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glen Cove City School District budget passes The Glen Cove City School District’s 2017-18 budget of a little more than $85.9 million, passed on Tuesday. Monica Alexandris-Miller and Robert Field, who ran uncontested for trustee seats, will join the district’s Board of Education.

Budget vote results Board of education Results ■ Yes votes: 590 ■ Monica Alexandris-Miller: 588 ■ No votes 172 ■ Robert Field: 521 Schools to get

Courtesy Glen Cove City School District lockout buttons learning music’s charms Children attending Glen Cove schools are lucky. They are given the opportunity to play and perform music as early as kindergarten. First grade Gribbin student Fatima Aragon Zavaleta played her for security recorder with precision at a recent concert. See story on page 6. By Danielle agoglia Superintendent Dr. Maria Rian- [email protected] na said. The middle school stu- dents remained in the high The Glen Cove Police school until their parents Vietnam vet to be honored for his service Department received a call on arrived or until regular dis- May 10 at 10:07 a.m. about a pos- missal. No students or staff By Danielle agoglia he said sounds like he led a large 1980s. Snyder wondered whether sible bomb at Finley Middle were harmed. School. As a precautionary [email protected] team in a room full of comput- Nielsen could obtain cots and According to Lt. Detective ers. In reality, he was alone in a blankets for his homeless shelter. measure, both the Finley and John Nagle of the Police Retired U.S. Marine Corps small room, and just like you “I can do that,” Nielsen Deasy schools were immediate- Department, a middle school Maj. Fred Nielsen, 71, is this might see in a cartoon, he had replied. ly evacuated, and students were teacher found a note in a desk year’s Glen Cove Memorial Day two phones on his desk — one Snyder listed several necessi- transported to Glen Cove High indicating that there was a parade honoree. He was chosen black and one red. ties that he needed to keep the School. Robocalls instructed bomb in one of the bathrooms. based on his service in Vietnam, When the red phone rang, homeless men — most of them parents to pick up their chil- The Police Department and the his commitment to the commu- sometimes it was an unidenti- veterans — from dying on the dren there. Nassau County P.D.’s K-9 unit nity and work with homeless vet- fied person from the White streets. Nielsen said his problem- “The safety and security of searched the building but found erans. He is a member of the House. Nielsen’s response to any solving skills immediately our students and staff is our nothing suspicious. American Legion Glenwood order was always, “Yes sir.” kicked in, and what he did next top priority, and [they] will “We will continue the inves- Landing Post No. 336 and co- He was constantly on call. to help Snyder was technically remain at the high school until tigation to determine who chairs the Children and Youth While sitting around, waiting, breaking the law. dismissal,” Glen Cove District CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Committee for the Nassau Coun- he’d say to himself, “OK, I’ve got Nielsen’s position granted ty Committee of the American to figure out something to do him access to warehouses Legion. with this time. I’m being paid to throughout the country filled Nielsen worked in Washing- be vigilant and ready, but surely with “stuff” like the cots and ton, D.C. from 1984 to 1986 as I could do something.” blankets that Snyder needed. director of the Emergency Sup- One day Nielsen received a When the issue of veteran home- ply Operations Center at the call from Mitch Snyder, a well- lessness came to the fore in the Defense Logistics Agency, which known homeless advocate in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 2 May 18, 2017 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE assistance during difficult situations. situations. difficult during assistance some have will autism with people well, as Senate the in passes legislation the If cards. identification state official spectrum with autism to the on those legislation provide passed Assembly State [email protected] [email protected] AGOGLIA DANIELLE By New York cards would be completely completely optional. be would cards York New the Alabama, in case the is As cards. 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Nearby things to do this week GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — May 18, 2017 Spring benefit and auction The Glen Cove High School PTSA invites all residents to join in on Casino Night at the Glen Cove Mansion on Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. Dinner, signature cocktail throughout the night, dessert, and $200 play money included. Passed hors d’oeuvre during cocktail hour. ADV tickets $55 per person, $100 per couple, at the door price is $65 per per- son. Tickets purchased and confirmed by May 12 automat- ically entered to win a getaway VIP vacation. Winner announced at the Casino Event. RSVP Maria Rivera Hlatky, 150 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, N.Y. 11542. Info: (516) 277-2232 or [email protected].

Ladies who laugh Some funny and fabulous women visit the Landmark on Main Street stage, for an evening of improv, Saturday, May 20. The Ladies of Laughter competition arrives in the area show- casing recent contest winners — Kelly McFar- land, Robin Fox, Jocelyn Chia, and Shelly Col- man. The group keep the laughs coming, shar- ing their unique styles of humor. Info: (516) 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. Band of brothers Step back in time and observe a World War II encampment when the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration are transformed into the French countryside during the summer of 1944. See military drills, firefights, and other tactical exercis- es, Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: (516) 572-8400.

A night of poetry The Sea Cliff Village Library will host an open mic and poetry reading session under the stars at Village Green on Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Sea Cliff Library will help to coordinate the event. All ages are welcome to participate. In the event of inclement weather, the readings will be held in the library. Info: (516) 671- 4290 or [email protected].

Yoga at the library Yoga instructor Rebecca Scaramucci will hold an evening of exercise at the Glen Cove Public Library on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for the entire six week ses- 914918 sion and is payable at the time of registration. Please register in person at the reference desk and make check/money order payable to: Rebecca Scaramucci. Bring a mat and water with you. Info: (516) 676-2130. 6 May 18, 2017 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE American Cancer Society ball tournament for GCHS hosts dodge Freshman placed in photography competition to the students who came out to out came who students the to North on spot Shore’s a Relay for Life T-shirt. logo team’s the earning tournament, the at community, school $880raised team the the of generosity the to RelayforLife Juneon 10.Thanks Shore’s North in part taking is Cancer Society. Americanthefor money raise to dodgeball tournament on April 26 a Lynch,hostedadviserEllen of direction the underSenate, dent AssistantPrincipal AllenHudson, right and teacher Tournament,which benefited the AmericanCancer Soci THE WINNING TEAM Lynchexpressed hergratitude The“Glen Cove BigRed” team Stu- School’s High Cove Glen fromGlen Cove High School’s Student Senate Volleyb HERALD WHAT’S NEWSINANDOUTOFTHECLASSROOM _ m a e t & m a e t = g id=2186256 p & 4 7 2 9 7 = d i http:// visit: main.acsevents.org/site/TR/?fr_ team, Red” Big this fundraiser again next year. arelooking forward puttingto on “AverageJoe,” won.studentsThe tournament and the Yellow Team, the game. It was a double refereed elimination Contorno topher teacherChris-HudsonandAllen Principal Assistant the bleachers. filled who those as well as playand work at the tournament, o oae o h “ln Cove “Glen the to donate To Courtesy Glen Cove City School District School CoveCity Glen Courtesy Courtesy Glen Cove City School District School CoveCity Glen Courtesy Christopher Contorno. etyand referees all SCHOOLS achievements. their in pride her expressed and second-grade through dergarten kin- fromstudents the musical of growth the discussed Criblez and flute recorder performances. during skills instru- mental their demonstrated ers second-grad-singing,andfirst- to year’s this addition theme.In Light A Shine into tied selection musical dancing Eachmusic. the to along while all Life,” Moonlight,” My Up the “Dancing“Heartlight”in and Light “You as such songs upbeat sang students K-2 the Criblez, JoAnn teacher April 28. school’s the annual springconcert on during music for love their and skillsvocal their off showed shine in spring concert Gribbin students and instrumental skills. instrumental and SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS WOWEDSECOND-GRADE submitted in the four-category competition.Michel’s photograph four-category the in submitted sored by Nikon. spon- Competition, School Photography High annual Club’s era HuntingtonCam- the of category celebration the in second placed Quezada-Cordova Michel man Competition for her photo. her for Competition PhotographySchool High Club’sannual Camera Huntington the of category celebration CORDOVA QUEZADA-MICHEL FRESHMAN Throughout the concert, concert, the Throughout music of direction the Under students School Gribbin More than 1,100 photos were were photos 1,100 than More ln oe ih col fresh- School High Cove Glen placed second in the in second placed audience members with their vocal their with members audience the students. with work hard her for of flowers bouquet a with Criblez ored ranattended the concert and hon- Cur- Toni and DiMaggio Alexis school.php. http://hccny.org/web/high- at foundbeen winners,can other evening by the judges. dandelion, which was highlighted during the a of raindrop-covered photograph Dominguez’s Alexandra sophomore to given effort and into her images.” thought puts really and talent genuine shows “She Johnides. Melissa teacher phy photogra- said recognition,” this and a new camera tripod. $100 a herglasses wineearned of anxioustoplay some more. mance,while James Mulvey was Martinezsmiled after their perfor- GABRIELLAPERONE AND Gribbin PTA Co-Presidents Co-Presidents PTA Gribbin Michel’s work, along with with along work, Michel’s also was attention Special deserves definitely “Michel Courtesy Glen Cove City School District School CoveCity Glen Courtesy Jenniffer 7

Winthrop and NYU Langone GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — May 18, 2017 are joining together to make Long Island healthcare even stronger.

When two great academic medical centers combine their talents and resources, local communities can access a larger, more versatile network of world-class physicians, leading-edge facilities and award-winning nurses and professionals. Patients can find precisely the rightspecialist, whatever their illness or condition. And two leaders in research and training can work together to find the cures and prepare the healers of tomorrow. To learn more about this exciting milestone in Long Island healthcare, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit nyuwinthrop.org. 911782 8 May 18, 2017 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE times, visit www.nassauboces.org/page/557 For tournament brackets, matchups, and game Girls Lacrosse: Class A semifinals at Adelphi Boys Lacrosse: Class C semifinals at Hofstra Boys Lacrosse: Class A semifinals at Hofstra Wednesday, May 24 Girls Lacrosse: Class C semifinals at Adelphi Boys Lacrosse: Class C semifinals at Hofstra Boys Lacrosse: Class A semifinals at Hofstra Softball: Class A championship Game 2 at Mitchel Fi Softball: Class AA championship Game 2 at Mitchel F tuesday, May 23 Girls Lacrosse: Class B semifinals at Adelphi Softball: Class A championship Game 1 at Mitchel Fi Softball: Class AA championship Game 1 at Mitchel F Monday, May 22 Softball: Class B championship Game 3 at higher see Softball: Class A semifinals Game 3 at higher seed Softball: Class AA semifinals Game 3 at higher seed Girls Lacrosse: Class C quarterfinals at higher seed Boys Lacrosse: Class B quarterfinals at higher seed Baseball: Class B championship Game 3 at higher see Baseball: Class A fourth round at higher seed Baseball: Class AA quarterfinals Game 3 at higher see thursday, May 18 runs. home four ing smack by cause own her helped often and circle the in victories conference half-dozen those of each for responsible Class playoffs.Nassau A the was She in seed No.the 4 and Conference ABC-I in mark 6-8 competitive a to Vikings Lady the lead to campaign 2016 plagued injury an from back bounced Hofstra,levelat Dandola next the ReaDY to taKeheR Seaford SeniorSoftball sophie DaNDola shot), to [email protected]. materials, digitalincludingphoto all (heada send Please highlightedsportstheonpage. cannominate candidates beto varsityparentsathletesandof Directors,leticvarsitycoaches Nassau County High School Ath- plaYoFF sCheDUle spotlight athlete SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE NOMINATE A softball game to game softball eld eld ield ield d d d - HERALD [email protected] J.D.BY FReDa Glen Cove tennis program eyes future tennis will be as a freshman in high high in freshman a as be will tennis wherekidsbewilltheir firstexposure to there “Sure, said. 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Roni Chastain/Herald WHAT MADE THE Mother’s Day luncheon even more special was celebrating it with friends. Celebrating all mothers at the Senior Center

Every year the Glen Cove Senior Center holds an annual Mother’s Day Celebration, which was on May 12 this year. A popu- lar event, it’s always well attended. This year about 177 people came, which included mothers, friends and family members. The lunch began with the reading of a poem about mothers, which everyone enjoyed. Then singer/songwriter Lois Morton and her daugh- ter Amy Deaver put on a Clockwise from above: special mother/daugh- ALL THE MOTHERS were excited to ter performance for the celebrate Mother’s Day on Friday at audience accompanied the Senior Center. by live music. Before leaving the MEMBERS OF THE Glen Cove women were given a Senior Center and some friends ro s e a n d a s p e c i a l stopped by to honor all mothers. acknowledgment was shared to celebrate all of the women over 85 in PATRICIA MASTER, LEFT, and attendance. Diane Ramano, volunteered to work at the lunch.

VALERIE GREHAN, LEFT, accompa- nied Lois Morton and her daughter Amy Deaver, to entertain the crowd of happy mothers. 10 May 18, 2017 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE Wawapek inColdSpringHarbor, Preserve foradults Intro tonaturejournaling manfoundation.org. more information, visitwww.brookejack- race routeareavailable for$400. For addition, signage alongthe opportunities at levels of$250, $600and$1,000. In areavailableSponsorship opportunities need throughouttheNew York area. Brooke’s Books, which benefitchildrenin Initiative,Brooke JackmanLibrary and Jackman Family LiteracyPrograms, the literacy initiatives, includingtheBrooke under, BJF’s willsupport many children’s mileFunRunforkidsagequarter 8and will includea5KRun/Walk aswell asa Funds raisedthroughtheevent, which company anddeliciousrefreshments. day includeskidfriendlyactivities, good Race forLiteracyisonenottomiss! The and familyfromthesidelines, thisyears you plantorun, walkorcheerforfriends Main St, OysterBay, 9:30a.m. Whether School,Roosevelt 150 Elementary W for Literacywilltake placeat Theodore The 12th Annual Brooke JackmanRace Brooke Jackman RaceforLiteracy 9603. (516)200- Please callforareservation teams infirst, secondandthirdplace. $5 perpersontoplay. Prizesawarded for Cove, 7:30p.m. Special Trivia Menuand The Grill,View 11Lattingtown Rd, Glen Team Trivia Night 2130. 135 min. (R)2016. Call(516)676- on an80” ultra-highdefinitiontelevision. watch “Manchester by theSea” forfree Ave, GlenCove, 2p.m. to Join thelibrary Glen Cove Public Library, 4GlenCove Movies attheGlenCoveLibrary (516) 922-5032. ming oftheOysterBay Historical Society. thepublicprogram-work helpssupport through August 20. Saleofexhibited and opentothepublic, remainsonview la KoenigCenter. The event, which isfree show hersummerexhibitioninthe Ange- photographer Yana Frangiskos Copekwill 5:30 p.m. andevent Freelanceportrait Society, 20SummitStreet, Oyster Bay, Opening receptionOysterBay Historical Fine PhotographyArt by Yana Copek 676-2130. to5yearsbirth withcaregiver. (516) stop bonding, andfun. learning Ages tools for45minutesofcan’t-stop, won’t- combines music, danceandeducational Ave, GlenCove, 10:30a.m. Zumbini Glen Cove PublicLibrary, 4GlenCove Zumbini class Napolitano. (516)676-5913. “Current Affair Music” directedby John provided by alive nine-piecebandand Sunset cocktails, dinner, dancing, music Included inticket pricearethefollowing: Deputy Mayor BarbaraPeebles honored. dogs andcatsatCove Animal Rescue. night offunandhelpprovide carefor Ave. Bayville, 6:30to10:30p.m. Enjoy a The CrescentBeachClub333Bayville Cove Animal Rescuespringbenefit Saturday, May 20 Thursday, May 18 Friday, May 19 COMMUNITY CALENDAR fascinating creatures livinginBailey Who lives inthe pond? There are many Lattingtown, from11a.m. to 12p.m. Bailey Arboretum, 194 Bayville Road, Family nature program necessary. (516)484-1391. adult vaccinations. No appointmentis if you aremissingany recommended canhelpdetermine & Shoppharmacists cholesterol screenings. Inaddition, Stop receive freebloodpressure, glucoseand in-store pharmacies. Customerscan offering freehealthscreeningsatselect vale, 9a.m. to3p.m. Stop&Shopis Stop &Shop130 Wheatley Plaza, Green- Free HealthScreenings 2130. vided. Registrationrequired. (516)676- bean, andtomatoplants. Materialspro- ways growing tostart your own carrot, threegreat andlearn on SeedStarting foraworkshopGlen Cove PublicLibrary plant, literally, fromscratch? the Visit always a wantedtotake aseedandstart Ave, GlenCove, 1to3p.m. Have you Glen Cove PublicLibrary, 4GlenCove Seed Starting Workshop landalliance.org. 1028 ore-mailamanda@northshore- Shore Land Alliance officeat(516)922- by Monday, May 15by callingtheNorth per participant, materialincluded. RSVP mals, andunderstandtheirhabits. $10 first-hand how toidentifyplantsandani- hands-on workshop, attendeeswilllearn cator JanC. Porinchak. ofthe As part ural world withartist, naturalist, andedu- 1:30 to3p.m. ExploreLongIsland’s nat- tion, call(516)676-2130. Locatedat4GlenCove Ave., GlenCove, Levine willalsoraffleoffsomeplantsattheendofprogram. Formoreinforma- that arebesttobeautifyyour springgarden. on Saturday, Springisinfullbloom! invites MayThe GlenCove somecooltipsaboutplantsforyour allresidentstolearn garden PublicLibrary 20at11a.m. Paul andplantexpert Levine Horticulturist (ThePlantMan)willteachyou allabouttheflowers Flowers foryourgarden Sunday, May 21

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In Days you’ll FEEL different Courtesy of Glen Cove Rotary SIDNEY JOHNSON, sitting front left, Aliyah Stone, Glory Mayreis, and Justin Maioriano spoke at the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting. Rotary Club of Glen Cove Hosts Rotary Youth In Days Leadership Awards participants you’ll LOOK different The Rotary Club of Glen Cove invited Outside speakers shared their inspira- four teenagers who attended the April tional stories with the group during the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards week- weekend too, and there were intense dis- end to share their experiences at the cussions within the smaller groups. club’s weekly meeting. Three 10th and According to Maioriano, Mayreis and one 11th grade students attended the Stone, one of the best parts of each day In Months meeting, which was held on April 25 at was the “cabin talk,” where students in The View Grill. each cabin discussed the highs and lows you’ll BE different! Students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brook- of their days. lyn and Queens run all the activities over Junior facilitator Sidney Johnson then the course of the weekend. The adult spoke about her experience in her first chaperones are only there to provide food year leading a group. LOSE IT FOR SUMMER...KEEP IT OFF FOR LIFE! and make sure everyone is safe. “It was easier for the smaller groups to Justin Maioriano, Glory Mayreis and bond,” Johnson said. “Everyone in my Aliyah Stone spoke about the themes at group was so excited to meet each other. the RYLA weekend, which included step- And I got to meet them in a group chat on ping out of one’s comfort zone, bonding Facebook beforehand.” with a new group of people and “appreci- The Rotary Club of Glen Cove meets ONE MONTH FREE ating life and what you have.” Group every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. For more activities included the RYLA Olympics, a information, contact club president Rev. series of team-building games. Richard Wilson at (516) 909-7588. PLUS Poetry at the Atria Residents of the Atria enjoyed a pre- sentation of inspirational and humorous $100 OFF poetry as part of a celebration of poetry month in April. Receive ONE FREE MONTH of Unlimited Nutritional Services The presentation was given by Glen plus take $100 OFF the cost for enrollment in a 6-Month Program or higher valued package. Cove’s poet laureate Victoria Crosby, who Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. read from her collection of three poetry May not be combined with any other offers. books including her British themed col- Other restrictions may apply. lection, “BritCentric,” which was the Expires May 31, 2017 most popular. She also signed copies of “BritCentric” and gave them to the Atria residents. Courtesy The Atria Crosby inspired others to share what ATRIA RESIDENT ALBERT SALERNO JR., they loved too. Al Solerno quoted lyrics left, poet Victoria Crosby, and Engage Life from a song he had written, and then Director Ashley Katon-Donegal enjoyed cel- 516.284.8248 DrBosDiet.com 907893 other residents shared lines from their ebrating poetry month. favorite poems. 12 May 18, 2017 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE sewage,” he said. “It was disgusting.” “Istepped outon Track 20tothe stench of theincident hiscellvideoonphone.edof Pennsylvania Station on May 3, and record- wastewaterceilingcascadingof thefrom saidhehad witnessed what appeared tobe [email protected],[email protected] LANE LAURA and BELFIORE PETER By Long Islanders rally to demand a ‘sane commute’ local elected officialsof group froma and both Kaminsky parties.behind stood Penn Station.of steward the as Amtrak of ouster the protestto thepoorservice demandandto State Sen. Todd by Kaminsky rally, organized a (D-Long for Beach), platform train RockvilleCentre andstood underneath its nation’s busiest transit hub. dangerouslyovercrowded in stranded corridorsthe them leavingof thousands, of nearly80 trains and snarled the commutes troublenalresulted cancelation the in of hourson May 10 when Amtrak-related sig- mutes west, was delayed for two and a half cal issues. She didn’t get home until afterbefore returning9. mechani-Penn todueto hour an for tunnel a in sat train bound east p.m. 6:36 her 11, May On said. she in,” come theyp.m. 4:30 at night“Every Road.RailIslandreceivesLong the from cancellations shethatemailblaststhe of mer.to needs desperately “It’sthat work sum- the for scheduled work track the double-edgedsword,”“It’s a of said he it.”investmaintaining in whateverto reason,not decided we because,for here infrastructure world LIRR.the use to “Wemonth havethird a Bendo,John$300 who paysabout year,” every resident Beach Long said it for less get and paymore “Weto seem years,20 last added. the for LIRR the backwards,”Zohar,riding been whohas anyimprovements.going be to seems “It see not rise,do prices customers ticket as Zohar,that added said.HewlettHe of home,”coming or goingin either Mitchell issue an be week,to seems there “Every Amtrak,”said.he “They’rehorrible.” sack to home.getneed do really “They to hours half a and twohour, him took it an about usually is that commute a For last Wednesdayhome PennStation.at getto trying experience his recalled it’sworstever been.”the far by is this He PeteMeyersresident said,Beach “and 1984,”since commuting been “I’ve Long and DOWNES BRIDGET By DIANA COLAPIETRO DIANA Roughly two dozen other commuters commuters other dozen two Roughly in gathered all Saturdaythey on And EricKewCohen, Gardens, of who com- Wantagh,collects Meredith Jacobs, of Centre, Rockville of Goodstein, Doug They had all had bad commutes. LIRR commutersreacttodelays - thinkAmtrak would bring inmore money replacing Amtrak was the answer. “I would(D-GlentonCove) alsowasn’t certain that York, and to ourNew budget, of state andthe toto mean taxpayers?”that does what do they what up pick to order in is then lousydoingjob,”said.a“Thequestion he been has Amtrak that doubt no“There’s wonderswhatreplacing wouldthem cost. toowas upset by Amtrak’s predictions, but Senator Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) said he take, the senator presented his argument. bertracks of or how long the repairs would repairs, while declining to specify the num-severaltracksthroughout summerthefor close to planned it that Amtrak by ment he added. “Today we say no more!” beingtreatedarelikecomplete garbage,” alreadyexorbitantly livepaytohere, and travel,theytaxesamountsto beyond the sey, could take over. ingagencies from NewYork andNew Jer- state-runnewor torentity, jointlyinvolv- tion.”Kaminsky said thatprivate a opera- know that Amtrak needs to leave Penn Sta- how that’s going to go.”on here down anyone with consulted or Weknowthat they have notbeencreative stinks.summer’ terrible a forready ‘get of plantheir“Weknow Kaminsky said. months,”infrastructuretwointorepairs dayissue.”there’san single it’s every — weekstwo every once week,a or once shoving. just It’snot and bathrooms,in pushing standing last Wednesday.Station “Peopleare Pennfrom home getto hours three almost Beach,her Long took said.It unsafe,”“It’stotally Veronica Treston,of from Amtrak,”added. he taken PennStation see to likewould years.two last the for train “I the taking ney,said.Inwood,Phillips, been of has subway,”the to attor- Phillips,an Grant compared experience decent and good time,on it’sa comes train the “When issues. service recent the to erence time,”worst the fare “at the raised ref- in tomer,”MTAthe that said,adding she you’reand payingseat cus- a a get don’t trains.more mended you“It’s— packed on Walljob Street.her recom- to She sevengetyearslast to the for off and on railroad the riding been has and station LIRR the from street the across lives she FarRosario,Rockaway,Jasmine of said railroad.”the use that commuters inconveniencefor of lot a create goingto done,it,course,but,be doing it’sof in County LegislatorCountyDeRiggi-Whit-Delia State protest, the after days Reached “Long Island commuters pay exorbitant “Forthelongterm,” continued,he “we yearsof “Amtrak20 cram totrying is announce- 28 April the toResponding the ouster of Amtrak as the owner of Pennsylvaniaof ownerStation. the of as ouster Amtrak the demanding of purpose the for rally for the Townheld supervisor.Kaminsky Hempstead of running currently attorney Centre-based Rockville Gillen,a Laura X. Francis and Murray Curan,MayorLaura Centre McDonough,David Legislator Rockville Assemblyman County STATESENATOR TODD come in as an oversight board,”shouldsomeone sherepairs, but the make said. to Wie e a dbt te eis f of merits do the ILIRR, the stewardof the Amtrakas debate can we “While needed. is what is departure that Amtrak’s sold wasn’t he said Cove) (D-Glen great seems to be premature.” responsibilityits whenreachthesoof is Amtrak ousting Simply billion. $28 ing omist,Amtrak has arepairs backlog total- tinue facing service disruptions,” he said.ridershipLIRRcon- choice tonowithbut repairs will take time,the “whichof challenges will the leavehandle to qualified the the LIRR should be taken just as seriously.” not should be are given to Amtrak too. example, “Repairs to for finesbelievesDeRiggi-Whitton repaired, bridges, if tion entitiesbytheDepartmentTransporta- of question,” he said. “According to the Econ-believenot clearthereanswera is this to themajority the work of be done on week- that Ferrer Fernando Chairman Acting LIRR toletter ter.havea requested“Iin include a delegation from the Assembly. advance. in Maybe that questions scared the them.” them gave questionsand wholeWehaveseriesof a tomorrow them Albany. to leave[Wednesday]for webefore speak again once meetingcancelled.was “Wetryingareto meettowith the MTA Mondayon butthe said,addingthat groupthesupposedwas allalongwhat’s– thedelay allabout?” he couldn’tthetrackrepairs have beendone letter to the MTA and DOT. “We askedMarcellino,senators,includea thatsent why ture.” as well as railroadinfrastruc- renownedinexperts authorities local and state federal,betweencollaborative one“a be State Assemblyman Chuck Lavine Lavine Chuck Assemblyman State But Lavine has already sent his own let- to intends group the said Marcellino LongAIsland delegationbipartisan of replacementfindingButaAmtrak, for Lavinesaidthatanydecision needsto government to given fines are There Kaminsky,Brooks,center,Johnleft, Senator State byflanked cuts will severely damage the safety our of going to be hell.” tions,remarked,Cohen summer is“This repair-relateddisrupthe to forwarding portation alternatives. gamein town,” trans-she alack said of of month,deservewe better, a now.“At but$300 it’sare theonly they as bad as been Penn Station in 1976. local, regional and national our damage severely economy.” will and commute that family our and friends neighbors, our railroads,” he said. nation’spreserveabilitymaintaintoand our damage obviously will funding tion transporta and Amtrak“Slashing ture. infrastruc for spending increase would to maintain transportation.” funding.federaltheIt’stoup government said.“Americaton builtfederalwithwas willmakeAmerica better,” DeRiggi Whit- to up to 220 cities nationwide. agency,the whichcouldendanger service proposedslashingfederalfundingtohas administration Trump Additionally,the reports.financialAmtrak’s to according recentflatinyearsaround at$1.3billion, remained has which funding, federal in Theyhave blamed the issues on necessary.a shortfall absolutely become they until long-distanceservicedeferrailrepairsto the forced have problems financial ing saidthatdespite booming ridership, ongo- their stations to Jamaica.” busesbe available to transport riders from nights and weekdays and that shuttle shuttle that and weekdays and nights quent delays becoming the norm. Not look- riderswill befaced with thefre-reality of years commuting, of the delays have never rally,theat saidnearlyandherthatin 24 brandished“LongIslanda Failroad” sign LIRRriders,to however. Meredith Jacobs mrk a gatd wesi o of ownership granted was Amtrak fundingfederal cutting think don’t “I have officials Amtrak part, their For Andforthe coming weeks andmonths, Theseissuesremaindistant aconcern And, Lavine added, Trump promised he “Trump’s spending Theresa Press/Herald Theresa - - - 13 GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — May 18, 2017

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[email protected] 915005 20 May 18, 2017 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE H Step 7: Step 6: Step 10: Step 5: – Susan Giordano Designs, Sea Cliff; 516-445-6273 deners, A good past plan present is important and future! and if Find you yourneed serenityhelp...ju Step 9: Step 8: Step 4: Step 3: Step 2: summer beverage! Got the picture? the fire pit perhaps and to that cool colors to seating areas, the BBQ to like to visualize in your space, from write down everything you would — your wish list. Simply begin to and First, paper haveand makea seat a gardenand grab plan a pen your LIVING SPACE OUTDOORS! desired results! So let’s contemplate cess to be utilized, to achieve your of photos? There actually is a pro- container plantings seen in the best to driveway, right to those pretty Remember in the beginning when we noted sun and s A few simple rules apply when it comes to smaller An easy way to plot your various areas for your b Time to plant! Time to buy soil! Time to fertiliz After a summary of the above is taken, browse thr Take into consideration the Note the sun exposure dur- and serenity. The results are truly theand reward! nurturing the garden! It’s a beautifulthe spaceway to could fi be adequate. Remember, annualsthere are 3x nothe space should be allowed foring growthseason a ahead of us, your selection shouldplanting follo this time of year, you must allowreduce for the futu scale to make a simple drawingcontainer but, also planting or an existing bed. You can use which will avoid unnecessary digging. within the markings. As far as planting beds, they ily visualize and even place outdoor accessoriescut down liwith your next mowing. Once youspecifically have done for marking landscape detailsoutline outdoors! a patio using a hose or cord. You can also landscape professional. doors! At this point you are well on youryour way garden, or yo one can achieve a desirabletant extension in this process. Regardless of the likessize, andshape dislikes. Establishing your personalyour favorite styl garden centers and the many parks to solutions. a defined clean designated space offeringthat pleasing you would v like to see to enhance yourwalls home. and Hawalkways. If that is your desire, then seExplore the area of hard-scape.material These would needed. be you plotted on paper or land is done, make a list of yo entire picture, colors, size scale and shaperooftops. play Ini order to select the appropriatestyle materiof your home to the results! note areas of shade. two to four hours and also ing the daytime in blocks of Explore the dreams and possibilities in your gard Remember, no mistakes here! ‘SCAPES OF THE GOLD COAST backyard, from patio vision from the front to develop their landscape ow does one begin to The Garden Voice ! st call! Here’s to all you gar- e! Enjoy the process! e becomes extremely impor- nto the success of the end , budget, sun or shade in ke seating arrangements lect a color and pattern ack or front yard, is to re growth. With the grow- purchase a spray paint als to complement your en now and in its future. scale plantings such as a ur appropriate plant ough your magazines, nd moments of peace can also be marked out, w a few simple rules. For u’re calling your favorite It will wash away or be graph or plain paper and of their living space out- r patios, drives, steps, keep in mind that in develop your sense of isual composition and nd for perennials, 2-3x rd-scaped areas create mistakes in caring hade? Once you’ve this, you can eas- B – Terry Scuibba, Broker, Sherlock Holmes Realty, S appreciate their endurance and beauty. many refurbished or in the process. I’d like to thi or board and batten (a style of simple wainscoting)ements of tall, narrow windows and a steepFolk gable. Victorians T — they were light on embellishmentsfeatures included painted arches, gables, and yet a Gothic design Gothic Home. popular Carpenter And finally,there is the ever- his tower. size and height of determined by the man’s wealth was in the older days, a common. Actually, towers were very into patterns, and shingles mixed were usually slate balustrades. Roofs cresting on roofs, cornices and decorative details including iron Northeast, this style is inspired by and scattered throughout the Sea Cliff. Traced back to France we have a few examples of in Then thereEmpire is thestyle second of 1880, which very prominent. other decorative details were also Towers, wraparound porches and and shingles were popular too. but combinations of clapboard bined of wood, stone and brick, Queen Annespike camein 1870. down Exteriorsthe were com- Sea Cliff Victorians 1865-1880: Sea Cliff. few of our favorite Victorians in that said, let me tell you about a his lifetime to avoid? So with all ing into a home that he worked purchase. How could we be mov- in-law shedding tears over our home. I remember my father- and walked into our very, very old to the closing, picked up the keys, won the jackpot when we went or baths. We thought we had and certainly no updated kitchens had dirt basements, no closets, original condition. Most of them buy the old Victorians in their A large part of Sea Cliff’s charm today are these V rushed to Sea Cliff to 1970s, my generation talking about the late ack in the day, I am Advertorial is supplied by the advertiser and Victorians of Sea Cliff not written by the Herald editorial staff. nk even my father-in-law would gain more towers. Also known as . he siding was usually clapboard , returning only to the basic el ictorians, still standing tall, ea Cliff; 516-671-1717 - 21 GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — May 18, 2017

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Arts & entertAinmentComing Attractions GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — May 18, 2017

19, 2 p.m.; also “La La Land,” the Performances/ acclaimed musical drama about a musi- On Stage cian and an aspiring actress who meet and fall in love, Friday, May 19, 7:30 David Bromberg Quintet p.m. Gold Coast Public Library, 50 Railroad The renowned folk-blues guitarist in con- Ave., Glen Head. 759-8300 or cert with his dynamic band, Thurday, May www.goldcoastlibrary.org. 18, 8 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $29.50, $19.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com. David Crosby The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer in con- cert, with his friends, Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m. $96, $76 and $51. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www. thespaceatwestbury.com. Oklahoma! The classical musical set in Oklahoma at the turn of the 20th century, Thursday, May 18, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday, May 19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 20, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, May 24, 8 Film Time p.m. $76 and $71. John W. Engeman The- See “Moonlight,” a coming of age ater, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261- The Illusionists drama, chronicling a young man 2900. Seven renowned illusionsts bring their spectacular tricks to life when the touring magic show visits Tilles Center, Thursday, June 1, at 7:30 pm. growing up in Miami, Tuesday, May Witness thrilling acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, disappearance, and even a full view water torture escape. Performed by the acclaimed 23, 1:15 p.m. Sea Cliff Library, 300 R. Kelly escapologist Andrew Basso, he will hold his breath for over four minutes while attempting to escape from his underwater cell. This group of world-class Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff. 671-4290 The R&B sensation in concert, Thursday, May performers — that also includes anti-conjuror Dan Sperry, trickster Jeff Hobson, inventor Kevin James, deductionist Colin Cloud, weapon master Ben or www.seaclifflibrary.org. 18, 8 p.m. $249.50, $199.50, $129.50, Blaque, and manipulator An Ha Lim — take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past (such as Harry Houdini) updated with a $89.50. $79.50, $6.50. NYCB Theatre at contemporary aesthetic. Open Mic Poetry Night Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. $99, $89, $69, and $39; available at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org. Read an original work or a favorite poem, (800) 745-3000 or www.tickemaster.com. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Rte. 25A, Brookville. Thursday, May 25, 7 p.m. Sea Cliff Fat Pig Library, 300 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff. Neil Labute’s award-winning provocative ing, Wednesday, May 24, 2 p.m. Jeanne tal and Nancy Yoshi share works on 671-4290 or www.seaclifflibrary.org. comedy about body image and the effect it Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main paper, canvas, clay and mixed media. has on us, Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Through June 16. Alfred Van Loen Gal- 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m. $15-$25. 767-6444 or lery, South Huntington Library, 145 Pid- Arena Players, Vanderbilt Carriage House www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. geon Hill Rd., Huntington Station. (631) Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, Barry Manilow 549-4411 or www.shpl.info. 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 557-1207 The pop legend in concert, Thursday, May or www.arenaplayers.org. 25, 7:30 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, (800) 745- The Young Novelists 3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www. nassaucoliseum.com. The husband-wife folk duo shares the stage with another husband- wife duo, The Whispering Tree, Thursday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. $15. For the Kids Hard Luck Cafe at Cinema Arts Cen- Predator Portrayals tre, 432 Park Ave., Huntington. Unearth your inner artist on a guided walk, (631) 425-2925 or www.fmsh.org. Saturday, May 20, 12 p.m. Gather natural inspiration to form a seasonally inspired take Dick Fox’s Spring Doo Wop home craft. For ages 6 and up. Old Westbury Extravaganza Gardens, 71 Old 71 Westbury Rd., Old West- Creative Crossroads Halston Style A comprehensive retrospective of Meshuggah-Nuns Classic doo wop groups in concert, Sunday, bury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestbury.org. Works by Adam Handler and Luis Zimad Lamboy are on view in this the works of the American fashion A “Nunsense” musical, in which the May 21, 6 p.m. The lineup includes the Spring Wind Chimes designer Halston. The exhibition two-person exhibition of color and Sisters take an all-expense paid trip Duprees, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Vogues, Get creative and make colorful wind- includes many never-before-seen shape. Through Sept. 15. Gold on the “Faith of All Nations Cruise,” Brian Hyland, the Toys, and the Eternals. chimes, Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m. For objects from the designer’s person- Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck presented by Township Theatre $99.50, $69.50, $49.50. NYCB Theatre at grades K-2. Gold Coast Public Library, 50 al archives and more than 60 Rd., Great Neck. 829-2570 or www. Halston fashions, juxtaposed with Group, Saturday, May 20, 8 p.m.; Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. Railroad Ave., Glen Head. 759-8300 or www. photographs, artwork, illustrations (800) 745-3000 or www.tickemaster.com. goldcoastlibrary.org. goldcoastarts.org. Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m. $25, $22 and accessories as well as film and students. With cabaret-style seat- Stan Edwards video documentation. Through July ing. Temple Beth-El, 660 Park Ave., The vocalist presents “The One Man Rat Movie Showing 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Huntington. (631) 213-9832 or Pack Show,” a tribute to Dean Martin, Frank Museums/ See “Patriots Day,” an account of the Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484- www.townshiptheatregroup.org. Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., Sunday, May Boston Marathon bombing, Thursday, 9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org. 21, 2 p.m. Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Galleries and May 18, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Oyster Bay- Streelight Manifesto Cove Ave., Glen Cove. 676-2130 or www. more... East Norwich Public Library, 89 East The ska punk band in concert, Saturday, glencovelibrary.org. Main St., Oyster Bay. 922-1212. Having May 20, 8 p.m. $40, $26, $23, $20. The Lois Morton India: Reflections of Four Artists Friday Flick Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Hunting- Singer-songwiter Lois Morton performs An exhibition inspired by a visit to India See the classic romantic drama, an event? “20th Century Girl,” a selection of songs among the featured artists. Ginger Baliz- “Woman of the Year,” starring Spencer Submissions can be emailed to ton. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmas- [email protected]. ter.com or www.paramountny.com. that capture the essence of modern liv- er-Hendler, Rosanne Ebner, Puneeta Mit- Tracy and Katherine Hepburn, Friday, May 24 May 18, 2017 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE By SUSAN GRIEC0 SUSAN By Day?Memorial youcommemorate do How THE QUESTION: Viewfinder Advertising deadline:May20,2017 Call 516-569-4000X249today Issue date:June8,2017 Calling all Restaurants… all Calling or [email protected] One greatpricefor for ratesandinformation. print andonline! 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THE TOTALBUDGET current year’s spending spending plan. year’s current the over increase $2.2 million a million, $85.9 over just was budget The 172. to 590 passed budget 2017-18 District School City Cove tou and Barrie Dratch, who chose not to not chose who Dratch, Barrie and tou unopposed an in Pappachris-Maureen replace to election year this time first children the for ran whose Both schools. district attend Field, Robert and er Alexandris-Mill- Monica for are trustees the current year. $912,338 anfrom increase of taxes, property in million districtthe willcollect$66.8 On May 16, the Glen Glen the 16, May On The two new Board of Education Education of Board new two The residents 728 of total A budget, approved the In for the Glen Cove City School District for the 2017-18 year will be yearwill 2017-18 the for District School CoveCity Glen the for I Superintendent RIANNA DR. MARIA continued support. community for its

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914916 - - - - - Glen Cove to honor Vietnam veteran 25 GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — May 18, 2017 CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE They spoke briefly. Margaret said her 1980s, Nielsen decided to take the effort to father was also an electrician, and she the next level. gave him an autographed photo. “We’ll make it a program,” he decided, Along with his military ribbons, naming it the Homeless Support Initia- Nielsen has several medals from his time tive. as a Marine, including the Good Conduct With help from the Department of Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Health and Human Services, Nielsen Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Viet- went into his computer database, found nam Campaign Medal and the Defense the supplies and reserved them. Then the Meritorious Service Medal. Department of Health and Human Servic- But he said he doesn’t believe he did es would have truckers in the area pick up anything special to deserve most of them. the supplies for delivery. Nielsen coordi- “Our unit got some recognition, so I got nated the deliveries to shelters across the some recognition,” said Nielsen, shrug- nation for free. ging. “It doesn’t mean that I did a heroic Thank-you letters poured in from thing.” across the country. “I sent their thank- Before Weinberger retired, he awarded yous back,” Nielsen said. He told the writ- Nielsen the Defense Meritorious Service ers to send them to Secretary of Defense Medal. It was two decades after his Viet- Caspar Weinberger, who had no idea what nam service. The moment brought mean- Nielsen was doing. ing to Nielsen’s life. “It was evidence to Nielsen appeared before Congress to me,” he said, “I was reclaiming myself.” request that the program be allowed to About 20 years ago, Nielsen moved to continue legally. In 1985, the Homeless Glen Cove. Today he is the father of five Support Initiative bill became law, and it and the grandfather of 11. stayed on the books for the next decade. One of his passions is making sure Nielsen’s story is unlikely because he Courtesy City of Glen Cove that his fellow veterans and friends are came from meager beginnings. FRED NIELSEN, RETIRED U.S. Marine Corps Major is the Glen Cove 2017 Memorial Day recognized for their service. He created “Always barefoot” was how he Parade Honoree. an award named after his friend, Willibe described his childhood in the late 1940s Wilson Jr., who is co-chairman of the chil- through the early 1960s in Vero Beach, When he had enlisted, he knew he French. dren and youth committee and current Fla., where his father worked hard to pro- would likely be sent to war in Vietnam, After Nielsen repaired the lamp, he director of the Glen Cove Veteran Affairs vide for his family but could never quite and he was. He became an electrician. heard the woman knock on a door. She Department. The honor recognizes coun- make ends meet. He served in Danang, a coastal city in spoke to another woman in French, pre- selors who work with special-needs chil- Nielsen wanted to attend college, but central Vietnam known for its sandy sumably to tell her that the lamp was dren. he knew he couldn’t ask his parents to beaches. One time he was disappointed fixed. It was Nielsen’s friends and fellow pay for it. He joined the military in 1965 as when he had to miss a celebrity perfor- When the other woman came out to legion members, including Wilson, who a way out. mance put on by the United Service Orga- thank Nielsen, he realized that it was selected him to be Glen Cove’s Memorial “The Marine Corps was the way for me nizations (USO). He had been ordered to famed actress Ann Margaret. She was the Day parade honoree. He will be recog- to break that bubble,” Nielsen said. go fix a lamp. When he arrived at the celebrity who would perform for the nized at a ceremony at Monument Park At 6-foot-5, he was tall — but very thin, room with the broken lamp, a small troops later that evening. on Monday, May 29, before the communi- so he found it hard to meet the physical woman greeted him at the door. He was “Instead of sitting in a group of 250 ty’s Memorial Day parade. requirements of boot camp. Still, he there, he said, on a work order. She direct- troops, I was standing eyeball to eyeball endured. ed him to the lamp, while speaking in with her,” Nielsen recalled. Stephen Csoka ‘Anniversary Art’ on display By GEORGE WALLACE least as accessible and intimate a vehicle while the Marital Milestone series is ing — and Margaret winning $5,000 for [email protected] for retelling his story as are those of the decidedly anecdotal and casual, it’s also writing a ditty for a national laundromat pantheon of greats. unflinching. contest that took first prize. “My dad was Ever wondered about the intimacies The exhibit, which The very first Anniversa- knocked off his cloud by that,” said Frank. and private lives of the artists? There are includes some of Csoka’s ry Art piece, an endearing According to Frank, this is not the first plenty of places to turn. You can read Van arresting works of art, and signature piece for the time that his father’s work has been Gogh’s letters to his brother Theo or highlights 22 of the “Mari- exhibit, shows the artist’s shown locally, In fact, there was a 100-year Diego Rivera’s autobiography. You can tal Milestones” he created wife, Margaret, cuddling Ste- retrospective in 1997 at the Hofstra Muse- take a walk through Frida Kahlo’s diary, for his wife and family phen on his side of the bed, um of Art. But the Anniversary Art or read about Titian, da Vinci or Botticelli between 1935 and his death with a “space to let” sign on series has not often been available to the in Vasari’s “Lives of the Artists.” at 92 in Kings Park in 1989. her abandoned side of the public, so Frank was particularly happy And now you can see the “Anniversary The works are so named bed. Milestone 7, dated 1941, with the arrangements at Shelter Rock, Art” of the late 20th century artist Ste- because each has a “road illustrates the big moment and was gratified by the response to the phen Csoka at a small gallery in the Uni- marker.” Infused with when Stephen and Margaret opening on April 30. tarian Church on Shelter Rock Road, humor, they provide a bought a home in Brooklyn. And if the intimacy and accessibility thanks to the careful curating of his son record of a family moving Milestone 27, from 1960, of the Shelter Rock exhibition isn’t suffi- Frank Csoka, of Sea Cliff. through the important depicts Csoka struggling to cient reason for art lovers to drop by, While Stephen Csoka doesn’t share the events in members’ lives. meet a deadline for a book he there is another important reason, Elisa Dragotto/Herald limelight with the world’s most famous “My father had a good wrote on pastel art. according to Frank: This may be the last painters, he’s well known in art circles, sense of humor, but times FRANK CSOKA, SON of Other drawings show show of his father’s work that he ever with work in the permanent collections were hard,” said Frank artist Stephen Csoka, and Csoka transporting his young mounts. “These shows take two to three of more than 30 museum in the United Csoka, who organized the his wife, Wendy, arrranged bride on a WPA steed-drawn years to put together,” he said. “At my age, States and abroad, including the Brook- exhibition. for the exhibit. chariot; Csoka interrupting [75] it’s tough.” lyn Museum, the Met, the Whitney and The concerns revealed his painting of a nude to mix “Marital Milestones: Anniversary Art the Library of Congress. in the drawings range house paints for his side job of Stephen Csoka” continues through Moreover, a visit to the Shelter Rock from financial pressures to as a house painter; and one of June 6. 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resident Trump has both a of thousands of Americans every year. ble demand for these drugs, which grew attacks — Kelly distinguished himself challenge and an opportunity Here on Long Island, this scourge is tak- with the over-prescription of painkill- with leadership skills that dramatically Pwith his search for a new FBI ing the form of particular- ers like OxyContin, from reduced crime in some of New York’s director. ly violent gang warfare which many users graduat- most troubled neighborhoods. This set The challenge is to find someone who being waged by vicious ed to heroin. And it’s a the stage for an unprecedented and last- inspires confidence and who will be an gangs like M13. This crisis he agency’s fight against the vicious ing overall reduction in violent crime independent voice of national law knows no geographic T gang members who are that directly contributed to New York enforcement. The opportunity is to put bounds. Murders, assaults next director pushing drugs and terror- City’s current resurgence. As a senator, behind him the and overdoses are piling up izing once peaceful com- I was proud to introduce Kelly to the contentiousness in cities like Chicago and should be munities. Senate committee that unanimously of James Comey, St. Louis, in small towns someone who Elected leaders must approved his nomination as commis- the previous from Appalachia to New mount a concerted battle to sioner of Customs, a position in which director, restore England, and in suburban understands law take back our streets and he led the fight to secure our borders the credibility communities everywhere. enforcement from neighborhoods from these and stem the flow of drugs. and effectiveness Gang violence is being young thugs. That should It’s time for the FBI to refocus on the of the FBI, and fueled by an unprecedented the ground up. start with the president real threats to our domestic peace and return it to its pri- level of drug trafficking filling the FBI director’s tranquility. Frankly, those threats are mary mission of and abuse that should be No one fits the position with someone who not coming from foreign intelligence ALFONSE fighting domestic the focus of a nationally bill better than has led difficult fights agencies, or from any state actors. They D’AMATO crime as well as directed effort to root it against crime; who under- come from dangerous enemies within — international ter- out. The FBI can and Ray Kelly. stands law enforcement gangs and drugs — that threaten Ameri- rorism. should be at the center of from the ground up; and cans where it matters most, right here If the presi- this battle. And we should who has a proven public at home. dent wants to set the FBI on a new not just accept that this campaign will safety management record. I believe Ray Kelly is the kind of leader this course, he should look beyond the cur- fall short like other earlier “wars” on that no one being considered for the country needs running the FBI: above rent controversy swirling around his drugs. position better fits this bill than former reproach and political partisanship. decision to fire Comey and set the FBI This time, the full law-enforcement New York Police Commissioner Ray- firmly on a course that will have a real resources at all levels of government mond Kelly, a decorated former Marine Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from impact on the lives of the vast majority should be brought to the fight. It’s a with a proven track record of success- New York, is the founder of Park Strate- of Americans. fight that should start at our borders, fully fighting crime. gies LLC, a public policy and business Today we are in the midst of a with an all-out effort to stem the mas- In two separate tours directing the development firm. Comments about this national epidemic of drug abuse and sive flow of narcotics into the country. nation’s largest police force — including column? [email protected]. gang violence that is claiming the lives It’s a fight that must address the insatia- during the dark days after the 9/11 Come along with me, from China to Japan

ometimes the traveling shoes We started out in Hong Kong and moved the line for the ferry to the site was four small town, we took off shoes, put on “eat- pinch. on to some small towns in China before hours long. Thousands of people were lined ing slippers” and then, when necessary, S The most unsettling experi- spending a few days in Shanghai. There we up. We had tickets in advance and were on a put on “bathroom slippers.” Of course, the ence in these last two weeks has took a tour of the former Jewish ghetto, tour, but Chinese citizens routinely accept Toto toilets are legendary, with buttons for been our visit to the Kamikaze “Peace where some 20,000 refugees from Hitler’s endless waits, the subjugation of individu- music, small fountains of water, drying Museum” in Chiran, Japan. In one exhibi- Europe lived through the war. Many of ality and the anonymity of huge crowds in elements and even seats that move up to tion room, men and women too young to them were ultimately saved by a Japanese every aspect of their lives. The generation meet the user. remember World War II wiped away tears official who wrote documents for them so we encountered are all products of the one- One of our guides on an island near Mt. as they read the last letters the suicide they could escape to other countries. child policy. One guide argued that “onlies” Fuji, a 33-year-old woman, said she was pilots wrote home to their parents. Tombstones from the ghetto cemetery, are much luckier because from the Samurai class, and “Think of me as a falling cherry blos- which no longer exists, were used as build- there’s no one to fight with that her life was still deter- som,” one 18-year-old pilot wrote. A photo ing materials during the Cultural Revolu- over their parents’ money. mined by the wishes of her of him showed a tion. There is an ongoing effort to find these On to Japan. We visited n China, one father. She said she would bright-eyed boy stones and create a memorial in Shanghai, Okinawa, Naha, Kagoshima, I never be “free” until she mar- who looked too but Chinese officials are not enthusiastic. Shimizu, Yokohama and of our guides ried a Samurai, and then her young to die. China rules the former ghetto area, Kobe. We drove through tiny actually said, ‘We husband would be in charge. We walked and today, working people, teachers and villages and big towns. We This is different from the through the bunks shopkeepers share the tiny, dark apart- were always greeted with have a good life, modern young Japanese in where they slept ments where multiple Jewish families kindness and care, even Tokyo. But she added that the night before once lived in crushingly small spaces. Liv- though few speak English, but of course we suicide is epidemic because their final flights. ing conditions, by our standards, are and communication was pan- can’t choose our of the extreme academic and Photos showed appalling — no toilets; one hanging light tomime. I kept thinking that social pressures. We heard RANDI some of them play- bulb; dark, greasy walls. it’s only been 70 years since leaders.’ the same thing from our KREISS ing with stuffies Of course, in the dazzling high-end dis- America dropped two atomic young guides in China. they brought from tricts of Shanghai and other big cities, bombs on Japan, wreaking Now we’re heading to home. Next morn- there’s no sense that most Chinese live in a devastation and death, mostly on civilians. Kyoto, and today our ship is less than 700 ing they flew out country with little functioning infrastruc- Yet the people we met welcome Americans; miles from North Korea. Walking the and dived their planes into American ships ture, crowded together in beehive units we had meaningful encounters with every- streets these last weeks, greeting the Chi- loaded with our fathers and grandfathers, shared with other families or on communal day people. The Japanese are exceedingly nese and Japanese, recalling the history, I who were also too young to die. land out in the rural areas. The Chinese polite. There’s much bowing. can only wish, as never before, that we find Isn’t that what travel offers? Views from people have traded having just enough for The food is exquisite. Trains and taxis wise leaders who will in turn find paths to the other side of the bridge, the ocean, the personal freedom. Food and shelter trump are immaculate. No one eats or drinks on peace. Recalling the history is edifying; cultural and political divide? For many of democracy, for now. One guide actually said, the subway. 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T over 2015 and a 14 percent increase overresents a 6 percent rise in roadway fatalitiesyear. those, Of 40,000 were killed, whichenough rep- to require medical attention lastmillion drivers were injured seriouslythe nonprofit National Safety Council, are4.6 getting more dangerous. According to roids — or, should we say, totaloverdrive? attention, is distracted drivingon on the ste- roads. Texting, which requirespresent one’s danger to drivers suddenly appearedcould also text, in the 2000s, and a clearphones and while driving. Enter phones that worry about people ed driving. and suddenly we had a new worry: distract-children. Then along came the cell phone, lies, small businesses, and environmentalopposition from groups. elected officials,tinuously Long Island blocked fami year after yearthe Cross-Soundfor decades, Bridge. with This projectGovernorCuomo’s multi-million-dollarhas been con- studyon recently reminded the taxpayers on Long Island of country, but also our world, lies in the hands federal government. trarian beliefs come with the power the of like anyone else, but his scientificallyPresident con- Trump is welcome to his opinionchange denier to the White House. Sure, itself “great” again by electing a climate Square. Not unless you have a boat.don’t expect to watch the ball drop inthat Times fortunate person 83 years from now, mated that the construction alone would cost would aloneconstruction the that mated interests, rather than our familiestofoot the onbill. LongThe governor Island. is catering tothe spec White House, and the taxpayers ticsgovernortheshouldn’t usingadvanceisto forrunhis have taxpayers over $100 million dollars. This does dollars.Thismillion taxpayers$100over To the Editor: about the bridge There’s nothing good T Ignoring climate change won’t make it disappear There is little doubt that our highways Back in the 1990s, we only needed to That means the future not of just our In November, America decided to make The most recent study, conducted in 2007, esti- Thisisanother examplepetty partisanof poli- BayvilleMayor Paul Rupp and village trustees State should upgrade texting-and-driving laws killing innocent men, women and vehicles into other cars or trucks and about drunken drivers plowing their wenty and 30 years ago, we worried the arrival 2100. of Butyou if are ing this will be around to celebrate away, and it’s doubtful anyonehe endtheread- of century is a long time LETTERS talking on their cell- HERALD ial - driving. Ugh! felt comfortable texting and respondents — 47 percent! — said they state in the nation to require such fieldthe measuretest- would make New York the first had both hands on the wheel. them when they should have er drivers were tapping away at phones in crashes to see wheth- require field testing cell- of have co-sponsored legislation to Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat, hofer, both Republicans, and Murphy and Michael Ranzen- illegal. State Sens. Terrence and driving, which is, in fact, possible ways to curb texting ture is looking at any and all driving deaths in 53 years, the NSC 2014.says. That was the largest two-year jump in seasons, but precipitation has increased sig- now problem. warming isn’t just a future problem — it’sdisaster a films that fill our cinemas, experiencingglobal the drama many of dystopian return to safe harbor. Although we’reship not or we’ll never have enough fuelsoon to we have to reverse the globalwrong warming now. Or is there? At some pointplenty time very of to fix anything we’re doing but a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese.hattan and still call climate change nothingenvelop his precious Trump Tower a presidentinof Man- who may watch the ocean fpassedIf and signed into law, The New York State Legisla- In a recent NSC survey, 47 percent of Sure, farms are having longer growing Yes, 2100 is a long way off, and there’s EDITORIAL ‘textalyzer.’ cellphones with a field testing of state to require York the first would make New the State Senate L proposed in egislation driving cases. cept to the breathalyzer used in drunken- ing, done with a “textalyzer,” similar in con around you on the road. endangering yourself, but also everyone municipalities to drown in the wouldocean. allow its largest city impossibleand surrounding to consider any country great that Island is still recovering from thatlikely storm. wasn’t a fluke, and morein many intense. ways LongHurricane Sandy,heat waves in 2012, and moststorms that areparts becomingthe of world, far along with morecreating intense massive flooding problemsnificantly in sincemany the Industrial Revolution, about this issue — now and inclear future signal elections. to our lawmakersdesperately that we careneeded. Citizens Newneed York to send City,a Long Island and elsewhere was There are understandable concerns about Climate change is real, Mr. Trump. It’s The recent climate march in Washington,

Cut it out! You’re not only those who do it, we say this: ents. Andyou’re if one of grave dangers that it pres- and driving, knowing the sue legislation to halt texting encourage lawmakers to pur- rightly be raised. Still, we allowed under current law? nition software, which is hands-free, with voice-recog- what the if driver was texting er was obeying the law? Or car was texting while the driv- example, someone else in the the legislation. What if, for

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his is a column about politics, beer or walk away from each other. All taught that God would not accept me, or tent refracts off our individual outlooks and my role as the columnist is to of the participants chose the former. a Protestant man who has been strug- like light off a prism — only we don’t Tpromote an agenda that readers In 1950, philosopher and logician Ber- gling with his own sexual identity his get the rainbow, we get black and white. will either agree with or oppose. trand Russell wrote an essay called entire life. You may be a white mother We immediately choose a hero and a vil- But I don’t want it to be a political col- “Ideas that Have Harmed Mankind.” At of a police officer who lain and, albeit uncon- umn. I want to set a different stage. the time, the glory Americans felt after fears for her child each day sciously, reinforce the way Imagine that we’re in a bar — not to World War II was beginning to fade, when he puts on his uni- in which we interact with get drunk, but because of how useful communism was raging in Russia and form and badge, or a black e need one another. The most pow- the setting has paranoia was spreading like a plague. mother who doesn’t want W to listen erful thing we can do when been in litera- Russell advocated for skepticism as a to lose her child because of we process the news is to ture (James means of uniting opposing sides. He the perceived prejudice of to those with ask questions, doubt what Joyce’s “Ulyss- argued that we must break away from a police officer. You may be we read before we confirm es,” Conor the tunnel vision through which we see an immigrant who feels he different voices, it through other sources, McPherson’s the world so we can support our neigh- worked hard to earn his and to stop talk about it with those “The Weir,” bors and, perhaps, discuss our differenc- citizenship, or one who with whom we disagree, Ernest Heming- es over a beer. feels she is not being looking for villains demand to have our voices way’s “A Move- That is our most important tool right now. afforded the same opportu- in the news. heard and listen to those able Feast”) and “In order to be happy we require all nities as others because with different voices. We BRIAN cinema (“The kinds of supports to our self-esteem,” she came from a different need to stop looking for Big Lebowski,” Russell wrote. “We are human beings, country. heroes and villains in the STIEGLITZ “Goodfellas”) therefore human beings are the purpose To Russell, the most harmful idea news and instead look for people. as a place for of creation. We are Americans, there- was excessive pride. We only hurt oth- This may appear idealistic or naïve, people to relax, fore America is God’s own country. We ers when we lift ourselves above them, coming from a 22-year-old with a back- socialize and are white, and therefore God cursed he argued, instead of realizing that we ground of relative privilege. But the will loosen, if not Ham and his descendants who were are equals, working together toward to communicate is antithetical to naive- let go of, their convictions. black. We are Protestant or Catholic, as common goal. In the Heineken ad, par- ty, as it promotes growth, and arguing Last month, Heineken released an ad the case may be, therefore Catholics or ticipants had to work together to build a can be productive when both sides are on YouTube in which three pairings of Protestants, as the case may be, are an bar before they even began to reveal per- honestly listening. These are just ideas, two people holding opposing views on abomination.” sonal information to each other. but, as Russell would argue, ideas can climate change, transgender equality I am a homosexual male who was “We are all one family…,” Russell greatly impact humankind. and feminism were given a task: con- raised in an interfaith household wrote, “and the happiness of no one struct a bar out of large building blocks, against the backdrop of a predominant- branch of this family can be built Brian Stieglitz is the reporter for the Bell- describe themselves to each other and ly conservative Long Island suburb. You securely upon the ruin of another.” more and Merrick Herald Life. Comments either discuss their differences over a may be a Catholic man who has been When we read a news story, its con- about this column? [email protected]. LETTERS FRAMEWORK courtesy Joe and Joyce Kane not include the ecological damage that More than 100 water bodies across the would disrupt and cripple the ecosystem state cannot be used or enjoyed for drink- and wetlands, our pristine shoreline, and ing, swimming or fishing as a result of the historic North Shore of Long Island. too much phosphorus. S Countless properties would be bought up The actions that New Yorkers take in by eminent domain, driving property taxes their backyards can have a big impact on b up even more. Our property taxes are too the environment. By choosing sustainable M high as it is without adding this undertaking. lawn care, homeowners help protect t This is not a sound project and I simply water quality and public health. r will not support it. I’ve been in Albany The state’s nutrient runoff law prohib- a fighting to end these pointless studies its the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizers p which never bear fruit. All the Cross- unless a new lawn is being established or “ Sound Bridge studies over the last decade a soil test shows that the lawn does not s say the same thing, it’s bad for the environ- have enough phosphorus. Generally, only ment, bad for business, and bad for the tax- new lawns, or those with poor soil, need payer, yet here we are digging into it again. phosphorus. Phosphorus applied to lawns This is a waste of time and money. that don’t need it will not be used and can cause water pollution. Regardless of loca- MICHAEL MONTESANO tion, excess phosphorus from lawns can 15th Assembly District wash away and pollute lakes and streams. Consumers should check bag labels for phosphorus content when shopping for fer- tilizer. Fertilizer labels have three bold num- bers. The number in the middle is the per- Protecting N.Y.’s centage of phosphorus in the product, such water resources as 22-0-15. The state law requires retailers to display phosphorus fertilizer separately To the Editor: from the phosphorus-free varieties and post signs notifying customers about the law. a To protect water quality this spring, Visiting a granddaughter studying abroad — Barcelona, Spain the state Department of Environmental Homeowners have several options l Conservation is urging New Yorkers to when it comes to more sustainable lawn w practice sustainable lawn care by going care. The DEC encourages homeowners It’s easy to convert to organic lawn care. sustainable landscaping page to learn phosphorus-free, using native plants and to choose native plants and grasses, which There are safe and effective alternatives to more: www.dec.ny.gov/public/44290.html. t grasses, and reducing fertilizer use. The are adapted to the local climate and soil. most chemical pesticides and fertilizers. c DEC has launched a Look for the Zero These plant species provide nectar, pollen Organic lawn care treatments promote BASIL SEGGOSu campaign to encourage New Yorkers to and seeds that serve as food for native but- deep root systems, natural photosynthesis Commissioner, State Department c purchase phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer. terflies, insects, birds and other creatures. and longer grass growth. 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