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Look and Feel Beautiful, Both Inside and Out
by Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D.
Diet and exercise are always the best ways
to help stay healthy, but by supplementing
smart lifestyle choices with cosmetic surgery
procedures, you will look and feel beautiful,
both inside and out.
Through the use of state-of-the-art, high-tech
equipment, I can get better results with less downtime.
At my office we have perfected the mini-incision, rapid recovery 24-hour
breast augmentation, and liposuction procedures in which most patients
can resume normal activities and return to work the next day. Coupling
techniques with less bruising and a shorter recovery time, we can
achieve excellent results.
Ultimate Breasts, includes breast augmentation, breast lift or breast
reduction – separately or in combination –for the most beautiful,
natural-looking results. We now offer Sientra ® cutting-edge “gummy
bear” breast implants recently approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), as well as the Mentor ® Memorygel ® Ultra High
Breast Implants, which combines the highest available projection with an
optimal fill volume.These new implants can provide patients (including
women with thinner frames) with a fuller breast shape, a choice of
different shapes and a more customized augmentation. Along with the
new Mentor ® Volume Sizing System and 3D Breast Imaging machine,we
can more accurately provide the look and feel of what a patient’s breasts
will look like after surgery and patients are reporting to be happier with
their results.
We are the first Cosmetic Surgery office on Long Island to offer
Cellulaze, the first cellulite treatment clinically proven to permanently
get rid of cellulite. It is the only minimally invasive laser procedure of its
kind, delivering longer-lasting results after only one procedure. New
technology has also helped to prefect mini facelift procedures, which
are designed for a natural and quick lift to the face.
We are the first Cosmetic Surgery office on Long Island
to offer Cellulaze, the first cellulite treatment
clinically proven to permanently get rid of cellulite.
If childbirth has made some changes to your body that you would
like to correct, a Mommy Makeover package provides the right
combination of tummy tuck, liposuction, Cellulaze, breast lift or implants
to transform you from “new mom” to “hot mom.” The surgical
package is specifically designed to target the areas of the body most
affected by pregnancy. Given that more and more women are having
children later in life, their bodies do not always bounce back the way
they might have at a younger age.
Aside from these procedures, we have many non-surgical options for
facial and body rejuvenation. In our new high-tech Glisten skin and
injection spa, we offer many of the latest facial and body procedures.
These non-invasive procedures can help smooth and tighten the skin,
as well as reduce wrinkles and dark spots that come with aging.
The spa also offers CoolSculpting ® , a bodysculpting, fat-freezing,
non-surgical procedure that reduces inches quickly around the
abdomen. Patients see noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in
treated areas within two months.
We have also just introduced a new, noninvasive procedure called
miraDry ® to help relieve the moisture and odors for people bothered
and embarrassed by underarm sweat. The miraDry procedure is done in
the office noninvasively and delivers precisely controlled energy to the
underarm region, completely eliminating the sweat glands. The
procedure lasts about an hour and immediately results in a dramatic and
lasting reduction of underarm sweat. There is minimal to no downtime
following the procedure and patients should be able to return to normal
activities or work immediately and can typically resume exercise within
a few days.
We have also just introduced a new, noninvasive
procedure called miraDry ® to help relieve the
moisture and odors for people bothered and
embarrassed by underarm sweat.
I am also happy to announce my laser inject program combining
Botox ® and filler injections, laser skin treatments with HydraFacial
for the newest in facial rejuvenation. HydraFacial is the newest
resurfacing procedure providing immediate results. Adding lasers to
injections is effective in getting grid of lines and wrinkles, skin tightening,
treating facial scars or areas of uneven pigmentation including brown
spots. All three of these treatments together to the skin reduce the signs
of aging and sun damage while providing a youthful, healthy glow.
In addition to Cosmetic Surgeon in a Jar , my anti-aging skin care
line, we have developed a new product line called Saige Skin Care. Saige
products are designed to enhance skin tone while tightening and
rejuvenating the skin. Both product lines were developed after years of
intensive research to provide the ultimate anti-aging facial remedy.
I offer complimentary consultations at my Woodbury, Southampton
and Park Avenue offices. To schedule an appointment, you can call
516.364.4200 or email docstg@aol.com. Visit my website at
www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com.
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Cosmetic Surgery, Perfected
by Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D.
Diet and exercise are always the best ways
to help stay healthy, but by supplementing
smart lifestyle choices with cosmetic surgery
procedures, you will look and feel beautiful,
both inside and out. more on page 3
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GUM DISEASE: What Every Woman
Should Know by Dr. Alex Shvartsman
Gum disease is a painless gum infection. Most
women are not aware of this condition until
the later stages when their teeth begin to shift,
loosen or develop extremely bad breath.
more on page 23
June 2013
Volume 13 Number 1
Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck
and/or Liposuction by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS
Many of my patients come seeking help with
the changes that can occur after childbirth; a
woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortable
proportions or just the opposite can happen.
more on page 5
Microfat Transfer by James C. Marotta, M.D.
The ability to restore lost volume to the face
with Microfat transfer is arguably the greatest
advance in facial plastic surgery in 15 years.
When done utilizing the latest techniques, it
lasts for years just like other facial surgery..
more on page 9
The Oral and Systemic Health
Connection by Ilene List
Research reveals associations between
periodontal disease and systemic illnesses, like
diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation
is a protective immune system response to
viruses and bacteria. more on page 16
The Future Lift: A New Hybrid Facelift
Technique by Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACS
For years, my patients have had to choose
between better results or less scarring. With
hybrid face lifts, they get the best of both
worlds.
more on page 21
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Elder Law Crisis Planning
by Marc Alhonte, Esq.
Spousal Refusal means that a healthy spouse
refuses to contribute their assets to an ill
spouse’s nursing home cost, and allows them
to get Medicaid.
more on page 28
Help With Weight Loss and Diabetes
by Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D., LAC
I recently developed a healthy, successful way
of losing weight with acupuncture, which can
actually change your metabolism. There are
several unique characteristics with this therapy.
more on page 28
Women and Heart Disease
by Hong Meng, M.D
The American Heart Association reports that
although heart disease rates have dropped
significantly for men over the last 25 years,
rates among women haven’t shown as much
of a decline. more on page 28
Breast Reduction Using The Lollipop Scar
Technique by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS
The weight of large breasts can cause the bra
straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove
markings. Large breasts get in the way of
physical activities, such as running..
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Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuction
by Charlotte Rhee, MD, F.A.C.S., P.C.
Many of my patients come to me seeking help with the changes that can occur
after childbirth. Following childbirth, a woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortable
proportions or just the opposite can happen. A woman’s breast can
actually lose volume and shrink, resulting in the breast appearing “deflated.”
Additionally, a large number of women come to me seeking help with the
post partum changes of their abdomen. During pregnancy the skin and abdominal
wall muscles are stretched. Following childbirth, the abdomen can
protrude and the skin can be loose or sag. In some cases, the abdominal muscles can be so
weakened that the individual may look like she is still pregnant. Despite daily workouts including
sit ups and crunches, a tummy tuck may be needed to restore these muscles.
Breast Reduction
Women with very large pendulous breasts may experience varied medical
problems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts can
cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large
breasts get in the way of physical activities such as running, making exercise
and weight loss very difficult if not impossible. Breast reduction (reduction
mammaplasty), is a surgical procedure which makes breasts smaller.
There are many different breast reduction techniques. The more traditional
method (inverted T-scar) leaves the breasts with a vertical, long horizontal
scar (along the breast crease). “I utilize the Lejour technique, which leaves
the breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar) and, in my opinion,
with a rounder more natural appearing breast and a better cosmetic result.” Breast reductions
are performed as an outpatient procedure and are covered by insurance.
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Many of my patients
who have breast
surgery also have other
procedures performed
at the same time. This
allows for one surgery
and one recovery.
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Breast Augmentation
Women who come to me seeking breast enlargement have very similar goals to those seeking
breast reduction. Both groups of women want to have breasts that are proportional to their
body size with the most natural result possible. In certain situations, a breast lift is also needed
to tighten lax skin. The laxity can be the result of pregnancy or weight loss. When a breast lift
is needed, I utilize the lollipop scar technique. A breast lift procedure is very similar to a breast
reduction. The only difference is that with a breast reduction, breast tissue is removed.
Combined Breast/Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Procedures.
Many of my patients who have breast surgery also have other procedures performed at the
same time. This allows for one surgery and one recovery. The most common combined procedures
performed by Dr. Rhee are breast surgery, whether it is a breast reduction or augmentation,
combined with tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty. For those patients
who desire breast augmentation together with a tummy tuck, I am able to place
the breast implants through the tummy tuck incision, leaving the breasts without
any scars.
Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time. Despite diet and
exercise, certain areas of the body are prone to carry excess fat. For these areas, liposuction
can help. The most common areas for liposuction are the love handles
(upper hip area) and thighs.
Patients who have combined procedures do surprisingly well. In addition to
having the benefit of just one recovery process, there can also be a significant
savings in price.
To learn more, please call our Huntington office to schedule a complimentary
consultation with Dr. Rhee at (631) 424-6707. Located at 257 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington
Station. www.liplasticsurgery.com.
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by Debbi Honorof
Picasso and His Women
The Art League of Long Island presents a
special evening dedicated to Pablo Picasso.
Enjoy a special presentation by artist and art
curator Franklin Hill Perrell about how Picasso’s
painting style changed with each new woman
who entered his life. Complete the evening with
tapas, lite fare and Spanish wine. Tickets for this
fundraising event are $50 for members and $75
for non-members. To reserve your seat, contact
Bobbie Janowitz at 631-462-5400 x227 or visit
artleagueli.org.
Wedding Dress Exhibit at Old Westbury
Gardens
Westbury House is a magnificent, Charles IIstyle
mansion on the grounds of Old Westbury
Gardens. Given the indescribable beauty of the
gardens, the wide open space provided by 200
acres, and the myriad variety of events offered,
some visitors never quite make it inside—which is
unfortunate. The house, decorated with priceless
antiques, paintings, and original furnishings, is
well worth experiencing on its own under any
circumstances, but particularly now through
mid-June when various rooms of the house will
display antique wedding dresses, tuxedoes, hats,
luggage, accessories and other items spanning
the decades from the 1880s through 1940s, and
created by designers including Henri Bendell,
Louis Vuitton, and the House of Tappé. The
exhibit is included with the $10 regular admission
($8 Seniors, $5 Kids 7-17). Old Westbury Gardens
is located at 71 Old Westbury Rd. in Old
Westbury. For information, call 516-333-0048 or
visit oldwestburygardens.org.
Living, Out Loud: Writers Riff on Love,
Sweat & Fears
Six acclaimed Long Island writers; Claudia Gryvatz
Copquin, Robin Eileen Bernstein, Iyna Bort Caruso
and Paula Ganzi Licata with special guests Ellen
Meister and Barry Dougherty—wear their hearts on
their sleeves and put their deepest thoughts on the
line in a live reading of personal essays that are funny,
provocative and sometimes heart-breaking. The
event takes place on Sunday, June 2 at 3 pm at the
Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor and
is free with museum admission. For information, call
516-484-9338 or visit nassaumuseum.org.
Organize Long Island
Summer is a great time to “lighten up,” says
professional organizer Alice Price. She offers tips
for organizing your physical and emotional “stuff.”
Longtime Port Jefferson resident
Corinna Mendis is a Physician Assistant
in the Emergency Room at St.
Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation
Center in Port Jefferson, but now she
can add “TV Producer” to her resume.
Prior to attending PA school, Corinna
worked as a volunteer, intern, advocate
and counselor at Pax Christi
Hospitality Center in Port Jefferson,
a men’s shelter that operates under
the umbrella organization of Hope
House Ministries. The experience
left an indelible impression on her
and prompted her to write a pilot TV
script for a series she calls “Not in My
Neighborhood.” She hopes the series
will highlight the often unseen humanity
of the homeless population.
After several attempts to get an outside
producer interested in financing
her series, Corinna decided to take
matters into her own capable hands
and produce the TV pilot herself. She
joined with co-directors Barry Gribble
Your Home: Once a week, pick up 10 items and
donate them to a thrift shop. Your house will feel
lighter and cleaning will be easier.
Your Papers: Bring one of your “piles” to the
pool or the beach and sort out the trash from
the treasure or bring a bunch of magazines and
browse through them. Toss the trash into the
recycle bin and go home feeling lighter.
Your Closet: Turn all the hangers in your closet
so that the hooks are facing you. As you wear
an item and return it to the closet have the
hook face the back. Early in August, see what
is still on hangers hooked toward you. You can
probably toss those items and not miss them
at all.
Your Mind: What little thing has been niggling
around in the far corners of your brain These
issues get heavier with time. Taking care of them
relieves the tension in your shoulders and puts a
spring in your step!
Your Stuff: Keep a large tote stocked with
towels, sunscreen and a trashy novel. When the
opportunity to hit the beach arises, you’re ready!
For more information, visit organizelongisland.com
or call 631-748-9778.
Meet This
Long Island Woman
Corinna Mendis
Physician Assistant and TV Producer
and Kevin Good, hired professional
actors, and took a two-week vacation
from her day job to oversee the filming.
The resulting 22-minute TV pilot
was filmed entirely on location at Pax
Christi Hospitality Center and had
its local premiere at Theater Three
on Main Street in Port Jefferson
last summer. Since then, Corinna
has moved on to the next step—
meeting with distributors to find
the best home for her series. She
is also in the pre-production phase
of a project entitled “Little Egg,” a
short film about a woman searching
for her daughter’s father. Written
by David Moyes and directed
by McKenna Dabbs, filming begins
in May in New York City.
When Corinna was approached
recently to be interviewed for
TV Writer Podcast, she jumped
at the opportunity to share her
unique experience with other
writers. The primary goal of
TV Writer Podcasts is to offer
stimulating podcast interviews
with working writers in various
genres and parts of the television
industry.
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imaging services. Our staff of dedicated, board-certified mammographers ensure the highest level of
interpretive skills with expertise you can count on.
Other benefits include:
standard mammogram
Additional specialized imaging services include:
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To schedule an appointment or learn more about the services
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How do YOU choose
Supplements
for Optimal Health
Antioxidants
Calcium
Vitamins
Minerals
Do you have questions about SUPPLEMENTS
Dr. Kalitenko will offer his thoughts on important
supplements that you may be interested in taking to
support your health. Dr. K will provide information
about the finest nutritional supplements to consider
including in your overall health regimen.
All attendees will receive a coupon for
$5 Off Any Purchase of $25 or More
for use at The Vitamin Shoppe.
Please R.S.V.P. to 516-627-0769. Parking in rear.
Dr. Kalitenko’s offices are located in
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and Brooklyn 718-382-9200
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Joint Support
Immune Support
Seasonal Support
Wednesday, June 26th
at 7:00PM
Come to The Vitamin Shoppe
1514 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
for a
Free Lecture
Practical Tips
on Choosing
Supplements
by Sergey Kalitenko, M.D.
a practitioner of Holistic,
Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine
Picks June
Event Pick
Jimmy Webb
at the Boulton Center
Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m.
37 West Main Street, Bay Shore
631-969-1101
boultoncenter.org
The acclaimed songwriter, who
has written such iconic hits as
“By The Time I Get To Phoenix,”
“MacArthur Park,” “Up, Up and
Away” and “Wichita Lineman,”
now makes his home on Long
Island, and will sing his hit songs
and share stories about the
many musical legends who have
performed his music.
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Product Pick
Edible Wedding Favors
If you’re planning a wedding and searching for unique favors that won’t get
left at the table, check out edible wedding favors from A Taste of Home,
1992 North Jerusalem Road in Bellmore. Their selection of delectable
favors includes beautifully decorated cookies, cake, and candy. For more
information, visit atasteofhomeli.com or call 516-486-1670.
Book Pick
Manhasset Stories: More Baby Boomer Memories
by Suzanne McLain Rosenwasser
Suzanne Rosenwasser’s first book of stories about growing up in the Long
Island suburbs was so well received that she’s written a second volume. If
you’re a Baby Boomer, you’ll recognize the nostalgic sights and sounds of
Long Island in the 1950s and 60s. To order, visit suzannerosenwasser.com.
Click Pick
theluxuryspot.com
If you want to be in the know about fashion, beauty, nightlife and more,
visit this fabulous website, which was started by a bunch of fun-loving,
posh New Yorkers with a penchant for better living.
Restaurant Pick
Prime Catch
41 South Park Ave., Rockville
primecatchseafoodgrill.com
With a delectable menu,
gracious staff and a
sophisticated décor, Prime
Catch is a great choice for
lunch or dinner. Conveniently
located near the movie
theater and the Madison
Theater at Molloy College.
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The Latest Advance In Facial Plastic Surgery: Microfat Transfer
by Dr. James C. Marotta
In the past 15 years there has been a veritable revolution in the
way that facial plastic surgeons think about facial aging. We used
to think that facial aging was only about sagging tissues and gravity,
but in reality that’s only half the problem. The other major
contributor to looking old is the loss of facial fat.
FACIAL AGING - LOSING FACIAL FAT
Unlike other parts of the body which seem to get heavier as we
age, the face actually loses fat in its natural “fat pads.” Think
about the face of a baby versus that of a 90 year old. The baby’s
face is pleasingly plump and cherubic. It has “baby fat.” The 90
year old’s face, on the other hand, is characteristically drawn and
gaunt. Some elderly faces appear skeleton-like, with loss of fat in
the temples, under the eyes, and in the cheeks. An excellent analogy
I’ve heard is that when we’re born, we’re like grapes, with
nice taught skin around a full center. But as we age, we lose our
“stuffing” and turn into shriveled raisins.
Though the process of losing facial fat is gradual and slow, it unfortunately starts
very early - beginning in the mid to late 20s and continuing throughout life. I commonly
see patients in their late 20s/early 30s who complain of looking tired or of
“dark” circles under their eyes. These patients are noticing the very early changes in
facial fat. It begins with loss of fat volume around the eyes in the 20s, progressing to
the cheeks in the 30s - 50s, and finally to the brows and temples typically after 50.
SOLVING THE PROBLEM – RESTORING VOLUME
You may think, “If facial aging is about losing fat in our facial fat pads, why not add
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the fat back” That’s exactly what we do through a procedure called Facial Microfat
Transfer. In this procedure, fat is gently liposuctioned through a small needle hole,
typically from the abdomen but possibly also the inner or outer thighs. The fat is
processed to increase its survival and is made to function essentially as a transplant
of tiny (micro) fat droplets. The fat is then injected into the face to refill the natural
fat pads under the eyes and in the cheeks, brows, and temples. It can also be used to
fill in smile lines and help a sagging jawline. Fat is injected wherever needed to help
reverse the process of facial aging. The ability to restore lost volume to the face with
Microfat Transfer is arguably the greatest advance in facial plastic
surgery in 15 years.
Microfat Transfer, when
Interested, but you still have some questions Here are answers
to the most common questions I get about Microfat Transfers:
done utilizing the latest
techniques, lasts for years Will I have a “fat” face No just enough fat is injected to restore
the amount you lost in the aging process.
just like other facial surgery. Does it last Microfat Transfer, when done utilizing the latest
techniques, lasts for years just like other facial surgery.
Is it smooth Yes. The droplets of fat are tiny (“micro”) and, when injected, are
smooth and undetectable.
Does that mean I won’t need an eye, face, cheek or brow lift That depends
on the patient. Some patient’s facial aging can be improved with fat injections alone.
When necessary, lifting procedures can be combined with fat injections to achieve
even better results because both the loss of facial fat and sagging that cause facial
aging are improved.
Visit www.MarottaMD.com to learn more! Call 631-982-2022.
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Book Corner
by Debbi Honorof
Missing Children
J
Just in time for
your summer
reading list,
let me suggest
two gripping
novels that
share a
common
theme: the
devastating
disappearance
of a child.
10June 2013
ust in time for your summer reading list, let me suggest two gripping novels
that share a common theme: the devastating disappearance of a child. Is
This Tomorrow by Caroline Leavitt and Baby Grand by Dina Santorelli are
both well-crafted page-turners with characters that get under your skin.
Caroline Leavitt takes us back to a 1950s Boston suburb. Divorced working
mother Ava Lark is desperately seeking to create a stable life for her
12-year-old son Lewis, but when his best friend disappears, their lives are
thrown into turmoil.
Caroline
Leavitt
Dina
Santorelli
The “Baby Grand” in Dina Santorelli’s novel is Charlotte, the
infant daughter of NYS Governor Phillip Grand and his wife.
When Charlotte disappears from the Governor’s mansion, and
then thirty-something Jamie Carter is kidnapped in broad daylight
from Bryant Park, we learn about a tangled web of secrets
and deception that threatens to shatter lives.
I asked the authors about their journey from idea to published
book. Here is a condensed version of those conversations.
How did you become a writer
Caroline Leavitt: I always knew I wanted to be a writer. I spent
my childhood in libraries reading and writing, getting lost in stories.
I got a story published, and that became a novel, and I was
able to work as a writer. I still teach writing classes at Stanford
and UCLA online because it’s work I love, and I also have private
clients.
Dina Santorelli: I’ve been a journalist for 20+ years, but I’ve
always been drawn to fiction, especially thrillers. Writing a novel
was one of those dreams I put on the back burner as I traveled,
cultivated a career, and raised a family. In my mid-30s, I
decided to take the plunge. With three children and a thriving freelance
career, I knew it would be difficult, so I enrolled in Hofstra’s Creative Writing
graduate program. I graduated in February 2009 with about a third of
Baby Grand completed
Where did the story idea come from
Leavitt: I tend to write about the things that haunt me and I’m always
wondering how people who are outcasts in some way can gain community.
I grew up in a 1960s suburb of Boston, and my family was very much outsiders.
I felt it very keenly because I was smart (only 10% of my
high school went to college), Jewish (everyone else was Catholic
in my community), and sickly with childhood asthma. There
was one family on the block who was more outcast than I was–a
divorced woman and her two kids! No one got divorced back
then, plus she had boyfriends, which made her more suspect. She
vanished one day, along with her son, and I always wondered
why, and what happened. The idea kept gnawing at me. Years
later, I started writing about that family, but as I wrote, the story
changed. The story began to center on my character, Ava Lark,
a divorced woman with a 12-year-old son, Lewis, but I set the
story in the 1950s because the 1950s were when everything is
supposed to be perfect, but there was always an undercurrent of
paranoia about Communists and anyone who was even remotely
different, which really seemed to serve my story. I knew the story
had to be stronger, so I had Lewis’s best friend Jimmy vanish. The
neighborhood paranoia begins to surround Ava, but she refuses
to move. Lewis grows up with survivor’s guilt, and Rose, Jimmy’s
sister grows up sure her brother is somehow still alive. But then
the case seems solved, but is it really And will bringing out the
real truth hurt the ones you most want to protect
Santorelli: I wish I could remember exactly how and when I
came up with the premise for Baby Grand. All I know is it happened
sometime in my twenties, when I was working as a fulltime
editor in Manhattan. I used to commute every day by bus
and/or train and would read lots of thrillers by authors such as John Grisham,
Michael Crichton and James Patterson. I loved them. Devoured them.
And, for some reason, I always thought I had it in me to write one. At that
time, story ideas would come to me, and I would jot them down on pieces
of paper. (To this day when I’m cleaning my home, I don’t just throw out
napkins or Post-Its or tiny pieces of paper when I find them. I know there’s
likely to be some fiction note scribbled on them somewhere, so each one is
closely examined.) Baby Grand was one of those ideas–something that just
came to me, an amalgam of plots and characters probably influenced by
books or films enjoyed at the time as well as my life. Although I’m a thriller
writer, I’m not interested in gore or horror or in FBI agents or retired cops as
heroes. I prefer to write suspenseful tales about ordinary people. Like me.
Like you. I like putting those ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances
to see how they react, how they find strength they didn’t know they had.
Tell me about your publishing experience with the book.
Leavitt: Although this is my 10th novel, it’s actually only my second novel
with Algonquin Books—the gods and goddesses of publishing! They published
my 9th novel, Pictures of You, after my then-publisher rejected it as
“not being special enough.” I was devastated. I had great reviews, but no
real sales. I really thought my career was over, but Algonquin rescued me.
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Book Corner
They told me, “We’re going to change your life,” and they did.
They turned my book into a New York Times and USA Today
bestseller, helped make it a Costco “Pennie’s Pick,” a San Francisco
Chronicle Lit Pick, and got it on the “Best of 2011” lists in
the San Francisco Chronicle, The Providence Journal, Bookmarks
Magazine and Kirkus Reviews!
Santorelli: I started with the traditional publishing process
but was frustrated by the slow pace. I had seen the growth of
self-publishing and eBooks, and was confident in my product,
so I decided to self-publish. Baby Grand was published as an
Amazon Kindle ebook last May and I’ve been overwhelmed with
the warm reception from readers. I made the book available on
other eReader platforms, as a print-on-demand paperback and
as an audiobook. Baby Grand is top-rated in the mystery/thriller
category on Amazon, has more than 50 five-star reviews, and I
was voted the second best author on Long Island (right behind
Nelson DeMille) in Long Island Press.
What are your thoughts on the current state of books
Leavitt: I think people are hardwired to love and need stories,
and I truly believe books will always be with us. It’s part of what
makes us human. I see a lot of people with e-book readers—including
teenagers—and though I personally love the feel of a
book in my hand, anything that gets people reading is fine by me.
Santorelli: There is so much written about the demise of the
publishing industry, but I just don’t see it that way. I think it’s a very
exciting time to be in publishing because there are so many options for authors.
I like the control that we have as self-publishers, making decisions on everything
from the price of books to formatting to book covers and marketing.
Any advice for aspiring novelists
Leavitt: Never. Ever. Give. Up. Just because someone rejects your work
does not mean that your work is bad or that you won’t make it. Believe in
yourself. Never take no for an answer. I’m the poster girl for second chances
and I did not become a success until my 9th novel! Keep writing. Help
other writers when you can. Send stories out everywhere, from little literary
magazines to The New Yorker. Get Poets & Writers Magazine and enter
every contest you can find. And call yourself a writer. Claim it from the start
and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. And if you get really discouraged,
email me and I’ll cheer you on.
Santorelli: Believe in yourself. There’s going to be a lot of rejection along
the way–by agents and editors, and by that nagging little voice inside of
you that keeps telling you that you’re not good enough. Don’t ignore everyone–agents
and editors offer excellent guidance–but you know your
story, and you have instincts as an author. And as for that nagging little
voice of self-doubt in your head: totally ignore that one. You are good
enough. Case closed.
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he feels that it can still be habit forming.
Dr. Saffran focuses on establishing good sleep
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Doctors everywhere are being advised to cut
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mentation is most likely going to be needed
in the transitional period,” says McDonald.
Although she views sleep medications as serving
a purpose in treating insomnia, she believes
that they should only be used short term with
careful doctor’s supervision.
McDonald carefully monitors her patients’
blood profile, diet, and health history and makes
her recommendations based on the whole picture.
“It’s about doing your homework and
knowing with regard to each supplement what
the mechanism of action is…. how the supplement
is actually addressing the concern.”
According to McDonald, it’s also important
to understand the nature of the sleep problem
before recommending a supplement.
For example, she explains “melatonin works
best for someone who is having trouble falling
asleep whereas valerian root is better for
someone who is having trouble staying asleep
and L-theanine works best for someone with
restless sleep who is lying in bed with anxious
thoughts.”
Regardless of which supplement is used, Mc-
Donald stresses the importance of being knowledgeable
about the safety and purity of all natural
supplements since they are not regulated by
the FDA. McDonald recommends that consumers
reference websites such as the U.S. Pharmacopeia
(www.usp.org) or the FDA (www.fda.
gov) for information on specific products.
“Additionally,” according to McDonald,
“some supplements may interact with other
drugs that patients are taking. That’s why it’s
most preferable to have the support of a professional
when making decisions about supplements.”
(Integrative nutritionists can be found
on the Dieticians in Integrative and Functional
Medicine website (www.integrativerd.org).)
The following is a list of commonly recommended
natural supplements for addressing
sleep issues:
Melatonin – Melatonin, a hormone produced
in the pineal gland, regulates your circadian
rhythms. It is not associated with any adverse
reactions, although it can cause some drowsiness
or dizziness at high doses. Its normal doses
range from .3 to 5mg. Melatonin should not be
taken for longer than 28 days and should not
be taken with depressants such as clonipin or
benzodiazepines.
Velerian – The use of valerian root as a sleep
aid dates back to ancient Greece. It inhibits the
breakdown of gama-aminobutyric acid, commonly
known as GABA, a brain neurotransmitter
that has a sedative effect. Valerian should not
be taken with depressants, sedatives, benzodiazepenes
or alcohol. Its normal dosage is 400 to
900mg about two hours before bedtime.
L-Theanine – Found in green tea leaves, L-
Theanine helps to increase seratonin levels in
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supplement. Its dosage is 200mg before bed. It
has no known side effects or drug interactions.
Magnesium – Insomnia has been associated
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The recommended dose is 400mg Magnesium
Glycinate half an hour before bed.
Chamomile tea and Lavender aromatherapy
– Although Chamomile and lavender are
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Could It Be Sleep Apnea
The National Sleep Foundation maintains that insomnia is the most common sleep
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THE LONG ISLAND WOMAN INTERVIEW
by Arie Nadboy
Norah O’Donnell
Norah O’Donnell has all the ingredients for a successful television
journalist; she’s smart, attractive, has an engaging personality and
gravitates toward hard work. As a result, she’s quickly covered all the
bases in television journalism. And, she’s done it without much publicity
or fanfare.
You can see Norah O’Donnell every weekday morning along with her cohosts,
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you can occasionally see her as the substitute host of Face the Nation.
Recently, she’s achieved her career dream and also contributes to 60
Minutes. She’s exactly where she wants to be and loves every minute of
it.
Ms. O’Donnell resides in New York City with her restaurateur husband,
Geoff Tracy, and their three children.
Long Island Woman met with Norah O’Donnell at her CBS office to talk
about her rise to the heights of tv journalism.
Let’ start at the beginning. Where you were born and raised
I’m an army brat. My parents are from New York. My mother’s from
Jamaica, Queens and my father is from Staten
Island. They met when my father was in med
school and he was drafted to the army. He was
doing his residency in St. Vincent’s Hospital
down in the village, so he didn’t go to Vietnam
but he stayed in the army for 30 years. They
moved to Washington DC where I was born,
then to Germany and then we moved back to
San Antonio, Texas where I spent most of my
childhood. When I was ten we moved to Seoul,
South Korea. Then we moved back to San
Antonio where I finished high school. I went to
Georgetown University, met my husband there
and lived in Washington for the next 20 years.
So that’s kind of the quick and dirty.
How did you adjust to all of those moves
Very well. You know, its interesting. When
I was first hired by NBC, one of our vice
presidents of talent mentioned to me that a lot
of our journalists are actually from military backgrounds, partly because
they are very adaptable. They don’t mind moving around because that’s
sort of what they’re used to as children.
So you were well prepared for this career.
Yes, and I was very young when we were in Germany. I was only two
years old. But Seoul, South Korea was a wonderful tour of duty in the
eighties. It was also my first foray into television. All middle school
and high school students are required to take English. My mother met
someone and they needed a young girl’s voice to make the tapes you
learn English with. I made some of those tapes. I made a little extra
money and I would go to the table at the market and buy Nike shoes or
Jack Wagner tapes or polo shirts. You know, things you do when you are
ten or eleven years old.
So I’ve had a job since I was ten years old. Even when we moved back to
Interviewing Ahmadinejad
“Then I sat down and I
was told I can’t cross my
legs. And of course, he
never addressed me by
my name.”
San Antonio, I baby-sat and worked in a Chinese restaurant as a hostess.
In Georgetown you earned a BA in philosophy and a masters degree
in liberal arts. At what point did you realize that you wanted to go into
journalism
I had a father in medicine, so maybe I wanted to do medicine. Or maybe
I wanted to be a lawyer, so I worked at a law firm my freshman year while
I was at Georgetown. Then I loved philosophy. Then my senior year I got
an internship with ABC news and that’s where I really caught the bug.
I tell people in college now to explore those interests through internships
and decide if you like those people, that type of job, the career, what they
do….. That’s how you figure out what you want to do. I really enjoyed
journalism.
You’ve shown tremendous versatility and flexibility in your field; Chief
White House correspondent, regular on the Chris Matthews show, election
coverage, news anchor, now you’re co-anchoring CBS This Morning. You
rise to each level without a lot of fanfare or controversy. That seems to
be very uncommon these days.
I think that mine was a pretty traditional path. I was a print journalist
first, so I was schooled in reporting and writing
my own stories with a notebook. I took my
own photographs for some of my stories. Then
it was kind of the beginning of cable news
and I made some appearances on cable news
shows. Then I was offered a job at some of the
networks. Then I became a correspondent at
NBC when I was 25 years old, which was young.
They taught me how to do the television side
of reporting. I certainly had some experience
from the print side, but writing for tv is different
than for a paper or a magazine.
I think the traditional path is; you cover the
White House, you cover Congress, you cover
the Pentagon. I got some pretty incredible
posts at NBC so I covered just about everything
in Washington. The thing is, with NBC having
MSNBC, I also got to do a lot of anchoring. It
really was in many ways a great opportunity to
hone my skills as a reporter, but also to develop some skills as an anchor
as well, especially during breaking news situations. So it was really a nice
combination.
I traveled all over the world with President Clinton, President Bush and
President Obama. I’ve been to every battleground state multiple times so
I’ve done a lot of traveling. I think there is something incredibly important
about being on the ground, to have to show up at a satellite truck two
hours beforehand, take a bus there, write a minute and a half script, deal
with the elements and have to feed it in through a remote truck.
Television is incredibly hard work. I think sometimes people don’t know
what goes on behind the scenes. It takes all day sometimes to put a
minute and a half script together.
Do you feel that there is still a glass ceiling for women in your industry
I think a lot has changed. I think there is incredible opportunity for

Norah with her husband, Geoff Tracy,
and their children.
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women in journalism. In many ways journalism is a great fit for women
who have a natural curiosity about the world and what’s going on and
exposing whether its injustice or inequality or corruption…. which is
sometimes at the heart of great investigative journalism.
Do I still think that there needs to be more women in leadership positions
in journalism Yes! Is there a need to have more women in leadership
positions in every single field in America Yes! So we’re not unique in
that regard. The profession of journalism is just like many others. There
should be more women in leadership positions. And that shouldn’t be
controversial.
CBS This Morning is a welcome addition to the lineup of morning news
shows. It looks like CBS got it right this time. The three of you have a
comfortable camaraderie and the show is smart, its fresh and it reaches
a demographic that perhaps others don’t reach.
Did you know your co-hosts prior to the show starting, or did you get to
know them on the job
I joined CBS to be the chief white house correspondent and to be the
principal substitute for Face the Nation and to be a contributor to 60
Minutes. As chief white house correspondent I contributed to all forms
of CBS news; CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News, CBS Sunday Morning.
When they asked me to anchor CBS This Morning, it was a huge life
change for me because I was based in Washington. That’s where my
husband’s job is – he owns six restaurants. My children were in school
there. We built a life there, so that was a big change for me. But it was
also an incredible opportunity. Where else can you host two hours of
live television today You get to set the agenda for the news, you get
the greatest guests–from not just Washington and politics, but people
who are in medicine, books, or business–who are doing incredible
things. We have this incredibly rich experience every morning for two
hours.
CBS This Morning has incredible support from the leadership of this
news division from the chairman of CBS, Jeff Fager, who watches every
minute of this show and cares so much about this program. When you
have that kind of support I think it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. I feel
very lucky to be part of this show at this time.
There’s movement in the mornings for the first time. I think I can say this
on the record; the Today Show was dominant for two decades and now
they’re not. I have been heartened by the response we’ve received. There
is a growing audience for the news and we like to say the news is back in
the morning. Our ratings are up every morning. We’ve got a long way to
go, but we’re still early in this game and sometimes it takes five years and
we’re committed to that. This much success in a short period of a time is
incredibly energizing for myself, Charlie, Gayle and the whole staff.
It’s smart, but not so smart that you can’t attract a wide viewership.
Yeah, we like to have fun. And I think that’s the idea. But we also
recognize that people are busy and people want to be informed because
you wanna be able to talk with people at the school yard, or at work, or at
a party at night, or at the store, about what’s going on in the world. And
we are doing that in a very smart way that also is fun.
When you were presented with the opportunity, were your co-hosts
already picked
Yes, Charlie and Gayle were the anchors, so they asked if I would join
them. I couldn’t have asked for two better co-hosts. The good thing about
Charlie and Gayle is that they also come to the show with their incredible
life experience. Charlie – with his rich experience as the host of his show
and interviewing and knowing everybody. Gayle – with her experience of
being editor in chief of O magazine and all of the people that she knows
and the skills and reporting that she has developed over decades. And my
experience from Washington is kind of the perfect fit.
What have you learned from working with them
Oh a lot! My background is to really drill down on the facts, drill down
on specifics. Charlie has taught me to pull back and make sure you don’t
miss some of the big picture. Sometimes the simplest question can be
the smartest question. Don’t miss the main opportunity to connect with

the big picture. Charlie is the best reporter and
interviewer on television, so the fact that I get
to sit next to him is incredible. My mom says all
the time, “Do you believe the people you work
with!”
Gayle asks the question which everyone at home
is really thinking. She’s very direct, very real. I
think that’s a constant reminder that sometimes
we have to remember that our viewers at home
are thinking ‘God, I wish I could ask that person
this question’ and Gayle always seems to have
her finger on what America is thinking or people
are thinking.
Your interview with President Ahmadinejad
of Iran that you did with Charlie was quite a
fascinating and revealing interview. What were you thinking while you
were listening to his answers
It was quite an interview and I give Charlie a lot for credit because
he’s regularly had interviews with Ahmadinejad for the past two or three
years. Charlie asked me, “Would like you to do the interview with me this
time” And I said, “That’s great, thank you.” In our field most big anchors
don’t choose to share those big gets. Those are so exclusive and hard
fought, so it was incredibly gracious and generous for Charlie to ask me
to do the interview with him. I said, “Well that’s great, but the Iranians will
never let it happen. They’ll never let a woman interview Ahmadinejad.”
Our executive producer said, “I’m sure Charlie worked it out.”
Lo and behold, I walk into this room with incredibly tight security and
Ahmadinejad’s press person comes forwards to say hello and I reach out
my hand and of course he said, “I’m sorry. I cant shake your hand.” So
that was an immediate reminder of where I was. Then I sat down and I
was told I cant cross my legs. And of course he never addressed me by
my name even though Charlie introduced me; “This is Norah O’Donnell,
she is my co-host, I brought her because she is the smarter of us two.”
He (Ahmadinejad) frequently called me “the lady.”
But Charlie was called by his name.
Yes. But if you watch it, I asked him some
pretty tough questions. I said “You say you’re
not interfering in Syria. With all do respect,
you are interfering with Syria.” And he would
turn and look at Charlie and say, “The lady
says I’m doing this….”
It was an incredible experience. That’s why
journalism is incredibly thrilling but also why
I take it so seriously. We get the opportunity
to ask world leaders with enormous financial
and military power what they’re doing, when
most of the time most of these leaders don’t
face very tough questions from most of their
followers.
He had an agenda to deliver regardless of
what the question was.
Most people in power will answer the question the way they want
regardless of what you ask them. A lot of them are very much on message.
You debuted on 60 Minutes with Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and it made
a lot of headlines. Did you expect that kind of reaction to the interview
Yes, I did. I knew this was going to be a big book and I knew it was
going to create a lot of buzz. I knew it was going to generate a new
discussion of what I call feminism 2.0 – which is about why there aren’t
more women in leadership positions. But I didn’t realize how fierce both
sides of the opinions were on this debate from women. I think its because
women generally feel under fire. Women in the workplace feel like they’re
being questioned about how much time they’re spending at home and
whether they’re doing a good job. Women at home are questioned about
whether they should be in the workplace or what they’re doing at home
or how they could be doing more. Because its really tough to be a stay
at home mom and have all those responsibilities and not have any help.
I think that’s why it has provoked so much of a discussion and I think
there’s a real question out there which is a genuinely good question to
ask, which is; Why there aren’t more women in leadership
When I was trying to make a decision whether to stay with NBC or go
My mom says all
the time, “Do you
believe the people
you work with!”
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to CBS. I said I really want to do 60 Minutes. My agent said to me, “That’s
great, but everyone wants to do 60 Minutes.” I said, “I know, but could
you just check and see if they say I have a shot at doing 60 Minutes”
I got a call back and they wanted to meet with me. So this has been a
dream of mine that became a reality. I’ve worked incredibly hard to land
this interview, which I’ve been working on for a year and a half.
You have three young children
including twins. How is the
new schedule impacting your
parenting situation
The schedule has actually
been great. For the first time
I actually have a relatively set
schedule. The regular routine
has helped a lot in terms of
managing my life at work and
at home.
What is a typical day like for
you You get up at what time
At about four, and then get
here at about five.
Was that an adjustment for
you
No, because I was doing that
on the road. I have young
children, so a lot of time they
were up in the middle of the
night too. It doesn’t ever get
easy waking up that early on
a regular basis. By Thursday
or Friday it really does start to
wear on me and now I get up
on the weekends at four or five
as well, so you just naturally
wake up. It becomes routine.
So you’re up at four....
Up at four, probably in here
at five, get ready–meaning hair
and make-up–I get a binder with
every segment… They also email it
to me the night before so I’ve read
everything already. All the segments
get briefed again in the morning.
I go over things with the senior
producer, then I’ll meet with the
executive producer about things to
add or subtract from the show. Then
starting at 6:20 we’ll do affiliate
teases. Then we kick off the show
from 7 to 9. Then we have post show
tapes and post affiliate tapes. There
are days where I have the shoots too.
Yesterday, I didn’t have time to go
to the bathroom until 11:30. So I was
thinking today that I have to start
managing my calendar so there’s
one day that I can kind of leave right
after the show, because the day can
kind of stretch on forever.
I understand that you’re a runner.
Norah’s Favorites
Favorite Novel: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. I also love Ken
Follett’s books and Philippa Gregory’s
books.
Favorite Biography: The Wise Men: Six
Friends and the World They Made by
Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas. It’s a
biography of all the people who shaped
foreign policy post World War 11. I’ve got
a signed first edition of the book.
Favorite Movie: Life is Beautiful
Favorite Broadway Show: Cats or Le Mis
Favorite Singer: Barbra Streisand
Favorite Song: I have lots of favorites
but one is, “Box of Rain” by the
Grateful Dead
Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Brie cheese
Yes, I am.
When do you have time and where do you run
That’s actually on my agenda for today. I’m trying to figure out how to
fit it in. I can sneak in an hour run once or twice during the week and on
the weekend. Sunday I ran nine miles, which is the farthest I’ve run in
probably 15 years. Generally I run in Central Park.
What do you do to relax
Run, work out, read. But I
generally don’t relax that much.
I don’t watch much tv. I am very
envious of those people who
have watched the latest HBO
series. I’ve watched Homeland.
Many times my husband and I
will watch Homeland and we’ll
finish and I’ll say, “Lets watch
the next episode.” But he’ll
say, “We have to go to bed!
You have to get up at four and
its ten o clock at night! You’re
crazy.” I’m like, “I know, but its
so good and I wont be able to
watch it again.”
I grab dinner with my husband
on a Saturday night. But on a
regular night when I’m home,
I take the kids to swim lessons
and I put them to bed at 8
or 8:30. I’m generally falling
asleep with them in their bed.
It can be exhausting.
You’re married to a noted
restaurateur. What are the
meals like in your house
They’re very good. He
probably cooks twice a week.
Monday night he made some
farfalle pasta with arugula and
broccoli and peppers and some
sausage. Generally speaking on
Sunday nights he would make a
large stir fry with vegetables.
Do you cook
Yes. My kids like my tomato
sauce. I make lentil soup. I can
make banana bread and all kinds
of muffins. It’s really healthy stuff
that I just like to eat.
My husband and I wrote a
cookbook together for babies
(Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious
Meals for Your Baby and Toddler),
so I can do that kind of stuff.
So now that you have done 60
Minutes, what’s left on your career
to-do list
What’s left on my career list is to
get CBS This Morning on the #2 slot
and then the #1 slot. We’re gonna
prove that this show can be #1.
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Catching Up With Carol
Whatever It Takes
Last winter Rich and Gary Borgia threw a little anniversary party for their parents.
It was 70 years in the making. 70 years, that started before December
19, 1942.
Felice Borgia was born in his family’s lower Manhattan home February 13,
1920 (said the midwife) or 14th (said New York State). Catherine Leoci was
an Astoria girl, born 3 years later. Back in the days when couples didn’t meet
online, they met in Astoria’s Italian neighborhood, introduced by friends before
World War II. Neither had finished high school. Catherine left at 16.
Her dad had died, her mother had to go to work and she had to raise her
younger siblings. And it seems Felice was having so much fun in school, he
left early by mutual agreement.
But December 1942 it was war. Felice was in Naval training in Chicago, and
about to ship out. 20-year old Catherine got on a train alone, to get married.
They’re of
the era where
divorce wasn’t
ever discussed.
It wasn’t on
the radar.
December 19, 1942 Felice and Catherine battled one of the
first storms of their life together. A blizzard almost kept them
from getting to their Chicago Catholic Church. It was so bad,
the couple who married just before them was still there. They
realized Felice and Catherine had no one else, so they invited
the new Mr. and Mrs. Borgia to their reception.
Four months later Felice went to war onboard the aircraft
carrier USS Langley II. Catherine went back to Astoria to wait.
And pray. While Felice became a Petty Officer putting fuses in
bombs, and bombs on planes. He earned 11 stars for fighting
by Carol Silva
11 battles in the South Pacific. He got one quick visit home when the Langley
was damaged in kamikaze raids off Okinawa. Baby Rich arrived nine months
later. Then, in September 1945, Felice went home to Astoria for good. But
one-year old Baby Rich didn’t want to let this stranger in the front door.
Baby Gary came four years later, while Felice was making pots in a factory.
He hated it, but it was work, until a neighbor recognized Felice’s intelligence,
charm and potential. He offered Felice a job where he worked, at John Hancock
Life Insurance. Felice was so good, he won awards, big trips, a management
position – and flexibility that gave him time to hang with the guys. That
“time with the guys” didn’t jive with the needs Catherine saw, for a Long
Island home in Williston Park, and savings for the boys’ college.
How did they fight in those days Rich says like a lot of other World War
II couples. They staked out their positions, without all the talking and even
counseling we do today. “My mother was determined they were going to be
together. It was going to work. They were in love. My father is crazy about her.
And they’re of the era where divorce wasn’t ever discussed. It wasn’t on the
radar. No body jumped ship, as hard as it got, and sometimes it was rocky.”
At their anniversary party, Felice revealed to his sons, there are two other
secrets to 70 years of marriage. “Learn to say ‘Yes Ma’am’ and never change
the battery in your hearing aid.”
Whatever it takes! Happy 71st Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Felice Borgia!
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Travel
by Lee Hitraot
A Week in Maui
The Fairmont Kea Lani
Hawaii has been lingering on our travel to do list for many years and we
finally decided to visit the Pineapple State. We only had a week to spend
there, and the choice was to try to get a taste of the various Islands or just
stay put on just one Island and explore it at our leisure. We opted for the
latter choice and decided on magnificent Maui.
Maui is second largest Hawaiian island and recognized for having some
of the world’s best beaches and it’s expansive fertile upcountry and natural
beauty. You can cover a lot of it in a week yet still yearn for more.
Maui is
recognized for
having some
of the world’s
best beaches.
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Where to Stay
We divided our times between two different hotels in different areas of
Maui and in different price ranges.
Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa is a moderately priced resort
hotel with an upscale atmosphere. It was the first hotel
to be built in Mauii (1963). The hotel is part of the Ka`anapali
Beach Resort community, including Ka`anapali Golf Courses
and Whaler’s Village Shops and Restaurants. Sheraton Maui is
10 minutes from Kapalua Inter-island Airport and 45 minutes
from Kahului Airport.
The Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa is one of the larger area
hotels with 508 rooms (83% face the ocean), yet the property is situated
on 23 oceanfront acres so you never feel overly crowded. The rooms are
comparable with most high-end hotels and have most of the amenities
and service to match.
We started our visit with a visit to the spa where Stephanie and Kristin
gave us a most refreshing and relaxing head to toe couples massage that
set the tone for the rest of our visit.
The hotel has five restaurants and poolside bars, a 142-yard lagoonstyle
pool with whirlpool, ocean activities at world famous Black Rock,
including snorkeling, scuba, surfing, sunset/whale watching cruises, para-sailing
and fishing.
Shortly before sunset each evening, you can catch the Torch Lighting
and Cliff Diving Ceremony, a 49 year old tradition where a young warrior
dressed in traditional “malo” (loincloth) sets torches aflame shedding
light upon the lush lawns of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and a dives
off Black Rock as the sun sets on the Ka`anapali skyline. (www.sheratonmaui.com)
If you’re looking for the finest in Maui in luxury and willing to spend a
bit more, then you should consider upgrading to the The Fairmont Kea
Lani, Hawaii’s only all suite and villa luxury oceanfront resort in Wailea.
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The hotel offers 860 square foot one-bedroom suites, as well as two-story villas
that are steps from the ocean and feature private courtyards, fully equipped kitchens,
plunge pools and barbecue grills. Both fine dining and casual options may be
found in the resort’s four restaurants. There’s a full service spa (Spa Kea Lani), a
24-hour fitness center and boutique shopping. The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui resort
hotel is also conveniently located within minutes of Wailea’s championship golf
courses. Ocean activities are offered at Polo Beach including offers snorkeling, sailing,
kayaking, stand-up paddling and scuba diving. There are also three swimming
pools, including an adults-only pool and two activity pools. They also offer their
own Hawaiian Canoe Experience and Cultural Property tour. And you’ll get the
pampering and excellent service that Fairmont is recognized for. (Fairmont.com)
What to Do
Road to Hana: This is Maui’s most famous scenic drive. Waterfalls, the deep
blue waters of the Pacific and thousands of shades of green define this beautiful
region. Allow a full day for this unique experience. Take the challenging drive
yourself or join a tour. (www.gohawaii.com)
Haleakala Summit Sunrise Bike Tour: View sunrise from above the clouds
and see the magnificent Haleakala Crater from atop 10,000’ elevation and then
bicycle down the world’s largest resting volcano with only 200 yards of pedaling.
(www.mauidownhill.com)
A Snorkel Tour of Lanai’s Hulopoe Beach Park and Marine Preserve. Enjoy
a guided snorkel-reef tour and have the rest of the day to explore Lanai. End the
day with a Kiawe wood BBQ dinner overlooking Manele Bay. (www.sailtrilogy.com)
Stay Put: You don’t have to get it all in. Make sure you leave enough time to
enjoy your hotel and the beautiful beaches.
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Good Advice
Breast Reduction – The Lollipop Scar Technique
by Dr. Charlotte Rhee
Women with very
large pendulous
breasts may experience
a variety of
medical problems
including back and neck pain. Also,
the weight of large breasts can cause
the bra straps to dig into the shoulders
leaving groove
markings. Large breasts
get in the way of physical
activities such as leaves the breast with
The LeJour technique
running and other a single vertical incision
sports which can make
(lollipop scar).
exercise and weight
loss very difficult if not
impossible.
Breast Reduction, also known as
reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical
procedure undertaken to make the
breasts smaller. There are many different
breast reduction techniques. The
more traditional method (inverted T-
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scar) leaves the breasts with a vertical
and a long horizontal scar (along the
breast crease). I utilize the LeJour technique
which leaves the breast with a
single vertical incision (lollipop scar)
and in my opinion, with a rounder
and more naturally appearing breast
with a better cosmetic result.
Breast reductions are
performed as an outpatient
procedure and are
covered by insurance. If
you would like to learn
more about this procedure,
please call our
Huntington office to
schedule a complimentary consultation
with Dr. Rhee at (631) 424-6707.
Dr. Charlotte Rhee is a Board
Certified Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeon who specializes in surgery
of the breast. Visit www.liplastic surgery.com.
Help With Weight Loss and Diabetes
by Dr. Dazhi Chen, PhD, LAC
I recently developed
a healthy, successful
way of losing weight
with acupuncture,
actually changing your
metabolism.
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Recent reports show
two-that thirds of American
adults are either overweight
or obese in this
country and obesity rates
have grown from 15%
in 1978-1980 to 32% in
2003-04.
Not only does obesity increase
the risk for developing
major diseases, including
type 2 diabetes, heart
disease and stroke, but
may lead to some forms of
cancer as well. Many therapeutic
weight loss programs
may work in the short term,
however, as most Americans
know, the patient gains the
weight back almost immediately
after he or she discontinues the
program — usually under unhealthy conditions
during treatment or after the patient
has stopped exercising. Weight gain can be
attributed to many things, but metabolism is
a key consideration and should be looked at
seriously.
I recently developed a healthy, successful
way of losing weight with acupuncture,
which can actually change your metabolism.
There are several unique characteristics with
this therapy:
1. You do NOT gain back the weight you
lost.
2. You will see the results as early as the
FIRST WEEK.
3. Stop craving food.
4. Health Issues such as insomnia,
constipation, menopause
and stress will be
alleviated simultaneously
during the treatment.
5. It is effective for how your
whole body will function.
If other weight loss programs
have failed call Dr.
Chen at 516-562-9221 (located
at 277 Northern Blvd., Ste.
306, Great Neck) for an appointment or email
altmedny@gmail.com. Acupuncture is also an
effective treatment for menopause, pain management
(neck pain, shoulder and back pain)
as well depression, fatigue and infertility.
Dr. Chen, is Senior Acupuncturist at North
Shore Hospital
Visit www.camtherapycenter.com.
Good Advice
Elder Law Crisis Planning
by Marc Alhonte, Esq.
the healthy spouse holding the assets
will file a Spousal Refusal. A Spousal
Refusal states that the healthy spouse
refuses to contribute their assets to the
nursing home’s cost. It allows the ill
spouse to get Medicaid. There will be
no requirement to spend down the assets.
Later, the Medicaid agency may decide
that the healthy spouse can afford
to contribute to the cost of
Sometimes an elderly
spouse has suffered
catastrophic illness (a
stroke, Parkinson’s disease,
dementia), and
must be cared for in a
nursing home facility. The cost of care
there may be $450.00/day. Will the
family’s finances be decimated
Assuming no insurance is in place, the
ill spouse will need Medicaid
to cover the cost of care.
facility care. Whether this
What is
Being eligible for Medicaid
happens and how much of a
means having very few assets.
But, an ill spouse can
case-by-case determination.
spousal refusal contribution is requested is a
transfer their assets to a healthy spouse But, the healthier spouse in the community
is always better off, because
and may become eligible without
spending down all the marital assets. they have avoided total impoverishment,
thanks to New York’s law allow-
How
If there have been no other gifts within
the last five years, transferring the as-
For a free consultation contact Marc
ing Spousal Refusal.
sets between spouses creates no penalties
that disqualify Medicaid eligibility. P.C. in Garden City at (516) 745-0066.
Alhonte at Karol, Hausman and Sosnik,
When the Medicaid application is filed, www.khspc.com
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Good Advice
Women and Heart Disease
by Hong Meng, M.D.
Heart disease, also
called coronary artery disease,
is the leading cause
of death for both men
and women. The American
Heart Association
reports that although
heart disease rates have dropped significantly
for men over the
last 25 years, rates among
women haven’t shown as
much of a decline. Risk
factors include diabetes,
high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, smoking, being
overweight, unhealthy
diet, inactivity and excessive
alcohol use.
You can reduce your risk
by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol,
eating a healthy diet (low in fat and
cholesterol, high in fruits and vegetables),
exercising, quitting smoking and cutting
down on alcohol.
If your doctor suspects that you have
heart disease, you may be sent for an
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
(ZPR) offers Coronary
CT Angiography (CCTA),
a much less invasive
alternative to the
traditional angiogram.
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imaging test to determine whether
the arteries in your heart are blocked.
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology (ZPR) offers
Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA), a
much less invasive alternative to the
traditional angiogram. CCTA provides
3D images of the heart and coronary
arteries, allowing doctors to detect narrowed
or blocked vessels.
At ZPR, we use the
latest CT technology to
produce high-quality images
while using minimal
radiation. ZPR also offers
other types of noninvasive
cardiovascular
imaging without using
radiation, cardiac MRI
and MR Angiography
(MRA). Cardiac MRI provides both static
and motion images of the heart. MRA
shows other vessels in the body.
Hong Meng, M.D., is a board certified
radiologist with subspecialties in Body
MRI and Cardiovascular MRI. For more information,
please visit www.zprad.com.
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SPOTLIGHT
Lecture about
Supplements
Dr. Sergey Kalitenko is a practitioner of Holistic,
Functional, and Anti-Aging Medicine. He will be
speaking about important supplements that you
may be interested in taking to support your health.
Dr. K will cover: Antioxidants, Calcium, Vitamins,
Minerals, Personal Care, Joint Support, Immune
Support as well as Seasonal Support.
All attendees will receive a coupon for $5 off any
purchase of $25 or more for use at The Vitamin
Shoppe.
When: Wednesday, June 26 at 7 PM
Where: The Vitamin Shoppe, 1514 Northern Boulevard,
Manhasset
Admission: Free. Please RSVP to 516-627-0769.
Parking in rear. For further information, please visit
doctorkalitenko.com or call his office at 516-467-0253
(Great Neck) or 718-382-9200 (Brooklyn).
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Classes, Lectures
& Seminars
2
Car Parts: Still Life Drawing Workshop: 1-4pm.
The Heckscher Museum of Art. 2 Prime Ave.,
Huntington. 631-351-3250. heckscher.org.
10am. Sky Room at Cinema Arts Centre. 423
Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.
5
6:30-8:30pm.The Bristal at Massapequa.
400 County Line Rd., Massapequa. adrcinc.org.
Guest speaker Maureen Clinton. Part of the Alzheimer’s
Disease Resource Center.
8
3pm. Grace Auditorium. Cold Spring Harbor
Laboratory. 1 Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor.
516-367-8455. cshl.edu/campus-events.
Dr. Paul A. Offit will take a critical look at the
field of alternative medicine and separate fact
from myth.
11
6:30-8pm. Good Samaritan Hospital Patio
Cafe. 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip. 631-465-
6262. maribeth.mckeever@chsli.org.
7:30-9:30pm. Smithtown.
631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com.
12
5-6pm. 516-773-
4646. Seminar on minimally invasive facial plastic
surgery and non-surgical treatments.
13
7-8:30pm. Good Shepherd Hospice Impatient
Center. Daughters of Wisdom Conference Room.
200 Belle Terre Rd., Port Jefferson. 631-465-
6262. maribeth.mckeever@chsli.org.
1-3pm.
The Rose Theater. 1320 Lincoln Ave., Holbrook.
Free Medicaid Seminar; long term community
based care and chronic care seminar, disabled
65 and over.
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7pm. The Vitamin Shoppe. 1514 Northern Blvd.,
Manhasset. RSVP 516-627-0769. doctorkalitenko.com.
With Dr. Sergey Kalitenko. Parking in rear.
ONGOING
By appointment.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway
Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator:
Marlene Natalie. For adolescents with
cancer-related illnesses.
Mondays
8:30-9:45pm. Suffolk Y JCC. 74 Happauge Rd.,
Commack. 631-462-9800 x139. suffolkyjcc.
org. $9.
Noon-1pm,
Saturdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,
Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. For breast cancer
patients who are finished with treatment.
1-2:30pm, Wednesdays.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett.
516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator, Geri Barish.
An informal, ongoing chat for people
whose lives have been touched by cancer.
: Sundays at 10:30am. Sky
Athletic Club. 310 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre.
516-678-9400. skyathletic.com. Fast paced
cardio dance class, all levels, no partner needed.
noon-1:30pm, Thursdays.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett.
516-374-3190. 1in9.org. The group is designed
to help cancer patients draw strength from
each other and enjoy togetherness in this circle
of friendship.
: 12:30-2:30pm. Tuesdays.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,
Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Reformatting
paper images to create something else.
Thursdays
from 12:30-2:30pm through December 2013.
Tower Conference Room at North Shore University
Hospital. 300 Community Dr., Manhasset.
855-36-GOALS. diabeteswellness@nshs.
edu. Geared towards people with diabetes but
also open to family members who want to
learn more about diabetes and helping their
loved one cope with the disease. Free.
9:05am. Fridays.
Long Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave.,
Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/
longbeach.
5 week course, Tuesdays
from 7:30-9:30pm. Smithtown. 631-724-9733.
lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com.
: 5-7:30pm. Tuesdays.
Long Island Japanese Culture Center. 5
Linden Pl., Glen Head. 917-226-1195. takahashi.mieko@gmail.com.
Learn to wear kimono
and dance with a fan in the elegant Soke
Fujima style. Beginners of all ages. For free trial
lesson, contact the instructor.
: Wednesdays at 9:30am. Sky Athletic
Club. 310 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-
678-9400. skyathletic.com. Fusion fitness class
that combines kickboxing and yoga with instructor
Jon Koga.
9:15-10:30am Mondays.
Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside.
516-766-4341 x111. friedbergjcc.org. Yoga
Instructor Sandy Pinz.
: Sundays at 11:45am. Sky Athletic Club.
310 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-678-
9400. skyathletic.com. Beginner level classes.
: Thursdays. Hewlett House, 86
East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190.
1in9.org. An innovative art class for cancer patients,
using terra cotta flowerpots.
Wednesdays by appointment.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,
Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Learn about
and experience this simple healing technique.
For all cancer-related illness.
7:30pm.
Every other Monday. Cinema Arts Centre Sky
Room. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-
7611. cinemaartscentre.org.
: Tuesdays at 7:15am and Fridays
at 10:30am. Sky Athletic Club. 310 Merrick Rd.,
Rockville Centre. 516-678-9400. skyathletic.
com. Muay Thai kick boxing class mixed with
kettle bell training.
11am-noon, Wednesdays.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,
Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Freelance
writer and author Lyna Caruso facilitates this
creative writing workshop for those affected
by cancer. Eight-week program. Registration
required. Free.
11am-noon, Wednesdays.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,
Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Mondays
1:30-2:30 pm. 6-week program. For all cancerrelated
illness.
SPOTLIGHT
“Broadway in Bellport”
Young Frankenstein
The crazy comic genius of Mel Brooks (The
Producers) comes ALIVE in this outlandish laugh
riot of a musical! Adapted from the hilarious film
of the same name, this Tony-nominated show
breathes new shtick into the franchise, thanks to
expanded scenes and new gags. With such classy
numbers as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My
Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” it’s easy to see
why Newsday called the Broadway production “a
blissfully funny monster mash.” At The Gateway,
this science experiment gone horribly wrong has
never felt so hilariously right.
When: June 12 - June 29
Where: Gateway Playhouse, 215 South Country
Rd., Bellport
Tickets: www.gatewayplayhouse.org or call
631-286-1133
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Entertainment
1
8pm. NYCB
Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd.,
Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com.
8pm. The Paramount.
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-
673-7300. paramountny.com.
1pm and 4pm. Landmark on Main Street.
232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-6444.
landmarkonmainstreet.org.
8pm. The Y Boulton
Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay
Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.
2
12pm. Cinema
Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-
423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.
Charlie Parker with Strings: 2pm. Dix Hills
Performing Arts Center. 305 North Service Rd.,
Dix Hills. 631-656-2148. dhpac.org.
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SPOTLIGHT
Dueling Pianos – June 7
The show is an all-request, fully interactive rock n
roll party, where the audience chooses the playlist!
With roasts, toasts, games, sing-a-longs, and
comedy, there is nothing like Dueling Pianos. More
than a bar band, a comedy show, or a cabaret, it’s all
three rolled into one!
When: June 7- 9pm
Where: The Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St.,
Riverhead.
Tickets: $20. suffolktheater.com. 631-727-4343
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3 and 7pm. NYCB Theatre
at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
800-745-3000. livenation.com.
5
7pm. Cinema
Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-
423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.
7:30pm. The Y Boulton Center
for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay
Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.
6
7pm. Cinema
Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-
423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.
6pm. Friedberg JCC. 15
Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x129. friedbergjcc.org.
Enjoy music from WWII and the
great American song book as they commemorate
D-day.
7
8pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush
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Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com.
8pm. The Paramount. 370 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. paramountny.com.
8pm. The Y Boulton Center for
the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore.
631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.
8pm. Tilles Center for
the Performing Arts. L.I.U. C.W. Post. Brookville.
516-299-3100. tillescenter.org.
8:30pm.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central
Nassau’s Garden Stage. 222 Stewart Ave., Garden
City. 516-248-8891. uuccn.org.
4-8:30pm. The Heckscher
Museum of Art. 2 Prime Ave., Huntington.
631-351-3250. heckscher.org. Special musical
performance.
8
8pm. The Paramount. 370 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. paramountny.com.
8pm. The Y Boulton Center for
the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore.
631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.
8pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush
Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com.
12
8pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush
Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com.
14
8pm.
NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow
Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com.
15
8pm.
NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow
Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com.
8pm. Landmark on Main Street.
232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-6444.
landmarkonmainstreet.org.
7:30pm. Dix Hills Performing
Arts Center. 305 North Service Rd., Dix
Hills. 631-656-2148. dhpac.org.
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7:30pm. Cinema
Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington.
631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. Helen
Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role
as Queen Elizabeth II in this play about the private
meetings between the Queen and her Prime
Ministers.
8pm. The Paramount.
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300.
paramountny.com.
8pm. NYCB Theatre
at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
800-745-3000. livenation.com.
22
7pm. NYCB
Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd.,
Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com.
8pm. Jones Beach Theater.
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh. 516-221-1000.
livenation.com.
23
1pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423
Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.
8pm. The Paramount. 370
New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300.
paramountny.com.
7:30pm. Jones Beach Theater. 1000
Ocean Parkway, Wantagh. 516-221-1000. livenation.com.
25
7pm. Jones Beach Theater.
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh. 516-221-
1000. livenation.com.
26
7pm. See June 25th.
7:30pm. See
June 21st.
27
7pm. Jones Beach Theater. 1000 Ocean
Parkway, Wantagh. 516-221-1000. livenation.
com.
8pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960
Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000.
livenation.com.
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8pm. The Y Boulton Center for
the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore.
631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.
7pm. Jones Beach Theater.
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh. 516-221-1000.
livenation.com.
8:30pm. Landmark on Main
Street. 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-
6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org.
7:30pm. Dix Hills Performing
Arts Center. 305 North Service Rd., Dix Hills.
631-656-2148. dhpac.org.
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8pm. The Paramount. 370 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. paramountny.com.
8pm. Landmark on Main
Street. 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-
6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org. A portion of
the proceeds to benefit the Long Island Alzheimer’s
Foundation.
8pm. The Y
Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W.
Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.
7pm. See June 28th.
7:30pm. See June 28th.
30
2pm. See June 28th.
ONGOING
June 29th through July 28th. CM
Performing Arts Center. 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale.
631-218-2810. cmpac.com.
Through June 8th. The Gateway Playhouse.
215 S. Country Rd., Bellport. 631-286-
1133. pacsc.org.
through June 16th. CM Performing
Arts Center. 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale.
631-218-2810. cmpac.com.
through July 14th. John W. Engeman
Theater. 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-
2900. engemantheater.com.
June 12th through June
29th. The Gateway Playhouse. 215 S. Country Rd.,
Bellport. 631-286-1133. pacsc.org.
Events & Exhibits
1
7am-
Hempstead Lake State Park. Meet at the parkand-ride
lot off of Route 112 in Patchogue.
Contact John McNeil at 631-219-8947. easternlongislandaudubonsociety.org.
2
9am-3pm. Old Westbury
Gardens. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.
516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
3
7:15pm. Eastern Long Island Audubon Society.
East Quogue. easternlongislandaudubonsociety.org.
7pm. Book Revue. 313 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com.
He will speak about and sign his new
book; Big Daddy’s Rules: Raising Daughters is
Tougher Than I Look.
4
8am-5pm. Chapel On Grounds.
400 Sunrise Hwy., Amityville. Call Maureen
Pecorella at 631-608-5111. Each donor will
receive two free movie tickets courtesy of South
Oaks Hospital and Broadlawn Manor Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center.
7pm. Book Revue. 313
New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442.
bookrevue.com. She will speak about and sign
her new book; Balachine: Russian- American
Ballet Master Emeritus.
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SPOTLIGHT
Save the dates for
the Stony Brook Film
Festival
The 18th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival is
coming to Staller Center for the Arts at Stony
Brook University, July 18 to 27. See outstanding
new independent features, documentaries
and short films screening every evening and
throughout the weekends, with world premieres
in the mix. Filmmakers and actors will be on hand
for Q&As after screenings. Buy a film pass for
entry to all films or buy single tickets closer to the
Festival date.
When: Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 27
Where: Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook
University
Tickets: A Film Pass is $80 for entry to all films.
Single tickets go on sale July 8th: $9; $7 seniors
and students. Opening Night Reception and
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7pm. Book Revue. 313 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com.
He will speak about and sign his new
memoir; Doc: A Memoir.
7
Craig Carton: 7pm. Book Revue. 313 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com.
He will speak about and sign his new
book; Loudmouth.
8
12-1pm. Old Westbury
Gardens. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.
516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
10
10:30am. Huntington
Country Club. 483 West Main St., Huntington.
516-889-1234. catholichomecare.chsli.org.
Catholic Home Care and Visiting Nurse Association
of Long Island.
12
1pm. Old Westbury
Gardens. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.
516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
14
7-8:30pm. The Heckscher Museum
of Art. 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. 631-351-
3250. heckscher.org.
7pm. Book Revue. 313 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com.
She will speak about and sign her
new book; In His Stead.
7-9pm. Art League
of Long Island. 107 Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills.
631-462-5400. artleagueli.org. Special presentation
by Franklin Hill Perrell. Reservations
required. Contact Bobbi Janowitz at 631-462-
5400 x 227. or email at bjanowitz@artleagueli.
org.
15
Old Westbury
Gardens. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.
516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
19
7pm. Book Revue.
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-
1442. bookrevue.com. She will speak about
and sign her new book; Lose it For the Last
Time.
25
7pm. Book Revue.
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-
1442. bookrevue.com. They will speak about
and sign their new books; Why Do I Feel This
Way and Diary of a Lollipop in a Peanut Factory.
26
7pm. Book Revue. 313 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com.
She will speak about and sign her
new book; Sex, Lies, and Cookies.
ONGOING
Through June 16. Nassau County Museum of
Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-
484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. The exhibit
explores both the best known and less familiar
practitioners of abstract and gestural painting
who dominated American art.
7:30pm, Thursdays.
Friedberg JCC. 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-
766-4341 x111. friedbergjcc.org. $7 dues per
month. Additional fees apply occasionally for
theme dinners.
Sundays
1-4pm. Suffolk Y JCC, Alan and Helene Rosenberg
Discovery Museum. 74 Hauppauge Rd.,
Commack. 631-462-9800 x140. suffolkyjcc.org
Through June
16. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum
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Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.
This art focuses on images of Algerian
woman.
1:30-5pm, on the first
Wednesday of each month. Extended hours until
8pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
Library Wing on Merrick and Kirkwood Avenues.
516-379-6434.
Through June
16th. Huntington Public Library. 338 Main St.,
Huntington. 631-427-5165. chinhshin.com/blog.
7-8:15pm, second and fourth
Wednesdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge
Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800 x139. syjcc.org.
Widow and widowers group for ages 50 and
up. $9.
11:30am, Mondays.
Friedberg JCC. 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. Contact
Debbie Rosen 516-634-4169. friedbergjcc.org.
Breakfast with facilitator, Matt Shalette, in a
discussion highlighting world, national, local
news and the week’s hot topic.
1pm, Sundays.
One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-
484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. Docent-led
family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning
at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for
the whole family. Special family guides of the
main exhibition are available in the galleries.
Museum admission required.
12:30-3pm. 1st and 3rd
Thursdays of the month. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45
Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535
x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $6.
Once a month Zwanger-
Pesiri Radiology provides free radiological exams
(MRI, CT SCAN, X-ray, Mammography, etc.) for
uninsured Nassau and Suffolk County residents.
For more information, upcoming dates, and
phone numbers, visit ZPgivebacksundays.org.
Through June
29th. Huntington Public Library, Station Branch.
1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-
421-5053. jahnguarino.com.
Nassau County Museum
of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor.
516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. More than
50 works by renowned artists set amidst the
145-acre property.
Nassau
County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn
Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.
The museum’s 145 acres include many marked
nature trails through the woods. Experience the
many lush examples of horticultural arts.
7pm-midnight,
Saturdays. Custer Institute and Observatory,
1115 Main Bayview Rd., Southold. 631-765-
2626. CusterObservatory.org. Guided tours
of the night sky through powerful telescopes.
Weather permitting. Suggested donation $5.
June 2nd to July 7th. Art
League of Long Island. 107 Deer Park Rd., Dix
Hills. 631-462-5400. artleagueli.org. see the
exhibit: Structure: Within and Beyond.
(Reserve a Day for Interesting Social
Happenings): 11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesdays, Mid-
Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview.
516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and
up. $6.
: 12:30-
3pm, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview.
516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 55
and up. $6.
10:30am-noon,
Tuesdays. Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive,
East Hills. 516-484-1545 x134. sjjcc.org. Ages
60 and up. $10.
7:45-9:30pm, Wednesdays.
Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack.
631-462-9800 x139. syjcc.org. Group
for all singles facilitated by a certified social
worker. Refreshments served. $9.
3-5pm, first and third Thursdays.
Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack.
631-462-9800 x121. syjcc.org. Group
for active, single seniors ages 60 and up. $4.
Registration required.
7:30-9:30pm, Mondays.
Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-
4341 x133. friedbergjcc.org. Singles ages 40 and
up meet weekly; facilitated by Irwin Pfeffer. $8.
10:30am-1:30pm, Mid-Island
Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-
822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 70 and up. $6.
1-3pm. Meets the
1st of every month. Brookside County Park. 59
Brook St., Sayville. 631-581-1731. gsbas.org.
This club focuses on creating interest in the
natural world around us and becoming stewards
of a natural area.
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