The Roslyn News 11/16/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Thanksgiving is a day to recognize the richness in our lives, the beauty all around us and the gratitude in our hearts. I feel truly blessed and thankful to have been able to have worked with so many buyers and sellers in our community for the past 18 years.

In giving thanks to all of the wonderful people I have met and have been given the opportunity to work with, a donation has been made to Adventures in Learning which has an after school educational and enrichment program helping the children of Long Island in need.

hope your hanksgi ing this year brings you a day filled with peace and happiness for you and your family. There truly is no place like home.

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ELECTIONCOVERAGE

NYC Firewall Beats Back Island’s Red Wave

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

Most readers of The Roslyn News , indeed, most residents in the Roslyn area, vote Democratic even though there are Republican pockets in such villages as Roslyn Heights and Albertson. Even the most partisan Democrat would have to admit: The Nov. 9 midterm elections was the worst night in the history of the Republican Party in its 172-year-old saga. Since the 1992 election, New York state has been solidly blue. That didn’t change, but the story was the failure of the GOP to sweep an election that had all the markings of a blow-out for the party out of power.

In 2021, Nassau County turned red with the election of Bruce Blakeman as county executive. This year was more of the same.

Shirley native Lee Zeldin swept both Nassau and Suffolk counties in his challenge to Democratic Party Gov. Kathy Hochul, who was facing her first statewide election following the resignation of then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Zeldin won his Suffolk home county by a 280,916 margin, while prevailing in Nassau County with a 307,030 to 218,960 total.

It wasn’t enough as the Democrats strength in the four boroughs of New York City, plus Westchester County and urban areas in upstate New York, put Hochul over the top. The state’s first female governor was elected to a full term by a 53-47 percent tally.

Charles Schumer won his fifth term to the United States Senate, easily dispatching his challenger, Joe Pinion, by a 56-43 margin.

Mineola native Thomas DiNapoli won his fifth term as State Comptroller, beating back a challenge by his Republican opponent, Paul Rodriguez.

The redrawn U.S. House of Representatives Third Congressional District featured a competitive race between the Republican George Santos and his Democratic Party rival, Robert Zimmerman, both vying for a seat left vacant by Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi (D—Glen Cove.)

Here, Zeldin’s strong showing had coattails. At press time, Santos was leading Zimmerman by a 53-47 percent or 142,017 to 120,060 vote margin. In the Fourth Congressional District, the seat being vacated by Rep. Kathleen Rice (D—Garden City) is currently led by Republican Anthony D’Esposito in his matchup with Democrat Lauran Gillen. If these leads hold up, then all four Long Island congressional districts will be held by a Republican. That isn’t enough to offset the Democrats large advantage in the state’s overall congressional delegation. Republicans are currently ahead in two districts: Mike Lawler in the 17th CD and Marcus Molinari in the 19th CD. If the Republicans do hold their slim lead in the House of Representatives, then an irony will be that the bluest of states elected just enough Republicans to make that happen.

In other local races, the contest between State Senator Anna Kaplan (D— Great Neck) and her opponent, former State Senator Jack Martins was one of the more publicized on the island. In a surprise, Newsday endorsed Martins. That may have mattered as Martins, on election night, was leading the incumbent by an 8,000 tally.

Another Democratic Party incumbent, Gina Stiletti (D—Port Washington), defended her 16th Assembly District seat in a matchup against political newcomer Vibhuti Jha. The race was close with Sillitti pulling off a 25,833 to 24,241 vote win.

Outside of Long Island, the real story was the failure of the GOP to make significant gains in Congress, where their gain, as of press time, is only 11 seats. In 1994, the GOP gained 53 seats in the House. Ten years later, the party picked up 63 seats. In 2018, the Democrats regained Congress by winning 40 seats. Also at press time, the fate of the U.S. Senate is in the balance, pending a runoff race in Georgia between Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP nominee Herschel Walker.

In a recent article for Anton Media Group, your correspondent maintained that Supreme Court decisions on abortion and same sex marriage had moved the white electorate to the left, while changing demographics brought on by both the 1965 and 1980 immigration bills gave the Democrats a new bloc of Asian and Hispanic voters, all enabling

Election Results

Nov. 8 was Election Day, and voters lined up at their local ballots to elect who they believe would do the best job. Here are the results of the 2022 election.

GOVERNOR

Kathy Hochul (D) (Winner) Lee Zeldin (R)

U.S. SENATE Chuck Schumer (D) (Winner) Joe Pinion (R)

NEW YORK CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 George Santos (R) (Winner) Robert Zimmerman (D)

NY STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 16 Gina Sillitti (D) (Winner) Vibhuti Jha (R)

NY STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 13 Charles Lavine (D) (Winner) Ruka Anzai (R)

NY STATE SENATE DISTRICT 7 Jack Martins (R) (Winner) Anna Kaplan (D)

NY STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 19 Ed Ra (R) (Winner) Sanjeev Jindal (D)

that party plenty of room to pad their advantage.

The governor’s race drew unexpected nationwide attention, but as we noted: “Nassau County looks to remain a two-party county in a one-party state. To win a statewide election, the GOP would need huge majorities in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties to offset the Democrats’ overwhelming edge in the five boroughs. And that looks to be an uphill battle.”

In good times and bad, this is holding true. Most significant was Hochul’s win in Queens County where she triumphed by a 259,748 to 152,320 total. When, for instance, Alfonse D’Amato and George Pataki won statewide races, they both carried that county.

By the time you read this, Donald Trump may or may not have announced his 2024 presidential run. Whatever happens, the nation’s severe divides will remain on display as the next election cycle heats up.

Jack Martins

George Santos

Gina Sillitti (Contributed photos)

Thomas DiNapoli

Off The Road And Into The Studio

New album from Roslyn native Dave Brandwein

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

Ro slyn native Dave Brandwein grew up in a home surrounded by music. Brandwein’s parents were not musicians. However, the sounds of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, and Jackson Browne filled the air of the family residence.

Combined with an education in music at both the Roslyn School District and later, at Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music, Brandwein is in the middle of his own career. After a decade on the road with his “powerfunk” band, Turkuaz, Brandwein is now going solo, taking time from the road to write and produce his new album, Sleeping Sun, Waking Moon Brandwein now lives in Los Angeles. Roslyn is always on his mind.

The album, accord ing to publicists, has been in the works “for a decade.” It represents “a return to Dave’s indie-folk-rock roots. People are going to hear this music and think it’s some kind of departure for me,” he said. “But the truth is that Turkuaz has always been the departure. I grew up on The Beatles, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, and the sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. This album is who I’ve always been deep down.”

Brandwein’s musical journey began in Roslyn, where he started playing the piano, then the trumpet and finally, the guitar, all as he made his way through elementary and secondary schools. In an interview with The Roslyn News, Brandwine praised his music teacher, Frank DiFafi for encouraging his musical progress.

At Roslyn High School, Brandwein played in a jazz band, which in turn performed for the Royal Crown Players’ many fine performances. Also at Roslyn High School, Brandwein first learned about studio technology: Producing and mixing musical tracks.

That comes in handy now as Brandwein, as noted, is off the road and back in the studio.

At Berklee, Brandwein formed the

band, Turkuaz, eventually relocating to Brooklyn. The band became an interna

the completion of the final two Turkuaz albums, Paradiso and Apollyon (released in September 2022), and the first releases from two new projects: New Originals (a collaboration with producer Rob O’Block) and the solo project, Band For Sale.

“We toured for 10 years, 200 days a

year,” Brandwein recalled. Now it’s back to the studio. Brandwein describes the past two years as an “extre mely transitional” time for him. His new songs deal with “struggles, isolation and the pandemic,” adding that the entire experience has proved cathartic for him.

Robbery In Roslyn

The Nassau County Major Case Bureau is investigating a robbery that occurred on Friday, Nov. 4, at 1:40 a.m. in Roslyn.

tionally touring force, collaborating with Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison and guitar legend Adrian Belew, before parting ways last fall.

After the band split, Brandwein relocated to Los Angeles, setting up a home studio in the City of Angels. Brandwein began writing and producing for other bands, coming full circle with

According to detectives, a male victim, 38, was walking to his car which was parked in front of 1432 Old Northern Blvd. He was approached by three males, all dressed in black wearing masks. One of the males pulled out a knife and shoved the victim to the ground, he then punched the victim in the face and removed

jewelry from him. The three subjects fled southbound on Old Northern Boulevard in a white auto. The victim refused medical attention at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

—Submitted by the Nassau County Police Department

Dave Brandwein with members of Turkuaz (Photo courtesy of BandTicket)

I grew up on The Beatles, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, and the sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. This album is who I’ve always been deep down.

Dave Brandwein in action (Photos courtesy of Shoutout LA)

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Spicy Ramen Eating Challenge

The Roslyn High School Asian Cultural Exchange Club held their first-ever Ramen Challenge in the cafeteria to raise money for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebration in January. Challengers were split into two groups, according to their spice tolerance level. The winner of the spiciest level was Li Hao (Leo) Jia. “The event was

an overwhelming success. We actually had to turn people away because we didn’t have enough ramen for everyone!” said teacher and club advisor Huichee Yeh. “We’re already looking forward to hosting it again next year.”

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

Diwali Celebrations At East Hills

Several East Hills parents visited their chil dren’s classrooms at East Hills Elementary School to teach students about the celebra tion of Diwali: The Festival of Lights. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that are lit outside of homes to symbolize the inner light that

provides protection from spiritual darkness. Students were treated to a read aloud and participated in craft activities. They also did crosswords, colored in rangoli patterns, and decorated their own clay lamps.

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

With deep sorrow and much love, the Ceriello family mourns the passing of Joseph L. Ceriello of Roslyn Heights on October 24, 2022 in his 75th year. Joey grew up in Roslyn Heights and graduated from Roslyn High School (1965). Joey served in the Vietnam War (Army, 1966 to 1967), married Diane (1972) had two sons, Jake and Leigh, and two daughters, Julia and Theresa. Joey is survived by his wife, children and their partners, Dawn, Kate, Alberto and Peter, his sister, and five cherished grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. To leave condo lences for the family please visit Joseph L. Ceriello tribute page at roslynheightsfh.com.

Patricia Cempa of Albertson passed away on Nov. 2, 2022 . Devoted wife of the late Leon, loving mother of Michael and James (Helene), sister to

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. To leave condo lences for the family please visit the tribute page for Patricia Cempa at roslynheightsfh.com

Pink Out Day At RMS

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the students, faculty, and staff of Roslyn Middle School participated in Pink Out Day by wearing pink clothing to school. In addition to being a fundraising and awareness day, Pink Out Day is a day to honor those currently fighting breast cancer, remember those who have lost their battles, and celebrate those who are thriving.

—Submitted by Roslyn School District

East Hills celebrated Diwali. (Photo courtesy the Roslyn School District)

Roslyn Middle School students raised awareness about breast cancer by wearing pink. (Photo courtesy Roslyn School District)

Ramen eating contest for a good cause. (Photo courtesy Roslyn School District)

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a playwright, performer, director, producer, songstress and public speaker. During more than thirty years in local theater, she has written, directed and performed in a plethora of theatrical pieces, including a variety of monologues and one woman shows. Since 2012, she has been the owner of Townsend Brown Productions. The granddaughter of former Roslyn resident Birdsall Leroy Townsend, Carolyn has ties to a number of families who lived in the area during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A labor of love, this documentary lets them know that they are no longer forgotten. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. ....................

TUESDAY, NOV. 22

Elements of Picture Book Writing

FRIDAY NOV. 18

Social Book Club

From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the Bryant Library will host a new interactive inclusion book club for friends of all abilities that highlights engaging stories, discussions and activities to inspire friendship, confidence, problem-solving, empathy and cooperation skills. A program filled with learning, fun and a chance to interact with peers. Online registration required. Register once for all dates. This program runs as a four-week session. Contact the children’s services at 516-621-2240 kids@bryantlibrary.org. The event also takes place on Fridays, Dec. 2, 9, and 16. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. ....................

SUNDAY NOV. 20

No Longer Forgotten Documentary

At 2 p.m., the Bryant Library will host a “No Longer Forgotten” documentary. There are times when the past reaches out to the present so that events that took place long ago can be rremembered. “No Longer Forgotten” is a documentary about people of color, which consisted of Native American, African American and those of mixed ancestry, who were a vital and integral part of the community of Roslyn and neighboring towns. Carolyn Brown, who was born and raised on Long Island, is

Picture books are magic, and they are our first love in literature. Do you have a story you want to tell? This class is interactive and participatory. Inspire the next generation of readers. Roseanne Baxter Frank is a long-time East Hills resident and early childhood teacher. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators and the social media coordinator for the Long Island chapter. Register to reserve your space in the class. No fee required. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd.

THURSDAYS, DEC. 15, JAN. 19 AND FEB. 23, 2023

Virtual Brown Bag Lecture The Big Picture: Photography Now

On the above Thursdays at 1 p.m., Riva Ettus will host her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” for a live ai ZOOM experience of Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, The Big Picture: Photography Now. Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Free for members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration required . The museum is at One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Call 516-484-9338.

Riva Evvus. (Submitted photo)

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A China Century: Ready Or Not

Reviews of: China

Unbound: A New World Disorder, Joanna Chiu; The World According To China, Elizabeth C. Economy.

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

Does the 21st century belong to China? Will China, as a British historian enthused, rule the world? Would the average American even notice if they did?

What does China want? In her acclaimed study, Elizabeth Economy lists history-shaking goals:

Xi [Jinping]’s ambition…is to reorder the world order. His call for “the great rejuvenation of the China nation” envisions a China that has regained centrality on the global stage: it has reclaimed contested territory, assumed a position of preeminence in the Asia Pacific, ensured that other countries aligned their political, economic, and security interests with their own, provided the world’s technological infrastructure for the 21st century, and embedded its norms, values, and standards in international laws and institutions.

The number of books on China’s rise represents a growing library, from Henry Kissinger’s historical meditation On China to Martin Jacques’ exuberant When China Rules The World to Graham Allison’s more somber Destined For War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap?

The books reviewed here are similar. China, the authors warn, is becoming increasingly despotic at home and aggressive abroad. Hong Kong, which prospered as a British colony, is now firmly under communist control. The persecution of both Muslim and Christian minorities continues. Abroad, China spies on suspected Chinese dissidents. Its ambitious Belt and Road initiative seeks to build railways, factories, office buildings and ports of sea around the planet. When little Greece was tottering on bankruptcy, it was mighty China and not the European Union that swooped in to take charge of its economy. The Greeks didn’t mind at all.

China’s politics of intimidation are working. The most stunning example was a recent vote at the United Nations woefully misnamed Human Rights Council, one that refused to condemn

China for its mistreatment of Muslim Uighur minorities. The Western nations said “yes,” but Beijing had enough clout among Global South nations to prevail.

Both books cite the peculiarities of Chinese culture and the way that history works on the Chinese mind. For China, the past is never dead (it isn’t even past). Its Confucian heritage survived Mao Tse Tung’s brutal cultural revolution of the 1960s. The sayings of Confucius still shape the Chinese mind. As Joanna Chiu states: “[Proper] behavior is dictated by one’s position within hierarchies of superior and subordinate relationships… Children must obey their parents, younger adults must heed their elders and every citizen must be loyal to the emperor.”

This contrasts markedly with the rampant individualism consuming the Western mind unto death.

China’s “century of humiliation” is alien to Americans. However, it animates the Chinese mind decisively. The Opium Wars, the defeat at the hands of the West and Japan in the Boxer Rebellion and the latter nation’s 1931 invasion still sting. When Mao’s Revolutionary Guard took power in 1949, the Communist Party immediately plotted a 100-year plan in that by 2049, China would indeed be the most powerful country on earth.

Both books illustrate American innocence over China, plus arrogance in believing that the latter country would join the family of liberal democracies. When Richard Nixon made his historic opening to China in 1972, he grumbled to aides, “I think we’ve created a monster.” For decades, Democratic and Republican Party administrations all supported Most Favored Nation trade status to China, all with little opposition from Congress. The reasoning was that once China liberalized its economy (which it did), it would liberalize its political system (which it didn’t). American foreign policy makers forgot that China is a civilization 5,000 years old. Their rulers, even when China wallowed in poverty, weren’t going to be impressed by the upstarts from across the Pacific.

Is it too late? Was the United States, since the end of the Cold War and with the onset of the War on Terror, too caught with the goal of a unipolar world dominated by secular democracy to worry about China? For Jacques, the turning point was the 2008 Stock Market crash. Since then, the Western economies have stalled; China has boomed—even

though that boom has cooled off recently. For Allison, 2014 was key. That year, China become the world’s largest economy, at least in terms of purchasing power. The Chinese consumer market is now larger than America’s. China’s citizens have more money to spend than Americans do. If that continues, the Hollywood studios, the NBA and 1,001 other companies worldwide aren’t going to care one iota about Muslim women in the Uighur province being forced to sleep with Chinese men.

Kissinger’s On China was published in 2004, before that county became a global force. With his usual foresight, Kissinger could see that the new century would be a contest between an established superpower and a rising one. Kissinger’s voice remains a plea for understanding: The world must be big enough for different peoples and cultures, even if such nations possess nuclear arsenals. Will the average American even care about China’s rise? Xi Jinping doesn’t speak English nor does he have the desire to do so. Americans, including this reviewer, will continue to purchase Chinese goods in copious amounts. China, we must acknowledge, has its advantages: Family life in that country is secure and well-defined: The family unit is strictly a husband-wife-children arrangement. The country contains great pride in Chinese history and heritage. Up to 90 percent of the population is ethnic Han Chinese, conjuring up an America that once had similar demographics for an entirely different ethnic group. China possesses a cultural unity now long lost in the United States. The collapse of the Mom-Pop-children family unit in the U.S. has resulted in insoluble problems: rampant juvenile crime and a failed public school system. In the 1950s, the U.S. was ranked number one worldwide in reading, math, and science. Today, China rules the roost on all three levels as American scores sink to Third World levels.

The United States still has its powerful military, plus its European allies and those in Asia: Japan, South Korean, Singapore, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. If China really wants to rule the world, then they are buying into lifetimes of headaches galore. Just ask the Brits and the Yanks how that turned out.

This is the biggest player in the history of the world.

Lee Kuan Yew, prime minister of Singapore, 1959-1980

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S

Dog Abuser Sentenced To Jail Time And 50-Year Animal Ban

Defendant Ellie Knoller killed two puppies and nearly killed a third in 2019

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that an animal abuser was sentenced to one year in jail for killing two puppies and nearly killing a third animal in 2019.

Thirty-two-year-old Ellie Knoller pleaded guilty before Judge Teresa Corrigan to three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals (an E felony) on March 21, 2022. The defendant was sentenced to one year in jail, with five years’ probation and a 50-year ban of owning animals. Under New York State law the defendant’s potential maximum sentence was two years in jail.

“Three defenseless puppies were subjected to extraordinary violence by this defendant,” Donnelly said. “The internal injuries these animals sustained are uncommon—even in animal abuse cases— and are consistent with terrifying blunt force trauma. This case stands apart in the decades of animal crimes this office has prosecuted as one of the worst we’ve seen. New York State’s animal crime laws need to be strengthened and we encourage our legislators to review the horrors associated with this case. I thank our partners at the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the local veterinarians who assisted our investigation.”

Donnelly said that on that Feb. 8, 2019, the defendant adopted a 10-12-week-old male Shepherd mix named Tucker from a local shelter, and by Feb. 17, the puppy was dead of a kidney rupture. Knoller inflicted blunt force trauma on the dog that resulted in the kidney rupture, causing the dog to suffer from extensive internal bleeding and die.

Additionally, on or about Feb. 18, 2019, the defendant purchased a 10-12-week-old male brown Goldendoodle puppy named

Cooper from a breeder in Pennsylvania.

On Feb. 20, 2019, Ellie Knoller brought the puppy into Garden City Veterinary Care in cardiac and respiratory arrest.

By the time a veterinarian examined Cooper he had already died. The dog’s cause of death was determined to be from a lacerated liver. Ellie Knoller inflicted blunt force trauma on the dog that resulted in the lacerated liver, causing extensive and ultimately fatal internal bleeding.

The above-listed incidents came to light following an investigation into the defendant after he brought a lethargic and lifeless 11-week-old female brown Goldendoodle puppy named Bella to Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury on Feb. 27, 2019.

Upon examination, the veterinarians found Bella to have multiple fractured ribs, bruising on her lungs, bleeding behind her eyes and a broken leg. Bella required surgery, including the insertion of a metal rod to repair her leg and a steel plate to hold the bones in place while they healed. Ellie Knoller inflicted blunt force trauma on the dog that resulted in her injuries. One of Bella’s legs was subsequently amputated.

The defendant received Bella after complaining to the breeder that Cooper had unexpectedly died and she is from the same litter as Cooper.

Bella has been adopted by a family on Long Island and has recovered.

Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Hernan of DA Donnelly’s Animal Crimes Unit is prosecuting this case. Defendant Ellie Knoller is represented by Greg Madey, Esq. —Submitted by the office of the Nassau County District Attorney

COLUMNS

Protesting The Consumption Of Octopus

One of the rights American citizens enjoy is the freedom of expression. You can cheer and support things that you like or choose to peacefully protest things you don’t.

People tend to protest against atrocities affecting their fellow men, like wars or civil injustices. You don’t have to agree with their cause, but they have a right to speak out against them.

That said, this column is not a political commentary on protesters. Frankly, I don’t care if people choose to eat octopus one way or another.

Recently, protesters passionate about the subject gathered at Union Square Park in New York City, chanting and holding signs with pictures of the cephalopods and slogans like “Let’s stop this cruelty!” Their target was a Spanish company called “Nueva Pescanova,” one of the largest seafood distributors in the world. Nueva Pescanova is spending $74 million on the world’s first commercial octopus farm at their research center in Galicia, Spain. The global octopus trade has ballooned to over $2.72 billion in the last 10 years. That’s a lot of tentacles.

Many Long Island restaurants that serve seafood offer some form of an octopus be it as an appetizer or an entrée. Although I’ve seen it on a menu and have Italian family

members who order the disgusting creature, it’s not for me.

So, why the angst against restaurants and supermarkets that sell octopi? Thanks to an Oscarwinning Netflix documentary, My Octopus Teacher, people are beginning to understand more about these strange, alien-looking creatures. The documentary focused on their intelligence and problem-solving abilities, noting their capacity to feel pain and have emotions. They even have longterm memories.

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not a big fan of eating anything that could kill me. I like things like beef and chicken, salmon and shrimp.

I know people eat bears and snakes or wild exotic animals at a Brazilian BBQ restaurant. Again, it’s just not for me.

I’ve seen enough science fiction movies (and National Geographic

specials) to know I wouldn’t want to encounter an octopus while swimming. If there were ever a creature on Earth that looks and acts like it came from another planet, it’s the octopus. They have no bones and can slink through almost any tiny opening. Think you can kill them by harpooning them in the heart? Think again— they have three of them.

We eat cows and chicken because they taste good. Who’s to say they aren’t intelligent? In this country, we don’t eat dogs. Not because of their intellect, it’s because they are our friends. Louie the Labrador is extremely intelligent. He has feelings, emotions and problem-solving abilities. He knows exactly which one of us to approach if he wants a snack (my wife).

As an Italian kid growing up in Brooklyn in the ‘60s, I suffered through my share of the traditional Christmas Eve “Feast of the Seven Fishes.” When I was ten, my aunts and uncles insisted I “try” octopus for good luck. Of course, I didn’t eat any fish at that age.

Knowing most of my uncles were pranksters, I saw them take the tentacle out of the pot and put spaghetti sauce over it. I knew it wasn’t real because it looked like a toy. They were putting sauce on a rubber tentacle as a joke on me. After all, who would eat something as disgusting as this?

Long Island Needs A Leader

It was no secret that the 2022 election was not going to be a good one for the Democratic Party. Unable to get by public unhappiness with the party in power, the Democrats failed to develop a credible campaign even though it had many accomplishments in Washington.

The continued split between the two parties in the nation bodes ill for the next two years when we will have national gridlock, gridlock and more gridlock.

The Long Island political picture is not a happy one. Whether at the state or local level, there are no strong leaders capable of talking sense into both sides of the aisle on any regional issue. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were a politician at the top of the ladder who could get the parties to sit down and plan collectively for two years of new accomplishments?

Regrettably, there is no elected official who commands the respect of both parties to craft a wish list of programs that will benefit our local taxpayers in general. Most of our electeds in power are wedded to the party line and are unwilling to cross either side of

the aisle.

Our local needs are no secret. The Island needs more housing that will help keep young people from fleeing to the nearby city. There are ample federal dollars available for rebuilding our roads or bridges, but someone must be the Island’s cheerleader in Washington and Albany.

Drugs continue to flood our streets and kill innocent young people at the earliest stages of their life. The bi-county area needs more dollars to ramp up drug enforcement and save those lives. The public worries about crime throughout the year but it lacks a champion for that crusade.

Our mass transit system is now at the highest level of accomplishments in our region’s history. The Grand Central connection will spread the LIRR commuters to the east side of Manhattan. Other

I played along, ready to tell them how great it was. I even tried to bite into it, knowing my teeth would bounce off it. Then I bit right through, realizing it was real!

I can’t tell you the disgust that overwhelmed me.

So, to all those protesting octopi farms and having the beast removed from restaurant menus, I support your right to protest. However, I don’t believe in depriving people who enjoy those inky mollusks of their right to dine on the eight-legged creatures. It’s a free country, right?

Not on my dinner plate, it’s not…

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improvements will add value to our homeowners.

The COVID-19 pandemic experience taught us that every regional health system has to be upgraded and needs more funding. Long Island, with a population exceeding three million people, needs to be better funded to meet this challenge. There are no assurances that we will avoid any new COVID-19 outbreaks.

It is time for a champion to emerge who can unite both parties and focus on Long Island’s future. Maybe that champion is right under our noses.

Former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer is a columnist for Anton Media Group and a partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in Uniondale. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or Anton Media Group.

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INSIDE POLITICS

an End to the Bail Reform ‘Debate’

In April of 2019, New York State passed one of the most just bail reform laws in the country. Unfortunately, this law has faced tremendous resistance from New Yorkers, a resistance that has flared up considerably with the 2022 elections.

However, I assure you that these fears, while logical, are unfounded, and are simply a result of politicians trying to manipulate you to vote for them. Don’t fall for it— there’s nothing to debate about New York’s bail reform. But first, what is bail, and what was the law in question?

When you are accused of a crime, you are assigned a court date. However, the question becomes—what if the suspect simply doesn’t show up? It would be quite a hassle to chase down every suspect.

So courts demand those accused to “post bail.” The suspect produces a sum of money, usually a few hundred or few thousand dollars, that is then returned to them after their court hearing, incentivizing them to

show up in court.

But what happens if you can’t post bail? Well, you are thrown in jail without a conviction.

And you can spend a long time there; some spend months or even years awaiting a trial, years and decades of innocent people wasting away in horrid jail facilities simply because they are too poor to post bail.

What ends up happening is that the poor—and by corollary, people of color, who are more

likely to be arrested pre-tri al—often just take a pre-trial sentence regardless of whether they actually committed a crime, to avoid having to wait in jail, leaving them with a criminal record and poor prospects for employment.

The 2019 New York bail reform was meant to address this issue by 1) preventing judges from issuing bail in non-violent misdemeanors and 2) having judges avoid issuing bail unless the suspect is a flight risk.

And it was successful: upon the passage of the law, the prison population in this state was re duced by a whopping 30 percent, allowing innocent people to return to their normal lives and severely reducing the taxpayer burden on Nassau citizens.

Nevertheless, it is under standable why some are hesitant about this law. On its face, it may seem like we’re letting criminals get off the hook, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.

It’s important to remember that you are innocent until

proven guilty. So until a proper trial is conducted, we cannot brand people criminals. Further, judges still have tools to restrict the movement of suspects considered a flight risk, like ankle monitors and probation officers.

If an innocent is accused of a violent crime, judges can still issue bail or jail the suspect. Bail was only removed for non-vi olent crimes, like someone trespassing. Do we really need to let such a person rot in prison for months? Are you willing to foot the bill? Because before bail reform, those were the exact “criminals” you were paying to upkeep.

So bail reform is good, actually. Nevertheless, desperate politicians keep trying to whip up fear in the good people of Nassau County. They talk of a “crime wave,” and they blame the bail law. Are they right? Has crime gone up because of bail reform?

No. While crime has gone up in New York and Nassau over the past two years, crime has gone

up nationwide, including in states without bail reform. Most of those released don’t commit crimes. According to the Times Union, 98 percent of suspects released under the bail law did not go on to commit a violent crime before their court appearance. And despite the increase in crime the past two years, we are still living in one of the safest times ever in Nassau County.

Don’t believe the propaganda: bail reform was a good reform. It allowed hundreds of thousands of people to return to a normal, productive life. It preserved justice and the rule of law. And it saved Long Islanders millions in taxpayer dollars. Don’t let politicians trying to manipulate you for your vote convince you otherwise.

Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major at Hofstra University, a political activist and an aspiring journalist whose work has appeared in the Hofstra Chronicle and The Long Island Herald.

Matthew Adarichev

Annual Bethpage Turkey Drive Celebrates Fourteenth Year

Inflation drives up average cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner

Now in its 14th year, the Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, Nov. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The annual drive, which kicks off the holiday food drive season on Long Island, will include a no-contact donation car drive-through which will enable community residents to remain in their cars while volunteers remove donations from the vehicles.

Long Islanders are asked to donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, supermarket gift cards or monetary donations. These donations will go directly to Island Harvest, which will help supply Thanksgiving meals to the more than 300,000 food-insecure Long Islanders. Its distribution network of more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs on Long Island. Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices and shelf-stable milk (please, no glass containers).

The Bethpage Turkey Drive will take place at Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s headquarters located at 899 South Oyster Bay Rd. in Bethpage.

For those unable to make an on-site donation on Nov. 18, most Bethpage branch locations are accepting non-perishable food items through Nov. 18 with the exception of the Bay Shore King Kullen and Chelsea, New York City branches.

Or, if you would rather show your support online, Bethpage is accepting online monetary donations at https://bit.ly/3zDUzyu through Nov. 30. Every gift of $35 will help support a holiday meal for your Long Island neighbors.

“Bethpage is a proud, longtime partner and supporter of Island Harvest and its mission to help end hunger on Long Island,” Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer Linda Armyn said. “I encourage everyone to join us this year by making a donation in whatever form and amount you can. With your help, we will make a difference.”

“So many of our neighbors on Long Island are a paycheck away from disaster, and record inflation and high grocery prices are putting additional burden on families struggling to put food on their tables,” Island Harvest President/CEO Randi Shubin Dresner said. “Fortunately, we have a longtime, valued partner in Bethpage Federal Credit Union helping us provide much-needed supplemental food support to the most vulnerable among us. Their ongoing support and generosity are invaluable in our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.”

Patches will be given to all Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who make a donation. Troop leaders can make a donation on behalf of troop members and bring back patches for the entire troop.

Since the first Bethpage Turkey Drive was organized in 2009, hundreds of community volunteers have come out to assist in the collection of more than 42,000 turkeys and over 179,000 pounds of food, which were then given to Long Island families facing hardship in time for the holidays. Island Harvest Food Bank has seen an increase in the requests for food and support services among the 400 community-based agencies it serves. About 70,000 individuals receive food assistance from the Island Harvest Food Bank network each week.

—Submitted by Island Harvest Food Bank

Port Holiday Magic Fun And Deals

Shop local this holiday season on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26

Nov. 26 marks the 12th annual Small Business Saturday – a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve our neighborhoods. Everyone benefits when we remember “BEFORE YOU CLICK AND BUY, GIVE PORT A TRY.”

To make this day extra festive and to kick off the holiday shopping season in a big way, the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (BID), the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, Residents Forward and Landmark on Main Street are celebrating with our own Port Holiday Magic!

Starting at noon, kids of all ages can see Santa ride past on a firetruck. He will travel along Port Washington Boulevard, Main Street, Shore Road and Manorhaven Boulevard.

Stores throughout town will have special holiday offers for shoppers. Some offers will be for the whole holiday season and some stores will arrange for delivery or pick-up. For the latest updates on participating stores’ holiday specials, visit the Events section on the Try Port First mobile app or pwcoc.org.

Shoppers will enjoy live and recorded musical entertainment outside as they stroll from store to store. Entertainers will be at the train station, at Ayhan’s Corner and at other locations on Main Street. There will be a number of holiday themed backgrounds for your perfect holiday selfies, including

an old-fashioned sleigh, an inflatable snowman, and an inflatable tree.

Shop entertainment includes:

Port Summer Show Strolling CarolersBegining at 1 p.m.

LIRR Sidewalk Entertainment- From 1 to 4 p.m. DJ Jerry Laskin will play holiday tunes.

Ayhan’s Corner, 284 Main St.- From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. is Long Island reSound’s Jingle Bell Performance and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. the Red Stocking Review singers perform.

Selfie Station Locations: LIRR garden-Olaf & old-fashioned sleigh; Alper’s CornerInflatable Christmas tree; Ayhan’s Corner–Santa blowup and performances; Bill’s Auto–Inflatable snow globe

Port Washington’s shopping districts will look especially festive for the celebration. The BID will install lighted snowflakes on the utility poles and the Chamber will adorn the Main Street lampposts with garlands, lights and red bows. Stores throughout town will be

going all out to win the Port Holiday Magic Window Decorating Contest.

To support both the businesses and shoppers, the Town of North Hempstead is suspending all on-street parking meter fees from Port Holiday Magic on Small Business Saturday to Jan. 1, 2023. The Port Washington Police District will provide extra safety for shoppers at the major crossings.

The event raises awareness of the vital role small businesses play in our community and our economy. This year, more than ever, shopping locally for the holidays is safe, convenient, and easy. You are supporting your local merchants who not only appreciate your business but also pay a large share of property taxes and help maintain the economic stability of our community. They also offer special customer services that the online merchants

and big box stores don’t, offer and they support requests for donations for our community organizations like schools, scouts, religious and civic institutions, and others. Importantly, online shoppers may not realize that for every $100 you spend in your local small businesses, $68 stays in our community through jobs, taxes, contributions to non-profits and more. For every $100 you spend online, $0 stays in our community.

Help strengthen our community by supporting local businesses that support our town. Shop Local on Nov. 26 and throughout the holiday season. Be sure to look for the gold and red bow on the doors of participating businesses and show them your support. All the store specials are available rain, snow or shine!

—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

3V Dental, 91 Main St.

Anthony’s World of Floors, 49 Manorhaven Blvd.

Impulse Boutique, 29 Main St.

AR Workshop, 273 Main St.

Salem Drugs, 475 Port Washington Blvd.

Massage Envy Spa, 47 Main St.

Painting With Flowers, 298 Main St.

Ayhan’s Mediterranean Market, 293 Main St.

Port Pop-Up Boutique, 142 Main St.

Ayhan’s Shish Kebab, 283 Main St.

The Cooking Lab, 160 Main St.

Port Salt Cave, 403 Main St.

Bach to Rock, 1015 Port Washington Blvd.

Shields Plumbing & Hardware, 267 Main St.

Blue Moon Project, 194 Main St.

Suite 275, 275 Main St.

Bluetique, 25 Main St.

Bubba Brown’s

, 302 Main St.

Falconer Florist, 8 S. Maryland Ave.

Hair Studio, 59 Main St.

Ichiddo Ramen, 983 Port Washington Blvd.

The Wellground, 938 Port Washington Blvd.

White + One, 309 Main St.

wit & whim, 6 Carlton Ave.

Yummy Gyro, 82 Main St.

Santa Claus will take a ride through Port’s shopping district again this year during Port Holiday Magic on Nov. 26 starting at noon!

Port Washington Florist is always in a festive mood during the holiday seasons with lots of unique floral arrangements and gifts for everyone. (Photos by Debbie Greco Cohen)

Treasures

Here are some local Port Washington stores to holiday shop from this year. These stores have participated in the previous Port Holiday Magic by having special sale offers on Small Business Saturday. Sales haven’t been announced yet, but check out the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce app, Try Port First, or the website (pwcoc.org)for updated sales and deals closer to this year’s Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26.

A Merry Little Manhasset

This Holiday Season Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and Shop Manhasset are working on many ways to help our small businesses by encouraging the community to Shop Local, Spend Local, and Eat Local.

The Chamber will be hosting its 2nd Annual “A Merry Little Manhasset” on Nov. 26 on Small Business Saturday, a celebration of small, local, and e-commerce businesses. It falls on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, the day after Black Friday.

The Chamber will bring festivities to Plandome Road to encourage the community to support small local businesses. Kick-Off will begin at 11:00 a.m. with photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Hierarchy Architecture & Design will once again host a Gingerbread Contest.

Manhasset Chamber will host a toy drive for Adventures in Learning at Santa-land, 346 Plandome Rd. Bring a new unwrapped toy and help a local child, ages 1 to 18.

Thanks to Manhasset Beautification, Plandome Road will be decorated with Holiday Lights on the light posts and planters. To add more holiday cheer throughout the town, the Chamber is encouraging businesses to decorate their

windows and will be hosting a “Holiday Window Display Contest.” Voting will begin Friday, Dec. 2nd, the same day as Christmas Tree Lighting, where the Chamber will announce the winner of the “All Roads Lead Home” poster contest

winners.

While enjoying the festivities, make sure to stroll around town and do some local shopping and grab a bite to eat. Manhasset Chamber of Commerce encourages all to come out and support

our small local businesses.

Make sure to check the “Merry Manhasset” schedule at www.shopmanhasset.com for event details.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce

Plandome Road will be festive with holiday lighting and Christmas decorations.

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce set up for 2021 Merry Little Manhasset.

A Merry Little Manhasset tree skirt.

(Contributed by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, 2021)

G rateful.

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.”

-Melody Beattie

Beth Catrone

Associate Real Estate Broker

Gold Circle of Excellence c.516.647.1729 bethcatrone@danielgale.com

Port Washington O ce 350 Main Street, Port Washington, NY | 516.883.2900 | danielgale.com

T hank you to my clients, colleagues, friends and family for making 2022 an incredible year.

The best part of the season is the opportunity to say thank you to all my clients, customers, colleagues and friends for entrusting me with all your real estate needs throughout the year.

Shopping Local This Holiday Season

BY JULIE PRISCO

Shopping locally is important year-round to keep the local economy and community thriving. When it comes to the holiday season, remember to give your local clothing boutiques, toy shops, and home decor stores some business.

One good way to support local businesses is gift cards. Gift cards are often overlooked when shopping for presents because people feel it is not a personal gift or a lazy way out of shopping. But it can be quite the opposite.

For teens and kids, money is tight. Five dollars for bringing in the trash, or ten hours of minimum wage, often doesn’t leave teens with enough money to go out with friends and shop. A gift certificate to their favorite local clothing store or nail

salon is a great way to give your loved ones some extra spending money.

For the adults, gift cards to the hardware store or a gift card to a home decor store is a good idea. With a gift card to a local home goods store, your family member or friend can finally buy those expensive pots and pans they had their eye on. A gift certificate to a hardware store will allow them

to splurge for an expensive power tool.

It can be hard to support restaurants when shopping locally during the holidays, but gift certificates are an excellent way to help. For the couples in your life, a gift certificate to a local restaurant (plus a promise of free babysitting) gives couples an excuse to set aside a fun night for just the two of them.

Below are some local shops in Port Washington where gifts and gift certificates can be purchased this holiday season.

The Wellground, 938 Port Washington Blvd.-The Wellground opened in Port in 2019. The store offers a thoughtfully curated experience that includes clothing, shoes, home, wellness and beauty. The Wellground keeps up with the trending clothing and jewelry styles for girls, teens, and women. Visit thewellground.com to learn more.

Arena Sports, 52 Main St.- Arena Sports sells Port Washington specified merchandise. The store has a variety of ‘PORT’ t-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, and hats. Buy merchandise specific to the Port Vikings and Manhasset area. Sports equipment like baseball bats, helmets and other sporting accessories are available at Arena Sports. A gift from Arena Sports is perfect for any local sports-loving kid and adult. A ‘PORT’ shot glass or sweatshirt from Arena Sports makes a great remembrance gift for those off to college next fall. Visit arenasportsny.com to browse the merchandise.

Bubba Brown’s Treasures, 302 Main St.- Bubba Brown’s has something for everybody. The store offers everything from one-of-a-kind jewelry to organic soaps, hand creams, and Port Washington themed drinking glasses and hand towels. Browse Bubba Brown’s when shopping for your excentric and decor-obsessed loved ones.

Alper’s True Value Hardware, 81 Main St.For the men in your life, Alper’s Hardware offers all sorts of tools, outdoor appliances, and various work clothing items. Alpers has fire pits, barbeques and grilling utensils for those who enjoy spending time in their backyards. Visit alpershardware.com to check out more products.

Louie’s Prime Steak & Seafood, 395 Main St.- Louie’s has a great lunch, dinner and dessert selection. Its fully stocked bar offers wines, and special cocktails. Call Louie’s at 516-883-4242 to purchase a gift. Visit louiessince1905.com for more information.

Trending Gift Ideas

BY LAUREN FELDMAN

While shopping locally is always encouraged, some cyber Monday deals are too good to resist. This year’s Cyber Monday is on Nov. 28. Below are some fun and trending gift ideas to search for while browsing online sales.

For the chef: Vegetable slicer and dicer ($29.99)

Cooking will be a cinch this holiday season with your very own veggie slicer! Many come with catch-compartments to make prep and cleanup super easy! Different blades let you julienne, chop, slice and dice various foods, including onions, zucchini, potatoes and more. Find this item at fullstar.org

For the car-obsessed: Car trash can ($17.99)

Perhaps an unconventional choice, but a great gift if you know anyone with a car that is not quite spick-and-span. Car trash cans fit most standard models and make keeping clean super easy! Especially in winter, cleaning the car might be a chilly adventure. Great for family vehicles. Find this item at hotorauto.com

For the future beauty influencer: Moisturizer ($54.00)

The It Cosmetics limited-edition holiday set. The Beautiful Together 4-piece Anti-Aging Skincare Gift Set includes a complete day-to-night routine of moisturizing cleanser, hydrating moisturizer, smoothing eye cream, and rejuvenating night cream. Find this item at ulta.com

For the active kids: Indoor trampoline ($99.99)

Stuck inside on a snowy, cold day? Try this trampoline to get your little one’s energy out! Recommended for ages 3-6. Indoor trampolines are a great way to get moving while staying in place. Perfect for homes with limited indoor space as well. Find this item at dickssportingoods.com

For the future scientist: Geode discovery kit ($36.99)

For the curious kid are kits such as these! Help them unlock their inner explorer by opening geodes and discovering their very own crystals! National Geographic has a line of kits that enable kids to create, explore, and destroy, all while learning about nature, animals and more! Recommended for ages 8 and up, these kits are fun for the whole family. Find this item at michaels.com

Celebrate The Holidays In Port

BY JULIE PRISCO

With the holidays approaching, it’s time to join family and friends to celebrate. Bundle up, grab your loved ones and check out some entertaining and heartwarming winter celebrtations. Here are some holiday events in and around Port that are happening in the upcoming weeks.

Landmark on Main Street

Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

Judy Collins: Holidays & Hits on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins will be performing a Holiday & Hits concert. The Christmas concert series will feature a program of holiday classics, songs from Judy’s latest album, Spellbound—her 55th album and her first ever complete album of originals—and beloved songs culled from her six-decade career.

“Happy Holidays” with The Red Mamas and special guests The Step Sistas on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m. The Red Hot Mamas aged 55-85, have been kicking up their heels with Rockette-style tap dancing in the NY area for the past twenty years. The company’s repertoire includes selections from Broadway shows, old time favorites and current popular tunes. Recent performances include Paula Abdul’s “Live To Dance,” The Chapin Stage at Hecksher Park and the Long Island Dance Consortium’s Celebration of Dance. Bookings are available for all special events, including special holiday performances. Free program for seniors.

Glenn Miller Orchestra: In The Christmas Mood on Friday, Dec. 16. The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era of the 1930s and 40s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theatres, hotels and dance pavilions, built and sustained the momentum of popularity. Now, over sixty years since the public first embraced the successful Miller Sound, both the legend and the music live on.

The Community Synagogue Visit commsyn.org for more information.

Community Synagogue Lighting on Monday, Dec. 19 at 6p.m. We meet outside of the Synagogue entrance by the Electrical Menorah on top of the building. Latkes and donuts included.

Community Haunkkah Dinner on Friday, Dec. 23 on 6p.m. Everyone is invited. Cost to be determined.

Port Washington Ice Skating Center Visit pwskating.com to make skating reservations.

Weekly Reserved Skating Hours. Saturdays and Sundays from 2:15-3:45 p.m. Mondays and Fridays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Gather friends and family to spend an afternoon ice skating. Reserved Skating Sessions are for skaters who want to skate for fun. Capacity is limited and reservations and advance online payment is required. Admission to these sessions is $18 per person. Skate rentals can be purchased at the rink when you arrive. The cost is $5.00

Ice Skating Lessons For All. Book a 30-minute private skating lesson or ice hockey lesson for $60. Or book a semi-private 30 minute skatting lesson or a hockey lesson for $36.

The Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink (At the Parkwood Sports Complex) Visit gnparks. org for more information.

Public Skate Sessions. Visit the website for the weekly

hours of the public sessions. Public sessions are open daily to both park district residents and non-residents. Residents must show park pass for the resident admission fees: adult $8, child $6 and seniors $5. Admission fees for non-residents are $14 for adults and $10 for children.

Great Neck Library

Visit greatnecklibrary.org for registration information.

on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. (Large Multipurpose Room 34, Main Library) Fun storytime celebrating all things winter! We will learn about winter weather, animals

that hibernate and more. This program is suitable for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying adult. Please note that this program includes class dates on December 6, 13, and 20. Registration begins Nov. 22 at 10 a.m.

Do-It-Yourself Snow Globe on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. (Large Multipurpose Room 34, Main Library) DIY your very own snow globe and hear a great story! This program is suitable for children in grades K-5. Registration begins December 6 at 10 a.m.

Paint & Sip Snowy Scene on Friday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. (Main Library Community Room) Join us for a guided painting and some hot cocoa or tea to drink! This program is suitable for children in grades K-6 (ages 5-11).

Registration begins December 9 at 10 a.m.

See The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Landmark on Main Street. (Photo from The Landmark on Main Street Website)

25th Port Washington Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting

It is the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Port Washington Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting. This year’s celebration and lighing will be on Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at 4:30 p.m. in Blumenfeld Park on Main Street in Port Washington. Every year the community gathers to celebrate the Christmas story with music, sweet treats, and mingle with neighbors. A live nativity performance takes place with actors and a narrator to tell the story.

Music performed by the Liquid Bread Brass Band will accompany the Christmas Pageant, and Live Nativity. Immediately following the Pageant this year’s honorees will light up the Christmas Tree. The night’s festivities conclude with the arrival of Santa!

It’s been 25 years-who knows what surprises there might be! Join us, this amazing event is a delightful experience for all.

Wear warm clothing! (Something red, if you have it!)

The Christmas Tree Lighting Committee is made up of Port Washington residents and business owners. See the Port Washington Christmas Tree Facebook page for additional information on the committee and making a donation to sustain this

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BY JULIE PRISCO

With the holiday season approaching, people begin to think about their life and what they are grateful for. Spending time with family, friends and other loved ones helps us realize how lucky many of us are.

The holiday season is also a time for people to give back to the less fortunate in the community. Food, clothing and toy drives begin to pop up across town. Look out for these donation drives in the coming weeks, usually hosted by the town and village governments, local police and fire departments, and charitable groups.

Besides the classic holiday donation drives, many local food and clothing pantries across town are open year-round for people to donate non-perishable food items and old clothing too.

One popular and local food pantry is at Our Lady of Fatima’s OutReach office, located at 10 Cottonwood Rd., Port Washington. They accept donations at church mass and the OutReach office, Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m.Noon and 1-5 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima’s Outreach office currently services about 135 families in the Port Washington and Manhasset area.

The pantry is in partnership with Our Harvest and receives meats, poultry and

dairy product based on a percentage of sales in the local area. By purchasing through Our Harvest, you help stock Our Lady of Fatima’s pantry.

The Outreach office works with Plant a Row for the Hungry, The Dodge House, Grassroots and various other Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups to provide fresh produce in the Spring, Summer and Fall months.

When fresh produce is scarce in the winter, Our Lady of Fatima could use some extra donations. The Outreach office shared that due to storage issues, they aren’t making up the usual holiday baskets for their families; instead, they are giving out gift cards. The office is accepting the donation of gift cards to food stores such as Stop & Shop or prepaid AMEX cards for the office to give out to families in need.

The food pantry accepts monetary donations to help stock their pantry in addition to taking non-perishable food items. The standard items that the pantry distributes and is in constant need of are: oil, cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly,

mac & cheese, rice, pasta, oatmeal, canned tomatoes, canned and dry beans, canned tuna, salmon, and chicken, canned corn, string beans, peas, and beets, canned soup, canned fruits, mayonnaise and ketchup. Visit olfpw.org for more information. With the changing seasons, people are going through their closets to make

room for sweaters and winter coats. When cleaning out your dressers and closets, a large pile of clothes you haven’t worn all year will grow on the floor. We often put those clothes in garbage bags and drop them into the nearest clothing drop bin in a local shopping center. While donating clothes to those bins is excellent, dropping dropping

Complete board game sets are accepted at Twin Pines. (Photos from the Twin Pines Thrift Shop website)

them at a local donation site can help your surrounding community.

Twin Pines Thrift Shop in Port Washington is a non-profit founded in 1972 with a mission to reduce, reuse and recycle. Twin Pines is located at 382 Main St. on the corner of Prospect Avenue and Main Street.

They accept donations on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until their storage has reached maximum capacity. Five bags or boxes are accepted per family per week. They ask that soft goods, such as clothing and tablecloths, be packed separately from hard goods, such as dishes.

Aside from material donations, Twin Pines stocks a food pantry for those in need and always accepts dry and canned goods. Twin Pines shared that while material donations are only accepted on Saturdays, non-perishable food items are accepted any day of the week. Donations of medical supplies are also accepted at Twin Pines, supplies such as canes and walkers.

Twin Pines shares that their most popular items are women’s clothes and kitchenware. Kitchenware includes plates, utensils and small kitchen appliances. Women’s clothing is Twin Pines’ most sold merchandise and it’s most given away inventory. Twin Pines works with a domestic violence safe house, allowing women from their center to come and get free clothing. Right now, fall and winter clothing is among the most needed items at Twin Pines.

In addition to women’s clothing, Twin Pines accepts shoes, children’s and men’s clothing, and maternity clothing. They also take books, board games, athletic equipment, handbags and jewelry.

Some items are not accepted at Twin Pines due to sanitary concerns and storage issues. Items not accepted include stuffed animals, toys, incomplete games, incomplete glass/plate sets, linens/towels, baby clothes (Newborn to 3T), pet food, cassettes/CDs/VHS

tapes, bath mats, towels, sheets, cribs, car seats, helmets, nursing materials, large furniture, computers/printers and any broken/damaged items.

Visit pwtwinpines.com for more information.

A newer program in Port Washington was started by the Port Washington Community Chest during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March 2020, hundreds of volunteers, donors, elected officials, community organizations and businesses worked to help their neighbors. Together they launched the COVID-19 Community Response Fund and established the COVID-19 Community Response Working group to address an evolving list of needs spawned by the pandemic.

According to a press release from the Community Chest, Port Washington volunteers helped out by delivering food and supplies to food pantries and highly vulnerable seniors, making over 2,000 cloth masks and setting up vaccination appointments. The COVID-19 Relief Fund provided over $318,000 to help Port residents who were suddenly unemployed to attain food and other essentials. Over 400 families and 1,400 individuals in Port Washington were helped.

The Community Chest shared that “The Nicholas Center Navigators (young adults on the autism spectrum), who had been instrumental in delivering these items during the pandemic, will launch a new program called Port Provides, Powered by The Nicholas Center to gather, assemble and deliver these supplies to pantries in Port.”

A Go-Fund-Me account has been established to support this important community program. Donations may be made via: Port Provides, Powered by The Nicholas Center at GoFundMe at www. gofundme.com/port-provides-poweredby-the-nicholas-center or by calling: 516-767-7177, ext. 420.

Kitchenware offered at Twin Pines.

Holiday Drink Recipes

BY LAUREN FELDMAN

With cold nights approaching, it’s time to curl up with a good book and a tasty drink. Below are some holiday drinks to make for friends and family or bring to the next holiday bash.

Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine is a classic for the Holidays–especially popular in Europe–and super easy, since many families carry red wine already in their homes. One batch is perfect for 2-4 people, and adjustable depending on which spices you enjoy, and just how much you want your wine to pop with festive flavor! Recipe from: cookieandkate. com/classic-mulled-wine-recipe/ Ingredients:

• 2 small oranges or 1 large

• 1 bottle of affordable Merlot, Zinfandel or Garnacha (also called Grenache)

• ¼ cup brandy

• 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste

• 2 whole cinnamon sticks

• 3 star anise

• 4 whole cloves

• Optional garnishes: Fresh whole cranberries (about ¼ cup), cinnamon sticks, additional orange rounds or half moons

Instruction:

• Slice one orange into rounds and slice the other in half. Place the rounds into a medium heavy-bottomed pot. Squeeze the juice from the remaining oranges into the pot.

• Pour the wine into the pot, followed by the brandy. Add 1 tablespoon of the sweetener. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves.

• Warm the mixture over medium heat until steaming (about 5 minutes). When you see tiny bubbles at the surface, reduce the heat to low.

• Taste and add another tablespoon of sweetener if needed. If it’s not spicy enough, continue cooking over low heat for 5 to 10 more minutes.

• Serve in mugs with your desired garnishes.

Naughty-or-Nice Cocoa

A cozy hot chocolate recipe perfect for families. Add cocoa cream liqueur and peppermint Schnapp’s for the adults, or swap these out for 3 tablespoons of chocolate syrup and regular peppermint for the kids! Recipe from: kjandcompany. co/santas-cocoa/

Ingredients:

• 3 cups milk

• 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking bar chopped

• 3/4 cup cocoa cream liqueur

• 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup peppermint Schnapp’s depending on strength desired

• Toppings: Chocolate-rimmed mugs, crushed candy canes or whipped cream

Instructions:

• In a small sauce pan, bring the milk to a low simmer over low heat.

• Whisk in the chocolate chips until smooth.

Naughty-or-Nice Cocoa

• Whisk in the cocoa liqueur and peppermint Schnapp’s and remove from heat.

• Pour the cocoa into your desired mugs, top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

Mulled Wine

Jack Frost Cocktail

For the bit more adventurous or the at-home bartender! This fun blue frozen cocktail requires a bit more ingredients, but is worth it for those who want a sweet, slightly tropical drink this holiday season. Also good for those who enjoy a holiday drink but maybe don’t want something hot or warm. Cozy on the outside, cool on the inside! Recipe from: theblondcook.com/ jack-frost-cocktail/

Ingredients:

• Light corn syrup or honey for rimming glasses

• Flaked coconut for rimming glasses

• 8 cups ice (more or less depending on desired consistency)

• 1 cup pineapple juice

• ½ cup blue curacao

• ½ cup vodka or light rum

• ½ cup cream of coconut

Instructions:

• Rim the glasses: Pour a thin layer of corn syrup onto a plate and dip the rims into the corn syrup, then dip in coconut flakes.

• In a blender, blend ice, pineapple juice, blue curacao, vodka and cream of

coconut until desired consistency is reached.

• Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Smoked Tea Hot Toddy

After a long day out in the elements, nothing drives out the cold quite like a hot toddy. At its most basic, a traditional hot toddy is hot water, whiskey, honey and lemon. It’s steamy, strong, and a little bit sweet. For an exotic twist on this classic chest-warmer, consider brewing a cup of Lapsang Souchong in place of the hot water. This robust tea is smoked over pine boughs, giving it a decidedly festive aroma. Pair with your favorite whiskey (rye is especially flavorful) and maple syrup in place of honey to take the edge off winter’s chill.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces Scotch or whiskey

• 3/4 ounce (1 tablespoon) maple syrup

• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

• 3 1/2 ounces boiling water

• 1 Lapsang Souchong tea bag

Instructions:

• Steep tea to desired strength, remove tea bag and discard.

(Photo from Getty Images)

• Add syrup, lemon juice and whiskey.

• Stir, breathe in the smoky goodness, and sip.

—Recipe contirbuted by Amanda Olsen, Manhasset News Editor

Jack Frost Cocktail (Photo from Getty images)

Grandma ChooChoo’s Cookies

BY JULIE PRISCO

Every family has a holiday tradition. Whether wearing matching sweaters or playing card games at the holiday party, every tradition is special and something to look forward to. Growing up, my Grandma ChooChoo (famously nicknamed after the sound a train makes because LIRR tracks ran through her backyard) made delicious cookies from family recipes.

To say Grandma ChooChoo was holiday obsessed is an understatement. Every holiday she decorated her home with those ornate vinyl table clothes, she’d have a themed wreath hanging on the front door and she decorated the mantel above the fireplace with glittery trinkets. Even holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Fourth of July had their own special box in the attic with holiday decorations. All the food and dessert at each

celebration were made from scratch; store-bought cookies or cakes were not allowed at Grandma’s house.

After Grandma ChooChoo passed away in 2014, we made a book of all of her cookie recipes for everyone to have. Now at our family’s big Christmas Eve party, everyone makes a special cookie to honor her.

Below are some of the cookie recipes for your family to try out this holiday season:

Rainbow Cookies

Rainbow Cookies are a staple in any local bakery. The layers of tasty cake, almond paste-jelly and chocolate make for a mouthwatering combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of 8 ounce almond paste

• 1 ½ cups (three sticks) of softened butter

• 1 cup of granulated sugar

• 4 eggs separated

• 1 teaspoon of almond extract

• 2 cups of sifted floue

• ¼ teaspoon of salt

• 10 drops of green food coloring

• 8 drops of red food coloring

• 1 jar of 12 ounce apricot preserve

• 2 squares of semisweet chocolate

Linzer Tarts

Linzer Tarts are a beauftiful cookie. The two sugar cookies with jelly in between may seem like tricky cookies to make, but they are considered one of the easier cookies to make. These cookies allow room for a creative twist. Some people cut a simple hole out of the top cookie, some cut a heart or star to make them more festive.

Ingredients:

• 2 and 3/4 cups of sifted flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 cup softened margarine

• 3 ounces cream cheese softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup almonds grounds

• 1 grated lemon peel

• 1 jar (12 ounces ) raspberry preserves.

• Confectionary sugar

Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Oatmeal Lace cookies are crispy and delicate. These cookies are simple to make and a favorite among kids and adults. The cookies are a beautiful addition to any dessert spread at your next holiday party.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of butter

• ¾ cup of white sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 cup of quick-cooking oats

• 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon of salt

• ¼ teaspoon of baking powder

• For the chocolate filling- ¾ cup pf semisweet chocolate, melted.

Instructions:

• Grease 3 13x9x2 cookie sheets, line them with wax paper and grease again.

• Break up the almont paste in a large bowl with a fork and add butter, sugar, egg yolks and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (5 minutes)

• Beat in flour and salt. Beat egg whites with mixer until stiff and with a wooden spoon. Stir into almond mixture using a turning motion similar to folding.

• Remove 1 ½ cups of batter and spread evenly into prepared pan.

• Remove another 1 ½ cups of batter and add green food coloring, spread into next pan.

• Add red food coloring into the remaining 1 ½ cups of batter and spread into pan.

• Bake in an oven at 350 degrees for 15

Instructions:

• Sift flour and baking powder onto wax paper.

• Beat butter, cream cheese, sugar, and egg until light and fluffy.

• Add flour mixture blending thoroughly, stir in ground almonds and lemon rind.

• Turn dough out onto wax paper (mixture will be sticky) and shape into a ball to chill over night

• Cut dough in half and roll out dough to a 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured cutting board.

• Cut out a 3 inch round with a cookie cutter and place on a cookie sheet.

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

• Melt butter in a microwave and add the sugar; stir to combine. Add beaten egg and mix well.

• Stir in oats, flour, vanilla extract, salt and baking powder.

• Drop teaspoonfuls of dough two inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown (About 8 minutes)

• Let cook completely before removing from

minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The cake will be ¼ thick.

• Remove from pans immediately onto large wire racks and let cool.

• Heat the apricot preserve and strain it.

• Place the green layer in a pan and spread ½ of the preserve over the green layer.

• Place the yellow layer on top and spread the remaining apricot over, then place the pink layer on top of the yellow.

• Cover with plastic wrap and weigh down with a cutting board. Refrigerate over night.

• Melt chocolate over hot water in a small cup and spread to edges of the cake and let dry for 30 minutes.

• Cut into 1 inch square pieces.

• Repeat with the other half of the dough.

• With a 1/2 inch cutter cut out the cener of each. (Substitute round for a fun shape)

• Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until lightly brown.

• Heat raspberries and spread each of the solid cookies completely to the edge with a thin layer of hot preserves

• Top each with the cut out cookies.

• Press together gently to make a sandwich then sprinkle with confectionary sugar.

• Spoon a drop of preserves into the opening of each tart and let the preserves set.

the baking sheet.

• To assemble: melt the chocolate in the microwave. Spread a thin layer on a cookie and gently place another cookie on top.

Homemade Rainbow Cookies. (Photo from Julie Prisco)

Linzer Tarts. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons)

Oatmeal Lace Cookies. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons)

Grandma ChooChoo

This holiday season I wish to express my gratitude to all those who have continued to support me, allowing me to keep on doing what I love. There is truly nothing like helping my clients through the process of buying or selling their home.

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HOME & DESIGN

Replacing Documents After A Natural Disaster

After a natural disaster such as a hurricane, official documents will be essential in helping hurricane survivors rebuild their lives. Survivors who lost vital documents such as birth and marriage certificates, Social Security cards or medical records can get replacements from the following resources.

Federal Documents

Medicare cards

Phone: 800-772-1213 / Live chat available for deaf or hard of hearing Website: www.medicare.gov

Military records

Phone: 866-272-6272 / To access a Video Relay Service (VRS), Dial 711 Website: www.archives.gov/ contact/ Passport

Phone: 877-487-2778 / Call 888874-7793 for TDD Service Website: travel.state.gov

Social Security Card

You may request a reasonable accommodation for an upcoming appointment by calling 800-772-1213. Website: www.ssa.gov

Green Cards

send e-mail: FSInternet@fiscal. treasury.gov Website: www.treasurydirect.gov U.S. Tax Returns

Phone: 800-829-1040 / Telephone assistance for the deaf and hard of hearing is available for individuals with TTY/TDD equipment. TTY/TDD users may call 800-829-4059 to ask tax questions or to order IRS forms and publications.

Website: www.irs.gov

Personal Documents

Real estate and property Contact your municipal government. Credit cards

Contact your credit card company directly.

This elegantly updated ranch at 73 Plymouth Dr. in Glen Head sold on Oct. 11 for $999,000. The living room has a fieldstone fireplace. It has a formal dining room with French doors and an eat-in-kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The family room, master bedroom and master bathroom have radiant heat. There are two additional bedrooms and a den/office that could be a bedroom. The full basement is finished and has a media room, storage and laundry. The mudroom is just off the two-car attached garage. The yard is beautifully landscaped and has a patio and a deck. The home is wired for an in-house sound system, landscaped lighting and an in-ground sprinkler system.

To request large print or braille-related or other accommodations, applicants should call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283. Use the online accommodations request form in order to request an accommodation at any time during the naturalization process. Website: www.uscis.gov

U.S. Savings Bonds

Phone: 844-284-2676 / For other means of communication,

Credit reports from Equifax, Experian, TransUnion Phone: 877-322-8228 Website: www.annualcreditreport.com Insurance documents

Check with your agent. Medical records

Call your doctor or your medical insurance company; records are tracked electronically.

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ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

Rupert Holmes’ Fave Theatrical Productions

When the pandemic hit, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes saw COVID-19 shut down the theatrical world on a broad scale. Closer to home, productions of his including a West End run Curtains, which was coming off a successful 2019 holiday run, plus worldwide revivals of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, came to a grinding halt. Quarantining at his Westchester home in Cold Spring, Holmes started thinking about how to creatively bounce back from this unprecedented global event. The solution? A one-actor play about tlate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG).

“I thought if theater was ever going to come back from this abyss, it may be that it has to be with shows that feature one or two actors,” he said. “Some of the most enjoyable plays that I’ve seen have been

one- or two-actor pieces. I thought if we’re going to come back, maybe these will be the first arrows we shoot into the air to get back into the world of theater. I thought who would be a good subject for a one-actor play that would be engrossing, enlightening and human? Almost immediately I thought I had to write a play about [Ruth’s] life. And make her a real human being people can get to know through this play. Anyone can read the rulings. Anyone can read the biographical data and get a feel for what drove her whole life. [I wanted to share] what her loves and passions were and why justice was so important to her.”

Holmes took a year to research and write this play. Actress Michelle Azar (NCIS: Los Angeles; How to Get Away With Murder) was tapped to play RBG. In finding the right format, actress and subject to work with, the former Levittown resident wound up creating a piece that is warm, personal, intimate and focused.

“When I write a play, I want to envision it being performed,” he explained. “I don’t

want to write a play and look at the letters on a page. Unless there’s an audience and a venue, it isn’t a play. This was a play that I could see happening in an intimate setting. I thought for a one-actor play, who better than Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this particular time? It’s a chance to make people understand what her life was about, beyond just the iconic nature of her notoriety and a chance to show that she was more than just the Notorious RBG that had become a catch-phrase; the kind of thing Saturday Night Live would spoof.”

To that end, Holmes was happy to share some of his favorite plays.

All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be running through Nov. 27 at the Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts, 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor. For more information, visit www.baystreet.org or call 631-725-9500.

Rupert Holmes (Photo by Barry Gordin)

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“This Lily Tomlin one-woman performance kind of made me realize that you could go on quite a journey with one person performing a show.”

Say Goodnight Gracie (2002)

“When I wrote Say Goodnight Gracie , George Burns had lived to be 100. I realized that if I wrote the story of his life, I would also be writing a very definitive history of American entertainment. He was in every entertainment form the

United States had. He went from singing on the street for pennies to vaudeville. He was 30 years old when he met Gracie Allen. He had already been in vaudeville more than 15 years. He was a kid in vaudeville. Then they were the toast of vaudeville and then vaudeville started dying. They made the leap very people made from stage to radio. They had one of the most popular radio shows of the time. They became national phenomenons. Gracie Allen ran for president as a joke and got quite a number of votes. They were also making some of the first talkies that were ever made in the early ‘30s. They mad motion pictures with people like Fred Astaire and W.C. Fields. Again, they did a very difficult thing—they went from radio to television. It was an incredible transition. When George and Gracie split up, he was able to leave TV and somehow make a leap to movies. He won an Oscar at age 80 and he even had a hit record on the Top 40 at age 80-something called ‘I Wish I Was Eighteen Again’ in the country category. Outside of having a video made about him, George Burns was the history of American entertainment. You get to travel through that history and the life of a very persistent man. I admired his life and I happened to admire that play.”

What Every Woman Knows (1908)

“What Every Woman Knows was written by James Barrie, who was the author of Peter Pan. He wrote a play that was basically about the woman behind the man. It’s about a young Scottish woman whose brothers are going to get the education in the household. She starts stealing their books and makes sure she reads everything they read. She finally marries a politician and supports him. The politician in the play rises to such heights he feels like he can do without her. He leaves her and suddenly he notices he’s not making any good speeches anymore, because she was supplying him with all his ideas and philosophy from behind the scenes. I happen to love that play quite a big deal because it was an early feminist advocacy play that pointed out that women know very often that when men get good ideas, they’ve often gotten them from their wives and female friends.”

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Hanging out by yourself will be fun because you’ll get to enjoy exactly what you want without having to compromise. e food and entertainment is all your choice. Later in the week, you’ll look back fondly on the moments you got to do as you wish. It’s so much easier to be a good friend to others when you’re rst a good friend to yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Limitations are actually the best things that could happen to your project. When you have limited time, you’ll get things done quickly. When you have limited money, you’ll do them e ciently, too. Your project might actually turn out much better than it would have if you hadn’t had the parameters. You’re a genius at embracing these realities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Standing where you can see means standing where you can be seen. Do you know what you should expose and what you should pro tect? ere will be decisions to be made in this regard. Maybe you won’t get them all right, but you’ll make them mindfully, which is more than most can claim.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you want something objectively, you like the idea of it but may or may not be willing to do the work it takes to make things happen. But when a want is at the level of desire, you’ll put in whatever e ort is necessary. is week, you’re still deciding how much you want a thing, and there’s no need to rush the decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). is week brings atypical patterns. Days lled with leisure lead to your most productive cycles. So pace yourself and interrupt periods of hard work with long, lazy stretches of doing nothing at all. In general, there is great freedom to be felt by letting go of what happened or letting go of your story about what should have happened.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). is week is a scavenger hunt. A series of small, easily solvable predicaments will lead you down this winding path. ere may be a prize at the end, but it’s minor compared to the fun and satisfaction of solving each predicament. It’s wonderful to have quality problems to work on!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Even though you’ll be turning in work to someone else this week, the truth is that you are ultimately running your own business. You’re the one who knows the investment and how it moves your goals along or doesn’t. Carve out your own opportunities. Life isn’t about getting a chance; it’s about taking a chance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People involved in today’s interactions will have di erent wants and interests from yours. If you’re to get to common ground, bridges must rst be built. Stay lighthearted and playful. ings will get complicated, but deliciously so because you keep approaching them from the perspective of fun and games.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Everyone is multidimensional. You learned long ago not to underestimate those around you or assume you know their next move. Now you can apply that lesson to yourself. You are capable of more than you think. ere’s much more to you than you are currently aware of, but you’ll learn it as the week unfolds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). ere are overly practical types who are so focused on pro t that they do not understand e orts made for other reasons. You’ll educate them as you spend time on an impractical endeavor that makes you feel connected, peaceful and part of something indescribable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Disregard the competition and any limits that might seem to be in play. Yes, abilities and situations have rules, but they are often far less stringent than the ones you’d assume. Pretend you didn’t know any better. What would you focus on then? What can you see yourself do?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). is week’s dance will be restrained and elegant, giving you a chance to catch your breath. Small, interpersonal dramas will be part of the experience. You might have forgotten exactly what you told someone, but the other person hasn’t. Ask questions and get everyone on the same page. Good communication is a saving grace.

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help each other during the ensuing play.

Today’s deal shows how good defensive teamwork can solve a dif ficult problem. West led the ace of clubs, on which East played the nine. Had East not played the nine, West would have had a difficult

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choice as to whether to shift to a spade or a heart. As it was, though, West had no problem.

East’s play of the nine was an obvious suit-preference signal. Considering the club strength visi ble in dummy, East could hardly be signaling for a club continuation, so the nine could be interpreted only as directing a shift to the higher-ranking of the two side suits (spades and hearts). Had East pre ferred a heart return because he had no hearts or had the ace, he would have played his lowest club on the ace to ask for the lowerranking suit to be returned.

Accordingly, West led a spade at trick two. But in order to convince East that he wanted a club return at trick three, he led the queen instead of his fourth-best spade. Had West led the seven, East might have won with the ace and been tempted to return a spade, hoping West had the king.

East had no trouble reading the situation correctly. He took the queen of spades with the ace and returned a club. South now could not avoid going down one, and when in practice he tried to make the contract by ruffing with the jack, he was overruffed by the queen and later lost another

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Vikings Pour It On, Top Clarke 51-14

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

Can’t anyone stop these rampaging Vikings?

That’s a question that high school football coaches all around Nassau County are asking as the North Shore Vikings continued to dominate Conferene I football with a 51-14 shellacking of Clarke High School, a home win that took place Saturday, Nov. 6.

The win set up an exciting playoff game last Saturday with Malverne. A 21-yard field goal by Michael Fleming gave the Vikings a 17-14 win in the Nassau IV semifinal game. This Friday, North Shore will take on West Hempstead for the title game at Shuart Stadium on the Hofstra campus.

Woody Hayes, the legendary Ohio State football coach once described his strategy as “three yards and a cloud of dust.” Hayes

didn’t like the passing game, adding that when to throw, three things happen and two of them are bad (interception, incomplete, with a completed pass as the positive one).

North Shore Coach Dan Agovino may or may not be a fan of Woody

Hayes, but his charges have seen and raised the great Woody. The Vikings rely on a running game, but three yards? It’s generally more like 50 yards and another touchdown on the board.

Clarke scored first on a 55-yard touchdown run by Justin Somyak.

That lead proved to be short-lived as the Vikings roared back with a 40-yard touchdown gallop by the always reliable Peter Liotta.

North Shore was off to the races. The Vikings scored three more times in the first half, taking a 24-6 lead into halftime. The second half

was more of the same. North Shore scored 14 points in the third frame amd 13 in the final quarter to put away another impressive win.

Liotta and Nicholas La Rosa both had over 100 yards rushing. Liotta had 126 yards in total and two touchdowns. La Rosa also scampered for paydirt on two occasions, while finishing with 145 yards on only seven carries. That averages out to an impressive 20 yards a carry. There must be colleges looking at this dynamic duo. Nick Livoti, Ryan Freund, and Ryan Camardella had one touchdown each. Freund matched La Rosa for productivity. Freund carried for 79 yards on four carries, including a 61-yard touchdown romp, one that gave the Vikings a 14-6 first quarter lead. Freund averaged nearly 20 yards per carry as the awesome North Shore offen sive line continued to create holes wider than the Grand Canyon.

Michael Fleming continued his accruacy in the kicking game, scoring on all six of his PATs, while nailing a 21-yard field goal.

These Vikings can play defense too. (Submitted photo)

Zanfardino Businessman Of The Year

The Nassau County Council of Chambers has honored Roslyn businessman Jimmy Zanfardino as Businessman of the Year. This honor is given to one person from each of NCCC’s 45 Chambers.

Zanfardino is the owner of the popular Delicacies in Roslyn Village. Anyone who knows Delicacies knows it is the spiritual center of the Roslyn community, catering to students and seniors, neighbors and visitors with a great selection of quality food, and always a pleasant greeting by the staff.

When Zanfardino was 12 years old he delivered newspapers. The last house was next to a delicatessen. He was buying a soda in the deli one day when the owner saw him and immediately hired him. He had been watching Zanfardino deliver newspapers in the worst weather for a year or so. He started at the bottom but had a strong desire to learn about the business. After being promoted several times, Zanfarino thought this might be a good

fit for his future. He excelled at sports throughout high school and turned down several college scholarships. Zanfardino continued working and attended night classes at Nassau Community College

where he only took Business and Accounting courses.

Zanfardino opened his first deli in 1985 at the age of 21. With an education in business management and experience in the

restaurant world, Jimmy was ready. Since his first store he has owned a bagel store in Manhattan, a café, several delicatessens, several corporate cafeterias as well as being house caterer for some of the North Shore’s finest Venues.

However, his favorite business was a little 900 square foot deli in Roslyn Village named Delicacies. He built the deli with several friends and more than 30 years later Delicacies Gourmet is a 4,000 square foot super deli and a staple in the community.

Zanfardino lives in Syosset and is married to Amy for 35 years and they have 2 daughters, Erin and Lauren along with their granddaughter, Olivia. Jimmy is also a college and high school basketball official and also president of both boys and girls basketball associations.

“The greatest part about working in a deli is the conversations I have every day with my customers” confides Zanfardino. And they would be sure to agree.

—Submitted by Richard Branciforte for the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce

Administrators Praise East Williston Board North Shore Key Club Volunteers For Mommas House

Students,

The East Williston School District Board of Education meeting provided the perfect opportunity to participate in this year’s New York State School Boards Association Board of Education Recognition Week.

The East Williston Board of Education includes five volunteer trustees who are elected by the community. Each trustee serves a three-year term of office without compensation. With 56 combined years of service, individually, board president Mark Kamberg has served 15 years, board vice president Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. has served 14 years, board trustee David Keefe has served 13 years, board trustee Len Hirsch has served 11 years and board trustee Tasneem Meghji has served three years. The board of education spends countless hours acquiring the knowledge needed to ensure that all students receive a quality education and the efficient and effective operation of the school district.

To show their appreciation, students from each school shared their special thank-you messages. The Wheatley School String Quartet performed followed by The Wheatley Chorale. Willets Road School fifth grade students used their creative talents to design unique thank-you cards sharing what they love most about their school. The first and third grade students at North Side Elementary School presented a touching video as their way of saying thank you to the board of education.

On behalf of the administration and staff, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danielle Gately also thanked the board of education for their service and presented the board with a certificate of recognition from Rep. Tom Suozzi.

“For us, as board members, the best part of this recognition is seeing the fun the students had creating and putting together their thank you messages,” said board of education pres ident Mark Kamberg. “It was quite special to see them. Thank you to the students, their families, the staff and administration.”

—Submitted by the East Willison School District

For their 2022-2023 Major Emphasis Project (MEP), the North Shore High School Key Club will be assisting the Glen Cove Mommas House. The mission of Mommas House is to provide housing and support services to young mothers and their children. Through a variety of events planned each month, the Key Clubbers will provide volunteer service to mothers and their children. Recently, the club had a food drive on at Holiday Farms in Glen Head. The Kiwanis Club of North Shore President John Kle, past president Leslie Kle and member Barbara Black, were on hand to deliver the food to the Glen Cove residence. Pictured are Leslie and John Kle and other Key Club and Kiwanis volunteers in action.

—Submitted by the North Shore High School Key Club

The North Shore High School Key Club will be volunteering with Glen Cove Mommas House. (Submitted photos)

Zanfardino and his wife, Amy (Submitted photos)

Students throughout the East Williston School District expressed their appreci ation to the Board of Education. (Photos courtesy of the East Williston School District)

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE GONZALEZ, MARIA E. DIAZ, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 16, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 5, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 194 PARKSIDE DRIVE, ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, and the State of New York, SECTION 7, BLOCK 323, LOT 28. Approximate amount of judgment $637,557.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612953/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Steven Keats, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-298278 73553 11-23-16-9-2-2022-4T#235536-ROS

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SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JILA SOROUDIA, et al, Defts. Index #612257/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 16, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 9, Section 9, Block 629, Lot 23. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Village Election will be held in the INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, and that at the election the following offices are to be filled:

OFFICE TERM

Mayor four (4) years Trustee four (4) years Trustee four (4) years Village Justice four (4) years

SE PRESENTA AQUÍ AVISO de que se llevará a cabo una Elección General de la Aldea en la Incorporated Village of East Hills, Nueva York, el martes 21 de marzo de 2023 y que se cubrirán los siguientes cargos:

CARGO PERÍODO

Alcalde/alcaldesa cuatro (4) años

Fideicomisari@ cuatro (4) años

Fideicomisari@ cuatro (4) años Justici@ de la villa cuatro (4) años Donna Gooch, Village Clerk/Treasurer Village of East Hills Secretaria/Tesorera de la villa, Village of East Hills Dated: November 15, 2022 Fecha: 15 de noviembre de 2022 11-16-2022-1T-#235805ROS

cancel the sale. JANINE LYNAM, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99837 11-23-16-9-2-2022-4T#235537-ROS

York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 192244-3 11-23-16-9-2-2022-4T#235538-ROS

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Section 7, Block 49, Lot 724. Approximate amount of judgment $1,568,278.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #10075/2008. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Ross Eisenberg Law PLLC 445 Central Ave. Suite 112 Cedarhurst N.Y. 11516 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235779-ROS

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ELECCIÓN GENERAL DE PUEBLO 2023 POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA QUE una elección general del pueblo Incorporado de Flower Hill se llevará a cabo el Martes 21 de Marzo, 2023.

TENGA AVISO ADICIONAL DE QUE Los cargos por llenar son: Fidelcomisario (3) Dos Anos Ronnie Shatzkamer Pueblo Administrada Director del Elecciones 16 Noviembre, 2022 11-16-2022-1T-#235844ROS

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designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o The Arker Companies, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. DE address of LLC: c/o Delaware Registered Agents & Incorporators, LLC, 19 Kris Court, Newark, Delaware 19702. Certificate of Formation filed with Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, John G. Townsend Building, 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover, Delaware 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. 12-21-14-7; 11-30-23-162022-6T-#235856-ROS

rently does not permit such use; and, therefore, a Code revision will be required under the proposed action, the precise nature of which is yet to be determined. The proposed action will retain the 18-hole private golf course on the subject property, which will be reconfigured to accommodate the residential project. Relocation of the golf course maintenance facility is also planned. The existing clubhouse will be retained as part of the country club facility.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Marla Wolfson

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NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. MARSHALL GREENBERG AS ADMINISTRATOR AND NEXT OF KIN TO THE ESTATE OF MARILYN GREENBERG, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 12, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 86 Sugar Maple Drive, Roslyn, NY 11576. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 9, Block 645 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $344,975.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 9188/08. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Cash will not be accepted.

Bruce Migatz, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New

Notice of formation of VVR Skincare LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/26/22. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: United States Corporation Agents 7014 13th ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY, 11228, USA. Purpose: Any lawful act.

12-7; 11-30-23-16-9-20226T-#235653-ROS

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU PALM AVENUE HIALEAH TRUST, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, FOR AND ON BEHALF AND SOLELY WITH RESPECT TO PALM AVENUE HIALEAH TRUST SERIES 2014-1, Plaintiff AGAINST NOAM AORTA, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., JOSEPH WEINHOLTZ, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 30, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Front Steps of the Nasau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 8, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 12 MAPLE STREET, ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York,

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 6646, Pltf. vs 635 BRYANT GROUP CORP., et al, Defts. Index #608672/20. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated March 9, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side fronts steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 635 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY a/k/a Section 20, Block 88, Lot 16. Approx. amt. of judgment is $1,153,203.74 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf. 79-37 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY. File No. LF-175#99895 12-7; 11-30-23-16-2022-4T#235748-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL GENERAL VILLAGE ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a General Election of the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Offices to be filled at said General Election are: OFFICE TERM 3 Trustees Two Years Incorporated Village of Flower Hill Ronnie Shatzkamer Village Administrator Dated: 11/16/22 11-16-2022-1T-#235841ROS

AVISO LEGAL PUEBLO INCORPORADO DE FLOWER HILL

NOTICE OF ELECTION GLENWOOD WATER DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that an Annual Election will be held on the 13th day of December 2022 at the Glenwood Water District Office, 6 Third Street, Glenwood Landing, N. Y. between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner of the District for a term of three (3) years, commencing January 1, 2023 Date: November 9, 2022 Glenwood Landing, N. Y. Rod Ford Secretary Of The Board 11-16-2022-1T-#235851ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of qualification of New Haven Rockaway DE MM LLC (“LLC”). Application for Authority filed with the Secy. of State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 27, 2022. Office location: Nassau County. Principal business location: c/o The Arker Companies, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. LLC formed in the State of Delaware (“DE”) on September 22, 2022. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o The Arker Companies, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. DE address of LLC: c/o Delaware Registered Agents & Incorporators, LLC, 19 Kris Court, Newark, Delaware 19702. Certificate of Formation filed with Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, John G. Townsend Building, 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover, Delaware 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. 12-21-14-7; 11-30-23-162022-6T-#235855-ROS

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Notice of qualification of Oceanview Heyson DE GP LLC (“LLC”). Application for Authority filed with the Secy. of State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 27, 2022. Office location: Nassau County. Principal business location: c/o The Arker Companies, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. LLC formed in the State of Delaware (“DE”) on September 22, 2022. SSNY

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NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT, PUBLIC HEARING DATE and PUBLIC COMMENT for THE RESIDENCES AT ENGINEERS COUNTRY CLUB

This notice is issued pursuant to the regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). On November 7, 2022, The Board of Trustees of the Village of Roslyn Harbor, as Lead Agency, accepted as complete for the purpose of public review and comment the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for The Residences at Engineers Country Club application. A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South in the Village, on November 30, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. All of those interested will be given an opportunity to be heard with a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. The DEIS is available on-line at www.roslynharbor. org and at the office of the Village Clerk where it may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Written comments on the DEIS will be accepted until the close of business on January 6, 2023 by mail to Marla Wolfson, Village Clerk/Treasurer, Village of Roslyn Harbor, 500 Motts Cove Road South, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576, or by email at clerk@roslynharbor.

org The Residences at Engineers Country Club Application is for development of an 18.5±acre portion of the overall 141.5±-acre Engineers Country Club property in the Village of Roslyn Harbor with a multifamily residential use containing 92 condominium and townhouse-style units.

The Village Zoning Code cur-

Village Clerk/Treasurer November 16, 2022 11-16-2022-1T-#235886ROS

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PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HAROR REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 511 of the Laws of 1976 of the State of New York, that the Roslyn Harbor Board of Trustees will hold public meetings at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South in said Village at 6:30 p.m. on the following days:

JUNE 23, 2022

JULY 28, 2022

AUGUST – NO MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 OCTOBER 27, 2022 NOVEMBER 30, 2022 DECEMBER 20, 2022 JANUARY 26, 2023 FEBRUARY 15, 2023 MARCH 23, 2023 APRIL 27,2023 MAY 25, 2022 By Order of the Board of Trustees Inc. Village of Roslyn Harbor Nassau County, New York Marla Wolfson, Village Clerk/Treasurer 11-16-2022-1T-#235884ROS

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INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South, in said Village on Thursday, November 30, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

The public hearing will be on proposed Local Law 8-2022 which will amend Chapter 275, “Zoning” of the Code of Roslyn Harbor. The proposed local law will amend Chapter 275, Section 275-18, “Supplementary requirements for certain uses

Library Learning Suite

On Oct. 27, Herricks Board of Education Vice President Henry Zanetti, Superintendent of Schools Tony Sinanis and members of Herricks administration officially opened the new Library Learning Suite at Herricks Middle School. Library Specialist Jodi

Thompson was excited to share, “The transformation of the room will provide a tremendous amount of flexibility with the new multifunctional furniture.”

“Seating areas, tables and chairs are all versatile and can all be easily moved and rearranged to meet the needs of the day or a

particular class,” said Thompson. The newly renovated space will provide an inviting atmosphere for students to collaborate in large or small group settings, explore creative possibilities or simply read a book.

—Submitted by the Herricks School District

Grant For Water Quality Challenge

Herricks High School students Aieshah Ashfer, Ananya Chaubal, Emily Eng, Shivani Kapoor, Vishnitha Karunakar, Sitaara Kesavan, Krishay Matneja, Samaira Pai, and Zunairah Sikder were recently presented with a $2,500 grant as 2021-2022 winners of the Long Island Regional Planning Council’s Long Island Water Quality Challenge.

The team of nine developed

their ‘Say NO to Nitro!’ project which will result in the planting of indigenous wildflowers in three locations at the high school. These wildflowers have natural denitrifying qualities that help reduce nitrogen entering the ground and surface waters from school grounds.

In preparation for their project proposal, the Herricks students conducted extensive scientific

literature reviews and met with school administrators to learn more about how they could make changes on school grounds to reduce nitrogen. The self-driven group dedicated substantial time and effort towards their proposal that will have a positive and lasting impact within the Herricks school community.

—Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

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in residential districts”, to include Section 275-18 (Q) “Cabanas”, to read as follows: Q. Cabanas.

(1) Cabanas, consisting of a residential unit no larger than 500 square feet or 10% of the gross oor area of the principal dwelling, whichev er is smaller, and compris ing no more than one room other than a bathroom and shall have no fixed coo ing equipment. No sleeping in a Cabana is permitted.

(2) Such Cabanas shall ad here to all other requirements for accessory structures in the district.

(3) Such a Cabana shall have a residential appearance and shall have pitched roof and facade materials which match those of the principal resi dence.

(4) No air conditioning or heating installations are per mitted in Cabanas.

The proposed Local Law -2022 is on file with the illage Cler and open to the public for inspection appointment only on prior notice to the Cler Cler roslynharbor.org) during usu al business hours of the day at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South, in said Village.

All persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Any person needing special as

sistance in attending, please notify the illage Cler 6 62 -0 6 at least hours in advance of the hearing.

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Cutting the ribbon of the new Library Learning suite at Herricks Middle School, from left: Herricks Super intendent of Schools Tony Sinanis, Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Rutkoske, Herricks Middle School Principal Brian McConaghy, Director of Facilities Marty Abrams, Herricks Board of Education Vice President Henry Zanetti, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dina Maggiacomo, Director of ELA, Reading and Library Services Michael Imondi, Herricks Teacher and HTA President Nidya Degliomini and Herricks Library Specialist Jodi Thompson. (Photo courtesy of Herricks Public Schools)

From left: Samaira Pai, Shivani Kapoor, Emily Eng, Zunairah Sikder, Krishay Matneja, Sitaara Kesavan, Aieshah Ashfer, Vishnitha Karunaker, and Ananya Chaubal recived a $2,500 grant from the Long Island Regional Planning Council for their ‘Say NO to Nitro!’ proposal. (Photo courtesy of Herricks Public Schools )

North Shore Schools Discusses LIPA, Nassau Settlement

JENNIFER CORR

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Last month, the North Shore School District hosted a special discussion led by Superintendent Dr. Chris Zublionis and Assistant Superintendent for Business James Pappas in the Glenwood Landing Auditorium regarding the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and Nassau County settlement, and its impact on district residents.

Dr. Zublionis has been with the district for 14 years.

“The reason I bring this up is because this situation has been going on for over 10 years, pretty much since I started working here,” Dr. Zublionis said.

The district itself was built around a LIPA powerplant in Glenwood Landing.

“Sea Cliff was a separate school district, Glen Head was a separate school district and Glenwood Landing was a separate school district,” Dr. Zublionis said. “Glenwood Landing got all this money from that new power plant in the earlier 1950s, so the state made all those towns join together [into one district]. So that’s how the district formed. It formed around the power plant and all the money that it generated.”

All of the financial impact that the district is facing now is rooted in that history, Dr. Zublionis explained.

Twenty years ago, homeowners only paid a 50 percent share of the property taxes. The LIPA plant paid 30 percent of the tax base.

“What we’re talking about is the evolution of the tax base, and there’s more tax percentage on the homeowners than ever before because the LIPA plant is now off the tax rolls,” Dr. Zublionis said. “Basically, around 2010 LIPA started a lawsuit to challenge their taxes... We say if a house did that it would be grieving their taxes. It’s kind of the same thing, but it’s on a bigger scale.”

On April 25, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 - 8 to approve a settlement in the LIPA tax certiorari lawsuit related to the E.F. Barrett power station and the Glenwood Landing power station, an announcement from the Minority Caucus read. The seven-member Minority Caucus voted unanimously against the settlement.

“After overcharging and underserving us for more than two decades, LIPA should be begging Nassau County residents for forgiveness – not receiving a handout from the very ratepayers they left in the dark for weeks during Sandy, Isaias and Ida,” Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams said. “Shame on LIPA and the Blakeman administration for backing

a sweetheart deal that leaves Oceanside, Sea Cliff and Island Park residents on the hook for huge tax hikes and cleaning up the environmental disasters that LIPA will leave behind.”

LIPA and the county came to an agreement to settle the lawsuit, that involved hundreds of millions of dollars, in June.

“If LIPA had won that lawsuit, the whole county would have to pay for that, and folks were concerned the county would go bankrupt in trying to pay that,” Dr. Zublionis said. “The county negotiated with LIPA and they came out with a settlement that involves all the properties coming off the tax rolls, so they’re not collected as tax. And they pay what’s called a direct assessment. And they’re paying a certain amount and that decreases overtime. There’s a schedule of payment and it goes down every year, versus what we would have gotten from them as tax money, the district is losing about over 38 million dollars. So if nothing happened, we’d have that 38 million from LIPA over the next five years.”

And still, because LIPA is off the tax rolls now, homeowners are paying a greater share of taxes.

“In April, we knew the county was close to settling with LIPA, and so the [interim]

Town Reminds Residents How to Reduce Stormwater Pollution

The Town of North Hempstead would like to remind residents how to prevent and reduce stormwater pollution this fall by providing some helpful tips.

Stormwater is the result of the water from rain or melting snow that flows into drainage infrastructure, like storm drains and catch basins. This untreated water does not absorb into the ground, but instead migrates into our local waterways and streams. Untreated stormwater can carry debris and pollutants which can lead to the destruction of aquatic life and habitats and even impact the quality of our drinking water.

It is simple and easy to do your part in helping to prevent stormwater pollution in the autumn. Follow tips to keep our waterways clean:

• Clean leaves to help prevent them from entering waterways. Dispose of them using a compostable yard waste bag or in a composter

• Never dump garbage or yard waste in a stormwater

drain

• Use fertilizers and grass seeds according to their instructions. Excessive amounts will be washed way during a rainstorm

• Always remember to properly dispose of pet waste. It contains harmful bacteria that can contaminate our watershed

• Periodically check your cars for leaks. Oil or other fluids will be washed into the storm drain and our waterways when it rains

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

(Submitted photo)

superintendent at the time, Dr. [Thomas] Dolan and the district gave a presentation. It was the same night I was appointed [as superintendent],” Dr. Zublionis recalled.

“And they predicted what the possible impact would be on homeowners and so they wanted to get that out there before the budget vote. It turned out the impact wasn’t as bad as we thought. It was a little less of an impact on the homeowner.”

Now, the district is going to have to look at its own budgeting and find new revenue to fill the budget hole of revenue now missing from LIPA.

The district did, however, have a third party lawsuit with LIPA that was settled in July.

“They agreed to pay the district $3.25 million over three years,” Dr. Zublionis said. “That money will help us over the next few years to build... a path as we find efficiencies and adjust to the situation.”

The district will present with specifics as to how those monies will be used in the budget during public budgeting meetings.

“The district decided, the board decided to use $500,000 this year to lower the tax levy by an additional $500,000 using that aid,” Dr. Zublionis said.

The monies from the third party lawsuit will be used to cushion the impacts of the settlement between Nassau County and LIPA.

Now the board of education must look forward, not back, Assistant Superintendent for Business James Pappas said.

North Shore School District discussed the impact the Long Island Power Authority settlement had on the district.

(Submitted photo)

Residents can reference this when wondering about how to prevent stormwater pollution.

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