HERALD______GLEN COVE ______Gazette Cozy up in the Celebrate Elvis’s PGA champ kitchen birthday among us in G.C. Page 15 Page 17 Page 14 Vol. 27 No. 1 JANUARY 4-10, 2018 $1.00 Curran sworn in as county exec Insists that Nassau’s problems aren’t ‘partisan political issues’

By ERIK HAWKINS Martins. She now assumes power [email protected] after nearly a decade of rule by County Executive Ed Mangano, Democratic County Legislator whose administration was Laura Curran said that it was marred by corruption scandals never her plan to get into politics. that led voters to lose confidence Nevertheless, on Jan. 1, in below- in Nassau’s executive branch. freezing weather, Curran took to Vowing to repair the property the steps of the legislative build- assessment system and to retake ing in Mineola and was sworn in control of the county’s finances by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as Nas- from the Nassau County Interim sau’s first female county execu- Finance Authority, Curran tive. declared that “these are not parti- Curran brings with her years san political issues — they are of frustrations — and hopes — Nassau issues.” Tab Hauser/Herald Gazette that were expressed by voters in Cuomo, along with U.S. Sen. MAYoR TIMoTHY TENKE’S wife, Karen, witnessed his swearing in by Judge Jeremy S. Weinstein on the Nov. 7 election, in which she Chuck Schumer — who tore up was chosen over Republican Jack New Year’s Day at Glen Cove City Hall. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 City book-ends anniversary with two installations Mayor Tenke asks for bipartisan cooperation

BY TIMoTHY DENToN almost certain to receive a Cove’s first Mayor, James E. [email protected] peremptory correction. Burns, was Mayor-elect Intoned almost as a medieval Tenke. He was joined by coun- Last Saturday, the City of formula, they will be told, cil members-elect Joseph Glen Cove honored its 100th “We’re neither hamlet nor Capobianco, Nicholas A. anniversary with a re-enact- town nor village: We are a DiLeo Jr., Kevin P. Maccarone, ment of its first mayoral inau- city.” The mental underlining Pamela D. Panzenbeck and Sue Grieco/Herald guration at the Glen Cove His- is almost audible. Michael Zangari. Due to prior lAURA CURRAN TooK the oath of office, administered by Gov. Andrew torical Society. Two days later, The re-enactment was held commitments in Washington, Cuomo on Monday. new Mayor Timothy Tenke in the city’s old courthouse, D.C., Councilwoman-elect and members of the City which is now the North Shore Marsha F. Silverman was Council were sworn in at City Historical Museum. At the unable to attend. Hall, before a standing-room- time of the original celebra- The event was more a com- only crowd. tion, the building also served memoration than a re-enact- Should visitors refer to as the police station and the ment, with none of the offi- Glen Cove as a town, they are jail. Standing in for Glen CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 2 No sexual harassment policy in City of G.C.

By SCOTT BRINTON, BEN STRACK and councilperson. “Obviously it’s in the conduct is made, either explicitly or within the school environment that DANIELLE AGOGLIA forefront of our lives right now,” he implicitly, a term or condition of an allow or foster obscene pictures, lewd sbrinton@liherald, [email protected] said. “I think it would be important to at individual’s employment; b) Submission jokes, sexual advances, requests for sex- least ensure that people to or rejection of such con- ual favors or other harassing activities According to the New York State understand what is proper duct by an individual is of a sexual nature; and c) Such conduct Department of Human Rights, sexual and improper when it used as a basis for employ- and/or communication has the purpose harassment in the form of a “hostile comes to behavior.” he district ment decisions affecting or effect of substantially or unreason- environment” consists of words, signs, He said in the future he such individuals; and c) ably interfering with a student’s aca- jokes, pranks, intimidation or physical would potentially make it a T encourages Such conduct has the pur- demic performance or participation in violence that are of a sexual nature, or requirement for all City victims or anyone pose or effect of unreason- an educational or extracurricular activ- that are directed at an individual Council members to read a ably interfering with an ity, or creating an intimidating, hostile because of that person’s gender. handbook and at least sign who is aware individual’s work perfor- or offensive learning environment; and/ Sexual harassment also consists of an acknowledgment stating mance or creating an or effectively bars the student’s access any unwanted verbal or physical they read the policy. “As of an incident intimidating, hostile or to an educational opportunity or bene- advances, sexually explicit derogatory our mayor I would feel com- to report it offensive work environ- fit.” January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2018 — GLEN COVE January 4, statements, or sexually discriminatory fortable that these elected ment.” The district encourages victims or remarks made by someone in the work- officials also comply with immediately The Glen Cove City anyone who is aware of an incident to place that are offensive or objectionable the requirement,” Tenke School District defines sex- report it immediately to the district’s to the recipient, cause discomfort or said. “As elected officials to the district’s ual harassment of stu- designated complaint officer “through humiliation, or interfere with the recip- we should set an example designated dents as: formal and/or informal complaint pro- ient’s job performance. that we are willing to be “…unwelcome sexual cedures.” It recommends the complaint incompliance with these complaint officer. advances, requests for sex- be in writing but verbal complaints will On the local level rules.” ual favors and other verbal also be “promptly investigated.” As of December, the City of Glen GLEN COVE CITY or physical conduct or It also states that in the event the Cove did not have a sexual harassment In Glen Cove schools SCHOOL DISTRICT communication of a sexual complaint officer is the alleged offender, policy in place. City Council members The Glen Cove City nature when: a) Submis- the employee should report to the next and for that matter all city employees School District defines sex- sion to or rejection of such level of authority. are required to go through any training. ual harassment of district sexually harassing con- The district also states that if it has According to City Attorney Charles personnel as: duct and/or communication by a stu- knowledge of or any reason to suspect McQuair, “that is an important topic “…unwelcome sexual advances, dent affects decisions regarding any the occurrence of sexual harassment, it that will be addressed in the new year.” requests for sexual favors and other ver- aspect of the student’s education, will open an investigation without a Mayor Tim Tenke acknowledged he bal or physical conduct of a sexual including participation in school-spon- complaint. did not go through any training as a nature when: a) Submission of such sored activities; b) Conditions exist

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Photos by Sue Grieco/Herald Laura Curran made her first address as county executive before a crowd of hundreds, who braved below-freezing temperatures to be a part of the ceremony. Curran sounds optimistic note at swearing-in ceremony

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 his prepared speech after acknowledging LAURA CURRAN: the frigid temperature — expressed their A POLITICAL TIMELINE confidence in Curran as a leader who would get results for the county’s middle 2011-2014: Served as trustee on Baldwin class. Board of Education. “This is a special day, and these are not november 2013: Elected as legislator for ordinary times, and Laura Curran is no 5th District. ordinary person,” Cuomo said. april 2016: Helped finalize a $3 million A former newspaper reporter and plan for the NICE bus system to restore school board member, Curran was elected eliminated routes. to the Legislature in 2014, and made restor- october 2016: Expelled from caucus after ing funding for the NICE bus system, as breaking ranks to vote for $50 million in well as pushing for downtown revitaliza- capital borrowing. tion and transit-oriented development in Baldwin and Freeport, focuses of her advo- nov. 15, 2016: Announced candidacy for cacy. county executive. In October 2016, Curran was banned may 18, 2016: Unveiled plan to end from attending minority caucus meetings “patronage, nepotism and cronyism” in after breaking rank to vote for $50 million county government. in borrowing for capital projects. When may 24, 2017: Assemblyman Chuck Lavine, she declared her candidacy a month later one of her primary opponents, dropped out at a news conference at her home in Bald- and announced his support of Curran. win, she framed the move as a strength. “My devotion to our residents has may 31, 2017: Nominated as Democratic sometimes made me a maverick,” she said, Cuomo, right, administered the oath of office to Curran, who was joined by her fam- candidate for county executive. “but I am proud of my reputation as some- ily on the steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. sept. 12, 2017: Defeated County Comptroller one who delivers real results.” George Maragos in Democratic primary. Curran won the party’s nomination, residents from the El Salvadoran street Republican Town of Hempstead Supervi- nov. 7, 2017: Elected Nassau’s first female and State Assemblyman Chuck Lavine gang MS-13. sor Anthony Santino on Nov. 7 and made county executive. quickly withdrew from the primary race Just days before the election, Martins history by being sworn in as the town’s and backed Curran, declaring that a con- sent out a widely criticized, racially first Democratic supervisor in more than tinuing primary would “only serve to arti- charged mailer depicting three menacing, 100 years, in an election similarly fueled by ficially enhance the power of the Nassau tattooed Latino men and bearing the mes- voters angered by corruption. HERALD HONORS CURRAN County Republican Party.” sage that Curran was “MS-13’s choice for The incoming county executive has AS BALDWIN’S George Maragos, the county comptrol- county executive.” assembled much of her administration, PERSON OF THE YEAR ler, and a former Republican, remained in The mailer — which was denounced in retaining few of Mangano’s appointees. the primary race, running with his own editorials both in Herald Community She also is bringing in a deputy county The Baldwin team of candidates he touted as “indepen- Newspapers and The New York Times — executive of compliance, with military Herald honored dent,” but he was defeated by Curran, may have done Martins more harm than and federal court experience, who is Laura Curran at the 23,093 to 6,265 ,in the September primary. good in the long run, according to politi- expected to work with an independent end of 2017 for For much of the campaign, Curran and cal analyst Larry Levy, of Hofstra Univer- inspector general to clean up the county’s the two decades Martins refrained from attacking each sity. contracting process and root out waste, she spent in her other, with both stressing the need for eth- “There was backlash there that hurt fraud and nepotism. South Shore ics reforms in county government and Martins,” he said. “These kind of ads used Curran praised the County Legisla- community mainly disagreeing on how to best imple- to be used by Republicans to make voters ture’s recent unanimous bipartisan vote to working to ment the changes. Martins, for example, feel that Democrats, if elected, would make create the independent inspector general enhance said that the county should strengthen the Long Island look like the city … It would post, and told those in attendance that solv- residents’ lives. office of compliance, while Curran insist- either look black and Latino or look high- ing the county’s issues “will take all of us “In this type of ed — and her Democratic colleagues rise and urban.” working together.” field, politicians like to get all of the credit agreed — that an independent inspector On Nov. 7, Curran took 51 percent of the Quoting President John F. Kennedy, they can, and all the recognition they can, general’s office was needed to root out cor- vote to Martins’s 48 percent. In total, she Curran implored residents “not to despair, and she’s in an interesting position, where ruption. garnered 147,102 votes to Martins’ 139,204 but to act.” she is going to have to take a lot more credit As the race wound down, however, Cur- — a roughly 8,000-vote margin. “Let us not seek the Republican answer than she’s used to,” said David Viana, ran went on the attack, zeroing in on Mar- “Tonight, Nassau voted to end the cul- or the Democratic answer,” she continued, Curran’s legislative assistant, and a former tins’s relationship with disgraced former ture of corruption,” Curran said in her “but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix Herald Person of the Year. “She deserves it, State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. victory speech, “and to give our county the the blame for the past — let us accept our but she’s always about being a part of a Martins, meanwhile, tried to frame Cur- fresh start we deserve.” own responsibility for the future.” team and fostering teamwork among people, ran as weak on crime and himself as the Curran took power the same day as not taking credit all for herself, so that’s candidate who could best protect Nassau Democrat Laura Gillen, who ousted Daine Taylor contributed to this report. something that I appreciated being a part of.” 4 CRIME WATCH

Arrests ■ Man, 22, from Westbury, was arrested and charged with third degree aggravat- ■ Male, 28, from Sea Cliff, arrested for ed unlicensed operation, speeding and driving while intoxicated, speeding and other vehicle traffic law violations on other traffic law violations on Glen Cove Glen Cove Arterial Highway on Dec. 19. Ave. on Dec. 28. ■ Man, 47, from Old Brookville, was ■ Male, 46, from Glen Cove, arrested for arrested and charged with third degree second-degree criminal mischief on criminal mischief and fifth degree School St. on Dec. 27. criminal possession of stolen property on Dosoris Lane on Dec. 18. ■ Female, 56, from Glen Cove, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle ■ Woman, 47, from Glen Cove, was without a license and for failure to use a arrested and charged with third degree designated lane and held on three open assault on Glen Cove Ave. on Dec. 17. Glen Cove warrants on Dec. 25. ■ Man 23, from Glen Cove, was arrested ■ Man, 22, from Glen Cove, was arrest- and charged with obstruction of breath- January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2018 — GLEN COVE January 4, ed and charged with driving while ing or blood circulation at Avalon intoxicated, speeding, two counts of Square on Dec. 14. aggravated unlicensed operation in the ■ first degree and other vehicle traffic law Man, 50, from Glen Head, was arrest- Courtesy City of Glen Cove violations on Forest Ave. on Dec. 22. ed and charged with second degree THERE WAS SOME discussion at the first Glen Cove City Council meeting of the year held criminal impersonation on Frost Pond on Jan. 1 regarding whether to continue employing City Attorney Charles McQuair. ■ Woman, 26, from West Hempstead, Road, second degree aggravated unli- was arrested and charged with fourth censed operation, leaving the scene of degree grand larceny on Glen Cove Ave. an auto accident and operating a motor on Dec. 21. vehicle by an unlicensed driver on Glen Cove council split ■ Cedar Swamp Road on Dec. 14. Man, 25, from Glen Cove, was arrest- ed and charged with second degree criminal contempt and third degree on attorney issue menacing on Janet Lane on Dec. 19. Mayor, Silverman push for RFP process BY TIMOTHY DENTON disrupting the city’s business, but it Police looking for suspects in burglary [email protected] would have given us time to complete the On Dec. 26 at 11:07 p.m., the Glen Cove Detectives. RFP process,” she said. Police received a call from a man at 34 “This was not a random act. This res- The Glen Cove City Council split along At the same time, the council is consid- East Ave. in Glen Cove for a burglary in idence was specifically targeted by these partisan lines to retain current City ering whether to continue retaining vari- progress. The victim, 25, stated that perpetrators,” said Det. Lt. John Nagle. Attorney Charles McQuair for the coming ous law firms that currently advise the three masked men entered his home “The incident is currently under investi- year. The vote, which was for an entire planning commission and the zoning brandishing handguns. During the bur- gation and anyone who has information bloc of reappointments including board, among other city departments. glary the victim was assaulted by the regarding this incident is urged to con- McQuair’s, was decided in a brief council “It’s the same issue,” Silverman said. men and suffered a head injury. tact the Glen Cove Detective Division at meeting immediately following the mayor “These may turn out to be the very best Drugs and drug paraphernalia were (516) 676-1002.” and council’s inauguration on Jan. 1. people and firms for the job,” she said.” recovered at the residence by Glen Cove Both City Councilwoman Marsha Sil- But we won’t know that if we don’t look.” verman and Mayor Timothy J. Tenke At present, special counsel may be voted against the measure. Silverman retained for special projects, such as the said, “The process should be subject to Garvies Point development. These con- the same RFP approach that is typical of tracts can be worth six or seven figures in the way all public departments work.” billable hours to firms competing for the She stressed that the no vote was “not business. The city does not set a cap on intended as a criticism of the current the amount of the retainers and attorneys incumbent,” who had been appointed by may charge the city less than they do pri- outgoing mayor Reginald Spinello. “The vate clients. RFP process is a way of ensuring we get Silverman said she “couldn’t hazard a the most cost-effective and efficient guess” as to how many private law firms means of conducting the public’s busi- do business with the city, although the ness.” cost is in the millions. But “I can’t imag- Silverman had favored renewing the ine it wouldn’t be more cost-effective to appointment for a shorter period. “A 60- to have our interests represented by fewer ______GLEN COVE ______90-day reappointment would have avoided firms in a more focused way.” HERALD Gazette HOW TO REACH US Our offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. MAIN PHONE: (516) 569-4000 ■ WEB SITE: glencove.liherald.com ■ E-MAIL: Letters and other submissions: [email protected] ■ EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT: Ext. 327 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (516) 569-4942 ■ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (516) 569-4942 ■ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Ext. 286 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (516) 622-7460 ■ DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Ext. 249 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (516) 569-4643

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Rubber Ducky Party Come celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day at the Whaling Museum on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. The program includes a ducky scavenger hunt, lots of ducky crafts, including your very own rubber ducky to Courtesy Erase Racism bring home. The cost is $12 for children, STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS across Long Island attended the recent Long Island Leaders and $5 for adults $5; members receive of Tomorrow Conference, sponsored by the Syosset-based ERASE Racism. half price admission. Recommended for all ages. 301 Main St, Cold Spring Har- A new generation of activists bor. Info: (631) 367-3418. By TYLER MARKO even with your friends,” she said. “Like, [email protected] we don’t hear about how race is a social Glen Cove’s Annual construct in typical conversations.” ERASE Racism, a Syosset-based orga- Their club’s adviser, Dr. David Rifkind, nization that works to expose racial dis- a social studies teacher, appeared excited Chip-A-Tree Event crimination and advocate for laws and to have an opportunity to organize a On Jan. 6, dispose of your Christmas tree the environ- polices to help eliminate racial disparities group of students who are interested in mentally friendly way. Members of the Glen Cove and segregation on Long Island, found advocacy. “We have a diverse community Beautification Commission will be on site at the Mor- that since 2004 the number of intensely [in the Hewlett-Woodmere School Dis- gan Memorial parking lot on Germain Street to recycle segregated school districts on the Island trict], but we don’t have the level of cul- Christmas trees. Residents can drop off their trees more than doubled, from five to 11. tural awareness that fully appreciates and between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Info: (516) 676-2000. To reach out to young people who integrates all segments of our communi- might one day become lawyers, teachers ty,” he said. “Working with groups such as and elected leader who ERASE Racism will help us could tackle this issue, develop a network of stu- ERASE Racism recently dents and groups with like Elvis’ 83rd Birthday hosted the Long Island Lead- ’m glad I got to interests.” ers of Tomorrow Confer- Other students took it Celebration ence as a part of its Student Ieducate myself, upon themselves to attend. Voices campaign. Nyah and now I can Rina Sarfraz, a senior at Are you an Elvis lover, fan, or just want to have Berg, the group’s education Mepham High school in some 50s fun? Come to The Regency on Tuesday, equity organizer, said the help educate my Bellmore, attended on her Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the king of rock n’ campaign’s goal “is to create own after an ERASE Racism roll’s birthday. Enjoy a special guest performance a task force to help students class mates. representative spoke to her and Elvis’ favorite refreshments: peanut butter create a better environment leadership class. Sarfraz and banana sandwiches and Pepsi-Cola. 94 of racial and socioeconomic RINA SARFRAZ said that she already had a School St., Glen Cove. Info: (516) 674-3007. equity in their schools.” Senior at Mepham deep interest in social jus- Nearly 70 students from tice, but still learned a great 16 schools, along with par- High School deal from the conference. ents, teachers and school Sarfraz spoke of an administrators, took part in experiment that was dis- discussions and activities about race, cussed at the conference, for which stu- Pretty in pink activism, and the structural and intu- dents of different races had their DNA “Pinkalicious,” the beloved children’s book itional underpinnings racism. They also tested to show that the most similar by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann, springs to watched “Race: The Power of an Illu- results weren’t always among those of the life in Plaza Theatrical Productions version of sion,” a PBS documentary investigating same complexion. “It showed that there this musical confection, in Bellmore. Every- race as a social construct, and “Laundry are more similarities between us than City,” a play written and performed by may appear,” she said,” and that there one will be thinking (and wearing) pink, like students about activism and integration. really aren’t many differences setting us Pinkalicious Pinkerton, the heroine of this Berg said she hoped the conference apart.” preteen charmer, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. would show students how to get involved That sentiment was a lesson that Berg 6, 11 a.m. Info: (516) 767-6444 or www. and make a difference, and used examples said she hoped students would learn. landmarkonmainstreet.org. from the civil rights movement to drive “Just moving bodies won’t solve the prob- the point home. She also wanted to high- lems,” she said. “There need to be sup- light how the history of housing discrimi- portive relationships. That’s true integra- nation, known as redlining, has played a tion.” Sketching the galleries major part in the fragmentation along While the conference was dedicated to Immerse yourself in art and explore your creative racial lines seen on Long Island. “History very serious and somber topics, Sarfraz side, at Nassau County Museum of Art, Jan. 9, can be hidden,” Berg said. “Only so many said she is eager to get back out and make 1-2 p.m. This session is not about the final result hands went up when they asked who use of what she learned. “I’m glad I got to but rather taking the time to look closely at works learned about this in school.” educate myself,” she said. “And now I can of art in the galleries to get a better understanding Gabrielle Barnes, a Hewlett High help educate my classmates.” School senior, attended the conference Barnes expressed a similar sentiment, of the artist at work. Led by artist and educator along with other members of the school’s highlighting how the stories of students Glenna Kubit, visitors are encouraged to engage Youth Leadership Club. For her, having a effecting change during the 1960s served in a variety of drawing assignments that focus on place where she could have these conver- as an inspiration. “Even though we’re the use of line, proportion, texture and value. Info: sations was refreshing. “We talked about young, we can still be activists,” she said. (516) 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org. things you don’t talk about at school, or 6 January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE Animal museum at Landing School SCHOOL MIDDLE FINLEY Finley students make science burritos LANDING SCHOOL FOURTH-GRADER SCHOOL LANDING posters and created dioramas then They to accompany facts. interesting their other findings.and survivalcycles,adaptationsforhabitats,life on researchedtheirchoosing, animal anof focusing animal their shared research at classes a classroom museum science on Dec.Clark’s 21. La In preparation for the event, students students event, the for preparation In nding School fourth-graders in Margaret Margaret in fourth-graders School nding students Joshy Silva and Christopher Zavala Duarte worked together during the liquid layersliquid the lab.workedduring togetherZavala Joshy Christopher Duarte students Silvaand Sebastian Sadowski showed off his animal research. animal his showedSadowskioff Sebastian HERALD WHAT’S NEWSINANDOUTOFTHECLASSROOM project in school and at home. schoollibrary andpublic library completeto this thematerials fromas well astime, classduring golinsand Tasmanian devils. Students used iPads Topicsincluded sharks, frogs,Bengal tigers, pan- exhibitslistenwell-rehearsedtoto presentations. At the event, students visited each other’s other’s each visited students event, the At Courtesy Glen Cove City School District School CoveCity Glen Courtesy SCHOOLS holiday cards, stationery and and stationery cards, holiday to empanadas and goods from baked everything patrons sold the students All where market, the sale. enjoyed for crafts andadvertising foodsign a rated deco- and stand (market) puesto can-style holiday market. classesII recently created Mexi-a dentsinClare Germino’s Spanish handmade stuffed animals. Fake animals. stuffed handmade market holidayMexican-style host students Cove Glen HolidayMarket.the at items other and empanadas sold Grant Alexis HIGH COVEGLEN The students created their own ln oe ih col stu- School High Cove Glen Courtesy Glen Cove City School District School CoveCity Glen Courtesy School students Farro,School Arianna Sorayaand Bahrami pesoswere usedforpayment, and sell crafts and goods. vendors where towns, and cities Mexican most in plazas in up set Navidad(Christmas), puestos, before are weeks Several tradition. andtiedinto the Mexican holiday students for experience great a with the classes in Spanish. converse to invited language were classes other from students Germino said the market was market the said Germino fully layering each one to cre- with the same volume can can have different density. volume same the with liquids that learned and ers, uid’sdensitystacklaytheto liq each used students The and dense lighter liquids arelessdense. more are uids liq per heavierThus,milliliter). (grams unit given a in containedis mass muchhow reinforced of measure a is density and that density behind secret the students the showed to lab the Ingegno, According activity. lab calculatethe densitytoprior ate a “science burrito.” oiland rubbing alcohol, care vegetable water, soap, dish and density unit.buoyancy their of part as lab layers liquid a ducted Donald in con recentlyclass Ingegno’s enth-graders used honey,used syrup, corn light Courtesy Glen Cove City School District School CoveCity Glen Courtesy The class had learned to to learned had class The Finley Middle School sev School Middle Finley The students The ------7 GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 4,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2018 948883 8 BRINGING LOCAL SPORTS HOME EVERY WEEK HERALD SPORTS spotlight athlete Glen Cove returns key group BY J.D. FReDa [email protected]

The Glen Cove varsity wrestling team unravels the mats for another exciting sea- son as some new leaders with key experi- ence come to the forefront and look to lead the Big Red.

January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2018 — GLEN COVE January 4, Of those leaders, junior Sal Guastella (160/170 pounds), returning after a season of qualifying for the Nassau County Tour- nament, will lead his group into battle. “His work ethic is really something that stands out,” Big Red coach Chris MacDon- gaBRielle ZaFFiRo ald said. “He’s a three-sport athlete, but North Shore Senior Basketball he’s on the mats a lot. He’s wrestling a lot and it shows.” piCKiNg Up WheRe she left off last Guastella, a finalist in last year’s Nas- season when she led the Lady Vikings sau County Qualifying Tournament, is blazing through achievements and expec- to a spot in the Nassau Class A title tations. “By senior year, he is projected to game, Zaffiro enjoyed a big December beat the all-time Glen Cove wrestling win- that saw her average 30.7 points over ning record,” MacDonald said. seven games -- all victories. She The Big Red also had seven other mem- entered the season with 2,046 career bers join Guastella in last year’s Nassau points and that number quickly climbed County Qualifying Tournament. Of those, by 215. She scored 39 against West sophomores Edson Murrillo (106), Isaiah Hempstead, 36 versus Glen Cove, and Jackson (99), and Eder Leiva (170/182) 34 against Cold Spring Harbor. make up a strong returning core with key experience performing at a high level. “All three of those guys, along with games to WatCh Guastella, are great leaders with experi- ence for the team,” MacDonald said. Murillo, although wrestling at 106 a thursday, Jan. 4 year ago, will fluctuate from that weight Gymnastics: G.N. North at North Shore ...... 6:30 p.m. class to the 113/120 range, depending on Wrestling: Glen Cove at Kennedy ...... 7 p.m. the need of the team. Donovan Berthoud/Herald Friday, Jan. 5 Joining him as a starter for either sal gUastella, top, is one of Glen Cove’s most talented and experienced wrestlers and Boys Swimming: North Shore at Farmingdale ...... 5 p.m. 113/120 is returning sophomore Tyler looking to make plenty of noise this season at 160 pounds. Boys Basketball: North Shore at Friends Aca...... 6:15 p.m. Kaffl, who placed 6th in the conference last Wrestling: Lawrence at North Shore ...... 6:30 p.m. year. “He’s another sophomore we have Cove roster, starting at either 195 or 220. assistant coach Pat Cook, who also is the Girls Basketball: Friends Aca. at North Shore ...... 6:30 p.m. building off a solid freshman year,” Mac- As for the attitude and hunger of this J.V. Football coach for instilling a tough saturday, Jan. 6 Donald said. young team, MacDonald comments: and gritty work ethic in his football kids, Wrestling: Glen Cove Tournament ...... 9 a.m. Sophomore RJ Alma will compete “Everyone is working extremely hard. that cross over in to the wrestling world. around the 182-195 mark while freshman There is constant movement, constant “He makes sure they’re working hard in monday, Jan. 8 Gymnastics: North Shore at Hewlett ...... 7 p.m. Phil Aguiler will hold anchor the 220-plus effort, and this go-go-go mentality.” the weight room, and ready for the wres- weight classes. With the emergence of a flock of young tling season,” MacDonald said. tuesday, Jan. 9 Although the team is comprised of key talent, MacDonald admits there’s an early Now with the season underway, the Big B&G Trrack: Glen Cove (at St. Anthony’s) ...... 6:30 p.m. underclassmen talent, there is no void of learning curve, but believes his group is Red look to make a splash with a budding talented seniors either. up to the test. team that has major upside for the present Wednesday, Jan. 10 G&B Bowling: Sewanhaka at North Shore Senior Liam Young (145/152 pounds) “The beginners are learning, but and the future. “We’re a young team so I (Sheridan Lanes) ...... 4:15 p.m. will be a key asset in the middle weight they’re working hard,” MacDonald said. want to get as many of our guys to the Wrestling: North Shore at Lynbrook ...... 4:30 p.m. divisions for Glen Cove, finishing fifth in “There is no sitting around. We work, we county tournament as possible,” MacDon- B&G Trrack: North Shore (at St. Anthony’s) ...... 6:30 p.m. qualifiers last year and having already break for water, and shortly after they’re ald said. “There’s a real hunger in this Girls Basketball: Glen Cove at Kennedy ...... 6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at Glen Cove ...... 6:30 p.m. scored a victory in this early season. jogging back in and getting back to the team, they’re fired up and ready to show Girls Basketball: Island Trees at North Shore ...... 6:30 p.m. Senior Brandon Kolanovic, a four-year workout.” it.” Boys Basketball: North Shore at Island Trees ...... 7 p.m. varsity wrestler, fills out a talented Glen MacDonald commends the work of VIEW PHOTOS WE’VE TAKEN AT GAMES AND OTHER EVENTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Visit: liherald.com/photos To enjoy viewing your photos by home town. Photography

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Photos by Elisa Dragotto/Herald Gazette FROM FAR LEFT: Volunteers Laurie Huenteo, Patricia Master, Diane Romano, Cynthia Rivera, and Ivonne Doton served lunch at the New Year’s party. Glen Cove seniors ring in the New Year BY ALYSSA SEIDMAN [email protected]

Seniors and residents rang in the New Year early at the Glen Cove Senior Center’s New Year’s Eve lun- cheon on Dec. 29. Senior Center members and their loved ones celebrated with a buffet lunch, sparkling cider, noisemakers and foil crowns to welcome the new year in style. Staff members toasted alongside seniors to remember 2017 and look forward to the one ahead. Spirits were high and smiles were wide in anticipation for the start of 2018.

Clockwise from top left: CAROL WALMAN, CENTER visited Elizabeth Priczak, Victor Sawoch, Diane Romano, and Stan Galan dur- ing the New Year’s party luncheon.

CARMEN WILLIAMS ENJOYED cele- brating the new year.

RICARDO SCARPONI, CARLOS Figueroa, and George Omar Lago enjoyed catching up.

GINA BROWN, LEFT, and senior Jean Ealy celebrated New Year’s together at the Glen Cove Senior Center. 10 January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE class. how Learn to accesstheInternet your iPhoneandiPads inthishands-on Locust Valley, 6:30p.m. allabout Learn Locust Valley Library, 170BuckramRd., iCloud onyour Apple devices ent. (516)676-2130. on your own project. pres- Noinstructor pice while makingnew friends, orwork chatting. Make itemsforthe VA orhos- for anevening ofworking, sharingand ville, 7to8:30p.m. Join needlecrafters Bayville FreeLibrary, 32School St., Bay- Hooks andNeedles affected. (516)676-2130. munity resourcesavailable forthose patients andcaregivers, aswell ascom- older adults, theroleandneedsof problemsin mon causesofmemory Alzheimer ’s disease, willdiscusscom- Brook Medicine’s CenterofExcellencefor Cove, 11a.m. DaphnePerry, from Stony Glen Cove Library, 4GlenCove Ave., Glen Alzheimer’s: What You NeedtoKnow Tuesday, Jan. 9 (516) 671-1837. finance your education. 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K of C honor GCHS students of the month 4,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2018 The Knights of Columbus, James Nor- dent of the Month and Paige Callaghan as ton Council honored Patrick Silva as the the November 2017 Student of the Month, September 2017 Student of the Month, for their outstanding academic perfor- Giselle Monge as the October 2017 Stu- mance and community involvement. invites you to enter to

Courtesy Christine Follett WIN PATRICK SILVA, FRONT left, Paige Callaghan and Giselle Monge were presented with their Student of the Month certificates by Richard J. McCord, Glen Cove City Court Judge, back left, Principal Antonio Santana, Assistant Principal Katie Prudente, former Grand Knight Thomas Curran, Assistant Principal Allen Hudson, and Sergeant David Leon. 2 TICKETS TO Day Care holds Christmas celebration The Glen Cove Day Care held their annual Christmas celebration on Thurs- day, Dec. 21. The kids received a visit from Santa himself and were generously BIG SHot donated presents by the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenvale and private toy drives. The kids then at tHe paramount! took part in a fun Christmas activity. The Pre-K students in Jessica Rivera’s class sang several holiday tunes for their par- ents, and then created colorful ginger- bread men that they were able to eat. MIKE DELGUIDICE MICHAEL RAMSEY STOPPED by the Day & BIG SHOT Care during the Christmas Party to help his daughter Reynah Simmons decorate her gingerbread man. celebrating the music of billy joel Danielle Agoglia/Herald Gazette Glen Cove holds 34th annual tribute to MLK Jr. The City of Glen Cove and the Glen residents and students to join us in JAN 20 Cove City School District with program embracing the need for solidarity.” oversight and support from the Reverend The Glen Cove community will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Com- King on Monday, Jan. 15, with a symbolic mission, will hold the 34th march from the city’s First annual citywide tribute to Baptist Church to the Wun- the late Civil Rights leader sch Arts Center of the Rob- on Jan. 15. King, whose life ert M. Finley Middle School, HUNTINGTON-LONG ISLAND and legacy elevated the crit- 1 Forest Avenue. The day NEW YORK ical importance of equality will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the for all, continues to be a First Baptist Church, 7 Con- spiritual guiding force for tinental Place. At 9:30 a.m. a the continuing struggles to commemorative program Go to liherald.com/contest to enter to win. achieve equal civil rights. will highlight the theme of For more information visit: www.paramountny.com “Glen Cove is one of two this year’s presentation, “50 Register online for the FREE Paramount e-newsletter to get communities in New York Years – Still Striving Togeth- that has had a consistent er.” special offers, pre-sale codes & much more! commitment to honoring Participants in this Tickets on sale via www.ticketmaster.com, the words, teachings and year’s program include the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Glen Cove High School charge-by-phone @ (800)-745-3000 Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Sheryl Select Chorale, Glen Cove High School & The Paramount Box Office (open daily from 12 PM – 6 PM) Goodine, chairperson of the Birthday Drumline, the Gospel Trio with remarks Commission. “We are proud to continue and readings by Glen Cove Mayor Timo- No purchase necessary to enter or win. Many will enter, there will be four (4) total winners. this tradition, almost 50 years after his thy Tenke, local dignitaries and Glen Winners will receive GA standing floor tickets for 1/20/18 event. Contest period is from 12/28/17 to 1/14/18. For complete rules and details, visit liherald.com/contests.

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BY TIMOTHY DENTON rain could cost as much as $37 million, 4,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2018 [email protected] according to a statement by Brian Sch- neider, assistant to the county’s deputy The Department of Environmental commissioner of public works. While Conservation has notified eight home- connecting these properties to city sewer owners in Glen Cove that pipes on their lines might cost millions, a cheaper solu- properties may be the long-sought source tion is available, according to Legislator of contamination that has kept Crescent Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, of Glen Cove. Beach gated since 2009. The notification is Pipes could be capped for as little as the latest in an effort by state, county, and $20,000 each, she said at the time the coun- city agencies to determine how, and from ty report was released, plus an additional which source coliform and enterococci $80,000 cost to treat the waste water. She bacteria have gotten into coastal waters has called for the city to pay the cost. and risen to such levels as to make the Glen Cove residents have grown weary beach use unsafe. with the long years of hand-wringing and The study, commissioned by the county the inability of agencies responsible to and made public last month, pointed to 11 make a clear determination. The beach illicit uncapped sewer pipes dumping has been closed for nearly nine years, untreated waste into a stream that emp- with no clear solution in sight. Sources of ties directly into Long Island Sound. pollution have been identified, but reme- “We now have photographs and pic- diation has not taken place that would tures of points of discharge along that allow residents to return to the beach. creek that actually show where the pollu- For now, the DEC will carry out addi- tion and contamination are coming tional studies to determine which of the from,” said Glen Cove Mayor Timothy J. eight homes are responsible. If any of the Nakeem Grant/Herald Gazette Tenke before last November’s election. MAYBE SAFE FOR pipes are identified as sources of contam- But although the source of contamination birds, but the run-off point into the Sound is not safe for people. ination, homeowners will be required to may have been discovered, “It’s not as suspect as a source of wastewater, howev- to investigate expanding sewer service cap them. Based on past experience it simple as just capping the pipes,” he said. er, and therein lies part of the difficulty. along the North Shore. It is not clear seems likely fines will be levied as well. “Our DEC liaison has told us that capping Contaminated ground water from whether any of the homes or housing Penalties for illegal dumping of wastewa- the pipes at one end could create prob- improperly installed or degraded septic estates in the ongoing investigation were ter can run as high as $8,000 per violation, lems at the other end, or at any point tanks could be a contributing factor as included in the earlier reports. not counting the cost of capping. along the way.” And the condition of the well, according to a $51,000 study pub- Much of the property along the sound Tenke said at his inauguration on Jan. pipes along their complete route is anoth- lished in 2014. That study was part of a has never been linked to municipal sewer 1 that his goal is to have Crescent Beach er complicating factor. report included in a $12 million bond lines, partly due to its topography. Hook- open by this year. Run-off from sewer pipes isn’t the only issue the county approved the same year ing up all 152 houses along the hilly ter-

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East Meadow East Setauket Garden City Glen Cove Hewlett Huntington Lynbrook Manhasset Massapequa Mineola Plainview Port Jefferson Rockville Centre Valley Stream 950221 14 PGA’s Professional of the Year Darrell Kestner, of Glen Cove, believes in golf one needs to ‘respect the pace’ By Steven e. Smith and technology with which the sport has been inun- [email protected] dated. He has cultivated something of a give-and-take relationship with his assistant pros, sharing his old- Throughout his long and illustrious golf career, school knowledge and receiving, in return, education Darrell Kestner, of Glen Cove, has tried to maintain a about some newer approaches to golf — imperative to modest disposition. And, much like the decorated his game is surrounding himself with the right people, director of golf at Deepdale Golf Club does in his he says. sport of choice, he excels at this as well. He probably “Having a really strong staff is key to running a won’t say it, but he was just named the PGA’s Profes- good operation,” he said, adding that it is his staff that sional of the Year, an honor presented to the top golf allows him to maintain his own high level of play and pro in the nation for each of the last 64 years. remain competitive. The first thing you notice about him is his polite He coined a motto for putting — “respect the pace” demeanor and slight southern twang, influenced no — a reference to both the speed of the golfer and the

January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2018 — GLEN COVE January 4, doubt by his humble roots in the small, coal-mining speed of the undulating, hilly greens of the North town of Welch, West Virginia, in which he learned to Shore. But this tagline is also indicative of his humili- swing the club. ty and great appreciation for golf, recognizing that no At 64, he counts among his accomplishments one is bigger than the game. It is these qualities that numerous accolades and tournament victories both have helped him become the polished professional of local and national, appearances on the cover of Golf the year he is today. Magazine and on the Golf Channel, and participating While he works at Deepdale G.C. in Manhasset, he in 21 major championship across five decades. In fact, enjoys playing at many of the courses in the nearby it was at the 1993 PGA Championship where he scored area, including Glen Cove Municipal Golf Course. He a double-eagle, the first to ever occur throughout the often would play practice rounds there in advance of history of the major. He even received a hearty con- major championships, and even lent his likeness to a gratulations from Arnold Palmer, with whom he commercial for the course a few years back. played a practice round the day prior. And even though he is the PGA’s Professional of the But, he calls the PGA’s honor as the most significant Year he still works to improve his game. Once golf is and most “thrilling” award he has ever accepted. “To in your blood there is no turning back. be voted for Professional of the Year among your peers,” Kestner began, “...it’s the highlight of my career, that’s for sure, and the biggest honor.” DARReLL KeStneR hitS As an instructor and as a player Kestner stresses his second shot on the eighth the importance of staying current and is constantly hole on the Cochise course during the Third Round for the educating himself about the ever-evolving techniques Courtesy Traci Edwards/PGA of America 29th Senior PGA Professional Championship.

The Sea Cliff Manor Presents International Performing Arts Winter Concert Series

Friday, January 19, 2018 6:00pm Winter Fantasia Piano recital performed by renowned concert pianist Nina Siniakova Featuring music by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Chopin, Bernstein, Siniakova.

Ms. Siniakova is praised as one of the most interesting composers of her generation. A former Sea Cliff resident, she has performed at the United Nations, Harvard University, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the Moscow Conservatory.

The evening will include a champagne reception, followed by an exquisite buffet dinner.

Tickets $65 For reservations and tickets call (516) 671-0200 or email [email protected] • Seating is limited

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sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 medium onion, chopped Hangin’ out in the kitchen 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 small or 2 medium red-skinned 2 teaspoons salt potatoes, skin left on and diced 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 beef bouillon cubes Find culinary inspiration 1 bunch (about 1 pound) kale, preferably 6 large potatoes, washed, peeled and cavolo nero, halved and chopped into quartered thin ribbons 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, on a winter’s weekend 4 cups chicken broth cleaned and trimmed 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole 1 teaspoon dried oregano green beans In large skillet over medium-high heat, 1 bay leaf 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole ozy up to some comfy winter nesting heat oil and shallots. Cook 3-4 minutes, or 1 rind Parmesan or Pecorino cheese tomatoes, undrained now that we’ve put the holidays until softened. Add wine; cook 3-4 minutes, (optional, but adds great flavor) C behind us. or until most liquid has evaporated. Stir in 1 can white beans, like navy, cannellini, January is the ideal time to decompress peas, prosciutto, Alfredo sauce and cheese. or Great Northern, drained and rinsed and get into the kitchen to hone those “Top Add pasta; toss gently. Cook and stir 1-2 Salt and pepper to taste Chef” skills. And with the frigid minutes to coat pasta with sauce. temperatures, some tasty comforting foods In saucepan, bring water to boil and Set a dutch oven or large soup pot over are sure to warm the heart and soul — as add eggs. Cook 6 minutes. Transfer eggs to medium-high heat and add the oil. When well as help get everyone started on that ice water and cool before peeling. the oil is hot, add the sausage and sauté New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. Top each serving with soft-set egg and until the sausage is golden brown on all Experiment with new culinary black pepper. sides. Remove the sausage and drain on a creations that incorporate bold flavors for Notes: Gouda or Gruyere can be paper towel. delicious results. Nothing pleases the substituted for Fontina. Unpeeled, cooked Reduce heat to medium and add the senses quite like a hearty meal on a chilly eggs can be stored in refrigerator up to one onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent evening. week. and then add the potatoes, about five Try adding these recipes to your minutes. Sauté until the edges of the Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve kitchen repertoire. Alfredo Sauce: potatoes are starting to turn transparent, leftover flour. 1 stick butter about five minutes. Add the garlic and Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on 1 cup heavy cream sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. moderate heat. Salt and freshly ground black pepper Add 1/4 cup of chicken broth and the Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan kale to the pot. Stir to coat everything with Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat Pasta cooking water, as needed chicken broth and then cover the pot with instructions for remaining ribs. a lid. Stir the kale every three minutes Stir in the reserved flour. While In a saucepan or skillet, warm the until it is barely tender, adding more broth stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir butter and cream. Season with salt and as needed if the pot becomes dry, about 12 until thickened. pepper. Add the Parmesan and stir until minutes total. Return ribs to the pan. melted. Add the rest of the broth, thyme, Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and Toss to combine, thinning with pasta oregano, bay leaf, cheese rind, and 2 bouillon and bring to a boil. water if necessary. teaspoons of salt. If the veggies aren’t quite Cover and lower heat to simmer for covered, add extra broth or water. 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Tab Hauser/Herald Gazette GettinG down to business after the swearing-in were Glen Cove’s new mayor, Timothy Tenke, fifth from left, and, the City Council. A new year means a different mayor for Glen Cove

Continued from PAGe 1 council-elect moved to an end table to sign V.F.W. posts. “to see just how ‘green’ we can go.” He cials in period costumes and no women the oath book. History Committee Chair- Following the processional and the asked for more bike and foot paths, and picketing for the vote. In 1917, picketers woman Anne Fitzgibbon explained that it Pledge of Allegiance, Arden Sanders said he would like to see Crescent Beach would have been a near certainty, as was at that point that members were offi- D’Aleva gave a heartfelt and haunting reopened this year. He would be working women were still three years away from cially “sworn,” and their terms began. rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” with the state Department of Environ- winning the franchise. In November’s The inauguration two days later was Rabbi Irwin Huberman, of Congregation mental Conservation to this end, he election, two women won council seats, mostly symbolic, she said. Tifereth Israel, then gave the invocation, added. Finally, he spoke of the need for and the deputy mayor is a woman, too. after which the mayor and council mem- bipartisan cooperation — essential in an Examination of some of the artifacts inauguration day kicks off 2018 bers were publicly sworn by justices of election that was decided by such a small uncovered more subtle differences The event on the afternoon of New their choosing. Glen Cove’s poet laureate, margin and in a city where the mayor between past and present officialdom. A Year’s Day opened with a drum tattoo Victoria Crosby, read her encomium to leads a minority administration. careful leafing through a fragile copy of courtesy of members of the Nassau the occasion, entitled “Glen Cove Unity.” After the address, which was warmly the 1917 “Charter of the City of Glen County Firefighters Pipes and Drums, led In his inaugural address, Tenke received, the Rev. Dr. Craig Wright Sr., of Cove” revealed that elected officials of the by Pipe Major Tom Moran. They were fol- thanked his predecessor, Reginald Spinel- Calvary AME Church, gave the benedic- day were constrained from spending lowed by a ceremonial color guard, com- lo, both for his service to the city and for tion. Alondra Schuck sang “God Bless more of the city’s money than it actually manded by Maj. F.R. Nielsen, USMC managing a smooth transition. Tenke America,” and the afternoon’s master of had. Moreover, the city’s founding fathers (Ret.), and Sgt. at Arms Willibe Wilson Jr. spoke of the time represented by Satur- ceremonies, the Rev. Roger Williams, of felt that $2,000 was a reasonable cap on Color detachments included Glen Cove’s day’s re-enactment, when Glen Cove was Glen Cove’s First Baptist Church, expenditures for the year, barring excep- Police Department, volunteer Fire a major hub of manufacturing and busi- thanked various dignitaries and brought tional circumstances. Department and EMS, as well as mem- ness, and of his desire to recapture that the proceedings to a close. After re-enacting the swearing-in bers of various American Legion and energy and spirit. Among the goals he set behind the judges’ bench, the mayor- and for his administration was the challenge Radio rhymester honors the King of Rock ’n’ Roll By ALYSSA SeidmAn tion of poetry. Crosby’s book “Elvis: His Life in Rhyme” surprised to see all the fans who came to visit the home [email protected] features a biography of poems that retell Presley’s life of the king. story in verse. “The fan base is not necessarily women who would If Elvis Presley were still alive, he would be celebrat- “That’s how the tribute show came about,” she said. “I be Elvis’s age; it’s men and women and young people,” ing his 83rd birthday on Monday. Although we lost the intersperse the poems with the music, and it’s recorded she said. “He’s not the king of rock ’n’ roll for noth- king of rock ’n’ roll 40 years ago, his music continues to live.” ing.” stir the spirit of his fans, who carry on his legacy to this The tribute show is broadcast twice a year, on Jan. 8, Crosby theorized that Presley’s longevity is due in day. Presley’s birth, and Aug. 16, the day he died. Crosby One such fan, Victoria Crosby, of Glen Cove, has been explained that though the structure of each show is the large part to his “tremendous sex appeal” as a young listening to Presley’s music since she was 16. For over 20 same, they vary slightly in tone. “hound dog,” but also his genuine air and sense of years, she has honored the king in a very appropriate “When I do the introductory poem for the birthday humor. “He was a nice man, a kind man, a generous way — with a radio show. show, there’s a poem I have called ‘Happy Birthday to the man, and I think people can relate to his personality,” she Twice a year, Crosby occupies a recording booth at King,’ and we play ‘Let’s Have a Party,’ which is one of said. “He was funny.” Nassau Community College’s WHPC radio station in his old songs,” she said. “When it’s the tribute show for “Fans learn [about him] through their parents, watch- Garden City. There she records the “Elvis Tribute Show” his death, I have a poem called ‘The Spirit of Elvis,’ and ing old television movies, through radio stations that live, retelling Presley’s life story through poetry and we play ‘Memories.’” The end of both shows is always play the oldies,” Crosby added. “There’s a bonding song. the same, finishing with Presley’s “American Trilogy.” [among] all these people that came together, from all over Since 1994, she has been the city’s poet laureate. She The program runs for one hour, and intersperses the world — it’s incredible.” initially entered the realm of radio as a guest on the sta- Elvis’s music from the 1950s to the 1970s with Crosby’s Crosby said she enjoys giving fellow Elvis fans a tion’s show, “Oasis,” which she now hosts. poetry. 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Dear Great Book Guru, The Second Coming of the KKK Patrick A. Shortell, of Long Beach, Steven John Siegel-Slykhuis, 42, of ne of my New Year’s resolu- N.Y., formerly of Glen Cove, N.Y., died on Glen Cove, N.Y. and formerly of Cedar- tions is to read more selec- Reservoir 13 Dec. 16, 2017. Falls, Iowa, died on Dec. 19, 2017. O tively in 2018. Do you have Beloved father of Rebecca King (Alex), The Ninth Hour Beloved husband of Ian; devoted son some top recommendations Victoria Shortell (Owen Favata), Serena of the late Jerry and Jane; dear brother Shortell, Breianna Shortell and Jack to give me, books that are interesting Dinner at the Center of the Earth of Matthew (JoHannah); proud uncle of Shortell; cherished grandfather of Milo and worthwhile? Joella, Asher, Aiken and Jesse. Favata and Juliette King (due Jan 12); — Resolute in 2018 The Color of Law He is also survived by loving aunts, dear brother of Timothy Shortell (Debra), uncles and cousins. Richard Shortell (Mary Ellen) and Kath- The Last Days of Night Steven was the former Operations Dear Resolute in 2018, erine Shortell (Polly Tompkins). Shortell I was just looking over my 2017 Director at Solid & Striped in Manhattan. Waking Lions is also survived by his ex-wife Theresa reviews and I came up with 12 books I He graduated from University of North- January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2018 — GLEN COVE January 4, and nephews Ryan and Timothy Shortell. ern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree truly loved and think you too will Exit West Visiting was at Whitting Funeral Home, in Apparel and Textiles. enjoy. You can check on greatbookgu- 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, N.Y. Burial Visiting at Dodge-Thomas Funeral ru.blogspot.com for more informa- Ghachar Ghochar was private. Home. Funeral Mass at Glen Cove Chris- tion on each of them. Here they are in Little Deaths tian Church. Burial in Cedar Falls, Iowa. no particular order: In lieu of flowers, you can honor Sie- Helene P. Victor gel-Slykhuis’s memory by donating to Would you like to ask the Great Book 4321 Cedar Valley Pridefest, the LGBTQ pride Guru for a book suggestion? Contact Helene P. Victor, 99, of Glen Cove, NY, festival where Steve grew up and went to Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine her at [email protected]. died on Dec. 31, 2017. college. Donations can be made online Devoted wife of Martin (late); sister of through Community Foundation of Ralph Peters (late); mother of Amy V. Northeast Iowa’s Cedar Valley Pride Fund Palmer, Helen T. Remmel, and Tina Vic- via http://bit.ly/SteveSS. Please include tor; grandmother of seven and great- Siegel-Slykhuis’s in the dedication field. grandmother of four. She volunteered as Cedar Valley Pridefest will honor Siegel- a nurse’s aide during World War II and at Slykhuis’s at their event on Saturday, Lincoln House, in Glen Cove. She worked Aug. 28, in downtown Waterloo. for the designer Raymond Loewy and was To donate by mail, send a check pay- a member of the North Country Garden able to: Cedar Valley Pridefest Fund, PO Club of Long Island. She served in the Box 1435, Waterloo, IA 50704-1435. Please altar guild of St. John’s Church, Latting- put “In Memory of Steve” in the memo town. An avid athlete, she enjoyed tennis line. and golf throughout her life and was a competitive bridge player. She was a grad- uate of Mrs. Hall’s School and Vassar Col- Angelo Termini lege. Services at St. John’s Church, Latting- Angelo Termini, 93, of Glen Cove, N.Y., Courtesy RXR Realty town. Interment at Locust Valley Ceme- died on Dec. 23, 2017. VILLAGE SQUARE TENANTS will be able to rent parking spots in Brewster Street Garage tery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be Devoted husband of Sarah; cherished for $65 a month. made to the North Shore Animal League. father of Lillian (Joe), Marie (Bob), Rose (late Clay), Tina (Anthony), Vinnie (Jose- phine) and Diane (Anthony); dear brother Joan M. (nee Campbell) Village Square tenants can rent of Angelina, (late) Charlie, Dominick, Jimmy and Sal; loving grandfather of 15. Conologue Termini served the U.S. Postal Service for spaces in Brewster Garage more than 60 years and as a private first Joan M. (nee Campbell) Conologue, of class during World War II. He was a kind, Glen Cove, N.Y., died on Dec. 15, 2017. BY D ANIELLE AGOGLIA the spots will be located, but Frank Haftel, gentle, hard-working, humble and loving Beloved wife of William; devoted moth- [email protected] the vice president of development and soul to all who knew him. er of Eileen Small, Carol Marshall and asset management with RXR said there Visiting at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Bill; cherished Grandmother of Kelly; The City Council voted on the Dec. 14 will be general reserved areas on each Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. dear sister of Ann Cunningham. Cono- meeting for the city to enter into a park- floor of the garage. Internment at Locust Valley Cemetery. In logue is also survived by many loving ing agreement with RXR Glen Cove Vil- Several local business owners, includ- lieu of flowers, donations may be made to nieces, nephews and cousins. lage Square, LLC. for use of the Brewster ing John Lazzaro of The Downtown Café, your local VFW post. Funeral Mass was at the Church of St. Street Garage. expressed concerns that these parking Patrick. Burial was at Holy Rood Ceme- The agreement will allow tenants of spots may take away spots from custom- tery. McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Village Square to rent up to 75 spaces ers. City Attorney Charles McQuair noted ANSWERS TO TODAY’S PUZZLE Home. from RXR for $65 a month. Every unit will that there is a surplus of parking avail- get one spot on-site, which will most like- able in the garage. Only 30 percent of the ly be underground, and tenants can rent 550 spaces are utilized. Patricia Gallo an additional spot if needed. RXR will also be paying for each of the The 146-unit mixed-use development 25 spots whether they are used or not. Patricia Gallo, 50, of Glen Cove, NY, will have 171 on-site parking spots, while Some residents also noted that the died on Jan. 2, 2018 city code requires 240. To combat the rental payment could have been higher. Beloved mother of Michael Tellone; shortfall, the council voted in September Haftel also spoke to remind the audi- loving daughter of Vincenzo and Filome- to approve a $207,000 Payment In Lieu of ence that all of their concerns were na Gallo; dear sister of Maria La Gani Parking (PILOP) to the city for RXR to already addressed. “The issues that are (Pietro) and Alfonse Gallo (Matilda); lov- acquire at least 69 spaces in the Brewster being brought up here have been dis- ing niece, aunt and cousin. Street Garage. cussed at length during a number of zon- Visiting at Dodge-Thomas Funeral The money will be used to fund ing and planning board meetings and Home. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. improvements to the garage. public hearings over a course of six Patrick. Interment private. In lieu of flow- However RXR will be providing 75 months,” he explained. “This particular ers, donations may be made to her spaces for their tenants. meeting is to memorialize those require- GoFundMe page. The agreement does not specify where ments and those agreements.” OPINIONS 21

Hoping for the best in what looks like a big year 4,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2018

s the new year begins, it’s a growth, then our economy may well con- fund health care for poorer Americans, yes, even building a stronger wall on the good time to take stock of the tinue to lead the world. And if Ameri- is straining government budgets at all border with Mexico. Too many young A tumultuous year in Washing- can businesses are encouraged by the levels. There are some common-sense foreigners making their way across it ton that’s just ended, and to tax bill’s lower corporate rate to bring fixes for these programs, including rais- have been gang criminals, like the express the hope of a more congenial several trillion dollars back to the U.S. ing the eligibility age for future recipi- MS-13 thugs who have plagued Long 2018. and invest in manufactur- ents of Medicare and rein- Island. If Americans are to be expected Let’s start with the new tax bill. I’ve ing plants and infrastruc- ing in Medicaid overspend- to continue welcoming immigrants, made no secret of my concerns about ture, there should be a real ing through managed care. they must know that we are not being the negative effect spurt in job growth and axes? But every time reform of invaded by those who would do us harm. it could have on wages. T these programs is pro- At the same time, let’s also acknowl- New York state Health care is the other Health care? posed, one party or the edge that America needs immigrants. taxpayers. Yet it’s big domestic issue we must Immigration? All other, or both, starts crying Unemployment in the U.S. is now at his- worth noting the deal with, and too much of foul, and lawmakers bra- toric lows, and record numbers of positive prospect 2017 was squandered on a will require strong zenly accuse one another Americans are retiring. Construction, that the legisla- fruitless debate about of hurting the old and the agriculture, health care and manufac- tion will spur eco- Obamacare. After all the doses of courage poor. Let’s hope for a New turing will depend on a flow of newcom- nomic growth of 4 sound and fury, not much on both sides of Year’s resolution in Wash- ers from other countries to bolster our percent or more was done, other than ington to move past politi- workforce. And we should find a way to ALFONSE for the next few repealing the individual the aisle. cal expediency and put the allow young immigrant children who D’AMATO years. And if it mandate that imposed a good of the country first in were brought into the country years ago does, New York- burdensome cost on mostly addressing health care — and who have lived peacefully and ers’ wealth will lower-income taxpayers costs, before they bankrupt love their adopted country — to remain rise along with it, who couldn’t afford to buy health insur- us. here and become citizens. potentially offsetting the impact of los- ance. Let’s hope that in 2018, cooler Another unresolved issue that should None of these issues is too difficult ing the full state and local tax deduc- heads in Congress will act to stabilize be tackled in 2018 is immigration for leaders of good will to take on. Let’s tion. the health insurance marketplace so reform. Having served in the Senate the pray that ours resolve to gather the wis- In the end, the tax bill may be neither that health insurance is more accessible last time this issue was comprehensive- dom and the will to make 2018 a year of the great boon the Republicans have and affordable for everyone, and big pre- ly addressed, I know there are ways to peace and progress. predicted nor the bane Democrats have mium increases are avoided. address it. This, too, will require both railed against. A lot of factors will help That would require a strong dose of parties to seek common ground. Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from determine whether the U.S. economy courage on both sides of the political No one should object to securing our New York, is the founder of Park Strate- will keep climbing, level off or take a aisle. Our publicly funded Medicare pro- borders to stem illegal immigration. gies LLC, a public policy and business dive. If deficits don’t explode, if produc- gram, which pays for most care for older That will mean stepping up border development firm. Comments about this tivity and incomes edge up, if American adults, is essentially heading toward patrols, using modern tools like e-verify column? [email protected]. innovation and ingenuity keep spurring insolvency, and Medicaid, which helps to document incoming immigrants and, Feeling grounded? Come fly into 2018.

o, really, it was a dark and the north. But we were of a mind not to unexpected connection, so very far from A few years ago we started a street stormy day. And our luck, a delay joy, and so we were off ! home. brawl in Sicily when we asked some N Komodo dragon was chasing Our first adventure, in 1969, was on In 2003, we decided to take a cruise men for directions. They couldn’t agree, us down a rain-slicked jungle an old tub of a boat that sailed from from Hong Kong to Singapore, and we and one shout led to another, and we got path in Indonesia. My husband tripped down-at-the-heels Genoa, Italy, to Roma- told a few people about it. A minute away just as the fists began to fly. and fell in the mud, cutting his leg and nia, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey and Rus- later, there were 18 of us on the trip, In Alaska we spotted wolves and elk sending a red-meat signal to the prowl- sia. The night we left port, our first time longtime friends from Lawrence, Wood- and grizzlies and caribou in Denali ing monsters that can smell blood a mile on a ship, I watched the crew tying down mere and Hewlett. It was a never-before- National Park. We saw cobras in India away. It was terrifying in the moment, all the outdoor furniture, and-never-again kind of and rhinos, giraffe and hippos in Africa. but a thrilling entry in my travel jour- draining the pool and experience. Most memora- We saw yellow-eyed penguins in New nal, 2010. boarding up the dining ble moment: When one of Zealand, and giant clams while snorkel- For the first time in years, as 2018 room windows. I knew this hen our guys, an XXL man, ing in the Great Barrier Reef. Last year, begins we have no travel plans, because was not a good sign. I start- W stepped into a tiny Viet- in Japan, we slept in a traditional ryo- life is getting in the way. What with ed to cry as the ship heaved we got namese tuk tuk taxi and kan, where the houseboy treated us to political uncer- through 12-foot seas. Of flattened her to the ground. an elaborate tea ceremony and we expe- tainty at home, course, by Day Two, it was married, neither The driver was shocked, rienced the joys of an upscale, 24-button helping Mom calm, except in our shabby of us had been astounded that human Toto commode. transition to cabin. We were right above beings could grow to such a One evening I saw a geisha slipping assisted living the engine room, and the farther south big size — and stunned that among the shadows of a backstreet in and training Lilly vibrations rattled our one of them had taken out Kyoto. Bee, the new pup, teeth. It was heaven. than Florida or his tuk tuk. There is a secondary joy in remem- I would very We loved it so much that farther north than Much of travel fun is bering these travel moments, but there much like to run a few years later we took a about food. In Switzerland is no substitute for the real thing. It away, but I find working mail boat up the Canada. we ate real granola and doesn’t have to be far away or fancy. Just RANDI myself temporari- west coast of Norway for a dined on quail eggs. In different. This fall I walked across the ly grounded. week, stopping several India we feasted on tan- Brooklyn Bridge and did a Viator tour KREISS Still, I can times a day and sharing a cabin so tiny doori fish, and in Beijing we ate Peking of Dumbo. It was a great one-day escape. savor my memo- we couldn’t both stand up at the same duck. All we could find in the Czech My resolution: I’m done with armchair ries. And I can time. Every meal featured a big variety: Republic was red cabbage, but in Aus- reverie. It’s time to get up and get out. share my virtual travel journal with 15 kinds of herring. In a remote, prefab tria there was the quintessential sacher There’s nothing like the memory of a you, just in case you, too, are temporari- village up in reindeer land, we came torte. We drove to Marseilles for bouilla- hungry Komodo dragon snapping at ly homebound. across a small bronze monument in the baisse, and in Dubai we ate hummus your heels to put a spring in your step. My hubby and I have made travel the town square: a memorial to a Jewish and fresh dates. Last summer we ate central joy of our life. When we got mar- family who had lived there, a mother schnitzel in Berlin and sampled weed in Copyright © 2017 Randi Kreiss. Randi ried, neither of us had been farther and father and baby, taken away by the Amsterdam. We had mudbugs in Bris- can be reached at [email protected]. than Florida to the south and Canada to Nazis and killed in Auschwitz. What an bane and croc fritters in Darwin. 22 ______GLEN COVE ______HERALD Gazette HERALD EDITORIAL Established 1991 Incorporating Gold Coast Gazette Laura LaNE Senior Editor DaNIELLE aGOGLIa New leaders, and the hope for a new day, in Nassau aLYSSA SEIDMan Reporters his week, Nassau welcomed two new going to take it anymore. The days when ly as long as they hold office. Their first obli- anGeLa FeeLey Advertising Account Executive — and increasingly familiar — faces political insiders ruled with impunity were gation is to remain truthful and trustworthy. to county government: Laura Cur- over. They will surely face headwinds as they OFFIce T 2 Endo Boulevard ran, of Baldwin, who was inaugurat- At the county level, voters were fed up assume office. Nassau’s Republican Garden City, NY 11530 ed as Long Island’s first female county exec- with a steady stream of shenanigans. For- machine is badly bruised, but it is far from Phone: (516) 569-4000 utive; and Jack Schirman, of Long Beach, mer County Executive Ed Mangano was, in lifeless. There are still many people in this Fax: (516) 569-4942 Web: glencove.liherald.com who became county comptroller. Both are short, an embarrassment. He remained in county who owe their jobs to the GOP. E-mail: [email protected] Democrats. office despite bipartisan calls for him to The question is, will the party’s loyal sol- Copyright © 2018 Curran was formerly a county legislator, resign after he was indicted on federal cor- diers work for the betterment of the county

January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2018 — GLEN COVE January 4, Richner Communications, Inc. and Schnirman was formerly the Long ruption charges in 2016. He will soon go to — and the people — under new Democratic HERALD Beach city manager. trial. Mangano, who maintains administrations, or will they act as obstruc- COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS In the Town of Hempstead, his innocence, was well con- tionists, more concerned with removing the Robert Richner Laura Gillen, of Rockville Cen- nected and unafraid, it appears, new leaders from power as soon as possible Edith Richner tre, took the reins as supervisor, e believe to take full advantage of those in order to pursue their own agendas? Publishers, 1964-1987 W ■ and Sylvia Cabana, of Garden they have connections. Property taxes are too high. Too many City, became the clerk. Neither In the Town of Hempstead, a streets are riddled with potholes. Waste, cLIFFOrD rIcHner the ability to make sTuarT rIcHner previously held elective office. century of Republican rule had fraud and abuse were rampant under past Publishers Both, again, are Democrats. government more made GOP leaders arrogant administrations. There is no time for squab- mIcHaeL bOLOGna Is there a pattern here? and aloof, and they did as they bling. There is no place for hyper-partisan- Vice President - Operations Indeed, there is. Republicans, responsive to the pleased because they mistaken- ship or political brinksmanship. The people rOberT Kern General Manager who have long dominated Nas- people. ly believed they were invincible expect change. ■ sau politics, lost big in Novem- — particularly Santino. They We can be thankful that we have exam- scOTT brInTOn ber’s election. thought wrong. ples of the leaders we would like to see. Executive Edtitor At the county level, Curran defeated Jack Nassau and Hempstead now have the Town of Hempstead Trustees Bruce Blake- JIm HarmOn Martins, a former Republican Village of chance to take a different path. Our new man and Erin King Sweeney, both Republi- sanDra marDenFeLD Copy Editors Mineola mayor and state senator, and leaders, we believe, have the ability and cans, broke with their party’s ranks over the cHrIsTIna DaLy Schnirman beat Steve Labriola, a former insight to make government more respon- past year to support bipartisan measures to Photo Editor GOP state assemblyman, Town of Oyster sive to the people. And there is plenty of benefit their constituents. Both expended a TOny beLLIssImO Bay clerk and deputy county comptroller work to be done. considerable amount of political capital Sports Editor under George Maragos, whom Schnirman At all levels of government — federal, fighting Santino on a number of measures. Karen bLOOm Calendar Editor replaced. state, county, town, city and village — our In particular, they were seeking an indepen- ■ In Hempstead, voters ousted Supervisor leaders will have to work together, and work dent inspector general to oversee the town’s rHOnDa GLIcKman Anthony Santino, a Republican from East overtime, to restore voters’ trust. For too contracts with outside vendors. Vice President - Sales Rockaway who was formerly a Town Board long we have lived with corrupt politicians Blakeman’s and King Sweeney’s commit- scOTT evans member, and installed Gillen. Cabana defeat- who appeared more interested in enriching ment to effecting positive change on behalf Sales Manager ed Republican Nasrin Ahmad, of East themselves than their constituents. Nassau of the people was indeed remarkable. Let’s eLLen reynOLDs Meadow, a longtime employee of the town voters were left wondering who in govern- hope that other GOP leaders learn by their Classified Manager clerk’s office before she assumed elective ment could be trusted to lead the way. example that doing the right thing, regard- LOrI berGer Digital Sales Manager office. Curran, Schnirman, Gillen and Cabana less of party affiliation, can be good for your ■ Voters were clearly sending a message: represent the hope of a new day. They will political career — and, most important, for JeFFrey neGrIn They were mad as hell, and they weren’t be in the spotlight for a long time — certain- your constituents. Creative Director byrOn sTeWarT Production Supervisor LETTERS craIG carDOne Art Director naTaLIa vILeLa Production Artist Thank you, JacKIe cOmITInO Production Artist Herald Gazette ■ To the Editor: DIanne ramDass On behalf of the Glen Cove Senior Center Circulation Director staff, as well as our more than 1,800 members, ■ we would like to thank the Glen Cove Herald HeraLD cOmmunITy neWsPaPers Baldwin Herald Gazette for the truly lovely story that named Bellmore Herald Life Carol Waldman, the center’s executive director, East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald as Person of the Year. Freeport Leader Long Beach Herald As the article clearly shows, Carol is an Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald extraordinary person. There is never judge- Merrick Herald Life ment. Instead, she approaches each person and Nassau Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald situation with the utmost love and kindness. Oyster Bay Guardian Rockaway Journal She continues to be a role model for all of us, Rockville Centre Herald and we empathically believe that we are all for- Sea Cliff/Glen Head Herald Gazette South Shore Record tunate to work with and for a leader who daily Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald Citizen shows vision, compassion and an unstoppable Seaford Herald Citizen drive. The senior population, as well as all those member: Local Media Association connected with the senior center, is better for New York Press Association being in Carol’s presence. STAFF AND MEMBERS Published by special person Carol is and depicting her in a richner communications, Inc. Thank you to Senior Editor Laura Lane and story. It is a pleasure to have a local newspaper OF THE GLEN COVE SENIOR CENTER 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 reporter Danielle Agoglia for recognizing what a that is so supportive in its coverage. OPINIONS 23

Saving the world, $10 at a time, Part III 4,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2018

t 6 p.m. last Sunday, I tore off two I remember feeling tired, but happy. Our Around this time in the past, I’ve run a teer and daughter of the group’s president layers of plastic sheeting covering house was well on its way to being made column that I call “Saving the world, $10 at a and CEO, Randi Shubin Dresner, to Puerto Athe double doors that separate my whole after Hurricane Sandy had rolled time.” The idea is much the same as that of Rico to help with the relief effort. upstairs living room from my through. It would take months more to fin- the community collections taken up for For more information about, or to give to, A ground-level family room, which are connect- ish the job, and years more to fully restore 2017’s hurricane victims. If we each give a Island Harvest, go to IslandHarvest.org. expr ed by a simple pine staircase. It was a trium- my yard. little, that adds up to a lot. Call it old-fash- ■ The Herald sent care packages full of2018. phal moment. Then a memory suddenly Ever since then, I, like so many Long ioned crowd-sourcing. snacks to community newspapers in Texas flashed through my mind. Islanders, have been more closely attuned to Many victims of Harvey, Irma and Maria and Florida after the storms, knowing howmade no secr “At around 10 p.m. on Oct. 29, as Hurri- those suffering amid natural disasters such are surely suffering terribly, even now, hard the journalists there would be working cane Sandy bore as hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires. I months later. So, if you can, give $10 to a to cover the aftermath. We were so touched down on Long recently reviewed all of the coverage that charity or charities that support hurricane by the thank-you letter we received from Island, murky Tony Rifilato, our Long Beach Herald senior relief. Here are a few: Valerie Harring, executive editor of Breeze brown water editor, and Bridget Downes, our Long Beach ■ The American Red Cross: You can find it Newspapers in Cape Coral, Fla. reached nearly the reporter, gave to the steady stream of relief at redcross.org. top of the staircase efforts organized by the good folks in the Harring wrote that the Breeze newsroom between the two City by the Sea in the wake of hurricanes ■ Island Harvest: This Bethpage-based non- was so moved by our simple gesture that the rooms, destroying Harvey, Irma and Maria, and I was astound- profit organization was founded in 1992 by editors and reporters there took up a collec- all that was in the ed. Long Beach alone raised hundreds of Linda Breitstone, who had “a cooler, a sta- tion for ECHO Global Farm, a nonprofit family room –– and thousands of dollars and collected many tion wagon and a strong desire to help peo- organization in Fort Myers, Fla., that “assists SCOTT the laundry room, trucks full of food for our brothers and sis- ple in need.” Now an Island-wide organiza- small farmers and families throughout the crawl space and ters in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. tion with a staff of nearly 40 and hundreds world by teaching them how to more effec- BRINTON garage. I’ll never I can’t think of a South Shore community of volunteers, Island Harvest collects food tively produce the food needed to meet the forget staring down that didn’t immediately leap into action that would otherwise be thrown away by needs of their families and communities.” at all that water when the hurricanes began to hit. In Bell- businesses such as restaurants and bakeries Despite sustaining $100,000 in damage to potentiall and thinking that more-Merrick, where I live, the Kennedy and puts it in the hands of the marginalized: its facility, ECHO is providing aid to Puerto ing the full sta my wife and I were about to lose our home. High School cross-country team, on which the poor, the homeless, the abused. Rico, whose small family farms were rav- tion. “We didn’t, thank goodness. And last Sun- my daughter Alexandra competed (she’s now aged by Hurricane Maria. For more about As reported in the East Meadow Herald, day, with our kids seated on our living-room a senior), took up a collection of clothing and how to help, go to echonet.org. couch, we held a brief, informal ceremony to food to be sent to Texas for a drive sponsored Island Harvest has been working hard to the g officially reopen our downstairs family room, by the Merrick Fire Department. I was help Puerto Ricans. It shipped two truck- Scott Brinton is the Herald Community pr which was bone-dry, cleared of any trace of astonished when we entered the firehouse to loads of food to the hurricane-battered Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct railed a water vapor by two oversized dehumidifiers.” drop off the goods. Donations were piled nation, and sent Migdalia Otero, the organi- professor at the Hofstra University Herbert deter So began my column of Jan. 10, 2013, high in the community room, and people zation’s vice president of operations, and School of Communication. Comments about will k “Saving the world, $10 at a time, Part II.” were lined up behind us to give even more. Rebecca Dresner, an Island Harvest volun- this column? [email protected]. di ti inno LETTERS FRAMEWORK by Jon Cerabone Finally, an independent fiscal watchdog for our county To the Editor: For nearly all of the six years that I have served as a coun- N ty legislator, I have expressed concern over the lack of over- pa sight with regard to contracts. It has always been a concern and fell in the mud, cutting his le for me, but it became very obvious during the cleanup follow- sending a r ing Superstorm Sandy. ing monsters tha When I noted that the county was paying contractors to a remove trees and debris from nature preserves while there b were still trees blocking roads, I began to investigate. Just nal, 2010. one blatant example of irregularity was that $70 million in “debris removal” contracts for Glen Cove alone were issued be to contributors to the county executive’s campaign. life is g A year later in 2013, I submitted a letter to the Legisla- ture’s Republican majority, stating that we were failing our constituents by continuing to rubber-stamp contracts sub- mitted by the county executive’s office. I implored them to request that the county comptroller examine how the county awarded contracts and how the work was monitored and paid. I requested that a report of findings be presented to the Legislature, but the report was never prepared. Atop “house of the sun,” Mt. Haleakala — Maui, Hawaii Since that time, the legislative minority — the Democrats — submitted a bill multiple times calling for legislation to hire an independent inspector general. This person would not report to the county executive and could therefore act and speak freely without concern for losing his or her job. super-majority to hire or fire. Providing true transparency who is determined to remain focused on transparency and Even after District Attorney Madeline Singas addressed the and unbiased oversight, this person will investigate, review truly serving our citizens. I’m looking forward to working Legislature about this critical need, the Republican majority and audit all county activities where money is being spent. with a county executive who believes in the same issues as I never called the bill for a vote. This will prevent scandals and sweetheart deals, making it do. I’m also looking forward to working with the new admin- To urge majority to approve the hiring of an independent much easier to crack down on corruption, which we know istration in Glen Cove. I am confident that issues such asshar inspector general, for the past two years Democrats limited has run rampant in Nassau County and other Long Island Crescent Beach and various projects throughout the city willy bonding for projects to those that affected public safety. municipalities. Full legislative review of all contracts great- be handled with transparency and in a way that considers l A department that provides independent and stringent er than $1 million will also be required. Only the Rules Com- the interests of all residents of the City of Glen Cove. fiscal oversight was unanimously approved on Dec. 18 by the mittee, or seven of 19 legislators previously reviewed con- DELIA DERIGGI-WHITTONcentral jo full Legislature. The inspector general will be a four-year tracts, regardless of size. Nassau County Legislator – District 11ried, neither of appointed position that will require the vote of a legislative Thanks go to our new County Executive Laura Curran, than F 24 January 4, 2018 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 27 Rellim Dr 58 East Ave Rd8 Landing 21 Harrison Ave 10 Cambridge ADDRESS CONTRACT UNDER 17 Valley Rd 11 EStuartDr 21 Westland Dr 15 BridleLn Garvies Point Rd 30 Daniel Dr Garvies Point Rd 5 Jackson St 18-20 Carney St 62 Nassau Ave ADDRESS MARKET TO NEW REPORT 31st December MARKET – 15th December DISTRICT SCHOOL COVE GLEN *Residential &Condo/Co-op/HOA information aspertheMultipleListing Service of Long Island. 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