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HEALTH, WELLNESS LONGER WATERFRONT LEGISLATOR’S ARREST & BEAUTY GUIDE MORATORIUM ROILS COUNTY POLITICS PAGES 31-34, 47-50

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Nassau residents say taxes are top issue, poll shows

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Homeowners polled view Democrats and Republicans unfavorably BY N O A H M A N S K A R Nassau County homeowners think taxes are the county’s most pressing issue and do not trust either major political party to serve their interests, according to a poll conducted last month. Some 65 percent of the 800 surveyed homeowners who are likely to vote in this year’s countywide election chose taxes as the most important issue facing the county, according to the poll conducted by the Parkside Group, a Manhattan political consulting ďŹ rm, from May 18 to 21. Roads and traďŹƒc problems are the second most pressing issue, with 13 percent of respondents choosing it, followed by public corruption with 11 percent, according to poll results obtained by Blank Slate Media. Both the Democratic and Republican parties are viewed unfavorably by half the respondents, and more than half said they do

not trust either party to stand up for their best interests, the poll results show. The Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, a Cedarhurst-based ďŹ rm that handles appeals of Nassau residents’ property tax bills, commissioned the poll, which has a margin of error of 3.46 percent. The poll only surveyed people who own homes, so it does not reect the opinions of Nassau’s total electorate. Homeowners account for about 80 percent of Nassau’s residents, according to the most recent available U.S. Census data. “The ďŹ ndings of the survey reinforce what we already know: property taxes are a crushing burden on Nassau County homeowners and those homeowners will aggressively protect their rights to avoid paying more than is legally required,â€? Shalom Maidenbaum, the founder of Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, said in Continued on Page 66

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More than 400 Paul D. Schreiber High School seniors graduated on Thursday. See graduation section, pages 35-46.

Manorhaven lengthens mayoral term to 4 years Thursday voted 4-0 to lengthen the term of mayor to four years from two, making Manorhaven Manorhaven mayors will the only Port Washington vilsoon serve longer terms in of- lage with a four-year mayoral term. ďŹ ce. Trustee Rita Di Lucia was The Board of Trustees on

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not present for the vote. The change will take place after the 2018 mayoral election. Mayor Jim Avena, who was elected mayor in May 2016, Continued on Page 66

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Bay Walk opening moved to July 8 Village to cut ribbon on new park BY ST E P H E N ROMANO

The Manorhaven Board of Trustees extended the village’s waterfront development moratorium on Thursday.

Manorhaven extends waterfront moratorium Board of Trustees to meet with advisory committee BY ST E P H E N ROMANO The Manorhaven Board of Trustees on Thursday extended the village’s waterfront development moratorium, halting building for another six months. The law, which the board approved 4-0, was first passed last June and extended in January to stop development on the waterfront while Mayor Jim Avena’s advisory committee discussed plans for the land. Trustee Rita Di Lucia was not present for the vote. After months of meetings, with committee members and residents laying out ideas for the future of the waterfront, the Board of Trustees will meet with the waterfront committee at the village’s work session on July 13 to discuss its plans. The topics will likely include waterfront property zoning, parking, evacuation issues, the

village’s sewer system, the village’s marinas and the 11-acre Thypin Steel property. The future of the Thypin Steel property on Manhasset Isle, which once held a metal fabricating plant and hangars for Pan Am planes, has been the hottest topic of debate because the owner has been trying to speed up its development. The property was approved for a 96-unit development in 2003. In December, Michael Sahn, the lawyer representing the owner, Richard Thypin, told the Board of Trustees that the waterfront moratorium, which is halting Thypin’s development, did not meet legal standards, saying “there is no basis for a moratorium.” Sahn said Thypin was not threatening legal action in December. Manorhaven village Attorney Steve Leventhal at the time

rejected Sahn’s argument. In March, residents at a public meeting urged the village’s Waterfront Advisory Committee to continue the waterfront moratorium, maintain the current zoning and allow access to the waterfront. The Manorhaven Action Committee, one of the most outspoken civic groups on the preservation of the waterfront, also submitted a list of ideas and things for the board to look into at the hearing, including zoning, the nature preserve, global warming, the village’s marinas, the old Bill’s Harbor Inn property and more. In January, the Waterfront Advisory Committee members presented their ideas for the future of the waterfront. The committee agreed that it would like to see the waterfront be used for marinas and similar developments, and disagreed on Continued on Page 66

The Village of Port Washington North will celebrate the grand opening of the Bay Walk Park on July 8 after it had to cancel its ribbon-cutting ceremony last week due to rain. The village began planning 14 years ago to turn an old oil dock into a waterfront community park. The park will feature a kayak launch station, new benches, bicycle racks, a garden, a phonecharging station and a waterreplenishing station with a dog bowl. The Bay Walk stretches about 3/4 of a mile and the park is about 1.8 acres. The park will also include a boat resting area on the waterfront, expansion of the Outdoor Nautical Art Museum, an information kiosk and expansion of the Port North pier float. Port Washington North Mayor Bob Weitzner said although the original celebration was canceled, the village plans

to go forward with the planned celebration. “It went from famine to feast,” Weitzner said last week. “I don’t only think this park will help Port Washington come together but you’ll see a lot of transit visitors coming to Port North, along with an economic boom for our stores.” Phase II of the Bay Walk, which was recently completed, cost $1.5 million — $1 million of which was covered by the state Department of State and the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. The village covered $250,000 of the cost with bond money, and the Town of North Hempstead covered the remaining $250,000, Weitzner said. “What has been most fulfilling about this project, and also gratifying and special, is how various interested parties in the community came to us, not just asking questions but offering suggestions on what’s going into the park,” he said.

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Port company’s Port’s Megaera Regan named app combines Nassau gym teacher of the year music and texts BY ST E P H E N ROMANO

BY J ES S I C A CHIN A small Port Washington startup launched a phone app last week that it hopes will be the next social media leader in music text messaging. The company, called Rednote, is located on Main Street in Port Washington and was established about 14 months ago. The app allows users “to integrate their favorite song clips and music lyrics into their text messages and onto their personal photos,” Kendall Berman, the marketing and artist relations manager, said. Rednote is a combination of the three biggest behaviors online, Andy Blacker, the Rednote CEO and a Port Washington res-

ident, said. The three are listening to music, uploading and sharing photos and searching for music lyrics, Blacker said. “One hundred twenty million people in the U.S. search for music lyrics every month and eight billion photos are shared a day, and we combined them for free in one app that people can use to express themselves,” Blacker said. The inspiration for the app is the “massive growth in messaging space, with three billion people on smartphones,” Blacker said. He said he realized that although people were sharing a lot of content such as photos and GIFs there was no clear way to share music that was “liContinued on Page 67

Megaera Regan said she did not take a physical education class until she was in high school. She grew up in Queens, where her elementary and middle schools didn’t offer the class. But in high school, she was inspired by her coach, Barbara Hoffman, and then realized she wanted to become a physical education teacher. Regan, who teaches at Manorhaven Elementary School, said Hoffman “totally inspired” her and other students, teaching them that they “are ladies before athletes.” “After that, I pretty much always wanted to be a physical education teacher,” Regan said. Last month, the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance named Regan the Nassau County Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. “I found this to be a very big honor,” Regan said. “I was thrilled

Manorhaven School Principal Bonni Cohen, physical education teacher Megaera Regan, who has been named the NYS AHPERD Nassau Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Mooney. when I found out.” Regan’s approach to physical education stems from what she learned from Hoffman. “I tell the kids if you’re going to practice throwing, practice sportsmanship as well,” she said. “That’s

one of the most important skills that I think we should value. Through games, I try to teach students attitude and that sometimes you’ll win and sometimes you’ll lose.” The Port Washington school Continued on Page 67

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BY ST E P H E N ROMANO Republican Nassau County executive candidate Jack Martins announced a plan on Tuesday to strengthen the response to the opioid crisis, calling on the county Legislature to introduce a law that would require hospitals to care for overdose victims for 72 hours. “Long Island has been at the epicenter of the national heroin epidemic,” Martins said at a news conference in Williston Park. “To solve the crisis, we need innovative solutions and a commitment to help those struggling with addiction.” Martins, standing with Republican Legislators Richard Nicolello, Laura Schaefer and Rose Walker, said 37 states have laws for postoverdose treatment and said the county Legislature has the power to introduce the law. When asked if the law would be introduced, Nicolello, the deputy presiding officer of the Legislature, said legislators would need to review the proposal and see if the county had the authority.

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Jack Martins announces his plan to fight Nassau County’s opioid problem in Williston Park on Tuesday. Martins said his plan would also convert vacant facilities at Nassau University Medical Center into a full-service inpatient treatment center for people struggling with heroin

and opioid addiction. Martins, a former state senator, said he hopes insurance would cover expenses in his plan, but said Continued on Page 19

President Donald Trump named retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Buzby, a 1979 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate and 34-year Navy veteran, to lead the U.S. Maritime Administration. If confirmed by the Senate, Buzby would be the administrator of an agency, known as MARAD, within the U.S. Department of Transportation that also oversees the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. As administrator, Buzby would create the agency’s policies, manage its activities, and advise Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao on maritime policy. “RADM Buzby is a

Kings Pointer who has worked closely with MARAD throughout his military and post-military career,” Joel Szabat, executive director of the maritime agency, said in a statement. “Once confirmed by the Senate, he will be able to hit the ground running as Administrator.” Currently, Buzby is president and CEO of the National Defense Transportation Association. He also sits on the board of several maritime corporations. While serving in the Navy, he commanded the Military Sealift Command from 2009 to 2013, the USS Carney, Destroyer Squadron 31, Surface Warfare Officers School Command and Joint Task Continued on Page 67

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Arrest steps on Dems’ message Campaign focused on GOP political corruption hurt by charges against Legislator Solages BY N O A H M A N S K A R About half a dozen public corruption scandals involving Republican Nassau County ofďŹ cials in the past two years created a political opportunity for Democrats, who are campaigning on an anti-corruption message. But the arrest last Wednesday of Democratic county Legislator Carrie Solages on domestic violence charges gives the party a harder row to hoe as it tries to retake control of the county government, local politicians said. “This kind of levels the playing ďŹ eld, so to some degree it takes the moral high ground away from the Democrats,â€? said Michael Dawidziak, a Sayville political strategist who works mostly with Republicans. Solages, one of seven Democrats in the 19-seat Legislature, was charged June 21 with misdemeanor assault and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend while their child watched, according to court records. He has

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Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages (D-Valley Stream) speaks at a rally against a planned video casino in March 2016. pleaded not guilty. Several oďŹƒcials have called for Solages’ resignation, including county Legislator Laura Curran, the Democratic Nassau County executive candidate, and Jack Martins, her Republican opponent. Solages, a three-term legislator from Valley Stream, is the

seventh elected oďŹƒcial or political leader from Nassau County to be arrested since 2015. Five of the other six have been Republicans, including County Executive Edward Mangano and John Venditto, the former Oyster Bay town supervisor, whom federal authorities charged in October

in an alleged bribe and kickback scheme. Both have pleaded not guilty. Democratic candidates, including Curran, have used those arrests as ammunition during an election year in which all 19 legislative seats and three countywide oďŹƒces are up for grabs, casting GOP administrations as hives of corruption and cronyism in desperate need of change. But Solages’ arrest muddies that narrative, giving Republicans a chance to point to allegations that have nothing to do with betrayal of public trust, but are still graphic and likely to stick in voters’ minds, Dawidziak and two top Nassau Democrats said. “It certainly weakens the position of Democrats,â€? Steve Markowitz, the president of the Great Neck Democratic Club, said. “People react to acts of personal criminal activity or violence. People react to anything that has salacious details in it, and we see it at the national level. Stu can be deected easily. So it’s hard to predict.â€? The domestic violence charg-

es could particularly aect Democrats’ standing with women, a constituency on which they rely heavily in Nassau County elections, Dawidziak said. While he acknowledged that Solages’ arrest “can complicate what is otherwise a very clear story,â€? Jay Jacobs, the Nassau County Democratic Committee chairman, said he has not heard clamoring from women’s groups to oust the legislator. Jacobs said Nassau voters will distinguish one legislator’s personal misdeeds from the litany of Republican corruption scandals that have increased their tax burdens. “I think if we’re voting on which party is going to be more inherently honest or trustworthy, I think there’s a legitimate argument that goes to the Democrats,â€? Markowitz said. For Republicans, Solages’ arrest brings back into the public spotlight the history of Democratic county legislators breaking the law, said E. O’Brien Murray, the chief political strategist for Martins, a former state senator. Continued on Page 76

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Ride-hailing starts in Nassau L.I. Nets team to with tacit OK from officials practice in town BY N O A H M A N S K A R Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft can operate legally in Nassau County starting this week, officials said. A state law allowing the services, which let users hail a car using a smartphone, to operate outside New York City was set to take effect. Nassau could have opted out of the law, but no legislation had been submitted to the county Legislature to do so as of Tuesday, said Brian Nevin, a spokesman for County Executive Edward Mangano. The state regulations “will automatically become law,” Nevin said. The state law, approved in April, requires ride-hailing companies to register with the state Department of Motor Vehicles. The companies must conduct criminal background checks for each driver and carry liability insurance for drivers when passengers are being driven. New York City, which regulates these companies through its Taxi & Limousine Commission, is exempt from the regulations. The law allows Nassau, Suffolk

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and Westchester counties, along with the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, to opt out at any time and bar ride-hailing services from operating within their limits. Suffolk County said this month that it will not opt out. The state law has taken effect in Nassau despite a push from local taxi companies to block it. Last Monday, the county’s Taxi and Limousine Commission recommended opting out and incorporating ridehailing companies into Nassau’s ex-

isting regulatory framework by inviting them to operate as traditional black-car services. George Maragos, the Democratic county comptroller who is running for county executive, endorsed that position. Larry Blessinger, the chairman of Nassau’s Taxi & Limousine Board who also owns local taxi companies, said the state law runs the risk of letting criminal drivers slip through the cracks because they will not be fingerprinted like traditional cab drivers. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announced an initiative on Tuesday that will allow ridehailing drivers to volunteer for fingerprinted background checks and get a seal to display on their cars if they pass. “It’s the legislators’ job to make sure that the residents of Nassau County are protected, and as you can see they have not done that because they have chosen not to opt out,” Blessinger said. But ride-hailing companies and officials who support them say they Continued on Page 60

community center BY ST E P H E N ROMANO Basketball is coming to North Hempstead. The North Hempstead Town Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution permitting the Long Island Nets to practice at a town facility. The team, the minor league affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, will begin practicing in October at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in New Cassel. “This is a very nice agreement we have with the Long Island Nets,” Councilwoman Viviana Russell said. “I’m happy we were able to make an agreement.” The team paid a $22,000 licensing fee. The Long Island Nets, who play in the Gatorade

League, formerly the Developmental League, will play their 2017-18 season in the newly renovated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Nets will practice at the town facility from Oct. 23 through April 13, 2018, for two hours a day, five days a week The facility will also be open to visiting teams for two hours, one day a week for practice sessions. The team is giving the town exercise equipment for the facility, as well as commercial washers and dryers and 420 tickets and bus transportation for games at the Coliseum for participants in the town’s summer activities program. During the 2016-17 season, the Nets had a 1733 record, finishing fifth in the Atlantic Division.

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State Legislature OKs added Dem candidate benefits to volunteer firefighters pushes plan to fix Nassau finances BY J ES S I C A C H I N

The state Legislature passed a law last week that would provide more benefits to volunteer firefighters who develop cancer or become seriously injured in the line of duty. Volunteer firefighters risk their lives by exposing themselves to toxins that increase their risk of developing cancer, state Sen. Elaine Phillips, a Republican from Flower Hill and a co-sponsor of the law, said. “Our volunteer firefighters are always there to help us during our time of need,” Phillips said. “We need to help them during theirs; that’s what these benefits do.” The law would provide a safety net to some of the approximately 110,000 volunteer firefighters in the state, according to the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. Under the law, volunteer firefighters who develop cancer would be eligible for a lump sum of $25,000. Additionally, a payment of $1,500 per month for up to 36 consecutive months would be available for volunteers who are disabled.

State Sen. Elaine Phillips Families of firefighters who die in the line of duty would be eligible to receive $50,000. The law passed in the Senate on June 19 by a vote of 62 to 0 and in the Assembly the next day 139 to 1. As a result of occupational exposure, firefighters have a higher rate of cancer than the general population, according to a study by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published in July 2016. “All volunteer firefighters with

at least five years of interior firefighting service would qualify for the benefit if they develop cancer,” Chris Schneider, Phillips’ spokesman, said. The co-sponsors of the legislation included Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra of Franklin Square. “Volunteer firefighters are an important part of our community and give us so much without asking anything in return,” said Ra. “Firefighters risk their health and lives every day for our community; it is only right that we ensure that these selfless individuals are protected in the event they contract an illness related to their service as a volunteer firefighter.” The legislation will now go to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. If he signs it, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, Schneider said. Augie Carnevale, the chief of the Garden City Park Fire Department and a firefighter for 40 years, said the bill is “very good” and a “win-win as far as I am concerned for the guys.” “It’s a step in the right direction to protect the firefighters,” Carnevale said.

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, a Democratic candidate for Nassau County comptroller, outlined his priorities on Tuesday, promising to improve fiscal transparency and serve as an “independent fiscal watchdog.” He suggested opening up and modernizing government and cleaning up the county contracting system. Schnirman is running against Republican Steve Labriola, Nassau’s chief deputy comptroller. Labriola’s campaign has a similar pledge to “restore the taxpayer trust” and increase how many audits are conducted by the comptroller’s office. The Nassau County comptroller’s responsibilities

include monitoring budget operations, auditing government agencies, reviewing county contracts and helping the county overcome fiscal challenges, according to the office website. The comptroller also prepares Nassau’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and administers the county payroll and employee health benefits. The comptroller monitors an annual budget of over $2 billion. Schnirman said he aims to open up Nassau County’s finances to the average resident. To do this, he said, he would push for open government software and create an accessible scorecard that tracks the county’s fiscal data. Continued on Page 78

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With the recent departure of Kim Kaiman, the executive director of the Town of North Hempstead’s Business and Tourism Development Corp., the town is weighing the agency’s future, Carole Trottere, a town spokeswoman, said. “We are looking at all options right now and have not made any decision,” Trottere said. “Right now, we’re looking at whether we can incorporate what the Business and Tourism Development Corp. does under the Planning Department, but we’re just looking at all the options.” Roy Smitheimer, the corporation’s deputy director, will take on Kaiman’s duties following her departure, Trottere said. Smitheimer is a past president of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees last June. The quasi-governmental economic development agency, which was started in 2005, is tasked with drawing businesses and tourists to the town. The town allocated $75,000 to the agency in its 2017 budget. “They’ve really done some great work,” Trottere said. “And they’ve gotten a lot of grants and the film industry in the town has been revived.” In 2015, the demand to film in town grew, and officials raised filming fees, adding a $500 fee to host large staging areas called “base camps” and a $100 hourly fee to film at town facilities. In addition, film companies pay $500 a day for a permit.

Kim Kaiman The town collected $86,064 in revenue through permits for television and film productions. Kaiman oversaw the corporation’s grant program to beautify and revitalize business districts throughout North Hempstead. Kaiman was hired to lead the corporation in 2014. Her husband, Jon Kaiman, resigned as supervisor in September 2013, when he was appointed to positions under Gov. Andrew Cuomo after 10 years as the Democratic town supervisor.

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MTA leaders seek Amtrak compensation Threaten to withhold LIRR funding in response to renovations that will cause delays BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN MTA officials threatened to withhold Long Island Rail Road funds from Amtrak last week in response to major renovations taking place at Penn Station that are expected to aggravate commuters and cost the MTA millions. Amtrak is the main operator of Penn Station, where hundreds of LIRR trains run daily. Repairs this summer are expected to close three tracks and cause headaches and service delays for LIRR riders. MTA interim Executive Director Veronique Hakim said last Wednesday at an MTA board meeting that the agency intended to further investigate its “rights and abilities” to withhold payments to Amtrak. The announced construction comes after a wave of signal problems, delays and two train derailments over the last few months. Amtrak has said that the summer track work,

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Penn Station, the subject of the dispute between Amtrak and the MTA, is seen in Manhattan. while inconvenient, is necessary to address long-term infrastructure problems.

The expected service disruptions prompted the MTA to add ferry routes, buses and

more cars for LIRR riders to mitigate the effects of canceled or diverted trains.

The MTA then decided to offer a 25 percent fare reduction for passengers traveling to Hunterspoint Avenue and Atlantic Terminal. It also includes trains diverted to these stations from Penn, as well as customers traveling to Long Island City, Nostrand Avenue and East New York. LIRR riders will also be given free transfers to the subways at Atlantic and Hunterspoint avenues. The cost of paying for LIRR fare reductions and alternative transportation hasn’t been made clear yet. But Amtrak said that the MTA’s withholding of $46 million in payments would harm consumers and violate longstanding agreements. “Amtrak believes such action is in clear violation of our agreements with LIRR and that the LIRR has no basis to seek compensation for such costs from Amtrak,” C.W. Moorman, chief executive officer of Amtrak, wrote in a letter to MTA officials.

Dealertrack opens new location in North Hills BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I North Hills Mayor Marvin Natiss and New York Lt. Gov. Cathy Hochul celebrated the Dealertrack Technologies’ ribbon-cutting last Wednesday, finishing a two-year construction project to bring the company’s corporate headquarters to North Hills from Lake Success. The four-floor, 230,000-square-foot facility at 3400 New Hyde Park Road has been a plan in the making for 14 years, and Nattis said he does not yet know how the new headquarters will affect the mostly residential North Hills community until it is fully occupied in early July. “This was something that was approved many years ago, and it goes back way before my time. They were waiting for the right tenant,” Natiss said. “What I’ve promised my residents is once it’s in operation, Nassau County will do traffic study of the area and look at its impact to South Service Road. That road is already heavily trafficked during rush hour as it is.” The facility will house 600 employees to start and has the room to continue growing during the 17-year lease. The headquarters features indoor basketball and volleyball courts, a cafe, cardio room

and yoga studio, indoor and outdoor dining areas, game rooms and a walking trail. “When Dealertrack originally announced the new building plan three years ago, it was a vision driven by our team members to have a work environment that inspired innovation and collaboration, and overall health and wellness in the workplace,” Dean Tilsley, Dealertrack senior vice president of finance and operations, said. “As we have grown over the years, we have done so with an unwavering commitment to the Long Island metro area. We are proud to offer our team members a state-of-theart facility where they can continue to develop solutions that are changing the way the world buys and sells vehicles, and also contributes to local economic prosperity.” In order to encourage Dealertrack’s $100 million expansion in New York, Empire State Development offered the company up to $10.5 million in performance-based tax credits through the Excelsior Jobs Program and a grant of up to $1.5 million. The company will create 357 software jobs and retain more than 500 jobs over five years. Continued on Page 67

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Tepid response to epic epidemic

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t is not that there is no effort to combat the opioid crisis sweeping across Long Island and the rest of the country. It is just that the effort falls so woefully short of the crisis that we are facing as to boggle the mind and shock the conscience. An investigation recently published by The New York Times found that 59,000 Americans died in 2016 of drug overdoses. That reflected the largest annual jump in such deaths ever recorded in the U.S. As New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof pointed out, “about as many Americans are expected to die this year of drug overdoses as died in the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars combined.” How bad is it? Nationwide, drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under 50. In Nassau County, deaths from opioid overdoses increased from 177 in 2015 to 190 in 2016, according to an April Newsday report citing statistics from the medical examiner’s office. Nassau County was ranked third in the state in 2014 among the 62 counties when it recorded 58 heroin deaths and 90 prescription opioid deaths — trailing only Suffolk County at No. 1 and Brooklyn at No. 2. One reason for the spike in opioid deaths is the spread of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is cheap and potent. Sen. Chuck Schumer recently noted that “Fentanyl is colorless, odorless and 50 to 100

times more potent than regular heroin.” Schumer announced he is backing a bill that would choke the influx of fentanyl, which is made mostly in China, into the country. A second driver is the grip of prescription painkillers. Last year, Kristof reported, there were more than 236 million prescriptions written for opioids in the United States — about one bottle of opioids for every American adult. And as health professionals note, prescription opioids have often served as a gateway to less expensive heroin and fentanyl. Some 2.6 million Americans are believed to be addicted to prescription drugs and heroin. Nassau County recently joined several other New York State counties as well as three states in filing a lawsuit against drug manufacturers, distributors and doctors, accusing them of profiting from the local opioid crisis. The pharmaceutical companies were part of a “sophisticated and highly deceptive and unfair marketing campaign” that, over the last two decades, promoted addictive drugs for long-term treatment as well as short-term pain relief, shifting conventional medical wisdom in the process, the suit alleges. “The opioid crisis is costing taxpayers millions of dollars a year and this action seeks to recoup dollars for important awareness, education, enforcement and treatment initiatives to combat the war on drug abuse and addiction,” Nassau County

Executive Edward Mangano said in a statement. The lawsuits have been compared to the legal strategy against the tobacco industry in the 1990s, which led to the largest civil settlement in American history and a financial windfall for states. But those suits took many years to wend their way through the courts and there is no guarantee that the various municipalities will have similar success with the drug manufacturers. Pressed by Assembly Democrats and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state Legislature approved $213 million in spending statewide in the most recent state budget — with $23 million going to Long Island for anti-opioid programs and addiction treatment,

combined with efforts to force insurance companies to do more for addicts and increased efforts to go after dealers. But Republican senators have refused to support other steps such as requiring insurance companies to pay for outpatient addiction services for which they have not given prior authorization, instead focusing on bills to crack down on dealers. Of even greater concern is the federal government. The plan President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are pressing to repeal Obamacare would slash money for addiction treatment and Medicaid — a major source of funding for drug treatment. Tom Price, the secretary of

health and human services, has seemed to belittle treatments for opioid addiction at a time experts have concluded that medication in conjunction with counseling works best. And Attorney General Jeff Sessions appears to have embraced the theory that we can jail our way of the problem — the traditional answer to the drug problem. To which we have to ask: How’s that working out lately. Outside of Washington, both Democrats and Republicans have come to understand what works in combating the opioid crisis. Unfortunately, these efforts fall well short of the enormity of the crisis and the death toll continues to mount.

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ALL THINGS POLITICAL

Long demise of LIRR, Penn Station

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he first tracks for Long Island Rail Road were laid in 1832. Nearly two centuries later, LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in the country, transporting just over 300,000 people a day on 735 daily trains. The LIRR is a massive conglomeration of 11 branches, consisting of 124 stations and over 700 miles of track. Penn Station, built in 1910 and primarily designed by architect Charles McKim, was commissioned to be one of the greatest architectural gems on earth. When created, Penn Station was a majestic light-filled structure that served as the gateway to New York City. The demise of LIRR and Penn station started with the massive construction of America’s highways, created by President Eisenhower’s signing of the FederalAid Highway Act of 1956. With increasing availability to new interstate highways, train ridership began declining. In the mid 1950s, to generate revenue, Penn Station sold its air

rights (the right to build above a property) to the developers. In 1963 the beautiful Beaux Arts exterior of Penn Station, and its cavernous main hall, were demolished to make way for the creation of Madison Square Garden, which now sits right above Penn Station’s tracks. Penn Station subsequently became a bleak, poorly lit terminal, a far cry from the magnificent structure it once was. After the “new” Penn Station replaced the old one, there was little in the way of long-term planning to update Penn Station and the LIRR, and patchwork maintenance became the only reactive response that kept the trains running. The original 1910 Penn station track and narrow platform system are still in place, even though commuter trains today are much longer and can handle well over 1,000 passengers per train. In addition, the signal system to direct trains, created in the 1930s, hasn’t been updated. Also, damage from Hurri-

ADAM HABER All Things Political cane Sandy’s corrosive salt water flooding into train tunnels is still being repaired. Essentially, the LIRR and Penn Station have become a quagmire, thanks to years of underfunded neglect and poor planning. Unfortunately, infrastructure funding isn’t sexy, so addressing this issue over the years has fallen on the political back burner. Amtrak, the owner of Penn Station, which acts as a hub for NJ Transit, LIRR and Amtrak

trains, has embarked on a long needed infrastructure improvement project called “The Gateway Program” also commonly referred to as “Gateway.” Gateway is planning for an ambitious $23 billion in upgrades but funding is in jeopardy because President Trump may eliminate the federal grant program Gateway needs to fix NY Metro track, tunnel, bridge and station capacity. The Gateway website lists the entire infrastructure project in the planning stage, showing only $300 million as being spent to date on corridor work. The long-awaited East Side Access Project, which when finished will run LIRR trains directly into Grand Central Station and relieve Penn Station congestion, has been pushed back well over a decade since it was first proposed in the late 1990s. Meanwhile, the cost for the East Side Access project has ballooned to over $10 billion and the completion date, an evermoving target, is now late 2022. Another LIRR infrastructure project, the proposed 9.8 mile

third track between Floral Park and Hicksville, is currently being fought by New York State senators Elaine Phillips and Kemp Hannon, along with some local village mayors bordering the proposed new track, over worries of disrupting residents. Supporters of the third track feel it’s necessary for the East Side Project to be successful and to keep Long Island’s economy growing. There are concerns that without the third track, LIRR East Side access won’t reach its full potential. In summary, LIRR and Penn Station are antiquated and upgrades have been neglected. Infrastructure funding is not an issue most politicians fight for because it doesn’t help with re-election, and elected officials are pointing fingers calling for fare discounts instead of finding solutions. In the meantime, Long Islanders, through cancelled or late trains and overcrowded highways, are bearing the brunt of all this malfeasance.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

My kingdom for a cellphone! They say your life passes before your eyes when you’re on your death bed. Happily, I wouldn’t know. But I can tell you one time when that does happen: When you’ve lost your cellphone. Like just the other day. I had driven half-way across the county, to a meeting of people I didn’t yet know very well … only to discover, once I got there, that my cellphone was not in my back pocket. Nor was it in my purse. My next step was to excuse myself from the meeting (which was embarrassing, since it was my turn next to give a report), and run back to my car. Surely I had left my phone on the seat! But no. It wasn’t anywhere. I wanted to call home, to ask my husband if I had left my phone there…but I didn’t have a phone! And I discovered long ago that there is no such thing as a phone booth, any more. Not even Superman can

find one when he needs to change into his suit. So I did the next most logical thing: I began to panic. My mind started reeling back, back, back — through every place I’d been in the last 24 hours, every place I could have left it. You know how, when you lose something, people always say, “So when was the last time you had it?” And you always snap back, “If I knew that, it wouldn’t be lost, now would it?” But I was all alone this time, so I had to play both parts in my head: “Face it, Judy — it’s just gone! Gone from your life! You will never see it again!” “But wait! I can retrace my steps — of course I can! I’ll just check which maps I’ve used recently!” “Really? How?” “Or, I know — I’ll just look at the pictures I’ve taken! That’ll show right away where I’ve been!”’ “Uh hunh. You’ll look at the pictures on what?”

JUDY EPSTEIN A Look on the Lighter Side “Oh. The phone that’s gone missing” — I started to hyperventilate — “with all the photos from over the years, that my husband keeps nagging me to download. Or upload. Or over-load. Oh my God, it’s all gone!” Now the missing pictures started flashing before my eyes. Every never-to-be-redone photo I had ever taken: the ones of my kids with their grandmothers; the ones proving I hadn’t killed the rasp-

berry bushes yet, to send to my son overseas who doesn’t believe me; the one from the town we’d passed through where the “No Stopping Any Time” sign pointed directly to a Stop sign…. When did I last use it? Aside from pictures, my mind is a total blank. Is that the panic talking? Or am I actually losing brain cells through my dependence on things like my cellphone? Some scientists think that forgetting is a good thing. Blake Richards and Paul Frankland, of the University of Toronto, do experiments about memory… and they think that forgetting things might actually be the brain’s way of clearing obsolete information out of the way. Pruning the undergrowth, as it were, to allow for new connections. But if that’s true, the gardeners in my brain have run amok, pruning things I wasn’t done with yet. None of which is helping me find my phone.

I made it through the rest of that meeting in a cold sweat, like the sad, silicon-addled junkie that I have become. All I can think of is getting home, where I pray I left my phone. But after calling it and looking for it everywhere — still no luck. “I know you’re going to yell at me, Judy,” says my husband, “but I have to ask you, anyway — when did you use it last? What do you remember?” And that is the moment when it pops into my head that I had used my phone to navigate to the very meeting I had just come home from! “But that would mean — it’s probably still in the car! But I tell you, I looked there!” This time, with my husband calling from the house phone, I finally found it — on the floor, way back under the passenger seat. That’s why I keep the landline. And the husband. They help me co-exist with a cellphone!

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PULSE OF THE PENINSULA

How many dots needed to make smoking gun?

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ow many dots does it take to make a smoking gun? By now it is irrefutable that Russia meddled, interfered and likely tilted the 2016 Presidential Election enough to cheat Hillary Clinton out of the presidency and hand it to Donald Trump. That should be enough to nullify the election, but, like the Republicans’ refusal to follow up on blatant impeachable offenses. It will take evidence of blatant collusion with a foreign power to steal the election to force any action. But as the revelation by the NSA whistleblower Reality Leigh Winner, the 25-year-old Air Force veteran charged with mailing classified information to a news organization, showed, the Russian engagement with the election process was a lot greater than the government has revealed. Indeed, Russian actors tampered with the election databases in 39 states. We are being led to believe that they did not alter

votes or tabulations, but how do we really know that to be true, especially with the ease and vulnerability of “black-box voting”? Comey and James Clapper and others have also said that Russian attempts to meddle in elections is nothing new — but what was achieved in the 2016 election was way more intensive and more effective than ever before. What if they managed to toss people off the rolls in key states, like Wisconsin, where Trump “won” by about 23,000 votes (less than 1 percent), where 200,000 votes were suppressed. As Hillary Clinton (who has been proved right in all her claims) said, the Russians needed help to “weaponize” their hacking and their interference. They needed to know just which electoral districts they could penetrate in order to move an imperceptible number of votes for Trump to win. That’s why despite winning the national popular vote by 3 million, it took only a difference of 70,000 votes across three states to give Trump the Electoral College.

KAREN RUBIN Pulse of the Peninsula So here’s my theory on the case: The Russians were hacking and having a fake news campaign designed to destabilize the election and engender mistrust in the democratic election process, and weaken Clinton’s presidency once she won. (Trump constantly claiming that the election would be “rigged” if he didn’t win, and inciting his followers to take 2nd Amendment remedies is what shut up the Obama Administration from going public and kept Democrats from screaming “foul”

after the election). And Obama also feared that unleashing a counter cyber strategy, like shutting down their power grid, or some major sanctions, would cause Putin to cause more havoc in the election, since “black box voting” has so little security to begin with. But at some point, either the Russians made Trump an offer he couldn’t refuse (because of what they had on him, financially and personally), or the Trump campaign actively partnered with the Russians to “weaponize” — that is pinpoint — where their cyber attacks, fake news and social media trolling could be most effective. Jared Kushner, Trump’s sonin-law, was responsible for the data mining operation out of Austin that pinpointed districts that needed to be turned. And it was Robert Mercer, the billionaire who is Trump’s principal donor (and who chose many of his cabinet members and aides), whose data-mining technology was used — that’s how the Russian hacking and

fake-news operation was “weaponized.” The purpose, as noted in the Washington Post’s report about the Austin data mining operation, was to suppress voting by key pro-Clinton demographics: women, blacks and liberals. Roger Stone (the Nixon dirty-trickster), Paul Manafort (who was paid a decade ago to develop programs against Putin opposition), Nigel LeFarge (who met with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange) all had active engagement with Russians and hackers. But I believe the key was Michael Flynn, who Trump was forced to remove as National Security Adviser, who had the contacts, knowledge, and motive as the former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from which he was fired by Obama, plus had financial ties to Russia and Turkey which he failed to disclose or get authorization for, a criminal act. That’s why Trump went to such lengths to try to get Comey to stop investigating Flynn. Continued on Page 73

OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Celebrating arts along Hudson, East rivers

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t’s too late! “River to River” – ended on June 25. New York City’s annual 11-day, June festival began in 2002. Mark your calendars for 2018 to experience a celebration of the arts along the Hudson and East Rivers, and in Lower Manhattan. However, you need not wait to do what multitudes of visitors do when they visit our City of the World (but Long Islanders seldom do: take the Circle Line around Manhattan or a cruise to Bear Mountain or to West Point). The “River to River” from the Hudson piers, then along the East River, is a relaxing way to see the dimensions of the city and to glean a sense of its history. The trips up the Hudson provide leisurely views of the landscape beauty and the various hamlets. I am looking forward to doing more of those on-the-water ventures very soon; it’s been a while since I have so much enjoyed them. But, as mentioned in re-

cent columns, I have had the pleasure of taking Amtrak from Penn Station to my Union College town of Schenectady. That was a trip that I took often in the early 1950s. In those earlier days, I got a ride across the newly constructed Tappan Zee Bridge (now being replaced by a new construction) to join the train at a Westchester station. On my recent rides, there were extra delights coming out of the city tunnels to enjoy the Hudson River sights before the George Washington Bridge and then looking West (proceeding from Bergen to Rockland Counties) to see the marvelous “Palisades” as the train moved North. It is imperative wherever you enter a Northbound Amtrak (up the Hudson) to take a seat on the West side of the train, and to choose one of the full windows. For nearly two centuries, people have traveled from around the world to experience a train ride along what Europeans called “the American Rhine.” [That may also suggest

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field a visit to the lovely town of Rhinebeck where the Beekman Arms is the oldest continuously operated hotel in the United State. In its ancient rathskellar, one gets a feel of its 1704 origins.] At times, the modern Amtrak trains give you a feeling that you are actually going over the water. Much of the time, you are so close to the water that you can relish a variety of vistas nearby and across the Hudson. Years after my college train trips, I discovered books by Carl Carmer, and especially appreci-

ated his volume, “The Lordly Hudson.” While trains move faster than the tourist water vessels described above, the Hudson Amtrak has a pace conducive both to external and internal observations. A history of particular train trips to special, revisited places surely prompts memories and past assessments. For me, being on this train again brought to mind the song that my fellow college classmate riders (of the early 50s) and I used to sing, “Sentimental Journey” (“counting every mile of railroad track . . . “). Trains (including their portrayal in the film “Silver Streak”) can prompt “Life Reviews” as well as chance encounters with others. You don’t need to go to the train “Club Car” to have a “café society” encounter. A person who takes a seat next to you can help foster discourses of reflection and discovery. There is always a matter of respecting other people’s privacy in all circumstances. How one begins a conver-

sation with a stranger and how it can proceed with mutual enthusiasm are matters that many folks (like Melville’s “Bartleby”) “prefer not to” even attempt. Yet, there is an encouraging sign that several cafes in Manhattan and Brooklyn are limiting the amount of time when people can exclusively sit and use computers — an enforced mechanism to encourage talking with each other. Some of those cafes even place lists of “topics” for discussion on tables to boost discourse for folks who may not be sure where to start a conversation. Whether in a land-based café, or on a train, folks who are willing to take the initiative of talking with others can experience discourses of discovery for self — and about others. In her stimulating book, “To Number Our Days,” Barbara Myerhoff, highlights the significance of “Life Reviews” for “elders.” However, when personal identity and history are the subjects, it is never too early to begin and to extend journeys of discovery.

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FROM THE DESK OF JUDI BOSWORTH

NYC’s grab of our water part II also a bad plan

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s supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead and as a former Nassau County legislator, I have been committed to protecting our groundwater for our residents and for future generations. In 2015 I spoke out against New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s proposal to re-open the Jamaica Wells in Queens. At that time opponents of the city’s plan were adamant that a Long Island Groundwater Sustainability Study be completed before any permits could be issued to New York City. While that ill-conceived proposal was eventually shot down, the issue has once again raised its head in 2017. I recently had the opportunity to speak at a public hearing to formally declare my opposition to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s resumed efforts to secure permits for several dozen water supply wells in Queens, prior to the completion of the Long Island Groundwater Sustainability Study. This project, and the manner in which the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has re-approached it, creates serious concerns for the

proper management of our drinking water supplies on Long Island. It is imperative that this study is fully completed before any new permits, or permit extensions, are approved by the state. On behalf of the residents of North Hempstead, I will continue to be a voice of opposition to this project until and unless this occurs, and the Study shows that New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s water withdrawals can safely be accommodated. When New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s last attempted to re-open these wells in 2015, Long Island officials and advocates were told that they would only serve as a back-up measure as repairs were made to the City’s upstate water delivery infrastructure; at most, they would extract up to 33 million gallons of water per day. Many of us were deeply concerned the New York City Department of Environmental Protection was proceeding without critically important scientific data regarding the location of the saltwater and freshwater interface in our aquifer system, as well as other potential impacts of such a large and sustained withdrawal from our stressed water supply system. Moreover, we were con-

JUDI BOSWORTH Town Supervisor cerned that once the city had invested the considerable funds needed to rehabilitate the wells, it would attempt to permanently re-establish them. In response to resounding opposition from scientists, community organizations, water suppliers, public officials, and members of the public, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection abandoned its efforts and assured us that backup water supplies would be found elsewhere. We were gratified by this response, and were thrilled last year when Gov. Cuomo announced a landmark Long Island Groundwater Sustainability Study, which will provide the scientific assessment that we des-

perately need to properly manage and protect Long Island’s precious groundwater resources, and which will provide a roadmap for our future. Now, only two years later, New York City Department of Environmental Protection is again attempting to tap our sole source of drinking water, at considerable risk to the taxpayers of Long Island. The Draft Scope of Work for the Environmental Impact Statement for the project indicates that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection plans to evaluate the possibilities of pumping water from Long Island’s aquifers for 10 years, up to an average of 68 million gallons per day. By comparison, the 15 water suppliers that serve the entire Town of North Hempstead pump an average of 42 million gallons per day. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection appears to have abandoned the idea of using the Queens Wells as a back-up supply, and instead appears to be seeking a permanent water resource; and, most concerning, New York City Department of Environmental Protection is commencing the process before the completion of the study.

Without this Study, we will have no way to authentically respond to New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s assertions about the potential impacts to Long Island’s water supply, and we will have no way of predicting the impacts of such large, sustained withdrawals. Irreversible saltwater contamination of our coastal wells, alterations in the course of existing groundwater contamination plumes, and new chemical contamination from sources in Queens could cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to address, and could irreparably damage our supply system. Of course, we all support New York City’s right to invest in its infrastructure and to provide clean drinking water to its taxpayers. But we must all be cognizant that Long Island has much more to lose in the event that New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s operations impact our sole source of drinking water and the operations of our water suppliers. We are all guardians of Long Island’s water and it is our duty to protect the waterways and oppose measures that can have seriously negative impacts to our drinking water for years to come.

Maragos’ budget numbers don’t add up

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wo weeks ago, in a column in this space, Comptroller George Maragos claimed that the county’s finances are in good shape. Well, to quote his words, that assertion is “self-servicing, always wrong and intentionally misleading.” While he claims to have held down borrowing, he is using borrowed money to claim a county surplus. Borrowed money being used to fund government services is just that — borrowed — and cannot be a surplus, no matter what Maragos says. By his reasoning, if the comptroller goes to the bank and takes out a $100 loan, and then he doesn’t spend that loan, he’d say he’s got a surplus of $100. You don’t need an MBA in Finance to know that’s misleading. But this is just the sort of deceitful double speak we’ve

come to expect from George Maragos and the Mangano administration he’s served with. It’s no surprise that Maragos and Mangano are selling a false bill of goods, because they have plenty to hide. In county government we have an endless stream of waste that has cost Nassau County taxpayers millions of dollars. We need leadership that’s going to tell the hard truths and offer real solutions to our County’s biggest problems. Nassau residents don’t believe their tax dollars are working for them. How could they, when the County has a corrupt patronage system that allows elected officials to give their friends and families cushy jobs? When there is a broken contracting system that has overpaid for services just to put money in political donors’ pockets? On top of this, we’ve seen scandal after scandal and elect-

ed officials in handcuffs. Nassau County government has turned into a pay-to-play system where the elected and the connected are rewarded while the rest of our taxpayers are left behind. That’s not what our communities deserve. We need a government run by public servants who understand that they are in office to serve the public. Not a government of career politicians for their cronies. To truly fix our government we have to end the culture of corruption and that starts with new leadership and a fresh vision for Nassau. We need public servants who will tell the hard truths, not sugar-coat the facts to make themselves look good. I have put forward comprehensive solutions that will rein in the endless waste, end the corruption, and make our government work for the people again.

This includes a new transparency agenda for Nassau government that will shine a light on the county’s budget and ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent appropriately. My plan to end our patronage system will make sure the best and brightest are being hired for the top jobs. And my contracting reform plan will ensure that we have a procurement process that is fair and responsible. When I’m county executive, the days of shoddy budgeting will be over. We’ll go through every line of our budget and protect the services we really need and cut the ones we don’t. Taxpayer dollars should only go to services and jobs that actually benefit the taxpayers. Just imagine what we can accomplish if we get our county finances under control. We can finally hold the line on property taxes for real — without raising fees to out-of-control levels just

so we can say that we didn’t raise taxes. We can fund infrastructure projects that build up our communities. We can protect our coastlines and environment. We can improve our transportation system. All of this is possible, but first we need to change the culture in county government so that the taxpayers become the focus again. Band-aid solutions are never going to fix the mess in Nassau, and that’s why I’m offering comprehensive and detailed plans to solve our county’s biggest problems. I believe we can make our government run efficiently and bring positive change to our communities - but only when we change the system, end the corruption, and stop playing games with taxpayers. Laura Curran Nassau County Legislator (D-Baldwin)

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READERS WRITE

Trump critics like Lear’s 2 daughters

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nce again we were treated to the vacuous opinions of Goneril and Regan on pages 16 and 17 of last week’s edition of the Manhasset

Times. I am a staunch believer of the First Amendment and everyone has a right to voice their opinions. I do have some questions though, since these evil sisters cannot be bothered to substantiate their opinions with facts. So, sisters, please enlighten all those who read your opinions, naively hoping that one of these days you will present a coher-

ent argument for what you believe to be true. Goneril asks, “what does it say when 13 Republicans meet in secret to come up with a health care law?” Actually it says nothing. Committees meet all the time to draft bills. Didn’t you know that, G? And what does it say when the then mentally shriveled Speaker of the House said in 2010: “In order to see the bill, we have to pass the bill?” Did you know that the entire Unaffordable Health Care Act was written in secret?

And Regan spews her vapidity with “the Secretary of Education ..... is known to favor charter schools that satisfy undesirable agendas.” What undesirable agendas? Actual learning of the curriculum? Excellent outcomes for students? Regan, do you know that children thrive in charter schools compared to the education they receive in city schools? Why are you against this? Trump is our President because he was duly elected so. Stating that it is “regrettable that we

have allowed a person ... to remain in office ...” borders on treason. Oh, and by the way, whatever happened to the nearly $1 billion stimulus bill implemented in 2010? Have we any infrastructure to show for it? The answer is no. I am eagerly awaiting your answers in your future letters to the editor. Lauren Block Manhasset

Senate bill shows need for single payer

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he Senate is writing a health-care bill in secret because they are ashamed or should be ashamed of a bill that is simply inhumane. In their heart of hearts if they pretend to care about their fellow man, which at this point, is in serious doubt, this travesty would never see the light of day. Shame on all you guys; note that a bunch of men only are concocting this unprincipled bill. And defunding Planned Parenthood just adds to the irony. Let us go back to basics; you should grow up and admit that health care should not be a business. Of course by this time you are laugh-

ing up your sleeves at my naivety. None of you has evolved in your thinking enough to agree to that. Now stop laughing a little, and start thinking about the reality that we have to take care of the people we are living with and then perhaps you will start over and entertain the notion. Try to stop and think about how it feels to be ill and suffering. In that state we are all equal. Our founding fathers created this nation declaring that we were all equal in the hope for life, liberty and happiness. How distressingly have we fallen from that basic aim! Now we are stuck.

With the exception of many progressives, you have tied yourselves into knots and with the exception of those in the states of New York and California, do we entertain the notion of a single payer system to make it possible to prevent the suffering of our fellow man. The stupendous irony of this notion is that it would cost so much less of the GDP, which in this country is one-sixth of our economy, versus in the economies of every other industrialized nation in the world that have adopted universal coverage in which the portion of the GDP ranges from perhaps one-tenth down to 4 percent. And for those who stop to read the statistics, with much better results.

We are stuck looking stupid and greedy, especially when we plan to reduce Medicaid so that those who have not asked us for reductions in taxes will get the money anyway, so that Republicans can fulfill their promise for the wealthy and comfortable. If those who are supposed to represent us would talk to single payer advocates in New York and California who have viable plans, we could be proud of our country again. I note at this late hour that some are beginning to have doubts about the bill. Let us hope for much more improvement. Esther Confino New Hyde Park

Election over, time for healing in VGN

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would like to thank my constituents, the residents of the Village of Great Neck, for coming out in large numbers, many waiting for hours to vote. It has been my honor to serve as your mayor for the past two years and I appreciate your trust in me in re-electing me as your mayor. We have a beautiful and diverse community and this should be celebrated. This diversity has to be applauded and not used to create discord and division.

Statements posted in social media and letters written to the editor must be measured and sensitive, as when doing so we are communicating to our neighbors. My trustees and I have run a transparent, fair and kind government. I realized in this election that there have been misinformation and alternative facts circulating in our community. I will make every effort to come up with a venue by which residents can have online access to news updates within our commu-

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nity. I want residents to rely on our website, village staff, board members, and myself to do their fact finding. My goal is for our residents to have easy access to the actual facts and correct information. I owe our impressive victory to the hard work of many volunteers who helped tirelessly, day and night, and believed in our cause. I appreciate all of their efforts.

I would like to encourage everyone to become involved and work towards appreciating the uniqueness that each of us has to offer. Now that the election is over, it’s time to move on and start healing our community that is dear to all of us. I invite everyone to join me in this important next step. Dr. Pedram Bral Mayor, Village of Great Neck

Lhota right choice for MTA

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ov. Andrew Cuomo, (on) Wednesday June 21, appointed former MTA chairman Joe Lhota to come back as MTA chairman. It is going to be a big job to solve the problems at the MTA. And here is a former MTA chairman who knows how to solve problems. Just look what Lhota did during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and got the city moving in a most trying and difficult time. He did what had to be done.

Cuomo has made a good decision in appointing Lhota and hopefully the man with a plan. The city is dealing with massive delays with an aging subway system. We need the answer man and Lhota hopefully can get the job done. Congrats to Joe Lhota for coming to the aid of our transportation system. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola Letters Continued on Page 62

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ROUGH DRAFT

Is Port Washington still my home?

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hen my best friend called me on my first day of college and asked how I was, I answered that I was “homesick.” What did I mean? What does anyone mean when they use that term? Well that all depends on what “home” means. The dictionary is quick to define “home” as a place. A place where one has a permanent residence, maybe with family but that’s not a necessity. However, this year has sparked many conversations between this same friend and me over what “home” means to us. First of all, where the heck is home? The first time I referred to my dorm, Loro, as “home,” my friend got defensive and wondered if I truly considered it my home. I quickly reassured her that Port was my home. Loro was just my dorm in Richmond. So the next question, can I have more than one home? My friend and I have often referred to our dilemma as “lead-

ing a double life,” sometimes feeling that we are “cheating” on the other friends, places, and comfort we have found in the two distinct places we now call home after this year. So finally, is home not a place but rather something else? A feeling? Of comfort and security? A place, but not just of permanent residence. A place where one has friends or family whom they rely on and trust. Maybe when we said we felt homesick; it was not Port Washington we wanted to return to. It was the security of close bonds and familiar surroundings that we longed for. Soon we would discover that we could create those for ourselves in our new homes. And the irony of all of this, when we returned “home” it might not look so familiar as they way we remembered when we left it. So what does home look like now? Well, when I returned to Port for fall break, everything felt the exact same.

TRACY NASCKEK Rough Draft Just like we never left. My friends and I immediately drove to Douglas and James, excited that it was still open in October, and licked our favorite homemade ice cream while we watched the sun set behind the marina at the docks. It felt good to be home; to eat Port food, to see Port friends, to watch Port sunsets. It was the perfect respite from a few months in an unfamiliar college landscape. But when I returned for

Thanksgiving and December breaks, home felt slightly altered. I now shared my lifelong friends with their other, new friends and noticed their unfamiliar slang that they learned at school. I returned to Schreiber only to find that I no longer had any place there. Teachers asked how my new life was and so did my former teammates, but they both continued their respective class or dance routines without recognition of my absence. I had longed to return home, but perhaps home was not awaiting my return. My greatest dilemma came in May. This time, when I left school, I felt like I was leaving home. And yet, returning to Port, felt like returning home. So, which was it then? I certainly have a more definitive place in Richmond. I am a student at the university, a friend and source of comfort to many, a frequent frat partygoer, and an explorer of the beautiful city.

But although I no longer belong in the halls of Schreiber high school or the studios of Dance Arts Centre, Port remains a place I still call home. There is always still a spot for me on the line in Douglas and James, in the parking lot of the town dock, on the treadmill at the Training Station and in the homes of the families I spent my childhood knowing and loving. So that leaves one final thought for which I have a wavering answering. Is it home that has changed or is it me? Well, the new Schmear Bakery and Market has certainly changed Main Street (and might I say for the better). And I have certainly changed. Not only do I spend less time at Schreiber and more time across the street at North Shore Farms picking up groceries, but also my views and values as an individual have shifted. So according to my calculations (and you can trust me because I took Calc 1 this semester), there was a little bit of change on both ends.

Martins rolls out plan to combat opioids Continued from Page 4 he is advocating for the county to pick up the cost. He estimated the plan would cost just under $3 million a year. “Heroin and opioid abuse has touched our families and all communities across Nassau County and this plan will redouble our effort to help those in need,” Martins said. The new treatment center at Nassau University Medical Center will also serve as a 24-hour crisis treatment center with access to clinical staff whenever someone needs help, Martins said. If the legislation to require hospitals to treat patients after overdoses passes, Martins said, doctors will have the chance to introduce counseling and treatment

options. “Too often people are more interested in signing out than seeking help,” Martins said. “We are not going to arrest or incarcerate our way out of this challenge.” In 2016, 564 people were saved with the use of naloxone from heroin or opioid overdoses in Nassau County, Martins said. “Last year, I enacted new state law expanding insurance coverage for addiction treatment, ending prior insurance authorization for inpatient treatment, limiting availability of prescription opioids and making life-saving naloxone more readily available,” Martins said. The opioid crisis has heavily hit parts the country in the last few years, significantly affecting Long Island, which saw

just under 500 opioid-related deaths in 2016. In Nassau County, there were 190 deaths related to overdoses of opioids. A new facility would complement the New Hope treatment facility in Freeport, the only medically monitored drug crisis center in Nassau County, which is funded by criminal asset forfeiture funding. “Every single thing we can do in Nassau County to help those fighting addiction and their families is a step in the right direction,” said Walker, who represents the county’s 17th District. Legislator Laura Curran, the Democrats’ pick for county executive, said, “The heroin epidemic on Long Island has reached a crisis point that requires federal

and state funding to help close the treatment gap. “Unfortunately, the health care repeal bill working its way through Washington, a plan Jack Martins supported, guts funding for addiction and eliminates the requirement that all insurers cover this critical treatment.” Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, who is also running as a Democrat, said, “I have spoken publicly that our primary focus to combat the opioid epidemic should be on prevention with more effective community policing, increased counseling in schools and more focused law enforcement targeting the supply sources.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Animal League hosts annual luncheon

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The North Shore League America hosted the Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon last Wednesday in Great Neck.

Summer concert series in Port Back by popular demand for its 87th Summer Concert Series, the Port Washington Community Concert Band is returning to the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Shell to present four Friday evening concerts at 8:00 p.m. throughout the month of July in beautiful waterside Sunset Park, on lower Main Street next to the Town Dock. A celebratory fanfare of ”Patriotic Pageantry” launches the series on July 7th and will be followed by three more completely different concerts on the next three Fridays, July 14, 21 and 28. Now under the able direction of Aaron Prindle, Port Washington’s very own local community band has been presenting summer concerts since 1931. Mr. Prindle’s imaginative and unifying themes will have the audience “Feeling Animated” on Friday the 14th and captivatingly tempted the following Friday, the 21st, to “Lace Up Your Dancing Shoes.” The band will then cap off its 2017 season with an appreciative ode to “Summer Nights.” The band’s four July concert programs span a broad range of music comparable to those of the other accomplished concert bands on the Sousa Band Shell schedule, from marches and classical pieces, to music from Broadway, motion pictures and television, to pieces specifically composed for concert bands, and even full band arrangements of pop and rock classics. Although most of the members of the Port Washington Community Concert Band are adult musicians with long and distinguished experience, the band and their annual summer concert series are generously sponsored by the Port Washington Schools Summer Music Program in order to give talented members of the Paul D. Schreiber High School Band a unique opportunity to play alongside

accomplished adult bandsmen from Port and other surrounding communities. The band’s ranks include professional musicians, band directors and music educators, members and alumni from both professional and other community bands, as well as alumni from college bands and the Schreiber and other high school bands. Some of its members have been performing with this band for decades. On Friday, August 4th, audiences will get a second chance to put on their dancing shoes when the Sousa Band Shell concert series will take a completely different turn with the return of the popular New York Exceptions, adding their unique and highly entertaining interpretations of the do wop classics of the 50’s and 60’s to the band shell’s “Summer Sounds and Sousa” concert series. This is not as great a departure from the band shell’s devotion to promoting Sousa’s legacy of great concert band programs as one might suppose. Mr. Sousa’s stirring marches were the foremost popular music of his era and he shrewdly used them as the hook to attract audiences all across America to his concerts and thereby expose them to lively band arrangements of great classical music that until then had only been available in the great concert halls of large cities. Similarly, do wop music enabled small groups of teenagers with ample talent but very limited funds to inexpensively spread their own new musical form, rock and roll, all across America from coast to coast by emphasizing vocal harmony rather than expensive instrumental accompaniment. So, whatever your musical preference, relax on a blanket or bring your own chair to Sunset Park, just north of the Town Dock, and enjoy an accomplished live band under a spectacular, fully orchestrated sunset.

Historical tours show Port’s past Magical History Tours Cow Neck Historical Society’s Walking Tour of Manhasset Bay Saturday, July 1 & Sunday, July 2 at 11 am sharp Meet at Port Washington Town Dock’s Tug Boat Stroll the shoreline with our knowledgeable guide while learning the fascinating history of early Port Washington. Topics include the livelihoods that helped Port develop into the town you know today, including shell fishing, sand mining, aviation, tidal mills, the restaurants, the many hotels and much more. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy at the north dock at the end of the tour. Bench stops along the way. If weather is inclement, please check www.cowneck.org that morning. No reservations necessary. $8 adults / $5 seniors 65+ / $1 kids > 12. Please bring cash. 2017 Current Members: 1 free entry per membership.

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Despite efforts, many still oppose 3rd track BY N O A H M A N S K A R Many New Hyde Park and Floral Park residents still oppose the Long Island Rail Road’s third track project even with recent efforts to address their villages’ concerns. At a public meeting Thursday night, more than two dozen residents said any efforts to sweeten the deal do not negate the potential harm to those living along the project’s 9.8-mile corridor between Floral Park and Hicksville. Many also expressed a lack of trust in the LIRR and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to live up to the memorandums of understanding that project planners are negotiating with village officials. “Everything in there is sugar on a nasty pill,” Virginia Licari, a New Hyde Park resident, said to the crowd of more than 200 during Thursday’s meeting at the New Hyde Park Road School. The project, proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, would add a third track to a key stretch of the LIRR’s Main Line, which project officials say would increase railroad capacity and give trains a path around problems on the tracks. The $2 billion project, estimated to take three to four years to build, would also eliminate seven street-level railroad crossings, upgrade stations and build sound-deflecting walls. LIRR and state officials have been negotiating memorandums of understanding with the nine affected municipalities to address local officials’ concerns and ensure accountability during construction, village officials said Thursday. According to village officials, provisions of the memorandums with New Hyde Park and Floral Park include a $20 million fund to compensate all municipalities for economic losses; ongoing

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Village of New Hyde Park Mayor Lawrence Montreuil speaks at last Thursday’s meeting on the third track project. communication with state officials and the contractor during construction; plans to ensure villages don’t lose parking spaces; and a way for residents to seek compensation for damage to their homes during construction. The negotiations are a way to balance the potential harm to traffic, village resources and quality of life that construction could cause, Lawrence Monetruil, the New Hyde Park mayor, said. “We have not agreed to this. We have not said yes to this. We have not even said that we are happy with” the memorandum so far, Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi said. Montreuil acknowledged that the project could bring some benefits, especially the elimination of the railroad crossings that back up traffic and endanger pedestrians. But several residents said they

thought planners were only offering these incentives to get local officials to acquiesce to a project that their communities do not want. Some residents said the memorandum should include more protections and compensation for residents, not just a pot of money for the villages. For example, the current memorandums say residents would have two years to file claims for damage. Longobardi said local officials want to extend the deadline to 10 years. Some encouraged Montreuil and Longobardi to sue the MTA and get the project put on hold. Longobardi said the villages are considering that. New Hyde Park and Floral Park have retained a Manhattan environmental law firm, Beveridge & Diamond, to potentially go to court if their engineering firm, the Vertex Companies,

finds the LIRR’s environmental study of the project deficient. “In my business experience, a memorandum of understanding is only ever done with a party you trust, and I can’t fathom how we possibly trust the MTA to follow through on the particulars,” one Floral Park resident said. “…Trust is not negotiated.” A few residents spoke in support of the project, or at least of the MTA. One, Claudia Wilson, who said she worked on the MTA’s community outreach effort for the Second Avenue subway in Manhattan, said she believes the authority will live up to its promises. “It’s going to be awful, but I do think that the MTA will take these concerns seriously, and I think they will help the community as best they can,” Wilson said. Some in the crowd jeered when she finished speaking. Tony Genovese Jr., a Franklin Square resident, said eliminating the street-level crossings would be help traffic problems in the area. “It’s horrendous. It’s a death trap,” Genovese said of the crossings. “The system is old. It’s got to be redone.” Shams Tarek, a spokesman for the project, said local officials and residents have “worked tirelessly” to ensure concerns are addressed. They will continue to be addressed during construction, he said. “This project will improve LIRR infrastructure and service, expand capacity, reduce local traffic congestion, protect the environment, improve safety, enhance community quality of life, and help improve Long Island’s economic health now and for the next century,” Tarek said in a statement. “That is why the State is doing the project, and why so many Long Islanders support it.”

COMMUNITY NEWS

D-Backs win softball title in PAL The PW PAL D-Backs, a 10+ year local Softball powerhouse, is once again a league champion. Competing in the highly competitive Lady Diamond Pro’s Greater NYC League the D-Backs faced Travel Teams and All-Star Teams from Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. After a stellar 12-2 regular season that saw the D-Backs finish in 1st place, the ladies rolled through the play-offs and championship by a combined 38-7 score. Led by local school players Rachel Nissan and Jill Beberman from Weber , Aliya & Elyza Nachimson, Kathryn

Lee, Zoe Lefkowitz from Schreiber, the D-Backs continue to be the source for developing local Softball talent. Port Washington’s 6th Grader Julia Cohen is also a valuable member of the team and sure to be a Weber player ext year when eligible. Other key members of the team are Faith Lee (Roslyn), Jenna Carlucci (New Hyde Park), Jackie Leest (Plainview), Laura Zammit (Syosset), Emily Celantani (Bayside) and Meaghan Noonan (Bellerose). The D-Backs Summer Season has already started with strong showings

in both the Ozone Park Breast Cancer Research Tournament where we advanced to Championship Day and the Lady Diamond Pro’s Father’s Day Tournament where we finished 1st in the seeding round before losing in the semi-finals. The Summer Season continues with a tournament in Puerto Rico and finishes with a tournament in Hershey PA. While our rosters are pretty full we never turn away an aspiring Softball player. The program lives by our motto “WE DON’T MAKE CUTS, WE MAKE PLAYERS”.

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McDonald & Scaggs: dynamic duo Two notes — that’s all it takes to recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful, it is one of the most yearningly emotive instruments of our times. Adding his formidable songwriting and keyboard skills, and you have an artist who has been a singular musical presence for four decades. McDonald’s early career included singing with Steely Dan. In 1976, he joined The Doobie Brothers and remained an integral member until 1982, after which he released the first of eight solo albums. From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics, such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’,” through two highly-acclaimed Motown albums, guest spots and innovative concept shows, the five-time Grammy Awardwinning McDonald is both timeless and ever-evolving. During his career, he has collaborated with a number of other artists, including Kenny Loggins, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, The Winans, Aretha Franklin, Toto, Grizzly Bear and Thundercat. He has also recorded for television

and film soundtracks. On Wednesday, July 5 at 8 p.m., McDonald will be performing in concert with fellow music legend Boz Scaggs at The Paramount. Fans who have followed Scaggs’ remarkable career dating back to the late sixties with the Steve Miller Band, his solo triumphs with such classic albums as Silk Degrees (1976) and Middle Man (1980), and the splendid assurance of late-period high points like Some Change (1994) and Dig (2001), will instantly recognize Scaggs’ characteristically deft touch as a singer. His top singles include the hits, “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Today, Scaggs continues to write, record music, and tour, with his upcoming joint appearance with McDonald. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington. For more information about this upcoming event, call 631-673-7300 or go to www.paramountny.com. For more information about the artists, visit www.michaelmcdonald.com and www.bozscaggs.com.

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Leo’s Lobster Specials Are Back...All Summer Long!

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Join us Friday, June 30 for the Promenade on 7th St. 6-10PM “Pirates & Mermaids”

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Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and The Weight Band

Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m. With a decades-long, successful career, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes continue to deliver their soul-searing brand of raucous blues and R&B, as well as a vibrant legacy of classic songs revered by their large and dedicated fan base. They will be joined by The Weight Band, with the most authentic presentation of The Band’s timeless hits like “The Weight,” “Up On Cripple Creek,” “Ophelia,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” Where: Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5200 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin Presented by 103.1 MAX FM

Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m. From the bombastic and epic, to the folksy and mystical, Get The Led Out has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. With songs that have become rock anthems — from “Kashmir” and “Black Dog,” to “Whole Lotta Love” and “Stairway to Heaven” — Get the Led Out recreates the music of Led Zeppelin in all its depth and glory. Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com

Sunday Only 30% Off Entire Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 7/6/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

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Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 7/6/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

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Eternal Con: The Long Island Comic Con

Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, July 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eternal Con, Long Island’s premier comic book and cosplay convention, will return for its fifth year, with a two-day extravaganza and a lineup of celebrity guests that includes Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, Brianna Hildebrand (“Deadpool” 1 & 2), legendary TV icon Lee Meriwether (“Batman” ’66, “Star Trek,” “Time Tunnel”), Billy Tucci (“Shi,” “Wonder Woman”), Frank Tieri (“Wolverine,” “Iron Man”), and Helen Slater (“Supergirl,” “Legend of Billie Jean,” “Smallville”), as well as more than 100 comic book professionals who are expected to be in attendance. Where: NYCB Live, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 • nycblive.com

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Fourth of July Fireworks in the Park

Saturday, July 1, 6-10 p.m. (fireworks start at 9 p.m.) TD Bank’s 2017 “Celebrate America” fireworks show will be a spectacular presented by Grucci. Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park Merrick Ave. and Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow Info: (516) 572-0355 • nassaucountyny.gov/parks

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Nickelback: Feed the Machine Tour with Special Guests Daughtry and Shaman’s Harvest

Saturday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Since forming in Alberta, Canada in 1995, Nickelback has sold more than 50 million tracks, including their smash hit, “How You Remind Me,” making them the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S. in the 21st century — behind only The Beatles. Now the band named Billboard’s “Top Rock Group of the Decade” will be joined by American rock band Daughtry — fronted by “American Idol” season five finalist Chris Daughtry — whose top five hits include “It’s Not Over” and “Home,” as well as Shaman’s Harvest with Smokin’ Hearts & Broken Guns. Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 895 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • livenation.com

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Fourth of July Fireworks at the Beach

Tuesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m. (fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.) Jones Beach State Park will host the Astoria Bank July 4th fireworks show, which is set to a musical array of patriotic songs. Arrive early for a prime seat on the Field 4 beachfront and to avoid traffic delays. Where: Jones Beach State Park 1 Ocean Parkway (Field 4), Wantagh Info: (516) 785-1600 • parks.ny.gov

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Beach Comedy at Sunny Atlantic Thursday, July 6, 7-10 p.m.

Keep celebrating the holiday week at the beach with this comedy show that brings some of the funniest comedians from New York City featured on MTV, HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central to the beach. Dinner and the show will take place rain or shine inside a one-of-akind, glass atrium with a retractable roof. Don’t miss one of the hottest comedy nights of the summer. Where: Sunny Atlantic Beach Club, 2035 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach Info & Tickets: (516) 983-7654 • eventbrite.com

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Voted one of the best water parks in America by the Travel Channel, Splish Splash has 96 exciting acres of total fun for the whole family. Everywhere you turn, you discover another one-of-a-kind ride and attraction, including amazing water slides like Bootleggers Run, Cliff Diver, Mammoth River, Shotgun Falls and many more. The park also hosts birthday parties and other special events.

Where: Splish Splash, 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton /Info: 631-7273600 or splishsplash.com

Workshop: Bug Kids’ House Two of French cinema’s biggest stars shine in the bittersweet drama THE MIDWIFE. An unlikely friendship develops between Claire (Catherine Frot), a talented but tightly wound midwife, and Béatrice (Catherine Deneuve), the estranged, free-spirited mistress of Claire’s late father. Though Claire and Béatrice are polar opposites in almost every way, the two come to rely on each other as they cope with the unusual circumstance that brought them together. THE MIDWIFE is a sharp character study from the César-award winning director Martin Provost (Séraphine).

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Children can join this hands-on workshop, building a bug house they can use to get a closer look at some of the manylegged friends in their backyards. Once the project is complete, children can personalize their bug house with paint. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Where: Home Depot, 172 Fulton Ave., Hempstead Info: 516-565-3700 or homedepot.com

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

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Kids will learn all about the life cycle of plants with an outdoor educator who will lead them on a multi-sensory adventure exploring colors, textures, smells, tastes and sounds. Listen as The Cat in the Hat explains how seeds grow. Later, paint a ceramic pot and plant a seedling. For children 4 years and older. All Nature Sundays are free admission (rain or shine), with an $8 parking fee. Registration is required.

Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info: 516-922-8668 or plantingfields.org

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Wednesdays, July 5 through Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This fun day for children ages 3 to 12 will feature sprinklers, bubbles, lawn games and outdoor activities. Adults: $6; Kids: $4. Free for children under age 3 and seniors over 65.

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Youngsters will delight in watching the following movies under the stars: “The Secret Life of Pets” (July 6); “Storks” (July 13); “Lego Batman Movie” (July 20); “Trolls” (July 27); “Middle School” (Aug. 3); “Angry Birds” (Aug. 10); “Sing” (Aug. 17) and “Fantastic Beasts” (Aug. 24).

Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park Merrick Avenue & Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow Info: 516-572-0355 or nassaucountyny.gov

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Marinades 101: the do’s and don’ts BY A L A N F E I N ST E I N Owner, H on the Harbor Most bottled marinades are salty, chemical infused and artificially flavored. Most have great packaging and groovy bottles, but that’s as far as it goes. By the way: most truffle oil has never, ever been anywhere near a truffle. “Better living through chemistry” kids. Marinating – Brining – Pickling all have the same purpose; To tenderize & break down proteins: meats, poultry, fish etc. Typically, they are made of acid based liquids; vinegars, citrus juices, etc. Once the acids start the process, then herbs, spices, begin to enhance the flavors. • Juices: Pineapple, grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime etc. • Oils: We use all-purpose blend — don’t use costly olive oil, it has little effect on the process. • You can also add flavor using walnut, sesame, pumpkin seed oils. • Herbs: The flavor palate is up to you, we have never used an herb we didn’t like. • Rubs: Chili paste, fish paste, siracha, zatar, sumac, cinnamon, turmeric, sugar, seeds etc. Don’t: Use minimal salt in wet marinades —

it pulls the juice out of the product, Salt is used only to flavor at the last step. Use acids on seafood. Use only to brush or baste at last minute. Use too much; garlic, saffron, saffron, chili’s — the flavors will quickly intensify and overpower your marinating product —meat Avoid using sugars when grilling items as they can burn and become very bitter. Do: Keep infused oils with parsley, basil, cracked pepper, tasted cardamom seeds etc. Always remember, the lighter/delicate the item, the less aggressive marinade. The Beefier the product, the more aggressive the marinade. Brush off all herbs, cloves etc. before grilling as they will burn. Double this recipe, keep in fridge and thank me later. Our favorite marinades: all recipes serve 8-12 H Espresso Skirt Steaks: 6 large chopped garlic cloves, 1 cup strong espresso ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, ½ cup Dijon, 1/2 cup oil. Put all in a blender, put ¾ in large zip-loc and add 2-3 pounds of quality skirt steak. Refrigerate at least 8 hours. Take steaks out of marinade 1- hour before grilling and bring them to room

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temperature. Grill or broil while occasionally basting with remaining marinade. Let steaks rest 10 minutes before sliced, sprinkle a touch of salt and fresh pepper. Serves 8 -10 .Enjoy H Moroccan Chicken: 1 large onion sliced thin, ½ head chopped garlic cloves, ½ - lemon squeezed, ½ cup chopped flat parsley, 1 tablespoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin, few saffron threads, 1 cup oil, 2 tablespoons Kosher salt. Blend all and place most marinade in a zip lock with 3- pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs. Refrigerate overnight (toss a few times). Before grilling or broiling, bring to room temperature. As they cook use some reserved marinade to baste. When done, let rest 10 minutes and drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice and zest. Chicken breasts have little flavor and unless brined tend to be dry. This recipe works well with whole roasted or BBQ chicken as well. Easy sides: Brazilian Style Greens: Super FoodSuper Healthy 6 large chopped garlic cloves, 1 bunch collard greens, take off outer leaves, rinse and slice in ¼” julienne. 1 tsp of red chili flakes, 1- 2 tablespoon kosher salt Heat skillet, add oil when hot (not ol-

ive oil) when the oil “dances” toss in garlic, stir quick, add collars, chili and salt, keep stirring until bright green and al dente, 2- 3 minutes. Yum. Pummeled Potatoes: 3 pounds of fingerling or new potato’s, sliced in half. ½ stick of salted butter ¼ cup olive oil. 1 Bunch scallions, sliced, 3-6 sprigs of fresh thyme. Boil or microwave potatoes until ¾ cooked. Heat pan on oven or grill, add olive oil, when the oil shimmers, add potatoes skin side up. Let them cook until a bit brown. Smash the potato’s with a hammer, juice glass, , they will flatten. Ad butter. “Butter makes it better.” Add the Thyme, Let the mix sauté until the potatoes are nice and brown. Transfer to serving plate, Sprinkle with the scallions and a few shakes of kosher or sea salt. Josie’s Simple Strawberries: 2 big box of good strawberries. Strega Liqueur, a gift bottle you were given, but never used. An hour or so before dinner, rinse berries and cut in half. Pour 4-6 shots Strega or Grand Marnier over the berries and toss. Let sit for a bit. Add a few pinches of fresh cracked pepper toss again and serve. Great with whipped cream and toasted pound cake.

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County announces L.I. Comedy Festival Lakeside concerts kicks off on July 8 Nassau County on Monday announced the 2017 Summer Concert schedule at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. All concerts are free of charge and begin at 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). The Summer 2017 Concert schedule is as follows: Friday, June 30 Swingtime Big Band

Monday, July 31 Selena Tribute by Genessa August 2017: Friday, Aug. 4 Dr. K’s Motown Revue Saturday, Aug. 5 Salute to Vets with Tony Orlando and the USO Liberty Bells (6:30 p.m.) Friday, Aug. 11 Nassau Pops

Saturday, July 1 TD Bank’s “Celebrate America” Fireworks & Show (5pm)

Saturday, Aug. 12 Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway

Monday, July 3 Bruce Springsteen Tribute by Tramps Like Us

Wednesday, Aug. 16 Elvis Anniversary Tribute by Lamar Peters

Friday, July 7 Stan Ziska & The Del Satins with Manhattan Skyline

Friday, Aug. 18 Disco Unlimited

Saturday, July 8 Eagles Tribute by Desert Highway Friday, July 14 White Wedding – 80’s Tribute Saturday, July 15 Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie (10:30 p.m. start) Monday, July 17 Harry Chapin Tribute Friday, July 21 Zac Brown Tribute Friday, July 28 Oldies Show Saturday, July 29 Tribute to Celine Dion/ Josh Groban/ Andrea Bocelli by Christopher Macchio

Saturday, Aug. 19 CBS-FM Saturday in the Park Friday, Aug. 25 My Fair Lady by Plaza Players Saturday, Aug. 26 Billy Joel Tribute by Glass Houses There is no formal seating at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre so concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs or blankets. Special accommodations are also available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. If doubtful weather conditions arise, please call (516) 572-0355 after 6:30 p.m. for updated performance information. For additional information, please call (516) 572-0200 or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

CORRECTION On March 31, a story on an exhibit at the BJ Spoke Gallery in Huntington incorrectly identified the painting ©“Sweep” by Karen Kirshner 2016 as the work of another artist.

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The 12th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival will kick off on Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m., returning to its birthplace at the beautiful Theatre Three in downtown Port Jefferson. The festival will include Island-wide shows at Long Island’s top venues, with each show featuring a different lineup of top comedians. New this summer is the return of the 50+ Comedy Tour, which features comedians over the age of 50. The contest, The Search for the Next 50+ Comedy Star, will have a special finalists show on Thursday, July 13 to crown a winner, who will then get to be part of this Fall’s 50+ Comedy Tour shows. Also new is the Thursday Night Comedy Series at The Comedy Club @ Theatre Three, where Thursday is the new Friday this summer. And the new show, Moms’ Night Out Long Island, will be the ultimate Girls Night Out, featuring a full lineup of top comedians who have one thing in common... they’re all moms. “We are so excited to be marking 12 years of bringing the annual summer Comedy Festival to great venues all across Long Island,” said comedian and executive producer Paul Anthony. “Long Islanders have really supported our comedy showcases over the past 11 summers and we appreciate that tremendously. The 12-year mark is a testament to Long Islanders passion for live, stand-up comedy performances. Long Island has had a strong history of comic acts coming from this region, and we’re glad to be a part of the comedy scene here and showcasing so many comedians not only from Long Island, but from the NYC comedy scene, from around the country and beyond. Over the course of the summer tour, we will feature over 50 comedians. That’s a lot of laughs! Long Island audiences are really incredible,” Anthony added. The Comedy Festival opening night will feature the comic talents of John Santo as master impressionist; Tina Giorgi, who has performed at Caroline’s NYC and in the NY comedy scene; Moody McCarthy, who has appeared on Letterman; and Chris Monty, well-known on the Vegas circuit. The event will return to the historic Theatre Three located at 412 Main St. in

Port Jefferson. The rest of the Summer 2017 schedule is as follows, with all performances beginning at 8 p.m.: Thursday, July 13: The 50+ Comedy Tour with Special Guest Rob Falcone at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson Thursday, July 20: Thursday Night Comedy at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson Saturday, July 22: Long Island Comedy Festival featuring Paul Anthony, Joey Giarratano, Tina Giorgi, Teddy Smith, Goumba Johnny and Maureen Langan at The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre Thursday, July 27: Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack Thursday, July 27: Thursday Night Comedy at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson Thursday, Aug. 3: Thursday Night Comedy at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson Thursday, Aug. 10: Mom’s Night Out Long Island with Maria Walsh, Sherry Davey, Carie Karavas and Patty Rosborough at the The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre Thursday, Aug. 17: Long Island Comedy Festival with Maria Walsh, Mike Fine and DC Benny at the Suffolk Theater at 118 East Main Street in Riverhead Friday, Aug. 25: The 50+ Comedy Tour w with Paul Anthony, Steveie G.B. and Tom Daddario at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson Saturday, Aug. 26: Comedy Night with Scott Schendinger, Rich Walker and Carie Karavas at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson Tickets for all of these performances run from $35. The Long Island Comedy Festival’s mission is to promote the art of live, standup comedy, with each performance featuring the best comic talent from Long Island, the New York City comedy scene and around the globe. In past summers, the comedy festival has presented comedians from as far away as Australia, Ireland and the UK. Many of the comedians featured can only be seen at the annual summer comedy festival, which makes it a special event for Long Islanders. The festival’s comedy showcases are best described as a comedy party that audiences are invited to, featuring non-stop laughter and hilarious fun. To find our more, go to www.LIComedy.com.

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Fidget spinner: a fun fad has function BY TOM F E R R A R O Sport Psychologist The latest fad for kids is the fidget spinner, a toy marketed as a stress reliever. I noticed a bunch for sale at John’s Variety Store in Williston Park and decided to buy one to see what all the fuss was about. The salesgirl told me that they sell over 100 per week and that they receive deliveries of new ones every morning. As I chatted another customer told me that these things were introduced to schools by the occupational therapy departments in order to help autistic or hyperactive kids relieve stress and learn to focus. She then told me that they’ve become so popular that the schools have had to ban them. Alas, a toy whose time has come! In fact the tipping point of popularity for the fidget spinner is quite recent with the craze exploding in April of this year despite it being brought to market back in 1993. The moment you spin one of these little wonders you feel the appeal. The size is just right, the weight is just perfect and the way it keeps spinning reminds you of a perpetual motion machine. I timed my spin and it took a full two minutes 21 seconds for this little devil to come to rest. Impressive!

Just spin a Fidget Spinner and you will see why every kid in America has one. So the question is why is this toy so appealing? I think every era has a toy, a craze or a movement that responds to its zeitgeist. In the 1950s hula hoops became a national craze at the time that Elvis arrived and gave birth to the sexual revolution. The culture needed a way to loosen its hips. The sports movement started in earnest in the 1970s in response to the information explosion which had us all in our heads too much. Now as the culture speeds toward the electronic future its grasps at ways to slow itself down. Thus the Fidget Spinner. The moment I spun this cute little gadget I understood its appeal. The feel of the gadget and the length of time it spins becomes hypnotic and you wind up mesmerized.

Our era has too much speed and stimulation so it’s no surprise that an invention that allows you to pause would become popular. You hold onto the spinner with thumb and index finger pinched together and voila you have a nice pause in the day, a modern day version of prayer straight from the factory. This toy reminds me of the spinning top in the film Inception which was used by the characters to determine whether they were still dreaming or not. If the top kept spinning you knew you were in a dream. In the case of the Fidget Spinner you know you’re in reality but wish you could enter a dream. There is also something very comforting about the fact that the Fidget Spinner travels in a circle. Circles have a magic all their own. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote an essay on circles where he said “The eye is the first circle; the horizon which it forms is the second; and throughout nature this primary figure is repeated without end.” St. Augustine described the nature of God as a circle whose center was everywhere and its circumference nowhere. And Fellini ended his film masterpiece 8 ½ by having all the characters hold hands and dance around a circus ring. Many have weighed in on the reason

that this Fidget Spinner has exploded onto the scene. Joel Best, a professor at University of Delaware and Dr. Berger of Wharton School of Business both suggest that kids think it’s something cool but that most of these fads have no underlying cultural cause. I don’t agree. Humans are largely unconscious but also endlessly adaptive. That‘s why doomsday predictions are always wrong. We somehow adapt to any and every crisis we are faced with. The Fidget Spinner is merely another attempt on the part of kids to find a way to slow down and gird themselves from the chaos of modern life. Yeats wrote The Second Coming back in 1919 which was 98 years ago. It began like this: “Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,” How odd to say that a gadget called Fidget Spinner is one way kids now use to keep things from falling apart by holding onto the center with thumb and index finger, and pause a moment to let the world spin on by. Good for them.

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JUNE 2017 GRADUATES Camryn Abbate Dana Abeleira Randy Acosta Sophie Adelman Anthony Aiello Kento Akai Jagger Alagna Elvin Alfaro Hakan Alkan Christian Altamirano Jaime Alvarez Katie Alvarez Adriana Alvez Lauren Ambos Ganna Amin Salma Amin Daniel Amoruso Sophia Andreadis Stefan Appel Samantha Asaro Brendan Avazis Lily Avazis Franklin Avila-Reyes Ronaldo Ayala Soriano Christiane Baek Elizabeth Bain Emily Baldeon Barrera Natalie Bashner Hannah Bellmann Brianna Bellomo Haley Bellomo Ruth Benitez Mirian Benitez Reyes Stephanie Bentz Daliah Bernstein Joseph Berrezueta Zainab Bhutta Zachary Blicksilver Jake Block Zachary Boehm Dante Bombardiere Yorleni Bonilla Margaret Bridges Donneka Brown Shiana Brown Julia Burgos Megan Burke Henry Burns Jennifer Byrne Jonathan Calderon Alexander Candido Daniela Carillo Thomas Carillo Liam Carlton Timothy Castillo Evys Castillo Sandoval Karina Catu David Chain Jade Chang Melissa Chapanoff Emilia Charno Beatriz Chavarria Gabriel Chavarria Astrid Chinchilla Injee Choi Dominick Chu Jung Chung Morgan Cirker Tyler Cirker

PAUL D. SCHREIBER

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2017

CLASS OF 2017

PHOTOS BY COURTESY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

JANUARY 2017 GRADUATES Debra Barone Diana Brennan Claudia Gutierrez Amine Larhrissi Adam Satovsky

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Gianna DeLeonardis Sarah DeMarino Nicholas Deme Anthony DeMeo Ivy Denham Alex Devas Kevin Diaz Matthew Dieber Emily Dillon Julia Dolan Tristan Duarte Jirou Duffy Richard Dzwlewicz Catherine Egan Aoi Egawa Austin Egna Max Egna

Noah Ehren Danielle Elkins Sandley Elysee Amanda Epp Emily Epstein Hannah Ericsson Lauren Esposito Michael Esposito Cristian Estrada-Medina Jeremy Ettlinger Andrew Falzone Carly Feldman Elias Feldman Johnluca Fenton David Ferguson Rocio Fernandez-Canales Molly Fetherston

John Finkbeiner J Benjamin Floch B Hunter Forlenza H Alexa Formisano A Adam Fried A Emma Furst E Daniel Galvez D Ao A Gao Zoe Z Garman Brandon Gatta B John Gaudioso J Olivia Gellis O Sophie Germain S Daniel Gersh D Aaron Gindi A Amanda Glassman A Gina Golden Arthur Golder Sarah Goldman Evan Goldstein Lauren Goldstein Javier Gonzalez Spencer Goody Andrew Gottfried Ilana Grabiner Ethan Grauer John Green Jordan Greenblatt Daniel Hamroff Heejin Han Claudia Hanover Kyle Harding Justin Harnick Michael Hartman John Hassan Hassan Hassanien Julia Hayden Sally Hecht Alexander Hejna-Luque Christopher Hernandez Manuel Hernandez Ramirez Zachary Hersh Connor Hertzwig Ilana Hill Joseph Hill Sydney Hoffman Jordan Hurt Jessica Hyland Imani Imberman Zachary Iqbal Rhys Jackson Kerry James Shannon James Dexter Jarach Evan Johns Athena Johnson Ramy Joory Jeremy Kaller Matthew Kam David Kaminsky Ilayda Karababa George Kaslow Kanji Katayama Logan Katz Carly Kaufman Hodaka Kawaguchi Jacob Kaypour Adam Keltz Ryan Kennedy Ethan Kennelly Allison Khin Alejandro Kim Russell Kindler Alexander Kiryushov Jonathan Kobrinsky Maria Kogan Ian Kohs

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Port grads celebrate the moment, not the end BY ST E P H E N R OM A N O Speaking to his fellow graduates at the Paul D. Schreiber High School graduation on Thursday, Dexter Jarrach said when he entered high school, he had no idea how it would turn out. “I was kind of shy and kind of quiet and kind of chubby, and I was uncomfortable with myself and uncomfortable around other kids,” Jarrach said. High school was much different than middle school, where everyone was close and similar, he said. “High school is a place where one day someone decided they would fill a place with exactly half children and half fullgrown adults and let them figure it out amongst themselves,” he said. But, he said, as he grew from a freshman to a sophomore and a sophomore to a junior and, finally, to a senior, things started to change. “But today isn’t about me,” he said. “It’s about us and we’ve all had those stories. We all use to be awkward looking fish in that big, scary pond, but now we’re bigger, better looking fish who really like their pond and are a little afraid to leave it behind.” Now that the class is graduating, he said, everyone will become a small fish again, but they’ve been through it before.

“And if growing up with all of you has proven to me one thing, it’s that we’re going to be just fine,” he said. As the sun set behind Jarrach and the rest of the graduating class of 405 on Seeber Field, Craig Weiss, the assistant principal, said that sunsets — like graduations — are often considered endings. “The sun doesn’t set,” he said. “It never moves at all; it’s us that move. And so while today might seem like a brilliant ending to a glorious four years, the reality is that this is just a point in your lives.” “Look forward,” he said. “Look at the path ahead. Only by looking forward can we really have a perspective on where we’ve been. And each of you have had different paths.” School officials who addressed the class of 2017 reminded the graduates of the education they had received. “You’re leaving us with a high-quality education from a community that values its schools,” Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Mooney said. “Not every school offers the rich curriculum that we provide or successfully manages the delicate balance between diversity and unity the way we do.” The class collectively has been awarded more than $2 million in scholarships, Mooney said.

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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CLASS OF 2017

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Matthew Kolen Lidor Konfino Robert Konoff Maksym Kornyev Cally Kress Leonard Kumwong Thomas Labbe Vadim Lacal Sophie Lampl Madeline Lane Dylan Langone Emily LaRosa Rebecca Lauren Madeline Lavin John Lazo Morocho Dylan Lebedin Hye KyungLee Seung-Moo Lee Eli Lefcowitz Jack Lefkowitz Jose Leiva Jordan Lerner Leonie Lerner Joseph Levine Mitchell Levine Justin Lieblein Jonathan Lin Samuel Litvak Jose Lizama Jeffrey Lockom William Longmire Emily Lopez Sabrina Lorson Kira Lowe Hao-Jun Lu Emma Lupoli Adam Lyman Thomas Lynch William MacPhail Julianna Malatino Jacob Malcom Rudy Malcom Nicole Manasseri Remi Mankes Michael Mannix Joseph Manno Seyed Amirhosse Marashi Shoushtari Justin Maravilla Jacob Marschall Alec Marshak Matthew Marx Justin Masi Michael Masulli Justin Mayers Erin McCabe Kristina McCann Brendan McCormack Patrick McDonnell Christopher Meagher Katherine Melkonian Luis Menjivar Xavier Merriweather Mitchell Mevorah Victoria Meyer Zachary Miller Emma Mills Owen Mitchell Adam Mizrahi Matias Mollin Marcelo Montes-Reyes Jesus Montoya Sandoval Elyse Morales Delani Morley Kaitlin Morris Cleopatra Myrianthopoulos Michael Nachman

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Rachel Reisman Brandon Reyes Jasmin Reyes Michael Rivas Diego Rodriguez Fuentes Elizabeth Roedel Kevin Romero Rivas Jessica Rosen Lauren Rosen Rachel Rosen Phara Ross Robert Rosso Naome Sajnani Christina Sanchez Matthew Sanchez Shaimaa Santis Gwendolyn Sarapata Stephanie Sarmiento Alison Sarzoza Jordan Schaffer Sophia Scheibeler Zachary Schor Colin Schroeder Matthew Schwartz Christopher Segarra Lauren Seidman Soobin Seo Timothy Serignese Dillon Shain Sean Siegman Aaron Siff-Scherr Melissa Signorini

Sydney Silverman Connor Silvester Amanda Simes Michael Sinn Isabella Skoda Shamel Smith Aldo Soto Juan Soto Michael Spinazzi Katherine Spinelli Chelsea Stayton Eric Stern Bryan Sutlovich-Gutierrez Nicole Takahashi Juan Tamayo Eva Tamkin Miranda Tanenbaum Ryan Tanzil Ryan Tawil Brittany Taylor Christopher Thompson William Trapp Aspasia Tsampas Daniel Vaitzman Allison Van Cott Stefhanie Vargas Kisairy Vasquez Bryan Vasquez Rea Andrew Vega Olvin Velasquez Figueroa Edgardo Vides Angel Villamizar Fuentes

Mikayla Walsh Katrina Wasserman Anna Watson Crew Weingard Ben Weinkselbaum Kelsey Weisburd Lily Welsh Diane Werdath Melvin Whitehead Anee Williams Matthew Wilson Mallory Winick Allison Winter Elizabeth Witkow Jonah Wolmark Alex Wong Amanda Wong Ryan Woo Jenna Worms Tinglei Wu Jonathan Yin Daniel Young Bart Zamora Marina Zangri Amelia Zeh Yao Zhang Rina Zheng George Zhirzhan Jhon Zhirzhan Zilin Zhou Arielle Ziv

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CHAMINADE Max Nicholas Accurso Benjamin Michael Addeo John James Adinolfi Max Gerard Amestegui Gregory Nicholas Andreopoulos Benjamin Paul Annunziato Ely Aponte Sean Andrew Aral Nicholas Paul Arena Paul Joseph Ariola Anthony John Armanuse Michael Adam Arnouse Yannick Paolo Joseph Aubry Matthew Joseph Aufiero Adrian Stephen Aviles Shane Thomas Balter Edward Joseph Baron Thomas James Barrella Michael Christopher Barsch Jack Tyler Bauer Joseph Vincent Bavaro Brian Joseph Becker Marc Andrew Bedoya Jake Traynor Bella Daniel Christian Bellapianta David John Bianco Matthew Dennis Boccardo Paul Nicholas Bocchicchio Christopher Ray Boccia Louis Nicholas Boccia Conor Anthony Bolmarcich James John-Paul Bordonaro Liam Michael Breen Thomas Donald Breitenstein Alec Vincent Brewer Kevin James Broshek Gerald James Treanor Browne Brandon Edward Brugnone Joseph Savino Brusseler Nicholas Joseph Brusseler Alec Patrick Brutschin Nicholas John Bucaria Joseph James Buonocore III Kyle Patrick Burgess Brian Gregory Burke Thomas Joseph Hastings Butler Cyrus Richard Cafariella Nicholas Joseph Cafiero IV Frank William Calderoni Shane Thomas Callahan Thomas James Callahan Brandon Omar Campbell Connor John Campbell Gage Joseph Campbell Joshua Burak Can Alexander Christian Monaco Caparelli Patrick Willis Carman Ryan Patrick Carney Michael Anthony Carolan, Valedictorian Ben Rosario Caruso Steven Frederick Cascio Terrance Gerard Casey Christian John Cassar Mark Andrew Cavallaro Thomas Daniel Cawley Matthew M. Chang Emmet Peter Chapey John Thomas Chave Kyle Kai Chin Matthew Thomas Chmil James Thomas Ciccone Michael Glenn Ciccone Jake Sebastian Cioffi Nicholas Michael Cioffi Lucas Michael Ciriello

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SCHOOL S OF 2017 CLAS2017

Timothy Robert Clark Giovanni Thomas Codignotto Andrea Codispoti James Bruce Compton Ryan Patrick Conlon Owen M. Connolly Sean Patrick Connor John Anthony Cooke Brendan Aquinas Coors Matthew John Corinaldesi William Christopher Cornell Emmett Matthew Cornetta John A. Corwen Matthew Joseph Cossu Michael James Costelloe Sean Joseph Cunningham Andrew James Curtis Nicholas Martin Daly Luke Ralph Daniello Matthew James Darcy Timothy Davis Dennis James Dean Michael Anthony Kevin Deehan Cameron Andres DeGuzman James Marc deJong Christopher R. DeLeo Joseph Peter deLyra Paul Dominick DeMasi John Mario Di Leo Zachary Patrick Diesu Ryan Michael DiLisio Sean Peter Doherty

Michael John Donahue Christian Vincent Donato Dominic Gianni Doria Matthew Shawn Dossie James Michael Dougherty Trevor Louis Doyle Michael Francis Doyle Cameron Sawyer Duic Joseph Andrew Dunn Connor Joseph Dunne Philip J. Dunne Liam Glynn Dvorak Michael John Erickson James Thomas Errante Peter Leonard Fahy Ryan Christopher Feldmann Andrew Robert Fenter Connor Eugene Fenton Joseph Domenic Ferrante Matthew Thomas Ferraro Benjamin Joseph Ferreri Conor John Ferrick Gregory M. Fillinger Christopher R. Fiorello Nicholas Lee Fiorino Kyle Patrick Firoz Gavin M. Fischer Kevin Thomas Fischer Connor James Fitzpatrick Edward V. Flaherty Quinton Roger Flore Matthew David Florimon

Christian Michael Flory Robert Sigmund Flory Cole Douglas Flynn Andrew L. Frankini Anthony Dennis Friedman Nicholas Dennis Friedman Albert Edward Gabberty Anthony M. Galante Christian Michael Galante Shayne Patrick Gallagher Thomas Edward Gallagher Edward Terrence Gardner III James Kenneth Garvin Matthew James Gasparro Jamal Gauthier Patrick D. Geiger Joseph S. Gerbino Jonathan David Geslani Alexander James Gibbons Alessio Jack Giovannetti Nicholas Paul Giovino Stefan Gustav Gollisz Kevin Christopher Gorman Campbell Joseph Goulet Joseph Kenneth Graham Jack Dustin Graziano Brendan Martin Griffin John Patrick Griffin Peter Thomas Grim Colin McDonnell Hamer Christopher John Hanc ll John Finnegan Hance

John Owen Hanley J Jo Steven Thomas Hansen, Jr. S Francis B. Harrington F Fr Michael Anthony Hecht M Jackson Ty Heil J Ja Connor Xavier Higgins C Kevin Ke Thomas Higgins Liam Peter Higgins Li Austin Francis Hill A William Louis Hill IV W John Luke Evans Hoonhout, J Jo Salutatorian S Ryan James Hornberger R Raymond John Horvath R Anthony Thomas Hubner A Ryan Hughes R Eric E Michael Hunstein Justin Samuel Hyndman Massimo Silvio Rolando Indolini Francesco Giuseppe Insingo Patrick Vincent Iorio Jay William Iraj Joseph Patrick Jackson Kevin Robert Jacoby Joseph Vincent Jacovetti Carter E. Jamie Joseph Paul Jansen Patrick James Johnson Peyton John Kaffl Duncan John Kaja Spencer Scott Kandel Aidan Michael Kates Michael Vincent Kelleher John David Kenlon Jack Noble Kenny Christopher Michael Kerr Brian Edmund Killian William James Kinney Conor James Klimuszko Justin Kenneth Knowles Peter Michael Korchak Joseph Patrick Kossmann John Terrence Kratzer Brendan Luke Krebs Kyle James Kreuscher Christian David Kuhn Sean Peter Kustera Nicolas Ryan Labiento Matthew D. Lane Michael Patrick Lawless Daniel James Lee Daniel Louis Leno Nathaniel Gerard Lettieri Patrick Gerard Lewis Sean Joseph Leyden Matthew Ross Liberto Alessandro E. Licari Jonathan Conor Licurse Peter Richard Liotta Jack Kevin Llewellyn Ryan C. Loche Aidan Hugh Loftus Patrick J. Loftus Kian Anthony Lotruglio Christopher Paul Loumeau Declan Daly Louw Christopher Vincent Luciani John Connor Lukacovic Kevin Christopher Lumpe Conor Michael Lynch Patrick Ryan Lynch John Edward Lynn Ryan Michael MacFall Kevin Charles Madden Conor James Maguire Sean Kenneth Maguire John R. Mahland

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CHAMINADE Donovan Patrick Mahon Sean Thomas Maleady Brendan B. Maloney Christian Joseph Maltempi Michael Joseph Maneri Jonathan Michael Manfré Christian Alan Mariano Matthew Liam Maron Francesco Maropakis Patrick Joseph Marschhausen Brian Martinez Matthew John Martinucci Nicholas Robert Mattone Edward P. McCabe Jeffrey Thomas Mccormack Thomas Martin McCune Jake Robert McDermott Edward G. McDonnell Jack A. McEnroe Thomas J. McEnroe Conor Michael McGowan Sean Daniel McIntyre Joseph Peter McKie Brendan Michael McLoughlin Jake Ryan McMahon Patrick Joseph McManus Michael R. McMorrow Eamonn James McNicholas Matthew J. McQuaid Matthew Michael Meade II Michael J. Mellone Walter Ernest Meyers Andrew Simeon Mezzich Nicholas Vincent Milano John Christopher Mitchell Philip Daniel Moliterno Gregory J. Monaghan Tanner Joseph Moonan Joseph J. Mooney Ryan Thomas Moran Thomas Macken Moran John Ronan Morello Christopher John Morici Zachary Edward Morin William Francis Mulhall Matthew John Mullin Kyle Edward Murphy Jamison Paul Murray Kevin Patrick Murray Charles Bryan Myers Leo Antonio Nardo

HIGH

SCHOOL S OF 2017 CLAS2017 Clark Patrick Newby Oliver Sikes Newton Liam Patrick Nixon Matthew Aidan Nori Connor Matthew Norton Jack William Nuttall Christopher Stephen O’Brien John Patrick O’Donnell Liam Patrick O’Gara Liam Patrick O’Grady Patrick Lynch O’Hara Christopher Peter O’Hara Eamon Michael O’Hare Daniel Joseph O’Leary Casey Edward O’Reilly Christopher Daniel Oddo Jude Tochukwu Okonkwo James J. Orioli Alexander Edward H. Oruci Zachary Pablo Luke Daniel Pacher Dominick Joseph Pandolfo John Conor Papciak Kellen Patrick Paradine Christopher Robert Parisi David Matthew Patalano Sean Michael Paton George Bedros Paxos Aidan Thomas Pearsall Michael William Pechenyuk Anthony John Pennisi Matthew Joseph Petrara Hai-Tri Paul Le Pham Timothy P. Phillips Dylan John Plante Daniel William Powell

Brian n Prieter Pri riet e er Joseph Brian Michael Francis Procaccino Jack Davin Prochner Regan Martin Quinn John Alfred Rachek Michael Anthony Ragno Christian Jacob Rajkovic Robert James Raman Anthony Christopher Ramos Christian Rega Joseph Michael Reich William Matthew Reich William Joseph Reid George Cohalan Rettaliata Karl August Riesterer Yanni Z. Rigos Douglas Francis Rochler Nicholas Thomas Rosa Thomas Sean Ryan Reid Edward Salamack Joseph Raymond Salamone Stephen Robert Sammartino Paul Jordan Samms William James Sanchez Vincent Philip Sarnelli Joseph Scartozzi Ryan G. Schaefer Robert Austin Schetty IV John J. Schmitz Nolan Martin Schmitz Alex Tey Sharkey Daniel Thomas Shea Brendan S. Sheehan Patrick James Sheehan

Came Ca meroon Joseph Jooseeph Sherry Sheerr rryy Cameron Brian G. Shevlin Alphonse Joseph Sicignano Michael Joseph Signorile Jack Ryan Silverman Andrew Christopher Simon Ryan Nicholas Smith James R. Sorrentino Eric Michael Spiegel Jaden Cole Spohrer Alek Vladimir Squeri Max John Squeri Brian Kenneth Squicciarini Luke John Staib Tyler Nicholas Stapleton Dylan Thomas Starace William John Steckmeister Maximillian P.V. Steinbach Mark W. Streiber Christopher Stephen Strzelinski Timothy Richard Stumpel Raymond Matthew Sullivan Shane Brennan Sullivan John L. Sullivan Robert Emmet Sullivan, Jr. Tyler Ryan Sundberg Brian C. Sweeney John Sweeney Matthew Leo Sweeney Jr. Francesco Aniello Tangredi Matteo Antonio Taraborrelli Michael Lorrence Testa Thomas Francis Theodorou Julian Leo Tineo

Charles Henry Tobin Tobiin Tomi Lene Toles II Brendan John Tominey Matthew James Tomlinson John Perry Townley Christopher James Trick Eamon Joseph Tubridy Dennis James Valent Liam Christopher Varley Brian Christopher Vassallo Jonathan Luke Vella Timothy Efthimis Verdis Charles John Vesely David Patrick Villani Jonathan Angelo Virga Noah J. Vogel Matthew Edward Vowinkel Edward Ryan Wagner Zachary William Wagner James George Walczyk Michael James Walsh Quinn Kevin Walsh Christopher James Watters Kevin A. Werneck Drew Addison Werner Nicholas James Whitaker Owen Patrick White James P. Whiteman Jack Michael Wilson Kyle Patrick Woll Robert John Wright Adam Adonis Yaptangco Anthony Thomas Zito

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Lumin M. Abdur-Rashid Gabrielle Olivia Albanese Christian Alexander Andriotis Courtney Renée Aspinall Bridget J. Atahualpa Marc Anthony Avallone Luciano G. Bagan Santos Magno Baires Mark Patrick Baker Michael Nuri Bakshandeh James Michael Bares Jaime Steven Barrera Brendan Barry Kiri Andrea Bartels Natalia Alaina Basso Amie L. Bayardelle Jack Paul Becker James Patrick Bellucci Christopher K. Benedetti Sean Philipps Bentley Justin Thomas Blanche Kellyann M. Bock Bradley Bonsignore Shemar Bowen Alexandra Bowman Margaret Cecelia Brogan Maria Budis Andrew Ryan Burke Delaney X. Buskard Thomas A. Butcher Allison Butler Charles Gillen Caliendo Amanda Summer Capra David James Cardali Brittany Julianne Carillo Chin-Fu Chen Zhi Yan Chen Michael S. Chin Johnna B.K. Chow Jessalyn Lili Chuang Ben Tanner Cirella Daniel Cizmarik Matthew Classi Antonio N. Clinco Daniel L. Clinco Peter Sean Conlan Madeleine C. Conner Pedro Cornejo Michael Alfred Cozzi Alexander J. Crewe Jillian Eva Curd Sophia E. D’Angelo Penny Angela Dasi-Sutton Jake T. Delaney Gregory Dimitri Dellis, Valedictorian Kayla Natalia Deosaran Robert F. DePippo Paul Gabriel De Rosa Nandita Desikan Amanda Eileen DeVito Rafael Djavaheri Najon Luc Dorsainvil Kendra Rose Downey Douglas Frederick Dreyer Sophia Isabel Eigo Sean Thomas Erickson Meghan Elizabeth Fahey Ashley Melita Fanning Spencer Fanuka Aidan Michael Farrell James Ficano Emma Nicole Fleishman Salvatore Ysasi Foglio Matthew Forte Fitzgerald Fortich Evangelia Maria Frankis

MANHASSET

SECONDARY

SCHOOL 2017

CLASS OF 2017

Gavin Gavin Gavi n Av A Avery erry Fr Friedman rie iedman an John M. Fruhauf Elizabeth Fan Fu Stephanie Nicole Gajdjis Olivia Ann Garvey Fayth Patryce Garvin Thomas Giannone Riya Gilja Chloe Abigail Giovanelli Frederick Brendan Giovanelli Robert Christopher Giovanelli Delphine B. Glick Kieran C. Glynn Andrew Goring James Patrick Grant Samantha Guagliardo Brendan Robert Haggerty Kevin M. Hanlon Jr. Elizabeth Nell Hannan Kenar Haratunian Kyleigh Rose Harmon Jahnaee Nataliya Marie Harris Daniel Allan Hedberg Oswaldo Alejandro Herrera Hannah Kaye Hildebolt Kylar James Hoge Chloe Z Hsin Chu-Chun Regina Huang Raymond Minor Huffman Arianna Danielle Jacono Lesley Y. Jeon Ivy Jin Alexander W. Kang Madeline Kang Spyridon G. Karayiannis Angelo Katopodis Amanda Tam Kelly Elizabeth Paige Kelly John Peter Keogh Melinda A. Keogh Kayla Angelique Keriazes Summar Khan Kimberly Ann Kiess Benjamin C. Kim Caitlyn Se-Young Kim Grace Young Kim Jun Seok Max Kim Margaret Louise Klimuszko

Christopher Chri Ch rist stop st ophe herr Kokkinos Kokkkin Ko inos os Alexa Jade Korfine Nina Krishnamurthy Saanchi Kaanchenita Kukadia Frances M. LaCarrubba Theresa Grace Larré Luke LaSpina Dalton Lau Regan Page Lavin Grace S. Lee Michael Y. Lee Richard S. Lee Victor Lee Yeana Lee Amanda Grace Lennon Carina Grace Lewandowski, Salutatorian Caroline Samantha Lewis Bowen Li Justin Z.X. Li Yinan Li Andrew Liang Iris Liu Michelle Mann Loree Erin Nichol Love Tiana T. Lui Kevin Patrick Mack Emanuel John Magriples Salvatore Mancuso Jordyn Leigh Mannino Tatiana Marcus Joshua L. Mawere Kevin James McAleer Peter Thomas McAree Bailey S. McBride Corey Manix McCluskey Mieke Kinsman McLaughlin Victoria Anne McMeekin Christopher Michael Meditz Angelica Jasmin Melara Tejada Alexis Meskouris John Anthony Messina Georgia Susan Isidora Michalos Madison Riley Miller Thomas Joseph Minutillo Antonio Mirante Caitlin A. Mirrione

Guido Guiido A. Gu A Modano M da Mo d no Joseph Henry Moore Dylan Michael Morrissey Lauren Ann Moschitta Timothy Jason Moy Brian Patrick Murray Amanda Lena Naccarato Farhang J. Najmi Caitlin O’Connor Christina-Ashley O’Donnell Gavin Elias Olsen Daniel Arthur Oppo Mayra Melissa Ordoñez Alina Gabriela Ousman Devin Pang Alexis Nicole Papadopoulos Christopher A. Papadopoulos Nolan A. Parisi Amy M. Park Ashley Park Philip R. Passes Reed Olivia Pelton Katherine Emily Peng Alexandra Violanda Penzi Paul Joseph Petersen Stephanie Anne Petras Daniel Petruso Milton C. Pirsos Theodora I. Politidis Luke Michael Postiglione Abigail Cate Press John Peter Psyllos Matthew Christopher Pullano Patrick Anthony Quintanilla Stephanie Sofia Rada Emma Alexandra Rainson Emma Olivia Reilly David Valentino Reppucci Alexandra Coulson Ridini Michael Gianni Rienzi Morgan Ann Rijo James Patrick Riley Leah Rose Ritterband John Paul Romero Ashley Royer Daniel Patrick Rubio Anna Elizabeth Sabo Nicole Salvo-Schaich

Jack Sanders Laura Sanseverino Jatin Sawlani Sabrina Sayed Nadia Renata Sbuttoni Anthony Michael Scaramucci Steven Matthew Schneider Mark Scrimenti Sung Won Seo John K. Shefcik Lily Hope Sheridan Jessica Siena Siconolfi Katherine Irene Sideratos Jason J. Singh Rachel Meredith Sloan Megan Elise Smith Adam David Smotkin Anne Marie Snyder Dominic John Sorbara Christopher N. St. Jeanos Je Leah J. Stephenson Alexis Rebecca Stern Michelle Marie Stratford Lauren Joan Suga Shawn Joseph Sullivan Sophia Maria Takvorian Olivia Marie Tatarian Alexia Rose Terenzi Kelly Anne Terjesen Jessica Ann Thalheimer George Thatos William Theodoropoulos George N. Theodosopoulos Kai Jordan Thompson Jason Torres Jack Jordan Tortora William Christiaan Towers Emily Katherine Treacy Kevin Steven Trejo Gianna Troia Nicholas J. Troia Brigid Mary Trotta Maria Tsaketas Markella Elizabeth Tsalikis John B. Tsimis Parker A. Van Roy Shveta Vatsia Michael Buddy Vetrone Antonella Vich Villena Isabel Lynn Vigliotti Angie Alexandra Villanueva Bartolomeo Paul Voto Yuhan Wang Zehui (Anna) Wang Jamie Weiss Jenna Faith Weitman Sarah Weppler Thomas Francis Whelan Jakob L. Winchester Samantha Ashley Wong Sara Elizabeth Cheung Wong Ryan Wu Qicheng (Victor) Yang Briana Marie Yarrington Yuanyi Yin Samantha Kato Yoh Christine Y. Yoon Eric Xin Yu Nicole Zanetti Xingzheng Zhao Alina A. Zhitnik Lazarus Theodore Ziozis

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ST. MARYĘźS

Khalfani C. Aljoe Rosario Joseph Amico Kyle Z. Arnold Alexandra Dolores Attardi Mariah R. Benkert Emily Anne Bossiello Melissa Elizabeth Brezault Rachel Ann Brooks Dominic R. E. Brown Justin G. Brown James R. Budhan Isaiah B. Callahan Lauren Capobianco Katie M. Carbajal Justin Carnero Kole R. Castro Hyeji Cha Ludmilla Cybile Charlot Taryll M. Charlotin Jean-Albert Chassagne Hai Ming Chen Justin J. Chen Zhenni Chen Zixin Chen Kyle T. Chetram Shanya Rochelle Kiara Chisholm Min Hyeok Cho Mateo Choi Kelly Anne Christ Dante M. Cipriano Sequoia J. Cirillo Gabriella Jae Cisneros Kevin Costa Andrea J. Covello Matthew Dadaille Alexander J.H. de Rege Michael N. DeGirolamo Nathanael N. DeLaCruz Dylan T. Desir Alyssa N. Dooley Serena Dorval Justin E. Faria

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SCHOOL S OF 2017 CLAS2017 Jerome D. Fiore Peter J. Fischetti Brandon M. Flores Natalie C. Francisque Catherine Murphy Frary Melvin E. Fuentes William J. Garcia David Gavilan Haleesah Toria Gibson Michelle Gonzalez Kevin M. Gorman Daniella C. M. Gould Julia Margaret Greco Destiny Kiara Harrison-Griffin Nigel C. Hawthorne Matthew J. Henderson Kay Villegas Herrera Sicong Huang Sarah Jean Huberts Shawn A. Iglesias Paul Inglese Jennifer Jean Baptiste ShiZhe Jin Zi Yi Jing Young Hyun Kim

Young Seo Kim Elizabeth Ann Lata Youmin Lee Hongzhou Liao Harmony M. Limoggio-Lepore Han Lin Gexin Liu Olga Irene Livanos-Tahliambouris Celia S.Y. Lo Shangwen Ma Chioma C.I. Madu Jahnia K. Marimon Dajiah Martin Steven D. Martocci Jacqueline I. Mattone Malik Patrick McFadden Michael Ignatius McGoldrick Cara M. McGuire Berick Merise Jemina Carla Molines Veronica Alice Muczynski Aidan J. Mulvey Jasmine Amani Murphy Kevin J. Nelson Daniel J. Neuscheler Shuyu Ni

Samantha M. Oliveira Shivani C. Patel Francesca M. Petruso Maadia Pierre Gregory T. Ponomarev Sarah Felicia Racanelli Kristy Rampersaud Maria A. Reyes Zachary Christopher Rilo Sophy Rodriguez Vittoria N. Rodriguez Daniella Faye Rubbo Emillie Ruiz Britney Kenzie Saab Victoria Rose Sacramone Jameelah A. Shabazz Jay K. Shah David S. Shaker Pierce A. Sharma Adina F. Smith Danielle Anna Solomon Kristine Solomon-Nixon Jaehyup Song Stephen G. St. Clair Meaghan Elizabeth Sullivan Sydney A. Sullivan

Paige Margaret Sweeney Brandon L. Tecxidor Emily R. Tenaglia Phaedra E. Thomas Kai Miu To Angela Ha Tran Justin Utic Deanna Marie Villamena Angela Nada Vroulis Jianan Wang Youjia Wang Ciara Elizabeth Warner, Salutatorian Alyese Shirley Washington Hae Lim Wee Boyu Wei Xingsheng Wei Miles J. Williams Dongjun Wu Brittney Chase Yearsley Taehun Yeon Sanghui Yun Gabriella A. Zabatta, Valedictorian Yudong Zhao

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Rania Abukoush Andrew J. Ackerman Arwa Leilah Adib David Agaev Benjamin Aghajani Güstavo Thomas Alfonso Landon Allen Shawn Anand Julia Brooke Anderson Jeremy Antenberg Behnam Nabavi Ardebili Nicole Victoria Arnoldo Isabel Wynn Arnowitz Benjamin L. Atlas Marc Angel Azoulay Matthew Ian Batnick Julia Lauren Baum Alison Ben-Levi Isaac Beniaminian Dylan Aaron Berger Harrison Lee Berger Adam Brett Birnbaum Jillian Ilana Birnbaum Steven David Bochner Nicole Paige Brzostovski Omar A. Burns Samantha Busch Sarah Buzy Sarah Anne Carbonaro Seynekan Castelblanco Samantha Lynn Cavanagh Evelyn Chavez Anna Chen Kevin Chen Szu Yun Adam Chin Christina A. Christophe Joy Cassidy Chung Joseph Albert Cinque Tyler Cirker Jared Lee Cohen Joshua Harris Cohen Lindsey F. Cohen Marni E. Cohen Adam Joseph Combs Jessica Lauren Cooper-Vastola Samuel Ian Crabtree Preston P. Cucuzza Jordan Andrew Curtis Fateh Singh Dhiman Angelica Di Marco Daniella Di Marco Nicole Di Marco Genesis P. Diaz Alyssa D. Dindial Habiba Ismail Diwan Hailey E. Dorn Briana Dusling Keith Sullivan Dusling Azad Ebrahimian Parhum Ebrahimian Rachel Nicole Elkowitz Robin H. Evans Benjamin Paul Faber Tyler P. Falotico Liron M. Fedida Emma Fein Alexa Feinsod Jared Chase Flick Abigail C. Flyer, Salutatorian Brandon T. Fries Julia Furnari Joshua Adam Gabbay Hernesto Galdamez John Gavilanes Gabrielle Gensler Kamyar Ghiam Rachel Ruth Ginsberg

HIGH

SCHOOL S OF 2017 CLAS2017

Joshua N. Golbahary Emily Gómez Ryan P. Gomez Steven James Gonzalez Ross Charles Gothelf Ryan James Gould Amanda Brooke Grayson Chase Ethan Greenberg Ethan Hunter Greenberg Evan L. Greif Valeria Gromova Adam Foster Grunther Anuj Gupta Ethan A. Haber Eitan Hakim Carly R. Heitner Brittany R. Heller Jonah Mac Hendler Morgan Sloan Hertz Jonathan Brett Herz Griffin Jacob Hess Emily Hirsch Nicole Blake Hollander Kellie Lauryn Hon Hannah Hong Felicia Hou Claire Hsiao Ghaliya Ibrahim Maura Frances Intemann Roché Jadid Yoosol Jung Samuel Benjamin Kahn Sofia Jacleen Kalman Matan Karudo Mark Abraham-Simon Kashani Daniel Edward Kick Eunice Ha-young Kim Heather Yenna Kim Holly Kim Taewon Kim

Yena Kim Maxwell Kirschner Evan Len Kirsh Amanda Felice Klausner Jackson Patrick Klein Mitchell Andrew Klein Alexis Knee Max Isaac Knee Mark Hay-Yat Kong Catherine Belle Korren Tomer Kort Priyanka Kumar Joshua Ethan Kuperman Shibin Kurian Kevin Charles Lang Jason Daniel Latin Nazanin Lavaie Jordan M. Lazarus Veronica Lee William Lee Fallon Brooke Leibowitz Amanda Gayle Leitman Justin I. Lempert Joshua Eric Levenstein Chloe Ann Levin Stevend Liberato Shana Evin Lichaw Andrew Jason Lieblich Josh Maxwell Liepper Justin Vincent Lim Matthew R. Lindenbaum Corey H. Littman Matthew Benjamin Litvack Chih-chi Liu Joseph Bernard Loesing Arthi Lokaiyan Joshua Graham Londin Luhuan Ma Amanda Elizabeth Majano Rodriguez

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Breathing easier about CPAP treatment P eople who routinely toss, turn, snore, and wake up feeling less than refreshed in the morning may have more to worry about than simply not getting a good’s night sleep. They may be experiencing a relatively common yet largely undiagnosed condition that can contribute to long-term risk for various diseases. Sleep disorders have become a significant health issue. Sleep apnea, which affects an estimated 22 million people in the United States, can contribute to difficulty sleeping. Sleep apnea causes periods defined by an inability to breathe. The American Sleep Apnea Association says sleep apnea comes in three types: obstructive, wherein a blockage of the airway is usually caused by the collapse of the tongue or soft palate; central, when the brain fails to signal muscles to

breathe; and complex, which is a combination of the two conditions. Over time, sleep apnea can be a risk factor for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and other serious conditions, says the Cleveland Clinic. That is why symptoms that may begin as mildly agitating snoring sessions should be brought to a doctor’s attention. When sleep apnea is identified, one of the more successful treatments is widely referred to as “CPAP.” According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep breathing airways open. A CPAP machine includes a mask or other device that fits over the nose or nose and mouth. The mask is connected to a machine via a tube, through which humidified air is blown.

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In cases of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, CPAP can reverse the complete blockages or narrowing of upper airways. When used correctly, CPAP may be the only treatment necessary to address OSA. Sleep apnea is usually confirmed by an overnight sleep study known as a polysomnogram, or PSG, conducted in a lab or at home. According to the American Sleep Apnea Society, a PSG is often followed by with a CPAP titration study. Individuals who will require CPAP can choose among masks and equipment that meet the prescription and maximize comfort levels. Many

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What are biologic response modifiers? Biologics are derived from animal products. First-generation biologic products included things like

vaccines and blood components. However, a newer wave of biologic medicines has come to market over the last decade or so. These medications are manufactured through biotechnology and are complex proteins, sugars, nucleic acids, or a combination of these substances that are created from living cells. Cells may include yeast, bacteria or a widely used cell called CHO, which originated from hamsters in China. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration says biologics are often at the forefront of biomedical research and are continually evolving.

Why biologics are different Unlike traditional medicines, which are largely made from chemical

components that follow a strict recipe for manufacture, many biologics are complex mixtures that are not easily replicated. According to the resource Everyday Health, when biologics are made, a specific gene is isolated and inserted into the host cellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DNA, where it will become permanent. The cell follows the instructions of the gene and how it was programmed and becomes a specifically functioning cell. This one reprogrammed cell is combined with others that have been made the same way. The entire process of biologic manufacturing is complex, requiring state-of-the-art knowledge. It also requires entirely new biotechnology facilities and laboratories that employ top-notch scientists. These factors combine to contribute to the generally high price tag of biologic medications.

How biologics work According to WebMD, biologics are designed to inhibit specific components of the immune system that may cause a symptom of a disease. For example, in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,

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Side effects of biologic medicines Because most biologics are administered intravenously, injection-site irritation can be a common side effect. Biologics also carry a risk of infection. According to the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, because biologics target the immune system, there is a risk for serious infection or disease. Biologic medicines continue to evolve and can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions for which no other treatments are available or effective.

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Folk duo to perform County fireworks at Plaza concert show set for July 1 The Village of Great Neck Plaza has announced that Nina Et Cetera, the East Patchogue-based folk duo, will be performing in Firefighters’ Park on Grace Ave. on Monday, July 3, as part of the Plaza’s 2017 Summer Concert Series. Since Independence Day falls on a Tuesday this year, this week’s concert will be held on Monday at 8 p.m. A veteran of the Village’s summer concert series, Nina Et Cetera has built up a large following of concert-goers due to their power-

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For more than two decades, Nina and Tim, the duo who make up Nina Et Cetera, have been playing music across the tri-state area. When not on the road performing, Nina Et Cetera can be found writing and recording original music that combines the best of the old and new technology advances that the music world has seen. From the Carter family, to Billie Holiday, to beat poets such as Ginsberg and Emerson, Nina Et Cetera uses a range of musical influences to create the sound that has been their trademark aura. In addition to the summer concert series, Nina Et Cetera has also performed at numerous Plaza Promenade Nights. In the case of inclement weather, the concert performance will be moved to the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Ave. For the latest information, check the Village website, www. greatneckplaza.net, or call the Village voicemail at 516-482-4500 after 5 p.m. on the day of the concert.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NORTHWELL HEALTH AT JONES BEACH THEATER 695 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh (516) 221-1000 • www.livenation.com Saturday, July 1 at 6 p.m. Nickelback: Feed the Machine Tour Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. James Taylor NYCB LIVE/NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • http://www.nassaucoliseum. com Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 at 10 a.m. Eternal Con: Long Island Comic Con NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • http://www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Friday, June 30 at 3 and 8 p.m. Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and The Weight Band THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 ext. 303 www.paramountny.com Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Get the Led Out — The American Led Zeppelin Experience Sunday, July 2 at 8 p.m. The Gipsy Kings Wednesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516)283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury. com Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Triton Fights Live MMA Monday, July 3 at 8 p.m. Pre-Independence Day Big Party Space LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main Street, Suite 1 Port Washington (516) 767-1384 ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Wednesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Vintage Bliss: Music of Motown TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 2993100 • http://tillescenter.org Saturday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. Animaniacs LIVE! Sunday, July 30 at 7 p.m. The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Best Side of the Moon 2017 MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre 516-323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.org Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Nassau’s Got Talent Showcase Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. 12th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival: $35 THE HARRY CHAPIN LAKESIDE THEATRE Eisenhower Park at Merrick and Stewart

Aves., East Meadow Thursday, July 6 at 8:30 p.m. Film: “The Secret Life of Pets” Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Italian-American Music Night Thursday, July 13 at 8:30 p.m. Film: “Storks” Sunday, July 16 at 7 p.m. African-American Music Night Thursday, July 20 at 8:30 p.m. Film: “Lego Batman Movie” Sunday, July 23 at 7 p.m. International Festival Featuring Scandinavian, Greek, Polish, Armenian and Ukrainian Music Thursday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Film: “Trolls” Sunday, July 30 at 7 p.m. Creole-American Music Night FOREST HILLS STADIUM 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills www.foresthillsstadium.com Thursday, July 6 at 6 p.m. Dispatch with Special Guests Guster Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. John Mellencamp with Special Guests Emmylou Harris, Carlene Carter and Lily & Madeleine JONES BEACH BANDSHELL CONCERT SERIES Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh 516-785-1600; www.parks.ny.gov Live at The Shell: The 2017 Jones Beach Bandshell Concert Series is as follows: Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Antigone Rising & See Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m. 45 RPM & Three Sundays, July 2 through Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. Latin Dance Night — Ultimate Latin Night Concert Series Tuesdays, July 4 through Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Family Night — Interactive Music & Dance Wednesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. Spinn, Julia Lambert Thursdays, July 6 through Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. Family Movie Night Under the Stars — Beach Blanket Movie Series Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. “American Idol’s” Robbie Rosen, Lem Payne Jr., Jesse Eplan Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Completely Unchained Van Halen Tribute & Voices of Extreme Wednesday, July 12 at 8 p.m. Shecky and the Twangtones, Shock Radar, Taylor and the Apes Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Decadia (pop hits) & Septimius the Great (dance) Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m. Billy Mira and the Hitmen (swing), The Belairs (50s, 60s, 70s), Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute The concerts are free and open to the public through Sept 3. TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD’S 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington Dial 311 or go to www.northhempsteadny.gov/

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A&E Calendar cont’d summer. Sundays at 1 p.m. Sunday Afternoons at the Beach Concert Series as follows: July 9: Alive & Kickin’; July 16: Ring of Fire: A Tribute to Johnny Cash; July 23: 45 RPM; July 30: The Capris; Aug. 6: Gold Coast Orchestra

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TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD’S 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CLARK BOTANIC GARDENS 193 I U Willets Rd, Albertson Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Concerts as follows: July 11: “Madagascar”; July 18: Folk Night Festival; July 25: NY Brass Choir; Aug. 1: Dance Visions; Aug. 8: North Shore Pops

GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Through Friday, September 15 Creative Crossroads: The Art of Adam Handler and Luis Zimad Lamboy come together in this two-person exhibition of color and shape.

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD’S 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT MARY JANE DAVIES GREEN Plandome Road across from Town Hall, Manhasset Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Monday Night Concerts as follows: July 17: Penny Lane: A Tribute to the Beatles; July 24: Jammin’ With You; July 31: Randi and the Rainbows; Aug. 7: New Vintage Swing Band TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD’S 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. A Tribute to the Beatles and The Rolling Stones THE VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES At Firefighters Park, Grace Ave. & Park Place, Great Neck Village Hall: (516) 482-4500 • www.greatneckplaza.net Monday, July 3 at 8 p.m. Nina Et Cetera Event is free and open to the public. In case of rainy weather, the event will move to the Great Neck Social Center at 80 Grace Ave. 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CHELSEA MANSION At The Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane south of 25A, East Norwich Info: (516) 572-0200 • www.nassaucountyny.gov.parks

short and long poses. Bring a snack and/or beverage. Call or email to RSVP. Beginners, 1-4 p.m.; Intermediates, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point 516.571.7901 • sandspointpreserve.org Thursday, July 6, 8-10 p.m. Jazz Night at Hempstead House: Bobby Katz Quartet Sunday, July 9, 9-10:30 a.m. Tea & Meditation CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN 193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson

(516) 484-2208 • www.clarkbotanic.org The Town of North Hempstead and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island’s Free Wellness Events for Residents as follows: Sunday, July 9, 4-8 p.m. Yoga Under the Stars Featuring Meditation Sunday, Aug. 6, 2-5 p.m. Cultural Sensitivity and Emotional IQ Sunday, Sept. 17, 4-8 p.m. Yoga Under the Stars Featuring Meditation For more information, call 311 or 516-8696311 Continued on Page 56

HUNTINGTON ARTS COUNCIL 213 Main Street, Huntington (631) 271-8423 • www.huntingtonarts.org Ongoing through Saturday, July 15 Main Street Gallery Presents Invitational Show: “Two Roads Diverged in a Wood” NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum.org Ongoing through Sunday, July 9 Halston Style: The first comprehensive retrospective of the works of the American fashion designer Halston. Sponsored by “H Halston exclusively at Lord & Taylor,” the exhibition occupies the entire museum. Ongoing Sculpture Park Walking Trails Gardens Events Ongoing through Sunday, July 9 Halston on Film: Films are screened at various times. For The Family Family Sundays at the Museum, 1-4 p.m. Family Tour at 1 p.m. Art Activities at 1:30 p.m. ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Through Friday, July 7 Billy the Artist Exhibit THE ART GUILD 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset www.TheArtGuild.org Second Thursdays: July 13 and August 10 Sip & Sketch: Live model, no instruction,

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PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM Coe Hall Historic House Museum 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-9200 • www.plantingfields.org Friday, June 30, 6-7:30 p.m. “Madagascar”

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Through Sunday, September 3 New Traveling Exhibit: Pattern Wizardry All ages. Free with museum admission. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Concert in the Park: Fivestone Band For more information, contact Jennifer Lavella at (516) 922-8678 or email jlavella@ plantingfields.org GARVIES POINT MUSEUM AND PRESERVE 50 Barry Drive in Glen Cove (516) 571-8010/11 • www.garviespointmuseum.com Through Friday, June 30 at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Children’s Nature Film Festival Week

THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop. com Fridays at 11 a.m. Music & More: Marilyn & her guitar For children ages 2-4 Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Cafe Music at The Dolphin Free admission. Through Friday, June 30 Exhibit: Jael Klein Coaracy Art BOOK REVUE 313 New York Avenue, Huntington

(631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. “Basket Case” by Lexi Vranick Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m. “The Spirit of the Brush” by Sungsook Hong Setton HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND TOLERANCE CENTER OF NASSAU COUNTY Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040 • www.hmtcli.org Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. One Clip at a Time Professional Development Workshop: Two-day Educator Workshop Registration is free for educators. Choice and Responsibility During the Holocaust: A United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Professional Development Workshop Register at www.oneclipatatime.org. For more information, contact Tracy GarrisonFeinberg at 516-571-8040 or tracygarrisonfeinberg@hmtcli.org.

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 www.cshfishhatchery.org Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Pollywog Adventures for Pre-Schoolers: Kids of all ages learn about the natural world. Wednesdays during July and August, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wacky Water Wednesdays: Sprinklers, Bubbles, Lawn Games and Fun Activities Adults: $6; Kids, ages 3-12: $4; Seniors 65 and up and children under 3: Free THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum. org Through Friday, June 30, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ocean Adventures Camp: Grades K-3 $157.50/week; Members $135/week with early bird pricing.

Community Calendar ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA WITH OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington Info.: (516) 627-883-4817 or (516) 883-2607 Friday evenings at 8 p.m. General Bereavement: open to the general public. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 or www.uucsr.org Wednesday Evenings, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 7-9 p.m. (rehearsals) and Sunday, July 30 at 11:45 a.m. (call), 1 p.m. (performance) Call for Musicians: Orchestra at Shelter Rock EAC NETWORK: OVER THE EDGE OUTDOOR RAPPELLING EVENT Saturday, July 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nassau Community College Campus @ The Tower 1 Education Drive, Garden City Rappel down the 13-story/170-foot tall Tower Building to raise support for people in need. To register, go to www.eac-network.org/ overtheedge or call 516-539-0150. VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE, FESTIVAL AND GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (parade); 6-10p.m. (fireworks) Parade will assemble in the upper parking lot in the Village and wind through the park to the Theatre Lawn. Fireworks festivities on the Great Lawn include a DJ, BBQ dinner menu offered at the Park Grille, a band at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. As you enter the Great Lawn, you will be asked to show your Park Card. Tickets are required and available at the pool and Village Hall. There is a 4-ticket limit per household.

Rappel down the 13-story/170-foot tall Tower Building to raise support for people in need. To register, go to www.eac-network.org/ overtheedge or call 516-539-0150. SID JACOBSON JCC 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, 11548 www.sjjcc.org/jll. Fridays Shababa Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. General Exercise Group for All Cancer Survivors, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Discussion Group for All Cancer Survivors, 1:15-2 p.m. Sundays Gentle Yoga for All Cancer Survivors, 9:3010:30 a.m. Mondays News Behind the News, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Eat, Chat, Move!, 6 p.m. Tuesdays Mah Jongg Clinic, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Tuesday Lectures, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Swim Program for Strength & Wellness, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Knitzvah: Knitting for a Cause, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Knitzvah: Knitting for a Cause, 12-2 p.m. Taste of Torah, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursdays Games Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meditation, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva will discuss and sign copies of “House of Spies” Meditation, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays through July 27 at 2 p.m. 24th Anniversary Randi & Bruce Pergament Jewish Film Festival Go to www.sjjcc.org for film listings. For more information, contact Elyse Ingber at 516-484-1545 ext. 144 or via email: eingber@sjjcc.org NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL 200 Old Country Road, Suite 250

Mineola, NY 11501 Call 516-663-8300 to register for these free programs. * NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meetings Every first and third Friday: Art Expression for Parkinson’s Disease Patients Monthly on Tuesdays: Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers and Parkinson’s Disease Patients At the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion 1300 Franklin Avenue, Suite ML5, Garden City * NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Bereavement (Daytime) Group Thursdays, July 27-August 31, 12-1:30 p.m. Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center 101 Mineola Blvd., Room G-022, Mineola Parking at 120 Mineola Blvd. on 1st Street — east of Mineola Blvd. NORTHWELL HEALTH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CLASSES Tuesdays, July 6 and 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Preparing for Childbirth/Two-class session Sunday, July 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Preparing for Childbirth/One-class session At North Shore University Hospital 30 Community Drive, Tower Classrooms 4 & 5, Manhasset For more information and to sign up, call 516-881-7000 or go to www.northwell.edu. Wednesdays, September 20 and November 15, 2:30-4 p.m. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group At the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research 350 Community Drive, Manhasset Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Complimentary valet will be provided. RSVP by calling 516-325-7000 or email neuro@northwell.edu WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE HISTORIC SITE 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station Saturday, July 8 at 5 p.m.

A Celebration of Maxwell Wheat’s Life with Family and Friends A personalized brick bench to commemorate Wheat will be placed at the Poetry Circle between the Walt Whitman Birthplace and their Interpretive Center. For more information, call 631-427-5240 or go to waltwhitman.org. THE VARSITY CLUB OF NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SPONSORED BY THE DAD’S CLUB AND PTSA Monday, July 10, 12 p.m. tee off — scramble format At North Shore Towers Country Club, 27240 Grand Central Pkwy., Little Neck Prizes for the longest drive — closest to the pin and line. Cost: $150 includes golf, lunch and dinner at the Elks Club of NHP. For more information, call 516-488-9538. MINEOLA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF OUTING Monday, July 10, with a 7 a.m. shotgun start At the Glen Cove Golf Club, 109 Lattingtown Rd., Glen Cove Hot/cold buffet and open bar afterwards back at the Knights of Columbus. 186 Jericho Tpke., Mineola Cost: $140 per golfer; hole sponsors needs $100 For more information, call Kenny Lyons at 516-428-6794 FREE VETERANS ASSISTANCE DAY Tuesday, July 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At the American Legion 160 Marvin Ave., Hempstead Veterans will receive assistance with benefits, job counseling and legal advice. Donated food, clothes, a BBQ, haircuts, medical screenings, dental cleanings and enrollment in the VA health care system will also be available. For more information, call 516-572-6565 or via email: resposito1@nassaucountyny.gov.

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Community Calendar cont’d NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 W. Shore Road, Port Washington Mondays, July 10-Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FunDay Mondays for Seniors: Games, Music, Dancing, Entertainment, Exercise, Health Fair, Farmer’s Market, Beach Book Club, Mindfulness Coloring For a full schedule of events and more information, call 311 or 516-869-6311. TRIVIA CHALENGE Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. At Roosevelt Field Mall

630 Old Country Road, Garden City Match wits with great minds. You may win a prize.. For more information, call 516-6761976.

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SINGLES ASSOCIATION OF LONG ISLAND Last Saturdays of the month through December 20, 7-9 p.m., except in July, August and October. At Herrill Lanes, 465 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park For ages 25 plus. Social gathering afterwards at the Omega Diner, 1809 Lakeville Rd. in New Hyde Park

Trevor Hall to play Paramount on July 7 American singer, songwriter and guitarist Trevor Hall’s music is an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, reggae and Sanskrit chanting. His work echoes with the names and teachings of divinities, while maintaining an incredibly and refreshingly universal message. As an eleven year old, playing harmonica beside his father in South Carolina, music quickly became Hall’s most intimate companion, guide and creative outlet. In his elementary years, he began to write his own songs and perform them locally, and at 16 he recorded his first record. The following year he left South Carolina to study classical guitar at Idyllwild Arts Academy, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles. There, Hall was introduced to yoga and certain spiritual practices found in India, which greatly influenced his music and his life journey. During his senior year, he signed a record deal with Geffen Records, and his career as a musician formally began. Hall quickly broke through the music scene, with such early accomplishments in his career as having a song recorded on the “Shrek the Third” soundtrack, as well as joining a series of sold-out tours with artists, such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Matisyahu, Michael Franti, SOJA, Brett Dennen and Colbie Callait. Hall’s quick rise on the scene, however, was ripe with challenges that conflicted with his spiritual life and devotional practice. In order to parallel his life’s path with the messages in his music, he moved into a traditional Hindu ashram in Southern California in 2008. When not on tour, he lived as a monk and devoted his days to spiritual practice and service. His involvement with the temple affected his music, and his music quickly became his practice. Amongst his successful series of musical albums is the 2009 release of his Vanguard Records debut, a self-titled album, which featured the single “Unity,” written and performed with his longtime friend, Matisyahu. His follow-up album, Everything, Everytime, Everywhere, debuted at #3 on the iTunes rock chart, #13 on iTunes list of top

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albums, and on Amazon’s list of Movers & Shakers. The featured single, “Brand New Day,” was used as the music for “CBS This Morning Show.” Hall’s 2014 release, Chapter of the Forest, debuted at #3 on the iTunes singer/ songwriter chart, and at #17 on the iTunes Top Albums Chart. His latest album, KALA, written in Hawaii and recorded in Los Angeles, was released in Aug. 2015 and debuted at #2 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart. While on the road, Hall sees the stage as his moving temple, a place where he can share in the experience of his spiritual journey with his audience. His annual trips to India also continue to serve as a source of creativity and motivation for his music. The precious lessons and experiences that he has harvested from his journeys east have moved Hall to return a service to those who have colored his music and his life so beautifully. Hall uses donations collected at his live shows to help support an ashram in Allahabad, India, the home of his guru, where underprivileged and orphaned boys and girls are given the chance at a better life and a traditional Vedic education. One of his upcoming concerts includes a performance on Long Island at The Paramount on Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington. Ticket prices are $18, $22, $27 and $40. To order tickets and for more information about the concert, call 631-673-7300 or go to www.paramountny.com. For more information about the artist, visit trevorhallmusic.com.

Forest Hills Stadium will be hosting the band Dispatch as part of their “America, Location 12” 2017 concert tour, with special guest Guster, on Thursday, July 6 at 6 p.m. “We’ve been called the biggest band nobody’s ever heard of,” says Brad Corrigan, one of Dispatch’s three singers and multi-instrumentalists. “People either know everything about us or they know nothing. There never seems to be any middle ground.” Founded by Middlebury College friends turned band of brothers Chad Stokes, Pete Francis, and Corrigan, Dispatch released four rapid-fire albums over four years and grew a tremendous reputation as a live act. In 1996, they released their debut album, an acoustic-driven, folk-pop affair called Silent Steeples, on their own Bomber Records label, followed by 1998’s reggae-flavored Bang Bang. “From Bang Bang on we started hearing that the music was being handed off to people’s friends and siblings,” Corrigan says. “We thought it was so cool that there was a family of fans developing.” The 1999 release of Dispatch’s third album, Four-Day Trials, coincided with the launch of then-illegal file-sharing service Napster, which enabled the band’s young, tech-savvy audience to freely share MP3’s of Dispatch songs like “The General” and “Bang Bang,” growing their audience in the process. “We played a show at a college in Pomona, California — a state we’d never visited — and a thousand kids turned up and sang along to every word,” Francis says. And yet at the height of their popularity, the members of Dispatch walked away. “We were just incredibly burned out,” Corrigan says. “We had no real friendships outside of each other and we wanted to have lives outside of the band and be part of our communities again.” Before going on an extended hiatus, Dispatch came together for one final farewell concert in their adoptive hometown of Boston. That performance at Hatch Shell would provide a testament to the band’s live prowess, drawing over 110,000 people from around the country and world. In the years that followed, the three members always found their way back to one another — perhaps most notably for a string of three, back-to-back, sold-out

benefit shows at Madison Square Garden dubbed “Dispatch: Zimbabwe” in 2007, and a performance at the Kennedy Center in 2009 at the invitation of Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister. In March 2012, Dispatch embarked on its first-ever European tour, performing at theatres in London, Paris, Berlin, and Zurich, before appearing at the Bonnaroo Festival in June, followed by the August release of the band’s first, full-length studio album in 12 years, Circles Around the Sun. The album is an eclectic, all-American rock and roll record that delivers the gutsy storytelling, radiant harmonies, and good-time grooves that Dispatch are loved for. Kicking things off is Stokes’ rootsy “Circles Around the Sun,” followed by the swaggering “Not Messin’” (composed by all three members), the jangly “Get Ready Boy,” and the bluesy “Josaphine,” before the album closes out with two, downtempo tracks, Corrigan’s “We Hold A Gun” and Francis’ “Feels So Good.” “We all bring different influences to the table, whether it be Led Zeppelin, Traffic, Radiohead, or Cat Stevens, and just kind of throw it all together,” Stokes says. “The harmonies are definitely a focal point. I personally like to tell stories within my songs. All three of us appreciate meaningful lyrics, whether they’re more direct, like in Brad’s songs, or more poetic, like in Pete’s songs.” Dispatch went on to sell out another two-night benefit at Madison Square Garden in 2015 — this time aimed at raising funds and awareness for hunger within America’s borders. As evidenced by their long track record of benefit concerts and service projects around the world, giving back to communities in need remains a priority for Stokes, Francis, and Corrigan, who run and support several charities and social causes in their spare time. A portion of ticket sales will benefit these local charities. At the Dispatch’s Forest Hills concert, they will perform “Only The Wild Ones,” their first new song in five years. Forest Hills Stadium is located at 1 Tennis Place in Forest Hills. For tickets and more information, go to www.foresthillsstadium.com. For more information about the band and their tour schedule, visit www.dispatchmusic.com.

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Port Washington Library SANDWICHED IN Friday, June 30 12:15-2 p.m. “The Police and the Constitution in America Today.” Throughout American history, our legal system has struggled with the balance between individual liberty and public safety. Professor James Coll will illustrate how founding-era ideals have been applied to the evolving powers and limitations of the police in modern society. SCRABBLE Friday, June 30 2- 5 p.m. Join the game!

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FILM Friday, June 23 7-9 p.m. “PATERSON” (2016-119 min.). This tender drama from writer/director Jim Jarmusch focuses on the daily life of a poet named Paterson (Adam Driver), who coincidentally drives a bus in Paterson, New Jersey. ADULT SUMMER READING CLUB Saturday, July 1 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be giveaways, activities and events. Register beginning today at the Information Desk or at pwpl.org. METS GAME Saturday, July 1 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration begins today for a Sunday, July 16 trip to Citi Field, for grandparents with grandchildren entering grades four through twelve. The bus will leave the Library promptly at 11 a.m. Made possible by the Tepper Intergenerational Fund of the Library Foundation and the Mets Baseball Organization. Register at the Infor-

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THE CENTENNIALS Monday, July 3 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Film historian Philip Harwood discusses Ernest Borgnine and screens Marty (1955-90 min.), in which a middle-aged butcher and a teacher fall in love.

TRIVIA NIGHTS Wednesday, July 5 All day. Connect with other miscellanea mavens for two nights of team trivia. Registration begins today for sessions on Wednesdays, July 19 and August 16 at 7:30 p.m. Register at the Information Desk or by calling 516-883-4400, ext. 136.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Wednesday, July 5, 7:30-9 p.m. The public is invited. DIRECTOR’S CUT Thursday, July 6, 7-9 p.m. John Bosco screens and discusses 20th Century Women (2016-118 min.). Three women (Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig) explore love in Southern California during the late 1970s.

Manhasset/Port Washington Community Calendar PROJECT INDEPENDENCE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Are you grieving the loss of a spouse? Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness and not knowing how to cope with your feelings? Learn more about the grief process and coping skills with other supportive people who are sharing the same experience. Meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington. (For those 60 and over).

Registration required. Please call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information. MUSIC & MORE The Dolphin Bookshop & Cafe 299 Main St., Port Washington, hosts Story Time, every Friday at 11 a.m. for children ages 2 to 4. Advanced registration is required. $10 per child. 516-767-2650. STORY-TIME The Dolphin Bookshop & Cafe 299

Main St., Port Washington, hosts Story Time, every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. for children ages 3 and up. No registration is required. PORT WASHINGTON & MANHASSET TOASTMASTERS Learn public speaking! A Toastmasters group makes learning to speak in public a fun and empowering experience. From beginners to professional public speakers, the supportive learn-by-doing format encourages all participants to

take their communication and listening skills to the next level. Ongoing. Meets first and third Mondays of every month, 7:30 p.m. sharp until 9 p.m. Call 516474–1402 for more info. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization. CHAIR YOGA Every Friday. Eight classes for $99, 10 - 10:50 a.m.. Rolling admission. Advanced registration and payment required. Call New Dimensions Physical Therapy, Manhasset, 516-304-5373.

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Bernie Madoff often gave millions of dollars to his family, and as part of these loans, his sons issued a series of seven promissory notes with a value of $28.15 million to their father, promising to repay the amounts with interest. One of the notes was co-signed by Stephanie Mack, Mark Madoff’s widow. The Madoff estates and Mack are now required to relinquish cash, securities and liquid assets worth a total of more than $23 million, as well as various stakes in other corporate assets, leaving Andrew Madoff’s estate around $2 million and Mark Madoff’s at $1.75 million. For decades, Bernie Madoff used his position as chairman of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities to steal billions of dollars from his clients. On March 12, 2009, he pleaded guilty to 11 federal felonies, admitting he had turned his wealth management business into the world’s largest Ponzi scheme to benefit himself, his family and select friends. A Manhasset woman who worked as Bernie Madoff’s assistant, Annette Bongiorno, was sentenced to six years in prison in 2014 for documenting nonexistent trades for Madoff’s company.

Ride-hailing starts in Nassau with tacit OK Continued from Page 8 provide affordable transportation options to residents and have the potential to boost the local economy. County Legislator Laura Curran, another Democratic county executive candidate, said it is “heartening that business as usual, and standing with special interests over our residents, did not win the day.” “With nearly 80% of suburban voters supporting ride-sharing and nearly 18,000 Nassau County residents who have signed up to earn money driving with Uber, we can’t wait to bring reliable, affordable transportation options to Nassau County this week,” Danielle Filson, a spokeswoman for Uber, said in

a statement Tuesday. Former state Sen. Jack Martins, the Republican county executive candidate, had pushed the state Legislature to attach a 50-cent surcharge to rides in Nassau that would fund the Nassau InterCounty Express bus service, which has seen service cuts this year due to a lack of funds. State Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) sponsored a bill to do so, but the legislative session ended without it passing. “Now that Nassau County has approved ride sharing I look forward to fighting to ensure there is a dedicated fund to preserve NICE bus service,” Martins said in a statement.

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VGN must address culture clashes

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ear Mayor Bral, Congratulations on your win! Now that life is beginning to get back to normal, I feel compelled to share a recent street scene that I witnessed last Saturday night in our Village. It was alarming for many reasons. I heard it from one block away — even before I could determine what I was bearing witness to. Despite the fact that homeowners on Baker Hill Road were mandated to correct broken pavements (so that Village sidewalks are smoothly paved, safe and walkable) — my family and I observed several well-dressed adult men walking (four across) up the middle of Baker Hill Road (towards Station Road). One of the men was pushing a fifth adult man in a wheel chair. In front of the four men was a sixth man with his young son sitting atop his

shoulders. In front of the group was (perhaps) a religious leader who was walking, clapping, and engaging them in religious song — all the while completely blocking potential car traffic from safely navigating Baker Hill Road. It was 7:50 p.m. on Saturday night. The sky was completely lit — not yet twilight. As I said, I heard it from one block away — even before I could determine what I was bearing witness to. This group walking four across — on a Saturday — on what is normally considered one of the most trafficked streets — with the exception of Middle Neck Road — was sending a clear message to our non-observant community. The clear message being, “We will block the streets (with our bodies) because you (non-observant residents) shouldn’t be driving.”

What’s wrong with this picture? By doing so, these individuals were placing an enormous and unfair responsibility on others not to hit them. Secondly, they were compromising the safety of the unsuspecting driver who is behind the wheel of a 3,500 pound vehicle by (potentially) forcing him onto oncoming traffic to avoid hitting the group. As they were walking uphill — any car from the opposite direction would fail to see them until they crested the hill. Any way you look at it – this was a dangerous situation. No one wants to hit someone while they are driving, let alone a member of one’s one community. But walking four across — engaging in religious songs in the middle of the road— in the highly trafficked center of town — with a wheel chair and child in tow will always be perceived as aggressive and pro-

vocative behavior. You might as well wave a banner with the words, “I dare you to hit us.” After all the animosity and heated social media exchanges that took place during the recent school bond vote and mayoral election is this behavior really the New Face of Great Neck? On behalf of all residents, I’m calling on Great Neck leadership to start a dialogue in our community with respect to this extremely sensitive and often avoided subject. I’d like to suggest that with the many challenges life presents to all of us — each and every day — challenging ones neighbors (who represent diverse backgrounds) to drive or not to drive — on Shabbat — should not be one of them. If we can speak of it, we can stop it. Judy Shore Rosenthal Great Neck

Mayor’s brave speech on Confederacy

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n a world of “fake news,” “alternative facts,” and a downward trajectory in our political discourse, it is refreshing to hear a speech which is both eloquent and historically accurate. Such was delivered at Gallier Hall in New Orleans on May 19, 2017. The speaker was the mayor of the city, one Mitch Landrieu. If the last name sounds familiar, it’s because his sister, Mary Landrieu, served in the U.S. Senate for three terms from 1997 to 2015. What led up to the speech is significant. New Orleans had four monuments honoring the Confederacy. Among them were two honoring generals Robert E. Lee and P.G.T. Beauregard. A third honored Confederate President Jefferson Davis. In 2015, the New Orleans City Council approved removal of the statues and after a variety of legal challenges the statues came down in May 2017. While Landrieu’s decision was controversial, his speech was designed to bring about healing and understanding. While one might argue that this is an

issue affecting only the people of New Orleans, it, in fact, raises issues quintessentially important to 21st century race relations in America. To this day, many southerners view “plantation life” with nostalgia. They think of a genteel era when words like honor and civility had meaning. This is not the south as depicted in Harriet Tubman’s classic Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” The reason the Civil War was fought is given by Alexander Stephens the Vice President of the Confederacy. He states that the issue was “maintaining slavery and white supremacy.” He went on: “...the great truth, that the Negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery — the subordination to the superior race — is his natural and normal condition. This, our new government, is the first, in the history of the world, based upon this great physical, philosophical, and moral truth.” One can ask if these beliefs about racial inferiority are a thing of the past. The truth is that there are many neo-Nazi and “skinhead” groups across America which still cling to these erroneous beliefs about

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racial superiority. Returning to the removal of the statues, Landrieu makes the point that... “there are no slave ship monuments, no prominent markers on public land to remember the lynching or the slave blocks; nothing to remember this long chapter of our lives; the pain, the sacrifice, the shame...these self-appointed defenders of... the monuments...are eerily silent on what amounts to historical malfeasance.” The importance of getting history right cannot be overstated. President George W. Bush made this point at a ceremony opening the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “A great nation” he said, “doesn’t hide its history. It faces its flaws and corrects them.” Landrieu spoke about a post Civil War movement known as the “Lost Cause of the Confederacy.” Its goal was to “rewrite history, to hide the truth.” According to Landrieu, soldiers who donned the grey uniforms of the south “did not fight for the United States of America. They fought against it. They may have been

warriors, but they were not patriots.” Such sentiments did not sit well with apologists for the Confederacy. I hold that the best argument for removal of the monuments is the effect they have upon black Americans. No black child should have to walk in the shadows of these monuments and no black youth should have to look up and see statues honoring those who enslaved them. What lessons can we learn from these events? First, it is the duty of all Americans to learn from the mistakes of the past. We must not glorify or whitewash the worst aspects of our history. When I see the south glorified through symbolism and statuary, I am repelled. Not because it is politically incorrect, but because when I conjure up images of the Antebellum South, I think of slaves, lashings, families torn asunder and the degradation of the human spirit. Mitch Landrieu, a true son of the south, showed great courage in trying to right these wrongs of the past. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

Letter-writer crosses line

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artin Sokol’s ad hominem attack on me is typical of most right-wing blowhards: he uses innuendo, ignores the facts and changes the subject. He knows nothing of the issues I wrote about in describing the Great Neck mayor’s deficiencies. I have attended dozens of meetings of the village, zoning and planning boards for more than 15 years. I don’t believe he has ever been in Village Hall. We are not acquainted. Moreover, given his contributions of $3,450 since 2004 to Republican candidates such as George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, John McCain, Sarah Palin, Scott

Brown and Paul Ryan as well as to the Republican National Committee, plus an additional $500 to his sanctimonious Orthodox friend Joe Lieberman, I presume he and the mayor are waiting for their invitation to the White House! Library patrons and taxpayers might also recall the highlight of his presidency of that institution was his spending on lavish executive tables and chairs for the Library Board’s exclusive use. The public be damned. Sokol’s attitude is typical of what this community has become. I fear the worst. David Zielenziger Great Neck

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Cuomo’s Penn announcement lacking

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here are a number of significant issues missing from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent announcement of awarding a contract to developers for Phase 2 of the $1.6 billion Penn Station Improvements Project. Besides 260,000 daily Long Island Rail Road riders, there are almost 100,000 New Jersey Transit commuters who also use Penn Station. Why no reference to New Jersey Transit riders? Why no reference to New York City or the New York City Department of Transportation? How was this project coordinated with both NYC and NYC DOT in dealing with both pedestrian, auto, bus and commercial traffic on the street level in and around Penn Station? What are the specific funding sources that total $425 million for Amtrak, MTA, LIRR, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the federal government’s financial contributions toward the $1.6 billion cost? Are the federal government funds coming from U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration or Federal Rail Road Administration? Have they been authorized and appropriated by Congress? If so, who is applying for the funding? The Empire State Development Corporation is counting on the sale of air rights over the Farley Building as the source for its $570 million contribution. Suppose the sale generates less than anticipated. How would they make up the shortfall? What is the $1.6 billion cost estimate

based on? Has any final design been completed? This is necessary to validate any engineers cost estimate prior to bidding out any construction contracts. There is no detailed project schedule shared with the public to justify the promised December 2020 completion date. Over coming months, this will have to be developed, negotiated and accepted between the New York State Economic Development Corporation (with input from the MTA, LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak, who will be impacted during construction) and the winning bidders — Related Cos, Vornado Realty LP and Skanska AB. The project still fails to add any new track or platform capacity for Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Rail Road or future Metro North Rail Road service. You also have to add Cuomo’s promise of new frequent LIRR express service to Mets Willets Point for connections to the future LaGuardia Air Train. These new track and platform improvements are necessary to accommodate thousands of new riders and run additional trains during peak a.m. and p.m. rush hours. What will become of the existing 7th Ave. ticket office? The new ticket office will only benefit a minority of LIRR riders whose destinations are west of 8th Ave. or utilize the 8th Ave. A, C and E subways. An overwhelming majority of riders exit to destinations east of 7th Ave. This includes using the 1,2 & 3 subways (some transferring at Times Square for either the shuttle or #7 subway to access Grand Central Terminal and the East

Side without investing $10.8 billion) or walking to Herald Square (to access the B, D, F, N, R, Q and W subway lines or PATH). LIRR trains arriving and departing from platform space farther west in Penn Station will result in longer walks for a majority of riders coming east of 7th Ave. Cuomo is probably unaware of the original $200 million dollar Penn Station Improvement project in the early 1990s. Funding was provided by the US DOT Urban Mass Transportation Administration (today’s Federal Transit Administration). These funds were used to upgrade the 7th Ave. ticket office, open a new entrance on 34th St. just west of 7th Ave., and renovate the main concourse connecting 7th and 8th Aves. Work was completed in 1994. All U.S. DOT FTA capital improvements have a useful life requirement contained in the master grant agreements with the MTA. Failure to do so could result in U.S. DOT FTA requesting reimbursement by the MTA based upon straight line depreciation for the remaining value which was never achieved. Cuomo proposes widening the corridor from 25 to 75 feet plus raising the ceiling from 16 to 18 feet. Sounds great, but remember that the useful life for similar prior investments to both the corridor and ceiling went into beneficial use in 1994. They would only be 26 years old in 2020. The MTA could be on the hook for reimbursing US DOT FTA millions. Also missing is a key low-cost option

that could benefit tens of thousands of riders. Until the 1970s, both LIRR and NJ Transit riders exiting east at Penn Station had a direct underground passageway known as the Hilton Corridor. It was also known as the Gimbel’s passageway. This provided a simple indoor connection to the 34th St. Herald Square B, D, F and M and N, R, Q and W subway, along with Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) station complex. It could be rebuilt in several years for $150 million versus $10.8 billion (perhaps up to $12 billion based upon the amended U.S. DOT FTA Full Funding Grant Agreement with the MTA) for MTA LIRR Eastside Access to Grand Central Terminal. Reopening this passageway would provide improved access to midtown east several years prior to MTA LIRR Eastside Access. The current project schedule calls for service to begin in December 2023 (new FFGA date). Don’t be surprised when the MTA announces yet another round of delays and new recovery schedule. This could result in LIRR service to Grand Central Terminal starting in 2024. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.)

Pride in town EWSD: Don’t fence us in ride service H

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erry Kremer makes some very good points in his Kremer’s Corner of June 23rd. What really caught my eye was his discussion of ride-sharing and the mention of people needing to keep a doctor’s appointment. Having this service available would be quite helpful to those who live in the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay. Town of North Hempstead residents 60 and over have, at their fingertips, a better resource. The town’s Project Independence sponsors reduced cost (about 50 percent) taxi-rides to doctors, hospitals, labs, etc., by appointment, 24/7. Rides are restricted to within the town itself with a few exceptions. I recently availed myself of the service at 5 a.m. going to a hospital for surgery. I had no need to bother family or friends at such an early hour. There is also free food-shopping transportation twice a week. Town residents, call 311 and ask about the transportation program. Alan Reff East Williston

aving lived in East Williston for almost four decades, I can testify to the constructive use that the beautiful, grassy knoll behind our North Side School provides members of our community. To place a fence around our North Side School’s backyard-lawn is to put a blight on East Williston and make our beautiful school and its immediate environs resemble schools in the boroughs of New York City. At present, mini-stanchions prevent vehicles from riding onto our school’s beautiful lawn. Having been an educator for almost 40 years in the capacities of teacher, supervisor, and administrator, I fully embrace ensuring the safety of our students. However, if students are allowed onto our school’s back lawn during school hours, they should be kept closer to the school’s building for safety’s sake and, not near the adjacent street areas. If this approach doesn’t suffice for safety, then students should not be allowed onto the lawn. Judicious use of our schools’ facilities must take into consideration the well-being of the neighborhood in which a school is located, as well as the wellbeing of its students. Our East Williston School Board would do well to remember that students attend North Side School for only a few years.

Many residents in East Williston may live here and, have lived here for a lifetime. Parents enjoy taking their children to North Side School’s back-lawn in the evenings for various games, for walking, and/or for simply enjoying its beautiful ambiance. Making North Side School look like one of the fenced-in schools in New York City, surrounded by family residences, would diminish the quality of life for everyone living in the East Williston community and, for its students. In addition, making North Side School’s students see a fence around the school’s property as they gaze through our school’s windows or play in the playground, is akin to making our students feel like they are attending one of the city’s schools. Is this why our East Williston Union Free School District’s parents pay the high taxes that residents pay? I think not. Note to the East Williston School Board: Don’t fence North Side School’s students in and, don’t fence our neighborhood’s residents out. Kathy Rittel East Williston Letters Continued on Page 68

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Business&RealEstate Making your home’s interior shine Well, can I assume my readers have a greater understanding of what and how to begin to spruce up your exterior landscape of your home and attract those purchasers now or when you are ready to sell? From the calls and emails that I have received since last weeks Part 1, “Creating curb appeal for your home,” I am happy to report that most understand or have learned where to begin. It’s all a process where one gains the knowledge through trial and error; reading some gardening periodicals or take classes at your adult education or even go to one of the big box garden centers where they have “free” classes on landscape design for beginners! Well, now for your interior of your home; where do you begin? First off, here are some suggestions to spruce up your interior: 1. When is the last time you painted your inside, that is, all your rooms, not just one or two that you thought needed it? 2. How do your hardwood floors look? Need some renovation or sanding and 2 coats of polyurethane?

3. Look at your kitchen and think about what you want to do, assuming you are going to stay in your home for the long or short haul. What will you need to do to make your home (worst case scenario) handicap accessible for the future or at least easier to live within? a. Are the cabinets reachable now or in the future and will a wheel chair accessible in around your kitchen b. Do you have sufficient storage? c. Are all switches easier to work and grounded, to eliminate shocks and potential fire hazards? d. Will a wheel chair potentially fit underneath your kitchen table or will you need to purchase another one? e. Do you have an electric stove, that you may forget to shut off, causing potential physical burns or a fire hazard or a gas stove that again, you might forget to turn off, causing affixation and causing a potential fatality? f. Is your laundry in the basement or could you relocate it to your kitchen or even more convenient, in or around your

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch bedroom for easier access and convenience. These are some basic items to think about, as you get older and still want to stay in place or then you might decide to consider selling and many of those changes will not have to be done. You will have to give extremely serious thoughts to your future course of action in determining whether you are staying or going. Now, let’s view your bathrooms and determine what has to be changed or renovated, if you are staying in place or eventually going to sell.

Is your door to your bathroom at least 34 inches wide to accommodate a wheel chair as well as your vanity accessible. Does your bathroom have grab bars by your toilet and inside your bathtub or shower. There are bathtubs that have doors that you can walk into the tub or a shower or that will allow a wheel chair to gain access into the shower area? Come to think of it, are all your doorways at least 34 inches to allow access to all the rooms? Now for most of my readers, none of these suggestions might apply right now, because you are in excellent health; but as you grow older, one must think about the future and plan ahead to insure a quality of life and to be able to minimize your stress of everyday living, in getting in and around your home and the use of its facilities. Is your master bedroom on the second floor or on the main floor? Will you need a stair lift attached to your wall and staircase to get upstairs or save money and have a bedroom to sleep in on the main floor? Do you have a safety alert

setup, in the event of a fall in your home, whether it be in the shower/bathtub or anywhere within your property, so someone will come and assist you in an emergency. This article is to get you to think about your future, which is right around the corner, because time flies by, as we all know and one must prepare, because, we are living longer and the “graying of Long Island” has been upon us for many years. If you need suggestions about what you may need to do in your home, feel free to call me and we can discuss your specific “Needs and Wants.” I want to wish all my readers a healthy, happy and a very relaxing and fun 4th of July weekend. Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck. He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com or by cell, (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions. To search for property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.Li-RealEstate. Com

Use Social Security to get back to work BY D I A N E BRANGMAN Social Security District Manager in Mineola Social Security encourages people to rejoin the workforce when they are able. Ticket to Work is our free and voluntary program that helps people get vocational rehabilitation, training, job referrals, and other employment support services. This program is for people ages 18 to 64, who are receiving disability benefits, and

need support re-entering the workforce or working for the first time. While many disabled individuals are unable to work and may never be able to return to work, we know that some are eager to try working again. Work incentives make it easier to work and still receive health care and cash benefits from Social Security while providing protections if people have to stop working due to a disability. Social Security works with employment networks to offer

beneficiaries access to meaningful employment. Employment networks are organizations and agencies, including state vocational rehabilitation agencies that provide various employment support services. Some services they may help with include résumé writing, interviewing skills, and job leads. Ticket to Work gives individuals the opportunity to choose from several employment networks. Participants are free to

talk with as many employment networks as they want before choosing one. If someone signs an agreement with an employment network, they’ll help the individual develop an employment plan. We’ll review their progress toward achieving the goals of their employment plan every 12 months. If they are making timely progress in their return to work plan, we will not conduct a medical review of their disability during the time they’re in the program.

Many people have successfully completed the Ticket to Work program. Anyone interested in the Ticket to Work program should call the Ticket to Work Helpline toll-free at 1-866-968-7842 (TTY 1-866-833-2967). More information on the program is available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/work. Remember, Social Security is with everyone through life’s journey, providing resources that can help people reach their work and retirement goals.

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Recent Real Estate Sales

in Port Washington Port Washington Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $850,000 Demographics near Port Washington, NY City 15,847 3,787 43.6 2.7 108,767 58,668

Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

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

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23 Third Avenue, Port Washington Sold Price: $1,230,000 Date: 06/12/2017 6 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 100x100 Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $24,134 MLS# 2906077

14 3rd Avenue, Port Washington Sold Price: $930,000 Date: 05/25/2017 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Victorian # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 74x121 Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $15,624 MLS# 2909356

7 Brookside Drive, Port Washington Sold Price: $1,227,000 Date: 04/07/2017 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: .59 acre Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $19,669 MLS# 2904682

41 Carlton Avenue, Port Washington Sold Price: $1,355,000 Date: 04/20/2017 4 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 75x131 Schools: Port Washington Total Taxes: $25,565 MLS# 2912029

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Manorhaven extends mayoral terms Continued from Page 1 said he favors the change because the current two-year term limits how much a mayor can accomplish. “When a new mayor comes in, it takes about four to five months to get the lay of the land,” he said. “And then if you’re going to run again, by January, you need to start planning a campaign strategy. The mayor needs years if he or she wants to accomplish things.” Avena said he is unsure if he will seek another term in 2018. “I thought this would be a good idea,”

Avena said. “It wasn’t about me.” Village Attorney Steve Leventhal said four-year mayoral terms are common in Long Island villages. The last few mayoral elections in Manorhaven have been contentious, causing a stir in the village with residents concerned about parking, the village’s waterfront property, and repairing and maintaining infrastructure. Last year, Avena defeated former Mayor Gary Pagano 505 votes to 371. The board also passed a law to reduce the number of members on the Board of

Zoning Appeals from seven to five. Avena said the board has not yet decided which members will be removed from the board. The zoning board will have two alternative members. “It’s just easier to operate with five members,” Avena said. John Orr, a resident, said a sevenmember board isn’t a bad idea. “It’s two more opinions,” he said. “I don’t see the downside of it.”

Village extends development halt Continued from Page 2 whether marinas and other maritime uses will be viable in the future. “I think the committee agrees on a lot of things,” Donald Badaczewski, the committee chairman, said in January. “In many cases, we broadly agree on the types of uses that would be best for the waterfront, but some members disagree on the scope of issues the Board of Trustees wants us to consider.”

Committee member Gary Maynard said the sewer system and roadways should be the village’s first priority. “They should both be reevaluated before any further building is proposed,” he said. “There are flooding concerns, evacuation procedures and everyday usage on the one road in and out of Manhasset Isle that needs to be thought out and then acted upon.” In his submission, Guy La Motta,

the former committee chairman, suggested additions to the Commercial Marine District (C-1) zoning sections, saying “these additions will not only benefit the C-1 properties but will also benefit and enhance the properties in the surrounding area districts and the Village of Manorhaven itself.” La Motta suggested that the maximum density of these developments be two dwelling units per 5,000 square feet

Taxes a issue in Nassau: poll Continued from Page 1 a statement. The survey suggests that local tax policy remains a major issue for Nassau voters this year as they cast ballots for the county’s top three executive offices and all county Legislature seats, despite the fact that most political discourse has focused on public corruption following the indictment of Edward Mangano, the current Republican county executive, on federal corruption charges. In addition to indicating the homeowners’ priorities, it shows that most are unfamiliar with the three candidates for county executive but have a clear distaste for Mangano. Only 29 percent of those surveyed said they view Mangano favorably, while 60 percent said they view him unfavorably. Mangano is reportedly considering a run for a third term, but has not decided whether to do so. Maidenbaum and Parkside declined to comment on the poll results as they relate to political candidates. But Evan Stavisky, a Parkside partner, said they show that homeowners use their rights to appeal their property tax bills and “aggressively hold public officials accountable at the ballot box if they

infringe” on those rights. “These are political realities that every candidate running for office in Nassau County, regardless of party, needs to understand,” Stavisky said in a statement. “Ignoring the overwhelming opinion of Nassau County homeowners voting in November is a recipe for losing an election.” Michael Dawidziak, a Sayville political strategist who works mostly with Republicans, said taxes have been Long Island voters’ top issue for decades, but that does not mean they will necessarily drive the results of the election. “You can get 90-something percent of the people to agree on something. That doesn’t mean that’s what they vote on,” Dawidziak said. The results show that taxes are a major concern for homeowners and that they are unhappy with Nassau’s current state of affairs. Nearly all respondents — 97 percent — think property taxes are too high, the poll found. Nearly half — 48 percent — think the county is headed in the wrong direction. And 72 percent said they agree that Nassau is in “poor fiscal health.” Some 23 percent have favorable views of Jack Martins, the former Republican state senator running to replace Mangano, while 8 percent view him unfa-

vorably. Some 69 percent had no opinion of him or did not answer the question. County Legislator Laura Curran, the Nassau Democratic Committee’s choice for county executive, is viewed favorably by 13 percent of respondents and unfavorably by 4 percent. Some 83 percent had no opinion of her or did not respond. George Maragos, the Democratic county comptroller and Curran’s primary challenger, is viewed favorably by 16 percent of respondents and unfavorably by 13 percent. Some 71 percent had no opinion or did not respond. The poll follows a Newsday report earlier this year that showed Mangano’s reforms to the property tax system have shifted $1.7 billion of the county’s property taxes from residents who appeal their property tax bills to those who do not. Newsday also reported in 2015 that the seven largest property tax appeals firms helped shape Mangano’s property tax policies and donated more than $1.2 million to his campaigns. Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group and two other companies, along with Maidenbaum himself, have given thousands of dollars to Mangano’s campaigns and made smaller donations to other officials from both political parties. Brian Nevin, a spokesman for Man-

The Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees voted to lengthen the mayoral term from two years to four. of gross area, not exceeding 34 feet and three stories in height, and each should have a boat dock. Other committee members said the board and committee need to hire professional help. The village has hired an engineering firm to conduct a survey of the village’s sewer system to improve it. At Thursday’s Board of Trustee meeting, the board authorized preliminary plans to begin studying the sewer system and authorized the issuance of $250,000 in bonds.

gano, defended the county executive’s record in a statement. “While we have not reviewed the poll, County Executive Mangano is proud of his record which includes freezing property taxes 6 out of 7 years, achieving the lowest unemployment rate in the region by creating 25,000 new jobs and reducing crime to the lowest level since statistics were first recorded,” Nevin said. Spokesmen for the Democratic county executive candidates said the issues of high taxes and public corruption are linked. Jeff Guillot, Maragos’ campaign spokesman, said the poll highlights the need for Maragos’ proposed reforms, such as a ban on political contributions by county contractors and public financing of election campaigns. “We all care about taxes,” Philip Shulman, Curran’s campaign spokesman, said. “And high taxes and corruption go hand in hand, because all Nassau residents pay a corruption tax to bankroll Ed Mangano’s endless patronage, broken contracting system, and pay-to-play culture.” E. O’Brien Murray, Martins’ campaign strategist, said the poll results bode well for Martins, who supported the state’s cap on property tax increases and stripping pensions from public officials convicted of felonies. “After being in the race for only two months, more voters have heard of Jack Martins and like what they hear,” Murray said.

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Alum Buzby to head USMMA Continued from Page 4 Force Guantanamo. He saw service in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Buzby also had “key positions on the Navy Staff, the Joint Staff, and several fleet staffs,” the White House said in a news release. He received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star and other military awards. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in 1975 and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1979, and holds master’s degrees from the U.S. Naval War College and Salve Regina University in strategic studies and international rela-

tions. Buzby’s nomination comes at a time of rough seas for the Merchant Marine Academy. In June 2016 the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the school’s accrediting agency, said that its accreditation “may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence” of proper planning, leadership, governance and culture. The school has also had ongoing issues regarding sexual harassment, assault and sexism. Most recently, several members of the school soccer team were barred from graduating due to an ongoing federal investigation regarding

New app for mixing music, texts Continued from Page 3

Rear Adm. Mark Buzby alleged sexual misconduct. As a result of a lawsuit, a judge ruled that six of the

seven students could walk in graduation but would not receive their diplomas.

Manorhaven teacher honored Continued from Page 3 district’s physical education curriculum goes beyond traditional methods, trying to reach all kids and find a strength for each student, Regan said. “You really have the chance to find your passion,” she said. “That’s the wonderful thing about teaching here.” Regan, who went to Manhasset High School, said she tries to teach students skills they will be able to apply outside of the school. The fifth-grade students participate in Regan’s basketball program, where she assigns each of them a job. One student is the coach, another is the equipment manager, another the owner or publicity person. “They all have specific roles,” she said. “It gives them a little real-world experience, which is really exciting to

watch. They come up with a team cheer, a poster. We have mascots, the coaches run the drills, trainers run warm-ups. It’s great to watch.” “Ms. Regan is considered to be a ‘rock star’ to our children and an outstanding role model to everyone at our school,” said Manorhaven Principal Bonni Cohen. “In addition to the energy and leadership she brings every day, Ms. Regan writes numerous grants so that our kids can enjoy a variety of wellness and movement opportunities.” Regan leads the school’s Mighty Milers Program, a nationwide initiative to encourage running, and started the school’s Early Birds program for students to work out before school. “This program has caused test scores to improve and has encouraged better focusing in the classroom,” Regan said.

“We are so proud of Ms. Regan for being honored by her peers in the state this way. We know her as an amazing, motivating and trendsetting teacher,” said Stephanie Joannon, the district’s director of health and physical education. “She is just awesome. It is a privilege to have her teaching our children and an honor to know her.” Regan, who has taught in the Port Washington school district since 1990, said the community values physical education, which makes her job easier. “The thing I love about the community is that everyone is so on board about physical activity during the school day,” she said. “The whole staff is embracing the culture of being physically active.”

Dealertrack opens in North Hills Continued from Page 13 “My economic development team was proud to work directly with Dealertrack for the creation of over 300 new private sector jobs in Nassau County, as well as the retention of more than 500 current positions,” Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said in a news release. “From creating new jobs to generating economic activity in our local economy, helping Dealertrack expand their operations in Nassau County is a win-win for our economy.” The building has been a source of grief in North Hills previously. The Board of Trustees objected to plans for an outdoor balcony for guests before ultimately approving them. And residents have expressed concerns about future traffic

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problems, prompting the board to plan a traffic study now that the building has opened. In the final planning stages, North Hills approved only five of the six proposed outdoor signs, saying the two proposed lighted signs would make the village “as bright as Times Square.” Village officials said any lit signs may only be on during business hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Founded in 2001, Dealertrack develops and provides software and services for the automotive retail industry, including dealers, lenders, original equipment manufacturers, third-party retailers, agents and aftermarket providers. Dealertrack officials were not available for comment.

Dealertrack was founded in Garden City 2001 as a local credit application network for car dealerships and has since expanded to serve car dealers and lenders across the U.S. In 2005, it moved its headquarters to Lake Success, where about 400 of its 3,900 nationwide employees worked. “Dealertrack’s $100 million commitment to retain 500 jobs and add more than 350 new positions here on Long Island is further proof that our regional approach to job growth is working,” Hochul said in a news release. “This is a homegrown success story that will continue to unfold and create new opportunities long into the future.”

censed.” “The idea that people cannot share song clips, music lyrics, in their text messages, that’s a big opportunity right there,” Blacker said. Although Rednote hopes to become the “standardization of music in text messaging,” the company wants “to continue to do service for the Long Island community,” Blacker said. Rednote hires locally. It currently employs several paid high school interns, some from Manhasset Secondary School and Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington. The company is also in the process of creating a $1,000 to $2,000 technical scholarship at one or both of the high schools, Blacker said. “We want to allow and provide a place where young people can help build a startup,” Blacker said. “We have the interns working across different divisions: content, editorial, marketing, social; each get to try their hands at the business and rotate through.” The app is currently only available on Apple IOS. The app is expected to be on Android by 2018.

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ears ago Hollywood created a comedy called “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming” — a military movie. Fast forward to 2017. “The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming” — believe me. Not in a military way, but with technology and capitalism copying what has been happening in America for years. For instance: In The Wall Street Journal on 6/16/17: “in China, a Quantum Leap” — Scientists’ advances involving light particles move country closer to ‘unhackable’ network -—Chinese scientists have succeeded in sending specially linked pairs of light particles from space to Earth, an achievement experts say gives China a leg up in using quantum technology to build an “unhackable” global communication network. The result is a breakthrough that establishes China as a pioneer in efforts to harness the enigmatic properties

of matter and energy at the sub atomic level, the experts said.” The Wall Street Journal on 6/16/17: “U.S. government leaders warned in a September 2016 technical meeting convened by the National Security Agency and the DOE that the country was in danger of losing its leadership in supercomputers to China. Governments have long used these systems to crack codes and develop nuclear weapons…” Our response to this Chinese technical threat was this — same article: “The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that it would award $258 million over three years to be shared by six technology companies as part of a plan to develop new supercomputers that can crunch data at least 50 times faster than the nation’s most powerful systems today.” Game on, China! Chinese investors move into the U.S. WSJ on 6/15/17: “A buyout group backed by a Chi-

nese company has been declared the winner at a bankruptcy auction for the Mountain Pass rare earths mine, the sole U.S. source of elements essential to electronics devices.” One win for China in America. Capitalists in China are on the move. WSJ 6/14/17: “China’s outbound tourism industry is growing rapidly. Ctrip.com China’s biggest online travel site is challenging Priceline to become the world’s biggest online travel platform.” I really love this one: WSJ ON 6/20/17 — “American homes are brimming with products made in China. This week Alibaba Group Holding chairman Jack Ma will put on a show to help U.S. entrepreneurs flip the script. In a two-day event starting Tuesday in Detroit, the e-commerce giant will offer an expected 3,000 U.S. small business owners tips on how to market and ship their wares to Chinese consumers.” Seems like the Chinese want to work with us.

Another example. WSJ on 6/15/17 — “China approved imports of two new varieties of genetically modified crops clearing the way for U.S. agricultural companies to market new biotech seeds to farmers.” Seems China wants to be our friends. Talk about China wanting to join the capitalist way of doing things! WSJ on 6/22/17 — “Chinese conglomerate HNA Group Co. is copying the financing strategies of hedge funds and privateequity firms as it pursued its quest to become one of the world’s largest companies. HNA, s sprawling group that operates in everything from airlines to hotels, has been on an overseas acquisition spree.” Check this out. WSJ on 6/11/17 — “…a giant Chinese glassmaker arrived in Moraine, Ohio in 2014 and began spending what would become more than a half-billion dollars to fix up an abandoned General Motors plant….creating more than 1,500 jobs.”

And how about Hollywood? WSJ on 4/19/17 - “Hollywood Doesn’t Work Without China” — Chinese investors and more than a billion potential moviegoers have made China indispensable to the film business. The country’s box office total last year, at $6.6 billion, was the world’s second largest compared with the firstplace U.S., $11.4 billion. In a few years, analysts predict, China will be No. 1.” There is no doubt in my mind that China and America will be BFF. The nut job killer dictator in North Korea had better take notice. He was used as a puppet of China for years. Those days are over. If he doesn’t change his ways soon, he will be dead within a couple of years. Guaranteed. John Messina East Williston

Feeding children Jaggar’s death Port’s loss with school out

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hile many of us are thinking about how to enjoy our summer vacations, many children in our area are wondering about breakfast and lunch — now that school’s are closed, the breakfast and lunch programs that so many children rely on are closed, too. Fortunately, their needs are not forgotten. The INN’s fourteen soup kitchens across Nassau and Suffolk are dedicated to serving quality, nutritious meals to every child who comes to their doors during June, July, August, and September. Please consider helping the

INN to help all these children. Your donation — in whatever amount you can afford — supports children, families, senior citizens, veterans, and anyone else who has fallen on hard times and needs a plate of kindness and the nourishment of knowing someone cares. Please send your donations to: The INN, Attn: Dave Golbert, 211 Fulton Street, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550. Checks should be made payable to: The INN. “Blessed are those who share with those who have less.” David Golbert Great Neck

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ince the residents of Floral Park consider the residents of New Hyde Park “outsiders and unsafe,” I am wondering how the Floral Park businesses would fare if all “outsiders” were to boycott their businesses. I know they are not the ones objecting to Floral Park not wanting us to have access to their pool, but perhaps seeing businesses close and having empty storefronts would show just how much “outsiders” contribute to the economy in Floral Park. John Caliendo Just a thought! New Hyde Park

Recently our community lost Scott Jaggar, an honorable professional, veteran, scholar and friend. Scott’s life is proof that you can accomplish great things with a calm voice and even temperament. He was a man of great intellect, wit and compassion, which made him a perfect match for his dynamo wife Dr. Angela Jaggar. Behind every great woman, is a great man. Together they leave a permanent legacy through the Angela and Scott Jaggar Foundation of enriching lives and helping those in need. Each of us have had the tremendous honor of working directly with Angela and Scott over the last decade. Notable projects include Landmark’s Conversa-

tions on Main Street and building an expansive network of Student Environmental Leaders who are becoming stewards of our world. We will sorely miss Scott’s smile and presence at our events and programs. The only way to truly honor Scott Jaggar’s life, is to continue our work enriching the lives of others. And that is what we intend to do. With gratitude for our time with Scott Jaggar, Laura Mogul, Executive Director Landmark on Main Street Mindy Germain, Executive Director Residents For A More Beautiful Port Washington Beth Horn, Managing Director The Sands Point Preserve.

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t was announced in the news that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck is about to vote to convert all the street lights on all the village’s streets. This will affect the 10,000 residents of our village as well as those thousands of people from neighboring villages who pass through our village every day. It will include the lighting on about 145 village streets. The conversion planned is to LED lights. Because the switch to LED lights will affect our suburban life long into the future, I have suggested two things should happen prior to any vote: 1. The population of the village should be invited to Village Hall by postcard to take part in this conversation about a topic most people have no idea is occurring. 2. The village should do a pilot program on a few streets so that residents may have a glimmer of the future, so they may see for themselves the lighting the mayor has in mind and whether it is acceptable and we agree.

The Great Neck Park District, when considering one kind of LED lighting at the ice rink, first installed a sample. Before voting to convert all the street lighting for the entire village, the mayor and trustees should respect the community and the process of participatory democracy. All the constituents of the village should be offered the opportunity to be heard. A pilot program should demonstrate amply what we can expect. The Village of Great Neck is a municipality, a public entity, a governmental body wherein the elected officials are supposed to include the residents in the process. The mayor and trustees of the Village of Great Neck should endeavor for transparency. Rebecca Rosenblatt Gilliar Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 73

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fter 10 years of service, Susan Miner Healy, my cherished “colleague in parenting,” has retired from the Great Neck Board of Education. She deserves tremendous gratitude for all she has done on behalf of our community. Susan Miner Healy has been an independent voice and consistent force for good, previously holding PTA leadership positions in three buildings and, as a member of the Great Neck Board of Education, always working to bring people together on behalf of our kids. She has led by example, seeking diplomatic pathways when confronted with difficult issues or challenging personalities. She has never burned bridges or marginalized people whose views differed from her own. Having put multiple children through the Great Neck public schools, Susan deeply understands and appreciates the beauty of individual differences and that knowledge informed her public service in powerful and important ways. As a result, Susan has fulfilled the mandate of our school district – working daily to meet the educational needs of each individual child – with distinction. Susan’s activist background and public contributions are substantive and unique. She

has been both a “South” and “North” parent, she never had a political base in a particular religious, ethnic, or neighborhood, an ideological ax to grind, been governed by personal ambition, or held ties to special interest groups. She has always been there for the children of our community and their families, working diligently to fulfill the mission of public education — lifting all boats as high as possible, as various political tides rolled in and out. She never raised her finger into the wind to determine what was popular, but kept her heart and mind open to what should be in the long term best interest of all children. This approach has been particularly valuable in a school district where “The Big Three” are known as “Harvard, Princeton, and Yale” as opposed to “Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin.” One key experience we shared during our overlapping PTA presidencies involved getting separate executive board approval for a North/South PTA letter asking parents to voluntarily end the unfortunate social practice of bar/bat mitzvah sweatshirt giveaways. Susan knew belonging was the most important lesson children needed to learn, and that having our middle schools become more caring communities must be our goal.

Sending this joint letter was a small act of conscience in response to such parental sentiments as “You can’t make people stop doing this” (that’s why we’re making a request) and “Children need to learn they will not be invited to everything” (as if they didn’t already know this from elementary school?) This cooperative letter pricked the conscience of some parents, and encouraged them to reflect upon the social consequences of their individual choices. We couldn’t change everyone’s behavior but fostering greater awareness about what was accepted as being “normal” social practice was what mattered. The vaunted Home/School connection was about more than getting kids to do their homework — it was about putting more compassion and empathy into classrooms, hallways, and lunchrooms. Working hard to put that kind of love into our schools made Susan’s leadership so very special. Susan Miner Healy made abiding concern for other people’s children her personal mission and tried to make our often “competitive community” a much kinder place. She’ll be greatly missed. Mindy Ohringer Great Neck

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Continued from Page 16 The final evidence of collusion during the election and corruption now is that Trump and Sessions have done absolutely nothing to secure our elections from interference, while doing everything possible to appease Putin’s interests and obstruct the investigation. So far, Trump keeps insisting there is no evidence of actively colluding to steal the elec-

tion. But we don’t actually know if that is true, especially since the investigation is just unfolding despite everything being done to obstruct, slow and end the investigation, thanks to a free press (so far), we are learning more each day. If it is found that the Trump campaign in fact had ties to Russia, it would not be sufficient remedy to impeach Trump and

leave Mike Pence and Trump’s cabinet in place. There would be cause to nullify the election altogether, remove his entire administration (who are “fruit of a poison tree), and install Clinton who actually won the election. Election nullification never happened before? Nothing like Trump and the Russian election tampering ever happened before either.

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Arrest steps on Dems’ fight to retake county Continued from Page 6 Four Democratic legislators were hit with criminal charges ranging from burglary to bribery between 2001 and 2015, as reported last week in Newsday’s The Point newsletter. “They buried their head in the sand, and when you have somebody like Laura Curran running and trying to say that her reason for being is primarily what’s going on on the other side, this just reminds the voters that that’s not the case,” Murray said. Philip Shulman, a Curran campaign spokesman, said the attacks from Martins’ campaign come out of “the same political playbook that gave us Ed Mangano and Dean Skelos,” the former Republican state senator from Rockville Centre who is appealing his 2015 federal corruption conviction. “Laura Curran will clean up the culture of corruption that has plagued our government and ripped off Nassau County taxpayers,” Shulman said in a statement. Solages referred a request for comment to his attorney, Brian Griffin, who did not return two phone calls. But in a Facebook post last Thursday, Solages denied the allegations against him. Around 200 people commented on the post with words of support. “I will continue to serve my constituency as I’ve done,” Solages wrote.

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