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Cancercare Of Port Washington Presents: “Red Stocking Revue” Casting Call

Every year, signs for the “Red Stocking Revue” go up around town, yet many people still have no idea what it actually is. Is it a dance recital? Is it a play? Is it a talent show? Well, it’s none of those, but yet it is all of those!

CancerCare of Port Washington’s Red Stocking Revue has been delighting audiences on Long Island for over 45 years! This lighthearted variety show features a singing and dancing volunteer cast and raises funds for CancerCare, the leading national organization providing financial assistance, counseling, support groups, and more for those with cancer, their caregivers, and the bereaved. The Red Stocking Revue showcases some incredibly talented local singers, actors and dancers. From our adorable children, to our amazing tweens and our youthful veterans, you are entertained with a variety of musical and comedic numbers. A team of dedicated volunteers write song parodies and comedic skits (commercial stage ads) for local business sponsors, which are performed as part of the show for a unique way to showcase our community supporters.

This year’s theme is “The Roaring Twenties” a journey through the music and style of the 1920s. We would like to take you

back to the time of Prohibition, speakeasies, parties, Gold Coast estates and all that jazz. We are looking for singers, dancers, actors and anyone who wants to have a good time and help raise funds for CancerCare!

“Meet the Director” auditions will be held on Sunday, January 22 at 7:00pm at the Port Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd in Port Washington. Led by our director Sue Lopez, The Red Stocking Revue brings adults, seniors, teens, tweens and children (age 5 and up) together to channel their “inner performers” out onto the stage for a great cause. You don’t have to be a lead singer! Join the chorus or use your acting skills and be an

important member of our cast.

This show raises thousands of dollars for CancerCare every year! And, if singing or dancing isn’t your thing, then work backstage, design sets, help with costumes, or help sell journal ad space. You will have a great time with a lot of wonderful people. Find out more at Meet The Director on January 22. Singers, please come prepared with a song from the 1920’s.

Show dates for Red Stocking Revue 2023 Friday-Saturday, March 31, April 1 at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. Paul D. Schreiber High School

Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the Port Washington Adult Activities Center at 80 Manorhaven Blvd.

Like us at facebook.com/redstockingrevue or visit cancercarepw.org for updates and more information.

The Red Stocking Revue is underwritten by the Peter and Jeri Dejana Foundation. This generous donation helps to offset the cost of printing tickets and journals, advertising and production expenses.

—Submitted by CancerCare of Port Washington

Ayhan’s skit, Red Stocking Revue 2022. (Contributed photos)

Port News skit, Red Stocking Revue 2022.

Anthony’s World of Floors skit , Red Stocking Revue 2022.

LIRR Completes Great Neck Pocket Track Extension

Service Reliability Increased Along the Port Washington Branch

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In December, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that crews had completed the extension of track east of Great Neck to ensure greater service reliability on the Port Washington Branch. With the projected service increase associated with the opening of Grand Central Madison, the expansion of the Great Neck rocket track will aid in service reliability for commuters and residents that use the Port Washington branch.

The segment of track underneath Colonial Road Bridge was extended 1,100 feet to allow for the storage of an additional train of up to 12 cars. The extension allows the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to store and turn more trains on the Port Washington Branch. An additional train can operate extra service from Mets-Willets Point.

“This infrastructure improvement enables the LIRR to run more trains more reliably on the Port Washington Branch,” said MTA Interim President of the Long Island Rail Road and President of the Metro-North Railroad Catherine Rinaldi. “Completion of this work brings us one step closer to the launch of LIRR’s historic new service to Grand Central Madison, the largest service expansion in LIRR history.”

According to a press release from the MTA, the track extension supports better rush-hour service. Rush-hour service has been a big concern for commuters and residents who frequent the Port Washington Branch since the LIRR released its draft schedule showing train service to Grand Central in the summer of 2022.

Elected officials and commuters were unhappy with the proposed changes to the Port Washington branch, affecting commuters in

Great Neck, Manhasset, Plandome and Port Washington. The changes included increased commute time and the elimination of peak-hour express train services.

While the local officials and commuters were grateful for the East Side Access Project, which gives commuters two entry points to Manhattan, Penn Station and Grand Central, the issues arising from this project were deemed unacceptable. New York State Senator Anna Kaplan, Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti and Town of North Hempstead officials urged North Shore residents to voice their concerns.

Senator Kaplan and Assemblywoman Sillitti held “Save Our Express Trains” press conferences and public hearings during the summer of 2022. According to a press release from the office of Senator Kaplan, “outreach efforts engaged over 3,100 community members to fill out a survey. The results were shared with MTA leadership.”

After months of taking action, the residents and local officials affected by the Port Washington Branch changes received good news. In September, LIRR officials announced that they had heard the community’s concerns and abandoned plans to eliminate express train service to Penn Station on the Port Washington Branch of the LIRR.

In addition to adjusting the express train service for Port Washington Branch riders, the Great Neck track extension will also aid in rush-hour services.

According to a press release from the MTA, “under the draft schedules that include service to Grand Central Madison, Port Washington Branch customers will specifically benefit from 36% more AM Peak service and 42% more PM Peak service. The number of local trains terminating or originating at Great

Neck and making all local stops to or from Manhattan increases to 20 per weekday after the opening of Grand Central Madison, up from 11 today, an increase of 82%. The work, enabled by three weeks of schedule adjustments and temporary substitute bus service between Port Washington and Great Neck, underscores the connection between infrastructure and better train service.”

While the opening of Grand Central Madison is not dependent on the completion of the Great Neck train station, the project is part of the LIRR’s East Side Access Readiness Plan. The LIRR’s plan was created to ensure commuters and riders still get the most reliable service possible despite the increasing number of trains.

The Great Neck station project was a three-part project carried out in phases to be completed

before Grand Central Madison’s opening. According to a press release from the MTA, “the project was comprised of three main segments: replacement of the previous century-old bridge that carries Colonial Road over the Port Washington Branch in Great Neck, improvement of drainage at track level and the track extension.”

Both the bridge replacement and improvement of drainage were completed in 2016. With the pocket track extension complete, the LIRR’s East Side Access Readiness Plan has progressed even further.

As for the Grand Central Madison Station opening, which was initially slated for December of 2022, the MTA has pushed the opening date back and hopes to offer the new station this month.

On Dec. 29, 2022, MTA Construction and Development

addressing commuters’ questions about the opening of the Grand Central Madison Station: “As was described at the MTA Board meeting last week, the opening of Grand Central Madison and Long Island Rail Road GCM service is contingent on the conclusion of system testing, in line with our commitment to safety. One particular zone in the 700,000-square-foot terminal requires additional work that will take more than a few days. Given the logistics of concluding testing and launching service, we have advised MTA Chair Janno Lieber that the terminal will not open this week. We will coordinate with the Federal Railroad Administration to open the new terminal and commence LIRR service as soon as possible in January.”

President Jamie Torres-Springer released a statement

Great Neck Train Station, view west of pedestrian bridge. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons | DanTD)

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Long Island Aviation History Featured In Lecture At Port Library

Join author John Lancaster for a visual presentation on his acclaimed work of nonfiction, The Great Air Race, on Friday, Jan. 13, at 12 noon in the Port Washington Public Library’s Lapham Meeting Room. This event will be both in-person and available on Zoom. Visit pwpl.org/events to register or for more information.

Lancaster’s new book details a fascinating but little-known moment in the history of Long Island and American aviation: the transcontinental air race of October, 1919 that saw scores of pilots compete for the fastest roundtrip time between New York (specifically, Roosevelt Field) and San Francisco in frail, open-cockpit biplanes. Riveting the nation, the aviators pioneered the first coast-to-coast air route, braving blizzards and driving rain as they landed in fields or at the edges of cliffs. The race, despite much drama and tragedy, was a milestone in the development of commercial aviation. The Great Air Race is a captivating story of man and machine, and the debut of a major new popular historian.

Among the many stellar reviews, The Washington Post writes, “It’s hard to imagine a more ideal narrator…Lancaster tells a vivid story and makes a moving case that these early martyrs at the takeoff of domestic aviation gave the rest of us a future in the sky.”

Lancaster also will describe how in 2019, a century after the race, he flew the route from Long Island to San Francisco and back again in his two-seater plane, making all of the same stops that the daring pilots made in 1919.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

—Submitted by the Friends of the Library

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board have announced a 4-week lifeguard certification course that will be held at Michael J. Tully Park beginning March 6. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a special deep-water skills test at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, March 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Individuals ages 15 and older can sign up for the American Red Cross Blended Lifeguard Training Course. Those who register must pass the pre-test requirements to participate in the class. Admission will be on a first come, first serve basis. After passing the pre-test, participants must pay a $325 fee to cover the course, book, and class materials. The pre-test will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Upon the conclusion of the course, participants will have the opportunity to

register and take the Nassau County Lifeguard Certification Test.

Additionally, the town is also seeking lifeguards to join the North Hempstead team at one of its six aquatic facilities. Lifeguards can work at an indoor facility, or outside at either pools or a waterfront venue, and they will have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer months. The positions offer a competitive salary and access to Tully Pool for swim training. All applicants must have the appropriate lifeguard certification from Nassau County and possess a current CPR/AED certification.

For more information on lifeguard positions, pre-test requirements, or the course, please call 516-739-3055.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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FRIDAY, JAN. 13

Film: The Requin

7:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) The Requin (2021-90 min.). Vacationing in Thailand, Jaelyn and Kyle are trapped in a storm that washes their hut out to sea, where great white sharks eagerly await them.

SATURDAY, JAN. 14

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

9:30 a.m. (Library Hagedorn Meeting Room) Seating is limited, and registration is required. Payment of $30 will be collected by the instructor during class. For more information, please visit www. pwpl.org/events

Seeds of Broadway: Always, Wilde 2:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) A new comedy starring Will Lyman, Collin Kelly-Sordelet, and Paul L. Coffey. By Grant MacDermott. Directed by Marshall Jones III. History tells us that on a cold day in January 1882, a young not-yet-quite-famous Oscar Wilde ventured to meet an aging Walt Whitman at his home in Camden, New Jersey. The public meeting downstairs is well documented, but when the two men go upstairs alone, facts become fiction, and speculation might be the truth after all. Each Seeds of Broadway

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performance is an opportunity to enjoy live theater produced by Broadway professionals, and performed by professional actors, all of whom appear courtesy of the Actor’s Equity Association.

Read with Walter 2:30 p.m. (Library Children’s Room) Read out loud to a certified pet therapy dog, Walter, for a 10-minute session. For elementary aged students. Registration required at pwp.org. You will be notified of your time slot before Jan, 14.

TUESDAY, JAN. 17

Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz 12:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom) Join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz for an in-depth exploration of Steen’s painted world of chaos, lustfulness, bad behavior, and hidden messages. Register at www.pwpl.org/events. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Gaming 3:30 p.m. (Library TeenSpace) Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18

1-2-3 Play with Me 11:30 a.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Spend time with your child and meet new

people in an educational and creative environment. Each week a different resource professional will be on hand to discuss sign language, the importance of play, language development, movement, and dental hygiene. For children ages 1 1/2 to 5 years-old with an adult. Registration required at pwpl. org

Chess

5:00 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) Learn the rules and strategies of chess and practice what you have learned by playing against your peers. For children in 3rd to 6th grade. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library in memory of Lawrence Kamisher. Registration required at pwpl.org

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Board of Trustees Meeting

THURSDAY, JAN. 19

Tummy Time

10:00 a.m. (Library Children’s Room) Babies need lots of tummy time to develop their muscle strength and coordination. You and your child will be led in songs, rhymes, and simple stories. There will be time for playing with rattles, soft blocks, and other developmentally appropriate toys. This program is for parents/caregivers with babies between the ages of 3 months to pre-crawlers. Registration required at pwp.org

FRIDAY, JAN. 20

Sandwiched In: In with Lisa Hurwitz–Director of The Automat 12:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Join us for a special screening and discussion with filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz, director of The Automat. It offers a nostalgic journey to the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, which served affordable-priced quality food to millions of New Yorkers and Philadelphians for over a century. Regular customers and celebrities, including Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Colin Powell, recount their memories of these Art-Deco-inspired restaurants, which offered state-of-the-art technology for the early 20th century. This in-person only event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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George Santos: The Nation Reacts

Widespread fallout continues from Santos’ scandal, but to what end?

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Before even taking office, freshman Representative George Santos (NY03) made a name for himself that will likely be remembered, and possibly argued over, for many decades to come.

Meanwhile, Santos is facing down potential state and federal investigations into his conduct, as well as pressure to resign, or to participate in a special election.

In the weeks leading up to his first term as a United States Congressman, Rep. Santos has drawn an outpouring of criticism, ire, and in some cases indifference after it was publicly revealed that he fabricated much of his official campaign bio, among other personal and financial inconsistencies that have come to light.

A week after publication of a factually damning exposé in the New York Times (one of numerous outlets to do so lately), Santos broadly acknowledged the long list of fake resumé items, describing this as “embellishing”; he also said he had every intention of assuming office, a nod to calls for his resignation from Democratic officials and voters, and some Republicans, that had already started to mount.

Given the number of and variety of personal, professional, and financial details that have come under scrutiny, multiple news outlets have started keeping running lists of things that Santos has been accused of lying about. Major topics that he has admitted to lying about include his education, his work history, his finances, that members of his family fled or died in the Holocaust, and that he employed people who were killed in the Pulse nightclub massacre in 2016. To date, Santos has not explicitly addressed his sourcing of personal and campaign funds in the past three years under recent scrutiny, nor has he clarified previous claims about whether his mother was in the twin towers on 9/11, and whether and when he had a brain tumor, among other things.

In the week after the December 19, 2022 New York Times story ran, outgoing Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan was among the first local officials to publicly condemn the dishonest behavior by Santos, who defeated his Democratic opponent Robert Zimmerman for the Distrct 3 congressional seat back in November. Leg. Lafazan held multiple rallies that week, calling for Santos’ resignation and decrying the freshman Republican congressman-elect’s numerous untruths about his profressional resumé and Jewish heritage. Incoming U.S. Congressman Daniel

Goldman (D, NY-10) tweeted on December 20 that, if all the reporting on Santos is true, “there are at least two possible federal crimes at play,” and called on the U.S. Attorney General’s office to investigate. A few days later, Rep. Goldman tweeted again: “Time to add a third potential federal crime: campaign finance fraud. In 2021, Santos incorporated the Devolder Org in FL, which has no known assets. In 2022, he reports income of $750k, all from Devolder. He then gives $700k to his campaign. Where did that money come

from?” Goldman has also called for the FBI to investigate Santos.

On December 23, New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) issued the following statement: “I am deeply troubled by the bizarre allegations surrounding our Congressman-Elect George Santos. It is grotesquely unfair for the people of the Third Congressional District to be represented by anyone who has fabricated and concocted significant aspects of his life. I welcome the investigation announced by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. I urge the leadership of the soon to be sworn House of Representatives to take the steps necessary to protect the national legislative interests of the people of northern Queens and Nassau County.”

As the Christmas and Chanukah holidays wrapped up, and after Santos had publicly responded to some degree, more local as well as state and national officials started getting on the record about Santos’ apparent modus operandi.

Democrat Robert Zimmerman, Santos’ former opponent, tweeted, “George, if that’s even your real name, if you’re so convinced that #NY3 voters still trust you - resign & run against me again in a special election. Face the voters with your real past & answer questions about your criminal history. Let the voters decide.”

On December 29, Zimmerman also appeared alongside outgoing New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan, Assemblyman Lavine, Rabbi Deborah

Bravo, communinity member Linda Beigel Schulman, daughter of Holocaust survivor and a gun safety advocate, and other concerned parties at a rally calling for Santos’ resignation and investigation.

Kaplan told the assembled electeds and community members, “George Santos has perpetrated a complete and total fraud on our community, but we cannot forget that for the last three years, he was enabled and supported by the entire Nassau County Republican machine and his Republican running mates, many of whom sit in elected office today and others who will soon take office.

Kaplan continued, “The questions about exactly who George Santos is are not new, but they were brushed aside and minimized by local Republicans desperate to flip this congressional seat at any cost. Our entire community has been victimized, and we demand accountability. George Santos must be investigated by all appropriate authorities, particularly surrounding his shady business dealings and mystery millions that seem to have appeared overnight despite having no legitimate career to speak of.”

Criticism of Santos hasn’t only come from Democrats, either.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor commented in a late December statement: “The disappointment that I feel having been misled by George Santos’ lies is profound. I am particularly offended that he

State Assemblyman Charles Lavine addresses the crowd at a rally calling for Rep. George Santos to resign on December 29, 2022 in Mineola.

On January 3, Legislator Josh Lafazan held a rally outside Rep. George Santos’ former campaign headquarters in Oyster Bay, calling for Santos to be expelled from Congress. (Image via Leg. Lafazan’s Twitter)

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would fabricate family history with regard to the Holocaust. Our Jewish neighbors, as well as all of our residents, deserve better. Now, Mr. Santos must be honest and accountable to the public going forward if he truly wants to repair the damage he has caused. I will be watching carefully, and I am hopeful that Mr. Santos continues to make amends.”

A few days later, DeSena made another statement: “George Santos has admitted he lied and fabricated his education and his employment. He has failed to answer additional questions about his finances. My disappointment is extreme and personal as I was deceived when asked to endorse him. I join others who have called for federal and state investigations.”

DeSena continued, “I am particularly disgusted with Mr. Santos misrepresenting family persecution during the Holocaust and his misuse of the term Jewish. False statements about the victims at the Pulse Nightclub massacre also are beyond the pale. Having failed to answer questions that the public has a right to know, Mr. Santos is not trustworthy and if he takes office will not have my support. He is not welcome at any program or event in the Town of North Hempstead that I am a part of. I’ve spoken with members of the minority party on the Town Board and our Town Clerk and they share my views.”

Around the same time, freshman U.S. Representative Daniel LaLota (R, NY-1) said in a statement: “House Republicans

like me are eager to be sworn in and focus on our commitment to America and our respective districts. Yet, over the last few weeks I have heard from countless Long Islanders how deeply troubled they are by the headlines surrounding George Santos. As a Navy man who campaigned on

restoring accountability and integrity to our government, I believe a full investigation by the House Ethics Committee and, if necessary, law enforcement, is required. New Yorkers deserve the truth and House Republicans deserve an opportunity to govern without this distraction.”

In early January, Representative Kevin Brady (R) of Texas told Fox News Sunday that the 34-year-old Republican “is certainly going to have to consider resigning.”

Santos, who has compared abortion to slavery and once called police brutality a “made-up concept,” is currently under investigation by the Eastern District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, according to media reports.

In early January, numerous outlets also reported that officials in Brazil have resumed their investigation regarding alleged check fraud by Santos in that country when he lived there with his mother at age 19 (an allegation Santos denies) now that legal officials there know where to find him.

The Nassau County District Attorney’s office also told press that they are looking into the situation.

Richard Luscombe reported for The Guardian that Democrats are “also expected to pursue several avenues ... including a potential complaint to the federal election commission and what would be a largely symbolic resolution to expel him from Congress.”

Elected officials, like media outlets, have also been talking a lot about how to prevent this sort of thing from happening again.

Rep. Richie Torres (D, NY-15), for example, has introduced a federal bill entitled the SANTOS Act, or Stop Another NonTruthful Office Seeker, Torres told NY1. Before 2022 came to a close, Leg. Lafazan also introduced a county-level Campaign Honesty Bill.

State Senator Anna Kaplan speaks at a rally calling for Rep. George Santos to resign. (Courtesy of the Office of Senator Anna Kaplan)

Retired Educators Donate To Veterans

Angelo Grande, chairperson for community service for the Long Island Zone of Retired Educators of New York (RENY), and Kathryn Grande, co-chair of Glen Head, presented a donation of brand-new clothing, socks, shirts and underwear to be given to the homeless men and women veterans in Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as the Beacon Houses, for the holidays. They presented the items to the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency in East Meadow.

“It is a pleasure to serve our veterans, who served our country to make it possible for all of us to be here today,” Ralph Esposito, director of Nassau County Veteran Service Agency said.

Esposito explained that the agency hosts two “stand downs” each year that serve veterans in need. They served 525 veterans this past November. The agency distributes food, turkeys, brand new coats, shoes, boots, clothing and more.

The Nassau County Veterans Service Agency also feed the homeless veterans daily through its ongoing food pantry (weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon) at its East Meadow office.

RENY members also wrote nearly 300 holiday cards to the veterans. They also made a donation last year for the “stand down.”

RENY, formerly known as New York State Teachers’ Association, is open to retired public school teachers, personnel and administrators. They were happy to make this donation to local veterans.

—Long Island Zone of Retired Educators of New York

Despite frigid temperatures and a tree taking down our power lines on Dec 23, nothing could dim the lights of North Country Reform Temple’s Hanukkah Service and party. Everyone lit their menorahs and enjoyed a delicious candlelight dinner. Many thanks to the heroic linemen who worked so hard to restore our power! Of course we shared with them our jelly donuts, a traditional treat on Hanukkah!

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Nassau District Attorney and Toys for Tots Campaign Co-chairwoman Anne Donnelly, and Joe LaPadula, president of Martino Auto Concepts in Glen Cove and also a Toys for Tots campaign co-chairman, were joined by United States Marines Corps Retired Major Chuck Kilbride in thanking the Anton Media Group staff for donating hundreds of toys for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. “Toys for Tots is a wonderful program that delivers incredible joy to thousands of disadvantaged children,” said Angela Susan Anton, publisher and owner of Anton Media Group. “As past honorary chairperson for Toys for Tots, I thank all residents and businesses who generously donated toys this holiday season.” The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season each year, and distributes those toys as gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Photo by Christy Hinko

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Eight New Year’s Resolutions for Parents

All of us have experienced unprecedented challenges in the last three years, resulting in heightened levels of anxiety and stress. So much is out of our control, and that can feel overwhelming. But there are steps you can take to safeguard your wellbeing and that of your family.

As you welcome in 2023, take the opportunity to put into place some of these eight resolutions to start the New Year off right.

1

Tune in and turn off: Sure, your kids need to be told to put the phones away at the dinner table and when they’re doing homework. But they’re not the only ones who overuse the tech gadgets. When you are with your kids, be fully present. The years really do fly by.

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Be a role model: Believe it or not, your children and teens look to you as their example of how to act in the world. For your sake and theirs, eat healthfully and exercise, spend more time outdoors, and be sure to…

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Put self-care in your list of priorities: As parents, we sometimes think our job is to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of our children. But if you don’t take care of yourself, you’ll have nothing left to give them. Take the time to engage in activities that make you feel happy, confident and healthy.

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Don’t compare yourself to other parents or your kids to other kids: Facebook and other social media platforms

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make it look like every parent has the perfect child—the honor student, star athlete, community volunteer, etc. But these are just self-selected pieces of information and don’t paint a true picture. Every parent faces challenges, and no one is perfect.

Don’t take the bait: Kids push our buttons, there’s no doubt about it. But when you respond to your tot’s tantrum with a tantrum of your own, it doesn’t help the situation and only creates more chaos. When they are acting up, take a deep breath and remember that the goal is to respond thoughtfully, not react impulsively. One way to hone this skill is to…

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Practice meditation. Numerous studies show that even a few minutes a day of meditation will help reduce your stress. Not sure how? Google “how to meditate” and you’ll find lots of helpful tips and videos. You can also google “meditation on Long Island” to find a group. And invite your kids to try it

out, too! Let them know supercool celebrities and athletes like Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Derek Jeter and LeBron James are big meditators.

7Listen closely and talk less: When our children come to us with problems, it’s our natural inclination to try to fix things for them. But the reality is, often what they need is just to be heard. Make a promise to yourself that you will listen to your kids and not jump in right away to solve the problem. To open the lines of communication, simply ask, How are you feeling?

8Pay attention and give praise: The way you communicate with your child not only teaches them how to communicate with others, it shapes their emotional development and how they build relationships later in life. Giving your child positive attention for

good behav ior can boost their self-esteem, improve your relationship and help your child understand the behaviors you like and want to see more often.

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!

Bio: Kathy Rivera, LCSW, is the Executive Director/CEO of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading non-profit children’s mental health organization. To get help for your child or to support the Guidance Center’s lifesaving work, call (516) 626-1971 or visit www.northshorechildguidance.org

PARENTING PLUS

Kathy Rivera

On Jan. 7, Antigone Rising, a band that has roots in Glen Cove and Sea Cliff, performed at yoga studio and event center, Buddha Jams, in Glen Cove. Joanie Leeds, who won a Grammy for Best Children’s Album with All the Ladies, was slated to perform but was not able to make it due to a family matter. Guest performers filled in, including the Cantor for Oyster Bay’s Congregation L’Dor V’Dor, Tayla Smilowitz.

And the event, which is geared towards families, donations were accepted to benefit Girls Rising, a non-profit organization created by Antigone Rising that works to empower and inspire girls and LGBTQIA children to pursue careers in male dominated fields through workshops, grants, scholarships and the annual Girls Rising Music Festival that centers around young musicians. The event featured an accessible yoga session, meditation and concerts.

“Our passion and our non-profit is all about empowering young girls to follow that inner voice inside them, to express themselves truly and authentically and not fear that, and to also support that in others,” said Cathy Henderson, a guitarist and founding member of Antigone Rising.

Creating this event with Jason Samel, the founder of Buddha Jams, has been the perfect match. Henderson explained that Samel, who supports the mission of Girls Rising, also comes from a place of “higher being and living.”

“He created this awesome mix of music and meditative yoga experience, which is Buddha Jams,” Henderson said. “I think it’s such a great manifestation of his own elevation, and to give back to people. It’s all about love and giving back to everybody.”

Leeds, a friend of Samel’s and Antigone Rising’s, told Long Island Weekly ahead of the concert that she was inspired by Samel’s

New Years Jam At Buddha Jams Antigone Rising performs in concert benefiting Girls Rising

opening of the studio.

Buddha Jams opened in April, 2022 and had a grand opening the following June. Samel found the studio because he wanted to share his love of yoga, as well as mix it with his love of music.

“During Covid I became very depressed...I fell into a really dark place of depression and anxiety,” Samel explained. “I went onto [Tappen] Beach [in Sea Cliff]... and in one a-ha moment, I decided to sit down on the beach, close my eyes, rise my arms up in the air on my breath in, bring my hands back to heart center on my breath out, and I just kept doing that movement for about 15 minutes.”

After doing this meditation for about 15 minutes, Samel said he smiled in a way that he hadn’t in years, with an abundance of love inside his heart for everything and everyone around him, as well as himself.

“I came back to the beach and I said ‘you know what, I’m going to try this again,’” Samel

said. “And it was during the middle of COVID, so there was no yoga studios that were open and there was no where to get instruction, except online, and I hated getting instruction online... so I went to Tappen every single day. And I went to a few yoga classes in the past with my wife, and I remembered a few poses that we did in class. So I decided to do yoga there every single day... I took my shirt off every single day whether it was hot, even in December when it got cold, even in the snow... even in the rain.”

He calls yoga in the snow, “Snow-Ga,” and yoga in the rain, “Rain-ga.”

Facing the elements, breathing through it and completing the same practice every day was a powerful experience for Samel. “If I can do that on my yoga mat, I can do anything in life.”

Buddha Jams is the manifestation of Samel’s journey. Even with less than a year of being open, classes are well attended,

though there’s certainly room for more, Samel said. And the studio employs experienced practitioners including an acupuncturist and healing artist, a yoga physical therapist, a licensed clinical social worker, and several yoga, healing and meditation artists, including Samel, who recently became a certified yoga teacher.

Samel said a community is forming out of this studio.

And what better way to add to that momentum then through a family concert?

“This time of year is when health and being a better person and all those resolutions come into play,” said Henderson. “And hopefully [the concert] is a really cool way to help people keep that momentum going, so the timing is for that reason. But the underlying reason for doing this, of course, is utilizing meditation, and bringing that sense of creativity and empowerment, to the kids.”

Antigone Rising performs at Buddha Jams.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

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How Your College Student Can Study Abroad Safely

BY ZEV FAINTUCH specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

With a new academic year now underway, hundreds of thousands of college students have left, or are planning to leave, home for semesters abroad.

Studying abroad is often a life-changing experience, and an opportunity to create lasting relationships and gain an appreciation for new cultures. Yet, it is not without its risks. Taking some time to assess various problematic scenarios and how to handle them can place your student in a much better, and much safer, position while they are traveling.

Health

Have a frank discussion with your child about their overall health. If they suffer from any chronic conditions, have a plan for treatment while they are away. Find out where they can receive quality specialist care, and how to get immediate help in a medical emergency.

On that note, it would also be wise to investigate your insurance programs and get a clear picture of what is and is not covered. Then, have a look at where your student is going to see if the local hospitals and clinics will accept your insurance or if you will need to increase their credit card limit to cover any medical expenses out-of-pocket.

Be aware that public health management can vary from country to country. Some less developed nations struggle with illnesses that Americans typically don’t even have to consider. COVID-19 still presents a significant health threat in many parts of the world, and the World Health Organization recently declared the spread of the Monkeypox virus to be a global health emergency. The Center for Disease Control’s travel database can help keep you and your student up to date on the level of health risk involved in traveling throughout the world.

Finally, reinforce the importance of good hygiene and basic cleanliness to reduce the risks of infectious diseases, particularly if transmission rates are notably high in the area where your student is traveling. Regular hand washing, not sharing towels or bedsheets, and disinfecting shared surfaces like desks or gym equipment are all sensible practices to help reduce the spread of illness.

Geopolitics

While we live in a world of bountiful possibility and excitement for young people looking to travel and learn, it’s

Studying abroad is often a life-changing experience.

also unfortunately one with areas of increasing unrest and political instability. Violent clashes between governments and military forces threaten the safety of anyone who is near them, regardless of the reason. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is a prime example – students should avoid all regions within 50 miles of the Ukrainian border and should not travel to Belarus or Transnistria, as doing so now risks arbitrary detainment.

The economic ramifications of this conflict are reverberating throughout Europe. Inflation, recession, and energy shortage concerns are exactly the types of conditions that destabilize societies, mobilize citizens, and trigger mass unrest. Anyone traveling to Europe should be aware of the economic and political landscape and avoid getting caught up in potentially volatile events like public protests.

When looking to study abroad, it is important that both you and your student have a clear understanding not just of a country’s culture and customs, but its socio-political climate, as well.

Personal Safety

Communicate to your child the importance of knowing their surroundings. Situational awareness is paramount to mitigating risk and avoiding a potentially dangerous predicament. As a rule, it is always best to blend in when possible. Sticking out—by being loud or wearing very different or expensive-looking clothing—can make someone into a target for theft or worse.

Tell your student to be mindful of where they go, and who they go with. They can visit the Department of State Travel Advisory site for the countries they plan on traveling to and get information on any cities or neighborhoods with particularly high crime rates or other threats. Also, encourage them to talk to locals to find out what areas to avoid.

It’s easy to forget that what is legal and illegal in America may be different elsewhere in the world, so have your student get familiar with the laws of the country they will be visiting. Some countries, for example, forbid photographing critical

infrastructure and police, military, and government buildings. The last thing anyone wants is to experience legal troubles abroad—as evidenced by Brittney Griner’s recent drug conviction while visiting Russia—so it is critical to identify these novel laws ahead of time.

Timing can also be crucial in having a safe experience abroad. For example, students may want to avoid visiting some countries, particularly those with a history of political violence, during an election season. Seasonal weather should also be taken into account. Some countries experience extreme weather patterns, with extensive periods of massive rain or snowfall that could make air or land travel dangerous, particularly in less developed areas.

With some diligent research ahead of time, and by having a conversation with your student about situational awareness, you will be setting them up for a safe and fulfilling semester abroad.

—Zev Faintuch is an intelligence analyst at international security firm Global Guardian.

TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant students, announced a new partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury to provide scholarships for immigrant students in New York State to achieve their higher education dreams.

The new announcement arrives as TheDream.US opens its new scholarship round for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications will be open between Nov. 1, 2022 and through Feb. 28, 2023. The scholarships are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status) who came to the United States before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2017.

“As we at SUNY Old Westbury know so well, ours is a society made stronger by the diversity of its members,” said Timothy E. Sams, president of SUNY Old Westbury. “We are proud of our record of serving Dreamers who we know work so hard to better their own lives and the lives of those in the communities they call home. We thank TheDream.US for partnering with our campus to grow the opportunities for Dreamers to pursue

their education as part of what is their uniquely American experience.”

The new scholarship round includes eligibility for immigrant youth across New York State to apply to TheDream.US National Scholarship to attend SUNY Old Westbury. The National Scholarship is for Dreamers who are first-time, current, or previously enrolled college students. The award is for tuition and fees of up to $33,000 for each student towards a bachelor’s degree.

TheDream.US now has more than

80 partner colleges in 21 states and Washington, D.C. that are committed to serving Dreamers and prepared to offer students the needed support services to help them successfully navigate college life, both on and off campus.

“We are excited to partner with SUNY Old Westbury in supporting New York Dreamers in their college and career aspirations,” said Candy Marshall, president of TheDream.US. “Despite the many obstacles they face, these immigrant students continue to persevere and work hard to achieve their education and career goals. Ninety three percent of our graduates are now working or have started their own businesses. Their successes are proof that expanding Dreamers’ access to higher education and career opportunities is good for our country’s economic growth. We are grateful to SUNY Old Westbury and our other partner colleges across the United States for giving our immigrant youth the opportunity to pursue a college education and contribute to the future of America.”

About TheDream.US

TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant youth students, having provided more than 8,750 college

scholarships to Dreamers attending over 80 partner colleges in 21 states and Washington, DC. We believe everyone, regardless of where they were born, should have equitable access to a college education, a meaningful career, and opportunities to contribute to the communities they call home. Visit www.thedream.us for more information.

About SUNY Old Westbury

SUNY Old Westbury is a college where students with a passion for learning are empowered through excellence to thrive in, and help build, a more just, sustainable world. As Long Island’s only public liberal arts college, SUNY Old Westbury challenges its students to own their futures through an environment that demands academic excellence and fosters intercultural understanding. As members of the most diverse student body in the SUNY system, the College’s more than 4,200 students study in nearly 50 undergraduate degree opportunities in Old Westbury’s liberal arts and professional programs and 16 graduate programs in business, data science, education, liberal studies and mental health counseling. For more information on SUNY Old Westbury, visit www.oldwestbury.edu.

Guiding Young Adults Toward Successful Careers

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

On the surface, the future looks bright for spring’s college grads, with employers planning to hire nearly 15 percent more candidates from the class of 2023 than in the previous year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Dig a little deeper, however, and the outlook gets murkier, cautions career coach Beth Hendler-Grunt.

“College graduates struggle to find jobs due to competition, lack of work experience and not understanding employer expectations,” she said. “And their parents are frustrated. They want to help, and they’re not sure how. Many parents haven’t looked for a job in over 20-plus years, and things have definitely changed in that time.”

How can parents help?

What should grads do?

Hendler-Grunt’s new book, The Next Great Step: The Parents’ Guide to Launching Your New Grad Into a Career , gives parents a simple, step-by-step plan for successfully guiding their young adults through the transition from college to career.

Filled with tips, job aids and insightful stories, The Next Great Step addresses everything from how parents can help their young adults get “unstuck” and navigate the hiring process, to how students and grads can stand out from the rest of the graduating class. Hendler-Grunt shares the secrets of how to “network” the right way and excel in interviews, and how parents can offer solid career advice to their grad.

The Next Great Step provides insights from three key perspectives: the concerns of the parent, the thought process of the student and the expectations of potential employers.

“Navigating the post-college job world is all about developing and

implementing the right strategies,” Hendler-Grunt said. “This book is required reading for families looking to navigate a changing world from college to career. Companies need new grads. It’s just a matter of connecting the dots.” Hendler-Grunt is the founder and president of Next Great Step (www. nextgreatstep.com). She is a dynamic leader, advisor and facilitator who has extensive experience consulting with startups, Fortune 500 firms, universities and individuals. She founded Next Great Step with the sole focus of guiding college students and recent grads to help them land the job they deserve. Hendler-Grunt leverages techniques and insights from hiring managers and CEOs and brings those secrets to students to help them stand out and get the job. She has enabled hundreds of clients to achieve success, with 90 percent of her clients landing the job of their choice. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal , The New York Times , SiriusXM radio, Kiplinger , CNN, Fortune and many other media outlets. She is also the mom of a recent college

job.

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Stony Brook Student Awarded For Speaking Out For Animals

This year Animalearn is pleased to recognize Laura Streminsky as one of the Humane Students of the Year. She exemplifies a commitment to helping animals used in science education.

Animalearn learned about Streminsky, a biology major at Stony Brook University, earlier this year in an article entitled “Student’s views dubbed “extreme” by biology professor,” in her school newspaper, The Statesman. Streminsky had voiced her ethical opposition to dissecting a rat and live earthworm in her biology class in early 2022. Her request for an alternative assignment was met with resistance by faculty. She was labeled as extremist, culturally insensitive, and advised that her grade would be negatively impacted if she did not participate in the dissections.

“As someone who aspires for a career in medicine, I’m repeatedly told that my ability to treat patients is hindered by my refusal to exploit animals,” Streminsky explained. “In response, I say that I’m

concerned about any medical professional who doesn’t have any reservations in hurting another sentient being. The ultimate goal of medicine (and science in general) should be to minimize suffering in the world as much as possible.”

As founder of her high school’s animal rights group, Streminsky has been advocating on behalf of animals for many years. Ultimately, she was allowed to opt out of the dissections without penalty to her grade. She is now looking into forming an animal rights group at Stony Brook, which would be the first of its kind at the university.

“This award shows me that I’m supported in my effort to advocate for animals, despite the resistance I’ve received from people who are ok with the status quo,” Streminsky said. “The encouragement I’ve received from Animalearn has made me more motivated than ever to continue standing up for animals and for humane science education.”

“As educators are aware, the future is

in the classroom. With more and more humane students like Laura, I look forward to the future that they are creating for all sentient beings,” said Alisa Brooks, Assistant Director of Animalearn.

As part of the award, Streminsky

will receive Dissection Action Packs from Animalearn to assist in furthering their pursuit of humane science education for all.

—Animalearn, a division of the American Anti-Vivisection Society (Animalearn.org)

Bradley Nanoo (center) from the Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD was named Student of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and technical education high school. Bradley, from John F. Kennedy High School, is Construction Electricity. Students of the Quarter are honored for their grades, attendance, work ethic and preparedness. These students have taken the initiative on class projects and are role models for their fellow students, in both the classroom and the workplace. Nanoo is pictured with Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton and Assistant Principal Nafesa Khan.

Nassau BOCES

Laura Streminsky

Federal Student Loan Payment Pause Extended

On Dec. 22, the Office of Federal Student Aid at U.S. Department of Education sent this letter to students with Federal Student Loans with an update on the loan repayment pause plan:

“As we previously announced, we have extended the pause on federal student loan payments. You will NOT have to make your loan payments that would have been restarted in January.

“Why are we extending the pause? Because earlier this year, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a student debt relief plan for working and middle-class borrowers. Millions of Americans applied and were found to be eligible for relief. But lawsuits challenged the program and froze our ability to finalize debt relief.

“We are confident that our program is legal and have asked the Supreme Court to allow us to move forward with providing debt relief to tens of millions of eligible Americans. The Supreme Court

agreed to take our case and will hear arguments this February.

“Targeted student debt relief addresses the financial harms of the pandemic, helps smooth borrowers’ transition back to repayment and helps borrowers at highest risk of delinquencies or default once payments resume. And while litigation is preventing us from providing the relief needed to avoid these harms, we don’t think it is right to ask borrowers to pay on loans they wouldn’t have to pay were it not for the lawsuits challenging the program. Millions of borrowers would be making payments they may not owe, or payments that are higher than they should be, under the Biden-Harris debt relief plan. That’s not fair.

“As a result, we have extended the pause on federal student loan payments, interest, and collections. The pause will end 60 days after the Supreme Court makes a decision on the case. If no decision has been made by June 30, 2023, payments will resume 60 days after that.

“We will notify you directly before

payments restart.

“Visit StudentAid.gov/coronavirus regularly for the latest information on the payment pause and other COVID-19 relief.”

Beware Of Scams

You might be contacted by a company saying they will help you get loan discharge, forgiveness, cancellation, or debt relief for a fee. You never have to pay for help with your federal student aid. Make sure you work only with the U.S.

Department of Education and our loan servicers, and never reveal your personal information or account password to anyone.

Emails to borrowers come from noreply@studentaid.gov, noreply@ debtrelief.studentaid.gov, or ed.gov@ public.govdelivery.com. You can report scam attempts to the Federal Trade Commission by calling 1-877-382-4357 or by visiting reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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There’s a community where you belong, no matter where you come from or what you want to achieve, at Queensborough Community College. Technicians, physicists, artists, health scientists, entrepreneurs, educators, dancers, filmmakers, web masters, writers, personal trainers, musicians, nurses, therapists, athletes …. more than 40 Queensborough degrees and specialties reflect the diversity, interests and strengths of our community. Here, students of every ability, life experience, background and circumstance are preparing for the workforce of tomorrow and fulfilling their dreams today. At Queensborough, the possibilities are infinite.

HOMES

Recently Sold

This beautiful ranch-style home located at 66 Olive St. the prestigious Lake Success community of Great Neck sold on Oct. 27 for $1,388,000. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The 2,100-square foot home sits on a 14,000-square foot lot. It is in excellent condition and has a formal living room, a wood burning fireplace and a dining area. It has a nice-sized sunroom den and a spacious eat-in-kitchen. The basement is large and finished. It has an open recreation space with two finished rooms, a washer and dryer and a lot of storage space. It has an attached garage and nicely landscaped front and back yards.

HOME & DESIGN Winter Storm Damage

What does homeowners insurance cover?

As winter storms threaten many areas of the country, Insurance. com reminds homeowners and renters that it’s also a good time to double-check insurance policies to confirm what is covered should snow and ice cause damage.

There are a variety of factors that determine whether insurance covers any part of the repair costs related to damage caused by snow, ice or blizzards.

This leading insurance comparison site helps homeowners understand what is covered by winter weather damage, depending upon whether damage occurs due to:

• Frozen pipes

• Hail damage

• Wind damage

• Tree falling on the property

• Snow and ice damage

• Fire

• Slips and falls

About Insurance.com

Insurance.com is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a leader in providing performance marketplace technologies and services to the FinTech, financial services and home services industries.

QuinStreet is a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. The company is committed to providing consumers with the information and tools they need to research, find and select the products and brands that meet their needs.

CarInsurance.com is a member of QuinStreet’s expert research and publishing division.

This center hall Colonial at 39 Meadow Woods Rd. in Lake Success sold on Dec. 1 for $1,410,000. It is in the Meadow Woods section of the hamlet. It has a gracious entry foyer and an elegant formal living room with a woodburning fireplace. It has a formal dining room and an eat-in-kitchen that leads to a den overlooking a wonderful backyard. The home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has central air conditioning. The home is privvy to the Lake Success Country Club community which includes an Olympic-sized pool, a kiddie pool, 11 tennis courts, a sports complex and an 18-hole golf course. Lake Success also has a private gym and its own police department.

Experts recommend comparing home insurance policies to ensure the best home protection. Though most hazards listed above are generally covered by insurance, filing a claim isn’t always the “go-to answer” for winter weather problems. There are also steps to take to avoid costly homeowners insurance claims.

Insurance.com is a trusted online resource dedicated to educating consumers on auto, home, health and life insurance, developing relationships directly with carriers to offer consumers comparison rates from multiple companies. Since 2001, Insurance.com’s industry-first online tools, data-based reporting and experienced experts have helped consumers make informed insurance-related decisions, so they can choose the right insurance for their individual needs.

—Insurance.com

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

REPLACE. RENEW. RESTORE.

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s

BOOK TALK

Tales From The Baby Bust Review Of: I Walk Between the Raindrops

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

Is T.C. Boyle his generation’s answer to John Updike? From 1979, when he published his first book, Descent of Man onward, the man has published up to 30 volumes of fiction, divided between novels and short stories. I’ll plead ignorance to those books. Decades ago, John Aldridge, writing in Sewanee Review, the literary quarterly I once revered over all others, dismissed Boyle and Donald Barthelme as “fabulists,” mere technicians and talents at all.

Boyle is a born storyteller. He has not wasted his gifts. I Walk Between the Raindrops is a bleak collection. Updike was the novelist for the Baby Boom, that era from 1945 to 1972, when childbirth among married, twenty-something women was as natural as coffee and toast in the morning. In 1955, for instance, half of all American women, by the time they reached 20 years old, were married. That year also saw the greatest number of live births in American history.

Is Boyle a novelist for the Baby Bust? It probably isn’t his intent. Still, the characters in this collection do live atomistic lives. Do any of them have parents, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins? I read this collection after a reappraisal of Mario Puzo’s 1964 novel, The Fortunate Pilgrim. In that concise classic, family was everything. A mother of six who has lost two husbands has to carry on. It’s the Angluzzi-Corbo family against the world. Heartache after heartache ensues, but the family matron, Lucia Santa, keeps the family together with undying love. The escape from Hell’s Kitchen to Long Island proves successful.

In these stories, characters seem to live meaningless lives. In “What’s Love Got To Do With It?,” a college student, who has but one friend in his world---and no family to speak of, is rebuffed by a blonde co-ed. Does this mean you shoot up the campus---and yourself?

In the title story, a middle-aged retiree with plenty of money trolls a roadside bar in rural Arizona. He makes eye contact with a desperate thirty-something single woman. Brandon who is married and childless, rebuffs Serena’s advances. His

wife comes into the bar. Serena promptly lies down in front of the railroad tracks. See what you get by straying from home and hearth?

On it goes. In “These Are The Circumstances,” a California man, married to a nature-loving woman, is bitten by a snake. The end of the line? The man, Nick, discovers that he is free of a life-threatening disease. Nick and Laurel celebrate with gourmet pizza and a bottle of Chianti. They, too, are childless and well-to-do. The reader is glad, but how bad was the scare?

In “The Shape Of A Teardrop,” an undergraduate named Justin impregnates Lorena, a Latina co-ed. Seven years on, the man still lives at home. His parents, who have no other children, have him evicted. The mother of his child hangs around, hoping that the father graduates into adulthood. No chance. Justin’s mother always wanted children. At age 41, she became pregnant with her only son. And so, the mother loves her son despite his perpetual adolescence. She will spoil him forever. You can’t feel for Justin, but you can have sympathy for the luckless Lorena.

Boyle’s well-honed skills can have devastating effects. The purpose of fiction is always the search for the humane. The author scores with “Dog Lab,” in which a medical student saves a canine from further lab experiences. “Big Mary” is my favorite. A guitarist and a bass player

T.C. Boyle

compete for the same girl, a blues singer who lights up the band. The guitarist, whom the reader roots for, has the girl and then loses her to a bassist, a middle-class black man who pretends to be a “Rastaman.” This wins over the singer. The guitarist doesn’t back down. The two men square off, haymakers both ways. The bar crowd, rough hewn workingmen grows to dislike Mary’s choice. More trouble. For the guitarist, however, the fight is strictly over a girl. He must fight the man who takes her away.

Back to the original question: Is Boyle is generation’s answer to John Updike?

Updike’s world often involves family men who stray from hearth and home before seeing the light and making up with the broken family they created in the first place. These characters have no extended family to lean on. And so, the abyss beckons try as their characters believe they can avoid it.

North Shore Land Alliance Protects Water With Hydro-Action Septic Technology

The North Shore Land Alliance is leading the charge by installing a new, eco-conscious Hydro-Action clean water septic system at their newly remodeled headquarters at the Humes Preserve in Mill Neck. This was made possible by a generous donation from Wastewater Works, Inc. for the system, and grant from Nassau County’s SEPTIC program for the installation. The HydroAction septic system will remove harmful chemicals like nitrogen from wastewater ultimately protecting our bays, harbors, and sole source aquifer.

The North Shore Land Alliance is dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters, and environmental resources. Through education, outreach and volunteerism, the Land Alliance aspires to connect people to nature and build a community conservation ethic.

Residents are cordially invited to view headquarters this February. When visiting you can also check out

the Land Alliance’s clean water septic system as well as the state-of-the-art, carbon-minimizing geothermal energy system. Stormwater runoff preventing rain gardens to follow this spring.

It is imperative that we work together as a community to protect our open spaces and water resources. By upgrading our homes with environmentally friendly technologies we can improve water quality, reduce CO2 emissions, and protect wildlife.

If you’re interested in receiving a grant to upgrade your outdated and polluting septic system, check out Nassau County’s SEPTIC program at nassaucountyny.gov/ SepticReplace. You may be eligible for $20,000 to switch to clean water septic technology.

To learn about the North Shore Land Alliance please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org.

—Submitted by the North Shore Land Alliance

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You believe in the importance of helping others, but while you’re chasing after something you want, your philanthropic instincts move to the back burner. It’s OK! Generosity begins at home! Many a noble accomplishment begins with satisfying one’s own hunger.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). E ective communication has to do with the way you convey information as much as it does the information itself. You’ll gure out the main point and cater the tone of your delivery to what you guess the audience would be most receptive to. You’re so good at this and will often get exactly what you want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). “Sorcery” derives from the Latin word “sors,” meaning fate. Your determined e orts to in uence fate will have you coming across as magical. Only you know all that’s involved in overnight success and instant transformation. Unless you tell them, they’ll have no idea how hard you work to make it look easy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). An engaging project dominates your week. ough you’ve often been lauded for your originality, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel with this one. Instead of starting from scratch, use what already exists and give it a twist or an improvement. A fresh turn on an old way of doing things will be lucrative.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You celebrate people for who they are and how they show up even when it’s di erent from the way you would do it. Some are sweet and agreeable; others are edgy and real. Neither is more correct. You accept and include a wide array of personalities. It’s part of what makes your team so strong. You’ll win together this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A hitchhiker who is walking toward their destination is more likely to be picked up than one who is standing still with a sign. While hitchhiking is not advised, moving toward your purpose is absolutely the way to attract fellow travelers who can help you get there faster.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). ere are things that look nice from the outside -- a boat, marriage to royalty, a pony -- that are actually a lot more work than appearances suggest. Enjoy your fantasies without feeling you must move to make all of them real. e worthwhile pursuits will make your life easier, not more complicated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It may be di cult to admit how much a certain someone’s opinion matters to you, but once you accept it and examine your reasoning behind needing this validation, it becomes less true. is is just another puzzle to solve on your road to self-love, acceptance and realization.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As the saying goes, it takes two to tango. Even so, it only takes one to practice the tango steps. You can work on the steps alone to get ready for dancing with a partner. Your solo preparation will be the magic ingredient that makes a relationship dance beautifully this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What you thought would be an easy task has become convoluted. If you have a mind full of question marks, it’s probably because you’re considering the topic more broadly or deeply than the others, and you are probably wise to do so. Only the very young or very immature think they know everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). True friends will re ect to you your best qualities. If being around a person leaves you feeling somehow diminished, it’s not a good match. What seems good on paper is meaningless. What matters is how you feel when you’re together.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re not interested in getting pro cient at the task; you want to master it. With that intent, you will. It happens little by little over time. Rearrange your schedule and environment to accommodate your passion. Getting in a few more repetitions per day will add up and just may be what puts you over the top.

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Some miss the forest for the trees, but not you. Your mind has the amazing versatility of satellite imaging, and you’ll see the scene from the distance that helps you get clarity on the moment. You see the forest, you see the trees, the mushroom, the swallow, the mountain, valley, river, ocean and beyond. You’ll have insights and revelations about your relationships as well as ideas for creating truly special times, healthful routines and opportunities for building bonds of mutual support.

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over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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Solution: 26 Letters

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 26 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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Let’s say you win the heart lead with the jack and play the king of diamonds. West wins with the ace

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and returns another heart, which you take with the ace. At this point you inaugurate a campaign to learn all you possibly can about the distribution of the unseen cards.

The first thing you do is cash dummy’s king of hearts, on which East discards a diamond. Next, you cash the Q-J of diamonds, on which West discards a heart. Both of these moves prove enlightening, because you learn that West started with five hearts and two diamonds, and that East started with two hearts and five diamonds.

You next cash the Q-K-A of spades, and when West discards a heart on the third spade, you have all the information you need to wrap up the slam. West started with exactly five hearts, two spades and two diamonds, so he must have been dealt precisely four clubs.

Taking advantage of this knowledge is as easy as pie. You cash dummy’s king of clubs, lead a low club to your ace and return a third club toward dummy’s Q-10. When West follows low, you finesse the

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Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

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What I Learned Running 105 Miles COLUMN

Let me begin by stating up front I don’t like to run. I’m not a natural runner and only started to become serious about it when I turned 50 a few years ago. To date I’ve run three ultra-marathons. My first was 32 miles, my second was 44 miles and my last one was 105 miles. When people hear I ran an ultra-marathon that was 105 miles, they ask me many questions. Many questions have to do with how long did it take? Did you sleep? How much did you eat and drink? And of course, the number one question…why would you ever want to do something like this?

Most people share they wouldn’t want to run that far (which I totally get) and most state they can only run a few miles or a half marathon. This is where I try and share that if I can do something like this, anyone can. More important, it’s important to try hard things. Like most challenges in life that seem impossible, we place limits on ourselves or fall back to a default of “I can’t do this”.

When I signed up for the 105 ultra, I only wanted to finish the race. I didn’t care how long it took or what place I came in. Unfortunately, during the race I sprained my ankle twice and to my surprise finished in 13th place in over 32 hours. I did not run fast nor did I have fancy equipment, but I did have a mission, which was to cross over the finish line at all costs.

Here is what I learned during this

Beverly A. Bidhendi

105-mile odyssey:

Michael Hynes, Ed.D.

Superintendent of the Port Washington School District.

• We can all do hard things and mindset is everything. Completing this race required me to shift my thinking that 105 miles is a very long way in a car, nevertheless a race.

I chunked the race into much smaller races within a race. I can apply the same thing to life challenges. When something seems overwhelming and impossible, break it up into small chunks and tackle what you can at the moment.

• Being uncomfortable (both mentally and physically) makes you powerful. Not just physically but more important, mentally. You develop a super power. I was in pain, had no sleep and ran in the woods through the night with a little head lamp on. You find out a lot about yourself under those conditions.

• There are good people in the world and to not judge a book by its cover. I met some of the most amazing people of all ages,

OBITUARIES

Beverly A. Bidhendi of Port Washington passed away on January 2,2023. Beverly is survived by her loving husband Jaeed. She was a loving mother of Mona and the cherished sister of Andrea and Leo. Beverly was a dedicated teacher in the Omaha Public Schools. She was loved by all that knew her.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family please visit the Beverly A. Bidhendi tribute page at roslynheightsfh.com

—Submitted by Roslyn Heights Funeral Home

Charles J. Mosiejewski

Charles J. Mosiejewski of Port Washington passed on Dec. 22,2022 in his 52nd year. He is survived by his mother, sisters, nieces, nephews, uncle and many friends. Charles was a beloved longtime member of the Ace Hardware family. He was a member of both the Albertson and Roslyn Highlands Fire Departments. He will be greatly missed by many.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family please visit Charles J. Mosiejewski tribute page at roslynheightsfh.com

—Submitted by Roslyn Heights Funeral Home

Henry Joseph Downing

Henry Joseph Downing, 75, passed away peacefully in his home in Morgan Hill, CA on January 1, 2023. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Henry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nessa, sons, Cyril (Tara), Henry and Creagh (Sarah) and grandchildren, Jack, Conor, Ryan and Georgia.

Known for his infectious laugh and loving disposition, Henry was born in Killarney, Ireland on June 3, 1947. He attended Glenstal Abbey in Limerick,and was owner/operator of The Railway Hotel in Kilkenny, Ireland. After emigrating to the United States in 1985, many will remember Henry from Finn MacCools where he made everyone feel welcome. From Ireland to New York to California, Henry held a special place in many people’s hearts and will be dearly missed.

shapes and sizes. Some people were in their late 60’s and some looked like your average person, not like an elite athlete. Some of them blew right by me in the way to finishing in the top 10!

Finally, it teaches you about who you really are and what you are capable of. The adventure will push you further than you ever thought physically possible and further than you ever thought mentally possible. I

learned that when we stop at something, there are many more gears we are capable of shifting into. I now apply that to my work and projects outside of running. What a gift and hope you do the same. This new year, push your envelope like you never have before, you won’t regret it. Happy New Year!

—Written by Michael J. Hynes, Superintendent of Port Washington School District

COSMO JOSEPH VETRONE

A LEGACY OF FAMILY, GOLF AND BEAUTIFUL SMILES

Cosmo Joseph Vetrone, husband of Karen O’Brien Vetrone, father to Lee Anne, Robert, Judd (Nobuyo) and Holly Gober (CJ) and beloved grandfather to Sam, Jake, Anabel, Ella, Josephine, Cal, Molly, Ludo and Issa, passed away at the age of 92 on December 8, 2022 in Port Washington, NY. He was a beloved dentist in Port Washington for over 50 years - that’s a lot of smiles! He loved his golf game and was forever working on his swing. He served his country during the Korean War as a Navigator in the Strategic Air Command. He adored his family, community and Frank Sinatra. He lived a long, full and blessed life and will be greatly missed. Read the full obituary at: www.fairchildsons.com

Donations may be made in memory of Cosmo J. Vetrone to: The INN- Interfaith Nutrition Network www.the-inn.org/donatefunds or via mail to: The INN, 211 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550 236912

Jack Mellert

1937 - 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Robert “Jack” Mellert of Port Washington, NY. The only son of the late John Mellert and Maria Elena “Helen” Wass, Jack was born in Queens, NY on May 17, 1937. He was immersed in the Catholic community that would be his lifelong support from an early age. He graduated from his beloved Xavier High School in New York City in 1955 and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1959. He worked in the Operations division of New York Telephone / AT&T for 35 years in New York City where he was known for his hard work and dedication.

Jack married his teenage sweetheart, Alberta Marie Kargl on April 28, 1962, at St. Joan of Arc Church in Jackson Heights, NY. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2021.

Jack helped raise his three sons with a sense of curiosity and instilled in them a passion for knowledge, fine food, and travel.

Jack was a great husband, father, friend, practical joker, and a very long storyteller. His ideal day would include cooking, gardening, woodworking, the New York Times crossword puzzle, and Sudoku, followed by downtime at Westhampton Beach with friends and family. In his spare time, he volunteered time at St. Peter’s of Alcantara Church (President of the School Board), as President for the local Community Chest, at Habitats for Humanity, and other organizations.

Jack is survived by his wife, Alberta, his sons John, Douglas and Stephen, their spouses and five adoring grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who know him. He died peacefully, at home in his favorite recliner from pancreatic cancer.

A memorial service to honor Jack’s life will be held in Port Washington, to be scheduled for April 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Xavier High School in New York City.

https://www.xavierhs.org/giving

May He Rest In Peace.

The Beautiful And Damned F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Classic Novel:

Now A Big Band Jazz Musical

Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Beautiful and Damned in concert on Jan. 17 at 9:30pm. After three pandemic cancellations, the show premiered this summer at the Jeanne Rimsky Theatre to high acclaim. The Beautiful and Damned is a tale about status above happiness, obsession above love, and death above life. Prepare to be transported a hundred years in the past— a time far away, yet more strikingly similar to today than you could ever imagine. Creatively spearheaded by “the remarkable twenty-two-year-old Brooke Di Spirito” (The F. Scott Fitzgerald Review) and starring your “typical Fitzgerald characters– rebellious women, disillusioned men” (Newsday), it’s a night you won’t want to miss.

The Beautiful and Damned features the amazing vocals of Sarah Anne Fernandez (Wicked National Tour, Elphaba u/s), returning to 54 Below after a highly-regarded solo show last year. Vocalists also include members of the workshop cast: Mike Jubak Jr., Izzy Ochocki, and Beatrix Postley, who performed in the world premiere. The show is accompanied by a 7-piece orchestra, featuring Jivan Ramesh, who at just five years old became the youngest string player to perform at Carnegie Hall. The show includes several of his orchestrations for The Beautiful and Damned, others of which have been performed by the New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall.

Brooke Di Spirito’s The Beautiful and Damned plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on January 17th, 2023. There is a $25-$60 cover charge ($29-$67.50 with fees) and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

More about Brooke Di Spirito Brooke Di Spirito is the book writer, lyricist, composer, and choreographer of The Beautiful and Damned. She is a classical ballet dancer with numerous principal credits, has twice performed at the highly-regarded Youth American Grand Prix, and received the Award for Artistry at the World Ballet Arts Competition. Brooke began adapting The Beautiful and Damned while in college, receiving numerous awards and grants towards

the workshopping of the production. After graduating from Northeastern University (‘21) in just three years, Brooke moved to NYC to pursue her dream of bringing the show to the big stage. She worked tirelessly to navigate the production through the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually securing summer 2022 performance dates at the Jeanne Rimsky Theatre in Port Washington – Fitzgerald’s “East Egg”. Marking her 54 Below debut, Brooke is ecstatic to bring The Beautiful and Damned to New York City in 2023.

More about 54 Below

54 Below was founded as a place for the Broadway community to celebrate Broadway performers, both established and new, who sing not only the music of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, but also new material intended for Broadway and off-Broadway stages. The club features fine dining and superb, scenic lighting and sound designs entirely imagined by Broadway designers. For performers, writers, musicians, and more, 54 Below gives opportunities to advance their craft, expand their repertoires, and develop their voices in a way that is more personal, making them stronger as artists. It gives Broadway fans an opportunity to see their favorite artists in a different way, deepening their relationship and understanding of their talent.

A recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS ® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. It is also a place for innovation in musical songwriting and performance. Collaborations born at 54 Below give rise to, and help develop, new theatrical projects and new musicals. In addition, its popular streaming video activities and audio recordings support these activities, helping to build a new Broadway audience worldwide, both in age and geography.

54 Below is one of the most in-demand performance venues in the city, presenting over 700 shows each year. Unique in its mission, it has become an indispensable member of the Broadway ecosystem, providing a place for seasoned and emerging artists to hone their craft, try out new work, grow their fanbases, and gather as a community. The management team includes Proprietors and nine-time Tony Award® winning Broadway producers Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel, Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and restaurant General Manager Mandisa Boxill.

Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Tickets and information at 54below.com.

Safety Information

54 Below is committed to the health of its performers, staff, and guests and has created a Safety Plan to ensure safe conditions along with optimum performing conditions. Additional information on our safety protocols can be found here. 54 Below has installed improved air circulation and filtering systems as well as added plexiglass barriers between some tables. Based on CDC and New York State guidelines at the time of performance, safety protocols and seating capacity may change, and policies may be adjusted as is appropriate.

—Submitted by Brooke Di Spirito

The Beautiful and Damned poster. (Photo from The Beautiful and Damned Show website) Brook Di Spirito (Anton Media Group Archives)

The Beautiful and Damned show poster. (Contributed photo)

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PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 7:30 PM at Village Hall, located at 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York, on the following applications:

New Cases

1. Application of Jonah Alissa Lovens for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 132-4(A)(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dwelling with an attached three car garage, and an in-ground pool, on property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 2 Sands Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block C, Lot 626 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

2. Application of Jonah Alissa Lovens for a variance of Section 176-76(F) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to maintain a tennis court in the front yard of the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 2 Sands Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block C, Lot 626 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

3. Application of Joan Alissa Lovens for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 1,300 cubic yards of fill around the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 2 Sands Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block C, Lot 626 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

4. Application of Joseph Robyn Romano for a variance of Section 176-18(A) of the Code of the Village Sands Point to construct a sports court in the rear yard resulting in a rear yard lot coverage of 18.97% where 15% is the maximum permitted, on the property owned by them in a Residence A District, and located at 38 Arden Lane, Sands Point, New York, also known as Section 4, Block B, Lot 440 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

Continued Cases:

1. Application of Ashima Narula for variance of Chapter 70, Section 70-11(C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to (1) to construct a dock with a property line setback of 30 feet where 96.7 feet is required and (2) a variance of Chapter 70, Section 70-11(D) to construct a dock with an overall length of 250 feet where 200 feet is the maximum length permitted on the property owned by her in a Residence A District and located at 3 Half Moon Lane, also known as Section 4, Block A, Lot 63 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

2. **Application of Ashima Narula for Dock Application Review pursuant to Chapter 70-6(A) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dock on the property owned by her in a Residence A District and located at 3 Half Moon Lane, also known as Section 4, Block A, Lot 63 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the Office of the Village

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Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE

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OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 1-11-2023-1T-#237042PORT

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC HEARING

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THAT the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York to consider the adoption of the following proposed Local Laws: New:

1) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 163, “Vehicles and Traffic” as it relates to Junk vehicles

Continued: 2) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 1, “General Provisions” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point 3) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 85, “Filming” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

4) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 132, “Site Plan Review”; Chapter 145, “Subdivision of Land”; and Chapter 176 entitled, “Zoning” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

5) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 155, “Telecommunication Sites” and any other related chapters re small cell regulations of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

6) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 84, “Filling, Excavation Grading” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point 7) Proposed Local Law Creating an Architectural Review Committee of the Code of the Village of Sands Point 8) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 82, “Fees Deposits” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point 9) Proposed Local Law to Regulate High Nitrogen Fertilizer of the Code of the Village of Sands Point 10) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 131, “Signs” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point 11) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapters 101, “Irrigation” and Chapter 168, “Water” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point 12) Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 176, “Zoning” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said time and place of Public Hearing all interested persons who wish to

be heard will be heard. A copy of the proposed local laws are available to the public at the Village Office during business hours, Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT GENERAL VILLAGE ELECTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the General Election of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Offices to be filled at said Election are: OFFICE TERM

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LEGAL NOTICE

TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL FYE 2024 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT TAXPAYERS OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Incorporated Village of Sands Point for the tax year June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024 will be filed by Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane in said Village where it may be seen and examined by any person at all times during business hours Monday through Friday between nine o’clock in the forenoon and three o’clock in the afternoon. Forms on which to file are available at Village Office. In addition Form RP524 Complaint on Real Property Assessment is available online at www.tax. ny.gov. Forms may be filed at the Village Office from February 1st through Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The Village requires filing of one original completed complaint form and one copy.

LIZ GAYNOR Village Clerk 1-11-2023-1T-#237045PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions

of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21339 - Scott Seeman; 54 Hillview Avenue, Port Washington; Section 5, Block D, Lot 161; Zoned: Residence-C Variance from 70-202.1(c) to construct a replacement retaining wall that is too tall.

APPEAL #21326 Donna and Thomas Mansfield; 25 Beachway, Port Washington, Section 5, Block 103, Lot 340; Zoned Residence-A Appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variances from 70-29(B), 70-208(F), and 70-31 to legalize additions to a home which make it too large resulting in an increase in the non-conformity of the home, and are located too close to the side yard and with total side yards too small; and Variance from 70-28 to legalize additions to a home which cover too much of the lot.

Plans are available for public viewing at https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. Persons interested in viewing the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 1-11-2023-1T-#237069PORT

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead on the 24th day of January, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering the adoption of the following ordinance: SEAVIEW BOULEVARD, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following:

PROPOSAL: RESCIND: 1. T.O. #1-2018 Adopted January 20, 2018 SEAVIEW BOULEVARD SOUTH SIDE NO STOPPING 12:00 MIDNIGHT TO 6:00 A.M.

From a point 1320 feet west, then south, then east, of the west curb line of Osprey Court, east, for a distance of 325 feet.

ADOPT: 1. SEAVIEW BOULEVARD SOUTH SIDE NO STOPPING 12:00 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M.

From a point 1320 feet west, then south, then east, of the west curb line of Osprey Court, east, for a distance of 325 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in excess of Thirty ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: December 15, 2022 Manhasset, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK 1-11-2023-1T-#237148PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead on the 24th day of January, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering the adoption of the following ordinance: NEW CHARLES AVENUE, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following:

PROPOSAL: ADOPT: 1. NEW CHARLES AVENUE CHARLES AVENUE FULL STOP All Traffic southbound on New Charles Avenue shall come to a Full Stop at its intersection with Charles Avenue.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in excess of Thirty ($30.00) Dollars, plus any

surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: December 15, 2022 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK 1-11-2023-1T-#237149PORT

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the 18th day of January, 2023 at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030.

1. Application of Lester Petracca, 25 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 139-01, Lots 253 A B, for variances of §240-7(I) (1)(a) and (c) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to maintain an existing shed where the side yard setback is 2.7’ and the required minimum is 20’ and the rear yard setback is 0.1’ and the required minimum is 10’.

2. Application of C. Beil, 85 Drake Lane, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 5, Block 153, Lot 70, for variance of §119-1(a) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to construct a 4’ fence in a front yard where no fences are permitted.

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Michael Sahn, Chairperson

Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator

Flower Hill, New York

Dated: January 11, 2023 1-11-2023-1T-#237219PORT

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DeafBlind Artist From Helen Keller Services Sells Sculpture At Debut Art Show

Tony Giordano finds expression through industrial art

Anthony (Tony) Giordano, a DeafBlind artist, was the star of his debut gallery exhibit at Loves Art Gallery, located at 50 Hill Street in Southampton, NY, and sold his first piece of art, a larger-than-life-sized hand made of copper pipes, titled “I Love You,” to artist and collector Jennifer Contini for $1,000.

Tony was born in Brooklyn, NY and made a career as a trained auto mechanic, working for nearly 30 years in a variety of autobody shops on luxury car types including Tesla, Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, Porsche and Ferrari. He holds 12 certifications in welding.

Tony lost his sight due to diabetes in 2018. He is currently a participant at Helen Keller National Center, located in Port Washington, NY, where he is learning skills for employment, independent living, communication, adaptive technology, and creative arts. Working with his art teacher, Antonia Isnardi. Tony has found a new passion for art, especially sculpture.

Although he has lost use of his sight, he hasn’t lost his creative vision, and enjoys using his welding skills to create sculptures made of copper and a variety of other

materials. He communicates via tactile sign language, where he grips the hands of an interpreter to sign his questions and responses.

Tony describes his three sculptures as: “I Love You Sign”

“The beautiful woman came to Helen Keller. Her name is Inny. She is from England. I met her at the tech room. I asked her about American Sign Language. She didn’t know American Sign Language, so

I taught her ASL. I showed her the sign for “I love you”. She asked me ‘what does that mean?’ I said the sign means “I love you”. I made her laugh. So I made the copper statue.”

“Robot Hand”

“When I was little, I watched “The Addams Family” in 1970’s. I loved to watch the black box with lid open and the hand pops up. But the hand can’t walk. I had an image of the hand. I was thinking about the hand. I got idea how to make like a robot the robot hand. Can run about 150 MPH. So I made the copper hand. This is called Robot Hand. It looks like a robot. The robot hand can do hand spell, high jump, fastest run and I always thinking of the robot hand.”

“Robot Jaws”

“When I was in Mexico. I worked for a fisherman. My friends and I were on the big boat. I did the sewing for the net and had to dive with my scuba gear in the water. When I came up and out of the water I was sitting

on the back of the boat and saw something move. It was a shark that thought I was a seal. My friend grabbed me, and I kicked the shark away. Later I had bad dream about shark. I was in the water and saw a gold shark. When I woke up I remembered the dream and went to art class and made the sculpture out of copper. I named it Robot Jaws after the gold shark.”

About Helen Keller Services: Helen Keller Services (HKS), a national non-profit working with individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind and/or have combined hearing-vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice. HKS offers services and programs through two divisions: Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults and Helen Keller Services for the Blind. For more information, please visit www.helenkeller.org.

—Submitted by Helen Keller Services

2023 Town Board Meeting Schedule Announced

Crafting “Blankets of Love” In North Hempstead

The North Hempstead Project Independence “Blankets of Love” group was hard at work making and donating blankets to those in need this year. “Blankets of Love” was created by Project Independence members as a social group, allowing senior residents in the community to come together and work in a collaborative manner on meaningful and rewarding projects.

This year, the “Blankets of Love” group knitted 327 blankets, 33 hats, and 2 shawls which were donated to over 25

organizations across Long Island including North Hempstead Veterans Donation Drive, the NYU Child Life Program, Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, EAC Meals on Wheels, NUMC Mothering Clinic, and the Gerald Ryan Outreach Center, among many, many others.

“Blankets of Love” currently meets on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park. For more information on the program, please call 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead has announced the Town Board meeting dates for 2023. This year’s Town Board meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

The meetings are also broadcast live on the Town’s website beginning at its regularly scheduled time at 7 p.m. Residents who are interested in viewing the meetings can visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive.

For the latest updates including information on meeting locations, please visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov.

2023 Meeting Dates:

Thursday, January 12

Tuesday, January 24 Tuesday, February 7 Tuesday, March 14 Tuesday, April 4 Tuesday, May 2 Tuesday, June 6 Tuesday, July 11

Tuesday, August 8

Tuesday, September 5 Tuesday, October 3 Tuesday, October 31 Tuesday, November 14 Tuesday, December 5

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Jennifer and Tony with “I Love You” sculpture.

Tony at work (Photo credit: Helen Keller Services)

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, Council Member Peter Zuckerman, and Council Member Dennis Walsh with members of Project Independence’s “Blankets of Love” group. (Contributed photo)

Port Washington Teens Named Students Of The Quarter By Nassau BOCES

Three students from the Port Washington Union Free School District were named Students of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and technical education high school. Students of the Quarter are honored for their grades, attendance, work ethic and preparedness.

Jazira Hernandez-Gutierrez is a Culinary Skills student at Barry Tech; Jessica Taz is studying Health Care Skills; and Camren Welker is studying to become a Barbering Technician. These students, all of whom are from Paul D. Schreiber High School, have taken the initiative on class projects and are role models for their fellow students, in both the classroom and the workplace.

About Nassau BOCES

A vital regional resource, Nassau BOCES

offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective services for school Districts and municipalities. We empower students to achieve their maximum potential in alternative, artistic, outdoor, special education, virtual, and career and technical environments. We offer adult education and a variety of programs that are vital to improving the Long Island regional economy. In addition, our technology services form the backbone of many school Districts’ infrastructure. As the county’s educational leader in implementing the state’s reform efforts, we are helping to shape the future of education. To learn more, visit www.nassauboces. organd like us at www.facebook.com/ nassauboces.

—Submitted by Nassau BOCES

A Beautiful Winter Piano Recital

In mid December, a piano recital was held in the newly renovated stage of the Port Washington Library Concert Room. At 3 p.m. the curtain was raised to the most anticipated recital of the year, led by Ms. Paner Ying. Thirty-six young performers, age from five to 17, went on the stage one by one.

“The master pieces will be played by the little masters”, Ms. Ying told the audience. “They will make you very proud”.

The music repertoire of this hour and a half recital were from classic, pop to cool jazz. Each and every performer displayed skills and beauty. The music sent a big crescendo to the holiday season. Congratulations to all.

—Submitted by Ms. Paner Ying

Jazira Hernandez-Gutierrez (center) of Port Washington is congratulated on being named Student of the Quarter by (left to right) Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton and Assistant Principal Daniel Cava.

Jessica Taz (center) of Port Washington is congratulated on being named Student of the Quarter by (left to right) Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton and Assistant Principal Daniel Cava.

Camren Welker (center) of Port Washington is congratulated on being named Student of the Quarter by (left to right) Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton and Assistant Principal Daniel Cava. (Contributed photos)

The piano students: Natalie Cheng, George London, Dahlia Cooper, Ryan Rodriguez, Eloise Chan, Catalina Jiang, Andrew Fischetti, Emily Cheng, Eugene Kim, Penelope Chan, Caroline Chu, Aya Iwata, Harlan Cheng, Cailyn Jiang, Jacky Fu, Ethan Luca Yieh, Edna Keeney-Bailey, Alessia D’Egidio, Keita Iwata, Mia Rodriguez, Louis Simon, Skylar Messinger, Chloe Cheng, Iris Kim, Ruben Harooni, Giselle Vucemilovich, Ryan Messinger, Sofia Leder, Jaime Yeung, David Fu, Ryan Regan, Jayden Doshi, Sadie Muller, Elias Douramanis, Sam Sherman and Paner Ying. (Contributed photo)

2022 Significant Sales

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