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CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE: The celebratory golden dragon ina Chinese New Year parade led the way at the Columbus AvenueEarly Childhood Education Center in Freeport. Students (at right)proudly display their Year of the Snake placards in celebration ofthe Chinese New Year. See story on page 3.

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The Nassau County Legislature willhold a hearing on Monday, February 25,10 a.m. so that the public may comment onthe proposed map that will determine leg-islative districts. The process, called redis-tricting, refers to the redrawing of legisla-tive districts to reflect changing populationas revealed in the latest census. Maps arerequired to be redrawn every 10 years.

The proposed map passed by the legis-lature’s Rules Committee last week, wasan amended version of the Republicanmap first unveiled to the public at theJanuary 3 Nassau County temporaryredistricting commission hearing. TheRules Committee voted along party lines4-3 for the amended Republican mapwhich, if approved, will move about359,173 voters out of their present legisla-tive district. However, the previous mapproposed by the Republican delegationwould have moved about 600,000 resi-dents.

While the new proposed map restoressome legislative districts including theGreat Neck peninsula, residents inFreeport will remain in two legislative dis-tricts – Legislative District 5, representedby Joseph Scanell, and Legislative District19 which would have no incumbent if theproposed plan goes through. Presently,Legislator David Denenberg of Merrickrepresents Legislative District 19.

Baldwin would remain in LegislativeDistrict 5.

In Freeport and BaldwinVoters who live south of Merrick Road

in Freeport will be in Legislative District19 along with residents of central andsouth Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh.

The newly proposed LegislativeDistrict 19 has no incumbent. The formerLegislative District 19 was represented byLegislator Denenberg. However a smallpiece of central Merrick, where Mr.Denenberg lives has been drawn into thenewly proposed Legislative District 5,

now represented by Mr. Scannell.The rest of Freeport will be in

Legislative District 5, along with all ofBaldwin.

Winners and losersThe proposed new map places three sets

of legislators into the same district. Two ofthese districts have Democratic incum-bents – Mr. Denenberg and Mr. Scanell,here on the South Shore; DemocratsWayne Wink and Delia DeReggi-Whittonin northern Nassau County andRepublicans Joseph Belesi and MichaelVenditto in southeastern Nassau County.

More than 30 people signed up to speakat last week’s Rules Committee, hearingaccording to Jessica Tauber, DavidDenenberg’s Chief of Staff.

Members of the Nassau UnitedRedistricting Coalition, a group of non-partisan community groups, spoke againstthe plan and raised concerns about the dis-enfranchisement of minority communities.

Peter Rosenthal, a member of the

League of Women Voters and the NassauUnited Redistricting Coalition said, “Themap being proposed here today is a kalei-doscope of colors with only one true pur-pose – to rig the electoral process by pack-ing members of one party in NassauCounty into as few districts as possible. Itseeks to crush democracy under the powerof one political party for the next decade.Remember, you are elected to represent allof the people of Nassau County.”

But Francis Moroney, Republicanspokesman for the proposed plan, told TheLeader the final map was very much likethe map “they [Nassau UnitedRedistricting Coalition] submitted. I guessit has to do with pride of ownership,” saidMr. Moroney. “Clearly [they] have notanalyzed the map,” he said referring toaccusations of violating the federal VotingRights Act. “There is only a small devia-tion of 4.8%, not nearly as much as theirmap which had a deviation of 9.85% andpools people into certain districts.”

Public hearing on redistricting map February 25

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Friday, February 22• Freeport Cinema 3 & 7 p.m.; CR: Early American Folklore

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• Kids’s Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS Youth Division, 87 Pine Street.

Saturday, February 23•Computer Cleanup and Security, 10 a.m.; V.I.T.A. Volunteer income Tax

Assistance, 1 p.m.; Delta, 9 a.m. at Freeport Memorial Library.

Sunday, February 24• The Wincenc Roberts Cabaret duo, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, February 25• CR: P/C Workshop, 10 a.m.;V.I.T.A. Volunteer income Tax Assistance, 10 a.m.;

ESOL, 9 a.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; Alpah Kappa Alpha, 7 p.m.;Toastmasters, 7 p.m.;LIAV Society, 7 p.m.;

Group Meditation, 7:30 p.m. at Freeport Memorial Library.Freeport Trustees Village Board Meeting, Village Hall 7:30 p.m.

• Judge Stephen Drummond presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

Village Board Meeting, Village Hall, 7:30 p.m. (public comment)

Tuesday, February 26• Look, Listen and Learn, A Video Experience, 1 p.m.;

V.I.T.A. Volunteer income Tax Assistance, 6 p.m.; ESOL/GED, 9 a.m. FreeportDemocratic Club, 7 p.m.; Landmarks Commission, 7:30 p.m.; Human Relations

Committee, 7:30 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library. • Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus,

Our Holy Redeemer Church basement. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 27• ESOL, 9 a.m.; Coda of Freeport, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.

Freeport Camera Club, 7 p.m.; Community meeting, 7 p.m.at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Village Hall Court in Session, Judge Stephen Drummond presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

• Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.; Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue.

Thursday, February 28• CR: Tween Cafe, 5 p.m.; CORE 4, 6 p.m.; CR: Circle time,

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Three Freeporters in robbery arrest

Nassau police arrested three Freeportmen for an attempted burglary thatoccurred on February 13 at 2:54 a.m. inMassapequa.

According to detectives, SeventhPrecinct plainclothes officers, after anotification was broadcast regarding acellphone store burglary that occurred inSuffolk County, began checking similarlocations in the Massapequa area.

At 2:54 a.m. they came upon two menwho were at the front glass window ofthe AT&T store on Sunrise Highway.The officers approached the suspects,

who then fled from the scene on foot.After a foot pursuit, both were appre-

hended without further incident. A thirdsuspect, who was found to be inside aparked car near the store, was alsoplaced under arrest without incident.Observed inside the vehicle were theproceeds from the burglary thatoccurred in Suffolk County.

Kareem Edney, 20, of Rutland Road,Valon Vailes, 20, and Sterling Green, 20,both of Commercial Street, are chargedwith Attempted Burglary and CriminalPossession of Stolen Property.

Freeporter sentenced inrobbery, assault Donald Henry Schultz

Donald Henry Schultz, 79, ofJacksonville, Florida, formerly ofFreeport, died on February 5.

Born in Richmond Hill, Queens, in1933, his family moved to Freeport. Hegrew up on Rose Streetand graduated fromFreeport High School in1952.

He was a veteran ofthe U.S. Army. His loveof the military and hishometown came togeth-er in his research intothe biographies ofFreeport’s fallen sol-diers with librarianRegina Feeney.

Using the FreeportMemorial Library’smemorial plaques andmonuments as a guide,he spent the last sevenyears searching the Internet, callingcemeteries, and enlisting volunteers tophotograph the tombstones of soldiersfrom Freeport. He was able to identify

approximately 12 soldiers who died dur-ing wars but were not listed on thelibrary’s memorials, including six mem-bers of the U.S Merchant Marines fromWorld War II.

Mr. Schultz retired in 1999 after 35years of employment inretail supermarkets. Hewas the recipient of theGeorge WashingtonHonor Medal for hisdedicated research offallen soldiers.

Mr. Schultz is sur-vived by his wife ofalmost 49 years, Irene(Tashie) Schultz. He isalso survived by hissons, Jimmy, Donny,and Tommy (Heather) ofJacksonville. He is alsosurvived by his youngersister, Karen Schultz-Walsh (Bill) of

Stratford, New Jersey, and five grand-children, Samantha, Nicole, Autumn,James, and Sarah.

Interment was at the JacksonvilleNational Cemetery on February 11.

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A Freeport man has pleaded guilty tostealing a Hicksville resident’s vehicleat gunpoint and then intentionally crash-ing into a police vehicle after officershad trapped him in an elementary schoolparking lot, Nassau County DistrictAttorney Kathleen Rice announcedFriday.

Remick Menjivar, 19, pleaded guiltyFriday morning to Robbery and Assaultin exchange for a promised prison sen-tence of 14 years from Judge WilliamDonnino. The DA’s office advocated fora 20-year prison sentence. He will besentenced on March 15.

DA Rice said that just before noon onMarch 20, 2012, Menjivar and anotherman, Edwin Flores, 21, of Hicksville,approached a man standing in the drive-way of his Ohio Street home inHicksville. Mr. Menjivar pulled out ablack 9mm Republic Arms semi-auto-matic handgun and demanded the vic-tim’s keys, wallet, and cell phone. Hethen got into the victim’s 2006 Infiniti

G35 and fled the scene, followed byFlores in a black 2011 Toyota Corolla.

Responding police officers from theNassau County Police Department’sSecond Precinct and Bureau of SpecialOperations soon located the stolenInfiniti and attempted to pull Mr.Menjivar over. Mr. Menjivar attemptedto evade officers and pulled into theparking lot of the Fayette ElementarySchool on Merrick Avenue in NorthMerrick. Menjivar, trapped in a parkinglot with only one exit, accelerated at anapproaching police car and crashedhead-on into it and then into the schoolbuilding. He tried to flee after the crashbut was immediately apprehended.Several officers were injured, one ofwhom suffered a serious head injury.

Flores was located and arrested inFreeport. The Corolla he was drivinghad been stolen during a March 16,2012 carjacking in Bellerose. Mr. Florespleaded guilty to Robbery last monthand is awaiting sentencing.

Obituaries are printed free of charge in this newspaper. However, relatives or funeral homes must provide us with the information.

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Redistricting hearing

Legislators Norma Gonsalves,Howard Kopel Dennis Dunne andRose Marie Walker, all Republicans,voted in favor of the map; KevanAbrahams, Judy Jacobs and WayneWink voted against the map.

But people remain unhappy. Afterthe Rules Committee voted, a numberof residents stood up and sang “WeShall Overcome.”

On Mr. Denenberg’s Facebook page,resident Linda Kaplan expressed out-rage over the new map that could dis-place Mr. Denenberg from his district.“If you can’t win an election on your

merit then you do something to steal itthe next time. Redistricting so that vot-ers become disenfranchised is odious,”she wrote. “We should sue all the wayto the Supreme Court. Our civil rightsare being violated.”

However, Mr. Moroney has repeat-edly said the map was drawn “blind toincumbency.”

The full Legislature must vote on themap no later than Tuesday, March 5.The February 25 hearing is the lasttime residents will have an opportunityto voice their opinions on the map.There are 10 Republicans and nineDemocrats. A simple majority is need-ed to pass the new proposed map.

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Chinese New Year at Columbus

“ ‘Gung Hay Fat Choy’ means ‘HappyNew Year’ in Chinese,” students enthusi-astically repeated at a special assemblyat the Columbus Avenue EarlyChildhood Education Center in Freeport.

The children were celebrating thebeginning of the astrological Year of theSnake on the Chinese calendar with amid-morning parade that included agolden dragon, the symbol of strengthand goodness.

Before the assembly, the students cre-ated paper lanterns, headdresses and

other craft projects to display during thefestivities. Art teacher Susan Warren,who presided over the special assembly,worked with the students to create theircelebratory props.

The celebration continued at lunchbreak when the children were invited totaste a sampling of traditional Chinese-American foods ordered from a localrestaurant, including flavored chickenand beef, spare ribs, fried rice, steamedbroccoli, egg rolls, noodles and fortunecookies.

Freeport school boardtackles action agenda

by Mark Treske

The Freeport school board meeting ofFebruary 13 included a budget report,though Superintendent Dr. KishoreKuncham reported “not much action”on the budget since the February 6 meet-ing, but the beginning of massive lobby-ing effort – for pension stabilization andagainst the reduction in high tax aid andthe gap elimination adjustment, whichresults in less aid.

The district is facing a $4.8 millionbudget gap, as increases in pensions,healthcare, special ed, transportationand other costs will result in an expendi-ture increase of $8.8 million, an amountonly partially offset by increased aid andthe allowable tax levy increase.

The district has identified over $4million in possible expenditure cuts,which would include program and staffcutbacks. Another concern cited by Dr.Kuncham is possible losses in federalfunding under the automatic federalbudget cuts (the “sequester”) scheduledto take place on March 1.

When asked when an actual copy ofthe budget would be available, Dr.Kuncham replied that, with too manyitems still in flux, more details would beavailable at the budget hearing onMarch 7 at Atkinson. In the meanwhile,attendees were urged to contact theirrepresentatives in Albany and supporttheir schools.

In his report, Dr. Kuncham also notedthat another item would be on the May

ballot: A capital reserve fund expendi-ture for security upgrades, a new boilerat Dodd, and bathroom and ceilingrepairs systemwide, at no additional costto taxpayers.

In other matters, the board:• Approved three budget transfers

totalling $5,100. When a resident askedfor further details (and where the moneycame from), Dr. Kuncham gave a lengthyexplanation on this subject. He explainedthat the budget “is not a sacred docu-ment,” and that line items are set monthsbefore the money is actually used.Therefore, some lines are slightly over- orunderspent, and budget transfers are usedto even the overages and underages out.

• Two scholarships were accepted“with gratitude” $250 from MillenniumHonda and $3,000 for the resumption ofthe Blanck Family Scholarship.

• Approved student travel throughupstate New York from February 21-23for the purpose of a college tour for stu-dents to visit SUNY New Paltz,Binghamton, Cortland, Union Collegeand Syracuse.

• Approved an agreement withHofstra University to hold the 2013Commencement at the Mack SportsComplex on June 26.

• Approved consulting contracts: withCell Motion Laboratories for hands-onscience activities, iTutor for online tutor-ing. Dr. Kuncham explained that the con-tracts will be paid for with grants and willcome at no additional cost to taxpayers.

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Freeport High School was under“lockout” Tuesday morning.

Freeport Assistant SuperintendentMike Singleton said a secretary at thehigh school received a call from ananonymous male between 8 and 8:30a.m. The caller threatened to “come tothe high school and shoot the place up.”

Freeport police were called and thehigh school was immediately placedunder lockdown. As a precautionarymeasure principals of the other districtschools were called and told to go intolockdown. As a part of routine proce-dures, the Baldwin School District wascalled and notified of the situation in

Freeport.The lockout was lifted at noon. Freeport Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Kishore Kuncham released the fol-lowing statement:

“Earlier this morning the districtreceived an anonymous threat at the highschool. As a precautionary measure, allbuildings in the district were immediate-ly placed on lockout and the FreeportPolice Department was contacted. It hasbeen determined that there is no immedi-ate threat to students and staff so thelockout has been lifted. The police arecontinuing their investigation and thedistrict is cooperating with them.”

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Chamber installationThe Freeport Chamber of

Commerce will be helding itsannual Installation DinnerDance on Friday, April 5, at theChateau Briand, 440 OldCountry Road in Carle Place.Cocktails will be from 7-8 p.m.followed by installation, awardsand dinner.

The chamber will install:Charles E. Hirschberg –PresidentLois Howes – First VicePresidentJoseph Gentry – Second VicePresidentLarry Grebinar – Third VicePresidentJohn M. Nuzzi, Sr. – TreasurerIvan Sayles – ExecutiveSecretary

New York State SenatorCharles J. Fuschillo, Jr. will behonored as Citizen of the Year,Thomas Dipolito of Trius

Electric as Business Person ofthe Year, and outgoingPresident Ilona Jagnow willalso be recognized.

Call the Chamber office to223-8840 for informationregarding reservations and jour-nal ads.

Comedy at B’nai IsraelLantern Theatre will present

its second show for 2012-2013,“Same Time Next Year” byBernard Slade, at CongregationB'nai Israel, 91 North BayviewAvenue, Freeport.

One of the most popularromantic comedies of the centu-ry, The New York Times calls it “Delicious wit, compassion, asense of humor and a feel fornostalgia.”

Performances will beSaturday evenings at 8 p.m.March 2, 9, 16, and SundayMatinees at 1:30 p.m. March 3,

10, 17 and 24.Admission is $18, with sen-

iors and students $16 onSaturday only. For reservationsand group sales call 221-4485.

Baldwin Legislative Forum The Baldwin Council of

PTAs will host the AnnualLegislative Forum on Thursday,February 28, at 7:30 p.m. atBaldwin High School Cafeteria B.

Baldwin Council of PTAsinvites all residents to partici-pate in this unique opportuni-ty to hear from their electedlegislators regarding statebudget issues, aid to educa-tion, and other communityissues.

These issues of mutual con-cern will be addressed in aquestion-and-answer session.As an interested and involvedmember of this community, wehope you will join us.

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A SPECIAL VISITOR AT DE LA SALLE: Elijah Miller, a member of Da La Salle School’s firstclass, dropped by for a surprise visit last week. He is a 2010 graduate of Freeport High Schooland is now employed full time by AHRC in Freeport as an activities coach. The photo showshim speaking with Kevin Rall, director of the Graduate Support Program. In response to aquestion about the impact of his De La Salle School experience, Mr. Miller said, “I came to thisschool a rebel and I left a gentleman.”

BALDWIN CIVIC ASSOCIATION that created the Winter Farmers’ Market includes, from left,Corresponding Secretary Paula Reyna, President David Viana, Treasurer Angela Kearny andmember Robert Reyna. See page 5 for more.

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It’s Black History MonthBlack History Month is halfway over, but it is not

too late to stop and reflect on the achievements ofAfrican Americans, who have contributed so muchmore to American culture, economy and indeed ournational identity than their numbers would indicate. Infact, the African American heritage is shared by allAmericans.

Did you know there was a fort north of St. Augustine,Florida, called Fort Moses where beginning in 1687many slaves from the British colonies escaped to thefirst free community of ex-slaves in what is now theUnited States?

Have you heard about the “Underground Railroad”?This route of “safe houses” led from states where slav-ery ruled north to Canada. Part of this route was rightthrough the Bellmores. New York City had the largestnumber of slaves after Charleston, South Carolina, andthe Quakers in Westbury were among the first to speakout against slavery.

Many Long Islanders fought in the Civil War whichresulted in freedom for African American slaves.

Freeporter Ed Monroe was among the TuskegeeAirmen, the all-black fighter group who served withdistinction starting during World War II.

The Freedom Riders, who traveled to the deep Southto demonstrate for civil rights for African Americans,included many Long Islanders. Civil rights demonstra-tors also lost their lives in Freeport.

Jackie Robinson was the first African American toplay for a major league baseball team, the BrooklynDodgers.

Hale Smith of Freeport was a legendary composerwho helped shape American jazz.

Freeporter Fred Brewington won a one-man one-vote case that replaced the at-large Hempstead TownBoard with district representatives. One of the plain-tiffs, Dorothy Goosby still serves with distinction asone of those town board members.

Andrew Hardwick is the first African Americanmayor of Freeport.

And, of course, our recently re-elected PresidentBarack Obama is an African American. Almost every-one can remember what they were doing the day he firsttook office, a proud moment in American history.

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by Arielle Martinez

The grand opening of the BaldwinWinter Farmers’ Market was held onSaturday, February 16. The market,which is the only one of its kind inNassau County, is run by G&G LongIsland Farmers’ Markets and spon-sored by the Baldwin CivicAssociation.

The farmers’ market hosted not onlylocal fresh produce but a variety of prod-ucts from businesses all over LongIsland. Monty Breads, a family-ownedbread bakery from Islip Terrace, offeredspecialty breads.

Naturally Handmade by Susan, abusiness from Franklin Square, soldall natural soaps and other beautyproducts without the use of plasticpackaging, preservatives, or parabens.Gentle Brew Coffee, a Long Beach-based coffee roasting company, wasalso present.

Vegan and organic cookies and pas-

tries were sold by the Sweet To LickBakery from Westbury. Jessy’s Bakeryfrom East Rockaway offered Peruviandelicacies such as alfajores andempanadas.

Shoppers were able to purchasehome-baked all-natural dog treats fromLittle Lexi’s Barkery, preservative-freecooking stocks from The New YorkStock Company, and pickles fromHorman’s Best Pickles.

David Viana, the president of theBaldwin Civic Association, spoke aboutworking with G&G Long IslandFarmers’ Markets: “We’ve been tryingfor a while to get a farmers’ market herein Baldwin. One of our goals is to bringnew businesses to Baldwin.”

The Baldwin Winter Farmers’Market will take place every Saturdayuntil April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., inthe American Legion Hall at 2754Grand Avenue, Baldwin, south ofMerrick Road.

BUSINESSES ALL OVER LONG ISLAND promoted their wares at the BaldwinFarmers’ Market, including William Frisscheisen, co-owner of New York StockCompany, top left; Nicky of Bambino’s Ravioli, on right of bottom left photo;and Susan Linares of Naturally Handmade by Susan, from Franklin Square.

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“FEED ME!” Above, The cast and crew of J.W. Dodd Middle School’s “LittleShop of Horrors,” which was staged at Freeport High School. Below, Seymour

(Michael Desir) has to cope with the carnivorous Audrey II in the J.W. DoddMiddle School production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”

‘Little Shop’ at DoddThe John W. Dodd Middle School

Drama Club firmly planted their cleverlystaged “Little Shop of Horrors” in thehigh school auditorium for a one-nightperformance last month that showcasedthe many talents of Freeport students.

Director/producer Robyn Workmanand facilitator/choreographer VashtiBurke spent countless hours with the stu-dents rehearsing and adapting the script,music and choreography to present the

finest production possible in the wake ofSuperstorm Sandy. “It was not easy tostay committed,” said Ms. Workman.“Many of our cast members were dis-placed. They voted unanimously to forgeahead given the option.”

This musical production was based onthe Ashman/Menken Broadway collabo-ration that was inspired by the RogerCorman film of the same name written byCharles Griffith.

leaderlettersA security proposal

To The Leader:On January 9 I submitted to our

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PLAZA GOES TO THE PHILHARMONIC: Thirty-two fifth grade instrumentalmusic students from Plaza School, accompanied by music teacher Chris Greerand parent chaperones, traveled into the city to see a New York Philharmonicrehearsal last month thanks to a student program called Musical Encounters.The students participated in a workshop led by a Julliard professor before theyentered the performance hall. He discussed the music and theory behind thepieces that would be performed, which were all Beethoven. “Students evenhelped in composing their own unique melody, said Mr. Greer. “It was anextremely enriching experience.”

Baldwin’s newest restaurant and cater-ing service, Benny B's, held its grandopening on Saturday, February 16, with aribbon cutting ceremony organized bythe Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.

Benny B’s is owned by Benjamin F.Bodley Jr., who runs the restaurant withhis wife, General Manager Renee Bodley.

Mr. Bodley worked as a chef at theMiddle Bay Country Club in Oceansidefor 29 years. The country club closeddown last month after sustaining damagefrom Hurricane Irene in 2011 andSuperstorm Sandy last year.

The restaurant offers cuisine that isdescribed by Mr. Bodley as “AmericanFusion.” He told The Leader, “This is notjust a soul-food restaurant. We do Italianand Chinese food. For Fat Tuesday, wedid gumbo with red beans and rice. InMarch, you’ll find corned beef on themenu. During Passover, you’ll find

matzo balls. We are very versatile.”Co-President Ralph Rose, Secretary

Debbie Pugliese, and Director AndreMason of the Baldwin Chamber ofCommerce attended Saturday’s ceremo-ny. New York State Senator Charles J.Fuschillo Jr. and New York StateAssemblyman Brian Curran also madeappearances at the grand opening.

Representatives from the offices ofNassau County Executive Edward P.Mangano, Legislator Joseph Scannell, andTown of Hempstead Councilman AnthonyJ. Santino came to give their congratula-tions to the new business owners.

The Baldwin Civic Association wasrepresented by President David Vianaand Potential Businesses CommitteeChair Karen Montalbano.

Benny B’s is located at 2092 GrandAvenue, Baldwin.

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Grand opening in Baldwin

ANOTHER BUSINESS COMES TO BALDWIN as Benny B’s cuts the ribbon.photo by Arielle Martinez

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The Nassau police SpecialInvestigations Squad reports the arrest ofa Freeport man for an attempted robberyon Saturday, February 16, at 11:40 a.m.

According to detectives, on Sunday,February 3, at 11:15 p.m. Sean Taylor,19, of South Long Beach Road,approached the male victim, 16, andasked him to walk around the building.When the victim refused, Mr. Taylorattempted to take his property. A strug-gle ensued and the suspect pushed the

victim through a plate glass window onSmith Street.

The victim suffered a cut to his handand cuts to his lower back. He was takento an area hospital where he was treatedfor his injuries and released. Mr. Taylorfled the scene. He was located and placedunder arrest without incident on Saturday,February 16, in front of his residence.

Mr. Taylor is being charged withRobbery (Attempt), Assault andCriminal Mischief.

Robbery arrest in Freeport

Freeport community concertscontinue with quintet

In its 64th season, the FreeportCommunity Concert Association ispleased to present the Borealis WindQuintet on Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m.at Freeport High School, 50 SouthBrookside Avenue in Freeport,just south of Sunrise Highway.

Their warm yet com-manding stage presence,combined with greatmusic, always captivatesthe audience.

Engaging and delightful,the Borealis brings a fresh soundand an exciting program to each per-formance. They are recognized for theirfundamental contributions to the windquintet literature with their many com-missions, recordings, and editions ofrare and traditional music.

The Grammy-nominated ensemblehas earned a well-deserved reputationfor giving performances with great artis-

tic expression, musical integrity andtechnical virtuosity. The choice ofrepertoire reflects the group’s artisticpersonality and their enjoyment of per-forming.

Peter G. Davies of the NewYork Times described one con-

cert as “a polished, elegantlyturned performance…eachwork received lively, expertand musicianly treatment bythis skilled and exceptionally

talented chamber group.”Individual tickets may be pur-

chased for $20 at the door on thenight of the concert and only $5 for chil-dren under 18. Credit cards are notaccepted. You can call Marc Josloff forfurther information at 223-7659.

For upcoming concerts and furtherinfo regarding the Freeport CommunityConcert Association, please visitwww.freeportconcertassociation.com

BOREALIS WIND QUINTET will be in Freeport on March 9.

Superstorm Sandy workshopCounty Legislator Dave Denenberg

presents a community meeting Tuesday,February 26, at 7 p.m. at Freeport HighSchool, 50 South Brookside Avenue,Freeport, regarding rebuilding homes, ele-vating homes, Town of Hempstead build-ing permit requirements, insurance issuesand advocacy, and FEMA assistance.

Representatives from the Town ofHempstead Building Department,FEMA Individual Assistance and Flood

Mitigation, insurance attorneys andadvocates, and construction companiesare invited to discuss the Increased Costof Compliance program, elevating andrebuilding homes, insurance issues, dis-aster relief and other assistance avail-able to residents.

Flooding on residential streets is also anissue to be discussed and the Town ofHempstead Engineering Department isinvited to attend and address this issue.

Religious CalendarFIRST CHURCH BALDWIN, UNITEDMETHODIST, 881 Merrick Road. Worshipservices are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. AdultSunday School meets at 8:45 a.m. Child care forsmall children. Call 223-1168. Visit our website:www.firstchurchbaldwin.com EBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST, 97 Broadway. Michael R.Bernard, Pastor; Saturdays, Church at Study,9:15 a.m.; Morning Service, 11 a.m.; YouthService, 4 p.m. 379-1054DEAN STREET CHAPEL, 23 West DeanStreet. Sundays, Breaking of Bread, 9:15 a.m.;Adult Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.; Family Bible Hour,Sunday School (pre-K through seniors), 11:15a.m.; Wednesdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.mSOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH,3147 Eastern Parkway, Baldwin, 379-0720,David Dooley, Minister. Sunday School, 9:30a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.;Wednesday Adult Bible Study, 8 p.m., YouthGroup, 8 p.m..ST. PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH, 2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, 223-1951. The Rev. Edward G. Barnett, Pastor. TheService of Holy Communion, 10 a.m.ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH(Anglican) – 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin,223-3731, The Rev. Canon Dr. Charles G.Ackerson, Ph.D., Rector. Sunday: HolyEucharist, 8 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.;Wednesday: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.; ChurchOffice Hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday throughThursday. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFBALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place, Baldwin11510, (516) 223-2112 Welcoming andSupporting Individuals and Families to Growin Faith! Sunday Services at 10 o'clock. Rev.Adrian J. Pratt, Pastor. www.firstpresbyterian-baldwin.org. E-mail to: baldwinchurch@veri-zon.net IGLESIA CENTRO BIBLICO DEFREEPORT – 50 North Main Street, 546-0473,C. Luis Vargas, Senior Pastor. Sunday services.TABERNACLE OF FAITH, 286 West MerrickRoad, Freeport, Walter Gibson, Pastor. SundayServices, 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; SundaySchool, 10 a.m.; Friday night service, 8:30 p.m.;Monday and Tuesday Bible School, 7:30 p.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFREEPORT, 178 South Ocean Ave. & Smith St.;Sunday worship at 10 a.m., celebrates creativelyand joyfully. Child care available. Adult andCherub Choirs; Dance Ministry. Third Sunday ofeach month – Family Sunday – embracing & nur-turing our children and youth. Communion opento all. Contact Rev. Eddie Jusino at 379-1114.BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, 420 North MainStreet. Stephen M. Lewis, Senior Pastor, SundayMorning Worship Service 10 a.m.BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 SeamanAvenue. Daily minyan, Monday and Thursday6:25 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:35a.m.; Friday services 8 p.m.; Saturday services 9a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services, 9 a.m.FREEPORT UNITED METHODISTCHURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. Rev.David Henry, Pastor. 10:30 am SundayMorning Worship Service. Nursery Care &Church School Classes for Pre K-8th grade.All are welcome! CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL, 91 NorthBayview Avenue, 623-4200. Conservative, egali-tarian congregation. Friday services, 8 p.m.;Saturday services, 9:30 a.m. Weekday minyan fol-lowed by breakfast, 6:45 a.m. Sunday services, 9a.m., followed by breakfast. Religious school, pre-K through high school. Adult education. SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVER-SALIST CONGREGATION, 228 South OceanAvenue, 623-1204. www.snuuc.org. A liberalfaith community where all people and beliefs arewelcome: Sunday services 10:30 a.m. Children’sreligious education, youth groups, childcare,small group interactions, social justice work andspecial events.CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH / IGLESIA LUTERANA DECRISTO, North Grove Street and Randall Aves.Rev. Emilce Erato. Sundays – 9:30 a.m. – WorshipService; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult

Education; 11 a.m. – Spanish Mass. 378-1258.WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, 80 WestMerrick Road, Freeport, non-denominational;Stephen and Roseann Brower, Senior Pastors;Sunday morning Worship 10 a.m.; Children'sChurch 10 a.m.; Nursery available. WednesdayCare Groups in the homes; Friday evenings min-istries; Care (home and hospital visits), Children’sMinistry 7:30 p.m., 18-month residential programfor substance abuse. Bible Education Center. 546-3344.FREEPORT CHURCH OFGOD, 580 BabylonTurnpike. Reverend Harold E. Banarsee, SeniorPastor. Morning services: 11:15 a.m.; SundaySchool: 6 p.m.; First Sundays: night service at 6p.m.; counseling on Thursdays by appointment;prayer service and Bible study: Wednesday at7:30 p.m.SALVATION ARMY. 66 Church Street, P.O.Box 725, Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.,Morning Worship 11:15 p.m.; Women'sMinistries Group and Men's FellowshipGroup Thursdays at 11 a.m. ChildrenCharacter Building Programs, Thursdaysfrom 5 to 7 p.m. Mid-week ServiceWednesday at noon; Senior citizen Center,Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. AdultFellowship Bible Study on Mondays, 7 to 9p.m. 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 MassesMonday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.,Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Spanish); Friday 12:10p.m. followed by Divine Mercy Chapel;Saturday Morning Mass in the Church, 8 a.m.Saturday Evening (Sunday Vigil Masses) 5 p.m.and 7 p.m. (Spanish); Sunday Masses 8 a.m.,9:30 (Family), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish);Miraculous Medal Novena, Saturday following 8a.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament Chapel open 24hours.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 a.m. (Choir); 12:30 p.m.; 5 p.m.(Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses:Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.; Saturday: 9a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weeklyBulletin the Sunday before the holyday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREEPORT,Pine Street and South Long Beach Avenue. SundayWorship – 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School for adults &children, 9:20 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study &Prayer, 8 p.m.; 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE, 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays,Sunday School for all ages, 10 a.m.; 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 inChurch gym, 8 p.m.GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette,Sundays, Morning Service, 11 a.m.; EveningService, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Prayer Meeting, 8p.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER,2959 Grand Avenue, Baldwin; Rabbi AntonioDeGesu. Conservative. Twice daily minyan.Weekdays: Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday 6:50a.m.; Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.; Shabbat: 8 p.m.;Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.; Sat. afternoon 10 min-utes before sundown. Religious school; Adult edu-cation; Men’s Club and Sisterhood. 223-8688.ZION CATHEDRAL, COGIC, 312 GrandAvenue, Freeport. Bishop Frank Otha White,Senior Pastor; Dr. Frank Anthone White, Co-Pastor. Sunday: 7:30 and 11:15 a.m., WorshipServices; 10 a.m., Sunday School. Tuesday: 12-1p.m., Noonday Prayer; 6:30-8:30 p.m., SpiritualEmpowerment Service, Fridays at 6 p.m., YouthActivities.

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Benefit at SNUUC Saturday

The Freeport Police BenevolentAssociation announced it has endorsedRobert Kennedy for mayor of Freeport,Carmen Piñeyro and Ron Ellerbe forvillage trustees and V. Roy Cacciatorefor village justice in the March 19 vil-lage elections.“On behalf of my running mates, we rec-

ognize and appreciate the dedication andprofessionalism put forth by the men andwomen of the Freeport Police Departmenteach and every day in keeping our com-munity safe,” said Mr. Kennedy. “We arehonored to receive their endorsement andpledge to continue supporting the out-standing work that they do.”

South Nassau Unitarian UniversalistCongregation (SNUUC) will hold abenefit this Saturday evening, February23. Ted Tiller and friends have organ-ized an open mic night with refresh-ments. Admission is $15. All funds gotoward defraying costs to help renno-vate the bathrooms at SNUCC. Theevent begins at 7 p.m. at 228 SouthOcean Avenue in Freeport.

Ted Tiller, who has organized thisevent, was recently diagnosed withmitochondrial disease. According toRita Hines, another congregant, as Mr.Tiller’s disease has progressed his spiri-tual core has strengthened and he hasturned his energies to helping others,including organizing this benefit. Readmore about Mr. Tiller online –www.freeportleader.com

NEW VISIONS SCHOOL on Raynor Street in Freeport recently held a Valentinesfor Vets event. From left are Councilwoman Angie Cullin, Greta Villahueva, KimBalan and Principal Renee Crump, surrounded by New Visions students.

LEO F. GIBLYN SCHOOL located on South Ocean Avenue in Freeport recentlyheld a Valentines for Vets event. From left, top row, are first grade teachersChrista Vetack and Mamiett Tucker, Hempstead Town Councilwoman AngieCullin of Freeport, first grade teacher Lauren Chimeri and Assistant PrincipalClorinda Pawlak, with Giblyn School students.

Town of Hempsteadbegins redistricting process

by Laura Schofer

The Hempstead Town Board voted tohire a consulting firm to assist in the cre-ation of new district lines for the sixcouncilmembers.

Skyline Demographic Consultants,Inc. was hired to gather demographicinformation that will be used to redrawthe six councilmatic districts within theTown of Hempstead.

Councilmen James Darcy, AnthonySantino and Gary Hudes voted in favorof the resolution at Tuesday’s townboard meeting. Councilman EdwardAmbrosino, Councilwomen DorothyGoosby and Angie Cullin were not pres-ent for the vote.

Nine residents spoke on the resolu-tion, urging the town to conduct a fairand transparent process to ensure that all760,000 town residents are equally rep-resented in the new maps.

The councilmatic districts must beredrawn every 10 years as required byfederal law. The action must beaccomplished in compliance with thelaw that states that the councilmaticdistricts should reflect the changingpopulation as revealed in the latestcensus.

The latest federal census shows thereis a growing minority population insome parts of the Town of Hempstead,

including Elmont, Valley Stream,Freeport and Baldwin.

Bob Young, the Town of HempsteadDemocratic Party’s first deputy leader,asked if the town would appoint a bipar-tisan commission to help draw the map.

“No,” replied Hempstead TownAttorney Joseph Ra. “The consultantwill gather the demographic informationand then the town attorney’s office willdraw the maps.” A hearing date or dateswill be announced at a future time.

Mr. Young urged the Town Board tohold a hearing in each councilmatic dis-trict in the evenings, before and after themap was drawn to facilitate publicinput.

Paul Federman inquired aboutSkyline’s qualifications. Skyline is thesame firm used by the Republicanmajority to draw legislative districts inNassau. Mr. Ra said Skyline was chosenbecause “in the opinion of the townattorney’s office they are the best.”

One resident said she had concernsthat this firm would try to “weaken thepower of African Americans.”

Another resident urged the town tohire someone “who worked for both theRepublicans and the Democrats.”

Town Supervisor Kate Murrayassured the public the process would beopen and fair. “The last time everyonevoted in favor of the maps,” she said.

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