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McCarthy vs.Blessinger in the Fire!

by Linda Delmonico Prussen

In New York's FourthCongressional District, incum-bent Carolyn McCarthy is run-ning for her sixth term and facingoff against challenger MartinBlessinger. CongresswomanMcCarthy was first elected tocongress in 1996.

Prior to being elected as con-£i CM. \\orn an, Mrs. McCarthy wasa licensed nurse. In December of199?. her husband was killed andher son was injured when a crazedgunman randomly shot into a rushhour commuter train returningfrom New York City to LongIsland. It was this incident thatfueled CongresswomanMcCarthy's desire to enter the

duties, emergency medicalservices and firearms train-ing. Mr. Blessinger is mar-ried and has two children.

More candidate biographi-cal information can be foundat the end of this story.

The candidates on theissues: Iraq

Martin Bkssinger: Mr.Blessinger admits. "It's notsimple thing and I'm no£'<the inside." He said the chal-lenge in the area would be topromote a democracy with atheocracy spreading through-out the region. Mr.Blessinger said empoweringwomen is key. Unfortunately,he said, the outbreaks of vio-

Martin Blessingerarena of politics in a campaignagainst gun violence.

Mr. Blessinger, 59, has been aresident of Nassau County since1963. He was employed by theNassau County PoliceDepartment between 1966 and19S7. as a police officer and a ser-geant. During his 21-year tenure,he was involved in many aspectsof police work, including patrol

Carolyn McCarthy.-lence can be expected becauseof the current economics in Iraq."When you have people who havenothing to lose, they have every-thing to gain."

Mr. Blessinger said-he expectsthis war to be "long-term." Hesaid, "We are fighting an ideolo-gy." Mr. Blessinger also said theUnited States must remain adapt-able. "The best advantage wehave is flexibility."

The Arson/Bomb Squad reports thedetails of a house fire that occurred onOctober 26 at 11:57 a.m. in Freeport.

According to detectives, Freeport FireDepartment responded with 60-70 fire-fighters to a call for a fire on CottageCourt where, on the second floor, they dis-covered resident Apiroglu Atilla, 48, whowas transported to South NassauCommunities Hospital, where he was pro-

nounced dead on arrival. His exact causeof death will be determined by the NassauCounty medical examiner's office.

The fire is believed to have started onthe second floor and has been deemednon-suspicious at this time; the NassauCounty fire marshal's office will continuethe investigation. Four other residentswere occupying the building at the time ofthe fire and escaped uninjured.

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy said, "I don't think the war isgoing well and there are an awful lot ofRepublicans who feel the same." Mrs.McCarthy said, "1 was happy to hear thepresident is looking at other options. Weneed a change. We all want to see peacethere."

Mrs. McCarthy said she believes theUnited States went into the war in Iraq

unprepared and without enough culturalknowledge.

She said;the citizens of Iraq need to'bemade to take on more responsibility forgoverning their country. "They have torealize they have to fight for their owncountry," Mrs. McCarthy said. "TheRepublicans and Democrats should beworking together for a solution."

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Freeport trustees approved anamendment to the local tax codeMonday allowing tax exemptions forpersons with disabilities.

The action took place at a publichearing that was a continuation of theprevious week's hearing on the issue.The hearing was adjourned last weekand continued this week because asection of the new law had been omit-ted from the public notice.

Mayor Glacken said that the boardcould legally have passed the amend-ment at its October 23 meeting: "Thecustom has been to publish the entiretext. It's better to publish the entirelaw," he said.

According to a press release fromthe village, "The exemption will takeeffect for the 2008-09 tax year that

begins March 1, 2008." (It was erro-neously reported in last week's Leaderthat it would become effective in the2007-08 tax year).

The new exemption will have agraduated income level ranging froma maximum of $27,000 to qualify fora 50 percent reduction on villagetaxes, to less than $35,400 for a 5percent reduction, the press releaseindicated.

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amend Chapter 128 of theCode on housing standards

with%sf.rjew article on "actions of realestate 6r%fe8p, agents and/or-salesper-sons."

Trustees approved a $92,000 con-tract with Vastech Contracting Corp.of Long Island City for replacementof overhead doors at the Freeport Fire

Department's headquarters andBayview substation.

They also approved the sale of a1983 Kawasaki police motorcycle tothe Freeport Police BenevolentAssociation for $460.

The board adjourned to executivesession to discuss personnel and realestate issues and 46 litigation items,including 34 tax certiorari actions.

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Saturday, November 4«Book Bug Club. 10 am., ETS Youth Division, 429 Atlantic Avenue.• ESOL/GED, 9 a.m., Scandinavian Society, 10 a.m., CR: Etiquette for Children,

10:30 a.m.,DAR, 12 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Sunday, November 5• Freeport Historical Museum, 350 South Main Street, open 2-5 p.m• Concert: Japanese Music and Dance, 2:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Monday, November 6° Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North

Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.9 Bingo at Congregation Bnai Israel, 7:45 p.m., 91 North Bayview Avenue.• ESOL/GED, 9 a.m., CR: PC Workshop, 10 a.m., Athena, 11 a.m.., Lecture:

Mozart, 2 p.m., AA, 4 p.m., YA: Kaboom, 6:30 p.m., Toastmasters, 7 p.m., at theFreeport Memorial Library..

• Freeport Village Board of Trustees, Village Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, Novembers0 Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North Ocean

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p.m., Code Four Business, 6 p.m., CR: Homework Express, 6 p.m., AudubonSociety, 7 p.m., Camera Club, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

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Thursday, November 9• Freeport Rotary Club, 7 p.m., at 42 Woodcleft° ESOL/GED, 9 a.m., News, Notables and the Nation, 2:30 p.m., CR: Homework

Express, 4 p.m., Global Associates, 6 p.m., Freeport Chess, 6:30 p.m., CR: CircleTime, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

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Mayers and Robinson vie for NAACP presidency toCTQ

by Laura Schofer

Incumbent Douglas Mayers will facechallenger Wilton Robinson in an elec-tion for the office of President for theFreeport-Roosevelt Chapter of theNational Association for theAdvancement of ColoredPeople (NAACP). The elec-tion will take place onWednesday. November S, atthe Transfiguration Church inFreeport. NAACP membersmay vote between the hoursof 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Douglas Mayers has beenpresident of the local branchof the NAACP for the pastfour years. He was born inBarbados and migrated to theUnited States in 1969. He issemi-retired and lives on theFreeport-Roosevelt border.

"I can sit here todaybecause of this great organi-zation," said Mr. Mayers. "Ibelieve that ever.' African-American should be a card-carrying member of theNAACP," he said. "

Challenger WiltonRobinson also believes that the NAACP"helped to lift civil rights to a new level."He first became involved with theNAACP in 2003 and a year later becamea member of the executive committee ofthe local branch. An incident of discrim-ination at Nassau Community College,where Mr. Robinson was attendingschool for criminal justice, convincedhim that "someone has to fight for othersand the NAACP is one of those places tohelp defend the average man, the poor,"

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he said. Mr. Robinson is workingtowards a degree in criminal justice andis a supervisor for Esteem Security. Helives in Roosevelt.

Mr. Mayers said the "NAACP makessure that the African-American andminority communities are not forgotten.

We need access to jobs and edu-cation. We want to see diversityin the workplace. We wantaffordable housing and we willfight to the bitter end to achievethese goals. Education andaffordable housing — these arethe mandates that come fromour national organization."

The FreeportRoosevelt branch of theNAACP was founded in 1972.Today there are "600 card-car-rying members of this branch,"said Mr. Mayers. "When I camewe had about 26 members and Iasked people to give me achance to expand membership."Mr. Robinson said there are"about 300 members and wehaven't reached out to theyoung people in our communi-ties. The civil rights movementin the '50s and '60s involved the

young people. But after the Rev. Dr.Martin Luther King and Malcolm X diedthe civil rights movement seemed to loseits fight. I want to bring it back. We haveto teach our children. We need to lookback to press forward and let our chil-dren know about the fight for rights."

"1 have greatly increased member-ship," said Mr. Mayers, "and I have beenworking closely with organizations suchas ACORN on creating affordable hous-ing in Nassau County." Mr. Mayer also

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pointed to his work in gaining employ-ment opportunities for African-Americans with companies such asCablevision. "1 have also taken the coun-ty [Nassau] to task over ignoring bidsfrom minority companies. Finally a smalltech company out of Freeport received acontract," he said.

If re-elected, Mr. Mayers wants to con-tinue to press the Town of Hempstead toprovide job opportunities and make surethere is no disparity in salaries. He alsowants to have the Office of MinorityAffairs removed from the county execu-tive's purview and placed underneath thelegislature. Mr. Mayer also wants to"fight for affordable housing in GardenCity where the social service building islocated. That's public land, taxpayer landand we want it."

Mr. Robinson believes the NAACP

should be more involved in addressingthe gang issue. "We need to have a placewhere young people can congregate. I'dpush for that. We also have to lead, showkids we care. They are looking for fami-ly and for inclusion. As parents andadults we should open up a center, a fam-ily center. That would be a good firststep," he said. "I'd also like to workclosely with the schools. Kids need atrade and jobs."

Mr. Mayers also believes young peo-ple need employment. "You will stopgangs when you give kids somethingmeaningful to do. Summer jobs areclosed to African-Americans and Latinokids. Offer them employment. HEVN[Helping end Violence Now] and otherorganizations like that need to be proper-ly funded. I would push for funding.Meetings are just a waste."

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Our election choicesNationally and on a statewide level, we see many

reasons for the pendulum to swing back to theDemocrats, basically because we love the democraticideals on which our constitution is based. It is neverhealthy when one party acquires too much power fortoo long. For this reason, we would return DemocraticSenator Hillary Clinton and Congresswoman CarolynMcCarthy, and elect County Legislator Dave Mejiasto the seat long held by a local icon, Pete King ofSeaford.

For governor, we would elect Eliot Spitzer, for attor-ney general, Andrew Cuomo, but perhaps for purpos-es of control, the comptroller should be from theRepublican side. And on the local level, we wouldkeep our state senators, Dean Skelos, Kemp Hannonand Charles Fuschillo of Merrick and their agenda ofreducing property taxes, building affordable housingand searching for new energy sources.

For state Assembly, we would cross party lines tobring in some new blood, Democrat Dan Torres fromBaldwin, Republican J. Barrington Jackson and keeptwo relatively new assemblymen who have showngreat promise, Tom McKevitt and North Merrick'sDave McDonough.

We have long held that judges should not be electeddirectly but chosen by their profession, with thoseappointing them being held accountable in any elec-tions. However, as is our custom, we want to recog-nize our local candidates, Baldwinites Valerie Bullardand Andrea Phoenix.

We hope our readers will join us in supporting thebond vote to acquire more open land, which is neces-sary to preserve a clean water supply. Dare we dreamsome land can be acquired to help make theMeadowbrook trail a reality?

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: The Miss Freeport V Party Boat recently hosted students fromthe Uniondale School District aboard for an educational program. The children got to experi-ence a "Hands On" marine biology program that proved to be both educational and enjoyable.A citation for the "Safe School Healthy Students" grant was presented to the Uniondale School'District by Village Trustee Donald Mauersberger. This citation is awarded to promote healthychildhood development, engage students in activities that strengthen their minds and encour-age them to stay in school. It helps to create safe learning environments, and prevent youthviolence and drug abuse - in essence, their "Freedom to Learn." If you would like any moreinformation about these programs, please call the Miss Freeport V at 378-0555.

FREEPORTER RECEIVES HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARD: Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd right) andTown Clerk Mark Bonilla (right) are pictured with Gloria Rodriguez of Freeport (left) at the town'scelebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month which recently took place at Hempstead TownHall. Ms. Rodriguez, who provided the musical entertainment for the program, presented MaxRodriguez, special assistant to the town clerk (2nd left), with a festive hat typical of her nativecountry of Guatemala. During the program, six individuals of Hispanic descent were presentedwith the Town of Hempstead's 2006 Hispanic Heritage Award for their professional success andcommunity service.

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Porter Tunes: "You're the Top," "What is thisThing Called Love," "Just One Of ThoseThings," "At Long Last Love," "From ThisMoment On" and "I Get a Kick Out of You."

Admission is free and refreshments will beserved afterwards.

FLU SHOTS: Our Holy Redeemer Outreachand Peternana Terrace are joining forces toadminister the Senior Flu Shot Program. Thisprogram (for seniors only) will be held at 45Wallace Street, Freeport, on Friday, November10, between 1 and 4 p.m. Appointment is a must.

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lUSt \A/rite fc>y loanWHY A CONNECTOR?...Did you

ever wonder why the Grand CentralParkway by Glen Cove swoops downsouth a few miles before it then veerseast to become the Northern StateParkway? That section of road, calledthe connector, was a concession to real-ity that Robert Moses made decadesago.

Not one to duck fights and a man whotook great pride in overcoming opposi-tion to get the job done, that greatbuilder, who in death i$ either revered orreviled, recognized that he would notwin that particular fight.

There was no way that his majorbuilding project and highway wouldever be allowed to go through the land-scaped acres of those rich and powerfulNorth Shore residents. And so, hebowed to reality and "Ihe connector"was built, through the residential realestate of the less affluent.

That thinking is the same reason whythe Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway,Route 135, stops abruptly at JerichoTurnpike. What should have been theaccess road to a bridge across the Long

Island Sound to Connecticut wasn't.Many of these kinds of concessions

aren't even debated publicly. Years ago,without the now-required Sunshine Law,many of these deals were done exclu-sively under the table, behind thescenes. Today, many such decisions stilldon't reach public debate because devel-opers mentally eliminate even their pos-sibility at the planning stages, perhapseven before the planning stages.

Some of the most critical issues of ourtimes and our area remain unresolvedbecause of this mentality. Sufficientaffordable housing - for our elderly, ouryoung workers, our new-to-the-work-force professionals - much less housingneeded for those with low incomes,remains unbuilt because of concessionsto the rich and upper middle class..

Elected officials pay lip service to theneed for such housing and suggest limit-ed initiatives which would produce fewactual results. They resist addressing thelarger issues despite obvious needs.They ignore the fact that becausedemand so exceeds supply, many mid-dle-class communities are beins

Baldwinites give inputby Joan Delaney

With one part festive and a second partserious discussion, the Baldwin Board ofEducation's semi-annual CommunityInput Meeting, held on October 25, con-tinued the district's almost 15-year histo-ry of encouraging residents to providetheir own agenda by asking questionsand voicing concerns.

The first section of the autumn inputmeeting is.ahvays lively, with PTA pres-

idents and students honoring the boardduring Board of Education RecognitionWeek. With some of their token giftsreflecting the theme, "Reaching for theStars," board members received fromMilburn PTA their own star named"Boe" which resides in the constellationHercules as well as Meadow School's"Baldwinopoly," a board game spon-sored by community businesses whichwas developed as a school fundraiser.

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destroyed by illegal overoccupancy.The same holdsjrue for long-term ini-

tiatives to deal with future energy needs.At public meetings, LIPA ChairmanRichard Kessel has said that LongIslanders won't take the issue of energyseriously until they turn on their lightswitches and their rooms remain dark.

At a recent Chamber of Commercemeeting, environmental scientist andcertified ecologist John Waffenschmidtof the Covanta Energy Corporationspoke of the necessity of more waste-to-energy recycling plants, such as the onelocated off the Meadowbrook Parkway,but of the resistence of communities.

Whether it is the rich and famous ofCape Cod and Malibu or our own localswho want to continue to enjoy unimped-ed views at Jones Beach, resistenceabounds relative to windmills despiteacknowledgments that something mustbe done to harness more energy. A localcandidate for the New York StateAssembly refused to give his opinion onthe Jones Beach windmill issue recentlysaying that it was a NIMBY (Not in mybackyard) issue and he didn't live there.

But who should make those kinds ofdecisions? How long should discussiontake place? What is the necessary input oflocal residents who would suffer from anynegative effects? And what are the truthsbehind so many of these critical issues?

As a journalist who has attendedscores of public .meetings, especiallyhearings related to zoning, my sympa-thies are with citizens who do not havethe financial resources and free time torepresent themselves properly at all thenecessary legal venues, most of whichare held in the daytime. Developers andcorporations can easily engage in stall

tactics, ask for adjournments, and payhuge sums of money for hired consult-ants who are willing to testify to what-ever "facts" are necessary to supporttheir clients' positions.

Residents do not have those kinds ofresources. What they should have, how-ever, is elected officials who have takenoaths to promote the common good.

That does not mean that these officialsshould simply pander to NIMBY ele-ments who want nothing in their ownbackyards. Neither should elected offi-cials be in the pockets of those develop-ers whose lobbying efforts often includetargeted campaign contributions, joboffers to family members or otherinducements to affect governmentaldecision-making.

Instead, residents and governmentalleaders must address critical issues withopen minds. We must re-establish trustand provide honest objective informa-tion as we engage in needed debate anddiscuss possible viable compromises..

Think of all those behmd-the scenesdeals which continue to take place everyday. Think of them the next time younavigate the "connector," a driving-nightmare of merges and lane changeswhich, despite some improvements, stillcreates traffic havoc. And most impor-tantly, think of that connector when youcast your ballot on November 7.

Ask yourself a very simple question."Which of the candidates on the ballottoday do you think would have said,'Create a detour' if they were part of thedecision-making crew advising RobertMoses. When you have the answer, pullthe lever instead for the candidate who,you believe, will represent the commongood of all citizens today.

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MEMBERS OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHUCH OF FREEPORT with educationalsupplies bound for El Salvador.

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Presbyterian Church of Freeport col-lected over 50 school backpacksstuffed with educational supplies for asmall rural village school in ElSalvador.

Led by Mission CommitteeChairman Glenn Naidoo and helped byHarriet Neumann, Sonny Goldbaumand Emily, Rebeca and Sara Hoey, andmany others, the congregation lentgreat support to this wonderful project.

Five boxes full of school suppliesand school uniforms are making theirway from Freeport to ChilangaVillage, located in MorazanDepartment, north of the capitol city ofSan Salvador. Once there, the schoolsupplies will be given to children who

need these basic items to help themsucceed in school.

In recognition of Freeport's rapidlygrowing El Salvadorian population,the First Presbyterian Church is work-ing to establish an ongoing bilateralrelationship with this school for yearsto come, sharing cultural experiencesand helping each other succeed aca-demically.

The congregation welcomes othersinterested in helping this relationshipgrow. They gather for worship everySunday morning at 10 a.m., at theFirst Presbyterian Church, located onSouth Ocean Avenue, just south ofMerrick Road. The Rev. Eddie Jusinoleads this congregation in prayer.Bienvenidos!

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FIRST CHURCH BALDWIN, UNITEDMETHODIST, 881 Merrick Rd, Baldwin, 223-1168, Rev. Elizabeth Perry; Worship Service &Sunday School 10 a.m.; Youth FellowshipSunday, 6:30 p.mEBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST, 97 Broadway. Michael R.Bernard, Pastor; Saturdays, Church at Study, 9:15a.m.; Morning Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 4p.m. 379:1054DEAN STREET CHAPEL, 23 West Deanitreet. Sundays, Breaking of Bread, 9:15 a.m.;

Adult Bible Class, 10:15 am.; Family Bible Hour,unday School (pre-K through seniors), 11:15

a.m.; Wednesdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.mSOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH,3147 Eastern Parkway, Baldwin, 379-0720, DavidDooley, Minister. Sunday School, 9:30 am.;unday Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday

Adult Bible Study, 8 p.m., Youth Group, 8 p.m..ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

!HURCH, 2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, 223-1951. The Rev. Edward G. Barnett, Pastor. Theiervice of Holy Communion, 10 am.

ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCHANGLICAN) - 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin,

223-3731, The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackerson,'h.D., Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m.;unday School, 9:45 am.; Sung Eucharist, 10

a.m. Wednesday: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.;THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFBALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place, Baldwin,

ft York 11510, (516) 223-2112 Welcomingand Supporting Individuals and Families to5row in Faith! Sunday Services at 10 o'clock'astor: Rev. Mark E, Greiner www.firstpresby-erianbaldwin.org <http://www.firstpresbyteri-anbaldwin.org> baldwinchurch@netzero.net<mailto:baldwinchurch@netzero.net>GLESIA CENTRO BIBLICO DE

FREEPORT - 50 North Main Street, 546-0473,'. Luis Vargas, Senior Pastor. Sunday services.'ABERNACLE OF FAITH, 286 West Merricktoad, Freeport, Walter Gibson, Pastor. Sunday

Services, 8 and 11:30 am. and 8 p.m.; SundaySchool, 10 a.m.; Friday night service, 8:30 p.m.;VIonday and Tuesday Bible School, 7:30 p.m."HE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF'REEPORT, South Ocean Avenue and Smithitreet. Sunday Worship at 10 am. Rev. Eddie J.usino.

BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, 420 North Mainstreet. Reverend Dr. Harry J. White, II., Senior'astor, Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:45..m., Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday.,senior Program - Tuesday, Wednesday &

Thursday: 10a.m., Radio Program-WTHE 1520AM - Thursday Morning - 11 am.BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 Seaman

.venue. Daily minyan, Monday and Thursday5:25 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:35.m.; Friday services 8 p.m.; Saturday services 9.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services, 9 a.m.

FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST:HURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. Rev.

Dolores Henderson, Pastor. 10:30 a.m. Sundaymorning Worship Service with Nursery CareAvailable and Church School Classes for Pre-K-:th grade.:ONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL, 91 NorthJayview Avenue, 623-4200. Conservative, egali-arian congregation. Friday services, 8 p.m.;Saturday services, 9:30 am. Weekday minyanollowed by breakfast, 6:45 a.m. Sunday servic-s, 9 a.m., followed by breakfast. Religiouschool, pre^K through high school. Adult educa-lon.SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVER-SALIST CONGREGATION, 228 South Oceanivenue, 623-1204. www.snuuc.org. A liberal faithommunity where all people and beliefs are wel-ome: Sunday services 10:30 am. Childre's reli-ious education, youth groups, childcare, small

group interactions, social justice work and specialvents.:HRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN:HURCH/IGLESIA LUTERANA DE'RISTO, North Grove Street and Randall Aves.

Sundays - 9:30 am. - Worship Service; 10:45 a.m.Sunday School" and Adult Education; 11 a.m. -Spanish Mass.WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, 80 WestMerrick Road, Freeport Non-Denominational;Stephen and Roseann Brower, Senior Pastors;Sunday morning Worship 10 am.; Children'sChurch 10 a.m.; Nursery available. WednesdayCare Groups in the homes; Friday evenings ministries.; Care (Home and Hospital visits)Children's Ministry 7:30 p.m., 18 month residential program for substance abuse. Bible EducationCenter. 546-3344.FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD, 580 BabylonTurnpike. Reverend Linette Clark, PastorSundays, Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; MorningServices 11:15 a.m.; Evening Youth Services 6p.m.; Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. TuesdaysPrayer Service 8 p.m.SALVATION ARMY, 66 Church Street, P.OBox 725, Sunday: Morning Worship .11 a.m.Afterglow Service 12 p.m.; Home League LadiesGroup Thursday 11 a.m.; Bible Study Friday 1]a.m.; Mid-week Service Wednesday, 12 p.m.Senior Citizen Center, Monday to Friday, 8:0(a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family Supper Program onTuesday 5 p.m. followed by Scouting activities5:30 to 7 p.m. Call (516) 378-4557 .TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPALCHURCH - (ANGLICAN), South Long BeachAvenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays Holy Eucharist8:45 a.m. Sundays, Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday School, noon.CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER, 37South Ocean Avenue. Weekday Masses Monday7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.,Thursday, 7:30 p.m. (Spanish); Friday 12:10 p.m.followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet; SaturdayMorning Mass in the Church, 7:30 a.m. SaturdayEvening (Sunday Vigil Masses) 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.(Spanish); Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 9:30(Family), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish);Miraculous Medal Novena, Saturday following7:30 a.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament Chapel open24 hours.ST. CHRISTOPHER'S R.C. CHURCH, 11Gale Avenue, Baldwin. Sunday Masses: Saturdayat 5 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (FolkGroup); 11 am. (Choir); 12:30 p.m.; 5 p.m.(Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses:Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 am.; Saturday: 9am. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weeklyBulletin the Sunday before the holyday.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREEPORT,Pine Street and South Long Beach Avenue.Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School foradults & children, 9:20 arn.; Wednesday BibleStudy & Prayer, 8 p.m.; 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE, 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays,Sunday School for all ages, 10 am.; MorningWorship Service, 11 a.m.; Evening Praise andPrayer Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, EveningBible Study in Spanish and English, 7:30 p.m.Second and fourth Fridays, Youth Night in Churchgym, 8 p.m.GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette,Sundays, Morning Service, 11 am.; EveningService, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.m.;Sunday School, 9:30 am.SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER,2959 Grand Avenue, Baldwin; Rabbi RobertJudd. Conservative. Twice daily minyan.Weekdays: Sunday 9:30 am.; Monday-Friday6:50 am.; Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.; Shabbat: 8p.m.; Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.; Sat. afternoon10 minutes before sundown. Religious school;Adult education. Mens Club & Sisterhood. 223-

ZION CATHEDRAL, COGIC,, 312 GrandAvenue, Freeport. Bishop Frank Otha White,Senior Pastor; Dr. Frank Anthone White, Co-Psastor. Sunday: 7:30 and 11:15 am., WorshipServices; 10 am., Sunday School. Tuesday:: 12-1 p.m., Noonday Prayer; 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Spiritual Empowerment Service; 6 p.m., YouthActivities.

Baldwinites give input to school board Ifrom page 5

Adding enjoyment to the glitter andbows, was a sneak preview of the highschool's upcoming musical "DamnYankees" with a cast of ballplayers rep-resenting the long-suffering WashingtonSenators singing "Heart," as in "You'veGotta Have Heart." First-time Baldwindirector Gene Forman introduced hiscast and noted that Baldwinites who seethe show "can still get the feel of a teamplaying in October."

Showtimes for the play, described byPeter Freeman, the district director offine and performing arts, as "aBroadway classic from the height of1950s theater," are Thursday, November16, (4 p.m.), Friday and Saturday,November 17, and 18, (8 p.m.) and anadditional show on Sunday, November19, ( 3 p.m.). Prices range from S5 onThursday to $9 at the other performanc-es.

• ••Part two of the input meeting con-tained more serious topics. The boardand Superintendent Robert Britto clari-fied rumors regarding a fight at the highschool, discussed the link between a dis-trict's poverty designation and its freelunch program, explained improvementsto curricula, especially mathematics,debated the merits of academic rigorversus "just too much" work, and out-lined the board's ongoing decision-mak-ing process that must balance what thedistrict can afford versus those enhance-ments which residents would like.

The recent altercation at the highschool, board President Mary JoOiHagan explained, was "typicalteenage subject matter - 'He insultedmy girlfriend' " rather man anythinggang-related as rumors suggested. Dr.Britto said that he and AssistantSuperintendent Michael Roccoforte hadjust completed hearings involving sixcases with several of the students receiv-ing appropriate district-level suspensionpenalties and one case referred to thejuvenile justice system. Because of spe-cial circumstances, one case is pending.

Dr. Britto described the fight, whichresulted in injuries, as "an aberreration"

to an otherwise quiet opening and firstmonth of school. Ms. O'Hagan notedthat additional security cameras were"helpful in knowing what went on."Because of confidentiality requtteifients,further details could not be shared.

Another discussion focused on theconnection between the designatedpoverty index of a district and its free orreduced lunch program. In many pub-lished reports, Baldwin is shown as hav-ing no students with family incomesbelow the poverty line because that des-ignation is based on the number of stu-dents receiving free or reduced lunches.Since Baldwin has no such program, itappears that Baldwin has no studentsliving in poverty.

Resident Julia Hammacher, whoserved on the Baldwin EducationalAssembly's committee to study theissue, briefly outlined its findings. Shesaid that many people believe thatBalchvin is "leaving a lot of federalmoney on the table" by not having a freelunch program, but their committee'sstudy showed that not to be the case.

With estimates of a 5 percent to 8 per-cent poverty index based on recent cen-sus numbers that include Baldwin's zipcode area, there would be few studentseligible for such a program, makingBaldwin eligible for only limited fund-ing.

Those monies would not offset thesignificant cost of establishing such aprogram - refitting buildings, "catering"both a required breakfast and hot lunch,rescheduling transportation to providebusing for those breakfasts, hiring addi-tional staff, and increasing utility costs.Referring to people's perceptions, sheadded, "We're not as poor as we feel weare."

Commenting on the more importantquestion, "Are there hungry children inBaldwin?" Dr. Britto said that he hadbluntly asked that question to adminis-trators last year. He said, "I was assuredthat no one goes hungry." Ms. O'Hagannoted that building administrators dealwith that issue personally and privatelywhen they suspect a problem. She alsoadded that within state reports, there are

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other ways for a district's poverty levelto be estimated, although most pub-lished figures use the school lunch num-bers.

Regarding the larger issue of statereporting to the media, resident DeidreOriani, who is a teacher herself,deplored the publishing of standardizedtest results to the media long before theyare made available to either school dis-tricts or parents.

"What is the point of the testing?" sheasked, prompting board discussion of itslong-standing problem with the state'suse of testing results.

"We recently sent a letter to the com-missioner," noted Dr. Britto, speaking ofhis participation with area superintend-ents of schools in requesting the"research" the state uses as a basis for itstesting and grading process. "WeTOILed' [Freedom of Information Law]the request," he said, noting that the ini-tiative came both from districts whosestudents achieve high on the tests as wellas those who are struggling. 'It isn't sim-ply a matter of sour grapes. That infor-mation has never been provided."

For many years, Baldwin board mem-bers have questioned the political pur-poses of the increased required testingand the publication of results in themedia in a manner which show compar-isons without any sense of other back-ground information which would makethe information more relevant, such as acommunity's assessed valuation, percapita spending, tax rates and ability ofresidents to access and pay for privatetutoring.

The testing, they believe, seems tohave veered from a process which washelpful in providing schools with infor-

mation to identify students in need ofhelp to one which has become a compet-itive exercise among districts. In fact,results are so late in reaching districts,that children have long moved on to thenext grade, making remediation of spe-cific student deficiencies more difficult.Also, the delayed information also pre-cludes a district from being able to iden-tify needed program modifications in atimely manner and to adjust budgetcodes appropriately.

Other discussion focused on districtinitiatives to improve the understandingof math, requests to add foreign lan-guage to the elementary level, and bus-ing protocols, especially those for youngchildren. Resident Stanley Gittleman, amember of the Baldwin EducationalAssembly and himself a retired teacher,again gave a lengthy presentation tosupport his request for the district to ini-tiate the use of a formal program toaddress the social/emotional learningneeds of students.

Concerned with people's inability tohandle their own emotions and makecorrect choices, Mr. Gittleman wouldlike to see something more done. "Weneed to think of the long-termfuture...We need to eliminate destructiveinstincts. .We don't have to wait for acatastrophe," he pleaded.

The next meeting of the Board ofEducation will take place onWednesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. atSteele School, although a public presen-tation of the audit to the Board ofEducation, which serves as the district'saudit committee, will take place at 7:30p.m. That same information will also bepresented later at the regular boardmeeting.

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The library resumes ,(its popularmonthly Current Events in Perspectiveseries conducted by MichaelD'Innocenzo, Professor of History,Hofstra University, on Wednesday,November 8, at 1 p.m. ,

Professor D'Innocenzo holds anendowed chair as The Harry H.Wachtel Distinguished TeachingProfessor for the Study of NonviolentSocial Change and is also a KetteringFoundation associate. He also co-directs Hofstra's Public PolicyInstitute. This series is made possibleby a generous grant from the Dr.Rudolph and Mildred JosephFoundation.

LiteratureTalking About Literature is a month-

ly book discussion series that meets onthe first Friday every month from noonto 1:30 p.m. Each discussion is led byan educator or librarian.

You may pick up your copy of thebook about four weeks in advance ofeach program; you must return it onthe day of the discussion. As registra-tion is not required, you are alwayswelcome to attend any or all of thesestimulating discussions. Bring a brownbag lunch and a friend; dessert andbeverage will be provided.

The work chosen for November 3 is"The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiriand the leader is Dave Opatow. This isa portrait of the immigrant experiencethat follows the Ganguli family fromtheir traditional life in India throughtheir arrival in Massachusetts in thelate 1960s and their difficult meldinginto an American way of life.

Japanese musicOn Sunday, November 5, at 2:30

p.m., the library will present KikyoGenso, a concert of Japanese musicand dance performed by Chris Merwinand Kishiko Hasegawa. The programwill include traditional Japanese folkmusic and dance. This unique musicalrendition will be played on the bambooShakuhachi flute and will consist ofZen meditation pieces, classical, andfolk songs.

News, Notables and the NationOn Thursday, November 9, at 2:30

p.m., Howard J. Shurdut will resumehis program '*News, Notables and theNation" which will continue onthrough June. He will explore the

events and the movers and shakersshaping our world today. He will offerhis opinion and insights for opportuni-ties for audience discussion.

Baldwin LibraryGet organized!

On Wednesday, November 8, at 7p.m., professional organizer JudiCohen will show you how to set up a"plan of action" to de-clutter andorganize your space. She will alsoteach you how to create filing systemsto tame that paper flow. Get great tipsfor downsizing and finding items whenyou need them. Telephone or in-personregistration began at the AdultReference Desk on November 1, Call223-6228,

Digital photographyOn Wednesday, November 29, at 7

p.m., Stu Gershbn, the Digital Doctor,will discuss megapixels and how theydetermine what kind of digital camerais best for your type of photography.

The type of computer you have athome and other technical aspectsaffecting your photos will also be cov-ered. Telephone or in-person registra-tion begins Wednesday, November 8,at the Adult Reference Desk. Call 223-6228.

Stitchy womenOn Mondays, November 6 and

December 11 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.join other yarn lovers for the "StitchyWomen" - Knit and Crochet Circle.Bring your current projects and gethelp with that new stitch or exchangetips and techniques with others as yourneedles fly!

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MemorabiliaView "Phantom of the Opera" mem-

orabilia collected by Baldwin residentDiana Brewster at the library for themonth of November. Diana is delight-ed to have this display because shewants everyone to get more of an ideaabout "The Phantom of the Opera," thestory behind it, the many different ver-,sions of it, etc.

Photo ExhibitView beautiful photographs by local

artist Lynn David Nathanson at thelibrary for the month of November.Lynn and her husband, Marvin havelived and worked in Baldwin for 35years. In her own words: "For manyyears, I have been observing the worldthrough the lens of my camera - pre-ferring nature with its variety and sur-^

prises - but also capturing my travels,children, animals, days' beginningsand endings as well, and just aboutanything else that piques my interest."

Many of Lynn's photographs adornthe walls of South NassauCommunities Hospital and NorthShore University Hospital.

BarbieOn Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m.

join Bernie Kivowitz for the first-hand,fascinating story of the Barbie Doll, a20 century icon and her creator and co-founder of Mattel Toys, Ruth Handler.The story of the Barbie Doll reflectsthe changing world of women in workand fashion. Telephone or in-personregistration begins at the AduitReference Desk on November 1. Call223-6228.

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Remembering Leon GroderLeon Groder of Freeport died suddenly

on Wednesday, October 18. He was 67 yearsold.

His son Jeffrey Groder of Seafbrd said hisfather "was a man that was held in highregard by all who knew him."

Leon Groder was an accountant by pro-fession but a humanitarian by avocationwho always offered a helping hand. Just askthe waitress at the local diner where Leonpatronized. One evening he overheard thiswoman on the telephone, discussing hertroubles. After discussing this woman'splight with his wife, Elaine, Leon returnedto the diner with money in hand to help herout and begin again.

"He was land," said son Jeffrey. "Whenhe saw someone weak he sought no advan-tage, he only sought to help, to make thembetter."

Leon Groder was bom on January 1,1939 in Aruba. He spent his childhood thereas well as in the United States during WorldWar U "because of the wartime strife inAruba," said wife Elaine. He returned to theUnited States several times during his teenyears, including a trip to the Catstills, wherehe met his future wife, Elaine. They wereboth 15 years old

"Leon went back to Aruba but we corre-sponded," said Elaine. After finishing hiseducation in Aruba, Leon returned to theUnited States and attended AdelphiUniversity. He graduated with a degree inaccounting. Leon was a naturalizedAmerican.

In 1961, Leon married Elaine. They %veremarried for 45 years until his death lastweek. Son Jeffrey said that "even on hisworst day there was not anything he wouldnotdoformy mother. At the end of the dayhe loved [my mother] most of all."

Elaine said her husband "was alwaysthere for me and our family. He was very

doting."Leon and Elaine Groder spent the first

days of their marriage living in Brooklyn,then Farmingdate, where their two childrenRandi and Jeffrey were bom.Then in 1968 the couplebrought their young family toFreeport

"We shared a very specialchildhood," said Jeffrey speak-ing about himself and his sister,"There was one thing always inmy house that could not bediminished - the love of ourmother and our father. We hadfun in that house as kids and wecontinued to have fun there withour children even after we left Itwas a place we could always goto at any age for good times andlaughs, and as a sanctuary for advice."

Leon Groder loved animals, particularlydogs and cats. He had a passion for readingmystery novels and thrillers. He spokeDutch and Spanish as well as English. Healso loved to travel with his wife, Elaine,"We loved going everywhere. We especial-ly enjoyed cruising," Elaine said.

One of Leon's greatest passions was forhis four grandchildren - Talia and JordanBerry and Juliana and Evan Groder.

"He was always there for them," saidElaine, "He was a big fan and enjoyedattending their school events and sports. Hewas so proud of their accomplishments. Healways bragged about them."

"There was no greater cheerleader forTalia than her Leo [grandfather Leo], Hewould always tell me how proud he was ofher," said son Jeffrey.

"Jordan shared a special relationship withhis Leo, his Grandpa. Jordan is a movielover and his Leo took hirrtib every moviehe wanted to go to. He did it not because he

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liked the movies necessarily, he did itbecause he loved Jordan," added Jeffrey.

He said his own children, seven-year-oldtwins Juliana and Evan, were also very

much loved. The day the twinswere born "was one of the hap-piest of his life." He wouldtease Juliana about her dollwhich sent her into peals oflaughter and with Evan he"would grab him and squeezehim and nibble his ears," said

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rial memories of his father.Leon always encouraged hischildren to do their best andwhen Jeffrey was a boy heremembers forgetting to do hishomework one evening.

Crying, he finally confronted his father who"hugged me and said, 'don't worry. It's amistake.' It seems like a small dung, but it is

not He saw me weak and he could haveachieved compliance by scaring me," saidJeffrey. "In mis case he saw me sufferingand got compliance by helping me. Bybeing kind he got more man compliance. Bykindness he instilled in me an even morefierce desire to please and do well. He mademe a better person."

Leon Groder is survived by his wifeElaine Groder, his daughter, Randi Berry,son Jeffrey Groder, son-in-law NathanialBerry and daughter-in-law Theresa Groderas well as his four grandchildren, TaliaBerry, Jordan Berry, Juliana Groder andEvan Groder. Leon Groder is also survivedby his brother-in-law Eugene Hirschfeld,sister Marie Schneider and brother DavidGroder. He was predeceased by his brotherMaikie Groder. Leon is also survived bymany loving friends.

Leon's son Jeffrey is an attorney. Hisdaughter Randi is a registered nurse. ElaineGroder works for L & M Publications.

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Martin Blessinger: Mr. Blessingerdoes not believe the war in Iraq has dis-tracted the United States from the searchfor Osama B in Laden.Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy said though she voted for giv-ing the president the right to go to war inIraq, "We should have been concentrat-ing more on that [the capture of OsamaBin Laden]."

War on terrorMartin Blessinger: On spending for

the war on terror, Mr. Blessinger said, "Ihave no problem spending. I just want itto be effective." He said a majority of themoney spent on homeland securityshould be spent to safeguard New York.He said, "As a major mark of arrogancethey [terrorists] go back to where theyhit."

Mr. Blessinger said surveillance isabsolutely essential.

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy believes strongly in takingprecautions in the war on terror and thatNew York, without a doubt, should begetting more of the money for homelandsecurity than areas in the country far less'likely to be attacked. "Terrorists want toijgo for some place big," she said. The two•areas she thinks should get the mostfinancial support for protection are NewYork and Washington DC.

Minimum wageMartin Blessinger: Mr. Blessinger is

against raising the minimum wage. Hesaid, "It's inflationary and I'm against it."He added, "You legislate yourself out ofthose lower income jobs." Mr.

Blessinger Said, "Nobody can live onminimum wage - the minimum wagewas never meant to be a livable income."Mr. Blessinger said minimum wage jobsare meant to be student or second-incometype jobs. He added, "I think the marketshould regulate it within reason."

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy said if Democrats take backthe House she estimates a bill raising theminimum wage would be passed' withinthe first 100 days. She noted that the firsttime she voted to raise the minimumwage was back in 1997. Mrs. McCarthysaid, "To me, it's the right thing to do."

EnergyMartin Blessinger: Mr. Blessinger

said on the subject of energy, "TheUnited States, the Congress and thePresident are all way out of step on thisissue. They're way behind the curve."Mr. Blessinger said the U.S. dependencyon foreign oil is a security issue. He said,"We have to have a clearly defined ener-gy policy to get us off the drug of foreignoil."

Mr. Blessinger said, "We should uti-lize those things we have here until a bet-ter source comes along." Some of thosethings he thinks should be more heavilyrelied upon include: solar energy, windenergy, tidal energy, and more progress inthe area of fuel efficiency, such as hybridcars. ....., - - - . • • . . - . • - • • „ - . • • • • > . . . - •

That better source, that Mr. Blessingerbelieves will become practical within thenext 50 years, is nuclear fusion. He thinksthe process of nuclear fusion is safer thanthe currently used process of nuclear fis-sion. He said in the process of fusionthere is less risk of explosion, radioactivematerial is minimized and that the

amount of energy is infinite.Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.

McCarthy said, "We on Long Island areat the end of the fuel chain for all of ourenergy sources." She added, "We shouldbe doing more for conservation and wehave to start looking at other ways." Mrs.McCarthy is in support of the proposedwindmill project off of Jones Beach andfor research and development into otheralternative energy sources as well.

ImmigrationMartin Blessinger: Mr. Blessinger

said, "All legal immigrants are wel-come." Mr. Blessinger said his solutionfor the problem of illegal immigration isfirst border protection. Beside the newphysical barrier to be built he said hewould also enlist the National Guard toassist in border patrol.

Next, he said, "We set up a viableworker program, who they are, how longthey're going to stay and who are theyworking for." Mr. Blessinger said theagency could then contract workers tocompanies looking to hire. He said immi-grants should apply to this agency, or"clearing-house" for workers from theirnative country. Employers would paytaxes on these workers and, "employershiring undocumented workers would befined."

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy said, "We need to also look atborder security in the north. No one iseven paying attention to the north." Shesaid increased border protection is neces-sary not just because of illegal immigra-tion and terrorism but also as protectionagainst drug trafficking. While she sup-ported the fence being built, she wouldprefer to see a more "high tech" form of

protection at the borders.

AmnestyMartin Blessinger: Mr. Blessinger

said amnesty for those in the country ille-gally is unacceptable. On citizenship hesaid, "Everybody should get an evenplaying field."

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy said, "For those here illegally,it should be harder to become a citizen."

Language debateMartin Blessinger: Mr. Blessinger

said, "One of the main unifying forces ofthe nation is language. Everything hereshould be done in English. That is theglue that helps us to communicate."

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy said, "Immigrants should learnthe language better. English should beour official language." She added, "Ifyou are going to be an American youhave to assimilate into our country."

She said on the subject of bilingualeducation, those immigrating here ashigh school students in their later teensyears may require bilingual education tomake the transition.

AbortionMartin Blessinger; Mr. Blessinger is

pro-life except in the cases of rape, incestor saving the life of the mother.

He would support a ban on late-term"partial-birth" abortions.

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy is pro-choice and would notsupport any kind of ban on "partial-birth"or late term abortions. She said, "Whenyou have that particular procedure, Iwould say 90-99% of the time it is for the

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Hold monthly community meetings to bring governmentand services closer to his constituents.

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Disaster plan for Nassau CountyBoth candidates are concerned about

having a workable disaster plan in placefor Nassau County.

Martin Blessinger: Mr. Blessingersaid, "Nassau County is really lacking adisaster plan and I'm scared."

Congresswoman McCarthy: Mrs.McCarthy said, in October 2005 afterreturning from a trip to flood-ravagedNew Orleans, she held a disaster plansummit with both Nassau CountyExecutive Tom Suozzi and SuffolkCounty Executive Steve Levy. Mrs.McCarthy said inadequacies in disasterprocedures were addressed, communica-tions between the various agenciesinvolved should a disaster strike havebeen improved and command centerswere created. Mrs. McCarthy said shewould continue to work on improving theplan for both counties.

Biographies

Carolyn McCarthyBorn Carolyn Cook in Brooklyn, Kings

County, N.Y., January 5,1944; graduatedfrom Mineola High School, Garden CityPark, N.Y., 1962; graduated, Glen CoveNursing School, Glen Cove, N.Y., 1964;licensed practical nurse in ICU section,Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove; electedas a Democrat to the 105th and to the foursucceeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).

Honors include: Newsday's 100 LongIsland Influentials, Long Island BusinessNews' Long Island Top 50, CongressionalQuarterly's 50 Most Effective Legislators,Redbook Magazine's Mothers andShakers, Ladies' Home Journal 100 MostImportant Women, and Advertising Age'slist of "Most Impact by Women in 1999,"and The American Organization of NurseExecutives' 2003 Honorary MemberAward.

Martin BlessingerMr. Blessinger has worked in Nassau

County coordinating fire/police disasterplanning. He spent three years in Albanyas a member of the NYS EmergencyMedical Services Council (a quasi-leg-islative branch of the NYS Health Dept.)Mr. Blessinger worked as the co-chiefAdministrator of the Nassau CountyFire/Police Training Academy, as theadministrator of Medical Control atNassau University Medical Center, in theEmergency Services Bureau as anAdvanced Emergency MedicalTechnician (AEMT) and supervisor andas the deputy commanding officer of theNassau County Police DepartmentFirearms Training Unit. His politicalexperience includes: committeeman,assembly district leader, executive com-mittee member, and legislative delegate,Nassau County Conservative Party, tech-nical advisor and website administrator,Nassau County Conservative Party, cam-paign scheduler for NYS candidate forComptroller, campaign consultant forcandidate for Nassau County executive,campaign consultant and fundraiser forcandidate for Congress, campaign con-sultant for candidate for District Courtjudge.

by Linda HendricksonWill Porter's 97-yard opening kickoff

return put Freeport on the road to a 30-6 winover the Port Washington Vikings. Porterrushed for 118 yards and two touchdownson six carries. He had 215 all-purpose yards.Chris Edmond was the other workhorseduring the game as he rushed for 165 yardson 14 carries and racked up two touch-downs.

Lamar Finch was awesome on defense."He made 13 tackles and caused a rumblethat resulted in a 39-yard touchdown run forPorter," reflected Coach Russ Cellan.Edmond, who plays both ways, contributed11 tackles to the defensive efforts. The RedDevils finished with 327 rushing yards.

Shannon Robinson scored in the firstquarter on a 2-yard run as the Red Devilsjumped out to a quick 6-0 lead in a 36-0romp over the Uniondale Knights.

Porter rushed for 138 yards on 17 carriesand scored two touchdowns. Robinsonscored another TD on a four-yard run in thethird while Donnie Hodge scored on a 6-yard pass from Robinson. Edmond added103 yards on 11 carries as the Red Devilsrushed for 335 yards. Finch, a linebacker,did an outstanding job on defense with 14impressive tackles and one interception.Freeport remains undefeated with a 6-0record.

The week before Freeport outran and out-played Hicksville in all aspects of the gameas the Red Devils outscored the Comets 36-13. Robinson completed 10 of 18 passes for85 yards and two touchdowns. Porter ran for90 yards and one TD on 17 carries andscored two more TDs on passes fromRobinson. Porter has averaged 17 carries inthe last three games, Edmond led thedefense with two blocked shots and 11 tack-les.

Julio Martinez had four saves in goal asFreeport's Varsity Soccer Team defeatedFarmingdale 6-2. Kevin Escobar scored offa cross from Emmanuel Gamez whileHerman Collazo scored off a cross fromEscobar. Junior Campos and HeymanRevis-Bonilla both scored unassisted goalslate in the game. The Red Devils will takeon the Syosset Braves on Tuesday.

Anna Marie Bellaflore, Dianna Perez,LaPortia Hackworth and Anabel Lopezeach won their points in a disappointing 3-4loss in the Conference IVA ChampionshipMatch against West Hempstead. "We werein the match the whole way," commentedCoach Linda Hendrickson.

The final match came down to a 6-4,6-7and 4-6 loss for the Lady Devils who fin-ished the season with an 11-1 record and theConference IVA title. "There should bemany post season honors for this group,"commented Hendrickson. "Time will tell."

The Marching Band looked impressive asthey played for Freeport's last home gameagainst Port Washington. Senior Drum MajorScott Wiener directed the National Anthemfor the last time and gave one big salute to hisband as the brass and drums played on.Wiener hopes to major in music in collegeand has also been a four-year member of theWind Ensemble and Jazz Band.

Scott Rodriguez, Andel Clemmings,Jamal Vanable, Natalie Dzienius, WilliamStevens, Joe McPartlin, and Alex Bollbachwere all recognized as graduating seniorswho have played in the four Marching Bandfor four years. All of them have playedand/or sung their way through the musichalls at FHS and will be missed next year.

Other seniors recognized at halftime,were Murielle Desbrunes, James Gilbert,Adriana Guardado, Ayana Walker and RayMcGuire.

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NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. EMIGRANTMORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Pltf. vs. MERVIN L.JONES, et al, Defts. Index #05-019884. Pursuantto judgment of foreclosure and sale datedJune 22, 2006, I will sell at public auction onTuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 at 1-1:30 a.m. in theCalendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr.,Mineola, NY, prem. k/a 150 Grand Ave.,Freeport, NY a/k/a Lots 290, 291 and part of lots283 and 289 both inclusive, as shown and des-ignated on a certain map entitled, "Map ofEast Randall Park, Freeport, Nassau County, L.I.,N.Y." and filed in the Office of the Clerk of theCounty of Nassau on April 23, 1904 under thefile number 45. case number 328. Approx. amt.of Judgment is $126,170.01 plus costs and inter-est. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filedjudgment and terms of sale. GARY DAVIDKESSLER, Referee. KNUCKLES & KOMOSINSKI.Attys. For Pltf., 220 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown,NY. #67605FL922P IT 10/12, 19.26. 11/2

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME.COURT:- COUNTY OF NASSAU - THEBANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CER-TIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2, C/OCOUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC., Plaintiff,AGAINST TROY A. PHILLIPS, ET. - AL.,Defendants). Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly dated 8/23/2006, I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionat the calendar control part (CCP) of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, New York, on 11 /14/2006 at 11:30 AM,premises known as 64 Forest Avenue, Freeport,NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcelof land, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and being in theIncorporated Villag'e of Freeport, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York, Section, Block and Lot: 55-344-0019,Approximate amount of lien $229,753.46 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed Judgment Index #5749/06.Jonathan A. Moore, Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM. P.C.> Attorney for Plaintiff P.O.Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:10/5/2006FL 925 4T 10/19. 26. .11/2, 5

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

Property Asset Management, Inc., et al.Plaintiff©":-.vs. Corin Ellis, et al, Defendant©Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301,Fishkill NY 12524 (845) 897-1600Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about August 24, 2006, Iwill sell at Public Auction to the highest bidderat Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom ofthe Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive.Mineola, New York 11501.On November 21, 2006 at 11:30 AMPremises known as 94 Horace Avenue,Roosevelt, NY 11575ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land sit-uate lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Townof Hempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York.Section: 55 Block: 446 Lot: 133As more particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.

. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $336,715.02plus interest and costs.INDEX NO, 005491/06Christopher Coschignano, Esq., REFEREEFL 926 4T 10/19, 26, 11/2.9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE,Plaintiff© vs. MARK PELLETTIERE, Defendant©Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 51 E. Bethpage Road,Plainview NY 11803 516-741 -2585Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about August 23, 2006, Iwill sell at Public Auction to the highest bidderat Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom ofthe Supreme Court. 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, NY 11501.On November 21,2006 at 11:30 AM .Premises known as 154 Gordon Place, Freeport,NY 11520ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land,situate, lying and being in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau and State of New York,Section:62Block:92Lot: IIAs more particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $500,801.93plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 020837/05Michael Balboni, Esq., REFEREEFL 927 4T 10/19, 26. 11/2.9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWashington Mutual Bank f/k/a WashingtonMutual Bank, FA successor by merger to TheDime Savings Bank of New York, FSB

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Vernon Wade, et. al.Defendant©

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sateduly dated 8/25/200 6 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the calen-dar control part (CCP) of the Supreme Court,100 Supreme Court Drive. Mineola, New Yorkon 11/14/2006 at 11:30 AM premises known as171 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, New York11575 All that certain plot piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and being atRoosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York Section, Blockand Lot: 36-484-128, 129, 130 and 257Approximate amount of Hen $208,625.16 plusinterest and costs Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed Judgment Index #1035/06Cornelius Droogan, Esq., RefereeSteven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo. NY 14240-1291Dated: 10/10/2006FL 928 IT 10/19, 26, 11/2,9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWashington Mutual Bank f/k/a WashingtonMutual Bank, FA

Plaintiff,AGAINST

Vanessa Ramirez, et. al.Defendant©

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 8/4/2006 I, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction at the calendar con-trol part (CCP) of the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Cour t Drive, Mineola, New York on11/14/2006 at 11:30 AM premises known as 20Archer Street, Freeport, New York 11520 Ail thatcertain plot piece or parcel of land, with thebuildings and improvements thereon erected,situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York Section, Block and Lot: 62-048-0003Approximate amount of lien $341,742.07 plusinterest and costs Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed Judgment Index #5474/06Donald W. Henderson, Esq., RefereeSteven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291Dated: 10/10/2006FL9294T10/19. 26. 11/2.9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUOption One Mortgage Corporation

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Rosa Lee McKenzie, a/k,'a Rosa Lee Moora/k/a Rosa Lee Moore, et. al.

Defendant©Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 9/5/20061, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction at the calendar con-trol part (CCP) of the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Cour t Drive, Mineola, New York on11/14/2006 at 11:30 AM premises known as 108Henry Street, Roosevelt, New York 11575 All thatcertain plot piece or parcel of land, with thebuildings and improvements thereon erected,situate, lying and being at Roosevelt. Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York Section, Block and Lot: 55-427-83 and84 Approximate amount of lien $133,856.86 plusinterest and costs Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed Judgment Index #7642/06Dawn Lott, Esq., RefereeSteven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291Dated: 10/10/2006FL9304T10/19, 26, 11/2,9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, EMI-GRANT MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff,vs. IZETTA D. BROWN, ET AL,, Defendant©,Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale duly filed on June 1, 2006, I, the under-signed Referee will sell at public auction at theNassau Supreme Court, Calendar Control PartCourtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,NY on November 21, 2006 at 11:30 am, premis-es known as 9 Clinton Street, Freeport, NY. Allthat certain plot piece or parcel of land, withthe buildings and improvements thereon erect-ed, situate, lying and being in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, County of Nassau and Stateof New York, Section 62, Block 87.and Lot 213,Approximate amount of Judgment $181,949.34plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold sub-ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #20903/05.Jeffrey L. Stadler, Esq.. RefereeBerkman, Henoch, Peterson & Peddy, P.C., 100Garden City Plaza - 2nd Floor. Garden City,New York 11530, Attorneys for PlaintiffFL9334T10/19. 26. 11/2.9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU -DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,AS TRUSTEE OF ARGENT MORTGAGE LOANTRUST, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFI-CATES, SERIES 2005-W2 UNDER THE POOLINGAND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OFAPRIL 1, 2005, Plaintiff, AGAINST DEBORAHRICHARDSON, ET. AL., Defendant©. Pursuant toa judgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated9/15/2006,1, the undersigned Referee will sell atpublic auction at the calendar control part(CCP) of the Supreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, New York, on 11/21/2006at 11:30 AM, premises known as 61 ParkAvenue, Freeport, NY 11.520. All that certain

plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildingsand improvements thereon erected, situate,lying and being in the Incorporated Village- ofFreeport, Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York, Section: 54,Block 85, Lot 112. Approximate amount of lien$345,219.56 plus interest and costs. Premises willbe sold subject to provisions of filed JudgmentIndex #06-007560. Christopher L. Grayson, Esq.,Referee.ESCHEN, FRENKEL & WEISMAN, LLP, Attorney forPlaintiff 20 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY11706 Dated: 10/12/2006FL9354T 10/19. 26. 11/2.9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - MORT-GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,

•INC. "MERS" AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDEHOME LOANS, INC., Plaintiff, AGAINST DAWANALLISON, ET. AL., Defendant©. Pursuant to ajudgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated9/7/2006, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at -public auction at the calendar control part(CCP) of the Supreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, New York, on 11/21/2006at 11:30 AM, premises known as 54 South AnnDrive, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plotpiece or parcel of land, with the buildings andimprovements thereon erected, situate, lyingand being in the Incorporated Village ofFreeport, Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York, Section, Blockand Lot: 62-206-18. Approximate amount of lien$378,841.27 plus interest and costs. Premises willbe sold subject to provisions of filed JudgmentIndex #13448/05. Cary David Kessier, Esq.Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O.Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:10/12/2006FL9364T10/19.26,.1.1/2. 9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU -TRIBECA LENDING CORPORATION C/O COUN-TRYWIDE HOME LOANS. Plaintiff, AGAINST GRE-GORY WEATHERBY, ET. AL., Defendant(s).Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 8/23/2006, I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the calen-dar control part (CCP) of the Supreme Court,100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York,on 11/21/2006 at 11:30 AM, premises known as51 West First Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All thatcertain plot piece or parcel of land, with thebuildings and improvements thereon erected,situate, lying and being in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau and State of New York,Section, Block and Lot: 62-061-207 & 208.Approximate amount of lien $321,605.30 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed Judgment Index #6150/06.Anthony F. Altimari, Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O.Box 1291. Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:10/12/2006FL9384T 10/19, 26. 111I, 9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. NEW CEN-TURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Pltf. vs.SEENARINE SINGH; ALLIANCE MORTGAGEBANKING CORP., Defts. Index #102/06. Pursuantto judgment of foreclosure and sale datedAug. 4, 2006, I will sell at public auction onTuesday, Nov. 28, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. in theCalendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court. 100 Supreme Court Dr.,Mineola, NY, prem. k/a 240 East Dean St.,Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 55, Block 241, Lot 25.Said property located on the Southerly side ofEast Dean St., 74.28 ft. Westerly from the cornerformed by the intersection of the Southerly sideof East Dean St. with the Westerly side ofFrederick Ave., being a plot 60 ft. x 125 ft.Approx. amt. of judgment is $296,564.69 pluscosts and interest. This is a First Mortgage. Soldsubject to terms and conditions of filed judg-ment and terms of sale. KARL C. SEMAN,Referee. DRUCKMAN & SINEL, LLP, Attys. for Pltf.,242 Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY. #67684FL940P 10/26. 11/2. 9. 16NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK -COUNTY OF NASSAU, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED CER-TIFICATES HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2004-SEA2,MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2004-SEA2 v. MATTIE GILLIAM, et, al.Index No. 019694/05. Pursuant to Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered on July 27, 2006,1will sell at public auction in the CALENDARCONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THESUPREME COURT 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE,MINEOLA, NY 11501 NASSAU, New York onNovember 21, 2006 at 11:30 AM am the premis-es known as 1 LOCUST COURT FREEPORT NY11520; ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and beingFreeport, In the Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York, known and des-ignated as Lots Numbered 1 and 2 on the cer-tain map entitled, "Map of Parkview, situated InFreeport, Long Island, owned by New bridgeRealty Corp." and filed in the Office of the Clerkof the County of Nassau on March 18, 1927 asMap No. 715 Which when taken together arebounded and described as.follows; BEGIN-NING: at the corner formed by the intersectionof.-the southerly side of Locust Court with the • •

easterly side of Hempstead and BabylonTurnpike, also Known as Babylon Turnpike;Amount due per judgment $134,273.74, pluscosts and allowances, all with interest andexpenses, sold subject to terms and conditionsof filed judgment and terms of sale. STEPHEN D.KUTNER, ESQ., Referee. PETER T. ROACH ANDASSOCIATES, P.C., Atty for Pltf 100 JerichoQuadrangle, Suite 215, Jericho, NY 11753.FL941 4T 10/26, 11/2,9. 16ADVERTISEMENTNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license number1181355 for an eating place beer license hasbeen applied for by the undersigned to sellbeer at retail in an eating place under theAlcohol Beverage Control Law at LA MANGADEU INC. 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FREEPORT, NY11520 for on premises consumption.Fl 94? ?T 1Q/?6. 11/7Notice is hereby given that a license, number1183391 for Liquor has been applied for by theundersigned to sell Liquor at retail in aRestaurant/Bar under the Alcoholic beverage.Control Law at La Mia Pizza, Inc. 42 -46 S, MainStreet, Freeport, Nassau County for on-premisesconsumption.FL 943 2T 10/26, 11/2,9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - WELLSFARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ASTRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKEDRECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5 C/OCOUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, Plaintiff, AGAINSTCHRISTOPHER WOLF, A/K/A CHRIS WOLF, ET. AL.,Defendant©. Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly dated 8/23/2006, I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionat the calendar control part (CCP) of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, New York, on 11 /21 /2006 at 11:30 AM,premises known as 259 South BrooksideAvenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certainplot piece or parcel of land, with the buildingsand improvements thereon erected, situate,lying and being In the Incorporated Village ofFreeport, Town of Hempstead, County otNassau and State of New York, Section, Blockand Lot: 54-208-246, 247 & 248. Approximateamount of lien $360,323.63 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed Judgment Index #1883/06. GerardDeGregoris, Jr., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O.Box 1291, Buffalo/NY 14240-1291 Dated:10/18/2006FL 944 4T 10/26, 11/2.9, 16

NOTICE OF SALE ™SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUCHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC SUCCESSOR BYMERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGECORPORATIONPlaintiff againstRONALD DELEON,Defendants.Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 10/16/06, I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the CALEN-DAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OFTHE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURTDRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on DECEMBER 5,2006 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 453 RAYSTREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520.ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the INCOR-PORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Town of HEMP-STEAD, County of NASSAU and State of NewYork. Section 54, Block 316, Lot 72, 73, & 74.Approximate amount of lien $312,204.63 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed judgment. Index No.1375/05.JOHN HALL, JR., ESQ., REFEREE.STEIN AND SHEIDLOWER, L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FORPLAINTIFFONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 113, CARLEPLACE, NY 11514DATED OCTOBER 23, 2006 - FILE NO. FCHASE18329EL-ff$5Qj-dXi1 1 72. 9. 16. 23 j-nrj-n-r

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEEFOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOANTRUST, 2005-4, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHERWILLIAMS, JAMES WILLIAMS, LINDA WILLIAMS,MAYRA WILLIAMS, et al Defendant©.Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale entered on March 9, 2006.I, the undersigned Referee will sell at publicauction at the CCP (Calendar Control PartCourtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 5thday of December, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. premisesBeginning at a point on the northerly side ofPutnam Avenue (also known as Forest Avenue)distant 660.89 feet easterly from the cornerformed by the intersection of the northerly sideof Putnam Avenue with the easterly side ofPennsylvania Avenue; being a plot 179.60 feetby 88.93 feet by 179.20 feet by 106.31 feet. Saidpremises known as 178 Putnam Avenue,Freeport, N.Y. 11520. Tax account number:SBL#: 55-151-216 & 317. Approximate amountof lien $366,962.61 plus interest and costs.Premises will be sold subject to provisions offiled judgment and terms of sale. Index No.15769/05. Michael Balboni, Esq., Referee. FeinSuch & Crane, LLP, Attorney© for Plaintiff, 747Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 200, Chestnut

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NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY. COUNTRY-WIDE HOME LOANS. INC. Rlf. vs. 108 LAUNDRO-MAT CORP.. et at Defrs, index #04-009207.Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saledated Sept. 15. 2006. I will sell at putfc aucfic-nat CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom). 103Supreme Court Dr.. Mineolo. NY on Tuesday.Dec. 5. 2CCb at 1' :50 am. prem. v/o J Jonr on3lace. Freeport. NY. Said property located atthe corner formed Pv the intersection o~ *newesterly side of South Ba\viev. Ave. v. ith -r-.enortherly side of Johnson Place, &e:ng a cioS?e,40 ft. x 51 ft. x 100.5? ft. x 51,01 ft Approx.ami. of judgment is $23.775,19 plus costs arsdinterest. Sold subject to terms end condfltors offiled judgment and terms of sale. GUY R. ViTAC-CO. Referee. HECKER. COLASURDO & SEGAILP.C.. Atrys. for Pitt'.. IDS Corporate Park Dr..White Plains. NY. #67653FLS952P 4x 11 n, 9. 16. 23

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Notice is hereby given that the PurchasingAgent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport.New York will receive sealed proposals for "FUR-NISHING OF SANITARY SEWER GREASE CONTROLPRODUCTS" until 1T:CO A.M. on Tuesday.November 21. 2006 in the Main ConferenceRoom of the Municipal Building. 46 NorthOcean Avenue. Freeport. New York, 11520. atwhich time and place they will be openedpublicly and read aloud.Plans, Specificaftous and forms of proposal maybe seen and obtained at the Office of thePurchasing Agent. Municipal Building, 1st Boor.46 North Ocean Avenue. Freeport. New York,11520. (torn 9:00 A.M. on Friday. November 3.2006 until 4:00 PM. Friday. November 17.2006.Under this contract the successful bidder wBlfurnish and deliver to the Deportment of PubTcWorks Complex. 355 Albany Avenue. Freepcrt.New York, Five (5) gallon pails of Jet foam orproduct equal in specifications: andNaturclean-33 8 oz water-soluble bags in 25pound pails or product equal to the specifica-tions.The Board reserves the right to reject any or <&bid proposals received and subject to thesereservations, shall award the contract to thelowest qualified and responsiDle fcidde;. Biaswhich, in the opinion of the Board, are unbal-anced shall be rejected.in submitting a bid. bidders agree not to with-draw their bid within forty-five (45) days afterthe date for the opening thereof.

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Village of FreeportVILLAGE OF FREEPORTIssue Date - November 2.2006

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NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARiNGRESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the

Incorporated Village of Freeport. by virtue ofthe authority invested by law. shall conduct apublic hearing to be duly held on rrse 13fh coyof November 2006. (adjourned from September25. 2006) to consider the re-zoning of thepremises known as and by 256 and 256ASportsmans Avenue. Section 6Z Block 88. Lots282-284. from 'Business B District" to "ResidenceA District".

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoingnotice of public hearing shaB be entered in theminutes of the Board of Trustees of the

incorporated Village of Freeport. and publishedin the Leader and a printed copy thereof post-ed conspicuously in at least three (3) publicpeaces fn the Incocpoiated Vfflage of Freeport.Nassau County. New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK. COUNTY OF NASSAU.VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. SK L CAROLYN THOMAS.Gef< of the Viage of Freeport. Nassau County.New York, do hereby certify that the foregoingis a fcue and correct copy of said notice duly •catsnansed by the Board of Trustees of the saidVillage at a meeting of the said Board ofTrustees, caBng for a pubSc hearing to be dulyfieSd En the Conference Room of the MunicipalBuilding of the ViBage of Freeport. New York onthe 13th day of November 2006. at 8:00 O'clockin the evening, and of the whote thereof, asentered upon the minutes of the proceedingsof the said Board kept by me as vabge Cterk.

IN VOTNESS WHEREOF. I hove hereunto set myrsand and affixed the Corporate Seal -of saidvaage this 27th day of October. 2DOS.

Carolyn ThomasVStoge Cterk

Dated: Freeport. New YorkOctober 27. 2005

LEGAL NOTICEPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the offices to be

SJea at the Freeport Viage Election of March20. 2037 and the terms thereof, ore as follows:

Two (2) Trustees, each for a term of fouryeas, to expire April. 2011.DATED: November 2. 2C06Carolyn ThomasViaoge CterkFL9551T 11/2

Lego! NoticeNOTICE OF MEETING TO HEAR COMPLAINTSPLEASE TAKE NOTICE. Pursuant to Section 1406of the Real Property Tax Law. THE ASSESSOR OFTHE Village of Freeport. NY, has filed onNovember 1.2006 the Tentative Assessment Roilfor the fiscal year beginning March 1, 2007 withthe VBage Ctefk at her office in the MunicipalBuitding. 46 North Ocean Avenue, in suchVSage where it may be seen and examined byany person at ait times during the business hoursuntil the third Tuesday of November (November21. 2006). On the third Tuesday of November(November 21. 2006) at said Municipal Buildingbetween the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M..the Board of Review and the Assessor will meetfor the purpose of completing such assessment'rcS and of hearing and determining comptointsin reicticn thereto,Persons complaining of assessments will berequired to ffe a statement under oath specify-ing the respect in which the assessment com-plained of is incorrect as provided by law.Prescribed form for the filing of grievances inconnection with the Tentative Assessment rollmay fee obtained from the office of theAssessor between the hours of 8:30 A.M and4:30 P.M.\VT3aT! G'ocken MoverRenaire Frierson-Davis. ~rusteeDonaioi Milier. TrusteeWiiiam White. TiusteeDonald Mauersberger, TrusteeBemadsne Quintan, Assessor,'i P5.* IT l; n

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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that c Public Heorinciwin be rieid before the Site Plan Review Ecc-a'on Thursday. November 9. 2CC6 at 3:00 P.M.. inthe Incorporated Village of rreepor- \'c:nConference Room Jo North Ocean Averse.Freeport, New York, on the applications ofcases as they appear on the co'er.cc-.INTERESTED PROPERTY OVVNE5S S"3 o^er ce--sons should appear at the cooxe "me or.a

place to have questions answered and tovoice opinions.

1. SP-1606 -V/L S/O 100 Irving Avenue -WalterKiernan. Modification of approval dated7/22/04 to construct a new 2-story 1-familydwelling. Section 54. Block 336. Lot 129.Residence A

2. SP-2049 - 42-44 Guy Lombardo. LLC.- 40-48Guy Lombardo Avenue. Modification ofapproval dated 3/9/06 for facade renovationon east & south elevations: facade repair tonorth and west elevations. Section 55. Block219. Lot 26. Business B.

3. SP-2190 - 119 North Main Street - ManKeung Lau. Application for new 2' high CMUretaining walls and planters. Section 55. Block263. Lots 136.137.138. Service Business

4. SP-2191 - 696 S Bayvtew Avenue - DouglasDeito. Application to construct a new 3-story 1 -family dwefing. Section 54. Block 338. Lot 121.Restdenqe. A

5. SP-2192 - 3-25 North Main Street - CindyWilliams. Application to install 379'of 8' highchain link fence w/privacy stats - no slats acrossthe front. Section 55. Block 264 Lot 60. ServiceBusiness

6. SP-2193 - 52 Bergen Place - KurtRivenbergh. AppBcatton to construct a 2-story.4 unit multiple dwelling. Section 55. Block 268.Lot 3. Residence Apartment DistrictBY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARDCarolyn Thomas. Village CterkFL9S71TT1/2

NOTICE OF ADOPTIONRESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the

Incorporated Village of Freeport. by virtue ofthe authority invested by law. conducted xjpublic hearing held on the 30th day ofOctober. 2006. adjourned from October 23.20C6. to amend the Code of the IncorporatedVffiage of Freeport. by amending Chapter >85.entitled "TAXATION" by adding a new ArticleVII!. entitled "Tax Exemption for Persons withDtsabames". Sections 185-45. 185-46 and 185-47to allow a fax exemption for those individualwith disabilities, as foitows:A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 185 OF THECODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT ENTITLEDTAXATION.' BY. ADDING NEW ARTICLE VIII ENTI-TLED "TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WITH DIS-ABILITIES'. SECTIONS 185-45. 185-46. AND 185-47TO ALLOW A TAX EXEMPTION FOR THOSE INDI-VIDUALS WiTH DISABILITIES.Section 1. BE IT ENACTED by the Board ofTrcrees of t*-g Incorporated Vffiage of Freeport.Nev. Vox, tr.at new Article Viii of Chapter 185of the Code of the Village of Freeport, Sections185-45, 185-46, and 185-47. which reads as fol-lows, is hereby adopted:

Article VIIITAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES§ 185-45. Exemption stated.Real property owned by one or more personswith disabilities, or real property owned by ahusoandl wife, or both, or by siblings, at leastone of whom has a disability, and whoseirccrr.e. os hereinafter defined, is limited byrecsc~ ef sjc~ o'isccility. sbaB be exempt from•oxc'c-' c\ :ne incorporated Village of.-.-eecct to ~e extent of fifty per centum of thecssessea \ emotion thereof as hereinafter pro-viced'.5 ' S5-fe. CcrscitJons for exemption.A \c exerrctior, shall be granted unless anc^-^o: cpc'cattor-i is made therefore as here-ircter set fern.3. No exemption snc.I be granted if the incomec; -ne ov.-r-.e-s of the property is equci to orexceecs $32 400.00.C.~~e e\te~- cf the exemption shall be deter-

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Percentage of Assessed Valuation ExemptFrom Taxation

Tax Year 2007-2008Not more than $26.000 50%More than $26,000. but less than $27.000 45%$27.000 or more, but less than $28.000 40%$28.000 or more, but less than $29,000 35%$29.000 or more, but less than $29.900 30%$29.900 or more, but less than $30.800 25%$30.800 or more, but less than $31.700 20%$31,700 or more, but less than S3Z600 15%S3Z600 or more, but less than $33,500 10%$33.500 or more, but lessthan $34.400 5%

- Tax Roll 2008-2009Not more than $27.000 50%More than $27.000. but less than $28,000 45%$28.000 or more, but less than $29,000 40%$29.000 or more, but less than $30.000 35%$30.000 or more, but tess than $30.900 30%$30,900 or more, but less than $31.800 25%$31,800 or more, but less than $32.700 20%$32,700 or more, but less than $33,600 15%$33,600 or more, but less than $34,500 10%$34.500 OF more, but less than $35.400.00 5%

Tax Roll 2009-2010Not more than $28.000 50%More than $28.000. but less than $29.000 45%$29.000 or more, but less than $30.000 40%$30.000 or more, but tess than $31,000 35%$31.000ormore,buttessthan$31.900 30%$31.900 or more, but less than S3Z800 25%$32.800 or more, but less than $33,700 20%$33.700 or more, but lessthan $34,600 15%$34.600 or more, but lessthan $35.500 10%$35.500 or more, but tessthan $36,400 5%

Tax Roll 2010-2011Not more than $29.000 50%More than $29.000, but less than $30.000 45%$30.000 or more, but tess than $31.000 40%$31.000 or more, but less than $3ZOOO 35%$32.000 or more, but tess than $32900 30%$32,900 or more, but tess than $33.800 25%$33.800 or more, but less than $34,700 20%$34.700 or more, but tess than $35,600 15%$35.600 or more, but tess than $36,500 10%$36.500 or more, but tess than $37.400 5%D. The annual income referred to in the abovetable shall be that income for the income taxyear immediately preceding the date of themaking of the application.E. For purposes of this Article:

(1) "sibling" shall mean a brother or a sister,whether related through half blood, wholeblood or adoption.

(2) a person with a dtsabiSty is one who has aphysical or mental impairment, not due to cur-rent use of alcohol or illegal drug use, whichsubstantially limits such person's ability toengage in one or more major life activities,such as caring for one's self, performing manualtasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking,breathing, learning and working, and who 0) iscertified to receive social security disabilityinsurance (SSD1) or supplemental securityincome (SSI) benefits under the federal SocialSecurity Act, or (ii) is certified to receiveRailroad Retirement Disability benefits under thefederal railroad Retirement Act. or (iii) hasreceived a certificate from the state commis-sion for the blind and visually handicappedstating that such person is legally blind, or (h/) iscertified to receive a United States PostalService disability pension.

An award letter from the Social SecurityAdministration or the Railroad RetirementBoard, or a certificate from the state commis-sion for the blind and visually handicapped, oran award letter from the United States PostalService shall be submitted as proof of disability.F. income tax year shall mean the twelvemonth period for which the owner or ownersfifed a federal personal income tax return, or ifno such return is filed, the calendar year. Where

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Election DayTuesday, November 7, 2006 - Polls are open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Voting is an important part of being a U. S. citizen. The people who areelected this year will make decisions about tilings that directly affect yourlife, like your taxes, the education of your children and/or grandchildren,and changes in the laws of our state and nation. Voting is your chance tochoose the decision makers and tell them what you want. In NYS, beforeyou can vote you need to register (sign up).To Vote You Must:

• Be a U.S. citizen• Be 18 years old by November 7, 2006• Live at your present address for at least 30 days before Election Day• Be registered to vote

On Tuesday, November 7,2006, voters in New York State willbe asked to vote for candidates for the U.S. Senate and House ofRepresentatives, NYS Governor and Lieutenant Governor, AttorneyGeneral, Comptroller, State Senate and State Assembly, and for judgesof various courts. There may also be ballot proposals, such as approvalto spend tax dollars on a particular project.

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The League of Women Voters of New York State is a nonpartisanorganization working to promote political responsibility throughinformed and active participation of citizens in government. TheLeague does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.

To compile the information in the 2006 VOTERS GUIDE, question-naires were sent to all candidates on the ballot. The candidates wereasked their stands on important current issues. Responses are in thecandidate's own words and were limited in length. A few had tobe cut when they exceeded our limit. Not all candidates respondedby our deadline.

Information herein has been verified with the New York StateBoard of Elections as of September 26,2006.

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The League of Women Votersof New York State is pleased toannounce the introduction ofthe new Smart Voter campaigninformation website(www. smartvoter.org/ny/state)to the voters of New York. TheSmart Voter website was developedby the LWV of California and hasbeen used to inform voters in thatstate for over 10 years.

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Roger CaleroSocialist WorkersRESIDENCE: New York City CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 736-2540FAX: (212) 736-2540 EMAIL: nyswp2006campaign@yahoo.comWEB: www.themilitant.com EDUCATION: High school graduate.OCCUPATION: Former meatpacker, now editor of The Militant/ElMilitante, a socialist newsweekly published in the interests of workingpeople. SWP's 2004 presidential candidate. EXPERIENCE &QUALIFICATIONS: Active in winning solidarity for workers' andunion struggles. I am using my campaign to build the movement forthe legalization of all immigrants.

Hillary Rodham Clinton (i)Democrat, Independence, Working FamiliesEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Senator Clinton was elected to theUnited States Senate in 2000, after nearly 30 years of service on behalf ofchildren and families. She serves on several Senate committees coveringissues that include health, education, environment, aging, and themilitary. She attended Wellesley College and Yale Law School.

Howie HawkinsGreenRESIDENCE: Syracuse CAMPAIGN PHONE: (315) 425-1019FAX: (315) 474-7055 EMAIL: hhawkins@igc.org WEB: www.hawkinsforsen-ate:org EDUCATION: Dartmouth College OCCUPATION: UPS freightunloader EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Active in movements forpeace, justice, and the environment since the late 1960s. Former Marine whoorganized opposition to the Vietnam War. Teamster active in US Labor Againstthe War. Author of articles on politics, economics, and social theory. Editor ofIndependent Politics: The Green Party Strategy Debate (Haymarket, 2006).

The American occupation irt Iraqwntinwes to be enormously costlyin doliajsg and in lives. What is

; y<wr position on how ourgovernment should proceed?

My party calls for the immediate,unconditional withdrawal of U.S.imperialist and all "coalition"troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.No to economic sanctions and mili-tary threats against Iran! EndWashington's cold war againstCuba! Independence for PuertoRico! Hands off Venezuela! Cancelthe foreign debt of semi-colonialcountries.

I have spoken out at length regard-ing the difficult and dangerous sit-uation we confront in Iraq. I haveconsistently and persistently criti-cized the Administration's han-dling of the war. This complicatedissue cannot be oversimplified. Irefer you to the many speeches andstatements I have made regardingthis issue.

Bring the troops home now.Withdraw immediately and uncon-ditionally. The mission of installinga puppet Iraqi government tosecure US military bases and con-trol the oil undermined US nationalsecurity by draining the treasuryand generating worldwide hostilitytoward the US. The US. shouldpay reparations to Iraq forreconstruction.

the roll-out of the Medicare -Prescription JKrag program sofar, ana what changes would,you propose to mate it,better? '

The assault on Medicare is a disas-ter for workers and retirees and aboon for the drug and insurancecompanies. The health care systemshould be nationalized to provideuniversal, government-guaranteed,lifetime medical coverage foreveryone in this country. Our cam-

aign says: No cuts to Medicaid orledicare programs!Mi

While I voted against the bill, Ihave been working hard to fix theproblems plaguing the Medicareprescription drug program. I haveco-sponsored legislation to reducethe complexity and fix the donuthole, and released a guide, inEnglish and Spanish, to help NewYorkers navigate the transition.

The 2003 Medicare PrescriptionDrug Bill is corporate welfare forthe giant drug companies and ashameful attempt to privatizeMedicare. We should .universalizeMedicare through publiclyfinanced, universal health insur-ance for all. This system wouldbulk purchase drugs to achieve a40 percent discount, as theVeterans Administration does.

do TOW stand on thecurrent balance between:

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The main target of Washington'sspying operations and "anti-terror-ism" activities are working peoplein the U.S. and other countries. Myparty opposes all government spy-ing, secret courts and warrants,and torture techniques like thoseexposed in Abu Ghraib andGuantanamo prisons (and usedregularly in U.S. prisons againstworkers).

The President must be able to pur-sue terrorists, defend our nationalsecurity with the best technologyavailable, and act within the law. Ifthe President feels he needs moreflexibility he should engageCongress so that we can craft lawsthat both protect our citizens' safe-ty and uphold our Constitution.

National security should protectdemocratic rights, not compromisefreedoms in the name of security.We should: Repeal the Patriot Act.End government surveillance oflaw-abiding citizens and" civicgroups. End secret detentions,arrests without charges, secret "evi-dence," no access to attorneys, mili-tary tribunals for civilians, and ren-ditions for torture.

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Jeffrey T. RussellLibertarianRESIDENCE: Clifton Park CAMPAIGN PHONE: (518) 373-8002EMAIL: info@RussellForSenate.org WEB: RussellForSenate.orgEDUCATION: BS1972 in Management Engineering from RensselaerPolytechnic Institute OCCUPATION: retired computer programmer withNYS Office for Technology EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Over50 years appreciation for the founding principles of this country andrespect for the rights of all to live their lives as they desidesire, so long asthey don't violate others' rights.

John 0. SpencerRepublican, Conservative, Right to LifeRESIDENCE: Yonkers CAMPAIGN PHONE: (914) 909-2685FAX: (914) 332-4272; EMAIL: info@spencerforsenate.comWEB: http://www.spencerforsenate.com EDUCATION: After two yearsat Westchester Community College, during the height of the VietnamWar, John enlisted in the United States Army. He was chosen for OfficerCandidate School and was commissioned as a Lieutenant. OCCUPATION:John is President and CEO of Spencer Consulting, Inc. Currently he holds nopolitical office. He was term limited after serving two consecutive terms asMayor of the City of Yonkers. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Johnwas a Vice-President at Bankers Trust when elected to the Yonkers City Council.

William Van Auken

Socialist EqualityRESIDENCE: Queens CAMPAIGN PHONE: (718) 729-4312EMAIL: sepny@verizon.net WEB: www.socialequality.com EDUCATION:Four years college OCCUPATION: Full-time writer for the World SocialistWeb Site - wsws.org - the most widely read socialist Internet publication,providing daily analysis and commentary on world events, workers' strug-gles, politics and culture. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: 35years in the socialist movement, with continuous involvement inworkers' struggles in both the US and internationally.

We should pull our troops out ofIraq as quickly as possible withoutendangering them. The money weare spending on it could be put tomuch better use here at home. Weshould stop meddling in the affairsof other countries, which tends tobreed hatred of the US.

Having served in a war, no one ismore committed to bringing ourtroops home as soon as possible.Our elected representatives, includ-ing Senator Clinton, committed usto the war in Iraq. We cannot cutand run. Iraq must be stablized orit will become a breeding groundfor terrorist activities.

The SEP calls for the immediateand unconditional withdrawalof all US troops from Iraq andAfghanistan, for those who con-spired to launch this war to beheld criminally responsible, andfor the vast resources wasted onmilitarism to be used to meetsocial needs in the US andinternationally.

Government programs tend to beconfusing and inefficient. Becauseof the lack of competition, theyhave no incentives to provide bet-ter services and contain costs. Weshould phase out and eliminateMedicare, and we should encour-age people to look for, other insur-ance programs that will bettermeet their needs.

It is a good start but there is morethat can be done to protect our tax-payers and particularly our seniors.We need to streamline benefits andensure that low-income or fixedincome seniors get the help theydeserve. No Medicare beneficiaryshould ever leave a pharmacywithout their prescription.

This bungled drug plan was creat-ed not to benefit Medicare recipi-ents, but to boost big drug andinsurance profits—the same inter-ests financing Hillary Clinton'scampaign. These giant firmsshould be transformed into publicutilities, utilizing their resources toassure comprehensive publiclyfunded health coverage for all,regardless of income.

Civil rights do not have to besacrificed to make us secure.Searching old ladies and smallchildren at airports does nothingto protect us from terrorist attacks.Tapping the phone calls of inno-cent people and examining the _ , rlist orlibrary books they readdo nothing to make us safer.

It is paramount that we keep our '"Country safe. The greatest threat to1

our liberty is the threat of terror-ism. Violent terrorists wear no uni-form and don't play by the rules.I fully support the Patriot Act andNSA wiretapping of suspected ter-rorists to prevent another attackon U.S. soil.

Attacks on democratic rights areultimately a byproduct of deepen-ing social inequality, with the rul-ing elite scrapping constitutionalprotections in order to defend itsvast wealth against working peopleworldwide. The Republicans andDemocrats' "war on terror" hasmade Americans less secure byalienating millions of peoplearound the globe.

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NEW YORK STATE GOVERNORTERM: 4 YEARS • SALARY: $179,000 • The Governor is New York State's Chief Executive. The Governor's responsibilities include preparation of the state's executivebudget and the execution and enforcement of state laws- The Governor is also Commander-in-Chief of New York's military and naval forces.

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LibertarianRESIDENCE: Jamaica CAKfPAIGN PHONE: (S77) 769-4014FAX: (877) 769-4014 EMAIL: electdifton@spamarrest.com WEB:http://www.EleclCliftan.org EDUCATION: John Clifton was born inGeorgia and grew up in New York, mainly in Jamaica, Queens. He attendedPS 50 (valedictorian, 1969), IS S, Andrew Jackson HS, and the New School forSocial Research. OCCUPATION: Clifton is a social worker and Navy veteran.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Clifton chaired the Libertarian Party ofNew York from 2005-2006. He was the LPNY Senate candidate in 2000.

Maura DeLucaSocialist WorkersRESIDENCE: New York City CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 736-2540FAX: (212) 736-2540 EMAIL:"nyswp2006campaign@i,-ahoo.comWEB: www.lheinililant.com EDUCATION: Master's degree.OCCUPATION: Garment worker; Chairperson of the New York YoungSocialists chapter. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Active in the fightto defend a woman's right to choose abortion, and in the fight for uncondi-tional legalization of all undocumented immigrants. Attended the September7 inarch and rally for immigrant rights in Washington, DC.

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Republican, ConservativeRESIDENCE: Kinderhook EDUCATION: John Faso graduated fromArchbishop Molioy High School in Queens and the State University ofNew York at Brockport. He received his law degree from GeorgetownUniversity Law Center in 1979. OCCUPATION: Partner in national lawfirm Manatt Phelps and Phillips, LLP EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:Served in the New York State Assembly from 1987-2002. Chaired GovernorPataki's 1994 budget transition team that developed the first reduction in statespending in 52 years, closing a $5 billion deficit Served as AssemblyRepublican Leader from 1998-2002. Candidate for state Comptroller in 2002.

M.il.u-hv McCourtGreenRESIDENCE New York dry CAMPAIGN PHONE: (631) 587-2911FAX: (212) 662-9746 WEB: wvwjjHXDurrforgovernor.oc»nEDUCATION: Unfinished 6th grade. Honorary grade school cert fromIrish <>ovt OCCUPATION: Author (S books). Actor, Lecturer, Broadcaster,No Political Office EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Same as others.Never been Governor before. Having worked as a laborer a broadcasterI can assemble a great phalanx of talent to run our state.

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Voice of the PeopleRESIDENCE: New York CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 246-7S11 EMAIL:Contact information via email at website listed below. WEB: www.bilimu-rawski.com EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Bill is a political journalistwho, for more than ten years, continues to identify and expose systemic corrup-tion in government such as housing, education, the environment and elections,to name a few. Bill's highly regarded problem solving skills in the corporatecommunity makes him the only obvious choice for governor.

Eliot SpilzerDemocrat, Independence, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: New York CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 529-2006FAX: (212) 979-2607 EMAIL: Spit2er@spitzer2006.comWEB: www-spitzer2006.com EDUCATION: &A., Princeton Universitv, 1981;I.D., Harvard Law School, 19S4 OCCUPATION: Attorney General of IvfewYork State EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Whether it was protectinginvestors, going after polluters, or prosecuting drug companies that were lyingto seniors,! worked to protect the public interest as Attorney General —and 1 would continue to do so as Governor.

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Clifton plans to BRING BACKFREEDOM TO NEW YORK byimmediately capping propertytaxes. Step 1 towards eliminatingthe tax and restoring complete sov-ereignty to homeowners. He alsowill eliminate state income taxes,beginning with elimination of thetax for all making under $75,000

The resources exist to fund schools,health care, and other social needswithout taxing workers. My partycalls for a massive federally fundedpublic works program to put mil-lions to work at union scale. Nocuts in present or future SocialSecurity benefits, Medicaid pro-grams, or workers compensation.

My plan caps the allowable growthin local school taxes, reforms man-dates that drive up local spendingwithout improving education, andconsolidates of non-educationalfunctions like payroll processing atthe BOCES level. I would doublethe current STAR exemptions, if weenact a tax cap and mandate relief.

People should not have to paymore than 20% of income forproperty taxes repairs heatinginsurance. Profit making entitiesshould pay 20% of profits or 20%of valuation whichever is mre.Money spent on so called defenseshould be allocated to defendpeople's homes against taxes& deterioration.

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The answer is to fix the inequitabletaxes that are, at the very least, tak-ing food from the tables of manyfamilies and even further, robbingus of the ability to enjoy the fruitsof our labor as definea by the rightof the pursuit of life, liberty andliappiness.

My property tax relief programwould provide $6 billion in reliefover 3 years, concentrated on themiddle-class New Yorkers whoneed it most. Our 3-year Sll billionsavings plan would pav for thisprogram and leave sufficientadditional savings to pay forother critical spending itemsI have proposed.

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Clifton plans to BRING BACK FREE-DOM TO NEW YORK by supportingan independent oommisson whosemission is to END ALL GERRYMAN-DERING or other vote-rigged struc-tures in the state, so more voters willbe freed to vote in more naturallydefined and competitive districts. Healso supports PAPER BALLOTS andwill resist all voting schemes basedsolely on electronic devices.

The debate on redistricting isbetween the rulers' capitalist par-ties - the Democrats andRepublicans — over who will con-tinue to represent the interests ofthe wealthy. My party is a work-ing-class alternative that supportsworkers' fights against the bosses'drive for profits, which threatensour jobs, safety, and lives.

I support redistricting reforms thatpromote transparency in theprocess and include statutory Stan-,dards that take into account exist-ing communities of interest andjurisdictional boundaries. As gov-ernor, I would veto any plan that isa partisan gerrymander regardlessof which party benefits.

Yes. I support such a commissionwhich should have as membersagronomists judges accountantswriters construction workers clergynaturalists all from out of state.No politicians allowed! '

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Emphatically, YES! The AfricanConcept that It Takes a Village toRaise a Gold is a well acceptedmodel by society. Methodologiesused by our elected officials todestroy our villages and neighbor-hoods through reapportionmentfor personal gain must be stoppedana those villages and neighbor-hoods destroyed must be revived.

Yes. Having the Legislature drawthe district Unes for their own elec-tions is a classic conflict of interest.It has significantly reduced elec-toral competition and it runs count-er to our basic democratic princi-ples. We must end mis conflict ofinterest by transferring redistrict-ing authority to an independent,non-partisan commission.

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Clifton plans to BRING BACKFREEDOM TO NEW YORK bysupporting the decentralizationof the power generation anddistribution systems, anddevelopment of all feasibleor alternative energy sources.

The energy industry should benationalized in order to stop goug-ing and provide affordable, reliablepower for all working people. Thisis an international question, asmuch of humanity lives in dark-ness. We support the right of allnations to develop whatever ener-gy sources they deem necessary,including nuclear power.

Maintaining and promoting adiverse energy supply helps safe-guard against future shortfalls inindividual energy sources andreduces our dependency on foreignoil. Renewable energies play a vitalrole in diversification. Wemust also reauthorize the Article Xprocess to speed development ofnew energy generating facilities.

New York State is blessed with nat-ural resources sun wind water. Allgovernment transportation schoolshospitals & buildings must use

.alternative energy sources. AUbuildings must have automaticshutdowns when not in use.

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In my proposal titled the PhoenixBird Rising Project, the basis of afive year plan for greatly reducingour dependence on fossil fuels andnuclear energy are outlined. Thechangeover and reduction in costfor energy-source usage will serveto reduce the pass-along materialcosts to the consumer.

Investing in clean, renewable ener-gy to reduce pollution and energycosts — and to diversify our ener-gy supply — is a key part of myenergy plan. On June 25, DavidPaterson ihensive <However, for wind projects,must respect communities'concerns about turbine siting.

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Although information is presented separately in this Voters Guide about candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, they will not be listedseparately on the ballot. When your vote is cast for Governor, you will be voting for that candidate's running mate as well.

We decided to provide separate information about the Lieutenant Governor candidates, because should the Governor be unable to serve at any time,the Lieutenant Governor will have to govern the state. Voters should, therefore, know something about the candidates running for this position.

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Alison DuncanGreenRESIDENCE: New York EMAIL: duncanforltgovernor@gmail.com WEB://alisondun-can.org EDUCATION: 1998: BA in Economics, BFA in Music Theater, magna cum laude,Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford OCCUPATION: A/V Technician,Crowne Plaza Manhattan Postbacc Pre-med student, City College EXPERIENCE &QUALIFICATIONS: Member, State and Executive Committees of the GPNYSDelegate, Hotel Trades Council Board member, WOW Cafe Theater and the GreenParty Office Committee. Volunteer, St. Vincent's hospital, Albert Einstein Collegeof Medicine, City College

Wendy L. HolibaughRight to LifeRESIDENCE: White Plains (Town of Greenburgh) CAMPAIGN PHONE: (914) 686-9262EDUCATION: University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla. BA Business Management 1982Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY MS School Admin and Supervision 2003OCCUPATION: School Administrator EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:Active in politics directly and indirectly since 1987. Concerned citizen, informedelectorate, registered voter for 29 years.

Ben O'ShaughnessySocialist WorkersRESIDENCE: Albany CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 736-2540 FAX: (212) 736-2540EMAIL: nyswp2006campaign@yahoo.com WEB: www.themilitant.comEDUCATION: Junior at SUNY-Albany. OCCUPATION: Student Member of YoungSocialists National Steering Committee. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: I amactive in defense of the Cuban Revolution, and participated in the 2005 anti-imperialistWorld Youth Festival in Caracas, Venezuela. I have participated in the mass working-class demonstrations demanding legalization now for all immigrants.

David A. PatersonDemocrat, Independence, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: Harlem PHONE: (212) 529-2006 FAX: (212) 370-7750EMAIL: jeff@paterson2006.com WEB: www.spitzerpaterson.com EDUCATION: DavidA. Paterson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University and a JurisDoctor degree from Hofstra University. OCCUPATION: David A. Paterson was electedto the New York State Senate in 1985. He has served as its Minority Leader sinceNovember 2002, becoming the first non-white legislative leader in New York State Ijistory.

Donald SilbergerLibertarianRESIDENCE: New Paltz PHONE: (845) 399-6905 FAX: (845) 357-3571 EMAIL:donsilberger@hvc.rr.com WEB: www.silbergerforsenator.com EDUCATION: WilliamPenn Senior High School of York, PA: I was graduated in 1948. Harvard College: I wasgraduated in 1953. University of Washington in Seattle: M.S. in 1961. Ph.D. in 1973OCCUPATION: Mathematics professor at the State University of New York inNew Paltz EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Besides my above-average academicand scholarly credentials, I have acquired some wisdom from copious reading.

Scott VanderhoefRepublican, ConservativeRESIDENCE: Blauvelt PHONE: (518) 610-2565 WEB: www.scottv2006.comEDUCATION: Alfred University - BA; Columbia University College - MA; PaceUniversity Law School - JD; Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from STAC, and Lawsfrom Dominican College; OCCUPATION: Rockland County Executive -1994- Present;EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Attacked Medicaid Fraud by Providers, Created600 acres of Open Space, Lowered County Property Tax 8%, Environmental Attorney,Former business executive, Former School Board member and President .

Donald Winkfield

Voice of the People

My background is in economics and health care. My leadership positions include organizationdirector, board member, and union delegate, As governor, I would use my leadership skills to enactuniversal health care, criminal justice reform, equal rights for LGBT, an end to the death penalty,and a renewable energy policy.

My qualifications to serve are that I would govern with intellect and core moral values. These valuesconsist of honesty, integrity, excellence, responsibility, compassion, and discipline to name several.The most important qualification is my respect for life and the unborn. The Declaration ofIndependence guarantees this right to life.

My organization, the Young Socialists, participates in struggles from union battles to protests againstthe imperialist wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We explain that the Cuban Revolution shows whatworkers and farmers in this country can do by taking political power and joining the worldwidestruggle for socialism.

Eliot Spitzer and I want to restore hope to New York, I'm running because the lessons I learned frommy family, my hometown in Harlem and from working in Albany compelled me to try to addressNew York's critical problems. Together, we want to bring promise back to the state. - •

I am a Ph.D. in mathematics with 50 years' teaching experience, forty eight of which are above thesecondary level; I have directed 14 masters theses, and published about three dozen (mainly research)papers in my field. I am director of the M.A. in Math Program at SUNY-NP.

I have worked in the New York State Governor's Office, and then served as a business executive, andfor the past nearly thirteen years as the Executive of a large county government. I am thoroughlyfamiliar with governmental challenges confronting our state and it's diverse communities.

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Democrat, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: New York CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 425-1110FAX: (212) 586-0166 EMAIL; info@andrewcuomo.cam WEB:andrewcuomo.com EDUCATION: FOrdham University; Albany Law School.OCCUPATION: Attorney. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Cuomoserved as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under theClinton Administration. Previously, Cuomo worked as an Assistant DistrictAttorney and at a private law finrL He is the founder of HELP, a non-profitorganization providing transitional housing for the homeless.

I will lead the fight to get illegalguns off our streets, dean up thecorruption in Albany, protect pen-sions and health benefit rights, andstop corporate pollution of our airand water. I will work closely withGovernor Spitzer, as I did withPresident Clinton and D_A.Morgenthau.

As Attorney General, I will investi-gate the activities of public authori-ties to discover any fraud or otherillegalities. I will fight for legisla-tion to force prior review andapproval of public authority debtand for public authorities to berequired to make available on-linefull financial disclosure of theiractivities.

As Attorney General, I will draftand fight for legislation to establishan independent redistricting com-mission, as other states have done.Currently, the majority parties inboth houses of the State Legislatureredraw district lines every tenyears, permitting those in powerto maintain the status quo.

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Christopher B. GarvevLibertarianRESIDENCE: Village of Amityville, Town of Babvlon CAMPAIGN PHONE:(631) 598 0752 FAX: manually switched EMAIL: ChrisGarvey@att.netWEB: NY. LP.org EDUCATION: Columbia University Schoo'l of EngineeringA.B. Columbia College 1973, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at YeshivaUniversity 1981, Awarded the Order of Barristers. Winner New York CountyLawyers Association Anti-trust Moot Court Competition, Sacred Heart HigriSchool, Yonkers OCCUPATION: Patent Attorney, Sailing InstructorEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Civil Rights Litigation

Legislative and administrative cor-ruption is difficult for individualsto remedy. Libertarian, and notbeholden to an incumbent party,I can attack such corruption.Between government power and.individual rights, I favor individualrights. NY's Attorney General iselected, with primary loyalty tothe people, rather than to othergovernment branches.

Yes.- New litigation, to overturn:Schulz v. NY, in which a NY Courtwrongfully sustained unconstitu-tional backdoor borrowing.- Investigate any spending or give-away, that hints of self-dealing,by public authorities.

Careful scrutiny of re-districting,backed up by willingness tolitigate. Litigation againstunconstitutional election laws,and unconstitutional administra-tion of election laws.

Mitrtin Koppol

Socialist WorkersRESIDENCE: New York City CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 736-2540FAX: (212) 736-2540 EMAn.-rreswp2006campaign@yahoo.comWEB: www.themilitant.com EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree.OCCUPATION: Staff writer for The Militant, a socialist newsweeklypublished in the interests of working people in English and Spanish.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Long-time defender of the CubanRevolution; active in building September 2j demonstration to free theCuban Five. Active in fight for independence for Puerto Rico.

The Attorney General's office, likethe cops, the courts, and the rest ofthe capitalist government, does notrepresent all the "people," but rep-resents the wealthy against work-ing people. My party stands indeiense of workers against the con-tinuing offensive by the employersand their parties — the Democratsand Republicans.

That public authorities such as theMetropolitan Transit Authority arenests of fiscal abuse is no secret toworkers. I would focus on support-ing struggles to organize tradeunions, use and extend unionpower against the bosses' assaults;baddngjnghts against cop hrutali-ty, for immigrants' rights, andagainst the death penalty.

The elections are designed so thatonly the wealthy and their servantscan be elected. Working-class can-didates like me are excluded fromdebates and media coverage. Wesupport extension of the right to

: vote and be represented to workersand oppressed nationalities,including those who havebeen in prison.

Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: Harrison, New York CAMPAIGN PHONE: (914) 684-2406FAX: (914) 6S6-4148 EMAIL: info@jeaninepirro.com WEB:mw.jearunepirro.com EDUCATION: Albany Law School, J.D., 1975State University of New York at Buffalo, BA., 1972 OCCUPATION:Attorney EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: District Attorney ofWeslchester County, 1994-2005 County Court Judge, WestchesterCount)', 1991-1993 Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County,1975-1990 Chief, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse 1978-1990 "

For 30 years as a prosecutor, judgeand District Attorney, not onlydid I gain experience and achieveresults, unique in this race, as aprosecutor; I also represented justone client: The People of the Stateof New York. A prosecutor bothseeks justice and protects thepeople.

I will investigate allegations offraud or corruption wherever theyarise, including in New York'spublic authorities; and I willscrutinize bonds issued by publicauthorities to ensure that theirpurpose is consistent with theauthority's statutory scope ofresponsibility.

- As it is the responsibility of theAttorney General to defend anyredistricting plan in court, theAttorney General should assumethe further responsibility ofproviding sound advice to theLegislature, while it is formulatingthis plan, to ensure that it is fairand appropriate under the law.

K.ic ho I TrcichlcrGreenRESIDENCE: Hammondsport CAMPAIGN PHONE- (607) 569-2114EMAIL: rachel®\-oterachel.or^ WEB: http://wivw.voterachel.orgEDUCATION: University of Texas School of Law, JD, 19S1 HarvardUniversity, AB, 1973 OCCUPATION: Lawyer in private practice,environmental bookseller, volunteer activistEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:LeBoeuf, Lamb, Associate in NYC, 19S1-19S7Debevoise & Plimpton, .Associate in NYC, 19S7-19S9Solo practice. 19S9-Present, Era Books, 1996-Preser,tGreen Party, Volunteer Activist, 1995-PresentSierra Club', Volunteer Activist, 1995-Present

As Attorney General I will defendthe rights of the people of the Stateof New York to vote in free andfair elections and to have demo-cratic local self-governmentWithout these rights, governmentaldecisions are made without inputfrom and contrary to the interestsof most people.

Public authorities were created forthe invalid purpose of gettingaround the state constitution andborrowing money without legisla-tive approval. They operate exemptfrom public scrutiny. The PublicAuthority Reform Bill enacted lastyear is an unworkable attempt tomanage a rotten system. Publicauthorities need to be eliminated.

push for New York to adopt larger,multi-member legislative districts.Studies show that districts with atleast five seats are effectivelyimmune from gerrymandering.With large, multi-member districtsand proportional voting, howdistrict Unes are drawn makesno difference.

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john I. CainLibertarianRESIDENCE: Congers CAMPAIGN PHONE: (914) 671-0365EDUCATION: B.S. Wagner College -197.3; M.A. Montclair State College -1980 OCCUPATION: Insurance marketing and education EXPERIENCE &QUALIFICATIONS: 1988-91 - Clarkstown Zoning Bd of Appeals, 1991-2005- Planning Bd Town of Clarkstown; 1983- present - Rockland CountyWorker's Comp Self Ins Committee; 2005- present - Chairman RocklandCounty Worker's Comp Self Ins Committee

This is gross fiscal irresponsibility.Libertarians believe in small gov-ernment. Government should notbe in the real estate business, theinsurance business, legislatingmorality or perpetuating thewelfare state mentality.

All future employees should beenrolled in a 401-K type system,where the state will match contri-butions on a 50-50 basis. Currentemployees' overtime should berestricted to prevent inflatingsalaries to increase pensions.

]. Christopher Callaghan

Republican/ ConservativeRESIDENCE: Waterford (Saratoga County) CAMPAIGN PHONE:(518) 233-1471 EMAIL: chris@CaIlaghanForComptroller.com WEB:CallaghanForComptroller.com EDUCATION: BS in business administration& accounting from SUNY Albany OCCUPATION: Saratoga CountyTreasurer (recently retired) EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:35 years in government accounting and finance

The State's cash basis accountingand its multiplicity of authoritiesallow State government to spendtoday and tax tomorrow. Such anopportunity is irresistible to politi-cians, who see the device as neces-sary for reelection. They may becorrect but it's a Comptroller'sjob to thwart the attempt todisassociate spending from taxesbecause the bills always comedue eventually.

I have proposed that new State andlocal employees be placed in a"Tier 5", a defined contributionplan that would approximate theretirement benefit available underTier 4 until the unwise pensionenhancements of 2000. A definedcontribution plan would make itmore difficult for State leaders tomake pension enhancements whileignoring the cost to the taxpayers.

The Comptroller has 34 Medicaidaudits of the NYS HealthDepartment, most of them aboutprocessing accuracy rather thanfraud detection. That emphasismust shift. Moreover, countiesshould be permitted to assist theState in rooting out provider fraudas well as client fraud. We alsohave to understand that inefficientuse of services probably wastesmore money than is lost to fraud.

Willie CottonSocialist WorkersRESIDENCE: New York City CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 736-2540FAX: (212) 736-2540 EMAIL: nyswp2006campaign@yahoo.comWEB: www.themilitant.com EDUCATION: High school graduateOCCUPATION: Sewing machine operator and active member ofUNITE-HERE, Local 63 EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: An activistin the fight for Black rights and against police brutality, I have also helpedto organize activities to demand freedom for five framed-up Cubanrevolutionaries in U.S. jails.

I am using my campaign to pro-mote and participate in the resist-ance by working people to thegrowing assaults on our rights andliving standards by the ruling richand their government—fromAlbany to Washington—to contin-uing cuts in social services fromeducition and welfare to housing.

Faced with unrelenting attacks onwages, pensions, healthcare, andsocial security, workers have tofight to preserve what we've wonover decades of struggle, like theNew York transit workers' strike in2005. Workers need a labor party,based on the unions, that fights inour interests.

The biggest fraud is that of the.ruling rich and their government.William Clinton's administrationdismantled social welfare for themost vulnerable. We need a revolu-tionary movement thai can lead afight by workers and our allies totake power out of the hands of theruling billionaire class.

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Alan C. Hevesi d)Democrat, Independence, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: New York CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 696-9308EDUCATION: PhD, Public Law & Government, Columbia UniversityOCCUPATION: New York State Comptroller since January 2003EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: As State Comptroller, identified$2.1 billion of savings through hundreds of audits, saved local governments$1 billion through pension reform, initiated reform campaigns to increaseaccountability of public authorities, reduce reliance on debt and improvefiscal practices.

Authorizing spending that growstwice as fast as revenues is not fis-cally responsible. The budget relieson a one-time surplus to fundongoing spending and authorizes$16.5 billion in new debt. My com-prehensive debt and fiscal reformagendas would dramaticallyimprove the State's financial prac-tices and long-term fiscal health.

After years of uncharacteristicallylow contribution rates due to mar-ket performance, in 2003, the Stateand local governments were facinga substantial increase in requiredcontributions. I achieved passageof legislation that saved the Stateapproximately $620 million in SPY2003-04 and local governmentssaved approximately $950 million.Since 2003, we have had 3 years ofreductions in contributions.

Our audits have identified $340million in inappropriate Medicaidpayments. We won a legal chal-lenge to the Comptroller's authori-ty to audit Medicaid billings.Audit activities are enhancedby an investigations team thathelped end coverage of erectiledysfunction drugs for sexoffenders and works withauthorities to deter fraud.

Julia WillebrandGreenRESIDENCE: New York City CAMPAIGN PHONE: (212) 877-5088FAX: (212) 877-1127 EMAIL: julia.willebrand@verizon.netWEB: juliaforcomptroller.org EDUCATION: TESL, Teachers College,Columbia University, Ed.D. American Studies, City College of New York,B.A. OCCUPATION: Fulbright Professor, Hungary. Assistant Professor,Center for Labor Studies, SUNY EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:Chair, Manhattan Citizens' Solid Waste Advisory Board, Citywide RecyclingAdvisory Board (CRAB), Chair, Conservation Committee, AppalachianMountain Club Delegate, United Federation of Teachers

A $114 billion budget loaded withsubsidies to corporations, malldevelopers and sports associationsis fiscally irresponsible. Paymentsin Lieu of Taxes, giveaways thatreward the already well subsi-dized, are irresponsible.Responsible spending wouldinclude incentives for jobs,education programs, sustainableenvironmental projects, organicagriculture and affordablehousing.

Retiring government employeeshave earned their pensions. Ratherthan cut pensions, reorder budgetpriorities to reduce taxes. Insteadof giveaways to corporations, cutdeveloper handouts and recoupfraudulently earned incentives,e.g., economic development subsi-dies for jobs that were never creat-ed. Pass effective whistle blowerlegislation to recover massiveMedicaid overpayments.

Increasing the number of auditorsassigned to reviewing payments topharmaceutical companies andother providers; hiring oversightworkers to scrutinize patientrecords; centralizing audit func-tions in the Comptroller's officeand criminalizing Medicaid fraudwould be a start to recoupingmillions perhaps billions of NYSbudget dollars lost to fraud.

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We must continue to train Iraq'smilitary and police so they cansecure their own country.

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While 80% of seniors have a favor-able impression of their MedicarePart D benefits, we should contin-ue to strengthen the program in thefuture. Just as we expand MedicarePart 6 benefits as needed, I wouldsupport dosing coverage gaps andextending enrollment deadlinesif necessary.

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I support the Patriot Act, NSA sur-veillance of terrorist communica-tions to this country and the SWIFTprogram. I do not support givingGeneva Convention rights to illegalcombatants.

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Democrat, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: N. Massapequa CAMPAIGN PHONE: (516) 756-3011FAX: (516) 756-3015 EMAIL: premo@daveforamerica.comWEB: www.daveforamerica.com EDUCATION: BS - SUNY Albany1992; JD - Fordham Law School 1995 OCCUPATION: Nassau County-Legislator EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Nassau CountyLegislator 2004-present

We have no plan for how we aregetting out of Iraq. Congress needsto ask the tough questions anddemand that we train Iraqis todefend themselves so we can bringour troops home. Congress musthold hearings on war profiteeringand prosecute profiteers.

The program was an enormousgiveaway to drug companies. Theprogram needs to be changed toallow Medicare to directly negoti-ate with drug companies to lowercosts. Direct importation of pre-scription drugs from other coun-tries must also be allowed. And theso-called "donut hole" of coverageneeds to be closed.

The threat of terrorism is a realconcern, and our country must takeall legal actions to prevent anotherattack. Any measures the UnitedStates government takes to protectus must be authorized by legalstatute, and Congress must providethe necessary oversight to ensureour civil rights are protected.

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Republican, ConservativeRESIDENCE: Floral Park CAMPAIGN PHONE: (516) 673-4346EMAIL: marty@blessingerfoicongress.comWEB.-www.Wessingerforcongress.com EDUCATION: Sewanhaka HS,NYS Institute of Technology: BS Behavioral Science with honorsOCCUPATION: Police Officer/Sergeant Personal InvestorEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Police Supervisor, CoordinatedFire/Police Disaster Planning, Co-Chief Administrator - EMT/AEMTAcademy, Administrated Medical Communications Facility, Representativein Albany - NYS EMS Council, Deputy Commanding Officer NCPDFirearms Training Unit, Private Investor

The liberation of Iraq may be costlybut what is the price of inaction orfailure? America and Israel's secu-rity is at stake. Our enemy isbroad-based, imbedded and deter-mined. The terrorist's goal is, at thevery least, to neutralize the USAas a world power. This cannotbe permitted.

Medicare part "D" has helped lowincome people afford their pre-scription drugs. One problem is theconfusion it causes. Chain pharma-cies might set up dirties to assistthe elderly. The opportunity tochoose a provider might beexpanded. We can encouragecombining Epic with Medicareto increase coverage.

If there were a "real conflict"between security and civil rights,I would support our liberties. Iknow of no instance that wouldindicate any violation has occurred.It's American to be suspicious ofauthority, but it has to be under-stood that a balance betweenthese principles must be drawn.

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Democrat, Independence, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: Mineola CAMPAIGN PHONE: (516) 873-9087FAX: (516) 873-9524 EMAIL: votemccarthy@aol.comWEB: wnw.votemccarthy.com EDUCATION: Mineola High School, 1962Graduated Nursing School, 1964 (LPN) OCCUPATION: Congresswoman,•Jth Dist. NY completing 5th term EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:See Above

This Administration must formu-late an exit strategy in specificterms as soon as possible and itshould be before the election. I donot favor a date specific withdraw-al, but I do want our troops homeas soon as possible. In the mean-time, I continue to fully supportour troops.

I opposed this law as it did notreduce prescription drug costs.Nevertheless, seniors have beenpaying less, which is good. Iremain concerned about thosewho fall into the "doughnut hole"and will be forced to pay the fullcost for their drugs, which iswhat I would correct.

I strongly support civil rights forevery American citizen, but we livein dangerous times and some con-sideration must be given to thosesteps needed to preserve our secu-rity and freedoms. I supported thePatriot Act, but would have pre-ferred more sunset provisionsto be induded in it.

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6TH DISTRICTKemp Hannon (i)

Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: Garden CityEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: J.D., Fordham Law School; B.A.Boston College; is chairman Senate Health Committee; responsible for EPIC(most comprehensive prescription plan in nation), property tax refundcheck, and STAR, among others.

Over the years, I have dramatically increased aid toschools to lower property taxes. Trie state aid formulaneeds to be changed so Long Islanders can get more ofwhat they give to Albany.

The legislature is a forum to resolve conflicts.Differences which are easy to resolve never get to theLegislature. Resolving differences, especially by com-promise, often leaves adherents on each side of an issuea bit dissatisfied. Such unhappiness results with somepeople blaming either the Legislature or the politicalprocess for choosing the Legislature. Independent com-missions will never resolve such disappointments.

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Charles . Fuschillo, r. (i)Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: MerrickEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Elected in 1998; Chairman, SenateConsumer Protection Committee; author of the strongest consumer-protec-tion laws in the country; led the fight to combat drinking and driving; foughtto increase aid to education and increased funding for breast cancer research.B.B.A., Adelphi University.

Ensuring the best possible education for our children isone of the most important responsibilities the state has.I have co-sponsored legislation to create the Office ofMedicaid Inspector General. It is estimated that byfighting fraud and waste, New Yorkers will save near-ly $2 billion. I fully support these dollars being usedfor education. The Senate continues to advocate for ablue ribbon commission to study and recommendalternatives to property taxes.

Over the years there have been many legal challengesto the current system. The courts have repeatedlyupheld the drawing of legislative districts, whichcomply with Federal Law. The process is conducted

, in open public meetings held throughout the state.I fully support the open process.

Adam E. SmallDemocratRESIDENCE: MerrickEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: A cum laude graduate ofSUNY at Buffalo Law School and children's rights attorney; anexpert on domestic violence and counsel to the Suffolk CountyCoalition Against Domestic Violence.

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We need to, first and foremost, attack the issue ofMedicaid waste and fraud. State taxpayers are losing$12 million a day due to Medicaid fraud and abuse.I support strengthening the Attorney General'sMedicaid Fraud Control Unit. Secondly, New Yorkpays $4.7 billion dollars a year in interest on its debt.We need to make immediate efforts toward payindown our debt by using budget surpluses andimplementing a "pay-as-yo'u-go" policy for futurecapital projects.

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I strongly support an independent, bi-partisan com-mission to re-evaluate the process of legislative redis-tricting. For too long, in Albany, the goal of incum-bents nas been to protect their districts to ensure re-election as opposed to the intended goal of creating afair and balanced election process for all political par-ties and especially for the voters.

Odelia ColdbereDemocrat, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: LawrenceEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Graduated Cum Laude from PaceLaw School after earning my MBA from SUNY Binghamton University. Ihave the energy, skill, drive and fresh ideas to turn New York around.

Long Island's public schools have a nationallyrenowned reputation. But, the quality education oncefound on Long Island is more and more at risk becauseof Albany's inattention to our local property tax bur-dens. Proper funding for our schools can be achievedby de-politicizing the school funding formula. In creat-ing a transparent funding mechanism and ensuring fis-cal responsibility, I will fight to make the right choicefor Long Island's families and our future.

Yes, I am in favor of reforming Albany and stronglysupport the creation of an independent redistricting .commission. The process of redrawing districts hasbecome politically charged and is often misused forpolitical gain. We need to reform the redistrictingprocess by creating a non-partisan redistricting panel,one that is independent and not beholden to politi-cians. Redistricting reform will prevent the disenfran:chisement of millions of voters.

Dean G. Skelos (i)Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: Rockville CentreEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced legislator currentlyserving as Deputy Majority Leader. Author of original EPIC law, Megan'slaw, DNA database expansion, Medicaid fraud legislation and eliminationof Statute of Limitations for Rape Victims. B.A., Washington College inMaryland and J.D. Degree, Fordham University.

As parents and elected officials, it is our responsibilityto provide children with access to high-quality publiceducation. With rising property taxes unduly burden-ing homeowners and jeopardizing our education sys-tem, the Senate enacted the STAR program, dramati-cally increased state school aid and established theSchool Property Tax Rebate Check initiative.Moreover, the Senate continues to advocate for the cre-ation of a Blue Ribbon Commission to recommendalternatives to the existing school property tax system.

The reapportionment of congressional and state leg-islative districts is strictly governed by the U.S.Constitution, NYS Constitution, Voting Rights Act andvarious decisions from both state and federal courts.In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice monitorsredistricting in select counties. Developed through aseries of public hearings, passed in bipartisan fashion,signed by the governor and endorsed by state andfederal courts, this process includes numerouschecks and balances and protects all New Yorkers.

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Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: LynbrookEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: 1 am a six year incumbentAssemblyman. Education: B.A. in Communications, Hot'stra University, 19S2.

D.inicl A. TorresDemocratRESIDENCE: BaldwinEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: As an IT professional with a master'sdegree in engineering, I am very proficient at finding solutions to complexproblems. The 14th A.D. deserves a representative that will work to unitepeople in an effort to find solutions to our problems while achieving

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I will not support any new taxes and will continue todeliver record school aid to mv district.

Yes, if the commission is truly independent and notfilled with career politicians.

I feel that too much funding for education comes from propertytaxes and that we must rely on too much local funding forschools. This structure prevents us from attaining economy ofscale and creates an unfair funding situation where our districtsreceive less funding while taxpayers in those districts are overburdened with property taxes that are proportionally higherwhen compared to their incomes. What we need is for the stateto assume a larger role in funding education while also provid-ing an environment where school budgets may benefit fromeconomy of scale.

Absolutely. Furthermore, I would like to seerestrictions on drawing district lines that are basedon geographic features rather than demographics.This would force random demographic mixes indistricts where the electorate would be morerepresentative. O.

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Thomas McKevitt ( i )Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: East MeadowEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: B.A., summa cum laude, HofstraUniversity; J-D. Hofstra Law School; legislative aide to a NYS Senator;Town of Hempstead Deputy Town Attorney.

High school taxes are making it increasingly difficultfor people to live on Long Island. State funding toLong Island school districts must be increased tolessen the reliance on property taxes. Other means ofraising revenue, such as a local income tax that hasbeen suggested by some, must be studied in detail todetermine if a workable system can even be designed.

An independent commission could be a more openway to determine legislative boundaries. However,there would have to be assurances that such a commis-sion would truly be independent and not swayed byvarious persons or groups with an agenda.

Dolores D. SedaccaDemocrat, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: East WillistonEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Many years and accomplishmentsas a civic activist, elected official, business owner, parent and currentlyworking toward a B.A. in ILR, have given me the skills and experiencesnecessary to serve effectively.

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For fiscal year 2005-2006, the New York Lotterybrought in over $6.7 billion. Only 32°o of that revenuesource went to aid to education, 56% went to prizesand the remaining 12% was disbursed for operatingexpenses, etc. In keeping with the spirit and intentionof the lottery, I believe mat the proportion of the prizewinnings should not exceed the portion given to edu-cation. Last year, if 10% were shifted from prizes toeducation, it would have meant an additional $647,120million passed down in state aid. It is my intention tosponsor legislation which will revise the current lot-ten' formula in order to increase the allocation of

Yes, I would support an independent commission. Ibelieve that citizens, when given choice and opportu-nity, reside in neighborhoods for social, geographicand economic factors and not because of party affilia-tion. The current deliberating process simply perpetu-ates the status quo guaranteeing the re-election ofincumbents. The public hearings present the lineswhich have already been drawn by the party in power.There is no public participation and I believe that thepublic should be actively involved in this process frompublic should be actively involved istart to finish.

Earlenc Hooper (i) Income taxes (they are more equitable). Am undecided.

UCE & QUALIFICATIONS: I fed quali-fied for re-election b"ased on my 18-year record of service delivery to the publiceducation, infra-structure (roads), child care, health issues, etc. I have an MSWfrom Adeiphi University and am an adjunct professor of social work there..

1. Barrmston JacksonRepublican, ConservativeRESIDENCE: Hempstead

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Donald 11. HirnhaumDemocratRESIDENCE: MerrickEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Am a former Assistant DistrictAttorney, New York City and Nassau Count}'; fiduciaryfor disabled veterans; lecturer, Nassau High School students /parentson law and substance abuse; lawyer /partner in private practice.

David Cj. McDonoueh (i)Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: MerrickEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Have served 5 years as a memberof the Assembly following 25 years of community service includingPresident of Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce;graduate of Columbia University.

Savings not taxes. Complete restructuring of the man-ner in which money is spent needs to change. I recom-mend a multifaceted approach: (a) eliminate the layersof taxing authorities. We should have a general servic-es administration operating water districts, sewer dis-tricts, lighting districts, etc. (b) We should pass a Sarb-Ox law to make it criminal for a school board to deliv-er a misleading financial statement, (c) Capital equip-ment must be pooled by the various school districts.

The current system could be improved by helping toreduce school spending through consolidation of com-mon services. Also, I advocate a regional cost adjust-ment in distribution of state funds. Long Island doesnot get an equitable share of state funding based on itsenrollment Adjusting this would increase state aid forLong Island to help reduce property taxes.

Gerrymandering is designed to keep incumbents inoffice, which in effect causes lack of accountability.Today district lines are drawn for only two reasons (a)to elect and (b) to re-elect those parties who draw thelines. Independent commissions must form districtsgeographically not politically. In this manner anaccountable, representative, fair and democratic gov-ernment will exist. I disagree with the courts, whichhave decided that this is a political and not legal issue.

I support the creation of an independent commissionto assure an open and less partisan process in estab-lishing legislative districts.

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Merik R. Aaron (ai)Republican, ConservativeRESIDENCE: HewlettEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: I bring unique experi-ence to the Family Court having been a former H.S. teacher,assistant principal and district director of curriculum. I holda J.D. in Law, Ed.D. in Educational Administration and anM.S. in Guidance Counseling. Was found "highly qualified"for Family Court Judge by the NYS Non-PartisanScreening Committee.

Stacy Fleisher BennettDemocrat, IndependenceRESIDENCE: Glen CoveEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: I am a partner in aNassau County law firm specializing in matrimonial andfamily law; member of NYS, N.C., and Women's BarAssociations, Matrimonial and Family Law Committees,Model Custody Litigation Committee and Board Member,North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center.

Robert G. BogleRepublican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: Valley StreamEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Village Justice,Acting City Judge, Chief County Court Attorney, DeputyCounty Attorney; written four legal textbooks; startedcourt community service program for delinquent youth;Adjunct Professor; J.D., Hofstra Law School.

Patricia E. DoyleRepublican, IndependenceRESIDENCE: SyossetEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Twenty-two years asattorney in Family Court; currently Court-Referee decidingcusto.dy/visitation cases; fourteen years advising judges ofNassau Family Court and 7 years as a Law Guardian repre-senting children. I hold a J.D.

Ellen R. GreenbergDemocrat, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: Roslyn HeightsEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: I have been anattorney in Family Court for 21 years; have extensiveexperience in all Family Court matters; hold a J.D. degreefrom Cardozo Law School

Conrad D. SingerDemocrat, Conservative, Working Families.RESIDENCE: HicksvilleEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: I have extensive experi-ence in Family Court matters with hundreds of appearanceson neglect, abuse, and juvenile delinquency cases, and familyoffense, visitation and custody matters. I serve as Great NeckPlaza Village Justice.J.D., Pace University School of Law, 1989.

NASSAU COUNTYFIRST DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

TERM: 6 YEARS » SALARY: $122,700ELECT 1

DemocratRESIDENCE: Rockville CentreEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Thirty-two years legalexperience, including six years experience as Judge, NassauCounty District Court; former litigator, former SpecialProfessor of Law; past president, Nassau County BarAssociation; education level: Juris Doctor, 1974.

Francis U. RicignRepublican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: Garden CityEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of St. John'sUniversity School of Law; presently, Presiding Judge of theDistrict Court's new "DWI Part", where all private attorneyDriving While Intoxicated cases are litigated in one courtroom,before one judge Has extensive experience in all phases ofDistrict Court practice.

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Valerie I, BuJlaid (i)Democrat, Working FamiliesRESIDENCE: BaldwinEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a DistrictCourt Judge since 2001; was a Nassau County AssistantDistrict Attorney; and received a J.D. from Hofstra Law School.

Andrew M.iEngelDemocrat, Working Families

. -RESIDENCE: East MeadowEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Graduated BrooklynCollege Law School in 1979; litigation and appellate attorneyfor 25 years; appointed Mediator of attorney/client grievances;Court Examiner in guardianship proceedings; presentlyPrincipal Law Clerk to a Justice of the Supreme Court,Nassau County.

Republican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: Uniondale • .EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Found "well-qualified"by N.C. Bar Association; current NYC Administrative LawJudge; attorney 17 years; private practice over 10 years;former County Legislator, deputy town attorney, seniorcourt attorney, and legal aid attorney.

Terrence RRepublican, Conservative, IndependenceRESIDENCE: SeafordEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Law Clerk to ActingSupreme Court Justice; Major, JAG Corps, US Army Reserve;served in Iraq, Bosnia, Guatemala, Germany; court attorney,District Court; prosecutor, Traffic Violations Agency;graduate, Touro Law School; lifelong Seaford resident

Andrea PhoenixDemocratRESIDENCE: BaldwinEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate of HofstraLaw School; an attorney in private practice with ten yearsof extensive court experience; a community volunteer.

lane K. ShretiKelRepublican, Conservative, Independence, Working familiesRESIDENCE: Valley StreamEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisor, DistrictCourt Law Department; Law Clerk, Appellate Division, twoyears; Supreme Court Law Secretary, eight years; DeputyTown Attorney, Town of Hempstead, seven years; teacher,seven years; Law School graduate.

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In order to preserve open space, natural lands and scenic places, protect drinking water sources,reduce water pollution, remediate brownfield sites, and expand and improve p'arks; should LocalLaw No.10 - 2006 be added to the Miscellaneous Laws of Nassau County authorizing the issuanceof $100 million dollars in bonds to fund and implement an Environmental Program, to require avote of thirteen members of the Nassau County Legislature to approve all projects proposedunder the Environmental Program and to create a tax and special revenue fund dedicated exclu-sively to paying off the debt sen-ice on the bonds?

EXPLANATION OF NASSAU COUNTY PROPOSITIONThis referendum seeks voter approval to add a local law to the Miscellaneous taw of NassauCounty authorizing the issuance of $100 million dollars in bonds to fund and implement anEnvironmental Program to preserve open space, natural lands and scenic places, protect drinkingwater, reduce water pollution, remediate brownfield sites and expand and improve parks.

The approval of as well as the funding for each of the projects funded by the bonds will becomepart of the County's Capital Plan upon approval by a super-majority vote of thirteen members ofthe Nassau County Legislature. The Program is to be funded by the bonds and paid for by anincrease of approximately $16 per household in the County's property tax.

The local law also provides that the revenues generated from the increase are to be placed in aSpecial Revenue Fund, kept separately from other county funds, to be created for this Programand spent only on the debt sen-ice associated with the bonds issued. The County Executive is -directed to provide an annual report on the Program to the Nassau County Legislature.

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It is with regret that The Leaderlearned that Hykiem Coney, a youngman from Roosevelt who turned hisback on gang life, was shot and killedlast week.

Although not a member of theFreeport community, he was a familiarfigure in the fight to save our childrenfrom gang life and violence. Heworked hand-in-hand with Bishop J.Raymond Mackey and the organiza-tion Helping End Violence Now orHEVN.

The Leader last saw Hykiem Coneyat a HEVN task force meeting inFebruary. Hykiem was standing out-side the church, speaking with TheLeader. He said the cut on his face wasthe handiwork of local gang members.The cut, he said, was a warning to stophis crusade against gang life and vio-lence.

It was snowing that day in February.Hykiem looked down the street andshrugged when asked if he was scared."Maybe I don't have long to live," hesaid.

Hykiem had been the leader of astreet gang in Hempstead called TheOutlaws, but then he turned his backon the violence. He worked to helpthose in the gangs get out and others toavoid gang life. His good deeds willlive on.

Hykiem Coney was 24 years oldwhen he died. He was shot twice earlySunday morning, October 22, afterleaving a bar in Uniondale. He diedseveral days later on Wednesday,October 25.

The Leader extends its deepest sym-pathies to the family of HykiemConey.

--Laura Schofer

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(1) UnSess the property is used exclusively forresidential purposes, provided, however, that inthe event any portion of such properly is not soused exclusively for residential purposes but isused for other purposes, such portion shall besubject to taxation and the remaining portiononly shaS be entitled to the exemption provid-ed by this section;

(2) UnSess the real property is the Ijgal resi-dence of and is occupied in whole or in part bythe disabled person; except where the dis-abled person is absent from the residencewttte receiving heaffivretafecl care as an inpd-tient of a residential health care facility, asdefined in section twenty-eight hundred one ofthe public health law. provided that anyincome accruing to that person shaB be con-sidered income for purposes of Ihis section ontyto the extent that it exceeds the amount paidby such person or spouse or sibling of such per-son for care in the facility.H. For the purposes of this section, title to thatportion of real property owned by a coopera-tive apartment corporation in which a tenant-stockholder of such corporation resides andwhich is represented by his shares of stock insuch corporation as determined by its or theirproportional relationship to the total of out-standing stock of the corporation, includingthat owned by the corporation, shall bedeemed to be vested in such tenant-stock-holder.I. That proportion of the assessment of suchreal property owned by a cooperative apart-ment corporation determined by the relation-ship of such real property vested in such ten-ant-stockholder to such entire parcel and thebuildings thereon owner by such cooperativeapartment corporation in which such tenant-stockholder resides shall be subject to exemp-tion from taxation pursuant to fhis section and

any exemption so granted shall be credited bythe appropriate taxing authority against theassessed valuation of such real property; thereduction in real property taxes realized there-by shall be credited by the cooperative apart-ment corporation against the amount of suchtaxes otherwise payable by or chargeable tosuch tenant-stockholder.§ 185-47 Application for exemption.A, Application for such exemption must bemade annually by the owner, or all of the own-ers of the property, on forms prescribed by theState Board, and shall be filed in the office ofthe Village Assessor's Office on or before theVillage's taxable status date and be approvedin order for the exemption to be granted.Failure to mail such application form or the fail-ure of such person to receive the same shallnot prevent the levy, collection and enforce-ment of the payment of the taxes on propertyowned by such person.B. At least-60 days prior to the first day ofOctober, which is the taxable status date ofthe Incorporated Village of Freeport. theassessing authority shall mail to each personwho was granted exemption pursuant to thissection on the latest completed assessment rollan application form and a notice that such

, application must be filed on or before taxablestatus date and be approved in order for theexemption to be granted. Failure to mail anysuch application form and notice or the failureof such person to receive the same shall notprevent the levy, collection and enforcementof the payment of the taxes on propertyowned by such person.Section 2: This local taw shall take effect imme-diately upon filing with the Secretary of StatesOffice.FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing noticeof the public hearing shall be entered in theminutes of the Board of Trustees of theIncorporated Village of Freeport, and pub-lished in the Leader and a printed copy thereofposted conspicuously in at least three (3) pub-lic places in the Incorporated Village ofFreeport. Nassau County. New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK. COUNTY OF NASSAU.VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. ss: I. CAROLYN THOMAS.Clerk of the ViDage of Freeport, Nassau County,New York, do hereby certify that the foregoingis a true and correct copy of said notice dulyauthorized by the Board of Trustees of the saidVillage at a meeting of the said Board ofTrustees, after, a public hearing duly called andheld in the Conference Room of the MunicipalBuilding of the VBtage of Freeport, New York onthe 3qth day of October. 2006. at 8:00 O'clockin the evening, and of the whole thereof, asentered upon the minutes of the proceedingsof the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set myhand and affixed the Corporate Seal of saidVillage this 31 st day of October, 2006.

Carolyn ThomasVillage Clerk

Dated: October 31,2006Freeport. New York

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