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Kickstart My Heart: Immediate Interventions Lead To Better Outcomes

Physician and resuscitation expert weighs in on Damar Hamlin

AMANDA OLSEN

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During the NFL game on January 2 between Buffalo and Cincinnati, Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after tackling Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins. He remained motionless while medical staff rushed to assist, performing CPR compressions and ultimately using an AED to restart the rhythm of his heart. He was then rushed to University of Cincinnati Medical Center by ambulance. Subsequent reports revealed he had suffered cardiac arrest and was in critical condition. He has since recovered and been released from the hospital.

Dr. Lance Becker, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, was watching the game when all of this transpired. Dr. Becker is a national and international leader in academic emergency medicine, critical care and resuscitation science. He has been a leader in the eld of resuscitation for more than 25 years, pioneering advances in improving the quality of CPR and AED use. His expertise gave him a unique perspective as this event unfolded.

“ e national survival rate for somebody who has a cardiac arrest, where their heart stops beating, their survival rate would be, optimistically, between maybe ve and 10 percent. ... And so if there’s sort of a football analogy to it, it’s kind of like he did a double reverse football play and then a Hail Mary pass and it got caught, and he scored a touchdown.” Becker said.

One factor that contributes to good outcomes is when the emergency happens in a place where medical sta and equipment are on site. “When people have a cardiac arrest in a place that’s prepared, their chances of survival can be very good. We know that two things done quickly are very lifesaving, immediate CPR and getting a shock box placed on the heart. at is very, very lifesaving stu . And we could have a lot more Damar Hamlins if that happened more frequently to people.”

Cardiac arrest is unusual for young, healthy people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

about 2,000 young, seemingly healthy people under age 25 in the United States die each year of sudden cardiac arrest. On average, an estimated 66 athletes die suddenly of cardiac cause each year in the United States. Many of these deaths can be attributed to genetic di erences such as cardiomyopathy and arterial abnormalities.

While it is currently unknown if genetics played a role in Hamlin’s emergency, the most likely cause seems to be commotio cordis, which is a perfectly timed interruption of the heart’s rhythm by blunt force. “In the cardiac cycle, the muscle relaxes and then it waits a little bit before it goes the next beat. ere is a little teeny like a millionth of a second in there, where the heart is kind of vulnerable to getting another electrical signal during that time. And when the heart is impacted and compressed, it does actually produce a little bit of electricity,” Dr. Becker said when describing commotio cordis.

Genetics can play a role in making commotio cordis more likely, however. “ e heart is a very balanced organ in terms of its electrical state and there are di erent kinds of channels that let electricity in and out; the heart has millions of those little channels. And you can imagine that a little genetic abnormality or defect in one of those, it changes the balance just a little bit and can make a person more predisposed. So that maybe that vulnerability was bigger for him than for a typical person.” Becker said.

Cardiac arrest does happen to athletes without an impact, however. At an

international soccer game in June 2021, Danish mid elder Christian Eriksen of Manchester United dropped suddenly on the eld out of cardiac arrest. He also has made a full recovery and actually returned to soccer this year after the installation of an implantable de brillator.

It’s important to di erentiate between a heart attack from a cardiac arrest. A heart attack is where some blood supply to the heart muscle is lost. e part of the heart that was being fed by an artery goes without oxygen and that piece of the heart starts to be injured and eventually will die. A cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating in its normal way to beat because the electrical system has become chaotic. e electricity is no longer following the normal pattern. e major reason for a cardiac arrest is because somebody has a heart attack, but it can also be because they have a congenital electrical problem.

e best way to improve the outcomes of these sudden cardiac events is interventions. Becker encourages everyone to learn CPR. “ at’s a big reason why I believe Damar has done so well, is that he got (CPR). Everyone should learn how to do CPR. If you have two hands and you’re relatively able-bodied, you can do it. People are sometimes afraid of doing CPR. ey’re worried that they’re going to hurt the person. ere’s a really simple thing that I keep in my head. And it’s sort of ‘no no, go.’ I rst say, is that person responsive? Shake the person, slap them, rub on their sternum.

Does the person respond? If there’s no response, then that rst answer is no.

Second question: Is that person breathing normally? If the answer to that is no, start chest compressions on that person. No one has ever died because somebody started compressing on their chest and then they turned out to be okay. at doesn’t really happen. “

Another simple way to help save lives is being aware. Whenever you go somewhere, pay attention to the emergency equipment. “Where is the AED? Is there one in my o ce or one in my house or is there one near me? that people should think about that. And maybe in the same way that people might know, Oh, where’s the re extinguisher? Oh, there it is. It’s right by the elevator. Okay. I know where it is. I probably won’t have to use it. But what if I did?” Becker said.

It is critical that everyone take this step and learn this lifesaving technique, because CPR is the best thing to keep blood moving around the body, which keeps the brain from being starved and therefore preserves function. “ is is an opportunity to potentially save a child, to save a grandparent, to save a partner, to save a dear friend. e most important thing is that movement of blood that starts to take place when you compress a person’s chest, that’s what helps preserve their brain later on, when they get to the ICU and, and they’re trying to be fully restored. Time is the enemy on this, when somebody drops like Damar did. Wonderful new therapies are being developed that can bring more kind of wins like for like Damar had, but the public is always going to have to be the rst step in saving somebody’s life. ( e more people who know CPR) the better, and the more wins and saves we’ll have as a society and as a community.”

Dr. Lance Becker. (Photo by Feinstein Institute)

A person practicing using an automated external defribulator, or AED. (Getty Images)

Manhasset Students Learn From Successful American Author

Manhasset second-graders from Munsey Park Elementary School and Shelter Rock Elementary School received a special visit from author David Adler on Jan. 4. Adler is known for the Cam Jansen book series, among his 280 published works. Sponsored by the Manhasset School Community Association, the visit allowed students to get a glimpse into the life of a real author and gain tips on how to become a better writer.

Adler kept the second-grade classes engaged throughout his presentations. He spoke about how he got started as an author and his writing process. This included sharing with students how real people in his life inspire his own characters. Adler also helped the second-graders become stronger writers by encouraging them to always revise. He noted that his first drafts are never his best but he always goes back to fix them.

In addition, Adler taught students what a rebus is and provided fun examples for them to test their skills. The students also learned how a printing press works, and the important roles of an editor and illustrator. At the end of the presentations, the second-graders had the opportunity to ask Adler questions and were ready to become authors themselves.

—Submitted by Mahasset Public Schools

Manhasset Students Become Egyptologists

Manhasset sixth-graders from Shelter Rock Elementary School recently showcased their research and presentation skills as expert Egyptologists. The students were challenged to pick one aspect of ancient Egyptian culture and create an engaging oral presentation and interactive art component to support their topic.

Their social studies classroom was transformed into the Museum of Natural History at Shelter Rock where classmates listened intently as each student presented their Egyptian research and art. Students presented on topics such as animals of the Nile, King Tut and ancient Egyptian foods and drinks.

Prior to presentation day, the students selected their topic and created research cards, a subtopic web to organize their main ideas, a project proposal, their introduction and conclusion, and an art piece. They then rehearsed and developed a title slide to appear behind them during their presentation.

After each student presentation,

classmates shared positive feedback about the research, overall presentation, art piece and more. The project was a great way for the sixth-graders to dig deep into ancient Egyptian culture, strengthen their public speaking skills and spark their creativity.

—Submitted

by Manhasset Public Schools

Author David Adler visited second-graders at Shelter Rock Elementary School on Jan. 4. (Photos by Manhasset Public Schools)

Shelter Rock second-graders met David Adler (middle) on Jan. 4.

Author David Adler spoke with Shelter Rock secondgraders about how he creates his characters and had the students help him think of new ones.

Munsey Park students with author David Adler.

Sixth-grader Makayla Shorter presented on Nefertiti.

Sixth-grader Austin Burke presented on animals of the Nile.

Sixth-grader Siddhant Gupta incorporated his art into his Egyptian presentation on ancient Egyptian foods and drinks.

(Photos by Manhasset Public Schools)

Sixth-grader Elias Liakaris (left) created a statue of King Tut and showed it to his classmates during his presentation.

Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club Meets January 23 Council Member Dalimonte To Host Community Office Hours

North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte is excited to announce new dates for her mobile office hours for the residents of District 6 in 2023. This initiative first began in 2021 to allow residents to connect directly with her on issues that matter to them.

“When I was first elected and took office in 2020, one of my top priorities as the Council Member for District 6 was to communicate effectively with people in my community,” said Council Member Mariann Dalimonte. “It is essential to provide easy access to information and a direct connection to Town Hall. Our mobile office hours initiative has been well-received by my constituents thus far, and I hope more residents will make an appointment this year. I look forward to meeting with everyone.”

Upcoming mobile office hours include: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Washington Public Library at 1 Library Dr., Port Washington. Tuesday, March 21, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Port Washington Public Library

at 1 Library Dr., Port Washington.

To schedule your appointment with Council Member Dalimonte, please call (516)869-7711.

Council Member Dalimonte also has an electronic newsletter which serves as an essential resource for the residents of District 6. The electronic newsletter also serves as an important vehicle for informing residents about significant issues coming before the Town Board. Council Member Dalimonte updates her residents following each Town Board meeting to ensure that her constituents are aware of the legislation discussed at each meeting. Residents can sign up for the newsletter by visiting www.northhempsteadny.gov/district6.

—From the Office of Council Member Dalimonte

The Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club will hold a meeting on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, located at 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030. This meeting will feature an entertaining multimedia presentation by club member and master photographer John Bruno entitled: “The Aesthetics of Multimedia Show Production,” which provides an informal look at the “why, what and how” of building a multimedia video from still images. John’s presentations are always excellent.

A “Meet and Greet” takes place between 6-7 p.m. Our meetings are open to all.

We are a welcoming group of photographers in an active club and can assist all classes and skill levels of digital photographers, from iPhone, Point & Shoot, Beginners, and Advanced. Visit our web site

MGNCC.ORG which has links to the “Color Wheel”, our club newsletter, and a wealth of photography information. For further information, please email mgncc@optonline.net.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

New Art Exhibit Has Begun At The Manhasset Public Library

hen and Now” is a multi-media group exhibition with over 40 artists participating, and co-ordinated by Mary Glynn, Art Coordinator at Manhasset Public Library. The work varies from quilting to photography, woodcuts, collage, quilling, multi media, watercolor, and oil painting.

All of the artists were asked to submit two pieces, one of which should be their oldest piece of work, and one being a more recent piece. This theme has created a very interesting show detailing the breadth of talent in our community, and the amazing development in the artists’ techniques over the years. Some of the work was created over forty years ago, and those artists are still creating, which is wonderful to see.

The exhibition will be on display from January 16 through April 14, and an opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 21, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Library

David G. Wilson, “Legend of Ledbelly”

David G. Wilson, “Afrocentricity of Modern Music”

Linda Cohen, “March 1913”

Linda Cohen, “July 2022” (Photos contributed by the Manhasset Public Library)

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Edie Kulla, 90 Edith Kulla (Edie) (90) born November 30, 1932, passed away in her home in Sarasota, Florida on December 15, 2022. Born in Manhattan to the late Charles L. Rolland, Sr. and Cecile (Bandler) Rolland. She was a graduate of Great Neck High School and Mills College of Education. She raised her family in Manhasset, while unendingly volunteering her time to local community efforts. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Peter, and her children, Linda and Stephen (Kim), as well as three grandchildren and her brother Charles L. Rolland, Jr. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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(Photos contributed by the Manhasset Public Library)

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MONDAY, JAN. 23

Cooking Class With Chef Rob: Banana Bread Scones

This hands-on class is taking place from 12-2 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Multi-use Room (Secret Garden). Celebrate the New year with Chef Rob and his Banana Bread Scones. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or just snacking. Participants will need to bring a baking sheet, a large and a medium bowl, a whisk, a rubber spatula and a small container with a lid. Space is limited. Priority Registration to Manhasset Library cardholders. You’ll prepare the scones in the class and bake them at home.

Digital SAT: What You Need To Know

From 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. there will be an online workshop on the digital SAT test. The College Board has announced a significant change to the SAT, turning the exam into a computer-based test. Discuss what’s changing on the SAT, what’s not changing on the SAT, and what a digital SAT means for students. Advanced Registration is required. Contact the Manhasset Public Library Teenzone at (516) 627-2300 X 301 or mplteenzone@manhassetlibrary.org for more information.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

TUESDAY, JAN. 24

Town Board Meeting

This year’s Town Board meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The meetings are also broadcasted 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.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Redistricting Hearings

The 2023 Public Hearing tour of the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission will take place in 12 locations throughout the state. Virtual and in-person testimony is available for all hearings. The hearing for Nassau County will take place at Nassau Community College (SUNY) in the College Center Building, Rm 252/253, located at 1 Education Drive in Garden City.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MAR. 8 AND 9

America’s

Boating Course

There are several upcoming safe boating courses and seminars presented by the United States Power Squadrons. America’s Boating Course is being offered via zoom and in person March 7. Contact Michael Richter at (516)526-8177 or mikerichter22@

gmail.com for the zoom session. This course begins at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Winsper at (516)698-5399 or gwins12345@aol.com for the Glen Head session at the North Shore Middle School on Glen Cove Ave in Glen Head. The class begins at 7:30 P.M. These sessions are $60.

ONGOING

Project Independence: Bridge Class

Come learn to play Bridge at this beginner-friendly class. Every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center at 141 West Garden Street, Westbury. Call 311 or (516)869-6311 to register or for more information.

Project Independence: Bingo And BP

A fun hour of bingo with a bonus of blood pressure screenings and health counseling.

At the Roslyn Community Center auditorium, 53 Orchard Street, Roslyn Heights. Call 311 or (516)869-6311 to register or for more information.

Calligraphy

Every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the lower level Meeting Room at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Contact Ting Wong at (516)708-1287 or email tingdaiwong@gmail.com.

You Are Not Alone

If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center 24/7 hotline: (516) 6791111. The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

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From Montauk To Manhattan To Benefit Mental Health

Ultrarunner pushes the limits to raise money for Long Island Crisis Center

AMANDA OLSEN

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At 4 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, Chris LaMagna set out from the Montauk Lighthouse. Twenty-two hours and 20 minutes later, he finished his 130 mile run in Central Park. Along the way, he did not stop for the first 98 miles, a first for this ultrarunner. This incredible run is the second in a new annual tradition to benefit the Long Island Crisis Center, a local non-profit supporting Long Islanders with their mental health. The Long Island Crisis Center provides 24/7, free, high quality, confidential and non-judgmental programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives.

LaMagna took up running as a way to cope with his own mental struggles. On the GoFundMe page for the fundraiser, LaMagna describes his previous experiences. “I’m not a specialist in the field, and I can only speak from personal experience. Depression, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety have always been a struggle for me. As I grew, so did my mental issues. One of the ways I overcame my thoughts and feelings was by running. There is something special about it for me. Not only has running allowed me to connect with a fantastic community of people, I now know that I am never alone. This run is my way of bringing awareness to something that affects many of us and is often not discussed.”

Like many, this hobby grew out of the pandemic. Getting outside was one of the few ways to deal with the isolation and boredom of lockdown, and LaMagna took up running to deal with it. “I started running during COVID; I never ran before. I just picked up something to do. And I could only run a block and then I would stop. And I saw that as a challenge, so every day I just did an extra block and then it was a mile, and then it was three miles, and four and five.”

As an executive chef, the lockdown and subsequent restrictions meant LaMagna was left with a lot of free time. This free time meant he could no longer lose himself in his work, and he suddenly found old issues resurfacing. “Once that stopped, I figured I need to do something to work through those issues and I found running…I love the endurance of it. I love the sport of it. I love how you’re able to you know, clear your head. If I have any issues or problems I

can work through them rather than hide them and suppress them. I was traumatized (in the past) by a couple of things that had happened to me and through this sport, I was able to just like work through it.”

Once running gained such a promising place in LaMagna’s life, he started looking to push the limits of what his mind and body could do. This is where ultrarunning came in. Ultrarunning is often defined as a run with a distance greater than a marathon, but most routes begin at 50km and go up from there. For his first ultrarun, LaMagna traveled from the West Side to Southampton, just to see if he could do it.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center’s 24/7 hotline: (516) 679-1111 , or reach out to our Crisis Chat 7 days a week from 5pm-11pm.

With that accomplishment under his belt, he started looking to add an altruistic element to his runs. At first, he wanted to raise money for mental health and give it to New York State. That evolved into giving the money to a more grassroots organization, where he figured the money would both go further and stay local. Through his research, he found the Long Island Crisis Center. After viewing their web presence, he decided to go to their headquarters and see what they were about. “I just walked in. It was so like mom and pop. Everybody’s up there just doing hard work like that. They’re just there for people and that touched my heart. Just to know that there’s something out there or a group of people or a community out there.”

The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 at by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

Seeing the hands-on care the Crisis Center was putting into their work moved LaMagna to partner with them.

“It’s really about giving back to the sport and to everyone else out there. Just let them know, you know, there’s no need to be alone. There’s always somebody out there

so that’s how it came about. Last year I did the same run (from Montauk to Manhattan) and we ended up raising about $8,000 for them.”

LaMagna plans to make the run an annual benefit, and possibly expand it to include more people. “This run will definitely be done every year, as many times as I can do it, around the same time. This is like my way of giving back every year. I think this is great for the beginning of the season, right?”

As far as what’s next for LaMagna, he definitely has some big goals. “So my next step right now, oh, man, I didn’t tell anybody this but I guess I’ll tell you. But my next race after this what I’m going to focus on is there’s this 551 mile race out in Vermont and I have 10 days to complete it. And I want to try to complete it in less than 10 days, so right after January 7, we’re going to rest January 8, and then training starts. I’m going to give that everything I have while working full time job and I’m just going to put my head to it. That’s it.

My long term goal is I want to travel on foot from Long Island to France, which means I would have to cross over the Bering Straits or I’d have to go from here to Alaska crossover. It’s like Russia can go through Russia all the way into you know, Germany and all these other countries and then into France. It’s 10,800 miles, and I would want to do that unsupported by myself. Nonstop walking and running. So I’m starting to go from 100 mile races to like, Okay, how long can I go before I can’t go anymore? And then let’s see if I can go further.”

Chris LaMagna crosses the finish line after 22 hours and 20 minutes.

Chris LaMagna. (photo submitted by Long Island Crisis Center)

Chris LaMagna begins his run at the Montauk Lighthouse.

The Art League of Long Island Call For Artists

Deadline is Jan. 31

The Art League of Long Island invites artists from Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn, and Queens to submit entries to the upcoming juried exhibit featuring works by artists who call the four counties of the Island home. The 61st Long Island Artists Exhibition is now a biennial exhibit and will be on view in the Art League’s spacious Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery March 4, 2023 through April 7, 2023. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Entry for each artist is limited to five works not previously exhibited in the Art League of Long Island’s gallery, one of which may be chosen from among submissions by the exhibition juror. Two and three dimensional original work in any medium may be submitted, including photography and fine craft, with the exception of videos.

The Art League is honored to have Neill Slaughter serve as juror for the Long Island Artists Exhibition. Professor Slaughter has taught at the university level for four decades as well as exhibiting his art nationally and internationally. Awarded an MFA degree from Indiana University in 1978, his teaching career began in Philadelphia at Tyler School of Art. In 1981-82 he inaugurated a study abroad program at Alnwick Castle in England. From 1983-93 he taught for California State University and Loyola Marymount University, again teaching abroad at University of Kent in Canterbury, England in 1989.

Professor Slaughter has lived in Southampton, NY, since 1993 and taught for Long Island University until his

retirement. He was granted Professor Emeritus status in 2017. Among his awards and honors, Professor Slaughter has received a Ford Foundation Fellowship, a Scottish Arts Council Grant, an LMU Research Grant to Africa, a Fulbright Fellowship to India and a David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2008 Slaughter mounted a thirty-year retrospective, which included a color catalogue and in 2022 a fifty-year retrospective with a webinar lecture. Additional information: www.neillslaughter.com. Full details are available in the exhibition prospectus. To obtain prospectus email info@artleagueli.org or visit www.artleagueli.org/call-for-artists. Applications must be submitted online at www.client.smarterentry.com/alli.

Established in 1955, the Art League of Long Island is not-for-profit visual arts center whose mission is to provide a forum and showcase for artists of all ages and ability levels, whether through art education in the studios or promoting their work through exhibitions and art fairs. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road, in Dix Hills.

NY-03 Constituents Demand A Free And Fair Special Election

Call on George Santos to Resign!

The citizens of NY’s 3rd Congressional District are fed up with George Santos’s lies and duplicity. Multiple petitions (links below) are circulating in the District with thousands seeking Santos’s ouster and a free and fair special election. The residents call on the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute Santos for fraud, the House Ethics Committee to launch an investigation, and local and national Republican leaders to repudiate Santos and refuse to seat him as a Member of Congress. This is not partisan - both Democrat and Republican residents feel deceived by Santos’s lies. Recognizing that no one in Washington, D.C. will believe anything Santos says, constituents of NY-03 are concerned that they will not have a voice in Congress and will be shut out of critical federal support and services.

Here’s what constituents from NY-03 are saying: “People didn’t have the truth about who this guy was. In my 30+ years in the nonpro t world lobbying for environmental, health and a ordable housing issues in Washington and Albany, I’ve never seen anyone with such an arrogant contempt for the truth or his constituents. While the whole country is aghast at Santos’s lies and utter disregard for decency, the residents of NY-O3 have the most to lose.”

-- Jody Kass Finkel, organizer of the ‘Resign Santos’ petition; volunteer, Great Neck Democratic Party

“I simply can not express strongly enough how shocked, confused and concerned I am over the fact that Mr. Santos (if that’s his real name) has not addressed the people in his district and feels that he can just show up to be sworn in!! As a Jewish woman, I was appalled to nd out he lied about his family and the holocaust!!! We, the people voted in a fraud, a liar. Did he embellish? No, he simply lied about every aspect of his life!!! Shame on you Mr. Santos and shame on us if we allow him into o ce.”

-- Limor Mordo, 58, Republican

who works in the airline industry, Glen Cove

“George Santos is sending the exact wrong message to young people across the country. If he isn’t held accountable, he demonstrates that our system deems it acceptable to lie about accomplishments, fabricate entire backgrounds and work histories, and generally be dishonest in order to get ahead. He must resign.”

-- Aidan Davis, 18, youth activist & college student, Plainview

“George Santos duped his constituents and was elected under false pretenses, fabricating his resume and blatantly lying about his background and credentials. is is criminal and we cannot allow this person to represent our district. ere needs to be a new election.”

trust and the American people deserve a Congress that cares about honesty.”

-- Matthew Wigler, 25, law student, Great Neck

“I am outraged and disgusted by George Santos, a con man who used lies and deceit to scam his way into representing NY-03 in Congress. I demand his resignation! If the GOP won’t back him in 2024, why let him take o ce now?”

-- Gail Limmer, 54, high school librarian Old Bethpage

-- Irwin Zeplowitz, Senior Rabbi, Community Synagogue, Port Washington

Karl V. Anton, Jr., Publisher, Anton Community Newspapers, 1984-2000

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No one in Washington, D.C. will believe anything Santos says, constituents of NY-03 are concerned that they will not have a voice in Congress and will be shut out of critical federal support and services.

“Most pundits would probably consider me to be a swing voter – typically my vote ips 50% between Democrats and Republicans – and integrity is a signi cant factor in my decision. Shame on you George Santos!”

—Concerned Citizens for NY-03

-- Shari Markovich, 59, administrative assistant, Little Neck

“Mr. George Devolder Santos is a conniving fraud who not only agrantly lied about his background but also manufactured connections to the Holocaust, 9/11, and the Pulse Nightclub attack for political gain. He is a dangerous and repugnant imposter who is un t to serve anything but a prison sentence.”

-- Frank Bua, educator, Manhasset

“If Republicans in the House of Representatives are willing to overlook the dangerous fraud George Santos committed and seat him as a colleague in their chamber, they have no business pretending to give a damn about ethics when wasting our taxpayer money launching frivolous investigations into Hunter Biden. e people of Long Island deserve a representative they can

-- Frank Lomuscio, lawyer, Douglaston

“My message to George Santos: I don’t care if you’re Gay, Married, Unmarried, Christian, Jewish, or an Immigrant. I care about Truth, Integrity, and Honor. You have none of these traits and have disquali ed yourself from holding public o ce. Time for you to step aside!”

-- Nick Febrizio, 63, retired project manager, North Massapequa

“Mr. Santos should resign before being sworn in not just because he may have done something illegal (that the courts can decide), not even because what he did is so blatantly unethical (though it is). He should resign because he abused the voter’s trust, and if he wants (as he says) to serve and represent his constituents, the only way he can legitimately do so is to step aside so this district’s voters can choose a representative who will serve with the integrity they rightly should expect of any political leader.”

“We demand nothing less than Santos’s immediate resignation and a full investigation into his lies and money trail. He and his enablers cynically and pervasively exploited our democratic system and brazenly expected the system they abused to allow him to be seated. What a dreadful example for our children and loss for NY-03 to have an illegitimate con man treading water in DC. May our voices together help right this train and bring democracy back to NY-03.”

-- Allison O’Brien Silva, mom of three girls, Manhasset

“ e citizens of NY-03 have been deceived by George Santos’s lies and cons. He is remorseless, immoral and un t for public o ce; democracy must be restored with a thorough investigation and his immediate resignation.”

-- Deirdre Garland Olsen, social worker, Manhasset

“I am OUTRAGED that this man who lied about everything on his resume, might be representing my family and me. As a Jewish woman and mother, I’m disgusted that he used MY religion— stole my faith, my history, my historical pain with the Holocaust—to curry favor.”

-- Susan Naftol, 59, Plainview

“Someone who stole from an elderly person doesn’t strike me as someone who should be voting on legislation a ecting our social safety nets.”

-- Emily Raphael, 61, tutor, Plainview

“I have questions about Santos’s mental stability. is man has no remorse - people like this are often diagnosed as pathological narcissistic liars. How can we trust him to represent us? How can the Republican Party overlook this behavior? We deserve better.”

-- Caren Franklin, Finance Director, Al Roker Entertainment, Port Washington

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in Congress, it legitimizes anyone creating whatever character they wish - a toxic precedent for future candidates. Santos has shown no contrition; his original lies have triggered new lies.”

-- Barry Nisman, 70, retired, Plainview

“Please do not seat a man to represent us who has lied about his heritage, his schooling, his employment, his residence and more. NY District 3 deserves a representative that has honor and integrity.“

-- Cheryl Dender, Coordinator of Community Services, Plainview-Old Bethpage School District

“Over the past few weeks, George Santos has been exposed as nothing more than a pathological liar, a fake and a phony. He has duped the voters of NY congressional district 3, and we the people demand nothing less than his immediate resignation and a new election to be held to nd a candidate worthy of our vote and this seat in congress.

-- Jane Russell, parent of two high school students, Manhasset

“If one of my students lied on their college application the way George Santos has been lying to the media and his potential constituents, that student’s acceptance to a college would be rescinded. Santos needs to give his seat to someone who can tell the di erence between fact and fantasy.”

-- Debbie Gershow Lindell, 61, college counselor, Plainview

—Submitted by Concerned Citizens of NY-03

You Can Still Eat Healthy- Even On A Budget! COLUMNS

January is an interesting time of the year.

On the one hand, there is the excitement of a New Year, full of potential and possibility. On the other hand, you JUST made it through the holiday season, and you are quite literally and figuratively spent. Let’s face it – while the holidays are full of wonder and joy, they also come with their fair share of expenses and exhaustion. Is this really the best time to be making resolutions? The reality is you can’t pour from an empty cup!

The wisest thing you could do for yourself during this time is to go back to the basics. That means replenishing your body, your mind, and your wallet – in other words, healthy eating on a budget.

Let me tell you why this ought to be the first action item on your list. When you prioritize healthy eating, you are nourishing your body and your mind with the nutrients they need to perform at their best. Simply put, it’s how you fill your cup! It’s how you set yourself up for success when it comes to all your other New Year’s resolutions!

And it doesn’t hurt to do it on a budget either! Who doesn’t want to save money after the holidays?

So, here’s how you master healthy eating on a budget. The secret – a little planning goes a long way.

Before shopping:

1. Plan your meals at the beginning of

the week. Make a list of foods that you want to buy before going to the grocery store to avoid impulse buys and to ensure that your meals will be healthy and within your budget.

2. Investigate coupons and sales. Look online or in your local newspaper and flyers for any coupons and sales at your grocery store. Save as much money as possible, any way that you can!

3. Eat before you go shopping. It is never good to shop when you’re hungry. You’ll end up overshopping and buying impulsively to satisfy your current hunger.

While shopping:

1. Look for generic brands. Our eyes

always go directly to the name brand foods. However, the ingredients in generic brands are usually very similar to the brand name versions and they are much more affordable.

2. Try frozen fruits and veggies. Frozen fruits and vegetables are usually just as healthy and tasty as fresh produce, and they are typically less expensive. Check the nutrition label to make sure there is no added sugar or salt and save some extra money!

Day-to-day life:

1. Avoid eating out and ordering in. Although it can be cheap and convenient, most options at fast food restaurants are high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar. Making your meals allows you to ensure that you’re eating healthy.

2. Make pre-packaged snacks. When you’re running from errand to errand, it may be difficult to stop back home for a snack. Instead of heading straight for a drive-through, pack some healthy snacks ahead of time, like nuts, raisins, or carrots.

Make a practice of these good habits for the month of January. Once you’ve mastered the skills of healthy eating on a budget, you’re ready to conquer the rest of your goals with the energy of a well-nourished mind and body! Now let’s have a good start to the New Year!

—Maria Dello, Nutritionist at Dellonutritionals

Coffee Nap Comes To Industry Lounge & Gallery In Huntington

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From open mics in cafes to performance venues like the Industry Lounge & Gallery in Huntington, Coffee Nap is sure making its mark on Long Island. They played at Industry on Jan. 13 as part of the Indie Rock Adjacent Show..

Interestingly, when listening to Coffee Nap, the style ranges from more electronic to ukulele-heavy indie rock.

“I think about music as being a community project,” said Mike Nowotarski, Coffee Nap founder, who is originally from West Islip. “I really feel like every Coffee Nap show is different. Sometimes, we’re playing with different people. We’re playing different songs, or different styles. If you listen to the first EP, [Dandelion Wishes,] it’s very electronic. The album, [“(Of) Smoke Rings and Tenderness”] is really like a rock band. Everyone’s in the room together.”

Coffee Nap has a single coming out on Jan. 20 that will consist of just band members Nowotarski and Rene Sanchez of Brentwood, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who brings ukulele and a variety of vocal ranges to the band. The new single will return to the Coffee Nap roots, an electronic sound.

When it comes to the inspiration behind the music, Sanchez and Nowotarski each

write their own music and brings it to the band to play.

“There’s this not really well known artist, his name is Khai Dreams, and that’s where I take from because he also plays ukulele,” Sanchez said, adding that Nowotarski is a big fan of Bruce Springsteen. “Mike likes a lot of things. Right now he’s trying to go a bit more electronic in his music.”

And it’s this individuality of each member of the band that makes it unique.

“I went to school in Upstate New York and I was really lucky to be surrounded by a lot of musicians, because I was a music student, and there was also a very vibrant music scene in Ithaca. When I moved back home to Long Island it took a long time to find people to play with and shows to go to.” Nowotarski said when asked about his experience of being part of a band.

Eventually, Nowotarski found himself going to the music scene in Brooklyn, as well as attending open mics on Long Island. He performed under the Coffee Nap name

“I was in a very strange place when I started with this project,” Nowotarski said. “I was working in Queens, and I was living at my mom’s place on Long Island, and I was living this insane lifestyle where I would wake up at 6 in the morning, work, drive back to Long Island, sleep for a half-hour or 15 minutes. I would sleep in my car. I’d drive to Shea Stadium or Bushwick or the Silent Barn in Brooklyn and I would drink a cup of coffee and sleep for 10 minutes in my car.”

It was a time of trying to figure out how to be a working adult while balancing love for musicianship.

“It’s really almost impossible to be a functioning adult and to fulfill your responsibilities, give to the community and be a well-rounded person and also pursue art,” Nowotarski said. “I think that continues to be at the heart of Coffee Nap.”

It was an open mic at the Babylon Bean Coffee House that Nowotarski met Sanchez. He used to be part of a band

called You Guys.

“I think he’s just an incredibly talented musician who can blend in to anything,” Nowotarski said. “He just really has a gift for adding the perfect thing to the music without really disrupting it in anyway. And he’s an excellent songwriter himself, so he’s been really great to play with.”

Currently, the lineup consists of drummer Jake Charvat and bassist and background vocalist Christina Paladino, who also plays in the band Gamblers. Paladino used to play violin for Sanchez’s former band You Guys.

“I got her to join Coffee Nap from that,” Sanchez said. “I really love the way we all connect. Me and Christina have been playing for a minute, and Mike and I have been playing for a minute, and when Jake joined the mix, he blended very well...but it’s not in a way that overtakes anything. It... just meshes with everyone else.”

To listen to Coffee Nap’s music, visit coffeenap.bandcamp.com.

and released his first EP on his own.

At the end of their set, Coffee Nap members; Rene Sanchez, left, Mike Nowotarski, Jake Charvat and Christina Paladino gather together to sing a final song.

(Photos by Jennifer Corr)

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

January 18 – 24, 2023

Academic excellence. Safe and supportive communities. Find out why more families are choosing Catholic education. Join us for an open house and school tour on Sunday, January 29, 2023!

News From Notre Dame

The school has been educating hearts and forming minds for more than six decades

Education must always be more than academics. While academic achievement is a fundamental goal of our school, it is not exclusive. We follow the NYS Learning Standards, and we also provide our children with memorable life experiences. To us, education is about the formation of persons. We do this by promoting intellectual curiosity and fostering problem-solving abilities, not merely providing students with information for rote memorization.

Our moral obligation as Catholic educators is to encourage children to apply knowledge in ways that will have a global impact. We commit ourselves to developing our students’ intellectual gifts and fostering their spiritual growth. We promote the importance of putting the needs of others before our own immediate wants. Our faith-filled environment offers us the ability to beautifully blend the two each day.

We begin each morning by praying as a school community. Classes host monthly school liturgies at First Friday masses, as well as, other prayer services in which the students are active participants. They can be readers, leaders of song, altar servers, or present the gifts at the altar. Special prayer services include our Thanksgiving service, Advent, Christmas pageant, Stations of the Cross in shadows, the Feast of the Epiphany and Lent.

Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities. Those cultures and beliefs are respected and integrated in a magnitude of ways that benefit the school community. Student abilities are supported and enriched thanks

to our dedicated faculty and small class sizes. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills needed to succeed in a highly literate society, and then, as responsible faith-filled members of that society, to use those skills to create communities that actively promote social justice. Children of other faiths have the opportunity to share

their beliefs as well, adding to the diversity of our community.

Our days are filled with many exciting activities and learning events. Learning does not just take place in one classroom. Our children enjoy a variety of “special” classes with full-time faculty dedicated to expanding their love for learning. Our Art

classes incorporate art history, design, and digital media. Our STREAM classes focus on robotics, coding and architecture. Our Physical Education/Health classes teach the importance of sportsmanship and making healthy choices. Our Foreign Language program offers Italian, Spanish, French and Latin classes. We do have a part-time music teacher who works with PK through Grade 4. If students would like to continue their education and love of music, we offer band lessons through Paul Effman for grades Kindergarten to Eighth grade. We offer a variety of clubs, sports and enrichment classes for our students. Students in all grades have a dedicated recess time where they can use the outdoor play space, playgrounds or indoor play space during inclement weather.

Thanks to the generosity of our school families, we are able to broadcast our morning announcements throughout the school. We have our very own closed-circuit TV system—NDTV. Students in all grades enjoy the experience of interacting with people all over the world. Curriculum is further enhanced through visits to museums, science labs and zoos. We have oneto-one devices for all students; grades 3-8 use Chrome Books; the others use iPads. All classrooms, Nursery to Eighth grade, are equipped with integrated SmartBoards.

We have many wonderful events and programs which we would like to share with you. We would love for you to see us “in action.” Please feel free to call the school to schedule a tour.

—Caryn Flores Durkin, principal and Kara McCarthy, assistant principal

Computer Science Education Week

During the week of Dec. 5, schools across the Diocese of Rockville Centre participated in Computer Science Education Week. This annual event calls for students from kindergarten to grade 12 to learn about computer science, including coding and other aspects of computer science, careers in the field, and important contributions individuals have made to computer science.

One of the most popular activities of Computer Science Education Week is the Hour of Code. During the Hour of Code, students spend time learning basic coding skills from one of the many applications available online. The goals is to have ten million students participate during that week. Kindergarten through eighth students from St. Aidan School in Williston Park used their iPads to practice their coding skills through

Students from St. Mary’s Elementary School in Manhasset participated in the Hour of Code. The first-grade students used Kodable, where they met fluffy friends that are in-game puppies and learned how to care for them. The students used coding concepts to help take care of their pets. The third-grade students had a great time using Code.org to code dance parties.

code.org. The students each have an account and work on specific lessons for their grade level. At Maria Regina School in Seaford, third and fourth grade students wrote code to control Ollie robots.

The seventh-grade students at Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School in Southampton used Scratch to create their own unique video games, including three states with loops, conditionals, and even a “game over” screen. They then had the opportunity to play the games they created. The second graders participated in a Hopscotch coding activity where they were tasked with creating an algorithm for a Christmas-themed hopscotch board with loops and a specific sequence to follow, including a specific start and end. They then enjoyed trying out the hopscotch boards they created.

At Trinity Regional School in East Northport, students completed a variety of coding activities. With their teacher George Dancause, the second and third grade students participated in Tynker lessons and used coding concepts to animate a Robot Party. The fourth and fifth grade students used Tynker to fly a dragon, animate a card, create a comic book, and draw patterns. Middle school students used their Scratch accounts to create projects using different commands, such as “wait” (for dialogue) and “glide for ___ sec. to (x,y)” to practice movement.

The students in all our schools enjoyed learning how to code and will continue to practice this important skill throughout the year.

—Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island

Catholic School’s Week 2023 Open House Directory

T

he following is a listing of Catholic schools across Long Island.

St. Martin of Tours School Amityville www.smtschool.org

St. Patrick School Bay Shore www.spsbayshore.org

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore www.steas.com

Our Lady Queen of Apostles School Center Moriches www.olqany.org

St. Mary School East Islip www.saintmaryschoolei.org

Trinity Regional School

East Northport www.trinityregional.org

Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park www.olvfp.org

St. Anne’s School Garden City www.stannesgcschool.org

St. Joseph School

Garden City www.st-josephschool.com

Holy Family School Hicksville www.hfsli.org

St. Patrick School Huntington www.stpathunt.org

Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach www.lbcrs.org

Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook www.olpschoollynbrook.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne www.ollmalverne.org

St. Mary’s Elementary School Manhasset www.stmary11030.org

Our Lady of Grace Montessori Manhasset www.olgmanhasset.com

St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa www.stroseschool.net Notre Dame School New Hyde Park www.ndsnet.org

Holy Child Academy Old Westbury www.holychildacademy.org

St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay www.stdomsob.org

Holy Angels Regional School

Patchogue www.holyangelsregional.org

St. John Paul IIRegional School Riverhead www.sjp2regional.org

St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre www.stagnes-school.org

St. Philip and James School St. James www.sspjschool.net

Maria Regina School Seaford www.mariareginaschool.org

St. William the Abbot School Seaford www.stwilliamtheabbot.net

St. Patrick School Smithtown www.spssmith.org

Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School Southampton www.olhamptons.org

St. Edward the Confessor School

Syosset www.stedwardconfessor.org

St. Martin De Porres

Marianist School Uniondale www.stmartinmarianist.org

Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream www.hnomschool.org

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury www.stbolh.org

St. Aidan School Williston Park www.staidanschool.org

Note: Some schools will conduct private tours for families and/or small groups. These will be done by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled on each school’s website. Visit www.licatholicelementaryschools.org to see more details about all school open houses and tour instructions.

Why Sacred Heart? Why Catholic School?

BY KAITLYN COLE AND ALEXA CUVILLY specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Being students at Sacred Heart Academy has not only allowed us to excel academically, socially, and spiritually in an all-girls, Catholic educational environment, but has also aided us in college preparation, future careers and ultimately- a path to success. The all-girls environment at Sacred Heart is truly unique in that empowerment of women and equity for all is emphasized, all while helping us to grow stronger in our Faith.

We can thrive in a community that is specifically designed for young women who want to achieve in all aspects of their lives without being overshadowed in a male-dominated environment.

The Sacred Heart community, recognizing the importance of inclusivity and impartiality, continues to make all girls feel welcomed and supported in anything they wish to pursue, regardless of race, ethnicity, and backgrounds.

Attending an all-girls school has given us the confidence and opportunity to take rigorous high-level courses, such as AP Chemistry, which are typically male-dominated and affords us the comfort of being surrounded by an entire class of girls with similar interests. Because of this, we have

the confidence to really immerse ourselves in such courses and participate without a fear of being judged or minimized by male classmates.

The teachers at Sacred Heart Academy, such as Dr. Beth Feinman, chairperson of the Science department, never fail to build a personal connection with each of their students and are extremely flexible and optimistic when it comes to teaching new concepts and holding extra help sessions.

Sacred Heart has created an environment filled with encouragement and support as we take the lead in clubs and sports in addition to excelling in our classes. It is incredibly inspiring to see that every single student-leadership position at SHA is occupied by a girl.

Kaitlyn has had the opportunity to serve on the Executive Board of Student Council

and contribute to the Women in Healthcare and Medicine Club. She even created her own club, called Smile Farms, that works in partnership with a local nonprofit to employ developmentally disabled adults.

Similarly, Alexa has held leadership roles such as serving as Vice President of Science Olympiad and Member of the Math Team. Each of these roles has allowed us to develop leadership skills needed to succeed in the future while simultaneously exploring our own interests and passions with other girls and faculty members who share them.

As aspiring physicians, we feel this has prepared us for our futures by giving us the courage and ambition we need to succeed in male-dominated classes in college and in the modern workplace throughout our careers. Sacred Heart also encourages students to excel outside the classroom and in the real world. The skills Alexa has developed at Sacred Heart Academy have allowed her to pursue her passion in science and medicine, leading to an internship with Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute for Neuroscience Research in Spring 2023. Comparably, SHA girls are encouraged to develop into student-athletes as they play on a wide variety of athletic teams devoted to helping female athletes be successful without the worry of being overshadowed by male athletes. This environment has

enabled Kaitlyn to become a Captain of the Lacrosse Team at SHA as a junior and play Varsity Soccer while still succeeding in school and being able to pursue other interests.

In addition, with her coaches’ support, she is now to play Division 1 College Lacrosse while still balancing academics and managing her time well.

Volunteering and service are also significant aspects of Sacred Heart Academy’s mission. Various food and toy drives are held throughout the year to support local shelters and churches by the Student Council, and each student is required to fulfill a volunteer service of 20 hours per year.

As we are in our junior year at Sacred Heart Academy, we are deeply appreciating every moment we can spend with our teachers, friends, and the entire school community.

The experience at Sacred Heart Academy is one that is exceptionally rewarding and unforgettable.

Alexa Cuvilly is a junior at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead and will be conducting neuroscience research at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute of Brain Research. Kaitlyn Cole is a junior at Sacred Heart Academy and will be studying psychology at Boston College.

Kaitlyn Cole and Alexa Cuvilly

Honoring Anna Guardino Of St. William The Abbot School

St. William the Abbot School in Seaford recently honored former principal Anna Guardino for her 24 years of dedicated service to the school, from 1988-2012.

The community gathered for the celebration of the Mass, followed by the dedication of the front circle of the school, forevermore known as “Guardino Way.”

A beautiful reception was held for Guardino in the school gymnasium, which was attended by past and present members of the parish and school communities.

Island

Syosset’s Thomas Barbella Enrolled At The College Of The Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross is excited to welcome Thomas Barbella of Syosset as a member of the college’s Class of 2026.

At 904 students, representing the largest class in Holy Cross’ 179-year history, the Class of 2026 hails from 575 high schools, 14 countries and four continents. Twenty-five percent of the class are students of color and international students; 24 languages are spoken; and 50 members hold dual citizenship. Nine students live within 1 mile of campus, which is about the same number as those who live more than 5,000 miles from The Hill.

These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics.

“Holy Cross is built for broad, deep and meaningful education and that says something very important about the kind of student who matriculates here. Our classes

are small and there is nowhere to hide—in the best possible sense,” President Vincent D. Rougeau said. “Our students have to be ready for spirited engagement. They will have their certainties challenged and perspectives broadened as they prepare for a world that needs their leadership, wisdom, empathy and generosity. And we are confident that they will thrive here.”

The new Crusaders arrived on campus and moved into the residence halls on Aug. 27 where they were welcomed to Mount St. James by an enthusiastic purple crew of current students, staff, faculty and alumni.

About Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, MA, is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.

—The College of the Holy Cross

Fr. Eric Fasano, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Msgr. Robert Hayden, former Pastor of St. William the Abbot, Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker, current principal of St. William the Abbot School, Anna Guardino, former principal of St. William the Abbot School, Fr. Brian Ingram, Msgr. Steven Camp, and Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, current Pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish.

—Catholic Elementary Schools of Long

St. William the Abbot

Catholic School Seaford, NY

2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford, NY 11783

We are St. William's!

Mass Attendance and Daily Prayer Formal STREAM Instruction in our newly renovated, state of the art Makerspace Living Environment and Algebra Regents

National Junior Honor Society and Student Council Middle School Sports including Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Bowling, Cheer, Softball, and Baseball

Extended Care Program to assist Working Parents (Grades N-8)

Spanish Grades K-8 Choir, Art, and Music Band Grades 1-8 Drama Club

After School Enrichment Clubs Grades K-8 Field Trips in support of Curriculum

"Sending our daughter to St. William's is a decision my husband and I can feel good about every day. We know that from the moment we drop her off to the moment she comes back home, she is loved, safe, supported, and challenged. We have been welcomed with open arms into a community that shares our values. We know that sending our daughter to SWS will set her up for success –academically, socially, and spiritually- for the rest of her life. It’s the best gift we can give her."

~ The DeBardelaben Family

HOMES

Recently Sold

Situated on almost an acre, this five bedroom, four bathroom home at 197 Sands Point Rd. in Sands Point sold on Dec. 23 for $1,650,000. It is set back providing a beautiful scenery along with privacy. As you enter the home you are met with a foyer that leads you into either an oversized formal dining room or large formal living room. The family room is off the living room, with a beautiful brick wood burning fireplace. The eat-in chef’s kitchen features a Subzero refrigerator, Decor range and Bosch dishwasher. The main floor features four of the bedrooms and three of the bathrooms. The primary bedroom with en suite is on the second floor. The basement is finished with a large room for storage, laundry room, and access to the two-car garage. This home has central air conditioning, a propane tank and generator.

HOME & DESIGN

Nature Rooms

With competition for talent high, 61 percent of companies are investing in the design of the office. Creating a space that truly supports all types of workers and cultivates a sense of community, creativity, focus, and well-being is paramount to employee happiness and retention.

To reimagine the office as a destination that supports all types of work and work styles, Elise Nicpon from Room & Board Business Interiors (BI) shared one of several top space concepts that every company needs for a future-focused, employee-oriented workplace.

It’s no secret that the pandemic has led to a greater appreciation of the outdoors. Bringing the outdoors in, aka biophilic design, goes beyond incorporating plants and shrubbery into the space. In addition to plant life, providing access to natural light, including natural features like stone and wood, and embracing color are all biophilic design principles that have been proven to reduce stress, enhance mood, and improve creativity and productivity.

Atriums with an abundance of glass windows are a popular choice for funneling natural light into central areas.

Room & Board’s headquarters feature a wraparound design.

This luxurious customized residence at 17 Shorewood Dr. in Sands Point sold on Dec. 2 for $6,950,000. It was designed and built to perfection in 2013. The home provides an ideal floor plan for everyday living and indoor/outdoor entertaining. It has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The home has an extraordinary use of materials, breathtaking gardens, five fireplaces, a saltwater pool, a pool house, a sports court and an outdoor kitchen. The home has a wine cellar, media room, craft room and a full gym with a dojo. There is a utility garage and a three and a half car garage. The sits on two acres and has a full-house generator.

Indoor gardens are also trending due to their physical and mental benefits. Not only do indoor gardens add beautiful design elements

Room & Board’s outdoor courtyard features Emmet Chairs, covered seating spaces, and heating for colder days.

that participate in solving common spatial problems, but they also aid in room acoustics and improve worker well-being.

In addition to bringing nature into the office, take the office outdoors. Access to the outdoors has become an increasingly desired amenity among employees, resulting in more courtyards, balconies, and rooftops being incorporated into the design of commercial buildings. The daylight and fresh air offer a healthy and stimulating workspace, a calming environment to relax, and even a change of scenery for meetings and presentations.

—Room & Board Business Interiors

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.

North Shore Land Alliance Awarded Grant For Historic Tavern House

The North Shore Land Alliance is honored to have been awarded a grant through the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for the adaptive reuse of the Tavern House at the Humes Preserve. This historic structure on Oyster Bay Road in Mill Neck will become the Land Alliance’s new headquarters.

The unassuming, wood-framed Tavern House has been a part of Long Island history since the mid-18th century. Over several centuries, this property passed through multiple owners serving as a tavern or inn, farmhand quarters, guest cottage and summer home for Ambassador John P. Humes and his family. The Land Alliance acquired the 28-acre property in 2015. The land was purchased for conservation purposes and is now open to the public. With the conservation of the Humes property, we have created a 150-acre conservation corridor in the most biodiverse area in Nassau County.

The Tavern House within the Humes Preserve will serve as the Land Alliance’s

first permanent headquarters. The 4,000 sq ft building will include offices, meeting spaces, room for small-group educational programming, and environmentally-friendly septic and geothermal heating systems. While the structure’s interior will be modernized, the Land Alliance has made great efforts to preserve the building’s original features. “The move will better connect the lands we have conserved for public

purposes to the people and the organization who made their permanent protection possible,” said Lisa Ott, President and CEO of the Land Alliance.

“Through this project, we can preserve an important piece of Long Island’s story. The Tavern House has borne witness to hundreds of years of growth. It is an important part of Long Island’s history. With this grant, we are proud that we have ensured that

it will be an integral part of Long Island’s future as well”, states Kathryn Curran, Executive Director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. Thanks to the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation’s generosity, the adaptive reuse of the historic Tavern House at the Humes Preserve will be possible. “The Land Alliance is grateful for The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation’s efforts to preserve Long Island history,” said Lisa Ott. “We are so grateful for the strategic funding they have provided to our organization and so many worthy projects across Long Island.” The Land Alliance’s new headquarters are set to open in February 2023.

The North Shore Land Alliance, Inc. is a nationally accredited nonprofit land trust founded in 2003 that works to conserve and steward Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources. For more information about the North Shore Land Alliance, please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org.

—Submitted by the North Shore Land Alliance

MLK Weekend Activities Aim To Build Beloved Community

Since 2015, Abraham’s Table of Long Island has brought together thousands of people of faith to find shared values and common purpose. With rising incidents of hate on Long Island, the Beloved Community project was launched in 2022 to engage faith communities in a unified response that reflects Dr. Martin Luther King’s call for a Beloved Community with “an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.”

Abraham’s Table developed a toolkit of resources to help Long Island congregations pray, preach, educate and act to stem hatred on Long Island, before, during and after MLK weekend, January 13-16, 2023. To date, 110 faith supporters from 90 congregations and organizations have signed on to this project with almost 30 congregations/organizations reporting scheduled programs or activities, and more reports coming in each day.

These faith-based anti-hate Beloved Community activities took place along with many others during MLK weekend: • Bat Sheva Slavin hosted the Beloved Community opening brunch on January 13th, featuring speakers and musical presentations, and the closing program on Monday, January 16th, which also included musical selections and prayers,

as well as a keynote talk by Frank Meeink, a nationally-known former American Nazi who served time in prison and is now an anti-hate advocate. Both programs were held at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack.

• Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn featured an anti-hate cultural program that includes music, dance, poetry and literary readings, planned by an interfaith coalition of 12 congregations, on January 15.

• Rabbi Susy Moskowitz of Temple Beth Torah in Melville held a January 13th Shabbat service that included the pastor and choir of the African-American City of Oasis Church, Far Rockaway.

• Rabbi Lina Zerbarini of Kehillath Shalom Synagogue in Cold Spring Harbor held a January 15th dinner and conversation with Calvin Alexander Ramsey, whose children’s book, Ruth and the Green Book, inspired the Academy Award-winning film The Green Book.

• Fr. William Brisotti, Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal RC Church in Wyandanch, discussed his sermon notes, included in the Beloved Community toolkit, geared to the Christian Common Lectionary readings from December that call people to be prophets who stand up to hatred and injustice.

• Rev. Ron Garner, Pastor of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, spoke at a press conference ahead of MLK weekend about his church’ s plans to use resources in the Beloved Community toolkit to publish anti-hate bulletin inserts, and how he incorporated prayers and preaching notes into services on January 15th. The church also hosted a discussion of Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story on January 15th. Dr. King carried Thurman’s book, Jesus and the Disinherited, throughout the civil rights movement.

• Rev. Lynn Sullivan, Pastor of the Garden

City Community Church, co-hosted Blessed Community MLK weekend interfaith activities with two other Garden City congregations, the Church in the Garden and the Garden City Jewish Center.

• Sr. Lenore Toscano, OP, helped present the Dominican Sisters’ Beloved Community Vesper Service in Amityville on January 15th.

• The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East Hills and colleagues held multiple activities throughout MLK weekend, beginning with a communal breakfast. Big Brothers/Big Sisters were also on hand to collect clothing donations, and the JCC gathered shoes for NAMI, food for the CNB (Community Needs Bank), and packed over 1000 bags of different items (laundry kits, snack packs, etc.) for people in need at local pantries and shelters.

The Beloved Community project was motivated by the U.S. Department of Justice report that, in New York State, the number of hate crimes based on race, ethnicity or ancestry, rose from 153 in 2018 to 200 in 2020 and by acts of hate that have taken place here on Long Island over the past year.

— Submitted by Abraham’s Table of Long Island

The Beloved Community project was launched in 2022 to engage faith communities in a unified response that reflects Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call for a Beloved Community with ‘an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.’

— Abraham’s Table of Long Island

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You set the tone and people treat you accordingly. e con dent assertions you make now signal to the world that you’re a force to be reckoned with. Later you’ll nd it easy to be generous and nurturing because you won’t feel like you have to prove or defend yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). is is a common problem for many people. We all want to be our best selves, lose the things that bother us about ourselves and shine in the ways we think we could. But it’s hard to do the work of changing, if we even know what that is. is is why models are essential. You’ll seek and nd excellent ones this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some memories swagger proudly to mind, others sneak in unwelcome and proceed to do cringe-inducing dances in your psyche. Some memories don’t come back at all. It’s why you make the extra e ort this week. You want the things you’re involved in to be extraordinary enough to make the round trip.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s hardly ever the case, but strangely often true this week: Unpreparedness is the key to success. Say yes even if you suspect you’re not ready. It’s amazing what you can come up with on the y. You can trust yourself to say and do the right thing, so just get in there and start acting and reacting to life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No one can prove the demise of the cat was its curiosity. It’s more likely that curiosity is the quality that made the cat king. To watch and learn in stealth -- to silently track a subject before the pounce -- these are the habits of a fearsome thriver. You’ll use your curiosity well, learning what you need to know to succeed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). ere is no zero-sum game here. You can get all the points you want this week without taking points away from anyone else. You’ll work within a diverse group -- the luckiest kind! You can all succeed together, and, because you take the time to understand the strengths of everyone involved, you absolutely will.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Don’t fall prey to the common myth that you need to gure yourself out before you interact e ectively with others. e way to gure things out is to interact naturally with others and take both the awkwardness and the wins as good information to grow on. You’ll become masterful because you have the courage not to be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll ask yourself a question you already know the answer to and you’ll get a di erent answer than you had before, proving once again that as humans, we often operate from guesswork, so convincingly we believe it ourselves. is is natural and keeps us moving. Just don’t be afraid to change your mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not always easy to nd bright people like you, but it’s worth the e ort to try. No one becomes sharper alone. Supporters and competitors, teammates and enemies all help you become your best self. It may surprise you which category people fall into. Bottom line: You can’t go wrong aligning with vibrant minds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To overcome the fear of rejection, one must risk the dreaded feeling and accept what comes. It helps to be rejected and it also helps not to be. So there is no downside of taking small, manageable social risks. Practice in low-stakes environments where you will not be judged harshly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). No one said growth was comfortable, but the discomfort can certainly be managed and paced. You are intrigued this week by the versions of yourself you might become. You’ll be inspired to tinker with your appearance, habits or environment. It’s a wonderful high when you nd something that works for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Everyone wants to talk to you this week, and you’re not sure you want to hear what they have to say. Your trepidation is well founded. Everything you pay attention to that doesn’t contribute to your purpose is stealing something from you. You’ll get extremely good at guarding your time and directing your e orts.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

is year brings many a wonderful and lucky day in which unexpected and indeed unexplainable things happen. A bright, younger in uence comes into your world. Together you’ll investigate new places, eat di erent kinds of foods and enjoy a relationship that’s free of tired, old rules. You’ll be given a valuable item or job. Try it out to decide if it’s worth the energy of maintenance. ere are proud family moments, too. It’s wonderful how you can help someone succeed in the same ways you have.

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showed out, South was faced with the problem of trying to avoid the loss of a spade as well as a diamond.

So, rather than stake the outcome on a simple spade finesse, South cashed the king of diamonds and put East on lead with a fourth diamond. East returned a spade, and South, of course, followed low. This method of play would have been successful had East held the ten or queen of spades (or both), but with the spades situated as they were, South finished down one.

The odds were 3-1 in favor of East’s having one or both spade honors, and from that standpoint, South’s line of play had much to recommend it. Nevertheless, his approach was incorrect because he failed to spot a 100% chance for the slam.

After cashing the ace of diamonds at trick six, South should have played the K-A and another spade. This would have guaranteed the contract no matter how the spades or diamonds were divided.

Regardless of which defender won the third spade, that player would be forced to return a diamond or yield a ruff-and-discard. Either play was certain to eliminate the potential diamond loser and thus assure the slam.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

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.

Data Analyst (Provisional)

Under the supervision of the district's system administrator; collect, process and analyze Pre K-12 school data elements using software including but not limited to Student Information Systems, Special Education data platforms and other third-party education software. A critical responsibility of the position is the understanding how data moves between our systems and the implications for good data mapping, data management, and process workflow.

Responsiblities:

• The coordination and accurate reporting of K-12 NYS data reporting elements.

• Extensive knowledge of student information system components, including teacher grade book, grading, reporting, scheduling, etc.

• Knowledge of the general principles of data processing, retrieval, analysis, and statistical reporting as related to student information systems. Ability to write code within the student information system to create and run various customized reports.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in educational records and reporting or similar or related field.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including communication of technical information.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other school personnel and other administrators.

This is a provisional appointment and will require participation in the Nassau County Civil Service exam for Data Analyst when it is available. Must be a Nassau County resident for a minimum of one (1) year.

Data Science Engineer (Great Neck, NY)

Formulate statistical modeling to process terabytes of mobile data and infer actual footprint tra c; Collect and analyze geolocation and demographics data to deliver actionable insights for retailers; De ne and implement automated quality assurance metrics. Master’s degree with 3 months experience. Send resume to Josh Su n, NS Info Holdings LLC, 310 E Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023.

Federal, New York State and local laws prohibit discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in connection with the rental, sale or financing of real estate. Nassau also prohibits source of income discrimination. Anton Community Newspapers does not knowingly accept advertising in violation of these laws. When you suspect housing discrimination, call Long Island Housing Services’ Discrimination Complaint Line at 800660-6920. (Long Island Housing Services is the Fair Housing Agency of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.)

North Hempstead Polar Plunge Returns To North Hempstead Beach Park On February 4

Special Olympics New York, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board would like to remind you to join the hundreds of others who will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” on Saturday, February 4 for the 2023 Annual Town of North Hempstead Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

“I am so happy to announce the return of the polar plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park on February 4. Over the last year, I have steadfastly worked hand in hand with representatives from Special Olympics New York to bring to fruition the triumphant return of this polar plunge, as it had been cancelled for the last few years due to the pandemic,”

Supervisor DeSena said. “Special Olympics New York is a fantastic organization that changes lives through the joy of sport, and I am proud that North Hempstead will once again partner with them on this event to make it a success and raise funds for these outstanding athletes.”

Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump, and dive into the chilly waters of Hempstead Harbor to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the plunge at 11 a.m.

Each winter, Special Olympics Polar Plunges are held throughout the country to attract thousands of thrill seekers to engage in a worthy and exhilarating fundraising

event. All funds support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York.

It’s easy to get involved - simply visit: https://www.polarplungeny.org/northhempstead. From there you will be able to form a team, invite your family and friends to join, create your own personal plunge page, and send it out to your contacts – all with a few clicks of the mouse!

This Polar Plunge will help to provide year-round sports training and competition in over 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 31,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportunities at no cost to them or their

families.

For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

—Submitted

by the Town of North Hempstead

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course At Michael J. Tully Park

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, February 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

Participants from one of the Town’s past Polar Plunge events. (Photo submitted by the Town of north Hempstead)

Legislator Lafazan, Minority Caucus Colleagues

Propose Repeal Of Onerous Administrative Fees On Red Light Camera Tickets

Nassau County Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan (D - Woodbury) joined with fellow members of the Nassau County Legislature’s Minority Caucus on Monday, Dec. 19 to unveil his proposal for reducing fees that are currently being affixed to Nassau County red-light camera tickets.

While Su olk County recently took action to eliminate certain administrative fees on red-light camera tickets, Presiding O cer Richard Nicolello has stated in recent media reports that he currently has “no plans” to revisit the issue at this time. Legislator Lafazan is calling on the Presiding O cer to put Nassau taxpayers rst and take an important step toward returning the focus of the red-light camera program to its rightful placepublic safety.

“People need relief, and they need it now,” Legislator Lafazan said. “Government has a responsibility to meet this moment. And the very rst place to do it is addressing some of the

onerous and unjusti ed fees this county charges.”

Now that Nassau County is continuing to enjoy strong, steady economic recovery after emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic and sales tax revenues have continued to grow through 2022 without experiencing the expected downward turn that was warned about during the last budget season, the time is right to devise a methodical, sustainable plan for addressing these fees, Legislator Lafazan said.

“ is money is not ours, but rather the people’s - and should be returned. So not only is this the morally right thing to do, it’s also a legal imperative,” Legislator Lafazan said. “I hope that the County Executive as well as the Republican Legislators believe that taxpayers deserve relief and that they will work with us to pass this plan. For tens of thousands of Nassau residents, they simply can’t a ord to wait.”

—Submitted by the office of Legislator Joshua Lafazan

MANHASSET

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION., AS TRUSTEE FOR ZUNI MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-OA1 MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA1, Plaintiffagainst - NANCY BATTAGLIA-MICKLES, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 3, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 21st day of February, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying

and being in the Incorporated Village of Plandome Heights, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 2 Shore Road, Manhasset, NY 11030.

(Section: 3, Block: 171, Lot: 312)

Approximate amount of lien $903,742.38 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 004468/2008.

Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee.

Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: December 20, 2022

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face

coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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County Executive Owes Residents Action, Not Rhetoric, In New Year

By Kevan M.

As we embark upon 2023, Nassau County taxpayers should take stock of what County Executive Bruce Blakeman has - and has not - achieved during his first year in office. While he made many promises on the campaign trail and during his first year in office, he has unfortunately followed through on very few.

For months, the County Executive told Nassau County voters that, if elected, he would cut property taxes by over $128 million and “would pay for that tax cut by returning Nassau County’s entire budget surplus to residents.” He did neither - instead, in his first budget, he gave himself a 12 percent raise to the tune of $24,000.

Additionally, the County Executive has failed to follow through on his promises to “fix” what he called a “broken” assessment system. While candidate Bruce Blakeman vowed to hire “qualified professionals to run the Assessment Department and create a new and fair system,” one of his first acts as County Executive was to pass the buck to Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips to audit the assessment department. As County residents continue to wait for the findings of the Comptroller’s largely unnecessary and politically driven audit - findings that were supposed to have been published last September - major errors have occurred on school and general tax bills that will cost

millions of taxpayer dollars to fix. Where is the urgency for preventing more of these costly assessment-related mistakes?

Rather than make good on his promise to “hire qualified professionals to run the Assessment Department”, the County Executive’s budget has no signs of the necessary resources to invest in a full revaluation that would set us back on a course to fairness and accuracy. He has continued to use acting assessors and administrators for the last 12 months. Making matters worse, his administration has allowed the term of the acting assessor - who must be approved by the legislature every six months - to once again lapse as Nassau’s tax rolls remain frozen. All of this has further destabilized the assessment system, to the benefit of politically connected real property tax certiorari firms that have donated $526,875 to Republican campaigns – not the taxpayers who elected him to office.

And while the County Executive’s bombastic rhetoric on issues of crime have indeed garnered attention, his administration has done little to enhance public safety. It is in direct contrast with the administration of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, during which crime decreased by more than 10 percent and the County was consistently named one of the safest places in America of its size. Since County Executive Blakeman

took office last January, major crimes have increased by over 34 percent. To help reverse that trend, this caucus proposed a budget amendment that would have enhanced community policing by funding the hiring of an additional 110 police officers. The County Executive and his Republican colleagues in the Legislature refused to support this common sense, sustainable proposal.

All of this is indicative of an administration that lacks a coherent vision for the future and insulates itself from the public. At a time when Nassau County has a projected surplus of $120 million and $385 million in American Rescue Plan federal funds at its disposal, the risk of missed opportunities is great. The Minority Caucus’ pleas to create an advisory council to guide the use

of American Rescue Plan funds, which are governed by stringent federal guidelines and must be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by 2026, have been ignored. What is even more worrisome is that the County’s surplus is being misused to give jobs and money to political allies and promote partisan campaigns in violation of local, state, and federal laws.

In this new year, our residents deserve accountability and meaningful action, not empty rhetoric. At a time when trust in our institutions is so fragile, it is more important than ever to hold officials accountable when they fail to fulfill their promise - and it starts right here in Nassau County.

—Submitted by the Office of the Nassau County Legislature Minority Caucus

Abrahams, Siela A. Bynoe, Carrié Solages, Debra Mulé, Delia DeRiggi-Whiton, Arnold W. Drucker and Joshua A. Lafazan

Supervisor DeSena To Deliver State Of The Town Address

State of the Town Speech at 1:15 p.m.

Speech livestreamed on town’s website and Facebook

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena will deliver her second State of the Town address on Friday, Jan. 27, at 1:15 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links, located at One Fairway Dr. in Port Washington. The speech will be part of a luncheon program hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Port Washington–Manhasset. This will be Supervisor DeSena’s second State of the Town address, where she plans to share the Town’s many successes under the first year of her administration and lay out her goals and vision for 2023 and beyond.

“I am so excited to deliver this year’s State of the Town address and speak about the Town’s many accomplishments under the first year of my administration,” Supervisor DeSena said. “This year will mark the 36th anniversary of the State of the Town address, and I want to thank the League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset for all their hard work presenting this time-honored tradition. I am excited to share all the ways

my administration has been hard at work putting our residents first.”

For those interested in attending the luncheon, there is a $45 charge per person. Check-in will begin at 11:15 a.m., with

lunch starting at 11:45 a.m. The deadline for registration is Jan. 20. For those interested in attending the luncheon, pay online at www.lwvofpwm.org or call 917-2701340. For those wishing to solely attend the

State of the Town Address at 1:15 p.m., it is open to the public and is free of charge.

“The League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset looks forward to presenting Supervisor DeSena and to welcoming our community members to our annual Lunch with the League,” Amy Bass, chairperson of Lunch with the LWV said. “We’re all so happy to once again be offering this event and this service to our community.”

The State of the Town address will also be livestreamed for those who wish to tune in from the comfort of their own homes. Livestream of the address can be found at www.northhempsteadny.gov/live or by visiting the Town’s Facebook page, www. facebook.com/townofnorthhempstead

For more information on the State of the Town address, please call 311 in the Town of North Hempstead, or dial (516) 869-6311 if you are calling from outside the Town.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Town Board Adopts Organics Management Plan To Reduce Food Waste

Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board unanimously adopted an organics management plan to reduce the flow of wasted food, which will in turn reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help feed the hungry, at the most recent board meeting. The plan was developed in collaboration with the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force as part of the Town’s Climate Action Plan and utilizes the U.S. EPA Food recovery hierarchy to prioritize food waste prevention, donation, and diversion.

Food waste creates carbon dioxide and methane that contributes to climate change. The goal is to create awareness and shift behavior, leading to a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment for North Hempstead residents.

The Town’s Organic Management Plan focuses on three core areas:

• Prevention strategies such as smart shopping, storage, and repurposing food

• Encouraging donation of excess food to

local food banks

• Hands-on education and tools for home composting, as well as local community composting resources to divert food scraps from landfills and combustion facilities

The Town has devoted a section of North Hempstead’s website to food waste including an inventory of local food banks and helpful tips and resources, launched a “Food Waste Free Friday” campaign on the North Hempstead’s Facebook page and will continue their popular home composting program in the spring.

The Town’s Organics Management Plan also references a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation law that went into effect

The town plan uses the US EPA Food recovery Hierarchy to prioritize solutions: #1 prevent, #2 donate, #3 divert. (Chart from the United States Environmental Protection Agency)

in 2022 requiring Designated Food Scrap Generators (DFSG) or businesses and institutions that generate two tons or more of food scraps per week, to comply with donation requirements or both donation and recycling (composting/recycling facility) requirements. As commercial composting services become available in North Hempstead, the Town will play an active role

in educating local businesses and large food generating institutions of this law.

Residents can access the Town’s Organics Management Plan along with tools and resources to reduce food waste at NorthHempsteadNY.gov/ClimateAction

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena at the 2022 State of the Town Address. (Photo by Russell Lippai)

Composting and using a rain barrel are two great ways to help the environment from your own backyard. (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead website)

‘The Family Journey’

Port parent plans transformative retreats for families to bond and connect

JULIE PRISCO

Port parent and resident Evan Freed founded The Family Journey this past summer. The Family Journey provides curated, transformational retreats for families focused on bonding, connection, and radical self-care. These trips are culturally immersive and allow for profound self-growth experiences.

Children adventure at local camps on the beach while the adults meditate, hike, and explore nature. Families and couples will leave the retreat with more self-love, patience and understanding of what your family members desire.

Freed’s experience with meditation and spiritual practices goes back to when he was in high school in Oceanside. Freed’s mom was diagnosed with cancer; although Freed and his brother didn’t know she was sick at the time, they noticed she began to meditate.

“It was kind of her own healing and way to cope with the fact that she might die,” said Freed. “So my brother and I started doing it with her, and we both got really into it, and we continued after she passed. We made it an important part of our life like it was hers. It connected us.”

Freed got deeper into meditation and spiritual practices. He earned his meditation teacher training and began working with others to teach meditation. This summer, he planned the first retreat for The Family Journey to Costa Rica. The retreat was a private trip with a single family.

The Family Journey offers group retreats with multiple families and private retreats with a single family.

Freed describes the private retreats as “making a statement for your family.’ The private retreat for a single family is a dream coming out of an individual family. It’s healing in that you are deciding this is the direction of your family.

“[The private retreats for a single family] becomes a transformative thing that can shift your entire family’s direction around,” said Freed. “We focus on lineage trauma because two families are coming together with separate traumas, and they are coming into one person. So we work

on getting rid of this stuff that has made your life difficult without knowing it. It’s about putting your flag in the ground.”

Both private and group retreats focus on the importance of allowing parents the time to focus on themselves as individuals.

“Parents just don’t have time to get away from their kids or work to focus on themselves,” said Freed. “A lot of information out there will say things like ‘five tips to be a better parent’ and tell you to do this and that for your kid. But we also have to consider what are you doing for yourself?”

“If you’re not grounded or emotionally stable, no matter what you do, it’s not going to work,” said Freed. “Because kids will feel that energy, whether it’s chaotic or angry. Kids feel more than they hear. So on these retreats, it’s about working through things and helping you heal to get you to a place where you feel nourished.”

On private and group retreats, parents go hiking, surfing, visiting hidden beaches, and climbing mountains to see beautiful and unique sights. Then Freed guides meditations and talk about parenting and the journeys of life.

“Exploring nature and talking helps get to the core of what makes us tick,” said Freed.

When talking on the phone with parents to plan their retreat, Freed always asks ‘what do you desire?’ And for most moms, it’s always about their kids. “No one ever asks a mother, what do you desire? They do everything for everyone else,” said Freed.

When the kids return from the day camps, where they interact with local kids,

make friends, and explore beaches, the families regroup in the afternoon and evening.

“Families come together, and we do communication activities,” said Freed. “One day on the retreat, we will do a full day of family fun and bonding. And every evening, there are activities to do; depending on the kids’ age, we have art-based activities and other creative activities to get kids engaged.”

“The goal here is, you’re separated, then you come together and now the parents can maybe hear their kids differently than they can at home,” said Free. “What are your kids really asking for? And what are they trying to communicate to you?”

On the group retreats, families and couples have the opportunity to bond with other families, share stories and help each other figure out the dynamic that

makes your family thrive.

On each retreat, Freed likes to focus some time on local acts of service. While enjoying the lands of the locals, it’s important to spend time with them and their community in whatever ways they need. “With tourism, it’s important to give back to where you’re going,” said Freed.

The next retreat Freed is planning is this February break in Costa Rica, from the 15th to the 22nd. The Costa Rica trip is a group retreat that has turned out to be a single-mother families trip. In the summer, a group retreat to Southern Spain is being planned, and six families have signed up so far.

Freed is looking for a few more families to join in on each of the next retreats. He is also looking into planning a Spring Break trip to Mexico. If interested , visit familyjourney.co for more information.

Group picture from a family retreat in Costa Rica. (Photos provided by Evan Freed)

Guided meditation.

Kids practice surfing in Costa Rica.

Many Thanks From Joanne Hantzopoulos

I am grateful for an amazing year with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Without my clients, referrals, family and friends, I would not have been able to accomplish my goals. Wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

Clients Satis ed in 2022

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