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Bosworth, Zuckerman, Singas, Nicolello up for re-election BY TOM M CC A RT HY Voters in the Willistons and Mineola will have a chance in Tuesday’s elections to choose the Town of North Hempstead supervisor, Nassau County district attorney and other officials. In the race for town supervisor, incumbent Democrat Judi Bosworth of Great Neck is being challenged by Republican David Redmond, a Mineola resident. Bosworth, who has been the town’s supervisor since first being elected in 2013, has touted her experience and public service record. Redmond, vocal on the need for a change of management style in the town, is running for supervisor after losing in the town clerk race to Wayne Wink in 2017. In one of several races for seats on the North Hempstead Town Board, incumbent Democratic Coun-

cilman Peter Zuckerman of East Hills is challenged by Republican Ragini Srivastava of Manhasset Hills and Green Party candidate Cassandra Lems of New Hyde Park for the 2nd District. The district includes Roslyn Harbor, Roslyn Heights, Albertson, East Hills, East Williston, Glenwood Landing, Greenvale, Herricks, Manhasset Hills and Searingtown. Zuckerman, who is running for a third term, said he wishes to implement a cultural master plan for the town to “maximize potential” of commercial and downtown districts. Srivastava, a small-business owner, is in favor of creating a “downtown development corporation or similar organization” and Lems, a paralegal, says she would encourage shopkeepers and arts organizations to “band together to create events that draw people into commercial areas.” Continued on Page 58

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Mineola Superintendent Michael P. Nagler has been named the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year by the New York State Council of School Superintendents. See story on page 2.

E.W. ed board to appeal court decision on fence BY TOM MCCARTHY

proposed 6-foot fence at Northside Elementary School, school board President Mark Kamberg The East Williston school dis- said Tuesday. The conflict between the trict plans to appeal a court decision requiring it to file for a local Village of East Williston and the zoning permit before building a district is over the height of the

fence. The current plans for the aluminum fence would violate the village code’s 4-foot maximum. “The Board acknowledges that the ruling by the judge of the Continued on Page 59

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Nagler honored Herricks, union by New York state ratify new pact

Named 2020 superintendent of the year Raises salaries 5.3% over 5 years BY J OH N N U G E N T

BY TOM M CC A RT HY

Mineola Superintendent Michael Nagler has been named the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year by the New York State Council of School Superintendents, Mineola school board President Christine Napolitano announced last Thursday. Nagler, who has led the Mineola district since 2009, said he was humbled by the recognition, saying to the board members and the people in his administration team, “While my name is on it, you all have a piece of it.” “I love this place,” he added. “Any recognition that I receive is because of the work that you do. I’m determined to see that the kids enjoy learning.” In announcing the news, Napolitano said the district has undergone a major transformation since Nagler took the helm by creating a culture of innovation and excellence but also noted that “it hasn’t been simply for the sake of change. It has been purposeful and thoughtful.” “We have sometimes referred to these past 10 years as Mineola’s renaissance,” Napolitano said. “We could not be more proud of you, Dr. Nagler, on this tremendous achievement,” she said. “Teamwork makes the dream work,” said Napolitano as she cited Nagler’s desire to share the praise with his staff. Other board members laud-

After 16 months of negotiations, the Herricks Board of Education has ratified a new contract with the Herricks Teachers’ Association that raises salaries by 5.3 percent over five years. The board acted last Thursday after the union voted in favor of the contract. “I am pleased to report that the memorandum of agreement was completed and executed on Oct. 10 and has been ratified by the union and tonight by the board,” board President Juleigh Chin said. The new contract is retroactive to July 1, 2018, and ends on June 30, 2023, Chin said. Superintendent Fino Celano said the salary schedule will change, based on “steps,” which are based on length of experience in the district and graduate credits. The number of steps toward top pay has been extended from 25 to 30, and teachers are limited to one movement a year, Celano said. Also, teachers will not receive

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Mineola Superintendent, Michael P. Nagler has been named the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year by the New York State Council of School Superintendents. ed Nagler for his accomplishments as well. “I have been teaching since 1980 and I have never known a leader like Mike,” said Trustee Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion. Trustee Cheryl Lampasona added, “You are a visionary and a doer.” “The first time I spoke to you, I knew I had your undivided attention,” Trustee Patrick

Talty added. Dr. Nagler came to the Mineola district in 1999 after 13 years as a teacher and administrator in the New York City school system. Before his appointment as superintendent in 2009, he served as assistant principal of the middle school, principal of the high school and deputy superintendent. Continued on Page 58

Correction: An Oct. 25 article on an Alzheimer’s program at the Herricks Community Center using virtual reality as therapy included some errors. Assistant Program Coordinator Annamaria Testa was quoted as calling the tryout a “freebie,” but “trial” was a more appropriate description. The article also incorrectly described a patient’s experience. The patient was driven to tears recalling a “wonderful” experience after digitally white water rafting, according to program coordinator Patricia Foley. The patient did not have a bad experience. Rather than “working out a deal,” the program will begin trying to implement virtual reality games into its rotation of activities with patients, Foley said.

step increments in year 3 of the contract when they move to the new salary schedule. Personal leave and family sick leave, which was previously unlimited, has now been capped, Chin said. Pay rates for chaperones in the district have been modified to “clearly define” the rates for events on and off school grounds, Chin said. Elementary school teachers will have a uniform “prep period” of 40 minutes on school days, which Chin said will result in more “efficient scheduling” and a greater amount of instructional time with students. The amount of group life insurance provided by the board for each faculty member has increased from $20,000 to $25,000, Chin said. The district did not disclose the new salary levels. According to a 2013 report on teacher salaries on Long Island by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, kindergarten teachers had an average salary of $94,730, ranging from $44,470 to $135,580, elementary school teachers had an average Continued on Page 58

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Herricks Superintendent Fino Celano said that he hopes Herricks will be able return to “a strong sense of community” now that a new teacher contract has been ratified.

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Upper Brookville and East Hills joining, resolution voted on by all Town Board members but Ferrara BY R O S E W E L D ON The Town of North Hempstead is looking for additional villages to join its upcoming lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration over airplane noise, pollution and low flying planes. At the council’s Oct. 24 meeting, the Town Board voted on a resolution calling for “the execution of an inter-municipal agreement with various villages for the retention of counsel to initiate legal action against the FAA.” The resolution, introduced by Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, asks municipalities affected by noise, pollution and low-flying aircraft to join them. So far, the villages of Upper Brookville and East Hills have joined the lawsuit. A press release from the town states that legal costs would be shared by the municipalities. “This is the first step toward potential legal action against the FAA in hopes of alleviating the burden of low-flying aircraft on the residents of North Hempstead,” Bosworth said. Bosworth and Council Members Dina De Giorgio, Veronica Lurvey, Viviana Russell, Lee Seeman and Peter Zuckerman all voted to approve the resolution. Councilman Angelo Ferrara was not present at the meeting.

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The Town of North Hempstead is taking steps to sue the FAA over low-flying aircraft and noise pollution. “The constant onslaught of low flying planes arriving at and departing from local airports has been identified to be a significant impediment to the quality of life of residents of the Town of North Hempstead and local villages,” the resolution states. “Despite repeated

outreach to the FAA for help alleviating the issue of low flying planes over the Town, the FAA has failed to take action to provide any measure of relief from the constant stream of low flying commercial airliners impacting the quality of life and health of the residents of the

Town and Villages.” A call for comment to East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz was not immediately returned. The council’s next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in Manhasset.

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Refurbished Lions Triangle in Mineola Officials cut ribbon on renovated park at intersection of Old Country and Roslyn roads

BY TOM M CC A RT HY Long Island leaders gathered Monday to unveil a refurbished Lions Triangle in the Village of Mineola. The Lions Triangle is a 14,000-square-foot public green space, located on the north side of Old Country Road at Roslyn Road, dedicated to the Lions Club, County Executive Laura Curran’s office said. The event was hosted by Curran, who was joined by Lions Club leaders, New York state Sen. Anna Kaplan, Richard J. Nicolello, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, and other county and Mineola officials. The project cost $275,000 and consisted of installing new concrete, benches, receptacles, flagpoles, an irrigation system, electric service and other upgrades, Curran’s office said. In addition, existing monuments were refurbished and relocated within the park. Curran’s office said the county worked with the Village of Mineola, Mineola Mayor

PHOTO COURTESY OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE LAURA CURRAN’S OFFICE

The Lions Triangle is a 14,000-square-foot public green space, located on the north side of Old Country Road at Roslyn Road in the Village of Mineola. Scott Strauss, the Lions Club International and Nicolello to have improvements made to the park, which Curran’s office said will enhance its community-friendly appeal and invite the public to revisit with a fresh eye and explore the history of the Lions Club.

“Park maintenance and enhancement is key to making Nassau a better place for people to live, work and play and I want to thank our DPW leadership and workforce, Presiding Officer Nicolello and the Village of Mineola for their collaborative efforts to

revitalize this humble, green space amidst busy Old Country Road,” Curran said. Curran said that the design of the park is intended to assure a ”fresh, clean space,” with pedestrian pathways and a “rest area” with benches and shade.

“I am proud to join with County Executive Curran to officially open ‘Lions Triangle’ in Mineola,” Nicolello said. “After months of working with the Lions Club, the Village of Mineola, the County’s Department of Public Works and others, I am proud to see the work finally completed and residents taking advantage of the space. I will continue to fight for critical county funding for important projects in our community.” In 1962, a monument was placed at the location to honor the Lions Club and its commitment to peace and community service throughout the world, Curran’s office said. In 1976, another monument was put on site to honor the Bicentennial “Spirit of ’76.” Then in 1989, the space saw the installation of walks and benches. The idea arose to improve the park further in 2016 when the organization was celebrating its centennial anniversary, Curran’s office said. The work began in June and was completed in October.

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Housing report shows year-to-year rise Prices up 2.9% versus 2018; average home price in county down from Aug. $551K to $540K BY TOM M CC A RT HY The median sales price for Nassau County homes reached $540,000 in September, a rise of about 2.9 percent from the same month last year, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long

Island. The median price, however, decreased from $551,000 in August, the MLSLI said in a report. In September 2018 it was $525,000. “Long Island housing activity remains strong in terms of home

prices and activity with positive year over year gains in the areas of closed median home prices and the number of monthly transactional sales reported to MLSLI,” MLSLI spokeswoman Tricia Chirco said. The median pending sales

price in Nassau also saw an increase from last year, standing at $530,000, or a 2.9 percent increase from $515,000 in September 2018, according to the report. Pending sales in Nassau saw a decrease from the previous month, when the price was

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Nassau County reported a $540,000 closed median home price in Sept. for homes sold representing a less than 2.9 percent increase from $525,000 reported in Sept. 2018, according to a Long Island housing data report by the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island.

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County exec says offer to municipalities intended to save $7.3 million in 2020 BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has released a draft proposal for municipalities to share services that aims to save money and lower property taxes. The plan aims to achieve up to $7.3 million in savings in 2020 if fully implemented, the county said in a news release last Wednesday. Curran said the plan includes combinations of technological, storage, equipment and personnel services across the county. According to the draft of the 2020 Shared Services Plan, a digital platform called “Nassau Saves” would be created as an online portal to expand the use of joint purchasing and the sharing of equipment and personnel. “Digitize Nassau” would be implemented to develop joint efforts in digitizing mandated records. In addition to shared information technology services, there would be enhanced energy efficiency programs which

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Nassau County Executive, Laura Curran, has released the county’s 2020 Shared Services Plan draft, which aims to lower property taxes for residents. feature a county-coordinated audit of energy use of all municipalities and school districts with suggested efficiency plans, an increase of street and outdoor LED light fixtures, and community solar programs. Increased recycling initiatives among municipalities along

with contracts that could combine waste disposal entities within the county are proposals to reduce the $304.8 million that was spent on waste removal services in 2018, according to the plan. “There are so many ways municipalities in Nassau County can collaborate and deliver im-

proved governmental services at a lower cost to the taxpayers,” Curran said. “The 2020 Shared Services Plan will not only save residents’ money, it will help our county and fellow municipalities run more efficiently.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature developed

the County-Wide Shared Services initiative in 2017. It requires each county in the state, aside from New York City, to create a plan with a panel of local municipalities by promoting cooperation and collaboration. Spearheaded by Curran, Nassau’s panel consists of the mayors and supervisors of the county’s three towns, two cities and 64 incorporated villages. Additionally, the county has received help in developing this year’s plan from the Rockefeller Institute of Government in Albany. “Nassau County has a tremendous opportunity to save taxpayers money while delivering better, more efficient public services,” Rockefeller Institute President Jim Malatras said. In 2019, Nassau County and its partner municipalities were awarded New York State matching funds of $203,000 for savings initiatives implemented in 2018, according to Curran. Panel members will convene and vote on the finalized plan in December.

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Throgs Neck floodgate seen less likely Army Corps offering cheaper alternatives like adding stones, bulkheads and tide gates to shoreline BY R OB E RT PELAEZ A proposal to construct a Throgs Neck floodgate is becoming less likely, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said last Thursday. The Inn at Great Neck was packed with concerned residents and local officials for a presentation by the Corps on proposals to protect New York City from flooding in major storms. Their fear is that a floodgate would divert water and damage North Shore areas. “The induced floodings in several alternatives are less likely to be selected,” project manager Bryce Wisemiller said to thunderous applause. “There are a lot of studies underway, and a lot of evaluations yet to do, but I did want to make that point initially so people have that in mind.” The Corps of Engineers was initially directed to produce proposals to protect the New York City area from flooding in response to storms such as Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

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Peter Forman, commissioner of the Port Washington-Manhasset Office of Emergency Management, spoke to residents and public officials about concerns over proposed floodgates being installed near the Throgs Neck Bridge. “The Army Corps of Engineers are basically putting a cork in the Long Island Sound,” Peter Forman, commissioner of the Port Washington-Manhasset Office of Emergency Management, said. “The proposals would only further exacerbate the damage and

flooding that occurs in these lowlying communities.” Before the presentation, bulletin boards highlighting the proposals were displayed in the back of the inn’s main floor ballroom. Each board had an Army Corps representative nearby to answer

questions from residents. “We understand that this impacts residents in a variety of ways,” Dr. Olivia Cackler of the corps said. “Everything from physical safety to financial burdening has been closely examined, and there is still much more

to do before we make the best decision possible.” An initial proposal was for an enclosed barrier in the East River, west of the Throgs Neck Bridge, that would extend from the seafloor to above sea level. The retractable gate would remain open until a threatening storm approached the area. Five alternative options were also presented, ranging from $14.8 billion to $118 billion in construction costs, and from 9 to 25 years to build. The proposed alternatives featured in a February interim report released by the corps show several combinations of the Throgs Neck barrier with other structures built in areas such as Jamaica Bay, Verrazano Narrows, Sandy Hook, Pelham Bay and others. The fifth alternative, the least expensive one, drew the most positive reaction from people at the presentation. It features no barriers, but strictly shorelinebased solutions. Potential solutions include hardening exposed shorelines with large stones, bulkheads and tide gates. Continued on Page 59

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McQuade touts work for district attorney bid BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z While his experience does not include criminal prosecution, Francis McQuade, the Republican candidate for Nassau County district attorney, said he believes his unorthodox resumé could be beneficial for the county. He is opposing Madeline Singas, the Democratic incumbent, in her race for reelection. After spending time as a police officer and associate pastor, McQuade has been the sole proprietor of his own law firm in Long Beach and Brentwood since 1997. Additionally, McQuade, a resident of Long Beach, has experience with immigration law. “I believe that my varied and unique experiences allow me to have a broad and unbiased vision of where to meet people in the middle,” he said in a sitdown interview with Blank Slate Media. “My approach would be a different approach than what we’ve had in many years.” McQuade said that what he lacks in substantive and practical experience, he makes up for in varying experiences that have taught him to be “wise and patient, which is what a good district attorney should be.” According to McQuade, representatives from the Republican Party approached him to run. He touted his lack of affiliation with the town and county, specifically within the district attorney’s office. Asked why he would be a better district attorney than Singas, McQuade cited some of her policy views, such as being “pro-choice” on abortion, as “extremist.” He also recalled Singas’ comments during a Prosecutors Against Gun Violence coalition meeting last November.

According to him, Singas said, “Enough thoughts and prayers, it is time for action.” “She’s advocating legislation that is certainly not in the purview of the district attorney,” McQuade said. He said that he supports universal background checks and a ban on retail sales of assault weapons, saying that they “seem to be excessive, especially in the wrong hands.” When asked about the Eric Garner case, in which a 43-year-old AfricanAmerican man died after a New York City police officer put him in a chokehold, McQuade said, “From all of the information I heard on it and read about it, no, I do not believe the officer should have been fired.” McQuade claimed that Singas has set up an internal structures that pit prosecutors and police officers against each other. He also said that some prosecutors in her office “do not accept police written information.” “I don’t want it to seem like I am in an ideological pigeonhole saying police are good and the prosecutors are bad,” McQuade said. “But it comes down to a question of degree for certain cases.” McQuade said he would not make too many changes in the district attorney’s office, but would perform “due diligence” to make sure everyone working there is properly qualified. “I’m not looking to gut the office, and I think [Singas] has done an excellent job of implementing and maintaining a sound working infrastructure,” he said. “Not to say I would keep it exactly the same. I would make sure everyone currently there has earned to remain there if I was elected.”

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Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan is “running on [his] record,” he said in a sitdown interview with Blank Slate Media. Lafazan, 25, a Democrat, is running for a second term against Republican challenger Timothy Jenks to represent East Hills, Brookville, Upper Brookville, Old Brookville, Glen Head, Locust Valley, Lattingtown, Bayville, Centre Island, Mill Neck, Cove Neck, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Muttontown, Laurel Hollow, Syosset and Woodbury in the 18th District. He said his record includes 10 bills passed into law, including several providing resources for substance abuse treatment: Timothy’s Law, which established a countywide substance abuse hotline and a law using asset forfeiture to take money from drug dealers and put it into addiction treatment programs. Lafazan also conceived and passed a law creating the NassauCares app, which points users to nearby treatment centers. “Resources are only useful if people know they’re available,” Lafazan said. “We don’t want to fight a 21st century war with 18th century technology.” Concerning tax reassessment in the county, Lafazan said that he “has to” support the proposed five-year phase-in, that he voted down the Assessment Bill of Rights to “hold the party line” and that the property tax system is “antiquated.” “It is a real possibility that people

may have to leave their homes because of reassessment,” Lafazan said. Lafazan’s goals for a second term would include more transit-oriented development and affordable housing for millennials. He said he is sponsoring legislation to build 500 micro apartments. “If we’re not moving forward, we’re moving backward,” Lafazan said. While Lafazan does not support the county opting into the use of recreational marijuana, which he said is “as bad as alcohol,” he said he does support availability of medical marijuana, which he describes as “important for so many people,” and of decriminalization of marijuana across the state. “We spend too much money imprisoning people for this offense,” Lafazan says. Additionally, the legislator said he favors term limits and an independent redistricting commission being brought in to create districts after the 2020 census. Lafazan, who won his seat in a special election in 2017, is a former member of the Syosset school board, which he was elected to at age 18 shortly after graduating from Syosset High School. He completed undergraduate work at Cornell University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, and earned a Master’s Degree in Education Policy from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. “The learning curve is over, and I’m ready to become a senior voice in the county Legislature,” Lafazan said.

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Singas by far the clear choice

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he decision to endorse the re-election of Madeline Singas, a Democrat from Manhasset, is an easy one based on both her performance in her first term and the thin resume and extreme views of the candidate put forward by county Republicans. In Singas’ first term, crime in Nassau reached record lows, making it the safest large county in New York. This is obviously not all

Singas’ doing. Many factors can account for this performance, including strong police work. But it is clear Singas played no small role. This work included diversion programs for persons suffering from addictions or mental illness. She has also taken asset-forfeiture money to fund a program that takes those who overdose on narcotics from an emergency room directly to a residential recovery facility. Singas worked with federal law enforcement to send 17 top MS-13 gang members to prison as the number of homicides in Nassau declined from five in 2017 to one in 2018 to none in 2019 thus far. Singas, who worked for 15 years in Queens as an assistant district attorney before being tapped by then-District Attorney Kathleen Rice to head her office’s newly created special victims unit in 2006, becoming her top assistant and then running successfully for district attorney, is also well-positioned to implement a new state criminal code. Her challenger, Francis X. McQuade, a libertarian from Long Beach asked to run by the Republican Party, is long on ideology and short on experience.

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checks, he said he opposed redflag laws and his support of bans on assault weapons depended on the definition of assault weapons. He also said his call to restore respect for the police was based on Singas bringing assistant district attorneys into her Nassau office who he claims have shown less deference to the police on what charges to file against those arrested. We think McQuade would be a better fit on talk radio than running the district attorney’s office. By contrast, Singas has established herself as a smart, tough district attorney who has served Nassau well. Blank Slate Media endorses Singas.

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He cites his four years as a police officer for the Village of Ocean Beach on Fire Island and his work as an immigration lawyer as the kind of experience needed to be district attorney. We disagree. A former Roman Catholic priest, McQuade cites his primary reason for running to be abortion rights, the restriction of Second Amendment rights and his desire to restore respect for the police. He calls Singas an extremist for supporting a woman’s right to choose and accuses her of being a George Soros liberal – a trope often associated with anti-Semitic smears. McQuade denies the connection. Although McQuade says he supports universal background

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KREMER’S CORNER

Our Founding Fathers would shudder

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y now, many of you are familiar with the hit Broadway show “Hamilton.” It tells the behind the scenes story of the creation of the United States. Its original star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, sang about the historic moments when our Constitution came to life. In one gripping moment, Miranda as Hamilton, sang about being “in the room where it happened.” He was making reference to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. As fate would have it, a short time ago, I visited that city for a family event. I couldn’t resist the chance to go to Independence Hall to see the room where it happened. I last visited that historic sight as a student which in my case is decades ago. When I entered the hall where the language of the Constitution was drafted, I felt an emotion that had escaped me as a young tourist. The room itself is very much

a replica of what the famous painters have created on canvas. Most of the furnishings are not the original ones, but the chair where George Washington sat is the original one. As I scanned the room I couldn’t help thinking about what Washington, Hamilton, John Adams, John Jay and James Madison and others would say about the state of our current political system. There is no doubt that George Washington, a wealthy land surveyor, who became America’s general, would be apoplectic about the current occupant of the White House. Washington wanted this country to be a beacon of hope for the entire world. He would be highly critical of the fact that our country has become so divided. He had fought mightily to unite the thirteen colonies and win their independence from the tyranny of the British rulers. The Revolutionary War was fought to free America from the

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hands of foreign despots. Today’s America has a president who loves dictators, and would no doubt wish he could have the same chokehold over his citizens that Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-Un, Philippine’s Rodrigo Duterte and Syria’s Basher alAssad have over theirs. At the time the first drafts of the Constitution were being written, Benjamin Franklin was in England and Thomas Jeffer-

son was in France. Neither would have used their time abroad to seek negative information on George Washington so that they could undermine his presidency. Both men used their time to cultivate a friendship with those two nations who eventually became our strongest allies. Thirteen of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were merchants who strongly opposed England’s taxes and tariffs on all goods sold to the emerging states. The Boston Tea Party was an event when merchants boarded a ship to dump its tea cargo as a protest against excessive levies. Many of those signers would be outspoken today about the mindless tariffs that have been put in place by President Trump on a broad variety of consumer goods. There is no doubt that the 35 signers who were lawyers, would express their resentment over the fact that President Trump has ignored the pow-

ers of the Congress, a separate branch of government, and treats them with total disrespect. The Founding Fathers didn’t risk their lives for a country led by a man who has no respect for the rule of law. A short walk from the delegate’s room is a replica of a 1770s courtroom, which gives you a snapshot of what post Constitution justice looked like. The 2019 members of the court system are subject to continuous presidential harassment. So, if you are looking for a historical experience, it’s worth traveling to Philadelphia and visiting these hallowed sites. Learn a little about how America gained its freedom from tyranny and what debates took place before our Constitution became the law of the land. That trip will no doubt open your eyes to what America is losing under an undisciplined and uninformed leader of our country.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Trick of dressing for Halloween treats

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here is a lot of advice in this world — most of it unwanted. That doesn’t stop the people from giving it, however. This week, a lot of that advice concerns what to be, and what not to be, for Halloween. Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax thinks it’s simple. “Do dress up as something,” she says, but “Do not dress up as a member of a race, ethnicity or culture of which you are not a member. Right? … It’s not perfect, but it’s well-meaning without everyone having to be an M&M.” Unlike Hax, I don’t think it’s simple at all. First, let me say that I see nothing wrong with everyone being an M & M! I wish I’d had that option back in my trickor-treating days. That would have solved all my costume problems, plus functioned as an excellent non-verbal reminder of what made for a good treat.

One of my college roommates was a gifted costumecreator: she turned herself into a 5’6” walking Salada Teabag, complete with nifty saying on the tag: “Tea for Two is the best medicine.” Then there were the six guys who cut arm- and headholes in upended garbage cans and went as a 6-pack of beer. A seventh went in front: The Leader Of the Pack, of course. For my own costume, I just decided to wear a dress and makeup, for once. It must have worked because no one recognized me. But I have a question about this idea that you can’t dress up as something you’re not. The best costume of my childhood was one that I remember my mom wearing to a costume party. Somehow, she had acquired an authentic Mexican skirt, with sequins in the colors of the Mexican flag, (which is how I know their

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A Look on the Lighter Side flag is red, white and green) and a linen blouse gorgeously embroidered with bright-colored flowers. I couldn’t wait till I was tall enough to “borrow” it and wear it myself! My Dad, having nothing comparable, had to settle for being Humpty Dumpty, with a big pillowcase head with a face drawn on it, and a belt around his shoulders. Here’s my question: Which of them, if either, was insulting anybody? Was

it my Mom, in that gorgeous outfit several orders of magnitude fancier than anything she wore again until my wedding day? Or my Dad, in a costume based on a character out of a nursery rhyme? The correct answer is: my Dad, whose outfit was clearly an insult to both eggs and pillowcases everywhere. I completely reject the notion that dressing up like someone should be interpreted as an insult, anyway. Sure, blackface is out — even though, if a white person dressed up like Michael Jackson, back when he was the most famous and well-paid entertainer on the planet — and indisputably the best dancer, as well — it’s impossible for me to see that as an insult. Or, again: look at all the little kids who can’t wait to dress up as firefighters, or dinosaurs, or Pikachu — are they insulting those characters? Of course not! They want

to BE those characters! There is no higher compliment! But there’s an even bigger problem with this new idea that you can only be costumed as something you already are. What then, I ask, is the point of Halloween? Following that logic, I suppose only an actual vampire can dress up as Count Dracula. If I see a witch costume, I must assume it contains an actual witch (and what would constitute Witch Credentials, I wonder? Turning somebody into a cat?) And if anyone comes to my door dressed as Freddy Krueger, I’ll have to call 911, because clearly they’re an actual murderer! The fact is, Halloween is precisely the time to dress up as something you are not. Because if you can only dress up as something you already are, that’s not a costume at all. Unless you’re a little bit sweet, and a little bit nutty. Then you can join me at being an M&M.

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NYC ferry supports climate resilience

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couple of weeks ago my sister visited from Germany to attend a workshop for traffic planners in New York City. She is the owner of a traffic planning office in Germany and works with municipalities to develop mobility solutions that optimize traffic flow by favoring low carbon alternatives like walking, biking and using public transportation. So why was she attending a workshop in New York City. I was surprised and intrigued. When it comes to optimizing traffic patterns, I would have expected the U.S. to look at European countries like Germany and the Netherlands for guidance, not the other way around. But here she was and with her 55 other traffic planners, each attending a five-day workshop to study a world metropolis in mobility change. The workshop agenda included a visit of the Fulton Street transportation hub, biking all over Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Greenway, as well as education about rooftop farming, urban gardening and gentrification. Site visits brought the agenda to life and walking the High

Line was of course mandatory. Participants had the chance to meet with local officials to hear about transportation planning, including a presentation by the New York City Economic Development Corporation led and arranged by Port Washington’s own Jen Rimmer, about the new ferry system, which by the way does not include the Staten Island ferry. I joined the group for one of the ferry presentations and was impressed to learn about yet another side of New York City: The New York City Ferry system launched in 2017 to provide an affordable and convenient transit option to residents in otherwise transit-isolated neighborhoods and to connect these residents to employment opportunities in the city’s commercial districts. As required by the City Environmental Quality Review process, EDC drafted an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to identify both the effects of the ferries on the environment and the effects of the changing climate on the ferries and their landings. As expected, emissions impacts from construction of ferry landings and operation

JULIANE SAARY-LITTMAN Earth Matters of the new ferry routes are less emission-intensive as other forms of public transportation. This means that each additional ferry route for commuters and recreational users allows NYC to lower citywide on-road emissions while enhancing the City’s existing transit systems. Lowering on-road emissions is a goal of OneNYC’s strategy for reducing citywide greenhouse gas emissions and consistent with the City’s sustainable land use planning and smart growth strategies to reduce NYC’s carbon footprint. The NYC Ferry extends one of the city’s most flexible and resilient transit alternatives in sup-

port of emergency preparedness and ability to respond to storm and flooding events as well as transit service disruptions. Ferry service plays a vital role in the region’s resiliency planning as it can resume operations as soon as flood levels recede, typically within hours following a storm event that interrupts another transit service. The New York City Panel on Climate Change describes Resilience in its 2019 report as a core concept throughout the infrastructure and climate change theme. Resilience generally refers to the ability of a system to return to its original state after experiencing a disturbance as well as processes that promote those readjustments. On a more individual level, it has been described as our ability to bounce back after something has knocked us off our stride. The idea of our community’s resilience becomes an increasingly important topic that we all need to think about, especially given our proximity to the water and our dependence on the infrastructure and services outside our peninsula. When exploring our community’s resilience to climate

change, we need to take three factors into consideration: first, the ability to self-organize to direct decisions; second, the presence of and ability to acquire the necessary skills; and third, a collectively designed project plan. Together these three factors should address and improve our community’s capacity to absorb stresses and maintain function in the face of climate change. They will help us adapt, reorganize, and evolve into more desirable configurations that improve the sustainability of our peninsula, leaving it better prepared for future climate change impacts. A very worthwhile topic to explore further and way too extensive to give justice in a short column. Besides including aspects of resiliency during future weather events in specific planning for specific projects, I don’t believe the Town of North Hempstead has thus far worked on a plan similar to the one published by the New York City Panel on Climate Change which I referred to at the beginning of this column. So, I encourage you to do your own research and engage your local politicians in conversations on the topic. We need to address climate resilience as a community.

VIEW POINT

N. Hempstead shines as cultural mecca

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or 10 days, November 4-13, the town of North Hempstead shines in the limelight and reflected glamour of the film industry, as the 9th Annual Gold Coast International Film Festival presents more than 80 feature-length and short films at venues in Great Neck; Port Washington; Manhasset; Roslyn and Huntington. Film festivals are opportunities to see films that go on to be mega-hits, but also films that never make it to mainstream theaters. In addition, they provide incomparable opportunities to meet and have discussions with the film’s director or writer or actor, getting insights into what went into the creative process; of sharing the experience with hundreds of other avid filmgoers on the big-screen. “Films are a unique art form,

bringing together drama, dance, music, art in 90 minutes. It’s one of the most accessible and affordable art forms. You come together with 200 others, smile, laugh, cry, think, learn, and sometimes be moved to action. How often do you get to hear from artists and creators how and why they made the film?” reflected Caroline Sorokoff, the festival director. Among the narrative films that might get people to think and act, “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” from executive producer Anthony Bourdain, cosponsored by Island Harvest, the first film in a new Gold Coast series spotlighting social issues of concern to Long Island. The presentation, on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC, features a Q&A with Randi Shubin Dresner , President & CEO of Island Harvest, state Sen. Todd

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Kaminsky, state Assemblyman Steve Englebright. Also, “Hot Flash Havoc,” sponsored by the Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell Health, a provocative and revealing documentary, narrated by Goldie Hawn about menopause which will be accompanied by

stand-up by comedy star Sherry Davey and a Q&A with a panel from Northwell Health. Sure there is Tribeca, Sundance, Cannes and films that won awards at those festivals, but it is particularly special to see films “in this fabled region, in the place that was Hollywood before Hollywood, where the glitterati still live and work, where we will see great films for the first time and where filmmakers and artists will come together to share their experiences, ideas and anecdotes with all of us,” said Regina Keller Gil, who founded the Gold Coast Arts Center in 1993 and the film festival a decade ago. The film festival – and the arts and cultural offerings – gives people a reason to stay, as well as to come, providing an introduction to our community, effectively putting us on the map as a destination. Last year, some

5,000 attendees to the Gold Coast International Film Festivals came from 200 zipcodes. Film festivals don’t just bring outsiders in to our community, providing an introduction, they are a vehicle to bring us outside of our own provincial bubbles to see things from a new perspective. Many of the films that will be screened during the festival – both documentaries and narratives – bring the world to us and make us think, empathize in different ways. This year’s line-up includes the “We Are All Together,” featuring one of the largest all-star casts in the history of Iranian cinema, a black comedy that broke all national box-office records in Iran, and “Tel Aviv on Fire,” an Israeli satire that will feature a Q&A with Ambassador Ido Aharoni of Israel. Continued on Page 60

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READERS WRITE

Vote for Dina De Giorgio on Nov. 5

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n Nov. 5 re-elect Dina DeGiorgio as our town councilwoman. Over the years we have followed the issues affecting our community and firmly believe that Dina is the most knowledgeable and effective councilperson on the town board. She is smart, tenacious when needed, and an independent thinker who is willing to cross “party” lines when in the best interest of her constituents. Since her election in 2011, she has done an excellent job fighting for our community and we are certain she will continue to do so when re-elected. During her tenure as councilwoman Dina has been a staunch advocate for our quality of life. Among her many accomplishments is the re-building of the pedestrian overpass at the train station (the MTA had no intention of replacing the previous structure), the collaboration with Residents Forward and Nassau County to create the commuter shuttle,

the launching of the innovative rideshare app for town residents, the blocking of National Grid from tearing up newlypaved roads and requiring them to pay their fair share of repaving costs when necessary. Dina led the fight to save and improve the property that now houses the Alvan Petrus Park, created 5 miles of new biking and walking trails, protected our waterfront from over-development through the passing of building and zoning revisions, and secured funding for the refreshing of streets and sidewalks on Upper Main Street. In September of 2016, motivated by her deep concern for the children of our community, Dina proposed legislation that raised issues about vaping and smoking in order to limit sales of these products to our children, three years in advance of the national outcry we see today. While Dina lead the charge to pass

a policy that would have protected the health of our children the rest of the Town board voted to shelve the proposal. Now, three years later our entire nation is focused on the concerns over the health consequences of vaping. Dina continued demonstrating her concern for our children by spearheading the passage of Tobacco 21 legislation and by the banning of hookah lounges near schools. Councilwoman Dina DeGiorgio consistently pushes for fiscally responsible spending and lobbied to hold the town budget vote before Election Day, not after. Dina developed a new debt management plan that was adopted by the Town and she is currently fighting to keep our taxes flat which would mean more money in our own pockets. At the same time, Dina continues to lead the effort to secure grants and other funding sources to finance projects such

as the revitalization of Main Street, resulting in a savings to us the taxpayers. In the next few years, there are a number of important issues facing Port Washington that will potentially change the landscape of our community forever. The residents of Port Washington need and deserve a town council representative with a proven track record, a person who is a smart independent thinker, proactive in identifying formative issues, and a person who is willing to act in the best interest of our community. With this in mind, we encourage you to take the time to thoroughly research each candidate and their respective platforms. Once you do, we are confident that you will cast a vote in support of Dina and hope that you will encourage others to do the same. Tony and Mary Cavallaro Port Washington

Dalimonte-De Giorgio race questions

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n your Oct. 8 article, “Dalimonte plans to bring back the voice of constituents as North Hempstead councilwoman” you quote the current Director of the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District, a quasi-governmental organization. Excluded was the amount of her basic compensation and that it is approximately 60 percent of the administrative budget and one-third of the total budget, excluding debt service costs. I am not sure of the amount to allocate for payroll taxes, health insurance, retirement and other associated costs. She has been there since 2015. Her duties and responsibilities at

this position as well as her educational advancement was not listed. The article states that she wants to “work with the Town of North Hempstead, the local merchants, code enforcement and the Port Washington Garbage District to brainstorm an action plan to solve the litter problem.” Former Sixth District Councilperson Fred Pollack tried fifteen years ago, I was there with the BID director at the time, the police, “residents,” the county Legislature and code enforcement. We had “brainstorming” meetings and I hear tell that the current BID director has been to similar meetings in the last four years of her administration of

the BID. In our meetings, it was obvious that the problem can not be solved by our councilperson. The solution is known and I am incredulous that you did not ask her what she had done as BID director and what specifically she would do other than have another “brainstorming” session. If you ask any current or former commissioner of the Port Washington Garbage District they will agree the problem is clear. Code enforcement on Main Street starts too late and never on Sunday. The most expensive option is to hire more employees or authorize more overtime. Back then it was May’s decision

and today Judi Bosworth is the Supervisor. She, of course, is running with someone she approved of more than four years ago to oversee the operations of the BID who if elected will resign as director and then most likely be appointed back to the board to replace her opponent. Who the next director would be has not been discussed, which is proper. If the challenger is successful will the future be paying more salary and benefits with a supermajority on the board? Fortunately, a less expensive solution had also been brainstormed. Change the garbage pickup regulations. Have garbage pickup after the morning

rush and when code enforcement is currently working. Also changing the time of when to put out garbage from the night before pickup to the morning of pickup after code enforcement is on duty. I am surprised that the candidate did not say that instead of suggesting another brainstorming session. Could it be that it puts the burden back on the supervisor? I don’t know, but one thing is for sure, I wish both candidates best wishes in their future endeavors. Jerry Devine, Former commissioner, Port Garbage District

Care for more people around you, now

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e all do our best to care about ourselves, our family and our friends. But this is not enough in the world we live in today. We need to care more about the world outside of our own lives. Issues such as childhood hunger, violence in our schools, homes, and on the streets, catastrophic weather events as a result of climate

change, are not going to change if we don’t all change on a larger scale, sustained manner. We need to take action on issues we know in our hearts need to change. Whatever that issue is for each of us, it is our moral responsibility to help make a positive change now. We can’t let the thought that our small acts won’t move the needle anyway, so why bother?

Our small, sustained acts of kindness have the ability to change the lives of others and will also inspire others to act, creating a ripple effect. If you have old clothes, books, household and baby items, food that are laying idle in your home, donate it to those in need in your community. Approximately 182,000 people will go hungry on Long Island tonight, and 72,980 of

those will be children (communitysolidarity.org). Recycle everything you can – if you see trash on the sidewalk, pick it up and throw it out. Pack a small bag of granola bars, money, clean socks, toothbrush/toothpaste/floss, and bring it into the city on your next trip to give to someone who is homeless. Offer to walk a sick or elderly neighbor’s dog, rake or snowblow

their yard, or even just ask them how they are doing. Invite your children to help out too. We all have unique and special gifts – it’s time to put them to use for good. This is our job here on Earth – to love all and spread kindness to all, no matter what. Marci Quinn Manhasset

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Russia, Turkey and Trump businesses

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or all the people who agree with what Trump did in Syria, abandoning our Kurd allies and turning control of the land they called home over to the Turks and, in effect, the Russians, there is only one conclusion to reach; as Trump, you are supporters of Putin and Russia. Trump’s decision forced hundreds of thousands of Kurds to either flee from their homes immediately, to where who knows, or, to stay, get captured and die. We all know that the most important things to Trump are Trump himself and his money, his very own money. But did you know that Trump has properties in Turkey including Trump Towers in Istanbul? And did you know that Trump has pursued business dealings with Russia since 1987? Did you also know that following Trump bankruptcies in the 1990s, he borrowed money from Russian sources? It is also a well-known fact that Russia was an important source of money for

the Trump businesses. Why did such an astute businessman as Trump need money from the Russians? What was wrong with borrowing from American banks? Perhaps it was Trump’s history of bankruptcies that led him to borrow from the Russians. Is it possible that Trump still owed the Russians a great deal of money, possibly in the billions, and only a deal with Putin and the Russians would balance out his account? Trump and bankruptcies? You must be kidding. Where’s the proof? You dare me to name companies! Let’s see if I can find some of them. In November 2004, a number of his companies declared bankruptcy and they all seemed to have similar names as you can see by the following: Trump Plaza Associates, Trump Plaza Holding Associates, Trump Plaza Holding Inc. and Trump Plaza Funding Inc. How about his Atlantic City companies like; Trump Atlantic City Associates,

Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc., Trump Atlantic City Holding Inc., Trump Atlantic City Funding II Inc., Trump Atlantic City Funding III Inc. and Trump Atlantic City Corporation Inc., to name a few. In 2004, 26 Trump companies filed for bankruptcy. Twenty-two were closed by 2008 and four more followed in 2009. How about the names of some of the other bankrupt companies that are probably more familiar to you? Do you remember; Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Castle Hotel & Casino, Trump Plaza Casino, Trump Plaza Hotel, Trump Entertainment Resorts and the Trump Tower Tampa? Other Trump companies in different types of business included Trump Airlines, Trump Beverages, Trump: The Game, Trump Magazine, Trump Mortgage, Trump Steaks, Trump University and Russia’s favorite, Trump Vodka. Over the years, Trump has fleeced or cheated so many out of money. His bankruptcies have also hit his own pockets.

As we all know, Trump loves to make deals. Could he have made a deal with the Russians to settle his own debts? Could he have made a deal with Turkish President Erdogan that allowed the Turks to take over Kurdish land and benefit Russia without getting input from his own military commanders, most of whom condemned the deal? But I guess these are fake facts because as I’m sure Trump will say, “like George Washington, I cannot tell a lie.” That’s really true. A lie? One lie? That can’t be. Trump does things in a big way. 14,000 lies! That’s more like it and the possibility, God forbid, that Trump sold out America for money to benefit himself. By legal definition, that would make him a TRAITOR. This is what should be investigated. Alvin H. Goldberg Great Neck

Blown deadline for Positive Train Control

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ews that the Long Island Rail Road may fail to meet the Federal Rail Road Administration December 2020 deadline for 100 percent system-wide installation of Positive Train Control comes as no surprise to those of us who worked in the transit industry. At this past Monday, Oct. 21 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Meeting, it was confirmed that the LIRR may fail to meet the FRA December 2020 deadline. MTA board members were informed that the odds are only between 60 to 65 percent that installation would be completed by December 2020. This is based upon continued difficulties in working with Amtrak in obtaining software information and other issues. There are also conflicts at the Harold Interlocking between the East River Tunnels and Woodside Station. This critical facility serves both the LIRR and Amtrak. Ongoing construction at this location as part of the $11.8 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal project also impacts PTC. There is now only 14 months left, plus there is the unknown of how bad winter weather could further adversely impact progress in 2020.The FRA originally mandated that Positive Train Control that

could prevent potential train crashes, be installed and operable by 2015 to ensure safety for the riding public. Even with a time extension to December 2018, it was always doubtful that the LIRR would meet this new deadline. They did not. The Port Washington branch was completed earlier this year but still required additional remedial work by the contractor. Did the LIRR have insufficient force account (track employees) including inadequate numbers of certified signal maintainers and other specialized trade employees to support installation of PTC along with annual routine state of good repair system-wide projects, additional work in the East River Tunnels, $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track, $450 million Jamaica Capacity Improvements, $387 million Ronkonkoma Double Tracking as well as $11.8 billion MTA East Side Access. It continues to be challenging for the LIRR to coordinate daily track outages and go slow work zones to support all of this work while at the same time providing the basic service customers pay for. There is no guarantee that these issues will be resolved any time soon. This disappointing news comes on top of the most recent time extension,

previously granted by the FRA which gave the LIRR yet another two-year extension, until Dec. 31, 2020 to finish Positive Train Control. The LIRR has known since 2010 for this need. Complete means Positive Train Control is up and running 24/7 on all LIRR branches and service areas, It should also include completion for thousands of contract(s) punch list items, delivery and acceptance of all manufacture component maintenance plans, release of retainage and final payment to all third party construction contractors and vendors. Needing another two-year extension to 2020 was an admission of failure. Positive Train Control should have been the number #1 priority for the LIRR over past years even if it meant diverting resources from other capital improvement projects. Safety should be #1 for commuters. But don’tblame Washington when it comes to how the MTA LIRR decides to use federal assistance for installing Positive Train Control since 2010. Federal support for transportation has remained consistent and is growing over past decades. When crises occurred, either 9/11 or Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Washington was there. Additional billions in assistance above and beyond yearly formula allocations from the Federal Transit Ad-

ministration were provided. In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided billions more. In 2019, Washington made available $1.4 billion to the MTA. The same or more will be available in 2020. The LIRR averages a 15 percent share of all annual federal funding received by MTA. For years, it has been their respective decisions to program virtually all of these funds to other capital projects and not to Positive Train Control. The MTA paid for Positive Train Control on the Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads by a $967.1 million Railroad Rehabilitation Improvement Financing loan from the FRA. It is a 22-year loan at 2.4 percent interest. The loan will have to be paid back plus interest as part of the next $51 billion 2020 – 2024 and future Five Year Capital Programs. Larry Penner Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation historian, writer and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. Letters Continued on Page 53

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Drucker, Garber clash on accessibility BY R O S E W E L D ON Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker is taking issue with his Republican opponent Jennifer Garber’s past as a registered Democrat, while Garber claims the legislator is not as accessible as he says. Drucker and Garber are running to represent the areas of Old Westbury, Roslyn Heights, Plainview, Old Bethpage, Jericho, Syosset, Woodbury and Hicksville in the 16th District. Drucker takes issue with Garber running on the Republican line while having been a registered Democrat for most of her life. “She’s a Democrat running as a Republican,” Drucker said. He said that he had heard “from unofficial sources” that she had changed her party registration to Republican on Sept. 27, which Garber confirmed. “I re-registered, because I don’t think the Dems are representing our views at a local level,” Garber said. “Even though I have differing ideas on a federal level, I think the Democratic Party is supporting the wrong things locally.” Garber disputes Drucker’s pledge that he is accessible to his constituents outside of campaign season, taking particular issue with his “call-in” sessions. “A major thing he touted in his advertising is his accessibility to constituents,” Garber said. “He has call-in hours, but they arephone interviews where only a limited number of people can

call, and you have to pre-register. He’s only making himself available for certain hours. That’s not accessibility in my book.” “I have had a dozen town halls, I have had 12 tax grievance workshops, I had half a dozen tax exemption workshops, I’ve had Narcan training, I’ve had a million things in my district, I’m all over the place,” Drucker said. “[Garber] is someone I’ve never even heard of. Most people don’t know who she is.” Drucker also cited his legislative record, which saw him propose bills opposing fruit-flavored vaping cartridges, establishing civil damages for victims of revenge porn and implementing mandatory sexual harassment training around the county. The first measure was tabled and the latter two were approved. Additionally, he says, he’s improved roads in his district. “I’ve had 22 miles of roads fixed,” Drucker said. “All the major arteries in and out have been redone.” The legislator, a Plainview native who won his seat in a special election in 2016 after the death of Legislator Judy Jacobs, attended the State University of New York at Buffalo and Rutgers University Law School before opening his law firm in Jackson Heights, Queens. Garber, also raised in and currently living in Plainview, completed her undergraduate work at the University of Connecticut, and attended Brooklyn Law School before practicing family law at the Law Offices of Anthony A. Capetola in Williston Park.

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Arrival of new LIRR trains delayed BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The arrival of a new fleet of Long Island Rail Road trains has been delayed for at least six months, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said. Roughly $467 million has been allocated to buy up to 390 M-9A cars for the LIRR and the Metro-North Railroad. One hundred ninety of the cars will be used by the LIRR. “Unfortunately, initial proposals came in with prices far in excess of our internal estimates and budgets,” Jim Allen, LIRR chief rolling stock programs officer, told MTA board members at a meeting Oct. 21. “Additionally, the delivery schedules proposed were far greater than what the railroads could accept.” LIRR officials anticipated reaching a contract agreement several months ago. Now Allen anticipates negotiations with car manufacturers will result in a contract by January. “The M-9A project team has spent a tremendous amount of time and effort with the car builders to develop technical specifications for the best and final offer,” Allen said. With capital programs such as the East Side Access and third track underway for Long Island, MTA officials have

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A rendering of the M-9A trains that have been delayed in production. expressed the need for updated passenger cars. Initial projections from December 2017 slated 88 M-9A trains to be introduced in time for the completion of the East Side Access Project in 2022. With the delays, commuters will be us-

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ing dated M-3 cars until 2024. The M-3 trains have been in use since 1992, and are identified by their wood-paneled interior, faded red and blue seats and antiquated technological amenities. These updates come one month after the LIRR introduced the first group

of 12 M-9 cars, the predecessor to the M-9A. These cars also saw delays stemming from problems with interior design and technological software. The updated cars are the initial step of a phase-in for a modernized commute. M-9 cars feature improvements such as slightly expanded seating, additional USB ports in electrical outlets, scratch- and haze-resistant windows and enhanced bathroom facilities. Other technological updates include several 32-inch multimedia screens in each car, LED displays to indicate in which car a passenger is located in relation to the rest of the train and modernized cameras allowing crew members to view passenger areas on the train. “These new cars will offer new amenities and a better environment for our customers,” LIRR President Phil Eng said. “Even if your train isn’t composed of these cars, there’s a good chance they will benefit you because as we receive more of them, we will lengthen many of our busiest trains, providing more seats for more customers.” Allen and the LIRR anticipate M-9 cars will be gradually introduced until all 202 cars are in service by March 2021.

SCHOOL NEWS

Town honors E.W. teachers The East Williston Teachers Association joined Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilman Peter Zuckerman, and the Town Board at Town Hall Oct. 10. The Town recognized the association members for their dedication to encouraging high school seniors to pursue a career in education.

The East Williston Teachers Association has been awarding a $10,000 scholarship to a graduating senior planning to pursue a career in education since 1983. Town officials presented a proclamation of recognition to celebrate their dedication to education. Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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ENDORSEMENTS

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD SUPERVISOR

Hoping for a more forceful Bosworth The Town of North Hempstead has much to boast about. Its finances are among the best in the state with an Aaa bond rating, it is rated among the best places to retire and relations with residents and elected officials are cordial. For this, Judi Bosworth deserves much credit. During her six years as town supervisor, North Hempstead has made real progress. But challenges remain. Several downtown business districts are struggling with vacant storefronts, particularly in Great Neck where a once-vibrant business community has fallen on hard times. Bosworth has begun to reach out to the business community with an initiative to take advantage of the town’s strong cultural offerings and an invitation for chambers of commerce to work on possible solutions. But it is here that Bosworth’s desire to get along with people may be too much of a good thing, preventing her from taking a more active role in bringing the many villages that make up a place like Great

Neck together to work on the common business corridor they share. It is fine to accept the authority of each government, but Bosworth should not allow the business community to founder in the process. From issues ranging from parking to zoning, she needs to be more forceful. Bosworth’s skills will be put to the rest with a controversial proposal by Macy’s and Brookfield properties to develop the department store’s Manhasset property with a hotel, apartments, new stores and restaurants and a redesigned property. We hope she and the Town Board will take more of a lead in these talks than they took on the issue of medical marijuana. Bosworth, like many in town officials, appears unwilling to press for a comprehensive plan for mixeduse zoning in business districts with retail on the ground floor and apartments above. This is seen by many as needed to revitalize downtown business districts battling online shopping, malls and strip malls. Mixed-use zoning also offers a solution to staunching the exodus

Judi Bosworth of millennials in a graying town and county. The town’s Project Independence offers needed services to help seniors stay in their homes. But the needs of millennials go unaddressed. Questions also surround Bosworth’s handling of the much-needed Clinton Martin G. Martin pool renovation project in New Hyde Park. The project significantly upgraded the pool. But the park renovation is now the subject of a lawsuit between the town and Wantagh-based Gramercy Group, which did the work. The town is

withholding $1.3 million for what it considers unfinished business, and the contractor is claiming an additional $1.5 million in unpaid debts. Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said this month that no change orders for the project were brought before the Town Board, adding, “I’m not sure we ever voted on any of those cost overruns.” Bosworth said she is not certain what De Giorgio was talking about. “I understand that the overruns we were aware of went to the board,” she said. “She was never at any kind of meeting, and only saw the park during a ribbon-cutting, so I’m not sure what she’s talking about. According to what I know, this is not costing more than what we planned for.” She also points out that members of the park district have enjoyed a significantly upgraded facility the past two summers. Bosworth is opposed by David Redmond, a Mineola resident who works for the Nassau County Board of Elections, but has no other government experience at any level. Redmond, an experienced technical consultant with a back-

ground in electrical engineering, said he would bring a more handson approach to town projects and has a greater aptitude for new technologies that would make the town Building Department more efficient. The handling of the renovation project at Clinton G. Martin Park has been one of Redmond’s points of criticism throughout the campaign, and he said he would have handled it much differently. “If they had hired the right people and done their due diligence, this project would not be an issue,” he said. “I would have gotten constant updates from people who were working on this project. It’s a manageable project that should not have gotten to this point.” Bosworth appears to need an upgrade to her management team. She also should continue to find ways to speed up the town’s application process for building permits, both commercial and residential. But she is the clear choice in this election. Blank Slate Media endorses Bosworth.

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD SUPERVISOR

Allow Gillen to continue reforming Hempstead In 2017, Gillen became the first Democrat elected Hempstead town supervisor in more than 100 years. The town’s Republican leadership, which regularly put partisan politics over good government, did not take this well. In his last days as town supervisor, Anthony Santino and his supporters on the town council handed out $4 million in raises to 197 employees, moved his top patronage hires to permanent positions in the Gillen administration and granted the town’s unions a no-layoff clause. Gillen sued to rescind the board’s actions, pulling no punches in the process. Named in the lawsuit was not only the Town Board but all of its members – including those who voted against the personnel changes and in two cases Republicans who had backed her against Santino. Ultimately, she won on the nolayoff clause and lost on the raises and promotions. Gillen said she then discovered a government marked by corruption and incompetence. The town’s finance were in such a mess, she said, that she asked state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office

to do a complete fiscal audit of the town. Gillen said the FBI is investigating the controversial contract with the Dover Gourmet Catering company at the town’s Malibu Beach along with other investigations that Gillen said she could not specify. The Nassau district attorney’s office is investigating the Dover contract as well as the town’s Building Department, Gillen said. Gillen said that the town has received subpoenas from the district attorney’s office for records at 200 N. Franklin St. And every town contract was in a folder in a filing cabinet and nothing was scanned, she said. Gillen has had some big successes. She received approvals for ethics reform proposal that cut down on nepotism and conflicts of interest, increased transparency highlighted by online posting of town contracts, a law to require bidding on all professional services contracts of more than $10,000, a broad reduction in town spending on political mailers masquerading as informational literature and massive increases in road repaving and repairs. She also had some failures.

Laura Gillen The Town Board recently tabled five money-saving measures, apparently based on an unwillingness to give Gillen an accomplishment to present to voters. One of the five was a contract to digitize the clerk’s office, create greater transparency and get rid of the 72 typewriters needed to run the office. Yes, 72 typewriters. In 2019. A second was a Siemens energy performance contract. The contract had gone through a bipartisan review process involving thousands of hours of work over the last year that cost the town tens of thousands of dollars and Siemens several hundred thousand dollars.

It was projected to provide the town $11.381 million in guaranteed electric savings that would have paid for five energy-related projects. Gillen says she is optimistic that Democrats will gain the majority on the Town Board in the upcoming elections and obvious reforms in town operations will no longer be impeded. Gillen is opposed by Republican Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, who has held his post since 2001. Clavin said he runs an efficient office high on customer service and up-to-date technology – a management style he would bring to the town. He said he wants to cut spending, citing the elimination of takehome cars for nonunion employees. He said he gave up his take-home car two months ago – after having had it for 18 years – to demonstrate leadership by example. Clavin said that Gillen’s handling of the personnel issue at the beginning of her term created a rift with the town council that he could end, and he had the ability to work with people across the aisle. But while he was quick to point at what he said were Gillen’s short-

comings he was unwilling to point to any shortcomings among town council members or previous supervisors. He repeatedly criticized Gillen’s response to the personnel moves made by Santino and the town council members, but not the personnel moves themselves. Clavin also declined to discuss the money-saving proposals recently put forward by Gillen, whether he supported them or what he thought of the council’s decision to table votes on them. During the campaign, Clavin has joined Republican county legislators in partisan attacks on the countywide reassessment instituted by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat. This followed eight years in which no reassessment was done under then-County Executive Edward Mangano, a Republican, and county values were thrown completed out of whack. This is a pattern with Clavin. He says he will change the Town of Hempstead. But actual results are on Gillen’s side. Blank Slate Media endorses Gillen.

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On Tuesday, November 5, Re-Elect Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth to Keep Moving North Hempstead Forward BY RSED O D N E

Democrat Judi Bosworth will continue spearheading Project Independence, improving our recreational facilities and protecting our Town’s Aaa top bond rating.

Bosworth is a skilled leader “Under Bosworth’s watchful eye and steady-as-you-go approach, the town has maintained steady finances and a solid Aaa bond rating. And her quiet, unassuming demeanor is welcome in a county where political controversy often reigns. Bosworth... focuses on the needs of her constituents, working to find solutions on everything from transportation for seniors to medical care for veterans.” — Newsday, October 10, 2019 PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF JUDI BOSWORTH

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ENDORSEMENTS

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT 2 Includes East Williston, Searingtown, Manhasset Hills, East Hills, Glenwood Landing, Sea Cliff, Herricks, Roslyn Harbor, Albertson and Roslyn Heights

Zuckerman right choice, but can do more Peter Zuckerman was first elected town councilman for District 2 in 2013, the same year Judi Bosworth was elected town supervisor in North Hempstead. So Zuckerman is justified in claiming at least a share of town’s current health, which includes a Aaa bond rating, its listing among the best places to retire and relations between residents and elected officials that are generally cordial. But as in Bosworth’s case we’d like to see more in his representation of District 2, which encompasses Albertson, East Hills, East Williston, Glenwood Landing, Greenvale, Herricks, Manhasset Hills, Roslyn Harbor, Roslyn Heights and Searingtown. Zuckerman, a Democrat, said he supports Bosworth’s plan to help revitalize the town’s downtown business districts by

creating a cultural master plan. That’s a good idea but not enough. The town, at a minimum, needs to consider zoning to permit mixed-used use developments that combine retail locations to allow business districts to better compete with malls and online shopping. Mixed-use developments, especially near public transit, also offer a solution to the exodus of millennials in a town where the population is graying. Zuckerman said each application for mixed-used developments should be looked at “on a case-by-case basis.” Developers have complained this is a deterrent that adds time and expense to each project. Zuckerman would not discuss the status of a long-delayed town park at Roslyn Country

Peter Zuckerman Club as well as cost overruns claimed by the contractor at the Clinton G. Martin Park project, citing litigation in both cases. Additionally, he did not comment on the proposed Macy’s Brookfield development in Manhasset, saying he was “looking forward” for the plans to be presented to the town council.

Zuckerman said the longcriticized town Building Department had made significant process in recent years with the addition of more examiners and an applicant advocate and efforts to make things more efficient and more user-friendly. At the same, he said, he realized it’s not a “perfect situation” and more needed to be done. Zuckerman is opposed by Ragini Srivastava, a Republican from Manhasset Hills, and Cassandra Lems, a Green Party candidate from New Hyde Park. Neither has held elective office. Srivastava offered some worthy suggestions in her League of Women voters questionnaire to help revitalize and promote downtown revitalization. They included a proposal to create a downtown development organization focused on promot-

ing the downtowns as well as supporting amenities that make downtowns more walkable such as narrowing lanes of traffic. She wrongly said the most significant issue in the campaign was financial mismanagement. But correctly faulted the town for at least some of the blame for Clinton Martin Park construction projects. Lems said that based on anecdotal evidence she agreed that the Building Department took too long to approve applications and more needed to be done. She cited “cronyism” in local government, specifically members of the Board of Elections being named by those currently in office, as one of her major issues but it is not one under the purview of the town council. Blank Slate Media endorses Zuckerman.

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT 2 Includes Bellerose Terrace, Floral Park, Garden City, Garden City South, the incorporated area of New Hyde Park, Salisbury, South Floral Park, Stewart Manor, and portions of Bellerose, East Meadow, Elmont, Franklin Square, Hempstead, Uniondale and W. Hempstead

Add Tweedy to reform team in Hempstead Tom Tweedy would be an excellent choice for town council even if he wasn’t running in the Town of Hempstead. But with more than 100 years of control Hempstead Republicans have come to operate the town more like a private organization whose first priority is to protect patronage jobs for them and their families than serve the public good. Laura Gillen, who became the first Democrat elected town supervisor in more than 100 years, recently proposed five money-savings measures that the Republican town council members tabled, providing a further demonstration of the cost to taxpayers of the GOP’s focus. One of the five was a contract to digitize the clerk’s of-

fice, create greater transparency and get rid of the 72 typewriters needed to run the office. Typewriters. In 2019. And the measure was tabled. Tweedy, a former Republican mayor and trustee of Floral Park, backed Gillen in her run for supervisor and though still a registered Republican is running as a Democrat against what he calls the corruption, nepotism and patronage problems in the town. His aim, he said, is to create a fiscally responsible local government. He said he was particularly interested in developing a plan to fix the town’s roads and infrastructure – a job that he said his construction background made him particularly well suited to perform.

Tom Tweedy Tweedy, who initially opposed the LIRR’s third track project, said that his criticizing the project, negotiating for benefits such as a grade crossing eliminations and working with other mayors on the LIRR Main Line made for a better project. He said he supports the Bel-

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mont project that has brought the Islanders back to Long Island because it will result in more permanent jobs. Tweedy is opposed by Thomas E. Muscarella, a Republican from Garden City, who was appointed after thenCouncilman Edward Ambrosino resigned due to pleading guilty on corruption charges in early April. Thomas E. Muscarella is not to be confused with brother Vincent Muscarella, a longtime county legislator who is running for re-election. Or brother Joseph Muscarella, an Oyster Bay town councilman. Or brother Ignatius L. Muscarella, a Nassau County District Court judge. Tweedy called Muscarella a “poster boy of nepotism.” He

makes a good point. Muscarella makes clear he supports the Republican majority on the Town Board, saying he backed the GOP majority’s budget proposals. He also said the 2nd Councilmanic District is “under assault” by two projects. He said the third track is having a major adverse qualityof-life impact on the communities of the 2nd District and the Belmont project has the potential to “devastate” our neighborhoods. He said he is an advocate for sustainable development but not what Gov. Andrew Cuomo is doing with both projects. Blank Slate Media endorses Tweedy. Endorsements Continued on Page 47

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING

HERRICKS PLAYERS TURN 43 YEARS OLD BY TOM MCCARTHY The Herricks Players will be celebrating their 43rd year with a presentation of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Nov. 8-10 and Nov. 15-17. This is the second year where John Hayes, founder of the program when it was known as the Herricks Community Players, will not be directing the production. “It’s wildly entertaining. It has a huge live orchestra which you don’t see very often and it’s great theater right here in people’s backyards,” director John Mezzo said in an interview at a dress rehearsal Tuesday. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” has lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Mezzo, who said he has been performing with the players on and off since 1991, said this is the first production he has directed for the Herricks Players. “It’s been challenging, but rewarding,” Mezzo said. “The Herricks Community Players has been in existence for over 40 years,”

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The Herricks Players are rehearsing for their upcoming presentation of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Nov. 8-10 and Nov. 15-17. Mezzo said Mezzo said that the organization has been rebranding itself, designing new logos, increasing outreach and changing the “Herricks Community Players.” They now go by “Herricks Players.” Mezzo said that he even proposed to his now wife on stage in his

first Herricks Players production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” in 1991. “We typically do two shows a year,” Mezzo said. In the fall, the players host a small musical or a play and in the spring they do a “big” musical. John Hayes was always the di-

rector and his wife, Carole, usually serving as a producer until he had to step down due to illness, Mezzo said. The organization will become more democratic, Mezzo said, where the players’ board of directors will choose a new director for each production.

The Herricks Players mainly offer adult productions, but once in a while, they will pick shows requiring children, like this fall’s musical including a children’s choir. The Herricks Players are sponsored by the Herricks Community Fund, Hayes said. “The kids are amazing. They are vocally beautiful,” Mezzo said. Hayes, while no longer directing or officially involved with the Herricks Players, stopped by Tuesday’s dress rehearsal to watch. “I loved every minute of it,” Hayes said. “It was my gift to the community.” Hayes said that he hopes the Herricks Players will live for another 40 years, noting that he was happy to see new faces in this fall’s production. “I’m so happy they’re keeping it alive. That’s what I always feared. I was always afraid that when I couldn’t do this anymore that someone would come in and take it and it would only last for two or three years,” Hayes said. Carole Hayes said that she and John want to pass the Herricks Players to the next generation. She joked that if she hadn’t joined the Herricks Players with her husband then she’d never see him because he’d never be home.

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Disco Unlimited Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. The Plattduetsche Park Biergarten will be taking attendees back in time to the era of disco, thanks to the dance group “Disco Unlimited.” The group’s powerful vocals, tight harmonies and groovy dancing, along with a synchronized stage and light show, should help to provide quite the concert atmosphere. Tickets to the event are $75, plus a small online service fee. Where: Plattduetsche Park Biergarten 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010 Info: 516-354-3131 or parkrestaurant.com

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LI Woodworkers Show Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. The 23rd Annual LI Woodworkers Show will feature handcrafted furniture, woodturnings, wood carvings, scrollsawing and a tool garage sale. For kids in attendance, there will be a toy workshop with free wooden toys. Other features that will be available include a gift shop, seminars and live demonstrations. Admission is free, though there is a paid admission to Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

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Sneaker Fest Long Island Sunday, Nov. 10, 12 p.m. Sneaker Fest is a convention where fashion and sneaker enthusiasts come from the tri-state area meet up and network with each other. Some of the rarest and most valuable sneakers and clothing will be available for collectors to buy, sell or trade with each other. There is expected to be more than 50 vendors on sight, so there’s a good chance collectors in attendance may find something new to add to their collections. Where: Holiday Inn Plainview-Long Island 215 Sunnyside Boulevard, Plainview, NY 11803 Info: eventbrite.com or Sneakerfest@yahoo.com

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FOR THE COMING WEEK A Sousa Salute to Our United States Armed Forces Monday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. The “Atlantic Wind Symphony” will be performing some of John Phillip Sousa’s most popular works of music, as well as other patriotic songs in celebration of Veterans Day. Founded in 1968, the Atlantic Wind Symphony is Long Island’s oldest fully professional concert band. Each musician in it is from Long Island. John Phillip Sousa wrote ten operas during his career in music. He also spent 12 years as the conductor for the “United States Marine Band.” Where: Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts 71 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772 Info: 631-207-1313 or atlanticwinds.org

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Hits of the 60s and 70s With Kellie Nicole Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Kellie Nicole will be at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater, performing acoustic arrangements of some of the best R&B, Motown and rock songs from the 1960s and 1970s. Among the artists she’ll be covering are Linda Ronstadt, Smokey Robinson, Otis Redding, James Taylor and the “Rolling Stones.” No tickets or reservations are required for the event. Where: Jeanne Rimsky Theater 232 Main St, Port Washington, NY 11050 Info: 516-767-6444 or landmarkonmainstreet.org

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Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 17th Annual Air and Space Gala Thursday, Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m. The “Air and Space Gala” helps the museum raise money to support the development of new activities and educational programs. This year’s gala will honor the innovations of leaders in aviation, technical achievement and leadership. Apollo 10 Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford will be presented with the “Spirit of Discovery Award.” CEO & President, Transaero, Inc., Perry K. Youngwall will receive the “Leroy Grumman Award.” Additionally, the “Aviation Leadership Award” will be given to Huntley A. Lawrence, director of the aviation department for “Port Authority” of New York and New Jersey. Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-572-4111 or cradleofaviation.org

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK Kids in the Kitchen: Pepperoni Pizza Puffs !"""E I V 5 V ! L 5 ) !

For kids from the ages of three to five, they can create pepperoni pizza puffs. Using real cooking tools and with help from adults on hand, the kids will get to make their own snacks. This class may also help the kids gain experience measuring ingredients, following directions and build their vocabulary. Registration for the class is $5, plus $14 for museum admission. Museum members get free admission to the museum and only have to pay $4 for the class.

When: Friday, Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

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There will be many kinds of chocolate available at “Chocolate Fest.” Among the sweet treats that will be available are chocolate covered pretzels, bacon, strawberries and crickets. There will also be brownies, cupcakes, cookies, pudding, truffles and fudge. Kids can also have fun on the inflatable rides that will be on hand. There will be live local bands playing throughout the day. Adults can also enjoy themselves by participating in the chocolate donut eating contest. When: Saturday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. Where: Walt Whitman Mall, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Sta., NY 11746 Info: 631-488-0521 or lovechocolatefest.com 2

Family Fun Day Salute to Our Veterans

Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue at Blossom Hollow Ranch will be holding a celebration of the United States’ veterans. Families can have fun with the beginner line dances with DJ Lady T at the barn. There will also be vendors and food stands on hand. Tours of the farm will also be available. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age or younger. Proceeds from the event will be used to benefit the horses on the ranch. When: Sunday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. Where: Spirits Promise Equine Rescue Program at Blossom Hollow Ranch 2746 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901 Info: 631-875-0433, marissa@spiritspromiserescue.org or spiritspromiserescue.org

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The Science Museum of Long Island will have some of their resident animals available for kids to get up close and personal with them. The children will learn about the animals that will be shown off. Species expected to be shown include amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Admission will be $75 per child for non-members or $65 for members. When: Monday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. Where: Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030 Info: 516-627-9400 or smli.org

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Matilda at the Engeman Theater

Thursday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. The play based on Roald Dahl’s popular novel, “Matilda” is coming to the Engeman Theater. Matilda is the story of a girl with an unbounded imagination who proves that you can put your mind to anything, regardless of the odds. The high-energy play should be fun for the whole family Where: John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 250 Main St., Northport, NY 11768 Info: 631-261-2900 or engemantheater.com

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Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town Board, and the Veterans Advisory Committee are:

This year, we are once again holding the Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Donation Drive, benefitting the Northport VA Medical Center! For a complete list of needed items, or for more information, please visit:

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Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth

Council Member, District 1 Viviana Russell

Council Member, District 2 Peter J. Zuckerman

Council Member, District 3 Angelo P. Ferrara

Council Member, District 4 Veronica Lurvey

Council Member, District 5 Lee R. Seeman

Council Member, District 6 Dina M. De Giorgio

Town Clerk Wayne H. Wink, Jr.

Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman

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Evening with artist Siona Benjamin Temple Beth Sholom will host artist Siona Benjamin on Thursday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. in an evening event that will appeal to many senses. First, there’ll be a supper featuring Indian cuisine in honor of the transcultural artist’s Indian roots; then there’ll be a documentary film, “Blue Like Me: The Art of Siona Benjamin,” and finally, there’ll be an art workshop entitled, “Identity – What Color Are You?” The event will commemorate the synagogue’s Rabbi Ario S. & Tess Hymans Judaica Museum’s 50th anniversary, says BatSheva Slavin, museum director. The artist’s work is the museum’s current exhibit. Benjamin, a Bene Israel Jew from India now living in the U.S., describes her artistic perspective as one that “bridges the traditional and the modern, and sparks discourse across cultures.” She explains that although her family gradually dispersed, mostly to Israel and America, her parents remained in India. “I can still recall the ornate synagogues of

my Bombay childhood,” she says, adding that her paintings combine the imagery of the past with her role in America today. “Many blue-skinned characters populate my paintings…becoming symbols of a timeless global identity free of prejudices and boundaries.” The artist has an MFA in painting as well as an MFA in theater set- design, and has exhibited in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. She was the recipient of two Fullbright Fellowships: to India in 2011 and to Israel in 2016. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Art in America, The Times of India, The Jerusalem Post, and other publications. The fee for the evening is $36 per person. The community is invited. Please RSVP by emailing mainoffice@tbsroslyn. org and mail your check payable to Temple Beth Sholom, 401 Roslyn Road., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. Please earmark it for the 11/7 dinner event. For more information, please contact the temple at 516-6212288.

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Business leaders tout L.I.’s strength Say jobs in manufacturing, specialty fields put region in strong economic position now BY TOM M CC A RT HY Long Island, while expensive, has a lot of potential to grow economically and become a place for millennials to live and find work, business experts said in a round table discussion at Blank Slate Media two weeks ago. “I think we’re in an area of opportunity right now,” Harry Coghlan, CEO and executive director of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, said. “I see industries that we can tap into.” The Oct. 17 round table was joined by Coghlan, Lisa Mirabile, president of advertising and marketing firm Vertigo Media Group, and Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long Island, which partners with communities across the island to promote economic revitalization and stability. Mark Meinberg, partner-incharge of accounting firm EisnerAmper’s Long Island office, who could not attend, discussed the issues in a telephone interview Monday. Coghlan said new industries can benefit the economy like the renewable energy sector due to the climate measures signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The problem is that while the economy is doing well, posi-

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From left, Eric Alexander, Lisa Mirabile and Harry Coghlan. tions have become more specialized, Coghlan said. “Right now, we’re a victim of our own success because that low unemployment rate creates challenges,” Coghlan said. “On our side, we have clients that are having issues staffing up in specialized areas.” These areas include specialized machinery, manufacturing and engineering, Coghlan said. Some other “growth sectors” include the film and TV production industry. Grumman

Studios has even begun to expand into Port Washington from Bethpage, Coghlan said. Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Disney are constantly trying to outdo each other and are setting up production facilities in New York due to state tax incentives, Coghlan said. “You talk about attracting millennials. It’s about those exciting industries,” Coghlan said. Meinberg said that it is imperative for employers to listen

to what is important for millennials. While they do want to work, they may not want to work as their mothers and fathers did, Meinberg said. Mirabile said that as an incentive to have millennials stay engaged, her marketing firm offers “flex time” to employees. Rather than adhering to the traditional 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. lifestyle, Mirabile’s employee can work whenever they want throughout the day as long as the work is getting done and deadlines are

being met, she said. “If you’re more comfortable working 10 p.m. through the night go for it,” Mirabile said. To combat expensive living on Long Island, Alexander said, despite the fact that his organization is a nonprofit he hires workers at a $50,000 minimum. “Just because we have a good economy doesn’t mean it’s cheap to live here,” Alexander said. Small-business owners and general market brands must also accept changing demographics on Long Island, Mirabile said, adding that her company accepts that Long Island is a diverse community. Demographics and research show that Hispanic culture is on the rise, she said. “You have to show and pay a nod and pay respect to what’s here on Long Island. We are a diverse community,” Mirabile said. Mirabile said that five languages are used in her office and applauded T-Mobile for using “Spanglish,” showcasing a mix of English and Spanish, in its advertisements. Education has been growing on the island and will result in more educated workers, Mirabile said. People are coming from areas like Brooklyn to the island for universities like Hofstra and Stony Brook, Mirabile said. Continued on Page 36

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isa Mirabile is president of Vertigo Media Group in Bohemia. A creative marketing executive with a focus in brand advertising, Mirabile is skilled in developing and executing innovative strategies that achieve results. Over the last 15 years, Mirabile has established herself as an awardwinning brand strategist, including recognition as Power Women of Long Island and Top 100 Business Women. A full-service agency with 14 years of success, Vertigo Media Group has maintained a boutique operating style that allows the company to work closely with clients to unearth

the best opportunities. Vertigo’s focus for 2019 has been to leverage new technology to continually upgrade its integrated services, as well engaging clients who are serious about communicating with Spanish-speaking audiences. “The importance of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe goes well beyond Long Island. It will achieve world recognition as a shining example of the extraordinary accomplishments Tesla so tirelessly worked at. It is my honor to be a part of this mission to preserve the laboratory and further the education of today’s youth while preserving Tesla’s legacy.”

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Immediately preceding his appointment to the Nassau County IDA, Harry was the President and General Manager of the New York Market of Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO). Appointed in 2010, Harry oversaw CCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations in New York City, Westchester County, Hudson Valley, Northern New Jersey, and Western Connecticut. CCO is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest outdoor advertising companies with over 450,000 displays in 31 countries

across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. Prior to managing the New York Market, Harry served as the President and General Manager of Clear Channel Spectacolor, the leading Out of Home advertising company based in New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed Times Square. Upon taking on the role in October 2006, Harry engineered a series of forward-thinking initiatives to position CC Spectacolor for growth and drive transformation in Times Square advertising. In addition to converting static signage to live motion digital video, Harry and his team created entirely new ways for consumers to interact with brands. Harry joined CC Spectacolor in January 2003 as its Finance Manager and prior to joining the Company, Harry served in a variety of executive roles for high profile consumer products companies, which included expatriate assignments in international business units. Harry spent much of the early part of his career at Avon Cosmetics and Consolidated Edison Company

of New York (ConEd). At Avon, Harry served as Senior Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Business Analysis, involved with financial planning, analysis and management of new business initiatives. He was the recipient of the 2000 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award for outstanding contribution. Prior to Avon, Harry served as a Tax Accountant for Consolidated Edison Company of New York. There, he was awarded the Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award for outstanding contribution. Harry is a former board member of the Times Square Alliance, the Broadway Association, The Heart Gallery NYC, NYC&Co, and is the founder and former Chairman of the Times Square Advertising Coalition. Current board memberships include the Lone Survivor Foundation and St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healthcare System for Children. Harry holds a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Accounting from Wagner College and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Finance from St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University. A native New Yorker, Harry resides in Merrick with his wife and their daughter.

Business leaders talk growing L.I. economy Continued from Page 34 On downtown revitalization efforts, Alexander said that polarization and extremism can detrimentally affect zoning and business changes that could greatly help Long Island. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We have a tendency to zoom in on

bad news and we zoom in on polarization. In fact, we promote polarization at every turn,â&#x20AC;? Alexander said. Media coverage often covers big projects as â&#x20AC;&#x153;whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for and whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s against,â&#x20AC;? Alexander said. The hyper-locality of suburbs can

actually help community members get together to get things done, Alexander said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When things stay hyper-local thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a decent shot at getting a project approved,â&#x20AC;? Alexander said.

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Vision Long Island Director Eric Alexander said that polarization and extremism can detrimentally affect zoning and business changes that could greatly help Long Island.

When things become a large-scale regional need, communities may lash out against the project, Alexander said. On housing projects, Coghlan said that affordability is critical for projects that come before the IDA. On millennials leaving Long Island, Weinberg said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming back. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying homes.â&#x20AC;? Coghlan said that there are â&#x20AC;&#x153;stages of lifeâ&#x20AC;? that millennials are going through. A person does not want to live in a 350-square-foot apartment for the rest of his or her life, Coghlan said. With downtown revitalization being completed in villages like Farmingdale and Mineola, millennials are incentivized to come back, Weinberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They like the atmosphere of a small city,â&#x20AC;? Weinberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Building little downtowns is going to help.â&#x20AC;? Weinberg said that he and his accounting firm often try to keep up with trends and said that second-generation immigrants tend to be educated and very high-income people. On what governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role can be in helping the economic growth of Long Island, Weinberg said that the government can either continue to enforce and nurture old outdated policies or can innovate. He warned that a potential threat to Long Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future is water quality and the effects of toxins put into the ground decades ago.

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D’Innocenzo to rate TV’s winning magician America’s presidents Mike Super at Adelphi Professor Michael D’Innocenzo will be guest in the pulpit at Temple Emanuel’s Sabbath Eve Service on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. His talk is entitled: “Rating America’s Presidents 1789-2016.” As we head toward the 2020 elections, it’s worth looking back at the performance of past presidents. How and why have presidential ratings changed over many decades – from Parson Weems (1799), to NYU’s “Hall of Great Americans” (1900), to A.M. Schlesinger’s first historians’ poll (1948), to CSpan’s third major analysis (2019)? Which presidents have risen in the ratings, which have declined, and why? Michael D’Innocenzo, professor emeritus of History at Hofstra University, and recipient of the 2008 American Historical Association National College Teacher of the Year Award, participated in one of the rating exercises, an acclaimed study, Rating The Presidents (editors: William J. Riding and Stuart B. McIver). Drawing, also, on Fred Greenstein’s book, The Presidential Difference, Mike will invite folks to consider the changing roles of American presi-

Professor Michael D’Innocenzo will be guest speaker at Emanuel dents and how they can be assessed. How would you rate the presidents? Professor D’Innocenzo received the American Historical Association Eugene Asher National Distinguished Teaching Award in 2009. During 59 years at Hofstra University, D’Innocenzo served as both a Professor of History and The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change. He has degrees from Columbia University (where he was a Danforth Scholar and an Edward John Noble Leadership Fellow) and

from Union College (where he was recognized with the Freling Smith Prize for outstanding history thesis, and received the Bailey Prize for outstanding senior service). Temple Emanuel’s SCW Friday Night Speaker program is funded in part by Elaine & George Malin. P r o f e s s o r D’Innocenzo’s talk will be preceded by a brief service and followed by a Q&A and refreshments. All members of the community are invited to attend. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. For further information, call 516.482.5701.

Mike Super, the winner of NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon, is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime U.S. network television and voted America’s Favorite Mystifier! He brings his show, Mike Super – Magic & Illusion, to Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 9. By pairing his own down-to-earth style and personality with incredible illusions that go beyond the “trick,” Super has brought the art of magic back. His ability to connect with people and his humor draws both young and old to him. Super offered captivating performances on

America’s Got Talent as a top finalist for more than six weeks as well as in the season premiere episode of Penn & Teller’s “Fool Us.” He has also appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Super is the winner of numerous prestigious awards and honors. Most recently, he was the recipient of the Merlin Award being named Entertainer of the Year for two consecutive years. The Merlin Award is considered to be the Oscars of Magic and Mike shares this award with David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, Criss Angel and Siegfried and Roy. Magic’s newest celebrity, Super boasts a legion of fans that call them-

selves “The SuperFreaks” and they number in the millions. Mike Super – Magic & Illusion will take place at 7:30 p.m. on the Westermann Stage in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall. Tickets are $45/$40, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Music classics on stage at Temple Emanuel The eighth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on Tuesday evening, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m., when Rinaldo Toglia and Alicia Alexander offer songs from Broadway and Operatic areas in addition to a specialtribute to Frank Sinatra. Rinaldo Toglia’s romantic tenor voice has brought him great success on both operatic stages and in popular solo venues. Often referred to as “The King of the High C’s,” his voice has been heard throughout the nation in innumerable regional companies in roles

ranging from Rodolpho in “La Boheme” to “Calif in Turandot.” Equally at home with classical as well as crossover music, Rinaldo is a popular guest artist in many resorts throughout the country, and his night club act has been showcased at New York’s famous cabaret clubs including Feinstein’s and Birdland. Soprano Alicia Alexander’s operatic roles include Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” Flotow’s “Martha,” Verdi’s “La Traviata” and Lehar’s “The Merry Widow.” She has performed

the roles of Marguerite in “Faust,” Rosalinda in “Die Fledermaus,” Gilda in “Rigoletto,” Donna Elvira in “Don Giovanni” and both Mimi and Musetta in “La Boheme.” She has sung at West End Gate and Lincoln Center in New York City. Admission is $10. Call 516.482.5701 for further information, to receive the 2019-20 SCW Cultural Arts booklet, and to learn about group discounts for the SCW Sunday series. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck.

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Town civil fights doc to screen at film fest North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, announced today that the Town-produced documentary Defining Moments: The Civil Rights Movement in North Hempstead, is part of the slate of films being shown at this year’s 2019 Gold Coast International Film Festival. The film will be shown on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Soundview Cinema in Port Washington. The event is free and opened to the public and will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s participants. The documentary

highlights the stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th Century during the Civil Rights Movement in North Hempstead. North Hempstead was at the epicenter of major triumphs of human rights as well as inequalities during this tumultuous time. “We are thrilled to be part of the prestigious Gold Coast International Film Festival and to share this important film with everyone,” said North Hempstead Town Supervisor Bosworth. “The film provides a first-hand account of how local people here in North Hempstead,

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fought against bigotry and inequality and changed the world for the better.” Guest speakers invited for the film screening include North Hempstead Supervisor Bosworth; Port Washington resident Marge Rogatz; Mineola resident Bernice Sims; Westbury resident Bernice Roberts; Dr. Hazel Dukes, formerly of Roslyn; and filmmaker Alan Ginsberg, formerly of Great Neck and other participants in the film. The film is directed by NHTV Studio Director & LIXI Studios President Alan Ginsberg and was funded by a grant from the National Park Service (NPS). The 40-minute documentary represents nearly two years of research, interviews, filming and editing. In addition to the documentary, individual “oral histories” of more than a dozen North Hempstead residents who had a role in the Civil Rights Movement are available for viewing at https://www. mynhtv.com/civilrights For information about the film event, contact the Town’s 311 Call Center at 516-869-6311 or see https://bit.ly/2IHECgc

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Temple to feature Susan Winter Temple Beth Sholom will hold a Cabaret Night on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. that will feature award-winning cabaret performer Susan Winter, accompanied by pianist Alex Rybeck, in Minor Miracles. It’s a show that explores the impact of minor-key, Eastern European melodies on popular music. The Sisterhood and Men’s Club, in partnership with The Arthur Goldberg Social Action & Cultural Arts Program Fund and the TBS Inclusion Committee,

are sponsoring the evening. Jazz vocalist Ghazal Mizrahi will open the program. The event will feature a family-style dinner at 7:30 pm, followed by the show at 8 pm. Winter has been making a name for herself in the cabaret world, honing her craft by performing with jazz trios, big bands, and Top-40 groups. Minor Miracles is Susan and Alex’s new, original show. Susan has been nominated for eight MAC awards beginning

with her “debut” performance of Million Dollar Matinee. A Bistro Award as “Outstanding Vocalist” and then a MAC Award for Best Recording quickly followed. She was commissioned by the Kupferberg Holocaust Center at Queensborough Community College to create a program for its fundraiser and later performed “Rise Up Singing” off-Broadway at Urban Stages and other venues. Backstage writer Roy Sander said, “She can wow us with a knockout arrangement one moment, then

move us to tears with an introspective interpretation the next.” Ghazal Mizrahi is a contemporary and jazz singer with a degree in vocal performance from Adelphi University. She can be found using her versatile and electrifying voice on such stages as the Amityville Music Hall and Rockwood Music Hall – and has been professionally recording with A Stillwater Satellite in the notable Excello Studio in Brooklyn. Ghazal is a private voice and Continued on Page 60

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NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 11 Includes Glen Cove, Flower Hill, Manorhaven, Port Washington, Baxtor Estates, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Sands Point, Sea Cliff

DeRiggi-Whitton serves District 11 well Delia DeRiggi-Whitton has been a strong advocate for both her district and Nassau County during her six terms serving District 11 of the county Legislature, which comprises Port Washington, parts of Manhasset and Roslyn, the City of Glen Cove and a small portion of the Town of Oyster Bay. The Glen Cove resident was a leader in the Democratic effort to reform the county procurement process, including the push to create an inspector general to oversee county contracts. She also introduced a law setting a maximum spending limit for county contracts. County contracts previously only disclosed a minimum spending amount. She said she has also stopped the passage of contracts that were signed by the Mangano administration and pressed for a new requirement

that contracts require a second signature. DeRiggi-Whitton has also been a strong advocate for policies to protect Long Island’s single-source aquifer as a member of the Long Island Coalition for Aquifer Protection, reduce the county’s reliance on fossil fuels and increase the use of renewable energy sources in Nassau County. She has also done a good job in obtaining county money to revitalize the Village of Manorhaven’s main street, Manorhaven Boulevard. The road will see handicap-accessible sidewalks, new paving and enhance the area’s nautical charm among other efforts. She has also demonstrated an independent streak as well as a willingness to work with Republicans. We have been disappointed by her call to delay the county

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton reassessment of all property in Nassau County because of concerns about its accuracy – a position disputed by assessment experts. In fact, based on anecdotal evidence in her district, she expresses less confidence in the reassessment than Richard Nicoello, the presiding officer of the Republican-controlled county Legislature who has waged a

partisan campaign against the reassessment. Nicolello said he believes the new system instituted under Curran is better than the previous one under which Nassau incurred $50 million a year in successful assessment challenges. DeRiggi-Whitton said she believes the results of the new system will be worse. We agree with her that the Town of North Hempstead should work with Macy’s and Brookfield Properties on a redevelopment plan they have proposed for the Macy’s site in Manhasset. DeRiggi-Whitton is opposed by James Greenberg, a lawyer living in Glen Cove with an inspiring life story of being rescued by his parents from an orphanage in Bogota, Colombia, and being raised in Roslyn Harbor. Greenberg said he would

give up his law practice to work full time as a county legislator. Among his priorities, he said, would be holding down taxes and keeping millennials in Nassau. He said he sees downtown revitalization as crucial to keeping millennials in the county, and said that “smarter development” of affordable rental apartments is necessary. Greenberg said he would like to see rentals and condominiums near the water, taking advantage of Long Island’s assets, including the Long Island Rail Road. Blay Tarnoff, a Libertarian who lives in Port Washington, is also challenging DeRiggiWhitton. He offered no specifics other than to call for less government and lower taxes. Blank Slate Media endorse DeRiggi-Whitton.

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 16 Includes Woodbury, Syosset, Plainview, Jericho, Old Bethpage, Hicksville, Old Westbury and Roslyn Heights

Drucker succeeds in carrying on tradition Arnold Drucker had large shoes to fill when he succeeded county Legislator Judy Jacobs in 2016. And has had a good measure of success in that effort in representing District 16, which includes parts of Roslyn Heights, Old Westbury and the Town of Oyster Bay. Drucker, a Democrat from Plainview, has succeeded in sponsoring common-sense legislation that has won approval in a Republican-controlled Legislature. This includes bills to require cameras on school buses, to raise the age for vaping to 21 and prohibiting flavored tobacco, and to require mandatory sexual harassment training

for Nassau County department heads. He has also ben an advocate for efforts to build affordable housing to help millennials to stay or move back to Nassau County as well as keep seniors here when they can no longer manage a house. This support includes mixed-used developments with retail stores on the ground floor and apartments above in downtown business districts as well as urban-oriented housing near public transit. He has also supported the countywide reassessment undertaken by County Executive Laura Curran to put an end to the millions of dollars in tax grievance refunds and return

Arnold Drucker fairness to the property tax system. Drucker said he supports the five-year phase-in of increases to property taxes to prevent or reduce any hardships caused by the new system. He also ad-

vocates for the state to aid the nearly 50 percent of property owners who have been effectively overpaying their taxes – a request not likely to have much support outside Nassau County. He has also shown his independence by supporting the sale of recreational marijuana in Nassau if approved by the state Legislature. Curran voted to opt Nassau out of the sale of recreational marijuana before Gov. Cuomo withdrew his proposal. Drucker said Curran’s decision was in response to scare tactics used by Republicans. He said the health and safety concerns were very overstated and were greatly outweighed by the revenue the marijuana business would gen-

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erate both statewide and in Nassau. Drucker is opposed by Jennifer Garber, a Republican who lives in Plainview and practices law in Williston Park. Garber said she hopes to bring greater transparency in government and criticized Drucker for not being accessible. Drucker disputed the charge, saying he held many Town Halls and Community Forms on a wide range of issues including two attended by Nassau County Assessor David Moog – whose attendance record at assessment meetings has been frequently criticized by county Republicans. Blank Slate Media endorses Drucker.

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NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 18 Includes North Woodbury, North Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Oyster Bay Cove, Oyster Bay, Cove Neck, Centre Island, Bayville, Mill Neck, Lattingtown, Locust Valley, Matinecock, the Brookvilles, Muttontown, East Norwich, Greenvale, East Hills and Glen Head

Lafazan brings fresh perspective to county He is 25, his campaign manager is 20 and the volunteers on his campaign for county Legislature District 18 are as young as 6 years old. Joshua Lafazan certainly does not fit the usual profile for a county legislator as he seeks re-election for a district that includes East Hills, Greenvale, Glen Head, Woodbury, the Brookvilles and Syosset. And that does not include the fact that he is living in the basement of his mother’s home in Syosset. But Lafazan, a Democrat, also stands out for the amount of legislation he sponsored that was signed into law in his first term. This includes “Timothy’s Law,” which will establish a 24-

hour, toll-free substance abuse hotline where the public can reach substance abuse counselors. A second bill established an app providing residents with resources regarding substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery. He also sponsored the “Dignity For Our Heroes” package, signed into law in April, which marked veterans as a protected status under the county’s Human Rights Law, in addition to creating the Nassau Commission on Ending Veteran Homelessness, which guides projects meant to reduce the number of veterans who are housing insecure in the region. Lafazan also gets an A for

Joshua Lafazan transparency, providing a written justification for every vote he has taken, live-streaming his news conferences, holding regular coffees with constituents and alerting them of key votes taking place or major issues in the

community And he offers a needed voice for millennials who have been leaving Nassau County in the face of high taxes, high living expenses and limited housing options. Lafazan, who was elected to the Syosset Board of Education at age 19, calls for pressing school boards to reduce spending by partnering with other districts on purchases and other ways the county government can save money. At the same time, Lafazan backs a significant expansion of zoning for mixed-used developments that provide retail stores on the ground floor and three or four floors of apartments above in downtown business districts.

This is seen by some as a way to increase the number of shoppers in downtowns and provide affordable housing to millennials and others. Lafazan is opposed by Timothy Jenks, a Republican living in Glen Head. Jenks’ answer to the high taxes in Nassau County is to support an assessment bill of rights backed by Nassau County Republicans aimed at scoring political points as well as legislation making the county assessor an elected position. Both bills were recently vetoed by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Blank Slate Media endorses Lafazan.

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 10 Includes Great Neck, Herricks, North Hills, North New Hyde Park, Searingtown/Albertson Manhasset, Garden City Park and Roslyn

Birnbaum a clear choice for District 10 Ellen Birnbaum, a Democrat from Great Neck, has established herself as a diligent county legislator and effective advocate for child and senior safety in her three terms representing District 10, which covers Manhasset, Manhasset Hills, North Hills, Searington, Herricks and the nine villages of Great Neck. This includes conducting traffic studies to keep pedestrians and drivers safe. She said in November she will review the results of a traffic study she worked on that has examined roads from Kings Point to

Manhasset and present them to the public. Birnbaum said she supported the countywide reassessment undertaken by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran as necessary after eight years in which no assessment was done and values varied wildly. She also called “ridiculous” the so-called assessment bill of rights approved by Republican legislators but vetoed by Curran, particularly the requirement that the assessor live in the county. Birnbaum touted legislation backed by Democrats establish-

Ellen Birnbaum ing an office of inspector general to review county contractors. She said the county needs to

look to the future to find ways for young people to live in Nassau – something she said it does not do. She is keeping an open mind on a proposal by Macy’s to build a mixed-use development at its location in Manhasset but said the town needs to take a cautious approach in what gets approved. “I think that people are looking for open space to build and increase the tax base, so I’m not totally against it,” she said. “But it would need to be in an area that could sustain development like that, and that corner

with more traffic could be even more of a nightmare.” Birnbaum is opposed by Helene Sherman, a Republican from Great Neck who worked as a Nassau County assistant district attorney but has little experience in governance. Sherman calls for a reduction in the “bloated infrastructure in the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County” and having any projects costing more than $400,000 put to a public vote “even it means a special election.” Blank Slate Media endorses Birnbaum.

Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future. — John F. Kennedy

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NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 8 Includes Franklin Square, West Hempstead and portions of Elmont, Floral Park and Stuart Manor

Experience makes Muscarella right choice Vincent T. Muscarella was elected to the first session of the Nassau County Legislature on Nov. 5, 1995, and has been serving ever since. Prior to being elected, the West Hempstead Republican served for four years as state Assemblyman representing the 22nd Assembly District. He is also an active member of many community organizations. Muscarella is opposed in his bid for re-election in District 8 by Barbara Hafner, a former teacher and president of the West Hempstead Education Association who pledges better communication with constituents but has no government experience. Hafner said she supported County Executive Laura Curran’s “Taxpayer Protection Plan,” which would bring an incremental five-year phasein of property tax values of

homes in Nassau County. She also favors downtown revitalization efforts in her district. On paper, Muscarella offers District 8 voters more than a significant edge over his opponent in a district that encompasses Franklin Square, Floral Park, Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, West Hempstead and portions of Elmont, New Hyde Park and Stewart Manor. But district voters might want to consider that Muscarella is part of a highly partisan Republican response to the countywide reassessment undertaken by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. This has included an attempt to hold a referendum on making the county assessor position an elected position aimed at Curran’s pick of David Moog, Nassau’s first certified assessor in more than eight years, followed by

Vincent T. Muscarella repeated attempts to pass an ill-advised “Assessment Bill of Rights” that among other things would require the county assessor to live in Nassau County. Moog lives in Queens. But this followed eight years under Republican County Executive Edward Mangano when the county did not have a certified assessor and county assessments stayed frozen.

Muscarella and other Republican legislators said nothing. During this time, the Mangano administration’s practice of granting thousands of reductions to homeowners who grieved their taxes shifted $2.2 billion in taxes from generally more affluent property owners who successfully appealed their property taxes over seven years to generally less affluent owners who did not, according to a Newsday report. At the end of the day, about 50 percent of property owners were overpaying and half were underpaying. Voters may also want to consider that the 2019 election will determine which party is in the majority after the 2020 census when county Legislature districts are redrawn. In 2010, Republicans held a 10-9 edge in the county Legislature and an equal ad-

vantage in districts with a majority of registered Republicans – even though registered Democrats outnumbered registered Republicans. The Republican legislators then used the census to gerrymander legislative districts to give the GOP a 12-9 edge. This effectively ensured that the Republicans would control the Legislature for the next decade. This is nothing short of undemocratic. But the GOP, which now holds an 11-8 advantage thanks to Joshua Lafazan’s victory two years ago, could do the same in 2021. Even as the Democrats have increased their edge in registered party members. Still, on the individual merits, Blank Slate Media endorses Muscarella.

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Trump and language of beastiality

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t’s unfair to compare President Donald Trump to President Barack Obama. The announcement of Osama bin Laden’s killing was a dignified example of professionalism, understatement, and honor. The announcement of Baghdadi’s killing was anything but that. Trump and Obama are simply not in the same league. From a rhetorical point of view, however, there’s something to be gained by looking at the way Trump went about this. Words matter. This is never more true than when world leaders speak of life and death. Here the smallness of the man, raised to the greatness of the office, becomes cancerous. We can dispense with the childish theatrics of Trump’s teasing tweet of the night before, and the preening narcissism of his post-announcement press conference. These are all too familiar, sickening though they may be. As an English teacher, a student of language, I see something more nefarious in his words themselves. Look how Trump described the action. No U.S. personnel were lost in the operation, while a large number of Baghdadi’s fighters and companions were killed with him. He died after running into a dead-end tunnel, whimpering and crying

and screaming. The compound had been cleared by this time, with people either surrendering or being shot and killed. Eleven young children were moved out of the house uninjured. The only ones remaining were Baghdadi in the tunnel, who had dragged three children with him to certain death. He reached the end of the tunnel, as our dogs chased him down. He ignited his vest, killing himself and the three children. His body was mutilated by the blast, but test results gave certain and positive identification. It’s a visceral telling. Trump takes pains to paint the scene, making sure to drive home that Baghdadi was “whimpering and crying and screaming.” He can’t resist adding that Baghdadi “dragged three children with him to certain death,” and then underlining that Baghdadi’s suicide vest “kill[ed] himself and the three children,” and tossing in the word “mutilated” to make the grisly details don’t go unnoticed. Five out of these eight sentences have some variant of the words “killed” or “death” in them (if you want to count “mutilated,” that makes six). You can almost see the skeleton of an original statement through all the gore, where “[n]o

U.S. personnel were lost in the operation;” “[t]he compound had been cleared by this time;” “[e]leven young children were moved out of the house uninjured;” and “test results gave certain and positive identification.” The rest is gaudy pulp scribbled in between to revel in its own viciousness. Compare that with Obama’s telling of the bin Laden raid. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body. That’s it. Now, this may be just an example of Obama’s professorial detachment matched against the populist style that led to Trump’s success in reality television; but Obama’s report notes the facts without smearing our faces in them. He likely knows that some details will come out but he doesn’t need to tell that story here. Obama meets the moment with solemn dignity and a deep understanding that victory over terrorists means rising above them to demonstrate the basic decency of the values we proclaim. That’s all the rhetoric of aspiration, and, as I said above, it’s ludicrous to hold

Trump to such a standard. What is fair to judge, however, is the point of view he asserts in his feeble bluster of words. For that, we have to go to the dogs. Trump narrates: “He reached the end of the tunnel, as our dogs chased him down.” By now he’s reduced Baghdadi to an animal state, a pathetic beast “whimpering and crying and screaming.” No one would argue for Baghdadi’s humanity, and you can debate the cathartic value of picturing a terrorist vanquished in terror. The problem here, though, is that Trump has turned us into the dogs. The United States of America, the shining City on a Hill, is the other beast in this scene. Trump’s innate cruelty, his bullying (“whimpering and crying and screaming”), and his pornographic instinct for dragging us all down into bestial depravity: this is the real damage he’s done to us. Trump infects. Language isn’t truth, but language has an effect. It can call us to the better angels of our nature or leave us snarling like a dog. Douglas Parker Port Washington

Chiang has narrow view of town council

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fter I attended the LWV Candidate Forum on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. ending, I introduced myself to Mr. Chiang for a one on one chat. I have concluded David Chiang does not fully appreciate the multifaceted role of town councilman. Instead, he views all issues through a financialnumbers and analysis prism which is not surprising since he was a double major in finance and business according to his own bio and then spent 18 years in the finance industry. Mr. Chiang’s message repeatedly stated in his opening and closing statements, responses to questions at the forum, and in his distributed public profile is, I have ‘a unique set of financial skills’ to go over budgets, fees, collections, and root out waste to bring efficiencies to town government.

He repeated this even though he was frequently informed by incumbents that our Town of North Hempstead has been awarded the highest grades for its current financial status. We have AAA bond rating and a ‘stress’ (early warning signal from State Comptroller’s Office) rating of 1.7 compared to 70 and 80 for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. In my opinion, what was most revealing about his ‘auditor’ mentality is when he proudly promised ‘to go over every budget line with a fine-tooth comb’. That’s an accountant’s role not for a Town Councilman. When I told Mr. Chiang that I lived in an unincorporated area which hasn’t a mayor or village hall so we depend upon our councilperson to be our link to a variety of services like snow plowing, repairing potholes, trimming or removing tree limbs, pedestrian safety in our Al-

lenwood community, he retreated to his ‘comfort’ zone by saying his background in bringing companies to market would enable him to analyze which suppliers or departments were performing our needed services most efficiently. He then said he would push the villages to merge suppliers so ‘we can save money’. When I mentioned each village sees itself as a sovereignty in most areas, Mr. Chiang actually responded, ‘really?’ Veronica Lurvey innately knew from her appointment to Town Council this past January that the ‘numbers’ to focus on were the residents, homeowners, businesses she serves in her widely diversified Town District 4. In just nine months, Veronica has been in homes listening and meeting residents. She appeared at an Allenwood Park Civic Association meeting at Great Neck House to learn about issues of con-

cern from the almost 200 attendees. She has met with the park district superintendent with his staff to learn about all our fine parks. Ms. Lurvey has reached out to synagogues, churches, chambers of commerce, American Legion, and has a longstanding relationship with the Chinese community. Veronica Lurvey understands that representing constituents, everyday people, facing the challenges and the joys of living in our great Town of North Hempstead, takes effort, dedication, listening and following through so that we feel ‘heard’ and she can take pride in having done a good job. I urge you to elect Veronica Lurvey to Town Council Person in District 4. Steven Walk Great Neck

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Cuomo shortchanges libraries again

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ith the coming of autumn, thoughts turn to the rapidly approaching new year, and with it a new Executive Budget for New York State. In each of his last three budgets Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made a baffling decision; repeatedly removing increases in funding enacted by the Legislature during the previous year. The governor’s repeated $5 million budget cut to Library Aid demonstrates either ignorance or apathy to the vital

role that libraries play in every community. Despite the rapidly evolving function of libraries in meeting the needs of all New Yorkers, last year Gov. Cuomo proposed Library Aid at just 1 percent above where it had been funded two decades earlier in 1999. In 1999, less than one third of public libraries had a publicly accessible computer – and today nearly every public library is the primary source of access to the internet for nearly a quarter of house-

holds earning below $50,000 annually. With libraries being increasingly called upon to assist state government in its initiatives (the upcoming 2020 Census is but one example), it’s time for Gov. Cuomo to update his thinking and actions about libraries. He needs to make a bold new investment in our libraries to provide them with the needed resources to provide all New Yorkers with 21st Century library service. Libraries are a cornerstone of New

York’s education and civic infrastructure. Governor Cuomo needs to invest in libraries. Join me in speaking up for our libraries, sign up as a library champion at nyla. org/advocacy Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees: Sloan Vahldieck –President, Sabera Saadullah – Vice President, Richard Bursig, Peter Pinto, Maura Rossi

Back traffic in G.N. Plaza, sign petition

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e all cross Grace Avenue on a daily basis to get around town. But, I’m sure you will agree that it’s harder and harder to cross Grace Avenue safely with the passage of countless vehicles that do not understand that this is a residential neighborhood. The intersection of Grace Avenue and

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Park Place is especially dangerous since there are no controls to make vehicles stop for people in the crosswalk, whether it be babies and caretakers, youngsters, elderly and disabled persons, or adults. We urge you to join our initiatives to make a SAFE Great Neck Plaza by signing our petition to promote awareness of the

safety concerns on Grace Avenue, and specifically at Grace Avenue and Park Place. You can sign our petition in one of two ways: Sign the attached petition ASAP and return to Irving Rosenstein at 22 Park Place, Apt. 2H, Great Neck, NY 11021, or sign the online petition by going to Change.org and search for “Safe Great Neck” (or use this

link http://chng.it/GtXX6rDNV9.) Please feel free to contact me with any questions, suggestions or comments. Thank you. Irving Rosenstein SAFEinVGNP@gmail.com Village of Great Neck Plaza

De Giorgio puts politics over duties

n reading this paper’s coverage of the ongoing litigation surrounding the Town of North Hempstead’s ordered repairs at Clinton G. Martin Park, I was struck by Councilwoman DeGiorgio publicly commenting on the case. In the article titled “Town Board wasn’t told of Clinton Martin changes: De Giorgio” published on October 15, the councilwoman was quoted as saying that “somebody dropped the ball” and that “there’s plenty of blame to go around.” In making these vague statements that clearly could be construed as admissions against interest for the Town, De-

Giorgio is committing a cardinal sin for a party in ongoing litigation. While it remains to be seen whether these statements will be capitalized on and used against the Town, the question must be asked why she would make these sorts of comments in a yet-unresolved dispute. As a trained attorney, the councilwoman was presumably aware of the risks making these sorts of comments posed, leaving an observer to surmise that her motive was likely political. Especially when the Town Board was instructed not to comment on the case because it

is in litigation. However, in doing so in such a haphazard manner, the Councilwoman is abandoning the interests of not only her constituents but all taxpayers in the Town of North Hempstead by making statements that could be used in the litigation. The councilwoman’s decision to make these ill-advised comments was an example of politics at their worst. They showed a lack of discipline and threaten the interests of all taxpayers in the Town of North Hempstead. At best, the comments were poorly thought out and dis-

play a lack of discipline. At worst, they show the sort of self-centered actions that epitomize the lowest form of our politics. Voters in the councilwoman’s district should hold an action like this against her as Election Day approaches. Residents throughout the rest of the town all surely hope that we won’t be forced to eat the consequences of her actions as the litigation over the park continues. Peter Fishkind Great Neck

Tweedy trying to rewrite 3rd track record

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t appears that Thomas Tweedy, the former mayor of Floral Park and current candidate for Hempstead Town Board, is attempting to rewrite history. In your profile of Oct. 25,

Tweedy claimed that his criticism of the Long Island Rail Road’s third-track project resulted in benefits to local residents, such as “grade crossing eliminations.” This is an absolutely ridic-

ulous assertion. As Floral Park mayor, Tweedy was one of the staunchest opponents of the project and tried everything he could to block it entirely. Even as other local leaders dropped their opposition

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to the project in order to negotiate funding and benefits for their communities, Tweedy opposed the project to the bitter end. Additionally, the MTA always intended to eliminate several grade crossings as part of the project. Tweedy was in no way responsible for the elimination of grade crossings in Floral Park or anywhere else. Like former state Sen. Elaine Phillips before him, it seems Tweedy is trying to retroactively paint himself as

some kind of transit advocate, when, if it had been up to him, this critically important infrastructure investment never would have moved forward. Perhaps Tweedy should stick to his actual strengths, rather than trying to spin one of the biggest miscalculations of his political career as a positive. Matthew Zeidman New Hyde Park

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How much Is 3-4 months of life worth?

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uval Rosenberg and Michael Rainey, writing in the Fiscal Times say House Speaker” Nancy Pelosi’s bill to reduce prescription drug prices would save Medicare $345 billion from 2023 through 2029, according to a preliminary analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional office Budget Office. This analysis looked only at one provision of the legislation: Its requirement that the federal government negotiate drug prices with the manufacturer of at least 25 of the most expensive prescription drugs and apply these negotiated prices to the private market as well. A separate analysis issued by actuaries at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that the bill would lower U.S. spending on health care by $481 billion over a decade, including $158 billion saved by households as a result of lower premiums and out of pocket costs, according to The Hill. The article goes on to indicate that at the same time, a different CBO analysis also found that the legislation would have wideranging effects on the drug market- both in the U.S. and internationally-and would reduce pharmaceutical companies’ revenues. As a result, manufacturers would cut spending on research and development, which would lead to fewer new drugs being introduced over time. Cassandra Nemzoff and Kalipso Chalkidou, writing in the Center For Global Development, point out that the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers issued a white paper on drug pricing implying that other rich coun-

tries should stop “free-riding” off American innovation by negotiating drug prices to unfairly low levels after the U.S. fronts the research and development costs. In an election year, prescription drug prices become a major issue for the candidates to argue over and at the same time, allow the public to see how little some of them actually know about the subject. President Trump has his plan which centers on an “international price index” model. This proposal focuses on one part of Medicare, Part B, which covers drugs administered to patients by physicians compared to part D, which is nearly five times larger and covers drugs dispensed by pharmacies. The president’s plan, projected to save $17.2 billion over five years would introduce an experimental plan to be tested in half the country with three approaches aimed at reducing the price of patent drugs by: (1) externally referencing prices to 16 other highincome countries (2) introducing private vendors to aggregate volumes for negotiated discounts (3) separating the cost of drugs from physician compensation. There will be objections to any and all parts of the president’s plan but it seems to offer some opportunities to build upon. The biggest objection could be the plan while having the potential to reduce prices would only affect a small proportion of the $457 billion annual total since part B is only a piece of the puzzle. The average American probably would not even see a saving when they have to pay for their drugs since only drugs covered by

Part B Medicare are involved and most of us are covered under part D. Nemzoff and Chalkidou make clear the differences in our system with others also from high-income countries such as the UK, Australia, Norway, Canada and New Zealand. These countries set what they call a “willingness to pay” for a given unit of health, often defined as a “QALY” in the U.S., or quality of life. In short, some countries base their allowable costs to be based on how much the patient could benefit in terms of an added life years, or quality of those life years versus other countries such as Germany, Japan and France that do their payments based on proven clinical value added to a patient’s life. Our system of healthcare is broken up into many pieces across both public and private sectors. Unlike its European and Canadian counterparts, Medicare is not allowed to negotiate prices, but the people in congress who voted for this rule may be thinking of changing their mind soon, and public and private payers alike must abide by marketdistorting regulations such as covering all cancer products with FDA approval at the manufacturers asking price. If your loved one has cancer and the new drug only promises three or four more months of life to your loved one, how much is that worth to you? There is pressure on the EU and other markets including some lower-middle-income countries to pay more than they ought to be given the incremental benefits conferred by this latest innovation,

“Faced with increasing demand for innovative treatments, but lacking the bargaining power and the capacity to evaluate the value of these new treatments in their own setting, lower middle-income countries can succumb to pressure to introduce overly expensive, intensive treatments like South Africa recently did with a new breast cancer treatment in a system that has neither the capacity to screen. diagnose, intervene early nor to provide adequate palliative care for advanced cases, the treatment was approved at too high a price, Nemzoff and Chalkidou write that President Trump announced a proposal to bring down drug prices, but until the U.S. corrects the structural flaws in its own healthcare system, these efforts are bound to fall short. I do not necessarily agree with the authors in their opinion as to what is a flaw in the system in the U.S. The authors claim we spend a disproportionate focus on the more profitable disease burden of the American patients. This leaves a significant gap in global research and development investments for neglected diseases-those more prevalent in poor countries that do not attract pharmaceutical investments such as malaria, tuberculosis and diarrheal diseases. That is not a flaw in my opinion. Why should my money be spent on diseases that are not “heavy hitters” in our country? Bert Drachtman Great Neck

COMMUNITY NEWS

Town honored with innovation award Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended Hofstra University’s Innovation Awards on Oct. 11 at the Hofstra New School of Business’ Idea Hub. North Hempstead was honored for its 311 call system and Open Checkbook initiative as well as for being a leader in governmental openness and transparency. Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman presented Supervisor Bosworth with the Innovation Award to commemorate the Town’s outstanding achievements.

Supervisor Judi Bosworth is presented with the Innovation Award by Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman.

Coalition honors D’Urso On Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3:00 p.m., Bishop Gerald T. Walsh will be a guest speaker representing His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, when the Long Island Ethnic Coalition of Faith Partners comes together in recognition of the heroism of Giuseppe D’Urso, father of state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso. “Who in the world would believe that a farmer and his wife would risk their lives and the lives of their children, and live in the woods for nine months while hiding a large Jewish family?” asked Anthony D’Urso, speaking of the valiant behavior of his late father during what were his own childhood years. Yet, that’s exactly what happened. Giuseppe D’Urso performed the ultimate act of selflessness and courage when he rescued and saved the lives of what were, in fact, two Jewish families in Formia, Italy, in 1944 during the Nazi Occupation. In February 2019, Assemblyman D’Urso was recognized for his father’s heroism in Rome by Pope Francis. Giuseppe had taken the Jewish families into hiding, moving them from place to place to shield them from German soldiers. He hid them in animal sheds in the woods for nine months, later taking them through the mountains. Eventually the Vatican sent a truck to the base of the mountain and brought them to freedom.

Rosemina & Giuseppe D’Urso The Long Island Ethnic Coalition of Faith Partners, under the direction of Sandi Rosenzweig-Cooper, consists of 10 different ethnic and religious organizations, among them, Buddhist, Muslim, African American, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and Unitarian. All members of the community are invited to attend this special event, which will include tributes in words and music. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. The venue is fully accessible. For further information, please call 516.482.5701.

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How to interview a broker

So now you have decided to finally consider selling your property and now you have to decide how to approach this most arduous, complicated and nerve-racking process. Do you do this on your own (For Sale by Owner/FSBO) or hire a knowledgeable professional who has years of experience in all facets of the residential and commercial real estate business. So how do you start, you say to yourself? Then you ask yourself, should I hire someone I know, a good friend or someone my friend knows and recommends? That’s a possible route, but now step back and think about it. Recommendations can be an excellent source to pursue. However, the overall knowledge of that individual should come into play and who best to check out that most important ingredient, is many times an impartial stranger, but one who has had direct contact in the past who has dealt with that broker in a sale or purchase of a property. I am surely not saying that friends and associates won’t necessarily have your back and recommend someone that is not a true professional, but my motto is, “you’re only as good as your last deal.” The exception to that is the testimonials and reviews that an expert real estate broker receives from past sellers, purchasers, investors, renters and lessees of

residential and commercial properties who have had the first-hand experience on a one on one basis, in dealing with that broker before, during and after the sale! From my research, testimonials and reviews over the short and long run are the lifeblood of a professional, regardless of the industry that they are employed or in business within. Of course, your friends, family members, and business associates can be a source of recommendations for whom to use as well as future business. But sometimes relying on friends and business associates for recommendations can turn into a disaster hearing many stories from clients and purchasers in how difficult and stressful it was. I am quite sure that you would rather keep your friendships and close relationships than lose them, especially when your sale or purchase is probably the most expensive commodity that one purchases in their lifetime. Making sure that the person you hire or are working with, guides you through the process from beginning to the closing table, by showing, advising and consulting you through their concerted efforts, disciplined actions and the sacrifice of their valuable time! This process takes some serious knowledge, expertise and time tested trial and error to perfect and mold one’s way to do business and handle their clientele.

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Many who try to travel this path don’t always receive the proper training and guidance from whoever is educating them whether it is their broker or outside groups or individual mentors. Many don’t prove they’re worthy or gain the proper information due to lack of business experience, not sure of the correct way to go, confusion as to what to learn, laziness, wrong attitude, dedication and most crucial, their motivation and passion to be in the real estate business. For these reasons I believe, this is a major contributing factor in the dropout rate of agents being excessively high and would be lower if those factors were addressed, minimized and a solution was found. More important, there are those who have this agenda to pick the shortest path to get their com-

mission check without really knowing what to do from start to finish in having the necessary tools and expert knowledge to provide what that seller, investor, buyer, and even renter and lessee are so desperately looking for to enable their sale or search to have a positive outcome. I have seen many within our industry trying to sell real estate instead of consulting their clientele. Advocates and those that you have done business with who verbally expound the virtues of how good you were are very important and a great way to gain future referrals. But having something in writing as a testimonial and review of services rendered, is one of the most powerful tools to be able to utilize as proof of how good you are in the transaction. So the reaction and rating from clients, purchasers or renters and how they felt about the agent’s performance and the services provided if exemplary and top-notch would go a long way if put in a review or testimonial. Unfortunately, future clients will most likely not know your personal friends, business associates or any of your advocates, so having reviews and testimonials posted in the proper places, allows those that don’t know you to have a clear picture painted of you and your business and truly your essence, what you represent and who you are as a realtor. I believe the longer the track

record and length in business and the more positive comments, the more successful you will become and the more you will earn in real estate. Anyone can take a licensing class and pass the New York State exam, but those basic preliminary tests don’t teach or closely prepare you for the real test of the business in how to consult your clients negotiations, keeping within the state Department of State rules and regulations, as well as our local Multiple Listing Service rules and regulations too, creating a workable business plan, learning technology, knowledge of construction, heating, electrical and so many other facets of the business that the typical agent doesn’t know about or even understand. Consumers today, and especially the millennial crowd, demand and expect those in our business to be the most knowledgeable and experienced about all the aspects of our industry and all those things necessary to guide them from the start of showing property, to advising and consulting them (and not selling them vanilla if they need and want to purchase chocolate) and assist them with paperwork, suggestions for improvements of their prospective purchase and so much more to go through the process in as smooth a fashion with the least amount of stress and hassles possible. For many, it is an extremely challenging chore, but it must be learned, absorbed and applied to truly become a successful Realtor. So when you are ready to sell, and begin the process of interviewing, don’t just get so impressed with a large company or all those milliondollar producers, because I have a secret, with prices at all-time highs, most of us are million-dollar producers, even if we have sold as little as one place. Get impressed with those that have the greatest knowledge, expertise, credibility, straightforwardness, reliability, and consistency, follow up and above average reviews and testimonials to back up how good they are as being an absolute requirement and necessity in Real Estate business today. Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave. Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and also as a Certified International Property Specialist. He can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com to answer any of your questions or concerns.

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Recent Real Estate

Sales in the Williston Area Williston Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $625,000 Demographics near Williston Park, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 10,647 7,995 44.6 2.8 96,336 50,814

County 1,352,825 4,752 42.5 2.9 85,195 45,421

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81 Garden Drive, Albertson Sold Price: $765,000 Date: 07/13/2019 5 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Exp Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 57x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $14,537 MLS# 3116541

81 Cornwell Avenue, Williston Park Sold Price: $533,000 Date :08/23/2019 2 beds, 1 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $12,869 MLS# 3149794

39 Netherwood Drive, Albertson Sold Price: $748,800 Date: 08/15/2019 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $14,208 MLS# 3132777

64 Lafayette Street, Williston Park Sold Price: $630,000 Date: 09/17/2019 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 76x106 Schools: Herricks Total Taxes: $11,973 MLS# 3129224

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas by a variety of real estate agencies. The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes are presented based solely on the fact that they were recently sold in the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Seven seats up for vote in election Continued from Page 1 In the race for Nassau County district attorney, Madeline Singas, the Democratic incumbent, is opposed by Republican candidate and Long Beach resident Francis McQuade. Singas, a Manhasset resident, was elected to the position in 2015 and has a 28-year tenure as a prosecutor. She has focused efforts on combating drug and gun trafficking, violent gangs and sexual assaults over the past four years. McQuade, a former police officer and priest, has said that some of the prominent issues of this election are criminal reform, gang violence and the prosecution of drug manufacturers over the growing opioid crisis. The race for Town of North Hempstead receiver of taxes features incumbent Democrat Charles Berman taking on Republican Ron Rochester. Berman, a resident of Roslyn Heights for over 20 years, was first elected as the town’s receiver of taxes in 2010. He has made it clear that he will not be running for “any other office now or in the future.” Berman said he wishes to use the “best people possible” in the tax office, political parties aside. Rochester, of Port Washington, said that if elected he would strive to make improvements in the town’s “antiquated” electronic bill payment website. He offers 25 years of law enforcement experience, along with work in forensic

accounting. In the Nassau County Legislature, incumbent Republican Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello of New Hyde Park is running against Democrat Mal Nathan for the 9th District, which includes Roslyn Estates, Albertson, Plandome Manor, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Munsey Park, Williston Park, East Williston, Mineola, Garden City Park and New Hyde Park. Nicolello and Nathan are facing off for the third time and have expressed differing views on county reassessment.

Great Neck residents Ellen Birnbaum and Helene Sherman oppose each other in the contest for the 10th District seat in the county Legislature. Birnbaum, the incumbent and a Democrat, is serving her third term as a legislator. She has been a Great Neck resident for 38 years and has extensive experience as a community advocate for taxpayers. Sherman, a Republican attorney, said she would promote fair play, transparency and the limitation of “unnecessary big government.”

The 10th District includes the Great Neck peninsula, Manhasset Hills, the Village of North Hills, and parts of Albertson, Garden City Park, Herricks, Manhasset, North New Hyde Park, Searingtown and Albertson. District 16 of the Legislature is also up for election, with incumbent Democratic Legislator Joshua Lafazan of Syosset facing Republican candidate Timothy Jenks of Glen Cove to represent the areas of East Hills, Old Brookville, Brookville, Upper Brookville, Muttontown, Syosset, Woodbury, Glen Head, Matinecock, Cove Neck, Centre Island, Bayville, Laurel Hollow, Oyster Bay Cove, Oyster Bay, Mill Neck, Lattingtown and Locust Valley. Lafazan is touting his record as a freshman legislator, in which he has seen 10 bills passed, most of which provide resources to combat substance abuse among residents. Jenks is calling for further transparency in the Legislature, writing in a League of Women Voters questionnaire that “taxpayers should be the ones choosing their elected [tax] assessor,” and saying that it was unfortunate that the “Assessment Bill of Rights” did not pass. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Rose Weldon and Rob Peleaz contributed reporting.

Nagler honored Herricks education board, by New York state union ratify new contract Continued from Page 2 The district faced many “overwhelming challenges” when Nagler assumed his post as superintendent, Napolitano noted in her remarks after announcing the award, In explaining the board’s decision to nominate Nagler for this honor, she cited his ability to challenge his students and develop strong relationships with parents, teachers and the community as well as his tireless efforts to create as many opportunities as possible for each child to grow and learn. Nagler has worked very hard to get to know the children by making frequent classroom visits, Napolitano added. She said that “he respects them enough to know that all children can learn, that all children can reach their own personal higher bar.” In an effort to find cost savings and improve the district’s financial picture, Nagler implemented a consolidation and reorganization of the school structure at

the beginning of his term as superinten- Continued from Page 2 salary of $96,860, ranging from $57,970 dent. This initiative created an opportu- to $133,690, middle school teachers had nity to fund a program of technology an average salary of $97,920, ranging from advancements which included equipping $64,210 to $136,870, and high school all students in grades K to 12 with iPads. teachers had an average salary of $96,250, All five schools in the Mineola district are ranging from $64,280 – $133,120. “This settlement is not only fair and now designated as Apple Distinguished equitable for both sides but it is also susSchools. Under Nagler’s leadership the Mine- tainable for the district and will result in ola district has earned numerous recogni- long-term savings for the district,” Chin tions for academic excellence. It is one said. Herricks teachers had been working of only 114 members nationwide in the under their old contract after it expired in League of Innovative Schools. In an unrelated matter, Edward Es- June 2018, Celano said. The Herricks trustees said that now cobar, assistant superintendent of human resources for the district, introduced Ste- that the contract has been ratified, it is ven daSilva as a “Commended Student” time for the community to move on. “We have such a strong sense of comfor scoring in the top 2 percent in the United States of a total 1.5 million stu- munity here and I felt this when I first arrived five years ago,” Celano said. “Unfordents who took the PSAT. DaSilva, a senior, ranks fourth in his tunately there were things done and said in the past year and a half that broke them class at Mineola High School. He has yet to make his college choice down.” He continued, “It is my hope that we but plans to study psychology. get back to that and we should get back to that where we’re working as a family.” Nydia Degliomini, president of the Blank Slate Media welcomes your submissions. teachers association, said that it was a Please e-mail them to news@theislandnow.com “long and hard process” to draft a fair and

equitable contract for the Herricks faculty. “We worked really hard and we’re really glad we got to this point,” she said. Degliomini said that the union will focus on negotiating new contracts for the district’s teaching assistants and other workers like secretaries, aides and bus drivers. On teachers wearing their union shirts in classrooms, Degliomini said that would continue. The practice of union members wearing HTA shirts twice a week at school started in 2017 during state talks about a possible constitutional convention and not because of the contract expiration in 2018, Degliomini said. “We don’t see anything wrong with our blue shirts. They’re a sense of pride for us,” she said. “We do have our TA’s that are working under an expired contract and we’re a unit of over 740 members so we work in unison and we support each other no matter what.” Degliomini said that the faculty never wore shirts with negative slogans and only wore pins saying, “Always forward. Never back.” She said that the teachers performed their jobs to the best of their abilities under the expired contract.

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E.W. ed board to appeal fence decision Continued from Page 1 lower court was not in the district’s favor. The Board of Education believes that the ruling was not correct,” Kamberg said in an email. “We have evaluated the options available to the District and we are going to continue to try and protect our students and staff, therefore, the Board of Education has determined that it will appeal the decision and order of Judge Gianelli issued on October 4, 2019.” The height and design of the fence were determined after work sessions, deliberations and input from community members, representatives from the Village of East Williston, the Nassau County Department of Homeland Security, representatives from the Nassau County Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, consultations with the school district’s insurance carrier and the district’s architect, Kamberg said. Kamberg said it is “the district’s belief” that a 6-foot fence would serve as a needed security barrier to protect students and staff from third parties, including possible abductors, intruders and trespassers. “We respectfully request the patience of the community as the Board of Education pursues its legal remedies,” Kamberg said. Village Attorney Jeffrey Blinkoff said previously that the district has 30 days from the Oct. 4 decision to appeal. If the district decided to do that, Blinkoff said, then a decision on the appeal would take about two years. Mayor Bonnie Parente said at an Oct. 15 village board meeting that the state Supreme Court had ruled that the school district must file a local zoning permit with the Village of East Williston over the fence project. The decision came in a lawsuit filed by 19 East Williston residents against the school district challenging its claim that no village permit was required for construction to move forward.

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East Williston school board President Mark Kamberg said Tuesday that the district plans to appeal an Oct. 4 court decision requiring the district to file for a local zoning permit with the Village of East Williston for a fence project at Northside Elementary School. Justice Sharon Gianelli ruled that the school district must abide by local zoning rules because there are no conflicting state education law requirements in this case. “We do not like or dislike the fence,” Parente said. The village’s argument is that it is merely asking for the fence to meet village zoning standards. In an Aug. 23 newsletter sent to residents by village Clerk Marie Hausner, she wrote that the village board, through its legal counsel, sent a letter to the East Williston school district in May asking it to file an application for a permit and comply with the village zoning requirements. Rather than doing so, the school district initiated legal action (an Article 78 proceeding in court) to require the withdrawal of the village’s letter, Hausner wrote. “There is no legal obligation of the district to file for a second building permit,” Sheahan said, adding that the village board

was “well aware that that is not a requirement.” At a Sept. 9 Board of Education meeting, Diane Castonguay, the district’s assistant superintendent for business, said that a judge had temporarily halted construction of the fence. Construction of the fence started on Aug. 8 after the district got approval from the state. Questions of transparency were raised by residents attending the Sept. 9 meeting after a PowerPoint presentation by Castonguay omitted a May 7 letter from the state Education Department. Maureen Chappo, an East Williston resident and one of the petitioners on the residents’ lawsuit against the school district, said a May 7 letter that was sent to the district by Rosanna T. Groff, a coordinator with the Education Department’s Office of Facilities Planning, was omitted from the

presentation. Groff ’s letter said that the department’s approval of the school’s building project “is separate and distinct from any local zoning approval” with specific reference to the fence and that “the district is advised to resolve any potential local zoning issues related to this project directly with the Village of East Williston.” John Sheahan, an attorney representing the district, addressed the May 7 letter during the Sept. 9 board meeting. Sheahan said the letter had been “mischaracterized.” “There is also a recent letter from the state Education Department clarifying their May 7 letter,” Sheahan said. “There is no requirement by the state Education Department. There’s nothing directing or admonishing the district to file for a building permit with the village.” The district’s more detailed timeline included another letter from Groff that she wrote at the request of the district’s attorneys to “clarify the purpose of my letter to you dated May 7, 2019, which was written in response to correspondence received by the Village of East Williston dated April 16, 2019.” Groff wrote that the purpose of the letter was to “alert the school district that there may be additional local zoning approval required” and to suggest that the district should consult directly with the Village of East Williston. Groff wrote that the May 7 letter was not meant to either confirm or deny that adhering to the village zoning code was required. “My letter was not intended to direct or admonish the District and took no position as to whether or not local zoning approval was required under the circumstances,” Groff wrote. Sheahan has argued in the past that the April 11 approval by the Education Department is all that is required for the project to move forward.

Throgs Neck floodgate seen less likely Continued from Page 10 Tide gates are commonly-used fixtures in a city’s drainage system that do not allow water to be drawn back into the draining infrastructure, thus reducing flood risks. Wisemiller noted in a response to a question on how engineers will protect low-lying island communities that

Manorhaven is a “very concerning area” along with Port Washington. He asked residents to reach out to local elected officials, and then the Army Corps since the engineers cannot conduct studies without local partners first requesting it. At a news conference before the

meeting, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth expressed her concerns, noting that many local communities fear “induced flooding.” “We understand the need to protect Manhattan from flooding; we saw what happened during Superstorm Sandy,” Bosworth said. “But we do not want to

be the designated spillway.” According to Army Corps officials, a draft report is being worked on and a final plan is expected to be released in July. If everything goes according to schedule, a final plan will be approved and ready for construction to start in November 2022.

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Temple Beth Sholom to feature Susan Winter Continued from Page 45 piano instructor and freelance photographer. She has recently landed a role in an independent movie currently filming on Long Island. Alex Rybeck is a composer, arranger, and pianist whose Broadway credits include Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel, Tommy Tune Tonite, and Damn Yankees. Off-Broadway shows include Really Rosie, Dames at Sea, and Wings (Public Theater). He conducted the world premiere of What the World Needs Now, earning personal praise from Burt Bacharach. He is the winner of the 2005 MAC Award (given for excellence in cabaret) and has many albums to his

credit. He has participated in countless benefits, and organized Heartsongs, one of the first fundraising concerts in response to Hurricane Katrina. Tickets are $75 per person. Become a sponsor and support the synagogue’s inclusion efforts to accommodate children and their families with an appropriate education. To pay by PayPal, please go to www.tbsroslyn.org, then go to Upcoming Events: Fall Cabaret Minor Miracles, or send your check payable to Temple Beth Sholom, earmarked Inclusion Initiative, to Temple Beth Sholom, 401 Roslyn Road., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. For further information, or to pay by credit card, please contact the temple office at 516-621-2288.

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has specialized in sport psychology for 20 years and works in the fields of golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, figure skating, gymnastics, softball, fencing and more. He has helped professional teams, Olympians and elite young athletes learn how to manage the intense pressure of competitive sports. He appears on both TV and radio and has sport psychology columns in 5 different newspapers and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall street Journal and the London Times. Golf Digest includes him in their list of top mental game gurus in America. For a consultation see below: Williston Park Professional Center 2 Hillside Ave, Suite E. Williston Park NY 11596 (building parallel to E. Williston railroad station)

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Continued from Page 16 There is considerable effort to provide a community-wide benefit. Take advantage of family events, like Family Film Day on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 (tickets, $20 per child, free for the adult, must be reserved in advance) and free events include the Young Filmmakers Program, Sunday, Nov. 10 (RSVP required) and free screenings of Family Shorts on Tuesday Nov. 5 (Election Day) and Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day at various venues (RSVP to secure a seat). Film festivals are appreciated for the role they play in economic vitalization of communities. An average arts attendee spends $24.60 per event, not including the cost of admission, at local businesses including restaurants, stores and hotels – generating $74.1 billion, nationally. The Gold Coast Festival helps spur that economic activity by partnering with local merchants and restaurants to offer discounts. We keep hearing about the dismal state of our downtowns, and ringing hands over how to revitalize our Main Streets. Well, communities across the country have discovered the secret sauce: arts and culture. Those villages and communities that have been most successful – like Westbury, Freeport – have done it through the arts, turning abandoned spaces into performing arts venues that become the magnet for revitalization up and down Main Street, like Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, The Paramount in

Huntington village and The Argyle Theatre in Babylon Village. Indeed, Long Island arts and cultural organizations — such as museums, concert halls and film festivals —spend $1.8 billion a year, much of it on employing 22,500 people – that’s more than are employed by banks, real estate agencies or federal government, Newsday reported. “The film industry, alone, brings $200 million in economic activity to the county,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said at the press conference to open the Gold Coast International Film Festival. “It’s good for our brand – the glamour.” The Gold Coast International Film Festival is only the tip of the iceberg of the year-round cultural offerings and economic benefit of having the Gold Coast Arts Center in our community. In its review of Best Places to Retire, Money Magazine cited North Hempstead as “Best for cultural offerings” calling the town, “one of the cradles of American culture.” North Hempstead has also been ranked among the 100 “best places to live.” The Gold Coast International Film Festival and the Gold Coast Arts Center may be an engine for economic development, but how our quality of life is enhanced through cultural enrichment? Priceless. For program and ticket information, visit www.goldcoastfilmfestival.org or call 516-829-2570.

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‘Never Again Education’ act meet in G.N. The Hadassah will be hosting Karen Paikin Barall on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 3:00 p.m. to discuss the Never Again Education Act at the Great Neck South Middle School’s Choral Room at 349 Lakeville Road in Great Neck. The event is presented by the United Parent Teacher’s Council Total Community Involvement planning subcommittee HEART: Holocaust Education Actively Reinforces Tolerance and UPTC’s Legislative Committee. The discussion will focus on HR 943 legislation: The Never Again Education Act. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) , along with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced legislation that will create a new grant program at the U.S. Department of Education to give teachers across the United States the resources and training necessary to teach our nation’s children the important lessons of the Holocaust and the horrific consequences of hate and intolerance. In the past few years, there has been a significant rise in anti-

Semitic hate crimes throughout our nation and in New York City. According to the Anti-Defamation League, anti-Semitic incidents in the United States have spiked roughly 60 percent between 2016 and 2017. NYPD figures show over 180 anti-Semitic incidents in 2018, a 22 percent spike from 2017, and a 38.6 percent increase from 2016. We must to be vigilant in the fight against hatred and ensure our youth understand the horrors of the Holocaust and the intolerance and bigotry that led to it, so we can fulfill the promise of ‘Never Again.’ “We are at a dangerous moment in time. Anti-Semitism is on the rise around the world and here at home, and the memory of the Holocaust is fading for far too many Americans. We can combat this by making sure we teach our students, tomorrow’s leaders, about the horrors of the Holocaust. It is simply not enough to condemn hateful, violent attacks against the Jewish communitywe need to be proactive, we need to take action. I am proud

to reintroduce the Never Again Education Act, so that we can be vigilant in the fight against hatred and give teachers across the United States the resources and training they need to teach our children the important lessons of the Holocaust,” said Carolyn B. Maloney. “Over the last few years, a concerning amount of anti-Semitic incidents have occurred in our country. My hope is that this bill will combat the rise of this inexcusable behavior by further educating our nation’s students on the unthinkable and innumerable atrocities of the Holocaust. As a nation, we cannot allow a return to the hateful actions that led to the Holocaust and I’m proud to do my part to change it,” said Stefanik. What the bill does: · Establishes a federal fund at the Department of Education, the “Holocaust Education Assistance Program Fund.” The fund is able to accept private donations in addition to appropriated funds. The fund will finance grants to public and private

middle and high schools to help teachers develop and improve Holocaust education programs. · Gives funding directly to teachers to develop individualized programs that best suit their students’ needs. · Expenses include training for educators, textbooks, transportation and housing for teachers to attend seminars, transportation for survivors to be brought to a school, and field trips. · Creates a Holocaust Education website as a central hub of resources and best practices for teachers interested in Holocaust education. · Curriculum experts at the Department of Education will work with trained Holocaust educators to conduct regional workshops that help teachers work within their state and local education requirements to incorporate the sensitive subject of the Holocaust into their classrooms. · Creates an Advisory Board to help develop the competitive criteria for grants, select the content for the website, and lead fundraising efforts for the program.

Benefits: · Teachers face many barriers to teaching the Holocaust: a lack of awareness of where to find resources, a lack of funding to take advantage of these resources, and a lack of knowledge for how to incorporate the subject into their curriculums. This program will help teachers overcome these barriers at no additional cost to the taxpayer. · Private Holocaust education centers provide valuable training programs, curriculum and other resources, but are limited to helping the schools in their area. This program will help these centers reach a broader audience, and provide teachers with the tools to educate students in communities across the country. · This program will finally recognize the importance of Holocaust education at the federal level and teach our children about the valuable lessons from the Holocaust. RSVP: jliman@optonline. net or dhslbhsail@aol.com>

‘Scrubbing Good Time’ at NYU Winthrop October brings with it the beginning of flu season, but now 130 third-graders at Davison Avenue Intermediate School in Lynbrook are better prepared to protect themselves against the flu after participating in a fun, hands-on

flu prevention demonstration put on by NYU Winthrop Hospital. Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of Infection Prevention at NYU Winthrop, recently visited the school to lead the educational forum that included song: If you’re happy and

you know it scrub your hands! Schoolchildren happily broke out in melody, singing two bars of that song, which takes up about the 15-20 seconds required to properly wash hands to prevent the spreading germs. Dean pro-

vided a variety of other useful tips aimed at slowing the spread of the flu, which last season caused more than half-million hospitalizations and 36,000+ deaths in the US. Australia’s flu season, which is often a predictor for the US, has had

NYU Winthrop teaches flu prevention tips to third-graders at Davison Intermediate School in Lynbrook.

an unusually severe flu season this year, and already New York State has regions with “severe” warnings of flu outbreaks. “It’s important to educate children about flu prevention since they are among the most vulnerable populations,” said Dean. “We can help keep our schools and homes safer if we all take basic measures aimed at infection prevention.” Young children are at a higher risk of developing flu-like complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus and ear infections, and children with serious health conditions such as asthma and diabetes are also more susceptible to flu. Parents are advised to keep sick children home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone without using medications to reduce fever. “Dr. Dean engaged our students with a fun and interactive flu-prevention program that left the children eager to share what they learned—by word and song—with their teachers, peers, and family members,” added principal Rachel Gross. “I’m certain we’ll all be singing the washinghands song at Davison Avenue Intermediate School for many months to come!”

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Herricks students visit cathedral Herricks Middle School’s Chamber Choir performed at the historic Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City as part of a concert celebrating the music of British composer, Bob Chilcott On Sunday, Oct. 13. Mr. Chilcott spent the weekend on Long Island, working with singers from Herricks Middle School, the Green Vale School, Queens College, the Cathedral of the Incarnation and St. John’s of Lattingtown, which sponsored the event. He worked with Chamber Choir at the middle school on the Friday before the concert, calling the Herricks singers, “simply incredible.” Chris Brayne, director of music at St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church, which sponsored Mr. Chilcott’s visit to the United States, said about the student singers, “I was immensely impressed with them.” James Ludwig, the director of Herricks Middle Chamber Choir, grew up singing as a chorister at the Cathedral of the Incarnation and has sung Mr. Chilcott’s music with many different choirs. “I feel honored and proud to have my students sing in concert with one of the world’s greatest living choral composers, in the building where I first learned to sing.” Mr. Chilcott shared many stories with the students of his lifelong association with choral music, first as a chorister and choral scholar in the choir of King’s College, Cambridge, and then for 12 years as a member of the King’s Singers. He

became a full-time composer in 1997 and has over 250 pieces of choral music published by Oxford University Press. He has written many pieces for children, including his much-loved song,Can you hear me?In 2013, he wroteThe King shall rejoice for the service in Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. At the conclusion of Sunday’s concert, Herricks singers joined the choirs of theGreen Vale School, the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and St. John’s of Lattingtown to perform the iconic British coronation anthem,I was glad, by C.H.H. Parry. This thrilling piece of music has been sung at coronations and weddings for the British royal family since it was composed in 1902. “I will always remember the last song…It was fun singing with the adult choir,” said Daneen Gondal. Another singer, Michael Lau, reflected on the weekend of music, saying, “I learned about the composing life from a famous composer’s eyes.” Michael’s mother, Jenny Lin, said, “Over the course of two days, Bob Chilcott imbued the students with his passion for music. He opened their eyes to the nuances of each song and together with his kindness and a great sense of humor, made it an unforgettable experience for the students. This was truly an exceptional experience.” Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

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Bermuda: heaven in our backyard Most of us have a strong religious bent which only gets worse with age. As the wrinkles deepen, as the illnesses become chronic and as friends begin to die off one by one we, the aged, begin to dwell upon the only question that matters: “Am I making the most of my life here on earth?” The great religions suggest that if you behave and are kind you shall find your reward in the afterlife which they call heaven. But honestly, do we really have to wait until we die to enjoy heaven? Dante was consumed with the idea of heaven. When he wrote “The Divine Comedy” in 1320 he described himself at midlife as depressed, lost in the woods and hoping for divine deliverance. Of course, if you’re up on your reading you know that Virgil gave him the grim truth that in order to find heaven you must first go through hell and purgatory. This was upsetting news indeed but Dante had no choice but to follow Virgil down through all nine circles of hell in order to trudge back up through purgatory and finally get to heaven. Dante described heaven as “Paradiso” whereupon he achieved prudence, fortitude, justice, temperance, faith, hope and love. Although I’m not a strong believer in religion I do admire the tenets of fortitude, hope and love. Well, let’s all shout halleluiah because just last week I found heaven right here. Wasn’t Jesus who said, “The kingdom of heaven is all around you.” Yes, it is and it’s on a little island just offshore. Here is how I discovered Bermuda. Many years ago I had the

good fortune to meet John Mariani, Jr. who owns Villa Banfi Wineries, the international wine distributors with headquarters in Old Brookville and wine vineyards throughout Tuscany. Shortly after I met John he and his wife moved to Bermuda and always told me I was welcome to visit anytime I wanted. I’m a slow learner, have enormous Catholic guilt and also tend to avoid happiness so it took me about twenty years to take him up on the invite. But last week I took the plunge and booked the flight to Bermuda. I was filled with anxiety given the questionable weather in Bermuda this time of year but I was emboldened by the fact that my wife tends to bring sunshine wherever she goes and thus with fingers crossed, off we flew. We booked a suite at the Rosewood Hotel in Tucker’s Town since it was next to John’s home and in walking distance to Mid Ocean Club. And much like

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“The Divine Comedy” getting there was like a living hell. How is it possible to experience stop and go traffic at 6:15 a.m. on a Monday morning on the Belt Parkway? It felt like the upper circles of hell may be due to all my past failures in the areas of lust, gluttony, avarice and wrath. At any rate, we sweated our way through and then endured the purgatory of Kennedy Airport for another two

hours. I cannot recall a trip I made where I didn’t say to myself “That’s it. This is the last time I travel. Never again will I put myself through this hell.” But somehow and some way we made it to the plane on time and arrived in Bermuda 2 hours later. Now let me fast forward to that same afternoon. After settling into our suite we got in our little golf cart and headed down to the Rosewood Beach Club. We passed by the rolling fairways of Mid Ocean Golf Club and pulled our cart into the parking lot of the beach club. We got out of the cart and walked along the grass, sat down on the edge of the beach, dug our feet into the sand and looked out onto the ocean. I have seen many many beautiful things in this world including the Champs Elysees in Paris, Lake Como in Northern Italy and astounding views from the cliffs of Capri.

The incomparable pink sand, azure blue ocean and smiling faces of Bermuda

But when we sat down and looked at this little cove in Bermuda I immediately said to my wife “If heaven exists it is going to look exactly like this.” The temperature was 70 degrees, there was a very faint breeze coming off the water. There were some white clouds in the distance that set the blue sky off perfectly. There were waves gently crashing on the sand and little cove was bracketed by cliffs on either side of us. The ocean had a variety of shades of blue ranging from dark blue in the distance to very light azure blue near the shore. The sand was something I have never felt before. To call this ‘pink sand’ was to trivialize it. It was like some kind of perfectly milled powder that God had manufactured in order to remove all the shells and stones and to make it a delight to walk on. Behind us was the five-star restaurant where you could hear the clinking of expensive glasses and the soft chatter and laughter of very happy people. I had finally arrived in heaven. That is how I came to the answer to that question we wonder about as we age. Am I living my life fully and completely? To experience the glorious white sand beaches of Bermuda, sipping a lemonade, listening to the waves come in and seeing the beautiful face of my wife smiling at me is living well indeed. This is as good as it gets and better yet it’s only a twohour plane ride away. Many thanks to John Mariani, Jr. for leading me to heaven right here on earth. Let’s call John a modern-day version of Virgil.

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Teaching kids to stay safe Upcoming at the Mineola Library

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School Social Worker Kathy Wong presented the Yellow Dyno program to kindergarteners, teaching them how to stay safe. Searingtown School held a Health and Safety Week from Oct. 15-18 as a way to educate and remind students about the

protocol to use when facing an emergency or difficult situation. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade received valu-

able lessons that will help ensure their protection, both in and outside of school. The week featured a visit from local firefighters, during which students saw an actual fire truck up close and learned about the proper actions to take in the event of a fire. Yoga sessions focused on breathing, balance, and movement, while a nutrition workshop with Dr. Jill Silverman emphasized the importance of a healthy diet. On Oct. 16, School Social Worker Kathy Wong presented the Yellow Dyno program to kindergartners, teaching them how to react and stay safe in the presence of strangers. Principal Diana DeGiorgio discussed mental health with third graders and shared strategies to keep minds healthy through self-management, gratitude and other practices. The week also featured playground safety and food allergy awareness and concluded with a mindfulness session led by School Psychologist Maureen Andres. Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

Upcoming at W.P. Library From the Director: Please note that the library will be open on Thanksgiving Eve from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. New Titles Added: Secret Hours—Santa Montefiore Met Her Match—Jude Deveraux Things You Save in a Fire—Katherine Center Women of the Copper Country—Mary Doria Russell Death in Focus—Anne Perry Beekeeper of Aleppo—Christy Lefteri Talking to Strangers—Malcolm Gladwell All the Flowers in Paris—Sarah Jio Strangers She Knows—Christina Dodd Word to the Wise—Jenn McKinlay Call Sign Chaos—Jim Mattis Adult Programs Tai Chi—Tuesdays & Thursdays—Oct. 22, 24, 29, 31; Nov. 7, 12, 19, 21, 29—9:45-10:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Author Visit—Noah Lederman–Tuesday—Nov. 19—7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Noah will discuss his book A World Erased, about his search for his family’s Holocaust Secrets. Book Discussion—Wednesday—Dec. 4—7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Copies of Before We Were Yours are available at the Circulation Desk. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Author Visit—Mark Torres—Tuesday—Dec. 10—7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Mark will discuss his new book Adeline. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Children’s Programs: Story Time for Tots—Thursdays—Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12—10:30 a.m. in the Library for children 1-4 yrs old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Baby Start—Wednesdays—Oct. 23, 30—9:4510:15 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 6-17 months. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Tiny Tykes—Wednesdays—Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13–10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 1 ½-5 years old. There is a $45 fee due at registration. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Thanksgiving Special—Wednesday—Nov. 20—10:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children 1 1/2 -5 years old. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Family Holiday Craft Workshop—Saturday— Nov. 2—1-4 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for ages 5+. Enjoy creating a Christmas tree votive ($20), holiday plate ($20) or flat ornament ($10) provided by the Little Art Studio. Participants are able to come in at any time between 1—4 p.m. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Thanksgiving Storytime—Saturday—Nov. 23—11 a.m. in the Library for ages 5+. Join author Michele Peters as she reads her book A Traditional Ladder. Dream catcher craft to follow. Sign up at the Circulation Desk.

ADULT PROGRAMS Monday, Nov. 4 7 p.m. Social Security & Spousal Benefits Daniel G. Mazzola, CFA, CPA offers a broad overview of the Social Security program as it relates to retirees and their beneficiaries. Learn about spousal benefits and how married couples can optimize their collective payouts using two simple strategies. Please register at the Reference Desk or call 516-746-8488 ext. 2. Wednesday, Nov. 6 7 p.m. The Thanksgiving Garden Paul Levine, “The Plant Man,” returns with late Fall Garden plants such as mums, pansies and ornamental cabbage. He will discuss the best soil, fertilizer and plant containers as well as how often to water and what locations are best for each plant. Please register at the Reference Desk or call 516-746-8488 ext. 2. Saturday, Nov. 9 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Individuals of all ages may attend. A check or money order for $27.00 payable to Empire Safety Council is due at registration. One check per person. Register at the Reference Desk. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Monday, Nov. 4 5-6 p.m. Toothbrush Robots

Grades 1 and up Instructor Chris Buchman will show you how to make a working robot out of toothbrushes and other everyday items to take home with you. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-7468488 ext. 1. Wednesday, Nov. 6 4:30 p.m. Ages 3 years old to Grade 3 Reading with Raptors An educator from Volunteers for Wildlife will read “Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell. Participants will also get an up-close view of a live owl. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-7468488 ext. 1. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS Monday, Nov. 4 3-4 p.m. Grades 5-12 Silhouette Light Jars Immortalize your favorite character with a jar that lights up from within! Or simply decorate a light up jar with your favorite colors. Dress for a mess! Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. Wednesday, Nov. 6 3-4 p.m. Grades 5-12 Teen Hangout Join us as we play games and unwind in our Community Room. Enjoy Xbox, Wii games. Bring your own games or simply hang out. No registration required.

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