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Officials continue to seek solutions to Roslyn LIRR parking complaints By C h r I s a Da M s Twenty-five parking spaces have been added to the Long Island Rail Road station lot in Roslyn in response to commuter complaints about a lack of available spots. The North Hempsteadowned lot is primarily used by commuters taking the train to Manhattan for work, but lot users were reporting that about 20 spaces were being taken by noncommuters, Councilman Peter Zuckerman said. A number of new office buildings and businesses near the train station added to the congestion in the lot, according to a news release issued on Thursday. As a fix, the town had the lot re-striped to create more spaces, increasing the total number to 263.

“We are hoping that the addition of 25 parking spaces will alleviate the lack of parking issue and will make our constituents’ daily commute a bit less stressful,” Zuckerman said. In June, the town began seeking remedies for the limited parking, including the addition of spaces and the possibility of paid permits restricting lot use during commuter hours. Nearby train lots, such as the Manhasset and Port Washington stations, have a parking permit system, which charges drivers to preserve their use as commuter lots. The Roslyn station currently doesn’t have a fee system and Zuckerman said he fears the added spaces will continue to be used by noncommuters if there is no restriction in place. Depending on how the Continued on Page 59

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Roslyn ed board OKs small tax increase By C h r I s a Da M s

The district’s 2016-17 budget of $105,097,968 The Roslyn Board of Edu- shows an increase of 1.2 percation approved a tax levy last cent from last year’s financial Thursday that, for now, will plan. Through other revenue raise the yearly bill for taxpay- streams like state grants, the district was able to pay a maers by 0.31 percent.

jority of the difference, reducing the taxpayer levy to the approved 0.31 percent. The levy represents a minor increase for homeowners in the district, and would add Continued on Page 59

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Ed board draws critics Lanes closed for for open meeting rule Roslyn Rd. work E. Williston schools: public comments for residents only Fix may take two to three months: PSE&G By N o a h M a N s k a r The East Williston school board came under fire last Wednesday for enforcing a rule that’s not on the books. The board has said it only allows district residents to speak during the public comment portions of its meetings, but the written policy on its website includes no such requirement. “Why did you claim that it is this board’s policy when clearly it’s not? This is the board policy straight from your website,” Jesse Manor, a 2011 Wheatley School graduate, said at Wednesday’s school board meeting. The board’s stated rule kept several people — including a retired Wheatley teacher — from speaking at the June 20 board meeting, where about 50 supporters of suspended teacher Matthew Haig criticized the board’s May 23 vote to bring disciplinary charges against him. Mark Kamberg, the school board president, has said the board welcomes comments from district residents because its discussions and actions affect them directly. But its written policy, last revised in 2009, only regulates the behavior of “speakers” at meetings. The only mention of “district residents” says the board will note unanswered questions from residents and provide answers later. The board does not have to allow public comment under the state Open Meetings Law, but should not restrict speaking privileges based on residency if it does, said Robert Freeman, executive direc-

By C h r I s a Da M s Lane closures on Roslyn Road are expected to continue for the next two to three months while PSE&G makes repairs to a cable, a company spokeswoman said. In early August, the energy company discovered a fault in an underground electrical cable, which will require it to excavate the section of the road between Strawberry Lane and I.U. Willets Road, said a PSE&G representative, Elizabeth Flagler. The roadway has two lanes in each direction, and the mid-

dle lanes will be closed during the construction period, Flagler said. Most of the active construction will be take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., with occasional overnight work, she said. There will be no expected disruption in service to PSE&G customers while the construction project is underway, she said. Flagler said once the fix is made to the cable, the company will reconstruct the road where it was excavated, all within the two-to-three-month time frame. But it’s possible the crew may finish sooner, she said.

Mark Kamberg tor of the state’s Committee on Open Government. All citizens are entitled to speaking rights, and nonresidents might include people who live elsewhere but own businesses in the district, he said. “You could be from Williston Park or East Williston, wherever it may be, or Timbuktu, and it wouldn’t make any difference,” Freeman said. The policy also asks speakers to identify themselves by name at meetings, which Freeman said cannot be required under the Open Meetings Law. A written policy saying only residents can speak would be “unreasonable” and could be challenged in court, Freeman said, but the board should put one on the books if that’s the tack it wants to take. “How do people know

which rules to follow unless they know what the rules are?” he said. The school board’s attorney, John Sheahan, should have known the board’s spoken policy went against the Committee on Open Government’s advice, Manor said, quoting Freeman’s written opinions on the subject. Kamberg asked Manor to share Freeman’s opinions with Sheahan and said the lawyer would review them and advise the board what it should do. The policy might have been amended to include the residency requirement but not updated online to reflect that, he said. “It has to appear somewhere, so I’ll have counsel figure that out,” Kamberg said.

Work by PSE&G crews will close half of the lanes on a section of Roslyn Road for an estimated two to three months.

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Photog shoots ‘untouched’ landscapes Xiomaro, of Roslyn Heights, showcased Fire Island’s Dunes Wilderness at an L.I. exhibit By C h r I s a Da M s Roslyn Heights’ homegrown photographer, Xiomaro, is continuing to capture Long Island landmarks and now has some seldom-seen landscapes on public view. His work is being recognized as part of the 100-year celebration of the National Parks Service. To commemorate the anniversary, works from several artists depicting preserved sites were put on display at the Patchogue Ferry Terminal, including some of Xiomaro’s photographs. Xiomaro, whose real name is Richard Dieguez, has done several commissions for the National Parks Service, photographing protected areas like Theodore Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill mansion in Oyster Bay and the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The gallery is showing prints of his from a slave cemetery at the William Floyd Estate, a historical landmark, and the

state’s smallest national park, Fire Island High Dune Wilderness. The Fire Island photograph is part of a current project of Xiomaro’s commissioned by the parks service, and he said one thing that stuck out about the location is how untouched it appears. “You can literally be in an area that is truly a wilderness,” Xiomaro said. “It’s not developed in any way. There’s no trails, it looks the way nature intended it to be.” He said photographing the dunes reminded him of his work documenting the empty rooms of Sagamore Hill. “It forces you to look really, really hard, very critically,” Xiomaro said. “I think when people are on a landscape or a beach, we tend to look broadly at the

Xiomaro, of Roslyn Heights, has been commissioned by the National Parks Service for the past 5 years to photograph protected sites.

overall landscape, but if you look at sections of places you’ll see beauty there.” His photographs focused closely on small portions of the beach, showcasing the unique mineral make-up of the sand and the colors brought out during sunrise. “Because the water hits the sand, it kind of pulls the sand. The patterns are geometrical and so beautiful it almost looks like somebody did it on purpose,” he said. In addition to the dunes, Xiomaro is also documenting the salt marshes on Fire Island. He said he wants to bring attention to the areas that are often overlooked by people frequenting the island’s entertainment district. “Hopefully it’ll show people if we took the time to look critically, you might see some beauty there,” he said. “That’s what I’m trying to do by capturing the wilderness.” Xiomaro said he didn’t plan to shoot landscapes professionContinued on Page 23

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Scottish fest to return to old westbury By C h r I s a Da M s The 56th annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games is coming to Old Westbury Gardens on Aug. 27, promising a day of Gaelic culture and fun. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Scottish staples like bagpipes and Highland dancers, as well as traditional games for children and adults to take part in. Clan MacDuff Chief Andrew McInnes, whose organization sponsors the festival, said it isn’t just for people with Scottish heritage. “We’re just as much American as we are a Scottish festival,� McInnes said. This year’s event will mark the 40th time it’s been held at Old Westbury Gardens, and as in past years, the festival will open with a procession of several traditional music groups marching from the mansion to the main stage. The event will feature performances from the Cameron Music Ensemble, the Celtic roots band MacTalla Mor, singer Charlie Zahm, and musician

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Traditional music and games will be featured at the 56th annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games at Old Westbury Gardens. Last year’s event (pictured) brought in over 7,000 people. and storyteller Robert Mouland. For the games portion of the day, women will now be included in the caber toss and other heavyweight events, after expressing interest in past years,

McInnes said. The caber toss, one of the iconic Highland games, involves flipping and throwing a large, tapered log. Those uninitiated with the event can practice with

a smaller caber and then move on to the main competition, McInnes said. The game is said to have originated from the practice of Scottish lumberman, who

needed to flip logs over rivers or chasms for crossing, McInnes said. While part of the challenge is in wielding the heavy pole, McInnes said the trick to tossing it successfully is flipping it at the right angle. “I always tell people to go onto YouTube so they can learn how to do it,� he said. Children will also be able to compete in their own toss with a lighter, child-safe PVC caber. Other heavyweight games to look forward to are tossing the sheaf (hay toss) and putting the stone (shot put). The festival also provides an educational component in its cultural tents with scheduled speakers discussing topics like the history of the Gaelic language, notable Scots, and the origins of the bagpipe. Lovers of Scottish food will be able to eat fish and chips, Scottish pie, sausages and haggis. Haggis is a pudding made with minced sheep meat, onion, oatmeal and spices stuffed into a casing. McInnes said newcomers of the festival will leave with a Continued on Page 59

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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 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 2014-15 school year, Newsweek partnered with a Marylandbased statistical research firm, Westat, to devise the list. Schools went through a two-part 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 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

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at 81.7 percent. “It is always nice when the academic accomplishments of our students is recognized by an outside agency,” Great Neck Superintendent 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 welldeserved 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 after school activities.” “Naturally, our parents and community provide incredible support and

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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Library receives $20K e-book grant By N o a h M a N s k a r Shelter Rock Public Library members can continue to download free music and check out e-books thanks to a second consecutive state grant. The $20,000 in state funds will pay for the library’s subscriptions to the Freegal music service and the OverDrive Advantage, a digital book library, state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Old Westbury) announced on Aug. 11. The library will also use the money to buy Launchpads, tablet computers pre-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.

Shelter Rock Library will use a $20,000 grant for educational tablet computers and subscriptions to music and digital book services.

Mineola ed officials discount state tests 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 eighth-graders taking this year’s Common Core algebra exam passed, while only 43.2 percent passed the seventh-grade 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 gradu-

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 have the same confounding factors, Mineola’s high school data is complicated by a high rate of students entering and leaving at 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. The class of 2016 was an anomaly with about 61 percent of students graduating with advanced Regents diplomas, less than the usual rate around 70 percent, Nagler said. Twenty-four of the 37 graduates 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 perforMichael Nagler mance they do.” ating students with advanced diplomas, Nagler said. The district expects advanced graduation rates to The online test measures where students stand recover, as 66 percent of rising seniors have already when they take it at the beginning of the year, sets qualified for advanced diplomas, Nagler said. That’s academic goals and measures progress when students been helped in part by a push for more students to take it again in the spring, he said. enroll in chemistry and trigonometry, he said.

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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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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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-

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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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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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settlement terms reached on haig case By N o a h M a N s k a r The East Williston School District and suspended teacher Matthew Haig agreed on the terms of a settlement on Wednesday, putting a hold on disciplinary hearings against him. Neither side would discuss the terms of the agreement, and it would not be final until the East Williston school board votes on it on Aug. 26. The board’s approval would bring an end to Haig’s case, said his lawyer, Andrew Costello. The matter has caused a fourmonth outcry in the small, closely knit school district. “My sense is he’s relieved that this is finally going to pass, and his goal all along was to be back in the classroom on Sept. 1, the first day of school,” said Wes Berkowitz, a retired Wheatley guidance counselor and close friend of Haig’s. But because the settlement is confidential, it’s uncertain whether Haig would actually be in class that day, Berkowitz said. The agreement came af-

Matthew Haig ter seven hours of talks at the Wheatley School on a day when supporters of Haig, a 30year social studies teacher, expected the start of hearings in which the district would have sought his termination. Stuart Bauchner, the independent hearing officer in Haig’s case, “pulled the two sides together”

in the negotiations, Berkowitz said. Talks started in July, when Haig and the district agreed to some terms of a settlement on which the district reneged, Haig said Wednesday morning. School board President Mark Kamberg rejected that, saying the two sides only agreed to

continue talks. “I’m pleased that there’s an agreement in principle, and that’s a good step towards resolution of the issue,” Kamberg said Wednesday evening. The district charged Haig in May with insubordination, neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming a teacher, stem-

ming from incidents in which he physically touched students and discussed his personal life in class after being told not to. The district also alleged he failed to keep proper track of textbooks and submit weekly lesson plans to administrators. Wheatley School students, parents and alumni say the school district has unfairly targeted Haig. The district cannot legally discuss the details of his case but says it protects teachers’ due process rights and is obligated to respond to all concerns brought to its attention. Haig and the district had previously discussed a letter of reprimand being placed in his personnel file to which he could respond, and whether he would serve a paid suspension in addition to the time he has already been suspended. Reach reporter Noah Manskar by e-mail at nmanskar@ theislandnow.com or by phone at 516.307.1045 x204. Also follow us on Twitter @noahmanskar and Facebook at facebook.com/theislandnow.

Animal league takes in over 40 rescue dogs By st e P h e N r oM a N o 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 overabundance 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

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40 dogs were rescued from Little Rock, Arkansas by the North Shore Animal League to save them from being euthanized. 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, Carroll said, it’s not only saving one pet’s life, it’s saving two because then it has space to rescue another.

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Football team opts out of conference 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 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 five-game schedule planned, and Joannon said she’s looking for two more games. “I think playing an independent 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 independent 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.’’

Photog shoots ‘untouched’ landscapes Continued from Page 3 ally. In fact, he started as a musician. It wasn’t until he was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 that he began photographing national parks as a way to relax. “A lot of people were buying my photos, even more than the CDs I was selling,” he said. “It indicated to me there was a direction I should take with that. I didn’t know where to take it until five years later.” In 2011, he was commissioned to photograph the Julian Alden Weir Estate in Connecticut as the historical landmark underwent a renovation. Shortly after, Sen. Joe Leiberman set up an exhibit in Washington, D.C., to exhibit Xiomaro’s photographs of the Weir Estate, and that exposure served led to off his work with the National Parks Service. Xiomaro currently has about 200 of his photographs on display at various exhibits in the Northeast from Philadelphia to Boston, but now he is looking

beyond showing his work on a national scale by turning to international audiences. He’s visited London to drum up interest in exhibiting his photographs of the William Floyd House slave cemetery, since both countries share a history in slavery. Recently in Greece, Xiomaro was in talks to arrange an exhibit there for his Fire Island project. Discussions are in early stages, but he said he’s happy for the chance to share the locations he’s photographed with people around the world. “That’s really what I want to do,” he said. “I’m not satisfied with just getting paid commission, it’s not satisfactory if people don’t know about it. I want them to get some sort of reaction to it. The worst thing to happen is to have people disinterested or not even know about it.” Xiomaro expressed the importance of documenting and bringing attention to these protected areas because of their delicate condition. “Are we going to keep that beauty, or

Xiomaro’s photograph of Fire Island’s Dunes Wilderness is on display at the Patchogue Ferry Terminal to celebrate 100 years of the National Parks Service. lose it eventually because we can’t take care of it?” he said. Today’s world is becoming increasingly urbanized with cell phones vying for people’s attention, and Xiomaro said his works can act as an introduction to

the natural assets of the Northeastern United States. “The photos are a good way of doing that because they serve as visual ambassadors by letting people know what’s out there,” he said.

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the display depicts female survivors of genocides spanning over 60 years. These survivors include Jewish women who survived the Nazi extermination of Jews in Eastern Europe (the Holocaust by Bullets), Roma survivors of the Nazi genocide against them, indigenous women victimized during the Guatemala conflict during the 1980s, and Yazidi women who survived the genocide being perpetrated today by Isis in Iraq and Syria. “We are pleased to host this show, which complements our Center’s focus on the importance of gender in understanding global genocide from the 20th century on,” said Dr. Dan Leshem, director of the Kupferberg Holocaust Center.

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Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. Since its formation, Desert Highway has been captivating and entertaining major audiences. Their critically acclaimed performances are a nonstop journey through numerous radio hits, top ten singles and favorite solo works of The Eagles. Where: The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower park, East Meadow

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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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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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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

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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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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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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

Long Island’s premier test prep course is now accepting students for spring SAT/ACT classes! What has made us so successful for over 30 years? •

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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

Exciting News – BBDC Of Garden City Is Expanding For The 2016-17 Season.

Three Large Dance Rooms All Airconditioned With Bathrooms, Cubbys And Floating Floors.

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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

Our Esteemed Director, Miss Debbie, Has Won Best Choreography Awards The Last Five Years In A Row Along With Her Very Talented Staff.

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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

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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’

26-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358 718-886-7250 ext: 558 • www.holycrosshs.org

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

ST. PeTeR oF AlCAnTARA SChool

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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,

The Mary Louis Academy

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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The Mary Louis Academy is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Chartered by the State of NY.

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Dance into the school year at the neighborhood’s new favorite school! REGISTRATION DATES Aug 15 16 17 • 4-8pm Aug 23 24 25 31 • 4-8pm Sept 1 • 4-8pm

THE STUDIO OFFERS: **Classes for dancers 2 years old and up **Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Acro NEW THIS SEASON ***Musical Theater SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE CLASSES BEGIN IN OCTOBER ~ Private lessons upon request ~

Miss Kristin The Studio Director Jazz, combo classes, hip hop, leaps and turns

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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SUFFERERS OF ARTHRITIS SUFFERERS OF ARTHRITIS Glen Cove Hospital offers a free, weekly class for Glen Cove free, weekly people withHospital arthritisoffers on anaongoing basisclass everyfor Thurspeople with arthritis on an ongoing basis day, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the hospital’s 1 every SouthThursDining day, 10:30 a.m. in the hospital’s Dining Room, 101 to St.11:30 Andrew’s Lane, Glen Cove.1 South The class is Room, 101 St. Andrew’s Lane, Glen Cove. The class is taught by Merav deGuzman, the hospital’s recreational taught Merav deGuzman, the certified hospital’sbyrecreational therapybysupervisor, who is also the Arthritis therapy supervisor, who is also certifiedare by designed the Arthritis Foundation. The low-impact exercises to Foundation. The and low-impact exercises designed to reduce joint pain decrease stiffness.areThe program reduce joint pain and decrease stiffness. The program

VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS CALENDAR OF EVENTS VILLAGE EAST HILLS EVENTS Saturdays OF in August, Yoga onCALENDAR the Theatre OF Lawn or in Saturdays August, Yoga ondepending), the Theatre9am Lawn- 10am, or in the Village in Theater (weather the Village fee $10 perTheater person (weather depending), 9am - 10am, fee $10 per person Men’s Softball, 8am, Sports Fields Sundays in August, Sundays in August, Softball, 8am, Sports Fields Mondays in August, Men’s Krav Maga Israeli self-defense/fitMondays in 7:30pm August, -Krav MagainIsraeli self-defense/fitness class, 8:30pm the Village Theater, fee nessper class, 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Village Theater, fee $20 person $20 per person Mondays in August, Kids in the Park, Sundaes on MonMondays in August, in the Park, Sundaes on Mondays, 5:30pm - 7pm,Kids $4/sundae, at the Park Grille days, 5:30pm - 7pm,Roslyn $4/sundae, at the Park Grille Mondays in August, Women’s Softball, OrgaMondays in August, Roslyn Sports Women’s Softball, Organized Practices, 7pm-8pm, Fields nized Practices, 7pm-8pm, Sports Fields Softball, Wednesdays in August, Roslyn Women¹s WednesdaysGames, in August, Roslyn8:30pm, Women¹s Softball, Competitive 6:45pm Sports Fields Competitive Games, 6:45pm 8:30pm, Sports August 20th, Saturday, (August 21st rain date),Fields Kids in August 20th, (August 21st rain date), Kids in the Park, EndSaturday, of Summer Celebration, 11am-3pm, Free the Park, End of Summer Celebration, 11am-3pm, Free to Residents, Guests Fees apply, Main Pool to Residents, Guests Fees MainIsland, Pool then August 30th, Tuesday, Tourapply, of Coney August 30th, Tuesday, Tour of Coney Island, Lunch at Brighton Beach Russian Restaurant,then Bus Lunch at Brighton Beach Russian Restaurant, leaves Village Hall at 10 AM fee: $70 ResidentBus /$80 leaves Village Hall at 10 AM fee: $70 Resident /$80 Non-resident Non-resident

Hills Park Hills Park 10am-2pm Kids in the Park events & activities for 10am-2pm Kids in the Park events & activities for all ages all11am ages- 1pm Jazz Brunch at the Grille (advance res11am - 1pm Brunch at the Grille (advance reservations will Jazz be available) ervations be available) 1 - 2pm will - Magician around Pool 2pm -- Historical Magician around Pool in the Village 11 -- 2pm Presentation 1 2pm Historical Presentation in the Village Theatre Theatre 2 - 4pm Town of North Hempstead Sponsored 2 - 4pm Town Concert at the Poolof North Hempstead Sponsored Concert at the Pool - “Mocktail” Party at the Grille with To be determined To be determined - “Mocktail” Party at the Grille with Mini-Appetizers & Refreshments for kids & adults Mini-Appetizers & Refreshments for kids & adults 10am-4pm Resident Art Exhibition; please email 10am-4pm Resident to Artsubmit Exhibition; please email ehartshow@gmail.com artwork ehartshow@gmail.com to submit artwork 10am-4pm Vendor Shopping Event at the Pool; ven10am-4pm Vendor Shopping Event at the Pool; vendor opportunities are still available, please email dorNatalie opportunities are at still available, pleaseforemail Mansbach natsbst@aol.com details Natalie Mansbach at natsbst@aol.com for details

Reminder: Reminder: Pool Hours: Pool August Hours: 28th. 10am - 7:30pm Until Until August 28th. 7:30pm August 29th to Sept10am 5th. -TBD August 29th to Sept 5th. TBD Coming Up in Early September: Coming Up3rd, in Early September: September Saturday, (September 4th rain date) September 3rd, Saturday, (September 4th rain date) 85th Anniversary Celebration 85th Anniversary 10am-4pm, FreeCelebration to Residents, Guest Fees apply, East 10am-4pm, Free to Residents, Guest Fees apply, East

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ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 AWARDS The 21st Century Book Award Hayley Faust, 2016

A. Jeffrey Weinper Memorial Award Chloe Kaplan, 2016 Alan Louis, 2016

Adelphi Press Day Quill Award

Amanda Gordon – Best Editorial, Second Best Overall Newspaper, Third Best Layout, 2016 Alexa Silver – First Place Best Editorial, Second Place Most Outstanding Newspaper, Third Place Best Layout, 2016

Advanced Placement Scholars Avani Amin Anna Ben-Levy Phoebe Cox Evan Floricic Jami Goodman Lacey Goodman Remy Harnick Ariel Harwood Star Kashman Samuel Lee Alexa Levitt Justin Li Ashley Messinger Hyeran (Grace) Oh Margaret Ren Annie Rose Alexa Schaffer Alexander Sims Lindsey Snyder

Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor

Dylan Bernstein Alexa Buchbinder Daniel Chai Kevin Chang Emily Chen Jamie Clark Cory Crystal Amir Daneshmandnia Jonathan Farshadmand Sanaria Gim Lily Greenwald Minju Kang Matthew Katz Hannah Kreisberg Caroline LeBrun Alan Louis Samantha Margolis Samuel Markowitz Bryce Rubenstein Alexander Sacarin Hannah Sayer Megha Schmalzle Damon Schneider Alexa Silver Alexander Soltanian Ian Warshawsky Hannah Werner Samantha Wiebe

Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction Ryan Bichoupan Timothy Chen Aaron Czik Allison Einberg Taylor Freeman Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide

Nicolas Furci Samantha Goldschmid Amanda Gordon Mahip Grewal Eric Irom Chloe Kaplan Erica Landesberg Jonathan Liao Samia Mustafa Dean Oken Gloria Ren Kyler Rood Emily Rosenbaum Spencer Shores Tawny Sit David Spatola Anne Werner Nathan Yang Bowen Yu

Al Kalfus Math Fair Samuel Markowitz – Bronze Medal, 2013

All American High School Film Festival

Griffin Berkenfeld – Outstanding Achievement, 2015

All County Art Exhibition Achievement Award

Lindsay Princer, 2015 Galit Salamatbad, 2016, 2013

All County Orchestra

Ian Warshawsky, 2016, 2015

Alliance for Community Media Hometown Video Awards Amanda Gordon – Best Entertainment Series, 2015

Alvin Silverman Student Leadership Award Mahip Grewal, 2016 Nathan Yang, 2016

American Association of Physics Teachers Award

Douglas Rauchenberger, 2016

Americana at Manhasset Scholarship Phoebe Cox, 2016 Galit Salamatbad, 2016

Art Supervisors Association Leadership Award Galit Salamatbad, 2016, 2013

Beatrice Knapp Gebaide Denno Memorial Scholarship Hayley Faust, 2016

Board of Directors – Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Language Timothy Chen – Italian, 2016 Samantha Goldschmid –French, 2016 Elana Kriegel –French, 2016 Emily Rosenbaum – Spanish, 2016 Alexa Silver – Spanish, 2016 Hannah Werner – Italian, 2016

Brad Frey Award

Star Kashman, 2016 Arielle Popick, 2016

Bruce Cutler Memorial Award Jami Goodman, 2015

Business Edge Award Brian Pierce, 2016

Business Ethics Awards Gloria Ren, 2016 Alexander Sacarin, 2016

Congressional Certificate of Merit Eric Irom, 2016

Councilman Peter J. Zuckerman’s Citizenship Award Daniel Chai, 2016 Eryn Lipetz, 2016

DECA

Jason Litt – Adelphi Apprentice Challenge, 2015 Gloria Ren – First Place Financial Consulting, 2016 Bryce Small – DECA Chapter Campaigns, DECA Advocacy Campaign, 2016

Speech, 2013 Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide – Finalist Princeton Classic Debate, Finalist Catholic Forensic League, Second Place Debate, 2016; Semifinalist New York State Grand Championship Debate, Finalist Congressional Debate Chaminade High School, Finalist Congressional Debate Long Island Invitational Tournament, 2015 Hannah Sayer – Tenth Place New York State Declamation, 2015, 2014

Four Year Awards in English

Chloe Kaplan – General Excellence in English, 2016 Alexa Silver – Achievement & Participation in English, 2016

French Achievement Award Amanda Gordon, 2016

Gates Millennium Scholar Daniel Chai – Finalist, 2016

District Attorney’s SHIELD Award George E. Bryant Creativity Award Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide, 2016 eCybermission

Kevin Chang – Honorable Mention, 2013 Aaron Czik – Honorable Mention, 2013 Benjamin Heyman – Regional Finalist, First Place, 2013 Justin Li – Second Place, 2013 Lindsey Snyder – First Place State, 2013 Hannah Werner – Honorable Mention, 2013

Ericka Bishop Memorial Scholarship Nicolas Furci, 2016

ENL Senior Achievement Award Minju Kang, 2016

Griffin Berkenfeld, 2016 Allison Einberg, 2016

Good Deed Awards for Long Island Teenagers Jami Goodman, 2015

Harriet Feldman Achievement Award

Madelynn Ehmer, 2016

Hugh O’Brien Leadership Award Erica Landesberg, 2014 Hannah Sayer, 2014

Iftimie Simion Memorial Award Alexa Buchbinder, 2016 Amanda Gordon, 2016

Financial Literacy Award

Intel Science Talent Search

Financial Management Award

Italian Achievement Award

Forensics Awards

John H. Lewis School and Community Service Award

Jami Goodman, 2014 Kyler Rood, 2016

Carly Chapman – Fifth Place National Catholic Forensics League Speech, 2016; Fourth Place Rosly High School Speech, Quarter Finalist Yale Invitational Speech, Fifth Place New York State Elimination Tournament Speech; Second Place Catholic Forensics League National Qualifying Tournament Speech, 2015; Quarter Finalist New York State Championship Speech, Fifth Place Hofstra University Tournament Speech, 2014; Second Place Sacred Heart Academy Speech, Third Place Molloy College Tournament Speech, First Place Hofstra University Tournament Speech, Semifinalist Princeton Classic Speech, Fourth Place Roslyn High School

Nathan Yang – Semifinalist, 2016

Alexander Sacarin, 2016

Mitchell Sweet, 2016

Joshua Segal Humanities Award Chloe Kaplan, 2016 Alan Louis, 2016

June Moffat Award Maya Gordon, 2016

KAPS of Roslyn Scholarship Hanna Choi, 2016 Sanaria Gim, 2016

Katie Goldberg Memorial Award Arielle Waxman, 2016

Kiwanis Award in Memory of John Bosch Kevin Chang – Spanish, 2016 Samantha Wiebe – French, 2016

Laura Adler Scholarship Lucas Broncato, 2016

League of Women Voters Government Award Amanda Gordon, 2016

Lila Abramson Scholarship Margaret Ren, 2016

Long Island Blood Services Annie Rose, 2016

Long Island Business Teachers Association Kyler Rood – Second Place, 2015

Long Island Council for the Social Studies Award Timothy Chen, 2016 Samantha Goldschmid, 2016 Mahip Grewal, 2016 Erica Landesberg, 2016 Alexander Sacarin, 2016

Long Island High School Ethics Bowl

Chloe Kaplan – Third Place, 2015

Long Island Math Fair

Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide – Silver Medalist, 2013 Jami Goodman – Silver Medalist, 2013 Benjamin Heyman–Bronze Medal,2013 Justin Li – Silver Medal, 2014 Annie Rose – Bronze Medal, 2013 Alexa Silver – Silver Medal, 2013 Alexander Sims – Bronze Medal, 2013 Ian Warshawsky – Bronze Medal, 2013 Samantha Wiebe – Gold Medal, 2013 Nathan Yang – Silver Medal, 2013

Long Island Psychology Fair

Daniel Chai – Best in Category, 2016 Nathan Yang – Best in Category, 2015

Long Island Science Congress

Daniel Chai – Honors, 2015; Highest Honors, First Place, State Qualifier, 2014 Mahip Grewal – High Honors, 2014 Spencer Shores – Highest Honors, State Qualifier, 2014 Lindsey Snyder – High Honors, 2014 Nathan Yang – High Honors, 2015

Long Island Science & Engineering Fair

Mahip Grewal – First Place in Cell Biology, 2016 Nathan Yang – Honorable Mention, 2016

Long Island Science Education Leadership Award for Advanced Placement in Biology Mahip Grewal, 2016 Alexa Silver, 2016

Long Island Science Education Leadership Award for Advanced Placement in Chemistry Mahip Grewal, 2016

Long Island Science Education Leadership Award for Advanced Placement in Environmental Science Alexa Buchbinder, 2016

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ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 AWARDS Chloe Kaplan, 2016 Alexander Sacarin, 2016

National Merit Scholarship Quarter-Finalist

AB Award

Elana Kriegel, 2016

Long Island Science Education Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide, 2016 Leadership Award for Advanced Placement in Physics 1 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist Alexa Silver, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Placement Calculus BC Award

Long Island Science Education Leadership Award for Advanced Placement in Physics C National Merit Scholarship Finalist Ryan Bichoupan, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Placement Computer Science A Award

Samuel Markowitz, 2016

Timothy Chen, 2016 Tawny Sit, 2016

Long Island Young Scholar of Mathematics Tawny Sit, 2013

The Making A Difference Scholarship: Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union Kevin Chang, 2016

Ryan Bichoupan, 2016 Timothy Chen, 2016 Samuel Markowitz, 2016 Alexa Silver, 2016

National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Chloe Kaplan – Two Time Gold Key Winner, Silver Key Winner, Honorable Mention, 2016, 2015

Marketing Visionary Award

New York International Music Competition

Miguel de Cervantes Award

New York State Assembly

Model Government

New York State Attorney General Triple “C” Award

Tyler Wolf, 2016

Yu Zhen (Yelena) Fang, 2016

Amanda Gordon – Best Novice, 2013

Nancy Goldman Service to the Community Award Benjamin Heyman, 2016 Hannah Sayer, 2016

Nassau County Comptroller’s Achievement Award Gloria Ren, 2016

Nassau County Comptroller’s Entrepreneurial Challenge Maria Asaro, 2015

Nassau County Executive’s Community Service Academic Excellence Award Erica Landesberg, 2016 Kyler Rood, 2016

Nassau County Interscholastic Math League Tournament Dean Oken – Tenth Place Team, 2014

Nassau County Legislature Certificate of Recognition Caroline LeBrun, 2016

Nassau County Legislator’s Citizenship Award Alexander Sacarin, 2016

Suyeon Shin – First Prize Piano, 2015

Daniel Golden – Certificate of Merit, 2014

Amanda Gordon, 2016 Bryce Small, 2016

New York State Council of Administrators in Music Education Leadership Award Arielle Waxman, 2016

New York State Field Band Conference Scholarship Megha Schmalzle, 2016

National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholar Samantha Goldschmid, 2015 Erica Landesberg, 2016 Caroline LeBrun, 2016 Kyler Rood,2015 Hannah Sayer, 2015 Nathan Yang, 2016

Emily Rosenbaum, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in Multi Variable Calculus Award Timothy Chen, 2016

Jason Litt, 2016 Emily Rosenbaum, 2016

Jonathan Farshadmand, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in Art

Madelynn Ehmer – 2D Studio Art, 2016 Lily Greenwald – Drawing & Painting, 2016 Erica Landesberg – Photography, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in Business Award Mollie Wolfe, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in English

Anna Ben-Levy – Commitment and Excellence in the Humanities Program, 2016 Evan Gomez – Mandana Shojaeifard Memorial Award for Excellence in Film, 2016 Amanda Gordon – Independent Scholarship in English, 2016 Hannah Sayer – Independent Scholarship in English, 2016 Dean Oken, 2016 Hannah Werner, 2016

North Hempstead Town Clerk’s Outstanding Colorguard Leadership Award Phoebe Cox, 2016 Elana Kriegel, 2016 Megha Schmalzle, 2016

North Shore Community Arts Center Award Amanda Berman – 2D Studio Art, 2016 Bryce Small – Photography, 2016

Jenifer Kurtz, 2016

Outstanding Jazz Band Alexa Schaffer, 2016

Outstanding Marching Band Erica Landesberg, 2016

North Shore Community Arts Outstanding Senior Mathlete Center Award for Chorus Timothy Chen, 2016 Daniel Golden, 2016

Daniel Golden, 2016

Outstanding Orchestra Ethan Chan, 2016 Emily Chen, 2016 Hyeran (Grace) Oh, 2016

North Shore Community Arts President’s Volunteer Center Award for Instrumental Service Award Music Hannah Kreisberg, 2015 Anna Ben-Levy – Jazz Band, 2016 Elana Kriegel – Band, 2016 Amy Pinchiaroli – Marching Band, 2016 Ian Warshawsky – Orchestra, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Placement Calculus

Hyeran (Grace) Oh Amy Pinchiaroli Alexa Schaffer Mitchell Sweet

Rotary Youth Leadership Award Amanda Gordon, 2014 Bryce Small, 2016, 2015, 2014

Royal Crown Players Costume Award Anna Ben-Levy, 2016

Royal Crown Players Leadership Award Carly Chapman, 2016

Outstanding Achievement in Retired Educators Chapter of the Griffin Berkenfeld, 2016 Advanced Placement Statistics Roslyn Teacher’s Association Sara Cheris, 2016 Award Scholar Athlete

New York State Office of the State Comptroller Achievement Award Outstanding Band

North Shore Community Arts Nassau County Math Tournament Center Award for Drama Ryan Bichoupan – Top Ten, 2016, 2014 Chloe Kaplan – Gold Medalist, 2014 Hannah Kreisberg – Silver Medal, 2013

Emily Rosenbaum, 2016

Nicolas Furci – Merit Behavioral & Social Science, 2014 Mahip Grewal – Third Place Behavioral & Social Science, 2014 Justin Li – Honorable Mention Physics & Astronomy, 2014 Jonathan Liao – Honorable Mention Physics & Astronomy, 2014 Spencer Shores – Second Place Behavioral & Social Science, 2014 Lindsey Snyder – Third Place Behavioral & Social Science, 2014 Nathan Yang – Third Place Behavioral & Social Science, 2015; Merit Behavioral & Social Science, 2014

Emily Rosenbaum, 2015

The Rescue Hook and Ladder Company #1 of Roslyn Award for Community Service Alexander Mulchinski, 2016

Research Association Fair

Roslyn Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Award Deena Farnam, 2016 Amy Pinchiaroli, 2016 Anne Werner, 2016

Roslyn Educational Secretaries Association Award Yu Zhen (Yelena) Fang, 2016

Roslyn High School Calendar Photographs

Griffin Berkenfeld, 2016 Michelle Kammerman, 2016 Ilana Margulis, 2016 Gabrielle Resnick, 2016 Bryce Small, 2016

Roslyn High School Class of 1960 Public Service Award Hyeran (Grace) Oh, 2016 Alexa Schaffer, 2016

Roslyn High School History Award

Amanda Gordon, 2016

Roslyn High School Journalism Award

Amanda Gordon, 2016 Alexa Silver, 2016

Roslyn High School Lighting Tech Award

Benjamin Heyman, 2016

Avani Amin, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Maria Asaro, 2014 Drew Balbera, 2015, 2014, 2013 Alexa Buchbinder, 2016, 2015, 2014 Sara Cheris, 2015, 2014, 2013 Cory Crystal, 2014 Tess Dicker, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide, 2013 Ryan Golub, 2015, 2014, 2013 Jami Goodman, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Jason Litt, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Ashley Messinger, 2016, 2015, 2014,2013 Alyssa Neo, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Brian Pierce, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Lindsay Princer, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Kyler Rood, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Annie Rose, 2013 Galit Salamatbad, 2013 Samantha Sherman, 2015 Alexander Sims, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Lindsey Snyder, 2015 Daniel Werman, 2014, 2013 Hannah Werner, 2016, 2015, 2014 Samantha Wiebe, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Science Olympiad

Dean Oken – Eighth Place State, Eighth Place Regional, 2016; Sixth Place Islip Invitational, 2013; Eighth Place Regional, 2012

Semper Fidelis Award

Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide, 2016

Spanish Achievement Award Alexa Schaffer, 2016

Roslyn High School Marvin Erger Scholarship

Spirit of Ethics Bowl Award

Roslyn High School Social Studies Award

Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

Francis Cárcamo Ramirez, 2016

Alexa Schaffer, 2016 Sean Tucker, 2016

Roslyn High School Student Handbook Cover Photograph Bryce Small, 2016

Roslyn Rotary Student of the Month Hanna Choi Deena Farnam Evan Gomez Benjamin Heyman Alexander Mulchinski

Chloe Kaplan, 2016

Avani Amin Anna Ben-Levy Aaron Czik Allison Einberg Madeline Fitterman Nicolas Furci Lacey Goodman Remy Harnick Carly Horowitz Caroline LeBrun Kasey Roberts Tawny Sit Sean Tucker Tyler Wolf

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ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 AWARDS Stage Crew Award Evan Gomez, 2016

St. Michael’s Book Award for Academic Achievement & Social Conscience Chloe Kaplan, 2015

Stewart Baxt Memorial Scholarship Max Brill, 2016 Gabrielle Mineroff, 2016

Alexa Levitt – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015 Saree Mansbach – Vice President, 2016; Secretary, 2015 Ashley Messinger – Secretary, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Lindsay Princer – President, 2016; Junior Vice President, 2015 Amanda Rubin – Secretary, 2015 Samantha Sherman – Fundraising, 2016, 2015 Daniel Werman – Vice President, 2016; Public Relations, 2015

Stewart Hecht Kindman Memorial Animal Rights Club Award Timothy Chen, 2016 Elana Kriegel, 2016

Student Publications

Jordan Hurwitz – Teenink Short Story, 2013 Caroline LeBrun – Student Prints, 2015, 2014, 2013 Jillian Weinberg – This I Believe, 2016

Town of North Hempstead Environmental Stewardship Award Sara Cheris, 2016

Tri-M Music Honor Society Anna Ben-Levy Daniel Chai Ethan Chan Emily Chen Minju Kang Hyeran (Grace) Oh Gloria Ren Alexa Schaffer Todd Warshawsky Nathan Yang

Village of East Hills Public Service Commendation Guy Vitacco, 2015

WAC Lighting Foundation Invitational Science Fair

Lindsey Snyder – Third Place Behavioral Science, 2014

W!SE Financial Literacy Scholar Deena Farnam, 2014 Matthew Katz, 2014 Jason Litt, 2014 Alexander Sims, 2013 Evan Zecher, 2015

Youth Leadership Award

Samia Mustafa, 2015

CLUB LEADERSHIP AIDS Awareness Club

Bailey Appel – Vice President, 2016; Public Relations, 2015 Evan Chait – Fundraising, 2016 Libby Elman – Treasurer, 2016; Public Relations, 2015 Olivia Fein – Public Relations, 2014 Isabel Glick – Bake Sales Chairperson, 2016; Fundraising, 2015 Lily Greenwald – Fundraising, 2015; Peer Educator, 2016, 2015, 2014 Paige Halpern – Treasurer, 2016 Kathryn Latto – Vice President, 2016; Junior Vice President, 2015

Tess Dicker – Treasurer, 2016 Gabrielle Mineroff – Public Relations, 2016 Jordan Tullman – Secretary, 2016

Art Club

Rachel Clive –Vice President, 2016 Phoebe Cox – President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Tess Dicker – Vice President, 2016

Astronomy Club

Timothy Chen – Publicist, 2016 Sara Cheris – Vice President, 2016; Secretary, 2015, 2014 Samantha Goldschmid – Secretary, 2016, 2015; Vice President, 2014 Elana Kriegel – Vice President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Justin Li – Treasurer, 2016 Megha Schmalzle – Secretary, 2016 Tawny Sit – President, 2016, 2015; Vice President, 2014 Bowen Yu – President, 2016, 2015,2014

Athletes Helping Athletes

Spencer Weissman – President, 2016 Samantha Wiebe – President, 2016

Auditorium Club

Evan Gomez – Secretary, 2016 Benjamin Heyman – President, 2016; Secretary, 2015 Douglas Rauchenberger – Vice President, 2016

Chess Club

Kyler Rood – Vice President, 2015 Ian Warshawsky – Vice President, 2016

D.E.C.A.

Ariel Harwood – Secretary, 2016; Store Manager, 2015 Reilly Liotta – Director of Public Relations, 2016; Store Secretary, 2015 Miranda Ma – Vice President, 2016; Director of Fundraising, 2015 Gloria Ren – Director of State Competition, 2016 Bryce Small – Executive Vice President, 2016

Eclectic Electric

Ethan Chan – Viper I, 2016; Viper II, 2015 Hyeran (Grace) Oh – Viper II, 2016, 2015

Environment Club

Rachel Ginsberg – Treasurer, 2016 Gloria Ren – Vice President, 2016 Margaret Ren – Secretary, 2016

The Exchange

Yu Zhen (Yelena) Fang – Vice President, 2016 Claudia Mahaffy – President, 2016 Alexandra Tsolis – Secretary, 2016, 2015

Fashion Club

Samantha Januszewski – President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015; Publicity Chair, 2014 Saree Mansbach – Vice President of Projects, 2016, 2015 Mackenzie Rich – Secretary, 2016 Fiona Syed – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015; Publicity Chair, 2014

Forensics Club

Daniel Chai – President, 2016, 2015 Carly Chapman – Speech Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014 Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide – Congress Captain, 2016, 2015 Samantha Goldschmid – Treasurer, 2015

Gay Straight Alliance

Avani Amin – Treasurer, 2016 Sara Cheris – Secretary, 2015 Nicolas Furci – Vice President, 2016; Secretary, 2015 Tawny Sit – Treasurer, 2016, 2015 Nathan Yang – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015

Global Awareness Club

Ryan Bichoupan – Vice President, 2016; Treasurer, 2014 Daniel Chai – President, 2016 Cory Crystal – Treasurer, 2016

Habitat for Humanity

Maria Asaro – President, 2016, Secretary, 2015, 2014 Gabrielle Mineroff – Vice President, 2016

Harbor Hill Light (Yearbook)

Rachel Clive – Treasurer, 2016 Lily Greenwald – Editor-in-Chief, 2016, 2015; Round Table Member, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Michelle Kammerman – Editor-inChief, 2016, 2015; Round Table Member, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Hannah Kreisberg – Editor-in-Chief, 2016, 2015; Round Table Member 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Bryce Small – Round Table Member 2016, 2015 Anne Werner – Assistant Editor, Photographer, 2016, 2015, 2014

Hilltop Beacon

Taylor Freeman – Magazine Editor, 2016 Lacey Goodman – Business Production Editor, 2016; Magazine Editor, 2015 Amanda Gordon – Editor-in-Chief, 2016; News Section Editor, 2015; Editorials Assistant Section Editor, 2014 Remy Harnick – World View Editor, 2016 Eric Irom – Sports Editor, 2016 Samantha Margolis – Section Editor, 2016

Samuel Markowitz – Executive Business Editor, 2016; Sports Editor, 2015 Alexa Silver – Editor-in-Chief, 2016; World View Editor, 2015; Assistant Section Editor, 2014 Nathan Yang – Assistant Section Editor, 2016

Jewish Studies Union

Jonathan Farshadmand – President, 2016 Deena Farnam – Treasurer, 2015; Publicist, 2014 Galit Salamatbad – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015; Publicist, 2014

Junior Scope

Isabel Glick –Fundraising Chair, 2016, 2015 Ryan Golub – Secretary, 2016 Carly Horowitz – Treasurer, 2016 Matthew Katz – Vice President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Alexa Levitt – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015; Public Relations, 2014 Saree Mansbach – Vice President, 2016; Secretary, 2015 Lindsay Princer – President, 2016, 2015 Alexa Silver – Vice President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015

Key Club

Constantine Kaganis – Treasurer, 2016 Erica Landesberg – Vice President, 2016 Gabrielle Resnick – President, 2016; Secretary, 2015 Annie Rose – President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Mollie Wolfe – President, 2016, 2015; Blood Drive Coordinator, 2015, 2014

Marching Band

Avani Amin – Chief Operating Officer, 2015 Anna Ben-Levy – Colorguard Chief Executive Officer, 2016, 2015, 2014 Ryan Bichoupan – Vice President, 2016; Assistant Manager, 2015 Kevin Chang – Pit Captain, 2016 Sara Cheris – Clarinet Captain, 2015 Jamie Clark – Alto Sax Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014 Phoebe Cox – Colorguard Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Madeline Fitterman – Mellophone Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Daniel Friedfeld-Gebaide – Tuba Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014 Sanaria Gim – Flute Captain, 2016, 2015 Arielle Harwood – Colorguard Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014 Samantha Januszewski – Assistant Manager, 2016 Elana Kriegel – Dance Captain, 2016, 2015 Jenifer Kurtz – Colorguard President, 2016; 2015; 2014 Erica Landesberg – Drum Major, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Mackenzie Liotta – Sax Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014

Reilly Liotta – Flute Captain, 2015, 2014 Ciara Murray – Colorguard Manager, 2016; Assistant Manager, 2015 Dean Oken – Drum Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014 Amy Pinchiaroli – Chief Executive Officer, 2016; Secretary, 2015 Margaret Ren – Secretary, 2016 Brandon Ross – Trumpet Captain, 2016 Megha Schmalzle – Drum Major, 2016, 2015; Field Major, 2014 Tawny Sit – Field Major, 2014 Bryce Small – Treasurer, 2015 Alexandra Tsolis – Chief Marketing Officer, 2016 Arielle Waxman – Pit Captain, 2016, 2015 Anne Werner – Colorguard Captain, 2016, Colorguard Manager, 2015, 2014, 2013 Hannah Werner – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015; Secretary, 2014

Math Team

Ryan Bichoupan – Vice President, 2015; Junior Vice President, 2014 Timothy Chen – President, 2016 Bowen Yu – Treasurer, 2016

Medical Explorers

Emily Chen – President, 2016 Yu Zhen (Yelena) Fang – Secretary, 2016 Samantha Januszewski – Secretary, 2016 Erica Landesberg – Vice President, 2016 Fiona Syed – Vice President, 2016

Mock Trial

Aaron Czik – Secretary, 2016, 2015 Nicolas Furci – Captain, 2016

Model Government

Daniel Chai – Executive Board, 2016; Ethics Team Captain, 2016, 2015 Amanda Gordon – Executive Board, 2014 Amanda Green – Executive Board, 2014 Mahip Grewal – Executive Board, 2016 Chloe Kaplan – Ethics Bowl Captain, 2016, 2015; Executive Board, 2016 Alan Louis – Ethics Bowl Captain, 2016

National Honor Society

Nicolas Furci – Secretary, 2016 Jami Goodman – Fundraising Chair, 2016 Mahip Grewal – President, 2016 Emily Rosenbaum – Treasurer, 2016 Alexa Silver – Vice President, 2016 Hannah Werner – Secretary, 2016

Organization of Class Councils

Jami Goodman – Treasurer, 2016 Amanda Gordon – Activities Chairperson, 2016; Publicity Chairperson, 2015 Mahip Grewal – Issues & Problems Chairperson, 2015; Class President, 2014 Hannah Werner – Activities Chairperson, 2016; Publicity Chairperson, 2015 Nathan Yang – OCC President, 2016,

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ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 AWARDS Class President, 2015 Bowen Yu – Issues & Problems Chairperson, 2016; Class President, 2013

Principal’s Advisory Council on Multicultural Affairs/Anti-Bias Task Force

Ryan Golub – Treasurer, 2016 Lacey Goodman – Public Relations, 2016 Eryn Lipetz – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015; Public Relations, 2014 Alexa Silver – Vice President, 2016; Public Relations, 2015

Quiz Bowl Team

Bryce Small – President, 2016 Bowen Yu – Vice President, 2016; Publicist, 2015

Royal Crown Players

Carly Chapman – Treasurer, 2016, 2015 Star Kashman – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015 Arielle Popick – Vice President, 2016

Royal Crown Players – Costumes Anna Ben-Levy – Chief of Costumes, 2016, 2015, 2014

Royal Crown Players – Stagecraft Daniel Golden – Box Office President, 2016 Jackson Krush – Shop Foreman, 2014 Samia Mustafa – Chief of Set Design, 2016, 2015 Hyeran (Grace) Oh – Chief of Set Design, 2016, 2015

Science Olympiad

Dean Oken – Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Bowen Yu – Captain, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Shakespeare Society

Griffin Berkenfeld – Vice President, 2016; Publicist, 2015 Sara Cheris – Secretary, 2016 Chloe Kaplan – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015 Caroline LeBrun – Publicist, 2016 Hannah Sayer – President, 2016, 2015

Remy Harnick – President, 2016; Public Relations, 2015 Kathryn Latto – Vice President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Eryn Lipetz – Treasurer, 2016 Jason Litt – Public Relations Chair, 2016, 2015 Samantha Margolis – Secretary, 2016; Public Relations, 2015 Ashley Messinger – Fundraising, 2015 Amanda Rubin – Public Relations, 2015 Rachel Wechsler – President, 2016; Vice President, 2015

Students for Social Responsibility

Bailey Appel – President of Bulletin Board, 2015; Secretary, 2014, 2013 Drew Balbera – President, 2016, Vice President, 2015, 2014 Amanda Berman – Vice President, 2015; Treasurer, 2014 Tyler Wolf – President, 2016, 2015; Vice President, 2014

Tri-M

Ethan Chan – Treasurer, 2016; Webmaster, 2015 Emily Chen – Secretary, 2016 Gloria Ren – President, 2016 Alexa Schaffer – Vice President, 2016; Event Coordinator, 2015 Ian Warshawsky – Historian, 2016

Volunteers for the Education of Developmentally Disabled Adults (V.E.D.D.A.) Club Alexa Buchbinder – Vice President, 2016; Public Relations Officer, 2015 Hannah Dornbush – Secretary, 2016 Allie Galasso – President, 2016 Hannah Kreisberg – President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Libby Elman – Vice President, 2016; Bake Sale Chairperson, 2015

World Languages Honor Society Kathryn Latto – Secretary, 2016 Julia Levy – Secretary, 2016 Alexa Schaffer – President, 2016 Anne Werner – Vice President, 2016 Mollie Wolfe – Treasurer, 2016

Youth Against Cancer

Hannah Dornbush – Vice President, 2016; Secretary, 2015 Justin Li – Secretary, 2016 Eric Irom – Vice President, 2016 Annie Rose – President, 2016; Treasurer, 2015 Student Prints Emily Rosenbaum – Treasurer, 2016; Samantha Goldschmid – Publicist, Director of Public Relations, 2015 2016, 2015 Mollie Wolfe – President, 2016; Amanda Gordon – Executive Editor, Director of Public Relations, 2014 2016; Assistant Editor, 2015 Chloe Kaplan – Executive Editor, 2016; Assistant Editor, 2015 INTERSCHOLASTIC Hannah Sayer – Assistant Editor, 2016 ATHLETIC AWARDS

Stock Market Club

Students Against Destructive Decisions

Lacey Goodman – Vice President, 2016; Secretary, 2015; Public Relations, 2014

Baseball

Spencer Shores – All League, 2015

Basketball

KeAndre Augustine Holmes – All

County, 2016 Jordan Tullman – All Conference, 2016 Samantha Wiebe – Section VIII Scholar Athlete, 2016

Football

Lucas Broncato – All Conference, 2015 Andrei Castelblanco – All Conference, Academic All Conference, 2015 Jason Castro – All Conference, 2015 Aaron Winston – All Conference, Academic All-Conference, 2015

Golf

Bryce Rubenstein – All Conference, 2015 Titus Sung – All County, 2015; All Conference, 2013

Gymnastics

Tawny Sit – All Conference, 2013

Lacrosse

Ryan Golub – All Conference, 2016 Jack Kindler – All Conference, 2016 Mackenzie Liotta – All County, 2016 Reilly Liotta – All Conference, Nassau County Senior Scholar Athlete, 2016 Brett Rothberg – All Conference, 2016

Soccer

Oscar Flores – All County, 2015 Jami Goodman – Nassau County Coaches’ Association Senior Scholar Athlete, 2015 Brooke Russell – All Class, 2015

Softball

Megha Schmalzle – Nassau County Senior Scholar Athlete, 2016

Swimming

Nathan Yang – All Conference, All Division, 2016, 2014

Tennis

Alexa Buchbinder – All Division, 2015, 2014 Tess Dicker – All Division, 2015, 2014 Isabel Glick – All Division, 2014 Eric Irom – All Division, 2016, 2014; All County 2016, 2015 Ilana Margulis –Nassau County Sportsmanship Award, 2015 Ashley Messinger – All Division, 2014 Benjamin Tenner – All Conference, 2016; Nassau County Sportsmanship Award, 2015

Track

Avani Amin – Winter Track All Conference, 2016 Lucas Broncato – All County, All Conference Winter & Spring, 2016; Conference Champion, All Division, 2015 Aaron Czik – Cross Country All Division, 2013 Emily Feingold – All Conference Winter, 2016; All Division Spring, 2015 Nelson Figueroa – All Conference

Winter, 2016 Nicolas Furci – Conference Champion & All Conference Winter, All County Spring, 2016; All Division Spring, 2015 Jackson Krush – Conference Champion Winter, 2016, 2015; All Conference Winter, All Division Spring, 2016; Division Champion Spring, 2015 Alyssa Neo – Cross Country All Conference Fall, 2015, 2013; Cross Country All County Fall, 2014; All Division Spring, 2013 Samantha Wiebe – All Conference Winter, 2016, 2015; All Division Spring, 2013

Volleyball

Hanna Choi – All Conference, 2015 Cyrus De Guzman – All Conference, 2015 Christopher Moy – All Conference, 2013 Samantha Wiebe – Nassau County Coaches’ Association Senior Scholar Athlete, 2016

Wrestling

David Aronoff – All Conference, 2014 Andrei Castelblanco – All Conference, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Jack Lubin – All Conference, 2016 Alexander Mulchinski – All Conference, 2016, 2015

2016 SENIOR ATHLETIC AWARDS

12-Season Athletes Aaron Czik Nicolas Furci Jackson Krush Alyssa Neo Douglas Rauchenberger Samantha Wiebe

Albertson Soccer Club Athletic Award Kyler Rood Brooke Russell

Bulldog Boosters Athletic Award

Memorial Award Lucas Broncato

Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Student Award Sean Tucker Samantha Wiebe

NYSAHPERD Outstanding Physical Education Student Award

Samantha Wiebe

Roslyn Booster Basketball Club Scholar-Athletes Jason Litt Jordan Tullman

Roslyn Booster Basketball Lenny Pugatch Award Eryn Lipetz Alexander Sims

Roslyn Booster Basketball Club Sheldon Shalom Award Jack Kindler

Roslyn Booster Basketball Shooting Stars Award Alexa Buchbinder Ryan Golub

Roslyn Lacrosse Club Athletic Award Jack Kindler Mackenzie Liotta

Roslyn Little League David Wolfe Memorial Scholarship Spencer Shores Renny Zucker

Lucas Broncato

Roslyn Little League Jeffrey Peters Memorial Award

Aaron Czik

Roslyn Varsity Tennis Scholarship Award

Bulldog Boosters Ginny Kleinman Memorial Spirit Award Bulldog Boosters Sportsmanship Award Alexander Mulchinski

Megha Schmalzle

Isabel Glick Eric Irom

Bulldog Boosters Steven Shenfeld Scholarship Award

Stacey Litt Memorial Community Service Award

Catherine Dodd Memorial Scholarship

Stuart Silpe Memorial Scholarship

Aaron Winston

Samantha Januszewski

Dr. Mira Martincich Scholarship Award Samantha Wiebe

Michael Goldstein

Jason Litt

Dean Oken

Walter Witzig Physical Education Award Hannah Werner

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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.

Bosworth films spot aimed at aiding pets

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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Recent Real Estate Sales in Roslyn Roslyn Real Estate market Conditions median sales price $913,000 Demographics near Roslyn, Ny Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 2,765 4,287 45.6 2 85,329 73,075

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

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2 macGregor Avenue, Roslyn Heights Sold Price: $635,000 Date: 08/03/2016 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 48x124 Schools: Roslyn Total Taxes: $13,133 MLS# 2842232

20 Hamilton Drive, Roslyn Sold Price: $870,000 Date: 07/28/2016 4 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 75x128 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $21,271 MLS# 2840735

65 Locust Lane, Roslyn Heights Sold Price: $875,000 Date: 07/19/2016 5 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 100x140 Schools: East Williston Total Taxes: $21,965 MLS# 2842644

5 Bridle Path, Roslyn Sold Price: $855,000 Date: 07/15/2016 5 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Hi-Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 67x127 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $16,000 MLS# 2837569

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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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there are other versions of the FICO score that lenders may use when evaluating your request for credit. Industry-specific FICO score versions are commonly used for mortgages, auto loans and credit financial institutions are secured by the FICO fraud systems. Ninety billion dollars, on average, are saved every year, due to their products and solutions systems against crime. They have sold 100 billion

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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Town adds 25 spaces to crowded lot spaces are open to everyone. Officials are continuing to look at options that will relieve commuter parking issues in Roslyn. “The town has also been in discussions with the LIRR to determine if any other changes can be made to the lot that would further increase the number of available spaces,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “We are doing all that we can to alleviate the parking difficulties with some creative solutions.”

Continued from Page 1 space increase goes, a survey of lot users may be conducted to determine how frequently they use the lot and gauge opinion on a fee system, according to the release. “Nothing has been finalized,” Zuckerman said in June. “We want to hear from the commuters. We don’t want to do anything the residents don’t want.” Since the parking lot was acquired by North Hempstead in the 1980s, an agreement between LIRR and the state prevented regulation of the lot’s use based on residency. Other stations with a permit system have restricted hours during commuter times, only allowing permit-holders to use the lot. Outside of those hours, available

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Supervisor Bosworth and Council Member Zuckerman at the Roslyn Long Island Rail Road station after the restriping of the parking lot.

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Traditional music and games will be featured at the 56th annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games at Old Westbury Gardens. Last year’s event (pictured) brought in over 7,000 people.

Old Westbury to host annual Scottish fest Continued from Page 4 better understanding of the culture. “I think it’s a certain culture that’s had an effect on American culture, and they can come away with a sense of what Scottish people have contributed,” McInnes said. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $8 for children and Old Westbury Gardens members. Children under the age of 6 are free. Clan MacDuff 81 Ltd. is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the festival benefit Old Westbury Gardens and fund the following year’s festival. Extra funds are donated to charities like Island Harvest and Ronald McDonald House.

about $4 to the average monthly bill, said the assistant superintendent of business, Joseph Dragone. “Roslyn is very proud to keep taxes low again,” the board president, Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, said. “Our budget increase was slight, and it includes plenty of academic initiatives. We’re proud of it.” But the levy is only one stage in determining what Roslyn homeowners will owe for the coming year, Dragone said. “The next step in this process is the county,” he said. Nassau County assessors will now figure out how much of the taxes are to be paid by homeowners. For the 2014-15 school year, homeowners were responsible for 80.5 percent of the district’s budget, with the rest falling onto other taxpayers like businesses and apartments. But Dragone said over the years, the homeowners’ portion has consistently increased. “In the 47 years that I’ve been doing this, once has the county decided that homeowners should pay a smaller proportion,” Dragone said. “It’s almost always that homeowners will pay a larger portion of the total tax bill.”

The board is projecting the homeowners’ base proportion to rise to 81 to 82 percent for the coming year, which would increase the 0.31 percent figure set by the school district. After the base proportion is set by county assessors, they then decide how taxes will be spread among taxpayers based on home values. “It’s called the taxable assessed value of the property,” Dragone said. “If someone’s property increases in value, they’re going to pay more taxes because they’re a larger portion of the base.” Dragone said he often has homeowners ask him why their taxes go up even though their home value didn’t increase. He explained many homeowners get their homes reassessed by the county, and if the value decreases, their taxes go down as well. The homeowner who had no change to their home or value might also see a difference in their tax bill due to other fluctuating property values around them. “If somebody’s going to pay less, somebody else is going to have to pay more,” Dragone said. The county will finalize the homeowners’ proportion in September, he said.

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Grads fault Chaminade in abuse case 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

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, Chaminade graduates publicly criticized the school’s handling of sexual Clark wrote. abuse allegations against the Rev. James Williams, its former president In his resignation letter, Williams cited a call from God “to devote more en(inset). ergy to priestly ministry.” stayed on as a teacher until leavhere remains nothing more important to me than the ing inHeearly 2012 to start a Ph.D. program safety and protection of Chaminade’s students. Nothing. at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Clark wrote, where he was beBrother Thomas Cleary, lieved to have been when the Province of ChaMINaDe’s PresIDeNt Meribah reported the abuse allegations to prosecutors last year. 15-month investigation into allegations the investigation, but were instead told “Given these facts — and that after a that he sexually abused a former student. to address their concerns to administra- ‘comprehensive and extensive investigaBrother Thomas Cleary, Chaminade’s tors individually, Clark said. tion’ Chaminade concluded that Williams They wrote the letter not to attack was guilty of ‘misconduct and abuse of a current president and Williams’ successor, said the school has an “unquestion- the school, but to push its leaders to be minor’ — I don’t believe that Williams reable” commitment to strengthening safe- more forthcoming, Clark said. signed for the reasons he gave in 2011,” “I don’t think it’s credible, the story Clark wrote. guards against abuse, and is “reviewing every aspect of how best to make our that Chaminade is telling,” Clark said in The Meribah Province said in May students safe,” including faculty briefings an interview, emphasizing that he was that Williams has “completely denied” and protocol for meetings between stu- speaking only for himself. the allegations. Its investigation into the In a May 15 letter to Chaminade par- abuse started under its policies, which dents and faculty. Student orientations next month will ents, Cleary said the school did not learn are consistent with the Charter for the include reviews of safety protocols, he of Williams’ alleged abuse until February Protection of Children and Young People 2015, when the Roman Catholic Diocese said. of the United States Conference of Catho“It is a reflection of our recognition of Rockville Centre reported the allegalic Bishops, the province has said. that, for some, we may have to com- tions to the Meribah Province. “There remains nothing more imporThe province then alerted the Naspletely re-establish and re-build the trust tant to me than the safety and protecthat was violated,” Cleary said in a writ- sau County district attorney’s office and tion of Chaminade’s students. Nothing,” ten statement on Wednesday. “We accept launched an investigation, which found that truth and will do my best to do so.” the alleged abuse dated back to 2011, the Cleary said on Wednesday. “We have Clark and the letter’s other authors same year Williams stepped down from made a solemn pledge to ensure that asked Chaminade to hold an open forum his presidency. The alleged victim did not the young men entrusted to our care are safeguarded from any form of harm or to press criminal charges, the DA’s where people affiliated with the school want CHERRY 1-8 Page - 07-11-16_Layout 1 7/12/16 2:25 PM Page 1 abuse.” could ask questions about Williams and office has said.

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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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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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Never too early to start saving for retirement By D i a N E BraNgmaN

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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

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helP WAnTeD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Lake Success, NY. Excellent organization, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills. Data entry, answer phones, coordinate trade shows, some collections. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point. Qualified candidates should email their resume to: tkerls@escalonmed.com AFTER SCHOOL BABYSITTER WANTED for two school age children in our Garden City home from approximately 3:00-6:30pm Monday thru Friday. Must be able to drive to local activities. Prefer local college student. Please call 516-616-5191 AFTER SCHOOL BABYSITTER wanted for Garden City family. MondayFriday 2:45 to 3:45 for two boys, second and third graders. Please call 347-528-0735 to discuss BABYSITTER NEEDED: Hours include 630am until school starts then after school 330pm until 730pm. Car required. Must have references. Call 516 747-1385 BOOKKEEPER: Experienced, 10 hours per week. $15 per hour, flexible hours, credit card, bank statement, A/R &A/P reconciliation, monthly profit and loss statement. Quickbooks a must. Please call Debbie 917-204-9964

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CHIlD CARE WAntED: Garden City family seeking child care assistance during the school year for our 9 yr old son & 7 yr old daughter who will enter grades 4 and 2 respectively. Hours vary, not fixed on a weekly basis. You may be needed as early as 7am and until as late as 5pm. Most days would include only picking the children up from School and supervising them until a parent comes home but may entail bringing them to an after school activity. Pay is generous and includes compensation for you being ready to watch our children should they be ill and unable to attend school. Must be available school vacations. Potential for summer employment as well. Experience and References as well as a car are required. Please call 917204-4470 after 5pm to discuss.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY Part-Time in Garden City Doctor’s Office: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Will train. Email: go2489680@gmail.com or fax: 516248-9683

COMPANION/HOME HEALTH AIDE With 20 years experience in home care & nursing homes seeking position to care for the sick/elderly. Experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, Dementia, Stroke. Licensed driver able to transport to appointments, etc. References available. English speaking. Please call 347-546-4133

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (D.M.F.)

CLERICAL PART TIME Sunday Front Desk Position Busy Real Estate Office. Computer knowledge necessary, phone etiquette important. Good opportunity for someone returning to work force. Call for an appointment 516-248-9494 HOUSEKEEPER/DRIVER WANTED to help this busy family of five! Looking for a responsible, hard working, trustworthy and caring individual to keep our home in order and help manage the busy schedules of 3 kids (15,12,10) and 2 working parents. 20-40 hours a week, Garden City, some flexibility on time/days. Please call Kathy 917-757-3934

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516 328-7126 Agency seeks experienced workers who love working with the elderly. P/T and F/T hours Drivers preferred

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SiTuATion WAnTeD AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Responsible, loving caretaker to watch your baby or child in my home. Former Teacher’s Aide. Experienced with autistic children. References available. Monday through Friday. Call 516-244-2170 BABYSITTING: COLLEGE STUDENT Experienced babysitter to work Mondays & Fridays. Flexible hours. Solid references. Licensed driver with car. Call 516-404-1045 CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking home care position. Available full time, part time & weekends. Licensed driver with own car. You can contact Barber 516-468-1340 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: Certified CNA. Loving, caring, honest, seeking position to care for your elderly loved ones at home, hospital or nursing home. Excellent references. Call 516-808-4956 CHILD CARE AVAILABLE: GC resident, 2016 College grad, seeking childcare position before starting grad school in 2017. Valid NYS driver’s license and car. 6 years childcare experience with references. Call or text Katherine Kelly 516-732-2249

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CLEANING AVAILABLE for homes, apartments & offices. Monday-Saturday. Excellent references. Honest, reliable, trustworthy. Years of experience. Also available for Spring & Fall cleaning, cluttered closets, messy garages. Experienced in organizing. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed! Call Cathy 516-582-9682 CLEANING available for Office & Home. Good references. Free estimates. Call Vanessa 516-451-8330 or 516-451-2446 CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883

ELDER CARE COMPANION Experienced, reliable & energetic woman with own car available to take you anywhere you need to go and also do cooking, cleaning and much more! Please give me a call. Doris 516-280-5833 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call Vicky 516-9434312 EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please 917-796-5917 HOME HEALTH AIDE/ ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717 NANNY F/T with 15 years experience seeking position to care for your newborn & older children. References available. Trustworthy, loving, reliable. 15 years with 3 Garden City families. Driver’s license. Call 516-972-6877 NURSE’S AIDE Certified, 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking a home care position. Available full time, part time, overnights & weekends. Licensed driver with own transportation. Contact Barbara 516-468-1340 NURSING ASSISTANT/ HOME CARE ATTENDANT Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly. Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time. Available for overnight also. Please call 347-543-5960

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DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000

MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com

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

SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A - FLACS B, Exam Preparation/Comps, William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus, 516-509-8174, wdctutor06@ aol.com. References furnished upon request

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heAlTh & FiTneSS IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking XARELTO between 2011 And the present, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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

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N. Shore center tends to mental health By g a B r I e l l e D e o N at h In 1953, noticing a lack of programs geared toward helping their families, a small group of parents of children suffering from mental health issues on the North Shore created a service to fill that gap. Over the next 60 years, the service, now known as the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, grew steadily, turning it into one of the leading mental health agencies on Long Island, according to Andrew Malekoff, the executive director of the center. The North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center is an outpatient mental health agency working with children with various issues from birth to age 24, as well as their families. The center is also an outpatient chemical dependency agency licensed by New York state. In addition to the headquarters located in Roslyn Heights, there are two other facilities, in Manhasset and Westbury. The center also operates out of an elementary school, middle school and high school, all of which are part of Nassau BOCES. The center also has a presence in Nassau County Family Court, which was created to provide “a safe and enriching environment for children whose parents have legal matters to address at family court,” Malekoff said. Children who seek help from the center suffer from a range of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, attention deficit and learning disabilities, according to Malekoff. Patients are sometimes children who live in a household where domestic violence takes place, who are victims of child abuse and neglect, or who may be suicidal or exhibiting self-harming behaviors, such as cutting. Aside from its mental health and chemical dependency programs, there are a num-

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Andrew Malekoff ber of specialty areas to which the Guidance Center caters. The center’s maternal depression services help mothers suffering from mood and anxiety disorders who struggle to establish a connection with their babies to gain stability and feel less isolated, while providing them with tools to develop a healthy attachment to their child. Another program is geared toward helping pregnant teenagers navigate pregnancy and parenting. “Our Good Beginning for Babies program helps pregnant and parenting teens to receive prenatal education and care they need to ensure the babies are born after a full term pregnancy, while giving the babies early exposure to sensory experiences, such as reading,” Malekoff said. There is also an emergency program for children referred to the center who are in

a situation where they cannot wait to receive help. These urgent situations include children living in a home where domestic violence is present, women suffering from maternal depression, and individuals who are suicidal. Professionals conduct a comprehensive assessment within 24 to 48 hours, based on the level of urgency, and immediately work with the patients or facilitate connections to places where they can receive higher-level care. Malekoff said the guidance center is a strong advocate for making sure the insurance industry provides timely access to families who need mental health treatment and for issues geared toward eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. “If a child has a physical problem like a broken bone, families will seek help right away, but if their child has a mental health issue, families will wait days, weeks, months and sometimes years to seek help due to stigma,” he said. The center will be hosting its largest fundraising event, called Dancing with Our Stars. “The event comprises cocktails, a seated dinner, a silent auction, a live auction, raffle prizes, a program with remarks around the agency’s mission and current projects, and the main event — a performance by our ‘Dancing Stars,’” said Diana Martin, the center’s event coordinator. “These are members of our community who are willing to commit their time and resources to performing at our event. They train for many weeks with Ballroom Palace Dance Studio in preparation for their performance, and we are so grateful for their dedication and the entertainment they provide for us on this evening.” Dancing with Our Stars will take place on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel.

town, camps reach pool deal By st e P h e N r oM a N o The Town of North Hempstead and nine summer camps have reached a compromise to allow campers to swim in the town’s Manorhaven pool after the town revoked the camps’ pool passes last week. Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said the compromise “will balance the needs of the camps with the needs of the community.” For the remainder of the camp season, she said, “we will continue to allow day camps to use the pool from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. when the pool is closed to the public.” The pool’s regular hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The town revoked pool passes due to the high number of closures due to hygienic problems in the pool and because camps were bringing more campers than permitted. A total of nine camps’ passes were revoked, according to the town, affecting over 500 campers. Originally, Bosworth said that the camps

should use the Whitney Pond Pool and North Hempstead Beach Park as alternatives, but Donna Preminger, the executive director of the Port Washington Children Center, which bused three different camps to the pool, said that the Whitney Pond Pool was unsanitary. In an email to the children center campers’ families, Preminger said that the bathroom of the Whitney Pond Pool was covered in mold and that it isn’t safe for children. She provided pictures of the bathrooms, too, which featured black spots of mold on the floors. “They want our children to use the bathroom and not the pool, but how are they going to use a dirty bathroom,” Preminger said in an email last week. Camps applied for pool passes in January, Preminger said, and at the time, it was almost impossible to tell how many campers would be in the programs. “We didn’t know we’d be exceeding the amount of campers permitted in January,” Preminger said.

During the weeks of July 18 and July 25, the pool closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday due to hygienic issues, Bosworth said. Each time, the pool was closed for two to three hours. The incidents, Bosworth said, occurred in the pool’s camp section, not the area where small children swim. Preminger said that the camps were falsely blamed for feces in the pool, and that it occurred in the evenings and on weekends when camps were not present. “The children lost a lot of their time at Manorhaven pool where they participated in a Red Cross Learn to Swim program,” Preminger said. “Banning our children has in no way fixed the problem; it has just created a larger one.” Preminger said she was told that Bosworth will be forming a panel in September to address pool use for next summer. “This lost time was an unfortunate inconvenience to our many resident pool goers,” Bosworth said.

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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and members of the Order Sons of Italy cook at the Cellini Lodge’s annual Italian Feast in New Hyde Park in August 2015.

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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 festival, in addition to the beer and wine usually served, Ventimiglia said. Another change this year is the inclusion of more Italian musical entertain-

ment, he said. “A few years ago, people suggested that we have more Italian performers, so this year we will have music from Italian singers on two nights, instead of just one,” Ventimiglia said. The festival will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Wednesday to Friday, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, with the fireworks showcase taking place that night, and on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is an entrance fee of $1 for adults and children above age 8. The money raised during the festival, which usually has a total of about 20,000 people in attendance each year, will go toward scholarships for graduates of local high schools. Parking will be free. “We’re Italian, so we have the Italian culture and food, and we’re American, so we have fun in that way,” Ventimiglia said. “It’s the best of both worlds.”

Donna Bruno said her love for art inspired her to go into plastic surgery and cosmetics, and after working as a nurse practitioner for 20 years, she has decided she’s ready to branch out and open her own business. Bruno recently opened db rejuvenation, a facial and cosmetic treatment facility that specializes in fillers and injectables, specifically Botox. “It was a big move, and I had to do it at the perfect time,” Bruno said. “When I felt I could go out and make a difference, I was ready to fly. I felt secure about my decision, too.” Bruno, a Port Washington resident, received her nursing degree from Saint Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York, and later received her Master of Science in Nursing at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Bruno said that her father, who was an artist who retouched photographs, inspired her to work in cosmetics and showed her that every single detail matters. “I want everyone to feel beautiful when they

Donna Bruno leave my office,” Bruno said. “As we age, we feel strong inside. And then we look in the mirror, and we don’t look as strong as we’re feeling. So my job is to replace what we have lost and make people feel and look strong again.” When she was growing up, she said, her father would take her to museums and together they’d look at art and see what was beautiful. Her experiences growing up with an artist strongly affected the work she does on her patients, she said. “I learned to see what was beautiful and natural, and that was my biggest concern,” Bruno said. “I always want people to look and feel natural, and for everyone to feel that way in their own individual, unique way.”

After working for a clinic, Bruno began working for Dr. Gerald Acker, a plastic surgeon in Roslyn Heights, where she said she gained much experience working with patients. Bruno still works part time in Acker’s office, which is connected to her new office, but said she’s using her new business to learn more and help her patients. “After all these years of experience, I am happy to finally have my chance,” Bruno said. “This isn’t a fast process. It takes years to become good at this, and after operating on over 2,000 faces, I now qualify.” Bruno works mainly with Botox and fillers, she said, softening lines on people’s faces and strengthening places that have lost volume using Allergan products. “I don’t think a 50-year-old person should try to look like a 20-year-old,” she said. “I think a 50-year-old should try to look like an amazing 50-year-old. I want my patients to embrace who they are and be happy with it.” Db rejuvenation is located at 1 Expressway Plaza, Suite 100 in Roslyn Heights.

Trustees approve bid for water well project BY C H R I S A DA M S Old Westbury trustees awarded the construction bid for a new water well to serve the increasing water needs of village residents. The project will be carried out by an Islip-based construction firm, R+L Drilling LLC. With 60 percent of the village’s water supply going toward irrigation, there has been a need for more water, village officials said. Officials said the well will allow the village to supply most of its own water, resulting in about $400,000 in yearly savings. The well will be installed in the Spring Hill Farm area, and is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2017. The new well is part of a major capital plan started by village officials to improve the roads and water system throughout Old Westbury. In July, work began to renovate seven of the roads most in need fixing for $1.6 million. The renovations will be complete by the end of this

Old Westbury Village Hall year. Mayor Fred Carillo said the board plans to continue road improvements in coming years until every road in the village is fixed. Also during the meeting, resolutions for the consolidation of the planning board and architectural review board were passed, as well as a change to the village code that will allow bigger construction projects. In an effort to have the laws reflect modern building trends, the permissible volume of buildings in the village was increased by 20 percent and the amount of

the lot that can be covered was increased by 5 percent, officials said. The planning and architectural review boards were merged to make it more efficient for builders and homeowners to apply for construction projects in the village. Previously with two separate boards, applicants had to resolve issues between the boards, which meet on separate dates, sometimes delaying the process for months. With the new planning board, all communication will be done in one place, and issues can be resolved more quickly, Trustee Ed Novick said. “If anything, it will hopefully make it a more enjoyable experience for a homeowner in Old Westbury,” Novick said. The project was started last November with the creation of a seven-person committee headed by Novick. The merger required repealing and amending current village laws to eliminate the architectural review board, and effectively extend the power of the planning board.

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