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The Great Give Back

Great Neck Library participates in community service initiative

• Beautify Your Library (Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m.)

JULIE PRISCO

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The Great Neck Library is participating in The Great Give Back, a community service initiative. The Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System created the program in conjunction with the Nassau Library System.

The goal of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for public library patrons across New York State to participate in service-oriented projects.

“The Great Give Back itself is specifically Oct. 15. However, we have so many locations and departments that we are able to offer events throughout October,” said Adam Hinz, System Coordinator of Programming for the Great Neck Library.

Each year, the Nassau Library System helps the Great Neck Library and other Nassau County libraries organize the program. The Great Neck Library has been participating in The Great Give Back since 2017.

“We wanted to offer our patrons the opportunity to donate their time and work on a project that benefits Long Island,” said Hinz. “In addition, we know that many of our teen patrons have to earn community service hours for school, and this provides them with an opportunity to do so.”

For each of the four different events offered at the Great Neck Libraries for The Great Give Back, one hour of community service is earned.

Events offered this month • Cardmaking (Oct. 10 to 22) Grab & Go at the Lakeville Branch. Make a card for the organization, Cards for Hospitalized Kids!

• Dog Toys (Oct. 14 from 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.) At the Parkville Branch. Stop by the branch to receive supplies to create dog and cat toys for a local shelter.

• Animal Shelter Blankets (Oct. 15 at 11:00 a.m.) At the Main Library. Make a cute blanket to donate to a local animal shelter.

At the Main Library. Help beautify the library by making a Sailor’s Valentine, a piece of artwork made out of seashells in mosaic designs.

To attend any of The Great Give Back events, register online at www.greatnecklibrary.org, in-person, or via phone at 516466-8055.

“The Great Neck Library staff worked to organize each of our events,” said Hinz. “We still have room for patrons to register for any of the events.”

The products made from dog toy creation and the animal shelter blanket events will be donated to the North Shore Animal Shelter.

“Different events have been created for various age groups,” said Hinz. “The cardmaking event at Lakeville is open to children, teens and adults. The animal shelter blankets event is for children in grades K to 6. The dog toys event and the beautify your library event are for teens.”

The Great Give Back website states that “over 280 libraries have joined the 2022 season.”

More and more libraries throughout New York state participate each year, and the contributions to local communities are increasing. The Great Give Back website shared the numbers from the 2021 Great Give Back day on Oct. 16, 2021.

With 263 libraries participating in 2021, over 3,000 patrons got involved, 445 hours of community service were given out, 80 different local and national organizations partnered with libraries and over 20,000 items were collected and donated. Libraries ran drives for food, books, clothes, toiletries, coupons and pet supplies.

This year’s The Great Give Back numbers are bound to increase with about 20 more libraries participating and less restriction from the pandemic hindering how many people can enter libraries at a time.

“We are hoping for a good turnout for each event,” said Hinz.

Visit thegreatgiveback.org to learn more about the program and different community-based service opportunities libraries are offering this year.

Sailor’s Valentines example. (Photo from The Great Neck Library Website)

Cards from the 2021 Great Give Back.

Craft supplies.

Animal Shelter Blanket from the 2021 Great Give Back.

Legislator Pilip’s Advocacy Helped Save Express Trains in Great Neck

On Sept. 28, Legislator Mazi Melesa

Pilip joined with town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, MTA President Catherine Rinaldi, and other local elected officials to declare victory in their push to get the LIRR to retain Express Train service from the Great Neck peninsula.

Previously, the LIRR and MTA considered eliminating six rush hour express trains on the Port Washington branch of the LIRR, due to the new schedule at the Grand Central Madison East Side access project. At a press conference in July featuring numerous elected officials and residents, Legislator Pilip urged the MTA to abandon their plans to eliminate the trains, which have been running on the Port Washington line for over 100 years. She stressed that the only alternative to these trains is driving, where commuters will have to spend money on gas, tolls and parking, spend time in traffic, and eventually must deal with the upcoming “congestion pricing” commuter tax.

At the Sept. 28 press conference, MTA President Rinaldi announced that the LIRR will maintain the three morning rush and three evening rush trains along the Port Washington branch that services Great Neck, Manhasset, Plandome and Port Washington.

“Thank you to all the residents, mayors, community leaders, elected officials and clergy of all faiths who joined together to make sure the MTA did not eliminate the express trains in the Great Neck and Port Washington peninsulas,” Legislator Pilip said. “From signing petitions, to attending public hearings, everyone put their all into this cause and we got results. Because of our teamwork, we were able to save the express trains and make sure the Great Neck and Port Washington peninsulas were not left out of the new Grand Central Madison development.”

—Submitted by the office of the Nassau County Legislature

Alert Juniors Participate In Long Island Volunteer Firefighter’s Day

Members of the Alert Junior Firefighters of the Great Neck Alert Fire Company recently participated in the 15th Annual Long Island Volunteer Firefighter’s Day at the FASNY Firemen’s Home in Hudson, NY. This is the first time that they made the trip back to the home since the pandemic. The Firemen’s Home, located on the banks of the Hudson River, overlooks the beautiful Catskill Mountains and is a residential healthcare facility dedicated to the care of New York State volunteer firefighters.

The Juniors, along with other junior firefighters from all over Long Island, marched in a special parade for the residents of the Home. The weather was sunny and clear as

Flu Shot At The Great Neck Library

Thursday, Oct. 20 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 a.m.

Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip in conjunction with Nassau University Medical Center, is offering flu shots for Nassau County residents age 21 and over at the Great Neck Library’s Community Room at 159 Bayview Ave.

There is no out-of-pocket expense for the flu shot. Please bring medical insur ance cards as well as a driver’s license or other form of ID as proof of age and Nassau County residency. Reservations are required to receive the flu shot. To make a reservation, call Legislator Pilip’s office at 516-571-6210.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Library

the residents sat outside and clapped and cheered as the parade went by. Afterwards, the Juniors visited the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, located on the grounds of the Firemen’s Home.

The Junior Firefighters program of the Great Neck Alert Fire Company is for young adults between the ages of 12 and 17. The Juniors meet twice a month and receive training in First Aid, CPR, fire safety and participate in other firefighting drills and activities. For more information about the program or becoming a member, please visit www.alertfd.org

—Submitted by the Great Neck Alert Fire Company

Town Of North Hempstead Schedules Hearings For 2023 Budget

North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena and the Town Board announced today that the hearing dates for the proposed 2023 budget have been set.

• Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.: The Town Board will conduct a work session during this time.

• Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.: The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the tentative budget and there will be an opportunity for public comment.

• Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.: There will be a preliminary budget work session during this time.

• Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.: Hearing on the preliminary budget and there will be an oppor-

tunity for public comment. A vote on the budget is also scheduled for this meeting. The meetings will be broadcast live on the Town’s website at their listed times. Residents who are interested in viewing the meetings can visit: northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive.

If a resident has a comment on the budget, they can email: comments@northhempsteadny.gov

For more information, please call 311 or visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, the town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena and MTA President Catherine Rinaldi. (Contributed photo)

Alert Junior Firefighters. (Contributed photo)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, OCT. 13

Piano Recital

7:30 p.m. (Great Neck South High School) South High School Piano Recital. Call 516441-4851 for more information.

FRIDAY, OCT. 14

Piano Recital

7 p.m. (Great Neck North High School) North High School Piano Recital. Call 516441-4743 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 15

Animal Shelter Blankets

11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Main Library Com munity Room) Let’s make a cute blanket to donate to a local animal shelter, in honor of The Great Give Back. This program is suitable for children in grades K-6 (ages 5-11) and will take place at the Main Building of the Library. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

MONDAY,

OCT. 17

Beautify Your Library

7 p.m.-8 p.m. (Main Library Community Room)

For the Great Give Back, teens will make a Sailor’s Valen tine craft to beautify the library. A Sailor’s Valentine is a piece of artwork made out of seashells in a mosaic design. Teens can earn one hour of community service credit. Presented by Lisa Colon, CREATE Programs. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 18

Project Independence

10 a.m.- 12 p.m. (Port Washington Adult Activities Center) Seasonal Flu shots. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. The enhanced Flu Vaccine and Regular Flu Vaccine available. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to make an appointment.

Tech Tuesdays

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Community Room) Stop by the Parkville Branch to get help with basic tech questions about your tablet, smartphone, laptop, and more. Assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Contact Kat Baumgartner at 516-466-8055 or kbaumgartner@greatnecklibrary.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19

Project Independence

10 a.m.- 12 p.m. (Clinton G. Martin Park) Seasonal Flu shots. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. The enhanced Flu Vaccine and Regular Flu Vaccine

available. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to make an appointment.

Project Independence

12 p.m.- 2 p.m. (Yes We Can Community Cen ter) Bridge class. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. Learn to play the fun game of Bridge. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowledge who wish to improve their skills. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information.

Board of Education Meeting

7:30 p.m. (Lakeville School) Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. For more information: www.greatneck.k12. ny.us/meetings or 516-441-4001.

THURSDAY, OCT. 20

Pumpkin Decorating

11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Main Library, Outside Low er Level) Paint and decorate a pumpkin to decorate your neighborhood! Please dress for mess. This program is suitable for children of all ages with an accompanying adult, and will take place outdoors at the Main Building of the Library. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved indoors. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

Project Independence

12:00 p.m. (Roslyn Com munity Center) Golden Hearts Bingo and Blood Pressure screening. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. Join Project Independence for a fun hour every Thursday and try your luck to win a prize. In addition to having some fun, a registered nurse will provide blood pressure screenings and health counseling. Call 311 or 516-8696311 to register or for more information.

Knitting and Crocheting Circle

6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Pogramming Room) Help, advice, and chitchat will be facilitated. All skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

District Faculty Recital

7 p.m. (Great Neck South Middle School) Great Neck School District Faculty Recital.

FRIDAY, OCT. 21

Senior Halloween Dance

11:00 a.m. (Fuschillo Park) A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens.

Spooky Walk!

6 p.m.-8 p.m. (Clark Botanic Garden) Join us at Clark Botanic Garden as it is transformed into a scary maze of goblins, ghosts, zombies and more! Enjoy this haunted adventure through the garden. May not be suitable for young children. Minors must be accompa nied by an adult.Admission: $5 per person.

Cuomo, D’Amato And The Scalia Revolution

Italian Americans in New York Politics: Part B

Cuomo rallied to win the primary and the general election against Lew Lehrman.

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

By defusing a potentially explosive situation in the Forest Hills housing crisis, Mario Cuomo’s star rose exponentially in Democratic Party circles. Hugh Carey, who was elected governor in 1974, named Cuomo as his Secretary of State.

Carey was re-elected in 1978. This time, Cuomo was elected as lieutenant gover nor. In 1982, he ran for governor in the Democratic Party primary against his old foe, then-New York City Mayor Ed Koch. The latter, fresh off a 1981 re-election landslide win, took the early lead. Koch appeared invincible. The mayor, however, made a string of rhetorical blunders, including ridiculing upstate New York life.

In 1984, Cuomo delivered the keynote speech at the Democratic Party’s national convention. His “Family of America” address invigorated a Democratic Party faithful now facing another landslide defeat at the hands of Ronald Reagan.

Cuomo became an overnight sensa tion, appearing on the covers of national magazines. He was easily re-elected in 1986. A native of Queens County, Cuomo was very much a homebody. He enjoyed being governor of New York and never had any desire to run for president. He turned down a 1988 run and after being re-elect ed again in 1990, Cuomo said no to a 1992 run. Cuomo was popular, but he also had a chip on his shoulder. Ahead of his time, he criticized George Washington and Andrew Jackson as men on horseback who “did nothing” for him.

Cuomo, as Harry Truman warned politicians, stayed in the game too long. In 1994, he lost a bid for a fourth term to George

Pataki. By then, the suburbs, reeling under property tax increases, turned against the governor. When Cuomo’s son, Andrew, ran for governor in 2010, the latter made a property tax increase cap a feature of his campaign. You can be sure that the younger Cuomo was being tutored by his father.

Running parallel to Cuomo’s rise was that of Alfonse D’Amato. Both Cuomo and D’Amato were products of middle-class upbringings. Both attended law school, Cuomo at St. John’s, D’Amato at Syracuse. In 1980, D’Amato, then an unknown Town of Hempstead supervisor, took on Senator Jacob Javits in the Republican Party’s senatorial primary. The times were ripe for such a run. Javits was a leading liberal now facing a GOP electorate that for decades had been trending right. That same year, Reagan, after two attempts, won the GOP’s presidential nomination.

D’Amato easily defeated Javits in the pri mary. For the general election, the latter accepted a run on the Liberal Party line. In a three-person race, D’Amato edged

Mario Cuomo

out the Democratic Party’s nominee, Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman by a 45-44 percent margin, with Javits getting the remainder of the vote. (Maybe Javits wanted D’Amato to win.)

In Washington, D’Amato started out as a conventional conservative, voting consistently for the Reagan agenda. He maintained close ties with the state’s Conservative Party and was a strong sup porter of the state of Israel. D’Amato even

earned a nickname, “Senator Pothole.” He became known as a solon who delivered the goods, the opposite of his more cere bral Democratic colleague, Daniel Patrick Moynihan. The joke was that if the issue were, say, immigration, Moynihan would give a lecture on immigration policy in the 19th century, while D’Amato would procure a green card.

D’Amato was re-elected in 1986 and 1992. As state politics moved left, D’Amato

alienated his conservative base, voting for sanctions against South Africa, against the nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court and in 1993, while backing President Bill Clinton’s gays in the military idea. By 1998, D’Amato’s luck ran out. He was defeated for re-election that year by Charles Schumer.

D’Amato’s place in modern history remains that he is the last pro-life Republican candidate to win statewide

elections. During his tenure, he also maneuvered to have Rudolph Giuliani, then an unknown New York attorney, to be named U.S. District Attorney for its south Manhattan district. The two didn’t get along and D’Amato bitterly regretted his earlier support. Still, the senator helped turn the wheels of modern New York history. Giuliani’s high-profile pros ecutions translated into political success. He ran—and lost—the race for mayor of New York in 1989, before defeating David Dinkins in a 1993 rematch.

As mayor, Giuliani achieved the previously unthinkable: He tamed New York’s crime epidemic. Re-elected in 1997, Giuliani gained further fame as “America’s mayor” for his Gary Cooper-like courage on Sept. 11, 2001. However, his liberal stances on abortion and immigration prevented him from any success in GOP presidential politics.

Before and after World War II, Nassau County remained Republican. Only it was, at first, a different GOP. From 1967 to 1983, Joseph Margiotta was chairman of the county GOP. In 1972, he hosted a huge rally for President Richard Nixon at the Nassau County Coliseum. The president was impressed. “This is the biggest and best rally, Joe Margiotta, I have ever seen,” Nixon enthused.

Pundits compared the county GOP to Cook County Illinois’s Democratic Party machine. Under the reign of County

Executive Thomas Gulotta, overspending caught up with the party. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, a New York State public-benefit corporation was created to assist the county’s finances. The county couldn’t govern itself.

In 2001, Glen Cove Mayor Thomas R. Suozzi was elected. A fiscally prudent Democratic Party put the county’s fiscal affairs in order.

The most significant Italian American in American politics was not an elected official. Antonin Scalia, also a native of Queens County, was elevated to the Supreme Court in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan. Scalia wasn’t just an other justice. For decades, he actively championed a literalist reading of the U.S. Constitution, rejecting the reigning idea that the document was a “living thing,” adaptable to the times. Scalia’s reading was both literalist and devoted to “original intent,” a cause long advocated by con servative critics. Scalia also rejected the view that the Declaration of Independence should be part of judicial interpretation. This put him at odds with not just liberals, but such conservatives as Harry Jaffa and George F. Will. Scalia died in 2016. However, the election of his fellow New Yorker, Donald Trump, paved the way for three more conservative justices on the court. The recent overturning of the Roe vs. Wade decision on abortion dramatizes that Scalia’s originalist approach has legs to it.

Alfonse D’Amato

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Baseball’s Network

BY LOUIS GHIRALDI editors@antonmediagroup.com

When you think of a ‘Field of Dreams” the greenery of an Iowa cornfield comes to mind and for good reason. It’s baseball. But what if I told you that there’s another Field of Dreams even closer? Would you believe it’s just off the New Jersey Turnpike in a warehouse district outside of New York City? Well it’s true.

That’s where the home of the MLB Network is located, in the former MSNBC world headquarters in Secaucus. Now well into its 14th year, the network has established itself as the full-time pre-eminent authority of America’s pastime.

Having recently spent an entire evening with the MLB Network crew, one quickly realizes just how many people it takes to put this programming on the air. And just how good they are at it. Of course it doesn’t hurt to have state-of-the-art facilities and everything you could possibly need at your fingertips.

It all starts with the crown jewel and centerpiece of the Network–Studio 42. This full-size replica of a ballpark (Philadelphia Citizens Bank Park to be exact) named after the immortal Jackie Robinson allows true-toform demonstrations at a moment’s notice. As a side note, second base in Studio 42 is located exactly where Don Imus used to do his morning show on MSNBC years ago. This 8000-square foot studio has become vital to their coverage and a fan favorite.

A running theme at MLB Network is their mission to pay homage to the game itself and the greats who have played it. Whether it’s Studio 42 (Robinson), Studio 21 (Clemente) or Studio 3 (Babe Ruth), history can be found everywhere you turn within the facility. For all the fun and excitement each day brings, their mantra remains the same. The games are the real star here and will always dictate the direction of the broadcast.

MLB Tonight is the flagship program and a 14-time Emmy winner for the network and for good reason. This nightly foray is like organized improv, pardon the oxymoron, but it’s true , you never know what will happen next. Most times neither do they. And that freshness is what keeps viewers coming nightly. Production meetings and rundowns be damned, it’s LIVE television and they go with the flow. It’s a late night talk show of sorts and has become the go-to place for baseball’s biggest moments. Whether it’s Pujol’s 700th or Judge’s 62nd home run, people know to check in with MLB Tonight (MLBT) for the latest coverage and much more.

One of MLBT’s most popular trios is that of Greg Amsinger, Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac. These guys take the freewheeling style to the next level. Whether it’s breaking down a game-changing play or debating ketchup or mustard on a hot dog, these guys bring it every time out in a fun, educational and sincere manner. It’s obvious these three are true friends off the air as well, because they

are. On the golf course or with their wives socializing or the time spent on the set, they are a very close-knit group and that chemistry translates well on the air. It’s like watching the games and having a beer with your buddies. Debates, jokes and commentary are on full display.

Amsinger is a broadcast veteran and like the ringleader at a frat party, he knows how to stir the pot, keep the conversation moving and most of all, get the best out of his guys. This Midwest native bleeds Cardinals Red but his extensive knowledge of the game is so deep, one forgets he is only in his early forties. Surrounded by a mountain of baseball cards on his desk, Amsinger’s office is often the hub of activity during the preparation for that night’s broadcast. Bouncing thoughts and ideas off each other, a lot of times this is where a nugget becomes reality. Amsinger is a baseball purist and has a profound respect for the game. Always open to new ideas, he sees baseball’s future as a bright one as MLB goes more digital in an attempt to bring the game to the next generation of fans.

Without a doubt, Reynolds is the heart and soul of the network. As one of the original hires, Reynolds brings the same

ethic

The MLB Tonight broadcast crew from left: Greg Amsinger, Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac (Photo courtesy of MLB Network)

Greg Amsinger (Photo courtesy of MLB Network)

and passion to his broadcasts that he did in his decade-plus major league career. As a Mariners icon, Reynolds played the game hard but always with a smile on his face. Over the years not only has he mentored the young players of today, but viewers are a lot smarter because of his work. When we speak of Studio 42, it should be noted that Reynolds helped design the studio during the network’s launch. And why not as it has become a second home to him each night. His days often start at 8 a.m., a full 12-plus hours before the broadcast. It starts with a phone call to his director or video engineer Nick, to start pulling up plays for that night’s show. His keen eye made him effective at the plate and now on television. His “42 Demos” are legendary and Reynolds is all over the building making use of the network’s resources. As a past Roberto Clemente Award winner, Reynolds is still in the communities speaking to the kids and helping people whenever he can and all without a lot of fanfare.

What you see is what you get when it comes to Dan Plesac. Genuine, insightful and natural are the three qualities that come to mind. As a legendary closer for the Brewers, he went into Chicago television before coming to MLBN over a decade ago. Similar to his colleagues, Plesac is passionate about the game and seeing it played right. His analysis of pitching is always spot-on and more to the point very often becomes fact moments after he speaks it. It never ceases to amaze viewers that Plesac is usually at least three steps ahead of the game in his analysis and brings clarity to the proceedings.

These three gentlemen together are creating magical Must See TV on a regular basis and quickly becoming the standard that studio shows will be measured by.

To a person, no one ever imagined 20

years ago that there would be a 24/7 network dedicated strictly to baseball. Plesac, Reynolds and the other players on staff never even considered this an option during their playing days, but wished it was available. The information now available daily is good for the fans, players and most of all the game in general.

One of the unheralded secrets to the success of the MLB Network is the editorial freedom enjoyed by its various programs. Nowhere on television, be it ESPN or a local station, can you find such openness and spontaneity in their content. In most cases, within minutes of an idea being hatched, it becomes on-air content. Nobody is afraid to take chances and the vast majority of the time it works. The camera will always be a truth sayer, the camaraderie you see is real and the overall family atmosphere at MLB Network is palpable.

Whether it’s the nuts and bolts of the control room, the cubicles of video production or the on-air talent, everyone works as a team and the final product reflects it. While many have been offered a chance at greener pastures, it’s the substance, people and shared experiences that keep them at MLB Network.

As we immerse ourselves in the action of the postseason, then the deals of the hot stove, followed by the sunrise of spring training, remember that MLB Network will be there for it all. Of course they will, after all, they are baseball’s Network of Record.

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Remembering My Student Loan

My parents weren’t sending me to Princeton.

Not that it mattered because I never had the grades to get into Princeton anyway. But I planned to go to college after graduating from Alfred G. Berner High School in 1975. Having taken a journalism class in my senior year, it hooked me. It was what I was meant to do. Many schools had journalism as a major, but my parents didn’t have the money to send me to any of those schools.

No, I was going to join the ever-growing legion of Long Islanders heading to Nassau Community College for their first two years. Although the tuition was affordable compared to places like CW Post and Adelphi, it was still out of my parent’s ability to pay. After all, they provided me with continued room and board after high school for as long as I needed.

Like most Long Island teenagers, I had a job at the brand spanking new Sunrise Mall and I only got 20 hours a week. That barely covered my weekend (and occasional weekday) partying.

I scraped together the tuition money for the first semester by cashing in a few savings bonds and whatever I had in my bank account. However, the well ran dry reasonably quickly when I had to show up at the

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bursar’s office with the tuition for the spring semester in January of 1976.

Now what?

So, I did what many other Long Island teenagers whose parents weren’t footing their college tuition bill did. I applied for and received a student loan.

It was my only choice at the time. Every semester after that, I pieced together whatever cash I could and kept adding to the student loan. After two years at Nassau Community, I chose to finish my communications degree at the New York Institute of Technology, the only reasonably priced four-year institution within the shores of Long Island.

Based on the information I read before signing those loan papers, I understood that the borrowed

money would require a monthly repayment starting six months after graduation. Sometime in June of 1980, I received a package in the mail that included five payment booklets, each containing 24 pages of coupons (one coupon each for two consecutive years) that could be torn out and returned inside an envelope (which I had to provide), along with a check for $43.15. I remember carefully tearing out those coupons and writing the date and check number on the stub that remained stapled into the book. Every time I completed one of those pre-printed booklets, I felt a feeling of accomplishment. I held onto the stubs for fear of someday being thrown in jail if I ever was accused of missing a payment and needed the proof.

I honestly don’t remember how much I ended up borrowing or the interest, but I remember having to write out a check every month for the next 10 years for $43.15. When I got married in 1984, I took over writing the checks for my wife’s loan (she went to Farmingdale and then CW Post) and performed the same ritual for her coupons. Only her payments were for $50.67.

When I detached that last coupon sometime in 1990 and wrote out that final payment of $43.15, I felt a sense of accomplishment I had never experienced before; although now

married and having 28 more years to go on a 30-year mortgage, this was different. This was mine. I borrowed the money and was about to pay it all back. I still have the letter from Wachovia confirming that my loan had been repaid. Same for my wife, whose last payment of $50.67 came a few years later.

I may not remember what I had for breakfast yesterday, but I remember writing out 120 checks for $43.15. And the satisfaction that came with licking that last stamp.

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Working Together With Our Neighbors, We Showed We Have The ‘Power To Feed Long Island’

September was Hunger Action Month, a time for all of us to step up and fight back against hunger in the United States.

At PSEG Long Island, we have been fighting hunger all summer long, with our second annual “Power to Feed Long Island” initiative. Partnering with Island Harvest and Stop & Shop, we held food drives in six supermarket parking lots across Long Island, collecting donations of nonperishable food and personal care items that Island Harvest distributes to families via its network of local food banks. This network includes St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa, Healthy Harvest Food Pantry at the Safe Center in Bethpage and St. Bernard’s in Levittown, as well as dozens of others across Long Island.

Hunger is a year-round problem on Long Island, however it is especially keen in the summer months, when school is not in session to provide free meals to students whose families are struggling financially.

After exceeding our 21,000-meal goal last year, we set a goal this year

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to collect the equivalent of 30,000 healthy meals for families in need. Long Islanders opened their grocery bags, their wallets and their hearts to help each other. I am humbled to say that we collected the equivalent of 42,666 healthy meals, exceeding our goal by nearly 43 percent and more than doubling last year’s goal.

I want to thank our partners at Island Harvest and Stop & Shop for their support and I want to thank every single Long Islander who came out to make a difference for their neighbors. We saw some amazing

generosity in the past three months.

At one location, a man handed a volunteer a $50 dollar bill as a donation. He engaged the volunteer in conversation about the collection drive and the need. Before he walked away, the volunteer told him that his donation will support 100 meals. He nodded and walked away. But halfway to his car he turned around, walked back, and handed the volunteer an additional donation—two $100 dollar bills.

As another donor was heading into the grocery store, a volunteer handed her one of our reusable shopping bags and shared information about the Power to Feed Long Island collection drive.

The woman responded that she was on a tight budget and was going to do her best with the money she had to shop for herself and her husband. When she came out of the store, she handed over several cans for the food drive and told the volunteer that even though she was struggling, she also wanted to help others.

This is what Long Islanders

do—and it’s what PSEG Long Island does, too.

Being strongly involved in the communities where we live and work is part of PSEG Long Island’s mission. Our employees have always been committed to making Long Island a better place, and they have volunteered for many years to help Island Harvest fight food insecurity. Having seen the toll the pandemic inflicted on families for the past two years, we felt very strongly that partnering with Island Harvest and Stop & Shop to help close that “summertime gap” in food donations was one way we could make a real, powerful difference for our neighbors.

Though we exceeded our goal this summer, hunger continues to be a pressing issue in our area, and we know there’s more work to do. I know I speak for our employees when I say that we look forward to the next opportunity to help support our neighbors and make Long Island and the Rockaways a better place.

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COLUMNS

The More Things Change

As it has famously been stated, the more things change, the more they stay the same. This adage can be easily applied to people, places and things. For the purposes of this column, it applies to all three regarding the town of Brookville.

Just last week, I asked my husband to stop on the northwest side of Brookville Road so I could take a photograph of an old stable. The entire property had been surrounded by fencing while bulldozers reclined upon the sprawling lawn. Behind the stable was a gorgeous Victorian home and what appeared to be either a barn or a garage.

I quickly snapped shot after shot of the old buildings, mainly because I find beauty in the familiar and because I have a real love for vintage items, especially architecture. When I finished, I mumbled to Hubby, “I’ll bet the property gets leveled next week.” Hubby disagreed, stating that he thought perhaps the property owners were just going to clear the old brush that appeared due to years of disuse.

We passed the property earlier yesterday and saw that the entire stable had been dozed into the ground. Today, the old manse was torn in half, while the garage was missing its entire front. “I knew it,” I muttered as we drove past. I was grateful for the photographs, but I felt a deep resistance to the change. The area had looked pristine and country-like for decades,

which was familiar and comforting. On Brookville Road alone, however, there are several properties that have either removed multiple trees from their yards or have knocked down old farmhouses to make room for larger, more modern homes.

While the newer homes are beautiful, they tend to take away from what was once a pastoral, genteel area. I’ve often wondered whether the builders realized how these changes affected the face of the community and how hard the community members fought to keep it “familiar”. The history of the village, as well as its overall appearance, has been a constant for Long Island for hundreds of years.

The Town of Oyster Bay purchased a parcel of land from the Matinecock

(Algonquian) people in the mid-17th century. Those who settled in the area were of English and Dutch descent, as well as a great many Quakers. The area was referred to as “Wolver Hollow” because wolves often gathered at the nearby brook. After the Civil War, the name of the area was officially changed to Brookville, which for centuries had been recognized as a farming and woodland community. However, in the early 20th century, the area became known as Nassau’s North Shore Gold Coast due to the influx of wealthy New Yorkers who built extravagant mansions upon the land. Some of those landowners were the Posts (of cereal fame), the financier Edward F. Hutton and Alfred Vanderbilt, who owned Belmont racetrack. One interesting note about those mansions: The DeSeversky Center at New York Institute of Technology was formerly known as Templeton, a mansion of businessman Winston Guest. The mansion was used as one of the settings for the 1981 romantic comedy, Arthur, starring Dudley Moore.

Brookville was incorporated in 1931 to halt development of the area by these concerned estate owners. At that time, Brookville only encompassed a long, thin parcel of land along Route 107. The Post Estate was sold in 1947 to Long Island University for their C.W. Post campus. Wheatley Hills to the north was annexed into the village in the 1950s, which doubled

Brookville’s size. As a side note, it is also home to one of the oldest existing church congregations in the United States: The Brookville Reformed Church. The push for preservation of the community in order to prevent residential and commercial over-development was vital to residents of the village, as the rest of the county was developing exponentially.

For the most part, Brookville has remained as rural as it always was. However, as landowners move away or pass on, one can see more building in an area where it was once frowned upon. As some properties fall into various states of ruination, it is my fondest hope that the area remain as bucolic as it ever was, but change is inevitable. As mansions are rebuilt and properties are cleared, I remain hopeful that the rustic look of Brookville remain an unchanged, beautiful aspect of the Long Island landscape.

Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist.

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Boy Scouts Of America Celebrate 100 Years Of Camp

Scouting and camp alumni invited to ticketed event on Oct. 22

The Theodore Roosevelt Council, Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of Camp Wauwepex/Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Camp Wauwepex, the Native American word for “place of good water,” was initially leased to the Nassau County Council in 1921 for $1 a year by William K. Vanderbilt and Henry Payne Whitney, two of the wealthiest residents on Long Island’s Gold Coast. In 1926, with the financial support of generous donors, the council bought the current camp property at a price of $300 an acre. In 1979, with a gift from the Schiff family, it was renamed John M. Schiff Scout Reservation and recent property enhancements include a state-of-the-art 7,100-square foot dining hall, dedicated in 2015.

“We are proud to celebrate the rich history of Schiff Scout Reservation and Scouting on Long Island and look forward to welcoming alumni and friends as we share fond memo ries of our beloved camp,” said Chris Coscia, Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer of the Theodore Roosevelt Council.

Situated within 550 wooded acres sur rounding a 32-acre pond, Schiff is an ideal site and hosts hundreds of unit camping trips, themed events, and a year-round program for Scouts of all ages throughout the year.

The Centennial Celebration will com memorate the anniversary of the camp in conjunction with the Annual Fall Festival. More than 1,000 Scouts, volunteers, parents,

and alumni are expected to attend and take part in activities, aquatics, camp tours, view historical memorabilia, and more. A special opening presentation, “A Salute to The Legacy of Wauwepex” will honor individuals and groups who have made contributions to support the camp property and highlight the camp’s history. Alumni are invited to join us for the day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a special program of events. Advance registra tion is required, $25 per adult includes tours, lunch, and a commemorative patch. Visit trcbsa.org/schiff100 To learn more or register to attend.

The Theodore Roosevelt Council namesake pays tribute to the first Council Commissioner and the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Headquartered in Massapequa, the orga nization is one of the nation’s oldest Scout Councils, and is home to the nation’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. Eldred, from Rockville Centre. With the help of more than 2,500 adult volunteers, the Council serves nearly 6,500 youth between the ages of 5 and 20 by providing programs within Scouting Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Exploring Posts, and Venturing Crews in accordance with the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Visit www.trcbsa.org for more information.

—Submitted by the Boy Scouts of America

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Breast Cancer Awareness

In 2019, the latest year for which incidence data are available, in the United States, 264,121 new cases of female breast cancer were reported among women, and 42,280 women died of this cancer. For every 100,000 women, 130 new female breast cancer cases were reported and 19 women died of this cancer.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. One of every four deaths in the United States is due to cancer.

SYMPTOMS

There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms can include:

• Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.

• Pain in any area of the breast.

• Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood).

• A new lump in the breast or underarm.

If you have any signs that worry you, see your doctor right away.

RISK FACTORS

Some main factors that affect your chance of getting breast cancer include:

• Being a woman.

• Being older. Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old and older.

• Having changes in your BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

LOWER YOUR RISK

You can do things to help lower your breast cancer risk.

• Keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly.

• Choose not to drink alcohol, or drink

alcohol in moderation.

• If you are taking hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, ask your doctor about the risks.

• Breastfeed your children, if possible.

• If you have a family history of breast cancer or inherited changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, talk to your doctor about other ways to lower your risk.

• Staying healthy throughout your life will lower your risk of developing cancer, and improve your chances of surviving cancer if it occurs.

FAST FACTS

• Each year in the United States, about 264,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease.

• Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.

• Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is

the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram.

Visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast to learn more.

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Breast Cancer Hotline Volunteers Sought

Breast cancer survivors can help others coping with breast cancer by becoming volunteers with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The four-day training program will take place on consecutive Tuesdays in November (Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Attendance at all four sessions is necessary.

This in-depth training includes presentations by nurse navigators and social workers on basic breast cancer education, active listening skills, and tips on engaging the community.

Those who complete the training will have opportunities to provide support and guidance on the hotline; attend community outreach events to support underserved communities; deliver educational presentations and speaking engagements; assist with local and national press and media; and help with fundraising efforts.

To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800-877-8077.

Meet Greenberg’s Newest Surgeon

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology welcomes Dr. Jason M. Weissler.

Weissler completed his plastic surgery residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, the number one hospital in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek During his plastic surgery training, Dr. Weissler gained extensive firsthand expe rience in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery alongside the nation’s leading plastic surgery experts.

Following the completion of his plastic surgery residency, Weissler was invited to complete an Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship endorsed by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery with Dr. Louis Bucky. During his residency, he gained multidisciplinary experience using the most innovative and advanced surgical techniques in face, eye and neck lift pro cedures, facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty,

breast surgery, and body contouring.

Weissler is a New York native. He attended the highly competitive combined B.S./M.D. Early Selection Program at The George Washington University where he earned his undergraduate and medical degrees. In addition to his distinguished education, he completed a one-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at The University of Pennsylvania Division of Plastic Surgery and published numerous articles in plastic surgery’s leading sci entific journals. His academic excellence led him to one of the nation’s elite Plastic Surgery residency programs at the Mayo Clinic, culminating with him serving as Chief Resident. Weissler was also selected as one of the first Plastic Surgery Chief Residents to be honored with the title of Instructor.

Weissler is continually recognized for his academic achievements and research as well as his sophisticated surgical training.

He has authored over 45 peer-reviewed research publications in the highest respected journals and has presented his work across the world. His academic accolades and elite training have led him to be an invited reviewer for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, cosmetic plastic surgery’s top journal.

The philosophy that the “needs of the patient come first” has been an integral part of Weissler’s development as a Plastic Surgeon. Having trained at the Mayo Clinic, his mission is always to deliver the highest quality care through the latest and most advanced techniques. He is pas sionate about providing exceptional care to meet each patient’s diverse needs and recapture the beauty of self-confidence by providing quality and natural results.

Visit www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery. com to learn more.

—Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology

Jason M. Weissler, M.D.

Liver Disease Has Many Causes

Many of the causes of liver disease are not preventable as they are caused by hereditary or autoimmune factors. However, there are factors which can be modified to prevent progression of known liver disease.

Alcohol is known to cause liver disease. Excessive alcohol intake over a long period of time can lead to the development of fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver failure and even liver cancer. In people with underlying liver disease of any cause, alcohol is even more dangerous. Small amounts of alcohol taken on a daily or weekly basis can lead to more rapid disease progression. People with hepatitis C, hepatitis B, fatty liver or any other type of chronic liver disease who drink alcohol are at a greater risk of disease progression than those who minimize or abstain from alcohol use. What constitutes alcohol intake? I am often surprised by patients who tell me that they do not drink alcohol but only drink beer and wine. It is a common misconception that hard liquor such as whiskey and vodka are the only alcohols which are dangerous to a person with liver disease. Beer and wine are alcoholic beverages! Therefore, to prevent liver disease prevention, alcohol intake must be minimized in those with liver disease, especially women who are at greater risk of disease progression with even small amounts of alcohol ingestion.

Cigarette smoking has also been

associated with the development of scarring of the liver. People with liver disease who smoke are more likely to progress to cirrhosis. Liver disease now joins heart, lung and cerebrovascular diseases as being adversely affected by cigarette smoking. To take this to the next level, we still do not know the effect of secondhand smoke on liver disease progression. Perhaps just being around people who smoke may be detrimental to one’s liver health. To prevent liver disease progression, it is important to stop smoking.

The use of marijuana has also been associated with greater amounts of liver scarring and disease progression. For similar reasons therefore as with cigarette smoking, people with liver disease should avoid the use of marijuana.

Diet is perhaps the most important factor that can be modified to prevent liver disease progression. Weight gain

and obesity are independent risk factors for the development of liver disease. Any liver disease will be worsened by excessive weight gain and poor dietary choices. More than 50 million Americans have fatty liver disease and many others with all forms of liver disease have fat deposition in the liver. This fat will lead to more fibrosis. Because of this, I am often asked about the best diet for the liver. My response to that question is that a good healthy, heart diet, low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables, is best for the liver. Avoidance of high carbohydrate desserts and avoidance of alcohol will lead to a healthier liver. Exercise is also critical to mobilize fat and burn off calories.

There are also medical interventions

which can prevent liver disease. Vaccination is the key to this. Vaccines are currently available to prevent hepatitis A and B. All children are currently vaccinated against hepatitis B. The current recommendations are that all people with any type of liver disease be tested for immunity to hepatitis A and B. If they are not immune, vaccination should be offered.

While liver disease may not be preventable, simple modifications in diet and exercise coupled with avoidance of cigarettes and alcohol can slow disease progression and lead to a healthier liver, not to mention an overall healthier lifestyle.

—David Bernstein, MD, MACG, FAASLD, AGAF, FACP

October Is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.

This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm—although each person with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees, or not at all.

HOW COMMON IS DOWN SYNDROME?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in every 772 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down

One in 772 babies are affected.

syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. About 5,100 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.

DOWN SYNDROME HISTORY

For centuries, people with Down syndrome have been alluded to in art,

literature, and science. It wasn’t until the late nineteenth century, however, that John Langdon Down, an English physi cian, published an accurate description of a person with Down syndrome. It was this scholarly work, published in 1866, that earned Down the recognition as the “father” of the syndrome. Although other people had previously recognized the characteristics of the syndrome, it was Down who described the condition as a distinct and separate entity.

In recent history, advances in medicine and science have enabled researchers to investigate the characteristics of people with Down syndrome. In 1959, the French physician Jérôme Lejeune identified Down syndrome as a chromosomal condition.

Instead of the usual 46 chromosomes present in each cell, Lejeune observed 47 in the cells of individuals with Down syndrome.

It was later determined that an extra partial or whole copy of chromosome 21 results in the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. In the year 2000, an international team of scientists successfully identified and catalogued each of the approximately 329 genes on chromosome 21. This accomplishment opened the door to great advances in Down syndrome research.

WHAT CAUSES

DOWN SYNDROME?

Regardless of the type of Down syndrome a person may have, all people with Down syndrome have an extra, critical portion of chromosome 21 present in all or some of their cells.

The cause of the extra full or partial chromosome is still unknown. Maternal age is the only factor that has been linked to an increased chance of having a baby with Down syndrome resulting from nondisjunction or mosaicism. However, due to higher birth rates in younger women, 51 percent of children with Down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age.

There is no definitive scientific research that indicates that Down syndrome is caused by environmental factors or the parents’ activities before or during pregnancy.

The additional partial or full copy of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome can originate from either the father or the mother. Approximately five percent of the cases have been traced to the father.

Visit www.ndss.org to learn more.

—National Down Syndrome Society

Glen Cove Hospital Ranks Among Best Rehab Centers

Glen Cove Hospital has received “American’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2022” ranking award from Newsweek, the premier global news magazine. This prestigious honor places Glen Cove Hospital among the leading acute inpatient physical rehabilitation programs in the country—and one of the top nine in New York State. It is the only program on Long Island to be recognized. The list included 255 rehab centers in 25 states.

Newsweek’s report is the second national analysis in two months to recognize Glen Cove’s outstanding rehab program. U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospital 2022-2023 list also ranked Glen Cove 47th in the nation for its rehabilitation center, which provides comprehensive care to 1,600 patients annually.

Newsweek’s report provides important guidance to patients, families and medical providers in need of acute inpatient rehabil itation. More than a million Americans will undergo surgery to replace a knee or hip joint. Many others will sustain a musculoskeletal or neurologic injury. Physical therapy and other treatments can significantly affect recovery, but finding the most appropriate rehabilita tion facility can be a challenge.

Newsweek teamed up with the global

Glen Cove Hospital has received “Ameri can’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2022” ranking.

data research firm Statista Inc., which considered quality of care, service, follow-up care and accommodations and amenities. The rankings were based on a peer survey from thousands of medical experts. In addition, key performance indicator data in 15 different measures published by the U.S. Centers for Medicaid Services were analyzed as well as accreditation distinctions.

Physical Therapy Tips

Physical Therapy (PT) has many benefits for children and adults of all ages and circumstances. Motivating your child to actively engage in PT in a home setting can be a challenge.

STRATEGY

• Children love to play games and have fun and PT by itself can seem like a lot of work. Develop games that involve movements that mimic the requirements of your child’s PT program. If your child is playing a game, they are much more motivated to participate in “PT like” activities.

• Involve siblings and friends. After all, you play games with others. Create a list of six fun games. Hang it on the wall and num ber them. Have the child roll the dice. The number rolled determines the game. Roll dice again to determine frequency.

• Reward your child’s good effort by allow ing them to play their favorite game—the reward doesn’t have to be PT related.

FUN GAMES (SECRET PT)

1. Pop the Bubbles

Get out a bottle of bubbles. Have your child stand on one foot and pop the bub bles with the other foot before they hit the ground. Pop 10 bubbles and then switch feet. Repeat three times. This helps to im prove balance and hand-eye-coordination.

2. Bear Walking

Pretend you are a bear and walk on all fours (hands and feet, not knees). Walk across the room; make it a race. Repeat five times. Stretches hamstrings. Make up other animals just for fun (for variety), and then return to bear: jump like a frog, hop like a bunny, etc.

3. Sticker Hunting

Purchase a variety of stickers that can be placed on the borders of your child’s foot. Position the stickers so that the ankle has to be moved (up/down or in/out) in order to see the sticker. The parent calls out the sticker to be found and the child moves their foot to reveal the sticker. Repeat up/ down motions five times. Repeat in/out motions five times. This increases flexibility in ankle.

4. Stomp the Pillow

Have the child step into the center of a squishy pillow and stand there. Then toss them a ball (or balloon) and and have them toss it back without stepping off the pillow. Repeat 10 times. This improves balance reactions and their ankle and foot strength.

5. Open Sesame!

With child in a standing position, instruct them to lift one foot off of the floor when you say “Open Sesame! (ses-ah-mee)”. As they lift their foot, a secret passage is revealed and you run your hand (toy truck, train, animal) along the floor underneath

Physical therapy can be helpful to all ages.

their foot. Be sure they don’t close the passage while your hand is in there. Repeat five times and switch feet. Encourages ankle dorsiflexion (foot up toward face).

6. Hip-Hop-Scotch

Crisscross two pieces of three-foot masking tape on the floor. Have your child face you while standing in one of the four quadrants formed by the tape. Call out directions: Forward/Sideways/Backward/Diagonal. The child jumps with two feet in the direction instructed. Give 10 instructions. Repeat two times. Works with thighs/calves and improves balance.

7. Elevator Boy/Elevator Girl

Your child is in control of the elevator and

is responsible for getting the people who ride it to the floor they want to go to. Place a series of stickers vertically in clear space on a wall. Your child stands with their back against the wall and next to the stickers. You call out what floor (sticker) that you want the elevator to go to. The child begins to squat to lower the elevator while keeping their back against the wall. Move the elevator up and down five times. Repeat twice. Strengthens legs and midrange quads.

BONUS PT TIP

1. Dancing Giants

Play music that your child enjoys and start dancing together as if you were giants (Lifting knees high with big steps). After 60 seconds, then dance as if you were dainty little fairies. Continue to change by using your favorite characters...cat, dog, snake, monster, cartoon character. Dance for five minutes. A more advanced version of this is the Just Dance game for the Wii. Builds endurance.

2. Commerical Breaks

While watching TV with your child, use the commercial breaks to do stretching exercises together. Not only will you get better compliance, you will also feel better by the end of the commercials.

—Abilities First

Sandra Lindsay Named To Public Health Leadership Role

Northwell Health announced that Sandra Lindsay, RN, MBA, DHSc, the first American to be vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been appointed vice president of public health advocacy.

Lindsay spent 29 years in nursing, most recently serving as director of nursing critical care at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center in New Hyde Park. She led from the front lines of the pandemic, both during the First Wave from March-June 2020 and then volunteering to become the first American vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 14, 2020.

Her vaccination resonated around the globe, thrusting Lindsay into the spotlight as an advocate for vaccination to protect against COVID. As a woman of color and proud Jamaican immigrant, Lindsay’s message also struck an authentic tone with communities of color and Caribbean peoples alike. Her ID badge and scrubs reside at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. For her community health efforts, President Joe Biden awarded Lindsay with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony in July.

Sandra Lindsay

Lindsay emigrated to the United States from Jamaica in 1986, graduated from Borough of Manhattan Community College in 1993 as valedictorian of her nursing program and joined Lenox Hill Hospital one year later as an oncology nurse. While continuing her education, she served as a critical care nurse manager at Lenox Hill before transitioning to LIJ.

When the pandemic struck New York State in March 2020, Queens quickly

became the epicenter and no hospital treated more cases than LIJ. She oversaw expansion of the hospital’s intensive care unit capacity by 212 percent to care for critically ill COVID-19 patients. Lindsay saw the opportunity to get vaccinated nine months later as a game-changer, so she volunteered to be the first at Northwell. By a quirk of timing, Lindsay was acknowledged as the first person in the U.S. to receive the Pfizer vaccine—an internationally-celebrated turning point in the deadly pandemic—transforming her into a global figure overnight and conferring her with the authority to address global health. Her latest appointment is a continuation of her evolution from frontline clinician to spokesperson and health advocate.

“I plan to work collaboratively with my colleagues to positively influence social and health issues that are priorities for our communities in New York, throughout the U.S. and globally,” said Lindsay. “I chose a career in health care because I believe in raising the health of everyone. I plan to advance the mission at Northwell Health of compassionate and equitable care.”

Lindsay served as grand marshal of New York City’s Healthcare Heroes Parade in 2021 and grand marshal of NYC’s African

American Day Parade in September. She participated in the 2020 New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square, President Biden’s 2021 Inaugural and gave the commencement address at Lehman College in the Bronx in May. She has been awarded the 2021 Outstanding Americans by Choice recognition from the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, the 2021 Robert Nesta Marley Humanitarian Award, the American Nurses Association’s 2021 President Award and named USA Today Woman of the Year in March. In August, the Jamaican native who helped organize a shipment of COVID relief supplies to the island nation, received the Order of Distinction/Commander Class as an outstanding ambassador of Jamaica.

After graduating with an associate degree from Borough of Manhattan CC, Lindsay earned her Bachelor’s in nursing from St. Joseph’s College, a Master of Science degree from Lehman College, an MBA from Hofstra University, and in 2021, a Doctor of Health Sciences degree with a concentration in global health and organizational behavior and leadership from A.T. Still University (MO). Lindsay is a resident of Port Washington.

—Northwell Health

AWARENESS.

Five Reasons To Have Your Eyes

Checked: Blurry Vision Isn’t One Of Them

As we age, our eyes are increasingly susceptible to a number of ocular conditions. One such condition—AgeRelated Macular Degeneration (AMD)—im pacts nearly 22 million people in the U.S. alone. This disease causes the blurring of an individual’s central vision and is typically caused by the aging of the macula—the part of the eye responsible for the sharpness of vision. It is the leading cause of vision loss for older adults.

The unfortunate reality of AMD is that 30 percent of eyes diagnosed with the disease could have been treated if diagnosed early. But 78 percent of patients do not seek treatment until their vision is irreversibly damaged.

Dr. Mohamed Abou Shousha, an ophthal mologist at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and founder and CEO of the vision technology company, Heru, shares five risk factors that could indicate the presence of this condition.

1. YOUR AGE

As the name suggests, aging is one of the leading causes of AMD. In fact, AMD impacts one in eight adults over the age of 60. As you age, it is important you ask your doctor to test your eyes for indicators of AMD.

2. FAMILY HISTORY

If a family member has been diagnosed with AMD, it is likely you could be as well.

Studies have shown that if you have a close relative with AMD, such as a sibling or parent, you are 15 to 20 percent more likely to develop the condition.

3. OVERWEIGHT? SMOKE?

If you are overweight and smoke, you have key risk factors that make you especially vulnerable to the disease.

4. YOUR EYES DO NOT ADJUST TO THE DARK

Dark adaptation is a measure of the time it takes for your eyes to adjust when moving from bright lights to areas with dim lighting. If adjusting to the dark takes longer for you than normal, it could be an indicator of AMD.

5. YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT

If you notice difficulty driving at night, have trouble seeing pedestrians walking along underlit streets, or fail to notice that final step on the staircase, this could indicate the presence of AMD.

Many risk factors could indicate ocular conditions.

“Most individuals suffering from AMD do not know they have it until the disease has progressed significantly,” said Dr. Abou Shousha. “Early detection is a key to preventing permanent vision loss and that can easily be done with regular eye examinations, coupled with healthy living.”

The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends an annual eye exam for adults 65 years and older and every two years for adults 18 to 64 years of age. Those intervals could change based on risk factors and on the recommendation of a physician.

—Heru

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

As reported on the Indicators of School Crime and Safety report, about 20 percent of students ages 12 to 18 reported being bullied. Among students ages 12 to 18 who reported being bullied during the school year, 15 percent were bullied online or by text. National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month is a monthlong observance to educate and raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day.

ADDRESS BULLYING AT SCHOOL

Educators and teachers can create a safe, supportive learning environment and a classroom culture of positivity, inclusiveness and respect. They can reward students for positive social behavior. Schools can communicate bullying policies at their school to parents, students, teachers and staff and follow through on them. Monitoring bullying ‘hot spots’ around the school campus can also help prevent bullying.

TALK ABOUT BULLYING AT HOME

Parents and caregivers can talk with their

children about their school and digital life, and the many roles children can play in bullying. By asking open-ended questions, they can talk about their children’s experience and communicate expectations about appropriate behavior—in person and in their digital world. Parents are the primary role models for their children, and when they model the behavior they expect from their children, they teach through actions.

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY

Mentors can also model kindness, inclusivity, and respect. They can ask open-ended questions of their mentees and listen without judgement. Providing positive reinforcement to children and teenagers can help protect them from bullying and other risky behaviors. They can also provide support to all kids involved, and help make sure the bullying doesn’t continue and its effects are minimized.

GET HELP

Youth who experience bullying can reach out to a trusted adult to talk about it and get support. If they’re being cyberbullied, they can capture screenshots. They can block the people who are bullying. If they witness

bullying, they can change the conversation and deflect it. If they feel they can do it, they can stand up for the person being bullied, either on their own or with friends as a group. If they don’t feel safe doing that, they can reach out to the person being bullied to let them know that they don’t agree with it. If youth witness cyberbullying, they

shouldn’t participate or share the posts or texts. They can learn more about how bystanders are essential to bullying prevention. They can also talk to a trusted adult for advice.

Visit www.stopbullying.gov to learn more, —U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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ACTIVE.

ADEQUATE SLEEP.

MAMMOGRAPHY

SELF CARE.

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This beautiful Old Brookville estate on more than two and a half acres of spectacular grounds at 90 Hegemans Ln. sold on Aug. 1 for $1,630,000. Drive up the extended private driveway as it curves past the vast and pristinely manicured front yard field. As you make the turn at the top of the driveway you are greeted by the graceful charm of this beautiful home. The courtyard area is complemented by mature landscaping, a trickling pond and a large detached three-bay garage. The serene resort-like oasis in the backyard with heated swimming pool, large back porch and stone patio is the ideal spot for entertaining. Inside this sprawling home you will find six bedrooms including a large master wing, seven bathrooms, a grand extended living room, large formal dining room, library/home office, a finished basement/game room and five wood burning fireplaces. Located in the highly desirable village of Old Brookville, this hidden sanctuary is steps away from well-known Youngs Farm. It is in close proximity to luxury shopping and dining. It is an easy commute to Manhattan and is located in the North Shore School District.

HOME & DESIGN Check Trees For Asian Longhorned Beetles

he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its partners are asking residents across Long Island, particularly in Nassau and Suffolk counties, to check their trees for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), an invasive insect, and the damage it causes. It is a critical time of year to look for the ALB because it’s when people are most likely to see adult beetles.

“Checking trees for the pest and the damage it causes is how you can help us eliminate the beetle from the United States, and protect more trees,” said Josie Ryan, APHIS’ National Operations Manager for the ALB Eradication Program. “The sooner we know where the insect is, the sooner we can stop its spread.”

USDA and its partners are working to eradicate the tree-killing beetle in New York. The ALB is an invasive wood-boring beetle that attacks 12 types of hardwood trees in North America, such as maples, elms, buckeyes, birches and willows. Infested trees do not recover and eventually die. Infested trees also become safety hazards since branches can drop and trees can fall over, especially during storms.

In its larval stage, the insect feeds inside tree trunks and branches, creating tunnels as it feeds, then adults chew their way out in the warmer months, leaving about 3/4-inch round exit holes.

The adult beetle has distinctive markings that are easy to recognize:

• A shiny black body with white spots that is about 1” to 1 1/2” long.

• Black and white antennae that are longer than the insect’s body.

• Six legs and feet that can appear bluish in color.

Signs that a tree might be infested include:

• Round exit holes in tree trunks and branches about the size of a dime or smaller.

• Egg sites that are shallow, oval or round wounds in the bark where sap might weep.

• Sawdust-like material called frass found on the ground around the tree or on the branches.

• Branches or limbs falling from an otherwise healthy-looking tree. The public has a vital role in helping to stop the spread of the ALB and eliminating it from infested areas.

This stately and traditional brick colonial on two acres in the Village of Upper Brookville sold on Sept. 23 for $2,000,000. It is located at 124 Piping Rock Rd., one of the most beautiful streets on all of the North Shore. As you step inside you are welcomed by a grand marble entrance foyer with lots of natural light. A separate wing of the home features a gracious music room, gallery and a den with an onyx fireplace. The updated kitchen opens to breakfast area leading to a sun room and backyard. Host dinner parties in the formal dining room adjacent to the living room with large windows. This home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The exterior has an expansive patio, gardens, an in-ground pool and level fenced-in grounds. The garage is oversized. This home provides the owner with spacious rooms, a great layout flow and terrific options for entertaining. This home is in the Locust Valley School District and close to private schools too. This home was constructed in 2015.

If you think you found a beetle or tree damage try to photograph the ALB or tree damage. If you can, capture the beetle in a durable container and freeze it, which helps preserve the insect for identification. Then report it.If you live in an ALB quarantine area, keep the tree-killing pest from spreading. Follow state and federal laws, which restrict the movement of woody material and untreated firewood that could be infested.

For more information about the ALB and the eradication efforts, visit www.AsianLonghornedBeetle.com. For local inquiries or to speak to your USDA state plant health director, call 866-702-9938.

—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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.

Steve Vai’s

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Calling Steve Vai restlessly creative is an understatement.

It’s a personality trait he’s carried with him from when he was hired by the late Frank Zappa to start transcribing for him at the tender age of 18, just as he was matriculating at the Berklee College of Music up in Boston. And it’s something Vai has continued to carry with him during his ascendancy to guitar hero status as both a well-respected solo artist as well as recording and touring with Zappa, David Lee Roth, Alcatrazz, Public Image Ltd. and Whitesnake. The pandemic only served to

inflame the Carle Place native’s creative itch. While he was holed up in Harmony Hut, the self-described “man cave” Vai calls the recording studio he constructed in his southern California home, the 62-yearold fret master busied himself with a number of projects. Not only did he stream a pair of programs, Alien Guitar Secrets (about guitars and music) and Under It All (focusing on esoteric spiritual principles he’s studied throughout his life), but there was plenty of music recorded. Two shoulder surgeries derailed a still-unreleased solo acoustic project that started with a song called “Candle Power.”

Steve Vai (Photo by Larry DiMarzio)

Early Influences

Convalescence led to Inviolate, the Long Islander’s tenth studio outing and first since 2016’s Modern Primitive. The decision was arrived at while coming to grips with an unwavering reality.

“I discovered during lockdown that I missed touring,” he said. “I wanted to get back out on tour. We did a European tour over the summer—fantastic. I’m ready to go. I just love touring, so that’s where we’re at now.”

The current record found Vai connecting a number of musicians ranging from former Roth bandmate Billy Sheehan to drummers Vinnie Coliauta and Terry Bozzio. Also joining in the fun are longtime collaborators Dave Weiner and Philip Bynoe. The guitarist also got to connect with Swedish bassist Henrik Linder, who has toured with David Foster and Maroon 5.

“There is a piece on the album called ‘Apollo in Color’ that has Henrik Linder on bass and he’s just this freakazoid that I’ve had my eyes on for years,” Vai said. “I was just waiting for the right song to

see if he’d be interested. I sent it to him and he was all over it. He’s got fantastic chops.”

Eager to get back on the road, Vai is especially pleased to be coming back to his old stomping grounds despite calling Los Angeles home for the past four-plus decades.

“It’s always a hoot [coming back],” he said. “It’s a little bit of a push because there are a lot of people to see in a short period of time. But I cut my teeth on Long Island in high school playing all the bar circuits in the ‘70s. It was a fantastic time. Whenever I’m on Long Island, it’s the feeling you get when you’re on what feels like your home turf. I’ve been living in California for 42 years, it feels like home, but it feels like a second home whenever I set foot in New York. And they’re so vastly different that when you’re on your home turf that’s 3,000 miles away, you’re there. You’re in the environment of it and it’s not California.”

As part of his homecoming, Vai was more than happy to share some early influences with Long Island Weekly.

Original Motion Picture SoundtrackWest Side Story (1961)

“That had incredible composition, drama and theater. And that lit me up. It was a mystery until I hit that note on the piano in my aunt’s house when I was four. At that point, I immediately got it. That was the first epiphany.”

The Mothers of Invention

- Freak Out! (1966)

“I didn’t know Zappa from anything. I was in the music department of a department store and I saw the Freak Out! album cover and I bought it based on that. I listened to it and I was like, ‘What the heck?’ The thing I really liked about it was that it had compositional roots in it and none of the other music of the time had that to a degree. But Zappa was really merging all that stuff.”

Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin II (1969)

“Then there was the fateful day when my sister came home with Led Zeppelin and that was it. My rock and roll roots were expanding and I was completely stunned an attracted to the energy of rock music. It was the song

‘Heartbreaker’ and the guitar solo. The most bad-ass, amazing thing in existence to me and I just became an intense Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin fan.”

Igor Stravinksy

(June 17, 1882 to April 6, 1971)

“Three pivotal pieces of music are Stravinsky’s ballets.

‘The Rite of Spring,’ ‘Petruska’ and ‘The Firebird.’ It was easy to identify that the composer was doing what I was feeling when I was four-years-old and hit the piano for the first time. I would listen to it and I knew exactly what

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they were doing. I didn’t know how they were coming up with it or getting it. On a purely analytical basis, I kind of understood the language they were using. The music and the way it makes you feel was the heart. When I really listened to classical music, I was more into contemporary composers like [Iannis] Xenakis, [Györgi] Ligeti, [Luciano] Berio or [Igor] Stravinsky, [Edgard] Varèse, Elliott Carter. And some romantic stuff. I didn’t really like [Gustav] Mahler until a little later and then I really got it..”

Queen - Queen II (1974)

“

Queen II was big.

When I heard that, it was just so epic sounding, theatrical, huge, free, loud and melodic. It was just so great.”

Steve Vai will be appearing on October 30 The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Visit www.theparamountny.com or call 631-673-7300 for more information.

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HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). “It’s not that bad” hardly describes what you were going for when you started out. If you land on “not that bad,” feel free to scrap the project, abandon the mission and start over with a new plan. is celebra tion called your life can’t energize in situations that are merely tolerable. You were meant to be inspired.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re asked to play a role that’s an uncomfortable t. If it is, nonetheless, part of the bigger picture of who you want to be, you may keep enacting it until it’s more comfortable. But if it’s simply not giving you the space to be you, draw the line; switch the script; opt out. You get to be who you want to be, so claim it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s easy to get hooked on things that feel good to you even though they may not actually be good for you. When you notice a pattern forming that you’re not sure is aligned with your highest and best, pause to consider what pain you’re avoiding. You deserve to feel good. Is there a better way to go about it?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your mind is busy and chatty this week and will rattle on like a tireless ticker tape if you let it. For greater well-being, quiet your thoughts. e fewer judgments you have, the happier you’ll be. Physical exercise helps, and so will the immersive sort of projects that require strong concentration.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). ere are those in your life whose sole purpose, it would seem, is to press your buttons. Even after you walk away, your mind lingers in the irritation they seem to so amply supply. You can change the channel in a breath. Just breathe. It’s a cliche for a reason. It remains the best way to reconnect to the moment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Problems will get sorted, though not quite as quickly as you’d like. It’s only natural to feel frustrated. It may help to steer that energy toward another emotion. For instance, could you get curious about the prob lem? Your interest has magical properties. ings will change just because you were curious about them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Not every planet has a parent star. On those planets that roam freely through the galaxy without a predicable trajectory, day never breaks and night never stops. You’re a bit of a rogue planet yourself this week, unbound from the usual orbits, a heady courage driving you toward unknown constellations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). e craving to be appreciated isn’t weakness; it’s human. How do we know who (or if) we are without the mirror of others? You will give a quality attention that makes people feel seen. ey may not be used to this a rmation. ey will love you for it, and you’ll love what you learn and receive in the experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re a giver, so it feels strange to play it cool, but do it anyway and get fantastic results. You’ll lie back and let customers, friends and love come to you. e relationship dynamic will favor you and be stronger because the other person reached. It’s good for all, since people cherish what they have to work for.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Storytelling is a social skill that enhances many areas of your life. Your ability to present stories well impacts the way people interact with your work. Good stories are a part of how you support your people. Even your relationship with yourself is enhanced by the story you tell yourself about who you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your ability to identify how you are feeling will sensitize you to the feelings of others as well. When people feel understood, they trust and bond with you. Strong teams are forged in shared feeling. Use the most speci c word possible to describe emotions. e more accurate the word, the greater its impact.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll go after what you want with a single-minded drive. To the untrained eye, your methods may seem contradictory -- passionate one minute, seemingly disinterested the next... Only the truly savvy see through this into your enormous skill set. You’re strategic, fun and committed to the dance.

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Imagine if you had all the support you needed, if people celebrated you in your favorite ways, if you felt secure in relationships and rich in love... Life would be a dream, right? Keep your eye on the vision because it comes together for you as you move toward the ideal. Your gratitude and cheerfulness practice keeps you dancing in the sunshine. You’ll delight in the creations of others and contribute to the larger conversation in commercial and artistic ways. You’re also lucky in sports.

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Date: 10/12/22

Date: 10/12/22

By Steve Becker

with the principle of first mention ing the higher-ranking of two fivecard suits, regardless of the highcard content of the two suits. Bid ding diamonds first and hearts next would indicate fewer hearts than diamonds and could result in your winding up in the wrong contract.

4. Two clubs. Here you’re too good to raise to two spades, since with your trump fit and two dou bletons, your hand is worth about 11 points.

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2. Two spades. This shows six to 10 points and trump support, which is precisely what you have. It is better to avoid a two-diamond response, because partner might expect you to have a somewhat bet ter hand and would not, for the moment at least, be aware that you had adequate support for spades. By raising spades directly, you place the decision on whether to continue bidding exactly where it belongs — in partner’s lap.

3. Two hearts. This is in keeping

In-between hands such as this are best described by bidding a side suit first and then raising partner’s suit at your next turn. If you hap pen to play “limit” raises, as most now do, an immediate jump to three spades, indicating 11-12 points with spade support, is also acceptable.

5. Four spades. The immediate raise to four serves two purposes. First, you should have a good chance for game, even though you don’t have many high-card points. Second, and equally important, is the bid’s pre-emptive value. Given your dearth of high card points and your six-card trump support, there is a substantial danger that the opponents can make a game or find a good sacrifice in hearts or clubs. If all goes well, your fourspade bid might be just enough to block them out.

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GREAT NECK

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-S2 MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. SARA YAGHOUBIAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 19, 2017 and an Order duly entered on May 22, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2 Woodbourne Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. 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 Great Neck, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 1, Block 185 and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $883,005.79 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002138/2009. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Larry H. Weiss, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 10-12-5;9-28-21-2022-4T#234898-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - MISHEL HAJIBAY PIRANESI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 25, 2016. 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 26th day of October, 2022 at 2:30 PM. All those four (4) certain plots, pieces or parcels of land, with the building situate, lying and being at Great Neck, in the Town of North

Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Premises known as 12 Grenwolde Drive, Great Neck, NY 11024.

(Section: 1, Block: 30, Lot: 13, 15, 16 17)

Approximate amount of lien $4,455,782.64 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 010124/09. George Esernio, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170

Tel. 347/286-7409

Dated: September 6, 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.

10-19-12-5; 9-28-2022-4T#235073-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of YAJ STAR TAXI LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/17/2022. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC TO: 100 South Middle Neck Road #304, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: Any Lawful Act. 10-26-19-12-5; 9-28-212022-6T-#234935-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Zim’s Electrical Services LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York, SSNY on 08/22/22 , Office located in Nassau County, SSNY has been designated for service of process, SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 320 Northern Blvd, Ste 15A Great Neck, NY 11021.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose 11-5; 10-26-19-12-5; 9-282022-6T-#235029-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. ALEX AMNER BORUKHOV, ET AL., Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICES

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 29, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps at the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 7 Oxford Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11023. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Great Neck, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 2, Block 156 and Lots 47 and 29. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,699,443.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009787/2009. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Firm File No. 181405-2 10-26-19-12-5-2022-4T#235131-GN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman Mortgage Trust Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2006-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Ramin Gidanian; Nazanin Kohan a/k/a Nazanin Gidanian; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 3, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 9, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 106 Oxford Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11023.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Great Neck, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 2 Block 353 Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment $824,300.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601724/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Desiree L. Fusco, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: September 15, 2022 10-26-19-12-5-2022-4T235159-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffagainst - STEPHANIE FRITZHAND, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 23, 2022. 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 4th day of November, 2022 at 4:00 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 Kings Point, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 94 Wildwood Road, Great Neck, New York 11024 a/k/a 94 Wildwood Road, Kings Point, New York 11024. (Section: 1, Block: 148, Lot: 87)

Approximate amount of lien $2,852,725.47 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 005106/2014. Thomas J. McNamara, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert 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: September 12, 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.

10-26-19-12-5-2022-4T#235181-GN

NOTICE

COUNTY M&T BANK, Plaintiff against HERZEL MEIRI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz Hertzel, LLP, 15 Cornell Road, Latham, NY 12110.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 15, 2018, and Amended on August 3, 2022 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 23 Martin Court N., Great Neck, New York 11024 a/k/a 23 Martin Court N., Kings Point, New York 11024.

Sec 1 Block 151 Lot 4. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Kings Point, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $3,098,246.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007785/2016.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and the Nassau County Foreclosure Auction Rules and Procedures.

The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

David P. Weiss, Esq., Referee 16-10854 11-2; 10-26-19-12-22 4T# 235277 GN

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE - RESOLUTION

BELGRAVE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

GREAT NECK, NEW YORK BE IT RESOLVED that the annual election in the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District of the Town of North Hempstead, in Nassau County, New York, will be held on the 13th day of December 2022 at Company #4 Firehouse at the northeast corner of Northern Boulevard and Jayson Avenue, Great Neck, New York 11021; that said polling place will be open on the day of the election between the hours of 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM; and that at said election, the qualified voters of said District will elect, commencing January 1, 2023, one Commissioner for a term of three (3) years, and be it further RESOLVED that no person may vote at the election unless he/she is a registered voter and shall have resided in the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding such election, and be

it further RESOLVED that candidates for the office to be filled at said election must file their names with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of said annual election and that nominations of such candidates must be submitted in petition form and signed by no less than twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District and be it further RESOLVED that every resident of the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District who is qualified to vote for an officer of the Town of North Hempstead shall be eligible to hold the office of District Commissioner, and be it further

RESOLVED that only those persons who are registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections at least twenty-three (23) days prior to election are eligible to vote at such election.

Board of Commissioners, BWPCD

Brian J. Levings, Chairperson

Francis A. Bridges, Treasurer James M. Pitzer, Secretary 10-12-22 1T# 235266 GN

LEGAL NOTICE

GREAT NECK PARK DISTRICT

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE is hereby given that the next annual election in the Great Neck Park District shall be held on Tuesday, the 13th day of December, 2022, and that the polls shall be open for the receipt of ballots at said election from one o’clock pm until nine o’clock pm of said day, and NOTICE is further given that the office to be filled by said election and the term thereof is as follows: OFFICE—COMMISSIONER

TERM-THREE YEARS

NOTICE is further given that at least 45 days prior to the date of said election all candidates for the office of Commissioner of said Park District, to be voted for at such election, shall file their names with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of said Park District, together with a written petition, identifying the candidate by name and address, the office sought and bearing the signatures and addresses of at least twenty-five registered voters of the Great Neck Park District, and NOTICE is further given that the use of voting machines approved by the Secretary of State in accordance with Article 7 of the Election Law of the State of New York to record the vote is hereby authorized, and NOTICE is further given that only those residents of the Great Neck Park District who are registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections at the address within the Great

Neck Park District from which the resident proposes to vote on or before the 23rd day prior to the date of the annual district election shall be entitled to vote at such election, and

NOTICE is further given that in order to qualify for registration and voting in the Park District Election, a person must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the election, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the Park District for a minimum of 30 days next preceding the election, and Park Election District No. 1 - this district includes Nassau County election districts 1 through 5, 6 (to the extent that this last mentioned County Election district is in the park district), 7, 8, and 11 (to the extent that this last mentioned County Election district is in the park district) and encompasses the Village of Kings Point, Saddle Rock Estates and those areas of the Village of Great Neck which are: (a) east of Middle Neck Road and north of Hicks Lane and (b) west of Middle Neck Road. The polling place for park election district No. 1 will be Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, New York.

Park Election District No. 2 - this district includes Nassau County election districts 9, 10, 12 through 14, and encompasses that area of the Village of Great Neck, which is east of Middle Neck Road, the unincorporated area of the Town of North Hempstead which is south of the Village of Great Neck and north of the Village of Kensington.

The polling place for Park Election district No. 2 will be Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, New York Park Election District No. 3

This district includes Nassau County election districts 17 through 23, and 28 and encompasses the Village of Great Neck Plaza, Village of Thomaston and the Village of Kensington.

The polling place for park election district No. 3 will be Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 3, 25 Prospect Street, Great Neck, New York

Park Election District No. 4 this district includes Nassau County election districts 24, 26, 27, 29, 30 (to the extent that this last mentioned county election district is in the park district), 33 (to the extent that this last mentioned county election district is in the park district), 70 (to the extent that this last mentioned county election district is in the park district), 106 (to the extent that this last mentioned county election district is in the park district), and encompasses the Village of Russell Gardens and the following unincorporated areas of the Town of North Hempstead: (a) Great Neck Terrace Apart-

Local Author Releases His First Book

Shiva Kumar is coming to the Dolphin Bookshop on Thursday,

story, they might go back to the original and go what is that about and see how deep that story is,” said Kumar.

Manhasset resident Shiva Kumar released his first book, An Awakening, this past July. Kumar will be speaking about his new book at The Dolphin Bookshop on Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

An Awakening is book one in Kumar’s science fiction fantasy trilogy, The Lanka Chronicles . The trilogy reimagines an old Indian Epic, The Ramayana by Valmiki. The book follows a classic hero’s journey in a 23rd-century galactic future. By com bining science fiction and mythic fantasy, Kumar explores the story of Dharma, a man in his 60s who is the leader of the Federation of Indian Planets. Over three decades ago, Dharma fought in the Great Battle on the hidden planet Lanka, where many died and he lost his wife under mysterious circumstances. His past has caused him immense guilt and sorrow.

Dharma receives a secret message from the hidden planet, Lanka, and decides to set out on a mission in hopes of reuniting with his wife, Arya, and atoning for his past. The story is told from the point of view of Maya 1, the first sentient starship on which Dharma and his brother, Loki, board for their journey. Maya 1 is on her own voyage of discovery. Through obser vation and probing Dharma’s dreams and vision, she learns about his traumatic his tory and realizes her questions are linked to his mission.

In a press release from Kumar, the book is described as a “blend of galactic politics, interstellar cultures, generational trauma, spirituality, artificial intelligence, quantum physics and mythology.”

From a young age, Kumar has been interested in epics and mythologies of Hindu life. While his sole inspiration for this novel comes from The Ramayana, many other South Asian epics, Western epics and his own travels influence his creativity.

“ The Ramayana is as important to the entire side of the eastern world as the western mythologies are in the western world,” said Kumar. “Everyone knows this story, and I wanted to use that to try and explore modern sensibility. How would those stories be told if they were today”.

“I grew up all over the world,” said Kumar. “I lived in London, Cairo and Bhutan. I went to boarding school in India, then came [to New York] for high school. I lived in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, then Long Island.”

Kumar has lived in Manhasset since 1996 and has a career in filmmaking and acting. In the world of filmmaking, Kumar focused on holocaust-related documen taries that aired on PBS, ABC and other worldwide networks. Around the time Kumar began writing his book, he got back into acting. He has played numerous minor roles in prominent TV shows like Quantico, Madame Secretary , and Law & Order SVU.

“Growing up and working in film pro ductions, I never saw myself as a writer,” said Kumar. “The idea of writing a book, let alone a trilogy, is a daunting thing. It was in my head, but to tell myself that I’m going to do this took some sort of real-life crisis to think that you need to focus on a different area.”

In 2015 Kumar started writing and couldn’t stop. Kumar worked on what he now calls The Lanka Chronicles for two years. In 2017, he created a massive book, which became three books once he began editing.

“I didn’t know what it was going to be. I was just writing because I wanted to get this stuff that was in my head out there,” said Kumar.

Kumar’s fascination with mythologies has given him an expansive knowledge of

infamous stories worldwide. In boarding school in India, Kumar came across a 25-volume encyclopedia of world my thologies.

“I read the entire thing, so I got to know the mythologies of every country. They are all really rich and interesting,” said Kumar. “But the Indian mythologies is something I grew up with, and my parents told me those stories, so I always knew I wanted to do something with those stories and in the western world, they are not very well known.”

By using the classic Indian epic, The Ramayana, in a science fiction fantasy mode, Kumar wishes to expose a group of people to something new.

“I’m hoping that after [people] read my

“The perspective I am approaching the story from is an older man, looking back at his youth. He looks at the things that he did at a different time in a different way, and he realizes his mistakes, and he wants to atone; he wants redemption,” said Kumar. “[Dharma] wants to say that he has become a better man. I was at a similar place in my life, and I thought, do we look at everything we did in our youth and go, ‘that was excellent’ or ‘you were an idiot, and you made some really bad mistakes’? If you take any great hero of mythology, Odysseus, Samson, Achilles or Hercules, and ask them to look at their life, would they say I did everything per fectly? Probably not.”

People familiar with science fiction fan tasy know how the stories throw you into the middle of the action, and that is what Kumar has done with his book.

“There are a lot of characters that come in and out, and over time you get to know who they are, and you get deep into an interesting story,” said Kumar.

Book one, An Awakening, has a lot of technology and explores futuristic culture. In book two, the characters crash on a planet, and none of their technology works. Kumar takes us back to a more fantasy-driven plot where the characters have to use bows and arrows, swords and spears. Book three brings everything back together in an epic conclusion.

An Awakening is now available for pur chase on Amazon and will be sold in The Dolphin Bookshop. Visit thedolphinbook ship.com for more information about the Oct. 13 event.

Shiva Kumar (Photo provided by Shiva Kumar)

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