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G.N. residents march for their lives Great Neck, North Shore call for gun control in solidarity with nationwide protests BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I AND JANELLE CL AUSEN

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Alexa Tubian, a senior at Great Neck North High School, leads the crowd in singing the National Anthem and the famous protest song, “Rise Up.�

Schreiber High School senior Nathan Abramowitz said during the Port Washington March for Our Lives rally on Saturday that he plans to register to vote when he turns 18 next week. “For young voters like me, we need to make sure we vote,â€? Abramowitz said. “Historically, younger voters have disproportionately not shown up for midterm elections. We need to change that now. We cannot take out foot o the gas.â€? Abramowitz and thousands of people across the North Shore rallied against gun violence and called on politicians to enact stronger legislation on Saturday, joining in solidarity with March for Our Lives demonstrations nationwide. Among the speakers at the rallies were religious leaders, local politicians, school board members and community leaders as well as current high school students and alumni. The respective marches took place at Jonathan L. Ielpi FireďŹ ghters Memorial Park in Great Neck, SUNY Old

Westbury, downtown Glen Cove and through Port Washington, beginning near Weber Middle School and marching 1.6 miles to United Methodist Church of Port Washington. Eight Port Washington students spoke at the march, vigil and call to action Saturday night, where nearly 1,000 people gathered on the lawn of the United Methodist Church of Port Washington. Schreiber High School freshman Charlotte Kerpen said when she started high school last fall, she wasn’t afraid to walk in the building — but she is now. “We will be the generation to make a change,� Kerpen said. “Please, for me, for you, for your friends, for your kids, for your siblings, for everyone: Please don’t be a bystander Rise up. Let’s turn this feeling of fear into a feeling of hope, and let’s turn these feelings into actions.� Schreiber junior Eden Franco, who spoke along with her freshman sister Emory, said it is easier for her to buy a gun when she turns 18 than it is to apply for colleges. There have been 25 fatal school Continued on Page 22

Northwell acquiring former Astoria Bank H.Q. quire the former headquarters of Astoria Bank – which merged with Sterling Bancorp – on 1 Northwell Health said Tues- Marcus Ave. in Lake Success, day that it is “in contract� to ac- adding the building to a long list

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of properties Northwell owns in the area. Terry Lynam, a spokesman for Northwell, said the health provider has been eying the property for more than a decade because of its close proximity to Northwell hospitals, ambulatory facilities and administrative buildings.

“We’ve had a long time interest in the property because of its proximity to Long Island Jewish Medical Center and other Northwell facilities,� Lynam said on Tuesday. “We have yet to formalize plans for what we’re going to be doing with the building or how it’s going to be developed, but the closing is scheduled for late April.�

“The priority was to acquire the property, but whether it’s going to be used for administrative or clinical purposes is yet to be determined,â€? Lynam added. The three-story oďŹƒce building is about 103,000 square feet and sits on two lots totaling about 20 acres, according to the property listing. Continued on Page 77

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Snowstorms swirling Go to Saddle Rock North Shore schedules to reach Neverland Meetings, ribbon cuttings, rescheduled around snow Students present ‘Peter Pan’ to school BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Village of Great Neck Plaza Clerk-Treasurer Patricia O’Byrne said she could never recall a time where they had to cancel more than one board meeting in a row. But then came a volley of nor’easters this month, forcing the cancellations of both their Wednesday meetings and pushing matters to their next meeting on April 4. “I’m here 26 years — this is the first time this has ever happened,” O’Byrne said, noting the village’s last meeting was Feb. 21. “There might have been a time where we had to cancel for a storm, but very rarely. But we never had it where a whole month we didn’t have a meeting.” While not all villages were affected to the degree of Great Neck Plaza, entities across the North Shore have also had to grapple with the ramifications of numerous storms this month, especially villages with Wednesday meetings, where they conduct business like paying bills, passing laws and holding hearings. In Port Washington, the Village of Manorhaven rescheduled their March 21 meeting.

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Great Neck Plaza, as seen here on one of my stormy days this month, was one of many villages that had to tweak their schedules because of snow. Meanwhile the North Shore Animal League has had to reschedule a ribbon cutting three times — first to March 7, then March 21, and now to April 7 — due to snow. Snowstorms have also caused the East Williston Board of Education to rearrange the dates of their budget proposal presentations twice. North Hills also cancelled its March 21 public meeting. East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz said he wouldn’t classify the storms as “disruptive,” but as slightly inconvenient. The village had to reschedule court dates and some board meetings, he said, while some

civic groups also had to rearrange their meetings. Their work crews were also out working 24/7, Koblenz said, making sure the streets were cleared quickly and efficiently as possible. “We have been able to adjust to it and it really wasn’t any big deal,” Koblenz said. Some villages also toughed out the storm to conduct village business like Saddle Rock, which held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 7, according to Village Clerk-Treasurer Carmela Speciale. Amelia Camurati and Luke Torrance contributed reporting.

To get to Neverland, Peter Pan once said, you head towards the “second star to the right and straight on ’til morning.” For many parents and children though, it turned out they only needed to visit Saddle Rock Elementary School. The Saddle Rock Drama Club brought Neverland to the hundreds of their peers twice on Friday, showcasing the iconic tale of Peter Pan, the boy who would never grow up. The performance was the culminating moment of the Saddle Rock Drama Club enrichment program, led by coteachers Chad Lasky and Rachel Weis-Stone, which aims to build confidence, friendship and life skills in children, not to mention an outlet for self-expression. “It really helps with their confidence and their reading and their camaraderie,” said Debbie Kerendian, the president of the Saddle Rock Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association. “There are a lot of pluses that come with having this type

of enrichment.” Students in the school’s morning drama class had been preparing for several weeks and going beyond the one-hour-aweek class, parents and teachers said. This involved practicing lines, rehearsing after school and talking with their classmates constantly. “The excitement, you could see [it] building over the last couple of weeks,” Pera Flood, whose son played John in the production, said after Friday’s second showing. “And with the drama of the snow days, it was really just excitement.” “There’s nothing better than your child being excited to go to school,” Flood added. Many parents, both with kids in the class and not, were also involved, helping create Neverland. There was a giant painted pirate ship for Captain Hook, a tall tree draped in twirled paper, and carefully placed drapery, for example, complemented by colored light basking the stage. But for Rody Martinez, the lead set designer who many Continued on Page 66

Sid Jacobson JCC raises $1.4M at auction, gala BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center’s “Eat. Bid. Laugh! An Auction & Epicurean Event” auction and gala fundraiser garnered $1.4 million last week.

“The event, which is used to fund a host of social services provided by the East Hills center, was held Thursday at Fresh Meadow Country Club with more than 30 restaurants providing hors d’oeuvres before the dinner and The Daily Show” host Trevor

Noah capping the program that followed. “One of our most important features tonight is Camp Kehilla, which is our camp for children with special needs,” Connie Wasserman, associate executive diContinued on Page 77

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Peter Pan, in shock over Tinkerbell’s near death, soon calls upon the audience to clap and believe in her so she stays alive.

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Ed board supports boosting security Great Neck school officials announce safety audits, consider increasing security line items BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Great Neck school board trustees and administrators expressed support for new security measures at a line-by-line reading of their $227.8 million budget proposal on Saturday morning, although how much this will cost is unclear at this time. School administrators said security costs for the school are currently worth more than $2 million dollars. The proposed budget, as it now stands, dedicates most of the security costs to $999,999 worth of security service contracts, $578,017 towards full-time security guards and $215,000 towards part-time security services. There are also additional costs for new security equipment, repairs for equipment like the district’s hundreds of cameras, and other supplies. On top of this, school officials said the Nassau County Police and a private security firm will audit the school’s security measures and possibly make recommendations. Additionally, officials said,

they are eying adding more security staff, re-evaluating the responsibilities of roving guards, and have been in informal conversations with security firms. School administrators are also talking with principals and BBS, the district’s architect, to examine school entrances and the implementation of double door locking. “I hope that everyone internalizes this, because one of our most important priorities is meeting the security needs of the school district,” Donald Ashkanase, the vice president of the Great Neck Board of Education, said on Saturday. Teresa Prendergast, the superintendent of public schools, said she believes it is important for school officials to be “reflective enough” to say that while they may have many positive security measures in place, it’s important to continuously improve upon it. “I also see that it’s important for us to be reflective enough to say we may have a lot of things that are already in place that are positive, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring another set of eyes

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Superintendent of Schools Teresa Prendergast addresses parents at a Monday night board meeting, along with security and building administrators. coming in to see what we have and also perhaps make recommendations to tightening things up even more so in terms of keeping our facilities safe for staff and for students,” Prendergast said. Prendergast noted that all the information needed might not come in time before April 17, the

day the board plans to adopt the budget. When asked by Ashkenase to confirm whether the school could theoretically amend the budget to include additional security items after April 17, Jon Powell, the assistant superintendent for business, confirmed it would be

possible. “Yes, we could amend the budget and the financing would come from reserves as fund balance,” Powell said. The stronger push to boost school security follows a March 5 school board budget meeting, where school officials and problem-oriented police officers from Nassau County fielded questions and concerns from parents for more than three hours. Preceding that meeting were social media posts construed as shooting threats, which prompted many parents to let their children stay home. Officials then had outlined security measure already in place such as cooperation with local police and the state’s Department of Homeland Security, hundreds of cameras, a phone system that can remotely lock and unlock certain doors, and the LobbyGuard system, which checks people’s identification against databases. The heightened sense of alert comes in wake of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, Continued on Page 66

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Silverstein Lady Sharks win first basketball title BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Silverstein Hebrew Academy’s girls basketball team took home a championship title for the first time this year, following a perfect season against other Jewish schools – or Yeshivot – in their league. The Lady Sharks first advanced to the Division Championship after beating the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway in the playoffs 44-33. They then went on to defeat Yeshiva of Flatbush 45 to 39, following an 11-0 undefeated season. “We are extremely proud of our Lady Sharks for this incredible win,” said head of school Shireen Butman, whose daughter Aryn also plays on the team. “This championship victory is a testament to our students’ teamwork, tenacity, passion, pride and commitment to athletic excellence.” Lili Leventhal, the eighth-grade captain of the Lady Sharks, also said this year’s victory was a culmination of a lot of hard work, practice and teamwork. “We all put in our best effort and we had great teamwork and we worked very hard,” Leventhal said on Monday. “We had practice twice a week and we all pushed ourselves to be the best we could.”

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Members of Silverstein Hebrew Academy’s Girls Basketball Lady Sharks team hold their championship trophies on the court, celebrating an undefeated season and championship victory. But there were a few close calls in this undefeated season, Leventhal said. One came in the regular season when playing the Yeshiva of Flatbush, who they later battled in the championship, where she was hit in the nose and Flatbush had a one-basket lead. But she eventually got back on the court and their coach helped guide the team through, she said. “It was very nervewracking,” Leventhal, an eighth grader at the school, said. “But my whole team and I, we kept it together and did the best we could.” Cheri Kordvani, the girls basketball coach, said the girls’ athletic education helped students develop leadership and teamwork skills, as well as positive

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It began in 2011 with a small crew and one piece of equipment in a converted barn behind Stella Spanakos’ home. On Friday, Spectrum Designs — the clothing manufacturer that is one of the largest employers of adults with autism in the country — held a ceremony to celebrate the opening of its biggest space yet. “This day means a lot,” said Stella Spanakos, the co-founder of Spectrum. “It means I wasn’t just crazy, out of my mind when I decided to go ahead with this.” The new building on 366 Main St. in

Port Washington will be a larger space, allowing Spectrum to increase production while also reducing noise and providing amenities for workers. Many of the workers were on hand for the ceremony, with one cutting the ribbon to officially open the new facility. “The future is bright for Spectrum Designs and this tremendous milestone will help to further impact the lives of so many and build a legacy,” said co-founder and CEO Patrick Bardsley. Reflecting on Spectrum’s journey after the ceremony, Spanakos said she had Continued on Page 79

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Legislators OK reassessment plan Limits placed on size of property tax increases following review set to take place in 2018 BY LU K E TORRANCE The Nassau County Legislature approved the borrowing Monday of $2.2 million requested by County Executive Laura Curran to pay two firms to reassess county properties in 2018. Shortly thereafter, Curran signed an executive order that would limit assessment increases on residential properties. “The Legislature… helped to get us on the path to fairness and accuracy,” Curran said during a press conference on Tuesday. Under Curran’s executive order, assessment increases on residential property would be limited to 6 percent annually or 20 percent over five years, Curran said. The county has not valued property to assess taxes in years,

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran which has hurt the county and its residents, Curran said. “The tax rolls have been frozen since 2011, but really there has been no significant change since 2009,” she said. “In

those nine years… we’ve seen an unfair shift in the burden of [assessments].” She said the goal was to have a tentative assessment roll ready in January 2019. The Assessment Re-

lost from those who appealed the process was often passed off to those who could not afford to appeal, Newsday said. And those homeowners who had to bear the burden were often minority. Those concerns led three legislators — Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury), Carrié Solages (D-Elmont) and Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport) — to vote against borrowing the $2.2 million. Responding to the controversy, Curran said that delaying the assessment even longer would just make things worse for those who are being crushed under the curview Commission, which According to Newsday, rent system. “If we don’t start now, handles the assessment, some residents are conis currently being audited cerned that it takes too if we pause, we will waste by county Comptroller long for homeowners the money that we spent who have won tax ap- on the work that has alJack Schnirman. But some legislators peals recently to begin ready been done and… and residents were un- paying their fair share. In the disparity will contineasy about the changes. the past, the tax revenue ue to grow,” she said.

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Curran announces reforms to IDA County executive aims for greater transparency and greater accountability for recipients BY LU K E TORRANCE Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced Tuesday a series of reforms of the county Industrial Development Agency, including the closing of a loophole that allows storage facilities and car dealerships to receive tax breaks. “We don’t believe those spur real economic development,” Curran said during a press conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The closing of the so-called “tourism loophole” was announced alongside several transparency reforms. The IDA will now be required to hit performance benchmarks and hold quarterly meetings, which will be broadcast online and will allow public comment. Elected officials will now also be notified if an IDA project is being proposed for their district, along with local community groups. Applicants and their consultants will be required to disclose political contributions made to the

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County Executive Laura Curran (center) announces IDA reforms at the Roosevelt Legislative Building in Mineola on Tuesday county or the impacted elected officials. Curran announced that local labor would be mandated to the greatest extent possible and that benefits would be expanded for projects that build transit-oriented development. “Transit-oriented develop-

ment, I believe, is what will save us as a region, grow our tax base, [and] keep our young people,” Curran said. She also said that job creation requirements would be clarified and strengthened and that there would be clawback benefits if development fell short of its job cre-

ation and economic goals. Richard Kessel, an IDA board member appointed by Curran, said the board would begin looking at these reforms immediately. Nassau County’s IDA routinely has more projects and hands out more tax exemptions than the IDAs of Suffolk and Westchester

counties, according to data from the state comptroller’s office. Yet Nassau finished last between the three counties in jobs created between 2010 and 2015, the most recent data available. Nassau’s expense per job gained was $300 in 2015, twice as much as Westchester and three times as much as Suffolk. The IDA is currently being audited by Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who said he is trying to find out why the county is paying so much more than other New York City suburbs. Curran’s announcement came after three additional positions were filled at the IDA following approval from the Nassau County Legislature on Monday. “I’m proud to announce that we have a fully constituted board,” she said. When asked if she would consider replacing other IDA personnel like executive director Joseph Kearney, Curran said that was beyond her powers. “The board answers to the state, it’s a state-created entity, and it’s up to the state to make decisions,” she said.

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D’Urso to Curran: FDNY firefighter roll back tower fees from Floral Park dies BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset may be subject to “many, many thousands of dollars” worth of fees to rent tower lights from Nassau County after years of being able to use them for free, according to state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso D’Urso said in an interview Friday that the county plans on charging $256 per tower per night, with a $340 delivery charge for the lights. This could work out to around $3,400 per night, he said — and be something that would affect the entire school. This prompted him to send a letter to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a copy of which was sent to Blank Slate Media as a letter to the editor. “The school has an athletic program, and many other extracurricular programs, in which most of their students participate and many others come to watch

State Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso and cheer for them,” D’Urso wrote. “They should be able to carry on the tradition of providing fine programs that bring the community together.” “I believe the cost which Nassau County is charging is extremely high and out of range for the school,” D’Urso continued. “If the fee is not rescinded many games would have to be canceled.” D’Urso also said in the interview that St. Mary’s, as a private and religious school, largely depends on tuition, save for some costs associated with transportation, books and special education. D’Urso said he first learned of the fees from a parent who currently has a

child enrolled at the private high school and felt it was something he needed to follow up on. His letter was sent on March 22. Michael Martino, a spokesman for Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, was not available for comment. Eileen Symmons, a spokeswoman for St. Mary’s High School, could also not be reached for comment. Ultimately, D’Urso said, he hopes Nassau County will decide to step back on this decision. “I hope you continue the long-standing partnership of Nassau County with St. Mary’s High School and its students and their parents of an exceptional high school,” D’Urso concludes in the letter. This move comes atop a plan presented by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran to charge more than $1 million worth in previously waived fees to organizations using county-owned playing fields, citing a fiscal crisis in the county.

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Extensive Water Main Replacement Project Underway As part of its continuing Capital Improvement Program, the Water Authority of Great Neck North will begin a major water main replacement and hydrant change out project on April 9, weather permitting, to improve its ability to provide an adequate supply during peak demands and improve fire flows to the hydrants. The project is expected to last for approximately seven months, pending weather conditions. New water mains will be installed on: x x x x x x x x x x x x

Cedar Drive - from Shore Road to Bayview Avenue Ridge Drive East - from Hickory Drive to Ridge Drive West Ridge Drive West - from Stewart Drive to Hickory Drive South Circle - from Shore Drive to South Circle Shore Drive - from Cedar Drive to the end Clover Drive - from Middle Neck Road to Hilltop Drive East Orchard Road - from Woodland to Brookbridge Country Place - from Brookbridge to Parkside Robin Way - from Woodland to County Place Parkside Drive - from Woodland to Old Mill Road Brookbridge - from Woodland to Old Mill Road Ash Place and Willow Place - entire road

All water services will be replaced from the new water mains to the property lines. The new replacement hydrants will be equipped with additional fire flow capabilities, thus increasing fire protection. To expedite completion of the water main installations, some roads may be closed off to traffic in small sections (intersection to intersection). Traffic control will be provided by the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contractor through the use of signage and flagmen. Detours and changes of traffic flow will be professionally designed and managed. The Authority has coordinated closely with its consulting engineer and contractor to ensure that construction is undertaken with the least amount of disruption to adjoining properties, the traveling public, and to provide timely responsive communication and outreach throughout the project. The Villages, Fire Departments and Police Departments will be updated continuously with current road closures and detours. From time to time, water will need to be shut off for short periods to the streets listed above and adjacent connecting streets. When water flow is restored, it is not uncommon to temporarily experience brown water, which will flush itself out. To hasten its removal, turn on the cold water faucet only from the lowest point in the house, typically the basement or first floor, and let it run until the water runs clear (up to approximately 30 minutes). Notice will be given prior to any water being shut off, unless an unexpected emergency occurs. If driveways are to be blocked for a short period (2-4 hours), affected residents will receive prior notice, so they are able to move their vehicles. We apologize for any inconvenience to our residents and will try to keep any disruption to traffic, water service or driveway access to a minimum. We are confident that the end result will be a significant improvement to our water system. Any resident with questions, concerns or special needs should contact the Authority at (516) 487-7973 extension 4. Thank you for your cooperation. WATER AUTHORITY OF GREAT NECK NORTH

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Coliseum complex G.N. brothers to pay plan in progress $15.4M for tax fraud BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Retail and entertainment venues proposed for the 77 acres of land surrounding the Nassau Coliseum will now be joined by housing, the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two developers said on Monday â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to announce a shared vision that will make the Hub a centerpiece for world-class sports, entertainment, dining, recreation, and residential living, which the community has long sought and certainly deserves,â&#x20AC;? the statement from Blumenfeld Development Group and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment said. Blumenfeld was allowed to propose a plan for the property surrounding Nassau Coliseum as part of an out-of-court settlement with Forest City Enterprises, which had worked on redeveloping Nassau Coliseum, reached last month. Blumenfeld had been among many ďŹ rms competing to develop Nassau Coliseum itself, before partnering with Forest City Enterprises in 2013. Forest City later tried booting Blumenfeld from the project, leading them into a long legal battle. The joint statement goes on to say that the two ďŹ rms are working on a ďŹ nal

development plan to be presented to numerous boards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;BSE and BDG are ready to initiate the next steps to further the Hub development process, including presentations before the County Executiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce, the Nassau County Legislature, the Town of Hempstead and various community stakeholders, to ensure we are aligned and then to swiftly ďŹ nalize the comprehensive development plan for review and approval,â&#x20AC;? the statement said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;BSE and BDG are driven by one key principle: The time has come.â&#x20AC;? The announcements follow County Executive Laura Curran telling Newsday of her plans to create a task force, to be chaired by Deputy County Executive for Economic Development Evllyn Tsmimis, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to identify the best way to develop the 77 acres around the renovated Coliseum.â&#x20AC;? Michael Martino, a spokesman for Laura Curran, was not available for comment, but told Newsday that Curran looks â&#x20AC;&#x153;forward to meeting with the developers to hear more about their proposal.â&#x20AC;? Mike Fricchione, a spokesman for Hempstead town supervisor, was not immediately available for comment.

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N Two brothers from Great Neck will be paying $15.4 million in civil penalties for ďŹ ling false tax returns and hiding money in foreign bank accounts, prosecutors announced Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors said that Parviz Hakimian, 70, and Khosrow Hakiman, 64, maintained undeclared bank accounts in a private Israeli bank and failed to report the accounts and income from interest in tax ďŹ lings between 2009 and 2011.

In their guilty plea, each agreed to each pay $7.73 million in civil penalties. They could also face up to three years in prison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hakimian brothers took extreme measures to evade paying millions in taxes, while other taxpayers paid their fair share,â&#x20AC;? said James Robnett, a special agent-in-charge for the Internal Revenue Service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This should not and will not be tolerated.â&#x20AC;? Assistant United States Attorney Margaret Lee is in charge of the prosecution.

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Opinion OUR VIEWS

Want your village gov.? Prove it

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n an election held last week by the Village of Roslyn Harbor, population 1,032, two trustee candidates and one candidate for village justice — all running unopposed — each received 8 votes. That was twice as many votes received in the Village of Roslyn Estates, population 1,193, where two candidates — also running unopposed — each received 4 votes. In Great Neck, six villages held races for 16 positions — all of which were uncontested. The combined vote total for all six villages: 283. The combined population of the six villages: 15,404. Based on the number of villages in North Hempstead, one would think that people love local government. But based on the number of contested races and the number of people voting, not so much. Turnout, for the most, was between awful and deplorable. A major factor in the low turnout was the number of contested races. Across North Hempstead and Floral Park, 19 villages held elections for trustees, mayors and village justices last Tuesday. Only three were contested. Great Neck Plaza Trustee Pam Marksheid said it was not uncommon for villages in Great Neck to have low voter turnout. But, she said, she found the voter turnout “pretty shocking” and “unfortunate.” And Marsheid won, receiving a relative outpouring of support with 112 votes. Markshield attributed the low turnout to some people being content and some being uninterested. That may be so but this is not

a good thing for the state of democracy or the quality of government in North Hempstead. As proof, simply look at the three villages that had contested elections last week — Munsey Park, Mineola and Williston Park. Candidates and residents in all three villages joined in a robust debate of issues important to them. For Mineola, it was downtown development, in Williston Park the quality of the village’s leadership and in Munsey Park, village taxes and access to government. In all three cases, incumbents or their choices for open seats won. But both incumbents and challengers had an opportunity to state what they saw as the needs of their village and what they would do about it. For the villages with uncontested races, little or nothing was said by most candidates about the needs of their village and their plans. When he was state attorney general, Andrew Cuomo called for the consolidation of the more than 10,500 governments in New York State that he said helped saddle residents with the nation’s highest taxes and duplicative services. Keep in mind that not all villages held their elections last week nor did special districts hold their elections either. Other villages and special districts will hold their elections later this year. Cuomo continued his consolidation call when he took office as governor in 2011. He had a good point. But mayors and other government leaders did not agree — at least when it came to their municipality — and Cuomo’s proposal has gotten nowhere.

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In an effort to boost Cuomo’s plan to cut taxes, increase voter participation and encourage more candidates, we would like to offer a few modest proposals. Our first is to hold all village elections on the same day, say the first Tuesday in March. This would eliminate confusion about among residents about when their village was holding their election. Our next two suggestions are inspired by sports leagues. Teams in soccer leagues are transferred between upper and lower divisions based on their performance for a completed season. So, too, should villages. With a slight change. If the village is demoted, it must merge with a nearby village. The consolidation rule could be based on two criteria — the per-

centage of residents who vote and just sheer numbers. Let’s establish as a principle that no one should be elected to village office by fewer people than can fit into a mini-van. How about a minimum of 100 people This might be a challenge for a village such as Baxter Estates, which has a population of 983. But that would serve as even greater motivation to find challengers to engage in a discussion about the village’s future. The second rule would require that at least 5 or 10 percent of the registered voters in a village vote or the village faces the consolidation penalty. The same recommendation would apply here — make the race interesting by encouraging all candidates to have opponents who can

engage them in a debate. We know that many people on the North Shore lead busy lives with important jobs and families to raise. And at least some are content with the leadership. But if they are content, let them prove it by casting a vote once a year. The same can be said for finding candidates. Those who serve in village government as both elected officials and members of committees all deserve our praise. They sacrifice their time by serving their community and set a good example of civic involvement. But if a village does not have enough people to run for office, then it shouldn’t be a village. That’s how democracy works. Use it or lose it.

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ON THE RIGHT

Cost of GOP incompetence in Hempstead

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etween 2008, when the Great Recession began, and 2017, interest rates charged for borrowing money hit historic lows. Here’s a recent history of average interest rates on 30-year mortgages: At the turn of the century, the average rate was 6.97 percent and in 2010 it stood at 4.69 percent. It hit 3.66 percent in 2012, 3.85 percent in 2015 and 3.65 percent in 2016. Due to changes in Federal Reserve policy, mortgage rates began to creep up in 2017 and the average rate was 4.10 percent. As of March 21, 2018, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 4.58 percent. Thanks to the drop in rates, tens of thousands of homeowners were able to leave more money in their pockets by refinancing their mortgage rates and cutting the amount of their monthly payments. Similarly, thousands of U.S. municipalities, school districts, and public agencies have refinanced long-term bonded debt. When I was a director of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, under the leadership of Chairman Ronald Stack, we happily approved the refinancing of nearly $1 billion in debt, saving Nassau taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in inter-

est. Up until last week, I couldn’t imagine any pol, from any political party, who wouldn’t want to take the relatively straightforward steps necessary to save beleaguered taxpayers a boatload of money. But, I was shocked, when I learned that in 2017 the Republican-controlled Town of Hempstead failed to approve “advanced” refundings of $110 million in bonded debt with coupon interest rates of 4 percent to 5 percent. An opportunity was missed to save homeowners over $5 million in lower interest payments and debt service costs. Worse yet, those savings are lost forever due to a provision in the new federal tax reform bill that took effect on Jan. 1 that prohibits “advance” refunding of tax-exempt municipal debt. What a disgrace. As an investment banker for 40years and the co-author of a book titled “The Guidebook to Municipal Bonds,” I cannot conceive a financial advisor to Hempstead that would not have urged the township in late 2017 to race to the market to beat the “advance” refundings deadlines. Why did former Supervisor Anthony Santino and his cronies miss

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right the boat? Well, either he was grossly negligent, incapable of understanding the fundamentals of municipal finance, or too busy protecting the jobs of political hacks to focus on the details of governing before being booted out of office on Dec. 31. And the after-the-fact claim that there was a fear of a creditworthiness drop from the bond rating services in an election year is absurd because the town rating is reviewed every year when it issues capital project bonds. That’s an excuse, but not a good reason, for failure. There are no plausible excuses for Santino’s failure to act.

When the new town supervisor, Laura Gillen, learned of the inexcusable missed “advance” refunding opportunity, she tried to make the best of a bad job by introducing a resolution to the Republican-controlled town board requesting authority to issue, if warranted, federally-permitted “current” refundings on the $110 million of bonded debt. Under this financial scenario, bonds eligible for “current” refundings in 2018 and 2019 could save taxpayers as much as $2 million. Granted it’s not the $5 million that could have been obtained in 2017, but its better than nothing. Sadly, and inexplicably, Hempstead’s town board turned down Gillen’s proposal. Instead, they approved dealing with only $31.4 million in bonds that are eligible for “current” refunding in May 2018. Excuses for not approving the potential refunding of the $110 million were specious, reeking of a partisan desire to rob the new supervisor of a victory, rather than a responsible approach to doing good service of the taxpayers. One GOP board member groused, “I’m not sure where the administration got their crystal ball to determine the cost benefit of refinancing more than a year from

now, but we are basing our votes on actual fact.” That statement is dumb. Having advance authority permits Gillen to strike if a “current” refunding makes sense. In periods of interest rate volatility, one can’t afford to spend time going back to the board. Furthermore, no one is going to refund bonds to pay higher interest rates. That would be like taking a loan from your credit card company at 18 percent to pay your 3 percent mortgage payment. Republicans should be ashamed for missing “advanced” refunding opportunities in 2017. And their latest attempt to pretend they are now “fiscal watchdogs” is appalling political theater with substantial fiscal cost. Apparently, the Republicans learned nothing from the drubbing they took at the polls last November. No wonder longtime GOP boss Joe Mondello has accepted a very minor ambassadorship to Trinidad and Tobago. He wants to get out of town before the once mighty Nassau County and Town of Hempstead Republican Party organizations are swept into the dustbin of history.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

So, what’s your bag? Or straw?

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lastic is getting a bad rap, these days. Once, it was practically a movie star! I refer to that iconic movie, “The Graduate,” (1967) and the scene where someone takes new graduate Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) aside, to impart some advice for his future: “Ben, I just want to say one word to you: Plastics!” Of course, no self-respecting Baby Boomer would have taken such advice. Even then, “plastic” meant “fake,” which was the worst thing you could be, back in the authenticity-obsessed 1960s. But now, plastic is even being kicked out of our garbage! In Suffolk County, folks have just started living with a new law regarding those one-time-use plastic bags you get from stores. People are now subject to a 5 cent fine — I mean fee — for every plastic bag it takes to bag up their purchases. That can add up quickly when you consider that bags have become so flimsy, you need two just

to get a half-gallon of milk home in one piece. Now, a similar law is being considered for Nassau County. And it couldn’t be aimed any more squarely at me if it were titled, “It’s Time to Change your Evil Ways, Judy Epstein, We’re Talking to You!” To which I say: Guilty. And charge me. I am, indeed, perhaps one of the last of the Great Plastic Bag Users. It’s not by choice, mind you — it’s just that the extent to which I think about the environment, most days, is vastly outweighed by my inability to plan ahead. I have reusable bags already. Dozens, probably — between the ones that look like shopping bags, but say “I used to be a plastic bottle” on them, and the nylon ones with vibrant designs that fold up to fit in a purse. I have more than enough bags for everyone in the store. And they are all right there, waiting for me — in the trunk of my car.

JUDY EPSTEIN A Look on the Lighter Side But do I remember to take them with me, into the store? Of course not! And so off I go, wending my way up and down the aisles, free from thought entirely, until ….Bam! I am at the checkout, all rung up, and the clerk is asking me if I want to buy some reusable bags. “Oh, no, I have plenty already, thanks. But,” smile fading as the memory dawns on me, “they’re all still in my car!”

I can feel the lynch mob forming behind me at the mere thought of my going to fetch the bags. This is why I bought all the other reusables, already. So I meekly use the plastic bags, swearing to remember the reusables, next time. Still. If instead of being free, each little bag cost me 5 cents, I’m sure it would help me remember. Maybe I need the incentive. What changed me? It might have something to do with driving into the city recently, and looking to see if there were buds on the trees yet and being shocked, instead, to see how many dead plastic bags were flapping from the branches of a single tree. Two… three…four…. Okay stop, I’m convinced. The few times I did remember the reusables, they fought me. It was a struggle just to get my purchases into the bag. Somehow, my arms got entangled in the bag’s handles, so that I was wrestling to get a soup can or a cereal box into the bag and then again to get my hand back out. What I’m saying is, they don’t like me.

But we’ll see if they’re still so feisty, after more time in the trunk of the car! No sooner do I cave, on single-use bags, than someone complains about straws. Fast food restaurants, apparently, have “horrible single-use straws.” It brings me up short. What do these extremists want — reusable straws? Perhaps they’d like to see straws, hand-milled from mahogany, in the dispensers? Or something made from aluminum? It doesn’t matter. I can tell you, there is nothing and nobody that can wash out a straw well enough for me to re-use one! I should know, after many a latenight battle with the plastic tubes that formed the working innards of the water bottles my sons took to camp. And if I couldn’t do that well enough, for two children I’m fond of, then there’s nobody going to do that well enough for you at a restaurant. That might be, literally, your last straw.

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Will Albany say yes to gun reform?

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ast Saturday I attended rallies against gun violence in Huntington, Great Neck and Old Westbury. It was exciting and heart-warming to be part of the legions of diverse people who came together for this common cause, gun reform. I try and look at this issue from both sides. On one side, Americans, like myself, and those I was with at the rallies against gun violence, have had enough. We want to ban weapons of war from the civilian population, and we want to limit gun ownership to those over 21 years of age. On the other side, the NRA and its membership are fighting against all change. To resolve the intensity of this argument, we need to understand the difference in perspectives. First, for many families, hunting is a right of passage.

Many local residents have fond childhood memories of hunting trips with their parents. Guns were woven into the fabric of their lives, and they fear gun reform may infringe upon this. Second, in rural America (like much of upstate New York), homes are much further apart. In sparsely populated areas the feeling is, if an intruder breaks into your home the police can take too long to get there, and by then it would be too late. Most rural American gun owners feel they need all the firepower they can muster to protect themselves and their families. In Nassau County, where most homes are so close together you can throw a ball and hit your neighbor’s house, gun ownership for protection feels less necessary. Finally, the Federal government has a history of overstep-

ADAM HABER All Things Political ping. Take the 16th Amendment, which introduced the Federal Income Tax, as an example often cited by gun owners. In 1913, the top Federal Income Tax Rate on regular income was 7 percent, but rose to 70 percent or higher from the 1950s-1970s. The concern is that once the government starts getting in-

volved with restricting the right to bear arms they won’t stop, and the 2nd Amendment would be in jeopardy. Unfortunately, it took the mass murder of 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland Fla., to be the possible tipping point for real change. Those who want stricter gun laws feel there is no rational need for high capacity magazines, armor piercing ammo and semi-automatic and automatic rifles (all illegal or restricted in New York under previous gun laws or the SAFE Act). New Yorkers and anti-gun advocates across America want to raise the age of legal gun ownership to 21 and outlaw bump stocks, which make semiautomatic weapons fire faster. They insist on expanding mental health services and want more stringent universal background checks encoded into law. The NRA solution to stop-

ping gun violence is arming teachers, security guards or retired police to protect students, but many feel this is insane, and that more guns are not the answer to mitigating gun violence. Since new drivers need to take driver education classes and pass a road test, wouldn’t it make sense for new gun owners to be mandated to do the same? If a person demonstrated a lack of proficiency or safety, they could be denied a permit, which could stop future shootings before they start. New York is one of over 20 states in the country that do not require live-fire training classes to carry a concealed handgun. The best time for change is during a crisis, and/or during the budget process. With the Parkland mass murder still in the public consciousness, and the New York State budget due April 1, that time is now.

PULSE OF THE PENINSULA

March signals new focus for gun reform

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t doesn’t matter that Donald Trump and the NRA-toadies in Congress had all skipped town ahead of the onslaught of an estimated 500,000 who joined the March for Our Lives calling for sane gun control. After Sandy Hook, Pulse Nightclub, Las Vegas, and the five school shootings that took place just since Parkland, the advocates for commonsense gun regulation are done trying to appeal to lawmakers’ decency. The overriding theme of the event, called out in every interlude between the teen and t’ween speakers who so eloquently made the argument for banning assault weapons and high-capacity ammo clips and for universal background checks was “Vote them out.” Gun control advocates are done expecting horrific tragedy to prompt action to protect public health and safety. They are done asking. They are demanding change — be it policy or the politician. “Either represent the people or get out … Stand for us or beware: The voters are coming,” was the manifesto from Parkland student Cameron Kasky to lawmakers. “To the leaders, skeptics and cynics who told us to sit

down, stay silent and wait your turn: welcome to the revolution.” Spiting the 90 percent of Americans who want sensible gun regulations – keeping guns from domestic abusers, the severely mentally ill, felons and terrorists, and keeping weapons designed for war off city streets where 80 percent of Americans live – and despite the fact just 22 percent actually own the 350 million guns in circulation (and just 3 percent of gun owners own half of them), the NRA has succeeded because they buy politicians but also because they manage to shepherd singleissue voters, fear-mongering the call for “sensible” gun regulation into “confiscate your guns”. Now, the litmus test for support or opposition to a candidate will be gun regulation. And that’s okay because it seems those who embrace sensible gun laws see gun control as a public health issue – an epidemic of lethal violence that must be addressed – and tend also to support climate action, women’s rights, justice, health care and education, and diplomacy over war. And there will be 3.9 million high school seniors who will be eligible to vote, if not in the 2018 midterms, by the 2020 presiden-

KAREN RUBIN Pulse of the Peninsula tial. This was quite literally a March for Our Lives. Guns have killed more children in the five years since Sandy Hook than soldiers have died in combat since 9/11. According to Everytown, there are 13,000 gun-related homicides a year (another 20,000 suicides); for every one person killed by a gun, two more are injured; seven children and teens are killed with guns every day. In 2015, Politifact confirmed Nicholas Kristof’s statement, “More Americans have died from guns in the United States since 1968 [1,516,863] than on battlefields of all the wars in American history

[1,396,733].” It wasn’t just Parkland or Sandy Hook or Great Mills High School where just 2 days before, a 16-year old was murdered by a 17-year old ex-boyfriend using his parents’ semi-automatic handgun. The young speakers were representative of the spectrum of gun violence that is epidemic in America and no where else in the world because of the easy access to guns: gang violence that steals so many lives in urban center cities like Los Angeles and Chicago; domestic violence and mental illness that snuffs out the souls in church, concerts, movies, shopping malls; robbery and terrorism. And assassination, as the remarks of Martin Luther King Jr,’s 9-year old granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, recalled: “I have a dream that enough is enough,” she said. “And that this should be a gun-free world — period.” Then there was 11-year old Naomi Wadler from Alexandria, Va., who led the walk-out from her school for 18 minutes — 17 to honor those killed in Parkland and 1 more for the girl who was murdered from her school: “I represent the African American women who are victims of gun violence, who are simply statistics

instead of vibrant, beautiful girls full of potential,” she said. “I’m here to say ‘Never Again’ for those girls, too.” Each day guns kill 96 people, but few warrant media notice. American women are 16 times more likely to be shot to death than in other developed countries; When a gun is present in a domestic violence situation, the woman is five times as likely to be murdered. But in states where a background check is required for every handgun sale, 47 percent fewer women are shot to death by intimate partners, according to EverytownResearch.org. These most extraordinary young people described their trauma, their loss of siblings, parents, best friends, the constant anxiety they must now live with (187,000 school children today have been witness to gun attacks in their schools, according to a Washington Post study; an entire generation since the 1999 Columbine massacre lives with Live Fire drills just as the 1960s kids drilled for nuclear bomb attacks; 40 percent of Americans know someone who has been a victim of gun violence). Continued on Page 62

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n March 24 I was proud to stand with the youth leaders of Stoneman Douglas High School and other youth activists across the U.S. As one of them said on a news broadcast, “Every voice matters.” They demonstrated that by extending their reach to youth survivors beyond Parkland and broadened the frame to include gun violence in all domains. Think for just a moment about the value-laden authenticity of these social justice youth warriors as compared to what masquerades as leadership in Washington D.C. Think about Congress’s reliance on

the likes of the NRA, Big Pharma and others for campaign financing and, even closer to home, the unending and sordid political corruption trials in municipalities across Long Island. We have sunk so low in terms of greed, thirst for power and social dysfunction, that it will take our babies to save themselves. And, some babies they are! How long before their enemies try to delegitimize their efforts, even beyond characterizing them as inauthentic “crisis actors,” which only serves to reinforce their resolve? How long before the tabloids attack

them and attempt to rip them apart by manufacturing sordid headlines to discredit them? How long before the NRA public relations corps attempts to marginalize them as ego-tripping puppets of the left and Hollywood elite, rather than the freethinkers, born of trauma that they are? How long? Not long. It’s already happening. Their detractors cannot differentiate between the teens being resourceful in their partnering with adults and being dependent on them. They don’t need our leadership. They’ve already eclipsed it. But, they will

need soldiers of every generation to support them. And, let us not forget that they have suffered post-traumatic injury and are grieving. They’ve vowed not to let this go. We cannot lead or co-opt their revolution. What we can do is follow and support or get out of the way. Andrew Malekoff Executive director of the nonprofit children’s mental health agency North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights www.northshorechildguidance.org

Don’t remove 2nd Amendment freedoms

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he “gun control” narrative of the left is that they support the Second Amendment but there must be “reasonable common sense” limits on firearms ownership. But what does the Second Amendment mean? The founding fathers did not intend that the Constitution be so complicated that it would require legal scholars to interpret it. In the prefatory clause, the “well-regulated militia” is clearly armed citizens organized and practiced in military operations as a safeguard against tyranny. Tyranny can come from any level of government, and that was the issue of that day. The claim that any level of government required a constitutional amendment to establish a military is preposterous. Included in the definition of militia is a rebel force in opposition to a standing army. Any standing army, including a state’s “national guard,” which can be and is often used as an arm of the federal government. Justice Scalia, in the Heller decision, recast 2A’s meaning as an individual right that, at its peak, is a personal defense in the home. This re-casting was due, in the opinion, to its’ original intent no longer being practical in the contemporary due to the government’s advanced military technology. My contention is that the court does not have the power

to do that. It is my belief that this was a political compromise to appease Justice Kennedy, who was, at that time, neither a “progressive,” nor a strict constructionist but had his own ideas. Justice Scalia did this knowing it would be a 5-to-4 decision that would pivot around Kennedy. This sort of creative recasting of the law was something that Justice Scalia would normally have railed against, but the decision going the other way was unthinkable to him (and me), so (in my opinion) he did what he needed to do. But going back to the talking points of the left, and their “support” of 2A with “reasonable common sense limits,” what are those limits? They seem to propose that what is central to the Second Amendment is hunting. A ridiculous assertion on its face. Did the framers fear that hunting would someday be outlawed? It conforms with neither Heller nor the original meaning. A modern semi-automatic rifle, like an AR15, in the original meaning of 2A would not just be implicated, but would be central to its intent, and a lower, not an upper limit. The Heller decision version of 2A clearly defined protected firearms as those “in common use”. The left continuously sites the content of Heller that allowed for “reasonable regulation” (which it does), and that Justice Scalia even gave an ex-

ample of an M16 as a reasonable limit. But an AR15 is very different than an M16 in that it cannot fire in fully automatic mode. Any ambiguity around Justice Scalia’s intent is immediately made clear by the case of Friedman vs The City of Highland Park (SCOTUS, 2015). This was a challenge to an “assault weapon ban” where the appellate courts applied a lowered standard of review (the “balancing test” embraced by leftist judges to turn Constitutional law on its head and advance the progressive agenda with impunity. See “The Balancing Test”, McFadden, Boston College Law Review, volume 29, issue 3, number 3, 1988). The high court refused certiorari to the case. Justice Roberts made a hard left turn after President Obama scolded the court over Citizens United. I believe he was “pressured” by the deep state, but I can’t prove that. There is no depth to which the left will not stoop. Justices Scalia (the author of Heller), and Thomas issued a furious decent in Friedman vs The City of Highland Park and made clear that the semi-automatic rifles that were at issue ARE protected by the second amendment. From a public policy perspective, none of the mass shooters would have been stopped by a NICS check except maybe the last guy in Florida had the government done its job.

Thirty-two people were murdered by a maniac with two ordinary Glock pistols at Virginia Tech in 2007. In 1966 Charles Whitman killed 14 and wounded 31 in the infamous Texas tower shooting with an old bolt action rifle…. And on. So you don’t need an AR15. In Niece France, a maniac killed 86 and injured 458 with a truck! So you don’t need a gun. Obama’s own CDC commissioned study found that you are far less likely to be injured as a crime victim if you own a firearm, and the numbers are estimated in the millions. That was a real study, and not a progressive fraud where only defensive incidents where the firearm is discharged were counted. The vast majority of the time it is the presence of the firearm that saves the defender without the necessity of a discharge (thank God). On the question of the relevance of the Second Amendment as a deterrent to tyranny, it is the progressive left, the would-be tyrants of the authoritarian collective state themselves, that cast the possibility of a tyranny as ridiculous. That narrative serves their ends. These are the people who weaponized the IRS and the FBI against political enemies. Look at England, where you can be jailed for one bullet, or for ideological speech! Is that not tyranny? How about the progressive left takeover of universities with their goon squads that act like the

Hitler Youth and enforce idealogical conformity with physical violence. Does that not speak volumes of the left? I once went to a pro 2A rally in Albany, and a lone anti-gun woman with a big sign ventured right into a large crowd of progun mostly men. She was absolutely safe. No one even confronted her for debate. Try that on the campus of NYU, or USC, or Columbia. We all feel terrible for the tragedies at these schools, but public policy must not be based on emotion and hysteria. Mr. Pollack, the father of one of the victims came out and said that gun control is B.S. It’s real easy to make the school safe. Just make it like the airport and the courts with one guarded and secured entrance. Those things don’t happen in those places anymore. What is a mind-numbing outrage to me is how you can get a rifle into a school! It has been said that if you agree to trade freedom for security, you will end up with neither. Progressive authoritarian collectivism will not be a utopia. It will be a dystopia as it has always been everywhere it has ever been implemented. The American Constitutional Republic is far from perfect, but it is the best social order yet to date. E. Rose. Manhasset

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End the gun violence. Enough is enough

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s hundreds of thousands across the country marched to voice their anger at government inaction to combat the senseless mass shootings that have taken so many innocent lives in our schools, churches, theatres and other public places, one of your readers wrote to say that guns are not the problem. First, your reader disparaged the media for “sensationalized” reporting, as if the deaths of 17 high school students and staff in a public high school could somehow be overstated. Second, he mischaracterized the calls for legislation as an effort “to ban all guns,” so that “only the criminals would have

them.” This seems to happen whenever the public (a vast majority of our citizens, including gun owners) calls for gun regulation. Echoing the default position of the NRA, the opposition raises the specter of a government poised to take away their guns. In fact, there are no serious calls to ban all guns. Moreover, the young man who carried out the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was not a criminal. Ditto the murderers at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the Sutherland Springs Church, the Orlando nightclub, in Las Vegas

and so many of the other mass shootings. The calls for action expressed with such passion and eloquence this weekend seek legislation to prevent, or at least limit insofar as possible, those who are unfit or untrained from acquiring guns and to prevent general access to military-style weapons. Are Americans so different from people in Canada or Australia or elsewhere in the developed world that we have to accept mass shootings as normal? Of course not. Do Americans lack the intelligence to come up with common sense solutions to halt the violence that threatens our children when they go to school, adults when

they go to work or any of us when we assemble in theatres and other venues for our entertainment? Of course not. The question is not whether we have the capacity to do better, but whether we have the will to address and solve the problem. As the young people who spoke Saturday evening at the vigil in Port Washington, from a sixth-grade middle school student to a high school senior, cried out: “Enough is enough.” Jay Feldman Port Washington

4,000k LEDs too much for Village of G.N.

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hrough the entrance to the house by way of the kitchen, the light from the street casts itself along the kitchen wall and across the kitchen

table. The new LED street lights apply a glow to all the front windows of my home. The light permeates the heavy shades on the living room windows and all the windows along the sides of my house, front to back. Improbably, those LED bare bulbs on the street illuminate the rear windows and make the rear yard visible at night, something whose implications are even more troubling: the sky above the village seems never dark. Before the LEDs at night, the secondfloor bathroom of my home needed a night light in anticipation of middle-of-the-night movements by my young granddaughters. Now, with the coming of the mayor’s 4,000k LEDs, the bathroom is lit from the street, the light infiltrating through a double layer, a shade and a curtain. In the adjacent children’s bedroom, the windows glow. On that first night, December 1, in that first appearance of light at midnight, I wondered if I sat on the swing on my front porch at 4:00 a.m. would I be able to read a book by the light from the street. When the subject of converting our lights was new on the mayor’s agenda, I asked the mayor at a board of trustee meeting to send the village residents a postcard letting us all know he was contemplating a life-changing conversion of the lights on

all our streets. “This is a decision that will have a profound impact on every resident,” I said. The mayor refused to send the postcard. He said residents have ample opportunity to read the local newspapers and the village website. I reminded him that before he was elected, he himself did not read the local press and did not read the village website, so his deflection was thin indeed. Two years earlier when he took office, this mayor also discontinued the village newsletter that had been mailed to our homes. As for hearing from residents, the mayor controls the printed agenda for the trustees’ meetings, and that agenda has no category titled Correspondence and does not list letters written by residents, as other municipalities do. So with no newsletter, no postcard, and no correspondence on the village meeting agenda, when this mayor claims “everyone is happy with the lights,” he is posturing. There was no pilot program. There was no examination of the spacing between poles that were put in place somewhat randomly during much of the last century. There was an indifference to, a disinterest in, the impact of these exterior lights on the interior lives and health of the village residents. The idea was botched from the start, handled irresponsibly. The decision-making by the board

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of trustees was high-handed and insular. There was no participatory democracy. The mayor disparaged the AMA (listen to the tapes of the meetings) and swatted aside information about the potential biological cost of high-intensity lighting at night. The mayor shouted down a doctor, who specializes in sleep studies, in an attempt to derail the information the doctor was offering. In silence, the mayor and the other trustees tolerated the presentation of information by Grassroots Environmental Education. In almost any other venue, the medical research would have aroused a groundswell of questions. Here, the medical consequences of the LED night lights were of no interest to the five-member board on behalf of the rest of us. It would be fair to say this mayor has perfected the appearance of listening without intending to hear. Dr. Shine, a longtime superintendent of our Great Neck schools and an acknowledged intellect, once told me this anecdote: There was a principal of a school who was fond of saying to parents “My door is always open.” After he’d been in his job for a while, on a day when he uttered his truism to yet another parent, the parent replied, “Yes, but what good is an open door to a closed mind.” What we do know is the mayor contracted with a Canadian company for our village to be “a pilot program,” for our village to host the intense 4,000-kelvin bulbs

with the blue-violet spectrum that promises a future price to our health. The proper recourse is to replace the 4,000k bulbs with 2,100k, 2,300k, 2,700k, with a warmer light at less expense. Otherwise, I myself want the cobra light in front of my house removed because were the mayor to dim the intensity of the light (from a control panel in village hall) the dimming, as residents have been told, will be only temporary. Mayor Pedram Bral has no street light at all on the cul-de-sac where he lives, and Trustee Anne Mendelson has no street light in front of her home, but they gave these lights to the rest of us. Here in our village, an owner of a private home should not have to entomb the interior of the residence in blackout shades as if this is World War II in London at the height of the blitz. A homeowner should not be forced to incur that expense in order to remain healthy. My private home should not have to defend itself against the whims and depredations of local government. The LED 4,000k are a colossal mistake and pose harm to every man, woman and child who lives in our village, the plants in our gardens and our pets. The blue-violet spectrum is ever-present because the lights are not under our control and we cannot turn them off. So they need to be gone Rebecca Gilliar Great Neck

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ust want to thank the elected officials of our unincorporated Allenwood and Warwick Road area for the prompt, excellent job of snow plowing done through the many snowfalls this winter season.

Please let the appropriate department know. Steve and Eileen Walk Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 61

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Color your world: GNPS Community Ed Can you see yourself doing something different? Trying something you haven’t done before? Are you motivated to learn a new skill, or revisit something from your past? The Community Ed programs, located at 30 Cumberland Ave. in Great Neck, might have a few class options. The Community Ed Spring/ Summer 2018 Catalog has been mailed out, and registration is in progress. If you haven’t received your catalog, please call (516) 441-4949, or email gncontinuinged@greatneck.k12.ny.us, and the Great Neck schools will send one out. The catalog can also be found online by clicking on the Community Ed icon from the scrolling menu on top of the page at the school district’s webpage, www.greatneck.k12.ny.us. This season’s catalog includes 32 brand new courses. Most classes begin in late-April. Day Trips All trips include luxury coach bus transportation, gourmet meals, and private, docent-led tours. Among the museum trips and history tours are: The NYC Transit Museum in Brooklyn (April 24); The Whitney Museum: American Gothic (May 3); Alexander Hamilton’s NYC Downtown History Tour (May 10); The National Museum of American Jewish History and Leonard Bernstein Centennial in Philadelphia (June 3); and The Museum of Moving Image: Jim Henson and The Louis Armstrong Museum (June 21). Additionally, the following spring trips are scheduled: Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Cairnwood Estate, Philadelphia (May 8); The Best of Boston: a 3-Day,

2-Night, Art, History, Culture Tour (May 8-10); New York Botanical Garden: O’Keeffe (June 5); Princeton University Art Museum, Roosevelt, NJ (June 12): Green-Wood Cemetery and Brooklyn Museum (June 7); and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY (June 28). Theater Trips Recent theater trip offerings have included My Fair Lady, Carousel, Three Tall Women, Pretty Woman, Hello Dolly!, The Band’s Visit, Come From Away, Little Foxes, War Paint, and Dear Evan Hansen. Some trips include meals before or after the show; others, with meals on your own. Due to time constraints, theater trips are announced through email only – be sure the school district has your email. Special Events An upcoming special event includes a Mah Jongg evening with dinner at New Fu Run (May 2). Creative Arts & Crafts The Cumberland building has its own stone, pottery, painting, jewelry, and weaving facilities. It offers courses in calligraphy, fused glass, painting in several different media (pastel, acrylic, oil, watercolor), pottery on the wheel and hand building, printmaking, silversmithing, and sketching. New offerings in Creative Arts and Crafts include “Paper Charm Peonies,” “Classical Painting: Techniques & Tricks,” “Kumihimo Braiding II,” “Learn to Crochet a Triangular Shawl,” “Learn to Knit Workshop,” “Matisse: Summer Fun Painting,” and “Aromatherapy II: Blending.” Fitness and Movement Get moving with aerobics,

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The cover of the Great Neck Public Schools Community Education guide. weight training, water exercise, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Tai Chi, and meditation. Special courses are offered for all fitness levels, including “Gentle Stretching,” “Movement for those with Parkinson’s,” and “Seated Exercise.” “Flamenco Dancing” and “Bollywood Dancing” are two new additions to the dance offerings, which also include ballet, line dance, classical dance (Duncan), and modern dance.

Foreign Languages Beginner through advanced courses for foreign languages, including “Chinese for Travelers,” French, Italian, Hebrew, Spanish, and Yiddish are offered. Enrichment & Learning New art history courses include “American Artists,” “Sculpture through the Ages,” and “17th Century Dutch Artists.” Book groups will read Arthur Miller’s Manhattan Beach, Vol-

taire’s Candide: or Optimism, and Jessica Shattuck’s The Women in the Castle. New programs with a historical focus include “The Age of Jackson” and “The Post Civil War Era.” These courses join a popular line-up of book clubs and writing workshops, as well as group discussions about current events, sports, and more. Technology Become more tech savvy with programs focusing on social media, website design, Google Docs, cartoon animation, and iPhone basics. Games Bridge, Canasta, and Mah Jongg, for beginner and advanced levels, are offered. Music & Performing Arts Enjoy “Singing for Fun” or “Cabaret Singers,” join the Cumberland Singers, or learn to play the piano. New offerings include “A Star is Born Theater Workshop,” “Best Actress: Women of The Oscars,” and “Gene Kelly: Dance for the Common Man.” Personal Development “Dating Transformation,” “Personal Reinvention,” “Defensive Driving,” “7 Steps to Strengthening to Memory,” and “REAP” (Retired, Energetic, Active People). Classes for Teens Offerings for teens include speed reading, ACT and PSAT/ SAT preparation, and NYS-approved Driver Education. Registration and additional information are available by calling the Community Ed office at (516) 441-4949 or visiting our website at www.greatneck.k12. ny.us

Students create caring cards Lakeville students volunteered their time before school over three days to design hand-made greeting cards for residents in the Bristal and Atria nursing homes. These “caring cards” are blank on the inside and will be available for seniors to send to family members and friends. Students created greeting cards for different occasions, including Thinking of You, Thank You, Happy Birthday, and Get Well Soon. This project was organized by the school’s Shared Decision Making Team to encourage acts of kindness. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREAT NECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Third graders from Ms. Victoria Weiss’s class are photographed with cards created by Lakeville students.

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G.N. residents join ‘March for Our Lives’

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Hundreds of people from across the North Shore and Long Island attended a March for Our Lives rally in Great Neck on March 24, calling for an end to gun violence and for legislators to take action on gun reform. The demonstration was organized by North Shore Action. Continued from Page 1 shootings since the Columbine High School shooting in 1999 in Colorado as well as mass shooting incidents in Las Vegas, Orlando, Florida, and Aurora, Colo. “How many more lives are going to be taken before our government decides enough is enough?” Franco said. “I can say all day we want change and stricter gun laws, but that won’t get us anywhere. Marching alone will not get us anywhere. “This isn’t about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This is about normal kids, like me, waking up every single day thinking about the dangers of going to school and feeling unsafe in an environment that promises education and protection.” Michael Monasterio-Redelick, a sixth grader at Weber Middle School, said the day after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, rumors were flying around the Port Washington school’s hallways that someone was planning something similar for Weber. “A lot of people didn’t come to school, and I don’t really blame them,” Monasterio-Redelick said. “A lot of people are scared, and I was, too. We all stayed strong, we all stood together. I hope in the future we’ll make history by stopping mass shootings like this and making the government realize what they’re doing is wrong. “They need to tell the [National Rifle Association] enough is enough.” The Rev. David Collins, a co-pastor at United Methodist Church of Port Washington with his wife the Rev. Romi Abelova, said he was in high school in South Carolina when the Columbine High School shooting occurred in 1999 in Colorado. “When is the spilt blood or our kids finally going to be enough?” Collins said. “I thought it was Sandy Hook, but it wasn’t. When can I quit worrying if my daughters’ school is going to be

the next bloodbath? “When can I quit worrying if my church might be the next place in the news like Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston? They sat there with their murderer for an hour before the breath of life was taken from them as they sat there with that racist who had a Glock and 74 shells to fire.” At the end of the Port Washington march, Collins called for residents to take to Twitter, tweeting for common sense gun reform from Sen. Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan as well as companies such as FedEx and Bass Pro Shops who offer discounts to NRA members. Tables were also set up outside the church with members from the Nassau County Board of Elections to help residents register to vote as well as petitions to sign hoping to block the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. Brad Schwartz, a Port Washington resident who attended the march and is running for the state Senate, said that calls for action in the past have come and gone, the concerned voices are growing louder since the Parkland, Fla., school shooting. “The difference this time is that the March for Our Lives movement is led by students who are unafraid of the NRA and undeterred by seemingly insurmountable political roadblocks,” Schwartz said. “I see in their plight, a generation of youth harnessing the traditional power of democracy with modern spirit and maturity. I marched today in solidarity with the brighter future they offer America. And I marched, because I want our children to be safe — even while they serve as the better example to our nation.” In Great Neck, hundreds of people attended a rally organized by North Shore Action, a citizens action group, where students, politicians and religious leaders called for political action on guns. There were occasional chants of “enough is enough!” and “vote

them out!” from the crowd, as they waved signs ranging from “March for Our Lives” to ones calling on politicians to put the children to first. Talia Katz, a sophomore at Great Neck South High School, told the crowd that people are entitled to their lives and “guns are the problem.” With some of the highest rates of mass shootings, she went on to say, America needs to take action. Among her suggestions for new gun laws were an assault rifle ban, changing the legal age to buy a weapon to 21, closing gun show loopholes and making detailed background checks “mandatory and universal.” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, drawing on her time as a teacher and member of the Great Neck school board, said mass school shootings have become all too common and that people “cannot accept silence or kicking the can down the road.” “I started my career as a school

teacher back in the day when we never would have imagined that such unspeakable violence would take place at a school, a place where parents send their children to be educated, and a place that was always thought of as safe,” Bosworth said. “But no more.” “We are all here today because we have been moved and inspired by students across the country who will no longer risk their lives waiting for someone else to take action,” Bosworth added. “I stand with them.” Sabrina Namigohar, a student at Great Neck North Middle School, said in an interview she came out to the rally because she didn’t want people to fear going to school in wake of the mass shootings. “I was so scared in my own school and I didn’t want anyone else to experience that,” Namigohar said. “It’s so bad that this is happening everywhere. And I just want to make sure that doesn’t happen.” Namigohar added she hopes

they can see the day where such rallies won’t be necessary. Dan Nachmanoff, a former park commissioner and Mayor of Russell Gardens, said after the rally that a significant part of the community came out with the singular goal of keeping their children safe in schools. While a supporter of the second amendment, he said assault rifles need to be kept out of the hands of dangerous people. “They’re tired of hearing that it’s not guns that kill people, it’s people that kill people,” Nachmanoff said. “That may very well be but if they don’t have the guns in their hands, they can’t kill people.” The SUNY Old Westbury march, which was a mix of college students, adult residents and some children, was initiated and organized by the students, senior Samantha Barr said. “Kids are dying, and we think it’s really important,” Barr said. “People younger than us shouldn’t have to be afraid of guns. I know personally, I’ve talked to a few of the Florida survivors, and what they’re going through is terrible. No one should have to go through that, especially kids who are just trying to get an education.” Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D-Syosset) said he attended the Glen Cove rally not in his elected capacity, but in support of the nation’s youth. “I felt it was crucial to show my support for these young folks who are demanding accountability from their elected officials, organizing their neighbors in protest, and driving their classmates to the polls,” Lafazan said. “This was democracy in action on display from the next generation of Americans, and I wanted to take part in it.” The March for Our Lives protests follow a series of walkouts across the North Shore on March 14, where students left class to stand in solidarity with Parkland to try pushing politicians to prioritize gun control legislation.

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‘College Scavenger Hunt’ Bringing history to

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Students sought answers from North Middle School staff members in a ‘college scavenger hunt’. School counselors at North Middle School recently organized the “College Scavenger Hunt” to encourage conversations about college, challenging students to find staff who meet 15 different criteria based on their college experiences. During this 20-minute activity, students walked around

the building, asked teachers where they attended college, and identified North Middle staff members who had a major and a minor, graduated Magna or Summa Cum Laude, earned a scholarship, attended college in a different time zone, attended a private university, played an instrument or a sport in col-

lege, and participated in a study abroad program. Students who successfully completed the activity received a prize from one of the 50 colleges that supported this program with donations. The College Scavenger Hunt required students to use vocabulary words related to the college search and learn about different college offerings, while fostering connections with North Middle teachers. Students and faculty were also encouraged to wear collegiate attire for the day. The U.S. Department of Education (1999), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (1996) and the National Association of College Admission Counseling (1999) recommend that students begin planning for college as early as the sixth grade. North Middle school counselors are Michele Israel, Brendan Nelson, and Department Head Tracey Segal.

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State Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso visited the Great Neck North Middle School and told an auditorium full of school children what it was like growing up in Italy during WWII and the Holocaust. As a small boy, D’Urso was tasked with playing outside and calling out to his mother, in Italian, whenever he saw German soldiers approaching. With his help, his family was able to save the lives of a large extended Jewish family (Sinigallia) in his hometown on the Mediterranean coast. A few months ago D’Urso

made a trip to Italy to reunite with the descendants of the family which his family saved. “I am glad that I had this opportunity to tell these school children about my life story,” the assemblyman said, “We must not forget our history and we must pass on our stories to future generations.” The children listened to his stories and asked questions. Sandi Cooper, a teacher at Great Neck South Middle school, arranged to have the Assemblyman come speak with the students.

D’Urso appointed to chair Police seek help in L.I. Sound Task Force finding G.N. teen State Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso has been appointed to chair the the Assembly’s Long Island Sound Task Force. “I am a strong believer that we are borrowing this environment and from future generations and need to preserve and protect it the best way we can,” said D’Urso. With this new appointment, D’Urso said he is looking forward to protect the sound and will work on identifying what needs to be accomplished to preserve the local ecology while also applying methods to protect the shoreline and the surrounding properties. He said he is concerned about the protection and preservation of our local water supply and asks residents to take care of what they put into their lawns. “By practicing sustainable lawn care, residents will use less water and less fertilizer”, said D’Urso. “Native plants are low maintenance and can live on rain water and do not need to be watered or fertilized as often as non-native plants. They provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other local animals,” he added. Using phosphorous as a lawn fertilizer for a lawn which does not need it is not allowed in New York State. Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, has said that “Excess phosphorous is causing

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problems in many New York water bodies, making them unusable for swimming, fishing, or as a source of drinking water. I urge residents to ‘look for the zero’ and buy phosphorous-free fertilizer this spring.” Phosphorous run-off from lawns can harm our water by causing algae to overgrow thereby depleting the water of oxygen and creating the potential for chlorination carcinogens. Fertilizers and pesticides run off, ending up in ground or surface water, including wells which affect drinking water, recreation water supplies and animal habitats.

Nassau County Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Monday, March 26, in Great Neck. Detectives said that Jennifer Medrano was last seen leaving her Great Neck residence at 8:55 p.m. on Monday. She was traveling on foot in an unknown direction, wearing blue jeans and a pink jacket, police said. “We don’t want them to be in danger. They’re minors,” a police spokeswoman said when asked if she is in danger. “There are many dangers – that’s what we’re trying to avoid, any bad things happening.” Police described Medrano as a five feet, six inches tall, white Hispanic approximately 160 pounds. It’s unclear where she might have been headed, police said. Detectives request that anyone with information about Medrano and her whereabouts contact the Missing Persons Squad at (516) 573-7347 or call 911.

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Police are searching for Jennifer Medrano, 15, who went missing on Monday night. All callers will remain anonymous. “She’s been missing since the 26th and we’re doing everything we can to find her,” the police spokeswoman said. Police said they could not confirm or deny if Madrano had gone missing before.

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With the deadline approaching to pass the state budget — and with it, the Child Victims Act — advocates for the bill assembled Friday outside the Mineola office of state Sen. Elaine Phillips (RFlower Hill). “It is time for her to tell us, is she for the Child Victim’s Act, or is she for the predators?” said Marci Hamilton, a founding member of New Yorkers Against Hidden Predators and CEO and academic director of Child USA. The bill would expand the criminal statute of limitations for victims to report a crime to the age of 28 and the civil statute of limitations to 50 years old. Under current law, victims have only until the

age of 23 to bring charges against their abusers. Phillips was not in the office at the time of the protest, and the group instead spoke to staffers and her spokesman. Asked about the bill later, Phillips said she was willing to extend the statute of limitations. “There is no question in my mind that the statute of limitations must be changed,” she said. “Twenty-three is too young. It takes people years to be able to face what they went through. And New York state deserves to give them the time.” But, she added, she wanted time to assemble experts and really look at the law, which the budget deadline of April 1 would not allow the Senate to do. “It’s not something we want to do haphazardly when we change the law,”

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she said. “A wise woman said to me: ‘Delay does not mean defeat.’ We are not defeated on this issue. We just need the opportunity to do our job in Albany and make sure it’s right.” The bill has passed the state Assembly five times, but this year marked the first time the act had been included in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget proposal. All that is preventing the bill’s passage is a vote in the state Senate. Several Republicans, including Phillips, have been reluctant to support the bill as part of the budget. The bill also faces opposition from state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R-East Northport). The group who protested in front of Phillips’ office also protested in front of Flanagan’s home in East Northport. Though he did not answer the door, the protesters said they received support from his neighbors and people passing by. The bill is opposed by the Boy Scouts of America, the Orthodox Jewish community, and the Catholic Church, particularly for a provision that would allow a one-year window for cases that have expired. But the protesters said that even if the act fails to be passed in this year’s budget, they will continue to fight for it until it is passed. “If they don’t get it into the budget, we are not giving up,” Hamilton said.

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County pressed on sign language use Group of legislators seek to require translator be present at all emergency situations BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D-Syosset) focused his attention on the deaf and hard of hearing in the first he filed in his new position. Alongside fellow legislators Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury), Ellen Birnbaum (D-Great Neck), Arnold Drucker (D-Plainview) and Debra Mule (D-Freeport), Lafazan called for a certified American Sign Language interpreter to be present at all emergency situation news conferences in Nassau County. “According to the National Association for the Deaf, it has been well documented that this population frequently experiences the most difficulty preparing for and recovering from emergencies and disasters,” Lafazan said. “Among the many difficulties faced by the deaf and hard of hearing during times of emergency is the inability to receive potentially life-saving information from government agencies responsible for emergency management.”

Approximately 48 million Americans are either deaf or hard of hearing, and Mill Neck School for the Deaf Executive Director Loretta Murray said about 10 percent of the Nassau County population of about 1.36 million suffered from similar hearing disabilities. If approved, the law would initiate steps through the county’s Office of Emergency Management to provide communication to those who are deaf or hard of hearing, including placing the interpreter so that his or her face, body, arms and hands are visible throughout the news conference and video transmissions for emergency situation news conferences for natural and man-made disasters. Though the bill only applies to emergency news conferences, Lafazan said this was the first step for Nassau County to integrate American Sign Language interpreters into the legislative process, a trend he said he hopes will continue into Suffolk County and across New York. Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

of our people were texting us and saying, ‘What do I do? Do I stay? Do I leave?’ How do I know what to tell them, because I’m not an emergency service provider. These are the people who knew enough to reach out to us, but many people didn’t. We found out later that people were trapped in their homes for two weeks.” Murray said while some residents who are deaf or hard of hearing will use closed captions on televisions, about 10 percent of that population relies solely on American Sign Language. Before the news conference, the room was filled with Mill PHOTO BY AMELIA CAMURATI Neck School students, Murray said, who were signing back and Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D-Syosset) forth to each other, filling the silent room with conversations. discusses his first filed bill that would require the county to “If this proposed law passes, have an American Sign Language interpreter at all emerNassau County’s deaf residents gency situation news conferences alongside interpreter will finally obtain equal access to Suzanne Dooley. emergency information,” Murray said. “As the frequency of mandates a nationwide system and hotels, available for those natural and man-made disasters of telecommunications relay with hearing struggles. increases, providing immediate services to make public services, “It’s 28 years later, and it’s access to information will assist including telephone systems, still not in place,” Murray said. in keeping our residents safe.” hospitals, law firms, retail stores “During Hurricane Sandy, many

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Suozzi hit for 2nd Amendment comment BY LU K E TORRANCE Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) drew criticism from Republicans last week over a comment he made during a town hall last week in which he implied that Americans should use force if President Donald Trump does not follow the Constitution. “It’s really a matter of putting public pressure on the president,” Suozzi said in a video obtained by the New York Post. “This is where the Second Amendment comes in, quite frankly, because you know, what if the president was to ignore the courts? What would you do? What would we do?” Someone in the crowd at the town hall, which took place in Huntington, asked Suozzi what the Second Amendment did, to which the congressman replied it gave people the right to bear arms, the Post reported. The comment drew a swift

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Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) speaks before the House in Washington. backlash from Republicans. “This video is incredibly disturbing,” National Republican Campaign Committee spokesman Chris Martin told

the Post. “It’s surreal to watch a sitting member of Congress suggest that his constituents should take up arms against the president of the United

States.” Kim Devlin, a senior advisor to Suozzi, said that he was not calling for any sort of violence against Trump.

“To suggest his comments meant anything else or that he was advocating for an armed insurrection against the existing president is both irresponsible and ridiculous,” Devlin wrote in a statement. She said the congressman was only attempting to explain the meaning behind the Second Amendment. “Taking a page from such great Americans as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, Congressman Suozzi explained why our founding fathers created the Second Amendment as a way for citizens to fight back against a tyrannical government that does not follow the rule of law,” the statement said. Suozzi has not typically been an advocate for Second Amendment rights. He participated in a March for Our Lives rally this weekend and called for stricter gun control in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.

Town Hall meets to Suozzi shaves head to get temporary homes raise money for cancer BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN The Town of North Hempstead will temporarily be moving its meetings scheduled between May and August to other locations, due to scheduled elevator repairs in Town Hall. A spokeswoman for the Town of North Hempstead said this was to en-

sure the town would be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, allowing people with a handicap to access their meetings. The Town Board meetings scheduled for May 8, June 5 and July 17 will take place at the Administration Building Community Room at Clinton G. Martin Park, located at 1601 Marcus Ave. in

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North Hempstead Town Hall will be the subject of elevator repairs.

New Hyde Park. The June 26 meeting has been cancelled. “That building is ADA compliant,” the town spokeswoman said. Board of Zoning Appeals meetings will take place at 1801 Evergreen Ave., in Michael J. Tully Park, which is in New Hyde Park. The spokeswoman said it is similar in scale to the Michael J. Tully Park elevator repairs, which were completed in January after being out of order for nearly a year. The town had previously approved $406,270 to fix elevators, as well as to issue $150,000 in new bonds, adding onto $100,000 earlier that year. The targeted elevators included the Town Hall elevator in Manhasset, elevator cabs in Tully Park, and the town’s Public Works Department building in North New Hyde Park.

BY LU K E TORRANCE Rep. Tom Suozzi (DGlen Cove) lost his hair on Sunday, March 18, but he was able to gain thousands of dollars in donations to fight childhood

cancer. The congressman and former county executive had his head shaved as part of the annual St. Baldrick’s Day foundation event at the Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove. “I was nervous right

before they took the razor to my head, but that is nothing compared to what these kids and their families go through everyday fighting this terrible disease,” Suozzi said. Suozzi raised $12,000 Continued on Page 78

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Rep. Tom Suozzi has his head shaved for St. Baldrick’s at the Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove

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Roaring ’20s return to L.I. thru Jazz Age exhibit PHOTO BY AMELIA CAMURATI

The Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Anything Goes: The Jazz Age” exhibit, which runs through July 8, features a row of portraits by Man Ray.

BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I The Nassau County Museum of Art opened its latest exhibit Saturday, bringing the art, music, literature and feel of the 1920s to the Gold Coast. The “Anything Goes: Jazz Age” exhibit, which opened Saturday and will run through July 8, fills the Arnold and Joan Saltzman Fine Arts Building with art in every form, from live music being piped through an antique gramophone in the museum shop to the Francis Cugat painting that inspired the famous blue “The Great Gatsby” cover and the Hobey Baker Memorial Award trophy given to the best college hockey player annually. “The show you have here is absolutely everything I’ve got in my heart and in my head,” Director Charles Riley said during the gallery

reception Friday. “Everything I know about the jazz age is laid out in these rooms.” When Riley, author of “Free as Gods: How the Jazz Age Reinvented Modernism,” was hired during the summer, he said he would work to bring a jazz age show to the museum. The exhibition tracks the progress of modernism in art from cubism to neoclassicism. Composers such as George Gershwin and Cole Porter were taking syncopation and the blues to new heights at this time, and their records, sheet music, and piano rolls are on view and will be heard throughout the show on ’20’s-era turntables and player pianos. As a Princeton University alumnus, Riley was exuberant discussing the trophy depicting the former Princeton hockey player who died during World War I while serving as a fight-

er pilot. Cugat’s painting “Celestial Eyes” that dons most “The Great Gatsby” book jackets is also on loan to the museum on its first trip ever away from Princeton University. The giants among the artists were Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Max Beckmann, Emil Nolde, Gaston Lachaise, Man Ray, Stuart Davis, Florine Stettheimer and Tamara de Lempicka, all of whom are represented in the show with major works, including a little-known Picasso drawing of the famous Jazz Age muse Sara Murphy on the beach at Antibes, as well as a spectacular Léger still life. Art for the show was also curated from Heckscher Museum, Parrish Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum and New York University Grey Art Gallery.

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Jazz music will be played through antique turntables throughout the exhibit.

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Francis Cugat’s “Celestial Eyes” hangs alongside “The Great Gatsby” book cover.

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Friday, March 30 at 8 p.m. Godfrey Townsend and his band will perform a repertoire of music spanning more than three decades of beloved guitar legend Eric Clapton’s career — from the ‘60s classic rock anthem, “Sunshine of Your Love,” to 1996’s Grammy-winning “Change The World,” as well as Clapton’s many other great hits along the way, including “Layla,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” “Lay Down Sally,” “Wonderful Tonight,” and “Tears in Heaven.” Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 283-5566 • thespaceatwestbury.com

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Mamma Mia!

Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. (ongoing performances through April 29) Audience members will be saying “thank you for the music” after seeing this live production that has become a worldwide sensation, telling a story of a young woman who wishes to have her father give her away on her wedding day while celebrating the classic music of ABBA with songs from “I Have a Dream” and “Take a Chance on Me,” to “The Winner Takes It All” and “Dancing Queen.” Where: Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown Info & Tickets: (631) 724-3700 • smithtownpac.org

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Northport native and star of “The Sopranos” and “Nurse Jackie,” Edie Falco will attend this special screening of her new film, “Outside In,” a drama from writer and director Lynn Shelton (“Your Sister’s Sister”) about an ex-con struggling to readjust to life in his small town while forming an intense bond with his former high-school teacher. Members $30; general public $40 (includes reception). Where: Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 423-7611 cinemaartscentre.org

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“True Roots” with Author Kristin Cavallari

Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Join this evening with the star of MTV’s “Laguna Beach,” Kristin Cavallari, as she speaks about and signs copies of her new cookbook, “True Roots,” in which she shows how easy it is to adopt a clean, toxinfree diet while sharing her own personal journey and tips on everything from style to relationships. Where: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington Info: (631) 271-1442 • bookrevue.com

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Paint Nite: Calm Palms Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.

If you can’t get away for spring break, do the next best thing and head over to Paint Nite at Your Mother’s House, where there will be guided, step-by-step instruction as you paint tranquil palm trees while sipping a cocktail. Where: Your Mother’s House, 2349 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park Info & Tickets: paintnite.com

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Brian Selter: Freedom of the Press

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Thursday, April 5 at 5 p.m. The 14th Annual Joe and Peggy Maher Leadership Forum presents keynote speaker Brian Selter, CNN host of “Reliable Sources” and the senior media correspondent for CNN Worldwide, as he discusses current events and the biggest news stories of the day. Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: (516) 323-4444 • madisontheatreny.org

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Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Kids can hop on over to Hicks Nurseries and visit with the Easter Bunny over the holiday weekend. Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury Info: 516-334-0066 or hicksnurseries.com

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Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children of all ages can bring their baskets to the farm, where Whiskers the Bunny will be hopping about, take part in egg tossing and egg rolling games, visit the farm animals, and go on a hayride. Food vendors will be on the farm all day. Advance tickets required: $10 per person; farm members are free.

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Saturday, March 31 at 11 a.m. The Duckling asks for a cookie and gets it! How do you think Pigeon feels about that? Children can find out at this story time, with activities to follow. Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road in Carle Place | Info: 516-365-6723 (Manhasset) / 516-741-9850 (Carle Place) or barnesandnoble.com

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pring It On! Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m.

Children ages 3 and up can celebrate the new season by creating colorful “stained glass” images of springtime symbols. $4 with museum admission; $3 LICM members.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City | Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

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Every day through Sunday, April 1 (check mall website for daily hours) Sponsored by Gymboree, the Easter Bunny is waiting to meet and take his photo with children at his garden in the North Court of the mall starting at 10 a.m. each morning (end times vary per day) until Easter Sunday. Make your reservations at bunnyfastpass.com.

Where: Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Road, Garden City Info & Reservations: 516-742-8001 or bunnyfastpass.com

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The Oratorio Society of Queens performs Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, selections from “West Side Story,” “Make Our Garden Grow” the finale from Bernstein’s Candide, as well as Americana favorites on Sunday, May, 20 at 4:00 pm in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center in Bayside. OSQ will perform with its 125-plus member chorus under the direction of Maestro David Close featuring soloists and guest artist Jerry Korobow with OSQ’s orchestra, the Orchestral Arts Ensemble of Queens. This year 2018, marks the 100th birthday of American composer, conductor and pianist, Leonard Bernstein, one of the most gifted and brilliant musicians ever to have graced the American musical scene. The Chichester Psalms was commissioned by the Southern Cathedrals Festival at Chichester Cathedral and composed in 1965, is a setting of psalms celebrating joy, offering reassurance in a troubled world and underlining the beautiful theme of humanity living together in unity. The work’s rhythmic verve and melodic beauty are Bernstein at his best… truly music for our time! The West Side Story Choral Suite offers a sampling of Bernstein’s most beloved music from his enduringly popular musical of 1957 including “Tonight,” “Maria,” and “Somewhere.” The musical, based on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” updates the star-crossed lovers’ lives to the realities of Manhattan’s west side during the 1950s. Voltaire, an 18th century French philosopher who wrote the book on which Bernstein’s opera, Candide, is based, asks us to “Make our garden

grow.” Growing our garden is a metaphor for the flowering of mankind itself, and we celebrate just that with this glorious song. Selections from the best of the American Choral Experience are featured with beloved African-American Spirituals including “Ride the Chariot” and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” The African-American experience of slavery is reflected in the texts of the spirituals offering the hope of deliverance from bondage through the use of religious symbols. Heaven becomes a metaphor for release from slavery and ‘riding the chariot in the morning’ might mean escape at dawn. Jerry Korobow, singer, composer and guitarist, is featured playing his original compositions including his very popular “Grandma Song.” An engaging and humorous raconteur, he will give you entertaining insights into how life’s experiences impact a composer’s work and result in the creation of a new song! Queensborough Performing Arts Center is located in Queensborough Community College at 222-05 56th Ave. in Bayside. Parking is free on the main lot next to the theater, which offers easy-access entry. Pre-Concert Tickets are $35; $30 for seniors (62+) and students with ID; $10 for children (12 and under) accompanied by an adult. Tickets on the day of the concert will be $40 at the box office; $10 for children (12 and under) accompanied by an adult. For additional information, please call the Oratorio Society of Queens at 718.279.3006 or visit www. QueensOratorio.org

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What to know about ear piercing B Y VA L E N T I N A H A R T M A N Having your ears pierced is a common cosmetic procedure, but not one that shouldn’t be treated lightly. Ear piercing involves creating a hole in the lobe or the cartilage to create a place to wear earrings. Learn safe piercing techniques before making your decision. Although this is a relatively common procedure, complications such as a piercing infection can develop. For this reason, it is useful to know about recommended piercing locations and what to look for in terms of safety and cleanliness. There are many locations to get an ear piercing, such as jewelry stores, mall kiosks, ear piercing studios, pediatricians and tattoo parlors. However, certain locations ensure the safety and sterility of their staff, products and tools. For this reason, it is a good idea to get a feel for the shop before deciding that it is the right place to go. One way to do this is to stop in and observe another person getting an ear piercing. Aside from ensuring that the person who is doing the piercing washes and sterilizes his or her hands, you should inquire about the cleanliness of the tools, training and material that will be used throughout the procedure. Also, choose a professional in a clean and safe place that specializes in ear

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Your guide to the New York Auto Show The New York Auto Show is a unique combination of new automotive ideas, technological innovation, exceptional concept cars and nearly 1,000 of the latest new cars and trucks—all under one roof. Over one million visitors are expected to visit the show this year to see what is truly possible from the auto industry. Public Sneak Preview: Friday, March 30 Auto Show Dates: Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8 Charity Preview Gala: Thursday, March 29 www.eastsidehouse.org (tickets required) Public Show Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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· Solar + EVs = savings: Consumer Reports advises that, when EVs are combined with home solar systems, “fuel” costs can be completely eliminated. That financial gain can be a big motivator for some consumers. · Short trips: Individuals who travel 80 miles or less per day may find pure electric vehicles advantageous. Those who have to go further should consider hybrids that offer greater range. However, Tesla, Chevy and Nissan EVs have recently moved beyond the 200-mile range before requiring a charge.

Still, even with the wealth of information available, some people still may be unsure about what owning an EV entails and how to make informed decisions when shopping for such vehicles. Going electric means thinking beyond the gas station. Here’s how to navigate the ins and outs of EVs. · Type of vehicle: First consider that not all EVs are the same. Hybrid vehicles use a mix of gasoline and electricity and tend to have long fuel ranges. All-electric cars will only use electricity that is gained through charging the vehicle for a certain period of time. · Affordability: Consumers can expect to pay more for electric and hybrid vehicles than gas-powered vehicles. But as demand increases, costs

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· Charging stations: A report from University of Michigan researchers using data from the Department of Energy suggests that there are now roughly 16,000 public electric vehicle charging stations with about 43,000 connectors in the United States. ChargeHub, with information from the Canadian Automobile Association, states there are a total of 6,473 EV chargers across Canada. Electric and hybrid vehicles could be the wave of the future as more people embrace the convenience these cars offer.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, April 06, 8:00 p.m. The Fun Show with Cat & Nat NYCB LIVE, NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 Saturday, March 31, 3:00 p.m. Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny. com Friday, March 30, 8:00 p.m. Pablo Francisco Friday, April 06, 8:00 p.m. Party Rock: Sing Along to the Biggest Hits from the ’70s to today TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Wednesday, April 04, 7:30 p.m. U.S. Air Force Concert Band THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, March 30, 8:00 p.m. Godfrey Townsend: Eric Clapton Tribute LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.com Sunday, April 08, 7:00 p.m. Red Molly with Special Guest Ellis Paul NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Sunday, April 08, 1:00 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum Friday, April 06, 9:30 a.m. Fri-Yay Art Days! at The Manes Center Saturday, April 07, 11:00 a.m. Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center THE ART GUILD 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset (516) 304-5797 • www.theartguild.org Thursday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sip & Sketch SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point (516) 571-7901 • www.sandspointpreserve.org Saturday, April 07, 8:00 p.m. Julian Gargiulo in Concert

PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-8678 • www.plantingfields. org Saturday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arbor Day Family Festival LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Saturday, April 07, 2:00 p.m. I Scream, U Scream!: Kids’ Ice Cream Treat For children ages 3 and up. Free event with museum admission. Monday, April 02, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kids’ Craft: Build a Butterfly BARNES AND NOBLE 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 365-6723 • www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? Story Time BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Tuesday, April 03, 7:00 p.m. “True Roots” with Author Kristin Cavallari Monday, April 09, 7:00 p.m. Long Island Writers Guild Writing Workshop TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Friday, April 06, 7:00 p.m. April’s Artists of the Month: Rosemarie Tunkel CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre.org Saturday, March 31, 7:00 p.m. Film Screening: “Outside In” with Edie Falco in Person COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery.org Saturday, March 31, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Spring Egg Hunt THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Saturday, March 31, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Egg-cellent Celebration! A special program featuring hands-on

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A&E Calendar cont’d activities that reflect Long Island boating and fishing traditions the whole family can enjoy. MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.com Thursday, April 05, 5:00 p.m.

Brian Selter: Freedom of the Press ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.aupac.adelphi. edu Sunday, April 08, 3:00 p.m. The Klezmatics

THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. Cafe Music at The Dolphin Sunday, April 08, 11:30 a.m. Kids’ Storytime & Craft

WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (631) 427-5240 • www.waltwhitman. org Friday, April 06, 6:00 p.m. Open Mike & Walking with Whitman: Terrance Hayes

Community Calendar OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost.com Tuesday, April 03, 7:30 p.m. Game on Trivia Every Tuesday night. NORTHWELL HEALTH 300 Community Drive, Manhasset (516) 881-7000 • www.northwell.edu Saturday, April 07, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class Register in advance. Sunday, April 08, 9:00 a.m. Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class SID JACOBSON JCC 300 Forest Drive, Greenvale (516) 484-1545 • www.sjjcc.org Tuesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. Bestselling Author Fiona Davis UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • www.uucsr.org Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power Friday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday Bridge, Lessons & Game Play Friday, April 06, 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge, Lessons & Game Play Wednesday, April 04, 7:30 p.m. Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation Thursday, April 05, 9:30 a.m. Yoga with Mike Mancini

SOCCER FOR THE COMMUNITY 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 869-6311 • www.soccerforthecommunity.com Friday, March 30, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Soccer for the Community: Youth Soccer Clinic Every Tuesday or Friday beginning March 20 and 23. Tuesday, April 03, 5:00 p.m. Soccer for the Community: Youth Soccer Clinic Friday, April 06, 5:00 p.m. Soccer for the Community: Youth Soccer Clinic ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND 38 Old Country Road, Garden City 516-741-7304 • www.ehsli.org Sunday, April 01, 11:00 a.m. Is It Ethical to Use Animals for Food? ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury (null) • Wednesday, April 25, 12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Theatre Performance: “Funny Girl” Noon lunch and 1:15 p.m. performance. Call John Hyland, 516-482-3795, for reservations. STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (null) • www.scwculturalarts.org Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Chris Nicola, Creator of the Film “No Place on Earth”

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Party Rock to rock Klezmer music by The Paramount Grammy winners ML Presents, the company that produces the popular Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl, GO 90s with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air, and my2000s Party with TRL has put together an all-star lineup of singers to form Party Rock. The Paramount will present Party Rock on Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. At this concert, there will be epic performances of mega-hits from the ’70s through today’s top 40. The talented roster includes Jerome Bell of “American Idol”; Jenna O’Gara, Mark Rinzel, and Chris Hall of the group Jessie’s Girl; Mat Fernandez, Gabrielle Wiernik, and Robin Andre of The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air; and

Estee Hadzikostas and Qua Jordan of TRL. The performances will feature hits from music artists, including Prince, Bruno Mars, Blink 182, Guns & Roses, Kelly Clarkson, Daft Punk, Run DMC, Spice Girls, The Killers, Flo Rida, Macklemore, ACDC, Journey, Donna Summer, Madonna, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and more. Enjoy the best of music from yesterday and today at this one-night concert event. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington. For tickets, go to www.paramountny. com. Join the world-renowned Klezmatics for a concert of exciting klezmer music. The Klezmatics will perform on Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, located at 1 South Ave. in Garden City. The Klezmatics are currently celebrating their 30th anniversary — 30 years of transforming the Yiddish and klezmer world; 30 years of Yiddish music as a voice for social justice, change, the underdogs and oppressed; and 30 years of “heretical” behavior, of questioning, of going against accepted beliefs and dissenting from established dogma. The Klezmatics are world-renowned and Grammy-winning superstars of the klezmer world. They erupted out of New York City’s East Village in 1986 and revitalized klezmer for the new century with

music that is steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism with eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin and Balkan rhythms, jazz and punk. They have released nine albums of provocative, reflective, and ecstatically danceable music, forever redefining and transcending traditional labels. Tickets to the concert are currently on sale for $45/$40 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at www.pac. adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or via email at boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

Can’t pick up the phone right now…He’s dead BY JA DA B U T L E R A young woman named Jean sits in a café hears a man’s cell phone ringing at the table next to her. After listening to its endless ringing, she decides to find out why the man won’t answer his phone. That’s when she discovers that he is dead. Jean decides to answer the phone and the journey that follows changes her entire life. “Technology outlives us, all that is left are memories, and this cell phone that seems to be alive after he is gone,” Michaela Fox, an LIU Post sophomore musical theater major and Mrs. Gottlieb, said. “It’s a satire on technology and our absorption with it,” she said. The play, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” written by Sarah Ruhl, is directed by LIU Post MFA student Chamila Priyanka. The small cast of six LIU Post sophomore and junior musical theatre majors each play a large role in portraying a dark and comedic perspective on contemporary issues. “I like the structure of the play. It’s not a realistic play, it’s kind of absurd,” Priyanka said. “It is a powerful artistic statement of the current society.”

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Cast members Victoria-Rousseau, Liv-DAchille and Brandon-Bennett rehearse-a-dinner scene. (Photo-by-Ashley-Bowden) Priyanka has directed four one-act plays at Post and a four-act play in his home country of Sri Lanka. “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” is his first time directing a full-length show. Priyanka praises his cast for having many talents. “They have good training here. So it is very easy to work with them,” he said. The cast all helped with creating

multiple elements of the performance, and they were heavily involved with contributing ideas, according to Fox. “It was just a bunch of creative minds working together,” she said. “The collaboration is an essential part of this business,” Priyanka said. “My cast helped me so much when I rehearsed those

scenes. Everyone gave me their ideas. It is amazing.” “[Chamila] is really fun. It’s fun to watch him grow and develop as he learns things from us and we learn things from him,” Fox said about working with Priyanka. “He’s one of the better directors I’ve worked with here [at Post],” she said. Priyanka hopes that the theme of the play reaches his audience. “This play is a kind of statement of current society. We are moving from the tangible world to the intangible world because of digital technology,” he said. “Our souls and bodies don’t want to be together anymore.” Performances take place on the Little Theatre mainstage at the LIU Post campus in Brookville on Saturday, March 24, Wednesday, March 28, and Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. They can be purchased at the Little Theatre box office or at www.tix55.com/ptc700/. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer. com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Book Club evening with Carribean twist Again, it was my turn to host The Book Club. The book we read was “Marriage of Opposites” by Alice Hoffman. This engaging “faction” book is set in St. Thomas in the 1800s and chronicles the life of Camille Pissaro’s mother and Camille Pissaro. I immediately started to research what hors d’oeuvres were served in the Carribean. After much reading, I came up with the following menu. All recipes are very easy to prepare and delicious. They may easily be prepared ahead of time allowing the host to be a guest. The following hors d’oeuvres may also be worked into your Spring Entertaining repertoire. Start the evening with a welcome drink of Rum Punch to set the mood. Set out the hors d’oeuvres on a Carribean pareo, instead of a tablecloth. Then let guests help themselves while discussing the book. I am sure your guests will enjoy these tasty tidbits as much as mine did, as not a morsel was left at the end of the evening! MENU (Serves 8) Rum Punch Curried Chicken with Endive

3 tblsps. the freshest chili powder 1. Place chili powder in a shallow bowl. Place bowl on a plate. Surround with mango spears. Refrigerate until serving.

Carribean Nuts Mango with Chili Powder Plantain Chips* Deviled Eggs *Recipe Not Given Rum Punch Pineapple Juice Cranberry Juice Orange Juice Rum Triple Sec Ice 1. Fill a pitcher with ice. Pour in equal parts of the liquids. Stir. 2. Fill glasses with ice. Pour Rum Punch into the glass. Garnish with a paper umbrella, if desired. Curried Chicken with Endive 8 oz. cooked chicken breastskin removed 1/4 cup Major Grey’s Chutney 3 tblsps.sweet curry 1/8 cup mayonnaise 2 endives, separated 1. In a Cuisinart, fitted with a steel blade, roughly combine all of the above, except for the endive. 2. Place chicken mixture in a bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, stand up the endive leaves. This maybe refrigerated up to 12 hours.

ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect Carribean Nuts (Yields 1 lb.) 1 lb. unsalted peanuts 1 tblsp. freshly ground pepper 3 tblsps. butter salt, to taste 1. In a skillet, saute the nuts and the pepper in the butter over moderate heat, stirring often, until lightly browned and very fragrant. 2. Drain on paper towels, season with salt. NOTE: Keeps 2 to 3 weeks; can be frozen Mango with Chili Powder 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into batons

Deviled Eggs 8 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Paprika, for garnish Chopped fresh chives, for garnish 1. Cover the eggs with cold water in a heavy, 3-quart saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, partially covered. Reduce the heat to low and cook the eggs, covered completely, for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Transfer, with a slotted spoon, to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand for 5 minutes. 2. Peel the eggs and halve them crosswise. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl. Placer the egg whites, cut side up on a service plate. 3. Mash the yolks with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne pepper and stir with a

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Boxcar Lillies, Low Tickets for Holocaust Lily to perform on L.I. Museum benefit April showers usually bring May flowers, but the “Lilies” are coming to Long Island a month early. Touring artists The Boxcar Lilies and Low Lily share an April 7 bill as part of the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series. The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, off Route 25A in Centerport) will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. An Americana duo from Massachusetts,The Boxcar Lilies have been wowing audiences since forming in 2009. Combining innovative vocal harmonies and exceptional songwriting, the two musical artists have made a name for themselves with their signature mix of folk, country, blues, and bluegrass-tinged Americana music. Jenny Goodspeed (electric bass, guitar, vocals) and Stephanie Marshall (washboard, guitar, vocals) deftly weave their voices into a sound that is sometimes delicate and other times gritty, but always soul stirring. Their trademark music have put The Boxcar Lilies on the Americana music map, but their genuine and charming stage presence and offthe-cuff banter have helped keep them there.

Low Lily, a New England-based string and vocal trio, explores the roots and branches of American folk music with traditional influences and modern inspiration. Liz Simmons (vocals and guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, and mandolin), and Lissa Schneckenburger (vocals and fiddle) are masterful players with deep relationships to traditional music styles ranging from bluegrass to Irish, Scottish, New England, and old-time Appalachian sounds. When you combine this with their inventive composition skills and arrangements, you get music that is rooted yet contemporary. As PopMatters notes, Low Lily has “an incredible knack for putting a little pop twist on a traditional folk/Americana sound.” In March, Low Lily released 10,000 Days Like These, its first full-length CD. The trio’s previous, self-entitled EP was released in 2015. This will be Low Lily’s first Long Island concert appearance. Tickets to the concert are priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members), and may be purchased in advance online at www.fmsh. org. For more information, visit the website or call 631- 425-2925.

Experience a taste of Long Island’s best restaurants at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County’s annual benefit: “Taste of Long Island.” This year’s benefit features a tasting event and silent auction on Monday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. In addition, three middle and high-school students will be presented with the Friedlander Upstander Award. The Tolerance Benefit is a way for donors, volunteers, Holocaust Survivors and members of the community to join together to raise money in support of HMTC’s Holocaust, anti-bias and anti-bullying education programs. Those donations make it possible to provide transportation for school groups to visit HMTC’s world-class museum and to hear first-hand testimony from a Holocaust survivor and for nurses and law enforcement officers to participate in free training workshops. The Friedlander Upstander Award,

presented by HMTC and the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation, in conjunction with the Nassau and Suffolk County Police Departments, is awarded to Nassau and Suffolk County middle school and high school students who have acted as Upstanders against bullying or intolerance in any of its forms. Recipients receive a $2,500 scholarship. The Tolerance Benefit is sponsored by Sterling Risk Insurance, the Ike, Molly & Steven Elias Foundation, the Maidenbaum Property Tax Group, Title Associates, The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation, and Samar Hospitality. Other Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets are $130 a person and a ten-pack of tickets is available for $1,250. To make a donation or purchase tickets online visit www. hmtcli.org/tolerance. For more information about sponsorship packages and to purchase tickets, contact Deborah Lom at 516-5718040 or via email, dlom@hmtcli.org.

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Great Neck Library Great Neck Main Library is located at 159 Bayview Ave. in Great Neck. Following is a sampling of upcoming events. For a complete listing, go to www.greatnecklibrary.org. AARP TAX ASSISTANCE AT PARKVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 04, 10:00 a.m. AARP Tax Preparers will assist in preparing and filing simple Federal tax returns online on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. through April 11 at the Parkville Branch. You must have an appointment and bring all relevant tax papers, including last year’s return. Register by phone at 516466-8055, ext. 273.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AT STATION Thursday, Apr. 05, 12:00 p.m. Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse from St. Francis Hospital, free of charge. Hypertension affects an astounding one in four adult Americans. Also known as high blood pressure, this condition usually has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the “silent killer.” No registration required. BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME LECTURE AT MAIN Thursday, Apr. 05, 7:00 p.m. Join Nassau County Bar Association speaker, Janet Esagoff, Esq., when she speaks about buying and selling a home, and the important things we need to know about the process.

FOUND POETRY FROM OLD BOOKS AT MAIN Tuesday, Apr. 03, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of creativity while helping to save the planet. Upcycle discarded books to create “found poetry” and art. You’ll learn how to “find” poetry and create something truly one-of-a-kind by choosing words or phrases from any page of any book and reframing it into a literary collage. All the supplies you’ll need to create something unique and inspirational will be provided. No registration required. GNL TECH SQUAD AT LAKEVILLE Tuesday, Apr. 10, 3:30 p.m. Teen volunteers will help you learn how to use your iPad or tablet, social media, Microsoft Office, smartphone apps, and more. Bring in specific questions and issues, or

just learn the basics of technology. No registration required.

STICKS IN THE STACKS AT LAKEVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 04, 3:30 p.m. KNITTING AND CROCHET Come and learn the basics, perCIRCLE AT PARKVILLE haps just brush up on what you Thursday, Apr. 05, 6:30 p.m. Come already know and help us crochet join our group meeting every other and knit for a cause! Thursday night. Help, advice, and chitchat will be facilitated. THURSDAY FILM ENCORE AT STATION SCRABBLE AT STATION Thursday, Apr. 05, 2:00 p.m. The Wednesday, Apr. 04, 1:00 p.m. next encore film at Station is a Enjoy a game of Scrabble on film about the friendship of Queen Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Victoria and a young Indian clerk named Abdul. SOCRATES SALON CONVERSATION HOSTED BY RON GROSS WEDNESDAY FILM MATINEE AT Friday, Apr. 06, 3:00 p.m. The MAIN conversation about Trust continWednesday, Apr. 04, 2:00 p.m. ues at the next Socrates Salon. The next Wednesday Matinee at Share your life experiences, Main is a film about the friendship knowledge, and wisdom about of Queen Victoria and a young topics that matter. Indian clerk named Abdul.

Great Neck Park District Great Neck House is located at 65 Arrandale Ave. in Great Neck. Following is a sampling of upcoming events. For a complete listing or to register for any event, go to www. greatneckparks.org or call 516-487-7665.

NATURE PROGRAM: SPRING AT SHU SWAMP Sunday, Apr. 15, 11:00 a.m. Enjoy an enchanted stroll through Shu Swamp, a little known private preserve in Mill Neck, noted for its early spring wildflowers. Shu Swamp is located off the beaten track so leave extra travel time. Register by 4/8 online, gnparks.org or call 516-482-0355. SUNDAY @ 2: CHERYL SEGALL Sunday, Apr. 08, 2:00 p.m. Cheryl Segall will perform a tribute to Karen Carpenter

U.S. presidents, pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. Rated PG-13.

and Linda Ronstadt at Great Neck House. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park card. WEEKEND MOVIE: “THE POST” Friday, Apr. 06, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 07, 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 08, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, the film tells the story of the real life cover-up that spaned four

Birthday Parties in the District Book your child’s next celebration with the Park District. Choose a skating party at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink by calling 516-829-4323; for a unique-themed party package at Steppingstone Park call 516-482-0355.

Parties include a private party room, two party hosts, invitations, pizza, cake and more. Check the Park District website at gnparks. org. Defensive Driving Classes Great Neck House continues to offer Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Classes. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next class is Saturday, March 3. To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 516-482-0355.

Great Neck Community Calendar THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREAT NECK Invites residents and business people to visit its meetings for social and business networking. In alignment with the club’s motto, “They Profit Most Who Serves Best,” all are welcome to discover how meaningful and satisfying it is to give back to the community while networking

through the Rotary Club of Great Neck. On the second Wednesday of each month, dinner events are held to support local Great Neck restaurants, and on all other remaining Wednesdays in the month, the group gathers for breakfast at 8am in the boardroom of TD Bank at 2 Great Neck Rd. For more information, visit their website at

www.rotaryclubofgreatneck. org or Facebook page at rotaryclubofgreatneck. To arrange for your visit as a guest or if interested in becoming one of their weekly speakers, please email rotaryclubofgreatneck@aol.com or call 516-487-9392. FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program — Free Silver

Sneakers exercise classes for those 65 and older at all levels on balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors on Monday through Saturday. Locations are in Garden City Park, Lake Success and Floral Park. For more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, go to www.toolsatsilversneakers.com or call (516) 745-8050.

TUESDAYS WITH REAP The Retired Energetic Active People group meets every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumberland Adult Center, 30 Cumberland Ave. (just east of Lakeville Road) in Great Neck. For more information, call 516-441-4949 for more information. For a monthly schedule of activities, go to www. greatneckadulted.org.

Great Neck Social Center The Great Neck Social Center, located at 80 Grace Ave. in Great Neck, hosts a full calendar of events for seniors every month that includes tea times, lunches, game days, discussion groups, health and wellness lectures, reading groups and more. New members are wel-

come. For more information, go to www.gnsocialcenter.org or call 516-487-0025. Following is a sampling of daily activities. Mondays 10 a.m. Tea Time 10:45 a.m. What’s Your Opinion? and Piano with Dr. Herb Saltzman

12: 45 p.m. Mah Jongg, Canasta & Open Game Tuesdays 9:45 a.m. Bingo 11 a.m. Card Playing Group 2 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. Tai Chi 10:30 a.m. Knitting & Handcrafts 1:30 p.m. Billiards Thursdays 10:15 a.m. Movie Day 2 p.m. World in Depth

2 p.m. Ping Pong Fridays 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing with David 12:45 p.m. Open Mic with Midye & Phoebe 2 p.m. Veteran’s Meeting

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Mangano defense questions Singh Former county exec’s lawyer questions restaurateur’s credibility, reasons for gifts BY LU K E TORRANCE Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s defense attorney Kevin Keating did not deny that his client had a relationship with restauranter Harendra Singh. In fact, he told the jury that the two were close friends, Newsday reported. He argued that gifts received by Mangano and his wife, Linda, were due to their friendship and not for political gain. One example Keating gave was text messages exchanged between Singh and Linda Mangano. “It would not be the same without you,” she texted Singh, inviting him to Ed Mangano’s 2015 birthday party. “But no gift, I will not let you in the door with a gift.” Keating’s cross-examination of Singh marked the beginning of the third week of the trial of Mangano, his wife, and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto in Central Islip. It followed five days of testimony by Singh where he detailed how he gave the three gifts in exchange for contracts and loan guarantees. Edward Mangano and Venditto

are charged with conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and honest services wire fraud. Mangano was additionally charged with extortion and Venditto with securities fraud. Linda Mangano is charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements to the FBI and obstruction of justice. All three have pleaded not guilty. According to Newsday, Keating said that Singh often bought gifts for his friends without the expectation of official action. He said that Singh set up a consulting firm the hoping to get county business but never received a contract from Nassau. Singh said last week that the Manganos’ son Sal received special treatment as the manager of an eatery in Tobay Beach. But Keating disputed that by showing the jury an email where Singh called for Sal to have his pay deducted for not working in three days, Newsday said. Singh responded that the texts from Linda Mangano were meant to say he had already done enough for her, Newsday reported. And he also confirmed the closeness of his relationship with the Magnanos, testifying that Mangano was among “his best

three friends,” and that he was the first non-family member the Manganos called after the birth of their son in 1996. Keating also challenged Singh several times on his timing of events, Newsday said. After questioning from Keating, Singh said he gave discounts to Nassau GOP Chair Joseph Mondello before Mangano took office and did not tell Mangano that he provided henacting Nassau Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter with free meals. Keating also drew attention to Singh’s own lavish lifestyle, Newsday reported. Singh said he spent over $3 million on his mansion in Laurel Hollow and paid $7 million for the Water’s Edge restaurant in Long Island City. He also bought a Maserati and took trips to India and Hawaii, Newsday reported. Singh was questioned by Keating about a $1.79 million loan he received from his father, upon which Singh confessed he took without his father’s knowledge, Newsday reported. When Keating asked if he stole the money from his father, Singh said yes. “You could say that,” he responded, according to Newsday.

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Human library at Adelphi The phrase don’t judge a book by its cover is taking on new meaning at the first-ever Human Library at Adelphi University. Readers will be able to check out real human “books” of different ethnicities, beliefs and experiences for conversations about their lives. It will be held on Thursday, April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Angello Alumni House with free refreshments and parking provided. The Human Library Organization was developed in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000 as a project for Roskilde Festival developed by brothers Ronni and Dany Abergel, Asma Mouna and Christoffer Erichsen. The original event was eight hours a day for four days straight and featured over 50 “titles” people could take out and challenge stereotypes. For the Adelphi Human Library, some of the different examples of a human “book” include “Autism,” “Soldier

(PTSD),” “Refugee,” “Homeless,” “Young Single Mother,” “Sexually Abused” and more. Rules for taking out a book at the Human Library include returning books in mint condition; loans are personal and may not be handed over to other readers; you must ask to learn the information about the topic your book specializes in; and you can always extend your loan with approval from the librarian and book. The event is being run in collaboration with Adelphi Uni-

versity Libraries and The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. It also is sponsored by the Garden City Public Library, The Collaboration Project, and other Adelphi groups including International Student Services, the Interfaith Center, the International Students Society, the Center for African, Black, and Caribbean Studies and Adelphi University International. Individuals interested in attending should RSVP on the Adelphi website.

League honors ‘herstory’ history Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth along with council members Lee Seeman and Anna Kaplan attended the League of Women Voters of Nassau County’s “Herstory as History” event held at Verdi’s of Westbury on March 18. The luncheon featured keynote speaker Dr. Natalie Naylor, the president of the Nassau County Historical Soci-

ety. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell and Nassau County District Court Judge Andrea Phoenix were each honored by Bosworth and council members Seeman and Kaplan with a proclamation of recognition in honor of Women’s History Month.

Chinese culture celebrated at gala

DOT to repave Port Blvd. State Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso announced that he received notification from the state Department of Transportation that they will repave Port Washington Boulevard. The repaving, which was requested by the assemblyman, will be approximately 3.9 miles, from Northern Boulevard ending at Harbor Road, which is the gate entrance to the Village Club of Sands Point. “Many of my constituents have contacted my office about repaving Port Washington Boulevard and I am glad the NYS DOT has listened to our request. The repaving will make it more pleasant and safer for businesses and residents to drive here, for people who shop along the boulevard, come to visit family and friends and for those considering moving into this area,” said D’Urso. The DOT will mill-off the existing asphalt and replace it with Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt. This is

Town of North Hempstead council members Anna Kaplan and Dina De Giorgio as well as Town Clerk Wayne Wink attended the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead’s annual fundraising gala held at Leonard’s of Great Neck on March 17. The CAANH was formed in 1997 and has grown to incorporate over 200 families from North Hempstead and across Long Island

new type of mix that factors in for traffic loading and environmental conditions. It is well-established and used by the Federal Highway Administration. This project is scheduled to commence in the fall of this year.

Mineola soccer teams win titles

League officials directory Who is your Legislator? How can you contact her/him? Get a copy of “They Represent You: A Directory of Public Officials” from the League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of Nassau County has announced the availability of their 2018 “They Represent You: A Directory of Public Officials.” The publication is available at many libraries in Nassau County. It can also be purchased from the LWV for $2.00 per single copy. Reduced pricing is available for quantities of 10 or more, with significantly reduced pricing for large orders.

“They Represent You” is a ready reference of names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses and websites for our national, state, county, town, city and village officials. It even includes committee assignments for our Nassau County legislators. For a single copy, send a check for $2.00, made out to LWVNC – Education Foundation, to LWV of Nassau County, PO Box 221, Port Washington, NY 11050. For larger quantities, call 516-431-1628, or email info@lwvofnassaucounty.org, for an order form. Please provide your mail and/or email address.

The 8 year old, 9 year old, and 11 year old teams of the Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club won their Futsal 516 championships

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News from college of local students Casey Hayes, an adolescent education major from New Hyde Park, was a member of the 2017-18 SUNY Oneonta women’s basketball team. Oneonta finished with an overall record of 19-8 and 13-5 in the SUNYAC. The Red Dragons qualified for the conference tournament where they advanced to the championship game. Casey played in 27 games starting in two this season for the Red Dragons. She scored 119 points and grabbed 127 rebounds while leading the team with 23 blocks. Jesse Elias of Manhasset was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Elias was initiated at Fordham University. Elias is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. More than 60 students, including Christine Cimpian, a psychology major from Great Neck, collaborated with faculty on a variety of research projects last summer as part of Muhlenberg College’s vibrant research community. Undergraduate research topics can be student- or faculty-driven, and span the natural and social sciences,

humanities and arts. In summer 2017, projects included studying air quality, violin acoustics, cell genetics, works from a famous Irish novelist, Islamic and Ecuadorian cultures, and more. Emily Shlafmitz, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2018, has earned the fall 2017 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Shlafmitz is a graduate of Paul D. Schreiber HS, from Port Washington. Shlafmitz’s current major is English. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses during the fall 2017 semester earn the Dean’s Award with Distinction. Elizabeth Arenare, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2018, has earned the fall 2017 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Arenare is a graduate of Manhasset High School, from Manhasset. Arenare’s current major is psychology. Lindsay Edwards, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2018, has earned the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Edwards is from Port Washington. Edwards’s current major is economics. Hannah Zeitlin, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2018, has earned the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Zeitlin is a graduate of Great Neck South High School, from Great Neck. Zeitlin’s current major is environmental economics. Chelsea Taylor, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2019, has earned the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Taylor is a graduate of Manhasset High School. Taylor’s current major is political science. Matthew Lawrence Broncato

of Roslyn Heights, a senior majoring in civil engineering at Clarkson University, received the Barry S. Fischer ’54 Endowed Scholarship during the 2017-2018 academic year. Alice Kathryn Gottesman, Port Washington resident, was named to the 2017 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons College in Boston. Their major is public relations and marketing communications. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system. Wheaton College student Daniella Cheng of Garden City Park, New York, performed in the Symphonic Band’s winter concert, directed by Dr. Timothy Yontz. Cheng played flute. About 600 students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees at Hofstra University’s midyear commencement ceremony on Dec. 20, 2017 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or see photos from the event at hofstra. edu/commencement. The following local students earned their degrees: Huawei Chen of Williston Park, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting Robert Dwyer of Albertson, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Douglas Hale of Williston Park, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Suzanne Magalhaes of Mineola, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting

Hani Milyani of Mineola, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Studies Rohith Rajagopal of Albertson, who earned a Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) Nicholas Sotell of Mineola, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Nicole Triebe of Albertson, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Qian Zhong of Albertson, who earned a Master of Science in Information Systems Hugo Renzzo Olcese of Mineola attended the 2018 USENIX Enigma Conference and Facebook’s University Cybersec Partnership Day in California last month, thanks to scholarships from Facebook. The trip provided eleven engineering and computer science students from Hofstra University the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and security researchers about emerging threats and defenses in cybersecurity. The students were chosen by Facebook to attend the conference because they’d previously completed the Facebook and CodePath.org Cybersecurity Course offered by Hofstra’s Computer Science Society last fall. The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2017. Ben Rosen of Port Washington, a 2014 graduate of Paul D. Schreiber Senior High. Sarah Sigman of Port Washington, a 2015 graduate of Paul D. Schreiber Senior High.

Town honors Regeneron semifinalists The Town of North Hempstead continued its tradition of honoring semifinalists from the Regeneron Science Talent Search, during a ceremony before the regular Town Board meeting at Town Hall on Feb. 27. The Regeneron STS is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors and requires students to present original research to nationally recognized scientists. Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board honored 13 semifinalists from six North Hempstead schools. Honorees came from Herricks High School, Great Neck South High School, Great Neck North High School, Paul D. Schreiber High School, Manhasset High School, The Wheatley School, Roslyn High School and North Shore Hebrew Academy. Dozens of proud family members, administration and school faculty looked

on as Supervisor Bosworth and the Town Board presented certificates of recognition to the extraordinary young students who briefly explained their innovative projects. Below is a list of this year’s semifinalists with their project titles: List of all semifinalists and their project titles: Paul D. Schreiber High School Caitlin Maley: The Impact of Race on Victim Blaming in Sexual Assault Cases on College Campuses Roslyn High School Spencer Lazar: Worth a Shot? The Impact of Various Public Health Messages on People’s Intent to Get Vaccinated Vincent Yao: The Novel Isolation and Structural Analysis of Hyperoside from Perilla Frutescens and its Therapeutic Molecular Mechanism against Colorectal

The Wheatley School John Li: Three Efficient Inventions That Work Together to Reduce the Time and Cost of Automobile Transmission Fluid and Filter changes by 3/4th Proliferation Great Neck South High School Daniel Kim: Quantifying the Affinity of Mutated scFV’s in Chemical Antigen Receptor T Cells for GD2-Targeted Treatment of Neuroblastoma Nanoparticle Exposure Eric Kuang: Markov Chain Monte Carlo Testing of Cosmological Constant and the Limits of Cosmography with the Union 2.1 Supernova Compilation (not present) Cindy Wang: Observation of the Chiral Magnetic Effect in the Quark-Gluon Plasma Produced in Au+Au Collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (not present) Michelle Xing: Direct Functionalization of Algal Nanocellulose to Enhance Biosorption for Lead (II) Remediation (not present)

Great Neck North High School Natasha Dilamani: Typing without touch: A Touchscreen Accessible Device for the Visually Impaired. Amy Shteyman: The Language of Facial Expressions: A Neuroimaging Study of How a Smile is Generated and Perceived by Another Person Megan Xu: Taphonomy of Neoproterozoic Organic-walled Microfossils: The Relationship Between Total Organic Carbon and Presentation Quality Manhasset High School Emily Cruz: Human Impact on Hudson and Gateway Estuaries North Shore Hebrew Academy Scott Soifer: The Heat Free Car: Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention System (Second-Generation Prototype)

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Winthrop bringing Easter to patients Easter Sunday, which falls on April 1 this year, is the most important of Christian holidays, the celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The majority of Long Islanders are Christian, with more than 50 percent identifying as Roman Catholic. So what happens if you or a family member is among that Christian population and winds up in the hospital on Easter Sunday, unable to attend service? At NYU Winthrop Hospital, if a patient can’t get to mass, the Hospital brings the mass to the patient. NYU Winthrop holds a Roman Catholic Mass in its on-site “Serenity Chapel,” and that service is available via TV broadcast in any room in the hospital so that patients, together with family and friends, can join in holy celebration. This special religious broadcasting, which is uncommon among hospitals, is a service that NYU Winthrop provides for some major religious holidays, whether Easter for Christians, Menorah lighting for Jewish, or observance of Ramadan for Muslims, among others. The Hospital also broadcasts interfaith and non-denominational religious services. “No one wants to be in the hospital, away from home and family on a day that it is spiritually important to the person’s religion,” said Rev. Karen Jones, Director of the Pastoral Care Department at NYU Winthrop Hospital. “That can add to feelings of isolation and loneliness, which can be detrimental to a patient’s physical

health. At NYU Winthrop, we bring the religious service to the patient’s bedside, which can be very uplifting and encouraging. It is one of the many ways in which we tend to the spiritual and emotional well-being of patients, not just the physical.” NYU Winthrop has been a leader in broadcasting religious services via its intranet for more than a decade. More common is for hospitals to provide TV feed to religious services held in the broader community or simply make available major broadcasts such as masses at the Vatican. In contrast, NYU Winthrop’s in-house religious broadcasting

allows patients to establish a closer, personal connection with religious holiday observances, since the very same chaplain who looks in on a patient in his/her Hospital room may be the same one giving a holiday sermon in the Serenity Chapel. “The religious service is not halfway around the world,” added Reverend Jones. “It’s within the walls of the patient’s room and reverberating throughout the Hospital’s halls.” The Easter Sunday Roman Catholic mass at NYU Winthrop will take place in the Serenity Chapel by the main lobby at 11 a.m. on April 1. Leading the Easter service will be Father Joseph Mungai, who ar-

rived to Long Island recently from Kenya, where he is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Hope. Says Father Joseph of the message he hopes to relay to Hospital patients and staff on Easter, “It will be a message of Jesus’s resurrection as well as our own resurrection. We may have human suffering, just like Jesus, and we might stumble and fall, but when we rise, the glorification will be so magnificent that it will make us forget what we went through.” The Easter service is preceded in the week by an “Out of the Ashes” interfaith service on Wednesday, March 28 at noon, and a non-denominational Good Friday service on Friday, March 30 at noon. The Jewish Passover also begins on Friday, and NYU Winthrop’s Rabbi Anchelle Perl is hosting a community-wide Passover Seder at the Chabad of Mineola on Friday evening. NYU Winthrop’s Pastoral Care Department, which is celebrating its 20-year anniversary, includes chaplains, a rabbi, priests, community clergy from various faiths, and volunteers. The team provides support to patients and families of all faiths, including those not identifying with any particular belief system. The chaplains are board certified or eligible for certification, having completed theological and clinical training, and they offer healing ministry and spiritual support 24/7.

Town to hold free rabies Singas touts Nassau success vaccination clinic at shelter Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas hosted the NCDA’s Second Annual Labor Law Conference at The Morrelly Center in Bethpage on Tuesday. The conference gathered labor leaders, high-ranking elected officials and law enforcement agencies to share information and examine evolving trends that impact the labor community. “When unscrupulous employers cheat in one aspect, they often cheat in everything,” Singas said. “It starts with stealing hard earned wages from their employees, and then evolves into submitting false payroll records, false tax returns and cheating the unemployment insurance system. Our Labor Unit is committed to holding accountable those employers who

shortchange their employees and stiff the taxpayers.” The NCDA’s Labor Unit was established in 2006 and investigates and prosecutes employers who violate prevailing wage, minimum wage and overtime laws. Since 2006, the unit has recovered more than $3.8 Million in restitution for workers, has a 100% conviction rate and has secured more than 35 debarments. In late 2017, the NCDA partnered with the five District Attorney’s offices in New York City, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office, the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Investigation to investigate wage theft in the construction industry.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board announced that the town’s animal shelter will be hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic in conjunction with the

Nassau County Department of Health. The clinic will be held at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter in Port Washington on Saturday, May 5 from 10

a.m. to 12 p.m. “We are excited to offer this clinic to help keep pets safe and healthy,” said Bosworth. “This free clinic is offered at no cost to pet owners.” Rabies vaccines will be available to dogs and cats, as well as ferrets. You do not have to be a resident of North Hempstead for your pet to receive a free rabies vaccine. North Hempstead officials will also offer on-the-spot dog licensing applications and renewals to North Hempstead residents. Owners must bring their dogs on leashes and their cats and ferrets in carriers. Registration is required. The North Hempstead Animal Shelter is located at 75 Marino Ave. in Port Washington. To make a reservation, or if you have any questions, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

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No evidence of Russian collusion

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n angry reader from New Hyde Park proposes that our president should be impeached for the most stupid of reasons. She wants him to be ousted for not putting sanctions on Russia. There is just no evidence of any Russian collusion in the electoral votes. What would Russia have to gain by interfering? Trump’s election is a sal-

vation to decent people. Perhaps not to Democrats. Think of a national tragedy if Hillary had won. She would be sitting in the oval office while her husband was entertaining Monica Lewinsky in the West Wing. Is that really what decent Americans want? Dr. A. Fried Great Neck

Get facts right on the Iran deal

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orry Eugene Savage that pig don’t fly. President Obama did not give billions of dollars to Iran. He returned their money, with interest, for a sale never completed. We, the U.S., don’t get to steal money from other

countries, not even those whose government we abhor. I really don’t understand why you folks in the Fright Wing cannot grasp facts. Next time try something other than fake news. Mary Ellen Scherer New Hyde Park

A thank you to W.P. voters You believed in our candidates and your support helped the Integrity Team to run a successful campaign. Thank you for posting and sharing, phone calls, letters, sending cards, lawn signs and most importantly for your vote.

Together we are making a difference! Thank You Mayor Paul Ehrbar, Trustee Kevin Rynne, Trustee Elect Bill O’Brien Justice Kevin Kiley

Mourning F.P. firefighter

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he Harlem fire on Friday had killed one of our Bravest of the FDNY and a true hero to those who knew

him. Firefighter Michael Davidson was such a hero in every sense of the word. He was a member of Engine company #69 as well as his retired father was and has a brother who his still serving in the FDNY as well. As reported Michael Davidson was a dedicated firefighter and according to Daniel Nigro, fire commissioner, he was cited

for bravery four times in the last 15 years. Michael is also a dedicated and proud family man to his wife and four children. His neighbors in Floral Park said, he did what he could for his neighbors and that also included snow removal. At 37 years old he died too soon. My question is why the good died so young? We now mourn another one of our Bravest, who did his best to protect the citizens of this great city of ours. I believe it takes a special man or woman to enter

a burning building to save lives. And Michael Davidson was such a person. My heartfelt prayers go out to his precious family, friends, neighbors, and fellow firefighters who are grieving so now. Firefighter Michael Davidson may you rest in peace for all that you have done and have meant so much to others who have depended on you. May God bless you, for you will not be forgotten! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola

LIRR’s record even worse

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hen it comes to Long Island Rail Road problems, the buck stops on Gov. Cuomo’s desk. “LIRR lateness worst in 18 years: state” (Janelle Clausen – March 23). At the end of World War Two, there began a decline of our LIRR with a corresponding loss of farebox revenues. The Pennsylvania Railroad began to reduce financial support as well. This played a part in the LIRR going into receivership in 1949. In recognition of the role the LIRR played in the economy of both Long Island and New York City, New York State began providing financial assistance to the LIRR in the 1950s and 1960s. The “Line of the Dashing Dan” was officially chartered on April 24, 1965 by the State of New York. Prior to 1965, the LIRR derived almost 100% of its funding for both capital and operating expenses from fares. Chartered by the State Legis-

lature in 1965 as the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority, it was created to purchase and operate the bankrupt LIRR. In 1966, New York State bought the railroad’s controlling stock from the Pennsylvania Rail Road and put it under the newly formed Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority. The MCTA changed its name to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 1968 when it took over operations of the NYC Transit Authority. With MTA subsidies, the LIRR modernized further and grew into the busiest commuter railroad in the United States. Over the past 54 years, several billion dollars in combined county, city, state and federal taxpayers generated dollars have subsidized both the capital and operating costs for the LIRR. The findings within state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s audit of LIRR on-time performance problems are even worse than he reports.

The numbers are rigged. Any train arriving within 100 feet of a Penn Station Platform within 5 minutes and 59 seconds is considered “on time”. For many LIRR commuters who have to arrive at work on time without being late 6 minutes or more, I doubt their boss would be happy. The LIRR definition of “On Time” is just like a teacher giving students a passing grade by rigging the results. When it comes to riders reaching their destination according to what is promised in published LIRR timetables, the 1960’s LIRR motto “Line of the Dashing Dan” in 2018 might have to be changed to “Line of the Slow Moving Sloth.”

Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historians and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.).

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ear County Executive Curran: I was disappointed to receive a letter from a parent who has a child currently enrolled at St Mary’s High School in Manhasset. The letter states that your administration will start to charge the school for usage of tower lights for their outdoor evening games. For many years these lights have been loaned to the school for their use at no cost. St Mary’s High School has

been providing a quality education for local students for almost seven decades. The school has an athletic program, and many other extracurricular programs, in which most of their students participate and many others come to watch and cheer for them. They should be able to carry on the tradition of providing fine programs that bring the community together. I believe the cost which Nassau County is charging is extremely high and out of range for the

school. If the fee is not rescinded many games would have to be canceled. Please look into this matter and consider our high school students. I hope you continue the long-standing partnership of Nassau County with St. Mary’s High School and its students and their parents of an exceptional high school. Sincerely, Anthony D’Urso Member of Assembly

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Election upholds an ideal A hero emerges

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ear Friends and Neighbors: I wish to publicly extend my sincere thanks to all those who participated in the recent Village of Munsey Park election. I commend all the voters and all the candidates for their robust involvement in the electoral process. It is demonstrative of the high level of care and appreciation we all hold for the village we call home. To my opponents, I thank you for your vigorous participation, and for illuminating those voices expressing views which they contended the village was not adequately addressing. Going forward, we must all work together towards the continued growth and prosperity of our community. I look forward to working with all interested par-

ties to address the concerns of all residents. I thank my fellow elected officials, Trustee Noone and Village Justice Turano, for their efforts during this important campaign, and I wish them continued success. I eagerly await the opportunity to work with Trustee Noone and the rest of the board during my term. Finally, I wish to express my deepest thanks to all who voted, especially my friends, for their support and encouragement during the course of this election. I hold your participation in the democratic process in the highest esteem, and I place inestimable value on your voices and concerns. Please be assured that I will endeavor mightily to live up to the trust and confidence that you have so graciously placed in me. I have heard you, and I pledge

to continue to listen to all reasonable points of view and to act in the best interests of our community as a whole. In his timeless work, “Democracy in America, the Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville declared that “[i]t is at the local level that the strength of a free people lies,” and that local government is a font of liberty, for it brings that liberty “within reach of the people.” It was with that precept in mind that the paramount position of my campaign was villa government is here to serve you. I now look to the future, and being of service to the entire Village of Munsey Park. Thank you. Respectfully, your neighbor and friend Anthony Michael Sabino Munsey Park trustee

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ed Emmerich is my hero. I was home alone at noon on Friday, March 2 when the Nor’easter blew a neighbor’s huge tree onto my roof and took a smaller tree and 40 years of entrapped vines along with it. The whole house shook, and I couldn’t stop shaking, too. Luckily, the house seemed intact, but…? What to do? I called Ted Emmerich Construction and he arrived within minutes. Calm and reassuring, Ted made certain I was safe and then took over. With the storm still raging, he and his wonderful men scrambled up onto the roof and began searching for holes where the

rain could cause further damage. Cutting back branches, patching, laying down tarps, they worked for hours that afternoon, and have continued restoring our home and property since then. My message to your readers: Support your local businesses and they’ll be there to support you when you need them. We’ve been relying on Ted for all our repair and construction needs for many years; he’s honest, reliable, smart, and dependable. Ted Emmerich is a guy you can count on when you’re in trouble. He’s our family’s hero. Maxine M. Marcus Great Neck

Vasa offers passion, skills for Port Library

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love Port Washington and everything it has to offer. One of our most precious resources is the Port Washington Public Library. To protect, preserve and help our amazing library continue to grow, I encourage my fellow Port Washington residents

to elect Sima Vasa to the position of Library Board trustee on April 10. I have known Sima for many years and worked with her on many projects at Port’s schools, where our children have been students together. I have always found her to be a person of great

honesty and integrity. Her passion for helping all of Port’s children is boundless. She has worked tirelessly to improve our schools through her volunteer efforts for her daughters at Sousa and Weber. There is no doubt in my mind that Sima will make a difference

at our library by implementing new and effective programs that benefit Port’s children and all community members. Sima has excellent communication and people management skills; strong knowledge of great business practices; and valuable digital technology ex-

perience. Sima will bring new strength and vision to our library. I hope all Port residents vote yes for the budget and for Sima Vasa for library trustee. Mat Lanfant Port Washington

Forget parks. Lower taxes on seniors

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o Mayor Weitzner. No more parks. Parks are not going to help us with our village taxes. It is going to cost more because you have to hire more

people to work the parks. Who is going to watch these parks at night? It will become a hang out. I do not see any reason on building these parks we have Manorhaven and Bar Beach..

What I would like to see more low-cost housing for our seniors. This way they can sell their homes and still live in Port. So many of us that were born here are moving.

Instead of spending, you could lower our taxes. Remember there are a lot of people in our village do not work. Retired. Help us stay here. I have lived in Port for 73 years. I

have seen it grow, raised my kids here and grandkids. Think twice, mayor. Grace Bellomo Port Washington

Marches signal new focus for gun reform Continued from Page 16 When Emma Gonzalez, with her poignant, piercing 6 minutes and 20 seconds of silence that mimicked the time it took for the Parkland School Shooter to kill 17, injure 17 more with his AR-15 assault rifle and simply disappear amid the fleeing students, you had the feeling of seeing a future leader, much as those who heard Hillary Clin-

ton’s Wellesley commencement speech. And so many more on that stage. But you also got a flash of what was lost, is lost, to society, to civilization – the potential of what these young people could have been, their lives snuffed out by the dreck of our species. Did we lose a Steve Hawking, a Malala, an Obama, a Steve Jobs, a Bill Gates?

And what of the hundreds of thousands who must live with life-altering injuries – what of the cost to society of their lost ability to fulfill their potential, of the cost of health care that might otherwise have been spent on education, professional training, investment in innovation? And what of the cost of trauma counselors, security officers, surveillance technology and

construction to harden schools, diverting scarce funds from actual education? Enough is Enough, the speakers declared. Never Again, was the reply back, perhaps more hopefully, given that there are still more than 200 days before the midterm elections, and 250 days before a new Congress is seated. How many more will die until then?

“We’re done hiding, being afraid,” Ryan Deitsch, a survivor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, declared. “That’s not what our Founding Fathers envisioned when they wrote of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ This is the beginning of the end. This is the fight for our lives. REV up America: Register to vote. Then educate. Then vote.”

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Business&RealEstate The story behind short sales First, a little history as to why people were forced to do short sales and the reasons behind it all. About 12 years ago, a majority of subprime mortgages began their slide to an “under water” position, meaning their value was greater than the market value of the financed home! That is what is meant by “under water.” The percentage of new lowerquality subprime mortgages rose from the historical 8 percent or lower range to approximately 20 percent from 2004 to 2006, with much higher ratios in some parts of the U.S. A high percentage of these subprime mortgages, over 90 percent in 2006 for example, were adjustable-rate mortgages. These two changes were part of a broader trend of lowered lending standards and higher-risk mortgage products. Further, U.S. households had become increasingly indebted, with the ratio of debt to disposable personal income rising from 77 percent in 1990 to 127 percent at the end of 2007, much of this increase mortgage-related. My professional and expert opinion is that Alan Greenspan, who was the Fed chair, from Aug. 11, 1987-Jan. 31, 2006, had caused much disruption, due to allowing so many to enter the mortgage market, with variable rate mortgages, providing those, who I believe, couldn’t really afford to purchase a home. This type of loan had never existed in the past. Greenspan, along with President George Bush and the Wall Street, benefited greatly, by packaging these loans into multi-million to billion dollar CDO’s (Collaterized Debt Obligations) or mortgage backed securities and sold them off to whomever wanted to purchase, whether investors or even entire countries; thinking that the U.S. economy, at the time was doing well and bulletproof. Janet Yellen, one of the newly elected Fed governors, played a crucial and critical role in convincing Alan Greenspan that some inflation was good for the economy, as she put it, “a bit of lubrication was good for increasing economic growth; and that was a decision that would haunt Alan Greenspan’s tenure as Fed chair until he was replaced, by Ben S.Benanke in Feb. 1, 2006, lasting until Jan 31, 2014. However, Greenspan realized too late, the unfortunate error of his decision, and when in December 1996, he came out with the terminology of “irrational exuberance” in the financial markets; but

no one was even listening or even cared, because things were flying along and everything appeared in excellent shape, with low unemployment and great interest rates. However, the bubble was growing, unchecked! As I said earlier, allowing those who could least afford a mortgage to enter the market, just so they could taste and enjoy the “American Dream” even though they didn’t realize that it would only be for a short term until the bubble popped. It had been one of the greatest financial errors that were ever made. Greenspan pushed interest rates much higher at the beginning of his tenure, when inflation exceeded 5 percent due to strong growlow-interestnterest rates after the great recession of 1988; then causing a recession. Afterwards, the economy expanded into the longest peacetime expansion in our nation’s history. The methods to approve a short sale for a homeowner who’s mortgage is under water and is unable to pay on time, is as follows; the owner has to provide all the necessary and required documentation, to show the need to allow the short sale. They will also do a credit check and also ask for all their assets and liabilities to prove the tenuous position they are in, to approve their “short sale.” If approved by the lender, then, the owner will be allowed to place their home on the

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch market with a knowledgeable experienced brokerage. When offers come in, even though they may be less than the mortgage amount that is owed; once an offer is accepted then a contract is signed by both parties, with either proof of funds, if being paid outright or a pre-qualification letter from the buyer’s lender. Then the contract with the method of payment is sent off to the bank holding the mortgage for the short sale approval; whereby the bank will either approve or deny acceptance of the offer. If approved with a qualified buyer then the closing will be setup. The time could be a few weeks to many months to complete the short sale. It is more complicated than a regular real estate sale and a Broker should have expertise and knowledge in how to start and

complete the sale. Generally speaking, a short sale is more to the homeowners advantage than a foreclosure. In a few instances, if mortgage payments are continued to being on time during a short sale; the seller, could essentially apply for a new mortgage for their next home. More important, the IRS also has extended the forgiveness of that money saved between the sale price and the mortgage, and for now, is not reportable income, as it used to be a few years ago, where you had to report the savings on your short sale as income. However, nobody could afford to pay the income taxes on the savings, so Congress passed a law, that the savings was no longer subject to income taxes, because if you couldn’t afford your mortgage payments, one could not afford to pay the income taxes either, since it was a burden on the tax payers to come up with the $$$$ for the income taxes, due to their financial condition and that is why they passed the law and have extended it! That was a little education moment for you and some knowledge that you have now gained, if you really didn’t know how the short sale process worked. Foreclosure is more serious and has a very huge impact on one’s credit for at least a two year period, whereby I have experienced a situation where we were able to attain a mortgage for a cou-

ple, whose income and credit were re-established. However, today it could take longer to secure a new mortgage if foreclosure had taken place; but every situation is different, so the lender will check out each situation and decide the merits and detriments of the borrowers recent income and credit and debt to income ratio. Credit is more severely impacted not only by foreclosure, but by the last resort of action, bankruptcy, which would be the last avenue to pursue. If your debts are so much greater than one’s overall income and savings, this will enable you to start fresh all over again. Today, the general rule is one must have a plan within an 18 month period and determine whether to do a Chapter 7, 11 or 13. You can google what those different forms of bankruptcies are; however, exceptions can prevail to the time limitations, and advise one to seek legal advice from a bankruptcy attorney, who specializes in this type of law. Phil Raices is the owner/broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 7 Bond St. in Great Neck. He has earned the designations as a graduate of the Realtor Institute and is a certified international property specialist. He can be reached by email:Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or by cell (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions or article suggestions or provide you a free comparative market.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in Great Neck Great Neck Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $848,000 Demographics near Great Neck, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 10,143 7,535 38 3 81,778 39,915

County 1,361,350 4,744 41.3 3 98,401 42,949

8 Horseshoe Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,375,000 Date: 09/06/2017 5 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 136x153 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $18,340 MLS# 2917086

2 VanDerbilt Drive, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,100,000 Date: 12/07/2017 3 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 104x103 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $16,601 MLS# 2918290

36 School House Lane, Great Neck Sold Price: $1,320,000 Date: 02/09/2018 4 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Exp Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 110x140 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $24,974 MLS# 2981387

3 Berkshire Road, Great Neck Sold Price: $856,000 Date: 03/01/2018 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 50x100 Schools: Great Neck Total Taxes: $8,636 MLS# 2980059

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

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Town seeks to allow dogs in Clark Botanic Garden BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N The Town of North Hempstead is going to the dogs — literally. Clark Botanic Garden could be seeing a few more dog days starting this spring, with the Town of North Hempstead eying a new law to allow dogs into the 12acre park – provided they are on a leash and are cleaned up after— on Wednesdays. The Town Board on Tuesday set a public hearing date for April 17. “I am so pleased that we will be considering this change so that we can welcome dogs to the Clark Botanic Garden every Wednesday,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Dogs are a part of a family and now no one has to stay at home while the rest of the family enjoys the beauty of our lovely Clark Garden.” “Everyone is welcomed, even our four-legged friends,” Bosworth added. Carole Trottere, a spokeswoman for the Town of North Hempstead, said the town had tested letting dogs into the Albertson-based garden park in December last year for a “Winter Pawty,” as part of its “Winter Won-

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A resident and her dog strolling through Clark Botanic Garden at last year’s Winter Wonderland event.

Park fee proposal stirs ire BY LU K E TOR R A N C E For the past few years, Little Leagues, senior athletic groups, and other charitable organizations had their fees waived to use county parks. That will continue into the near future, as the Nassau County Legislature approved a bill on Monday that prohibits charging fees on charitable organizations to use county parks. “It’s not a good idea and something we are going to prevent legislatively,” Rich Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park), the legislature’s presiding officer, said about the park fees last week. Curran had proposed removing the fee waivers at the end of last month, citing the county’s need for additional revenue to maintain the parks and balance the budget. But Nicolello said the fees would hardly put a scratch on the county’s finances. “The amount of money that she thinks she will realize is $200,000 or just north of that,” he said. “And that’s out of $3 billion budget. It is not going to solve any issues.” Nassau County Legislator Steven Rhoads (R-Bellmore) said the Office of Legislative Budget Review estimated the fees would bring in about $269,000 for the county. Nassau’s budget last year was $2.99 billion, according to Newsday. The bill was proposed by the Republican majority, whose legislators had been railing against the fees since the removal of the waiver was announced. Prior to voting on the bill, several county residents came forward to speak out against the reinstatement of fees. “Our senior citizens are on fixed incomes and pay high property taxes,” said Frank Marlow, of the Long Island Senior Softball Association. “We have already

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) done our fair share in supporting and paying for the fields.” Part of the outrage stemmed from some of the fees for local organizations. According to a report by the Long Island Herald, Seaford Little League was billed $16,000 by the county to use the fields in Washington Avenue Park, just days before the start of the season. Rhoads said the leagues provided seniors with exercise and gave local youth important lessons (and kept them out of trouble). “The work that you do and the service you provide is tremendously important,” he said. The bill passed unanimously. Nicolello announced that the organizations that had already paid the fees would be reimbursed. During a press conference on Tuesday, Curran said she was still considering what she would do about park fees in the future. “I need to decide what the fiscal implications of that legislation and then decide what to do going forward,” she said.

derland” series. There the four-legged residents had a chance to stroll around the light and train displays, as well as get their picture taken with Santa Claus. “That was kind of a nice little pilot to try it out,” Trottere said. The move follows the town’s allocation of $250,000 in its 2018 capital plan to create its first ever dog park, to be located in Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park and likely open in the fall. In that park, dogs will be able to play leash-free. It also builds on a 2016 decision to allow dogs in other parks, provided they are on leashes, including Michael J. Tully Park, North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington and the Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset. Dogs can also be walked along the North Hempstead Beach Park trail. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. Its operating hours are currently 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come April, the park will be open until 6 p.m.

Chaminade High School senior Philip Porter III, 18, died Saturday night in his sleep. The East Northport resident affectionately known as PJ, Porter had complained about soreness before going to bed Saturday night to his sister Katie Porter, Newsday reported. “The entire Chaminade family mourns PJ’s passing,” Chaminade President Bro. Thomas Cleary said. “He was an exceptionally kind young man — and he was known for that by his classmates. They are deeply saddened over a friend gone too soon. Chaminade students joined together Monday, led by our chaplain, to pray for PJ’s eternal peace. Our guidance

Funeral Home at 934 New York Ave. in Huntington Station. A memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 20 Cheshire Place in East Northport. During his years at Chaminade, Porter was a member of the Columbian Squires, a junior Knights of Columbus chapter at the high school and was a dedicated French student PHOTO COURTESY OF throughout his career. Matt Markham, CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL Chaminade’s director of said Philip Porter, 18, of East communications, he had recently been acNorthport, died Saturday cepted to Marist College in his sleep at his home. in Poughkeepsie, his first choice. counselors are available Though seniors were for any students who wish out of the building this to share their thoughts or week as the underclasspain.” men prepare for exams, A wake will be held the lower classmen began from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to Monday with a prayer for 9 p.m. Thursday and Fri- Porter and his family. day at the M.A. Connell

C L A R I F I C AT I O N “Great Neck forming advisory committee for revitalizing Middle Neck Road,” an article published in last week’s edition of the Great Neck News, misconstrued comments from Rebecca Gilliar. An updated version of the article can be found online.

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To reach Neverland, Traffic, life concerns go to Saddle Rock over Belmont Park BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I

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Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael and Tinkerbell begin to fly away from the Darling home over to Neverland. Continued from Page 2 complimented on his efforts, that was a small part of the show. “I think the performance from these kids was exceptional and I felt that maybe if this added to it, we did our job,” Martinez, a stay-at-home dad, said on Friday. “They were really on point both shows.” Jordana Levine said her son Jacob, who played Mr. Smee in the production, was initially reluctant to get involved. But her son ultimately came to enjoy it, she said, because he connected with other children he might not have otherwise and helped create something great. “You don’t have to be the star of the show,” Levine said, “but to just be involved is so wonderful.” When Chad Lasky and Rachel WeisStone were asked about what their vision was for this year’s performance, they said two big pieces of it were creating “a memorable and worthwhile experience” and honing a lot of life skills. “There’s so many different ways you can design and do a drama program, but the past three years we have really created a club where the end goal is ultimately to put on a show,” Weis-Stone said.

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Peter Pan, portrayed by Rafaella Sarraf, leads the Lost Boys and others in cheers. “And this hopefully opens the windows to many of them who always wanted to be on stage,” Lasky later added. In addition to the two Friday performances for students, the Saddle Rock Drama Club will put on another show on Tuesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. geared toward working parents who otherwise could not attend. While the enrichment program has put on different shows for about three years, Peter Pan will mark the first nighttime show connected to Saddle Rock Drama Club.

G.N. ed board supports school security boosts Continued from Page 3 where a former student shot and killed 17 people. Hundreds of students from both Great Neck high schools participated in a student walkout on March 14, calling for gun reform legislation and expressing the need to feel safe within their own schools. School board members, as well as some students and alumni, also recently

spoke at a March for Our Lives rally on March 24. There will be an informal public budget hearing on Monday, April 9, at South High School before its adoption on Tuesday, April 17 at North Middle School. May 7 will mark the annual budget hearing, to take place at South Middle School, before the public votes on the adopted budget on May 15.

Hundreds of residents packed the Elmont Memorial Library auditorium on Thursday for a pair of meetings with the Belmont Park developers to voice their concerns on the impact the project could have on the surrounding areas. The comments are part of the Environmental Impact Statement process for the project, and written comments will be accepted through April 12. The proposed development by New York Arena Partners, a joint venture between Sterling Development and Oak View Group, includes a 19,000-seat arena with 18,000 seats available for New York Islander games, a 250-room hotel, 435,000 square feet of retail space, 30,000 square feet of office space, 10,000 square feet for a community space, up to 8.5 acres of public open space and up to 3,700 parking spaces. Richard Brown, managing partner of Sterling Development, said the original proposal grouped all potential development on a site that is immediately adjacent to Belmont Park, and grouped all parking across Hempstead Turnpike. But after recent planning meetings, Brown said, the developers are considering some retailers’ concerns that lumping all the retail development next to the arena would be chaos on a busy Saturday with both a hockey game and shoppers flooding the area. Carol O’Neill, a 52-year resident of Floral Park, said she was “getting a little leery” of the proposed development bordering her longtime home. “We just finished the scoping with the Long Island Rail Road, and I live near it, and my estimation is it’s a big fiasco,” O’Neill said. “I also feel that Plainfield Avenue is one of our prime streets, and the day they have the big race, you can’t get down that street if you tried. I appreciate being able to speak, but I really feel there’s a heck of a lot of questions we still have, and I hope we’re going to get honest answers because we certainly didn’t have honest answers when it came to the railroad.” Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi said while he is in favor of new development moving into the area, it can in no way compromise the quality of life enjoyed by his residents, businesses and schools. Longobardi, along with Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, was concerned about the traffic and requested the developers do a traffic study within a threemile radius of the proposed development. “I am very concerned about traffic being driven into the residential areas of Elmont and Floral Park and the impact this will have on the residents,” Gillen said. “I do believe it is very important that we have public transportation available and a comprehensive public transportation plan available to see this project succeed and my residents not be injured.”

PHOTO BY AMELIA CAMURATI

Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen expressed her concerns about the potential traffic problems the proposed development could bring to the area.

PHOTO BY AMELIA CAMURATI

Sterling Development partner Richard Brown gave the crowd an overview of the project before residents’ comments.

PHOTO BY AMELIA CAMURATI

Carol O’Neill, a 52-year resident of Floral Park, said she was afraid the Belmont project would Longobardi also said the hotel, which Brown said is still in the concept stages, must not be used as a casino and should be no taller than the existing Belmont Park grandstand. Lifelong Floral Park resident Kristin Flood said she’s concerned about the future of the area for her small two children, Conor and Cassidy. “She’s the future of Floral Park. She is the child who is running around playing soccer at Floral Park Bellerose School,” Flood said. “She plays on the playground, and she does not need this impeding on her quality of life — not now, and not 30 years from now should she choose to raise her family in Floral Park as I have.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Parker’s Scacco honored by Jewish Aging Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation announced that Lina Scacco, Parker’s assistant vice president of corporate outreach and development, received the 2018 Professional Of The Year Award from the Association of Jewish Aging Services. She received the award at the AJAS Annual Conference held in mid-February, 2018, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The award recognizes outstanding professionals who have made important contributions to administration, social work, nursing, marketing or development, and whose facility is a member of AJAS. “Parker Jewish Institute is proud that Lina received this prestigious

award from AJAS,” stated Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker president and CEO. “Lina reflects the highest standards of professional knowledge and expertise, shows exceptional leadership, and is highly respected by the staff, residents and families served by Parker. She is truly deserving of this honor,” he added. In her multi-faceted role, Ms. Scacco plays a critical role in the planning and implementation of Parker’s marketing and communications, government relations, publicity and informational programs and events, which are integral to the organization’s mission and growth. In addition, she developed and implemented strategies designed for marketing, public re-

Lina Scacco lations and outreach for all Parker business units, including Development and the Nerken Center for Research and Grants. She has also inte-

grated a marketing intelligence and census analytics solution tool, enabling Parker to manage clinical information and other patient/resi-

dent data, while optimizing census growth, tracking sourcing patterns and streamlining reimbursements. Scacco is also responsible for new business development, identifying and communicating potential healthcare initiatives which will allow Parker to create programs and services to better serve healthcare needs of the area’s everchanging population. In this capacity, she supervises community-based programs such as: the Parker Certified Home Health Agency, Comprehensive Community Hospice at Parker Jewish Institute, and Parker on Madison, a Social Adult Day Care Program for the Frail Elderly. Scacco also spends time volunteering in the

community for a number of related organizations. She is an active member of the following: Samuel Field Y, Community Business Partnership Council; Senior Activity Generational Endowment Foundation of Glen Cove; Senior Umbrella Network, Nassau and Queens; Services Now for Adult Persons; Queens Interagency Council on Aging; Queensboro Council for Social Welfare and the Business Council. Scacco graduated from Fordham University in the Bron, with a Business Administration Degree in Marketing and Management. A resident of Glen Head, New York with her husband Gus, Lina’s son Peter is a CPA and daughter Jacqueline a senior in college.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, The Treasurer of said Village will sell at public auction in the manner provided by law on the 6th day of April, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. (prevailing time) at the Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes remain unpaid for the year 2017/18 as will be sufficient to discharge the tax, fees, interest and charges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale and shall continue the same from day to day until the said sale shall be completed. Excepted from said sale are parcels of property on which the Village of Great Neck owns and holds one or more unredeemed certificates of tax sale. The following is a list of real estate to be sold for unpaid taxes for the year 2017/18 with a statement of the amount of all charges thereon as of April 6, 2018 the descriptions of properties being those on the Tax Map of the County of Nassau. Section/Block Lot 1-20.61-63

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Total Amount Due including taxes, penalties, interest $2,595.70

KOSHKI HAMID

1-35.222 1-51.2-637

ROBERT SILVERSTEIN RS MARSHALL HOLDINGS LLC

$153.78 $2,719.83

1-53.629 1-53.624

MIDDLE NECK EQUITIES LLC TORAH OHR HEBREW ACADEMY

$1,309.94 $1,814.75

1-60.70 1-78.122 1-81.179-180

WANG WENFEN 8 OLD POND LLC MAHFAR DJAVAHERI DALIA

$2,727.04 $4,742.20 $857.28

1-81.181-182 1-84.3

GLOBAL VISINO DEVELOPMENT LLC RABBANIFAR SAADAT & SOOSA

$2,126.38 $2,170.92

1-85.457 1-87.231

WOODHILL DEVELOPMENT CORP ENTERPRISE PROPERTIES CORP

$106.29 $1,812.95

1-88.432-455 1-88.458

NA LI JJJ ASSETS LLC

$2,296.69 $2,792.78

1-89.211 1-91.44 1-96.6-10

LO PICCOLO GIUSEPPE 2DRORI AVI/SIMA MICHAEL CHANCHALASHVILI

$2,285.88 $4,285.33 $4,230.31

1-106.2-119 1-106.3-114

TABARZIA SAIED JKT 54R LLC

$2,909.13 $3,847.77

1-108.61-64 1-110.162

DOUSTAR MOBASSER MARK & AMY FRANKEL

$4,531.61 $2,601.27

1-115.49 1-128.4 1-128.22-24

100 CROYDEN FN LLC KASHANI MORDECHAI LORI LANGER DERAMIREZ

$2,547.89 $1,022.01 $2,919.94

1-128.294 1-128.548

MATS LLC KASHANI MORDECHAI

$1,393.74 $1,013.49

1-128.588 1-129.398

BENJAMIN TUROFSKY KOUROSH LIVIAN

$198.65 $2,811.85

1-136.159 1-136.182

QIAN HU BARTCO HOLDING

$2,684.46 $184.89

1-136.437-441 1-142.95 1-182.41

DARYOUSH NAMI GOHAR MOLLA PARVIS MARY M HENRY T WYKOWSKI

$2,824.30 $1,998.98 $1,963.93

1-182.81 1-183.10

BERNARDO GALLEGO JACOB & RONIT MENASHE

$3,206.84 $2,555.09

1-185.5 1-188.25

JAHANBAREH MAHIN MIKAELIAN 16 SURREY LANE REALTY LLC

$2,786.97 $2,652.36

1-189.38 1-190.26

CELIA G WEBER TAYLA COHEN

$2,369.07 $5,865.24

1-190.34 1-201.13

MANSOUR BANILIVY FERIDOU NOKHVAT

$4,347.23 $2,895.05

1-201.23 1-201.33 1-201.57

MICHAEL KWONG RAMI/ANGELA HEMATIAN BRUCE R LIEBERMAN & CO

$2,634.67 $2,765.68 $237.95

2-148.28-30 2-173.107

JACOB D SHELA/SANFORD PEARL

$5,062.84 $1,448.78

2-181.243 2-187.325

SUNG EUN KIM KENNY DEVELOPMENT CORP

$2,810.22 $143.63

2-348.55 2-349.4

JOHN AHL J M PINE HOLLOW REALTY LLC

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Legal Notice BUDGET HEARING & ADOPTION GREAT NECK LIBRARY PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing on the proposed Great Neck Library Budget for 2018/19 will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. in the Large Multipurpose Room of the Great Neck Library, Main Building, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023. GNN #147963 2x 03/30, 04/06 /2018 #147963

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION OF THE GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual election of the qualified voters of the Great Neck Union Free School District Nassau County, New York will be held on May 15, 2018 in the following election districts: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1: At the E.M. Baker School, 69 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York Western Boundary: Middle Neck Road from Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR) to Wildwood Road, to Cherry Lane, to Horizon Way to the Long Island Sound. Southern Boundary: Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR) from Middle Neck Road to East Shore Road. Eastern Boundary: East Shore Road and Manhasset Bay to the Long Island Sound. Northern Boundary: Long Island Sound. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2: At the Great Neck South High School, 341 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York Northern Boundary: Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR) from South Middle Neck Road to East Shore Road. Western Boundary: Stewart Avenue from Hillside Avenue along the NYC/Queens Border to the Long Island Expressway (LIE) to Lakeville Road to South Middle Neck Road to the Long Island Railroad Tracks (LIRR). Eastern Boundary: New Hyde Park Border from Hillside Avenue to Union Turnpike to Continental Drive and the Herricks Border to the Manhasset Border to the Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR). Southern Boundary: Hillside Avenue from Stewart Avenue to the Herricks Border. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3: At the Saddle Rock School, 10 Hawthorne Lane, Great Neck, New York Northern Boundary: Horizon Way to Cherry Lane to Wildwood Road from the Long Island Sound to Middle Neck Road. Southern Boundary: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) tracks from Little Neck Bay to Middle Neck Road. Western Boundary: Little Neck Bay/Long Island Sound from the Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR) to Horizon Way. Eastern Boundary: Middle Neck Road from the Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR) to Wildwood Road. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4: At the Lakeville School, 47-27 Jayson Avenue, Great Neck, New York Southern Boundary: Long Island Expressway (LIE) from the NYC/Queens Border to Lakeville Road. Eastern Boundary: Lakeville Road and South Middle Neck Road from the Long Island Expressway (LIE) to the Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR) Western Boundary: NYC/ Queens Border from the Long Island Expressway (LIE) to the

Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR). Northern Boundary: The Long Island Rail Road Tracks (LIRR) from the NYC/Queens Border to South Middle Neck Road. The annual election on May 15, 2018 shall be held for the following purposes: A) To vote upon the annual school budget for the year 2018-2019 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the district for the foregoing purposes (PROPOSITION NO. 1). B) To vote upon the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 2: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Great Neck Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, shall pay to the Great Neck Library, Great Neck, New York, a sum to be requested by the Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library, Great Neck, New York, such sum to be raised by tax on the taxable property of said district for the support of said Great Neck Library for the year beginning January 1, 2019. C) To elect for a three year term, a member of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of the term of Barbara Berkowitz, the new term to begin July 1, 2018. D) To elect for a three year term, a member of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of the term of Donald Ashkenase, the new term to begin July 1, 2018. E) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing on May 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. DST, in the South Middle School located at 349 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York for the purpose of discussing expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said school district for school year 2018-2019 at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will have an opportunity to be heard. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the annual election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on May 15, 2018 commencing at 7:00 a.m. and ending 10:00 p.m., DST. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies, and copies of propositions involving expenditure of monies for the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be obtained by any resident in the district during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual election, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The aforesaid budget statement shall contain the amount of money to be paid to Great Neck Library for library services for the year beginning January 1, 2019. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory author-

ity, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that nominations for members of the Board of Education shall be made by petition signed by at least 168 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which the trustees shall be voted upon, this year, April 16, 2018. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and must describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent. The candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for each specific vacancy shall be considered elected to office. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that registration is permitted in the office of the District Clerk on school days, Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, during the hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, up to and including May 10, 2018. A register will be prepared and will be filed in the office of the District Clerk, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, New York, and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (DST) on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for voting on the budget and election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon (DST) on Saturday, and at each polling place on election day. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual election who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years of age, a resident of the School District for a period of thirty days next preceding the election at which he/she offers to vote and registered to vote for said election. A person shall be registered to vote if he or she shall have permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or with the School District’s Board of Registration. Only persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all voters previously registered for any annual or special District election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years (20142017) prior to preparation of said register. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Election on May 15, 2018 at the polling places in each of the election districts to prepare a register for District elections to be held subsequent to May 15, 2018. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself

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Sid Jacobson JCC raises $1.4M at gala, auction Continued from Page 2 rector of the JCC, said. “We serve children from all over Long Island of all socio-economic levels. This event raises money specifically for scholarships so that no child is ever turned away from Camp Kehilla.” Camp Kehilla, which has been in operation for more than 20 years, gives children with special needs an exclusive summer camp. Executive Director David Black said the center’s Camp Jacobson offers spots

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to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvas ballots pursuant to Education Law ß2019-a.2.b at said special meeting of the Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election except Sundays. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education has adopted rules governing the election, which include the following: a) Any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines (except propositions or questions which are required to be stated in this Notice) shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District or 5% of the eligible voters who voted in the previous annual election, whichever is greater, and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that on the 30th day, this year, April 16, 2018, such propositions may be submitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. b) All petitions submitting questions or propositions shall clearly and concisely state the proposition or question to be submitted to the election, but the form and language of such question or proposition shall be determined by the Board of Education. c) The Board of Education shall examine each petition filed with the office of the District Clerk for the submission of questions and propositions and may reject said petition if its purpose is not within the power of the voters, or where expenditure of money is required by the petition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation. Dated: March 5, 2018 Great Neck, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT JACQUELINE LIZZA, DISTRICT CLERK GNN #147998 4x 03/30, 04/13, 04/27, 05/11 /2018 #147998

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead— Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m. APPEAL #20480.A—N&W Realty (Great Neck Jaguar), conditional use 70-126.D, and variances 70-103.A(1), 70-103.F(1), 70-103.M, 70-132.A, and 70-202.1(C), to maintain a conversion of a storage area to office space with insufficient off-street parking, loading, and storage of automobiles for sale within a required front yard setback, retaining walls exceeding the permitted height within a required front yard setback and a driveway ramp with insufficient trench drain; S/E/cor. 732 Northern Blvd. and Spinney Hill Dr., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 108, Lot 1, B-A/R-B Districts. APPEAL #20480.B Manije Golche, conditional use 70-126.H to maintain accessory parking within a greater restricted district; N/E/cor. 74 Manor Dr. and Spinney Hill Dr., Great Neck, Sec. 2, Blk. 108, Lot 44, R-B District. The full list of cases for this calendar may be obtained at www.northhempsteadny.gov. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals GNN #148020 1x 03/30 /2018 #148020

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT— COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2003-AR10, Plaintiff(s), Against AMINA KHORDIPOUR A/K/A MINA KHORDIPOUR, BRUCE KHORDIPOUR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Index No.: 12/012764 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/18/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme

Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 4/24/2018 at 11:30 am, premises known as 14 Farmers Rd., Kings Point a/k/a Great Neck, NY 11024, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Kings Point, Great Neck, County of Nassau and State of New York, and Designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 1, Block 156, and Lot 10. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,593,910.81 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 12/012764. Cornelius James Droogan, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Dated: 3/1/2018 File Number: 120-3542 BGM GNN #147990 4x 03/23, 03/30, 04/06, 04/13 /2018

ally support what we are doing and what we are trying to bring to the community,” JCC Board President Jodi Rosenthal said. “To see the amount of people to support our center and their center is what this is all about.” Wasserman said the auction also helps fund the center’s young onset dementia program for those in their 30s, 40s or 50s suffering from the disease. Wasserman, who started the program in January of 2005, said the program was one dear to her heart. The center also offers a vocational training and employment center for those on the autism spectrum who have aged out of school. “We provide them with internships within the JCC and out in the community, and our goal is to bring them to that next level of employment where we start working with them and their families to give them the tools to become employed,” Wasserman said. “Our goal is to help these young adults become as independent as they can be, recognizing that everyone is an individual and at different levels.” Event committee chairman Lloyd Rosenman said the auction items, which were all donated for the event, ranged from a 16-day trip for two to Vietnam, a golf excursion to Old Sandwich Golf Club

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Guests enjoyed delicious food from more than 30 of Long Island’s finest restaurants, including Nisen Sushi. in Massachusetts on a private plane and tickets with backstage access to “Hamilton: An American Musical,” “Frozen” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Rosenman, who also owns Tocolo Cantina, was one of more than 30 restaurants that donated food for the event. “The heart of the JCC and the reason everybody comes out to this event is to assure that these vulnerable populations always remain front and center and always come first,” Black said. “These are our mothers, our fathers, our children, our grandparents, and we made a determination that this is the centerpiece of the JCC.”

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck will hold a Public Hearing on April 10, 2018 at the Village Hall, 61 Baker Hill Road, Great Neck, New York 11023 at 7:45 P.M. to consider the following: The adoption of the proposed budget for the General Fund and Debt Service Fund for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2019. Salaries in the proposed budget for the Village Board are as follows, Mayor $10,000 annually, Trustees $4,800 annually. Copies of the proposed budget are available in the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer and may be inspected by any interested persons during normal business hours. At the time and place of said public hearing all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Those persons planning to attend any meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK Pedram Bral, Mayor Joe Gill, Clerk-Treasurer Dated: Great Neck, New York March 21, 2018 GNN #148021 1x 03/30 /2018 #148021

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The former Astoria Bank headquarters, as seen here in a promotional flyer, set to be acquired by Northwell Health. Continued from Page 1 Brian Lee of Newmark Knight Frank, who represented Sterling in the sale, said they were in contract and could not comment on what the final sale price was without authorization. But, Lee said, there was “a lot of interest in the property” given that it is 20 acres of land near New York City, next to a highway, and has a large building with room for development. “It’s probably the last not fully developed property in Lake Success on a large parcel,” Lee said.

Long Island Business News, citing “industry sources,” reported that the sale price was around $36 million. Blue Sky Real Estate Services, a real estate company founded by former Northwell chief physical assets officer Philip Silverman in 2017, represented Northwell Health in the purchase. Sterling Bancorp and Astoria Financial Corp. completed their $2.2 billion merger in October last year. The combined company now uses the Sterling Bancorp name, with its subsidiaries operating as Sterling National Bank.

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Suozzi shaves head Curran backs bill for to aid in cancer fight internet sales tax Continued from Page 26 on Sunday, which was split evenly between the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the Nicholas J. Pedone Foundation. The latter is named for a Glen Cove boy who was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer. His parents started the foundation after his passing to raise money for childhood cancer awareness and hospital outreach projects, working directly with children who are diagnosed with the disease. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has been raising money since 1999 through events similar to the one on Sunday, where volunteers agree to have their heads shaved to raise awareness. Since 2005, the St. Baldrick’s has raised $232 million. “If I am able to raise awareness and money to help combat childhood cancer, then I am happy to do it,” Suozzi said of

his new trim. Not everyone was a fan of Suozzi’s haircut. His opponent in the Democratic primary, Joshua Sauberman, criticized Suozzi on Twitter for his refusal to support a single-payer health-care system. “I fought cancer & won, but @RepTomSuozzi continues to fight cancer patients, who want a health-care system that ensures they don’t have to choose [between] buying groceries or receiving life-saving treatments. Tell Tom that 92 percent is not good enough. Let’s pass #SinglePayerNow. #JoshForNY,” he wrote in a Tweet on Sunday. Sauberman was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2009. He told Blank Slate Media last month that he was denied coverage by his insurer who said the cancer was a pre-existing condition. He said that ordeal inspired him to run for Congress this year.

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ties, are not taxed. According to the LIBN, the officials said the passage of this law would allow small businesses to better compete, draw more customers and hire more workers. A letter from the New York State Association of Counties stressed that the law would not increase the sales tax but would collect a tax that is “legally owed” by purchasers in New York. The letter noted that more and more transactions were being completed online and predicted that $275 million in state and local taxes would be collected in the first year. This money, they said, would reduce pressure on local property taxes and anticipated growth of 15 to 20 percent annually for the foreseeable future. According to the letter, Washington, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Rhode Island have already passed similar laws. A 2017 report from the Government Accountability Office said that $500 million to $900 million was not being collected annually by New York because of this exemption. The letter from the counties said the new bill would close a “significant portion” of that gap.

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Spectrum Designs grows into new space Continued from Page 4 discussed the idea with her husband. His death in 2010 finally spurred her to take action, she said. “I had an option: I could either wallow in self-pity, or I could be the change I wanted to see in the world and make something happen,” she said. “And I chose the latter.” She founded the project with her friend Nicole Sugrue and Bardsley, who had worked with Spanakos’ son. Originally the Nicholas Center for Autism — named for Spanakos’ son — the group looked for a

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Spectrum Co-founder Stella Spanakos (in white) is surrounded by Spectrum employees and local officials at the opening of the new manufacturing facility on Friday in Port way to provide adults with

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a living. Spanakos looked for something that was recession-proof and settled on making shirts. “It was repetitive, it was start-to-finish, and it would be a great fit,” she said. After a few months of experimenting, the operation moved out of Spanakos’ barn and into 416 Main St. in Port Washington, making 75 T-shirts a day. When that space proved too small, Spectrum moved their manufacturing to the Community Chest of Port Washington’s building, where they stayed for two

years. But with business continuing to grow, Spanakos said, the business needed its own space, prompting the move to 366 Main St. Clients for Spectrum include Google, Facebook, Comedy Central and Nieman Marcus. They also provide clothing to a number of local governments, including the Town of North Hempstead. “These were the best shirts we’ve ever had,” said Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth. Other local officials in attendance were Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Nassau

County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove), and state Sen. Elaine Phillips (R-Flower Hill), who offered praise to the company’s mission. “This is really bringing the community together and embracing all individuals,” she said. “I am so proud to be a part of it, this is exactly where our tax dollars [should go].” The other officials each took their turn to commend Spectrum and its leaders for their work in Port Washington. And Spanakos thanked the officials for their help in growing Spectrum. “It truly takes a village,” she said.

FDNY firefighter from F.P. dies Continued from Page 10 “New York City firefighters truly are the bravest in the world,” Norton said in a statement. “We watched firsthand with astonishment as they charged into the smoke to make sure all were safely out and then fought to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading, putting their lives on the line as they do every day. The FDNY are real life superheroes and have our boundless admiration and gratitude.” Davidson, who was on the first truck to arrive with Engine Company 69, got separated from the group in the rapidly deteriorating conditions when they were called out of the building. He was found unconscious and was later pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital on Friday. During the funeral on Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, Davidson’s brother Eric, an 11-year veteran of Engine Compa-

ny 88 in the Bronx, said his younger brother was looking to make a better life for his family, Newsday reported. On Monday, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York said Davidson’s cause of death was smoke inhalation. On Sunday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro posthumously promoted Davidson to lieutenant, a position he was in line to receive after passing the exam in 2015. “Lieutenant Davidson was a natural-born leader and dedicated member of the FDNY who died fighting and serving our city,” Nigro said. “He had all the qualities of an officer and more – his promotion is well-deserved.” Davidson is survived by his wife Eileen and their four children — 7-year-old Brooke, 6-yearold Joseph, 3-year-old Emily and 1-year-old Amy.

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Fire Department of New York firefighter Michael Davidson, 37, of Floral Park, died Thursday in a fire in Harlem. In a pair of Instagram posts, Norton said the movie crew’s first assistant director originally smelled the smoke and alerted the fire department. The crew was

filming inside a bar and an apartment above the basement where the fire started. Norton, who was on the scene, also commended Davidson and his fellow firefighters for rushing into the burning building. “I have never witnessed firsthand that kind of bravery,” Norton said. “I’m in awe of that kind of selfless courage. It’s devastating to contemplate that one of the men we watched charging in there lost his life.” Two fundraising efforts — one through the FDNY Foundation and one through a GoFundMe effort by Christine McLoughlin of Floral Park — have been started for Davidson’s family and his children’s future education. As of Wednesday afternoon, the GoFundMe effort had raised $178,026 of the $200,000 goal. Davidson was appointed as a firefighter in May of 2003 and assigned to Engine Company 69 in

Harlem. During his years of service, he was cited for bravery and life-saving actions four times. “[Firefighter Michael] Davidson bravely battled many fires and responded to countless calls for help from New Yorkers throughout his 15 years of dedicated service,” Nigro said. “Our department and our entire city mourn this tragic loss of a very brave firefighter.” Two other firefighters also suffered serious burns and additional members had less serious injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, officials said. Davidson is also the son of retired firefighter Robert Davidson, who served the department for 26 years. Visitation was Sunday and Monday at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, and funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

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