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LOCAL NEWS: Theatre educator has Manhasset roots (See page 4)

Junior auxiliary members to accept holiday donations for veterans at Raindew (See page 6)

Manhasset students get a glimpse into the workforce (See page 8)

Student athletes sign letters of commitment to colleges

Golden Anna Manhasset swimmer wins Paralympic gold

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(See page 3) Anastasia Pagonis set a world record in the 400-meter freestyle event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, held this past summer. (Joe Kusumoto | USOPC)

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Out Of The Black And Into The Blue

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osing one’s vision has to rank among the worst traumas a human can experience. But ever since Anne Sullivan worked miracles with a deaf and blind child named Helen Keller, we know that sight impairment is no barrier to leading a full and meaningful life. Manhasset’s Anastasia “Anna” Pagonis is proof of this. In an interview with the Manhasset Press, the 17-year-old was asked if she had any lesson to impart to those who might be reading about her story. “Just that you can do anything that you put your mind to,” she replied. “You’ve got to dream big and fight through things.” Sounds like the usual platitude, except that Pagonis has “walked the walk,” or more appropriately, “swum the swim” in her young life. Pagonis is “tapped” by a “tapper” to warn her to flip around as she nears the wall. (Joe Kusumoto | USOPC) Showing athletic promise in both lacrosse and soccer, Pagonis started Asked how she learned to keep losing her central vision at age 10, and an outpatient therapy. I guess all that a retinal specialist diagnosed it as a got me through it. And one day I said, herself straight in the lane, and not hit the separation rope, she replied, “Lots hereditary disease. He also suggested “No, I’m not going to stay in the dark of practice, and muscle memory.” that she switch to swimming, a fateful place anymore. I want to get out of bit of advice. this.” Any indication that you were in The young teen took to her new the lead? A key to her recovery was finding sport, but around age 14 she started No, I actually had no idea. I guess her own “Anne Sullivan” in losing her vision completethat’s part of the fun of it. I had no the person of swim coach ly, victim of a disease idea where everyone else was or how Marc Danin, from called autoimmune far ahead I was. I just knew how to Islander Aquatics and retinopathy. swim my race. now head coach at It was at this time Adelphi University. What was it like, being in Tokyo, One day I said, “No, I’m that Pagonis stopped “He’s been a lifemeeting other athletes? not going to stay in the swimming and went saver for me, ” Anna Oh my gosh, it was an amazing dark place anymore. I into a deep, monthstold the Manhasset experience. Unfortunately, due long depression. A want to get out of this.” Press. “He definitely to COVID we could not explore the return to the pool, —Anna Pagonis made me the swimmer country. But the [Olympic] Village with only her parents and the athlete that I am. was amazing, and meeting different Stacey and Peter present, He’s amazing.” people from different countries was was disastrous at first. Peter, Under Manin’s tutelage, such a good experience. The people in who runs the family-owned and Pagonis developed into a world-class Tokyo, the staff and volunteers, were well-known Louie’s Restaurant in the swimmer and the coach shocked the so helpful and it definitely was the hamlet, related to Manhasset Living parents by suggesting their daughter experience of a lifetime. magazine that his daughter “was had the makings of a paralympic-calzig-zagging all across the pool. She You want to experience this iber swimmer. A trip to the 2020 trials didn’t know where she was. She was again in four years? proved him right, as she set world hysterically crying. She kept saying. Yes, my goal is to go to Paris in records in the 400-meter freestyle. ‘I’ll never do this again!’ But the next 2024 and L.A. in 2028. The postponement of the Tokyo day, she said, ‘Dad, let’s try it again.’ Olympics and Paralympics to 2021 You’re not tired So we tried it again and after a halfproved beneficial to his daughter, of winning yet? hour, she said, I’ll never do this again!’ Peter said in an interview, as she was (Laughs) Not yet. I’m going to And then, the next day, she said, able to reach peak performance. This stop when I stop having fun. ‘Okay, let’s go try it again,’ And she just past summer she won the gold medal What are your got on with it.” in the 400-meter freestyle, took bronze future plans? What got you out of that dark in the 200-meter individual medley Just to be a professional athlete place? and placed fourth in the 100-meter for now and continue with my It took a long time. It was having a freestyle. She won the gold by 10 social media. good support system. My parents seconds, a huge gap in swimming, Pagonis has two million followers and my family (including brother where places can be determined by on Tik Tok. Asked why she took to that Eli) were amazing. They put me in hundredths of a second.

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Pagonis celebrates after winning the gold medal. (Joe Kusumoto | USOPC)

popular app, she replied, “I started it to help me, in a way. It was a place to vent. I made social media my friends’ group. It’s a way of educating people what it means to be blind.” According to a profile on the Team USA website, Pagonis treated her “followers to a video of her dancing with the medal around her neck, captioned ‘My back hurt from carrying my gold medal.’ A video posted five days earlier of her jumping on one of the infamous cardboard beds at the Olympic & Paralympic Village has already racked up nearly five million views.” Her Olympic success and Tik Tok following has made Pagonis a commodity, and she and her family have mulled commercial offers. The home-schooled team also loves spending time with her service dog, Radar. To comment on this story, email frizzo @antonmediagroup.com

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he New York that conference and Theatre Education has presented workAssociation shops at the Educators’ (NYSTEA) awarded the Conference. Rod Marriott award to Drance has been an a longtime member, active member of the Lisa Drance. Presented NYSTEA since 1995 annually, NYSTEA’s and currently co-chairs highest award is named the Long Island region in memory of a founding and has served on the member of the orgaboard for 10 years. nization and honors She contributed to Lisa Drance those who have made a the writing and editing (Contributed photo) significant contribution of the first Content to theatre education in New York Specialty Test (CST) in Theatre, the State. New York State Arts Standards for What makes this award especially Theatre, and professional educational memorable for Drance is that as an publications. In addition, she has undergrad attending the National presented at Long Island’s Balanced Theatre Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Mind conference, NYSTEA’s Educator Theatre Center, she had the good forConference and NYSTEA’s Student tune to be a student of Rod Marriott, Conference as a proud member of its whose name this award bears. adjudication committee. Drance is currently a teacher of In addition to her work with theatre in the North Babylon Union NYSTEA, Drance is actively commitFree School District, where she ted to furthering educational theatre teaches a high school-level sequential through her involvement with many theatre program in performance other organizations. She has served and production in partnership with on the theatre committee of Long Suffolk County Community College’s Island Scholar Artists and has been an (SCCC) Beacon Program. As a active contributor to several NYSED member of NYSTEA, Drance sponsors committees for theatre education. students to attend the annual Student Prior to her career in education, Conference, is an active presenter at she received her MA at Northwestern

Munsey Park students wore red and listened to a discussion led by Adam Birkenstock. (Photos courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)

University and stayed in Chicago to work as an actor and writer. A certified yoga teacher, she incorporates asana and meditation into her student’s training. In 2015, Drance was invited to serve on the theatre committee of the Long Island Scholar Artists. Inspired by her tech students, she returned to school, receiving an MA in theatrical production and design in 2016 from Southern Oregon University which is affiliated with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Over the years, the Babylon Citizens Council in the Arts and the Roger Rees Awards have recognized her students and their productions for excellence in theatre. She is proud of the social justice work performed at Stage the Change and Unity Day at SCCC. Drance graduated from Manhasset High School in 1983 in the top 10 percent of the class. She was a member of

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

Manhasset To Stage Hamlet The Manhasset High School Theater Department will present William Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Manhasset High School Auditorium. Performances are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. both dates. Reserved seating tickets are $12 and available at www.manhasset schools.org. —Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Shelter Rock student volunteers handed out fliers to community members and tied red ribbons around Manhasset.

Manhasset Celebrates Red Ribbon Week Students in Manhasset Public Schools took part in Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23 to 31. The Red Ribbon Week Campaign is the largest drug-use prevention campaign in the United States. It encourages communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. It also works to

inspire young people to make healthy life choices. During Red Ribbon Week, Munsey Park and Shelter Rock fifth- and sixth-graders attended an assembly presented by the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Director of Programming Adam Birkenstock, LCSW.

Birkenstock discussed the importance of making smart and healthy life choices and how those decisions create healthy communities. During the interactive presentation, students busted myths about substances including marijuana and vaping and spoke about their impacts on the body and mind.

In an effort to spread awareness about Red Ribbon Week, student volunteers from Shelter Rock handed out fliers and tied red ribbons around lampposts in Manhasset. In addition, students at each of the district’s buildings dressed in red. —Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

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BECOME A SECRET SOLDIER SANTA, MAKE HOLIDAYS BRIGHTER FOR OUR VETS Last year during the height of the pandemic we reached out to you for your support of the Secret Soldier Santa program at the Northport VA Medical Center (NVAMC) and your overwhelmingly generous response enabled the success of the program. This year has continued to be difficult for those veterans who either live or receive treatment at the NVAMC. Due to ongoing concerns for their health and safety, our veterans will again not be permitted to receive traditional gift items this holiday season. While we cannot do our Gift Bag program, we can still honor our veterans and help bring them some holiday cheer. Similar to last year, the Secret Soldier Santa Program will not have a party hosted by Santa. Since actual gifts are not permitted, gift cards (which can be sanitized) will be distributed to our veterans for use in purchasing gifts for their children. This empowerment to purchase the gift items their children would love to receive is the greatest gift we can give a veteran. We are working to raise money to purchase these gift cards from major stores and your

donations will help make this happen. On Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., our Junior Auxiliary members and our Scouts will be in the back outdoor section of Raindew in Manhasset accepting monetary donations in a contactless manner. Safe distancing and safety measures will be followed. We are very grateful to Raindew for their continued support of our veterans and the American Legion Auxiliary’s ongoing programs. This is a very generous and patriotic gesture on their part. Post 304 of the Manhasset American Legion, 27 Bayview Ave., will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to accept donations for this worthy cause. There will be a totally contactless “Drive-By Donation” site in the parking lot and a “Walk-By Donation” site at the front door. Donations may be made in cash or by check. Checks should be made payable to American Legion Auxiliary and may be dropped off on Nov. 20 or mailed to American Legion Auxiliary, 27 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030. American Legion Auxiliary

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The Manhasset American Legion is seeking support to aid veterans during the holiday season. (Photo by Frank Rizzo) Manhasset Unit 304 is a tax exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Please join us in spreading cheer to those who have sacrificed so much in the service of our great nation and in the preservation of our freedoms. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our

veterans. May you each be blessed in abundance at this beautiful holiday season. For additional information, feel free to contact Pat O’Brien at 516850-5702 or patobrien17@msn.com. —Patricia O’Brien, president, American Legion Auxiliary Manhasset Unit 304

ORDER SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY IN AMERICA John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389 Port Washington, New York

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America is a national organization with a local Lodge serving the Port Washington/ Manhasset/Plandome/Roslyn communities. The John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389 was founded in 1925 and named after PVT John Michael Marino, the first Port Washington American of Italian ancestry to die in World War I. We are a fraternal and philanthropic organization whose motto is Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. The organization supports numerous local charities, as well as national charities such as Alzheimer, Autism, Cancer Research, Cooley’s Anemia, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, as well as the New York State Gift of Sight. The John Michael Marino Lodge awards scholarships to qualified graduating high school students. Funds to support these scholarships and charities are primarily raised through our annual Italian Festivals. Our Lodge meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Port Washington Adult Activities Center located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. in Port Washington. Our Lodge dues are $60 per year with a $10 one-time application fee.

Membership includes a free subscription to Italian America magazine and our NY State newsletter The Golden Lion. While we are an Italian American organization striving to preserve our heritage, culture, and promote a positive image of Italian Americans, our doors are open to all. Should you be interested in joining our Lodge or would like additional information, please contact Membership Chairperson Marianne Bortone Prince at 718 423-8674 or email princemarianne41@gmail.com.

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Students Get Glimpse Into Workforce

Shelter Rock students built their own replacement models after listening to a presentation from an orthopedic surgeon. (Photos courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

ixth-grade students in Manhasset got a glimpse into the workforce during Career Day on Friday, Nov. 5. Parent volunteers visited sixth-grade classrooms at Munsey Park and Shelter Rock to explain their jobs and what goes into their work. A number of fields and careers were represented by the guest speakers including lawyers, accountants, doctors, police officers, firefighters, fashion designers and entrepreneurs. Each presentation was unique and interactive, allowing students

to ask questions and test out some of the equipment that parents brought in. Some students completed career inventories ahead of Career Day, so they had a better idea and understanding of what kind of jobs they are interested in. The event exposed students to a variety of jobs within their own community and helped them make connections between what they learn in school and the workplace. —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Munsey Park sixth-graders took turns operating remote controlled equipment that NYPD Emergency Services members use.

Slawek Dziubek, a member of the NYPD Emergency Services Unit, brought some of his gear for Munsey Park students to try out.

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Student-Athletes Commit To Colleges

enior student-athletes at Manhasset Secondary School gathered in the gymnasium on Monday, Nov. 8 to sign commitments to the colleges they plan to attend in the fall. A total of 23 seniors attended, with Interim Director of Physical Education, Health and Interscholastic Athletics Thomas Howard and Secondary School Principal Dr. Dean Schlanger there to congratulate them. Students wore apparel representing their future schools and were joined by their families as they signed their National Letters of Intent. Congratulations to the following seniors: • Emma Anderson: Gettysburg College, swimming • Christian Antonopoulos: Salve Regina University, baseball • Julia Cafasso: Skidmore College, lacrosse • Marielle Colalillo: University of New Haven, lacrosse • Brendan Conniff: Emory University, track • Carmine Falco: Columbia University, soccer • Nora Finlay: Bucknell University, crew • Carly George: Susquehanna University, basketball • Despina Giannakopoulous: Harvard, lacrosse • Matthew Giardinelli: Washington University, swimming • Patrick Leder: Amherst College, lacrosse • Annalisa Massaro: Columbia University, lacrosse • Madeline Menke: Allegheny College, volleyball • Alex Messina: Fairfield University, cross country • Alexis Morton: University of Richmond, lacrosse • Jake Moss: University of Pennsylvania, baseball • Ashley Newman: Yale University, lacrosse • Hunter Panzik: Air Force Academy, lacrosse • Matthew Perfetto: Cornell University, lacrosse • Christina Petras: Washington and Lee University, lacrosse • Dawson Reilly: Bryant University, lacrosse • Jack Roszko: Washington and Lee University, wrestling • Joey Terenzi: University of Virginia, lacrosse —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Nora Finlay hopes to be part of the crew team at Bucknell University.

Interim Director of Physical Education, Health and Interscholastic Athletics Thomas Howard and Secondary School Principal Dr. Dean Schlanger joined the 23 student-athletes who committed to playing their sport at the next level. (Photos courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)

Despina Giannakopoulous and others wore apparel representing their future schools and were surrounded by family as they signed their National Letters of Intent.

Brendan Conniff committed to attending Emory University and running track there.

Students Learn About Control Fourth-graders in Carin Shackel’s class at Shelter Rock Elementary School learned about control in a lesson from health teacher, Ms. Graziano. Students discussed how they can control many things, but not others. They brainstormed ways to control their feelings and shared helpful tips on changing your thought process. As a culminating activity, students traced their hands and listed things they are in control of, and things out of their control. (Photos courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)

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Kids Roll Up Their Sleeves To Get The Shot Governor launches new incentive program to boost children vaccination numbers

BY ANTHONY MURRAY

of children ages 5 through 11 who receive their first vaccine dose by arents who have children Dec. 19 can enter the state’s incentive between the ages of 5 to 11 program for a chance for their child to who wanted to get their child win a full scholarship to any two- or vaccinated against COVID-19 can four-year SUNY or CUNY college or finally breathe a sigh of relief. university. The scholarship includes Earlier this month, the Centers tuition, room and board. Ten winners for Disease Control and Prevention will be announced each week begin(CDC) approved the Pfizer vacning Nov. 24, with a total of 50 winners cine under an Emergency Use being selected over the five-week Authorization (EUA) after the period. CDC Advisory Committee on Not only is Hochul looking to get Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) more kids vaccinated to keep them concluded the Pfizer vaccine was safe safe, she also is combating misinfor children between the ages of 5 to formation being spread about the 11, which now makes 28 million more vaccines. Americans eligible for vaccination. “We talked about the fact that According to the CDC, COVID-19 there’s a lot of disinformation going cases in children can result in around there, which is a polite way hospitalizations, deaths, long-term of saying there’s a lot of lies floating complications such as “long-COVID” around and unfortunately people and more. Due to the ever-growing are believing the lies,” she said. “We spread of the Delta variant, a surge have to stop that right now and we’re Governor Kathy Hochul at a press conference about a new vaccine incenof COVID-19 cases in children working at it from so many different tive program for 5 and 11-year-olds. throughout the summer, was reported (Photo courtesy of Governor Kathy Hochul’s Flickr) approaches. So we have a vaccination especially during an uptick in the kit for parents, vax for kids campaign. and with this decision, we now loved ones, safe and healthy, and it is We’re going to have social media South. During a six-week period in have recommended that about 28 critical that we take advantage of it.” messages, posters, information cards, late June to mid-August, COVID-19 New Yorkers looking to schedule hospitalizations among children and million children receive a COVID-19 kid-friendly stickers and translatvaccine. As a mom, I encourage vaccine appointments for their adolescents increased fivefold. ing all the documents in different parents with questions to talk to their children can contact their child’s Just like any vaccine, a trial was languages so everybody understands pediatrician, school nurse pediatrician, family physician, conducted targeted towards the how important this is. This will county health departments, unlock the door to a normal existence younger age group. In Pfizer’s clinical or local pharmacist to learn more about Federally Qualified trial, vaccinations had a nearly 91 for all of us and it starts with the the vaccine and Health Centers percent efficacy rate in preventing kids. A lot of families are getting back the importance (FQHCs), rural health together. Maybe they didn’t see each COVID-19 among children age 5-11 Together, with science of getting centers, or pharyears. In clinical trials, vaccine side other last year because it was still in their children leading the charge, we have macies that may effects were mild and similar to the throes of the pandemic. It’s hard vaccinated.” be administering those seen in adults with the most to believe that we didn’t even have taken another important Governor the vaccine for this a vaccine for adults available this common side effect reported in step forward in our nation’s age group, since children as being a sore arm near the Kathy Hochul time last year. Now the families will fight against the virus that the vaccine for 5 to injection site. The children’s vaccine, also added, be gathering, let’s make sure that causes COVID-19. “This is the 11 year olds is just which is a 2-dose shot, is now availgrandma and grandpa who suffered —CDC Director one-third of a dosage able at thousands of pediatric health moment all of us so much to be away from the kids, do Rochelle P. 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Jericho High School Students Named To NYSSMA All-State Band

ericho High School recently announced that five student-musicians have been selected to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra and Mixed Chorus and 16 students have been named alternates. All-state students will participate in concerts held at the acclaimed Eastman Theatre in Rochester, NY during the annual NYSSMA Winter Conference to be held from Dec. 2 to 5. The following five student-musicians have been selected to the NYSSMA All-State: Rebecca Cho (Symphony Orchestra), Emilia Cortale (Mixed Chorus), Harrison Kane (Symphonic Band), Kaylee Park (Symphony Orchestra) and Angela Zhu (Symphonic Band). The following 16 students were named alternates: Mayung-Gyi Akamatsu, Andrew Cheung, Madison Grady, Min

The all-state students, their teachers, and Dr. Kati Behr celebrate the recognition. Photo by Denise Nash

Hur, Teran Jafari, Rachel Jang, Ian Jeon, Emily Kim, William Kim-Shoemaker, Steven Lee, Lauren Marchand, Himani Mehta, Joshua Ochalek, Rachel Park, Michelle Rosner and Naomi Yu. “We are very proud of our students for their hard work and dedication to performing music and pleased that

NYSSMA has recognized their tremendous efforts,” Dr. Kati Behr, Jericho High School Assistant Principal, said. “They will be excellent representatives of our music department at the upcoming festival.” NYSSMA, the New York State School Music Association, is the largest state

affiliate of the National Association for Music Education. The mission of NYSSMA is to advance music education across New York State for its membership and students in member school programs. —Submitted by Jericho Union Free School District

Locust Valley High School Names Valedictorian And Salutatorian Locust Valley High School is proud to announce that Elizabeth Gresalfi has been named the valedictorian and Nicole Berritto has been named the salutatorian of the Class of 2022. For Gresalfi, becoming the valedictorian is the culmination of years of enjoying school work. She focuses on making everything she does fun, even her homework. Gresalfi explained that if she’s having fun, it’s easier to work hard. She must have been having a lot of fun over the years, because she is quite accomplished. She is an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate and an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honors, and will earn the Seal of Biliteracy as well as an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and Mastery in Science and Math. In addition to her official coursework, Gresalfi taught herself to code. “It seemed interesting and is an area with room for growth,” she said. Of course, she had fun learning this new skill and therefore succeeded. Her interest in this topic may lead her to major in computer science, math or physics. Gresalfi is captain of the varsity field hockey team and earned All-State

Locust Valley High School Class of 2022 Valedictorian Elizabeth Gresalfi. Photo courtesy of Locust Valley Central School District

Honors as a junior and was recognized for having the most goals scored in Nassau County as a sophomore. She is also a member of the varsity lacrosse and basketball teams and was on the Nassau County championship team as a sophomore. Attaining the second-highest grade point average for the Class of 2022 likely happened because of Berritto’s curiosity. She likes to know the answer to everything, and that inquisitive

Vice President of both Italian Honor Society and National Honor Society. She is a member of the varsity lacrosse team and a scholar-athlete in varsity soccer. Nicole is also a member of the Art Honor Society, Italian Club, Model United Nations and Student Government. She participates in the Science Research Program and will earn the Seal of Biliteracy as well as an Advanced Regents Diploma with Mastery in Science and Math. Berritto loves to travel and has taken the concept of a semester abroad one Locust Valley High School Class of step further by applying to study full 2022 Salutatorian Nicole Berritto. time in the United Kingdom. She hopes Photo courtesy of Locust Valley to study science and her internship Central School District experience at The Feinstein Institutes nature has led her on a path to learn as for Medical Research will certainly serve her well. much as possible. As a matter of fact, Both students are connected not learning is so enjoyable for her that only by sharing the top spots in the Nicole’s favorite class is IB European History, for the sheer fact that she knew Class of 2022, but have played on the same travel lacrosse team since they nothing about the subject prior to were little. They both find sports to be taking the class. relaxing rather than competitive and “School is not a chore,” she said. “I enjoy being on the athletic fields with like to know how things work.” Berritto is an IB Diploma candidate their friends. —Submitted by Locust Valley and AP Scholar with Distinction. She Central School District serves as Class President and the

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he act of voting is central to Dr. Cynthia Paulis’ patriotism. The Massapequa Park resident and two-time mayoral candidate has fond memories of her late mother taking the future military veteran behind the curtain of the voting booth, solemnly showing her the levers behind polling and how important this act was to maintaining democracy. It left enough of an impact that when she went to vote during the two times she ran, Paulis brought pictures of her parents into the voting booth with her. Furthermore, part of Paulis giving back is her sponsorship of the 500 For 500 essay contest, a competition in which male and female Massapequa High School seniors submit an essay of 500 words or less addressing a theme Paulis provides with both winners in line to each receive a $500 scholarship. Last year’s winners were Julianna Lovett and Christopher Flaherty, who addressed the question, ‘Why are veterans important to this country?’ This year’s subject rests firmly at the polls—”Why is it important for you to vote in an election?” With everything going on in the most recent post-presidential cycle, where the legitimacy of fair and free elections are being subjected to misinformation and massive voter disenfranchisement laws are being implemented at the state level, Paulis felt it was crucial to remind students about the importance of participating in a plebiscite. “I’m such a news junkie and I’m always watching it,” Paulis said. “I find a lot of people are on Tick Tok or all this other [social media]. But do you read a paper? Do you pay attention to the news? Do you really know what’s going on? And while they know their rap stars or other celebrities, I find they are so not involved [with being citizens].” The 500 For 500 essay contest was started six years ago when Paulis decided to do something when former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick started kneeling at the beginning of games when the National Anthem was being played (“That just drove me crazy”). The first year’s theme was, “Why

A roundup from the 2020 500 For 500 Essay Contest award ceremony. From left: Commander Joe Clark, winner Christopher Flaherty, Dr. Cynthia Paulis, winner Juliana Lovett, Massapequa High School guidance counselor Paul Weber (Photo by Justin Cannon) in February on George Washington’s are you proud to be an American?” birthday. The idea of paying forward and since then, 10 students have received $500 scholarships. For Paulis, this kind of civic engagement, particularly to students at Massapequa High this personal initiative was inspired School, stems from the real-life imby the personal experience of having won a similar contest when she was a pact the late Alexander Rae Baldwin, Jr. had on her. In addition to being Class of 1971 senior. the patriarch of the Massapequa “It was an oratorical competition Baldwin acting clan, he and the topic was, ‘Why was also a social studies Is the Constitution teacher at the school Important To This who counted Paulis Country?” she recalled. “[The “This contest is my simple as one of his American Legion] way of trying to carve out a students. “Mr. Baldwin was so good to message that we always have me. I got a $100 to keep this the idea front and was such a nice savings bond. And center that democracy is really guy,” Paulis said. “I remember my having graduated important and that’s what father was in the in 1971, back this country is built on,” hospital when I then that was a lot was 15 and we didn’t —Dr. Cynthia Paulis of money and $100 think he was going to really went far. I never live. I think it was an essay forgot that and thought that competition the village had and someday when I was rich, famous [Mr. Baldwin] came to my essay comor infamous, I wanted to give back to petition because he knew my father the students.” wasn’t there. This is the kind of guy he The competition kicked off on was. You ask anyone who graduated Veterans Day and the deadline to from Massapequa High School and submit essays is Jan. 31, a date Paulis had Mr. Baldwin and I guarantee they picked so this written challenge doesn’t fall between the cracks during had a Mr. Baldwin story because that’s the kind of guy he was. If you didn’t the holiday season. The contest averhave a parent because they were sick ages about 22 entries, a number the in the hospital, then he came in as the sexuagenerian veteran would like to parent off the bench. This is what is see increase. Results are announced

important. I’m trying to plant seeds of patriotism and trying to teach why voting is so important.” In addition to the $500 scholarship, 500 for 500 Essay winners also receive a copy of Normal Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking, a journal and a pocket-size book containing copies of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. And while past ceremonies were held at Massapequa Park Village Hall and Massapequa’s American Legion Hall 1066, Paulis is seeking out a new venue for the 2022 ceremony. As someone who twice ran for office in the middle of a pandemic and saw firsthand how dirty, rough and tumble politics could be, Paulis is adamant about conveying how crucial it is for young people to be civically engaged, particularly when it comes to exercising their right to vote. “This contest is my simple way of trying to carve out a message that we always have to keep this idea front and center, that democracy is really important and that’s what this country is built on,” she said. “[And to stay on guard] when you start seeing the erosion of democracy in this country by people that are corrupt.” To comment on this story, email dgilderubio@antonnews.com

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Todd Winch Appointed Next Levittown Public Schools Superintendent

he Levittown Public Schools Board of Education has appointed current assistant superintendent for instruction Todd Winch as its next superintendent of schools. Following the announcement of the planned retirement of Dr. Tonie McDonald, the board tapped Winch to lead the district at its Nov. 4 meeting. The appointment is effective July 5, 2022. “We are fortunate to once again find an exceptional candidate with such a rich history in Levittown to lead our district into the future,” Board President Peggy Marenghi said. “We thank Dr. McDonald for her years of service and tireless efforts on the part of the students, staff and community of Levittown and look forward to working closely with Mr. Winch in his new role.” In addition to serving as Levittown’s assistant superintendent since 2016, Winch has also been the director and assistant director of pupil services and Social Studies chairperson. He began his educational career in 1995 as a Social Studies teacher at Division Avenue High School. Winch also worked for five years as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the Plainedge School District. “I would like to thank the board of education for its continued support and for the trust that’s been placed in me,” Winch said. “I am excited to continue the work we have been doing, meeting the challenges of the past few years and charting a course for the years ahead. I appreciate the opportunity to continue making a difference in the lives of those in the Levittown school community. I look forward to working closely with Dr. McDonald to ensure a smooth transition in leadership.” Winch holds a bachelor’s degree in history, a master’s degree in liberal studies and a school district administrator certificate from Stony Brook University. —Submitted by the Levittown Public Schools

The Levittown Public Schools Board of Education has appointed current assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Todd Winch as its next superintendent of schools, effective July 5, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools)

Model Train Show To Benefit Oyster Bay Railroad Museum Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola recently announced that Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl St. in Hicksville. The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum. “We are pleased to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot, who coordinates or

participates in many hobby shows that benefit the fundraising efforts of a sponsoring organization,” Labriola said. “Assisting groups that not only bring a fun and educational experience to residents of all ages, but also help preserve our history in understanding the railroad’s role in our heritage, is a great cause.” Admission in to the exhibit is $5, children ages 4-11 years are $3 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, visit www.trainville.com or call 516-433-4444. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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he Viscardi Center Board of Director’s Chair Russ Cusick announced Dr. Chris Rosa, most recently Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Inclusion Initiatives, City University of New York (CUNY), has been appointed as the next President and CEO of the Center, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Dr. Rosa will also serve as President of the Henry Viscardi School and Abilities, Inc. “In our search for the next President and CEO, we were fortunate to meet with and interview an extremely well qualified pool of candidates,” Cusick, who also served as the Chair of the search committee, said. “A collaborative and visionary leader, Dr. Chris Rosa brings exemplary experience in education, nonprofit and advocacy. He will continue the legacy of Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr. and lead the organizations to new heights. On behalf of the boards of directors and trustees, we are delighted to welcome him to this paramount position and are prepared to support him in this leadership role.”

since age 12, who has Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, said. “The prospect of serving as the leader of this historic organization is, at once, humbling and thrilling.” Dr. Rosa has been a member of the Henry Viscardi School Board of Trustees since 2017, as well as an active member of The Viscardi Center’s Public Affairs Committee. He has served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Inclusion Initiatives at the City University of New York, the nation’s largest urban public university system, since 2019. In this role, he designed and led programs that promote access, equity and inclusion for students who have historically under-participated in higher education, including CUNY’s more than 11,000 students with disabilities, 3,200 student veterans, 17,000 LGBTQI students and more than 6,000 undocumented students. Dr. Rosa’s higher education governance includes serving as CUNY’s Interim Vice Chancellor for Student

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leadership in expanding employment opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities. Dr. Rosa earned his B.A. in Sociology and Philosophy from Queens College in 1989 and his Ph.D. in Sociology from the CUNY Graduate Center in 2001, with a dissertation entitled “Disability Rites: Constructing American Disability Culture.” A life-long Queens

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Roslyn Tennis With The Teachers The Roslyn girls’ tennis team hosted the first annual Tennis With the Teachers Doubles Tournament to raise money for Go With Courage, a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for cancer research and helping affected families. More than 30 teams participated from each of the Roslyn schools. The tournament was a huge success, raising more than $1,200 and bringing an amazing group of staff and students together. Due to the fading sunlight, the tournament had co-champions: Alexa Kessler and Marc Edelman, and Shayla Ai and Allyson Weseley. The students responsible for planning the event were Shayla Ai, Summer Housenbold, Emma Pnini and Kaitlyn Yuen. Coach Hinkley and Coach Hoffner were incredibly grateful to all of the staff, students

The Roslyn girls’ tennis team hosted the first annual Tennis With the Teachers Doubles Tournament to raise money for Go With Courage. (Photo courtesy of the Roslyn School District)

and parents who either played, came to cheer on their favorite players or supported the cause by purchasing a t-shirt. “I want to say thank you to the coaches, the teachers and everyone for participating in an incredible

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acArthur High School won its opening round playoff game, defeating Long Beach, 21-0. The Generals advanced to the Nassau County semifinals at Hofstra last weekend and defeated Mepham, 2118, to advance to the Nassau County championship against Garden City. James Napoli rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Generals. Quarterback Ryan Muller rushed for an additional 89 yards. MacArthur’s third score came when Muller connected with Matt Papach on a 46-yard touchdown pass. Matt Sarni kicked all three extra points for MacArthur. The Generals defense was was stifling against Long Beach. Chris Picarella, Steve Weber, James Hegel, Sean Napoli, Connor Cullen and Finn Duffy led the way on the defensive end. MacArthur improved to 8-1. They beat Mepham, 47-21 on Oct. 2.

The seniors of the MacArthur High School football team. In additional football news, across town, Division lost its opening-round playoff game to top-seeded Plainedge, 47-0. The Blue Dragons finish the season with a 4-5 record. In other playoff action, the Island Trees boys soccer team was eliminated by

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Garden City, 2-0. Bulldogs goalkeeper Jayson Portes made eight saves. The MacArthur boys team was eliminated by Plainedge. The two teams played 110 minutes of scoreless soccer. After regulation and two sudden-death overtime periods, Plainedge squeaked by the Generals 4-3 in penalty kicks. Jason Tordy, Joe Iannuzzi and Cristian Perez Franco scored penalty kicks for

MacArthur. In girls volleyball, MacArthur lost in the playoffs to South Side, the No. 2 seed in the County. The scores were 25-12, 25-13 and 25-18. MacArthur, led by Ryann Murphy and Sofia Migliore, finished the season with a 17-2 record. They were Conference AC/5 champions. —James Rowan is a Levittown resident

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Lending A Hand To Those Who Can’t Afford Thanksgiving Bethpage Turkey Drive for Island Harvest Food Bank aims to help local families enjoy the holiday

he Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, Nov. 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 13th annual food drive will include a no-contact donation car drivethrough, 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, nonperishable food items or cash donations. These donations will go directly to Island Harvest Food Bank, which will help supply Thanksgiving meals to the more than 300,000 food-insecure Long Islanders through its distribution network of more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens and other feeding programs on Long Island. Nonperishable 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 a donation on Nov. 19, or would rather show their support online, Bethpage is accepting online monetary donations at www. lovebethpage.com/turkeydrive beginning in November, through Friday, Dec. 31. Donations can also be made at any Bethpage branch. “The year 2020 was a record-breaking one for the turkey drive,” Bethpage Federal Credit Union Senior Vice President Linda Armyn said. “We hope Long Islanders continue to show their support again this year as the need on Long Island is still great. We’ve also taken all necessary safety precautions with the contactless drive-through donation drop-off so everyone should

feel very safe.” “Thanks to Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s annual turkey drive and the generosity of countless Long Islanders, we’re able to provide a traditional holiday-style meal, complete with a turkey and all the trimmings, to thousands of local families who are struggling to make ends meet,” Island Harvest Food Bank President/CEO Randi Shubin Dresner said. “Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s support extends beyond the holidays. They are a longtime and year-round partner in our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island, and we are grateful for their caring and support.” Patches will be given to all Girl 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

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2008 to 2012. In his class, he would teach the students what’s a cross between a tiger and a lion—a liger. irst, it was What Would I Be?, Now, Rauch came up with different now it’s What Do You Get? Retired Plainview teacher Joel creations like a cross between a hippo and a bus——a “hippopotambus.” Rauch released his second children’s The book comes on the success of book this year, What Do You Get? his first book he wrote during quarthat sparks imagination in kids and antine, What Would I Be?, which sold parents by encouraging to combine animals and inanimate objects. All the more than 500 copies. “I’m trying to get kids away from proceeds of the book will be going to their thumbs [on the phone] and into charity. their imagination,” he said. “We just “I wanted to create something different where parents and grandparents wanted to try something different,” can sit down and read with their kids,” meaning him and illustrator Bridget Bick. Rauch said. He comes up with this and many Rauch, with the help of his grandchildren, came up with about a dozen other ideas from what he calls “overactive mind syndrome,” meaning his combinations, such as a flobster (a mind keeps going and going. combination of a flounder and a The books are going to be a part of lobster.) lesson-themed series of books using He also purposely left four pages animals and rhyming to help kids at the end of the book for parents remember the lessons they learn. and kids to come up with their own He’s going to cover topics like being creations. a good sport, recycling, teamwork and Then, they can take pictures and send them to Krazee Creations, which recognizing differences. “Everything should have a moral will upload the pictures to www.whatdoyouget.com to feature the creations. and teaches kids something,” he said. For him, the books are an extension “It challenges the boundaries of your of his time as a teacher, something he imagination,” Rauch said. misses dearly. The idea came from Rauch’s “It’s a way of me stepping back into teaching days. He taught for four years in Corona in 1973, and then again from the classroom,” Rauch said.

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A Hidden Adirondacks Gem Escape to Friends Lake Inn this winter

The beauty of the Lake George region is a popular draw any time of the year. BY CHRISTY HINKO

Adirondacks where you have upscale accommodations, dining and a private The transition from fall to winter is a great time elegant nature experience. to head north, especially getaways upstate and to “The drive up to Friends Lake Inn is incredible too,” the Adirondacks. One particular resort, Friends Maharali said. Lake Inn, is gaining tremendous popularity as the The owning partners place to get away from all the hustle and bustle of purchased the resort in 2019 the city. It is nestled atop a hillside, approximately and have made tremendous progress massaging the 90 minutes north of Albany in the Adirondacks. experience into a posh place to spend a weekend or ex“It’s a very Adirondack Inn said. “It’s a great escape tended getaway. It combines experience, being surfrom the city.” upscale accommodations, rounded by peace and love,” The idea is FLI is the amazing food and Alim Maharali, co-owner of only place in the access to nature. Friends Lake “We bought the property, thinking it was a hidden gem,” Maharali said. “The last few owners didn’t give it a lot of attention; this place e n o Hiking is t really just s o m of the cra needed some tt a r la u pop e TLC.” th Curl up by the tions to Friends fireplace with a delicious glass . n regio of wine and yummy charcuterie board. Lake Inn has chinko@antonmediagroup.com

17 guest rooms and a cabin, hosting approximately 38 people. Some of the guest rooms have wood burning fireplaces, some have gas burning fireplaces. Maharali said, “It’s cozy; it’s a nice place to escape.” Maharali and his team have invested a lot of time and effort into the resort. “We upgraded a lot, the linens, bed sheets, amenities, the WiFi and we have added a custom mural in the dining room, custom coffee mugs by a local artist and added a farm-to-table menu.” One of the biggest draws to Friends Lake Inn is that it has 17 miles of private trails on the property, great for hiking and snowshoeing. “A lot of guests arrive Friday night, have a casual dinner, soak in the Jacuzzi and slip into a cozy FLI robe before bed. The next morning, they enjoy a beautiful made-to-order breakfast before grabbing a picnic basket

lunch and a bottle of wine for a romantic walk through the woods,” Maharali said. “After hiking, guests usually take a rest before having an upscale dining experience with a tasty filet mignon or something more exotic like rabbit or bison. On Sunday, it’s typical for guests to explore the region, take in whitewater rafting, horseback riding, retail therapy in Lake George, spa treatments or skiing at Gore Mountain.” Friends Lake Inn hosts many weddings and some of guests’ biggest life occasions. “We do a lot of wedding takeovers,” Maharali said. “You can rent out the property for your entire family. Everyone has their own room; everyone is onsite. Everyone is centrally located for breakfast, lunch and dinner.” Friends Lake Inn also hosts other large gatherings

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DINING AT FRIENDS LAKE INN Friends Lake Inn provides both casual and elegant dining experiences for the public and guests staying at the Inn. The Adirondack Dining Room provides an ideal spot for intimate dining with a focus on farm-to-fork dining without any formal dress requirements. The murals were painted by a local artist that brings the outdoors into the dining room. The resort’s priority is to ensure you have a great dining experience. If you are looking for a more casual dining environment, then the Birch Bistro is the perfect location. Enjoy a beverage with some light fair while watching the game or dine and share a meal with friends and family in a casual setting. Every guest who stays at the Inn is

treated to a made-to-order breakfast in the Birch Bistro. The bright dining area and fresh coffee and tea are sure to start your day with a smile. “Our in-house s’mores and coffee are to die for,” Maharali said. “Our culinary team strives to use local ingredients to create a farm to fork experience and our menus change seasonally, and the Chef’s daily creations keep your dining experience fresh and new.” Friends Lake Inn staff take center stage here. “My front line staff, the people that some people think are the least important, are really the most important in this business,” Maharali said. “We have a family culture and are here to provide a lovely guest experience.” Jeff Stokholm, general manager at Friends Lake Inn, provides exceptional guest service. “You are sure to receive the best attention to detail from Jeff and his team,” Maharali said. “Everyone here is happy to greet and help our guests.” The resort has a rich history. In the 1800s, Friends Lake Inn served as a home to families of regional

loggers. “It still has the original roof from the 1800s and it has the original beams and fireplace in the dining room,” Maharali said. There were rumors of Friends Lake Inn serving as a convalescent home for returning war veterans, though that information has not been confirmed. Friends Lake Inn is centrally located in the Adirondacks. It is 20 minutes from Lake George and 20 minutes from Gore Mountain. “It’s not too touristy,” Maharali said. “Friends Lake Inn is a perfect place to come and unwind.” “While we were closed for the pandemic for a couple of months, we weren’t shy, we invested in a lot of upgrades (repainted the murals, rebranded the restaurants),” Maharali said. “We took a look at a lot of our features and functionality and made them better, so when we

If you’re looking for a quiet place to get away, Friends Lake Inn is it. opened we came out stronger and we had a wonderful year.” The weather is crisp. The summer crowds have dispersed. And Friends Lake Inn has a post-pandemic facelift and upgraded amenities that you are sure to fall in love with. Friends Lake Inn is located in Chestertown, NY. It is located approximately 240 miles from Long Island. Visit www.friendslake.com for more information.

Warm Your Winter Spirit With “Bootleg” Hooch BY CHRISTY HINKO

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Craving something to make your winter palate warm and cozy? Straight from the hills of Tennessee, Ole Smoky Distillery has released its two holiday moonshine flavors, Peppermint Moonshine and Shine Nog Moonshine, just in time to soothe your winter blues.

Moonshine (also known as shine, hooch or firewater), historically by definition, is a high-proof, clear, unaged whiskey that is made illicitly. The name was derived from a tradition of creating the alcohol during the nighttime to avoiding detection by authorities, made popular during the Civil War (1861) and accelerated during Prohibition era (1920-1933). Commercial distillers, such as Ole Smoky, produce “moonshine” for legal distribution.

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Looking for a creamy liquor that you could enjoy just as easily as a tall glass of milk? This moonshine, in at 35 proof, is a combination of vanilla cream and the taste of Christmas cookies. It’s so smooth, you could enjoy it straight, over ice or also as the base of a tasty cocktail. Most Ole Smoky products are priced at $24.95 with the exception of moonshine with fruits (cherries, peaches, pickles) which are $29.95. Ole Smoky Blue Flame is $34.95 and Ole Smoky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is $44.95. Ole Smoky, in Gatlinburg, TN, offers dozens of moonshine flavors, whiskey and canned cocktails. And if you’re ever in town, stop by the

distillery for a tour. Ole Smoky moonshine is available on Long Island, through many retailers. Visit www.olesmoky.com to learn more, get some creative moonshine cocktail recipes, to make a purchase and to locate a distributor.

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The Radio City Rockettes return to the stage BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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After almost a year and a half off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is officially back this holiday season. Performances at Radio City Music Hall started on Nov. 5 and will run through Jan. 2, 2022. Since its original debut in 1933, The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City has been seen by more than 69 million people furthering the fact that the show resonates with generations of families.

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This year’s production will feature more Rockettes numbers than ever before, including the return of the beloved lyrical number, “Snow,” which transforms the stage into a magical winter wonderland. With the return of “Snow,” the Rockettes now perform in nine numbers throughout the 90-minute production—with more technically complex and different styles of dance than ever before. The Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America, admired for their iconic style of dance, talent and athleticism, as well as their unity both on and off the stage. The production features intricate choreography and show-stopping numbers that are graceful and powerful. Since their debut at Radio City Music Hall, the Rockettes have inspired and amazed audiences from around the world and given fans of all ages Christmas memories that will last a lifetime. Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Christmas Spectacular production and not letting the pandemic stop them, the Rockettes continued to serve as a source of joy and inspiration this past year. In keeping with decades-long traditions, the celebrated dance troupe performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting. In addition, NBC aired an hour-long television special, which was called The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes: At Home Holiday Special, introducing millions of new fans to the iconic production. The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

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Combatting Inﬂation Threats in Retirement

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Old Westbury Gardens Launches Outdoor Walk-through Light Show

ext month, Old Westbury Gardens will unveil a first-of-its kind nighttime light show event. Shimmering Solstice, presented by Catholic Health, will offer visitors the opportunity to behold a series of magical light displays as they walk along the beautiful meandering paths through Old Westbury Gardens’ Walled Garden, Rose Garden, South Lawn and Allée. “We are excited to offer this brand-new experience for our visitors to enjoy,” said

Catholic Health is the presenting sponsor. Nancy Costopulos, president and CEO of Old Westbury Gardens. “This walk-through lightshow has been designed specifically for Old Westbury Gardens and offers a oneof-a-kind experience that we intend to become a new annual holiday tradition.” Shimmering Solstice is a completely custom-built show that has been uniquely designed to highlight the features of Old Westbury

Gardens. The design phase took approximately 18 months to plan. The event was developed out of a desire to creatively adapt the land and gardens around Westbury House into a visitor location that can be enjoyed during the fall and winter holiday season and that would remain consistent with the mission of Old Westbury Gardens. “This is a celebration

of our space,” said Maura McGoldrick-Brush, director of horticulture at Old Westbury Gardens. “Instead of flowers, the gardens will be blooming with light. This is truly an enchanting combination of the beauty of the gardens and the magic of the season.” Old Westbury Gardens worked with Lightswitch, a collective of internationally recognized lighting, media and visual designers to create the show with the intent of celebrating the Old Westbury Gardens’ history and environment during the fall and winter seasons. Some examples of what visitors will see include both the formal Rose Garden and Walled Garden blooming with beautiful light and twinkling in lively rhythmic patterns. Other unique features include enormous dandelions which

will line the edge of the pond and a giant Christmas tree, made of lit globes, that will be displayed in front of Westbury House. This event is something people of all ages will enjoy. The walk-through portion of the show is designed for visitors to explore at their own pace. For the exciting finale, visitors will be dazzled to see the south facade of Westbury House come alive as they become immersed in a magical and wondrous sensation of lights and sounds, celebrating the spirit of the season. The event opens on Nov. 20 and runs through Jan. 9. The admission time starts at 5:30 p.m. and the last admission is at 9:30 p.m. The gates close at 11 p.m. Visit www.shimmeringsolstice.com for more information. — Old Westbury Gardens

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HOLIDAY EVENTS

The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer Is Singing Loud For All To Hear

ong Island’s largest year-round, professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the iconic family favorite ELF The Musical with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin and based on the New Line Cinema Film written by David Berenbaum. Performances began on Nov. 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, Jan. 2, at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main St., Babylon). ELF The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Directed by Evan Pappas, with choreography by Valerie Wright and music direction by Emma Weiss, the cast will feature Timothy Fraser as Buddy, Carolina Miranda as Jovia, Mark Epperson as Walter, Michelle Mallardi as Emily, Tamara Daly as Deb, Robert Anthony Jones as Santa/Mr. Greenway, Korie Lee Blossey as store manager, Kieran Brown and Landon Forlenza as Michael, as well as Katie Buckert, Melissa Goldberg, Garrison Hunt, Tre Kanaley, Molly Model, Drew Reese, Lucas Ryan, Mikaela Rada, Garret Shin and Melissa Strain. “We are thrilled to ring in the season with the holiday show of our generation: ELF The Musical,” said

Mark Perlman, Argyle managing partner. “Experience this heartwarming holiday theatre magic that is sure to be a blast for the whole family,” added Dylan Perlman, also an Argyle managing partner. “With our artistic director Evan Pappas at the helm and an absolute all-star team behind this production it is sure to be a holiday spectacular you don’t want to miss.” Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With

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sound design by Carlos Dias, Jr. The technical director is Michael Kauffman and production coordinator is Alison Savino. The production stage manager is Craig Matthew with assistant stage managers Emily Todt and Shannon Stewart. The casting director is Michael Cassara, CSA. For performance schedule and tickets visit www. argyletheatre.com or call 631-230-3500. Tickets are priced from $40 to $79 (use code: ANTON for $10 off). ELF The Musical is sponsored by Forerunner Technologies, Inc. *Discount valid off individual, premium mainstage tickets only. Not to be combined.

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MOVIES

December Movie Previews

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heaters around the country are slowly opening, reassuring patrons of their cleaning practices and protocols. Studios are beginning to take a chance and are releasing films to these theaters first before any other medium. Slowly, people are attempting to grab some kind of normalcy and are making their way back to watch their favorites on the big screens. Some releases coming up for December are as follows:

DEC. 10

Being the Ricardo’s premiers for a limited release in theaters before moving for streaming to Amazon Prime Video. Directed Nicole and written by Alan Kidman Sorkin, the movie stars Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem in the starring roles along with J.K. Simmons, Tony Hale and many more. The film delves on a brewing scandal regarding their personal lives and beliefs that threatens not only their burgeoning empire but their very relationship. The film is not yet rated. Also on Dec. 10, Steven Spielberg’s remake of the 1961 film, West Side Story. This vibrant musical follows two rival gangs and forbidden love. Sean Harrison Jones, Steven Ansel Elgort, Rachel Spielberg Zegler, Maddie Ziegler and Rita Moreno star in this huge production which is sure to be a hit. Moreno, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita in the original film, portrays an owner of a local store in which Tony works. Originally, the part was of a man named Doc, but created with Moreno in mind. Rated Pg-13, you will dance, not run, to see what should be an amazing production.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home flies into theaters directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, William Dafoe, Benedict Cumberbatch, J.K.

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Simmons and Jamie Foxx just to name a few. Following the events of the 2019 film, Spiderman: Far from Home, Peter Parker faces a whole new set of challenges as his identity has been revealed and trying to keep his “normal” school life from his “super hero” life has now become impossible. Desperate, he contacts Doctor Strange, played by Cumberbatch, in hopes to find a potion to have people forget his true identity. Things don’t go as planned as the potion instead brings back former enemies. Spider Man is forced to reevaluate his life and responsibilities in this spine-tingler of a movie. Not Yet Rated, this film is a must-see for the Marvel fan and the adventurer.

DEC. 25

A Journal for Jordan arrives in theaters for the holiday based on a true story and directed by the great Denzel Denzel Washington starring Michael B. Jordan and Washington Chante Adams. Jordan plays Sgt. Charles Monroe King who is deployed to Iraq before the birth of his son. While in Baghdad, he begins to write a journal to his unborn son of many things including the love he shares with his wife and his time spent away on deployment. Unfortunately, King is killed one month before he is scheduled to return home. Not yet rated, this movie will touch all that watch it and remember what our soldiers do for us all year round. So, if you are ready to go out and leave the streaming behind, grab your popcorn, candy and a drink (and perhaps a hand-sanitizer) and venture out for a delightful day at your local theater.

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Port Holiday Magic

A look at Port Holiday Magic, donation drive, holiday events and more. The Colombos-Dooley Team Wishing our entire community a happy and healthy Thanksgiving The Founding Agents of Compass Long Island Luxury Division-Council Members Nicholas Colombos Licensed RE Salesperson nick.colombos@compass.com M: 917.453.9333

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Port Holiday Magic Fun And Deals

Nov. 27 marks the eleventh annual Small Business Saturday—a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve our neighborhoods. This year’s theme is even more important than ever before. Not only do our businesses need our support, but we can feel safer shopping in our own neighborhood rather than at a mall or a box store. And everyone benefits when we remember “before you click and buy, give Port a try.”

o make this day extra festive and to kick off the holiday shopping season in a big way, the Greater Port Washington BID, the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, Residents Forward and Landmark on Main Street are celebrating with our own Port Holiday Magic! To start the celebration, everyone is invited to join the Residents Forward Let’s Walk PW Team at the Mural Garden (located next to 5 Main St.) at 11:30 a.m.. Then take a short musical walk with Mrs. Claus and escorted by a DJ, to the train station. Everyone who participates will receive a coupon for a free hot chocolate at a local bakery and the chance to win a gift card to a local business. Once at the train station, 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. Check out the list below and for the latest updates, go to the Events 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. The 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, an inflatable tree and an inflatable Santa on a motorcycle. Port Washington will look especially festive for the celebration. The BID will install lit snowflakes on the utility poles and the Chamber will adorn the Main Street lampposts with garland, 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 onstreet parking meter fees from Port Holiday Magic on Small Business Saturday to January 1, 2022. 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 the 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 . 27 and throughout the holiday season. Below are some of the special Port Holiday Magic offers from our local businesses (as of Nov. 8). 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.

Keep The Magic Home, Shop Port For The Holidays 3V Dental, 91 Main St. Free Quip Smart toothbrush to all new customers who schedule an appointment and mention Port Holiday Magic Alper’s Hardware, 81 Main St. Spend $150 and get a free Carhartt hat. Restrictions apply. $150 is pre-tax. Cash or credit/debit card only. Excludes paint, services and other discounted items. Anthony’s World of Floors., 49 Manorhaven Blvd. Santa Claus will be in the store from 10:00 am to 11:30 am giving out goodie bags to the kids. If you bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Make a Child Smile Toy Drive you will be entered into a raffle for a $500 credit towards new flooring. Arena Sport, 52 Main St. 15 percent off all items in the store Ayhan’s Shish Kebab, 283 Main St. 20 percent off take-out or eat-in Bach to Rock, 1015 Port Wash. Blvd. existing customers-two free lessons; new customers–sign up for 1 month and get 1 free lesson or sign up for 2 months and get 2 free lessons. All Season Beacon Pharmacy, 103 Main St. 10 percent discount on all over-the-counter items for Port Holiday Magic and the month of December Blue Moon Martial Arts, 194 Main St. Free class coupon with a candy cane. All Season Bluetique, 25 Main St. Snacks inside plus free popcorn outside and 20 percent off purchases. Bubba Brown’s Treasures, 302 Main St. holiday treats, free gift wrapping. All Season Chic Lash Boutique, 20 A Main St. 50 percent off for your first visit. All Season Dolphin Bookshop, 299 Main St. 20 percent off purchase of $75 or more Eagle Shoe Service & Alterations, 100 Main St. 10 percent off alterations and shoe repairs. All season. Falconer Florist, 8 S. Maryland Ave. wine & cheese, crackers, cookies, tea, coffee. Every Saturday All Season. Frank’s Pizza, 14 Main St. chicken soup and hot apple cider outside Gino’s Pizza, 48 Main St. 10 percent off dine-in or pick-up. Cash only.

Hunold Pharmacy, 94 Main St. 10 percent discount on all over-the-counter items for Port Holiday Magic and the month of December. Ikedo Ramen, 983 Port Washington Blvd. Holiday family meal and live music in outdoor space. All Season–free dessert with purchase of $50 or more. I Love Hearing, 191 Main St. Complimentary screening and consultations; up to $400 off Premium Hearing Aids. All Season. Impulse Boutique, 29 Main St. Discounts of up to 25 percent off, treats and fun. Krystal Blu at Port Salt Cave, 403 Main St. Prosecco and treats Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St. 10 percent discount on all walk-up tickets and no box office fees; tea and hot chocolate, music in the lobby Massage Envy Spa, 47 Main St. Free $20 promo card when you purchase $100 in gift cards. All Season. Orangetheory Fitness, 1013 Port Wash. Blvd. One free class, 25 percent off retail Painting With Flowers, 298 Main St. Three raffle prizes - enter throughout the week; complimentary gift wrap Port Pop-Up Boutique, 142 Main St. All Season: free gift with minimum $50 purchase. Live band performance in our backyard from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 27 Port Salt Cave, 403 Main St. Mini Salt Cave Sessions, Gift basket raffles, Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres Port Washington Federal Credit Union, 157 Main St. Holiday treats. Port Thai Place, 24B Main St. $100 gift card for $90 or $50 gift card for $45, cash only Port Washington Florist, 59 Main St. Wine, popcorn and other refreshments Salon Aura, 55 Old Shore Rd. Instant Ritual treatment with any color service Shields Plumbing & Hardware, 267 Main St. Raffle for a “Day of Beauty” for your barbeque grill. Suite 275, 275 Main St. 10 percent off new arrivals and 20 percent off everything else storewide.

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From my home to yours... Wishing all a Healthy Happy Thanksgiving

Download The Try Port First Mobile App For The Holidays

n the midst of the economic downturn, with the weight of the global pandemic, the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District collaborated to help Port Washington re-emerge from these difficult times. The result? The Try Port First Mobile App. A forward thinking, technologically advanced digital community platform designed to encompass everything Port Washington—right in the palm of your hand. Which restaurant delivers? Try Port First! Need a graduation gift? Health care service? Government agency? Try Port First! Want to know who is offering discounts on goods or services or simply where to find parking? Try Port First! All these searches and much more can be found on the new Try Port First app. The App posts upcoming events and notifications for the community as well as “hot deals” for local shopping and services. All Port Washington businesses, local government agencies, non-profits and organizations are included. It is free, quick and easy to download from both the Apple and

Google App stores by searching “Try Port First.” So far, more than 2,500 people have downloaded it and most of them use it often. “We’re making it easy to connect those shopping for services, goods or information to our Port providers” says Bill Gordon, Chamber of Commerce board member and president of the Port Washington BID. “We see the Try Port First platform as one that will help support and grow the Port business community.” Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Greco Cohen said, “The new Try Port First App is a onestop App for everything about Port Washington, including events and fun things to do, shopping, dining, local government information and more. We are so excited to be launching it and know it will become a favorite App for Port’s residents and visitors alike.” For more information about the Try Port First mobile App, including listings and advertising, contact the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce at office@pwcoc.org. —Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

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The Cooking Lab, 160 Main St. For every gift certificate valued at $100 or more that you purchase on Small Business Saturday, you will receive a voucher for a free virtual cooking class. The Local Market, 273 Main St. Free raffle ticket with purchase, hot cocoa, coupons Tori Ear Piercing Studio, 167 Main St. Treats, hot chocolate, Santa and helpers Toscanini Ristorante, 179 Main St. Everyone who comes for dinner gets a gift certificate of 15 percent of the amount they have spent for dinner. All Season. Wash Hair Salon, 30 Main St. For every $100 gift card purchased you will receive a $10 gift card for yourself; 10 percent off all retail. —Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

We Have So Much to Be Grateful For this holiday season!

If you know us, you know how passionate we are about Port Washington. And you know how grateful we are for the countless clients we’ve helped find their home here. If you don’ t already know, please give us a call to find out what sets us apart. Let us show you what it means to have the Home Team Advantage.

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Why clients are working with Mark Leventhal to sell and buy their homes... “Mark Leventhal is the kind of broker everyone hopes to fnd, but few do. He is not just incredibly knowledgeable and super smart and responsive and honest, he cares and he stays involved. He goes the extra mile not just to make a “deal” but to help with all that comes after. Need a contractor, need a plumber, need a foor person, need a lawyer, just need someone to vent to or bounce ideas off of – Mark is your man. Want to meet for the 13th time just to measure, he will make it happen. He is such a pleasure to work with. Mark is the consummate professional and a wonderful human being.” NANCY Mark Leventhal brings a wealth of industry knowledge and local expertise to every client and transaction adding up to a proven track record of results. MARK’S 2021 TRANSACTIONS Sold 26 Aerie Court, Manhasset 30 Aerie Court, Manhasset 100 Crows Nest Court, Manhasset 151 Darters Ln, Manhasset 43 Doral Dr, Manhasset 228 Estates Dr, Manhasset 236 Estates Terrace S, Manhasset 200 Hummingbird Rd, Manhasset 225 Ibis Court, Manhasset 129 Plandome Rd, Manhasset

18 Second St, Manhassset 78 Sully Dr, Manhasset 246 Sussex Dr, Manhasset 32 Tiffany Circle, Manhasset 33 Tiffany Circle, Manhasset 37 Tiffany Circle, Manhasset 33 Stepping Stone Ln, Great Neck 102 Belmont Circle, Syosset 8 Wendy Rd, Syosset

Lampposts Aglow On Main Street

he Port Washington Chamber of Commerce has been decorating our community for the holidays for more years than anyone can remember. “Everyone loves the decorated lampposts along Main Street during the holidays,” Chamber president Debbie Greco-Cohen, said. “The fresh garland, twinkling lights and bright red bows add a warm and festive glow to our beautiful town. Together with the BID’s overhead snowflakes, they send a message that the holiday season is in full swing in Port Washington.” S.F. Falconer Florist installs the Chamber’s lamppost decorations. They have been doing this for many years now and the Chamber is grateful for their efforts. Like everything else, the cost of the decorations has risen over the years and the Chamber’s funds are low. With so many local businesses hurting due to COVID, the Chamber has not raised enough to pay for this year’s decorations. They are seeking donations from community-spirited residents and businesses - any amount is appreciated. You can even “Adopt a Lamppost” for $100 (and receive a certificate) or become a “Holiday

Lamppost with holiday decorations. (Photo courtesy of the Chamber)

Angel” for donations of $1,000 or more (and receive a plaque.) All donations can be made out and mailed to the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 121, Port Washington, NY 11050. If you prefer to charge your donation, contact the Chamber office at office@pwcoc.org. —Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

Under Contract 55 Carriage Lane, Roslyn Heights 191 Heron Lane, Manhasset 1100 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington

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Chamber president Debbie Greco-Cohen presents a plaque to Jeff Plotka, President of Precision Work, Inc., a “2020 Holiday Angel.” (Photo credit: Gary Cohen)

Grateful Thank you to my clients, colleagues, friends and family for making 2021 an incredible year.

“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 danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated.

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rom my home to yours, wishing you all the joys of the holiday season!

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Residents Encouraged To Shop Local This Holiday Season BY CAROLINE RYAN

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As the holidays approach, the Port Washington Business Improvement District (BID) and the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce are hoping to encourage residents to shop local this holiday season. With Port Holiday Magic and the launch of the Try Port First App, there are various initiatives created to help encourage residents to try out their local businesses.

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n collaboration with the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, we launched the Try Port First app this year,” Holly Byrne executive director of the Port Washington BID said. “It allows everyone to find everything Port Washington in one easy to use app. During this year’s Port Holiday Magic, shoppers will find the list of special offers at participating businesses, the trolley stops can be found in an interactive map, plus push notifications to keep everyone up to date.” “This year, we can all use Try Port First, the mobile app that makes connecting with local business, “hot deals” and Port Washington events very easy,” Bill Gordon, Vice-President of Port Washington BID said. This year, Port Holiday Magic will bring back some old favorites as well as something with a new twist. The day kicks off with a musical march led by Residents Forward and the “Let’s Walk PW” initiative. Shoppers are invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. at the pocket park at the music mural near Wright Music at the top of Main Street and walk to the LIRR station. At noon, Santa returns in a drive-by on the firetruck starting on Port Blvd. and meanders his way through town. Shoppers will find special offers at participating businesses while enjoying a full line up of “Shoppertainment.” The free trolley returns to transport shoppers from the Bay to the Boulevard and there is free parking on Main Street. Port Holiday Magic is one of the best ways to help out members of the community by supporting their local businesses during the holiday shopping season.

“Shopping local is a win-win for everyone,” Byrne explained. “An active, vibrant commercial district is the heart of the community. Our local business owners are part of the fabric of the community and many live and give here too.” Since the pandemic began, businesses in Port have had to reinvent themselves, offering new and creative ways to attract new customers. This summer, the Port Washington BID organized local businesses to be featured in Discover Long Island’s Downtown Deals, promoting Port Washington as a tourism destination. “We have seen some creative pivots as curbside pick-up is the norm not the exception, online shopping options expanded and the entire community appreciates the importance of shopping local,” Byrne said. “Each type of business has something special to offer. We recommend a stop in at the local retailers to get some inspirations from Carhartt gear to serving trays with Long Island map, to live plants or holiday decorations. You can get creative by bundling gift certificates to make dinner and a show or spa day and dine. Byrne explained that shopping local encourages other businesses to move and open in Port Washington, giving the community an even better selection of services. “It is important that the practice of ‘Be Local–Buy Local’ becomes a habit and not a once and done event,” Byrne said. “Together we can uphold the colorful, interwoven tapestry of our community.” Port Holiday Magic will take place on Nov. 27 and is hosted by Port Washington BID, Port Washington

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Chamber of Commerce, Residents Forward and Landmark on Main Street, with support from the Town of North Hempstead and Port Washington Police Department. Graciously, the Dejana Family Foundation will sponsor the “Shoppertainment.” The Town of North Hempstead will also be extending free parking on Main Street from Nov. 27 through the

holiday season to Jan. 1 to encourage residents to utilize businesses around town. “Local businesses are less than a five-minute drive from most of our homes, or in many cases we can walk to get a slice or buy a gift,” Byrne said. For more information about Port Holiday Magic or the Port Washington BID, visit pwcoc.org or portwashingtonbid.org.

Spread Some Holiday Cheer This Season One of the best and most simple gifts you can give someone to show how much you care is a batch of holiday cookies. These delicious gingerbread cookies will have your friends and family begging for more.

Gingerbread Cookie Ingredients:

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt

To make the gingerbread cookies:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, salt and nutmeg. Set aside. 2. In an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together for two minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add in egg, molasses and vanilla and beat on medium speed until combined. Reduce mixer speed to low, and gradually add the flour mixture until just combined. 3. Divide the dough into two equal portions, and form them each into a ball. Then gently use your hands to flatten each ball into a 1-inch thick disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for one hour or so, or until the dough is chilled yet still somewhat pliable. 4. Once you are ready to bake the

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Optional toppings: Icing, Powdered sugar, Sprinkles, Candies (such as gum drops) cookies, heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. 5. Unwrap the dough and place it on a large, lightly-floured hard surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough evenly until it is approximately 1/8-inch thick. Then use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes, re-rolling the dough as needed to cut out more. Transfer to parchment-covered baking sheets. 6.Bake for eight to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are crisp around the edges and on top. Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. 7. Once the cookies are room temperature, feel free to decorate them as desired with the icing and any extra sprinkles or candies. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Wishing you a very merry home for the holidays.

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Celebrate The Holidays Around Port Washington BY CAROLINE RYAN

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The holiday season is rapidly approaching. This is the time of year when we a time gather together with our friends, family and those we care about to celebrate the holidays. Get in the spirit and celebrate without having to travel far. Here are some local events taking place in and around Port Washington this holiday season. Wonderland of Lights The Town of North Hempstead will be sponsoring a unique and visually stunning immersive experience at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset. This year’s festival theme is Shine Again, which is inspired by the power and warmth of light overcoming darkness. The LuminoCity Festival will feature dazzling displays with illuminated works of art, including one-of-akind handmade sculptures. This event will be open for viewing until Jan. 9, 2022. Tickets will be sold for timed admission entry. All attendees ages three and older must have a ticket. Free parking will be available at the Manhasset Macy’s. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. luminocityfestival.com.

and up must show proof of vaccination before entering the theater. All patrons must wear a mask while in the theater at all times. Ticket Price: $35 -Adults $28 Children 12 & under. To purchase Tickets call Long Island Ballet at 1-855-222-2849, or visitliballettheatre.com. Cherish The Ladies will be performing at The Landmark on Main Street on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Cherish The Ladies brings their signature blend of virtuosic instrumental talents, beautiful vocals and stunning step dancing to the stage in a spectacular performance. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www. landmarkonmainstreet.org. Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required for entry.

Tree Lightning The Manhasset tree lighting will take place on Friday Dec. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset.

Menorah Lighting A Menorah lighting will take place on the front lawn of the Town of North Hempstead Town Hall in Manhasset on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m.

Landmark on Main Street On Saturday, Dec. 4 talented dancers from across Long Island and NYC will perform an abridged version of The Nutcracker Ballet. This event will be narrated to create a special experience for the audience and is perfect for all ages. Showings are at 2 and 6 p.m. A Kingdom of the Sweets Reception will occur after each show for children ages 3-10 for $10. Take pictures with your favorite character and receive a goody bag filled with Nutcracker magic. All patrons 12

Ice Skating The Port Washington Skating Center, located at 70 Seaview Blvd. in Port Washington, is a great place to meet up with friends, neighbors or family for an afternoon of fun and exercise. Public skating sessions must now be reserved. Capacity is limited, and reservations and advance online payment is required. Admission to reserved skating sessions is $18. For more information, call 516-484-6800 or visit pwskating.com/reservedskating to reserve your spot.

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AT THE PORT LIBRARY: Virtual Sandwiched In with Brian Rose - America’s Favorite Holiday Movie: A Look Inside It’s a Wonderful Life Friday, Dec. 10, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. The snowbound streets of Bedford Falls, the desperate travails of George Bailey, and the discovery of Zuzu’s petals have become traditional signatures of the holiday season. Yet when the film was released in 1946, it was a box-office flop, won no Academy Awards, and was largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s and on annual Christmas eve broadcasts on NBC starting in 1992. This talk, by film and TV historian Brian Rose, will examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of how it was made, what it says about the problems of post-war America, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer. Visit www.PWPL.org/events for Zoom login information. Third Thursday at Three with Alice Schwarz - Winter Scenes Thursday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. In the warmth of your own home, join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz in a conversation about the chilly outdoors. From the frost touched pine branch in a Chinese scroll to American skating scenes in Central Park, explore paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture from Asia, Europe and the United States. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Visit www.PWPL.org/events for Zoom login information. Children’s Event: Origami Book Wreath Monday, Dec. 27, from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Using recycled paper, create a wreath that can be hung any time of the year. For children in 3rd to 6th. Limited capacity, registration required. Registration begins Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. via PWPL.org/children. Children’s Event: Noon Year’s Eve Thursday, Dec. 30, from 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Celebrate with your favorite librarians and countdown to “noon” as we get ready for the new year. This hybrid program is for children ages birth to kindergarten with their adult. Limited in-person capacity, registration required. Registration begins Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. via PWPL. org/children. When the in-person registration is full, send an email to child@pwpl.org to receive the Zoom log-in information.

Being Home For the Holidays Nothing Compares

As the leaves fall and families gather, we pause every year at this time to count our blessings and recognize what is truly important in our lives — the friendships that endure, the relationships we begin, and the excitement of entering the Holiday Season and for the year ahead.

With gratitude and appreciation, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Residents Forward Adds Musical Walk To Port Holiday Magic

alk to holiday music, enjoy free hot chocolate, take photos aboard our sleigh and try your luck winning local gift cards. Residents Forward, presenting sponsor The Rimmer Family and a host of partners invites the whole community to our Let’s Walk PW Musical Walk on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 11:30 a.m. as part of the kickoff to Port Holiday Magic, an annual event hosted by The Greater Port Washington BID, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, Landmark on Main Street, Residents Forward and the Town of North Hempstead. Walkers will meet at the Mural Garden adjacent to Wright Music and walk with Residents Forward to the LIRR station as a local DJ plays holiday tunes. There, walkers will be greeted with coupons for a

free hot chocolate at a local bakery and a chance to win a gift card to a local business sponsored by Mindy Germain, Dawn Serignese and Melissa Vissicchio. Attendees can also pose for pictures at a sleigh set up at the station. “It has been so much fun working with Residents Forward to plan this holiday walk,” stated Let’s Walk PW donor and longtime Residents Forward champion Jennifer Rimmer. “Our goal is to show residents there is a reason in every season to Walk PW. Furry friends are welcome.” Residents Forward launched Let’s Walk PW in September with 15 web integrated signs circling out about a mile from The Town Dock reminding people that really special destinations such as shops, restaurants, parks, community gardens, history and

entertainment are closer than they think and accessible by foot. Each sign contains a QR code that leads to an interactive map created by the Greater Port Washington BID that allows pedestrians to click on individual shops and restaurants, get walking directions and even make a reservation. “Walking has never been more popular in Port Washington,” stated Project Manager and Residents Board Member Mindy Germain. “We just want to help people get to their destinations with ease, while expanding the variety and number of stops pedestrians take, especially to our local businesses.” For more information about

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the launch event, or ways to get more involved with Residents Forward, the community is invited to visit www.ResidentsForward. org or contact Residents Forward Executive Director Patricia Class and Director of Development Kim Keiserman at 767-9151 or info@ pwresidents.org. Residents Forward participates in these community engagement events to better reflect their mission of advancing the sustainability, vibrancy, beauty and resiliency of the Port Washington Peninsula. —Submitted by Residents Forward

Make A Child Smile Holiday Toy Drive And Food Drive

embers of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce are joining with Port Washington Police Detective Anthony Guzzello to collect toys and food for children in Port Washington. The program, in its twenty-first year, is called “Make A Child Smile.” The children who will receive the donations live in our community. Detective Guzzello, who created this Port Washington holiday tradition, says “The joy you receive from knowing your donation can ‘make a child smile’ will make your own holidays so much more meaningful and memorable.” Port’s residents and businesses are being asked for donations of non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys to be brought to any of the participating Chamber of Commerce members listed below. If anyone prefers to make a monetary donation, the check should be made payable to the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce Toy Fund and brought to any of the same locations or mailed to: Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 121, Port Washington, NY 11050. Monetary donations will be used to purchase gift cards and toys at stores in town. The collection will run from Friday, Nov. 26 through Thursday, Dec. 16. Chamber president Debbie Greco-Cohen hopes our community will support this holiday drive in the same generous spirit that has been shown in the past. For more information, email the Chamber of Commerce office at: office@pwcoc. org. Donations can be brought to any of the following Chamber of Commerce members: 3V Dental Associates, 91 Main St. Alper’s Hardware, 81 Main St. Anthony’s World of Floors, 49 Manorhaven Blvd. Ayhan’s Mediterranean Market, 293 Main St. Ayhan’s Shish Kebab, 283 Main St. Bach to Rock,

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Port Washington Police Detective Anthony Guzzello with Santa and some of the toys donated by generous local residents.

(Photo courtesy of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce)

1015 Port Washington Blvd. Bluetique, 25 Main St. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, 350 Main St. Delux Transportation, 62B Main St. Diane’s Place, 191 Main St. Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 475 Port Washington Blvd. Evolution Pilates, 2 Shore Rd. S.F. Falconer Florist, 8 S. Maryland Ave. Flatiron Pediatrics, 14 Vanderventer Ave. Suite 210 Happy Montessori School, 40 Pleasant Ave. Healthy Kids Pediatrics, 211 Main St. Krystal Blue Boutique, 403 Main St. #3 Mathnasium, 938 Port Washington Blvd. Port Salt Cave, 403 Main St. #3 Port Washington Federal Credit Union, 157 Main St. The Cooking Lab, 160 Main St. Tominaga Shouten, 169A Main St. Wright Music, 5 Main St. Yummy Gyro, 82 Main St. —Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

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An updated list of participating stores and the trolley stops can be found on the

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This beautifully renovated and expanded classic Stewart Manor Colonial with a rocking chair front porch and an open floor plan encompassing a family room made for entertaining at 80 Fernwood Terrace sold on Oct. 27 for $1,149,000. The attention to detail will impress you with new hardwood floors with inlay, a stained glass window and a great flow between living, dining and kitchen spaces. The white chef’s kitchen with sparkly backsplash and stainless appliances with an island for gathering plus a windowed expansive family room is the perfect place to host your next party. Four bedrooms on the second floor plus a full four-fixture bathroom with radiant heat flooring as well as a partially finished basement with a full bathroom made this a rare opportunity in the charming Village of Stewart Manor with Garden City schools and amenities. This home has a new boiler and water heater, central air conditioning, radiant heat flooring, hardwood floors throughout and garage for storage (only).

Welcome to 146 Argyle Rd., a gorgeous, beautifully renovated three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Colonial located on a quiet tree-lined street in the Village of Stewart Manor. This home sold for $750,000 on Sept. 29. The stunning kitchen features white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and a large island that opens into the family room and makes it perfect for entertaining or family living. The sliding glass doors in the kitchen take you to a large, beautifully landscaped backyard with a patio and outdoor speakers and is a great space to just relax or enjoy summer barbecues. The primary bedroom is tremendous and offers a large walk-in closet with additional closets as well. The home was just painted and has a fireplace, beautiful bathrooms, newly refinished hardwood floors, in-ground sprinklers and gas heating and cooking. This home is close to the railroad station, restaurants, shopping and the Stewart Manor Country Club with a town pool.

hile lawn mowers and leaf blowers are now heard most of the year, it becomes even worse in autumn as the leaves begin to fall. The use of leaf blowers is one of the most polluting and wildlife-disturbing actions we perform in our yards, gardens and parks. Studies have shown songbirds abandon nests, struggle to set up territories and find mates because of leaf blower use. Insects like pollinators and caterpillars have even been shown to be thrown from their host plants where they risk being fatally injured. We have developed these methods for dealing with a natural occurrence without having any regard for the creatures that require this habitat element to survive. It is unfortunate that so many people aren’t aware of just how important fallen leaves are to the local ecology. Fallen leaves harbor many of the beneficial insects that are required for a healthy, functioning ecosystem. Many predatory invertebrates like beetles and spiders depend on leaf litter to overwinter and evade predators. Many butterflies and moths overwinter in various life stages within this leaf litter as protection. Others hatch out and feed on these leaves as their first meal. These insects in turn are consumed by our songbirds, who feed their chicks a diet of soft-bodied insects. Many other kinds of animals require this leaf litter as part of their natural habitat

including frogs and toads, salamanders, newts, snakes and turtles and other small animals such as songbirds. Fallen leaves provide insulation to plant roots during the winter months as well as protect the soil from erosion. These leaves are then broken down by invertebrates and natural fungi into leaf mold— which is a substance similar to compost and is the foundation of a healthy soil ecology. Leaving your leaves also helps capture carbon, retaining much of the leaf’s own carbon, while preventing the carbon emissions that are involved with gas leaf blowers and the transportation of leaves to processing facilities. To clarify, I don’t mean to neglect your property and not clean up any leaves. Walkways, patios and lawns should all have leaves removed from them. Relocate these leaves into your garden beds. Excess leaves can be mowed directly into the lawn or shredded for mulch and compost. Mulching into the lawn not only fertilizes your turf, but has also been shown to reduce weeds with each subsequent year. The goal should be to preserve as much whole leaves as possible while preventing disposal of leaves through municipal means. Ideally lawns should be reduced or eliminated, but that’s a discussion for another day. —Anthony Marinello, owner of Dropseed Native Landscapes (@ DropseedNativeLandscapesLI or 516-524-8711)

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

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he North High School Junior Players will present the musical Into the Woods on Thursday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. All three performances will take place in the North High auditorium, 35 Polo Rd. This award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine features several popular fairy tale characters as they cross paths in the woods, including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack (and the Beanstalk), and Little Red Riding Hood. They strive to assist the Baker and his Wife who desperately want a child, but are childless due to a witch’s curse. To break the spell, all the characters must perform arduous tasks. In the process, they face their fears and learn about the need for community and family. This Junior Players production is directed by Andrew Wagner, theatre director/drama teacher, with music direction by Dr. Pamela Levy, orchestra direction by Joseph Rutkowski, and The North High cast, crew,and pit orchestra for Into the Woods, will present the show on Nov. 18, 19 and 20. (Photo courtesy of Great Neck Public Schools) set design by Len Antinori. Tickets are $15 and must be paid for distancing requirements, seating will be basis. Masks must be worn at all times tickets, email Mr. Wagner, theatre direcin advance via check, or by cash at the limited and ticket reservations/seating throughout the show and no food or tor, at awagner@greatneck.k12.ny.us. door. The general public may reserve will be on a first-come, first-serve drink will be permitted. To reserve —Submitted by Great Neck Schools tickets starting on Nov. 8. Due to social

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Thanksgiving Greeting We all share the desire to learn the secrets of the past. Through ancient tales of universal human experience of struggle and hope, sorrow and victory we can incorporate the teachings of the past into our own lives today. One of the most beautiful things in celebrating Thanksgiving is that it allows us to open our minds and hearts to new understandings about

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the deep connection of our past, present and future. Thanksgiving leaves us with a lot of life lessons. For example: We should give thanks in everything. “In” everything not “for” everything. Our attitude should be to choose to be grateful in every circumstance. Always try to

REGARDING WESTBURY BANNING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA SALES I think that the Village of Westbury is making a mistake. People wanting marijuana who live in Westbury will simply buy elsewhere. Sales of marijuana will be taxed and the towns who sell the product will reap those benefits—which will likely be substantial. Kind of like

Canadian alcohol made a foothold in America, having cornered the market for the decade of legality they had before us. There’s still a lot of Canadian product. There’s no point to banning sales within the village. It doesn’t make sense. They won’t stop people from

I recently read an article titled “Navigating the learning curve.” The problem is that tens of millions of Americans are not even on the learning curve. Reading books? I don’t think so. Our intellectual capacities are most often engaged in reading billboards and traffic

signs, product ads and restaurant menus, text messages, tattoos and Twitter posts. Our learning curve is perhaps best summarized by a protest sign I saw recently, “People don’t need to be educated on what they don’t want to be educated on.” Truth is, the ruling class in America has no use for our minds, which will only cause them trouble. Train the hands, not the mind, say the 1 percent. Best we can do is idolize the wealthy and popular by catching a glimpse of their private lives on talk shows. The American dream is no

smoking in their jurisdiction. Marijuana has been prevalent on Long Island since at least since June 14, 1967—when I was talked into trying it. It was certainly less intoxicating than alcohol. There could be an argument that marijuana is safer than alcohol, however they

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Honoring Our Veterans At NSHAHS “Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.” - George S. Patton.

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turbulence, wind, rain and human error keep knocking with our family—we should the plane off its course. The appreciate that we have a key is that the pilots continufamily. ously make small corrections If you ever find yourself by reading their instruments downhill or falling short and talking to the control remember the flight on the tower. Consequently, the airplane. When an airplane plane reaches its destination takes off it has a distinct safely. No matter what, if flight plan. Yet, during the you just keep coming back course of the flight air traffic, to your plan, keep making

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fought against their brothers in Gettysburg, stormed the beaches of Normandy, fought in “the war to end all wars” and “the forgotten war.” Some marched into battle on foot, others rode on horseback, later in Jeeps or tanks or Humvees. But it was always our warriors that fought freedom’s greatest enemies and did not waver. Our warriors—sons, brothers, daughters, sisters, mothers— confronted evil face-to-face on that distant battlefield.

When the nation called, they answered. For you. President George Washington expressed remarkable insight when he spoke about the country’s treatment of veterans: “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.”

What have you done for a veteran you know? This is what North Shore Students were asked by our nation’s heroes. On November 11 of each year, Veterans Day is celebrated throughout the United States with various celebrations and recognition of America’s veterans. At North Shore, we recognized Veterans Day this past week, as Dr.

small adjustments and keep hope alive eventually you will reach your destination. The power and light are in YOU. The reality is that there are some things we cannot change in life. Instead of getting frustrated we should turn the situation over to the Almighty and trust our Heavenly father. What we

dwell on is what we will draw into our lives. Focusing on our blessings and not our problems is showing great faith and closeness to our Creator and will ultimately bring more blessings and joy. Resist strife, keep the peace, the happiness, the hope and be determined to be grateful and thus be a blessing everywhere you

go. On this Thanksgiving celebration season, let’s reaffirm our advanced New Year resolution to make it a habit to thank our Creator in all things, even above your current, uncertain circumstances. Have an attitude of gratitude and remember that Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday, it’s a lifestyle. Happy Thanksgiving.

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Honor the fallen soldier. The sailor, the airman and the Marine. We honor those who held the line, who volunteered or went because they were told to go. Leaving their family, friends and freedom behind, our heroes fought for us. Over time, they have used different weapons: a sword, a musket, a bayonet, a rifle, a machine gun. They fought at Lexington and Concord when our nation was born, crossed the Delaware on Christmas Day of 1776,

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our IDF veteran “drill sergeant” were often met with disbelief and a lot of Vitow organized for students to have the “I don’t think so’s.” Yet, students were forced to bite the bullet and work as one privilege of meeting our “Hometown well-oiled machine. When reflecting on Heroes,” a panel of three veterans of the military drill training, Paige Mayer the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as three adds, “I also really enjoyed the physical veterans of the IDF (Israel Defense activities, even though they were a lot of Forces). Watching our American veterwork! It gave me a new appreciation for ans laugh alongside each other as they share their most gratifying experiences, how hard the soldiers work to protect us.” Whether navigating our way around it was obvious that these men share a North Shore’s expansive grounds (did unique brotherhood: the brotherhood of the United States military. They held you know our school has a lake?), training as stretcher-bearers as we all a friendship that can be found only pull the weight of our “troops’” water upon signing the dotted line, reserving supply underneath the two-foot netting, for themselves a position among the or fervently chanting world’s most elite forces. a marching cadence There is something as students sling one about those who have another over the ropes, worn the uniform. Our North Shore students veterans define brotherlearned what it means to hood not in words, but in say “no man left behind.” actions. In moments that Despite the treacherous cannot be fought alone, fight, North Shore’s our courageous men and trench monkey boot women put their lives on camp closed with a loud the line for each other. hooah. It is the honorary call of This Veterans Day, duty that unites these men and women, across General George S. Patton remember the fallen and never forget those all branches of service, (Public domain) deployed. Happy to defend the red, white, Veterans Day to all of those whose and blue. I’m sure most North Shore loved ones have or are serving in the students would agree that meeting armed forces. When you stand for the our brave veterans this past week was flag, know that it is because of their truly an honor. In the words of junior supreme sacrifice that you live in Paige Mayer, “I found the program this country and can appreciate the very meaningful. Hearing the soldiers speaking about their experiences in the American Promise: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. army really made me think, especially And so, the patriot’s signature when they said that each fellow soldier rallying cry goes... was like family.” Another North Shore And I’m proud to be an junior, Ari Azar said, “The veteran’s proAmerican gram was very interesting. I even stayed Where at least I know I’m long past my class’s allotted time to free learn more information and hear more And I won’t forget the men advice and stories that every American who died should appreciate. We should be more Who gave that right to me willing to learn from our veterans.” And I’d gladly stand up Aside from learning about the Next to you and defend her challenges our veterans faced and the still today lessons instilled in them from their ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt days of service, North Shore students I love this land were also thrown into some hardcore God bless the USA field ops. Complete with camouflaged —Chloe Mastour is a junior at faces and “Red Bull” vitality, students North Shore Hebrew Academy stomped boots on the ground. This High School (NSHAHS) was no easy feat. The commands of

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Locust Valley High School is proud to announce that five of its students have been named as College Board National Recognition Program Scholars. More than 80,000 students from all 50 states were eligible to join the recognition program, with 32,000 students earning the recognition this year. To be named a scholar, students must have a grade point average of 90 or above and have scored exceptionally on the PSAT or scored at least a 3 on two or more Advanced Placement exams. Eligible students are also those who identify as African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous or attend school in a rural or small town. Senior Trinity Benstock is a National Hispanic Recognition Program Designated Scholar. She is an IB Diploma candidate and will earn the Seal of Biliteracy. Trinity is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. Trinity participates in several clubs, including Alzheimer’s Awareness, LVTV Studio, Model United Nations and Science Bowl. She also serves as President of the Quiz and History Bowl clubs. Senior Josephine DeBono is a National Hispanic Recognition Program Designated Scholar. She is an IB Diploma candidate

and serves as President of the Global Students Society, Model United Nations and National Honor Society, and as the Vice President of Mock Trial. Josephine is also a member of the Spanish Honor Society and Ethics Bowl. Junior Sophia Del Giudice is a National Hispanic Recognition Program Designated Scholar. She is an IB Diploma candidate. Sophia is a member of the Alzheimer’s Awareness Club, History Club and Italian Honor Society. She participates on the cross-country and track teams. Junior Nikkita Kissoon is a National African American Recognition Program Scholar. She is an IB Diploma candidate and member of the Spanish Honor Society and Art Honor Society. Nikkita participates on the Athletic Council and is also a member of the Breast Cancer Awareness Club. Nikkita is a student-athlete on the varsity tennis and lacrosse teams. Senior Jennys Sierra is a National Hispanic Recognition Program Designated Scholar. She will earn the Seal of Biliteracy and is a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Jennys participates on the varsity softball team and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Awareness Club. —Submitted by Locust Valley Central School District

National Program Recognition: (l-r): Locust Valley High Schoool students Josephine DeBono, Nikkita Kissoon, Jennys Sierra, Sophia Del Giudice and Trinity Benstock were named College Board National Recognition Program Scholars. Photo courtesy of Locust Valley Central School District Former Garden City music teacher Peter Stanganelli has returned to the area and is accepting private students on all band instruments as well as piano and guitar. Stanganelli and his Garden City Bands have won many awards throughout his years as band director at Garden City High School and Stewart School. He also taught the adult education classes in Garden City for many years on piano and guitar. Many of his students received perfect and near perfect scores on their NYSSMA solos. Stanganelli has tremendous enthusiasm for teaching music. Many of his students have expressed how inspired they have become for their instrument after working with him. Stanganelli conducts exciting recitals every June for his private students at the Garden City Community Church. For more information, call 516-263-6005.

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Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) is pleased to announce that more than 1,100 pounds of food were collected at his recent food drive in the Village of Massapequa Park to benefit food insecure Long Islanders. “Uniting through purpose brings us together for the greater good. I am grateful to once again partner with Island Harvest Food Bank and my colleagues in government to ensure that Long Islanders, especially our most vulnerable populations—seniors, veterans and the disabled—have food to eat,” Durso said. “The event was a huge success thanks to Island Harvest, the volunteers and all who donated.” “Assemblyman Durso is a valued

partner in our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste of Long Island,” Island Harvest Food Bank President/ CEO Randi Shubin Dresner said. “He’s always willing to roll up his sleeves and do whatever it takes to help our neighbors, many of whom are in the unfortunate position of not knowing when their next meal may come and we are grateful for his compassion and support.” All items collected through the program were donated to Island Harvest Food Bank which delivers millions of pounds of food to Long Island-based food pantries, soup kitchens and other non-profit organizations that offer food assistance to those in need. —Submitted by the office of Assemblyman Michael Durso

Local college students recently visited Justice (Judge) Scott Fairgrieve at the Mineola Village Justice Court, to learn about its procedures and operations. The students learned that the Mineola Village Justice Court has jurisdiction over cases involving Mineola Village ordinances and parking tickets issued in Mineola. The Mineola Village Justice Court also has jurisdiction over cases under the New York State Vehicle

and Traffic Law for misdemeanors and traffic infractions committed within the limits of Mineola, with the exception of those driving while intoxicated or impaired, which are handled by the Nassau County District Court. Judge Fairgrieve explained to the students that enforcement of the Mineola ordinances, parking regulations, and vehicle and traffic laws are determined by the Executive Branch

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Pictured from left: Island Harvest volunteers; Assemblyman Michael Durso (center); Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Lou Imbroto; Councilman Steve Labriola; Councilman Tom Hand; Island Harvest volunteers and Island Harvest Chief Development Officer Marc Suntup (Photo courtesy of the office of Assemblyman Michael Durso)

of the village and/or by the Nassau County Police and not by the vourt. Judge Fairgrieve holds court sessions during the day and night to accommodate people’s schedules. —Submitted by Village of Mineola

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ANNUAL DRIVE KEEPS E-WASTE OUT OF LANDFILLS Mineola Middle School students are helping the environment by keeping electronics out of landfills. During the annual e-waste drive, students collected 6,220 pounds of electronic waste to be recycled. Community members were invited to drop off unused or broken items

including printers, computers, tablets, phones, televisions and chargers during the after-school drive. Mineola Middle School partners with Two Brothers Scrap Metal each year to supply the collection container. —Submitted by Mineola Union Free School District

District Coordinator of Music and the Arts Dr. Nina Prasso, Jenny Zheng and music teacher James McCrann. (Contributed photo)

MUSICIAN EARNS ALL-NATIONAL RECOGNITION Garden City High School senior Jenny Zheng has been selected to the National Association for Music Education’s All-National Concert Band as a piccolo performer. This prestigious recognition is presented to some of the nation’s most talented high school musicians and provides them with an opportunity to work with highly regarded conductors. Due to the pandemic, this year’s AllNational Honor Ensembles program will be held virtually in January. Conductor Travis Cross will lead the Concert Band in several rehearsals, and the ensemble will create a recorded performance that will be premiered

during Music In our Schools Month. All-National students will also have opportunities to attend clinics and workshops with esteemed musicians. Earlier this school year, Zheng received two letters of acceptance for the New York State School Music Association’s All-State ensembles. She will play the piccolo in the All-State Symphonic Orchestra and was selectStudents collected 6,220 pounds of electronic waste to be recycled ed as an alternate flutist. A member (Contributed photo) of the high school’s wind ensemble, she has participated in All-County in previous years and also plays the LOCAL THIRD-GRADER WINS FIRST PLACE piano. CREATIVE WRITING AWARD —Submitted by Garden City received an award certificate for First Recently at the GFWC (General Public Schools Federation of Women’s Clubs) Island Place, which is the first time a student Metro District Cultural Arts Event, lo- creative writing entry submitted cal Farmingdale resident/third-grader through the WCF has ever achieved Jasmine Lyons was awarded First a First Place award at both levels. Place for “Skiing,” a creative writing The Women’s Club of Farmingdale story she submitted through the wishes to congratulate her for this rare Women’s Club of Farmingdale. accomplishment. Lyons is the granddaughter of WCF Lyons was presented with her Treasurer Catherine Sewell and First Place Certificate by GFWC-NYS because of her First Place award, her Creative Writing District Chairman creative writing story was then subDolores Cianciabella. Also present mitted to GFWC-NYS in a competition were GFWC-NYS President Linda with all student First Place creative Kreussling and WCF Treasurer writing winners from all over the New Catherine Sewell. From left: Hicksville High School Assistant Principal Sweeney, Sean Zhen, York State area. And, once again, she —Submitted by Maria Ortolani Xiang Jin, Maeryam Nasari, Kaitlyn Verdugo, Lena Girdhar, Jaskaran Kohli, Ekam Singh, Roxy Dias, Sam Zhen, Jade Amador, Hicksville High School Principal Ray Williams (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville School District)

HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES THE TOP 10 Hicksville High School recently announced the Top 10 students in the Class of 2022. Ray Williams and Tim Sweeney briefly spoke with the students receiving this top honor. Students were reminded by Williams that “...it does not matter where you placed in the Top 10; rather, you should celebrate all your collective hard work and accomplishments over these past four years, which allowed you to achieve one of the Top 10 gradepoint averages in your graduating class.” Furthermore, Williams proudly shared, “You are all young thinkers that will be very successful in life, and

you represent your families and our high school well.” Sweeney echoed the message that “everyone should be rejoicing regarding your accomplishments.” Then, Williams presented the Top 10 students with their transcripts and overall grade-point averages. Hicksville High Schools’ Top 10 senior students are (in alphabetical order): Jade Amador, Roxy Dias, Lena Girdhar, Xiang Jin, Jaskaran Kohli, Maeryam Nasari, Ekam Singh, Kaitlyn Verdugo Ortiz, Sam Zhen and Sean Zhen. —Submitted by the Hicksville School District

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Making It In The Kick Of Time Howitt Middle School female soccer player assists football team “I’ve heard stories and seen shows about a girl being on the boy’s football team, and it was something that I always wanted to do,” Recine said. “When I got asked to join the team, I was going crazy with emotions. I was excited, scared and nervous.” Recine went three-forthree in extra points in her debut against Oceanside, kicking the football dead center through the uprights. Farmingdale was victorious with a 36-0 win. “Everyone has been so supportive and helpful during this experience,” Recine said. “When people pass me in the hallway at school, they don’t call me by my name anymore. They say, “Hey, kicker.” —Submitted by the Farmingdale School District

Howitt Middle School student Gianna Recine kicks a field goal in her football debut. Gianna Recine

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owitt Middle School’s Football team struggled with an inconsistent kicking game. The solution? Eighth-grade soccer player Gianna Recine. Coaches took notice of Recine’s strong boot while she was practicing with the middle school girls soccer team down at the other end of the field. “I asked Gianna to come over and practice a few field goal kicks,” middle school football coach Colin Leary said. “It was obvious she was more than capable.” After squaring away all the protocols with the athletic department and getting her parents’ blessing, Recine threw on football pads and practiced with the team. The rest is history.

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details of a fatal vehicular accident that On Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. the Glen occurred at 3:53 Cove Police Crime Prevention Unit (CPU), while investigating a suspicious p.m. on Nov. 8 in East Garden City. condition on Mason Drive in Glen According Cove arrested 42-year-old Jason Johnson of Bayville for numerous drug to detectives, James Skow charges. Detectives Brian Glennon and a 54-year-old (Photo courtesy of NCPD) Christopher Paolillo and Officer Alyssa female driver of a red SUV was Pagano encountered Johnson on struck by a tow truck flatbed driven Mason Drive and during their invesby a 57-year-old male, in front of 877 tigation it was discovered that the defendant possessed a quantity what ap- Stewart Ave. The collision then caused the tow truck flatbed to strike a white peared to be cocaine, oxycodone and heroin. A quantity of money as well as van. The 54-year-old operator of the a digital scale was also recovered at the scene. The defendant was charged with red SUV and her 16-year-old male passenger, were transported to a local two counts of third-degree criminal hospital. As a result of the collision, possession of a controlled substance the operator of the white van was (with the intent to sell), fourth-degree pronounced deceased at the scene. criminal possession of a controlled No other injuries were reported. substance, seventh-degree criminal The victim’s name is being withheld possession of a controlled substance, at this time and the investigation into and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The defendant was the accident continues. James Skow, 57, of Westbury was ararraigned on Nov. 8 at First District rested and charged with driving while Court in Hempstead. intoxicated, second-degree vehicular Police Arrest Westbury Man manslaughter and second-degree For DWI In Fatal Accident manslaughter. Skow was arraigned in In East Garden City First District Court in Hempstead on The Homicide Squad reports the Nov. 9.

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Commission was not accepting winning tickets in person, and instead, on Nov. 13, 2020, the defendant allegedly mailed the winning ticket to the NYS Gaming Commission. Weeks later, the Acting Nassau County District defendant appeared at the victim’s Attorney Joyce A. Smith and the Glen residence with paperwork purporting Cove Police Department announced that a Texas woman was arrested and to be from the New York State Lottery, charged with stealing nearly $1 million which indicated that the prize amount was only $20,000. The defendant in prize money from her cousin, who had asked her to claim a winning New allegedly also handed the victim an envelope containing $13,436 in cash York State Lottery scratch-off ticket and told him that the rest of the money because he wanted to remain anonwas kept for taxes. ymous. The defendant also allegedly According to the investigation, an used forged paperwork to mislead her Internet search later revealed a press cousin about the value of the prize. release on the NYS Lottery website Iris Amador Argueta, 32, of Houston, that indicated Argueta had claimed TX, surrendered to the Glen Cove the $1,000,000 prize from the ticket Police Department on Monday and purchased in Glen Cove. The release was arraigned on charges of one count further indicated that the defendant of second-degree grand larceny and received the lump-sum payout of two counts of second-degree criminal $537,440 after taxes. possession of a forged instrument. If Having learned of the press convicted of the top count, the defendant faces up to five to 15 years in prison. release, the victim called the defendant who allegedly insisted that Argueta is due back in court on Nov. 23. According to the joint investigation she did not have any additional money for the victim and that if he by the Glen Cove Police Department continued to contact her, he would and NCDA, on Oct. 28, 2020, the suffer legal consequences. The joint victim purchased a New York State investigation determined that the Lottery $5 Hold ‘Em Poker “scratchdefendant received $537,440 from off” ticket at a 7-Eleven convenience the NYS Gaming Commission as the store located at 194 Glen St. in Glen lump-sum prize and the paperwork Cove. When he scratched the ticket, it revealed a $1,000,000 jackpot prize. allegedly shown by the defendant to the victim was forged. The victim contacted Argueta and The Glen Cove Police Department asked her to claim the prize on his and Nassau County District Attorney’s behalf because he wished to remain Office have recovered $317,825.46 anonymous. The victim promised in allegedly stolen funds from the Argueta $50,000 in exchange for defendant’s bank account, which are claiming the prize and the defendant being held. allegedly agreed. If you believe you were the victim The defendant allegedly drove to of a fraud perpetrated by Argueta, New York from her home at the time contact the Nassau County DA’s in Virginia and received the winning Office Financial Crimes Bureau at ticket from the victim. Because 516-571-2149. of COVID-19, the NYS Gaming

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historic oil lanterns in the museum’s collection, and get creative designing a tiled mosaic menorah to light up your home this holiday.” Cost Tiled menorahs are a is $10 for Hanukkah tradition. (Screen capture) non-members plus admission. Learn more at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/events or call 631-367-3418.

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Jean King Shope Jean King Shope passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021, a few weeks after celebrating her 91st birthday. She was born on October 15, 1930. Growing up in Radburn, New Jersey, Jean was an accomplished gymnast and musician. She played trombone in her high school band and marching band, and attended the Interlochen National Music Camp. In 1951 she received her Associates Degree and RN Certificate from Columbia-Presbyterian School of Nursing. While working at Columbia-Presbyterian, she met Robert Waldo King, Jr. whom she married in 1952. They settled in Port Washington where she enjoyed being a full-time mother to their three children, Margie, Edie and Robby. Jean and Robin were active in the Plandome Unitarian Universalist Society where Jean continued her love of music by singing in the choir. She also enjoyed being an active member of the Port Washington Estates Association. Widowed in 1972, Jean returned to nursing, first working on the floor and then as an ER nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY. In 1976 she married Roger H. Shope, and the new couple became active members of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. Jean relished her role as Commodore’s wife and she and Roger shared many adventures on their 42-foot Bruno-Stillman lobster boat, Resolute, which often served as race committee boat for major regattas on the Sound. Those were some of the happiest times in her life. Challenged by progressive MS for over 40 years, she remained active, riding her scooter to the PWEA beach, around town, and to MBYC for her bridge groups. She had a sharp wit and wicked sense of humor and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Karl Duerr; husbands, Robert King, Jr and Roger Shope, and her son, Robert W. King, III. She is survived by her two daughters, Margie and Edie; grandchildren, Blake, Joanna, Max and Alex; great grandson, Emerson; son-in-law, Glenn Patterson; step-grandchildren Lark, Katie; and Jesse, John-Cody, and Lucia; and step-great-grandchildren, Sean, William, Joshua, and Ian. She is also survived by her niece, Susan and nephews, Couper and Andrew, as well as grand-nephew, Reid and grand-niece, Addie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made, In honor of Jean King Shope, to the St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Attn: Development, 100 Port Washington Blvd, Roslyn, NY 11576, or online using this secure link: https://1150. thankyou4caring.org/ 227939 M

Pamela Meadows passed away on October 26th, 2021 after a brief illness. She is remembered for her passion, creativity, and contributions to the Port Washington performing arts community for over half a century. A lifelong Port resident and daughter of the late Mary and James Papasidero, Pam first attended St. Peters and in 1967 graduated from Schreiber High School, where she took her first steps in a life of theater as a performer in high school productions including Oliver and the Diary of Anne Frank, as well as vacations doing summer stock. In 1971 she married Ron Meadows and began performing with the Port Washington Play Troupe, where Ron was working behind the scenes in production. Pam first transitioned from performing to directing with the Play Troupe Children’s Show, a local tradition since 1947. Pam and Ron answered the requests of a teenage member of the Children’s Show cast to direct a show over the summer for kids who didn’t attend sleepaway camp: Port’s Teen

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Dear brother of Felisa. Proud grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of one. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Visiting was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Entombment at Holy Rood Cemetery. LEVITTOWN Paula A. Bentivegna, 58, of Levittown, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 5. Predeceased by her parents, Augustus and Margaret. Beloved sister of Philip (Patricia) and Carla Johnson (Daniel). Loving Aunt of Vincent, Nalisha (Porter), Kyle, Nicholas, Danielle and Tori and great aunt to Annabella Mae, Gemma, Abigail, Nicholas Jr., Malilah and Samuel IV. Treasured best friend to Dina and Robert Lupski. Cherished Dog Mom to Cranberry. Reunited in Heaven with her beloved dogs, Shadow, Davey and Goliath. A memorial mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment of cremains followed at Calvary Cemetery, Queens. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

PORT WASHINGTON H. Clinton Hegeman, “Clint,” 101, passed away on Oct. 29 with Marcia Herrgesell Hegeman, his wife of 78 years, at his side. Born on May 13, 1920, he was the son of the late FARMINGDALE Howard C. and Grace Davis Hegeman, whose Anton Media Group celebrates the Rocco Carbonaro, 88, of Farmingdale, ancestors settled in Port Washington and other of allparts those in Island, the community. passed away on Nov. 2. Proud Air Forcelives Veteran. of Long dating back to the 1600s. He Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of publish owned the family business, Howardand C. Hegeman We obituaries of residents Deborah Meyers, Michael (Hope), Janice Zavala residents Agency Inc,at where he worked to 30 years until former no charge the and Anthony (Jeanne). Adored grandfather of moving to State College, PA in 1976. He will be families a courtesy. We dohusband this within Brittany Green (Justin), Breanna Meyers, Devin as remembered as a devoted and father Meyers, Hannah Campbell (Ryan), Alfonso andtime lifelong volunteer. Visit gordoncemerickfuthe shortest frame possible according Rocco, Giavanna, Angelina, Gabriella, Emily, neralhome.com.Email no to space availability. Jack and Olivia. Cherished great-grandfather of more editorial@ Harper and Maverick. A funeral mass was held than 100 words toSYOSSET antonmediagroup.com, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment Wonsup Oh, diedor on mail Nov. 5,to at age 82, of followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Syosset,St., formerly of Brooklyn. husband 132 E. Second Mineola, NYBeloved 11501. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White of Kunsook. Loving father of Jay (Regina). Funeral Home, Inc. Cherished grandfather of Madeline, Myka, Michelle and Morgan. Funeral service was GLEN COVE held Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Interment was Oliano Francesco Calo, of Glen Cove, died private. In lieu of flowers donations can be on Nov. 3, at age 89. Beloved husband of Vita. made in his memory to Upward Care, 17 Renee Loving father of Rosa, Antonio, Sara and Nicolas. Rd, Syosset, NY 11791.

Summer Theater was born. The “Summer Show,” as it was nicknamed, enriched the lives of Port teens annually with creativity, fun, shared purpose, and empowerment. Over the next 15 years, hundreds of young participants spent their evenings with Pam in rehearsal for those August performances, after mornings and afternoons were occupied with building Anton Media Group celebrates the and painting sets under Ron’s guidance. lives of all those in the community. Having learned to embrace every facet of We publish obituaries of residents theater-making, many of those performers and and former residents at no charge stagehands are today professionals in the film, to the families as a courtesy. We TV, and recording industries and Broadway, do this within the shortest time leaders of their own community theater frame possible according to space groups, and educators mentoring the next generations of artists in schools across the availability. Email no more than country. For their contributions to the youth of 100 words to editorial@anton Port Washington, Pam and Ron were honored mediagroup.com, or mail to with the Community Chest Citizens of the Year 132 E. Second St., Mineola, NY award in 1977. 11501. Pam continued her work as an educator teaching history at the Vincent Smith School for nearly a decade in the late 1980”s and later as a substitute teacher at Weber Middle School. Whether at work with seasoned stage veterans or the first-time actors, Pam inspired the best with her joy, sharp wit, matchless creative instincts, and whole-hearted A Tradition of Caring Since 1923 commitment. She believed in the power of the arts to create true community, even family, along with delightful entertainment. For 97 years we are honored to say our family continues Anton Media Group celePam is survived by her son Christopher to provide local families with the best service at the most reasonable cost. brates the lives of all those (Marianne) Meadows, siblings Nancy (Richard) Johnson, Linda (Frank) D’Elia and James in the community.Owner/ We publish Operator- Nancy J. White (Katherine) Papasidero, loving nephews, Aunts Manager- William D. Parsons obituaries of residents and and cousins, and the vast circle of dear friends Funeral Directors-Stephen J. Mahoney, Kevin R. DeFriest & Jayme R. Elia she cultivated through her years as an artist, former residents at no charge educator, and mentor. She was predeceased by to the families as a courtesy. her husband Ronald Meadows. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 4th at noon We do this within the shortest at the Hilton Garden Inn, Roslyn NY following time frame 234 Broadway, Bethpagepossible according 315 Conklin Street, Farmingdale Nassau Knolls Cemetery a graveside service at (516) 931-1454 ArthurFWhite.com (516) 249-0336 at 11 am. 227996 S 224030 S to space availability. Email no more than 100 words to

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11030. Section 5, Block 152, Lot 102. BY ORDER OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Isabel DeSousa, Chairman Randi I. Malman, Village Clerk November 5, 2021 11-17-2021-1T#227926-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of SortingSpace LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/04/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served LEGAL NOTICE and shall mail copy of process NOTICE TO BIDDERS against LLC to: 92 Florence Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550. Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Purpose: Any lawful act. Eden Well Rehabilitation 11-17-10-3; 10-27-20-13H2M Project No.: 2021-6T-#227314-MAN MLWD2102 will be received by the Board LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE of Commissioners of the Manhasset Lakeville Water OF PLANDOME MANOR District (Owner) at the office GENERAL VILLAGE of the Water District, 170 East ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Shore Road, Great Neck, New that the General Election of York 11023, until 4:00 p.m., the Incorporated Village of Prevailing Time on Tuesday, Plandome Manor will be held December 7, 2021, and will on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. be publicly opened and read TAKE FURTHER NOTICE aloud at 4:00 p.m. that the Offices to be filled at Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may said Election are: be obtained from REV, 28 OFFICE TERM Church Street, Unit 7, WarTrustee 2 Years wick, New York 10990, Tel: Trustee 2 Years 1-877-272-0216, upon deposJustice 1 Year iting the sum of One HunBY ORDER OF THE dred Dollars ($100.00) for BOARD OF TRUSTEES each combined set of docuRandi I. Malman ments. Checks or money orVillage Clerk ders shall be made payable to Dated: November 9, 2021 11-17-2021-1T- H2M architects + engineers. #227927-MAN Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to LEGAL NOTICE all submitting bids. Any bidNOTICE OF DESIGN der requiring documents to be REVIEW BOARD shipped shall make arrangeMEETING ments with the printer and pay INCORPORATED for all packaging and shipping VILLAGE OF costs. PLANDOME MANOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As a convenience to the Conthat the Design Review Board tractor, Digital Bidding Docof the Incorporated Village of uments may be obtained from Plandome Manor will hold a the following website: www. public meeting on Tuesday, h2mprojects.com as an online November 23, 2021, at 7:00 download for a non-refundPM. Pursuant to Chap. 417 of able fee of Forty-Nine Dolthe Laws of 2021, this meet- lars ($49.00), paid by credit ing will be held by telecon- card. ference and/or videoconfer- Please note REV and www. ence. For more information h2mprojects.com are the deson how this meeting will be ignated locations and means held and how to participate in for distributing and obtaining a teleconference and/ or vid- all bid package information. eoconference please contact All bidders are urged to registhe Village Clerk or check the ter to ensure receipt of all necVillage’s website at www. essary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda plandomemanor.com. The following applications will be transmitted to regiswill be reviewed at the meet- tered plan holders via email and will be available at www. ing: Application No. DRB2021- h2mprojects.com. Plan hold12 of Evan Psyllos/JMP Elm ers who have paid for hard Sea LLC seeking approv- copies of the bid documents al for construction of a new will need to make the detertwo-story single-family res- mination if hard copies of the idence totaling 5,176 sq. ft. addenda are required for their Existing residence to be de- use, and coordinate directly molished. Property located at with REV for hard copies of 27 Elm Sea Lane, Plandome addenda to be issued. There Manor, NY 11030. Section 5, will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain Block F, Lot 145. Application No. DRB2021- hard copies of the bid adden15 of 149 Circle Dr LLC/ da. William Lindenmeier seeking Each proposal submitted must approval for construction of be accompanied by a certia new two and a half story fied check or bid bond, made single-family residence to- payable to the Manhasset taling 4,946 sq. ft. Existing Lakeville Water District, in an residence to be demolished. amount not less than five perProperty located at 149 Circle cent (5%) of the total amount Drive, Plandome Manor, NY of the bid, as a commitment

by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT Brian J. Morris, Chairman Mark S. Sauvigne, Treasurer Steve Flynn, Secretary DATED: November 18, 2021 11-17-2021-1T#227980-MAN LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED Board of Zoning and Appeals Village of Plandome Heights NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Zoning and Appeals of the Village of Plandome Heights will hold Public Hearing on November 22, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, New York 11030, for: 1. Application of Avtar Raince, owner of premises at 102 Plandome Court, Plandome Heights, NY, identified on Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 3, Block 25, Lot 113, for variances from §140-3, §140-11, §140-12, §140-20B and §140-23A of the Code of the Village of Plandome Heights, to allow construction of a 2-story rear addition, 1-story side addition and attached garage addition, while retaining an existing detached garage, which, as proposed, would result in: (1.) 2 garages, where only one is permitted; (2.) a garage that is not served by a driveway, where one is required; (3.) a detached rear yard structure that, if used as a dwelling, is prohibited; (4.) a southerly side yard of 14.5’, where a minimum of 15’ is required; (5.) an aggregate side yard of 31.6’, where minimum required aggregate side yard is 40’; and (6.) a driveway width of 29’ to a 2-car garage, where a maximum width of 22’ is permitted. The application and plans are on file in the Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY, and may be examined during business hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-4PM, Fridays 9AM3PM. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing. All persons attending the Public Hearings will be given an opportunity to be heard. Persons planning to attend who need any special accommodation to do so should contact the Village Clerk, at (516) 627-1136.

LEGAL NOTICE Eugene O’Connor, Chairman NOTICE OF ADOPTION Board of Zoning and Appeals PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Village of Plandome Heights that on October 28, 2021, the October 18, 2021 11-17-2021-1T- Town Board of the Town of #227990-MAN North Hempstead duly adopted the Annual Budgets for the Special Districts of the Town PORT of North Hempstead for the 2022 Fiscal Year. WASHINGTON PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Budgets, as adopted, are LEGAL NOTICE Wingrey LLC. Arts. of Org. available for public inspecfiled with the SSNY on tion in the Office of the Town 9/9/2021. Office: Nassau Clerk, 200 Plandome Road, County. SSNY designated as Manhasset, New York from agent of the LLC upon whom 9:00 A.M. until 4:45 P.M. process against it may be Monday through Friday. served. SSNY shall mail copy Dated: Manhasset, New York October 28, 2021 of process to the LLC, 3 Oak BY ORDER OF THE Tree Court, Port Washington, BOARD OF THE TOWN NY 11050. Purpose: Any lawOF NORTH HEMPSTEAD ful purpose. WAYNE H. WINK, JR. 11-24-17-10-3; 10-27-20TOWN CLERK 2021-6T-#227392-PORT 11-17-2021-1T#227913-PORT LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of LEGAL NOTICE AppStablish LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Notice is hereby given that Of State of NY (SSNY) on an order granted by the Su07/05/2021. Office location: preme Court, Nassau County, Nassau County. SSNY Des- on the 20th day of October, ignated as agent of LLC upon 2021, bearing Index Number whom process against it may 703-21, a copy of which may be served. SSNY shall mail be examined at the office of process to: 93A Oakland Ave. the clerk, located at 240 Old Port Washington, NY 11050. Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume Purpose: any lawful activity. 12-1; 11-24-17-10-3; the name of George Asher 10-27-2021-6T- Levine. The city and state of #227515-PORT my present address are Port Washington, NY; the month and year of my birth are May, LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that 1989; the place of my birth an Order granted by the Su- is Rochester, New York; my preme Court, Nassau County, present name is George Lawon the 28th day of October, rence. 11-17-2021-1T2021, bearing index num#227912-PORT ber, 612685/2021, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau CounLEGAL NOTICE ty Clerk, located at 240 Old INC. VILLAGE OF Country Road, Mineola, New MANORHAVEN York 11501, which grants Maria Alejandra Caccavale, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a/k/a Maria Alejandra Espi- that a public hearing will be tia Cetina, a/k/a M. Alejan- held by and before the Board dra Caccavale, a/k/a Maria of Trustees of the Inc. Village A. Caccavale, to assume the of Manorhaven, New York, at name of Alejandra Lucia Cac- the Manorhaven Village Hall, cavale. The city and state of located at 33 Manorhaven my present address are Port Boulevard, Port Washington, Washington, New York; the New York 11050 on Wednesmonth and year of my birth day, November 24, 2021 at are October 1990; the place of 6:30 p.m. The regular monthmy birth is Bogota, D.E. Cun- ly meeting of the Board will dinamarca, in the Country of Colombia, and an affidavit of such publication shall be filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office within ninety (90) days after the making of this Order 11-17-2021-1T#227914-PORT

follow the public hearing. The Board will hold public hearings to consider the adoption of the following proposed local law: a) Proposed Local Law #4-2021 entitled, A Local Law Adopted Pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131 Opting Out of Licensing and Establishing Retail Cannabis Dispensaries and/or On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments within the Village of Manorhaven. The proposed Local Law would authorize the Village to opt out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or onsite cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within the jurisdiction of the Village; and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the said proposed local laws are on file at the office of Village Clerk and may be viewed on the Village website. These meetings are open to the public. All those wishing to attend are invited to do so. Persons in need of special assistance should notify the Village Clerk-Treasurer in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate. The meeting can also be accessed via ZOOM teleconference. Login details will be available on the Village website: www.manorhaven.org. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN Joanie Corbo. Hanna, Esq. November 12, 2021 11-17-2021-1T#227985-PORT LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of SIMPLY WRITING WELL LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2021. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 31A Corchaug Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose. Any lawful activity. 12-22-15-8-1; 11-24-17-20216T-#227948-PORT

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he Village of Mineola recently held a public hearing about a proposed law that would have the village opt-out of licensing and establishing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments within the village. “The law promulgated by New York State provides that the village can [opt-out] prior to December 31,” village attorney John Gibbons said. “However, if the village fails to opt-out before December 31, it cannot thereafter opt out. In contrast, if it opts out at this time and decides at a future date after December 31 that they would like cannabis retail stores within the village boundaries, they are allowed to opt-in.” Most municipalities in Nassau have decided to opt-out, Gibbons concluded. Residents spoke at the hearing about their concerns about whether or not the village should in fact opt-in or opt-out. “If we are embracing alcohol establishments in this village, there is no reason not to embrace cannabis establishments,” one resident told the board. “If we are embracing firearm stores in the village, there’s no reason not to embrace cannabis. Cannabis is significantly less dangerous than firearms and alcohol. There are way too many open store fronts in this village. In addition to the moral inconsistencies, it would not be in the village’s best interest to forgo the revenue that it would see from cannabis related businesses.” The board informed the public that the village does not control liquor or firearm stores that open in the village, stating that it is from New York State. Resident Gus Ladado had a differing opinion when he addressed the board. “We have a lot of empty stores right now in Mineola and it’s not our fault,” he said. “It’s everywhere. The last thing, in my opinion, we need is any kind of store opening up in this village that sells any kind of cannabis connected product.”

After holding a public hearing, the village board decided to opt-out of retail cannabis sales. (Photo by Anthony Murray)

Resident Gregory Cannell said that he’s looking at opting-in to cannabis sales as a positive for the local economy. “Our comptroller says there’s going to be 60,000 new jobs because of the marijuana industry in New York,” he explained. “And if most of Nassau County has already opted out, that means we have the opportunity for a monopoly on Nassau County jobs. I don’t get why we would potentially shoot ourselves in the foot by also opting out.” After all the residents spoke at the hearing, Mayor Scott Strauss thanked everyone for speaking their minds about the hot topic. “I want to mention that we have approved medical marijuana to be sold in the village, maybe two years ago,” he explained. “We’re not here to debate the legal sale of cannabis. That’s just simply not true. That’s already approved by the state. In my opinion, we’re debating whether we want it sold in Mineola. To me, that’s pretty simple. It boils down to whether or not—to me— the revenue is worth the additional traffic in Mineola. With many of

our surrounding communities opting-out and we don’t, all of that traffic is going to come to Mineola [to the cannabis stores].” Trustee George Durham felt differently about the proposed opting-out or in. “I personally don’t think we should opt-out, but I think we should wait,” he said. “I have seen in other states that I have visited taking a look and to see what they were—and the traffic was no more than a pharmacy.”

However, earlier this month the village board reconvened to vote on whether or not to allow the sale of regular use cannabis in the village. In a 4-1 vote, the board— for now—decided to opt-out. Durham was the only trustee who voted in favor. What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray @antonmediagroup.com

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you think is very clear and easy to understand is not as obvious to others. If they don’t figure it out right away, don’t take that personally. Everyone’s brain is different. Communication is best made very simple this week. Break information down to its most essential elements. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The stellar work of others can inspire you or discourage you, depending on how closely related it is to the work you’re doing. You’re more likely to get a lift from experiencing excellence in an adjacent area, not the exact one you’re in. It’s a week to cultivate new influences and expose yourself to greatness. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know your goal and you can clearly see everything it includes. Things it does not include are also obvious. It’s as though all distractors are painted bright yellow so, for the most part, you will steer clear of them. If they get snagged into your scene, you’ll pluck them out. Your focus is astounding. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Greatness is within your grasp; it happens with practice. Memorization is key. Also, what can you get out of your mind and into your body? Repetition to the point of autopilot will be like clearing out an extra drawer in your brain. The more you put into your memory banks, the higher your performance can go. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Optimism is a lot of things: uplifting, healing, essential to well-being. But one thing that optimism isn’t is funny. Humor depends on the tension between positive and negative forces. So, if you’re feeling a little more negative than you’d like to admit, consider the power in this. Humor heals. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve lavished plenty of attention on one person or a single detail; it was what the situation called for. Now, a wide focus is needed. You will survey, manage and integrate multiple factors from outside and inside yourself. You’ll change your world as you spread your attention across a large canvas.

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n the world of Americana, you’d be hard pressed to find an act as politically outspoken as The DriveBy Truckers (DBT). With origins in Athens, GA, DBT are unabashed southerners with a distinctly progressive view that runs counter to founding member Patterson Hood’s describing he and his bandmaters as, “...obviously a bunch of these white, southern, middle-aged dudes who kind of fall into the stereotypical Trump demographic.” And while Hood and his crew (which once counted a pre-solo Jason Isbell as a member for six years) have been content to explore the Lynyrd Skynyrd mythos by way of the fictional rock band Betamax Guillotine on the 2001 concept outing Southern Rock Opera, Donald Trump getting elected in 2016 spurred a fury of writing that spawned an unintentional triumverate of records (American Band, The Unraveling, The New OK) addressing the cultural shift the county experienced during his time in office right up through the present day. Hood, the son of legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section bassist David Hood), wound up having many conversations with his younger children amid various mass shootings and social unrest.

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Drive-By Truckers from left: Brad Morgan, Jay Gonzalez, Matt Patton, Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley (Photo by Jason Thrasher/Big Hassle)

to explain to a kid that we’re white and we don’t have to actually worry about that. Which is a horrific thing to make an innocent child understand. I wrote most of these songs under those circumstances.” Regardless of what his politics may be, Hood is a true son of the South who stopped long enough to share his favorite musical acts whose southern roots run as deep as his do.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (October 20,

1950 to October 2, 2017) “Tom Petty was absolutely one of the greatest songwriters of our time and the Heartbreakers were probably the most phenomenal backing band of the rock and roll era. As great as the E Street Band is, I think the Heartbreakers bring something to the table that is next level.”

R.E.M. (1980 to 2011)

“They changed my life. I was 19 when Murmur came out and I was into them early. I had Chronic Town before Murmur came out. I was a pretty early fan for someone not living in Georgia at the time. I saw them over and over and they were so cool and awesome. When I listen to their albums now, they’re even better than they were then.”

Wilson Pickett (March 18,

1941 to January 19, 2006) “As far as the southern rock genre, which I’m not necessarily a fan of as a subgenre, but if you really want to get down to the birth of what people consider southern rock, Wilson Pickett’s Hey Jude would be that album. That’s the record where Duane Allman on tape came into his own. They all went out to eat and sadly enough, Wilson Pickett didn’t feel comfortable going out to eat at a restaurant with a bunch of white guys in Muscle Shoals, AL, in early 1969. He was from Birmingham, so he knew how the South could be and he didn’t want to subject himself to that. Or pull a gun on somebody and shoot ‘em, which he very well might have done. And Duane, being a hippy, felt the same way. It was during that time that Duane talked him into cutting ‘Hey Jude,’ because that wasn’t supposed to be part of the session. When they came back, Wilson Pickett decided they were going to cut ‘Hey Jude’ and that’s what they did in one or two takes right then and there and it’s phenomenal. It’s one of my favorite Muscle Shoals songs of all time.” Visit www.longislandweekly. com to read a full feature on The Drive-By Truckers.

Automotive Inspired Band Names While the Drive-By Truckers band name may have come out of a love of honky-tonk and Dirty South hip-hop, the monikers of these acts were more directly inspired by four-wheeling car culture. REO Speedwagon Pantera The GTOs The Fabulous Thunderbirds Galaxie 500 Chevelle Triumph Relient K The Rivieras The Cars —Dave Gil de Rubio

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