Attorney Round Table
2018 Meeting Dates
Nov. 15, 2018 – Regular meeting
Chair: Andy Thaler
Agenda: Hot topics in Ethics, presented by Dan Abrams
Location: City Cellar
Dec. 13, 2018 – Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Cocktail party format.Location: MP Taverna
Summary of 2019 meeting schedule:
Jan. 17, 2019 - - Regular meeting
Chair:
Agenda:
Location: La Novella -- Full open bar (beer, wine, soda, mixed drinks); your choice of one of 4 appetizers; second course choice salad or pasta; choose from 4 or 5 main course offerings (plus veg side and roasted potato side), and dessert samplers/coffee/tea.
Feb. 7, 2019 – Regular meeting
Chair:
Agenda:
Location:
March 14, 2019 – Social meeting
Chair:
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation
Location: Copperhill
April 18, 2019 – Regular meeting
May 16, 2019 –Regular meeting
June 20, 2019 – Social meeting -- annual BBQ
July & Aug. – Bye months -- no “regular” meetings during summer hiatus (optional informal smaller meetings encouraged)
Sept. 19, 2019 -- Regular meeting
Oct. 17, 2019 -- Social meeting
Chair:
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation
Location: Copperhill
Nov. 14, 2019 – Regular meeting
Dec. 12, 2019 – Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party
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Archive of recent meetings (where we've been, what we've done, monthly from Jan. 2006 to present):
Oct. 18, 2018 -- Social meeting
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation.
Location: Novita
Sept. 13, 2018 -- Regular meeting
Chair: Sam Flatt
Agenda: Watching TV, now and then
Location: CopperHill, Williston Park
July & Aug. – No “regular” meetings, but…once again, I intend to have one or two smaller gatherings of ART members for breakfast or lunch at the café in my building (the RXR Plaza in Uniondale, across from the old Nassau Coliseum), and I encourage others to organize their own as well. Let’s use this opportunity to drill down and get to know each other even better. Further details available upon request.
June 21, 2018 – Social meeting --
annual BBQ
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Spouses and significant others welcome. Please RSVP re: how many/whom.
Location: Home of Michele and Jeff Silver (Details will be provided by e-mail, not posted online.) ~6:15/6:30 p.m. start time.
May 17, 2018 –Regular meeting
Chair: Steve Millon
Agenda: New technology -- hardware, software, otherware.
Location: CopperHill, Williston Park
April 19, 2018 – Regular meeting
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Member Spotlights (Rona, Wendy, Marci)
Location: City Cellar, Westbury
March 15, 2018 – Social meeting
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation.
Location: CopperHill, Williston Park
Feb. 15, 2018 – Regular meeting
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: Tax Law Changes
Location: MP Taverna, Roslyn
Jan. 18, 2018 -- Regular meeting
Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Succession planning for your law firm
Location: Thyme, Roslyn
Dec. 14, 2017 -- Social meeting -- annual holiday party
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Cocktail party format.
Location: Jewel
Nov. 16, 2017 – Regular meeting --
Chair: Andy Thaler
Agenda: The Impact of Social Networking on our lives positively and negatively both personal and business.Is it controlling us and our families’ lives? Do we rely on it and if so for what? What social meeting are we using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.? How has it changed our lives for good and bad? What do we hope to or are accomplishing and with which media outlet? Who concerns do we have as professionals/parents regarding our or our children’s use of social media? Social Networking Positives & Negatives.
Location: Novita (scroll down in right column for location)
(cash bar)
Oct. 19, 2017 - Social meeting
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation.
Location: Jewel - The Starlight Room (scroll down in right column for location)(2 glasses wine or beer included)
Sept. 14, 2017 -- Regular meeting --
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Discussion topic: ART. What you would like to see in our programming, future direction, etc. (Note: Our annual "Jeff Silver Fun Night" trivia competition has been adjourned without date.)
Location: Frank's Steaks (scroll down in right column for location)(unlimited beer, wine, soda)
July & Aug. 2017 – No “regular” meetings, but…once again, I intend to have one or two smaller gatherings of ART members for breakfast or lunch at the café in my building (the RXR Plaza in Uniondale, across from the old Nassau Coliseum), and I encourage others to organize their own as well. Let’s use this opportunity to drill down and get to know each other even better. Further details available upon request.
June 15, 2017 – Social meeting -- annual BBQ
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Spouses and significant others welcome. Please RSVP re: how many/whom.
Location: Home of Michele and Jeff Silver (Details will be provided by e-mail, not posted online.) ~6:15/6:30 p.m. start time.
May 18, 2017 –Regular meeting --
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Discussion topic -- Creating your marketing plan; strategic decisions we make to turn contacts into business.
Location: City Cellar (scroll down in right column for location)(1 glass house beer or wine included)
April 20, 2017 – Regular meeting --
Chair: Sam Flatt
Agenda: Your Best Referral Sources -- networking "nodes"
Location: Novita (scroll down in right column for location)
(cash bar)
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation.
Location: Jewel (scroll down in right column for location)
Feb. 16, 2017 – Regular meeting --
Chair: Steven Millon
Agenda: Spotlight presentations by Mitch Pashkin and Brad Rosken
Location: City Cellar (scroll down in right column for location)(Note: Happy Hour @ 50% off at the bar through 7 p.m.; during dinner, soft drinks and 1 glass house beer or wine included)
Jan. 19, 2017 -- Regular meeting --
Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Discussion topic: "What changes do you think the new Presidential/Congressional administration will bring to your practice area?"
Location: Frank's Steaks (scroll down in right column for location) (unlimited beer, wine, soda)
Dec. 15, 2016 – Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party --
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Cocktail party format.
Location: Jewel (scroll down in right column for location)
Nov. 17, 2016 – Regular meeting --
Chair: Steve Millon
Agenda: Our annual "Jeff Silver Fun Night, Part 4" -- trivia contest with a prize for the winning table.
Location: Seasons 52, Roosevelt Field, Garden City
Oct. 20, 2016 -- Social meeting --
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation.
Location: Jewel (scroll down in right column for location)
Sept. 15, 2016 -- Regular meeting --
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: Modified agenda; general conversation. "JSFN" adjourned to Nov. meeting.
Location: Frank's Steaks (scroll down in right column for location)
July & Aug. – No “regular” meetings, but…I will have one or two smaller gatherings of ART members for breakfast or lunch at the café in my building (the RXR Plaza in Uniondale, across from the old Nassau Coliseum), and I encourage others to organize their own as well. Let’s use this opportunity to drill down and get to know each other even better.
The specifics:
-- Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26
-- Lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27.
For either (or both!), meet up at the couches and TV adjacent to the East Tower elevators on the lobby level (one flight up from ground level, via stairs/escalator, and turn right). After about a 5-minute grace period, we'll enter the adjacent cafe and get started, so come in and find us (likely at a table on the left side) if you're late.
RXR Plaza (f/k/a Reckson Plaza f/k/a EAB Plaza) is on Glenn Curtis Blvd., just off Hempstead Turnpike, across from the Nassau Coliseum. Further details available upon request.
June 16, 2016 – Social meeting -- annual BBQ
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Spouses and significant others welcome. Please RSVP re: how many/whom.
Location: Home of Michele and Jeff Silver (Details will be provided by e-mail, not posted online.) ~6:15/6:30 p.m. start time.
May 19, 2016 – Regular meeting --
Chair: Andy Thaler
Agenda: "What Drives You Crazy?" (venting frustrations from the law and everyday life) -- discussion topic.
Location: City Cellar (scroll down in right column for location)
April 21, 2016 – Regular meeting --
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Employer-employee issues, Part 2.
Location: Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow (scroll down in right column for location)
March 17, 2016 – Social meeting --
Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation.
Location: Jewel (scroll down in right column for location)
Feb. 11, 2016 – Regular meeting --
Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Collecting your fees -- retaining liens, stopping work, suing.
Location: Frank's Steaks (scroll down in right column for location)
NOTE: 2 hours unlimited beer, soda & wine from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.; cash bar for cocktails.
Jan. 21, 2016 -- Regular meeting
Chair: Sam Flatt
Agenda: "There Ought to be a Law" -- discussion topic.
Location: City Cellar (scroll down in right column for location)
Dec. 17, 2015 – Social meeting –Annual Holiday Party. 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.Chair: Stew Wurtzel.
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Cocktail party format. Roped-off portion of the bar in front of the windows facing Jericho Tpke. Seating within that area as well as additional seats at the bar. Top-shelf open bar. 6 passed hors d'oeuvres; 4 hot trays.
Location: Kashi (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Nov. 19, 2015 -- Regular meeting --Chair: Andy Thaler
Agenda: Considerations when taking in a new client
Location: City Cellar
(scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Oct. 15, 2015 -- Regular meeting --
Chair: Jeff Silver/Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: "Fun Night" -- adjourned from July, because that's what lawyers do -- they obtain adjournments. See details below, under July 2015....
Location: Frank's Steaks
(scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Sept. 17, 2015 – Social meeting – our time-honored annual summer tradition, the BBQ social, has been moved to Sept. Held at the residence of Jeff Silver. Directions available by e-mail. Start time: 6:15 p.m. Spouses and significant others welcome – please RSVP specifically re: who/how many. Chair/host: Michele and Jeff Silver. Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Location: Details will be provided by e-mail, not posted online.
Aug. 2015 – No Aug. meeting (but feel free to meet independently in small groups or one-on-one for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office). If at least 3 ART members request it, I'll be happy to host an informal breakfast gathering at the RXR Plaza Cafe, in my building, during August.
July 16, 2015 – Regular meeting. Chair: Jeff Silver.
Agenda: Our annual July “Jeff Silver Fun Night, Part 3”(the 2013 contest focused on Rock & Roll; 2014 focused on TV; what will 2015 bring?). As in previous years, the winning table will receive a fantastic prize from the ART Executive Committee, so choose your most trivia-savvy table-mates wisely.
Location: Carlyle on the Green (Tillinghast Bar) -- Bethpage State Park (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
June 18, 2015 – Social meeting -- Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. 7 - 10 p.m.
Note: ART members' spouse or significant other warmly invited, as guests of ART. Please RSVP specifically regarding who/how many.
Specifically: Our 15th Anniversary Gala Celebration, featuring 3 hours full open bar; 8 butler passed hors d'oeuvres; Tuscan Table; Steakhouse Station and Mediterranean Station; and beautiful sunset views at the beach.
Location: Allegria Hotel Rooftop, Long Beach (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
May 21, 2015 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Sam Flatt
Agenda: Discussion: Things we like to do locally in summer
Location: City Cellar
(scroll down in right column for address and directions).
April 16, 2015 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: Member Spotlights: Rousso, Silverberg, and Steinberg
Location: La Parma
(scroll down in right column for address and directions).
March 19, 2015 -- Social meeting – Chair: Sam Flatt.
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy various passed hors d'oeuvres, 2 beers or house wines per person (included), and coffee/dessert (be sure to stay for Jewel's extraordinary selection of cookies and brownies).
Location: Jewel Restaurant in Melville; Starlight Room (enter and turn left once inside)(scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Feb. 19, 2015 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Immigration Update, with Mike Meehan
Location: City Cellar
(scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Jan. 15, 2015 – Regular meeting.
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Discussion topics: Hiring and firing new attorneys and staff; thoughts on law school education and bar exam
Location: Frank's Steaks
(scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Dec. 18, 2014 -- Social meeting --
Annual Holiday Party.
6:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Chair: Jeff Bernstein
Agenda: Food, drink, conversation.
Location: Seasons 52, at Roosevelt Field (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Nov. 20, 2014 --Regular meeting.
Chair: Steve Millon
Agenda: Discussion -- Issues in Ethics: IOLA questions; pro bono requirements; your concerns.
Location: La Parma (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Oct. 16, 2014 -- Social meeting.
Chair: David Abeshouse
Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy various passed hors d’oeuvres, 2 beers or house wines per person (included), and coffee/dessert (be sure to stay for Jewel’s extraordinary selection of cookies and brownies).
Location: Jewel Restaurant in Melville (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Sept. 18, 2014 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Discussion, on topic: "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?"
Location: La Parma (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
August 2014 -- No Aug. meeting (but feel free to meet independently for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office)
July 17, 2014 --- Regular meeting.
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: "Jeff Silver Fun Night, Part 2" (the 2013 version focused principally on rock and roll; will 2014 feature sex or drugs or...?) This year, it's "That's Entertainment," featuring a wide array of entertainment and trivia questions. And like at JSFN #1 last year, the winning table will receive a fantastic prize from the ART Executive Committee, so choose your most trivia-savvy table-mates wisely.
Location: La Parma (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
June 12, 2014 - Social meeting. Our time-honored annual summer tradition, the BBQ social. Held at the residence of Jeff Silver. Directions available by e-mail. Start time: 6:15. Spouses and significant others welcome.
Chair/Host: Michele and Jeff Silver
Agenda: Food, drink, conversation.
Location: Details will be provided by e-mail, not posted online.
May 15, 2014 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Discussion -- All about travel and vacations -- plans, memories, etc.
Location: Carlyle on the Green -- Bethpage State Park (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
April 17, 2014 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Andy Thaler
Agenda: Discussion -- How the online world has affected your area of practice.
Location: Carlyle on the Green -- Bethpage State Park (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
March 20, 2014 -- Social meeting.
Chair: Stew Wurtzel.
Agenda: Food, drink, conversation.
Location: Seasons 52, in Roosevelt Field -- We will be either in the Napa Room or Sonoma Room -- both are downstairs on the main level, near the bar (scroll down in right column for address and directions). Open top-shelf bar, hors d'oeuvres, and buffet.
Feb. 27, 2014 (adjourned due to snow from Feb. 13; the first ART meeting ever adjourned due to weather, in 13 years) -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: New member spotlight presentation -- Kevin Kearon.
Location: La Parma in Williston Park (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Jan. 16, 2014 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Sam Flatt
Agenda: New topics in your field of law -- roundtable (that's our name, right?) discussion -- including what new law or rule you'd like to see in your practice area.
Location: Trattoria Diane in Roslyn (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Dec. 19, 2013 -- Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party.
Chair: Stew Wurtzel.
Agenda: Food, drink, conversation.
Location: Seasons 52, at Roosevelt Field, adjacent to movie theater.
Nov. 21, 2013 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Steven Millon
Agenda: Discussion: "The Path Not Chosen -- If Not a Lawyer, Then What?"
Location: Trattoria Diane, in Roslyn (scroll down in right column for address and directions).
Oct. 17, 2013 -- Social meeting.
Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: Food, beverages, and conversation.
Location: Chris & Tony's Restaurant & Lounge, Syosset. (Scroll down in right column for more info.)
Sept. 19, 2013 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Nancy Schess.
Agenda: Spotlights: Phil Loree and Jeff Berkman
Location: Harbor Links Golf Course (Port Washington -- scroll down in right column for more info).
Aug. -- No Aug. meeting -- our annual "bye" month (but feel free to meet independently for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office).
July 18, 2013 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Jeff Silver.
Agenda: Interactive and fun "getting to know you better" activities, including rock music quiz. "Jeff Silver Fun Night #1"
Location: La Parma, Williston Park (scroll down in right column for more info).
June 20, 2013 -- Social meeting -- Our time-honored annual summer tradition, the BBQ social. Held at the residence of Jeff Silver. Directions available by e-mail. Start time: 6:15. Spouses and significant others welcome.
May 16, 2013 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Interactive group discussion about software and technology that has made your life easier.
Location: Trattoria Diane, 21 Bryant Ave., Roslyn.
www.trattoriadiane.com
Apr. 18, 2013 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Andy Thaler
Agenda: Marketing (discussion)
Location: Carlyle on the Green -- Taste 99 Restaurant, Tillinghast Bar (scroll down in right column for address info).
Mar. 21, 2013 -- Social meeting.
Chair: Jeff Bernstein.
Location: Cue Nine, in Levittown (scroll down in right column for address info). 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Poolhall, bar, restaurant.
Feb. 21, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel
Agenda: The basics of real estate law: What every practitioner should know about buying, selling, leasing, etc.
Location: Chris & Tony's Restaurant & Lounge; 352 Jericho Tpke., Syosset 11791 (Scroll down in right column for info.)
Jan. 17, 2013 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Sam Flatt
Agenda: Hurricane Sandy -- the legal perspective.
Location: Carlyle on the Green -- Taste 99 Restaurant, Tillinghast Bar (scroll down in right column for address info).
Dec. 20, 2012 -- 6:15 p.m. -- Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party (members only this year); cocktails and dinner in the upstairs room at Trattoria Diane, 21 Bryant Ave., Roslyn.
www.trattoriadiane.com
Nov. 15, 2012 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Sam Flatt
Agenda: "Spotlight" presentations from members Ken Beal and Dan Abrams.
Location: Chris & Tony's Restaurant & Lounge; 352 Jericho Tpke., Syosset 11791. (Scroll down in right column for info.)
Oct. 18, 2012 -- Social meeting, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: K. Pacho (formerly TWO); 1270 Union Tpke., New Hyde Park (private room upstairs).
Passed hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, soda, & sangria.
Sept. 20, 2012 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Andy Thaler
Agenda: Discussion of billing arrangements and billing process.
Location: Seasons 52 Fresh Grill, Roosevelt Field Mall, Garden City (scroll down in right column for more info).
Soft drinks included; cash bar for all alcohol.
August 2012 -- No Aug. meeting (but feel free to meet independently for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office)
July 19, 2012 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Steve Millon (first-time Chairing). Agenda: Discussion of outside activities in which we're involved (hobby, charitable cause, community activity, etc.). Location: Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage -- Taste 99 Restaurant, St. Andrews Room (scroll down in right column for address info.)
June 21, 2012 -- Social meeting: Our time-honored annual summer tradition, the BBQ social. Held at Jeff Silver’s Dix Hills home (directions available by e-mail); 6:15 p.m. start time. Spouses/significant others welcome.
May 17, 2012 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess
Agenda: Presentation by Nancy Schess and David Abeshouse: "Social Media and Your Law Practice – Good, Bad, or Indifferent? A substantive dialogue about how social media impacts your practice area." Location: Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage -- Taste 99 Restaurant, Tillinghast Bar (scroll down in right column for address info.)
April 19, 2012 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Stewart Wurtzel
Agenda: Discussion topic -- "Our Changing Perspectives" -- how has your perspective on life and practice changed from 15 years ago?
Location: FOUR in Melville (scroll down in right column for address info.)
March 15, 2012 -- Social meeting. Cocktail party/billiards: appetizers, full top-shelf open bar included. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cue Nine in Levittown (scroll down in right column for address info.)
Feb. 16, 2012 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Jeff Silver
Agenda: Two member spotlight presentations: Steve Millon and Kevin Clyne.
Location: 420 North in Great Neck (scroll down in right column for address info).
Jan. 19, 2012 -- Regular meeting.
Chair: Michael Pfeifer
Agenda: Interactive discussion about employee benefits
Location: Piccola Bussola in Mineola (scroll down in right column for address info.)
Dec. 15, 2011 -- Annual Holiday Party; 6:30 p.m. start time; 9 p.m. end. Morton's Steakhouse, 777 Northern Blvd., Great Neck. Format: Cocktail party (drinks included; not a cash bar). Members and prospective member guests invited.
Nov. 17, 2011 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess. Agenda: Two member spotlight presentations: Dan Morrin and Tom O'Rourke. Location: Viana Hotel & Spa (scroll down in right column for address and directions). Note: Soft drinks, coffee, tea included; cash bar.
Oct. 20, 2011 -- Social meeting. Location: City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill. Roped-off area at the bar. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Appetizers, beer, wine included.
Sept. 15, 2011 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel. Agenda: Law practice management discussion. Location: Carltun on the Park, East Meadow (scroll down in right column for directions).
No Aug. meeting (but feel free to meet independently for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office)
July 21, 2011 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Jeff Silver. Agenda: Continuation of May meeting's discussion topic: Would you advise your kids to take over your practice -- why or why not? Location: Harbor Links Golf Course (scroll down in right column for directions).
June 16, 2011 -- Social meeting -- Our time-honored annual summer tradition, the BBQ social. Location: Phil's House, in Woodbury; directions provided by e-mail. 6:30 p.m. start time. Spouses/significant others welcome.
May 19, 2011 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Jeff Silver. Agenda: Discussion topic: Would you advise your kids to take over your practice -- why or why not? Location: OEVO Ristorante, 420 Northern Blvd., Great Neck (scroll down in right-hand column for venue info).
April 14, 2011 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Michael Pfeifer. Agenda: Two member spotlight presentations: Sam Flatt and Sinai Megibow. Location: Piccola Bussola in Mineola.
March 17, 2011 -- Social meeting -- Happy St. Paddy's Day -- at The Tap Room at the Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow (scroll down in right-hand column for venue info). 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open Bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, antipasto station, pasta station.
Feb. 17, 2011 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Andy Thaler. Agenda: Law Office/Practice Management: "Law Firm Management -- How Do I Handle All This?" Discussion topics facilitated by law firm administrators. Location: Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow (The Wine Cellar -- downstairs)
(scroll down in right-hand column for venue info).
Jan. 20, 2011 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Jeff Silver. Agenda: Member "Spotlight" presentations; interactive discussion re: programs. Location: Davenport Press, 70 Main Street, Mineola (scroll down in right-hand column for venue info).
Dec. 16, 2010 -- Annual Holiday Party; TWO Steak and Sushi, in New Hyde Park. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (drinks and passed appetizers).
Nov. 18, 2010 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess.
Agenda: Dr. Dan Schaefer of Peak Performance Strategies.
Location: Social Sports Kitchen, Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (see specific directions in right-hand column -- scroll down).
Oct. 25, 2010 -- social meeting -- NOTE CHANGED DATE (Mon. rather than Thurs. eve), and 6:30 p.m. start time -- joint meeting: Mixer with Downtown Lawyers legal networking group:
http://www.downtownlawyers.org/ . Location: Maxim Lounge, 2nd Floor of the Hotel Stanford, 43 W. 32nd St. (between Broadway and 5th Ave.). Please RSVP as soon as possible. Carpooling/LIRR travel together is encouraged.
Sept. 16, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel. Agenda: Ralph Monaco, Exec. Director at the NY Law Institute, Inc. spoke about research tools beyond Lexis and Westlaw, and the evolving role of the law library in the 21st century. Location: Maxxels Restaurant (scroll down in right column for address).
No Aug. meeting (but feel free to meet independently for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office)
July 15, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess.
Agenda: Continuation of May's interactive discussion among members; Topic: outside group involvement.
Location: Harbor Links Golf Course (scroll down and see right column for venue information).
June 17, 2010 -- social -- our time-honored tradition of a summer BBQ, this time at Jeff Silver’s Dix Hills home (directions available by e-mail); 6:15 p.m. start time.
May 20, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel.
Agenda: Interactive discussion among members; Topic: outside group involvement.
Location: Maxxel's Restaurant (scroll down and see right column for venue information).
April 15, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Michael Pfeifer.
Agenda: Popular guest speaker Allison Shields of LegalEase Consulting Inc. returns to ART to lead a discussion on "How to Survive in This Economy."
Location: Jonathan's Restaurant, Garden City Park (see location information in the right-hand column -- scroll down).
March 18, 2010 -- 6:30 - 9 p.m. -- social meeting -- City Cellar, 1080 Corporate Drive, Westbury 11590 (bar area, right side).
Feb. 11, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Andy Thaler.
Agenda: Spotlight presentations by Russell Marnell and Aaron Britvan.
Location: Maxxels Restaurant, Mineola.
Jan. 21, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Michael Pfeifer/Jeff Silver. Agenda: "LinkedIn: How Can it Benefit My Practice, and How Do I LinkIn? A Discussion of How and Why to Use LinkedIn." Featured Speaker: David Abeshouse. Location: Table 9 Restaurant, East Hills.
Dec. 17, 2009 – ART's 2009 Holiday Party -- at Panama Hattie's in Huntington. Three-course dinner includes wine, beer, and soft drinks. 6:30 p.m. start.
Nov. 19, 2009 -- regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess. Agenda: Ron Fatoullah and Michael Pfeiffer presented on the new POA (Power of Attorney) statute. Location: Morton's Steakhouse on Northern Blvd., Great Neck.
Oct. 15. 2009 -- social meeting at Speranza Food Studio, Woodbury. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (2 hours).
Sept. 17, 2009 – regular meeting. Chair: Andrew Thaler. Agenda: Spotlights by Stewart Wurtzel and David Zarett, and discussion. Location: Harbor Links Golf Club, Port Washington.
Aug. – no meeting.
July 16, 2009 --
Chair: Nancy Schess. Agenda: Spotlight presentations by Andy Thaler and Don Hochler.
Location: "Gatsby Room," on the first floor at The Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.
June 18, 2009 -– Social Meeting -- "Summer BBQ at Phil's House" in Woodbury, 6:30 - ? p.m. -- spouses or significant others welcome.
May 14, 2009 -- Nancy Schess and Jeff Silver chaired this regular meeting, with agenda: Speaker, Mitch Tobol, Public Relations and Marketing/Social Media Specialist, on "The New Language of Marketing -- Social Media (including LinkedIn, etc.)." Location: "Gatsby Room," on the first floor at The Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.
April 16, 2009 -- Michael Pfeifer chaired this regular meeting, with
agenda: Special speaker, Beth Lilach, of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, on the topic: "Legalized Persecution and Murder: The Role of the Courts."
Location: "Gatsby Room," on the first floor at The Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.
March 19, 2009 -- Social Meeting: Novita (860 Franklin Ave., G.C.) -- there is a roped-off section of the lounge for ART members; Note different time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (two hours of beer, wine, soda; passed hors d'oeuvres from 7 - 8 p.m.).
Feb. 12, 2009 -- Jeff Silver Chaired this meeting with agenda: Spotlight presentations by Phil Capell and David Abeshouse.
Location: "The Secret Dining Room," on the second floor at The Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.
Jan. 15, 2009 -- Jeff Silver chaired this meeting with agenda: Results of Executive Committee determinations about ART membership.
Location: "Gatsby Room," on the first floor at The Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.
Dec. 18, 2008:
Holiday Party: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the lounge area of FOUR FOOD STUDIO, Route 110, Melville. (2 hours open bar, 1 hour appetizers.)
Nov. 20, 2008: David Abeshouse chaired this meeting with agenda: Group survey discussion regarding ART; Location: "Gatsby Room," on the first floor at The Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.
Oct. 16, 2008: Social Meeting -- Samurai Japanese Steak House; 46A Gerard Street; Huntington 11743 ( 631-271-2588 ); near the intersection of Wall Street, 1 block north of Main Street (Rt. 25A), 2 blocks west of New York Avenue (Rt. 110). NOTE DIFFERENT TIME: Gather at the bar starting at 7 p.m.; dinner is at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 18, 2008: Michael Pfeifer chaired this regular meeting with agenda -- spotlight presentations by Alan Schwartz and Larry Krasin. Location: Uncle Bacala's, 2370 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park (739-0505).
August: Summer break; no meeting.
July 17, 2008: L. Glick will chair this regular meeting with agenda -- spotlight presentations by Michael L. Pfeifer and John V. Soderberg. Location: Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington.
June 19, 2008: Social Meeting -- "Summer BBQ at Phil's House" in Woodbury, 6:30 - ? p.m.
May 15, 2008: J. Silver chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Member Spotlights (David Katz and David Feather) and discussion. Location: Papa-Razzi Trattoria (in Westbury).
April 17, 2008: N. Schess chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Member Spotlights (Caryn Lilling and Sandy Gumerove) and discussion. Location:
Papa-Razzi Trattoria (in Westbury).
March 27, 2008: Social Meeting (no agenda), with buffet dinner.
Location: Polo Lounge/Casanova, 118 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 ( 516-365-9854 516-365-9854 ); 1/4 mile north of Northern Blvd.
Feb. 28, 2008: A. Thaler chaired this regular meeting with agenda: John G. W. Zacker, Esq., spoke on "Dynamic Estate Planning": Three types of money and how they affect estate planning; unintended avenues of wealth transfer; what the financial institutions don't want you to know; and what the government isn't telling you.
Location: La Marmite.
Jan. 17, 2008: M. Pfeifer chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Discussion, led by Executive Committee members, re: issues relating to A.R.T. Location: La Marmite.
Dec. 13, 2007: Holiday Party. 7 to 9 p.m. Location:
Dave & Busters, 261 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale 11735. Adjacent to intersection of Rt. 110 (Broad Hollow Road) and Rt. 24 (Conklin St.). Bowling, dinner, drinks, fun.
Nov. 15, 2007:
V. Drogin chaired this regular meeting, with agenda. (The program was an interactive discussion around a series of Laser Questions, which help to create focus and definitive goals toward achieving your professional and personal successes.) Location:
Papa-Razzi Trattoria (in Westbury.
Oct. 18, 2007: Fall Social -- no agenda-based meeting; guided wine-tasting and hors d'oeuvres at elegant party room of CLE Abstract in Amityville.
September 20, 2007: L. Glick chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Richard Levine, a Certified Fraud Examiner and partner with Eisner LLP, spoke on the topic of "Fraud in the Workplace." Location: La Marmite.
August: Summer Break; no meeting.
July 19, 2007: J. Silver chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Allison C. Shields, Esq., law practice management consultant and author of the LegalEase Consulting and LawyerMeltdown blog and website, provided practical tips on how to make your practice more enjoyable and profitable. Location: La Marmite.
June 21, 2007: Summer Outing social event -- L.I. Ducks baseball game (no agenda-based meeting).
May 17, 2007: N. Schess chaired this regular meeting, with agenda: Paul Napolitano, Technical Director of Alexander Wall Corporation, environmental consultants, spoke about environmental remediation. Location: La Marmite.
April 19, 2007: Andy Thaler chaired this regular
meeting, with agenda: Edward O'Connor, President of Advanced Funding Solutions, Inc., spoke about reverse mortgages. Location: La Marmite.
March 15, 2007: Spring Social -- this was not an agenda-based meeting; 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Maxwell & Dunne's -- private room; 1600 Round Swamp Road; Plainview 11803 516-694-6200 (Exit 48, L.I.E.) 1-1/2 hours of cocktails, appetizers, and networking.
Feb. 15, 2007:
J. Frankel chaired the meeting at La Marmite. Agenda: Implementing the new attorney "advertising" rules (effective 2/1/07).
Jan. 18, 2007:
I. Hecht chaired the meeting at La Marmite: No outside speaker. Instead, interactive program among members discussing new personal or professional developments, or something about the member that others are unlikely to know. (What happened at La Marmite, stays there....)
The annual A.R.T. Holiday Party was held on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at Dave & Buster's in Farmingdale, from 7 - 10 p.m.
Nov. 16, 2006:
L. Glick chaired the meeting at La Marmite: featured speaker was Mitch Tobol, President of the Tobol Group, PR and Marketing; topic: SEO -- Search engine optimization for marketing your law firm website.
Oct. 19, 2006:
D. Zarett chaired the meeting at La Marmite; featured speaker was Michael Glasser, Legal Tech Guru.
Sept. 21, 2006: T. Rosasco chaired meeting at La Marmite; featured speaker was Lance Clarke, the President-Elect of the Nassau County Bar Association.
Aug. 22, 2006: ART members attended a L.I. Ducks baseball game for our annual summer outing.
June 15, 2006: A. Thaler chaired the meeting at Il Sapore; featured speaker George Hubner presented on Exit Strategies.
May 18, 2006: A. Herz chaired the meeting at La Marmite, and also presented.
April 27, 2006: S. Lichtenstein presented at Piccola Bussola.
March 16, 2006: Raj Goel presented at Wingate Inn.
Feb. 16, 2006: Piccola Bussola.
Jan. 19, 2006: Piccola Bussola.
Note: Previous meetings, from 2000 - 2005, are not archived.
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Summary of Members’ Practice Areas:
Abeshouse: Business to business Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Arbitrator and Mediator
Abrams: Business Litigation/Legal Malpractice and Ethics
Bernstein: Corporate counsel services to closely held corporate clients
DiLuzio: Criminal Law (In Memoriam; RIP dear colleague)
Fatoullah: Elder Law
Feather: Employment and Labor Law
Flatt: Workers' Compensation (claimants and uninsured employers) and Social Security Disability
Goidel: Elder Law
Goldfarb: Traffic Law
Gumerove: Special Needs, including 17A Guardianships, life planning, Special Needs Trusts, and Special Education
Gura: Matrimonial/family Law
Hochler: Commercial and Consumer Collection Law and Judgment Enforcement
Katz: Real estate transactions, acquisitions, management and lending
Kearon: Criminal Law
Marnell: Divorce and Family Law
Meehan: Immigration Law
Megibow: Investigative services and due diligence consulting
Millon: Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability
O'Rourke: Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, Copyright and Unfair Competition Law
Pashkin: Debt collection defense/consumer protection
Rosken: Education Law
Rousso: Adoption Law
Schess: Labor/Employment Law Representing Management
Silver: Tax (JD/CPA)
Silverberg: Construction Law
Steinberg: Business bankruptcy/restructuring
Thaler: Bankruptcy
Wurtzel: Real estate litigation, co-op and condo representation
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Note: Under applicable legal ethics rules (NYS Rules of Professional Conduct), this website may be considered to constitute "Attorney Advertising."
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Meeting locations:
CopperHill
234 Hillside Avenue (at Mineola Blvd.), Williston Park
516-746-1243
(former location of La Marmite)
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City Cellar
1080 Corporate Drive, Westbury 11590
516-693-5400
http://www.bigtimerestaurants.com/
Across from Loews Raceway Cinema.
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La Novella
364 East Meadow Avenue (between Front St. and Prospect Ave.)
East Meadow
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Frank's Steaks
4 Jericho Turnpike
Jericho, NY 11753
516-338-4595
(Between Brush Hollow Road and Powell's Lane)
http://www.frankssteaks.com/
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Thyme
8 Tower Place, Roslyn Village
516-625-2566
https://www.thymenewyork.com/)
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Jewel Restaurant is located at the intersection of the LIE Service Road and Rt. 110 (BroadHollow Rd.) in Melville (LIE Exit 49 South). See: http://www.jewelrestaurantli.com/index.php for more details.
Jewel Restaurant is located at 400 BroadHollow Road (Rt. 110) in Melville, in the Rubie Corporate Plaza, at the southwest corner of the LIE Service Road and Rt. 110. The StarLight Room is located just to your left once you come through the main entrance.
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Novita Wine Bar & Trattoria
860 Franklin Ave. (near 9th Street), Garden City
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Carltun on the Park
Eisenhower Park
East Meadow, NY 11554
http://thecarltun.com/
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Kashi
343 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset
516.864.0900
http://www.kashijapanese.com/kashisyosset/
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Taste 99
Carlyle on the Green
Taste 99 Restaurant; Tillinghast Bar
(or St. Andrews Room)
99 Quaker Meeting House Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Bethpage State Park
Home of the fabled Bethpage Black Golf Course (Just off Exit 8 of Rt.135/SOB; or at the end of the Bethpage State Parkway, past Exit B4)
http://www.carlyleonthegreen.net/
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Trattoria Diane
21 Bryant Ave., Roslyn
www.trattoriadiane.com
EASTBOUND L.I.E. Exit 37 (Willis Ave.) -- Continue on service road to Roslyn Road. Left turn on Roslyn Road, travel approx. 2 miles. At the Clock Tower in Roslyn make right turn, and drive through the Village. At first traffic light, make left turn, pass one traffic light – Diane’s is on the left hand side.
WESTBOUND L.I.E. Exit 39 Glen Cove Road – Go north on Glen Cove Road to Northern Blvd. Make a left turn onto Northern Blvd. Travel West approx. 1. 5 Miles - Exit Before Roslyn Viaduct. Left turn at light. Diane’s is on the right.
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Seasons 52 Fresh Grill
630 Old Country Road
Garden City, NY
516-248-5252
Located at the Roosevelt Field Mall, adjacent to Grand Luxe Cafe and the movie theater.
http://www.seasons52.com/locations/?restaurantid=4521
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Viana Hotel & Spa:
3998 Brush Hollow Road
Westbury, NY 11590
516-338-7777
http://www.vianahotelandspa.com/
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Morton's Steakhouse:
777 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 516-498-2950 http://www.mortons.com/greatneck/
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La Parma
707 Willis Ave.
Williston Park, NY 11596
516-294-6610
http://www.laparma.com/home.html
Directions:
https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=707+Willis+Ave.,+Williston+Park,+NY+11596&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.664131,78.837891&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=707+Willis+Ave,+Williston+Park,+Nassau,+New+York+11596&ll=40.763901,-73.646808
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Past venues:
The Carltun On The Park
Located in:
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York 11554.
Phone number: 516.542.0700.
http://www.thecarltun.com/
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Allegria Hotel
80 West Broadway
Long Beach, NY 11561
http://www.allegriahotel.com/
(on the water, overlooking the Boardwalk, at the corner of National Blvd. and West Broadway)
Valet parking at hotel, courtesy of ART.
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Cue Nine
2953 Hempstead Turnpike
Levittown 11756
516-796-4600
www.cue-nine.com
Billiards bar and restaurant
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Harbor Links Golf Course:
Directions:
Address:
Harbor Links Golf Course | One Fairway Drive |
Port Washington, NY 11050 | TEL: 516.767.4816
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OEVO Ristorante:
420 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021
516-504-9690
www.oevoristorante.com
(between Great Neck Road and MiddleNeck-Lakeville Roads)
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Davenport Press:
70 Main Street, Mineola 11501
516-248-8300
2 blocks north of Old Country Road, between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave.
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K. Pacho (formerly TWO)
1270 Union Tpke. (Near Lakeville Rd.)
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
http://www.kpacho.com
516-358-2222
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Piccola Bussola:
159 Jericho Tpke., Mineola, NY 11501
516-294-4620
(Between Willis Ave. and Mineola Blvd.)
http://www.labussolaristorante.com/mineola/
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420 North
420 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021
516-504-9690
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FOUR FOOD STUDIO:
515 Broad Hollow Road (Rt. 110; corner of Baylis Road), Melville.
631-577-4444
http://www.fourfoodstudio.com/
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Social Sports Kitchen:
1002 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale 11553
516-489-8080
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TWO Steak and Sushi Den:
1270 Union Tpke., New Hyde Park 11040
On Union Tpke., east of Lakeville Road (Northern State Parkway Exit 25 S), and west of New Hyde Park Road (Northern State Parkway Exit 26 S). (Adjacent to Strike.)
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Chris & Tony's Restaurant & Lounge
352 Jericho Tpke. (Near South Oyster Bay Road)
Syosset, NY 11791
516-496-1011
http://www.chrisandtonys.com
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Table 9 Restaurant
290 Glen Cove Road, East Hills, New York
ph. 516.625.9099
http://www.table9restaurant.com/
1/2 mile north of the L.I.E., on the east side of the street.
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Maxxels Restaurant
526 Jericho Tpke., Mineola, NY
(adjacent to the corner of Herricks Road; on the border of Garden City Park).
516-293-3604
http://maxxels.com
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Jonathan's
2499 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040 516.742.7300
http://www.jonathansrestaurant.net/
Between Herricks Road and Marcus Avenue.
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Panama Hattie's
872 E. Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone: (631) 351-1727
http://www.panamahatties.com/
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Speranza Food Studio:
7940 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797
http://www.speranzafoodstudio.com
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Samurai Japanese Steak House; 46A Gerard Street; Huntington 11743 (631-271-2588); near the intersection of Wall Street, 1 block north of Main Street (Rt. 25A), 2 blocks west of New York Avenue (Rt. 110).
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La Marmite Restaurant, 234 Hillside Ave, Williston Park (516)746-1243
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Papa-Razzi Trattoria, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury 11590 (516) 877-7744 Located at the corner of Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike.
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CLE Abstract; 121 West Oak Street; Amityville 11701
Other past venues include: Uncle Bacala's on Jericho Tpke. in Garden City Park; Dave & Busters on Rt. 110 in Farmingdale; Polo Lounge/Casanova on Plandome Road in Manhasset; Wingate Inn on Stewart Ave. in Garden City; La Primavera on North Broadway (Rt. 106/107) in Hicksville; Citibank Park -- L.I. Ducks; Il Sapore on Mineola Blvd. (Willis Ave. north) in Roslyn; etc.
