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It makes them able to get contracts, but it also certifies that they're in business and gets their paperwork in order. Executive Suite: Phil And decreases the likelihood that they won't fulfill the con- tract. Andrews, Hempstead How are you trying to keep minorities from moving off Originally published: March 12, 2014 8:45 PM Up- Long Island? dated: March 16, 2014 3:53 PM By CHRISTINE We see ourselves in the business of helping to make GIORDANO. Special to Newsday Long Island sustainable for the African-American commu- The Long Island African American Chamber of Com- nity. Business growth, job creation, private-sector opportu- merce is working to increase the number of minority- nities and government contracting opportunities will slow owned businesses in the region, following a goal set by down the rate of African-Americans relocating to other Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to include minorities in 20 per- parts of the country. cent of state contracts, says president Phil Andrews. What else do you want to do? Founded two years ago, the chamber connects members We want to be that vehicle for people who may not be in with business and government leaders, helps owners obtain business, to create future businesses. We're encouraging minority certification, and gives "the wider community an other ethnic groups to be part of the chamber. And we're opportunity to do business with a significant segment of the going to be working with the Hofstra Small Business De- market," he says. Meetings are publicized on Facebook; the velopment Center on training in business skills like book- next one is April 3. keeping, marketing. Everyone wants to be in business, but Andrews, 50, began his career working by day for the you've got to learn the language of business first. New York City Correction Department and spending nights What's the key to staying in business and creating some- helping to build the Haircut Hut chain. The company grew thing viable here? to 10 stores before he retired; he now runs P.A. Public Re- lations Co. I gave out scholarships, spoke at schools, had Kwanzaa events and art exhibits at my stores. So one of the keys is How does the chamber help cultivate business opportu- staying involved in your community. nities? How did you build your business while working full We develop a relationship with the agencies and ask the time? procurement people to talk to us and tell us how we can do business with them. I tried to have family or people that I really trusted as key managers. One of my best managers we ever had was How does certifying a minority-owned business help? (Continued on page 6)

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NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 4 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 5 Community Journal a publication of Emerging Business Group, Inc. ©2006 New York all rights reserved LAST WEEKS The Community Journal DEPARTMENTS: COVER PAGES: is a weekly publication, based in Baldwin, New York, dedicated to sharing news and information AROUND THE WORLD among minority businesses and residents which will enable positive action - economically, AROUND THE NATION socially and politically - for the betterment of us all. From our premiere issue, AROUND THE STATE July 1, 1993, we have grown to be one of the leading African heritage news and information NASSAU COUNTY sources on Long Island. As a community - based publication, we intend to expand SUFFOLK COUNTY our presence and to encourage greater participation from all members of the community in TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD forging our shared destiny. We are a "for-profit" business and hope to extend that HEMPSTEAD VILLAGE spirit of economic empowerment to many other businesses in our community. FREEPORT VILLAGE We are published each week unless otherwise indicated and are distributed through EDUCATION newsstands, independent sales agents, and subscriptions. Publisher: JUSTICE Larry Montgomery

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(Continued from page 3) my niece. Family [treats] the business like it's theirs, and that's hard to find. You also hired former inmates? When you open a business, you help somebody feed their family. That's one of the greatest things you can do. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. on April 3. Guest speaker Lorette Farris, president and CEO of Washington D.C.-based iBoss, will talk about new capital mar- kets created as a result of the JOBS Act of 2012, including ways to use do- nation and equity-based crowdfunding. For more information, email [email protected].

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A Conservative announces 4th Congressional District bid, without party support Wednesday March 12, 2014 5:21 PM By Paul LaRocco A Hempstead schools advocate said Wednesday that she would seek Conservative Party support for a 4th Con- gressional District bid. Caprice Rines, 46, a retired insurance claims adjuster, said she’s joining the already crowded field looking to suc- ceed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy because she hasn't seen a candidate who can relate to all segments of the diverse Nassau district.

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CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS PROGRAM Presiding Officer Gregory’s Collection Yields Hundreds of Phones for Our Troops Amityville, NY – Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory continues to collect cell phones to benefit our military personnel serving overseas. To date he has collected over 650 phones on behalf of Cell Phones for Soldiers to be recycled for the purchase of calling cards for active-duty military members and veterans. “I want to thank my fellow legislators as well as the residents of Suffolk County for their support of our soldiers and their families,” said Presiding Officer Gregory. “This collection is ongoing Residents may bring their unwanted used or broken cell phones to any of the following legislative offices:  Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory, 15 Albany Avenue, Amityville  Legislator Steven H. Stern, Chairman, Veterans & Seniors Committee 1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Suite P, Huntington  Legislator Thomas Cilmi, 96 East Main St., Ste 5, East Islip  Legislator Monica Martinez, 320 Carleton Ave., Ste. 4300, Central Islip  Legislator Sarah Anker, 620 Route 25A, Ste. B, Mount Sinai  Suffolk County Legislature William H. Rogers Building 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge

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Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presid- ing Officer DuWayne Gregory and Babylon Town Coun- cilwoman Jacqueline A. Gordon are hosting a Women’s Mini-Conference on financial planning, family health and childcare at Old Town Hall in Babylon.

Women’s Mini Conference Old Town Hall 47 W. Main St., Babylon Tuesday, March 25 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

“Presiding Officer Gregory and I believe it important to give women in the Town of Babylon an opportunity to learn about many of the resources that are available to them,” said Councilwoman Gordon. “This Mini Women's Conference will give constituents the opportunity to interact with and gain information from the presenters. Women are the backbone of families and families are the backbone of communities. When women are successful, communities are suc- cessful.”

“Managing sound financial planning, accessing quality healthcare and maintaining reliable childcare are among the top challenges facing women today,” said Presiding Officer Gregory. “We have a wealth of resources and services available throughout Suffolk County, and I invite everyone to stop by to pick up information that may assist in addressing these issues for women and families.”

Following is an updated list of presenters: Marks of Excellence Health Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Suffolk County: Childcare Council of Suffolk Women’s Services Family Service League Office for the Aging Finance Health Services, Maternal/Infant Community Teachers Federal Credit Union Health Collaborative Mass Mutual Group, Financial Services Town of Babylon Department of Human Services Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Center Cornell Cooperative Extension, Nutrition Health & For more information, contact Presiding Officer Wellness Gregory’s district office, 631-854-1111. The Retreat Childcare Family Life Center Parents for Megan’s Law

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When it comes to the relationship between money and speech, there is a fundamental difference between content and amplification. What I am speak about is whether a wealthy individual or a corporation that accumulates wealth in the economic sphere should be able to use that economic might to purchase political power by amplifying its voice, using essentially a million dollar megaphone, drowning out the rest of us in a sea of campaign cash. You know how bad a Republican Senate majority would be just based on the fringe GOP senators who attack our constitutional rights and values on a daily basis -- peo- ple like Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and the self-proclaimed "Guardian of Gridlock" himself, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.Greg Brannon, one of the top contenders for the GOP nomination in the North Carolina Senate race recently said that Planned Parenthood is trying to kill three-month- old babies! He's also asserted that the food stamp program "enslaves people," interstate toll roads are akin to "fascism" and, despite being a medical doctor, that abortion is linked to breast cancer (an absolute falsehood). He has addressed a secessionist group and served as president of an organiza- tion called "Founder's Truth," whose blog served as a home for some of the wildest right-wing conspiracy theories un- ington since 2010. Chief Justice John Roberts is an important der the sun. justice to watch, since he has been sceptical of campaign fi- In Mississippi, a Tea Party primary challenger to Re- nance reform throughout his term on the court. A radical deci- publican incumbent Thad Cochran, Chris McDaniel, has sion from teh court, hat jeopardizes contribution limits, will the backing of powerful right-wing groups like Club For do a significant amount harm to the court's stature, becaue teh Growth, Tea Party Express, Senate Conservatives Fund and public does not beklieve taht corporations are people. The FreedomWorks and recently retweeted a white suprema- public does not believe that money is speech, and teh public cist. does not feel that one person should be able to dump $3.5 mil- lion into an election and drown out their fellow citizens, with The potential Republican Senate majority could be shap- tax free advertising alone. This threatens the integrity of our ing up to be as bad -- or even worse -- than the Tea Party democracy. House majority that has so badly mucked things up in Wash-

Public Service Announcement from the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Did you know that you, your relative, neighbor or friend could be a victim of domestic violence? Do- mestic Violence has no boundaries. Contact the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence for help. Call the 24-hour hotline 631-666-8833. Trained counselors are always available. For more informa- tion visit sccadv.org Domestic violence is a crime. Those suffering are often afraid to report it to the police. The Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence places trained advocates in all seven Suffolk County Police Precincts to help those in need. For more information please call 631-666-8833 or visit us at www.sccadv.org

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Gerry Meyer Retires Town of Hempstead Town of Hempstead employee Gerry Meyer retired from the Department of Public Safety where he served as a Security Aide for 11 years. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby offered her congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy future in retirement, during the celebration held at The Railroad Inn in Valley Stream. Pictured: Thomas DeMaria, Commissioner Public Safety, Gerry Meyer, honoree, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby

Cayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291) COMPTROLLER DiNAPOLI RELEASES Auditors found a number of weaknesses in the college’s internal controls over information technology assets. For example, the college does not regularly monitor MUNICIPAL AUDITS or review its computers to ensure that all software installed is approved and legally New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office obtained. completed audits of the Town of Alabama, Caledonia Fire Department, Caledonia Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370) Joint Fire District, Cayuga County Community College, Dutchess County, Town of Budgeted revenues and expenditures for the 2014 proposed budget were rea- Marcellus and the Uniondale Fire District. sonable and the budget was structurally balanced. However, the general fund bal- “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local ance was used to cover shortages in the county’s enterprise funds. The general fund communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and balance decreased by nearly $9.4 million between 2010 and 2012. operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money Town of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Onondaga County) is being spent appropriately and effectively.” The town supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate accounting re- Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (Genesee County) cords for all town funds or ensure that bank reconciliations were properly per- The town clerk deposited all moneys collected and remitted these moneys to formed. This resulted in accounting errors and the failure to file annual financial the supervisor, county and other agencies appropriately. Moneys collected were reports with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Also, the board also reported in an accurate and timely manner. However, the town board is not did not annually audit, or have an independent public accountant audit, the supervi- providing adequate oversight of the clerk’s operations. sor’s records. Caledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (Livingston County) Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Question- The department has not adopted any written policies and procedures for finan- able Board Practices (Nassau County) cial operations other than the by-laws, which were not adequate or consistently The district board did not review and/or approve, monitor or con- followed. In addition, the board did not provide adequate oversight of the treasurer, trol the firehouse hall rental process. As a result, one commissioner who was responsible for all financial duties. was able to rent the hall to various individuals and organizations and Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (Livingston County) collect but not deposit any of the approximately $44,000 in rental The district board generally provides adequate oversight of financial activities, moneys generated by these events. In addition, the district has more but improvements can be made. Specifically, monthly reports provided by the sport utility vehicles than appear to be necessary for appropriate dis- treasurer include only year-to-date information and do not provide detail for the trict operations. current month’s activities, which makes it difficult to monitor operations.

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rier to find out your coverage, and to find out about Medicare coverage call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633- From 4227). New York is a member state of the CDC's Colorectal Cancer Control Program, which provides screenings and follow-up care to men and women ages 50–64 with low the income who are underinsured or uninsured for screen- ings. Please take advantage of every opportunity to stay healthy! Desk of To learn more about what is going on in the Village of Hempstead, including information about local organiza- Mayor tions that serve youth and families, visit www.villageofhempstead.org. To report any non- emergency issues around the Village, remember to use the VillageLine at 516-478-6333. Hall As we make our way through March, it’s time to pre- Sincerely, pare our yearly taxes, move past the winter storms of the last few months and begin looking forward to the spring Wayne and summer. And with numerous pressing international Mayor Wayne J. Hall issues filling the news cycle, one very important issue seems to have slipped through the cracks this month: co- lon cancer. March is National Colorectal (colon) Cancer Aware- ness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. Sadly, each year about 140,000 Americans alone are diagnosed, and more than 50,000 lose their struggle.

Like most cancers, the risk increases with age; more than 90% of those affected are over 50 years old. That’s HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY why you should be screened soon after your 50th birth- day and then regularly until the age of 75. ADULT WORKSHOP

Screenings for colorectal cancer are critical because USING SOCIAL MEDIA IN symptoms may not appear for many months. Because of that, it’s important that you regularly check for blood in YOUR JOB SEARCH your stool, take note of stomach pains that will not sub- Wednesday, March 26, 2014 side, and consult a doctor if you have unexplainable weight loss. These are all major indicators that you 6:30pm – 8:30pm might have colon cancer. These symptoms can be caused For immediate release* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * by something less dangerous, but the only way to know is advance Registration needed * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * by seeing a physician. Contact: Reference* * * * * * * * * * * * *481-6990 There are several things you can do to reduce your A resume is no longer enough. Today’s job seekers must chances of getting cancer. By exercising more, avoiding have a LinkedIn Profile and know how to use other social obesity and limiting alcohol intake, your risk lowers im- media for a well-rounded job search strategy. Participants mensely. And, of course, quitting smoking drastically will learn how to build their LinkedIn Profile and how Twit- lowers your risk for all types of cancer. ter and Facebook can add value to a 21st Century job search. This is an informative presentation and handouts will be Other factors, from genetics to ulcerative colitis may made available to all who attend. This free program will be increase your risk. If you’re unsure of what type or fre- held in the Community Room of the library. quency of screening is best for you, consult your medical Registration is required. professional. Most insurance plans and Medicare will cover a colo- rectal cancer screening. Check with your insurance car-

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dren. Black people are ININ THETHE BLACKBLACK CHEMIST BEING very good at finding early talent in sports and enter- RIDICULED FOR tainment, but we should be equally diligent in scouting talents in science, DARK SKIN LED TO writing, business, etc. The programs that Eunice en- AMAZING tered at an early age were an important part of her INVENTION development. Eunice Cofie says that she grew up with low 3) The spirit of entre- self-esteem, much of it due to bullying. She was preneurship must also be made fun of for a reason that should shame us all: Her dark skin. This beautiful young woman admits that she was made to feel that she was less-than, and that growing up was difficult. Thanks to a strong father figure who wanted his daughter to over- come these psychological hurdles, Eunice was inspired to invent a set of beauty supplies for women with rich skin like her own. This led to the creation of NUEKIE, her cos- metics company. Eunice’s story is a great one for Financial Juneteenth, because she shows how we can turn a negative into a positive. She says that her fa- ther got her into programs at an early age that allowed her to develop as an inventor, finding her passion and purpose in life. Additionally, she not only overcame the psychological damage of her bullying, she was able to show just how beautiful dark skin is when it is not viewed through the distorted and developed in the black community, even among confused lense of white supremacy. those of us who are well-educated. Yes, Eunice Watch her video below, it will amaze you. could be sitting around waiting for someone to give her a job, but she has instead created her own job. Financial Juneteenth lessons from this story: There are a lot of highly-educated African Americans 1) Good role models are important for the self- who can’t find employment right now. Going to esteem of our children. Eunice’s father was an im- school doesn’t always make you economically se- portant part of her development, so we can never cure. In fact, it might even create a false sense of se- underemphasize the importance of a strong male curity. role model. 2) Talents should be developed early in our chil-

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ASK LISA-ANNE Q. It seems we have not won the war on drugs as more and more youth are dying from drug overdose. What is the popular drug being used right now and what can par- ents do to prevent their kids from using it?

A. Good question! No, we have not won the war, yet! Last summer's headline news was the heroin-related death of Glee star Cory Monteith, best known for playing television's clean-cut high school football star Finn Hud- son. Last month's headline was Philip Seymour Hoffman, also known to teens for his role as head gamemaker Plu- tarch Heavensbee in the popular Hunger Games movie series. Yet beyond Hollywood, stories of heroin abuse and tragedy appear in communities nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention, U.S. drug poisoning deaths involving heroin in- creased 45 percent from 2006 to 2010 -- and the trend is especially dire for younger users ages 15 to 24. Heroin is much more powerful than it used to be and, according to drug enforcement experts, is not limited to the use of a needle and back-alley experiences that might come to mind. According to a recent Teen Vogue article, getting heroin is as easy as purchasing a pill, because that's what heroin has become: a powder-filled capsule known as a button, designed to be broken open and snorted, that can be purchased for just $10. Experts say that many heroin users start with pain pills. Perhaps that is not surprising: The CDC 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System reports that see a rise in heroin use in areas that historically were 20.7 percent of students surveyed had taken prescription relatively untouched by the drug. drugs without a doctor’s prescription one or more times during their life. But pain pills are expensive—legally About Heroin! and on the black market—pushing those dependent on them to seek out a cheaper, more easily accessible alter- The thing about heroin is that it is highly addictive. It native with a similar kind of high: heroin. doesn’t play favorites. Anyone from any socioeconomic The 1990s brought the widespread availability of higher group and age bracket can easily become addicted with a purity heroin that made snorting or smoking the drug very short span of repeated use. Heroin is an opioid that possible. This shift produced an increasing number of us- is synthesized from morphine, a naturally occurring sub- ers, including youth that appeared in national survey stance extracted from the seedpod of the Asian poppy data in the mid-1990s. In the big cities, the increase in plant. heroin use again faded somewhat as the new century be- It can be injected, inhaled by snorting or sniffing or gan. In major hubs for heroin distribution, such as New smoked. Once it’s in the body, it enters the brain where it York and Chicago, data from ER visits, treatment admis- is converted back into morphine - which binds to opioid sions and arrest records showed that heroin users were receptors. These receptors are located in many areas of an aging group with fewer young recruits. the brain (and body) and are especially involved in the Over the last few years, research shows that heroin use in perception of pain and reward. Opioid receptors are also general and among new young users in particular is in- located in the brain stem, which controls automatic proc- creasing in unlikely places. In the years between 2000 - esses critical for life, such as blood pressure, arousal, and 2013, the proportion of arrestees 18-24 years old who respiration. Heroin overdoses frequently involve a sup- tested positive for heroin when they were arrested has in- pression of breathing, which can be fatal if not ad- creased by more than 20 percent in unlikely cities such as dressed. Most fatal overdoses occur when someone is us- Minneapolis and Indianapolis. Places such as Upstate ing alone. New York, rural New Hampshire, small towns in Ver- mont, Maine, and counties in the Midwest are starting to (Continued on page 20)

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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, Board of Education President Debra Mulé, Nassau County Career Day Helps Legislator David Denenberg, Hempstead Town Council- woman Dorothy L. Goosby, and Nassau County official Students Raymond Thomas, representing Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, were on hand to offer support for the pro- Understand Path for gram. Job-specific equipment of all shapes and sizes helped the guest speakers share their careers. Vocations included Success animal shelter humanitarian, ballroom dancer, clothing de- signer, coffee manufacturer, courtroom judge, court stenog- rapher, dentist, financial news reporter, pediatrician, per- Students at Archer Street School in Freeport learned sonal trainer, police officer and detective, and power plant about different jobs from the professionals who do them assistant superintendent. during the school’s annual Career Day. Visitors spent time in classrooms answering questions as they explained what they do and how their schooling helped them on the career path. “We are proud to have you here to enrich the career goals of our students,” said Principal Paula Lein.

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(Continued from page 17) Talk about it. Share your observations with your child, In a short amount of time, a tolerance to the drug builds while avoiding direct accusations. Stick to the facts and up so that it takes more heroin to get the same “euphotic” stay calm during this discussion. Don't have it if your results. Even a short break in usage can cause an overdose child is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. if the user ingests the same amount of heroin they were us- Help your child create a plan for refusing drugs. The key ing before the break. is to come up with a plan that your teenager will actually Recent surveys of teens and college age young adults reveal use in a social setting where kids are using drugs. Ex. that this age group doesn’t believe that occasional use of Tell teen to go to the bathroom--wherever it is--and sit in heroin is dangerous. That should be a large red flag to par- there for five minutes and time it. Then come out and tell ents of teens and soon to be or enrolled college students. your friends that you're sick and that you need to go home. Call home and have a parent pick you up. How Can You Tell If My Child Uses Heroin? Enforce a zero-tolerance rule. Research indicates that parental disapproval does deter adolescent drug use. Re- Heroin is usually smoked, snorted or injected. You may mind your children that you expect them to avoid all al- find the remnants of use in the bedroom, closet or bath- cohol or other drug use--period. Set clear rules and ex- room. Heroin is a powdery or crumbly substance. The pectations around alcohol and other drug use and estab- color is typically off white to dark brown. Black tar heroin lish reasonable consequences if those rules are broken. is nearly black and is sticky instead of powdery. Syringes Develop a written contract. or small glass or metal pipes are used when someone is in- Involve other people. You don't have to do this alone. jecting. Spoons and lighters are used to cook the drug be- Many people can help you intervene with your child--for fore injection and something like a belt, thin rubber hose example, a family doctor, school counselor, or addiction or tie is often wrapped around the arm, hand or leg to counselor. In addition, turn to support groups for teen- make a vein stand out. agers and their families who are in recovery from addic- Users will usually get a dry mouth and his or her skin will tion. flush. Small punctures in the skin appear (tracks or needle Focus on prevention. Stay actively involved in your teen- marks) in the arms, hands, legs and even feet. Heroin can ager's life. Get to know his or her friends and their par- cause someone to nod off in mid-sentence. Breathing is ents. Set and enforce curfews. Encourage participation in slowed. A user’s thinking is typically impaired. They will school and after-school activities. Also take time each tend to lose some memory. Self-control and good decision- week to ask what your child is thinking, feeling, and do- making suffers. Some users itch a lot, are nauseated and ing--and listen to the answers without interrupting. vomit. Skin infections and constipation are common. Her- Know where your child is at all times. Double check the oin users tend to become isolated except when they need to information your child gives you and keep up with him/ get more drugs. Personality changes occur and mood her via cell phone. swings are typical. Some experts may disagree but an open bedroom policy is necessary these days. Let your child know you will What Should Parents Do? walk in at any time and search his/her room regularly. Here is a link to the Parent Talk Kit to help parents Adolescence can lead to sudden changes in a child's moods start the conversation about drugs! http:// and behaviors, making it hard for parents to spot the signs medicineabuseproject.org/assets/documents/ of alcohol or other drug use. But according to Lea Gold- parent_talk_kit.pdf stein, a licensed psychologist who specializes in working Some information gathered from: https:// with teens and families, struggling with substance abuse, www.hazelden.org/web/public/prev50905.page and observing more than a few of the following signs means http://www.kvue.com/news/health/kids- that it's time to take action: doctor/243710051.html the smell of alcohol or odor of marijuana stealing or borrowing money Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speech- defensiveness about activities and possessions language pathologist who has worked in education for unusual mood changes or temper outbursts over two decades. She holds graduate degrees in speech- marked changes in eating or sleeping habits language pathology and multicultural education. She decline in academic performance also holds certification in educational administration. heavy use of perfumes, mouthwash or other scents to hide She is the author of the books, They Say I Have ADHD, I drug use Say Life Sucks! Thoughts From Nicholas, They S S Say a bedroom littered with burned matches, pipes or other I’m a St St Stutterer, But I S S Say Nothing! Meet Kelly drug paraphernalia and co-author of the books 365 Ways to Succeed With changes in friend groups ADHD and 365+1 Ways to Succeed With ADHD avail- significant change in personal appearance or hygiene able at www.Amazon.com. She is a member of the Na- loss of interest in usual activities and hobbies tional Education Writers Association and the Education difficulty with concentration Editor of the Community Journal newspaper in Baldwin, New York. You may contact her at The earlier you respond to such signs, the better. Follow [email protected] or by visiting her website at these guidelines: www.AskLisaAnne.com.

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First Freeport Fun Day Brings Out the Best in Everyone

Freeport High School held its first Fun Day Athletic Challenge that encouraged all students to freely participate in an afternoon of gymnasium games but was designed to particularly involve and engage those students with special needs. A group of Freeport student volunteers called “Peer Buddies” were on hand to coach and play with the participants and ensure they had a good time. Smiles were everywhere as students were divided into teams and rotated into supervised activities, such as soccer and net games. Special education teacher Madeline Silverman and physical education teacher Toby Elmore coordinated the af- terschool program. “This has been in the planning stage for a long time and I am happy that our district has been so suppor- tive,” said Silverman. “Hopefully, this is just the starting point for many more great events to come.” One of the future ideas is to have other high schools from the area also participate. Parents and friends turned out to populate the bleachers and cheer on the special student-athletes as they proudly wore their Freeport jerseys and shared good times with classmates.

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Career Day at Archer Street School Archer Street School in Freeport hosted a Career Day at the school. Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby enjoyed speaking with students and sharing her experience as Councilwoman. Dorothy Goosby, Councilwoman Paula R. Lein, Principa Miguel Bermudez, Chief of Police

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NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 24 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 25 Lido Beach Attorney Arrested for Stealing $16,000 in Escrow Funds from Mother and Daughter Susan Odery, 56, charged with stealing money meant for payment of taxes MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Lido Beach attorney charged with stealing more than $16,000 placed in an escrow account by a mother and daughter for taxes that were never paid on an apartment sold in New York City. Susan Odery, 56, was arrested and arraigned today on two counts of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (a D fel- ony) before Nassau County District Court Judge Tricia Ferrell. Odery was released on her own recognizance and is due back in court on April 4. DA Rice Addresses “The attorney-client relationship is pivotal to the func- tioning of our society and when that bond is broken, our en- tire legal system is weakened,” DA Rice said. “My office Danger of Heroin will continue to pursue these cases to make sure that the trust all clients should have in their attorneys is never mis- Usage Among Young placed.” DA Rice said that on April 25, 2012, a New Jersey mother and People at Local School daughter attended the closing on the sale of a New York City apartment that they owned, with Odery repre- Presentation senting them as their attorney. At the Now in its 6th year, DA Rice’s ‘Not My closing it was agreed that $16,758 Child’ program teaches parents and educators would be applied for the payment of New York State taxes. about the problem of heroin addiction Odery wrote out two checks at the SYOSSET, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney closing to pay the taxes. New York State attempted to cash Kathleen Rice appeared at HB Thompson Middle School in the checks on May 16, 2012 and again on May 18, 2012. Syosset on Tuesday to speak at a presentation of “Not My On both of these dates the checks were returned as unpaid. Child,” a program she created to address the epidemic of Odery’s bank later informed investigators from DA Rice’s heroin addiction and its devastating impact on families and office that Odery had placed a stop payment on the checks. neighborhoods. A check of the daily balance for that account revealed that there were insufficient funds to make that payment. “Knowing the signs of drug use is so important because In April 2013, the victims discovered that the taxes had when it comes to addiction – especially heroin and other not been paid when they received a bill for penalties from opiate addiction – time is of the essence,” DA Rice said. the State of New York Department of Taxation and Finance “The longer we wait, the harder it is to tell a child about the for not submitting their estimated tax on the sale of their dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.” apartment in a timely manner. Not My Child is a presentation that teaches parents The sellers contacted Odery about the bill and she about how to look for signs of drug use, and how abuse of claimed that there was an error and that she would handle heroin and other opiates isn’t just about shooting up with it. However, she did not and the tax bill was not paid. needles – addiction to opiates in pill form is a growing Odery was contacted again and she continued giving the problem among young people in our communities. The sellers excuses, telling the victims that she had to retrieve presentation will also discuss trends DA Rice’s office is the files from archives, but that they may not be retrievable seeing in drug use among young adults in our area. due to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Started in September 2008, Not My Child is designed to After multiple attempts were made to have Odery pay help parents and educators spot heroin addiction in its early the tax bill, the sellers filed a complaint with DA Rice’s of- stages, and gives examples about how they can create part- fice. nerships to tackle this deadly disease. Assistant District Attorney Victoria Curran of DA Rice’s Government and Consumer Frauds Bureau is prose- cuting the case. Odery is represented by Ariana Smith, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

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director of DA Rice’s Youth Court, and Assistant District Attorney Arianne Reyer, Youth Court’s assistant director, DA Rice and Mayor Hall on the occasion of the program’s 3rd anniversary. Youth Court provides young people who have commit- Celebrate 3rd Anniversary of ted nonviolent crimes with the opportunity to take responsi- bility for their actions, serve their community, and learn Groundbreaking Youth character and career-building skills. The Hempstead Vil- lage Court and the Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hof- Court Program stra University have housed Youth Court since 2011 and Progressive and innovative program continually support the efforts of the program. To be eligible, all offenders – referred to as respondents founded by DA Rice in 2011 – must be 11 to 17 years old, acknowledge their wrongdo- also marks 350th case involving nonviolent ing, and take responsibility for their actions. youth offenders Over 100 youth offenders are served in Youth Court a HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attor- year. Approximately 60 active volunteers from across Nas- ney Kathleen Rice, Hempstead Village Mayor Wayne Hall, sau County take on roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, approximately 30 volunteers and their family members bailiff, clerk, and juror during Youth Court hearings. All celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Nassau County Youth respondents must answer questions from jurors about what Court at an event on Thursday, March 13 that also marked they did and why it was wrong. the hearing of the court’s 350th case. After a hearing, the jury deliberates and imposes a fair “Young people need a place where they are allowed the and constructive sanction for the respondents using restora- opportunity to learn from their mistakes and grow into pro- tive justice goals. Common sanctions include community ductive and law-abiding members of society,” DA Rice service, oral and written apologies, essays, Youth Court said at the event at Hempstead Village Court. “People who jury duty, curfew, and mediation. have participated in these 350 cases over the past three In each case, respondents are linked to positive social years have seen firsthand the power of Youth Court to activities that will benefit their community and provide the transform young people into agents for positive change – respondent with a new experience that will have a positive not only in their own lives, but for the larger community as impact on him or her, and potentially become a regular ac- well.” tivity. For example, respondents have been linked to col- At the event, Mayor Hall presented a “Mayor’s Recog- lege professors, football coaches, lawyers, and other com- nition Award” to Assistant District Attorney Kara Kaplan, (Continued on page 28)

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DA Rice Announces Sentencing of International Fugitive Who Spent a Dozen Years on the Run Sebastian Barba, 36, captured after multi-agency manhunt in wake of hit-and-run incident that killed an 80-year-old Westbury woman MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced the sen- tencing today of a man who was captured after an almost 12-year international and multi- agency manhunt. He was the driver in a 2001 hit-and-run incident that killed an 80-year-old woman in Westbury. Nassau County District Sebastian Barba, 36, formerly of Hicksville, was sentenced by Nassau County Court Attorney Kathleen Rice Judge Angelo Delligatti to 12 years in prison. Barba pleaded guilty today to Assault in the 1st Degree (a B violent felony) and Leaving the Scene of Barba was detained by local authorities in Panama when an Incident Without Reporting (an E felony). his connecting flight from the Dominican Republic to Ecua- “This defendant showed callous disregard for life and dor was flagged due to an international arrest warrant issued law when he committed this horrific crime and then evaded by INTERPOL. He was escorted back to the U.S. on Nov. 9, prosecution for over a decade,” DA Rice said. “But justice 2012 by Panamanian officers and U.S. Marshalls. caught up in the end with his being sentenced to as much DA Rice added special thanks to NCPD Det. Gary Fer- time in prison as he spent evading responsibility for his eld- rucci, who has worked the case from the beginning, as well erly victim’s death.” as the following for their involvement in this investigation: Barba was arrested in November 2012 after an almost U.S. Marshals – Senior Inspector, Office of South 12-year international manhunt involving DA Rice’s office, American Affairs, Mark Espinoza, Anthony B. Walker, Jose the Nassau County Police Department, the Port Authority F. Espinal Police Department, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Agents with the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Marshal’s Service, the government of Panama, and INTER- Security Service POL. U.S. Embassy in Panama City – Juan Arturo Rawlins DA Rice said that at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2001, 80-year-old Jean Renison was crossing Post Ave- Panama City Police – Officer Pablo Icaza nue at the Maple Avenue intersection in Westbury when Servicio Nacional de Migracion in Panama – Eyda she was struck by a 1995 Cadillac being driven by Barba. Man’a Garcia The impact of the collision forced the victim onto the hood NY/NJ Port Authority PD – Sgt. James Ryan of the vehicle. Barba then applied the brakes, causing the victim, who was still alive and moving at the time, to fall to Assistant District Attorneys Brendan Ahern and Michael the ground in front of the vehicle. Bushwack of DA Rice’s Vehicular Crimes Bureau and As- sistant District Attorney Jacqueline Rosenblum of DA Barba then slowly drove over the victim’s chest with Rice’s Appeals Bureau prosecuted the case. Barba is repre- the front tires and her head with the back tires while a wit- sented by John Kase, Esq. and Jonathan Marks, Esq. ness screamed at him to stop. He then fled the scene with- out identifying himself or aiding the victim and then fled to Ecuador, where he has dual citizenship. A grand jury in- dicted him shortly thereafter and a warrant was issued for his arrest. While Barba holds dual U.S. and Ecuadorian citizen- ship, extradition was impossible because the Ecuadorean constitution states that no Ecuadorean national can be ex- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TODAY! tradited to another country. Go to www.communityjournal.info During the years he eluded capture, police followed Monthly Subscription is $5.00 multiple leads to locate Barba and to bring him to justice. In May 2005, Barba was featured in an episode of Amer- ica’s Most Wanted.

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(Continued from page 26) munity agencies to help them pursue their goals. Re- spondents are also linked to supportive services includ- ing drug treatment, anger management, and counsel- ing. About 96 percent of re- spondents complete their sanctions successfully, and there is a recidivism rate of about 8 percent. Today, New York State is the only state besides North Carolina to treat 16 and 17 year olds as adults in criminal court. Each year, approximately 50,000 ado- lescents statewide are sub- ject to prosecution in crimi- nal court – with most of them facing misdemeanor charges. DA Rice recently called on state lawmakers to reform That initial assessment determines the course that the criminal justice system by raising the age at which de- prosecutors take. Low assessment offenders can see their fendants in nonviolent cases can be prosecuted as adults in cases dismissed, while medium and high risk offenders will criminal court. have a treatment plan tailored to their needs and overseen DA Rice is a strong advocate for innovative and pro- by the adolescent diversion judge. All of this is done to ad- gressive approaches to youth justice, and Nassau is among dress the factors that led the offender to the court in the several counties in New York State selected by Chief Judge first place, and to reduce the odds of reoffending. Jonathan Lippman to open an Adolescent Diversion Part For more information on DA Rice’s Youth Court, (ADP) to address deficiencies in the criminal justice sys- please visit: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/DA/ tem’s handling of young teenage offenders. youthdev.html Offenders age 16 and 17 are eligible for participation in the ADP court. Each offender is first screened using a num- ber of factors to determine whether an offender is at a low, medium, or high risk to reoffend.

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A misdemeanor) based on an incident involving the alleged choking of his live-in girlfriend on Aug. 26, 2013. On the NCDA: Case update ACOD, Barbara must refrain from being arrested or com- mitting any criminal offenses for a period of one year, or (Dominic Barbara plea else the matter is subject to being re-prosecuted. Two stay-away orders of protection were issued related and sentencing) to the Contempt charge. A “Do not harass” order was issued in the ACOD case. Dominic Barbara, 68, of Williston Park, pleaded guilty today before Nassau County District Court Judge Helen Assistant District Attorney Robert Cavallo, deputy chief Voutsinas to Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree (an A of DA Rice’s Special Victims Bureau, is prosecuting the misdemeanor) for making indirect contact with his ex-wife case. Barbara was represented by Aida Leisenring, Esq., on through her former attorney on Sept. 4, 2012, in violation the matters involving the Disorderly Conduct and Obstruc- of a stay-away order of protection issued against him by tion of Breathing charges. Barbara was represented by Nassau County Family Court. Barbara also pleaded guilty Justin Feinman, Esq., on the matter involving the Contempt to Disorderly Conduct (a violation) stemming from an alle- charge. gation of stealing a pocketbook from a retail store in Man- hasset on Feb. 12, 2013. Barbara was sentenced today to a conditional discharge on the Contempt and Disorderly Conduct charges. Failure to comply with treatment closely monitored by DA Rice’s PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TODAY! office will result in a violation of the terms of the condi- Go to www.communityjournal.info tional discharge and a possible resentencing of up to one Weekly subscription is $1.25 year in jail on the charges. Barbara also received an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal for the charge of Obstruction of Breathing (an

NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 29 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 30 upon what appeared to them to be a counterfeiting opera- Brothers Face New Charges tion. Valley Stream FD officials notified Nassau County Fire Marshall officials, who went to the location, observed in Major Counterfeiting what appeared to be a counterfeiting operation and obtained samples of some of the product, which they sent to the Operation Takedown manufacturers, who verified that the products were counter- Pardeep Malik, 59, and Hamant Mullick, feit. After notifying Nassau County Fire Marshall officials 60, arraigned on grand jury indictment for and DA Rice’s office, samples of the products were sent to counterfeiting health & beauty products of manufacturers, who verified that the products were counter- major international brands feits. MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney The brothers were found to be selling the goods to dis- Kathleen Rice announced new grand jury charges against tributors. Products have been found to turn up in retail loca- two brothers stemming from a major counterfeit operation tions in New York, Pennsylvania and Florida and investiga- involving more than $2 million worth of health and beauty tion is underway to determine if there are more locations. products seized earlier this month from five locations in The distributors appear to be selling primarily or exclusively Nassau County. to smaller, independently-owned stores rather than large corporate chains. Pardeep Malik, 59, of Plainview, and Hamant Mullick, 60, of Franklin Square, were arraigned today on a new One manufacturer has described this operation as the grand jury indictment before Nassau County Court Judge biggest known such manufacturing operation in the U.S., William Donnino. Malik was charged with two counts of while another has called it the only known such manufactur- Trademark Counterfeiting in the 1st Degree (a C felony) ing operation in the U.S. for their products. and two counts of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 2nd De- The brothers were arrested on March 6 after court- gree (an E felony). Judge Donnino set bail at $50,000 bond/ ordered search warrants were executed at five locations in $25,000 cash. Mullick was charged with four counts of Nassau County. Investigators are trying to determine the Trademark Counterfeiting in the 1st Degree. Bail of entire scope of the scheme in terms of collaborators, where $100,000 cash or bond from Mullick’s arraignment on the fake products have been sold, and how much revenue March 7 was continued. When first arrested, they had been the defendants have taken in as a result of the scheme. each charged with three counts of Trademark Counterfeit- ing in the 1st Degree and one count of Trademark Counter- DA Rice said that it’s not yet known whether there is a feiting in the 2nd Degree. If convicted of the top charge, health risk associated with the counterfeit products, but that the defendants each face up to 15 years in prison, plus the seized products are being tested by labs right now to de- fines. Both defendants are due back in court on April 4. termine their safety and quality. Counterfeit products such as these potentially pose health risks because of the ingredi- They had been each charged with three counts of Trade- ents used and the lack of proper sanitary controls under mark Counterfeiting in the 1st Degree and one count of which they are produced. Trademark Counterfeiting in the 2nd Degree. The counterfeit products found are facsimiles of major “Those who manufacture and distribute counterfeit international brands owned by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, goods such as lip balms, shampoos and baby oil are in the Procter and Gamble, and Unilever, including ChapStick, business of circumventing not only valuable trademarks Johnson’s Baby Oil, Vicks VapoRub, Vicks Inhaler, Vase- and patents, but essential safety standards as well,” DA line and Always sanitary pads. Rice said. “These standards have been put in place to pro- tect consumers from potential harm, which makes our part- Other products including over-the-counter cold medi- nership with local and federal officials, as well as industry cines and painkillers were also found in the brothers’ manufacturers, all the more important.” “showroom” in Valley Stream, but the manufacturing source of those products is not yet known; no evidence of DA Rice said that working with the Nassau County Fire counterfeit medicine-making equipment was found by in- Marshals, the Valley Stream Fire Department, the NCPD vestigators yesterday. DA Squad and ESU, U.S. Food & Drug Administration and U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, and representa- Members of the public suspecting that a product is fake tives of and several of the manufacturers of the products are urged to contact the manufacturer as well as local prose- being counterfeited, DA investigators found the defendants cutors. Suspected products purchased in Nassau County can operating manufacturing, storage and showroom facilities be referred to DA Rice’s Economic Crimes Bureau by call- in Franklin Square, Oceanside, Freeport, and Valley ing her Criminal Complaint Unit at (516) 571-3505. Stream. More than $2 million worth of alleged counterfeit Assistant District Attorney Andrew Weiss and Assistant products were seized and removed in four tractor-trailer District Attorney Whitney Matthews are prosecuting the trucks in a March 6 takedown of the operation. case for DA Rice’s Economic Crimes Bureau. Malik is rep- The scheme was discovered when Valley Stream Fire resented by Steve Christiansen, Esq. Mullick is represented Department officials, after responding to an April 2013 fire by Michael Brown, Esq. in their jurisdiction, returned to the location in January of The charges are merely accusations and the defendants this year for a follow-up to their investigation and stumbled are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 30 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 31 ously seen on the town’s website. Tobon then filled out Suffolk Woman Charged adoption paperwork consisting of an adoption contract, a New York State Dog License, and a Town of Hempstead in Craigslist Report of Disposition, listing an address in Rocky Point where she had not lived for several months and a false tele- Shelter Dog Sale Scheme phone number. Tobon took custody of the animal later that Lisette Tobon, 23, attempted to adopt dogs day. In the Town of North Hempstead adoption contract, To- from municipal shelters and sell them for bon assented to various conditions of the adoption, includ- profit ing an agreement not to give away, sell, or dispose of the MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney dog without the consent of the shelter. Another condition Kathleen Rice announced the arrest today of a Suffolk was that shelter staff had the right to follow up on the adop- County woman for filing false paperwork and making false tion by making a personal visit to the premises of the representations to local animal shelters, including those op- adopter to check up on the animal. erated by the Town of North Hempstead and the Town of Within days a woman found an ad on Craigslist for a Babylon, in order to take custody of dogs and sell the ani- puppy for sale. The individual answered the ad and was mals at a profit. contacted by text. After exchanging several text messages, Lisette Tobon, 23, of Central Islip, was charged with she agreed to meet the seller – later identified by the woman two counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the as Tobon – at the Islandia Shopping Center. Tobon showed st 1 Degree (an E felony) and one count of Scheme to De- the dog for sale, telling the woman that the dog was ap- nd fraud in the 2 Degree (an A misdemeanor). If convicted of proximately 3 years old and that she could no longer take the top charge, Tobon faces a maximum sentence of 1-1/3 care of the animal. Tobon sold the dog, later identified by to 4 years in prison. Tobon was arraigned before Nassau shelter staff as Willow, to the woman for $200. County District Court Judge Scott Siller, conditionally re- On Dec. 20, 2013, Tobon again contacted the shelter via leased to probation, and is due back in court on March 18. phone, informing a shelter employee that she had seen an- “Animal shelters are a taxpayer-funded service estab- other dog, a Husky named “Knuckles,” on the town’s web- lished to safeguard the animals under their care, and not a site and that she was interested in adopting the animal as a free pet store for people to make a profit,” DA Rice said. playmate for Willow. “These animals deserve to be adopted by people who will On Dec. 21, 2013, Tobon came to the shelter and asked love and take care of them – not exploit them to make an to see Knuckles. Answering questions from shelter staff re- easy buck.” garding the status of Willow, Tobon replied that she still DA Rice said on Nov. 19, 2013, Tobon entered the had possession of the dog and that the dog was in good con- Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter in Port Wash- dition. When she said she wanted to adopt Knuckles, shelter ington and told a shelter employee that she wanted to adopt staff told her that they knew about the Craigslist sale of Wil- an 8-year-old Pekinese named “Willow” that she had previ- (Continued on page 32)

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NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 31 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 32 The total calculated financial loss due to this scheme is now over $70,000, with one financial institution, JPMorgan Chase, identifying in ex- DA Rice Announces cess of $30,000 in customer losses so far. Also charged in the scheme is Cezar Nastasa, who fled to the United Kingdom on Oct. 31, 2013, shortly after Husa, Petre and the Zaharias were arrested. Nastasa is charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Conspir- Guilty Pleas in th acy in the 4 Degree, five counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instru- ment in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Skimmer Device in the 2nd Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a For- gery Device. There is a warrant for his arrest. Scam Against Long All five defendants are Romanian nationals. Two additional Romanian nationals who were not charged but being investigated as possible suspects also fled to the United Kingdom via Las Vegas on Nov. 6, 2013. Island Railroad DA Rice’s office commended the cooperation of the MTA Police, the Nassau County Police Department Crimes Against Property Squad, the Long Island Fraud and Forgery Association, federal officials and numerous banks in this investigation. Ticket Vending Assistant District Attorney April Montgomery of DA Rice’s Economic Crimes Bureau is prosecuting the case. Husa is represented by Jake LaSala, Esq. Petre is represented by Anthony Como, Esq. The Zaharias are repre- sented by Joseph Daniel, Esq. and Shawn Turck, Esq. Machine Users The charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed inno- cent until and unless found guilty. Dorin Husa, 37, and Niculae Petre, 45, manufactured hidden cameras and bank card ‘skimmers’ to target MTA customers

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice an- nounced that two men pleaded guilty today to a scam involving the use of hidden cameras and bank card “skimmers” at commuter rail ticket vending machines to gather bank card information to steal money from riders’ ac- counts. Dorin Husa, 37, of Elmhurst, and Niculae Petre, 45, also of Elmhurst, each pleaded guilty before Nassau County Court Judge Robert Spergel to one count of Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices (a D felony). Prosecutors are requesting sentence of 1 year in jail for Husa and Petre, and the forfeiture of $7,000 in cash recovered from their Queens apartment. Both defendants are due back in court for sentencing on April 25. “These defendants took a source of convenience for thousands of com- muters and turned it into their own personal piggy bank,” DA Rice said. “Though my office remains committed to bringing these criminals to justice, it’s essential that people protect themselves by being alert at ticketing ma- chines, covering their PIN numbers when using debit cards, using credit cards or cash whenever possible, reviewing account statements and credit reports regularly, and notifying the authorities immediately if they suspect identity theft.” The case resulted from a joint investigation by DA Rice’s office, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police and the Nassau County Crimes Against Property Squad. Husa and Petre were arrested on Oct. 29, 2013 after MTA detectives executed a court-ordered search warrant at their Elmhurst apartment and re- covered materials used to manufacture credit card skimmers and cameras installed at Long Island Railroad and Metro-North Rail Road stations, as well as $7,000 in cash obtained using stolen bank information. The court- ordered search was conducted as part of an investigation stemming from the (Continued from page 31) discovery on Oct. 16, 2014 of an unauthorized camera attached to a MTA low. When confronted, she left the shelter without the dog. Ticket Vending Machine at the Bayside LIRR station. An investigation by MTA Police led to the discovery of additional cameras and skimming de- On Feb. 14, 2014 she entered the Town of Babylon vices manufactured by Husa and Petre at other LIRR stations in Nassau Municipal Shelter, again provided the same false address County, as well as Metro-North stations. and telephone number and attempted to adopt an animal, Two other co-defendants implicated in the scheme, Valer Zaharia, 38, but was denied. of Kew Gardens, and his wife, Teodora Zaharia, 28, also of Kew Gardens, were arrested on Oct. 28, 2013 when they were observed retrieving two Town of North Hempstead shelter staff referred the skimmer devices and two hidden cameras from Ticket Vending Machines at matter to DA Rice’s office. Investigators later contacted the Sea Cliff LIRR station, not knowing that MTA Police had been monitor- other shelters to determine whether her conduct was re- ing the station for more than 72 hours. peated elsewhere. That investigation is ongoing. MTA detectives later executed a court-ordered search warrant at the Zaharias’ apartment and recovered skimmer molds and pinhole cameras Assistant District Attorney Brandon Sloane of DA used to alter Ticket Vending Machines; lists of skimmed debit and credit Rice’s Animal Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. Tobon card numbers from the Stewart Manor, Merillon Avenue, and Sea Cliff and is represented by Legal Aid Society. other LIRR stations as well as numbers skimmed from Metro-North stations; thousands of stolen debit and credit card numbers from other sources; and The charges are merely accusations and the defendant $52,000 obtained using stolen bank card information. is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty. Valer Zaharia is charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (a D fel- ony) and Conspiracy in the 4th Degree (an E felony). Teodora Zaharia is charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree (an E felony). The case against the Zaharias is still pending.

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— that’s a very big deal,” says Steve Cashman. Patients see doctors through Cashman founded HealthSpot, Inc. — kiosks stationed around communities that allow patients to see doctors video connections at through video connections. Cleveland clinic The Cleveland Clinic is experimenting with another pro- NBC News - Whether it’s an exam via laptop or swipe gram that uses a local cable company to access patients of a smartphone, many people are finding they don’t have through televisions in their living rooms. to go too far out of their way to talk to a doctor. “We have connected into the home via the television, so Telemedicine is extending the reach of doctors beyond we can actually see the patient at home, and talk to them the walls of their office or hospital. and they can see us at the same time,” explains Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove. “A lot of times a lot of those resources are trapped in one large facility in a metro area, so extending that off into Others are turning to their smartphones, using apps like the community maybe 50, 60 miles into a rural population HealthTap. — that’s a very big deal,” says Steve Cashman. It doesn’t replace an office visit, but gives users basic Cashman founded HealthSpot, Inc. — kiosks stationed health information. around communities that allow patients to see doctors “Millions of people are using HealthTap right now and through video connections. are asking our more than 50,000 physicians questions liter- The Cleveland Clinic is experimenting with another pro- ally every second,” says HealthTap founder Ron Gutman. gram that uses a local cable company to access patients Telemedicine visits are usually reserved for minor ill- through televisions in their living rooms. nesses like ear infections and strep throat, but could also be Whether it’s an exam via laptop or swipe of a smart- used for follow-up appointments with specialists. phone, many people are finding they don’t have to go too far out of their way to talk to a doctor. Telemedicine is extending the reach of doctors beyond the walls of their office or hospital. “A lot of times a lot of those resources are trapped in one large facility in a metro area, so extending that off into the community maybe 50, 60 miles into a rural population

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tion before college. You’d follow the lead of other teen in- Secrets to get ahead: An ventors such as 16-year-old Jack Andraka, whose science fair project is now detecting cancers. open letter to my son After college, armed with a STEM degree, you should Dear son, have ample options. If you choose to study computer sci- As I write this letter, our nation is slowly coming out of ence, for example, you may have at least three employers a recession created by tax breaks that largely benefited the courting you. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that top 1 percent and two wars that left hundreds of thousands annually, our nation creates more than 120,000 new jobs dead, millions injured, and our nation in a perpetual state of requiring workers with bachelors of science in computer insecurity. science degrees, but US colleges produce just 40,000 com- puter science graduates each year. To propel our nation forward, each one of us has a role to play. As your dad, my job is to equip you with an educa- You should have your choice of where to live after col- tion that enables you to solve problems that face our society. And its my belief, as an en- gineer and lawyer, that the best education is one rich in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In 2013, STEM has become the new “cool.” It’s evolved into a potent symbol for everything that is right, promising, and ex- ceptional about America. Some might argue that, today, STEM is an icon more powerful than the S on the chest of the “Man of Steel.” Despite the rise in STEM’s popularity, some parents have yet to get the memo. A recent Marketplace profile featured parents who invest thousands of dollars annually pre- paring their children for collegiate and pro- fessional sports. One pair of parents spend summers travel- lege with a STEM degree. The Brookings Institute reports ing an average of 2000 miles for their son to participate in a that in the average large metropolis from Charlotte to At- traveling baseball league. According to the mom, an ex- lanta, 30 percent of job openings are in STEM fields. ceptional student athlete has a better shot at getting a col- If more parents see STEM careers as pathways for their lege scholarship than a student scholar. children’s entry into the middle or upper income brackets, Sadly for her children, this mother’s overemphasis on US companies could save millions they spend to import athletics is misplaced. While the best athletes in the coun- foreign-born STEM workers. try can receive free tuition to elite universities, there is only Whatever STEM field you choose, I pray that you will a tiny percentage of such scholarships. On the contrary, avoid jobs or innovations that lead to a violation of privacy, academic scholarships are much more prevalent and there like those recently disclosed. Rather than using your tal- is much more money for them. ents on making the next military drone, killer laser, or com- What about a child’s shot at the pros? Quick answer: puter spy virus, I pray you dedicate your STEM training to much worse. For example, the boy who wants to be a pro making this world a better place. And if you find yourself baseball player has a 0.4 percent chance. faced with a dilemma similar to that of techie Edward Snowden, I pray that you will have the courage to take a Now what if these parents invested the same resources risk and protect the public from the dangers of technology. preparing their sons for careers as scientists, tech workers, engineers, or math teachers? Well the numbers are clear. So son, for this Father’s Day, promise me you will inno- vate, that using STEM and strong values as your tools, STEM workers make an average of 26 percent more you’ll go out into the world and do well and do good. than their non-STEM counterparts. In addition, jobs in pro- fessional, scientific, and technical services are growing, Love, Dad with about 2.1 million projected to be created in a decade. Talib I. Karim is an engineer, lawyer, and director of All of this means that a career in STEM is likely to result in STEM4US!, an organization dedicated to inspiring youth not only a job, but a highly paid job. and their parents to embrace STEM education and careers. Thus, you can count on me to do all I can to inspire you Talib is also the author of an upcoming book “Letters to to embrace STEM as your pathway up the socioeconomic My Son.” ladder. Who knows, maybe you’ll patent your first inven- NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 34 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 35 Your Looks or Life 15 Red Flags Not to Ignore It may feel like he or she is being helpful, or even caring, but giving unsolicited advice in these areas can be a real In Any Relationship sign that someone wants to control you. You have been you Ever feel as though you always find yourself in situa- for decades and if you're happy with that, he should be, too. tions with the slightly shady? Take off the rose-colored Unless you mention that you want to change something and glasses and pay attention to these bright red flags. Your he offers to help, take note. sanity (and friends who care about you) will thank you. 9. They Always Want Something From You 1. Boundaries, What Are Those? You've come to realize that the random "thinking of you" Whether it's a "joke" at your expense, language you text always has a string. Friends should always be there for don't appreciate, or pressing you to share information you one another, but if someone is always looking to take, it's have been clear you deem private, anyone who doesn't re- time to tell them to take a walk. spect your right to your own space (emotional, personal, 10. Hey, It's Not My Fault physical or mental) is going to have you going from 0-to- We are all going to do things to screw up, and unless frustrated in no time. we're talking huge betrayals, it's often how we handle our- 2. They Spill Your Secrets selves after the screw up that determines the fate of our rela- Look, everyone has a slip-up now and then, but when tionships. If the person you are dealing with has an excuse the person you have sworn to secrecy just happens to slip for the inexcusable, tread lightly. Other clues you're dealing right in front of the one person you asked them not to, with a blame-shifter: He or she blames all of his exes for chances are it wasn't an accident. If it happens twice, you've break-ups, bosses for job losses and plays the victim in got yourself a bonafide frenemy. situations where they clearly have equal control. 3. They Freak Out 11. Your Friends Hate Them In college, your roommate leaving you at the bar was Your real friends love you and want the best for you, and dragged-out fight, drama-worthy, but we are all adults here. if one person says something, you can chalk it up to a per- Unless there is a fire or a real reason to scream, yell, send sonality clash -- but if you're hearing comments or crickets 100 rapid-fire texts and run around like Charlie Sheen at a every time you mention him or her, sit up and take notice. Hollywood Hills after-party, take freak outs as frustrating 12. They Hate Your Friends proof that the person in front of you can't control their emo- Not everyone is going to want to go out for a drink with tions. Whether this is caused by anxiety, immaturity and/or every new person you meet, but if your new girl or guy is a tendency to bully, it's not something you need to deal constantly making comments in an attempt to get you to with. question your relationships with your friends or family 4. They Stonewall You members, something is up. Your guard should be, too. Uh-oh, they are mad at you, or you have hit a topic they 13. Manipulative Much? don't like to discuss. You know what that means, you're It sounds crazy (because it is) but some people will tell suddenly being told they won't listen to what you have to you that you have said and done things you didn't and that say by way of jumping off of the phone, ignoring your you're overreacting when you're not. These are the same texts/calls, reminding you they are stressed or saying it's people who will kick you in the shin and say "ouch" either not the right time (again). No one likes discussing touchy literally or figuratively (literally would be both funny and topics, but if you are never heard, perhaps you should move insane). Gaslighting and crazy-making are common attrib- on and converse with someone who actually cares about the utes of abusers, so steer clear. feelings -- and person -- behind the words you're trying to 14. You Never See Each Other say. In this day and age, it is common for people to text more 5. They Lie than they actually speak to one another, but if you've been If your new pal or partner just changes the truth when texting more than 10 days with no plans to meet up, you're they don't like the way a conversation is going, it's a huge likely one of many women he's garnering attention from. red flag. No trust, no relationship. End of story. That's not a relationship worthy of your time. Stay friends if 6. They Get Too Close Too Soon you want to, but move. Keep your "fan" status for your fa- Yes, there are some people who just "click," but bonds vorite pop star. take time to build, so guess what? They don't really love 15. That Old Uneasy Feeling you on week two, and that new acquaintance has yet to earn Intuition is a real thing, and we all have it. Trust yours. the bestie title. 7. They Disrespect You Everyone gets upset, has stress and gets pissed, but how we deal under pressure gives others a clear view into our character. Calling someone names or treating someone like your own personal verbal punching bag says more about them (and what you'll be dealing with every time they get upset) than the words coming out of their mouth. Note: This is true even if they are berating that annoying cus- tomer service agent on the phone. People who can treat anyone that way will eventually treat everyone that way. 8. He/She Makes "Suggestions" As To How To Improve

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NEW DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES & SYNAGOGUES OF LONG ISLAND LI COUNCIL OF Our new directory of Long Island churches, Unitarian Universalist fel- lowships, and synagogues on Long Island is hot off the presses. It lists about 1500 local congregations/parishes, plus denominational executives, local ecumenical and interfaith organizations, chaplains, pastoral counsel- CHURCHES ors, information on worship services in many languages (from American Sign Language to Vietnamese), and information about worship services for those with special needs. NEW DOLLARS/NEW PARTNERS We mail this directory free of charge to our member congregations, the Many congregations face challenges using their buildings in ministry Friends of the LICC, and our major donors, and hand it out at our Board and mission and finding support to maintain them. The Partners for Sacred and committee meetings. If you do not receive your copy soon, this may be Places’ program called “New Dollars/New Partners” helps teams from local a sign that you need to do the paperwork to officially join! congregations to do just this. The LICC Board recently voted to sponsor a We sell the directory for $50 to not-for-profit organizations and for year-long New Dollars/New Partners project, provided that a dozen congre- $100 to businesses that have a legitimate need to find local clergy, such as gations commit to it by the end of this month. In order to schedule a Satur- funeral homes and hospitals. We also can email you the directory as a Word day this spring when the teams will meet for the first time, the Partners need file if this would be helpful. You can snail-mail a check made out to the to know this week if it looks like we will achieve this number. We currently LICC to 1644 Denton Green, Hempstead NY 11550 Attention: Sara Weiss have eight commitments. You can find a report on our Fall Convocation or you can charge it to your MasterCard or Visa by calling 516-565-0290 with the Partners and a form for expressing interest in New Dollars/New with the relevant information. If you have any questions, please contact Partners in our January newsletter, which is available on-line at Sara Weiss at 516-565-0290, ext. 207 or [email protected]. www.liccny.org Each congregation that takes part in this training would be And let us know if you would like your congregation’s Web site or expected to send a team of two to four people to four day-long training email address included in the next directory. events, two in Suffolk and two in Nassau, and to contribute $500 toward the HELP FEED SENIORS, NEW MOTHERS & CHILDREN expenses of the project. Catholic Charities distributes free food to seniors, mothers in the second The gathering for religious leaders in New Castle and Westbury that half of their postpartum year, and 5 ad 6-year-old children whose income is the Westbury Friends Meeting had planned to host on Monday, March 3, at less than $1174 a month for individuals or $1579 for couples through the 550 Post Ave. at 7PM has been postponed until next Monday, March 10. I Commodities Supplemental Food Program. They also are signing up home- understand that the Friends will be sharing some info about the New Dol- bound seniors to have pre-packed boxes of food delivered to them once a lars/New Partners project. For further information, please call 516-333- month. They would also be glad to hear from congregations or agencies that 3178 Monday through Friday 8 to 4 (or leave a message on the answering would like them to deliver food each month to seniors and mothers. Call machine at other times) and leave your name, congregation, and phone Blair Jones at 516-623-4568 for more info about this. Catholic Charities is number. distributing CSFP food at the LICC’s Riverhead office (407 Osborne Ave- ROOF REPAIR NEEDED nue at Lincoln, 631-727-2210) on the fourth Thursday of each month from The LICC’s Freeport Emergency Food Center has a leaky roof that our 10:00 to 11:30. landlord, Nassau County, will not repair. They reimburse only a small part They have several other new monthly distribution sites where seniors of the work they asked us to do—their payment has decreased over the past and young mothers can select food themselves. There may be a need for an three decades as the number of people they ask us to help has increased additional site in the Moriches and perhaps also one more in Riverhead or five-fold--so we cannot afford to spend a lot repair the building in which Flanders. Those who do not serve 20 or eligible people on any given day of they have asked us to operate. Do you know anyone who might donate their the week might consider distributing pre-boxed food throughout the month. services to fix the roof that the County will not repair? If so, please contact Wally Merna at [email protected] or 516-868-4989 or Tom Good- hue at [email protected] 516-565-0290.

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Question: "What is the definition of sin?" God used the principle of imputation to benefit mankind Answer: Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of when He imputed the sin of believers to the account of Jesus the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God Christ, who paid the penalty for that sin—death—on the (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Sin had its beginning with cross. Imputing our sin to Jesus, God treated Him as if He Lucifer, probably the most beautiful and powerful of the an- were a sinner, though He was not, and had Him die for the gels. Not content with his position, he desired to be higher sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). It is important to under- than God, and that was his downfall, the beginning of sin stand that sin was imputed to Him, but He did not inherit it (Isaiah 14:12-15). Renamed Satan, he brought sin to the hu- from Adam. He bore the penalty for sin, but He never be- man race in the Garden of Eden, where he tempted Adam came a sinner. His pure and perfect nature was untouched by and Eve with the same enticement, “you shall be like God.” sin. He was treated as though He were guilty of all the sins Genesis 3 describes Adam and Eve’s rebellion against God ever committed by the human race, even though He commit- and against His command. Since that time, sin has been ted none. In exchange, God imputed the righteousness of passed down through all the generations of mankind and we, Christ to believers and credited our accounts with His right- Adam’s descendants, have inherited sin from him. Romans eousness, just as He had credited our sins to Christ’s account 5:12 tells us that through Adam sin entered the world, and so (2 Corinthians 5:21). death was passed on to all men because “the wages of sin is A third type of sin is personal sin, that which is commit- death” (Romans 6:23). ted every day by every human being. Because we have in- Through Adam, the inherent inclination to sin entered the herited a sin nature from Adam, we commit individual, per- human race, and human beings became sinners by nature. sonal sins, everything from seemingly innocent untruths to When Adam sinned, his inner nature was transformed by his murder. Those who have not placed their faith in Jesus sin of rebellion, bringing to him spiritual death and depravity Christ must pay the penalty for these personal sins, as well which would be passed on to all who came after him. We are as inherited and imputed sin. However, believers have been sinners not because we sin; rather, we sin because we are sin- freed from the eternal penalty of sin—hell and spiritual ners. This passed-on depravity is known as inherited sin. Just death—but now we also have the power to resist sinning. as we inherit physical characteristics from our parents, we Now we can choose whether or not to commit personal sins inherit our sinful natures from Adam. King David lamented because we have the power to resist sin through the Holy this condition of fallen human nature in Psalm 51:5: “Surely Spirit who dwells within us, sanctifying and convicting us of I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother con- our sins when we do commit them (Romans 8:9-11). Once ceived me.” we confess our personal sins to God and ask forgiveness for them, we are restored to perfect fellowship and communion Another type of sin is known as imputed sin. Used in both with Him. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to financial and legal settings, the Greek word translated forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteous- “imputed” means “to take something that belongs to some- ness” (1 John 1:9). one and credit it to another’s account.” Before the Law of Moses was given, sin was not imputed to man, although men We are all three times condemned due to inherited sin, were still sinners because of inherited sin. After the Law was imputed sin, and personal sin. The only just penalty for this given, sins committed in violation of the Law were imputed sin is death (Romans 6:23), not just physical death but eter- (accounted) to them (Romans 5:13). Even before transgres- nal death (Revelation 20:11-15). Thankfully, inherited sin, sions of the law were imputed to men, the ultimate penalty imputed sin, and personal sin have all been crucified on the for sin (death) continued to reign (Romans 5:14). All hu- cross of Jesus, and now by faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior mans, from Adam to Moses, were subject to death, not be- “we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of cause of their sinful acts against the Mosaic Law (which they sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7). did not have), but because of their own inherited sinful na- Question: "Does God really forget our sins? How ture. After Moses, humans were subject to death both be- could an omniscient God forget anything?" cause of inherited sin from Adam and imputed sin from vio- lating the laws of God. (Continued on page 40)

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He Delights in Your Prosperity TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “...let them say continually, ‘Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.’ ” (Psalm 35:27, NKJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria God desires that you be blessed and prosperous. He desires that you be so blessed that you can turn around and be a blessing everywhere you go! He wants you to have so much peace, so much joy, so much victory that when other people get around you, it spills over onto them! Don’t let yourself have a barely-get-by mentality. Jesus came so that you can live an abundant life! That means an abun- dance of joy, an abundance of peace, an abundance of health, an abundance of finances. You may not see it right now, and maybe you haven’t experienced it in the past, but don’t get complacent and just settle for where you are. Get a vision for your future! Get a vision for increase! Get a vision for abundance!” God delights to see you prosperous and successful. When you choose to think God’s thoughts and choose God’s way, you’ll see that increase and victory in every area of your life! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father, thank You for delighting to see me prosper. Thank You for the blessings You have given me and those You have in store for me. Help me to develop a vision for Your abundant life so that I can be a blessing everywhere I go in Jesus’ name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen

2014 Northeast Regional Fair Housing on April 10-11, 2014. While the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned all forms of racial discrimination, the struggle for and Civil Rights Conference: “Setting a equality and justice continues. The conference, which brings New Agenda: The Future of Civil Rights” together advocates for social justice across all disciplines to feature U.S. EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien, and industries, is designed for networking, dialogue and in- formation-sharing. It is open to the public and free of Harvard’s Charles Ogletree charge, but registration is required - and civil rights champion Dick Gregory www.2014conference.massfairhousing.org . The conference, to be held on April 10-11, 2014 in Each year, the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, the Springfield, MA, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and the 1964 Civil Rights Act and also salute the 25th Anniver- HAP Housing collaborate with similar agencies across the sary of the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center. New England Region and New York to provide this educa- SPRINGFIELD, MA -- U.S. EEOC Chair Jacqueline tional opportunity to learn, share information and network. Berrien, Harvard’s Charles Ogletree and Dick Gregory will “The conference generates considerable intellectual dia- commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights logue as well as creates opportunities to strengthen existing Act and explore the new civil rights agenda for the future networks and to forge new ones,” says Jamie Williamson, during the Northeast Regional Fair Housing and Civil Chair of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimi- Rights Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts (Marriott) (Continued on page 41)

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Women's Day at Congregational Church of South Hempstead The Congregational Church of South Hempstead hosted their 42nd Annual Women’s Day Celebration at the church in Hempstead. Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby presented a Certificate of Recognition to each of the hon- orees and offered her heartfelt congratulations. VOH Mayor Wayne Hall, Mary Boil, Honoree and Family: Avis Macklin, Patrick Boil, Darlene Boil-Rowels, Monroe, Terence, Cortland Rowels, Minister Reginald Brantley, Dr. Cynthia Diaz, Sis- ter Vanessa Pugh, Regis Thompson-Lawrence

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(Continued from page 37) Elton Brand says Jabari Parker is the Answer: There are several passages in the Bible that in- most ‘NBA-ready’ dicate that God forgives and forgets our sin. Isaiah 43:25 Freshman Jabari Parker has been pretty unstoppable for says, “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for Duke basketball this year. my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Hebrews Parker scored 23 points in the Blue Devils’ 72-63 loss to Vir- 10 explains how Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for sin was a ginia in the ACC Tournament Championship Sunday. once-and-for-all sacrifice. Unlike the sacrificial system of Former Duke great Elton Brand has taken notice. the Old Testament, in which sacrifices were continually Brand, who has stepped into a veteran role with the Atlanta made for sin, Jesus paid for sin once. His payment was com- Hawks this year, has kept up with Parker’s progression this sea- son. plete. Hebrews 10:14–18 says, “For by one sacrifice he has “I think he’s the most NBA-ready player right now,” Brand made perfect forever those who are being made holy. The said of Parker, who leads Duke in scoring and rebounding. “Put a Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: ‘This player in the game right now? I’m going with Jabari. And he still is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says has upside.” the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write Parker was them on their minds.’ Then he adds: ‘Their sins and lawless named the ACC’s top freshman and fin- acts I will remember no more.’ And where these have been ished second to North forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.” Carolina State’s T.J. These passages make it evident that God does not re- Warren in Player of the Year votes. He is member our sins. However, God’s “not remembering” is not still undecided on what we usually think of as forgetfulness. God is omnis- whether he will cient. He knows everything, and He forgets nothing. How- forego his remaining ever, He can choose not to remember something. In human three years of eligibil- relationships, we can choose to remember the offenses ity and enter June’s NBA Draft. someone has committed against us, or we can choose to for- Brand can relate. He was thinking about turning pro after a standout freshman season at Duke. His advice? Talk to Coach K. get. To forgive someone, we must often put painful memo- “Coach K told me, ‘Look, you’ll be top 3 next year,’” Brand ries out of our minds. We don’t actually forget the sin, and remembers. “He told me, ‘You’ll be on magazine covers, we’re go- it’s not that we are unable to recall the offense, but we ing to make it back to the Final Four.’ He was givin’ me all these choose to overlook it. Forgiveness prevents us from dwell- guarantees. And everything he said? It happened.” ing on past troubles. The decision to enter the NBA following his sophomore season worked out well for Brand. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the ’99 Rather than treating us as our sins deserve, God removes draft and went on to win Rookie of the Year honors. He’s now in our sins from us “as far as the east is from the west”—an his 14th NBA season. immeasurable distance (Psalm 103:12). Think of travelling TheGrio | Jabari Parker says representing black males going around the globe. When does one stop going east and start to college is ‘big time’ (VIDEO) Brand said Parker will be a Top 3 pick “for sure.” going west? It is impossible to say. When we are saved, our The Blue Devils are a 3 seed in this year’s NCAA Tourna- sins are completely forgiven. This is what the writer of He- ment. In Brand’s two seasons with Duke, his teams reached the brews is talking about—Jesus made a one-time sacrifice that Elite Eight and the NCAA Title Game. The Blue Devils came up completely removes our sin. In Christ, we are justified short each year – but there’s one victory his team had Brand says (declared righteous) before God. Romans 8:1 tells us there he will never forget. is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Romans Two words: Duke-North Carolina. The win came during Brand’s freshman season. 8:31–39 is a beautiful discourse on our security in Christ. He had broken his left foot and was expected to miss the en- Sin has no say in our standing with God. We are fully ac- tire season. Brand recovered ahead of schedule, missing 15 games cepted and declared righteous in Him. God does not remem- and returning to the team in time for its second match-up with ber our sins in the way He treats us. Instead, He treats us as North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium. righteous. Second Corinthians 5:21 says, “God made him On senior night, the Blue Devils fell behind 17 points but ral- who had no sin [Jesus] to be sin for us, so that in him we lied to a 77-75 victory thanks to Brand’s 16 points. TheGrio | Elton Brand heavy on minutes, mentorship in latest might become the righteousness of God.” In this way, God stint with Atlanta Hawks “forgets” our sins. “I’ll never forget that feeling after that game,” Brand said. Even as Christians, we sin, but we know that God is “Coming back [from injury] and the [Duke] fans – it was just an faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9). God cleanses, and then He amazing feeling.” The win was Duke coach Mike Kryzyzewski’s 500th career moves on. He does not hold our sins over us. Instead, He victory. Duke fans stormed the court and senior guard Steve Wo- frees us from the slavery of sin and sets us free to experi- jciechowski rushed to embrace Coach K. Brand said the win was a ence a new life. Knowing the complete forgiveness of God culmination of efforts to regain Duke’s basketball dominance. in Christ, we can join King Hezekiah in praising our Re- “We had had a few down seasons as a team [in '94 and '95],” deemer: “You have put all my sins behind your Brand said. “[Wojciechowski] and the other seniors weren’t proud back” (Isaiah 38:17). Like Paul, we can forget what is be- of that so to win at home, Duke-North Carolina, to rank top 5 again – it was a special feeling.” hind and “press on toward the goal to win the prize for The following season, Brand was named the Naismith College which God has called [us] heavenward in Christ Je- Player of the Year and an All-American. sus” (Philippians 3:13). Brand’s Hawks have won five straight games, their longest winning streak of the season. They’re currently clinging to the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.

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(Continued from page 38) nation. This year’s conference will cover a range of discus- sions and updates on a vari- ety of Civil Rights topics including, Fair Housing, Em- ployment Law, Cultural Competence and Health Care Inequities, Promoting Safe and Inclusive Schools, Wealth Disparities, Legal Up- dates (Employment Law, De- partment of Justice, Civil Rights Enforcement),Urban Public Health Issues, Reason- able Accommodations, Social Media Access, Engagement and Law, Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking in Your Community, Minority Homeownership and more. The conference will also feature a range of local and national speakers including: • Jacqueline Ber- rien, Chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) • United States At- torney Carmen M. Ortiz, Dis- trict of Massachusetts • Harvard’s Charles Ogletree who is the Harvard nation’s history, so I am excited about working with others Law School Jesse Climenko Professor of Law, and Found- to make a difference for generations to come.” ing and Executive Director of the Charles Hamilton Hous- About the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimi- ton Institute for Race and Justice nation: The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimi- • health disparities/cultural competency expert Dr. nation is the state's chief civil rights agency. The Commis- Rodney Hood MD and author/civil rights champion sion works to eliminate discrimination on a variety of bases • comedian Dick Gregory, who has been on the and areas, and strives to advance the civil rights of the peo- frontline of civil rights since the sixties and today he con- ple of the Commonwealth through law enforcement, out- tinues to be a "drum major for justice and equality reach and training. • Lawrence “Larry” Watson a professor, per- About the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center: MFHC former, historian and artist who teaches at Boston’s Berklee has been in the forefront of the fight against housing dis- School Music. He shares the power of history with the au- crimination for over 25 years. MFHC provides free legal thenticity of his voice. services and accepts housing discrimination complaints During a plenary session on April 10, Charles Ogletree, based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, Dr. Rodney Hood MD, Dr. Amilcar Shabazz (UMASS presence of minor children, sexual orientation, gender iden- Amherst) and Dick Gregory will discuss the “Future of tity, age, marital status, veteran’s status, or receipt of public Civil Rights”. assistance, including Section 8 housing assistance. MFHC “We are excited about not only recognizing the 50th an- also provides extensive education and outreach services to niversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, but also making community groups, service providers, landlords, realtors, positive contributions to the dialogue that will shape the fu- newspapers and others. ture of civil rights in this country,” said Williamson, “By About HAPHousing: HAPHousing provides a broad bringing a diversity of Governmental agencies into one range of housing services to meet the needs of low and room, we hope that attendees will learn what each agency moderate-income households and is the region’s largest does and to give them access to their experts. Together, the nonprofit developer of affordable housing. collective voice of many agencies and individuals will offer organizations the needed training that will increase per- formance and diversify perspective in a changing.” HAP Housing’s John Fisher adds, “For many reasons, this conference is important work at a critical time in our

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BETHEA ON NATIONAL LEAGUE COMMENTARY FOR THE CHEAP SEATS

Hello Sports Fans, the New York Knicks are having one rhythm needed to compile wins. This Nets team is so deep of the worst seasons in Carmelo Anthony’s brilliant eleven with talented players and the right mixes of veterans that most years in the NBA. The Knicks are currently climbing out of a Nets fans are hopeful for success in the playoffs. The injury to hole developed by injuries to key players on the team and in all-star center Brook Lopez was a significant set back but the many games their opponent simply out played them. The emergence of Rookie Mason Plumlee and talented 8-year vet- Knicks are 28 wins and 40 loses with approximately 12 eran Andray Blatche, the Nets are competing with the best of games to the regular season left, and are currently on a win the NBA and are successful. Plumlee is a Duke product that streak that has kept the playoff hopes alive for New York has developed a pro game this season and is learning from fu- Knicks fans. The word from the “cheap seats” says the ture Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett. The progress of Plumlee on Knicks can look forward to the future with the hiring of the defense and offense will be an important tool to use in the great former Knick Phil Jackson, because the Knicks chances playoffs with Garnett sidelined with an injury, which has kept of making the playoffs this year are slim. This opinion is him out of the line-up for 10 straight games. The rookie Plum- strong because the Knicks need the Charlotte Bobcats (33 lee shows promise with his jumping ability and skill around wins and 36 lose) and Atlanta Hawks (31 wins 35 lose) to the basket, which is an advantage for the Nets to balance the lose along with Knicks wins to gain the 8th playoff spot in floor. The Nets are loaded with good outside shooters and all- the Eastern Conference. Most Knicks fans believe the Knicks star Joe Johnson is having an incredible year, with dependable would be successful if they controlled their own destiny, scoring at crucial times of the game. Johnson has been just as however when depending on another team to loose games the reliable from three-point range and opens the middle of the odds are out of the Knicks control and anything can happen. floor for Deron Williams to penetrate and find open team- Which brings us to a New York team that has lived up to the mates. The rookie coach Jason Kidd has figured out the right hype, the Brooklyn Nets are 35 wins and 31 loses which puts line-up to match opposing teams, and with Paul Pierce show- the Nets in cruise control to the playoffs in the Eastern Con- ing signs of his younger days combined with a well-rested ference. The Nets have suffered injuries to key players that Kevin Garnett the Nets look to challenge for an NBA title this stalled the team’s progress throughout the season but with year. key players getting healthy the Nets appear to have found the

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"CHRIS ARCENEAUX ~ LIVES THE DREAM"! On the Front Cover of "African American's Golfers Digest Magazine"! Just Awesome! Blessed! "I MADE IT"! "TEARS OF JOY!" "About 5-plus years ago I looked at the mortgage industry and then picked up the African American Golfer's Digest Magazine. I had tears in my eyes looking at all the mess in the mortgage industry. I said to God I will be on this Cover! I called Debert Cook and introduced myself and ask what does it take to get on the cover? Today it's a LIVING Reality! I sat with Champions Tour Player "Jim Thorpe" and Hall of Fame "Charlie Sifford" and many others who also have graced the cover. I am living a Dream. I worked at this day and night non-stop! IN EVERY CHILD’S HEART THERE LIVES A DREAM!!! It all starts with a DREAM. For Chris Arceneaux, the DREAM started as a young man growing up in Louisiana looking through the fence of a golf course with tears in his eyes trying to figure out how to get on the inside! Please subscribe and read my full story! Support our efforts and subscribe to African American Golfer's Digest. Special thanks to "Debert Cook" for her dedicated service of helping develop the game of golf in each community around the world. Sup- port AAGD by subscribing to the magazine. Add Debert Cook as a Friend on Facebook and Like her page!!! To subscribe to the magazine and begin receiving your first issue: https://africanamericangolfersdigest.com/subscribe.html Thank you for Supporting AAGD!!!

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Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele land on the cover of ‘Time’ If you haven’t already heard the witty humor behind comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, you’ll at least be seeing a lot more of them now. The Comedy Central stars are featured on the cover of Time magazine this week, plastering the front page of the national magazine’s annual “Ideas issue.” The two funnymen are having a banner year – the fourth season of their Comedy Central show Key & Peele, which returns to TV this fall, has been extended to 22 episodes and they are in the midst of a development deal for a new animated series. The secret behind their comedic success? Make fun of everything — at least, that’s what they tell Time. “Somewhere along the line, we’ve forgotten the true purpose of humor: to help people cope with the fears and horrors of the world,” they write. That’s where they step in. The two comics have built a solid fan base of people who admire the creative comedic approaches to take down almost anything or anybody. “When did America get so politically correct? It’s when we refuse to mock a group that we truly act like bullies,” the opening sentence of their essay reads. Would you make fun of a burn victim? Well, we did. Sort of …” The new issue of Time is on stands now

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M.I.A. still stuck with bill for Super Bowl Brenda Blackmon is one of the most recognizable and middle finger talented journalists in the nation’s number one television As The Hollywood Reporter revealed last September, market, New York. She joined the news team at WWOR- the NFL has been secretly pursuing M.I.A. in arbitration in TV in 1990 and became a multi-Emmy award winning re- the aftermath of Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5, 2012. During porter and role model for her community. the event, watched by nearly 167 million TV households, She has won numerous awards for journalism and has the Sri Lankan singer-rapper extended her middle finger received community citations and notable honors. during a performance of "Give Me All Your Luvin' " M.I.A. wasn't paid for the event as is the custom of the The Urban/Black Entertainment Report says, “She has league. But nevertheless, the NFL spent the first two years such a warm, engaging and effervescent personality you of arbitration demanding $1.5 million for allegedly breach- can’t help but like her instantly.” ing her performance contract and tarnishing its goodwill The Network Journal recognized her as one of the “25 and reputation. Most Influential Black Women in Business”, redefining ex- PHOTOS: 11 Outrageous Super Bowl Halftime Mo- cellence. ments Her hometown of Columbus, Georgia honored her as Now the NFL has added an additional claim, seeking “One of the Century’s Most Influential.” She was influen- $15.1 million more in "restitution" as the alleged value of tial indeed, making history as the city’s first African public exposure she received by appearing for an approxi- American News Anchor. mately two minute segment during Madonna's perform- ance. The figure is based on what advertisers would have Brenda has done it all: reporter, film editor, film pho- paid for ads during this time. "The claim for restitution tographer, talk show host for television and radio, show lacks any basis in law, fact, or logic," say M.I.A.'s response producer, writer, and TV anchorwoman for decades. papers, filed on Friday. Brenda graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fairleigh The music superstar tells the arbitrator that the Dickinson University and has received two honorary doc- "continued pursuit of this proceeding is transparently an ex- torates. She is now working on her MBA. ercise by the NFL intended solely to bully and make an ex- Brenda says, “I believe as it is written in Isaiah 56:1, Be ample of Respondents for daring to challenge NFL." just and fair to all. Do what’s right and good. As we previously reported, Howard King, the attorney for M.I.A., has been attempting to undercut the NFL's argu- (Continued on page 28)

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Q: What is the best way to approach a library: personal contact, email, letter, sample book in mail? A: Personally, I’ve never turned away an author. I have had some that were much too pushy, and I’ve made it a point not to purchase their titles. I appreciate when an au- thor takes the time to stop at the library and show me a copy of his/her work. Email is welcome, but without a phone call or letter – I usually don’t follow up. There sim- ply isn’t enough time in my day. I don’t know that I would Interview with invest in sending a sample book in the mail. The expense of mailing would deplete any profits. Q: What do libraries look for in a book before they ac- Library Buyer cept into their system? I had the opportunity to participate in an author event in A: For our library, I look for books that reflect our com- my hometown of Effingham, IL. I thought this was a great munity’s interests. I also look for books that have been time to do an interview with the buyer and get some feed- vetted by someone – whether it is a professional journal back for my authors. I hope this is helpful for anyone look- like Library Journal or Publishers Weekly or another au- ing to get into the library system. thor. I also read reviews posted by readers at Amazon.com Q: I understand that there are different size library sys- and GoodReads. tems. How do you adjust your approach for each one? Q: Is there a more efficient way to have a larger reach in A: Since my experience within libraries has been with the system or is it best to approach one library at a time? small and medium sized libraries, I will respond from that Authors might consider contacting Illinois Library Associa- perspective. Most of the buyers within these libraries are tion or ILA to ask about being one of the Illinois Authors easy to locate and chat with. A phone call and brief intro- featured at the ILA conference. There are also two library duction (always respectful of the librarian’s time) may systems within Illinois. SHARE and RAILS – both of seem like a long shot, but when followed by an email these systems have annual conferences for their members linked to a way to purchase the book most people will take and with the right connections and planning, an author the time to at least check out the item. might be able to be part of these events too. (Continued on page 25)

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4B5K34 “THE GAME OF YOUR LIFE” (Genre: Sci fi) By Minister Larry Montgomery, Sr. Author of the ‘U.S. Marshal Harry Bailey Parables of Life Series’

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Dilemma, The Way Station, The Game of Your Life and 2-1-1 Emergency are all available online at Createspace: https:// www.createspace.com/4444954 Dilemma U.S. Marshal Harry Bailey the case of the Murderous I.D. Thief Authored by Min Larry Montgomery Sr. ABOUT THIS BOOK Dilemma: di-lem-ma: noun: 1. A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, esp. equally undesirable ones. This book is another case in the ongoing series based on the life and times of the fic- tional character, U.S. Mar- shal Harry Bailey, entitled: Dilemma--The case of the Murderous Identity Theft. An identity theft steals the identity of a serial killer whose M.O. is to steal the identity of her victims and then kill them when she is ready to move on. The penalty for Identity theft as a Class D Felony is 7 years in prison with resti- tution and reparations. The Penalty for Murder or con- spiracy to murder can be http://www.amazon.com/ Death or life in prison with- dp/B00F8NJH7Q out the possibility for pa- role. This story centers around a young African American immigrant who will do anything to live the high life, engage in sex for money, sale and use drugs, anything to be considered a lady of leisure. In furtherance of keeping this lifestyle our villainess preys on married men, steals their wife's identity sleeps with and uses the husband letting him think he is lavishly courting her until the money runs out. Then she blackmails them using theirs or their wife's money to pay her bills. Until one day she stole the identity of a serial killer whose m.o. was to steal identities just as she does but when the money runs out she savagely kills the victim and attaches herself to the victims loved ones until the inheritance has been spent and then she moves on to a new opportunity. Marshal Bailey catches the case of an identity theft victim; a woman whose husband was black mailed by the serial killer af- ter a failed trisk and then wound up dead. The investigation is hampered by the activities of a second identity thief, who by all accounts is a serial liar. Finally the serial killer turns her attention to our lead suspect and it is only a matter of time before the two collide in this deadly game of identity cat and mouse. The serial killer makes two failed attempts to finish off the identity thief but not until the third attempt does Marshal Bailey intervene... The question is does our main suspect survive, or does the serial killer win out?

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‘The Book of Negroes’: Controversial novel turned into a BET miniseries BET Networks is turning the controversial novel The Book of Negroes into a miniseries. The 2007 novel, written by Canadian author Lawrence Hill, is being adapted for TV by Conquering Lion Pictures and Out of African Entertainment, according The Hollywood Reporter. The story centers on Aminata Diallo, an African woman who is taken by slave traders from West Africa to South Caro- lina. It follows her through the American Revolution in New York, the isolated refuge of Nova Scotia and the jungles of Si- erra Leone, before she ultimately secures her freedom in England in the early 1800s. “We are excited to partner with Conquering Lion Pictures, Out of Africa Entertainment and Entertainment One on this historic project and to bring the acclaimed Book of Negroes to life for the BET audience,” said Loretha Jones, president of original programming at BET Networks. Production on The Book of Negroes will start in South Africa in the fall. The novel was initially published in the Canadian and U.K. markets with its original title, The Book of Negroes, but due to historical sensitivity the title was changed to Somebody Know My Name when published in the U.S. Somebody Know My Name was included amongst Oprah’s top summer reads for 2010 in O Magazine. In 2011 Hill’s book sparked heated debates abroad. A Dutch group torched the cover of The Book of Negroes as a pro- test against the novel’s title. The group, known as the Foundation to Honor and Restore Victims of Slavery in Surinam, vowed to burn copies of the book in an Amsterdam park unless its name was changed. Hill’s novel is based on the historical document “The Book of Negroes,” which was created by British naval officers in 1783, near the end of the American revolutionary war. It was a list of 3,000 African-American slaves who were considered British loyalists and hoped to escape from New York to Canada, and thus to freedom. The British insisted that only those who were listed in “The Book of Negroes” could travel, and created a ledger to name, and seemingly describe, each person. Canadian film maker Clement Virgo is said to be on-board to direct The Book of Negroes. The Book of Negroes will air stateside on BET and on CBC in Canada.

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To Whom Much Is Given– Cinematic Book Trailer-2013 Published on Dec 24, 2012 Cecilia T. Capers' first novel "To Whom Much Is Given" is set for 2013 publishing by Red Ibis. This is the official cinematic book trailer filmed by Saint-Victor Pro- ductions. The trailer stars Law- rence Saint-Victor, Toni Robison- May, John Thomassen, Tatianna Mott, and Cecilia T. Capers. Directed by Lawrence Saint- Victor. Cinematography by Jay Espinal. Produced by Tone at The Top Media Inc. and Red Ibis. Book photography and cover design by Charles W. Winslow. Filmed in New York City. See behind-the-scenes footage by 6 Chamber Productions in the Red Ibis "To Whom Much Is Given" - Novel playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch? feature=player_embedded&v=- eRM2CpqPHs

ONLINE EDITION PAGE 22 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 23 that addresses reading for success. Kafele has argued for After 22 Years, "A Black the past 22 years that in education, we can have the best schools, best curriculum, best teachers and best teaching Parent's Handbook" Is Still strategies, but if Black children are not being exposed to who they are, both historically and culturally, then we are Empowering Black Parents spinning our wheels at best. He argues that when Black children are exposed to "who they are," we increase the Across America probability exponentially that they will have the will to Nationwide (October 15, 2013) -- Back in 1990, after strive for excellence because by exposing them to "their only two years of teaching in Brooklyn, NY and East Or- story," we are essentially helping them to develop a pur- ange, NJ respectively, renowned educator, Baruti Kafele pose for learning, rooted in the greatness of who they are had the audacity to write a handbook for Black parents to historically. Kafele says, "I want them to see and under- assist them with educating their children. He entitled the stand where they stand along the continuum of history to book, A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Chil- help them to better understand their roles in life moving dren (Outside of the Classroom). forward." He consequently left the class- About The Author room temporarily after his first Baruti Kafele, affectionately known as "Principal two years of teaching to devote Kafele," excelled as his life to getting A Black Parent's an urban public Handbook into the hands of thou- school educator in sands of parents throughout the New Jersey for more U.S. In 1992, he returned to the than 20 years. As an classroom but continued to devote elementary school a substantial amount of energy to teacher in East Or- promoting A Black Parent's ange, he was se- Handbook and it eventually be- lected as the East Or- came an Essence Magazine num- ange School District ber one best seller in 2002. It is and Essex County now in its 22nd year of empower- Public Schools ing a whole new generation of Black parents. Teacher of the Year. Kafele says that the motivation for writing this book As a middle and high was that he was meeting and working with so many well- school principal, he intentioned parents who wanted to assist their children led the transforma- through the educational process but simply didn't know tion of four different what to do or where to start. He frowns upon the notion that schools, including parents are not involved or don't want to be involved in Newark Tech High their children's lives, educationally speaking. He instead School, which went asserts that parents absolutely want to be involved but are from a low- simply in need of strategies that they can easily and readily performing school in implement during the time that their children are at home. need of improvement A Black Parent's Handbook is comprised of the follow- to being recognized ing topics: by U.S. News and World Report three times as one of the best high schools in * Preparation for Success the United States. He is now a full-time national / interna- * Reading for Success tional educational consultant. He is also the author of the books, Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Stu- * Setting Goals for Success dents to Strive for Success, Motivating Black Males to * Studying and Testing for Success Achieve in School and in Life, and A Handbook for Teach- * Communicating for Success ers of African American Children. * Collaborating for Success About The Book * Distractions for Success A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children / Price: $5.00 / ISBN: 0-9629369-0-1 / 74 pgs. / paper- A Black Parent's Handbook is not a long book – it's back / Baruti Publishing. For more details, visit only 74 pages. It's not a difficult read either. Instead, it is a www.principalkafele.com guide providing strategies and suggestions for parents to utilize toward the educational growth and development of Social Media their children and should be referred to regularly. Over the www.facebook.com/principalkafele past 22 years, parents have shared with Kafele that they lit- www.twitter.com/principalkafele erally raised their children on the contents of this book.

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(Continued from page 11) Q: Is it best to donate to a library or is it okay to expect JIM BELUSHI AND THE them to purchase a copy? A: Personally, I like to purchase copies from authors, but CHICAGO BOARD OF I understand that some authors really want their work to be “in” a particular library – and there is the argument that COMEDY unless a book is in the library, people won’t find it. So I would be comfortable with either option. AT THE NYCB THEATRE AT Q: Do libraries always welcome book signings or not so WESTBURY much? A: Our library welcomes book signings, but we some- FRIDAY, MARCH 28 at 8PM times struggle to get a good turnout for the author, and that Westbury, NY – Live Nation is pleased to present Jim can make for an uncomfortable feeling. I really appreciate it Belushi and The Chicago Board of Comedy at the NYCB when the author does as much as he/she can to help promote Theatre at Westbury on Friday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Joining the event, too. Using social media as well as putting out your Belushi for the night are comedians Megan Grano, Larry own press release can go a long way in making sure people Joe Campbell, Brad Morris, Joshua Funk, and Trey Stone know the event is happening. I always ask authors if they are on the piano. Tickets are $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and comfortable presenting or teaching others to write or publish. are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by Not everyone is comfortable in this role, but being able to of- phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. fer this additional program to the library may help sell your Event, date and time are subject to change. All ticket book signing. prices are subject to applicable service charges. For further Q: With the amount of books published each year, librar- information, please visit www.theatreatwestbury.com. ies have to be choosy. I understand that a review from a jour- “We are not stand-up comedians," says Jim Belushi. nal would help get in the door. What journals do libraries "Our show is not a passive, sit-back-and-watch experience. typically read and rate as a good source? Most of the fun we have on stage comes from our inclusion A: Library Journal, Publisher Weekly are both the gold of the audience – we get suggestions from them to begin standard. Other resources that are good include: GoodReads, each scene we perform and, in certain instances, bring them Amazon.com, People Magazine on stage with us to add to our performance. It’s less a Q: How do libraries view self-published books vs books ‘show’ and more a party. At least it feels like one to me. that are traditionally published? This group of actors brings me right back to how I started A: With the tremendous variety of publishers and plat- out in comedy. Maybe that’s why we have so much fun do- forms available to authors, I know librarians are looking at all ing it.” formats. Self published books can raise “red flags”, but when the title is relevant to your community’s interests and well- An alumni of television's “Saturday Night Live” and the edited, it can be a welcome addition to your collection. Chicago-based Second City comedy troupe, Jim Belushi Helen Matthes Library later starred in the hilarious ABC hit comedy, “According http://www.effinghamlibrary.org/ to Jim,” on which he also served as executive producer, Thanks for taking the time to read my interview with music composer and director. Most recently, Belushi has Johnna Schultz with the Helen Matthes Library. Please fol- been performing as Zee Blues in an updated version of the low my blog to receive more information on self-publishing “Blues Brothers,” with fellow actor-comedian Dan Ayk- and author interviews. royd. Megan Grano has appeared in various TV shows, in- cluding “Weeds,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Hot in Cleve- land,” and “Conan.” Larry Joe Campbell joins The Board of Comedy after spending eight seasons working with Be- lushi on “According to Jim.” He has also been featured on “Weeds” and “Rules of Engagement.” Hailing directly from The Second City’s Mainstage, Brad Morris has ap- peared on “The Office,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Joshua Frank is an award-winning director for Second City. For more information about Jim Belushi and The Board of Comedy, go to www.jimbelushiandtheboardofcomedy.com.

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ONLINE EDITION PAGE 25 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 26 Kevin Hart to Oprah: ‘Denzel Washington and Will Smith didn’t have be social media savvy’ Comedian Kevin Hart sits down with Oprah Winfrey for an all new episode of Oprah Prime [the new name for Oprah's Next Chapter] on Sunday. With over 11 million Twitter followers, Hart opened up to the queen of talk about the importance of his personal connection to his fans through social media. “Social media is everything for me,” Hart told Oprah. “I mean in our generation in today’s time being able to talk back and forth with your fans goes a long way. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vine, these things are all tools that I don’t — I don’t like to say that — the actors before me, but, the older actors, you know, the Denzels, your Will Smiths, they’re not social media savvy because they did- n’t have to back then. There was a talk show. Campaign. And then that was it.” Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Hart comes on the heels of his box-office hits, About Last Night and Ride Along, and recent NAACP Image Award for “Entertainer of the Year.” Hart talks about his comedic influences as he matured in the en- tertainment industry. And he opens up about raising his children with his ex-wife, the support his mother gave him when he was first starting out and how he learned to forgive his father. Tune into Oprah Prime Sunday at 9/8c on OWN. Dye Happy, Long Island: Run or Dye, the world’s most colorful 5K, will debut in Long Island on April 12, 2014 What happens when you combine thousands runners and walkers with a blast of color, a heap of happiness, a pinch of passion and a splash of spontaneity? Say hello to Run or Dye, the world’s most col- orful 5K. This weekend, Run or Dye Long Island will draw thousands of participants to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to celebrate the vibrancy of being alive – all while being blasted with more than five tons of color dye powder during a 5K run/walk. Culminating with a “Color Festival” at the end of the race, there will be no shortage of fun – or color – throughout the day. WHAT: Long Island Radio Show host WHERE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum WHEN: Saturday, April 12th Don Durant of Living, DETAILS: http://www.runordye.com/locations/long-island Want to get blasted with color? Register at www.RunOrDye.com. For Caring, and Sharing more information about Run or Dye, visit http://runordye.com. Run or Dye, the world’s most colorful 5K, is a recreational 5K that cele- Hosts Live Show in brates fitness, friendship and fun -- all while blasting participants with safe, eco-friendly, plant-based dye powder. A leader in the fitness liter- New York acy movement, Run or Dye’s mission is to encourage better health, Link - fitness and nutrition decisions among its participants and supporters. With races planned in more than 50 high-profile venues across the http://www.prlog.org/11933857 country, it is expected that more than 500,000 people will Run or Dye in 2013. Ready to live life in full color? Learn more at http:// runordye.com. ONLINE EDITION PAGE 26 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 27

Meredith Willson's Isaiah Johnson (Broadway’s Peter and the Starcatcher, The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino) portrays Harold Hill and THE MUSIC MAN Stephanie Umoh (Ragtime, 2009 Broadway revival) will play Friday, March 21 at 8pm Marian Paroo. Saturday, March 22 at 3 & 8pm Meredith Willson’s The Music Man will be presented at Two Sunday, March 23 at 3pm River Theater Company for six performances, March 13-16, and at NJPAC’s Victoria Theater for four performances, March 21- Order Now and Save 30%* 23. When You Use Code AC30 * No refunds, exchanges or returns on already purchased tickets. Tickets purchased online are subject to a per-ticket han- NJPAC and Two River Theater dling charge. Artists, dates, times, venues, prices and programs Company in Red Bank co-present this concert version of Mere- are subject to change. dith Willson's beloved Broadway musical, featuring an African- Single-performance tickets are available online at njpac.org, American cast. via phone at 1-888-GO-NJPAC (1-888-466-5722) or at the Directed by Obie Award winner Robert O' Hara, Meredith NJPAC Box Office, One Center St., Newark. For groups of 10 Willson's The Music Man will be performed for audiences in or more, call the NJPAC sales desk at 1-888-MY-NJPAC (1- both Newark and Red Bank. Winner of Best Musical at the 1957 888-696-5722). All tickets purchased online and via phone are Tony Awards, The Music Man tells the story of con man Harold subject to a per-ticket handling charge. Hill, who falls for piano teacher Marian Paroo in the summer of The NJPAC Box Office is open Tuesday-Saturday from noon 1912 as he bamboozles the townsfolk of River City, Iowa into to 6pm and Sunday from noon-5pm. The Box Office is closed financing a marching band. "Professor Hill" has to choose be- on Mondays. Phone calls to 1-888-GO-NJPAC (466-5722) for tween the promise of romance and a quick getaway as his single-performance ticket orders are answered seven days a scheme begins to unravel. The memorable score includes week, from 9am to 9pm. Phone calls to 1-888-MY-NJPAC (696- "Seventy-six Trombones, "Ya Got Trouble" and "Till There Was 5722) for groups of 10 or more are answered Monday-Friday You." from 9am-5pm. Artists, dates, times, venues, programs and In O’Hara’s staging, River City will be an all-black town, prices are subject to change. inspired by historical accounts of communities established by Questions or comments? Please e-mail ticketser- former slaves across the U.S. in the Great Migration following [email protected]. Email Preferences | Unsubscribe the Civil War. The company will include 12 actors, some of © 2014 NJPAC - Administrative Offices: 973-642-8989 whom will double in the six-piece onstage band. Music direction Box Office (Toll Free): 1-888-466-5722 is by Kenny J. Seymour (Broadway’s Tony-winning Best Mu- sical Memphis).

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(Continued from page 4) ment that its reputation has been damaged by soliciting in- formation from the public on what he says is the NFL's lack ‘Star Wars’ series of wholesomeness. He has even set up an e-mail address -- [email protected] -- intended to "balance the playing rumored diversity a field." The latest arbitration papers for M.I.A. go into the "profane, bawdy, lascivious, demeaning and/or unaccept- sign of Hollywood’s able behavior by its players, team owners, coaching and management personnel and by performers chosen and en- evolution dorsed by NFL to perform in its halftime shows." If recent press reports are to be believed, Lupita For example, there's Michael Jackson's performance at Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan may very well be the the 1993 Super Bowl halftime, where the singer grabbed his droids we’re looking for. genitalia while singing "Billie Jean." "This was NFL's first The rising stars are just two of several names being foray into salacious performances in their Halftime Shows," mentioned in the same breath as the Star Wars revival be- says M.I.A.'s arbitration papers. "Discovery will demon- ing helmed by J.J. Abrams. Fresh off the heels of her Oscar strate that NFL was fully aware that Jackson was going to win, Ms. Nyong’o is in talks with the man who single- engage in such 'genitalia adjustments' in his performance." handedly resurrected the Star Trek franchise for an as-yet- Then, there's Prince's performance at the 2007 Super unnamed role. Bowl halftime show. Meanwhile, Mr. Jordan is among a growing list of black "During part of his performance, he was illuminated actors being weighed for a plum role in one of Holly- against the backdrop of a billowing sheet of fabric to project wood’s most storied science-fiction franchises. Throw in a huge shadow of himself," M.I.A.'s legal papers say. "His the reappearance of original cast members Harrison Ford, oversized shadow was shown caressing the neck of his styl- Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, and mutatis mutandis, the ized trademark guitar…as if stroking an erect oversized Star Wars revival gives many reasons for excitement. phallus in a manner reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix perform- Yet given the man at the helm, a compelling and ra- ances where he fondled his guitar's neck. Discovery is ex- cially-balanced cast is perhaps to be expected. The mooting pected to confirm that NFL knew in advance exactly what of Nyong’o, Jordan and David Oyelowo is very much in would be presented, from pre-game rehearsal and from the keeping with Abrams’ history of diverse and unusual cast- stage set configuration." ing decisions. Save to mention his penchant for curveball Even Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl is mentioned: plot twists, which have become the hallmark of works on "The Show prominently features scenes of very young both the small and large screens. women dancers (possibly not even of adult age) poised in Alias was a television cult hit for its five-year run, suc- reclining positions, with their feet and hands and/or shoul- cessfully turning a number of secret-agent genre tropes on ders planted on the ground behind them. The women lewdly their ears. While fan buzz far exceeded its viewership, thrust their elevated pelvic areas in a manner unmistakably Abrams’ deft writing and casting decisions launched the evocative of sexual acts (very probably qualifying as career of the (moderately talented) Jennifer Garner and 'indecent' under the FCC definition), or at the very least, in a helped turn the (very multi-talented) Bradley Cooper into manner wholly consistent with the scenes a faire in a strip an A-list star. club." In its heyday, Abrams did for some of his stars what M.I.A.'s arbitration papers aren't confined to halftime George Lucas did for Ford, Fisher and Hamill. In addition, performers either. A recent proposal to assess a 15-yard Alias had an admirable track record of casting unsung penalty for use of the "N-Word" is contrasted against the black actresses in prominent (though largely villainous) league's $16.6 million demand from the singer. The bullying roles. The show’s casting carousel included Gina Torres, scandal involving Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Merrin Dungey and Vivica A. Fox. Incognito is addressed. A judge's rejection of a proposed Its status as a global cultural juggernaut notwithstand- $765 million settlement for concussions is also mentioned. ing, one of the few longstanding critiques that Star Wars The singer says there can't be liability or damage based has confronted was a perceived lack of diversity. Given the on speculative FCC action, and her legal papers say it is franchise’s legions of diverse fans, and a palpable appeal "implausible" that any indecency fine will come after years that cuts across all races and ethnicities, this criticism of regulatory inaction and recent decisions at the U.S. Su- seems unfair at best. preme Court. In the six Star Wars “episodes,” some point out that the What's more, the responsibility of broadcaster NBC number of black actors featured therein can be counted on could be investigated as the arbitration continues forward. one hand, yet still have fingers to spare. An astute observa- "NFL, and NBC, failed to exercise ordinary care in the tion perhaps, but your writer’s response is: so what? conduct of the Halftime show by not activating the '5 sec- When Star Wars was released in 1977, the reality of the ond delay' system in place for the broadcast," says M.I.A.'s sci-fi genre—indeed, movies in general—was that casting papers. "Any alleged fault or liability of Respondents should decisions were not made with black audiences in mind. The be diminished by NBC's dereliction. Discovery has not been recent awards cycle, and the insertion of names like taken yet to determine whether contractually NBC owed a Nyong’o, Jordan and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the conversation, duty to NFL to properly operate the delay system. Very (Continued on page 40) likely that is indeed the case.

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GOSPEL SOUL ICON MAVIS STAPLES: SHE'LL TAKE YOU THERE!

Gospel/Soul classics "I'll Take You There" and "Respect Yourself" were among the songs that propelled Mavis Staples into the forefront of American popular culture. Mavis' voice is one of the most iconic of the sixties, seventies - and even today- as she continues her inspiring work with recent col- laborations with artists such as Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, and more. This is an opportunity to hear what true soul, true gos- pel, and true R&B is all about. There is only one Mavis Sta- ples, and she's coming to The Suffolk! We promise "she'll take you there!"

COMEDIAN NICK DIPAOLO PROVES THAT WORDS CAN NEVER HURT YOU! Nick DiPaolo's comedy is not gentle. It is not easygoing. But Nick DiPaolo's comedy is honest, smart and most importantly, FUNNY! Known for his numerous appearances on the Comedy Central Roasts (Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson, Dennis Leary, Jeff Foxwor- thy, and Larry the Cable Guy), as well as his appearances on the Howard Stern Show, Louis, and his own Nick and Artie Show, which he cohosted from 2011-2012 with Artie Lange. An emmy winner for his writing on the Chris Rock Show, and a writer for the 77th Academy Awards and the MTV Music Awards, Nick DiPaolo is the real thing - and he's coming to The Suffolk Theater!

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ville Centre. Dan decided to cover as many fascinating aspects of Long Island as he could, from the political entities of both Nassau and Suffolk County, to environmental organizations such as The Citizens Campaign for the Environ‐ ment and Richard Amper of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, music leg‐ end Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, the organization Long Island Cares, and for‐ mer 14 year Major League Baseball player, Frank Catalanotto plus many other notable Long Islanders. Through his three year filmmaking journey on This Is My Long Island, Dan had faced some personal issues. In the first week of November of 2013, Dan lost a dear childhood friend of 32 years and one of the co‐producers of the film, Dianne Zaremba, to an apparent suicide. A week later , on November 12, 2013, as Dan was trying to press forward and was ready to screen the film, the Marquardt’s home caught fire and the family lost everything, including the footage of the film and all Dan’s camera and editing equipment. Friends, family and associates from all over Long Island came together to donate, hold fundraisers, and assist the Marquardt family, one of them even donated a car for the family’s use. Though Dan’s camera and computer equipment have yet to be replaced, he was able to retrieve the raw edit file footage from his internal hard drive of the computer that was destroyed in the fire. Founder and owner of CR Computer, Dan's cousin and co‐producer, Robert Magioncalda, was able to recover the raw edit files from the burnt in‐ ternal hard drive and saving Dan's legacy that he had worked so dearly for 3 and a half years. Dan Marquardt was the 2013 recipient of the Long Island Film/TV Founda‐ Three Years in the Making, This is My Long tion’s Finishing Fund Grant, and he proudly accepted the award at last year’s Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE). Island, Premieres at the Bellmore Movies While Dan is awaiting acceptance from the selection committee to screen When Rockville Centre's own, Dan Marquardt, worked in a law firm in West at this year’s LIIFE (July 9 – 17 at the Bellmore Movies), the Long Island Film‐ Islip for a number of years as an Administrative Assistant, he knew there was TV Foundation has decided to work with Dan Marquardt for a red‐carpet cast, something else he was supposed to be doing. crew and press screening event at the Bellmore Movies to highlight Dan’s Dan approached his wife, Susan, and told her of his desire to become a dedication to filmmaking and Long Island. filmmaker,d an she supported him knowing it would mean a change in their This is My Long Island will screen on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:30 lifestyle for them and their 2 daughters, Tiffany (12) and Dyani (16). p.m. at the Bellmore Movies. You must be on the guest list to attend. A lim‐ With $7,500 to buy equipment, and friends and colleagues donating their ited number of tickets may be available for purchase once the invited guests knowledge and time, on occasion, a Canon C300, Dan began a three‐year, self‐ are in. Otherwise, This is My Long Island will be coming to a film festival near taught, journey to produce his very first feature‐length documentary, This Is you. My Long Island. For more information on This is My Long Island or Dan Marquardt, please Dan’s grandfather, Eugene J. Murray, is the former Honorable Mayor of the contact Dan Marquardt at [email protected]. For information Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre for 20 years. Dan’s uncle is Francis X. on the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) please contact Debra Marko‐ Murray, who is Eugene's eldest son, is currently the Honorable Mayor of Rock‐ witz at [email protected] or www.longislandfilm.com ONLINE EDITION PAGE 33 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 34

PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST ANDTHE X FACTOR JUDGE DEMI LOVATO ANNOUNCES THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR SET TO LAUNCH IN FEBRUARY 2014 MARCH 7 – IZOD CENTER The general on-sales will begin on Saturday October 5, MARCH 11 – NASSAU COLISEUM at www.livenation.com. North American Tour Features Dates With Little Mix, DEMI, the 4th album from Demi Lovato on Holly- Cher Lloyd and Fifth Harmony; Will Visit 27 Cities Includ- wood Records, is out now and features the chart- ing New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto, Dallas, Nash- topping, double platinum-certified single, "Heart At- ville tack," and "Neon Lights." The album hit #1 on iTunes in 50 countries and debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 Tickets On Sale Starting Saturday, October 5 at 10am, chart in the U.S. "Heart Attack" reached #5 on the Bill- at LiveNation.com board Top 40 Radio chart and became the 3rd Top 10 New York, NY – September 30, 2013 – Platinum- hit of Demi's career. The video for the song has selling music artist and The X Factor judge Demi Lovato amassed over 100 million views on VEVO, while a re- announced exclusively on a Facebook Q&A yesterday mix of the single also hit #1 on the Billboard Dance that she is launching THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR on Chart. February 9, 2014, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Demi is also joining the Emmy Award®-winning Pepsi Live At Rogers Arena. Produced and promoted show GLEE for a guest starring role set to start airing by Live Nation, the North American tour will support her on October 3. Earlier this month, she returned for her latest Hollywood Records album, DEMI, and visit 27 second season as a judge and mentor on The X Factor. cities across the United States and Canada, including She will appear on Conan tonight (September 30) and shows in the New York City area, Chicago, Toronto, will perform on both The Tonight Show Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Nashville. “Neon Lights” is the forthcoming single from DEMI and will impact at ra- with Jay Leno (October 2) and The Ellen DeGeneres dio in early November. THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR will Show (October 7). also feature lead special guests, Little Mix, performing THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR DATES on their first U.S. tour, as well as Cher Lloyd who will All dates and venues below subject to change. also perform on select dates. The X Factor finalists turned hit-making girl group, Fifth Harmony, will also Fifth Harmony will perform on all dates below.. join their X Factor mentor on all dates throughout the *Dates with Little Mix tour. **Dates with Cher Lloyd Citi® cardmembers will have access to a pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday October 2, at 10:00 AM February 9* Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live @ Rogers Arena local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For February 11* San Jose, CA SAP Center complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. February 13* Anaheim, CA Honda Center (On sale ONLINE EDITION PAGE 34 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 35

For more information on Little Mix, visit October 12) www.littlemix.com. February 15* Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena Fifth Harmony has quickly become one of the most- February 17* Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theater At talked about acts in pop music. After debuting "Miss Grand Prairie Movin' On" live on The Today Show, the program re- ceived more tweets about this concert than any other February 19* Houston, TX Toyota Center performance all summer. The music video has sur- February 21* Atlanta, GA Philips Arena passed 11 million views mark on VEVO, while the song February 23* Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable reached #34 on Top 40 Radio, and is continuing to Arena gain steam. Cumulatively, they have 70 million total YouTube views, nearly half a million Facebook "likes", February 25* Sunrise, FL BB&T Center and over 750,000 Twitter followers. Building on the February 26* Tampa, FL Time Bay Times Forum monumental success of their debut single "Miss Movin' On", Fifth Harmony (5H) are now gearing up to release March 1* Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center their first EP, Better Together [Epic Records/Syco Mu- March 2* Fairfax, VA Patriot Center sic] on October 22, 2013. For more information on Fifth March 5* Worcester, MA DCU Center Harmony, visit www.fifthharmonyofficial.com. March 7* East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center Please visit www.DemiLovato.com, www.LiveNation.com and www.Ticketmaster.com for March 8* Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre additional ticket and tour information. March 11* Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial About Live Nation Entertainment: Coliseum Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the March 13* Auburn Hills, MI The Palace At Auburn world’s leading live entertainment company comprised Hills of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Con- March 14* Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena certs, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Me- March 16* Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center dia/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors. March 18* St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center March 20** St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena March 22** Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena March 23** Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena March 26** Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre March 27** Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena March 29** Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena March 30** Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse Earlier this year Little Mix soared into the top 5 of the Billboard 200 album chart with their debut album DNA, entering the chart at No. 4 and making history as the first ever British girl group to debut in the top 5 with their debut album release. Since then, Little Mix have amassed a dedicated and loyal fan base, having graced the covers of Seventeen and Girls Life maga- zines and garnering over 150 million cumulative VEVO views, 2.6 million Facebook fans and over 4.3 million Twitter followers. Little Mix have become global super- stars selling over 3 million records worldwide and are prepping for the Fall 2013 release of their new album featuring the upcoming single, "Move." With worldwide momentum behind them, the group is now ready to tour the U.S. for the first time as special guests on the Demi Lovato tour.

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on the show (re-airing November 9) as both host and musical performer on October 5 that was part of a GLOBAL SUPERSTAR series of headline-making appearances that supported the release of her new album, Bangerz, on RCA MILEY CYRUS TO Records. Bangerz debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and the Digital Album LAUNCH BANGERZ Charts with over 270,000 albums sold. Additionally, during release week, Bangerz hit #1 on iTunes in over TOUR ON VALENTINES 70 countries. Both singles, “Wrecking Ball” and “We Can’t Stop”, off Bangerz have already sold 4.3 million DAY 2014 copies in the U.S. alone. “Wrecking Ball” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for two weeks. It Highly Anticipated Tour Includes 38 became Miley’s first Billboard Hot 100 #1 and her Dates throughout the United States and fastest-flying top 10 on Radio Songs. Canada th “Wrecking Ball” also hit #1 on Spotify where it April 24 – Nassau Coliseum reached the highest streams ever for any track in the Tickets on Sale November 16 at U.S. beating the next highest week by nearly 500,000 10am plays. This exciting news came just two days after her music video for "Wrecking Ball" became the fastest November 6, 2013 (New York, NY) – Global super- music video ever to reach CERTIFIED status, VEVO's star Miley Cyrus announced today the details behind milestone for videos delivering 100 million views in her BANGERZ TOUR. The highly anticipated tour, only 6 days. Cyrus shattered the previous record produced and promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on which she held for “We Can’t Stop,” which was Valentine's Day Febru- ary 14, 2014 in Vancou- ver, BC at Pepsi Live @ Rogers Arena and will visit 38 cities throughout the United States and Canada including New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Wash- ington DC and Mi- ami. Tickets go on sale starting Saturday, No- vember 16 at www.livenation.com.

American Express® Card Members can pur- chase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, November 12 at 10 AM local time through Friday, November 15 at 10 PM local time. Fans will CERTIFIED by VEVO just 37 days after it premiered. have additional opportunities to purchase tickets early by signing up for a Facebook RSVP at http://bit.ly/ Bangerz has been getting rave reviews including _MileyRSVP. Tickets for the general public go on sale Entertainment Weekly calling it “…utterly fresh, a pop Saturday, November 16. Additional details are avail- blitz from a hip-hop blueprint, and proof that Miley able at www.livenation.com. won't settle for just shocking us.” US Weekly declared it “the year's most titillating pop explosion” awarding Details for Miley’s BANGERZ TOUR follow her the album “4 stars (out of 4).” surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live where she announced to fans that she would be launching a tour soon. The announcement on Saturday Night Live comes on the heels of her well-received appearance ONLINE EDITION PAGE 36 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 37

dancer in the show. The two began dating and, after the re- WAYNE BRADY vue closed, the couple moved to Los Angeles. Rise to Fame Born in 1997 in Columbus, Georgia, Wayne Brady audi- tioned for the British comedy series Whose Line Is It Any- In California Brady began earning television parts, in- way?, and he was cast in several episodes and later starred cluding guest-starring roles in In the Heat of the Night and in the American version as well. In 2001, The Wayne I'll Fly Away. Around the same time, several former com- Brady Show first aired, and although the show earned two patriots from the SAK relocated to the West Coast. Along Daytime Emmys, it was canceled in 2004. Brady returned with Brady, they formed the critically lauded improv group, to host 2007's FOX network game show Don't Forget the "Houseful of Honkeys," which still performs regularly at Lyrics. the Acme Comedy Theatre. In 1997, Brady auditioned for the established British Wayne Brady was born on June 2, 1972, in Columbus, comedy series, Whose Line Is It Anyway? The improv- Georgia. Raised primarily by his paternal grandmother, based show featured a rotating quartet of co- Valerie Petersen, Brady had a pronounced medians performing lightning-speed com- stutter and shied away from public interac- edy games and improvised songs in front of tion. At home, Brady proved to be intelli- a live audience. gent and creative. By age three his grand- mother had taught him to read, and by age The content closely mirrored Brady's skill six he began to create his own plays, com- set, and his audition made a huge impact on mercials, songs and interviews, basing the producers. He was subsequently cast in them on models drawn from television. As several episodes. When the same company, he embraced his theatrical side, young Hat Trick Productions, brought the show Brady was inspired by 1950s- and '60s-era stateside in 1998, Brady auditioned once music and television, and admired celebri- again. After a grueling six-hour tryout, he ties like Danny Kaye, Sid Caesar and Gene was cast as a series regular. The following Kelly. April, he wed Taketa. Brady attended Dr. Phillips High As a result of his work on Whose Line, School, where he excelled in his studies. Brady's career skyrocketed. His good looks, At 16, he joined the ROTC, which pro- easy appeal, and triple-threat virtuosity not vided both discipline and self-confidence. only made him an audience favorite and an He intended to join the military, but after appearing in a Emmy winner, but they also gave him the leverage to start high school play (and enjoying the resulting rave reviews), his own television show. Brady altered his plans. Upon his graduation in 1989, In 2001, ABC debuted The Wayne Brady Show, a Brady made a deal with his grandmother: If he could earn a weekly variety revue featuring a mix of music and comedy. living as an actor within six months, he would forgo the A year later, the network revised the format and added a military. talk show element to the program. The show thrived for Brady was soon cast in a theme park show at Universal several years, during which time Brady became a father. Studios, and immersed himself in the local theater scene. His daughter, Maile, was born in 2003. He appeared in classics including A Chorus Line, Jesus Although The Wayne Brady Show earned two Daytime Christ Superstar, and A Raisin in the Sun. A regular at Or- Emmys, it was canceled in 2004. Brady hit Broadway the lando's SAK Theater Comedy Lab, a haven for improv and same year to star as Billy Flynn in the revival of Chicago. sketch comedy, Brady earned his comedic chops perform- He also appeared in a notable role on Chappelle's Show, ing in multiple shows a night. By 1992, the SAK honored hilariously skewering his "nice guy" image. him as "Rookie of the Year for Theater Sports/Improv." After touring with his own live show, Brady returned to That same year, Brady moved to Las Vegas to dance, sing the small screen to host 2007's FOX network game show and act in a musical revue. He soon discovered a talent for Don't Forget The Lyrics. That same year he and Taketa di- mimicking musical genres and performing seamless im- vorced. Brady has since made appearances in multiple tele- pressions of rock 'n' roll greats including Elvis, Jerry Lee vision series including 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, Lewis and Little Richard. and Everybody Hates Chris. In 2008 he released the In 1996, after performing in showcases across the coun- Grammy-nominated album, A Long Time Coming. try, Brady was hired to work in a musical revue based in Oahu, Hawaii. It was there that he met Mandie Taketa, a

ONLINE EDITION PAGE 37 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 38 About The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of NYC The Diabetes Health and American Idol Two Wellness Academy of N.Y.C., will be the first school/academy in the U.S. to cater to the di- rect needs of students and their families who Time Semi-Finalist struggle with diabetes and other medical health issues. The academy is incorporated by The Season 2-10 Jerome University of The State of New York Board of Regents and The New York State Education Bell set to perform at Department. Sabrina Gardner, founder of the Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of The Diabetes Health N.Y.C., was inspired by the struggles of manag- ing consistent daily care for her own child who and Wellness Academy has Type 1 juvenile diabetes. The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. Benefit Gala of N.Y.C. envisions blended relationships be- tween student, parents, caregivers and special- ists incorporated with education on a daily basis March 14, 2014 as a solution to the challenge of consistent The Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy chronic disease management. “Our learning en- of N.Y.C. 2014 Annual Gala Benefit will be held vironment will provide students with the support on March 14, 2014 at Verdi's of Westbury, lo- to become active participants in disease man- cated at 680 Old Country Road, Westbury, New agement and guardians of their own ongoing York, 11590 from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. health,” says Gardner. The event is themed "Creating a Unique Learn- Dr. Gerald W. Deas: Professorship in Pre- ing Environment through Health and Education ventive Medicine, Visionary, Writer, Educator, Learning Initiatives.” The red-carpet fund-raiser Poet and Philanthropist gala will recognize individuals whose efforts have contributed to diabetes and health aware- Angela Banks Jourdain: Critical Care Nurs- ness. Tickets, donations, sponsorship or adver- ing Education specialist at North Shore Long Is- tising information is available online @ https:// land Jewish Health Systems www.eventbrite.com/e/diabetes-health- Preston King, C.P.A.: Chairman of New wellness-academy-of-nyc-benefit-gala-verdis- York Citi Works of-westbury-tickets-8766616185?ref=esfb Georgette D. Brown: Assistant Director of Funds raised at the Gala will support The Athletics, Adelphi University Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of Samuel L. Dunston: Founder/President of N.Y.C. in its efforts to assist families, caregiv- National Allotment Insurance Agency, LTD ers, and guardians in the daily management of prevention and awareness as well those af- Nancy Davidson: Qivana Health Systems fected with chronic disease. The Diabetes Business Owner Health and Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. In- Dr. Okechukwu Echezona: Founder/CEO tends to launch an innovative learning environ- of Strong Movement ment that alleviates gaps in disease manage- Arnie Joseph: Founder/President of ment and healthy living while delivering effec- Chroma Health Solutions tive daily education. Hon. William B. Wise: Trustee of Westbury, “As the parent of a child with diabetes, one New York of my greatest daily worries is whether she’ll survive outside of my direct care,” said Sabrina Mr. Leo Gardner: President of Strong Gardner, founder of The Diabetes Health and Movement Wellness Academy of N.Y.C. We need a contin- uum of innovative health and educational ser- vices blended with support systems where stu- dents spend the vast majority of their day.

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(Continued from page 28) the incarnation of Nichelle Nichols and the Zoe Saldana) to proves how much societal mores on race have changed. Fishburne’s Morpheus and Geordi LaForge, black actors With that in mind, the early post-civil rights cultural era have a distinguished history of playing well-rounded char- was defined by two realities: blacks weren’t the prime acters in deep space. If the recent speculation about Star demographic of most movie makers, and there was already Wars proves true, Ms. Nyong’o and Mr. Jordan are just a flourishing oeuvre of African-American cinema. continuing that tradition. The decade launched the movie and television careers of It may be the height of naïveté to say aloud, but perhaps a number of black actresses, and could arguably be viewed Ms. Nyong’o and Mr. Jordan are in the running not because as the Halcyon days of black film. In any event, space- of their race, but because they are proven talent who can themed movies, with their themes of alienation (literal and draw in movie watchers of all stripes. figurative) and fantasy, were a natural draw for black moviegoers, most of whom could relate to the various char- acters and plots. Either by accident or design, the few black Star Wars characters offered up some of Hollywood’s most enduring characters. Billy Dee Williams’ swashbuckling and suave Lando Calrissian (here’s to hoping his character will be part of the new generation) gave young blerds a model to emulate. Samuel L. Jackson’s Mace Windu was less iconic than Calrissian, but who can forget the way he wielded a light saber with the best Jedi around? And lest we forget, Star Wars used one of the most fa- mous black actors ever –and his Stentorian voice – as the immortal Darth Vader, the most iconic movie villain of all time. By the time Episodes 1 – 3 appeared, the ground for black sci-fi heroes had already been sown by Will Smith and Laurence Fishburne. Star Wars may have faltered in checking the necessary boxes, but truthfully, did anyone really notice or care? Past and future casting decisions notwithstanding, the shaping of Star Wars is entirely consistent with the fact that outer space—at least as represented in comic books and movies –has almost always been a welcome place for peo- ple of color. In space, and among super-powered human beings, multiracial harmony has always thrived. From Star Trek’s groundbreaking Lt. Nyota Uhura (both

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Ida B. Wells: Journalist. Teacher. Anti-Lynching Crusader. Women’s Rights Activist. Civil Rights Pioneer. Ida B. Wells was born into slavery on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was orphaned at 16 after both of her parents and a younger sibling died from a yellow fever epidemic. In order to support and care for her five remaining siblings, she secured a job as a teacher. She eventually moved to Memphis where she became a leading journalist and civil rights activist. When her newspaper office was destroyed in an angry response to her outspoken writings, Ida B. Wells was exiled from Memphis, and stayed away from the South for over 30 years. In 1893 and 1894, she traveled across the United States and throughout the United Kingdom and Great Britain, passionately writing and speaking out against lynching. She eventually moved to Chicago and married Ferdinand L. Barnett in 1895. The widowed Ferdinand was an attorney and editor of The Conservator, one of Chicago’s Black newspapers. In addition to the two children from his first marriage, he and Ida had four chil- dren together. Ida B. Wells-Barnett continued her activism while juggling moth- erhood and her many civil rights commitments. In 1909, she was one of the founders of the NAACP, although she later had conflicts with its leadership because she was perceived as too “radical.” She also worked with Susan B. Anthony as a leader in the movement for women’s suffrage. In Chicago, Ms. Wells worked with Jane Addams to prevent the establishment of segregated public schools, helped to open Chicago’s portant work. The location of the monument in Chicago’s historic first kindergarten for Black children, founded the Negro Fellowship Bronzeville community is of great significance and appreciation to League to assist Black men and boys who were excluded from the the communities and generational admireres who were impacted by YMCA, and started the Alpha Suffrage Club – an organization of her work…As a female leader of the great state of Illinois I can per- Black women who worked to obtain the right to vote. sonally appreciate and support eh commemoration of Ms. Wells’ life, Ida B. Wells-Barnett died on March 25, 1931, at the age of 68, work and writings.” – Kimberly du Buclet, State Representative, 26th from a brief illness due to kidney failure. She and her husband, Ferdi- District nand L. Barnett, are interred together in Chicago’s Oak Woods As the written history of America finally, albeit slowly, recog- Cemetery nizes the role of African Americans, some names emerge as giants Statements of Support from the shadows. One of those is certainly Ida B. Wells, America’s premier anti-lynching campaigner. Born into slavery, she was des- “The Ida B. Wells Monument is a singular opportunity to cele- tined to be one who would help shape post Civil War America as an brate and acknowledge Bronzeville’s history while anticipating its investigative journalist, newspaper editor and publisher, and leader of future.” Alderman William D. Burns, 4th Ward the emerging women’s and civil rights movements. We here in Chi- “I am writing in support of your efforts and to comment the Ida cago are proud to claim her as our own for the many years of leader- B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee and the Chicago Office of ship she provided our city. I was delighted to learn of plans for a Tourism and Culture for developing a monument that will celebrate Ida B. Wells’ legacy and help increase public awarement of her im- (Continued on page 43) ONLINE EDITION PAGE 42 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 43

(Continued from page 42) monument to her life and work here in the place she called home for so many years and trust that the project will soon become a reality. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL 7th District) The Monument It is without hesitation that I offer my support for the Ida B. Wells A monumental sculpture accompanied by supportive art pieces will Monument. Sadly, much of the history of Bronzeville is not cele- be located in a park-like setting on the Langley Boulevard median, just brated as it should be. It is important that people who live or visit our south of 37th Street in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The Lang- community know about the many contributions some of its residents ley Boulevard median lies at the heart of the Oakwood Shores commu- have made towards social justice…She used her many talents to ad- nity, on the former site of the Ida B. Wells public housing develop- dress inequality wherever she saw it even in the face of threats ment. against her….As residents and tourists alike visit the monument, they The plaza where the Ida B. Wells monument will be erected. will undoubtedly be moved by the courageous dedication exhibited by Ms. Wells and gain a greater appreciation for the historical signifi- The Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee has commis- cance of Bronzeville. I see this as an opportunity to generate commu- sioned the creation of a sculptured monument that will honor the life nity pride while inspiring others to pursue the type of important work and times of the historic Ida B. Wells. The sculpture will be created by that was carried out by Ida B. Wells. - Alderman Pat Dowell, 3rd Richard Hunt, a Chicago native and world-renowned artist. The ab- Ward stract sculpture capturing the artist’s vision of Ida B. Wells and her legacy will be at least 20 feet tall, and will have a large base upon “It is with hope and pride that I support the movement for an Ida which an image of Ida B. Wells and excerpts of her writings will be B. Wells Monument in Oakwood Shores. As a journalist and social engraved. Upon completion, this monument will be donated to the activist, Wells was a strong voice against racism and sexism. Her ad- City of Chicago’s Public Art Collection. vocacy paved the way for generations of African-Americans who fol- lowed her, and she should be commemorated with a monument that As a second phase of the project, smaller, interactive art pieces will will invite future generations to learn about her contributions.” – Illi- be commissioned to allow the public to experience the work of Ida B. nois State Senator Kwame Raoul, 13th District Wells in a reflective manner. While a precise description of the project awaits the artist’s conception, additional elements may include a time- “At a time when women were seen and not heard, Ida B. Wells line of key events related to Ms. Wells’ causes and accomplishments, was a voice for those who had none. Even today her legacy lives on, occasional seating along the pathway in the Langley median, or boule- and she continues to be a role model for young women. Her advo- vard signposts or similar features with a historical narrative and illus- cacy for equality for women and African Americans should inspire us trations. all to speak out against injustice.” – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon

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and transports us to 18th century, sun-soaked Saint-Domingue on the eve of revolution. ANTONY AND Presented by The Public Theater, Miami's Ga- bleStage, and the Royal Shakespeare Company in CLEOPATRA collaboration with The Ohio State University By William Shakespeare Edited & Directed by Tarell Alvin McCraney Use code CAESAR for $25* tickets! (Reg. $67) Publictheater.org In an exciting international collaboration with the 212.967.7555 (noon - 8pm daily) Royal Shakespeare Company and GableStage, Mi- ami, The Public welcomes back writer/director *Discount valid for preview performances 2/18-3/4 Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays) only. Offer expires 3/4. Listed price includes a $2 as its new artist in residence with ANTONY AND facility fee. Phone and Web orders are subject to a CLEOPATRA. $5 per ticket service fee. Regular price $67. Sub- ject to availability and prior sale. Cannot be com- At the fringes of a war-torn empire, a man and a bined with other discounts or offers. Some black- woman have fallen desperately, passionately in out dates may apply. Not valid on previously pur- love. But for a soldier set to enforce the imperial chased tickets. This offer may be revoked at any will and the queen intent on throwing off the yoke time; no refunds or exchanges. of the empire, there is no place for personal de- sire.

McCraney creates a stripped down new version of Shakespeare's gripping story of romance set against a world of imperial politics and power play

ONLINE EDITION PAGE 46 VILLAGE LIFE MAGAZINE FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 47 USA’S GOLDEN COUPLE DAVIS AND WHITE HEADLINE THE 2014 CAST OF EMMY-AWARD WINNING STARS ON ICE® America’s Premier Figure Skating Production Welcomes the U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal Fig- ure Skating Team to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale Sunday, April 13 at 4:00 PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW (UNIONDALE, NY) – Meryl Davis and Charlie White returned from the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, with the United States’ first ice dancing gold medal in history. Stars on Ice, featuring Davis and White along with their bronze medal winning teammates from the inau- gural Olympic figure skating team event, will visit Uniondale on Sunday, April 13 for a 4:00 PM performance at Nassau Coliseum. The country’s premier figure skating production, Stars on Ice, in a partnership with U.S. Figure Skating, is proud to announce that for the first time ever, the U.S. Olympic figure skating team will headline the annual nationwide tour. Bringing the spirit and passion of the Olympics back to home ice, the entire bronze medal winning U.S. Figure Skating team will highlight a truly spectacular and star-studded cast. In addition to Gold medalists Davis and White, two-time U.S. champion Ashley Wagner, 2014 U.S. champion Gracie Gold, four-time and reigning U.S. champion Jeremy Abbott, 2014 U.S. silver medalist Jason Brown, and two-time reigning U.S. pair champions Marissa Castelli & Simon Shnapir comprise the bronze medal team that will join the Stars on Ice 2014 Tour. The Stars on Ice 2014 Tour cast will also include two-time U.S. ice dancing silver medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates, 2011 U.S. Champion Ryan Bradley and 2010 Olympian and 2014 U.S. Bronze medalist Mirai Nagasu. Several special guests will also make appearances throughout the tour. Stars on Ice continues to be a pioneer in figure skating by offering fans the rare opportunity to witness some of America’s most creative and cherished champions performing together in both individual and ensemble routines. Founded and produced by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, Stars on Ice is one of the premier family entertainment events in the U.S., and the only figure skating tour in America, bringing you the greatest performances and competitors from the 2014 Winter Games. This year’s Stars on Ice production has joined forces with U.S. Figure Skating, moving its traditional tour dates to the spring in order to showcase the World’s best figure skaters at the top of their form and to offer special opportunities for fans across the country to celebrate the accomplishments of these historic skaters. Tickets for the 2014 Stars on Ice Tour in Uniondale are on sale now. Special on-ice seating is available upon request. Tickets start at $25 and are available via www.starsonice.com, www.ticketmaster.com, Nassau Coliseum Box Office, and by phone 1-800-745-3000. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Please visit www.starsonice.com for the most up to date information, as well as exciting show announce- ments. Stars on Ice is pleased to announce Macy’s, KOSE, and airweave as Associate Sponsors of the 2014 Tour.

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