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North Hempstead Turns Red Republican candidates lead in elections

BY CAROLINE RYAN

Flower Hill. In the 3rd District Mineola Trustee epublican candidates dominatDennis Walsh (Republican) received ed the Democrats in The Town 1,700 more votes than Democrat of North Hempstead races for Christine Pusteri. Walsh received 4,387 Supervisor, Clerk and councilmembers votes to Pusteri’s 2,612 votes. Angelo in the 1st, 3rd and 5th districts. Here are Ferrara is currently in the 3rd district the results from the Nov. 2 election. seat, but decided not to run for re-elecRepublican Jennifer DeSena received tion. The 3rd district includes the areas 3,100 more votes than Democrat of Williston Park, Mineola, Garden City Wayne Wink in the race for the Town Park and New Hyde Park. of North Hempstead Supervisor. In Town of North Hempstead’s 5th Although absentee ballots have yet to District, the Republicans led once be counted, DeSena received 21,466 again. David Adhami, Republican, votes and Wink received 18,327 votes. led Democrat Peter Fishkind in the There is an estimated 4,128 absentee race. Adhami received 3,562 votes and Jennifer DeSena (left) and Ragini Srivastava (right) have been elected ballots uncounted as of Nov. 1.As long Fishkind received 2,904 votes. Lee to the Town of North Hempstead’s Supervisor and Town Clerk positions. as the absentee ballots are postmarked Seeman currently holds the 5th district (Photos courtesy of the Candidates) by Election Day, they can be received seat, which includes the areas of Great by the county up until Nov. 9. Neck, Lake Success, North Hyde Park next Town Supervisor it will be the Democrat Councilwoman Viviana DeSena, who resides in Manhasset and parts of Floral Park. result of many leaders who introduced Russell. Srivastava received 21,744 with her husband and two sons, is a According to the Town of North votes, and Russell received 17,686 former SEC Enforcement Attorney. She me to their communities and voters Hempstead’s website, the adminisvotes. heads the Manhasset Coalition Against who took an active role in this local tration consists of a seven-member election. We have a beautiful Town and Srivastava, a resident of Manhasset Substance Abuse and the St. Mary’s board including the Supervisor and six I thank the current administration for Hills, ran on a platform focused on St. Vincent de Paul Society and is a council members, as well as the Town putting people first. She backed commember of the Greater Council of Civic all they’ve done for us. I hope to have Clerk and the Receiver of Taxes and Associations. DeSena ran on a platform the opportunity to bring more residents mon sense solutions such as creating they serve almost 240,000 constituents. of improving communication, protect- together and keep the Town affordable economic incentives, which would The newly elected officials will begin and safe.” allow young people to start businesses their terms on January 1, 2022. ing the health and safety of families Wink is currently serving his second and to help existing businesses recover. and promised to change the culture The Port Washington News reached term as the Town Clerk. Following The 1st District was the only within the town, so that the Building out to Srivastava regarding a statement, Bosworth’s announcement earlier this area in which a Democrat took the Department and all of the Town but did not receive a reply by the time year that she would not seek re-eleclead. Democrat Robert Troiano led government will work for the people. of press. tion for a fifth term in this upcoming Republican Kerri Delio by less than 600 “I am so grateful for the support election, Wink announced his candida- votes. The First District includes the I’ve received from around the Town cy for the supervisor position. areas of Plandome, Plandome Manor, of North Hempstead,” DeSena said in What did you think of this In the race for town clerk, Plandome Heights, Munsey Park, a statement to The Port Washington story? Share it with me at Republican Ragini Srivastava led the Port Washington peninsula and News on Nov. 4. “If I am certified the cryan@antonmediagroup.com

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Baxter’s Pond Foundation Hosts Fall Clean Up

axter’s Pond Foundation held a “One Hour Power Litter Clean-Up ” event at Baxter’s Pond Park on a drizzly Saturday morning, Oct. 23. Youth and adult volunteers from the community came together to remove litter that impacts the beautiful waterfront park and to call attention to the need for Nassau County officials to improve its maintenance at Baxter’s Pond Park in the Barbara A. Johnson Park and Preserve. Volunteers filled bags with paper, styrofoam containers, pieces of glass and other trash from around the park gardens, from common areas surrounding the park and from behind park structures. They even

discovered a child’s lost scooter in good working condition and are holding it for pick-up by the owner. Village of Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson participated with other volunteers in the clean-up and pointed out the significance of the park as an important watershed area for the Town of Port Washington. Baxter’s Pond Foundation President Nancy Comer stressed the importance of dredging the park’s sedimentation basin on a regular basis, “This park is a jewel in Nassau County’s park system. Not only is it beautiful, it serves the vital function of filtering out debris before it flows into Manhasset Bay.” Several members of Baxter’s Pond

Foundation Board of Directors, including Kim and John Keiserman and Barbara Cohen, organized the event and participated in the cleanup. The board is looking forward to its annual spring clean-up and planting event and invites the entire community to keep abreast of news related to the park by joining the mailing list and following Baxter’s Pond Foundation on Facebook and Instagram. Residents of Port Washington who are interested in learning more about volunteering for the organization are asked to email friends@baxterspond.org for more information. —Submitted by the Baxter’s Pond Foundation

Baxter’s Pond Foundation Board members get to work at the Fall Clean Up. From left: Nancy Comer, Barbara Cohen, Kim Keiserman and John Keiserman. (Contributed photo)

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Teens Support The Needy And Nature

lant-a-Row for the Hungry and ReWild Long Island continued their collaboration to both help solve lack of affordable access to fresh vegetables among the needy and provide optimal habitats for butterflies, bees and other beneficial fauna. Plant-a-Row’s Founder and Chief Vegetable Officer Marvin Makofsky and ReWild Long Island President Raju Rajan led an end-of-season ceremony at the Science Museum of Long Island (SMLI) where much of the organizations’ efforts take place. Makovsky thanked Jean-Marie Posner and the Dejana Foundation, the Scotts Company, Port Washington Community Chest, Long Island Together, Home Depot, Sweet Pea, Hicks, Bayles Nursey, Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society, Helen Keller National Center, Girl Scouts, PW Green, Residents Forward and the Manorhaven Nature Preserve for providing myriad support. Rajan happily announced that the 50,000-pound mark of vegetables grown and delivered to food banks for distribution to needy families was exceeded this year. He also remarked about the valuable impact that has been made through these programs, both in the lives of the recipients, many of whom cannot afford to buy fresh vegetables on a regular basis, along with the young volunteers who

Plant-a-Row for the Hungry and ReWild Long Island volunteers join parents of student volunteers, elected officials and other supporters. (Contributed photo) have gained an immeasurable appreciation for nature, teamwork and giving of oneself for the less fortunate. Adult leaders, and teen student mentors and interns spoke about their learning and personal experiences working with nature and their peers. Special thanks were given to Nicholas Center founder Stella Spanakos and manager Brooke Mellett for overseeing the Nicholas Navigators in planting seeds and growing plants for transplanting into the gardens, which saves a great deal of money each year. Marvin Makofsky referred to Spanakos, Mellett and the Navigators, who are autistic teens and

young adults as “remarkable people who are the fabric of our community.” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) was proud to participate in the ceremony. During her speech where she lauded the student and adult mentor volunteers, she said, “We’re all worried about the future of our planet, but the teenagers here today who have given their time to grow vegetables for the needy, nurture butterfly cocoons and otherwise help nature flourish give us faith that our planet is in good hands.” The ceremony ended with SMLI President Hildur Palsdottir, who expressed her appreciation to all of

the elected officials for devoting a good portion of their day to attend the ceremony, clearly understanding its importance for our children and our planet. She also aptly remarked about a recent lecture she had attended where E.O. Wilson, the father of the “Half-Earth Project” said, “We don’t need another moonshot. We need an Earth shot.” Visit plantarowforthehungry.org and rewildlongisland.org to learn more about the great and important programs these organizations support. —Submitted by the office of Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

Port’s Got Talent Show A Smash

Many events and activities have been sorely missed during the pandemic, including the beloved “Port’s Got Talent” variety show. This year’s event took place on October 23 at Landmark on Main Street’s Jeanne Rimsky Theater. Due to COVID-19, the acts in this year’s show featured many return performers and talent from local music studios. Profits from the event will support hot lunch, exercise, art and other programming at the Adult Activities Center located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. The Port Washington Adult Activities Center staff, board and members wish to thank everyone who participated in the show, whether performers, volunteers who helped at the theater and the incredible audience. Special thanks go to Board Member and Master of Ceremonies Warren Schein and Executive Director and Production Manager for the show Linda Livio for spending countless hours making the show a great

Many cast members join in for the show’s finale by performing “New York, New York.” (Photo by Gary Cohen) success. Even with COVID protocols in place, the theater was relatively full and very lively. Special thanks also to all of the generous sponsors that helped make Port’s Got Talent even more successful: Platinum sponsors Anton Community Newspapers, Blank Slate Media, Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation, Precision Work, Inc. and Joe and Laura Sweeney; Gold sponsors Dime Savings Bank, Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Falconer’s Florist,

Greenvale Pharmacy & Homecare, Kiwanis Club of Manhasset/Port Washington Foundation, Patricia and Mark Lampl, Maura Brothers, New Hyde Park North Shore Elks Lodge, Plumbing Pro, Jean-Marie Posner, Poster Signs, Project HELP Long Island, Sciacca, Riemma & Soldo LLP and Zimbardi Financial Group, Inc.; Silver sponsors All Shore Appliance, Bayles Garden Center, Berest Dance Center, Joseph N Canigiani, Inc., Debbie Greco Cohen and Gary Cohen, Country Cleaners,

Delux Transportation Services, Dell Transportation, Dom’s Tree Service, Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Great Neck, John Michael Marino Lodge #1389, Leon Jankowski, Ken Magida, The Mazzilli Family in memory of Frank Mazzilli, Marianne Prince, Sullivan’s Quay, Patricia A. Valente, Yamaguchi Restaurant and Zelik Ziegelbaum Physical Therapy; and, Friend sponsors Carole Corbo, Barbara and Tom Faticone, Hefferin Tree & Landscaping, Minuteman Press of Port Washington, Port Tire & Auto, Sands Point Shop and Irene Wood. Visit the Port Washington Adult Activities Center on Facebook or call 516-883-6656 if you or someone you know might be interested in participating in one or more of the programs offered. —Submitted by the Port Washington Adult Activities Center

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Port Washington Native Inaugurated News As Ninth President Of St. Thomas Aquinas College

t. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) held a Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for Ninth President, Kenneth D. Daly, on October 21 at the Sacred Heart Chapel in Sparkill. The College’s Board of Trustees, Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, special guests, and members of the STAC community came together on a beautiful fall day to commemorate

the official — and long-awaited ceremony to mark this historic occasion. Kenneth D. Daly assumed his position as the ninth President of St. Thomas Aquinas College on July 1, 2020. He led the College through the COVID-19 pandemic and held off on his Inauguration Ceremony until the campus was safeguarded. President Daly and his wife

Laurie entered the beautiful Sacred Heart Chapel in procession with delegates from academia, STAC Deans and faculty members, the College’s Board of Trustees and Inaugural Speakers leading the way. To close the Ceremony, President Daly gave his Inauguration Address, remarking on his journey to the College and vision for the future. —Submitted by STAC President of STAC and Port Washington resident Ken Daly. (Photo courtesy of STAC)

Holiday Market To Be Held At Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

Ripple Creative has partnered with the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy to produce a highly curated Holiday Market on Sunday, Nov. 14 in the historic Castle Gould at the Sands Point Preserve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a truly special community event that will be sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit—music, kids activities, delicious eats and more than 50 high-quality vendors in an idyllic setting. Vendor categories include a mix of handmade/maker, fine art,

independent brands, food stands and trucks, vintage, personalized gear, small business and local nonprofits. Access to the Market and activities is free for visitors, although standard parking rates of $15 per car apply for nonmembers of the Sands Point Preserve. Follow along at @ripplecreativepw on Instagram for vendor spotlights leading up to the event. More details, as well as other upcoming happenings, can be found at www. sandspointpreserve.org or at

www.ripplecreativepw.com. Ripple Creative is a new grassroots initiative that brings cultural events to town while supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs and creatives. It was formed by Growing Love Community Garden Founder Erika Stehl, former PRC President, Momtrepreneur Fair organizer and founder of “Port Washington Mama,” Amanda Khalil and local entrepreneur, Stephanie Alongi of DMA Billing and formerly of Silly Fish Parties. —Submitted by Ripple Creative

The Holiday Market will include fine art, independent brands, food stands and trucks, personalized gear, small businesses and local nonprofits. (Contributed photo)

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upervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte and the Town Board are proud to feature Port Pop Up Boutique in the Town’s Small Business Spotlight initiative, which is designed to profile our local businesses and promote the goods and services they provide. Port Pop Up Boutique is located at 142 Main Street in Port Washington and offers residents season “Pop Up” sales in fashion and additional accessories. For more information about Port Pop Up Boutique visit their website at www.portpopupbtq.com or call 516-375-3940. As part of the Town’s Small Business Spotlight program, highlighted businesses will have their photo and business listing included as part of a directory on the Town’s website. The program is open to all businesses in the Town of North

Hempstead. Businesses looking to participate in the Town’s Small Business Spotlight initiative can apply by visiting www.northhempsteadny.gov/spotlight. For a complete listing of highlighted businesses visit www.northhempsteadny.gov/ smallbusinessspotlight. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Spotlights The Cooking Lab Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte and the Town Board are proud to feature The Cooking Lab in the Town’s Small Business Spotlight initiative, which is designed to profile our local businesses and promote the goods and services they provide. The Cooking Lab is located at 160 Main Street in Port Washington, and offers residents wonderful cooking classes that are fun for the whole family. For more information about The Cooking Lab visit their website at www.thecookinglabpw.com or call at 516-570-0050. As part of the Town’s Small Business Spotlight program, highlighted businesses will have their photo and business listing included as part of a directory on the Town’s website. The program is open to all businesses in the Town of North Hempstead. Businesses looking

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“Yarn Arms Around Port” Community News Eco-Art Project Launches Nov. 16 On Zoom

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arn Arms Around Port” is a community-wide public art project that will decorate up to 50 local trees on Main Street, Port Washington with “yarn arms” — lovingly crocheted arms that will literally hug the trees. The project will launch this winter with installation in April 2022 in celebration of Earth Month. The project is spearheaded by activist and fiber artist Allison White in partnership with Residents Forward and funded with a donation by the Alana Benjamin Group and Frank Ullman. The goal, said White, is to highlight environmental awareness, reflect Port’s diverse population, attract visitors to our commercial district and provide a fun activity for all. “We hope to make beautiful public art as a community, and to highlight the importance of trees and of caring for the environment and one another,” White said. She explains that the project is a type of “yarn bombing,” an increasingly popular form of street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn to decorate trees or the built environment. White

the word as well. The Library will serve as a central collection point for receiving the completed granny squares and hands. “I love the idea of a community art project that beautifies our local roads while highlighting such important messages as environmental protection and inclusion,” said Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, who helped ensure trees on Town of North The community-wide public art project will decorate up to 50 local trees Hempstead property could be among on Main Street. (Contributed photo) those “hugged.” The kick-off for the project sponadded that a local arborist confirms Each yarn arm will be made up of indi- sored by the Library and Residents Forward will take place via Zoom on that the yarn arms will pose no risk to vidual granny squares—a well-known Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. For Zoom the trees. beginner crochet pattern that even link, visit the library’s event calendar at “We are very excited to partner on children can learn to make. Crafting this project,” Trish Class, Executive the hands and assembling the squares pwpl.org/events (scroll down to date Director of Residents Forward said. will be completed by more experienced for event). A Facebook group “Yarn Arms Around Port” provides updates “It’s an exciting and new way to crocheters. including information on patterns and highlight Earth Month and we look White and fellow “fiber enthusiast” forward to this added opportunity for Mary Alice Kohs plan to hold “Crochet volunteer opportunities. To make a financial donation to help cover the 101” lessons in the community and environmental education.” cost of supplies and environmental to hold crafting events at the Port Volunteers are being sought from education efforts email kim@residentsWashington Public Library. A list of throughout the community to crochet forward.org. For further information, supporting organizations, ranging the arms and assist in other aspects of contact Allison White at 917-848-4861 from the Port Washington Chamber the project. A Port Washington yarn or yarnarmsaroundport@gmail.com. of Commerce to the Littig House shop, The Knitting Place, will donate —Submitted by Residents Forward Community Center, will help spread skin-tone yarn for creating the hands.

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econd Amendment supporters agree that New York State has one of the strictest regimes in the nation when it comes to gun ownership and licensing. Thus any laws regarding guns introduced by the state will become a target for those believing that there undue restrictions on constitutional rights. These issues will be decided in the courts, which thanks to many years of Republican success of placing conservatives on the judiciary, will see friends of the Second Amendment in high places. On Nov. 3, the Supreme Court strongly signaled that it might strike down the state’s strict conceal carry laws. In Westbury on Oct. 28, at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in the New Cassel section, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills that will ban “ghost guns,” untraceable firearms critics charge are used by criminals to evade background checks. According to a press release, “The Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act, sponsored by Senator Anna M. Kaplan and Assemblymember Charles Lavine, and The Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WFP-Manhattan) and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal (D/ WF-Manhattan), create the strongest protections from these dangerous weapons in the nation. A third bill that was sponsored by Senator John Brooks and Assemblymember Steve Stern amends the definition of a disguise gun and that’ll include a weapon capable of being concealed.” The governor made note of the case before the Supremes, titled New York State Pistol and Rifle Association (NYSPRA) vs. New York State Police. The state has a high standard for issuing conceal carry permits, and the questions by the court conservatives, a 6-3 majority, seemed to hint at a ruling that the constitutional right to keep and bear arms “precludes states from insisting that individuals show ‘proper cause’ before being licensed to carry a firearm for self-defense,” according to Politico. Anton Media Group reached out to the NYSPRA for comment on the latest gun control registration, but had not heard back as of press time. The four sponsoring legislators were on hand for the bill signing, as were Scott Beigel’s parents, Michael and Linda Beigel Schulman. The governor paid homage to them, saying, “When you realize that so many people have been affected by gun

Governor Kathy Hochul greets Bishop Lionel Harvey of the First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in New Cassel. She thanked the bishop for lending support to the legislation. (Kevin P. Coughlin | Office of the Governor)

violence, they lost someone they treafamilies do not have to suffer.” sured, and those particularly who lose Regarding the bills’ intent, the a child, it’s more than heartbreaking. It governor observed, “We want to has a permanent mark in your soul to continue solidifying New York State’s lose a child that you brought in reputation as having the toughest this world. And for so many, gun laws in America, because they retreat into that pain gun violence has not because what else can abated. We cannot say they do? They just we have laws in place We want to continue suffer in silence. But and we’re going to solidifying New York it takes extraordinary rest on that. We have State’s reputation as individuals to say, ‘I to keep challenging having the toughest will not be silenced ourselves to address gun laws in America. the problems as they by gunfire. It may have taken down my son and keep arising. And as —Governor other innocent children technology changes and Kathy Hochul that he tried to protect when as the criminals become they should have been in the more clever and trying to evade most secure place, their own school.’ our laws.” You’ve been an inspiration to so many. Giffords, the gun violence prevenAnd how you harness that pain and tion organization founded by former transformed it into action is something Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, that is a lesson for all of us on the applauded the bills, noting that ghost responsibility we have, not just to deal guns are untraceable by law enforcewith what’s happened to ourselves, but ment and can be obtained without a also how we can make sure that other background check.

“Ghost guns present a clear and present danger to national security and public safety,” said Giffords Senior Policy Advisor David Chipman, “These untraceable, DIY firearms are increasingly being used to commit violent crimes and law enforcement is left with little to no information for an investigation. Hochul and leaders in New York showed they weren’t afraid of the gun lobby and demonstrated the leadership necessary to reduce gun violence in New York. Other states should follow their lead.” “Amidst an epidemic of gun violence plaguing the United States, I commend my good friend Governor Kathy Hochul for supporting and signing this bill which I sponsored in the Assembly,” said Lavine. “This new law further strengthens New York’s existing gun safety laws, already among the toughest in the country. It also significantly increases protection to our community and our children by creating much more accountability.” Rosenthal noted, “Even those who would not be able to access a firearm via legal means can evade the laws to get their hands on all the parts necessary to make a gun on their own. Jose Webster, was a 16-year-old living in the Bronx with his mother when he was shot 15 times while he walked his girlfriend home. It was not even 9 p.m. and the walk was only seven blocks.” The press release went on to state that in 2020, “there were 19,379 gun violence deaths in the US, the highest number recorded in more than two decades, and more than 611 mass shootings. Children are at an increasing risk of being injured or killed because of gun violence. According to a 2019 study, gun injuries are the second-leading cause of death among children and teens and the leading cause of death among high school students.” The pandemic created an unprecedented demand for firearms, and a Harvard Law Review article revealed that more than 80 percent of all ghost gun kit manufacturers experienced shipping delays because of the extreme demand. The Rockefeller Institute of Government reported that between 2017-20, ghost guns seized by law enforcement agencies rose by 479 percent. The new law defines a “ghost gun” as “any firearm, rifle, or shotgun that isn’t serialized and registered in accordance with either state or federal law.” To comment on this story, email frizzo@antonmedia group.com

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Friends Of The Bay Install Raingardens Near Oyster Bay Harbor

riends of the Bay recently installed two rain-gardens over the Oct. 16 weekend on the Western Waterfront on the south shore of Oyster Bay Harbor. The Western Waterfront Raingardens Project was made possible by a $6000 grant from the Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund at the Long Island Community Foundation. Partners on the project are the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center. More than a dozen volunteers from Friends of the Bay and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary with the help of the town installed the rain-gardens, which are located in front of the 9/11 Memorial, across from Building J, home of the Ida May Project. Raingardens are landscapes that capture and treat stormwater runoff. Rainwater travels over roads, roofs, driveways and lawns before draining into our waterways. Along the way,

it erodes and transports soils and degraded plant material, picks up trash, nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, trace metals, oils, bacteria and pesticides. These pollutants and sediments that are carried can degrade groundwater and surface water quality and result in the loss of aquatic habitat. Rain-gardens help by reducing the flow rate of runoff, and the soil, bacteria and plants absorb much of the pollutants before they enter the groundwater and waterways. The best plants for rain-gardens are those that thrive in a “drought and drench” environment. Native plants, like the ones used in these raingardens, require little or no fertilizer, are excellent food sources for pollinators, and provide habitat for birds, insects and butterflies. Once established, their deep roots increase the water-holding capacity of the soil, bind it together and prevent erosion. —Submitted by Friends of the Bay

Volunteers dig in to make space for the native plants. (Photo courtesy of Friends of the Bay)

Oyster Bay Students Named Advanced Placement Scholars A total of 81 current and former students from Oyster Bay High School earned the designation of Advanced Placement Scholars for excelling on their 2021 AP exams. Congratulations to the following students on achieving this honor: AP Scholars with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams Ava A. Aschettino, Brianna H. Baugh, Kevin J. Biggiani, Miriam E. Coor, Jonah Gluck, Riya Gupta, Jillian

R. Haguisan, Matthew A. Keczmer, Rebecca M. Keller, Molly Kelly, Jacqueline O. Kieran, Michaela R. Lester, Craig J. Mannino, Bianca C. McEvoy, Luke V. McNamara, Neal A. Mehta, Gianna R. Murphy, Rachel G. Paredes, Preston D. Rosh, Noah I. Rudnet, Cailee E. Salvato, Holly Schadler, Anna Silver, Lauren B. Swezey, Nicholas Tardugno, Calogero G. Tumminello, Matthew C. Wong and Bridget M. Zahradnik. AP Scholars with Honor Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or

higher on four or more of these exams Michael J. Barbera, Ariana Bellio, Bryan M. Brady, David G. Ford, Samuel J. Lingen, Kaylee Ochoa, Julia G. Parry, Grace E. Scamell, Rachel S. Singer and Arianna Wulffen. AP Capstone Diploma Granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing Kevin J. Biggiani, Muskan Kumar, Bianca C. McEvoy and Manuel V. Panariello. AP Scholars Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher

on three or more AP Exams Peter B. Amendolara, Aurora A. Aschettino, Brianna R. Barefoot, William C. Capone, Elizabeth R. Chester, Sophia L. Dean, Margaret A. Flanagan, Sophie F. Grady, Alexa F. Grassi, Daniel F. Grassie, William J. Iannetta, Patrick T. Ingebrigtsen, Katherine Jennette, Emma J. Kelly, Meghan R. Kelly, Colette E. Kilfoil, Muskan Kumar, Zachary E. Lachman, Nia Y. Lubin, Salvatore G. Mangano, Brigid G. McEvoy, Skylar C. McEvoy, Jason Ochoa, Joan Olivero, Caleigh G. Otoole, Manuel V. Panariello, Angelina M. Pavlovic, Kristen Purcell, Sabrina Rezk, Leo T. Rezza, Jayden E. Romano, Stefanie

F. Sadocha, Dylan A. Sattar, Isadore Silver, John W. Tiberia, Gabriela S. Treble, Jackson P. Troxler, John R. Vespe, Patrick R. Walsh, Shannon E. Walsh, Kayleigh E. Wieboldt, Juilliard Wu and Nathaniel Yee. AP Seminar and Research Certificate Granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams Patrick T. Ingebrigtsen, Stefanie F. Sadocha and Nathaniel Yee. —Submitted by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

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Great Neck Collects 543 Pounds Of Pharmaceuticals

he Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently hosted its most successful Shed the Meds event since the initiative was started four years ago. A steady stream of traffic drove through the contactless drive-thru site—amounting to 224 cars that collectively dropped off 543 pounds of unused or expired pharmaceuticals as well as 11 full commercial containers of medical sharps (EpiPens, needles, etc.), amounting for the biggest turnout in the event’s history. In fact, the District has now collected nearly one and a half tons of unused and unwanted pharmaceuticals since the program began in 2017. The District’s Shed the Meds event is also one of the only places where residents can safely dispose of medical sharps on Long Island, as most local police precincts, healthcare locations and other pharmaceutical take back day events do not accept these materials. “Our Shed the Meds event is one of the most important programs we provide for our community, as it gives them a quick and simple opportunity to properly dispose of their expired and unused medications,” Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Chairman Steve Reiter, said. “It is incredible to see that even after four years of Shed the Meds, our community still comes out in record numbers every six months, proving that the people of the Great Neck Peninsula are as environmentally-conscious as any group of people on Long Island.”

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s Shed the Meds event had the biggest turnout in the event’s history. (Contributed photo) The biannual event, hosted in partnership with Reach Out America, Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition, Nassau County Police, and the Key Club at Great Neck North High School, aims at protecting local water sources and raising awareness of the dangers of flushing pharmaceuticals down the toilet. “The Great Neck community never fails to amaze us with their enthusiasm and support for this event year in and year out,” GNWPCD Commissioner Patty Katz added. “All of the work we do is in service to

our neighbors, so it is always wonderful to see them come out in support of their environment. We are incredibly proud of our community and are looking forward to even more successful Shed the Meds events and other environmentally-focused initiatives to benefit residents for generations to come.” Several of the area’s elected officials visited the event and showed their support for the GNWPCD, including NY State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum and Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, as well as Town Council candidate Peter Fishkind. “Protecting our environment is one of our utmost priorities at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District,” GNWPCD Commissioner Jerry Landsberg said. “By safely disposing of their unused pharmaceuticals, members of our community are helping to keep our single-source aquifer free of these potentially harmful materials. The continued support we receive from our neighbors and elected officials for our Shed the Meds event is astounding and we are excited to see them once again in the spring.” For additional information and updates about the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, visit the website at www.gnwpcd.net to sign up for email newsletters or call the office at 516-482-0238. —Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

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Seaford Pride And A Viking Victory At Homecoming

The Seaford High School football team broke through a green Vikings banner to take the field for their homecoming matchup against the Clarke Rams. (Photos courtesy of the

Seaford School District)

In addition to their halftime performance, cheerleaders also got the crowd into the spirit from the sidelines.

rom the sidewalks of Washington Avenue to the bleachers of Seaford High School, there was a strong showing of support by the community during the first homecoming celebration in two years. The parade kicked off at noon led by the Nassau County Police Department and Seaford Fire Department. With steady crowds along the route, it passed Manor Elementary School before turning into the side streets and ending at the high school. Marchers included board of education trustees and administrators, students and teachers from all four schools, children from youth organizations and the marching band. This year’s grand marshals were the families of Michael Augustin, John Krzyminski and Ariel Ramirez. The 2019 Seaford High School graduates are currently serving in the United States Marine Corps and were deployed to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of Kabul. Family members held up pictures of the three servicemen in the parade and again when recognized during the halftime ceremony.

The senior class won the Disney park-themed banner contest with its Hollywood Studios creation.

In the varsity football game, the Seaford Vikings hosted the Clarke Rams. The Vikings entered the field by bursting through a green banner and with a Seaford fire engine spraying a green stream of water in the background. Although Clarke scored the first points of the game, Seaford quickly showed why it is an undefeated team. The 43-14 win gave the Vikings their sixth win in as many games. Halftime festivities included a joint performance by the varsity, junior varsity and middle schools cheerleaders and solo show by the varsity squad. The marching band performed its ‘80s rock-themed show with music by Bon Jovi, Black Sabbath and Van Halen. The homecoming court was introduced, featuring Ava Albanese, Jared Brown, Matthew Garcia, Anthony Munro, Annarose Romanelli and Natalie Villecco. Brown and Romanelli were crowned king and queen. Each class designed a banner for the parade, based on the Disney Parks. At halftime, the seniors were announced as the winners for their Hollywood Studios banner. —Submittetd by the Seaford School District

Members of the homecoming court were (from left): Ava Albanese, Natalie Villecco, queen and king Annarose Romanelli and Jared Brown, Anthony Munro and Matthew Garcia.

Grand marshals of the homecoming parade were the families of 2019 graduates Michael Augustine, John Krzyminski and Ariel Ramirez who are presently serving in the Marines.

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he Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District is pleased to announce that seven seniors at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFKHS) have been selected as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition. This is the largest group of semifinalists in POBJFKHS’s recent history. “Each of these students is an extraordinary scholar,” said POBJFKHS Principal James Murray. “They are truly outstanding representatives for our school and community.” “To have this many students achieve the esteemed honor of being a National Merit Semifinalist during one of the most challenging years is truly remarkable,” Superintendent Dr. Mary O’Meara said. “Our District applauds these students for their hard work and dedication to their education.” Each year, 1.5 million high schoolers nationwide enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. POBJFKHS seniors Justin Chan, Justine Choi, Jeremy Grossman, Michael Khalfin, Andre Oganesian, Aidan Shor, and Arnav Surjan are among just 16,000 students who have made it to the semifinalist level in the competition. Their academic intelligence has earned them the opportunity to

compete for 7,600 scholarships, valued at more than $31 million. The district said the achievements of these students illustrate the superior level of academic excellence that the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District prides itself on. The district is proud to produce semifinalists year after year and foresees bright futures in all seven of these scholars. For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District, and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/pobschools/ —Submitted by Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Clockwise from top left: Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Arnav Surjan, Justine Choi, Aidan Shor, Justin Chan, Jeremy Grossman, Andre Organesian and Michael Khalfin. Photo courtesy of Plainview Old-Bethpage Central School District

Learn About Lennon, Writing Skills At Syosset Library The Syosset Library has various events coming up in the month of November. Check out all the events listed below. #TRENDING Virtual Author Visit Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Meet author Colleen Cambridge, author of Murder at Mallowan Hall, first in a new historical mystery series set in the home of Agatha Christie. Join via Zoom from www.syossetlibrary.org/events/ calendar John Lennon: Watching the Wheels (In-person and virtual) Friday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. Author and pop culture historian Clive Young will trace Lennon’s life from his early days in Liverpool through the Beatles’ success and eventual breakup in 1969, as he moved on to spend the 1970s exploring other interests, from solo albums to campaigning for peace with his wife, artist Yoko Ono. The upbeat, fast-moving program features video, music and the clever insights Lennon was known for throughout his life. Masks are required for in-person. For the Zoom link, go to www.syossetlibrary. org/events/calendar. The Women of Broadway Concert with Naomi Zeitlin (In-person) Sunday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m.

A performance of songs that have been sung by many of Broadway’s most famous and fabulous leading ladies. Registration and masks are required. To register, email splprograms@syossetlibrary.org or call 516-921-7161 ext. 240. My Betsey: The Remarkable Wife of Alexander Hamilton (Virtual) Thursday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton came from widely different family backgrounds, yet their marriage was a great success. Included in this talk are their eight children; her reaction to his affair with Maria Reynolds; his fatal duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. She lived for 50 more years as a widow salvaging the reputation of her distinguished husband and working on behalf of orphans and public education in New York. For Zoom link, go to www.syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, historian and educator is the presenter for this program. Afternoon Book Discussion (In-person) Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. Join Donna Burger, Readers’ Services Librarian for an in-person book discussion of the historical fiction novel, The Light Over London by Julia Kelly. Seating limited to 20 people. First come, first served seating. Masks are required. —Submitted by Syosset Public Library

Jericho High School Student, Port Washington Rower Recognized Academically By USRowing On Oct. 15, USRowing announced the 52 athletes who earned spots on the 2021-22 USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll, and another 31 who earned honorable mention recognition. Chelsea Patrick, a senior at Jericho High School, was selected as one of 52 High School Rowers, nationally, for the USRowing Scholistic Honor Roll. She rows for Port Rowing, a club team located in Port Washington. This award is the highest academic award in HS Crew (Rowing) on the national level. The USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll program has been in existence since 1992. This year, 160 nominations were received from athletes representing 105 school and club programs across the United States. A particularly strong group of applicants with high grade point averages, their rowing accomplishments ranged from success at the World Rowing Junior Championships, USRowing Youth National Championships, USRowing National Championships and various scholastic, league and regional championships. The USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll recognizes high school seniors who have excelled in both academics and rowing. Applicants must be USRowing members, have rowed or coxed at least one year, and successfully competed at or above the league or regional level. —Submitted by USRowing

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Local High School Kick Off Pigskin Playoffs BY JAMES ROWAN

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ll three area high school football teams have made the playoffs this season, but only MacArthur and Division will be play firstround matchups this weekend. Island Trees had qualified, but was forced to forfeit its first-round matchup due to COVID-19. A member of the coaching staff and several players have tested positive. Island Trees (4-4) would have faced the top-ranked Seaford Vikings in Conference IV. This season the Bulldogs have been led by two-way senior Ryan Mastropaolo, who plays linebacker and fullback. Mastropaolo rushed for five touchdowns this season. Quarterback Nick Saragossi also had a strong year for Island Trees, passing for three scores. Junior Mike Coppeto rushed for five touchdowns and caught two more. Like most teams, the success of the offense relies on its line

From left: Island Trees quarterback Nick Saragossi, head coach Ryan Vinberg and fullback Ryan Mastropaolo (Photo courtesy of Island Trees School District)

play and the Bulldogs have a good one. The top linemen are seniors Dimitri Noulas, Chris Antonelli and Daniel Stanchfield. MacArthur, the Number 2 seed in Conference II, will host Long Beach in its first-round playoff game. The Generals (6-1) dynamic offense is led by running back James Napoli and quarterback Ryan Muller.

Napoli has rushed for 850 yards and 12 scores while adding 118 receptions yards. Muller has rushed for eight touchdowns and threw for two more. On defense, MacArthur is led by Steven Weber, Matt Sarni, Sean Napoli, Connor Cullen, James Hegel, Luca Runyan and Kieran Runyan. The Division Blue Dragons visit top-seeded Plainedge for

a first-round playoff game in Conference III. Division (4-4) is led by quarterback Chris Stancarone. The senior has rushed for 744 yards with 11 touchdowns, while passing for 685 yards and six scores. Junior running back Jack Pendergrass has rushed for 820 yards and five touchdowns for Division. Over to the soccer pitch. The MacArthur girls team reached the Nassau County semifinals, losing a heart-breaker in double overtime, 3-2, to Manhasset. Fiona Killian scored in the first half and Hailey Hnis scored off a corner kick from Summer Looney to stake the Generals to a 2-0 lead early in the second half. But Manhasset rallied to force the game into overtime. Elizabeth Slaney scored with two minutes left in the second overtime to give Manhasset the win. MacArthur finished 12-6 and were conference AI champions. —James Rowan is a Levittown resident

Curran Signs Bill Creating Disabilities Advisory Council Surrounded by advocates and elected officials, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran recently signed into law bipartisan legislation to create an Advisory Council On People With Disabilities. The council, which will include members with disabilities and those representing organizations that serve or advocate for people with disabilities, will provide recommendations to the County Executive and County Legislature on how to better the lives of residents with disabilities in Nassau County. The 15-member Council will assist in reviewing County policies, procedures, practices and programs and recommend legislation. It also will advise the County Executive and Legislature regarding funding priorities and capital projects that

address the needs of county residents. “In Nassau County, we are committed to protecting the fundamental rights of people with disabilities, including supporting their self-sufficiency and equal participation in society. Today, we’re taking an important step to ensure that residents with disabilities have a voice in County government and a seat at the table to make their voices heard. I thank the dedicated advocates made this effort possible, and I look forward to working together on behalf of the approximately 250,000 Nassau residents with disabilities,” Curran said. Advocates greeted the creation of the committee as a mechanism that could allow for concerns to be raised and improvements to be proposed. “It’s a major milestone

here for Nassau County,” Gina Barbara, an advocate for people with disabilities, said. “This advisory committee will be a voice for our community where we can share concerns in a more effective manner.” Nadia Holubnyczyj, an advocate for people with disabilities, added, “This is an important step towards inclusivity for all residents of Nassau to live their best life possible. We must remain vigilant to ensure best practices.” The Nassau County Office for the Physically Challenged serves as the disability rights advocacy agency for the county’s population of more than 250,000 adults and children with disabilities. This council will create a new mechanism for those with disabilities and organizations serving them to provide input. The council, which will hold regular meetings at

times and places that its members determine, also will periodically evaluate the county’s parks and preserves and recommend ways to improve accessibility for Nassau County’s disabled residents. Members of the council will be appointed by the County Executive subject to confirmation by the Legislature. Each appointment will be to serve three years without compensation, although members can be allowed actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties. Five members will be appointed upon the recommendation of the County Legislature Presiding Officer, three upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader and seven will have one or more disabilities or be representatives of organizations serving or advocating on behalf of

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Hicksville Water District Hosts First-Ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day Event Dozens of residents safely dispose of unused and expired medications

he Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently hosted its first ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day, encouraging residents to dispose of unused and expired medications in their homes through a safe, contactless drive-thru event. The event provides the community with a safer alternative to flushing these medications down the drain, which can ultimately force them to end up in our water supply. Altogether, dozens of residents came out to dispose of approximately 100 pounds of pharmaceuticals, allowing them to not only protect our water, but also to get these potentially harmful materials out of their homes. “Maintaining the health and safety of our water supply is one of the Hicksville Water District’s most important jobs,” HWD Chairman Karl Schweitzer said. “By disposing of unused or expired medications, residents are doing their part in preventing Hicksville’s water from becoming contaminated while also getting rid of dangerous substances, which is particularly crucial given the fact that we will all spend more time inside as the winter approaches. We were excited to see so many people turn out to the event and we look forward to providing more of these events in the future.” Several local elected officials showed their support in the event also.

Hicksville Water District (HWD) Chairman Karl Schweitzer (second from left), received help from HWD staff members Mike Savage (far left) and Joe Marasco, as well as Nassau County Police Officer Rich Pescatore, in safely collecting approximately 100 pounds of unused or expired medications during the district’s first-ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day event. (Photos courtesy of the Hicksville Water District)

Hicksville Water District Commissioner Nicholas Brigandi (third from left), was joined by Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Tom Hand (far left), Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilman Louis Imbroto in support of the district’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day event alongside Hicksville Water District staff members Mike Savage and Joe Marasco, as well as Nassau County Police Officer Rich Pescatore.

The improper disposal of medications poses a threat to Long Island’s single-source aquifer, as it opens up the possibility of foreign contaminants entering our water supply. One of the most common forms of improper disposal of these substances is flushing them putting them on the fast track to

contaminating our water and forcing water providers to increase the amount of treatment needed in order to make water safe for human consumption. Residents take a stand against this by participating in events such as the District’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day. —Submitted by the Hicksville Water District

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fter a season spent decorating your back porch or entryway, now is the time to bring your houseplants indoors for a winter rest. Moving your plants inside is easy and provides you with the opportunity to update your décor and take advantage of the airy purifying qualities.

This three-bedroom, one and a half bathroom Colonial at 3 2nd St. in Greenvale sold on Oct. 25 for $707,000. It is expanded and offers almost 2,000 square feet of living space with wood floors, a generator, gas in house and a beautiful flat backyard with a waterfall pond. The huge deck with hot tub and a two-car detached garage are a plus. This home has had many updates including granite kitchen with vaulted ceiling with skylight, natural-gas cooktop and a breakfast bar. The expansive family room has a gas fireplace. The second-floor has a laundry room and a walk-in closet. The home has Andersen windows, Pella doors, an updated 200-AMP electrical service, whole-house generator and a whole-house attic fan. This home is close to all major amenities and is part of the Roslyn school district.

Location, Location, Location. This unique home at 21 Marion St. in Greenvale sold for $780,000 on Oct. 18. Upon entry it offers a living room with fireplace, a dining room, an eat-inkitchen, a half bathroom and a bedroom on the first floor. Stairs to the second floor bring you to the master bedroom, a full bathroom and an additional bedroom. Access to the basement is through the garage which brings you to the laundry, utilities and possibility for a great recreational space. The home has gorgeous hardwood floors and woodwork throughout the first and second floors. The home has a two-car attached garage and a lane driveway. The gardens are beautiful, including a patio and the yard is fenced. The home is gas heated. This home is a stone’s throw to exceptional shopping, dining, highways and the railroad station. It is located in the North Shore school district. Taxes with Basic Star are $6,802.67.

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living in the soil. Spray the leaves again as well. STEP 5: Leave the plant outside for a few hours to dry, then bring it indoors to its new home for the winter. Indoor Winter Plant Care: • Water only when the soil is dry to the touch about an inch down into the soil. • Always remove water from the saucer about 15 minutes after watering. • Cut back any dead or yellowing leaves and stems. • No need to fertilize winter houseplants. • Check for insects and treat as needed. Bringing your houseplants and tropical plants indoors for the winter months allows you to enjoy your plants every day of the year. Give it a try and expand your plant family to every room of your home.

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. compass.com

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n the 1971 Sly and the Family Stone hit “Family Affair,” there’s a couple of lyrics that go, “You see, it’s in the blood/Blood’s thicker than mud” and in the case of Jackie and the Rippers (J&TR), it’s a trueism given that the core of the group come from the same clan. Band namesake and lead singer Jackie Vadala is the niece of the septet’s drumming/ singing married couple, Charlie and Chris Steinert. And while the band came together earlier this year, the seven-piece has played four gigs with the goal of raising money for those in need. Most recently, J&TR played a gig at the Levittown Hall arranged by the local Knights of Columbus chapter to benefit people with Down syndrome. And while playing music with people you like is important to Charlie Steinert, his group’s altruism is what really drives him and his musical compatriots. “We like to do charity events and help anybody that’s in need,” Steinert said. “Our tagline is we are the band that cares. We’re looking to do charity work because all of us are very community minded. It’s important for us to give back.” The Steinerts live in a Massapequa home outfitted with a recording studio. With Vadala hailing from nearby Seaford, the three saw each other regularly at family gatherings, where it was not unusual for guests to grab a mic and start harmonizing together, whether it was inside during the holidays or outside in the backyard while burgers were frying on the grill. The joy they got from singing together planted the seeds for J&TR and after a few false starts, the trio got the right combination of players together. “We had some other members and it didn’t work out,” Vadala said. “That happens when you’re in a band—a little band drama. But there’s no drama any more. We actually went on Craig’s List and put out some ads, players came down, auditioned and we came together.” Rounding out J&TR are Massapequa vocalist Mike Accurso, guitarists Don Melchione (Stewart Manor) and John Pentecost (Flushing), keyboardist Rob Rother (New Hyde Park), saxophone/ harmonica player Howie Lampert (Plainview) and bass-playing vocalist Mark Nygren (Northport). The musical experience ranges from Vadala

From left: Bassist Mark Nygren, drummer Chris Steinert and vocalist Jackie Vadala (Photos courtesy of Network News)

Jackie and the Rippers playing a Knights of Columbus Down syndrome benefit at Levittown Hall (Photos courtesy of Network News) playing in her first band to Pentecost playing in a number of tribute bands including Break on Through and Rubber Soul. Charlie Steinert’s own experiences date back to managing local metal bands Takashi and Ninja along with a stint running the Rio Theater, Valley Stream’s storied 1,200-seat venue that saw the likes of Metallica, Anthrax and John Stamos grace its stage. Ironically, the band Jackie and the Rippers was inspired by Stamos’ Full House character Jesse Katsopolis, who played in a fictional group of the same name. For Steinert, this latest musical chapter is just more old hat for him. “I’m no stranger to producing

concerts and working with bands,” he said. “I’ve worked with everyone from Pee-Wee Herman to Jay Black and the Americans. The difference with this band is that everybody gets along. We all like each other and are friends. We go to clubs together and watch other bands to learn the do’s and the don’ts. This band is a good fit. It took a long time to get us to where we are.” And while Vadala is the baby of the band, in both age and stage experience, she’s been soaking up all the music the Steinerts have been throwing at her. Folks coming to check out J&TR can expect to hear everything from Elle King’s “Ex’s & Oh’s” and Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie” to more

vintage material by The Beatles (“All My Lovin’”), Neil Diamond (“Sweet Caroline”) and Janis Joplin (“Piece of My Heart”). Folks looking for a little country twang also won’t be disappointed as tunes by Darius Rucker (“Wagon Wheel”), Chris Stapleton (“Tennessee Whiskey”) and the Zac Brown Band (“Chicken Fried”) have been known to pop up on set lists. But for Vadala, being able to sing with her loved ones and indulge in her passion is the real payoff of being in J&TR. “I fell in love with this because of my family,” she said. “It’s a really great excuse for me to get together with them once a week. Being part of the band has brought us closer and I couldn’t be happier about that. It’s a blessing. We get to play music together, sound great and spend time together. I think it’s a really unique thing we have. And like Charlie said, we are a family band because the core members of the band in the beginning were me, Charlie and Chris. Now we’re lucky enough to have met some great people that are also part of the band and I think that’s a magical thing. It’s a rare thing we have together. I couldn’t be more excited.” Visit www.jackieandtherippers.com or visit the group’s Facebook page to find out more about Jackie and the Rippers. To comment on this story, email dgilderubio@antonnews.com

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Roslyn Landmark Society Appoints Flower Hill Co-Historian As A New Trustee

t a recent Board meeting of the Roslyn Landmark Society the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Mitchell Schwartz as a trustee. Schwartz is a Flower Hill resident and a Roslyn High School graduate. An avid historian, Schwartz is a history major at Hofstra University studying to become an infrastructure attorney. He currently serves as one of the Flower Hill’s two village historians. One of the major projects Mitchell has undertaken is creating the Flower Hill Historic Trail, which is a network of recreational trails connecting to more than 100 points of historical interest within the village. The Roslyn Landmark Society looks forward to having Mitchell’s expertise with database research and organizing and managing historical documents as well as finding ways in which we can better teach our local history in our schools. “I am pleased to have Mitchell Schwartz as a new trustee,” Howard Kroplick, co-president of the Roslyn Landmark Society said. “His energy and passion for history will be an asset to the organization.” John Santos, co-president of the Roslyn Landmark Society, also commented “Mitchell’s knowledge of Roslyn and Flower Hill will be valuable to our organization. We are all looking forward to working with him.” “I am honored and excited to have

Mitchell Schwartz outside Flower Hill Village Hall. (Contributed photo) the privilege of working with and for the Roslyn Landmark Society as a trustee to preserve and educate the public on the extensive history of the Roslyn community for generations to come,” Schwartz said. Roslyn Landmark Society is currently seeking additional trustees to join the Board. “Diversification and expansion are currently underway, and I’m committed to help make this happen,” Jordan Fensterman, the chairperson of Board Development and Membership Committee said. The Board meets via Zoom on the first Monday of the month. The society encourages any member interested in joining the board to contact Jennifer Lister at jennifer@roslynlandmarks.org or call 516-625-4363. —Submitted by the Roslyn Landmark Society

Temple To Hold Informative Evening On Transgender Community Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood & the TBS Social Action Committee invite you to attend a provocative and informative evening to learn about and understand the issues facing the transgender community on Monday, Nov. 15, at 7:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required as are masks. Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal, associate rabbi at Temple Beth Sholom, will introduce the presentation, followed by a personal narrative by Jessica Potak, a transgender woman, and a presentation by David Rosenthal, DO, PhD, founding medical director of Northwell Health’s Center for Transgender

Care. The program, “The Journey of the Authentic Self,” will include an overview of medical affirmation and of hate crimes that have impacted the transgender community. Wende Jager-Hyman, chair of the Social Action Committee, will moderate a Q&A at the end of the program. The program will take place at Temple Beth Sholom, 401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 (Masks Required), but will be also available via Zoom. Donations/sponsorships are appreciated and will go towards future programs. Visitnwww.tbsroslyn.org to register online. For further information, contact the temple office at 516-621-2288. —Submtited by Temple Beth Sholom

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Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake announces that Pickleball has returned to the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. Two morning sessions are offered The Edgemere Firehouse is in need of repair. (Photo source: Google Maps) Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play is and main distribution panel (MDP); conditions prohibit such work, drop in and rotate is on a first come, local distribution to remain in-place including repointing and brick first serve basis for Village of Garden until future phase. replacement. City residents only. At this time no • Repairing damaged windows to The remainder of the repair/recon- guests are allowed. The fee is $6 per prevent water infiltration, struction work (i.e., work that is not person, per session. Check or credit • Conducting further testing for asbes- identified in the proposal as “emercard only. Discount passes—a five tos-containing materials (ACM) and gency” work) will be competitively pack for $25—are available at the abating ACM throughout building bid. Cameron Engineering, which Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway interior and exterior completed an extensive study of the Ave. For more information, call • Mold remediation Edgemere Firehouse in 2018, is assess- 516-465-4075. • Any masonry repairs that can ing the current degree of damage —Submitted by the be done before environmental in the building and recommending Village of Garden City

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Garden City Alumna Discusses NASA Career

s Garden City Middle School students plan science experiments with the goal of sending one to space in 2022, they received inspiring visits from NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Public and Digital Engagement Specialist Laura Peterson recently. Now a California resident, Peterson is a Garden City alumna who attended Hemlock, Stewart and the district’s middle and high schools. Peterson visited seventh grade science, journalism and home and careers classes over the two days and described the Armstrong Flight Research Center mission, and some of the aircraft and major initiatives. She discussed her role in the Strategic Communications office, which focuses on public affairs, social media, events, and exhibits. She also shared her recent experience at New York Comic Con, where she represented NASA and promoted its newly-released interactive graphic novel, First Woman. Students learned that while the Armstrong facility focuses on aeronautics and NASA is renowned for its science and STEM-related

her career and shared the important aspects of her current job. “We want to portray our great message and go the extra mile so that people want to see and learn more,” Peterson said of her role. “It’s important to keep people engaged.” As each presentation concluded, students received NASA stickers and left excited for what their own future studies and vocations will involve. —Submitted by Garden City Public Schools Laura Peterson is a Garden City alumna who attended Hemlock, Stewart and the district’s middle and high schools. (Contributed photo) opportunities, occupations encompass a wide range of other areas including the field of communications. They took the opportunity to ask Peterson many questions about her responsibilities and background. She explained that she majored in Communication Studies at SUNY Oneonta and held a marketing job with the United States Air Force 86th Force Support Squadron earlier in

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT BETHPAGE, NEW YORK RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD (RAB) VIRTUAL MEETING WEBINAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Meeting begins at 7 p.m. By Internet: https://tinyurl.com/16NOVRAB, Event Password: RABNOV16 (by phone: 72266816) Telephone: (408) 418-9388 Access code: 2630 038 1764 Device connectivity can be tested 30 minutes prior to the start of the virtual meeting through the WebEx application, or by telephone. If you experience technical difficulties, contact WebEx technical support directly at (866) 779-3239 The Navy is pleased to announce the 48th meeting of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (NWIRP) Bethpage (former Grumman facility). The RAB is a forum for the Navy and regulatory agencies to exchange information with official RAB community members on environmental programs underway at NWIRP Bethpage. Agenda topics will discuss updates on current activities at NWIRP Bethpage. All RAB meetings are open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend, but please note there will only be a limited amount of time for public questions following the scheduled RAB presentations. Further instructions for the upcoming virtual RAB meeting are provided on the Navy website for NWIRP Bethpage under Community Relations at: https://go.usa.gov/DyXF

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Fire Safety Committee Meeting There will be a Special Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Garden City Middle School for a presentation by the Fire Safety Committee regarding the task given to the Committee by the Mayor; which investigation was undertaken by members on those issues, matters and considerations and on which the members of the Committee believe warrant further inquiry and action by the Board of Trustees.

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Local Residents Earn Professional Engineer Licenses

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drawings to a public authority for approval or seal engineering work for public and private clients. P.E. licensure also means that engineers bear the responsibility for their work as well as for the lives affected by that work while holding themselves to high ethical standards of practice. D&B Engineers and Architects President Steven A. Fangmann commented, “These fine engineers have been recognized for their commitment to the engineering profession. We are extremely proud to have all of them as part of the D&B team. Their achievements reflect our company’s focus on expertise being the key to total client satisfaction and the highest standards of work in the engineering field.” Raab earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering Systems from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He has been working in the Woodbury office at D&B Engineers and Architects for four years as a project

manager and recently earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Merklin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Manhattan College. He has been working in the Woodbury office at D&B Engineers and Architects for more than four years as an engineer and he recently earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Connell has worked in D&B

Engineers and Architects’ Woodbury office as an engineer for almost six years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resources Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF). In addition to his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, he is also NACE CIP Level 2. —Submitted by D&B Engineers and Architects

The Irish Cultural Society To Host Meeting The Irish Cultural Society will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino located at 6th Street and Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. The topic will be the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, which granted the

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Mineola High School Drama Club Presents Rumors The Mineola High School Drama Club announces the opening of Neil Simon’s hysterical farce, Rumors. The play takes place at a tastefully appointed townhouse, where things at an anniversary party for the Deputy Mayor of New York are not going as planned. Rumors ran for 535 performances on Broadway before coming to the theatre at Mineola High School for a wild ride that will have audiences rolling in the aisles. “I selected Rumors for this year’s play because we have a great group of talented actors who I knew could handle the demands of a farce,” Director Matt DeLuca said. “But, perhaps even more importantly, I think this is just what the world needs right now. With all the challenges and stress we all are dealing with these days, I wanted

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Wantagh Fire Department Official Honored By Town Of Hempstead

Chief Kelly (fourth from left) with members from Engine 7 and various elected officials including Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray (far left)

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n Sunday Oct. 24, Wantagh Fire Department Chief of Department Kenneth S. Kelly received the 2021 Firematic Award from the Town of Hempstead at their Annual Awards Ceremony at Town Hall. Less than three months after being elected Chief of Department, Kelly was faced with the unprecedented task of leading the department through the coronavirus pandemic. Charged with meeting the day-to-day obligation to the residents of the Wantagh Fire District while keeping Chief Kelly (center) poses with his award and members from Engine 7 the members of the department and their families safe was a task that no chief had ever faced. Kelly immediately formed a “COVID Task Force,” comprised of key department personnel with various backgrounds and skills. The task force initially met weekly to assess the ever-changing, uncharted territory of the pandemic and address the needs of the department and the community. In addition to the pandemic, Kelly led the department through normal Departmental operations which include nearly 2,500 alarms annually, numerous weather-related “standbys” Chief Kelly (center) receives award from Town of Hempstead Supervisor and oversaw planning various largeDon Clavin (fourth from right) (Photos submittted by the Wantagh Fire Department) scale events including the Bethpage Air Show as well as the Fourth of July member of Engine 7 and assigned to Fireworks display at Jones Beach, both and cooperation. Kelly joined the Wantagh Fire Station #4. He transferred to Ladder of which require many hours of planDepartment in September 1990 as a 2, assigned to Station #2 in 1997. He ning and inter-agency coordination

was elected lieutenant of Ladder 2 in 1999 and captain in 2000, serving in that rank for five years. In 2006, he transferred back to Engine 7 and was elected captain in 2008. After many years of active service and leadership, Kelly was elected assistant chief in January 2013 and served in that capacity until December 2019, when he was elected Chief of Department. Kelly has always been a very active firefighter and has served many roles throughout his tenure with the department including Training Committee, Hazardous Materials Response Team, Incident Management Team and Drill Team. Kelly has served the members of his department and the communities which they serve with loyalty, honor and distinction as Chief of Department since Jan. 1, 2020 and his term will end on Dec. 31, 2021. In recognition of his more than 30 years of dedicated service, including eight years in the Chief’s Office, Kelly was nominated by his department to receive the Town of Hempstead Firematic Award. Joining Kelly at the awards ceremony was his family, including his wife Sue, daughters Emma and Ava, son (and firefighter) Steven as well as members from Kelly’s firehouse, Station #4. —Submitted by the Wantagh Fire Department

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quid Game is now Netflix’s most popular show ever by a large margin. It’s an entertaining watch with some thought-provoking concepts spanning an array of topics, one of which is gambling addiction. The premise of the show is that hundreds of debt-stricken people find themselves with an opportunity to be free from those financial shackles once and for all. The catch? They have to play a series of children’s games and if they don’t follow instructions they are promptly executed. For each person’s life, more money enters the jackpot. After the first game, people are obviously appalled and scared of what’s to come. But one man remembers the rules they signed before coming that had a way out. This got the players back to the safety of their old lives. But, this also meant coming back to lives that were just as bleak if not bleaker than what they had just escaped because now they had an even smaller chance of ever being debt-free, dealing with all of the hardships that come with that and having little to no money at any given moment. More than 90 percent of the players found themselves choosing to go back to the games knowing full well

what they were signing up for this time. All of them ready to compete for a chance to win the jackpot, at the cost of everyone around them. The show’s protagonist, Seong Gi-hun, is like the other people that received the mysterious invitation; he is up to his neck in debt owing almost $3.5 million. But unlike the others, he finds himself in this predicament due to his gambling addiction that you can see firsthand running rampant in the pilot episode. He goes as far as stealing his mother’s credit card to go off-track betting. And what does he do next? He has a public outburst while placing his bets after another bettor asked him to hurry up. He didn’t stop there, though. Gi-hun then goes to seek more money from his ex-lover who is now happily with another man. A man whom Gi-hun’s daughter is far happier to see than her father. It all feels like a preview into what could have perhaps been his own life if he had taken a different path at some point along the way.

A wide variety of crimes are committed as a result of gambling addiction; not just ‘white collar’ crimes such as theft and fraud, but also crimes that occur in public spaces such as street robbery. There is significant evidence of domestic abuse and child neglect linked to problem and pathological gambling. A study of Gamblers Anonymous members found that 57 percent had stolen to finance their gambling with a combined financial impact of theft equaling $30 million. Compulsive gamblers are arrested seven times more than non-gamblers.

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Irritability “He has a public outburst while placing his bets after another bettor asked him to hurry up.“ There is a strong connection between mood disorders and gambling addiction. It is complex and the two can feed off one another, causing each to become more problematic. Irritability is common during the withdrawal period.

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Massive debt “3.5 million” As many as 23 million Americans go into debt because of gambling and the average loss is estimated to be around $47,000. However, not everyone goes into debt. The issue behind chronic gambling is not a financial one, it’s due to a change in the brain. It’s an illness and a disorder.

Willing to risk it all on the small chance you can make up for the bad bets of yesterdays “Over 90 percent of the players found themselves choosing to go back knowing full well what they were signing up for...” When you’ve just lost this month’s mortgage payment, it may feel like the only way to get it back in time is to do the same thing that landed you here: gamble. So you take out a loan. Rinse and repeat and next thing you know you’re in the hole six figures deep, thinking it may not be so bad if it were feet underground instead. That’s a potential two million people in this world today.

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Medication Side Effects And Your Liver

he effects of medications on the liver are a constant concern for both patients and health care providers. No one wants to take or prescribe something that could potentially do harm. Almost all medications have a warning associated with them that tell the patient to inform the doctor if they have any liver disease. A careful read of most medication package inserts will list liver test abnormalities as a possible side effect. What then is a practical approach to medications and the liver? First and foremost, the vast majority of medications do not cause liver issues and are safe. Second, all medications, over the counter products and herbal products should only be taken when absolutely needed. Third, it is important for prescribing doctors to be aware of all medications and over-the-counter products patients are taking to ensure appropriate consideration is given to potential drug-drug interactions. Fourth, patients must be aware of drug interactions when they take multiple over-the-counter and herbal medications without a provider’s supervision. Which common drugs come to mind when providers and patients become

tests. Although this important class of drugs may cause liver test abnormalities, the frequency is low and overall, rather uncommon. Even in patients THE with liver disease, statins may be used SPECIALIST safely if patients are appropriately monitored. David Bernstein, MD Over-the-counter products are a common cause of short-term liver test abnormalities and liver injury and can also cause liver failure and the need for emergent liver transplantation. Acetaminophen is the best known concerned about liver toxicity? These agent to cause severe liver failure. concerns can usually be divided into Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs three main classes or medications: such as indomethicin or naproxen can prescription drugs, over the counter cause abnormal liver tests and even medications and herbal and natural jaundice if too many pills are taken or products. Many prescription medications can if pills are taken with alcohol. These medications should only be taken for a cause mild liver test abnormalities. few days for symptomatic. If symptoms Some of these toxicities are dose dependent and many are idiosyncratic or are not relieved, appropriate medical unpredictable. Antibiotics, cholesterol care should be obtained. People taking lowering agents and heart drugs are ex- these over-the–counter medications amples of common medicines that can must be diligent in reading labels cause liver test abnormalities. Usually, before taking them. These agents are commonly included in many abnormal liver tests are found during the initial six months of therapy with a cold remedies, in many fever and flu new drug. There is a lot of concern over preparations and in numerous other combination cocktails treating a variety whether statins cause abnormal liver

of illnesses. To avoid overdose and duplication of treatment and prevent toxicity, be aware of what you may be taking. The last major class of ingested agents is herbal products or vitamins, minerals, etc. While the vast majority of these are safe, many can still cause liver test abnormalities and even significant liver injury in those with and without known liver disease. Technically, these products are classified as foods, not medications, so they are not subjected to the same standard of safety testing required of prescription medications. The same rules of thumb should apply for these products. Take them only as needed, avoid taking multiple products as these products may interfere or enhance absorption of prescribed medications and make sure to read the labels carefully so as not to take any known liver toxic agents. David Bernstein, MD, FAASLD,FACG, AGAF, FACP is the vice chair of medicine for clinical trails and chief of hepatology at Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases. He is a professor of medicine and education.

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illions of Americans rely on kratom, a tropical tree that is native to Southeast Asia, for health and wellness. It is a highly supported herbal remedy by organizations like the American Kratom Association (www.americankratom. org) as widely as it is debated by institutions like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supporters claim using kratom for relieving ailments such as relieving musculoskeletal pain, increasing energy and sexual desire, controlling appetite, healing wounds and treating coughs, diarrhea and intestinal infections. Kratom is available here on Long Island in many health food markets, convenience stores and smoke shops.

What does it do to the body? Mainstream popularity of kratom has cause for concern.

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Division Avenue Celebrates Homecoming Division Avenue High School honored an historic football feat and its retiring superintendent and had a resounding homecoming victory on Friday, Oct. 29. An afternoon homecoming parade was led by Grand Marshal Patty Leavy, the school’s nurse. Before the football team’s kickoff against Valley Stream South, retiring Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald was honored in a pregame ceremony. The school also had honored players and staff from the 1996 Division Avenue Blue Dragons football team, which averaged 36 points a game

and went undefeated en route to earning the Rutgers Cup as Nassau County’s top team. The current Blue Dragons then defeated Valley Stream South, 48-12, behind three rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns from senior quarterback Chris Stancarone. Junior Jack Pendergrass had 139 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. At halftime, Division Avenue crowned Amani Rodriguez and Emily Leicht as homecoming king and queen. —Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Nurse Patty Leavy served as grand marshal of the homecoming parade. (Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools)

Levittown firefighters participated in the parade.

Homecoming king Amani Rodriguez and queen Emily Leicht.

Retiring superintendent Dr. Tonie McDonald was honored pregame.

Members of the 1996 Rutgers Cup-winning Division Avenue football team were honored during a pregame ceremony.

Junior running back Jack Pendergrass had 15 rushes that amassed 139 yards.

Town Board Honors Massapequa Park Couple For Lifesaving Actions Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board honored Massapequa Park resident Antonina Barry and her boyfriend Daniel Shea for their lifesaving actions to prevent a deadly house fire. While setting up for a backyard graduation party, they noticed their neighbors’ house was on fire and raced next door to alert them. Thanks to the couple’s quick response, their neighbors were able to safely evacuate before a backyard propane tank exploded and sent a fireball into the home. The blaze it caused was so enormous that it required firefighters from more than 10 departments across Long Island. Presenting them with official Town citations, Supervisor Saladino publicly commended and thanked Barry and Shea for demonstrating an ability to act courageously when fellow citizens are in need. –Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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PTA Celebrates Board Telling It Like It Was Of Education The Carle Place School District’s Board of Education members were recently honored by the district’s PTA for the hard work and dedication they have devoted to their positions during the Oct. 21 board of education meeting. PTA representatives shared words of appreciation to the board and made a donation in each of their names to the Carle Place Educational

Matthew Woythaler’s English class at Carle Place High School was visited by Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart Foundation. recipient Robert Chiappone of East This recognition follows the New Meadow. His tour of duty started in York State School Boards Association’s 1966 when he was 19. He came to speak School Board Recognition Week that to the students about his experiences runs from Oct. 18-22. This allows in the war and brought a scrapbook of school board members to be honored his memorabilia such as ammunition, for their volunteer service, comhelmets, maps, and communication mitment and contributions to their devices. This was a supplement to schools and community. Woythaler’s unit on the anti-Vietnam —Submitted by the War movement that is a part of his Carle Place School District Literature of the 1960s class. The class covers excerpts from Dispatches by Michael Herr, The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, Born on the Fourth of

Robert Chiappone, far right, visited Carle Place High School to talk about his experiences in Vietnam. (Contributed photo)

July by Ron Kovic, and even examine song lyrics such as Shut Out The Light by Bruce Springsteen. —Submitted by Matthew Woythaler

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The Carle Place School District’s Board of Education members were honored by the PTA for all hard work and dedication they have devoted to their positions. Shown seated from left are President Lawrence Zaino Jr., John DiFrisco and Christine Aguilar. Not pictured are Joseph LoCurto and Vice President Neal McLaughlin. (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

The Carle Place American Legion Post No. 1718 will hold its annual Veterans Day service on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The service will be held at the Carle Place Veterans Memorial Park located at the corner of Westbury Avenue and Carle Road. The park has undergone extensive improvements, The Legion welcomes all to its service. Pictured is the Legion holding its

Carle Place Teams Up For Unity Day The Carle Place School District joined together to celebrate Unity Day to promote a unified school community against bullying on Oct. 20. This event is part of National Bullying Prevention Month, where schools and communities across the country join together and wear orange to show their support for students who have been bullied and spread the message of tolerance, acceptance and kindness. At the Middle/High School, members of the middle school Builders Club and

the high school Unity Club, along with their advisers Tara Tully and Jeananne Sullivan respectively, teamed up to encourage students to perform “random acts of kindness” throughout the day with “kindness cards.” The clubs greeted students in the morning to sign a school pledge promising to promote kindness and stand up to bullying. Rushmore Avenue Elementary School sixth grade students also celebrated Unity Day in their advisory class. They created graphic T-shirts

to represent aspects of their personalities that make them unique and then shared them with their peers. Afterward, they created a puzzle piece to symbolize that we are all interconnected and a vital part of what makes our community so special. Cherry Lane Elementary School students also wore orange and participated in several activities that spread the message on kindness. —Submitted by the Carle Place School District

The Carle Place Middle/High School, members of the middle school Builders Club and the high school Unity Club teamed up to encourage students to perform “random acts of kindness” throughout the day with “kindness cards” for Unity Day. (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

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Students Create Hallway Of Kindness Jenique Nijboer and Robert Santoro’s students at Carle Place Middle/High School have teamed up to work on their “Hallway of Kindness” project through an eighth grade art lesson and Service Learning Initiative. For their portion of the project, they are displaying works that represent the understanding that “The whole picture is made from the beauty of our differences.” All eighth grade students enrolled in art will have their work displayed in the “Hallway of Kindness” project by the end of the year. —Submitted by the Carle Place School District

Students at Carle Place Middle/High School have teamed up to create a “Hallway of Kindness.” (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

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t was the first Mineola Historical Society marker to be placed in the village—with more to come in the coming years—members of the village, the historical society and Family & Children’s Association (FCA) came together last week to hold a dedication ceremony. On a cold damp day in late October, a small group of people watched the marker honoring the FCA Children’s Home be installed on the brick chimney wall of the Little League snack bar building on Willis Avenue at the Mineola Athletic Association Baseball fields. “This is the first Mineola Historical marker to be put in place,” Vice President of the Mineola Historical Society Peter Burnside said. “The dedication is for the first of its kind Children’s Home on Long Island and was a big improvement over the previously state-run facilities, which were a little better than work houses. When we think of the place that Oliver Twist or Orphan Annie lived in, we can see that a privately run facility with strong supervision by caring benefactors was a big improvement for the children. Nationally we have to thank the likes of Louisa Lee Schyler— the great granddaughter of Alexander Hamilton—and other notable ladies at the time who badgered Congress to allow private institutions to build and operate compassionate homes for unwanted children. The grounds were open to neighborhood children to play, exercise and mingle with the residents of the home.” Burnside added that The Children’s Home in Mineola was an ideal place for these orphans and abandoned children. In the mid 1800s, Hempstead resident Kate Riddell secured the plot of land and supervised the day-to-day operations of the facilities. Doctor Charles Finn ran a clinic to attend to the welfare of the children on the property. Former trustees Benjamin Hicks and George W. Bergen were local gentry who were also heavily involved with the day-to-day activities. The location of The Children’s Home was the original location of where FCA once stood where the three-story Victorian home housed 64 orphans. This land was given to the Village of Mineola in 1950 under the circumstance that the premises should only be used for the establishment of a

Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira and Village Justice Scott Fairgrieve attended a ceremony along with Mineola Historical Society President Thomas Murtha, Vice President Peter Burnside plus other members of the historical society and Frances Mingoia of Family & Children’s Association. James Pizzardi of the Mineola Athletic Association held the flag for the opening. (Contributed photo)

The dedication marker that is on the Little League snack bar. (Contributed photo)

children’s park, playground, recreational center, and places for housing of children’s organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Police Boys clubs. The FCA celebrated is 135th anniversary two years ago in 2019. FCA is a nonprofit agency helping more than 30,000 Long Islanders each year and has worked to protect and strengthen vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities on the Island. FCA is currently located in its new headquarters at 377 Oak St. in

Garden City. “Former president of the Mineola Historical Society Neil Young had a vision of a historical marker trail in Mineola, but passed away before he could see his dream fulfilled, so we have picked up the torch and plan to continue with the mission,” Burnside added. “We have about 12 more on the list and some of them such as, the ‘Opera House’, ‘Mineola Theater,’ ‘Nassau Hospital’ and ‘St. Paul’s Chapel’ are already in the works.

Others include the ‘Old Library’ and ‘Long Island Motor Parkway’ (aka Vanderbilt”s Motorway) are in the not-too-distant future. It takes time and money to do this and each bronze marker costs almost $400. We are always happy to receive donations to the cause.” Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira, who was in attendance at the dedication ceremony, praised the historical society and FCA’s efforts in promoting local history and noted how the donation of land in 1950 from the board of the Children’s Home to the village has impacted multiple generations of children in the community. If you would like to help the historical society, donations can be made out to Mineola Historical Society, and be mailed to P.O. Box 423, Mineola NY 11501. “The dedication ceremony went well,” Burnside said. “Unfortunately, we had hoped to advertise this at the street fair, but that was a washout, so not many people from the local community showed up.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray @antonmediagroup.com

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The Results Are In Nassau County voters head to the polls to make change BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF editorial@antonmediagroup.com

Last week, Nassau County residents went to the polls to cast their vote for a variety of candidates who ran for county executive, county district attorney, county comptroller, clerks as well as town supervisors. While some races are still close to call as of press time, here are the results for Election Day 2021. To see the results of county legislator and town council members, visit www.nassaucountyny. gov/566/Board-of-Elections.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) 135,842 (52 percent) Laura Curran (D) 124,008 (48 percent) Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly (R) 155,554 (60 percent) Todd Kaminsky (D) 102,666 (40 percent) Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips (R) 154,787 (61 percent) Ryan Cronin (D) 99,811 (39 percent) City of Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck (R) 3,112 (56.84 percent) Tim Tenke (D) 2,347 (42.87 percent) Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell (R) 161,648 (63 percent) Justin R. Brown (D) 93,509 (37 percent) Town Of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino (R) 45,056 (72 percent) Amanda Field (D) 17,913 (28 percent) Town of Oyster Bay Clerk Richard LaMarca (R) 42,515 (69 percent) Carla Hoene (D) 19,465 (31 percent) Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin (R) 93,550 (66 percent) Jason Abelove (D) 49,095 (34 percent) Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray (R) 90,071 (63 percent) Olena Nicks (D) (37 percent) Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena (R) 21,466 (54 percent) Wayne Wink (D) 18,327 (46 percent) Town of North Hempstead Clerk Ragini Srivastava (R) 21,744 (55 percent) Viviana Russell (D) 17,686 (45 percent)

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too share that passion. My childhood, goes back to the war years, that’s WWII and being given a nickel, going to Fred Laudin’s candy store and gazing the sliding glass enclosed showcase, of all the candies plus, and the difficulty of how to spend that

nickel. But I managed! At that time, everything was a penny and somethings were two for a penny. Of course, they had the additional display, of the more expensive candies like Hershey bars, Bonomo’s Turkish Taffee, Almond Joy and of course Milky Ways, etc.

etc. But these were all a nickel and way out of range. Just thought I’d share some thoughts with you, and extend pleasant greetings to Eileen and Ronnie, wishing them continued passion and success. We sure need them. Bruce Funk

Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the feature Sweeter With Time that ran on Oct. 27 about Bobb Howard’s General Store.

They started arriving in the mail a few weeks ago. At first, just one or two in a week. Then it was a few in a single day. One day, we got four of them. Although it is getting closer and closer to Election Day, I’m not talking about those slick, glossy, giant cardboard mailings from our local politicians. It’s amazing how every one of those people will lower my taxes once they get into office, isn’t it? Don’t worry; this isn’t a political rant. I’m talking about the gift catalogues that sell everything from sweatshirts to throw pillows to Nativity scenes with tiny dog statues representing Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. Before there was Amazon, this was how people bought gifts without ever leaving the house. Of course, if you ever bought one gift from these mail-order companies, even if it was 30 years ago, you are still on their mailing list. You’ve probably been getting catalogues ever since. That mailing list has been sold hundreds of times since then, so you get them from everyone else, too.

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We got catalogues from companies called “Signals” and “The Feel Good Store.” There is one from “Bits and Pieces” and another called “The Vermont Country Store.” Of course, we still get a “Harriet Carter” catalogue three or four times a year. I never understood why they put a “This is your last catalogue unless you order…” sticker on it, though. We still get them, even though we hadn’t ordered from them since 1995 when the kids were little and we ordered glow sticks. There are plenty of books about religion and cooking or how to take care of your pets. But the one that caught my eye was simply titled, I’m Dead,

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COLUMNS Governor Hochul’s Hocus Pocus On $11.2 Billion LIRR East Side Access Governor Hochul’s ride on a Long Island Rail Road test train to the future $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Station made for a great photo op. Being new to her job, she missed critical details about this project. Since 2001, the total direct cost for MTA East Side Access (ESA) to Grand Central Terminal has grown from $3.5 billion to $11.2 billion today. This does not include $4 billion more for indirect costs known as “readiness projects” carried off line from the official project budget. These are the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track, $450 million Jamaica Capacity, $387 million Ronkonkoma Double Track, $120 million Ronkonkoma Yard Expansion, $44 million Great Neck Pocket Track, just to name a few that support direct implementation for ESA. The final cost will be determined by pending and future contract change orders due to unforeseen site conditions or last minute change in scope, completion of inspection and acceptance for all work to insure it conforms to contract specifications, receipt of maintenance manuals for all project components, release of retainage and final payment to more than 30 contractors. This process will take several years after revenue service begins in

take the subway from Penn Station one stop to 42nd Street Times Square station and switch to the newly rebuilt 42nd Street Shuttle to Grand Central Terminal in seven minutes or less. More people are going to continue Larry Penner telecommuting from home part or full time. There will be fewer face-toface meetings and conferences, with increased usage of Zoom and other December 2022. Only then will we teleconference technologies. Many know the true final project cost. Manhattan-based corporations conThe promised opening service date tinue downsizing existing office space. has slipped on numerous occasions Others are relocating employees to from 2009 to December 2022. The suburban offices closer to home. This MTA has repeatedly increased the will clearly adversely impact the prebudget by billions and pushed back COVID-19 LIRR prediction of 60,000 the first day of service by thirteen new riders. years. Costs can go up when elected Will 60,000 plus new LIRR riders, officials pressure the LIRR to meet utilize the future $11.2 billion ESA deadlines such as the promised Grand Central Terminal upon opening December 2022 completion date. in December 2022? How many riders Will Governor Hochul use undue will save up to 40 minutes in cominfluence with MTA Chairman muting time depends upon how long Janno Lieber to insist start of service it takes to exit followed by how many coincide with her upcoming June blocks they have to walk, transfer to a 2022 Democratic Party primary or subway or bus before reaching their November general election? Excessive final destination. overtime to contractors work force Travel time from Jamaica to Grand is sometimes required to support a Central Terminal was 27 minutes. politicians promised ribbon-cutting Travel time from Jamaica to Penn ceremony date. Station is 20 minutes. Commuters can Was investing $11.2 billion for ESA

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plus $4 billion more in other support projects worth it? The verdict is still out. Time will tell over the coming years and decades. Larry Penner—transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

Let’s Put Congestion Pricing On Hold The past year and a half has been tough on our country and its millions of residents. We have gone through confinement, illness, and all the other evils that flow from a national health disaster. We are just experiencing a recovery from the pain we have endured and are just anxious to resume a normal life with no potholes along the way. But somehow government at some level finds a way to bother us and I am specifically referring to a state program called congestion pricing. Congestion pricing was created by the state legislature two years ago. Under this plan any truck or automobile entering the area below 60th Street will pay a toll of some amount yet to be determined. The money from this program will be used to support improvements to the bus, subway and commuter system. It is a project that exists in London, Stockholm and Singapore and has helped to dramatically reduce traffic in and out of those cities. It is said to have raised large amounts of money for mass transit and has kept motorists out of the center for those

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cities. It sounds like motherhood and apple pie and no one should be against it, but I have a serious question as to why there is now a rush to get it started when the economy of our downstate region is still suffering badly from the fallout of COVID-19. If you drive into New York City during rush hour, you will no doubt get stuck in some serious traffic. By the early evening and on weekends, the city is still a ghost town. There are massive numbers of empty stores and the skeletons of many once famous restaurants. Sadly, the city has yet to have recovered from the recent pandemic.

Charging motorists and trucks amounts ranging from $20 to as high as $40 is not the way to get the city fully up and running in the next few years. The state government is flush with federal dollars and is expected to get more money when the bipartisan infrastructure bill passes the Congress. The transit system needs big dollars but it is the wrong time to punish drivers who venture into the toll zone. COVID-19 has forced thousands of previous commuters to use cars as their alternate means of travel and any person who works in the zone will get punished on a daily basis. It will also hit our local companies who must make multiple trips to the city. I am all for progress, but congestion pricing should be put on hold for now. Former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer is a columnist for Anton Media Group and partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in Uniondale. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or Anton Media Group.

Congestion pricing may end up slamming motorists driving into Manhattan from 60th Street to the southern tip of the island with fees ranging from $25 to $40 (Photo by Raidarmax/CC BY-SA 3.0)

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Paper Straws And Bags As humans, we always desire that which we can no longer have. Take, for example, the ubiquitous plastic shopping bag that was once offered at supermarkets and retail stores nationwide. These bags were often found floating freely, where they began to turn up in waterways, trees and along the side of roadways and streets everywhere. Aside from the fact that nobody had figured out a way to make these bags “biodegradable” without additional expense, they became unsightly and a general nuisance to wildlife. Suffolk County banned the use of plastic bags by retailers, which was eventually followed by our own Nassau County. Soon, retailers and supermarkets began to offer brown paper bags, sometimes at a fee of either a nickel or a dime per bag. The more things change, the more they stay the same. As a child, I remember when Mom and Dad did their weekly food shopping at Grand Union. When they returned, my sister and I helped them to unpackage the heavy-duty paper bags that held our groceries. The packages were neatly stacked inside,

all complained about how “awful” and inconvenient those bags felt. As time went on, we found that we could repurpose those plastic bags for dirty-clothes bags while traveling, smaller wastepaper basket liners, liners for soft-sided coolers and even Patty dog waste bags. Retailers also began Servidio to offer reusable bags with sides that were upright and a bit sturdier than their flimsy plastic counterparts. However, many of us forget these and the sides of the bag held our reusable bags until we roll up to goods upright without falling over on the register. Personally, I have been themselves. At the end of the chore, forbidden from bringing another one Mom or Dad neatly folded the bags into the house because I just don’t that were later used in the kitchen use them. I just like the way they garbage for household refuse. look. Especially the cute ones from Paper bags were eventually phased Marshall’s. Ha ha. out in favor of lightweight plastic Once reintroduced within the bags, which were much sturdier at past year or so, the paper bags were the time of their introduction. They noticeably flimsy and tore quite promised to help “save the trees,” easily. It seems that retailers and which is a funny statement since supermarket giants have grown many are found floating within a wiser, for over the past two weeks, tree’s limbs. One issue with plastic Hubby and I noticed a big difference bags was that items inside the bag in the quality of the paper. Nothing often fell over on themselves. There tore, no groceries spilled all over the was no clear way to keep items front lawn during transfer from car upright in the beginning, nor were to house. It was a vast improvement there any sides. In the beginning, we over the initial rollout. We are still

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Biodegradable paper straws have been much slower in replacing the plastic ones that have been in use for so many years finding the challenge of using the paper, especially where it relates to fitting things into the back of our Jeep. Where we could once fit 12 plastic bags of groceries easily, we can now only fit about eight. The rest end up

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Paper bags have been reintroduced to consumers as their plastic counterparts have steadily been getting phased out. on the back seat and we pray to the grocery gods that they don’t fall over on the drive home. The push to reduce our dependence on plastic has extended into the coffee industry, namely Starbucks. A few weeks ago, I noticed that the larger straws that fit the Venti sized cups were made of a semi-coated paper. Now, let’s be clear. I remember paper straws as a child. Before my drink was finished, the straw had deteriorated and became a curled ribbon at the bottom of my disposable cup. I disliked the way they stuck to my parched upper lip, I disliked the texture and their feel in my mouth, and I disliked not being able to finish a drink without uncapping the lid and drinking from the cup. Often, Dad jammed on his brakes as I was drinking. I believe my sister and I may have been the reason Dad changed from getting cloth interior seats in his vehicles to vinyl or whatever fake leather was out at the time. Upon a recent visit to the

Hicksville Starbucks, I brought those paper straws back to the car with our drinks. Hubby disliked the straws immediately, saying the opening had clearly become much smaller. He also did not care for the feeling of paper on his lips, but he also did not care for the “sippy cup”styled lid. He has since adopted the practice of using the smaller Starbucks straws in his Venti drinks, which are still plastic at the time of this writing. I placed that paper straw on my lips and shuddered in memory. I used the straw until my drink was finished, but the bottom had become waterlogged and was almost too soft to sip through. I managed, but desired the convenience of the plastic, which never deteriorated. This is precisely the reason why Starbucks made the change. Landfills are overloaded with unrecyclable plastics that take years to decompose and straws are just a part of that problem. Bags are another. They are also a threat to wildlife, especially marine life. In my opinion, it would make more sense for manufacturers to find a way to use biodegradable plastic options. Sonic employs bamboo straws for their drinks, which are sustainable and biodegradable. Hint: Don’t ever attempt to place one in a dishwasher. Trust me on this. Paper bags and straws are better for the environment, but they are also better for us. Paper is nontoxic, while plastic is considered a carcinogenic. And while it is another thing to which we must grow re-accustomed, it will also help to solve the great garbage issue. Now, if only they could create a paper straw that didn’t feel quite so weird in the mouth. Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Farmingdale High School Orchestra Director Therese Mannino received the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. An Outstanding Educator shapes young minds in meaningful ways— thoughtfully approaching instruction, sharing an infectious love for learning and caring for students both inside and outside the classroom. Each year, newly admitted UChicago students have the opportunity to reflect on their time in school and nominate an educator who played a significant role in their education, made a positive impact in their lives and whose influence has brought them to where they are today. Mannino was nominated by Farmingdale High School’s class of 2021 Salutatorian Antonio Castano. Castano, an AP scholar, was also a member of the Farmingdale High School’s symphony orchestra as a viola player and the pit orchestra for play productions. He was also a member of the Italian Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, JV/ varsity football team and varsity track and field. Castano was also named a National Merit PSAT/NMSQT Commended Student and PSAT 10 National Hispanic Scholar. The University of Chicago is honored to recognize excellence in teaching and sincerely congratulates this year’s Outstanding Educator More than 400 people turned out for the first-ever Long Island Spooktacular Foodie Market hosted by Dine-LI at Social Play Haus, the region’s newest venue, all to benefit three local nonprofit organizations: Michael Magro Foundation, Hair We Share and Kids Need More. All three charities help those coping with childhood cancer with an array of services. Upwards of 30 local vendors were on hand to serve myriad products ranging from artisanal breads, baked goods, and juices to empanadas, honey, dog treats and more. The event featured raffles, entertainment and information on these crucial nonprofit organizations. All proceeds are being divided between the beneficiary nonprofits, all of which experienced fundraising impacts and increased need during the pandemic. Dine-LI, a Facebook Community started in July 2019, has a mission of aiding the restaurant, hospitality and food & beverage industry by bringing together consumers and owners under one platform. The brainchild of Alyssa Guidice, Dine-LI strongly believes every positive review helps a place stay in business one more day. The volunteer-based group operates not to make a profit but rather to help this industry that

Antonio Castano and Farmingdale High School Orchestra Director Therese Mannino (Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

Award winners, exceptional in their award winners will also receive comfield and role models for all students. munications notifying them that their The University deeply appreciates the employees have received the award. lively minds who thirst for knowledge —Submitted by the that these educators have nurtured Farmingdale School District and inspired. We thank them for going above and beyond the call of duty every day and leaving an impression On Nov. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. that will be carried over a lifetime. at the Chabad of Great Neck, a All award winners receive a Chanukah Boutique Bazaar will be commemorative award, certificate held with amazing raffles. Chabad and letter that includes details from of Great Neck is located at 400 East the student they were nominated by. Shore Rd. in Great Neck. Principals and superintendents of

Mommas House 35th annual Thanks for Giving Gala will be held at the Mansion at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Club on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. This year’s honorees are Matt Remy, the newest Marine who was born and raised at Mommas House and Frank Zabbia of Zabbia Insurance Agency, a longtime friend and supporter of Mommas House. This fundraiser is essential to helping Mommas House sustain homes for young mothers and their babies for the coming year. Attendees can look forward to dinner, dancing and drinks, along with great raffle prizes and one of our the popular features—the Wine Lottery. Business attire is requested. Tickets are $150 per person and available at Mommas House which can reached at 516-781-8637. The Mansion at Town of Oyster Bay Golf Club is located on Southwoods Road in Woodbury. The gala starts at 6 p.m. —Submitted by Mommas House

Turnout was robust for the Long Island Spooktacular Foodie Market (Picture courtesy of Terrie Magro) has suffered greatly due to the effects of the pandemic closures. Dine-LI has signed on more than 30,000 members in its short 19 months of operation. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/dineli for more information on Dine-LI. Kids Need More is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families and young adults coping with cancer and life-threatening illness. Visit

www.kidsneedmore.org for additional information. Hair We Share makes custom-designed wigs for medical hair loss using donated ponytails. Visit https://hairweshare.org to learn more about Hair We Share. Michael Magro Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Paul and Terrie Magro to honor the life of their son Michael, who passed

away from leukemia at the age of 13. The foundation works with the Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Langone Long Island Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Cancer Division, Cohen’s Children’s Hospital and other regional pediatric specialty offices where treatment of chronic diseases is ongoing. —Submitted by the Michael Magro Foundation

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HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HONORED IN NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Hicksville High School students Aryan Jain, Jaskaran Kohli, Daniel Rivero, Sam Zhen and Sean Zhen were named Commended Students as part of the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 1.5 million entrants to the program, 50,000 with the highest Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) scores qualify for recognition. That places these five Hicksville students in the top 3 percent of test takers. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some of these students do become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.

(Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools) —Submitted by Hicksville School District

GARDEN CITY HS SENIORS EARN ADELPHI RECOGNITION

LIBRARY 101 FOR FUTURE BOOK BORROWERS Kindergartners at McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa School District will soon get to do something the big kids do—check out books from the library. But before their first visit to the circulation desk, library media specialist Erin Lallier reviewed book exchange etiquette with the young students. They will soon be able to browse the shelves to take out one book per week.

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SIX BETHPAGE STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS

Six Bethpage High School students were named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. (Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District)

Six Bethpage High School students were named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Honorees Aurrel Bhatia, Ruchitha Channapatna, Bernardo Jimenez, Isabela Pujols, Samar P. Singh and Theresa Thulasidas, earned a special certificate in recognition of this accomplishment. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their academic performance. —Submitted by the Bethpage School District

Four Garden City High School students have been named recipients of the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership. Congratulations to seniors Kaitlyn Fuoco, Ryann Henry, Kasey Prybylski and Paige Pryor for this extraordinary achievement. Each year, Adelphi University recognizes Garden City students for exceptional academic performance, community service involvement and leadership qualities. Honorees are selected based on a rigorous application that they complete during their junior year that outlines their endeavors in these areas. Fuoco, Henry, Prybylski and Pryor will each receive a monetary award as well as the opportunity to register for two tuition–free courses at Adelphi University. —Submitted by Garden City School District

Four Garden City High School students have been named recipients of the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership (Contributed photo)

ROSLYN MARCHING BULLDOGS SHINE IN SYRACUSE

Roslyn High School’s Marching Bulldogs received a third place win and the Bronze Medal at the 2021 New York State Field Band Conference Championship show. (Contributed photo)

Roslyn High School’s Marching Bulldogs received a third place win and the Bronze Medal at the 2021 New York State Field Band Conference Championship show, held at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. Performing in the Small School 2 category, The Marching Bulldogs wowed the audience with their show The Siren’s Song. They also took home High Caption Awards in Overall General Effect. More than 160 Roslyn students

participated in the program, along with a staff of 10 and 40 pit crew parents. “They scored an 86.6 which is the highest score in the history of Roslyn’s entire program,” Band Director Frank Mauriello said. “The success of this season can be credited to the students’ work ethic, talent and dedication.” —Submitted by the Roslyn School District

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Friday, Nov. 12

Family Workshop: Owl Prowl From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Leeds Pond Preserve, 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset. Learn about Long Island’s native owls, dissect owl pellets to discover what they eat, then journey into Leeds Pond Preserve to find them. A campfire and some s’mores tops the night. Group size limited to 25 people. Admission is $20 for non-members. Visit www. smli.org to register.

Farm Stand The Restoration Farm, 140 BethpageSweet Hollow Rd. in Old Bethpage, is holding a farm stand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh vegetables, berries, flowers, and herbs are available to the public through a CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Visit www.restorationfarm.com for more information.

Thanksgiving ceramic workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Rd.,Great Neck. Create unique art projects on ceramic bisqueware. Expert instruction to create a oneof-a-kind design. Workshop limited to 12 students. Instructor is Jude Amsel. Non-member tuition is $60. Visit www.goldcoastarts.org or call 516-829-2570 to register.

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ew Hyde Park Memorial High School students, staff and local community members joined together for the homecoming celebration on Oct. 23. The festivities began with a parade down Jericho Turnpike, featuring various student groups, staff and members of the local fire department. Once the parade was complete, the Gladiators hosted the Wellington C. Mepham High School Pirates. While the Gladiators played hard, they unfortunately lost with a score of 27-0. During halftime, the homecoming court was celebrated, with twins Steven Mirabile and Emily Mirabile being named homecoming king and queen. The crowd was also treated to performances by the Romanettes, marching band, step team, Twirlers and cheerleaders. Many of the student groups were dressed to honor first responders and the U.S. Army. —Submitted by Sewanhaka Central High School District

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Sewanhaka Pride Celebrated At Homecoming It was a day of celebration at Sewanhaka High School on Oct. 16 as students, staff and visiting community members celebrated homecoming. To kick off the day, community members gathered at the newly-renamed “Lenny’s Snack Shack,” which was dedicated in memory of Lenny Caputo, a community staple in the Elmont community who tragically passed away earlier this year. Senator Anna M. Kaplan presented the Caputo family with a citation and Sewanhaka High School Principal Nichole Allen spoke about the profound impact Caputo made on the students, staff and herself. “As a new principal, he was there to help me succeed on day one,” Allen said. “We have truly lost an Elmont giant, and we know that he’s here today to cheer us on during homecoming, which he himself told me he was looking so much forward to earlier this year.” Once the ribbon was cut for the renamed snack shack, students and staff marched with decorated floats that paid tribute to first responders and all essential personnel who went above and beyond during the COVID-19

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homecoming royalty. Various student groups, including the marching band, rockettes and cheerleaders, performed at halftime as the crowd cheered them on as well. —Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District

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Police Investigate Serious Accident In Massapequa The Seventh Squad reports the details of a serious auto accident that occurred at 9:55 p.m. on Oct. 28 in Massapequa. According to detectives, a

40-year-old male driver of a 2004 Infinity was in a collision with the 44-year-old male driver of a 2021 Land Rover traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway. As a result of the collision, the 40-year-old male was severely injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment where he is currently in stable condition. The 44-year-old male operator refused medical treatment at the scene.

that a Massapequa woman was sentenced to up to seven and a half years in prison for striking and seriously injuring two elderly pedestrians while driving intoxicated at nearly three times the legal limit. Joanne Dooher, 51, of Massapequa, pleaded guilty before Judge Robert Schwartz on July 20 to the top count charged of aggravated vehicular assault; Officer Injured In Garden assault in the second degree, City Robbery assault in the third degree, and aggravated driving while intoxicatOn Oct. 28, Garden City Police ed. Dooher was sentenced to three officers responded to a report of to seven and a half years in prison. a male subject leaving the scene NCDA recommended a sentence on a motorized bike after stealing of five to nine years in prison. multiple items from CVS. An officer Smith said on July 31, 2020, stopped the subject on Beech Street at approximately 6:30 p.m., the where he resisted arrest causing the defendant was driving while officer to suffer a back injury. The highly intoxicated, with a blood alofficer was able to place the 35-yearcohol concentration (BAC) of .22, old subject under arrest for larceny when she crashed into two elderly and resisting arrest. pedestrians as they were crossing Resident Scammed By Fake Merrick Road in Massapequa. A Email According To Police 93-year-old man suffered physical injuries and an 86-year-old female On Oct. 30, a Garden City resident victim suffered serious injuries, stated he received an email which including a broken pelvis. appeared to be from his attorney directing him to send money to an Police Investigate Fatal escrow account to be held until he Accident In Elmont purchased a new home. The resident The Homicide Squad is complied and wired the money. The attorney later stated he did not send the email, nor did he receive the escrow money.

investing a fatal vehicular accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Nov. 2 at 4:33 a.m. in Elmont.According to detectives, a 71-year-old female was operating a 2014 Honda CRV traveling northbound on Elmont Road near School Road when she struck a 53-year-old male pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported by a Nassau County Police Department Ambulance to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by a physician. The operator of the vehicle remained at scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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Barbara Lowe Keates of Huntington passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in East Northport on Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia in 1927, the only child of Melville and Katharine Lowe. Barbara grew up in Port Washington, and was valedictorian for the Port Washington High School class of 1946. She graduated from Bradford Junior College in 1948. She then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority, graduating with a degree in journalism in 1950. Upon graduation, Barbara moved back to New York and began her career in journalism at Mademoiselle magazine in Manhattan. She reconnected with her future husband, Thomas A. Keates, who also grew up in Port Washington. They raised two children in Huntington and were happily married for 44 years, until Tom died in 1995. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Kathy Schaeffer (Bernie) and Lisa Weinschenk (Al); her three granddaughters, Katie, Christie (Charlie), and Carly; and her two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Xavier. Barbara cared deeply about helping others, particularly people in need. She grew up during the Great Depression and had a special place in her heart for those who struggle with hunger. Barbara served for many years as a Girl Scout troop leader, as a weekly “wing” at Huntington Hospital, as an aide to the Hunger and Outreach Committee of St. John’s Church, and as a monthly volunteer at the Huntington Community Food Council. Barbara supported many charities over the years. Two of her favorites were Long Island Cares and Habitat for Humanity. Please consider donating to one of these charities in her honor.

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Patrick’s RC Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Patricia LaBlond James was born on Sept. 18, 1951 to the late Henry and Rebecca James. Patricia was born in Glen Cove Hospital and raised in Oyster Bay and graduated from Oyster Bay High School in June 1970. After graduation Patti worked for Sperry and affiliates until her death. While working, Patti attended Strayer University in Virginia and received a degree. She leaves to mourn her passing, sisters Frances Hicks, Jennette James, Martha Green, Laura James, Claudette Allen and brother Henry James. Brother-in-law James Green, Sister-inlaw Gale James, Godchild Jennifer Chandler and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by sisters Irma Lowe, Joan James, Joyce Brooks, Elizabeth James and brothers Fredrick and Bruce James. Patti was a loving, caring and giving person who loved the New York Mets and family gatherings. Written with love and sorrow by her family. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Interment is private. LOCUST VALLEY Richard E. Wagner, of Locust Valley, died on Oct. 26, at age 67. Dear brother of John V., Kevin S. and Victor Nagy. Visiting was held at DodgeThomas Funeral Home. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Care Network. WANTAGH Christine Townsend (née Elliott) of Wantagh on Oct. 25, at age 95. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Nancy Budraitis (Peter) of Glen Cove. Dear sister of the late George Elliott. Proud grandmother of Peter and Emily. Elementary School Librarian for over 25 years. Visiting was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Service was held at The Church of St. Jude. Interment at Locust Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to Oberlin College.

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MANHASSET LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of SortingSpace LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/04/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 92 Florence Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550. Purpose: Any lawful act. 11-17-10-3; 10-27-20-132021-6T-#227314-MAN LEGAL NOTICE MANHASSET PARK DISTRICT 62 MANHASSET AVENUE, MANHASSET, NEW YORK 11030-2344 (516)627-7711 SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL PUBLIC ELECTION 2021 DATA SHEET 1. Municipal Government Official – Sec.211, New York Town Law, Manhasset Park District Commissioner. One of the three members of the Manhasset Park District Board of Commissioners. One member is elected each year to serve a three (3) year term. This term will commence on Saturday 01 January 2022 and concludes on Tuesday 31 December 2024. 2. Candidate QualificationSec. 211 New York Town Law Any resident of the Manhasset Park District qualified pursuant to New York Town Law S211, to vote for a town officer shall be eligible to become a candidate for election to the office of Commissioners; and a public notice shall be promulgated, pursuant to New York Town Law S215, by printing in the Manhasset Press in those editions to be published on Wednesday 6th of October and Wednesday 13th of October 2021, wherein all prospective candidates are to be alerted to the statutory requirements pertaining to with whom, where, and when all completed nominating petitions must be filed; and 3. Candidate Nomination- Sec 215 New York Town Law, sub (20) Any such candidate, pursuant to New York Town Law S215, Para. 20, may be nominated upon the completion and filing of a written nomination petition. The Manhasset Park District approved form of nomination petition, available at no charge at the administrative office, should be utilized in furtherance of any such nomination. All such nomination petitions shall set forth, in ink, all the perquisite information pertaining to the candidate, each subscriber, and the witness. Any nominee

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to qualify as a candidate must file petitions subscribed by a minimum of twenty-five (25) registered voters; and all such nomination petitions, pursuant to New York Town Law S215, Para. 20 shall be filed with the Secretary of the Manhasset Park District Board of Commissioners at 62 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York, 11030-2344, on or before Monday 15th November 2021. A second public notice shall be promulgated, pursuant to New York Town Law S212, by printing in the Manhasset Press in those editions published on Wednesday 3rd of November and 10th of November 2021 wherein all registered voters are to be alerted as to where and when they must vote in the pending Special Improvement Annual Public Election. 4. Public Election- Section 212 New York Town Law A polling place shall be established, pursuant to New York Town Law S211, ManhassetLakeville Fire District firehouse #1, located at 35 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, New York where all duly registered voters may cast their ballot and the election poll, shall open at 12:00 Noon, then remain open until 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday 14th of December 2021, for the receipt of ballots. 5. Voter Qualifications (three)- Section 213 New York Town Law A voter, for the purposes of this Special Improvement District Public Election, i) shall be any citizen of the State of New York who, ii) has resided within the geographical boundaries of the Manhasset Park District for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days; and iii) has been registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections for a period of twenty-three (23) consecutive days next preceding Tuesday 14th of December 2021. Published in Manhasset, New York on Wednesday 3 November 2021 and on Wednesday 10 November 2021. 11-10-3-2021-2T#227668-MAN LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF PLANDOME VILLAGE ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICEthat the next general election for the Incorporated Village of Plandome, Nassau County, New York, shall be held at the Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, in said Village on Tuesday, March 15, 2022; that the hours of opening and closing the polls thereof shall be 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. respectively and that during such period of nine consecutive hours the polls shall be kept open for the purpose of

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choosing officers: AVISO LEGAL Fideicomisario (3) Dos Anos fice of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, MinTrustee for a term of 2 years PUEBLO INCORPORADO Ronnie Shatzkamer Trustee for a term of 2 years DE FLOWER HILL Pueblo Administrada eola, NY grants me the right Barbara Peebles ELECCIÓN GENERAL Y Director del Elecciones to assume the name of Theo Village Clerk/Treasurer ESPECIAL DE Apostolou. The city and state 10 Noviembre, 2021 Dated: November 10, 2021 PUEBLO 2022 11-10-2021-1T- of my present address are 11-10-2021-2T- POR FAVOR TENGA EN #227880-MAN Manhasset, NY; the month #227741-MAN CUENTA QUE una elección and year of my birth are July, general del pueblo IncorporaLEGAL NOTICE 1967; the place of my birth LEGAL NOTICE do de Flower Hill se llevará a Notice is hereby given that is Seattle, Washington; my VILLAGE OF cabo el Martes 15 de Marzo, an order granted by the Su- present name is Thiofanis B. PLANDOME HEIGHTS 2022. preme Court, Nassau Coun- Apostolou. 11-10-2021-1TPLEASE TAKE NOTICE TENGA AVISO ADICION- ty, on the 21 day of October, #227870-MAN that, in accordance with the AL DE QUE Los cargos por 2021, bearing Index Number provisions of the Election llenar son: 613181-21, a copy of which Law of the State of New Alcalde (1) Dos Anos may be examined at the ofYork, the 2022 Annual Village Election in the Village PORT of Plandome Heights shall WASHINGTON be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, PlanLEGAL NOTICE dome, New York, and that, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates Village Election will the offices to be filled at said be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, and that the official polling place will be Village Hall, election and the terms thereof located at 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY and said polling place shall be opened at Noon are as follows: of said day and shall close at 9:00P.M. Mayor, Four (4) Years TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Offices to be filled at said Election, pursuant to Election Trustee, Two (2) Years Law § 15-104(3)(a), are: Trustee, Two (2) Years OFFICE TERM Trustee, Two (2) Years Trustee -Two Year Term (April 1, 2022 -March 31, 2024) By Order of the Trustee -Two Year Term (April 1, 2022 -March 31, 2024) Board of Trustees Dated: November 5, 2021 Village of Plandome Heights Port Washington, NY Arlene Drucker BY ORDER OF THE ELECTION OFFICER Clerk-Treasurer VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES Dated: November 2, 2021 Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer AVISO LEGAL VILLAGE OF PLANDOME HEIGHTS SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Elecciones del Estado de Nueva York, la elección anual de la Villa para el 2022 correspondiente a Village of Plandome Heights se llevará a cabo el martes 15 de marzo de 2022 en Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome, New York, y que los cargos por cubrir en dicha elección y sus períodos respectivos son los siguien Alcalde, cuatro (4) años Fideicomisario, dos (2) años Fideicomisario, dos (2) años Fideicomisario, dos (2) años Por orden del consejo de fideicomisarios Village of Plandome Heights Arlene Drucker Secretaria-tesorera Fecha: 2 de noviembre de 2021 11-10-2021-1T#227815-MAN LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL 2022 GENERAL VILLAGE ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a General Election of the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Offices to be filled at said General Election are: OFFICE TERM One (1) Mayor Two Years Three (3) Trustees Two Years Incorporated Village of Flower Hill Ronnie Shatzkamer Village Administrator Dated: November 10, 2021 11-10-2021-1T#227877-MAN

AVISO LEGAL TENGA EN CUENTA que se llevarán a cabo las elecciones de la Villa de Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates el martes 15 de marzo de 2022 y que el centro de votación oficial será Village Hall, ubicado en 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY. El centro de votación mencionado estará disponible a partir del mediodía del día indicado y cerrará a las 9:00 p. m. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los cargos para los que se votará en las elecciones mencionadas, conforme a la Ley Electoral § 15-104(3)(a), son los siguientes: CARGO MANDATO Fideicomisario – Mandato de dos años (desde el 1 de abril de 2022 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2024) Fideicomisario – Mandato de dos años (desde el 1 de abril de 2022 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2024) Fecha: 5 de noviembre de 2021 Port Washington, NY POR ORDEN DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES Chrissy Kiernan, Secretaria-Tesorera de la Villa 11-10-2021-1T-#227891-PORT LEGAL NOTICE Wingrey LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 9/9/2021. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3 Oak Tree Court, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11-24-17-10-3; 10-27-202021-6T-#227392-PORT LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of AppStablish LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/05/2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 93A Oakland Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful activity. 12-1; 11-24-17-10-3; 10-27-2021-6T#227515-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING BOARD MEETING VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public meeting on Monday November 15, 2021 at 4:30 p.m., on the following matter: Continued Case: 1. Ronnie & Annie Koenig for the proposed subdivision of a parcel of land from one lot into two lots for the premises located at 39 Cornwells Beach Road, Sands Point, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 13 & 14. The Public Meeting will be conducted via Zoom App as authorized by N.Y. Legislature Bill No. S50001/A40001, signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The meeting will be recorded and transcribed. While this public hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App or by using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/ j/83764182468?pwd=MCtvMXhrYVBqQWV5a0k3OU-

dIOC9JUT09 When prompted to enter a password, please enter 262626. If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to joanna@sandspoint.org or called in during the meeting at +1 (929) 2056099, Meeting ID: 837-64182468. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the Public Hearing via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (929) 205-6099 and entering the following Meeting ID: 837-6418-2468. When prompted to enter a password, please enter 262626. At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard. BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT DANIEL O’CONNELL, CHAIRPERSON LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 11-10-2021-1T#227809-PORT

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL 2022 GENERAL VILLAGE ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a General Election of the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Offices to be filled at said General Election are: OFFICE TERM One (1) Mayor Two Years Three (3) Trustees Two Years Incorporated Village of Flower Hill Ronnie Shatzkamer Village Administrator Dated: November 10, 2021 11-10-2021-1T#227876-PORT

AVISO LEGAL PUEBLO INCORPORADO DE FLOWER HILL ELECCIÓN GENERAL Y ESPECIAL DE PUEBLO 2022 POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA QUE una elección general del pueblo Incorporado de Flower Hill se llevará a cabo el Martes 15 de Marzo, 2022. TENGA AVISO ADICIONAL DE QUE Los cargos por llenar son: Alcalde (1) Dos Anos Fideicomisario (3) Dos Anos Ronnie Shatzkamer Pueblo Administrada Director del Elecciones 10 Noviembre, 2021 11-10-2021-1T#227879-PORT

the Village of Baxter Estates will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 7:30 PM at the Village Office, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050, for the proposed contract with the Port Washington Fire Department for service from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 at a cost to the Village of $116,618.00 which does not include contributions made towards the Length of Service Awards Program. All interested parties will be heard at the public hearing. Dated: November 3, 2021 Port Washington, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 11-10-2021-1T#227894-PORT that the Board of Trustees of

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Chamber Holds A 30th Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting

n Friday, Oct. 15, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce held an anniversary ribbon cutting for two of its longtime members, The Gourmet Bake Shop and Market Place Publications for their 30 years in business. The Gourmet Bake Shop has been serving the community in the same location at 775 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park for 30 years this month. Three decades of providing quality, fresh baked cakes, breads and desserts. Gourmet Bake Shop owners Joe and Judy Gifoli treated all to an abundance of delicious desserts and some nostalgia too. The store has on display a board of photos of

the bakery and staff throughout the 30 years. Another display board shows the ads that were run in the Market Place paper 30 years ago when the store first opened in 1991. Also celebrating its 30th year in business, is Market Place Publications. Owner Jeanette Frisina has a weekly advertising newspaper delivered direct to the homes and also a free weekly digital version serving New Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods specializing in all facets of marketing for small The chamber of commerce held an anniversary ribbon cutting for two of its longtime and medium sized businesses. members, The Gourmet Bake Shop and Market Place Publications for their 30 years in Frisina designed Joe Gifoli business. (Photo by Ed Stone Photography) from Gourmet Bake Shops’ —Submitted by the Greater grand opening ads 30 years These are the kinds of business importance of shopping local. Visit www.nhpchamber.org New Hyde Park Chamber of ago and the two are still doing relationships the chamber for more photos. Commerce business with each other today. promotes as well as the

Resident Joins Regiment Of Midshipmen At U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kristal Soo of New Hyde Park was recently sworn in as a Midshipman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and as a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve. Soo was nominated by Congressmen Tom Suozzi and Jerrold Nadler to attend USMMA, located in Kings Point and one of the nation’s

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Approximately 290 midshipmen were sworn-in earlier this summer. (Contributed photo)

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Coding Classes Are In Full Swing Students at Hillside Grade School and Manor Oaks School have been learning the fundamentals of coding and how to think like a computer programmer in their coding classes, which have been underway since the start of this school year. Under the leadership of districtwide coding/robotics teacher Lara Holzkamp, students in grades K-6 can learn the basics of coding and utilize various platforms, such as www.code. org, Scratch and Tynker. A new program this school year is CodeMonkey, a kid-friendly coding program that offers multiple online courses. The classes foster curiosity and encourage collaboration. Robotics is

Hillside Grade School students working on CodeMonkey. (Contributed photo)

also offered as part of the curriculum. “I am excited to continue to foster a love of technology and coding in our students,” Holzkamp said. She will rotate and begin teaching at Garden City Park School and New Hyde Park Road School in January. —Submitted by the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District

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ighteen Manhasset Public Schools faculty members were recognized for receiving tenure prior to the district’s board of education meeting on Oct. 21. The newly tenured staff members gathered at the Secondary School auditorium for a recognition celebration, where administrators and department directors spoke about why each of them deserved this achievement and honor. Congratulations to the following faculty members: • Mark Breckles, special education and English teacher at the Secondary School • Rebecca Chowske, district coordinator of English Language Arts and Reading • Matthew Coleman, English teacher at the Secondary School • Leah Conis, special education teaching assistant at Shelter Rock • Debra Costello, elementary IT teacher at Munsey Park • Brandon Defilippis, science teacher at the Secondary School • Athanasia (Nancy) Gatzoflias, speech pathologist at Munsey Park

Newly tenured faculty members were honored at the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 21. (Photo courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)

• Karin Greenberg, school media specialist and teaching assistant at the Secondary School • Patricia Hines-Cash, elementary teacher at Munsey Park • Thomas Hoppe, special education teaching assistant at the Secondary School • Robert Krakehl, science teacher at the Secondary School • Kelly McCann, elementary teacher at Munsey Park • Lori Oldaker, art teacher at the Secondary School • Stephanie San Antonio, school

psychologist at the Secondary School • Holly Tricarico, school psychologist at the Secondary School • Beth Van Cott, elementary teacher at Shelter Rock • Samantha Walles, special education and science teacher at the Secondary School • Meaghan Werther, special education teacher at Shelter Rock Acting Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gaurav Passi congratulated the newly tenured faculty and staff at the celebration, along with Interim Assistant Superintendent for

Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel Dr. Maureen Appiarius and Board President Patricia Aitken. “This is really an incredible, incredible group. The skills, talents and the focus on our children is paramount with each and every member of the faculty, support staff and administration who have been recognized for achieving tenure,” Passi said. The district congratulates these individuals and wishes them years of success and happiness in Manhasset. —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Theatre Educator Has Manhasset Roots

he New York Theatre Education Association (NYSTEA) awarded the Rod Marriott award to a longtime member, Lisa Drance. Presented annually, NYSTEA’s highest award is named in memory of a founding member of the organization and honors those who have made a significant contribution to theatre education in New York State. What makes this award especially memorable for Drance is that as an undergrad attending the National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, she had the good fortune to be a student of Rod Marriott, whose name this award bears. Drance is currently a teacher of theatre in the North Babylon Union Free School District, where she teaches a high school-level sequential theatre program in performance and production in partnership with Suffolk County Community College’s (SCCC) Beacon Program. As a member of NYSTEA, Drance sponsors students to attend the annual Student Conference, is an active presenter at that conference and has presented workshops at the Educators’ Conference. Drance has been an active member

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of the NYSTEA since 1995 and currently co-chairs the Long Island region and has served on the board for 10 years. She contributed to the writing and editing of the first Content Specialty Test (CST) in Theatre, the New York State Arts Standards for Theatre, and professional educational publications. In addition, she has presented at Long Island’s Balanced Mind conference, NYSTEA’s Educator Conference and NYSTEA’s Student

Conference as a proud member of its adjudication committee. In addition to her work with NYSTEA, Drance is actively committed to furthering educational theatre through her involvement with many other organizations. She has served on the theatre committee of Long Island Scholar Artists and has been an active contributor to several NYSED committees for theatre education. Prior to her career in education, she received her MA at Northwestern University and stayed in Chicago to work as an actor and writer. A certified yoga teacher, she incorporates asana and meditation into her student’s training. In 2015, Drance was invited to serve on the theatre committee of the Long Island Scholar Artists. Inspired by her tech students, she returned to school, receiving an MA in theatrical production and design in 2016 from Southern Oregon University which is affiliated with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Over the years, the Babylon Citizens Council in the Arts and the Roger Rees Awards have recognized her students and their productions for excellence in theatre.

She is proud of the social justice work performed at Stage the Change and Unity Day at SCCC. Drance graduated from Manhasset High School in 1983 in the top 10 percent of the class. She was a member of the Repertory Company, Senior Class secretary, and cheerleader co-captain. Her parents, Dr. John and Josephine Iacono, have been residents of Munsey Park for 47 years. Dr. Iacono practiced dentistry in Manhasset from 1969 to 2007. Her mother served as his practice manager. John is an active member of the American Legion Hall, Post 304. Josephine served as the Manhasset School Community Association treasurer for two years in addition to serving on the Frolic Committees for her three daughters and countless committees that supported her children’s education. Dr. and Mrs. Iacono are active members of the Church of St. Mary and are recipients of the St. Agnes Medal from the Diocese of Rockville Center for distinguished service to their parish. —Submitted by the New York Theatre Education Association

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). People try to impart what they know, but knowledge cannot be received. Information can, and what a gift it is! Knowledge, on the other hand, must be grown in the recipient as information is used, tested and practiced. This week, you act. You do not so much gain knowledge as become it -- intelligence embodied. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your confidence doesn’t come from an expectation that you’ll be liked; it comes from not caring either way. The week shows a self-directed side of you. You do what you want to serve the purposes of your choosing, fulfilled according to your own criteria. Outside opinions will mean very little, if anything, to you.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You hear what people say, but more importantly, you know what they mean, what’s implied and the significance of their focus. They’ll repeat themselves later in some form or another, but taking it all in the first time around will give you a definite advantage. It will save you time, and you’ll stand out as astute. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You stand in a wilderness of true and false assumptions. You’ll question what you were taught. It got you this far, but you must discover things for yourself to go the distance. As you dare to put beliefs to the test, the falsehoods will become obvious, and the truth will guide you to the next place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have yet to accomplish what you set out to do. If you focus on the goal, you’ll see it. How close it actually is matters less than how vividly you can make it out. You bridge distances by understanding those far-away things with as much clarity as possible. The understanding moves you forward. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You adhere to a set of rules both stated and unstated. You’ll witness rule-breakers around you being feared, admired, copied and punished. You’ll note that these are not all good rules; some of them are terrible. The question is not, “Should you break rules?” but, “Which ones?” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Experience validates beliefs. You’ll literally find the answers you are looking for. Your desired or expected solution will emerge to meet you regardless of whether it’s effective, true or correct. To get to the right answer, you must first let go of preferences. It takes an open mind to know what’s real. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The customs handed down from generation to generation that were once the cornerstone of social behavior can get lost in the fast-paced world. It takes a concerted effort to keep a tradition; that’s an effort you’re willing to make as you plan the end of your year. Your decisions will create future magic. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s something delicious about a little trouble if you keep it to just one kind. The only trouble you will ever need is the trouble you have. The troubles of the past and future will tempt you, though they have nothing to offer. The trouble you have offers you strength, improvement and entertainment. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You take stock of your life daily, but it’s also helpful to periodically survey the whole scene to understand how it all fits together and what is best to focus on. This takes time and isn’t always fun, but deep thinking and meaningful plans will come out of it. You’ll be so glad you scheduled time to sort and assess.

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According to the Oxford Dictionary, a raconteur is “a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.” With that understanding, anyone who has ever experienced a conversation with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame keyboardist Rick Wakeman might wonder if his picture might be found next to that definition. As an on-again, off-again member of prog rock giants Yes, Wakeman has always cut a figure as a performer prone to wearing capes all while possessing considerable chops behind his bank of keyboards. Currently touring behind his one-man Even Grumpier Old Rock Star Tour, the septuagenerian musician is thrilled to be back in his element. As someone who loves the post-performance meet-and-greet ritual as much as he does playing live music, the recent 18-month lockdown his native UK imposed due to the pandemic proved to be a form of torture for the self-described people person, particularly given the personal loss he experienced.

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would lie if I said it was easy and it hasn’t been for anybody really,” he said. “I lost 19 friends during the pandemic, plus a lot more who had it and didn’t have any symptoms whatsoever. I just took the advice from people who I thought were giving the right advice which was basically stay as safe as possible. We live very close to the sea, so there is lots of country around us and we were able to take walks and not be around a lot of people, so that was good. The hardest thing was not being able to visit or see people. Even more so, you couldn’t tour, do concerts or make music properly because you couldn’t work with other musicians. That for me, was beyond frustrating because every time we thought they sorted out

the pandemic and life was starting to come back to normal, then something else happened and it wasn’t [normal life] anymore.” He Is The Entertainer Wakeman had several world tours canceled in nearly two years due to the erratic state the live music industry was put in because of COVID-19. Now that he’s dividing the current jaunt into two legs, with the second to resume in March 2022, the native Londoner is making up for lost time as best as possible, while ensuring he and his audience are safe. Pandemic protocols are in place with social distancing and masking required backstage and face coverings required for attendees. He considers it a small

price to pay for the ability to get back to playing music and connecting with his audience. “It’s great to be back out playing, it really is,” he said. “I feel for people that sit there in rows with masks and you just hope they’re smiling behind them. But with this current tour, it’s my one-man show. I grab a piano, a couple of keyboards and a lot of anecdotal and ridiculous stories that I tell. It’s very intimate. I like to think of it, regardless of the size of the theater, that everyone is in my front room kind of thing. It’s a lot of fun and I enjoy doing them very much indeed. The

other great thing is that when you’re on your own, you can have a set list and whatever stories you want to tell. But then you arrive somewhere and someone will remind you of something of something will happen and you wind up changing the set, so every day and every show, there is something different in the set and some different story that comes in because somebody reminds you of something. And that’s something you can do when you’re on your own that you can’t do with a band. I like meeting and talking to people and that’s the hard thing. The show is great, but I miss the real meeting of people and

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friends who’ve come to the shows. They sort of wave from outside.” From The Beginning Music was always an integral part of Wakeman’s life, dating back to being three years old and sitting on the bottom step of his childhood home watching his piano-playing father jam with other instrumentalist family members who came around on Sundays (“I thought it was a most wonderful thing”). When the young Wakeman was five, piano lessons were arranged with a local teacher named Dorothy Symes, a profound influence who he regularly met up with for 11 years until he was accepted at London’s Royal College of Music. It was while studying piano, clarinet, orchestration and modern music with the goal of becoming a concert pianist that Wakeman became an in-demand studio musician after crossing paths with producers Tony Visconti, Gus Dudgeon and Denny Cordell. Among the many sessions Wakeman played on where David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” and T. Rex’s “Get It On.” And while he’d become better known for his prog rock work with Yes, Wakeman connected with the presentation and theatricality that was inherent with what Bowie and Marc Bolan were using to define glam rock. “One of the things that was important to me, which I felt you should have with prog rock or any kind of orchestral rock, was theater,” he said. “That’s what people like Marc [Bolan] and David had in abundance. They were very much on the principle that while people came to hear the music, there was a spectacle to watch as well and you had to look the part. That was the spark for me. We talked about it in Yes’ world, which is why we brought Roger Dean in to build the stage. I think that was really important. It was a good period. I think one of the great things prog rock did was take the best ideas from other genres of music, which was great.” Progging Out When Wakeman was asked to join Yes in 1972 to replace incumbent keyboardist Tony Kaye, Wakeman had to turn down Bowie’s offer to join the latter’s Spiders From Mars. It was a fortuitous decision that would see Wakeman bouncing back in and out of the group as a member that he described as being akin to Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor’s relationship (“Can’t live with each other and can’t live without each other”). And while the last band-related project he participated in was Yes featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin

and Rick Wakeman from 2016 through 2020, Wakeman said the epiphany all members of the extended Yes family learned was to appreciate and respect everyone’s differences. “We get on great because we learned to give each other space,” he explained “One of the things we

learned in Yes is that we’re all very different people. We have different lifestyles, hobbies and different views on pretty much everything. But that doesn’t mean to say you can’t make great music together because you have the same views on music—that’s all that really matters. What we learned in recent years, and this century more

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Rick Wakeman’s Fave Concept Albums BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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While not a founding member of Yes, Rick Wakeman is an important part of this seminal group. And it can be argued, its most successful solo member. A prolific maker of music, be it performing live or in the studio, a good part of Wakeman’s creative stock in trade is his affinity for concept albums with the most recent being 2020’s The Red Planet. He attributes his soft spot for this very specific kind of recorded project as a result of his “...being a huge history buff who loves myths, legends and stories. A good concept album has to be something that captures people’s imaginations about various topics. It is something that’s real, but it’s your take on it. Concept albums will always have a great place in my musical heart.” Here are some of the projects that have left a major mark on him. The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973) “This is a favorite because it was my first. This part of history involves real people in a real period of time that was truly bizarre. You have a period of time where Henry VIII decided that he didn’t want to be part of the Catholic Church because they wouldn’t let him keep getting divorced. So he started his own religion—The Church of England and then he could get divorced. If [his wives] kicked up a stink, he cut their heads off. It was almost the things of storytelling where you ask yourself if this is for real. It was a fascinating period of time for people. People forget that somebody like Catherine Howard— they don’t know the exact age when she died but at best, she was 19. But to get executed at 19—for all of the stuff

that I looked at, she was what we would nowadays call a good-time girl. Then you’ve got the unbelievably brave Anne Boleyn. She stood up to Henry and everybody. Even at her execution, she really was the true Queen and lady. All these kind of things I found fascinating.” Journey To The Centre of the Earth (1974) “Most of the concept albums I do are based on other books. Jules Verne wrote some great, great stories to read. They’re very colorful to do. This inspired me enough that I did an album called Return To the Centre of the Earth, which was based around Journey To the Centre of the Earth. Patrick Stewart did the narrative for me. He summed it up perfectly for me. He said he wanted to

read it before he did it. He read it, called me up and said he really wanted to do it. He said, ‘Who doesn’t love a good yarn?’” The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (1975) “There’s a place in England called Tintagel, where King Arthur’s castle is and this very little town is all King Arthur. It’s fantastic. I went there first when I was an eight-year-old kid and it stayed with me.” No Earthly Connection (1976) “I’m fond of No Earthly Connection because I have a huge fascination with space and UFOs. With that album, I spent a year researching all of that before I did the album. I have friends in NASA, who were a great help to me. That was quite special.” 1984 (1981) “I like things that I can sink my teeth into. I did an album where the lyrics were done by Sir Tim Rice called 1984, based on George Orwell’s novel. We had wonderful people like Chaka Khan on board. We were going to turn that into a musical but the Orwell estate wouldn’t give us permission, which was really tragic.”

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