black mothers have to have “the talk” with their male offspring about being deferential to white cops, the racial tension which exists today will go on and on. The black experience is very different from that of whites. In his poignant essay “The Ethics of Living Jim Crow,” novelist Richard Wright discusses an incident from his youth when two groups of boys, one black and one white, were in a fight. The black boys tossed cinder while the whites tossed bottles. A broken milk bottle hit Wright behind the ear opening a deep gash which bled profusely. A neighbor rushed him to a doctor who put three stitches in his neck. The author picks up the story: “I sat waiting for my mother...I raced down the street to meet her. I could just feel in my bones that she would under-

stand. I grabbed her hand and babbled out the whole story. She examined my wound, then slapped me. “How come you didn’t hide?” she asked...I was outraged and bawled...she grabbed a barrel stave...stripped me naked and beat me till I had a fever of one hundred and two impart{ing] to me gems of Jim Crow wisdom. I was never, never to fight white folks...She finished by telling me that I ought to be thankful to God as long as I lived that they didn’t kill me.” Wright’s mother was not unloving and insensitive. On the contrary she wanted her son to survive in a land where even a 14-year-old boy could be tortured and shot for just speaking to a white woman. This was what happened to Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955. It isn’t easy for white America to accept responsibility for over a century of violence, discrimination and stereotyping. One often hears...I am not responsible for the past. Yet, until we accept the fact that this is the heritage of all Americans — blacks and whites — we cannot hope for much progress in race relations. Donald Trump does not miss an opportunity to stick his foot in his mouth. He has recently announced to the world that he is “the law and order candidate.” Those old enough to remember may recall that the first candidate to use that term was Richard Nixon. Of course everyone understood that

“law and order” was a thinly veiled phrase for racism. Trump also opined about the black lives matter group stating: “I think they’re looking for trouble.” Trump and every other politician knows what the applause lines are...”the brave woman and men in our armed forces” and “the men in blue who protect us from anarchy and chaos.” The tweeter-in-chief also posted a graphic purporting to prove that in 2015 blacks killed by police were 1 percent while whites killed by police were 3 percent. Given the fact that blacks constitute only 11 percent of our population, these figures fail to prove much. The source cited by Trump, the “Crime Statistics Bureau” doesn’t even exist. Furthermore, FBI statistics have debunked the Trump claims. The job of law enforcement personnel is dangerous and the vast majority of police are there to serve and protect. But there has always been a minority who are racist as well as those who are not skilled in defusing potentially combustible situations. Sadly, it has always been easier for whites to rally round the flag of bigotry than to understand the yearning for social justice embodied in the black lives matter movement. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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ecently in the news was a discussion about so much math in high school and the lack of good grades hindering being accepted into college. I remember having taken algebra and trigonometry which was long ago. During my lifetime I have never used either of them to any extent. Instead of plunging into the heavy math of these two subjects, it seems that it would be much more productive if the students first acquired an understanding of what these subjects are, what they are used for and which professions rely on them. That could well create an interest in delving deeper into them. What I recently discovered (It is partly in the dictionary) is that algebra originated in Arabic- al jebr. It was long ago introduced into Greece and now we have it as algebra. I have noticed that the name of things and a news source begin al this and that. Now I know Arabic al means the in English. It does not seem to be gender sensitive as it is in French, Spanish and Italian. One of my ideas is that all of the money in the world and all of the lies ever spoken cannot destroy one grain of truth.

This I here express it algebraically as X=truth, Y=all the money ... and Z= all the lies: X - (Y+Z) = X. Trig deals with angles and triangles and of determining the area of a triangle or whatever shape. Sometimes we use our own ingenuity to solve problems. A simple case is a right angle (90 degrees) with one side 10 feet long and the other 4 feet long with a line drawn from the ends to form a triangle. What is the area? Just make or imagine a rectangle 10 by 4 feet. We know length times width equals area. Therefore 40 square feet. Drawing a line from one corner to the other makes it obvious that the triangle is half or 20 square feet. Of course it becomes difficult with different angles. The great majority of students will never use these math types during a lifetime. Just teach them creatively so the students comprehend the subjects well. Forget the heavy math. They don’t have to become experts just to get a grade. Don’t destroy a students chance for a future with bad grades. Charles Samek Mineola

uriel Pfeiffer has a few good suggestions. A ‘ticket producer’ to monitor all the illegal actions of the store employees. A few tickets and they will obey. While they are there to give the employees of Shop Delight their tickets (citations) they can also give the trucks tickets for double parking. If a local sees that it is not being done they can report that police officer anonymously to 311. Only neighborhood aggressive cooperation will solve the problems. Please give the Shop Delight market permission to occupy more storefronts. It would be a great idea. More occupied stores. Even let them build a second story for offices. Then watch what follows: Force them to help fund parking across the street. A triple decker, with the cooperation of the

LIRR, to allow a garage to cross the tracks and have access from both north and south directions, one an entrance and the other an exit. For short term parking only for 2/3 of the spots. Delivery to the store from the rear only, if a designated front parking spot is abused. Ticketing is the only answer. USPS employees should be required to adhere to the same conditions for the benefit of the community. Additional ‘over the tracks’ parking should be considered to help alleviate the parking problems of the station area. That would help the local businesses who will otherwise decline in numbers if more people will refuse to shop in Great Neck (like me). Norman Roland Great Neck

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What’s wrong with ‘America first?’ I am writing this letter in response to a letter written by Mr. Hal Sobel in the Aug. 12, 2016 edition of the Roslyn Times. The subject was in regards to a previous letter of mine. Mr. Sobel called my comments “ludicrous.” So let us see which of us is ludicrous. I made a number of poignant critiques of a column written by Mr. Kremer. Mr. Sobel chose to cherry-pick a few of them. At the same time, he also chose to evade certain uncomfortable issues. Mr. Sobel first takes umbrage at my saying “I applaud America first.” He goes on to explain, in several paragraphs, that this is an unwise slogan to use, and thus, demonstrates an “abject failure to understand our country’s history.” When I played football in college we often used the term “gung ho.” I knew what it meant. My teammates knew what it meant. I doubt there was one player on the field who knew that the term “gung ho” was of Chinese origin, meant “together”, and was a battle cry in World War II. We do not have to know the etymology of every phrase to communicate with each other. Donald Trump knows what “America First “means, I know what “America First” means, and his audience knows what “America First” means. Mr. Trump’s usage has nothing to do with the issues regarding entry into World War II. It has to do with the issues of today. Saying “American first” is not ludicrous. It is Mr. Sobel’s criticism that is ludicrous. So let me ask Mr. Sobel my first of

many questions? Do you, Mr. Sobel, believe in “America first?” You evaded the more important context of my argument which was that I did not want to be a part of a George Soros global empire. Which do you prefer? “America first” or are you more aligned with the George Soros types? Mr. Sobel then proceeds to criticize me for making excuses for Donald Trump being less articulate than a professional politician. I was not making excuses for Donald Trump’s remarks. I was validating them. I clearly stated that being inarticulate “ does not make one wrong or stupid.” Mr. Sobel then flexes his muscles and accuses Mr. Trump of being a bigot. I think Mr. Trumps’ views are not bigotry but are justifiable concerns about the security of our country. This subject then evolves into Muslim immigration. Mr. Sobel accurately quotes my concern about allowing believers in Sharia Law to enter the country. He even says “this seems reasonable.” Well, if it seems reasonable, then it is obviously not ludicrous. He then dismisses the idea as being impracticable. He totally evades my previous references to the fact that 100 years ago, we asked prospective immigrants if they were anarchists before being allowed entry to the country. Did some of them lie? Sure. But, if subsequently, they were found to be preaching anarchy, this was grounds for deportation. I want the same procedures to apply to

Muslim immigrants. So here are some more questions for Mr. Sobel. Since you are such a high-minded and moral person with a strong nose for bigotry, do you think the adherents of Sharia Law are bigots? Do you think the adherents of Sharia law deliberately and unapologetically single out certain groups for intimidation and violence? Do you think they indulge their bigotry, not by refusing to bake wedding cakes, but by physical assault and murder? Do you think Muslim street patrols are a form of vigilantism? Do you think Sharia law is worse than Jim Crow? Do you believe Christians have the right to peacefully march in Flint, Mich.? Is there any smidgeon of an obstacle to those espousing Sharia law that you would implement? Or would you prefer to do absolutely nothing? Do you think that by doing nothing, the flowers will bloom, the birds will sing and we will all live happily ever after? In the next section, Mr. Sobel shows an absence of elementary logic. He accuses me of convoluted arguments regarding Mexican immigration. I guess convoluted was substituted for ludicrous in this paragraph. He disliked the fact that I used Ann Coulter as a reference. He then proceeds to trash Ann Coulter. Without making this letter to the editor a treatise on logic, I will try to be succinct. Aristotle formulated the laws of logic. He also listed about two dozen violations of logic that he referred to as the “informal

fallacies.” One of them was called “ad hominem.” Ad hominem fallacies are when you attack the person making the argument instead of attacking the argument itself. It does not matter if Ann Coulter makes the argument, or Genghis Khan, or Attila the Hun. The argument itself must be refuted. As an aside, I have other references regarding the disproportionate amount of crime committed by illegal immigrants. Ann Coulter is not the only one. Mr Sobel then slanders me with the broad brushed accusation that I think Mexicans are rapists, etc. He does not write clearly here. Did he think I meant all? So I will be clear. Yes, I believe there is a disproportionate amount of rape, kidnapping, and murder in the Latin cultures compared to our own. There are statistics to prove it. My concern is allowing illegal immigrants, not legal and vetted immigrants, into the country. This is not ludicrous. He then proceeds to cite an article by the Economist magazine that supposedly refutes the idea that illegal immigrants commit more crime. He also says the crime statistics are distorted because the illegal immigrants have already been labelled as criminals just by their illegal entry. Absolute garbage. Illegal entry into the U.S. is a civil matter, not a criminal matter. So I have some more questions for Mr. Sobel. Continued on Page 61

Plaza’s ‘lame’ opposition to Shop Delight

his past week’s front page article in The Great Neck News — dealing with Shop Delight’s proposed expansion plans — showed just how lame the village’s excuses were for not wanting Shop Delight to fill one of the many empty stores in the village. Shop Delight’s plans for a storage facility, administrative offices and a place to prepare take-out foods is the best possible use for the space at 4 Welwyn Road for the following reasons: • It would definitely not increase traffic, as the space would not be a functioning retail space. • It would not increase the number of store deliveries, but might actually decrease deliveries because there would be storage space for larger and less

frequent deliveries. • The landlord cited that the store is trying to make the current situation better by use of this additional space. • It would not have a negative impact on residents in the surrounding area. At the last village meeting, [Mayor Jean] Celender stated that she was very concerned about some delivery trucks making three-point turns in the parking lot. Really? Then why isn’t she concerned about the broad impact of the three-point turns made by over 100 buses a day in front of the post office? Celender should treat herself to the sight of 12-plus buses each hour using Welwyn Road as their circuitous route to the

station — constantly making three-point turns in front of the post office — causing numerous accidents, endangering pedestrians, moving vehicles, and parked cars on Shoreward Drive. (Remember the bus/car collision in front of the post office a few weeks ago that backed up traffic all the way to Middle Neck Road?) A perfect example of hypocrisy at its best. Not on Celender’s agenda. Perhaps the mayor would prefer a tenant like the former Tulip In the empty store that Shop Delight would like to occupy. For over five years, with multiple violations of his conditional use permit, the owner of Tulip ran an illegal nightclub every Saturday night until 4 am.

Tulip’s rowdy and drunk nightclub patrons had loud fist fights outside, blasted car radios, vomited all over the area, and even engaged in “horizontal refreshment” on the lawn of the neighboring coop. No matter how many times residents asked, pleaded and begged for help from the village, the mayor closed her eyes to the multitude of violations and the deleterious effect of the illegal nightclub on the neighborhood. Residential neighbors were deprived of their night’s sleep every Saturday — week after week, month after month, year after year. But Celender closed her eyes to all of Tulip’s violations as well as to the disgusting behavior taking place on the street outside the nightclub.

I wonder why? Residents of the area already have substantial issues with no place to park, dangerous buses, double parked cars, and constant honking because our village government just continues to look away. Shop Delight isn’t going away. It offers a sound plan for use of the space in the vacant store that would be helpful in eliminating some of the store’s present problems and which would not have a negative impact on local residents. But sadly, if Shop Delight is allowed to proceed, it probably won’t create a photo op for our illustrious full-time mayor. Muriel Pfeifer Village of Neck Plaza

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Trump is opposing the School district destruction of the USA taxing too much

r. Wayne Roth, in his letter to the Great Neck News, 8/5/16, points out that Donald Trump is warranted in his criticism of Muslims and Mexicans. Mr. Trump’s criticism can be stated in a more succinct manner. He is opposed to “illegal immigration” and “destruction of the U.S.A.” When an opposition to a policy is presented in a personal matter it can be construed to be a bias, i.e. Muslims and Mexicans. When it is presented as a policy matter it can be observed more objectively. Illegal immigration covers several countries and cultures. Immigration law requires any

team of auditors from the state Comptroller’s Office announced they found inaccuracies with the Manhasset School District’s retirement incentive program; specifically one teacher was overpaid and four were underpaid, resulting in a $29,564 error (Manhasset Times, Audit of school district reveals payment errors, Chris Adams, 8/12/2016). Unfortunately, state auditors missed an $8.3 million “error” which a local grass roots organization, Manhasset Proponents for School Accountability, was able to uncover by simply reviewing the school district’s annual reports. According to MPSA, the Manhasset School Board underestimated revenues and overestimated expenses in crafting annual budgets. In 2012-2013 the school budget surplus was $1,537,000. In 2013-2014 taxpayers were overcharged by $3,042,000 and nic and religious groups. in 2014-2015, the overcharge We goofed on this one and for that we are truly was $3,717,000. sorry. Taxpayers were effectively While our centennial celebration was on Au- over taxed by $8.3 million over a gust 14, 2016, our bicentennial celebration won’t be around again for another 100 years. Tisha B’av will be with us every year and I can assure the Jewish community that there will be no major events in the park district on that date in the future.

one entering this country to be properly documented and vetted. If the President does not want to enforce this law he should work to have it repealed. In other words — of get off the pot! He wants it both ways. Who does he think he is? With respect to Islamic terrorists, it is clear that they want to destroy the U.S.A., Israel and various other groups who disagree with their viewpoints. What do we do, let them achieve their crime and then say “I told you so!” Of course not, our Constitution provides for the “common defense.” The responsibility of our President is to enforce this provision

(the Executive Branch). Again, enforce the laws or change them. I think he either has forgotten his responsibilities or wants to play games with them. Playing games is for children; adults act like adults. They fulfill their accepted responsibilities, which obviously President Obama has not done. With respect to Mr. Trump’s lies, as depicted in Dr. Roth’s letter, Mr. Trump has never lied while serving as an elected or appointed public official. Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has never stopped lying, under oath, while serving as a public official. Morton Perlman Great Neck

G.N. Park District apologizes

n behalf of the Great Neck Park District, I would like to apologize to the Jewish community for holding our 100-Year Anniversary celebration on one of the most important and saddest dates of the Jewish calendar. However, Aug. 14, 1916 is the exact date that the Great Neck Park District was founded and in that context, we planned a celebration, 100 years to the day. Great Neck, being the diverse community that it is, we initially were very happy that the date fell out on a Sunday. Under most circumstances, we are very cognizant of dates that are important to the various eth-

Daniel M. Nachmanoff Commissioner, Great Neck Park District

Athletes show their mettle

ur American athletes have showed their true mettle in the Rio Summer Olympics. There have been loses and winners but the many showed their love of the sports they had participated in. Examples like gymnasts Simone Biles and Ally Raisman who gave their all to Michael Phelps who swan his way to more gold. These athletes are the personification of the spirit of what America is all about and that if a person strives hard that person can reach the

highest mountain and be all one can be. It is in these athletes that I feel are true role models for our youth of today and that is a good thing in that this spirit will make America great. All these athletes have truly made and will continue to make America proud with their tenacious and courageous spirit. For that let me say,” kudos, for a job well done team America.’ Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

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three-year period. When a school district pads a budget by 3 percent, circumvents the tax cap by 1 percent (as did Manhasset school district via the capital bond) and then adds up to 2 percent allowed by the tax cap, property taxes effectively rise 6 percent and the process is compounded annually. According to MPSA, rather than return the overcharges to the taxpayer, many Long Island school districts inexplicably hire more staff despite declining enrollments and raise salaries 3-5 percent annually, while announcing a budget within the 2 percent cap. Taxpayers rely on certified public accountants to verify the accuracy of school budgets. They expect the comptroller’s office to investigate potential abuses and the Prosecutors Office is charged with enforcing the law. The timidity of our officials to take on the educational establishment is a sad sign of the times. Laurann Pandelakis Manhasset

Banana splits: A day to recognize

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, beat the heat and humidity by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and order a banana split. Thursday, Aug. 25 is National Banana Split Day. It was invented by 23 year old apprentice pharmacist David Evans Strickler at his Latrobe, Pennsylvania store’s soda fountain in 1904. The cost for this tasty treat was 10 cents which was twice the price of any other ice cream sundae. Many Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Herricks, Albertson, Searington, Williston Park, Garden City, Mineola, Manhasset, Roslyn and Port Washington residents along with other nearby communities frequent Hildebrandt’s on Hillside Avenue in Williston Park for our favorite ice cream treats.

They even offer a regular menu of great hamburgers, fries, wraps, various chicken dishes and other treats. Make sure you leave room for dessert! Why not have an all ice cream diner? Enjoy a couple of scopes of your favorite ice cream. It should be properly served in a long dish sometimes called a boat. The banana is cut in half lengthwise with three scopes of ice cream in between. Tradition has scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry but many substitute other flavors. Add some hot fudge, whipped cream, crushed nuts, maraschino cherries and other toppings. It will put a smile on your face and bring back childhood memories of when you frequented Jahns Ice Cream Parlor or another favorite ice cream emporium. Larry and Wendy Penner Great Neck

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liberal media quashes trump, backs clinton

he relentless Trump bashing in the corporate media continues, with little pretext of evenhandedness. It’s clear the corporate media has an agenda, i.e., stop Trump and elect Hillary Clinton. The media is doing its best to dictate the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election. There can’t be any serious dispute about this. The media isn’t serving its intended function of providing for real debate on political issues. Instead it is functioning as a cheerleader for one side against the other; an organ of propaganda, not information. This disables the average American from making a well-informed choice as to how to vote. Six corporations now own 90 percent of our media. Cross-ownership of newspapers, and TV and radio stations, which used to be illegal, is now common. This is the result of the 1996 Telecommunications Act signed into law by Bill Clinton when he was President. Given this intense concentration in a handful of companies, media coverage strongly influences the outcome of our elections. When that coverage is distorted by bias, as it is currently, the average person is deprived of the objective information necessary to make informed choices. This lack of honest reporting is dan-

gerous for, and harmful to the country. If Trump is elected, breaking up the media monopoly should be a priority. A good start would be repeal of the 1996 Telecommunications Act , returning to the prior system where cross-ownership of media platforms in the same markets was prohibited. This would allow for more, and more diverse voices to be heard on all issues. A good thing. The more real debate there is on issues, the more likely good decisions will be reached. If repeal doesn’t occur, concentrated corporate control of our media will remain in place. That’s a problem. There are very few office-seekers like Donald Trump who can successfully withstand a sustained negative media barrage. Most would-be office holders don’t have the means to resist it. So they go along with what those who control the media want. That’s why we have the political situation we do. There is no effective way to counter those who control the media. They are the most potent force in politics. John O’Kelly East Williston Letters Continued on Page 61

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Bethpage Black: ‘The people’s country club’ Fifth in a series Nassau County has some of the finest golf courses in the world including Deepdale, The Creek, Piping Rock, Garden City and Meadowbrook. But there is one golf course that is regularly ranked higher then all of them. It was A.W. Tillinghast’s last design and is considered his finest masterpiece. Welcome to “The Black Monster” at Bethpage State Park, created in 1936 thanks to money from the Work Relief Program. The Black is one of five courses at Bethpage State Park and by far it’s most famous. Tillinghast used the Pine Valley as a model and made the greens small and guarded by deep menacing bunkers. The course is now the darling of both the USGA and the PGA having hosted the 2001 and 2009 U. S. Open and the 2011 Barclays, this year’s Barclays (Aug. 23 to Aug. 28) and the 2019 Ryder Cup. However the Black was not always the beautiful gem it is today. When I was young I would occasionally put my clubs on my back and peddle my bike all the way from Massapequa Park to Bethpage State Park to play there. That was more than six miles.

Ah yes the amazing irrepressible energy of youth. If I attempted that ride now I would insist that an ambulance follow me all the way in the event I suffer a heart attack, heat stroke, or a sudden spinal herniation. In the 1960s Bethpage Black was a true wasteland. The tees were all hard dirt and you hit off a black rubber mat. The course was mostly burnt out and rocks and weeds filled most sand traps. But in 1982 the course underwent a refurbishing and was restored to its former glory. David Catalano was the greens keeper from 1995 to 2011 and he hired Craig Currier to help him get the course ready for the 2001 U. S. Open. It remains a pristine, gorgeous but very daunting challenge. As I golf writer I was invited to play the course before each Open and consider the Black to be the only par 82 in the world. According to my count there are 14 par 5s, no par 4s and four par 3s. To get to Bethpage you approach the course along a lovely tree lined road that ends with a small circular drive paved with Belgian blocks with a Colonial style clubhouse.

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The course attracts many high-caliber players. One of the first times I played there as a teen I played in a foursome with a guy named Rocco, who had played in the U.S. Open the previous year. The first tee is high atop a hill and like all great golf courses each hole is memorable. The 4th is a short par five which reminds me of many holes at Pine Valley. You must play target golf or wind up in Sahara like bunkers that seems to swallow you up. The 17th hole may be the second best par 3 on earth only rivaled by No. 16 at Cypress Point. I was there last Sunday at about 9 a.m. and despite 93 degree heat there were a bunch of happy looking golfers getting

ready to play on the Yellow, the Red, the Blue or the Green. The Black was closed as it makes itself ready for the arrival of the Barclay’s and the world’s best golfers on Aug. 23. I feel a lot like golf guru Harvey Penick who once said “If you play golf you are my friend” so it’s easy to approach the golfers waiting to play and ask about where they were from. One group traveled from Manhattan. They all said that they like playing the Black because it was challenging, beautiful and had perfect greens. Andrew Wilson is head golf course superintendent and Michael Hadley is the Black Course superintendent and together they has shaped Bethpage Black into the finest public course in the nation. And here it is right in our own back yard. The Black has come a long, long way from the early 1960s when kids like me had to tee it up on hard dirt and rubber mats. This course is a true miracle to behold. Since the economic collapse of 2008 there has been much hand wringing that the golf industry is in trouble, that club membership is down, that rounds per year are declining and that

bethpage black, readies itself for the arrival of the world’s best golfers in the barclay’s on aug. 23.

the millennials face paced life style precludes the game of golf. I always laugh to myself when I hear this. Golf is one of those games that is nearly perfect. You have a six-mile walk in breathtaking natural settings, get to unwind, compete and chat with friends. When one plays this game it’s almost impossible not to fall in love with it. Finally golf has been included in the Rio Olympics as a way of introducing golf to South America. The idea was met with resistance by the top four golfers in the world (Jordan Spieth, Jason day, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson). I predict that will prove to be a costly public relations mistake for those four. When NBC’s Matt Lauer talks about golf in the Rio Olympics he discusses the poverty in Brazil but that despite the poverty golf seems to be embraced by the nation. The Rio Olympics reminds me of Bethpage Black, which hosted the first “People’s Open.” Long Island is lucky indeed to have one of the world’s great golf courses available to anyone who wants to play it.

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Library gets tech grant State funds subscriptions for music downloads, electronic books

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the shelter rock Public library in albertson received a $20,000 state grant this month. the library’s subscriptions to the Freegal music service and the OverDrive AdvanShelter Rock Public Library members tage, a digital book library, state Sen. Jack can continue to download free music and Martins (R-Old Westbury) announced on check out e-books thanks to a second con- Aug. 11. The library will also use the money secutive state grant. The $20,000 in state funds will pay for to buy Launchpads, tablet computers pre-

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loaded with educational apps and games for kids. “Enabling the library to continue providing free access to these services and purchase additional technology will benefit the entire community,” said Martins, who is running for Congress in the North Shore’s 3rd Congressional District. The money comes from a $15 million state Senate package of “bullet aid” for schools and libraries that was approved in June 2015. A $25,000 bullet aid grant in January 2015 provided the initial funds for the library to subscribe to Freegal, which has about 11 million songs available for library patrons to download free. It also funded the library’s access to the Nassau Digital Doorway Advantage e-book program. “Our patrons greatly appreciate access to the Nassau Digital Doorway Advantage E-book Program and the Freegal service,” Andrea Meluskey, the library’s director, said in a statement. The Shelter Rock Public Library, which serves Albertson, New Hyde Park, Manhasset Hills, Roslyn Heights and Garden City Park, got a $100,000 state grant in 2013 for capital improvements at its Searingtown Road building.

Arkansas dogs get new homes By st e P h e N roMaNo The North Shore Animal League America took in over 40 puppies and adult dogs rescued from Arkansas on Friday. The animal league teamed up with North Little Rock Animal Rescue and Union County Animal Protection Society to rescue the puppies and dogs, saving them from euthanasia in North Little Rock, Ark., according to an animal league news release. “These offsite rescues are extremely important,” said Matthew Carroll, the offsite manager of the North Shore Animal League of America. “It was a pretty important rescue.” More animals need rescuing during the summer, Carroll said, but it’s also a good time for people to adopt animals because they are around to take care of them. In the summer, Carroll said, “kitten season” starts, which is when there’s an over-

abundance of cats and dogs, especially in the United States. “Summer is a very important time: Families are home and around, children are out of school and everyone gets to spend time together with the pets,” he said. The animal league regularly arranges adoptions of cats and dogs, Carroll said. But he added that it’s important to be educated before adopting. Carroll said that it’s important for pet owners to spay and neuter their animals to avoid overpopulation, which leads to high numbers of abandoned animals. “Spaying and neutering is so important,” Carroll said. “It extends the years of your pets’ lives. Adopting an animal is a 15-to-20-year commitment so people need to learn.” When the animal league arranges the adoption of one pet, “North Shore Animal Carroll said, it’s not only saving one pet’s life, it’s saving two be- League America’s ability to cause then it has space to rescue take in these animals, provide the necessary medical care to another.

prepare them for adoption and find them loving homes is what makes this rescue possible,” according to the release.

Schools among top 500 Continued from Page 4 after school activities.” “Naturally, our parents and community provide incredible support and share in the great pride and school spirit that exists in the Manhasset Schools,” Cardillo added. Herricks High School ranked 207th on the list. The school graduated 98.5 percent of its students, with 94.3 percent of students moving on to attend college. It had 79.3 percent of its students reach college-readiness levels. “It is gratifying that Herricks has once again been recognized by Newsweek as one of the top high schools on Long Island and across the nation,” Herricks Superintendent Fino Celano said in a statement. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, faculty and administration. Our high levels of academic achievement could not be accomplished without the support of our dedicated Board of Education, parents and community.” Paul D. Schreiber High School was number 448 on the list. The school graduated 98.6 percent of its students, with 92.7 percent of students enrolling in college. It also had 74.2 percent of students reach a college-readiness level. “I am proud that Schreiber High School continues to be recognized as a top high school in the various rankings conducted throughout the year,” Port Washington Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Mooney said. “While the rankings and lists generated by different independent organizations serve as a testament to the dedication and expertise of the building leadership, faculty and support staff, they touch on just some of the many facets that make Schreiber a great school.” Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia listed as the top school in the nation. Other Long Island schools that cracked the list include Jericho High School at number 45, Syosset High School at number 118 and Garden City High School at number 212.

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tongs, to brown the remaining sides. Remove from heat and set aside. Fish will be medium rare at this point. If you prefer ﬁsh more well done, place the pan with the ﬁsh in a 375 degree oven for another 3 to 5 minutes. (Personally, I love my tuna seared on the outside and raw on the inside.) To serve, slice the loin and serve with carrots and couscous.

Spiralized Ginger Carrots Couscous with Shitake Mushrooms Summer Fruit Salad* *Recipe Not Given Sesame Tuna 1/4 cup sesame seeds 2 tblsps black sesame seeds Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tblsps olive oil, plus more for brushing the fish 1 1/2 tblsps sesame oil 3 lbs. tuna steaks, cut in 2 long triangular loins Fleur de sel In a dry Dutch oven on medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until they are just beginning to turn light golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and spread seeds on a disposable plate. (There is to clean up!) Brush the tuna pieces on all sides with olive oil. Season on all sides with salt and pepper and dip tuna pieces in the seeds, pressing to coat on all sides. Set aside on a foillined cookie sheet.

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When ready to cook, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and sesame oil on medium high in the Dutch oven. When oil is hot, add the fish to the pan. Let cook without moving the fish for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the sesame crust begins to crisp and brown. When the crust is golden brown, turn the fish and cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, about another 2 minutes. Once the second side is browned, brown the third side, then turn the fish pieces on edge with

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The other Saturday night I worked until 1:00 a.m. and woke up to find that I would be entertaining six people for dinner. What is a busy and exhausted caterer to do? I quickly put together an easy and delicious dinner party! This time of year fresh Montauk Tuna is plentiful in markets and carrots are bountiful at farm stands. (As you know, I love Rottkamp Bros. Farm on Mcouns Lane in Brookville). Add easy to make couscous with shitake mushrooms, a salad and fruit salad for dessert and one has an elegant party with a minimal amount of effort. Entertaining at home is gracious and a warm way to welcome friends. Set your table in your air-conditioned home with fine china and crisp linens and you have set the mood for a wonderful evening. Enjoy...

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Spiralized Ginger Carrots 3 large carrots 2 tblsps sweet butter 2 tblsps grated fresh ginger Salt and pepper, to taste Using a spiralizer or julliene slicer, slice the carrots. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add ginger and saute 3 minutes. Add carrots and saute until cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Couscous with Shitake Mushrooms 2 cups couscous 4 oz. dried Shitake mushrooms, soaked in water and then sliced

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock In a crock pot, add all of the ingredients. Cook on high for 2 hours. Fluff with a fork and serve. Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 33year old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. For more photos and presentation follow Culinary Architect Catering on Facebook. Please email me photos of your meal at party@culinaryarchitect.com.

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Art Guild seeks Arts & Entertainment Calendar entries to contest The Art Guild is inviting artists to submit artworks for consideration for Visual Trick/Visual Treat a Juried competition and exhibition on view Oct. 1-30. During the season of Halloween, artists are invited to submit works that trick or treat us. Trick everyone with a trompe-l¹oeil or treat us to some beautiful eye candy. Artists are advise to not be afraid and to let their imaginations conjure up something magical, supernatural or macabre! All artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), are invited to submit up to three artworks for consideration. All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. The deadline for submissions is midnight Sept. 9. For more information, mediums accepted, registration form, or to register on line, please visit The Art Guild’s website at www.TheArtGuild.org. The exhibit will be on view in The Art Guild’s gallery at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset from Saturday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 30. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sun-

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days from 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. An Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 from 7-9 p.m.. The Art Guild is planning a fall session of classes for children and adults including Theory of Oil Painting with Paul Bachem, Watercolor for beginners or intermediates with Eileen Neville, as well as upcoming workshops Alla Prima Painting with Christine Lafuente, Oct. 22-23; and Watercolor with Joyce Hicks, June 22-25 2017. The Art Guild is also planning a fundraising event, The Art Lovers Fling, Friday Nov. 18, at the Village Club of Sands Point. For more information or to register for classes, please visit the website at theartguild.org. Please check The Art Guild’s website (www.TheArtGuild.org) and Facebook page throughout the year for information about programs and events. The Art Guild is located at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset New York. For more information please call 516.304.5797 or email info@theartguild.org. The Art Guild is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization.

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GOld COast aRts CEntER 113 middle Neck road, great Neck (516) 829-2570 • http://goldcoastarts.org Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. “summer shorts” at Furman Film series Saturday, September 17 at 8:30 p.m. the 50+ Comedy tour Tuesday, September 27 at 8 p.m. the Front Page on Broadway Wednesday, October 26 at 8 p.m. natasha, Pieree & the Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway Thursday, November 10 during evening Gold Coast international Film Festival Opening night Gala landMaRK On Main stREEt 232 main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Wednesdays through Sundays until September 4 My Mother’s italian, My Father’s Jewish & i’m in therapy! Wednesday, August 31 at 2 p.m. Film: to Catch a thief Saturday, September 10 at 8 p.m. donovan - the sunshine superman Fiftieth anniversary north american tour Friday, September 30 at 8 p.m. Betty Buckley, the“Voice of Broadway” lOnG island ChildREn’s MusEuM 11 Davis avenue, garden City 516-224-5800 • www.licm.org children must be accompanied by an adult. museum hours: open Daily (until September 4) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. museum admission: $13 for adults and children over one-year-old, $12 seniors, free to museum members and children under one-year-old. additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800. Through Sunday, September 4 staRt (story + art) Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by literature-inspired activities and crafts. ages 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 licm members). Tuesday, August 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bee amazed Bee amazed! meet local bee keeper carl Flatow and learn about the natural history and fascinating world of bees. Discover the art of beekeeping, bee anatomy and all the important contributions bees make to the planet. create an original bee craft and enjoy tasty treats featuring different types of honey! all ages. Free with museum admission. Wednesday, August 24 at 11 a.m.,1 p.m. and 3 p.m. art in the Garden children will take part in outdoor art workshops this summer at licm. Just as Willem de kooning was inspired by

the light and beaches of long island, we’ll take inspiration from the summer light and a garden setting to explore his hands-on techniques. Join us in our Backyard as we create al fresco art. this workshop is funded by the Willem de kooning Foundation. ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 licm members) Wednesday, August 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Friday, August 25 from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Music and Movement Join us for a musical morning that gets little bodies moving; pick up a musical instrument and add your voice to our sing along songs session. ages: 5 and under. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 licm members). Thursday, August 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Calling young scientists! young scientists will dig into learning all about owls as they find bones and dissect an own owl pellet. get to the root of how owls eat, hunt and ingest food and discover the answers to many questions. ages:5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 licm members). Friday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen (Family series) calling all junior chefs! have fun creating nutritious, simple dishes that will inspire kids and adults to get cooking together. create tasty treats, take home recipes and enjoy your yummy creations at the end of each class. ages:3-8. material fee: $5 ($4 licm members). Friday, August 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. KEVa Castles calling all castle builders! come work cooperatively to build a kEVa castle using a variety of fun and interesting materials. Design and plan as you experiment with the physical forces at work and create the ultimate castle for your royal court characters. all ages. Free with museum admission. Through Sunday, September 4 traveling Exhibit - the art of andy Warhol combining history, creativity and the visual arts into one exhibit, visitors will explore the silkscreen process from beginning to end and learn about a leading figure of the “pop-art” movement, which began in the 1950s. Step into a working silkscreen studio, similar to Warhol’s “Factory”; create an original piece of art; dress up like the characters seen in Warhol paintings and play with toys like those collected by the artist. original artwork featured in the exhibit is from Warhol’s myth Series; including characters familiar to children such as mickey mouse, Santa claus, the Wicked Witch of the West and Uncle Sam. all ages. Free with museum admission. Continued on Page 43

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Your go-to guide for private school education All SAinTS RegionAl CATholiC SChool All Saints Regional Catholic School, founded in 1990, serves Nursery through Eighth Grade students from the Long Island, New York parishes of St. Boniface Martyr, Sea Cliff, St. Hyacinth, Glen Head, St. Mary, Roslyn, St. Patrick, Glen Cove and St. Rocco, Glen Cove. We seek to educate our students within a family-centered Catholic community. We commit ourselves to Gospel values as we seek to develop our students’ intellectual gifts and foster their spiritual growth. Our aim is to prepare our students to lead creative and productive lives which contribute to the growth of both God’s kingdom and our nation. www.asrcatholic.org 12 Pearsall avenue glen Cove, Ny 11542 Phone: 516-676-0762 Fax: 516-676-0660 grades: Nursery through 8th academic Dean: Joanne Fitzgerald School board Very rev. Dom Elias Carr, Can. reg., headmaster Mrs. Joanne Fitzgerald, Dean Very rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. reg., Chairman Mrs. Kathleen Deegan Dickson, Chairperson Mr. anthony Capobianco Deacon Frank borchardt Mrs. gunilla Paulich Mr. Frank Fazzalari Ms. Kathleen Friend Mr. Kevin horton Mrs. Sighle lynch Sister Pat Koehler o.P. Dr. george abouEid

BuCkley CounTRy DAy SChool Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body. Buckley provides the foundation that enables our

students to achieve their full potential and excel as educated, ethical, and self-confident individuals. Our graduates are well prepared for entry into, and success in, secondary schools and beyond. www.buckleycountryday.com 2 I.U. Willets road roslyn, Ny 11576 Phone: 516-627-1910 Fax: 516-627-8627 grades: Kindergarten through 8th

headmaster: Jean-Marc Juhel, Ph.D. Parents association Co Presidents: Caterina Skenderi and Mei Mei Nappi

ChAminADe high SChool Chaminade High School is a Catholic school for young men in grades 9-12. The school is named in honor of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade (1761 - 1850), Founder of the Society of Mary, Marianists. The school, with a student population of 1700, is staffed by Marianist Brothers and priests as well as lay men and women. Since its foundation by the Marianists in 1930, Chaminade High School has achieved a reputation for excellence in educating the Catholic young men of Long Island. Students at Chaminade study a college preparatory liberal arts curriculum in an atmosphere that emphasizes the development of Christian community and education of the heart. Chaminade’s goal is to foster the development of well-rounded, faith-filled Catholic men. www.chaminade-hs.org

340 Jackson avenue Mineola, Ny 11501 Phone: 516-742-5555 Fax: 516-742-1989 grades: 9th through 12th Principal: bro. Joseph Dominick bellizzi, S.M President: bro. thomas J. Cleary, S.M. assistant Principal of academics: Mr. Patrick hoey assistant Principal of Curriculum and technology: Mr. gregory Kay assistant Principal of guidance: Mr. Daniel Petruccio assistant Principal of athletics and Campus activities: Mr John Callinan Dean of Students: Mr. robert Paul Parents Club President: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Solferino board of Advisors bro. thomas Cleary, S.M., President Mr. richard Kearns, Chairman Mr. timothy bowe bro. timothy Driscoll, S.M. Mr. thomas Dufek rev. Philip Eichner, S.M. bro. george Endres, S.M. Mrs. Colleen hickey Mr. Daniel Petruccio Mr. robert Van der Waag Dr. and Mrs. anthony Capellino, Chair of the Parents Club board Mr. and Mrs. Steven Solferino, Parents Club Presidents: Mr. anthony Patten, alumni association President Mr. and Mrs. James Marchetta, CaPa President Emeriti Mr. William bourke, Founding board Member Mr. James Dixon Mr. robert Kearns Mr. Peter ross

CounTRySiDe monTeSSoRi SChool Countryside Montessori School was established by Sharon Adar Fitoussi who was convinced immediately that the Montessori Philosophy was the most natural way for a child to learn. CMS opened its

doors in 1998 in Manhasset, New York with a Primary classroom of 7 students. We moved to our present location in Great Neck in 2001. We currently have two Primary classrooms and two Toddler classrooms with a total of 75 children of diverse cultural backgrounds. www.cmsgn.com 354 lakeville road great Neck, Ny 11020 Phone: 516-406-3623 Fax: 516-466-8421 grades: 18 months through 6 years old

eAST WooDS SChool East Woods mission is to foster strength of character and academic excellence while developing and encouraging creativity, intellectual curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. We are a nurturing community that celebrates the differences among us and leads by example through citizenship and service to others. www.eastwoodshool.org 31 yellow Cote road oyster bay, Ny 11771 Phone: 516-922-4400 Fax: 516-922-2589 grades: Pre-Nursery through 8th

Members David adelhardt Monique hill alexander ‘98 Christopher bragoli Jennifer Casey Kerry Ceriello Marisa DeMarzo Catherine Drabin beth godsell robert greco Cynthia hemley Darlene Mays Kevin Mercier Dean Pappas Ji Wang Perry youngwall

Members Peggy brucia Jeff Daniels Steve Fortuna Conchita heffron Joe Podbela robert rosenbaum george tsunis greg hughes Elizabeth McCaul Ingassia andy Menzin robin Wachtler Craig White John gambling, honorary trustee

FuSion ACADemy

Each day, we challenge ourselves to demonstrate our Quaker values in our thoughts, words and deeds. We believe that a Friends Academy education transforms lives in the realization of our Quaker ideals. Our testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, service and stewardship are character guides for our students who are equipped to change what needs changing for the better in this world. www.fa.org 270 Duck Pond road locust Valley, Ny 11560 Phone: 516-676-0393 Fax: 516-393-4276 grades: Early Childhood through 12th

Fusion is much more than an accredited private middle and high school for grades 6-12 – it’s a revolutionary community of learning where positive relationships and one-to-one classrooms unlock the academic potential in every student and create opportunities for emotional and social growth. In a Fusion one-to-one classroom, the educational experience is completely customized to ignite a student’s passion for learning. Classes are self-paced, and course material is presented in ways that suit students’ individual interests, strengths and challenges. www.fusionacademy.com 260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite a, Woodbury, Ny 11797 Phone: 516-364-5414 grades: 6th through 12th

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head of School: Matthew h. bradley board of Trustees Executive board brian Sweeney, President Kristin Dennehy, Vice President Doug arthur, ’69, treasurer Dana bratti, Secretary Matthew h. bradley, head of School

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32 back to school • News Times Newspapers, Friday, August 19, 2016 The gReen VAle SChool In a vibrant program of academics, arts, athletics, and character education, The Green Vale School inspires and challenges all students to be their best. A Green Vale education instills confidence and competence, while promoting respect and responsibility as cornerstones for a lifetime of learning and global citizenship. Sincere consideration for each child fosters a love of learning and teaches children to excel, to lead, and to care. www.greenvaleschool.org 250 Valentine’s lane old brookville, Ny 11545 Phone: 516-621-2420 Fax: 516-621-1317 grades: Pre-Nursery through 8th

head of School: Jesse Dougherty, Ed.D.

Director of Early Childhood: Susan Jones Director of Upper School: tom Marvin Trustees President: David r. gelfand Vice President: gabrielle S. bacon Vice President: hartley r. rogers treasurer: Daniel r. bystrom assistant treasurer: Jeffrey l. busconi Secretary: Christoph Cushman ‘88 timothy S. broadbent Matthew J. bruderman W. russell g. byers, Jr. george J. Eberle Susan P. Foley Sandeep Jauhar Scott M. Kravet hugh r. o’Kane ‘93 Melissa a. Meister Catherine b. o’Neill Konrad P. Schwarz Kearney S. Staniford Julia t. Weidinger alfred C. Winkler Joanna g. S. Wriedt Ex officio Jesse N. Dougherty, Ed.D. gwendolyn M. gillies

a freedom that is best achieved through structure and predictability. Dr. Maria Montessori developed the notion of the “prepared environment” which possess certain order and disposes the children to develop at their own speed, according to their capabilities. As a result, children move themselves toward learning. The teacher may prepare the environment, design an activity, and function as a reference person, but it is the children who make choices, who are motivated by the joy of discovery and accomplishment to persist in their chosen task. The Montessori children are free to learn because they have acquired an inner discipline from their exposure to structure and predictability in a noncompetitive environment. www.happymontessori.com 40 Pleasant avenue Port Washington, Ny 11050 Phone: 516-883-1131 Fax: 516-883-8525 grades: 2.8 years of age through Kindergarten head of School: Dr. anita Sehti

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At the Happy Montessori School, we are influenced by the Montessori philosophy. This says that in order for children to develop to the fullest, they must have freedom;

assistant head of School & Director of lower School: linda gardiner

Founded in 1962 by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., the Henry Viscardi School is an accredited model school that offers parents of children with severe physical

disabilities and who often require life-sustaining medical treatment throughout the day, a traditional educational setting that provides rigorous academics and opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. Its specialized, accessible educational setting provides a fully-enriched academic program, a variety of therapies, assistive technology and medical supports to students who may otherwise need to receive instruction in their homes or a hospital. An alternative choice for parents and a resource to school districts that cannot accommodate the academic, health and assistive technology needs of children, Pre-K through grade 12, with severe disabilities, its core academics are combined with robust cultural enrichment that enables students to be active, independent, selfsufficient participants in society. www.henryviscardischool.org 201 I.U. Willets road albertson, Ny 11507 Phone: 516-465-1400 Fax: 516-465-3766 grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 12th acting Principal: angelo Zegarelli board of Trustees Chairperson: beth Daly Charles E. becker Jean b. Crockett, Ph.D. Derek C. gillespie Iris J. Katz

John D. Kemp, Esq. larry Kirsch James Macedonio Claire o’Keefe Shari Patrick, Esq. robert Savage adine Usher, Ed.D. Nina Viscardi

holy ChilD ACADemy Holy Child Academy is an independent, private, coeducational Catholic day school sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, educating students from preschool age through grade 8. The school is part of the international Holy Child Network of Schools founded more than 150 years ago by visionary educator Cornelia Connelly. Holy Child Academy offers the opportunity to experience an exceptional curriculum that lays the foundation for future success at the high school and college level. At every grade level, Holy Child Academy is a place where a young person’s best qualities can flourish and where he or she can attain personal excellence while growing within the school community. www.holychildacademy.org 25 Store hill road old Westbury, Ny 11568 Phone: 516-626-9300 Fax: 516-626-7914 grades: toddler through 8th

head of School: Michael o’Donoghue board of Trustees thomas gambino, Jr. and Michael Mattone, Co-Chairs Philip Colletta, treasurer Sr. Jean o’Meara, ShCJ, Secretary Susan badia Mary Jane belt Paul buckley Domenico Del Monaco Paul Dooley Jo ann M. grim Dawn guidone Susan harrington Stephen harvey Edward Jamie Matthew Krause angela lostritto tonia Mangan Maria Mullaly albert Paniccia Trustee Emeritus Joseph grgas Dinos Iordanou Carole o’Sullivan Crisler Quick Peter Quick robert ryan

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Holy Cross High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in Queens, New York, educates the hearts and minds of young men following the educational and spiritual vision of Blessed Father Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Holy Cross embraces students who reflect social and economic diversity. The school strives to instill within each student a desire to identify and fully develop his talents while pursuing excellence in all his endeavors. Holy Cross’ varied academic programs and activities nurture and promote spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and psychological growth and development. The ultimate goal is the formation of “The Holy Cross Man”. holycrosshs.org 26-20 Francis lewis boulevard Flushing, Ny 11358 Phone: 718-886-7250 Fax: 718-886-7257 grades: 9th through 12th grade

The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, New York, is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women founded in 1936 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York. Our academic philosophy—rooted in the Sisters’ charism of unity, reconciliation, and all-inclusive love—emphasizes intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. Our dedicated teachers, academic quality, outstanding facilities, and committed students create an unparalleled school spirit. tmla.org 176-21 Wexford terrace Jamaica Estates, Ny 11432 Phone: 718-297-2120 Fax: 718-739-0037 grades: 9th through 12th

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August 25, 26, 27 • 11-3pm Sept. 1, 2, 3 • 10-5pm Sept. 8, 9, 10 * 10-5pm

Our Musical Theathre Department Offers Two Classes On Fridays. Their Show This Year Is At The Main Street Theatre In Port Washington. For The Past Two Years Our Muscial Threatre Has Won “The Best Performing Arts Studio” At The Atlantic City Regional Competition. Dance Classes Offered For Both Recreational And Competitive Dancers: Ballet, Lyrical,Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro. New This Year Classes Offered In Kickline And Pom On Thursdays. Our Competitive Dance Program Has Won The Best Dance Studio And Best Debut Studio The Last 3 Years Running. New Competitive Students Welcome Please Call 516-616-1601 For An Audition

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Long Island Hebrew Academy (LIHA) is a Jewish Day School committed to providing its students, families and community the highest standards in Jewish and Secular education. LIHA is founded on the principles of Torah values, love of Israel and dedication to the people of Israel. Our Goal is to prepare our students to become confident life long learners, leaders and productive citizens of the world. This goal is achieved through our unique Students Centered Educational initiative. www.lihagn.org 122 Cuttermill road great Neck, Ny 11021 Phone: 516-466-3656 Fax: 516-466-0774 grades: toddler through 5th Principal: Sharyn blaustein board of directors President: Elias Kalimian Chairman of the board: Dr. Eskandar Simhaee 1st Vice President: yosef Shahery 2nd Vice President: Fred ohebshalom 3rd Vice President: Siyoun Mahfar Members Shahram yaghoubzadeh Frank lalezarian hercel harounian Saeed amirian Jahanguir tourkian Dr. Parviz Khodadadian Parviz Pourmoradi Nazanin amirian

Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf was established in 1951 to help Deaf children unlock their potential through quality education. Our specially-trained staff, carefully structured programs and access to the newest technologies give our students the academic knowledge and confidence they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom. Our care for each child does not end when the school day does. We are also committed to the people who are a regular part of the child’s life: the family. www.millneck .org 40 Frost Mill road Mill Neck, Ny 11765 Phone: 516-922-4100; 516-922-4750 (tDD) Fax: 516-922-2098 grades: toddler through 12th Principal: Kathleen Kerzner board of Trustees Mr. rudolph h. auslander, MNF, MNM, lFD, MNS rev. Dr. David h. benke, MNF, MNM, lFD, MNS Mr. howard Crumb, MNF, MNM, lFD, MNS rev. timothy r. yeadon, MNF, MNM, lFD, MNS Mr. William S. Charon, MNF, MNM, lFD, MNS Dr. richard W. bimler, MNF, lFD Mrs. leslie Schnake, MNF, lFD rev. beth lockard, MNM, MNS

Mr. alan r. bianco, MNM, MNS Mr. Kurt h. lundquist, MNM, MNS Mr. Donald K. harty, MNM rev. Dennis r Konkel, MNM Mr. Joseph Dibartolo, MNM Mr. Stephen J. hernandez, MNM Mrs. linda Milch, MNM Michael F. Killian, President and CEo

noRTh ShoRe heBReW ACADemy high SChool The North Shore Hebrew Academy High School strives, first and foremost, to combine the best of Jewish and General studies into an integrated, well-rounded, and personally rewarding education for each of its students. It is our hope that by offering a first-rate program in all areas of our Jewish and world heritage, from Torah, Talmud, Hebrew, and Bible classes, to literature, art, science, and athletics, we will help our students realize their fullest potential. In doing so, they will gain a greater appreciation for learning and their own self-worth. These goals proceed directly from the principles that all knowledge is a reflection of God’s infinite wisdom and all humanity the manifestation of His image. www.nshahs.org 400 North Service road great Neck 11020 Phone: 516-487-2424 Fax: 516-487-6663 grades: 9th through 12th

headmaster: Dr. Daniel J. Vitow

Principal: rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg Officers and board of Education Chair on the board: Ivan Kaufman President: Maurice Setton Chairman of academic board : Dr. William helmreich board Members Daniel aharon avery Modlin Charles Segal ron Silverman Charles hadid

News Times Newspapers, Friday, August 19, 2016 • back to school Jonathan hazghiyan Erran Kagan Noah leibowitz Micah lemonik Moossa levian Zach Mittleman adam rapp ruvane Vilinsky glenn Zuckerman laura Cohen, Director of alumni affairs

noRTh ShoRe heBReW ACADemy miDDle SChool The North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle School is a Modern Orthodox yeshiva day school encompassing grades 6 to 8. Classes are heterogeneous and coeducational. The middle school provides a dynamic learning environment that fosters individual growth, intellectual curiosity and academic excellence, all within a vibrant Torah atmosphere. We help each student develop a personal commitment to a life of Torah and mitzvot in the modern world, as well as imbue a love for the Jewish people and Medinat Yisrael. www.nsha.org 26 old Mill road great Neck, Ny 11021 Phone: 516- 487-9163 Fax: 516-829-3933 grades: 6th through 8th Principal: rabbi adam acobas

noRTh ShoRe heBReW ACADemy elemenTARy SChool The North Shore Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva Day School. Classes are heterogeneous and coeducational. Embracing the finest aspects of Jewish and Western cultures, we encourage our students to develop a personal commitment to a life of Torah and mitzvot in the modern world. Our professional staff nurtures and supports each student’s quest for academic excellence and we provide our children with a superior Judaic Studies curriculum. Our teachers and staff also place the utmost importance in imparting kindness and good manners in our students referred to as “menschlichkeit.” www.nsha.org 16 Cherry lane great Neck, Ny 11023 Phone: (516) 487-8687 Fax: (516) 487-8721 grades: Kindergarten through 5th head of School: rabbi Jeffrey Kobrin

the total curriculum. As a school whose name gives honor and recognition to Our Blessed Mother, we hope to pattern and model our efforts in light of her example. With this in mind, Notre Dame School endeavors to teach as Jesus taught and to offer an education of academic excellence and the formation of sound moral and ethical consciousness. Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities. Cultures and beliefs are respected and abilities supported or enriched. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills needed to succeed in a highly literate society, and then, as responsible faith-filled members of that society, to use those skills to create communities that actively promote social justice. www.ndsnet.org 25 Mayfair road New hyde Park, Ny 11040 Phone: 516-354-5618 Fax: 516-354-5373 grades: Nursery through 8th

noTRe DAme SChool As an educational institution, Notre Dame School strives to provide an environment conducive to both instruction and the formation of the whole person. Notre Dame School is steeped in the rich traditions of Catholicism and as such, infuses Gospel values through

Principal Caryn Flores Durkin

assistant Principal: Kara McKarthy P.a.V.E. general operations Chair: Kelly ann reed School board andre Campagnuolo Michael Koczko Caryn Durkin genette ortiz Michael Nardo Christopher Paccione Stephen harvey Joseph Fitzgerald Kara McCarthy Fr. William t. Slater alexander McKendry gino Scartozzi

ouR lADy oF gRACe monTeSSoRi SChool Our Lady of Grace Montessori School and Center, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is committed to nurturing the spiritual and educational growth of God’s people. Rooted in the Good News of Jesus Christ, our School strives to foster and maintain an educational experience for children, inspiring them to pursue life-long learning; our Center is committed to providing holistic programs to nurture the spirit and promote an experience of God’s unconditional love. www.olgmanhasset.com 29 Shelter rock road Manhasset, Ny 11030 Phone: 516-365-9832 Fax: 516-627-5343

grades: Nursery School through 3rd

Jeremy Shao Patricia tippen, IhM Shannon Wilson therese Fusco, Executive Secretary

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Principal: Sister Kelly Quinn board of Trustees President: John young Vice President: Jason Quinn treasurer: brendan McCarthy Members: Jean louise bachetti, IhM bruce barket John blascovich Ian brock Kathleen broderick Ellen Carney, IhM Katie Clauss, IhM Patricia Cuccia Dan Denihan alfred DePhillips ann barbara DeSiano, IhM george Elliott rosemary goulet, IhM Chris landon Ellen Maroney, IhM John Morrison raymond Potter Kelly Quinn, IhM

Our Lady of Mercy School combines the proven comprehensive curriculum and methods of a successful tradition with modern educational and technological advances to provide its students with a strong qualitative educational experience. The educational program is offered in an atmosphere of positive value-oriented Catholic commitment. Religious truths and moral values are the underlying realities from which the students’ experience of learning and living achieve coherence and derive their deepest meaning. www.olmshicks.org 520 South oyster bay road hicksville, Ny 11801 Phone: 516-433-7040 grades: Kindergarten through 8th Principal: Jane harrigan assistant Principal: Sister Jeannine toppin Continued on Page 36

WELCOME TO THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR Leading Young Men into Manhood – Now and Always

Club and Women’s Guild, which facilitate For over 60 years, parental involvement, school donations, Holy Cross High School has been committed to and an array of popular school and community events throughout the educating the hearts and school year. minds of young men. It Holy Cross is home of student has been quite the champion, Nicholas Simone ’16 who journey for us to grow and learn with our won this year’s Chemical Education students and we are Committee’s 21st Annual Research Poster Session Award for New proud to continue York. We are also home to a great moving forward in a fun, deal of college and professional athletes, such as Dean engaging, and positive direction. Our size and Marlowe ’10, #29 of the Carolina Panthers and Devon dedicated faculty and staff help young men Cajuste ’11, #86 of the San Francisco 49ers, as well as reach their potential through a value-based education, discipline, and solid instruction in a top business executives and researchers. During this Year of Mercy, we continue to plan to secure, safe environment. do more than ever for our community and hope you Holy Cross High School and your family will join our winning team! has enhanced core teaching To have your son become a Knight for a and learning programs, Holy Cross – Day visit our website, choose the Admissions tab, and technology, and added even We’re all boys, click the left-sided option entitled Tours, Visits, and more extracurricular clubs mission-driven, Knight for a Day. and organizations to our at all times! already robust activity list. To view all of the wonderful Holy Cross happenings, visit us on the web at holycrosshs.org or on Facebook at Additionally, we boast our Holy Cross High School, Flushing Queens. two successful parent groups, the Fathers’

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36 back to school • News Times Newspapers, Friday, August 19, 2016 ouR lADy oF ViCToRy PARiSh elemenTARy SChool Our Lady of Victory Parish School is a community rooted in strong Catholic values and traditions under the guidance of our Patroness the Blessed Mother. We are dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence developing students who are independent thinkers and problem solvers for the 21st century. The Our Lady of Victory School community reaches its mission in a safe, nurturing, supportive and friendly environment. www.olvfp.org 2 bellmore Street Floral Park, Ny 11001 Phone: 516-352-4466 Fax: 516-352-2998 grades: Nursery through 8th Principal: Peg aguello hSa Co- President: Kerry Connolly hSa Co-President: Janet McCann

PoRTleDge SChool Portledge School offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. Students are inspired to realize their individual potential by developing the critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. www.portledge.org Phone: 516-750-3100 Fax: 516-750-3297

grades: Pre-Nursery through 12th head of School: Simon owen Williams lower School Division head: Saralyn lawn Middle School Division head: Susan Edwards-bourdez Upper School Division head: harry grzelewski

ST. AiDAn SChool Saint Aidan School, in partnership with the home and parish, commits itself to nurturing students’ life-long faith formation, spirituality, compassionate service, and intellectual growth by promoting Gospel values and by fostering an environment of academic excellence comprised of rich, rigorous curricula and opportunities for immersion in school and parish life, in preparation for their future roles as global citizens. Recognizing that everyone is a child of God, we strive to be an inclusive community where all are treated with respect and dignity. www.staidanschool.org 510 Willis avenue Williston Park, Ny 11596 Phone: 516-746-6585 Fax: 516-746-3086 grades: Nursery through 8th Principal: Eileen P. oliver Pace Co- President: Nora grady Pace Co-President: linda Kuczwaj School board Karen Suero helene Pacher Joe galante

ST. Anne SChool Saint Anne’s School educates children in a Roman Catholic community dedicated to having our children develop a meaningful understanding of our loving God. To know Him better – To love Him more deeply – and – To speak to Him more consistently. We incorporate our religious focus with a rigorous academic curriculum and nurturing classroom environment to provide each student a challenging educational experience which will prepare them for a successful future. www.stannesgcschool.org 25 Dartmouth Street garden City, Ny 11530 Phone: 516-352-1205 Fax:516-352-5969 grades: Pre-Kindgergarten through 8th

ST. BRigiD/ ouR lADy oF hoPe RegionAl SChool St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School is a Catholic Christian learning community of children, professional educators, parents and families, clergy and religious, and lay ministers striving to live and share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ in word and action. We embrace the Christian values of kindness, integrity, respect and acceptance. We are dedicated to providing a child-centered learning environment in which all students, no matter what race, color, or background, are given opportunities to reach their full academic and personal potential, become productive members of our society, and active members in the Church community. www.stbolh.org 101 Maple avenue, Westbury, Ny 11590 Phone: 516-333-0580 Fax: 516-333-0590 grades: Nursery through 8th

Principal: gene Fennell home School association President: ann-Marie Zino

Principal Paul Clagnaz

School board appointed Members of the regional School board: Mr. Michael Castles Mrs. barbara Cooper Mrs. lisa Kumbatovic, Chairperson Mr. Pedro Quintanilla Ex officio Members of the regional School board: rev. tony Stanganelli, Pastor of St. brigid’s Parish and Executive Pastor of the regional School rev. thomas V. arnao, Pastor of our lady of hope Parish Mr. Paul P. Clagnaz, Principal Mrs. Mary Katz, Parents’ association President Mrs. terri ruggiero, Secretary to the board

SAinT DominiC high SChool Let it be known that the mission of St. Dominic High School is to educate young people in a community dedicated to Gospel values and Catholic teachings. Ministering to students of diverse abilities, St. Dominic High School strives to achieve wholeness through personal holiness, academic excellence, and social responsibility. The pride of this community is its celebration of a student’s growth and individuality. www.hs.stdoms.org 110 anstice Street oyster bay, Ny 11771 Phone: 516-922-4888 Fax: 516-922-4485 grades: 9th through 12th Principal: Ms. Maureen appell

ST. eDWARD The ConFeSSoR SChool The Community of St. Edward the Confessor School lives and proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to create a safe and nurturing Catholic environment, which recognizes all learners as unique individuals to be treated with dignity and respect. As an educational community, we encourage our students to achieve their personal and academic potential while we prepare them to be responsible life-long learners. www.stedwardconfessor.org 2 teibrook avenue Syosset, Ny 11791 Phone: 516-921-7767 Fax: 516-496-0001 grades: Nursery through 8th Principal: Vincent M. albrecht Sitting board Members John Favilla Cori Calderone Karen buongiovanni laurann Webb Christopher Maro laura archbold theresa Pellegrino Morey gendler

ST. FRAnCiS PRePARAToRy SChool St. Francis Prep is a Catholic, college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition. Our mission is to enable all students to develop and broaden their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social,

News Times Newspapers, Friday, August 19, 2016 • back to school and physical abilities. We value the unique contribution each person makes to the Prep community. Together we create an environment filled with academic success, respect, integrity, and joy. sfponline.org 6100 Francis lewis boulevard Fresh Meadows, Ny 11365 Phone: 718-423-8810 Fax: 718- 224-2108 grades: 9th through 12th Principal: Patrick Mclaughlin

ST. JoSePh SChool The mission of St. Joseph School is to provide an encouraging and challenging environment that fosters the intellectual, personal and religious formation of our students, an environment in which they grow to achieve their full potential, becoming responsible individuals, strong in understanding and practicing their faith, and lifelong learners with 21st century skills. SJS offers a curriculum that addresses the development of the whole person, presented in a learning program that stresses high levels of student engagement. We are dedicated to creating a faith community that witnesses compassion and respect for every person, demonstrated in service to the local and wider community, while promoting the physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth of each child.

www.st-josephschool.com 450 Franklin avenue garden City, Ny 11530 Phone: 516-747-2730 Fax: 516-747-2854 grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Principal: Christina teisch Parent teacher association Co-Presidents: Victoria Spinelli and barbara Delmas

SAinT mARy’S elemenTARy AnD miDDle SChool Saint Mary’s Elementary School is committed through its teachings to: Integrating the values, rituals, truths and traditions of the Catholic faith into the lives of our students; Celebrating the uniqueness of each individual by educating the whole child spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, aesthetically, psychologically, socially, and physically in preparation for a positive productive future. Fostering, in our students, the abilities to think critically, to analyze and to challenge. Providing an atmosphere which engenders respect for racial and cultural diversity and instills social responsibility. Imparting an excitement for learning through a skilled, dedicated faculty and administration. www.stmaryelem.ws 1340 Northern boulevard, Manhasset, Ny 11030

Phone: 516-627-0184 Fax: 516-627-3795 grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Principal: Celeste M. Checchia, Ph.D. President: grace Cavallo

SAinT mARy’S high SChool Saint Mary’s High School, an integral part of the ministry of St. Mary’s Parish, is a Roman Catholic, coeducational community guided by the message of the Gospel in its commitment to nurturing each individual, engendering respect for the dignity of the human person, and maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence. www.stmary.ws/high School 51 Clapham avenue Manhasset, Ny 11030 Phone: 516-627-2711 Fax: 516-627-3709 grades: 9th through 12th

Principal: Jonathan D. Kramer

assistant Principal for academics: Mr. gerard buckley assistant Principal for Students: Mr. richard Krams assistant Principal for Students: Mr. Michael ryan President: Mrs. grace M. Cavallo Advisory board reverend Father robert a. romeo, Pastor Mr. Joseph M. Mattone, Jr. P ’15 P ’17, Chairperson Mr. Marc de Venoge, P ’06, ’09, ’11, ’14, Parish liaison Mr. tim ahern P Mrs. Dionne Dixon-allen P Mr. Dan amoruso ’76 Mrs. Carol Dunning P ’14 ’16 Mr. thomas hoban ’76, P ’11 Mr. Matthew lo Curto ’86 Mr. Franco Sagliocca P ’11, ’14 Mr. lawrence Siedlick ’68 P denotes current or alumni parent

Church as an involved citizen of the 21st century. We will continue to build upon the past, utilizing resources of the present to prepare our students for the future. www.stpeterspw.org 1321 Port Washington boulevard Port Washington, Ny 11050 Phone: 516-944-3772 Fax: 516-767-8075 grades: Kindergarten through 8th Principal: Marianne Carberry administrator: Patrick Whitney Pto President: Kim hertlein School board Jamie Nawojchik, President Jeff Cucunato Sarah Fay Paul Fox Dan gilligan, Secretary Karena healy Christine hogan, Vice President Jon young

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St. Peter of Alacantara School provides a Roman Catholic education dedicated to preparing students for the future within a supportive, safe and caring environment. We teach: the Gospel message of Jesus taught by the Church; our students to live their faith through service to others; intellectual curiosity through vibrant and balanced curricula; faith-based leadership skills that will instill a life-long commitment and devotion to the

Recognizing the role of education in building a viable Jewish future, noted benefactors Raine and Stanley Silverstein led the campaign to build a Hebrew Academy in Great Neck that would include the best of general and Judaic studies. Silverstein Hebrew Academy is an ongoing source of pride for them. SHA was founded in 1998 to provide students with an inclusive, progressive and passionate Jewish education. Located in Great Neck,

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Long Island, our nursery, elementary and middle schools currently educate over 200 Jewish children each year. SHA is an affiliate of the international Chabad-Lubavitch movement, which directs more than 3,300 branches in 50 countries on 6 continents. Nearly a million Jewish children participate in Chabad schools, centers, summer camps and extracurricular programs each year. SHA—Where children are taught with an open mind and an open heart. www.shagn.org 117 Cuttermill road, great Neck, Ny 11021 Phone: 516-466-8522 Fax: 516-466-3586 grades: Pre-School through 8th

Dean of School: rabbi yoseph geisinsky head of School: Shireen Deenbutman associate head of School: Chanie geisinsky

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Located on four-and-a-half acres in suburban Port Washington, the Vincent Smith School is a private, independent day school that has served students in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties in New York since 1924. The School is well-known for its individualized program for students in grades 1-12 with AD/HD, and Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorders, and Language (Expressive/Receptive) Processing Disorders. Emphasis is placed on academic excellence, differentiated instruction, strong home/school connection, and college & career counseling in small supportive classes. At the Vincent Smith School we are committed to the beliefs that: “It’s Okay to Learn Differently.” Students with learning disabilities are provided the necessary educational, emotional and social support that will enable each student to reach their highest potential and become productive members of our global society.

322 Port Washington boulevard Port Washington, Ny 11050 Phone: 516-365-4900 Fax: 516-627-5648 grades: 1st through 12th Pa Co-President: Patrice graff Pa Co- President: alissa Karp board of Trustees Patrick Kane, Chairman Corey Stein, Vice-Chairman John loester Judah Samter rich russo Dr. Peter lewis Dr. andrea Carlsen

WeSTBuRy FRienDS At Westbury Friends School, we have a deep and caring commitment to the growth and success of your child. From the Toddler Class on up, our faculty has over 80 years of combined experience and expertise in early childhood education. We partner with parents to create a foundational love for learning in each student. www.westburyfriends.org 550 Post avenue Westbury, Ny 11590 Phone: 516-333-3178 Fax: 516-333-1353 grades: Nursery through 5th head of School: Eve Nealy

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WhiSPeRing PineS SChool Our mission is to foster intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth in each child within a setting that embodies the character of Christ. www.whisperingpinesschool.org 211 Jericho turnpike old Westbury, Ny 11568 Phone: 516-997-5177 Fax: 516-997-2138 grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 10th Principal: Shirley ann laurencin

The WinDSoR SChool The mission of the Windsor School is to develop well-rounded and thoughtful students prepared to cope with a changing post-modern and globalized world. We nurture individual talents and interests to the fullest extent within our comprehensive and carefully planned curriculum. We strive to provide our graduates with an academic foundation that will enable them to gain admission to the colleges or universities of their choice as well as to succeed in those institutions. www.thewindsorschool.com 37-02 Main Street Flushing, Ny 11354 Phone: 718-359-8300 Fax: 718-359-1876 grades: 7th through 12th Principal: James Seery assistant Principal: James DeFeo

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Michelle and Jerome Vivona – Owners and Artistic Directors of the American Theater Dance Workshop in New Hyde Park, in its 34th year! LuPone, Andy Blankenbuehler, Sutton Foster, Matthew Broderick, Brian Stokes Mitchell and so many more. Together we performed in over a dozen Broadway Musicals including Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed…., Kiss Me, Kate, Curtains, Seussical, the Musical, Dream - the Johnny Mercer Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Sweet Charity, Gypsy, 42nd Street, On Your Toes and Anything Goes as well as touring the US and abroad. We have both worked as Directors and Choreographers, dance and fight captains, swings, producers and advisors. We’ve also taught in College Programs and in classrooms across the country. Because of our experiences and our relationships we directly inherited this art form and learned it must be shared from generation to generation – the stories, the history, must be passed down or they’re lost. Our passion and our attention to detail is what gave us our careers and it’s what makes our studio so unique. Technique cannot be faked. It is what gives you the freedom to dance any form of dance with confidence and style. We are committed to sharing our experiences and connections to the Ballet and Broadway communities to make your child’s experience second to none. Ballet to Broadway – building careers one step at a time. Please join us! #TrainTeamVivona

Michelle and I became the Artistic Directors of the American Theater Dance Workshop four years ago this August. Prior to that, we spent our careers working in Ballet Companies, on Broadway, TV and Film and Michelle spent 6 seasons as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette. Our goal was to bring our unique understanding of what it takes to become successful in the business and the arts to Long Island. We met in Paris doing West Side Story and fell in love – we were engaged almost immediately and spent the next two and a half years working together, on tour and on Broadway. 25 years later – we still share a dynamic work ethic and passion for the arts. Michelle and I were very fortunate to learn from, work with, and share the stage with some of the greatest names in the history of Broadway: Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Gwen Verdon, Hal Prince, Bebe Neuwirth, Debbie Allen, Patti

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niKOn at JOnEs BEaCh thEatRE 1000 ocean Parkway, Wantagh 516-221-1000 • www.jonesbeach.com Saturday, August 20, 3:59 p.m. through Sunday, August 21, 11:59 p.m. 2016 Billboard hot 100 Music Festival Thursday, August 25 at 8 p.m. Jimmy Buffett Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. nikon Jones Beach theater Country Megaticket Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. ZZ top with special Guest Govt Mule Saturday, September 10 at 5:15 p.m. Oddball Comedy Fest: JohnOliver, sebastian Maniscalco, Jeff Ross and more. nyCB thEatRE at WEstBuRy 960 Brush hollow road, Westbury (516) 247-5200 venue.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday 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, August 19 at 8 p.m. the Fast lane Saturday, August 20 at 9 p.m. sasy Mankan Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. an Evening of sting & Peter Gabriel/ Genesis- tribute show Wednesday, August 31 at 8 p.m. Bruce hornsby and the noisemakers with special guest Gill landry nORth shORE POPs ORChEstRa Po Box 920, huntington (516) 574-3059 • www.northshorepops. org thE haRRy ChaPin laKEsidE thEatRE Eisenhower Park merrick and Stewart avenues East meadow, Ny 11554 Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. desert highway Eagles tribute Band Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. Gospel and Jazz Sunday, August 21 at 8 p.m. Bangladeshi american night Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. Oldies show with the del satins and Classics Saturday, August 27 at 8 p.m. neil Berg¹s 100 years of Broadway Sunday, August 28 at 8 p.m. Korean american night Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. Victory Games Benefit Oldies show Sunday, September 4 at 8 p.m. latino american night thE PaRaMOunt 370 New york ave., huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com

Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. the Bangles Saturday, August 20 at 8 p.m. Rusted Root & toad the Wet sprocket Tuesday, August 23 at 8 p.m. ted nugent- sonic Baptizm 2016 Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. a decade of soul Classic soul & Motown Revue Featuring Prentiss Mcneil of the drifters Sunday, August 28 at 8 p.m. Charles Esten Friday, September 9 at 8 p.m. the Robert Cray Band Saturday, September 10 at 8 p.m. an Evening with little Feat Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m. the Paramount Comedy series Presents Frank Caliendo Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m. tanya tucker Thursday, September 29 at 8 p.m. George thorogood & the destroyers Friday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. Boyce avenue “Be somebody World tour” with special Guest leroy sanchez Friday, October 7 at 8 p.m. lyle lovett & Robert Earl Keen Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.m. Game Grumps live! Friday, November 4 at 8 p.m. Cheech & Chong Wednesday, November 16 at 8 p.m. Fitz & the tantrums thE MadisOn thEatRE at MOllOy COllEGE 1000 hempstead avenue rockville centre (516) 323-4444 www.madisontheatreny.org Saturday, September 10 at 3 p.m. the Wanderer: the story of dion Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m. the 50+ Comedy tour Sunday, September 25 at 3 p.m. swingtime Big Band: autumn in new york

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Sunday, August 21, 12:00 .m. – 6:00 p.m., eisenhower Park. The Youth Empowerment Day is an annual, free, fun day that provides guidance, information, empowerment, and teaches our kids that they matter. Performances by local talents and young upcoming superstars along with educational events. Call 516-451-9879 for further information.

ow Climate Change Will Affect Fish and Fisheries

Climate change may seem like something that will happen in the distant future. In this talk, Dr. Nye will show you some of the changes in ﬁshes that we have seen in the last 50 years and what we might expect to happen in the future. Saturday, August 20, 1:00 p.m., Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition, Riverhead. www.longislandaquarium.com

apunzel now through September 11. A classic fairy tale comes to Northport! Forced to live alone in a tower with nothing but her hair and her witch (literally) of a “mother”, Rapunzel’s sixteenth birthday has come – meaning she’ll be able to see the outside world for the ﬁrst time, just as her “mother” promised. Check website for ticket information and show times. www.engemantheater.com

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Thursday, August 25 at 7:45 p.m. Family Movie Night at Eisenhower Park is a great activity for the entire family! Watch this classic ﬁlm on a giant screen at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Admission is free. Movie-goers are urged to bring folding chairs. Call 516-572-0355 after 7:00 p.m. if uncertain weather conditions.

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Old Bethpage Village Restoration is a living history museum that allows visitors to step back in time and experience life as it was on Long Island during the 19th century. The show is based on the historical reenactment of shooting events held at Wild West Shows during the 19th century. Sunday, August 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. www.islandlongriders.com

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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) 869-6311 for more information.

stop) We start and finish at the same location. routes and speeds vary depending on the group. ride is canceled if the roads are wet or temperature is below 40 degrees. Free parking in the lot till 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. helmets and road bikes mandatory. Beginners welcome. ride Parents of Millennials Group at your own risk. april to NovemJoin us as we explore ways to help ber. come & meet others who are our 18-30 year olds move on to ininterested in your sport, you may dependence and pursue the life they even pick up a pointer or two from want. one of the veteran cyclists. contact For more information please visit: David (Speedy) Emanuel at speedywww.meetup.com/Parents-of-millen- emanuel@optonline.net or 516-840nials-meetup-group 9370 or 516-487-8065 before 9:45 p.m. for schedule and to confirm your trivia Challenge participation. come see how much you know. match wits with other great minds. 36th annual R. Brinkley smithers you may win a prize! last WednesGolf invitational day of every month at 7 p.m. havana Piping Rock and The Creek central restaurant roosevelt Field, Locust Valley garden city. For more info, call (516) Monday, September 19 676- 1976. Named for licaDD Founder, r. Brinkley Smithers, the tournament’s singles association Of l.i. proceeds ensure that the services For information on events, please call licaDD provides - from screening, (516) 825-0633 or (516) 333-2851 or intervention and referral services, to e-mail singlesassociationofli@yahoo. recovery support, an Employee ascom. sistance Program and mentoring- all remain accessible to the individuals your Widowed social Group and families who are most affected the group meets on the third by drug and alcohol abuse on long Wednesday of the each month island. (except July and august) from 7:30 Power hitting outfielder Darryl to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s r.c. Strawberry, will keynote this event church on Franklin ave. and Fifth with his personal story of sucStreet, garden city. there is a $5 fee cess and redemption. “your life can for members and a $8 fee for nonchange. it is important to know that members. For additional information, no matter what you go through, we please call (516) 481-9280. are not a mistake we make mistakes.” Says keynote speaker Darryl area Cyclists unite Strawberry. there are several area cyclists & cy- Foursomes and individual tickets cling groups that ride before or after are already on sale and expected to work on Weekdays. a bigger group is sell out before the event. For more more fun and a better work out. you information, or to reserve your spot are invited to join the areas longest today, please contact cynthia Doerler running Weekday cycling group. at 516.747.2606 ext. 103 or visit When: Weekdays before work or after licaDD.org. work Where: Parking lot across from great GaRViEs POint MusEuM Neck Diner - corner of Bond Street 50 Barry Dr. in glen cove and grace avenue. (516) 571-8010/11 • www.garvieDescription of ride : about 15 miles spointmuseum.com in about one hour, 20 minutes (Non 31st Annual International Coastal

Cleanup Saturday, September 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In conjunction with the American Littoral Society Join thousands of volunteers just like you from argentina to Vietnam who will be picking up trash from miles of beaches all over the world during the cleanup. then we all send data about the trash we collect to scientists at the ocean conservancy to determine what is polluting our water so that

2016 Annual Native American Fest Saturday & Sunday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. When the autumn leaves start to turn, and the crisp fall air is here, thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time for garvies Point museum’s NatiVE amEricaN FEaSt. this celebration of northeastern Native american culture has been held the weekend before thanksgiving for more than 25 years.

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KidStock schedule for rotary circus Aug. 21 announced fundraiser kicks off The Town of North Hempstead has announced the lineup for this year’s children’s music festival, KidStock. The festival will be held on Sunday, August 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park. The 6th Annual KidStock is a FREE outdoor family music festival which stars nationally-acclaimed musical entertainment including Grammy-award winning artists. “We are excited to once again present KidStock, the music festival for the younger generation, at North Hempstead Beach Park,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Our goal this year is to bring back popular performers from the past, while also introducing the festival attendees to some new musical acts. It promises to be a day of celebration, music and fun for the whole family.” The lineup consists of traditional KidStock favorite Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets, as well as Alex and the Kaleidoscope, and Aaron Nigel Smith. Bach to Rock Port Washington will have hands-on and interactive opportunities for children to explore musical instruments. All the festival acts will inspire and encourage children to celebrate and learn through the power of music and creativity. About this year’s entertainers: Tim Kubart is a Grammy award-win-

ning and Emmy-nominated entertainer and content creator for all ages, and is the host of Sprout Channel’s “Sunny Side Up” morning show. Alex and the Kaleidoscope is an interactive music entertainment brand, targeted for children 4-8 years old that encourages and inspires kids to celebrate and learn through the power of song. They have been featured in the past as part of the Town’s Young People and the Arts series. Aaron Nigel Smith will make his KidStock debut featuring reggae music for kids that is fun, inspired and lively. He has been a part of the cast of the PBS Kids show, and collaborated with Bob Marley’s son Ziggy on a kids’ record in 2009. There will be additional activities, such as a game truck, arts and crafts, carnival games, and face painting and food to purchase. Attendees are advised to bring picnic blankets and/or beach chairs. The event is free but a $10 parking fee applies. North Hempstead Beach Park is located at 175 West Shore Road in Port Washington. For more information please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

The Rotary Club of Manhasset met on Aug. 2 to kick off their annual Circus Fundraising Event. This year’s circus will take place on Sept. 26 outside of Munsey Park Elementary School. The first show begins at 4:45 p.m., and another show will immediately follow at

6:45 p.m. Children from pre-school to 6th grade can enter for free, and adult tickets are $10. All proceeds will benefit charitable organizations. For more information, contact Rotary President Robbie Donno at (516) 7078473.

Jcc to host author of ‘the Nightingale’ The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East Hills will host New York Times best-selling author Kristin Hannah on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m for an exclusive Long Island appearance to discuss her book “The Nightingale.” “The Nightingale” tells the heartwrenching story of two French sisters and their experiences with the German occupation during World War II. “ The Nightingale” has sold more than 1.5 million copies since its release on Feb.

3, 2015. It was named a Top Five Book of the Year by Amazon in 2015 and a People’s Choice Favorite Fiction Winner. Movie rights of the book have been optioned by TriStar. Tickets for the event go on sale Thursday, August 25. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at www.sjjcc.org. For more information, contact the JCC at 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, (516) 484-1545 or visit www.sjjcc.org.

Kristin hannah on tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m for an exclusive long Island appearance to discuss her book “the Nightingale.”

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Hillside Public Library You may register for programs at hillsidelibrary.info/events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing.

programs Movie: Hail Caesar PG-13; 1 hr, 46 min., Comedy/Mystery Friday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m. Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line. Movie: Dirty Dancing PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.; Drama, Music, Romance Friday, August 19 at 6:45 p.m. Starring Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Ohrbach. Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle.

The Hidden Job Market and How to Access it Monday, August 22 at 2:30 p.m. Presented by Career Coach Jamie Petrizzo. Did you know that there’s a huge hidden market out there and, no, this is not about networking which is often called that. Find out how others found this market and how it resulted in the job of their dreams. Learn how you can access it too. Jamie Petrizzo, an expert in the hidden job market, will teach you what it is, where it is and how you, too, can find yours! Career Connections Reboot Camp Tuesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 25. Appointment times are: 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. Email to schedule an appointment. This free service is open to all, but is directed to those actively engaged in a job search. Bring current resume(s) to appointment. Adult Summer Reading Party Tuesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. It’s that time of year for adult readers to celebrate their love of reading. Join us for an evening of library and reading-themed games, discussions by readers of their book choices, raffle prizes and to top it all off – a dessert

bar of ice cream, fruit and toppings so you can create your own sundae! Register online if you are planning to attend and follow the guidelines listed there.

Plant, Grow, Eat : Calling all Gardeners Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. Harvest and share your favorite recipes. Moderated by Judith Kotkin. Must be pre-registered.

Stepping On : A Fall Prevention Program Sponsored by the North Shore-LIJ Health System Program Dates: Wednesdays, August 24 – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Stepping On is an evidence based fall prevention program designed to help older adults* reduce their risk of falling. Stepping On consists of 7 weekly sessions combining exercise and discussion with community health professionals. Experts include Physical Therapists, Vision experts and Pharmacists. Must be pre-registered.

Movie: Precious Cargo R, 1 hr., 30 min.; Action, Crime, Drama Friday, August 26 at 1:30 p.m. Starring Bruce Willis, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Claire Forlani A crime boss tries to make off with loot that belongs to another thief.

Cards, Coloring, Games & Coffee Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. Join us for a social evening of cards (bring your friends if you need four players), perhaps a stimulating game of chess (we have the chess sets, you bring a partner) or a favorite board game (again, please try to bring a game-playing partner). Perhaps you want to relax and de-stress by joining the latest craze – coloring books for adults!

Movie: A Beautiful Mind PG-13, 2 hr., 15 min.; Bio, Drama Friday, August 26 at 6:15 p.m. Starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly. After John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.

CHILDrEN Twilight Paint Party Thursday August 18 at 6:30 PM $5.00 Check made payable to “Hillside Public Library” is required within 7 days of registration.

New Hyde Park Community Calendar LIKE TO SING? The New Hyde Park Senior Chorus welcomes new members. The chorus meets Mondays 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at The Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. To join us, call 516-775-8118.

Adult beginner ballet classes on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Adult Ballet classes Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. are at the American Theater Dance Workshop, 999 Herricks Road, NHP. 516-2486420.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION We are currently looking for community volunteers/retirees for one or two hours a week in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District. You will be assisting students under the supervision of a classroom teacher. There is no prior experience necessary to participate in the program. Volunteers do a variety of activities with children such as reading to students or helping with classroom projects. If you would like more information on this program, please call Eileen Bileski at 516434-2306. EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, (516) 745-8050. AARP Floral Park Chapter 5224

SENIOR CHORUS New Hyde Park: Entertainers Senior Chorus welcomes new members. The group meets 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays at Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. Contact 516-775-8118 for more information.

Italian Festival Michael J. Tully Park Denton/Evergreen, New Hyde Park - 516-747-1680 Wednesday, August 24 through Sunday, August 28th Sponsored by Cellini Lodge #2206 - New Hyde Park New thrilling rides, international food court, vendors, Las Vegas game of chance, and Community Appreciation Day is Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Free admission and half-off price pasta. Fireworks on Saturday, August 27 with raindate of Sunday, August 28 Music schedule is Wednesday Tempo, Thursday - Rewind, Friday - Risky Business, Saturday - Don Felice, Sunday - Bel Airs, Saturday Afternoon - Castelli Nation, Sunday Afternoon - DJ Chris

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Adult beginner ballet classes “SATuRDAYS with Sabaa”: Breast cancer and lymphedema education and tips from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Physical therapist Sabaa Mundia, a blogger for the Facebook site of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is offering useful tips on the site every Saturday. To access the information, visit #saturdayswithsabaa and https://www.facebook.com/ adelphibreastcancerhotline. To reach the hotline call 800-877-8077.

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NHP’s Al schiraldi marks a century

Alfred Schiraldi was born on Aug. 27, 1916, on West 57th Street in Manhattan. He lived in Manhattan with his parents and five siblings until he was seven years old. His family then moved to Tulip Avenue in Floral Park. There he attended John Lewis Childs Elementary School and Sewanhaka High School. He likes to reminisce over how different Floral Park was then and compared to now. He remembers farmland to the rear of his property and how he and his friends would climb the steel beams of Sewhanhaka High School as the school was being built. Schiraldi met his future wife, Virginia, by accident. He went to pick up her sister for a date. When Virginia informed him that her sister was not home, Al offered the evening to her. He later married Virginia on May 24, 1942. A year

later they had a son. Schiraldi moved his family into New Hyde Park, where he remained for more than 30 years. He and Virginia were married for 41 years. She wife passed away in 1983. Schiraldi owned many businesses throughout his life. He started out in the ice and coal business and then owned an oil delivery company. From 1947 until 1960 he owned the Midtown Tavern Pub on Union and Scranton Avenues in Lynbrook. Schiraldi spent many years living on the east coast of Florida and returned to New York in 2007 to spend

Pols hang with Leisure club North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman and Councilwoman Lee Seeman (D-Great Neck) attended the New Hyde Park Leisure Club’s Annual Picnic at North Hempstead Beach Park on Aug. 1. Club members enjoyed food, fun and each other’s company at the annual event. The New Hyde Park Leisure Club has been serving the New Hyde Park community since 1977.

more time with his family. He currently lives in his own apartment at St. Hedwig’s Gardens in Floral Park. Schiraldi enjoys spending time with his son, Jerry, daughter-in-law Maria, two grandchildren and their spouses, as well as six great-grandchildren. Asked what the secret is to a long and healthy life, Schiraldi said, “one scotch a day does not hurt.” His family says it is his easy-going personality and his love for life. Schiraldi’s son, Jerry, will be honoring his dad’s 100 years of life with family and friends at Uncle Bacala’s Restaurant on Aug. 27, 2016.

AARP Floral Park Presents NYS Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Monday, September 19th, 2016 1 P.M. at the Floral Park Pool Complex Admission is Free; The meeting is open to the public. For Further Information Please Call: President Pat Pedley @ 516-354-5385 Joe Contardi at (516) 437-8125 joecontardi@optonline.net New Members Are Always Welcome to Join. Because there are only 4 months remaining in the year, 2016 New Member Dues are reduced to $5.

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Sewanhaka High Schoolâ€™s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter joined more than 8,500 student leaders, members and advisers for the FCCLA National Leadership Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California from July 3 to 7. The national leadership conferences are a chance for FCCLA members from across the country to gather and network with fellow members, attend FCCLA program workshops and leadership sessions, visit college exhibits and explore career pathways, as well as compete in STAR events. The theme of this yearâ€™s conference was â€œEmpowered,â€? which aimed to inspire attendees to make the right choices and commit themselves to making a positive impact within their families, schools, FCCLA and communities.

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Continued from Page 2 A doctorâ€™s office and pharmacy both operate without parking problems within 200 feet of Mathewâ€™s proposed office, said Miller, who said residents were making â€œself-serving statements with no factual support.â€? â€œI just think that the board shouldnâ€™t be bullied into making any sort of decision that can unfairly impact us,â€? Mathew said. The village Board of Trustees tabled Mathewâ€™s application Tuesday night. Trustees will discuss how the office would affect â€œthe intensity of the useâ€? before issuing a decision in September, Mayor Robert Lofaro said. The board could consider implement-

ing parking restrictions on Hoffman Avenue, Lofaro said. Also on Tuesday, the board approved Floral Park resident Stephen Wicksâ€™ application to open a second location of his Body King Studio, a one-on-one personal training facility, at 1632 Jericho Turnpike. Wicks still requires an exception to parking regulations from the village Board of Zoning Appeals. The board rejected Mario Bellevueâ€™s application for a similar facility at 149 Covert Ave. after residents at a hearing last month said his studio, 250 Fitness, was operating in the space without a permit, playing loud music and disrespecting neighbors.

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Town gets grant to fix pump-out boats North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board announced Monday that the town has received two grants from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to renovate the town’s two preexisting pump-out boats. The town’s pump-out boats provide boaters with the ability to empty their waste tank into a holding tank on the pump-out boat. The waste is then taken to the Town Dock and unloaded into the sewer lines. When the waste is poorly treated or dumped incorrectly, it can spread disease, contaminate shellfish beds, and lower oxygen levels in water. “Through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program, we are able to make much needed renovations to our existing pump-out fleet,” Bosworth said. “The Town currently and help more boaters than ever beoffers free pump-out service to anyone fore!” The contracts were provided who requests it, and these refurbishments will allow us to be more efficient through the Clean Vessel Act Grant

Schimel leads debate on party conventions

Pictured (from left to right): Schimel , todd Qui, and Jillian horowitz.

Program, which grants funds for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recre-

ational boaters. They also grant funds for educational programs that inform boaters of the importance of proper disposal of their sewage. North Hempstead is receiving $12,000 for refurbishing the two boats, which are currently five and 10 years old. The two contracts will help the town pay for new engines, new fenders, new wrap, and replace one of the pumps, covering 75% of the costs. This will allow the Harbor Patrol to have two boats in operation if needed. “These funds are so important for us in our efforts to keep Town waters clean,” Chief Bay Constable Mal Nathan said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of our pump-out services. It’s responsible boating and it’s the law.” The town’s pump-out boats are available Thursday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the middle of November. The mounted pump at Town Dock is available 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to midnight.

Every summer, as part of her student intern program, state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel sponsors an in-office debate replicating the debate format of the New York State Assembly. This year was a bit of a departure, interns participated on a panel discussion about the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. They also debated whether legislation A.4311, also known as the New York State DREAM Act, should have been included on the platforms of the respective conventions. The panelists were Todd Qui (Manhasset) and Jillian Horowitz (Great Neck). Cara Becker (Great Neck) also provided research for the panel. The DREAM Act (A .4311), if passed, would require New York State to create a DREAM Fund and Commission to advance educational opportunities of the children of immigrants by allowing financial aid to undocumented students to attend higher education institutions in this state. The interns were randomly chosen to represent opposing party convention

chairpersons as well as to debate the legislation. Each intern made an opening statement and provided answers to the provocative questions posed to them. “As someone who is very interested in the election process, it was fascinating to be able to present the views of such diverse candidates. In regards to the DREAM Act, I was able to do research on a very significant piece of legislature and was able to access the amenities provided by the Assembly to do so,” said Jillian Horowitz. “I had a great time representing the Republican National Committee in our panel. It was an interesting experience using the Assembly computers to dive into the research. I feel the topic we debated was very relevant and important, especially during an election year,” Todd Qui said. “The interns did a great job with their depth of research and the arguments made. It was a delight to moderate such engaged and thoughtful arguments,” Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel said.

Spectrum Designs raises $175K at gala Spectrum Designs Foundation raised over $175,000 at its Annual Night in White Party on July 28 at the North Hempstead Country Club. Over 300 attended the event for a night of dinner and dancing to support Spectrum’s “Believe, Build, Belong to a Legacy” campaign for the purchase of a building at 366 Main St. in Port Washington. Spectrum Designs is a non-profit that offers training and employment to individuals with autism

in the T-shirt imprinting and embroidery business. The new building will allow Spectrum to expand its printing capacity and increase job opportunities for those with autism. Co-founder Stella Spanakos welcomed the guests by giving them thanks for being loyal to our mission. The evening featured a movie video presentation showcasing the services Spectrum Designs provides through the eyes of its founders, participants

and employees. The honoree was state Sen. Jack Martins, who foundation officials said has supported the foundation and individuals with autism throughout his career. Additional honorees included Spectrum’s Legacy Circle for their commitment to the organization: John and Amy Beyer, John and Debbie Bowman, Holes for Hope, Wayne and Loren King, North Shore Autism Circle and Steve and Lori Scrobe.

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Martins touts law for cancer screenings

maragos honors vets Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos recently honored the bravery and sacrifices made by soldiers of the United States military at the Salute the Vets event in Eisenhower Park. Community members also gathered to fallen soldier’s memories for their vast contributions to our nation. Pictured are Maragos and members of the Merchant Marine Cadets Color Guard.

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State Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) said a new state law will improve access to and coverage for breast cancer screenings for women throughout the state. The law, which Martins cosponsored in the Senate, will facilitate breast cancer detection by eliminating cost-sharing for screenings, extending hours for mammography services and ensuring all public employees in the state are afforded work leave for screening. “Early detection dramatically increases the chances of successfully treating and overcoming breast cancer, which is why it’s critically important that women have access to these services. This measure will save lives and help more women win their fight against this terrible disease,” Martins said. The new law, which was passed by the Senate and Assembly and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, will: * Eliminate out of pocket costs for preventive screenings The law removes cost-sharing requirements, such as co-pays, annual deductible or coinsurance, for preventive screening services. Eliminating these out of pocket costs will make it easier and more affordable for women to take advantage of breast cancer screenings, including mammograms, imaging for the detection of breast cancer, breast ultra sounds, and MRIs. * Expand screening access by ex-

Sen. Jack M. Martins tending hours for mammography services Hospitals and their extension clinics that provide mammography services will be required to provide at least two days of extended hour service in the early morning, evening or weekends in two-hour increments. This will make it easier and more convenient for working women to get screened. *Allot work-leave hours for breast cancer screening To further make screenings and early detection services more accessible, the law allows New York City employees to take up to four hours of excused leave per year for breast cancer screening, the same as public employees in the rest of the state.

mangano to host tax exemption workshops Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth reminds residents of the risks of leaving a pet in a hot car in a new and unique public service announcement that is now airing on North Hempstead TV. To get the point across of how serious the dangers of leaving a dog in a hot car are, the new PSA reverses the roles of human and dog and has a person stay in a hot car, while the dog goes into a store. Although it may seem comical, Bosworth reiterates the point that if you wouldn’t want to be left in a hot car, you shouldn’t leave your pet in one either. “A vehicle can very quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness or death,” Bosworth said. “Even on a day that doesn’t seem hot to you and even if you are only gone for a few minutes, you should never leave your

pet in a car.” According to the Humane Society of the United States, if a pet is exposed to high temperatures, look for signs of heat stress-heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue. If you see a dog in a car or a pet exhibiting signs of heat stroke, please call 311 or the police immediately. The PSA stars communications P.R. liaison Sam Marksheid as the pooch, and Gangsta the dog, as the “human.” To view the PSA tune into NHTV on channels 18 or 63 on Cablevision or channel 46 on Verizon or view it online at https://youtu.be/Qk5eW1oV0cE. For more information on NHTV visit: www.myNHTV.com or www.youtube.com/ townofnorthhempstead.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano will be hosting a series of Property Tax Exemptions Workshops in September at libraries and community meeting halls throughout Nassau County. Department of Assessment staff will be on hand to assist any homeowner who would like to file for the veterans, senior citizen, cold war veterans, volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, limited income disability, home improvement or (for homeowners already in the STAR Program) the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption on-site. The property tax exemptions workshops will be offered from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the following locations: • Monday, Sept. 19 at the Roslyn Community Center located at Or-

chard Street, Roslyn Heights. • Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Hillside Public Library located at 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park Homeowners who will be filing for a property tax exemption are encouraged to make copies of their 2015 Federal and State Income Tax Forms, Driver’s License, and any other documentation that is required prior to the workshop. Documentation requirements can be viewed on the application available on the county Department of Assessment website at www.mynassauproperty.com. For further information regarding property tax exemptions that are offered by Nassau County, please contact the Department of Assessment Exemptions Division at (516) 571-1500.

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temples work together on mitzvah Day On Sunday, April 10 Temple Sinai of Roslyn and Temple Beth Sholom joined together for community-building experience at their annual Mitzvah Day. Hundreds of people showed up, and after a pancake breakfast rolled up their sleeves to give blood, make sandwiches for the homeless, donate and organize clothes and books for those in need, crochet blankets

for nursing home patients and hats for newborns in the hospital, and had a great time. As Rabbi Andrew Gordon of Temple Sinai shared, “Mitzvah Day is always one of my favorite days and this year was no exception. Hundreds of participants from Temple Sinai and Temple Beth Sholom joined together to do acts of kindness. From young to

old, attendees sorted through donations, decorated cookies, made sandwiches, packed boxes, gave blood, and encouraged one another. News 12 came and captured these moments on a segment that was broadcast during the Sunday evening news. http://longisland.news12.com/news/mitzvah-day-lets-community-giveback-1.11674141

Arts Guild seeks entries to contest Firemen thank Schimel

eration for “Visual Trick / Visual Treat,” a Juried Competition and Exhibition on view from Oct. 1-30. The guild is encouraging submissions that “trick” with visual illusions or “treat” with bewitching aesthetics. For the Halloween theme, works can depict subjects that are magical, supernatural or macabre. All artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), are invited to submit up to three artworks for consideration. All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. The deadline for submissions is midnight on Sept. 9. For more information about accepted mediums or registration, visit The Art Guild’s website at www.TheArtGuild.org. The exhibit will be on view in The Art Guild’s gallery at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port The Art Guild is inviting Washington Blvd., Manhasset. Gallery all artists to submit works for consid-

hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. An Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Oct. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Art Guild is also planning a fall session of classes for children and adults including Theory of Oil Painting with Paul Bachem, Watercolor for beginners or intermediates with Eileen Neville, as well as upcoming workshops Alla Prima Painting with Christine Lafuente, Oct. 22-23; and Watercolor with Joyce Hicks, June 22-25, 2017. The Art Guild’s fundraising event, “The Art Lovers Fling,” will take place on Nov. 18 at the Village Club of Sands Point. For more information or to register, visit The Art Guild website. The Art Guild’s website and Facebook page provide information throughout the year about programs and events. The organization is located at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset. The guild can also be reached by phone at (516) 304-5797 or e-mail at info@theartguild.org.

State Assemblywoman Schimel was recently given a Certificate of Appreciation from the Nassau County Firemen’s Association for her years of service to benefit both Nassau firefighters and members of the Nassau County emergency staff. Pictured from left to right: President of the Nassau County Firemen’s Association Stephen Goodman and Schimel.

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Northwell joins effort to curb opioid use With a growing epidemic of opioid abuse, dependence and deaths, a team of doctors at Northwell Health is collaborating with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and the Mayo Clinic to study the effectiveness of two different educational tools that could ultimately lower the risk for opioid dependence among patients who receive these medicines for pain syndromes during a hospital visit. The study is being funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), an independent nonprofit, nongovernmental organization based in Washington, DC. Northwell Health will receive $350,000 over three years. Karin Rhodes, M.D., is the vice president of care management design and evaluation in the Office of Population Health Management at Northwell Health. She and her colleagues plan to enroll 1,200 patients who arrive in emergency departments with pain from kidney stones or lower back pain. Patients with those conditions have been traditionally prescribed opioids for pain relief, but non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication has been shown to

Dr. Karin rhodes work equally well for pain management. Rhodes, an emergency medicine physician, and the two other research teams will deliver the educational intervention in two different forms – a ques-

tionnaire that assesses and provides patient with their personal level of risk for opioid addiction (low, medium or high) or the same questionnaire that also includes a videotaped narrative from a patient who began abusing opioids after receiving a prescription. As a next step, the team will track whether patients and their emergency department providers choose prescription opioids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication on discharge. “While treatment with opioids for these conditions has been a standard treatment, patients can easily become dependent on these medications without realizing it,” Rhodes said. “We want to see whether people who understand the risk, and in particular their risk, will be less likely to choose an opioid as a pain reliever. We want to balance good pain management with engaging the patient in informed decision-making to help them opt for the best choice of therapy for them.” While there are likely genetic predispositions, no one really knows who will go on to abuse opioids. But there are well-recognized risk factors, includ-

ing an individual or family history of alcohol or drug abuse that should be red flags. The team has designed a visual of an opioid risk tool to show patients where they fall on the spectrum of risk for opioid dependence. The second tool the researchers are testing is a video narrative from a people who became addicted to opioids after an emergency room visit during which they were prescribed opioids. The narratives are true stories that have the key components of good stories – but also provide valuable information. “Our study was inspired by one of our own nurses who became addicted after being treated with an opioid in the University of Pennsylvania emergency department for a minor injury. He began stealing drugs from work and his life spiraled out of control until he ultimately sought treatment and recovered. He wanted to share his story to make sure others are warned of the risks; people learn by stories,” Rhodes said. For more information about the study, contact Dr. Rhodes at krhodes@ northwell.edu.

contaminant-repelling uniforms Town The staff of Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset have begun wearing contaminant-repelling uniforms that can help prevent the accumulation of dangerous microbes on the fabric. Northwell Health is the first health care provider in the New York area to use the advancedtechnology scrubs and lab coats, which are designed to act as a barrier to help protect patients and caregivers from dangerous microorganisms that could lead to infections. The super scrubs, created by Orlando, Florida-based Vestagen Protective Technologies, are made with Vestex, an innovative fabric that has been shown in a hospital-based study to repel fluids and reduce the retention of microbes on the garments’ fabric. The apparel has been exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association after a rigorous, due-diligence review. Medical professionals in the hematology-oncology unit at Cohen Children’s Medical Center were the first caregivers in Northwell Health to begin wearing the technology-driven uniforms in January. Seven months later, 60 per-

cent of Cohen’s caregivers are in the scrubs and it’s expected that the entire staff there will be fitted for them by October. “We engaged our healthcare workers in an educational process surrounding the role that uniforms play in staff and patient safety,” said Carolyn Quinn, deputy executive director at Cohen. “We surveyed the team and listened to their overwhelming preference to move toward new

`active barrier’ uniform technology and away from traditional uniforms. Investing in healthcare worker safety, infection prevention and patient safety is paramount to our organization and embedded in our culture of care.” Dr. Peter Silver, medical director at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, said the introduction of the new protective apparel is part of the hospital’s overarching efforts to strengthen patient

safety. “It is also a great benefit for worker safety,” he said. “We want our employees to feel safe in the hospital environment, and any effort we can undertake to reduce their exposure to body fluids or risk of contracting an illness is extremely important.” “North Shore University Hospital embraced the new technology driven scrubs from the start, with patient care associates and registered nurses across the facility first wearing the new garments,” added Kerri Scanlon, chief nursing officer North Shore University Hospital and deputy chief nurse executive Northwell Health. “The feedback we received from our team members was essential to the success and implementation of the new uniforms at North Shore. Partnering with frontline caregivers improved the design process, resulting in an enhanced professional image. It also provided an opportunity to emphasize the importance of patient and caregiver safety.” Given the high level of satisfaction with the new uniforms, Northwell Health is considering expanding their use to other hospitals across the health system, according to a release from the health system.

to hold 9/11 service

On Sunday, September 11th, 2016 the Town of North Hempstead will hold a Memorial Service at 8 a.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green, located on Plandome Road in Manhasset across the street from Town Hall. The service is open to the public. “The ceremony serves to provide all who endured the tragedy of September 11th an opportunity to reflect upon its impact and remember those we lost that day,” Town Clerk Wayne Wink said. “During this memorial service, we gather as a community to honor and recognize those who lost their lives 15 years ago, including the 56 individual from our North Hempstead family,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. For questions, please call the Office of the Town Clerk at 516869-7649.

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sylvia recent real estate 69 Lane, New sales in New hyde Park Hyde Park New Hyde Park Real estate Market Conditions Median sales price $582,500 Demographics near New Hyde Park, NY Population Population Density median age People per household median household Income average Income per Capita

City 9,698 11,277 44.5 3 94,063 35,837

County 1,338,712 4,702 41.2 3 97,049 42,286

sold Price: $620,000 Date: 06/17/2016 4 beds, 1 full baths style: Cape # of families: 1 lot size: 66x80 schools: New hyde ParkGarden City Park total taxes: $10,695 mls# 2840587

42 Camden Place, New Hyde Park sold Price: $765,000 Date: 07/05/2016 4 beds, 3 full/1 half baths style: Colonial # of families: 1 lot size: 46x120 schools: herricks total taxes: $15,689 mls# 2841051

30 Park west, New Hyde Park 21 Birch Lane, New Hyde Park sold Price: $730,000 Date: 04/08/2016 4 beds, 2 full baths style: Colonial # of families: 1 lot size: 60x100 schools: New hyde Park-Garden City Park total taxes: $9,908 mls# 2775499

sold Price: $610,000 Date: 06/21/2016 4 beds, 2 full baths style: Cape # of families: 1 lot size: 50x100 schools: herricks total taxes: $14,163 mls# 2841038

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

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What to know about your credit So You are contemplating purchasing your first home, homeowner association, condo, co-op or rental. You are now an empty nester or your significant other has passed or you are divorced and you are thinking of, or must downsize and maybe just thinking about renting a basic or luxury apartment. Seems to be a simple task, right? When is the last time you actually checked your credit history and printed a full report? A few months or a few years ago? I have found that most people do know their credit profile, but, don’t necessarily know if there are errors on their reports. Maybe someone used your credit and you have no credit alerts via texts on your mobile and as a backup by email (all credit card and consumer loan companies have this ability to allow you to do this for you and it is extremely easy to setup) or haven’t really analyzed their printouts to view or understand what’s included.

There are times when negative items pop up on one’s report and you might not be aware of it! You should check your credit at least once a year, especially when you are going to purchase or even rent. By federal law, you are allowed to receive one free credit report per year, showing your credit history and scores. Most people I speak with do not know this, so check your credit at least once per year, so you will know what is going on in your credit history and be able to make any necessary adjustments or corrections that will be helpful raising your FICO scores. I bet some of you are thinking and asking, what is FICO? Your FICO score, is a measure of consumer credit risk and has become a fixture of consumer lending in the United States. FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a software company based in San Jose, California, and founded by Bill Fair and Earl Isaac in 1956. While FICO Score 8 is the most widely used FICO score,

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FICO scores, to date, making them the most used credit score world wide They have 25 locations around the Globe. I mention this information, so the public understands that keeping your credit score in optimal health will affect your personal financial well being; as well, if you don’t exercise and eat well, it will affect your physical and mental health Scores can range from the 400s to a perfect score of 850 (less than 1 percent of the public have attained this outstanding perfect number!) You can find more information on the following link: http:// www.myfico.com/crediteducation/whatsinyourscore.aspx Obviously, the higher the score the better the interest rate when it comes to a mortgage, lease or any type of installment loan. One who abuses their credit will “pay through the nose” in interest. However, there are extenuating circumstances that will cause inferior credit. Medical

bills (not foreclosures or short sales) are the number one reason for this situation and are the cause of more bankruptcies in the U.S. than any other reason. So keep your credit up and pay your credit cards down, so when applying for a mortgage or a rental, that you will get that written commitment from your lending institution, as well as either pass that coop board or the leasing management company. For those of who are wondering, I missed our deadline last week because I was playing way too long with my grandchildren, Chloe and Charlie, the other weekend. But was it worth it, absolutely, for sure! If you have grandchildren, you will totally understand and agree! But, for many of you readers, probably not, since you were wondering what happen to Phil’s weekly column, that I have been doing consistently for 69 weeks without fail? Well here is my latest words of wisdom to you, my readers!

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Flower shop’s fall marks end of era Continued from Page 1 Contracting. To Persichelli and other former Mockawetch customers, the shop’s demolition is a sign of changing times and marks the end of a New Hyde Park institution. “People don’t realize the writing on the wall,” Persichelli said. “You’re getting rid of all these small mom-and-pop places, for what?” A number of factors drove Mockawetch owner Bruce Turner’s decision to sell the shop at 16 S. First St. and retire with his wife, Barbara, who worked there for more than 35 years. Business had slowed over the past decade, thanks to big-box stores, Bruce Turner said. With two greenhouses and a showroom, Turner said, Mockawetch was also getting too expensive and too laborintensive for the New Hyde Park native, who turns 84 on Saturday. “It was a little bit depressing, but like everything else, things change and you got to just adjust to it and that’s it,” said Turner, who worked at Mockawetch for more than 65 years. “Now I have so much time on our hands we don’t know what to do.” Persichelli is overseeing construction of the four single-family homes on the 16,000-square-foot lot, which will each be about 1,800 square feet, he said. They should take about a year to build, he said. Bruce Turner said he worked with Persichelli for about two years to finalize the sale, but would not disclose the price. The property was most recently valued at $292,800, Nassau County land records show. Persichelli is named as the owner on permit applications in the Village of New Hyde Park, village Building Superinten-

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Workers were starting to build foundations for four 1,800-square-foot homes on the 16,000-square-foot lot where b&W mockawetch florist stood until it was demolished about two weeks ago. former customers lamented the flower shop’s closure on facebook. dent Tom Gannon said. But Persichelli said he is building the project for a separate developer. “I’m just doing the work,” said Persichelli, a New Hyde Park native. New Hyde Park residents and former Mockawetch customers on Facebook lamented the loss of a flower shop they said was the best around. For many, Mockawetch flowers marked birthdays, weddings, deaths and other important milestones. Others said they remembered working in the shop or playing near it as kids. “I passed there today and when I saw the bulldozers leveling it, I must say it made me cry,” Diane Bentivegna wrote

on Aug. 10. “Every important event in my life was marked with flowers from this wonderful shop.” Bruce Turner gave Mockawetch’s phone number and customer base to New Hyde Park Florist at 1213 Jericho Turnpike, said Bill Prulos, the owner of that shop. The arrangement means the Turners won’t have to “see something totally disappear,” he said. Bruce Turner said he bought Mockawetch so he could eventually sell it and retire. It seemed age was catching up with him after decades in the business, Prulos said. “Pretty much you work until you can pay your bills, and at that age the last

thing you want to do is sit around paying the real estate tax and paying the oil to keep your greenhouses warm and stuff like that,” Prulos said. Bruce Turner grew up across the street from Mockawetch and started working there at age 15 under Bill Mockawetch, the original owner, he said. He graduated from Sewanhaka High School, served in the U.S. Navy and returned in the 1950s. He met Barbara, his wife of 23 years, when they both worked there, he said. Turner became Mockawetch’s business partner in the late 1980s and bought the shop from him outright in the early 1990s, he said. Mockawetch died in 1999. The shop and its greenhouses stretched from South First Street to Lewis Avenue until half the lot was sold at least 50 years ago, Bruce Turner said. Nine houses went up around the remaining property, which was still one of the largest flower shops in the area, Turner said. “We tried to keep it going,” Bruce Turner said. “I would have liked to see it go for 100 years, but it just didn’t work out that way.” Retirement has been an adjustment for Barbara Turner, 64, she said. She enjoys having the time to travel and relax, she said, but she still misses going to work. She also misses the flowers themselves, she said. “I see my customers and some of them they ask — they drove by and they don’t see the flowers,” Barbara Turner said. “It would be nice to have a little of everything, but it doesn’t work that way.”

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Continued from Page 2 Floral Park has a stable, wealthy tax base and has shown it can boost revenue if necessary by overriding the state cap on property tax increases, as it has in four of the last five years, Moody’s said. The tax base does not have much room to grow and property values have followed a regional downward trend, but “modest new construction is expected to stabilize the built out suburban community,” Moody’s said. A nine-home subdivision on Cisney Avenue is under construction, and a 36-apartment, two-building complex is being planned for South Tyson Avenue at the former site of Koenig’s Restaurant.

Such brick-and-mortar construction in the village’s tax base and $5.5 million reserve fund could lead to another bond upgrade, Moody’s wrote. There’s a “difficult balance” between the financial benefits of new residential development and residents’ concerns about congestion, Holubnyczyj-Ortiz said. “It’s either don’t develop it and raise the taxes or develop it and maybe not raise the taxes so quickly,” she said. “... But definitely residents are concerned that this area’s becoming more and more congested. Everyone’s becoming very possessive of their space.”

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What’s wrong with ‘America first?’ Continued from Page 17 Do you think legal immigrants, who went through the proper channels of immigration, deserve any respect? Do you understand that some people think you undermine the rule of law and turn decent law abiding people into saps and suckers for bothering to navigate those legal channels? Do you think an unprotected border is a security threat to the U.S. and a violation of our sovereignty? Are you alarmed by the fact that Mexican drug cartels use our precious National Forest preserves as their own private marijuana farms and at the same time destroy the flora and fauna that we are supposedly protecting? Do the ranchers on the border of Arizona and Texas have any legitimate concerns regarding Mexican cartels, drug running, human trafficking, cattle rustling, and burglary? Do you object if we “ build that wall”? Mr. Sobel proceeds to charge Donald Trump with having an “adversarial relationship with the

truth.” Thirty percent of the population believes Hillary Clinton is honest and trustworthy? Seventy percent do not. In which camp do you fall? The next issue regards the fact that I said Donald Trump never praised Vladimir Putin, but that Trump was nevertheless grateful for Putin’s attacks on ISIS. Mr. Sobel then quotes Michael Morrell of the C.I.A. which supposedly refutes my statement. Maybe my reading comprehension is deteriorating, but I see absolutely nothing in that quote that illustrates Donald Trump praising Putin. The charge against Donald Trump is ludicrous. What I do see is the fact that Mr. Morrell believes Putin is “playing “ Mr. Trump and implying that Mr. Trump is too naïve to understand it. Mr. Sobel seizes on this. So let me ask Mr. Sobel another set of questions. Do you think Obama’s policy of not bombing the ISIS oil con-

voys entering Turkey was well conceived? Do you think Mr. Putin has successfully “played” Obama for the last eight years? Has Obama’s “reset’ with Russia proved to be well implemented? Do you think Obama handled the invasion of the Crimea in a proper fashion? Do you think Putin’s threats to the Balkan countries, to Poland, to the Ukraine, and to Turkey are being properly addressed? Do you think Putin’s mockery of Obama’s “red line” in Syria was a total slap in the face to any expectation of the U.S. asserting itself? Do you think President Obama’s foreign policy is a total, seamless, display of chaos and incompetence? Do you think this incompetence has and will lead to a cascading of aggressive actions by hostile nations? The last issue concerns remarks Mr. Sobel made regarding Donald Trump’s emotionally- challenged temperament.

So my last set of questions to Mr. Sobel are as follows? Does it concern you that a candidate for the presidency has not had a press conference in 250 days and has no intention of having one until after the election? Does it concern you that this supposed woman of heroic stature does not have the guts to go on the Sean Hannity show even when she was a Senator supposedly representing New York State? Does it worry you that Hillary might be an egotistical psychopath in thinking she has the fortitude to face down Putin, the Chinese, Iran, North Korea, and Isis when she cannot even handle the above two challenges? Do you discount the fact that Hillary might have neurological problems? Do you discount the reports that Hillary Clinton has fits of rage? Of episodes of delirium and confusion? Do you think she has violated security protocol with her private email service? Do you have any concern that this private server was hacked by

foreign agents? Are you alarmed by the fact that an Iranian nuclear scientist was just executed by the Iran government because his name appeared in one of Hillary’s e-mails? He was an agent spying on our behalf. Do you worry that we will not get future cooperation in our intelligence efforts because those wishing to help us have lost confidence in our ability to keep them anonymous? Do you think Hillary Clinton should have a security clearance? Do you think someone who does not qualify for a security clearance has any business being commander-in-chief ? I believe I have refuted all pretensions that my letter was ludicrous. I also believe Mr. Sobel swims in a comfort zone of evasion. I have asked him over 30 questions? Let us see if we get any answers? Dr. Wayne Roth Roslyn Heights

‘it’s the banks, stupid!’ Time for Congress It’s the banks, stupid! The law generally provides that two executors or two trustees who are serving must act unanimously, and that three or more of such fiduciaries who are serving must act by a majority, unless the applicable will or trust agreement specifically provides otherwise. (In New York, see New York’s EPTL §10-10.7.) Business corporations and organizations, as a matter of good internal financial control, also frequently require two signatures on checks and on similar instruments. There are sound reasons for these rules, namely to protect estates and trusts, as well as business organizations from unauthorized or fraudulent acts. Despite the above, many banks will not open an account for an estate, trust, or business organization unless there is only a single signor. Aside from thwarting good financial internal controls, irrevocable trusts not containing such authority may not be readily amended, and a court proceeding may be required for two or more executors of an estate or trustees of a testamentary trust to be able to act alone. Banks should be required to

follow the law applicable to estates and trusts. At the least, the law should be amended to allow executors and trustees, acting unanimously, to authorize one or more of them to sign checks and similar instruments singly. There is also a problem with powers of attorney, particularly in New York. Although the New York legislature created a statutory power of attorney form in New York’s General Obligations Law, Article 5, Title 15, banks and other financial institutions often have their own rules as to whether or not a particular statutory power of attorney will be respected. For example, some financial institutions will not accept a power of attorney which is more than three years old. Others set the limit at ten years. Frequently, a perfectly executed statutory power of attorney will not be usable unless the agent appears in person at the bank to sign a signature card. This may create a problem with geographically separated families, where a child who is named as agent has moved from New York and lives in another state.

Presently, the only recourse to a financial institution’s refusal to accept a power of attorney, is to bring an expensive and timeconsuming court proceeding to require the financial institution to honor the power of attorney. It is recommended that the law be amended to require recognition of a statutory power of attorney which is not more than a specified number of years old, say five years, and to allow a financial institution, in its reasonable discretion, to accept a power of attorney which is older, with provisions for exoneration of the financial institution in the latter case. Finally, it is recommended that a financial penalty be imposed upon a bank or other financial institution that unreasonably refuses to recognize a properly executed statutory power of attorney. At the least, a court should have authority to require the financial institution to reimburse a successful plaintiff for his or her legal fees. Howard M. Esterces Mineola

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s I write this letter, I do not know who will be the next President of the United States — Clinton or Trump. What I do know is Congress must get off their butts, put aside their partisan ways and work for the good of the country and the people who put them in office. The Congress and the Presi-

dent should have a meaningful relationship like a good marriage. Work together as a team, and give a little and take a little. If America cannot learn to do this, I see a future that will be full of hate and a country which our founding fathers would be ashamed of. George DeSpirito Williston Park

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Pataki backs ex staffer Varvaro for Assembly By J oE N i k i c Matt Varvaro, the Republican candidate in the 16th Assembly District, received the backing of former Gov. George Pataki, his past employer, on Tuesday. In an email sent to supporters, Pataki asked for political donations to Varvaro’s campaign. “Matt is a hard-working, dedicated young man with a passion for public service,” Pataki said in the email. “He is exactly the kind of new, next-generation leader we need in Albany.”

Varvaro served as a research director for Pataki’s campaign for president in 2016. He is set to face off against former North Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Urso, a Democrat, in the race for outgoing Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel’s seat. Pataki asked for contributions to Varvaro’s campaign between $5 and $500. “I am asking for your help because I believe in Matt — both as a person and as a leader,” he said. “I know that he will make us proud as a member of the As-

sembly.” Varvaro said he was honored to receive Pataki’s support. “Governor Pataki was one of the great leaders of this state and, as I learned during my time working for him, an even better man,” he said. “By working across the aisle to deliver results for the people of this state, Governor Pataki set an example that I hope to follow in Albany.” The Nassau Democratic Party chairman, Jay Jacobs, told Newsday “with Pataki for him or against him, D’Urso will win that Assembly seat.”

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Social Security District Manager in Mineola, New York Your summer job has ended, so there’s no better time than now to start planning for retirement. You can easily be ahead of the game and secure your future with a few simple steps. As a millennial, you are in the best position for planning, investing, and saving for your retirement, growing that nest egg as large as it can be. The sooner you start, the more money you will have. There are two easy ways to prepare for retirement at a young age: Start a my Social Security account. Having a personal and secure account is easy, but better yet, it empowers you. You can access the services you need in the convenience of your own home without traveling to a local office and waiting in a long line. To view your social security statement, go to www.socialse-

curity.gov/myaccount. As you can see, many of our resources are available online and my Social Security is one of the best places to access vital information about your retirement. We are constantly adding new features to make your experience with us faster and more convenient. You can even replace a lost or stolen Social Security card in certain states. You should also start a myRA account. It’s never too early, and the more you save now, the more you will have later. myRA is designed for people who don’t have a retirement savings plan through their employer, or are limited from other savings options. Check it out at www.myra. gov. If your employer provides a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), learn more about that plan’s potential matching contributions or other benefits. Did you know that a 20-yearold worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age?

Social Security will be there for you if you become disabled and cannot work. Accessing your online account can also help you determine your estimated future

disability benefits. To learn more about disability and to apply, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityssi/apply.html. Remember, that summer

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Community meetings Village of Floral Park Board of Trustees Meeting

Village of Flower Hill Architectural Review Board Meeting

Village of Munsey Park Board Advisory Committee Meeting

Village of Roslyn Ordinance/ Traffic Court

Tuesday, August 23 @ 8:00 p.m. Village Hall 1 Floral Boulevard Floral Park (516) 326-6300

Monday, August 22 @ 7:00 p.m. Village Hall 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset (516) 627-5000

Tuesday, August 23 @ 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 1777 Northern Boulevard Manhasset (516) 365-7790

Tuesday, August 23 @ 6:00 p.m. Village Hall 1200 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn (516) 621-1961

Village of Floral Park Architectural Review Board Meeting

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting

North Hempstead Town Board/ Solid Waste Management Authority Meeting

Village of Roslyn Estates Architectural Review Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Pool and Recreation Building 124 Stewart Street Floral Park (516) 326-6300

Thursday, August 25 @ 8:30 a.m. District Office 236 East Shore Road Great Neck (516) 482-0238

Tuesday, August 23 @ 7:30 p.m. North Hempstead Town Hall 220 Plandome Road Manhasset (516) 869-6311

Wednesday, August 24 @ 7:45 p.m. Village Hall 25 The Tulips Roslyn Estates (516) 621-3541

Village of Williston Park Workshop and Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, August 22 @ 6:30 p.m./8:00 p.m. Village Hall 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park (516) 746-2193 Meetings are held at the respective Village Halls except where noted. All meetings, dates and times are subject to change. For the latest news, visit www.theislandnow.com

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the town of North hempstead will present updated renovation plans for the Clinton G. martin Park pool in september.

Most in NHP back pool fixes Continued from Page 1 The town said most people who answered the survey were against installing a water slide at the pool, a point of contention among residents at May’s meeting. Most also opposed “aesthetic improvements” engineers proposed, such as concrete pavers and a new wooden building facade, according to the town and Wohlgemuth. The town says it will move forward with renovations to the pool’s locker room and tennis courts, which some civic leaders and other residents say are unnecessary. It will present updated plans for the pool project in Sep-

tember. “The survey — it has mixed messages. ... But I think a consensus was that the community will still support a pool in some form,” Wohlgemuth said. “That’s the message I got — the communtiy still cherishes their pool and they want to see it nice with more modern equipment.” Residents in May were divided by age group, with many younger parents saying the pool needs a big upgrade to attract more members and seniors voicing skepticism about the expense. The town-operated park district would borrow $12.89 million to fund the $15 million renovation, which would eventu-

ally more than double residents’ park district property taxes over the 20-year borrowing period, the town has said. The pool would close if residents did not want any renovation because its infrastructure continues to struggle, the town has said. A pump leak caused it to close for more than a day in July. Bill Cutrone, president of North New Hyde Park’s Lakeville Estates Civic Association, said his group and the Lakeville Estates Civic Association, its sister group, would support a less expensive hybrid plan. While he questioned whether the tennis courts need to be redone, Cutrone said the pool’s

aging pumps and infrastructure “need to be replaced. They’re old, they’re not functional. There’s no disagreement on that.” Ideally, Cutrone said, the town should raise park district taxes and do away with extra membership fees, which run from $88 for seniors to $248 for families. That might open the pool to thousands of employees from the businesses in the park district, Wohlgemuth said. “On the surface it sounds like a wonderful idea and I would support it, but I hesitate because of the commercial class,” she said.

state tests mean little in Mineola Continued from Page 5 spring, he said. Students outperformed their English benchmarks this year in all grades except fourth, and all grades except third surpassed their math benchmarks, Nagler said. “A state test definitely has a place, but I’m not sure how much emphasis I would want to put on that state test,” said the school board president, Christine Napolitano. “I would rather look at a whole bunch of other indicators.” While the state Regents exams for high-schoolers do not

some point during their career, about 9 percent on average, Nagler said. Many of those students speak little or no English, making it harder for them to graduate in four years, he said. But the district still tries to help them earn advanced diplomas, as it does for every student, he said. — MICHAEL nAgLER The class of 2016 was an anomaly with about 61 percent of students graduating with adhave the same confounding fac- vanced Regents diplomas, less tors, Mineola’s high school data than the usual rate around 70 is complicated by a high rate of percent, Nagler said. Twenty-four of the 37 gradustudents entering and leaving at

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ates who formerly took English as a second language got advanced diplomas, he said. “It never should be any belief that our kids that don’t speak English can’t do what everybody else does. They just don’t know the language,” Nagler said. “As soon as they learn the language, look at the performance they do.” The district expects advanced graduation rates to recover, as 66 percent of rising seniors have already qualified for advanced diplomas, Nagler said. That’s been helped in part by a push for more students to enroll in chemistry and trigonometry, he said.

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Grads slam handling of abuse case Continued from Page 5 Brother Thomas Cleary, Chaminade’s current president and Williams’ successor, said the school has an “unquestionable” commitment to strengthening safeguards against abuse, and is “reviewing every aspect of how best to make our students safe,” including faculty briefings and protocol for meetings between students and faculty. Student orientations next month will include reviews of safety protocols, he said. “It is a reflection of our recognition that, for some, we may have to completely re-establish and re-build the trust that was violated,” Cleary said in a written statement on Wednesday. “We accept that truth and will do my best to do so.” Clark and the letter’s other authors asked Chaminade to hold an open forum where

people affiliated with the school could ask questions about Williams and the investigation, but were instead told to address their concerns to administrators individually, Clark said. They wrote the letter not to attack the school, but to push its leaders to be more forthcoming, Clark said. “I don’t think it’s credible, the story that Chaminade is telling,” Clark said in an interview, emphasizing that he was speaking only for himself. In a May 15 letter to Chaminade parents, Cleary said the school did not learn of Williams’ alleged abuse until February 2015, when the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre reported the allegations to the Meribah Province. The province then alerted the Nassau County district attorney’s office and launched an in-

vestigation, which found the alleged abuse dated back to 2011, the same year Williams stepped down from his presidency. The alleged victim did not want to press criminal charges, the DA’s office has said. In Tuesday’s post on his Medium.com blog, Clark wrote that he thinks Chaminade’s stated timeline “suggests the possibility that school leaders have not been fully honest about what they knew and when they knew it.” Williams, one of Chaminade’s youngest yet most successful presidents, resigned on Aug. 1, 2011, just days before the start of that school year, without advance notice or much public relations fanfare introducing Cleary as his successor, Clark wrote. The timing of his resignation was “inexplicable,” Clark wrote,

because the school would have had an easier transition if he had left at the end of the school year. It also left Cleary to lead a “momentous” trip to Europe marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Joseph Chaminade, the school’s namesake and the founder of the Marianist order, Clark wrote. In his resignation letter, Williams cited a call from God “to devote more energy to priestly ministry.” He stayed on as a teacher until leaving in early 2012 to start a Ph.D. program at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Clark wrote, where he was believed to have been when the Province of Meribah reported the abuse allegations to prosecutors last year. “Given these facts — and that after a ‘comprehensive and extensive investigation’ Chami-

nade concluded that Williams was guilty of ‘misconduct and abuse of a minor’ — I don’t believe that Williams resigned for the reasons he gave in 2011,” Clark wrote. The Meribah Province said in May that Williams has “completely denied” the allegations. Its investigation into the abuse started under its policies, which are consistent with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the province has said. “There remains nothing more important to me than the safety and protection of Chaminade’s students. Nothing,” Cleary said on Wednesday. “We have made a solemn pledge to ensure that the young men entrusted to our care are safeguarded from any form of harm or abuse.”

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