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Rewilding: Turning Turf Back to Nature

Native plants give refuge and refreshment to insects, birds

AMANDA OLSEN

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The movement to replace lawns isn’t new; In 1995, the New York Times ran a story titled “Bidding Goodbye to the Great American Lawn.” People often pull up their grass in favor of succulents, ground cover, moss, or even artificial turf. But nothing benefits the environment to the same degree as native plants.

It doesn’t take much to turn a lush green lawn into a haven for native wildlife, just a layer of newspapers or cardboard and time. Once the grass dies from lack of light, new plants can go in right through the soggy pa per. Soon, a waist high riot of color is waving where that manicured lawn used to be. Thus a native garden is born.

Lawns started as a status symbol in Europe in the 1600s, when only the aris tocracy was able to maintain land without using it for buildings or food production. Lawns were places to walk and socialize, the kind of leisurely pursuits the upper classes could afford. Thomas Jefferson is often given credit for bringing this style of landscaping to the United States, but the true father of the American lawn is Fredrick Law Olmstead. In 1868 he was commissioned to create one of the first planned suburban communi ties. Each house in the Riverside, Illinois, development was set back 30 feet from the street, and there were no walls separating the properties, giving the impression of a continuous, rolling expanse of manicured grass. With the invention of the lawn mower in 1830, the idea of the lawn as a staple of suburban life began creeping into the

American consciousness. By the time Abe Levitt and his sons were building their cookie-cutter houses, the lawn was synony mous with the American dream: “A fine lawn makes a frame for a dwelling. It is the first thing a visitor sees. And first impressions are the lasting ones.” Levitt said.

Making lawns ubiquitous didn’t mean they were suddenly maintenance free, however. keeping a weed free, lush lawn still requires an enormous investment of both time and money. Americans spent $105 billion dollars on their estimated 50 million acres of lawn in 2020. This is twice as much as the US government spent in foreign aid that year.

It also has an outsized impact on the environment. In 2018, gas powered lawn equipment used 3 billion gallons of fuel, according to the DOT. EPA data has shown

that gas powered lawn mowers make up 5 percent of total air pollution in the United States. Maintaining lawns also uses 3 trillion gallons of water and 59 million pounds of pesticides.

This time of year, many people are putting their gardens to bed, covering everything up with a layer of mulch and calling it good until spring. According to Rusty Schmidt, Landscape ecologist and president of the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, or LINPI, this thinking is completely backwards when it comes to native plants.

“I would challenge the idea that spring is the best time to plant. Fall is actually the best time to plant. You’re planting root balls, which are dormant plants. In the fall we get a lot of rain, so while the plants are getting established, they are well watered. You may

never water those plants because they are so well established. Many plants are on sale at this time of year. If you are starting from seed, fall is great because you are mimicking nature. Spring plants need irrigation and they are more vulnerable. Also, many plants are not available in the spring. We need flow ering plants all year to support pollinators and migrators.“ Frost is not an issue when planting, either. “I’ve planted right up until the ground freezes and had great results.”

Schmidt’s operation gathers seed from populations growing right here on Long Island, making their plants hyperlocal. New York native plants are more expensive than other varieties, because there aren’t as many places to source them. It might be possible to get the same grass or flower from a grower in another state, but they won’t have the same genetics as the plants grown here. “New York native plants are more expensive, but they require much less maintenance. They are also adapted to our specific conditions.”

Schmidt said. As a result, varieties from other parts of North America, while techni cally the same species, might not thrive in our sandy, salty environment.

“Most plants are chosen for looks, and most people choose the same plants as their neighbors.” Said Schmidt. This creates what are essentially “native plant deserts,” where neither insects or birds can get what they need.

Insects need a specific host plant. Plants grown here are the perfect habitat for our insects. Our local varieties co-evolved with the insects here, so they are perfectly suited to provide for their needs. You might see insects on non-native plants, but there without the same quantity or variety. Additionally, plants from somewhere else might have their own insects, which disrupts our ecosystem.

Having the right habitat for insects creates the optimal conditions for birds as well.

A Native plant garden at planting and in bloom. This garden has also been certified as a bird friendly habitat by the Audubon Society.

(Photos by Peggy Maslow)

Birds feed 6000 or more caterpillars per brood of chicks, and some species brood twice a season. All those larva need their host plants, and those plants are always going to be local, native species.

Redoing your yard with native plants can be overwhelming, and it can be strange to be the first person on the block to replace your manicured lawn with a meadow of wildflowers, but there are resources out there to make the transition easier. Rewild Long Island, a non-profit based in Port Washington, helps both homeowners and businesses move from non-native, imported gardens to native plants. Raju Rajan, President of the board at Rewild, recommends planning and research as a great first step. Going native can be low commitment. He recommends that people start small, with something manageable that fits their aesthetic. “Do you want a meadow? Do you want a formal garden? Do you want to just replace the lawn with something that is low growing? All of these are possible. You can get small plants for $50, you work out something for that would easily cover 100 square feet or so, because over time these plants grow and mature. So it does not have to be a very expensive thing.”

AnneMarie Ansel, of Port Washington, knows the joys of native gardens firsthand. She put in her garden in 2016, and has been replacing a section of lawn every year since. “I wanted to bring more wildlife and pollina tors to my yard and have better pollination for the food I grow.” She planted a variety of plants, hoping to have the greatest impact on her environment. “I put in milkweed to help with the decline of monarch butterflies, since this is the only plant they will lay eggs on. Fruit bearing shrubs, mainly blueberries,

that provided fruit for me and wildlife. Viburnum to provide berries for winter birds. Anise hyssop to attract pollinator bees, which increases my production in the vegetable gardens. Echinacea for butterflies in the summer and leaving the seed heads as a food source until early spring for overwin tering birds. Sunflowers to attract goldfinch

and fennel, parsley and golden alexander to attract swallowtail butterflies.” Her garden is a bustle of activity, and she has seen the results in her vegetables, which are more plentiful than before.

Maria Shapiro, also of Port Washington, had a similar result when she put in her plants. “It can be aesthetically pleasing to

look at a nicely manicured green lawn, but you will never see any living birds or insects. As a matter of fact, since my native garden’s first bloom in April 2021, I prefer that section of my yard and no longer enjoy the other areas of my ‘green lawn’.”

Her family was not entirely on board for the transition. “My husband and children were skeptical at first when I told them about ‘killing off’ a section of grass to plant a garden. My husband actually said, ‘won’t the neighbors be upset?’ He was genuinely concerned.” Now, however, they truly enjoy the change. “He is now the biggest fan of the garden and enjoys all of the butterflies and birds that come to visit.”

The neighborhood has taken notice. “I have received many compliments and questions from neighbors too. I think they enjoy the colors of the garden that vary from the first bloom in March, to the last bloom in late October.”

Grant Assistance Available For Town Of North Hempstead Residents

The Town of North Hempstead is the only town on Long Island offering a grant to replace lawns with native plant gar dens. Residents can receive up to $350.

In 2021, thirteen new native plant gardens were created with funding from the program throughout the Town. These native plant gardens provide residents and the environment with many benefits. Not only are these gardens beautiful, but they provide food, shelter, and nesting resources for pollinators, of which many species are in decline, as well as birds,

small mammals, and a variety of wildlife species. They also have extensive root systems that absorb polluted stormwater, can take in carbon dioxide and other air pollutants, have low maintenance requirements, do not need fertilizer, and are drought tolerant once established. These gardens will increase habitat for the declining monarch butterfly population, which is an important action the Town is taking for the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge.

To qualify, residents will be required

to complete an application that includes information about their proposed garden location, estimated budget, New York native plant species chosen, proposed garden size, photo(s) of proposed planting location, and a basic garden layout.

Funding is limited and applications that meet the requirements will be accepted on first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit https:// www.northhempsteadny.gov/np —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

YES

CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND GREEN JOBS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

For 20 years, the North Shore Land Alliance (NSLA) has worked to protect nearly 1,300 acres of natural areas. The primary reason we protect land is to safeguard drinking water. Long Island’s sole source aquifer requires pervious surfaces (like fields and forests) for rain and snow to seep through the ground to recharge our drinking water source. A study by the Rauch Foundation found that nearly 70 percent

of Nassau County’s surface is impervious (pavement and buildings). We need open space to protect our ground and surface water.

On Nov. 8, there will be an opportunity to vote on Prop 1 - the NYS Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. This historic legislation will protect open space, safeguard clean drinking water, and update our aging water and sewer

infrastructure while supporting nearly 100,000 good jobs.

In the community there are 8,000+ acres of natural areas left to protect. Through the Bond Act, the NSLA will have access to critical funding to conserve land in perpetuity and maintain our quality of life. Plus, with the worsening effects of climate change, protecting open spaces, replenishing our aquifers, and restoring bays and harbors is

more important than ever.

I hope 2022 will be the year that we truly value our natural resources and take urgently needed action to protect our environment. On Election Day, please flip your ballot and vote “YES” on Prop 1. Let’s act now to ensure a healthy future for those who come after us.

— Lisa Ott President & CEO, North Shore Land Alliance

About The New York Proposal 1, Environmental Bond Measure (2022)

New York Proposal 1, the Environmental Bond Measure, is on the ballot in New York as a legislatively referred bond question on Nov. 8, 2022.

-A “yes” vote supports issuing $4.20 billion in general obligation bonds for projects related to the environment, natural resources, water infrastructure, and climate change mitigation.

-A “no” vote opposes this measure issuing $4.20 billion in general obligation bonds for projects related to the environment, natural resources, water infrastructure, and climate

change mitigation.

Overview: How would the bond revenue be distributed?

Proposal 1 would issue $4.20 billion in general obligation bonds for projects classified as climate change mitigation, flood-risk reduction, water infrastructure, and land conservation and recreation. The ballot measure would require that bond issue revenue be distributed as follows:

Up to $1.50 billion for air and water pollu tion reduction projects; wetland protections

to address sea-level rise, storm surge, and flooding; relocating or retrofitting facilities; green building projects; solar arrays, heat pumps, and wind turbines in public low-in come housing areas; zero-emission school buses; street trees and urban forest programs; green roofs and reflective roofs; and carbon sequestration on natural and working lands.

At least $1.10 billion for flood-risk re duction, coastal and shoreline restoration, relocating and repairing flood-prone infrastructure and roadways, and ecological restoration projects.

Up to $650.00 million for land conservation and recreation plans, programs, and projects, as well as fish hatcheries; and

At least $650.00 million for projects related to wastewater, sewage, and septic infrastructure; lead service line replacement; riparian buffers; stormwater runoff reduction; agricultural nutrient runoff reduction; and addressing harmful algal blooms.

The ballot measure would require that at least 35 percent of bond revenue benefit disadvantaged communities.

—Submitted by BallotPedia

An endangered monarch butterfly caterpillar. (photo by AnneMarie Ansel)

A monarch butterfly. (photo by AnneMarie Ansel)

Introducing 10 Stuart Place

Munsey Park

Located on a quiet street in the heart of Munsey Park, this traditional Brick Colonial feels like home from the moment one arrives. Upon entering, you will enjoy a spacious foyer with immediate access to grand living and dining rooms with abundant light and extensive millwork. In addition, an updated eat-in-kitchen with vaulted ceilings and custom cabinetry including, farm sink, instant hot pot filler and subzero beverage drawers, den with vaulted ceiling and powder room complete the first floor. There are 3 bedrooms and full bath with separate tub and shower on the second floor. Third floor walk-up is bonus space. With a 2-car detached garage and full basement, there is plenty of room for storage of life's necessities. Enjoy easy access to schools, parks, train, town and Americana Shopping Center. MLS# 3438291. Offered at $1,685,000.

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CALENDAR

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Toy Time

A special play time for the littlest ones, with a room full of age-appropriate toys! Crawlers (10 to 10:30 a.m.) plus a caregiver. Masks are encouraged but not required. Contact the Children’s Room at (516)627-2300 x301 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org

Teen Crochet Club

Teens will learn to crochet and make fun projects. This is a 3 week class taking place on Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16 for grades 7 and up. Register one time for all 3 sessions. All materials are included. However, if you have materials from previous classes, please bring them. Contact the Children’s Room at (516)627-2300 xt.301 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org to register.

Smarter Social SecurityStrategies to Optimize Spousal & Survivor Benefits

This free, in-person workshop will provide a broad overview of the Social Security retirement program while examining spousal and survivor benefits and ways to optimize them. At 7 p.m. in the Community Room This session is geared towards people who are nearing retirement and have not yet claimed Social Security benefits.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Veterans Celebration

The Town will be hosting a Thank You to our Veterans Celebration on Friday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park. Veterans are encouraged to attend. Registration is required. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Holiday Craft Fair

The Holiday and Boutique Craft Fair at the Church of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1901 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The highlight for children will be the early visit by Santa Claus from

10 a.m. to noon. Bring cameras for photo ops and your letters to Santa. For more information (516) 627-2430. www.manhassetlutheran.org

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7

STEM Career Fair

The Cradle of Aviation Museum will host its Annual Long Island STEM Career from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. at 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City. The cost for the event is FREE. Students should bring a bagged lunch. The Career Expo is open to all Long Island schools.

A Time For Kids, Inc.-Baby Start

Join us from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, finger plays, fine & gross motor development and circle time. For ages 6 months - 17 months. This program is limited to one caregiver per child. Contact the Children’s Room at (516) 627 2300 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day Service

Manhasset Post 304 of the American Legion will conduct a Veterans Day Service on at 11:00 a.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green on Plandome Road.

ONGOING

Tai Chi for Beginners

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This 6-session class will run through December 16 (No class November 25)

Fee is $60 and must be paid in full at time of registration. No refunds. Cash, check and credit card accepted.In person registration for Manhasset library cardholders begins Tuesday, October 25, at the Circulation Desk. Non-Manhasset cardholders may register Monday, October 31, space permitting.

Calligraphy

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

Oppo Foundation Donates $100K To Ovarian Cancer Research

On Sept. 27, the Manhasset-based Katie Oppo Research Fund (KORF) granted $100,000 to Cold Spring Harbor Labs and Northwell Health for a collaborative research project on later stage ovarian cancer. While it took nearly a year to figure out the procedures and funding for this ground breaking translational research, it was well worth the wait. Late stage ovarian cancer is a very challenging diagnosis.

While KORF had granted monies for a clinical trial before for late stage ovarian cancers at Northwell, it has now helped to negotiate a connection between and fund two institutions at once that will be working col laboratively. In this regard, KORF is in cutting edge territory as it is significant to have the front lines (patients in hospitals) connected to laboratories and research.

The problem with late stage ovarian cancer is that is often recurs, making an already difficult diagnosis so very challenging for the patients and their doctors. It is our goal to see if the research that we are now beginning will translate into an immunological study that will help these patents with later stage diagnoses with new and better treatment strategies which, hopefully, will then result in a clinical trial.

KORF has pledged to continue supporting research if we are lucky enough to have a

breakthrough. There is no shortage of hope in this endeavor as KORF devotes itself to its battle with the “silent killer,” and vows to continue until there is prevention and cure of this devastating disease.

We do it all in memory of Katie Oppo, a Manhasset native, who lost her brave battle with metastasized ovarian cancer at the age of 19—KORF will never give up on Katie’s goals.

Dr. Marina Frimer and Dr. Jill Whyte of Northwell will be overseeing the clinical aspect of the research and told Liz Oppo of KORF and mother of Katie, “We are truly

humbled by your strength and your com mitment to research. Our goal is to study the role activating an innate-adaptive immune response in eliminating metastatic ovarian cancer. We will focus on collecting tumor tis sue and ascites from women with advanced ovarian cancer. We hope this research brings more answers and leads to developing future questions.”

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Dr. Mikala Egeblad has received a $60,000 grant from the KORF to support her work in metastatic ovarian cancer. In collaboration with

Northwell Health, the Egeblad lab is targeting macrophages—a type of immune cells. Egeblad’s lab has developed an approach to reprogram the macrophages so they become tumoricidal. Dr. Egeblad hopes this project eventually will lead to new types of therapies and a better outcome for ovarian cancer patients. This is the second grant Dr. Egeblad has received from KORF to support this work.

“We are very grateful for the support from KORF, and excited to now be able to move forward with our research program on inflammation in metastatic ovarian cancer,” said Egeblad. “In addition to the experiments that the funds will support, the support from KORF is also important because it allows my group of basic researchers from CSHL to work closely together with the clinicians that treats ovarian cancer at Northwell Health. Bringing researchers and clinicians together is needed to ultimately tackle metastatic ovarian cancer.”

KORF’s mission is to increase awareness and fund research for the prevention, treat ment, and cure of small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT)—a rare and life-threatening disease—as well as all forms of ovarian cancer. For more information and to donate visit www.teamkatieoppo.org.

—Submitted by Liz Oppo, KORF

NYU Langone To Move Into Lord & Taylor

community efforts Saksworks planned.

But all that came to an end sometime in the spring. Cirillo did not return calls seeking comment. A spokesperson for Hudson’s Bay, the parent company of Lord & Taylor, did not respond to an email.

FRANK RIZZO

frizzo@antonmediagroup.com

NYU Langone is reportedly moving into the old Lord & Taylor space on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset.

According to a spokesperson for the Town of Hempstead, “An application was submitted for the proposed conversion of an existing commercial retail building to an ambulatory care center with associated site improvements to be operated by NYU Langone Health. It has been reviewed, and an omission letter has been issued. A response to the omission letter was made, and a review will be forthcoming.”

Calls and emails to NYU Langone spokespeople seeking information were not returned.

The high-end retailer declared bankrupt cy in August 20202, shuttering four stores on Long Island. The Manhasset location became, for a short period early this year,

Those who used it praised the concept.

Robbie Donno of the Manhasset Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce related to the Manhasset Press that he had con ducted his waste management and Gift of Life Foundation businesses there. A daily

membership cost $49 and came with a number of benefits. His wife, Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno, joked that she was thankful for SaksWorks for getting her husband out of the house.

SaksWorks General Manager James Cirillo had been a guest of the Manhasset Chamber at its January installation luncheon and outlined some of the

SaksWorks joined forces with Convene this year. Emails to Convene seeking comment were not returned. According to its website, the company operates 13 shared office buildings in New York City.

The Nassau County property assessment site lists two sales of the property, one in 2006 for $20.133 million, a second— marked “between companies”—for $71,588 in 2015.

The department store, opened in 1941, underwent extensive renovations and an expansion by Highland Associates begin ning in 2016 and reopened in December 2018. It nearly doubled the size of the original footprint to 122,000 square feet.

According to property records, the store occupies a lot of 2.6 acres and its fair market value dropped from $34.464 million in 2021 to $28.868 million in 2022. Its 202223 school tax bill is $336,449, down from $508.286 in 2021-22. It paid $228,100 in Nassau County taxes while Town of North Hempstead and its special district taxes totaled $510,778 in 2022.

From left, Dr. Mikala Egeblad (CSHL), Liz Oppo (KORF) and doctors Jill Whyte and Marina Frimer (Northwell). (Courtesy of Liz Oppo)

SaksWorks, a co-working space the parent company created in collaboration with WeWork.

This elaborate entrance was created during the department store’s expansion and renovation from 2016-18. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

SPORTS

TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More

A look at Manhasset varsity tennis team’s fall 2022 season

The Manhasset girls varsity tennis team experienced a winning season, finishing with an impressive 11-6 overall record and making it to the semifinals in the Nassau County playoffs, losing to eventual county champ Syosset. The Indians lost twice in the regular season to Syosset, both times by 4-3 scores.

This year’s team was comprised of 18 players, with 11 returning and seven new members. Led by senior captains Julia Chiovitti, Claire Dambrosio, Caroline Kelly and Ali McIntyre, this highly competitive team played a season to be proud of against very strong and talented Conference 1 teams.

The fall tennis season is approximately six weeks long and the match schedule is intense, with a minimum of three matches weekly. This season was a bit different, and the competition was such that many of the away matches had to be completed on an additional playing day, and often the home matches went long and finished under the lights.

The late nights and incredible competition brought out the best in this team. Their individual drive, collective spirit and steadfast support of one another defined this group. Tennis is generally regarded as an individual sport, but this team practiced and competed as a collective, fully understanding the value of all members and the importance of collaboration. The girls represented Manhasset and the community with good sportsmanship and teamwork.

The singles lineup of Andrea Vases (junior/first), Diane Durante (freshman/second) and Evangelina Vases (freshman/third)—while all returning from the same 2021 lineup—all showed incredible growth and finished with impressive records, Lina at third losing just one match in the semifinal playoff game.

The four captains, Julia, Ali, Caroline and Claire— consistently at first and second doubles— completed their senior season with winning records.

Manhasset was represented in the Individual Nassau County Tournament with five players, Chiovitti, McIntyre, Andrea Vases, Durante and Evangelina Vases. It is an honor to be selected as a competitor in the tournament and the players represented Manhasset well as they all advanced past several rounds. Andrea Vases earned All County singles and Evangelina Vases and Diane Durante earned All State honors in doubles and an opportunity to represent Nassau County and Section 8 in the New York State Tournament in Schenectady.

The seven seniors will be missed; Julia Chiovitti, Ali McIntyre, Sofia DeSanctis, Eva Misetic, Caroline Kelly, Noelle Bartul, and Claire D’Ambrosio, who demonstrated leadership, commitment, good sportsmanship and set a high bar for the returning players.

The future of Manhasset varsity tennis is bright, with strong and talented returning singles and doubles players. In addition to those already mentioned, these include juniors Grace Li and Kaitlin Cha, sophomores Alexandra Bartul, Lily Kauthfeil and Allison Tak and freshmen Regina Huang, Sophia Chiang and Wendy Cai. They are looking forward to the fall 2023 season.

—Submitted by tennis coach Eileen Cuneo

First singles Andrea Vases. (Photos by Frank Rizzo)

Second singles Diane Durante.

Third singles Evangelina Vases.

First doubles and senior captains Julia Chiovitti, left, and Ali McIntyre.

Second doubles Claire Dambrosio.

Second doubles Caroline Kelly.

BOOK TALK

Cuba Libre? The Kremlin Takes Charge

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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Sixty years ago last month, Americans, during a 13-day period between Oct. 16 and Oct. 29, 1962, went to bed without knowing if there would be a tomorrow.

There was a new morning—but it was a close call. What better way to re-live those events than by revising Robert F. Kennedy’s 1969 memoir, Thirteen Days? The slim volume was written by Kennedy in 1967 as the man, now a U.S. senator from New York, was still mourning his older brother’s assassination.

Around this time, Kennedy was re-thinking America’s involvement in Vietnam, a war he initially supported. At the same time, Kennedy worried that antiwar activity might result in a turn towards America’s traditional isolationism. Kennedy was becoming antiwar, but he still was a liberal internationalist.

Thirteen Days takes you there in the rooms where the fate of the world was being debated. When John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960, his father, Joseph Kennedy, was as blunt as a steel toe: Make your younger brother Attorney General. No president needs an independent AG.

Bobby Kennedy was more than an attorney general. He was deeply involved in foreign affairs. And when it was discovered that Soviet nuclear weapons were in Cuba, the younger Kennedy was the president’s most important advisor.

How did the world end up on the brink? During the 1950s, Soviet ideology was popular throughout the world. The Russians portrayed themselves as anti-imperialists to the newly freed nations in Asia and Africa. Marxism was still a fighting cause. In the 1950s, the Eisenhower Administration moved swiftly to overthrow a Marxist regime in Guatemala and replace with a pro-American one. Into its lame duck years, that popular administration dropped the ball on Cuba. On New Year’s Day 1960, Fidel Castro’s guerrilla army topped the Batista regime. In early 1961, the New Frontiersmen attempted a coup with an army of Cuba exiles. JFK’s

hawks, including General Curtis Le May, advised air strikes to assist the insurgency. Kennedy said no. Castro repelled the invasion. It was surreal. Mighty America had allowed a pro-Soviet regime on its doorstep.

Castro remained paranoid. He was convinced another American invasion was forthcoming. He appealed to Moscow for help. The Soviets were hesitant to assist the mercurial Castro. Still, Nikita Khrushchev gave in. Nuclear weapons were delivered. In 1961, Khrushchev took JFK’s measure and believed that the young man could be pushed around. Soon afterward, the Berlin Wall was constructed.

Was the world on the brink? Le May and other hawks advocated an air war on the Cuban mainland. The administration settled for a naval blockade. The Soviet flotilla kept streaming towards the Caribbean. Was this really the end? Writes RFK:

I think these few minutes were a time of grave concern for the President. Was the world on the brink of a holocaust?...His hand went up to his face and covered his mouth. He opened and closed his mouth. He opened and closed his fist. His face seemed drawn, his eyes pained, almost gray. We stared at each other across the table. For a few fleeting seconds, it was almost as though no one was there and he was no longer the President.

The voices droned on, but I didn’t seem to hear anything until I heard the President say: “Isn’t there any way we can avoid having our first exchange with a Russian submarine---almost anything but that?”

“No, there’s too much danger to our ships. There is no alternative,” said [Secretary of Defense Robert] McNamara. “Our commanders have been instructed to avoid hostilities if at all possible. But this is what we must prepared for, this is what we must expect.”

News soon came a few Russian ships had stopped in the water. It was only temporary. More warships were headed across the Atlantic. President Kennedy allowed a Bulgarian freighter to make its way to Cuba. The man did not want to

fire first. Meanwhile, Adlai Stevenson, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, had come up with a compromise: The U.S. would remove its nuclear warheads from Turkey in exchange for the Soviet withdrawal from Cuba. The Kremlin also took charge. Was Khrushchev being pushed aside for being too soft? In addition to missile removal from Turkey, the United States had to promise Moscow that it would never invade Cuba. This was at a time that the U.S. was significantly stronger militarily than the U.S.S.R.

It worked. Kennedy, on the surface, remained firm. The U.S. would meet Moscow’s demands. First, however, those missiles would have to leave Cuba. That happened as well. Meanwhile, the younger Kennedy attended a horse show with his daughters. The New Frontiersmen had done all they could.

I returned to the White House. The President was not optimistic, nor was I. He ordered 24 troop-carrier squadrons of the Air Force Reserve to active duty…He had not abandoned hope, but what hope there was now rested with Khrushchev’s revising his course within the next few hours. It was a hope, not an expectation. The expectation was a military confrontation by Tuesday and possibly tomorrow…

On Saturday morning, Oct. 20, it ended. Moscow agreed to dismantle the missile sites. Kennedy’s approval ratings shot into the mid-70s. The man confided to an aide that if the American public had known the details of the negotiations, they might be outraged. After the Bay of Pigs defeat, Kennedy traveled to Miami to give a big speech in the Orange Bowl, where he promised Cuban refugees that the Bay of Pigs flag would “fly over a free Cuba.” That promise was chucked out the window.

By now, you know where this is headed. Sixty years later, the Cold War has been replaced by a hot one. The United States and Russia are at war with each other over the latter’s invasion of Ukraine. It is a proxy war on the Americans’ behalf, but a war to the death nonetheless. Castro was

paranoid about an American invasion.

In early 2022, when Ukraine made noises about joining the NATO alliance, Vladimir Putin had his own bout. There was no chance that NATO would extend membership to that eastern European nation. Just the idea sent Putin into military action.

The Russo-Ukrainian War has stalled. The Biden Administration, it appears, sees Moscow’s failings as an opportunity to finish off Putin’s regime once and for all. NATO has joined its American masters in a total victory mode. Putin, we are being told, cannot lose, either. A fight to the death over Ukraine? Sixty years ago, both sides were willing to give a little.

The expectation was a military confrontation by Tuesday and possibly tomorrow…

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East Williston Man Charged With Attacking Police During Capitol Riot

Islip, Long Island, O’Kelly was released on $100,000 bond.

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An East Williston man was recently charged with multiple crimes in rela tion to his actions at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

John O’Kelly, an attorney who previously served as a board member at the East Williston School District, was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors for his actions on Jan. 6, which allegedly include trying to take a police officer’s baton and shoving a barricade into a line of police. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section.

O’Kelly, 66, also previously served as an attorney for a group known as the Lawyer’s Committee for 9/11 inquiry, which believes that the 2001 fall of New York City’s World Trade Center was brought on by pre-planted explosives.

Federal Bureau of Investigation court documents obtained by NBC News suggest that O’Kelly was identified by the FBI using a variety of methods; following the violent U.S. Capitol riot, the FBI released images for public review of persons of interest from the incident, which online anti-seditionists soon disseminated.

According to an unnamed FBI agent who submitted testimony, “[The] Twitter account @SeditionHunters, which is one of a series of civilian Twitter accounts that crowdsource and share information to help identify FBI BOLOs [or ‘Be On the Look-Outs’] from the Capitol riot, began using the hashtag #midwhitecrisis to organize the information related to BOLO #294.” O’Kelly was also reportedly visible in at least one professional photographer’s images of that day, including a near-panaromic shot of the chaos available on Getty Images.

Later on, the FBI was able to confirm O’Kelly’s identity after speaking to a longtime family friend of his, allegedly.

In October, news outlets revealed that O’Kelly has been charged with six felonies, including civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding police officers, as well as “...the standard Jan. 6 misdemeanors for engaging in physical violence, disorderly conduct, and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds,” according to LawAndCrime.com.

After his arrest earlier this year, and following a virtual arraignment in Central

According to a press release by the U.S. Department of Justice: “[On] the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, O’Kelly illegally made his way to the West front of the Capitol grounds where rioters were fighting with law enforcement officers attempting to maintain a police barrier. At approximately 2:28 p.m., O’Kelly emerged from the crowd and grabbed at the baton of an officer, attempting to take the weapon from the officer. The officer fought back and was able to keep the baton in his possession. O’Kelly then took a step back and pushed a metal bike rack being used to secure the perimeter into the line of officers.”

According to the Justice Department, more than 880 people in “nearly all 50 states” have been arrested for crimes relating to the Jan. 6 riot, including “...over 270 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.”

Northwell’s Zenobia Brown Named To Modern Healthcare’s Top Diversity Leaders List

Dr. Zenobia Brown, associate chief medical officer, senior vice president, and executive director of Northwell Health Solutions, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2022’s Top Diversity Leaders. The Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare recognition program honors the top diverse health care executives and organizations influencing policy, care delivery and public health while promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the healthcare industry.

Dr. Brown oversees Northwell Health Solutions’ clinical programs, where she designs, implements and manages pop ulation health-based care management programs. She also collaborates with site, clinical and managed care leaders to develop Northwell’s value-based clinical strategy.

During her tenure at Northwell since 2014, she has established episodic care models across multiple populations and clinical conditions including high risk post-partum mothers, orthopedics, stroke, COPD and cardiothoracic surgery patients. She oversaw Northwell’s Health Home Program, Northwell’s House Calls Program for frail elderly seniors and col laborated on the system’s effort to reduce Medicare readmissions.

“Dr. Brown is leading Northwell’s transformation of health care delivery

which integrates the tenets of diversity and health equity,” said Dr. Jennifer Mieres, senior vice president of Center for Equity of Care and chief diversity and in clusion officer. “As a leader in population health, Dr. Brown has worked tirelessly to address health disparities and improve the health for all vulnerable people. With her relentless drive, determination and empathy, she has helped to establish innovative health care delivery models which provide easily accessible pathways to health care for all.”

Dr. Brown is a board-certified physician in family medicine, hospice and palliative care. Dr. Brown also maintains a clinical

practice within Northwell’s House Calls program. Prior to Northwell, Dr. Brown worked for underserved communities with Florida’s Department of Health, as well as not-for-profit hospice and palliative care agencies.

“I am honored by this recognition and so grateful to work for an organization like Northwell Health that values and priori tizes diversity, equity and inclusion,” Dr. Brown said. “Nothing is more important to improving our health care systems than ensuring that all providers, caregivers and patients have opportunities to achieve total wellness and feel included.”

In May, Northwell was rated the No. 1 health system for diversity in the United States for the third consecutive year, ac cording to the latest DiversityInc ranking of Top Hospitals and Health Systems. New York State’s largest health system is known for its commitment to integrating diversity, inclusion and health equity into its health care delivery strategy, with a focus on enhancing the health/wellness needs of the underserved communities and diverse patients it serves.

The profiles of all the honorees and organizations recognized are featured in the Oct. 17 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine. Modern Healthcare is an inde pendent American publisher of national and regional healthcare news.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Northwell Health’s Dr. Zenobia Brown named by Modern Healthcare as a Top Diversity Leader. (Photo courtesy of Northwell Photo)

A photo presented as evidence by the FBI allegedly shows John O’Kelly at the Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021.

COLUMNS Absentee Voting Seems EZ

Due to my physical limitations since getting spinal surgery in June, I decided to take advantage of New York State’s Absentee Ballot program for the 2022 election cycle.

Although I am acutely aware of the 2020 Presidential Election absentee ballot debacle (real or imagined), I felt confident enough that the Elections Board (at least here in Nassau County) must have worked out all the kinks by now, right? After all the nonsense about ghost ballots, stuffing the ballot box and mailing ballots to voters who did not request them, I thought I would try it.

Don’t get me wrong; I am not entirely disabled. Just a few months post-surgery, I can walk short distances and stand for short periods. I don’t know what I will encounter during the early voting or Election Day. Once I get inside, I might need a chair to sit down or something to lean on. It’s a critical midterm election, and I want to ensure my voice is heard.

I Googled how to obtain a New York State Absentee Ballot and went to the Nassau County website (https://www.nassau countyny.gov/567/AbsenteeBallot-Application). There are three different ways to get a ballot, depending on your level of computer competence.

To request a ballot online, you enter personal information through the ominous-sounding “Nassau County Absentee Ballot Portal.” Here you will enter the county you live in, your name and your date of birth. Once verified as a registered voter, complete the request form, identifying where and how you want the ballot delivered (your address, a different address,

or pickup at the board of elec tions office) and the reason for requesting an absentee ballot (be aware, there is no selection for “I don’t want to go out of my house anymore”).

Absentee ballot requests can also be printed, filled out by hand, and mailed to the Nassau County Board of Elections. One caveat, the Board of Elections MUST receive your request 15 days before Election Day (Nov. 8).

The last option is to mail them an old-fashioned letter with all your pertinent information: Name, date of birth, address and so on.

As a healthcare IT professional, I chose the portal to request the absentee ballot. An oversized envelope arrived from the Nassau County Board of Elections within a few days.

It contained a complete ballot, a “ballot” envelope and a “return” envelope. Once you have completed your ballot (coloring in the dots), place it in the “Ballot” envelope, which you will sign, date and seal. The board of elections will verify your signature to the one on file.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the signature they might have on file for me. I only remember signing that card once—when I was 18.

Place the “ballot” envelope inside the prepaid “return” envelope and ensure the barcode peaks through the little window.

Once completed, drop the package off at any Election site during early voting until election day. If you trust the postal service (and who doesn’t?), it must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive no later than seven days after the polls close.

Can it be any easier than that? No waiting in a line, no anxiety over placing your ballot in that scanning machine, only to be told you put it in the shredder instead. No worrying about running into your nosy neighbor who always asks, “Who did you vote for?”

It reminds me of when NY State came up with EZ Pass. At first, I didn’t trust it. I thought I would be overcharged or get stopped at the toll booth and forced to lie on the ground with a

gun pointed at my head because my EZ Pass account was sus pended. Now I love the EZ Pass system and never travel without it. There is no greater joy than rolling up to a toll booth with EZ Pass and seeing that green light come on, saying, “Thank You!”

Here’s hoping the board of elections continues to make future voting as “EZ” as possible

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LIRR $2.6 Billion Main Line Third Track Hits And Misses

There is more to the announcement at the Westbury LIRR Station by Governor Kathy Hochul, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and LIRR President Catherine Renaldi that the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track has been completed. It is true that this will bring a number of benefits. Safety for residents and commuters will improve with the elimination of eight major street level grade crossings. When trains suffer from mechanical difficulties, there will be new options to maintain service and minimize disruptions. Rush hour capacity will increase, providing additional services including reverse peak commuting.

However, they also said that there was still outstanding work remaining. At the Westbury Station, this includes renovation of the station building, both pedestrian overpasses, some elevators and the south parking lot. There is remaining work at both other stations and landscaping that will take until April 2023. There is also completion of contract punch list items (to insure the contractors built the asset to meet design and engineering contract specifications), receipt of all asset maintenance manuals, payments for outstanding bills, and release of contract retainage to contractors. Only then, is the project really complete

In 2005, the project was following the federal National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) with the intention of applying to the Federal Transit Administration for construction funding. In response to both community and political opposition from local elected officials, the project was canceled by that generation’s MTA & LIRR Management team.

In 2016. the Third Track Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to support the project was in compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQUA). Without compliance with NEPA, the MTA forfeited the opportunity to access FTA or Federal Highway Administration funding.

In January 2018, the MTA and LIRR awarded a $1.8 billion contract to the joint venture 3rd Track Constructors. An additional contract, for $99.9 million, was awarded to an Arup-Jacobs joint venture to assist the LIRR in project management. Funding primarily to pay for this came from a $3 billion MTA 2015-19 Five-Year Capital Program Amendment. This action increased the MTA agency budget from $29 to $32 billion. They are paid for by adding $1.6 billion in longterm MTA debt. Hochul, Lieber & Renaldi claim that the project is $100 million under budget. This savings doesn’t include millions in annual debt service payments to cover the cost of borrowing for project financing. If the $100 million in savings are real, do they remain with the LIRR to pay for other capital improvement projects? Since the 1990s, estimates for

construction grew from $600 million to $1.5 billion in 2016, $2 billion in 2017 and $2.6 billion in 2018. To pay for the project, $1.95 billion came from the MTA $32 billion 201519 Five Year Capital Plan. Another $600 million comes from the $51 billion 2020-24 Five-Year Capital Plan.

Amtrak is spending millions on planning initiatives to support future plans of a new $105 billion High Speed Corridor Service between Washington and Boston. It would traverse Long Island via the Main Line Third Track with promised speeds up to 200 miles per hour. I don’t believe that construction of the Main Line Third Track was designed to accommodate speeds of up to 200 miles per hour.

In our new COVID-19 world, the MTA needs to re-evaluate previous anticipated future ridership growth projections for LIRR investments such as Main Line Third Track. How many years will it take before returning to pre COVID-19 ridership numbers? Only 70 percent of pre COVID-19 ridership has returned to date. The MTA’s own independent consultant predicted that a return to 100 percent pre-COVID-19 ridership may not occur until 2030. Many continue to work from home part or full time rather than ride the LIRR. What is the basis under our new post COVID-19 world to justify the promised new ridership especially reverse commuters? Did the MTA & LIRR ever update their ridership modeling to validate promised increased ridership? More people will continue telecommuting from home part or full time. There will be fewer face to face meetings and conferences, with increased usage of Zoom and other teleconference technologies. Manhattan-based corporations continue downsizing existing office space. Others are relocating employees to suburban offices closer to home. Was investing $2.6 billion for Main Line Third Track worth it? The verdict is still out. Time will tell over the coming years if commuters and taxpayers will see all of the benefits promised by elected officials, MTA and LIRR presidents.

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Safavieh Warehouse Sale To Be Held In Port Washington

It has been two years since the last Safavieh Warehouse sale in Port Washington and Safavieh has amassed more than $20 million in merchandise in its 100,000-square foot Long Island warehouse. There is a huge assortment of overstocked and brand-new North Carolina sample furniture, outdoor furniture, Safavieh world-famous, hand-made Persian, Oriental and modern beautiful rugs, accessories plus much more. Every item is available immediately.

Shoppers will have access to numerous brands including Baker, Bernhardt,

American Leather, Lee, Vanguard, Brown Jordan, Ralph Lauren and Safavieh Couture plus many more

The warehouse sale is for two weekends only at 2 Channel Dr. in Port Washington, exit 36 off the LIE, right off Shore Road. The huge Safavieh Warehouse sale runs Thursday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don’t forget about Safavieh’s floor sample sale happening right now in every store through Nov. 13.

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A portion of the $20 million worth of furniture overstock that will be part of the Safavieh warehouse sale.

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Wreaths Across America Radio Announces Partnerships With Veteran Radio Programs

Wreaths Across America Radio is a full-time internet radio station that broadcasts a variety of music, news, and stories regarding American veterans, their families, and the ongoing community work of Wreaths Across America and its local volunteers. Wreaths Across America Radio announces it is entering into a content-sharing agreement with several exciting new program partners.

You can listen to Wreaths Across America Radio’s 24/7 internet stream anytime and anywhere on the iHeart Radio app, Audacy app, TuneIn app, or at www.wreathsacrossa merica.org/radio.

The new programming will begin airing on Wreaths Across America Radio this week. Following are details about each program and when it will air on the station.

“Got Your Six” hosted by Tony Nash, brings together current service members and veter an high-performers to share their methods, strategies, and ideas delivered in an informa tive way and, most importantly, actionable ways that will help you lead yourself and those around you better from the battlefield to the boardroom. This program can be heard Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 a m. and 6 p.m. (ET).

The American Hero Show is hosted by retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills (82nd Airborne), founder and president of the board of The Travis Mills Foundation. Mills is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to sur vive his injuries. Today, he is a motivational speaker, best-selling author, and advocate for veterans and amputees. This show teaches listeners how to deal with challenges, drive motivation, and inspire people to improve their daily military, business, family, and

athletic lives. The American Hero Show can be heard Mondays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (ET).

The Travis Mills Foundation is also a Sponsorship Group for WAA, raising wreath sponsorships to be placed at Togus National Cemetery and Arlington National Cemetery. The foundation earns $5 back for their mission with each $15 wreath sponsored through their group. To learn more, or sponsor a wreath to support their efforts, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TMF.

Veterans Corner Radio is hosted by U.S. Airforce veteran William Hodges. It focuses on what those who have served in the military and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. Whether you are currently serving, or got out 50 years ago, ‘Veterans Corner’ will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you should be asking. This program will air at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 9 p.m., and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET).

The Veterans Voice Project launched in

2018 as a community outreach program for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center with the support of USAA as its presenting sponsor. Host, retired Navy reservist, Mike Lewis, works to inspire military, veterans, their families, and prospective partners, to come through Mt. Carmel’s doors through stories he tells and by highlighting the resources available to solve problems of food, housing, economic, health, wellness, employment insecurity and more. This program will air at 10 a.m. on Thursdays, 8 a.m. on Saturdays, and 6 p.m. on Sundays (ET).

The Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is also a Sponsorship Group for WAA, raising wreath sponsorships to be placed at Pikes Peak National Cemetery. The Center earns $5 back for their mission with each $15 wreath sponsored through their group. To learn more, or sponsor a wreath to support their efforts, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ CO0243p.

Veterans Voice Radio is hosted by Gregg Brasso, Craig Wolfe, and Chuck Delaney. The program and its hosts have built a reputation for finding a way to help veterans in every aspect of life, post service. The Veterans Voice focuses on women veterans’ issues, VA HealthCare benefits, Parkinson’s Disease, edu cation, careers, housing, and suicide preven tion. This program can be heard Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 a.m. (ET).

Veterans Voice Radio is also a Sponsorship Group for WAA, raising wreath sponsorships to be placed at Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne. They earn $5 back for their mission with each $15 wreath sponsored through their group. To learn more, or sponsor a wreath to support their efforts, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ MA0162p.

Sword and Pen is produced by Military Veterans in Journalism, a professional nonprofit that builds a community for veterans supporting their career growth and advocates for diversifying newsrooms through hiring and promoting more veterans. The show is hosted by Lori King and Drew Lawrence and can be heard Mondays at 10 a.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m., and again Sundays at 7 p.m. (ET).

“We are excited to complement our programming with even more veteran-centric content. As a ‘Voice for America’s Veterans’, the addition of this new programming provides a broader se lection of content designed to inform and provide resources for our veterans,” Jeff Pierce, director of broadcast and media partnerships for Wreaths Across America said. “As Wreaths Across America Radio continues to support and further the mis sion of Wreaths Across America, we are always looking for more content like this that will continue to help veterans-related organizations with their mission.”

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be on Saturday, Dec. 17. To find a location near you to volunteer or to sponsor a wreath for placement, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

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Long Island Run For The Warriors Returns

Online registration is now open for the Long Island Hope For The Warriors 5K Run/ Walk taking place Sunday, Nov. 6, at Belmont Lake State Park in Babylon. Returning to in-person for the first time in two years, the Long Island Hope For The Warriors 5K will be the final event in the 2022 Suffolk County Veteran Run Series.

The event is open for all levels of runners, walkers and adaptive cyclists with a pre-registration fee of $30 which includes a t-shirt ($35 on race day). Rain or shine, opening ceremonies start at 9:30 a.m. with the race beginning at 10 a.m.

There is still a virtual option being offered from Nov. 6 to 13 for $35, which also includes a T-shirt (to be mailed after the event).

Proceeds benefit Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to assisting veterans, service members and military families with a variety of programming includ ing clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation, and transition services.

Run For The Warriors is a race series open to civilians and military members that honors the men and women injured in service to our country after 9/11, their families and families of the fallen. The series also provides wounded service members encour agement and the opportunity to pursue the sport of running, walking or cycling to assist in physical and emotional rehabilitation.

Participants can register for the in-person or virtual races at hopeforthewarriors.org.

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Participants in the 2014 Run For The Warriors on Long Island.

Museum Seeks Sherman Tank Veterans, Families

On the 80th anniversary of the iconic Sherman tank that spearheaded America’s liberation of Europe during World War II, the Museum of American Armor is seeking to honor those veterans who crewed these legendary vehicles along with their families.

The Armor Museum has put out an “All Points Bulletin” for Sherman tank families to join the Armor Museum in observing the milestone anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 10, at noon, on the eve of Veterans Day 2022.

“Sadly, we recognize that many of the Sherman tank crews are gone but their legacy is lasting,” Kevin Carroll, the Armor Museum’s community affairs director said. “The invitation is out to all surviving Sherman tankers but we are also asking the families of Sherman veterans to join us in ceremonies that mark the 80th anniversary of when this iconic tank was introduced into combat.”

In recognition of its considerable impor tance, the Armor Museum’s acquisition of a Sherman tank was one of the first actions undertaken by the museum’s founder and president Lawrence Kadish when he under took the creation of the museum.

“The Armor Museum continues to offer a powerful presentation that keeps alive the legacy of our nation’s military and the gift of freedom they have given all of us,” Kadish said. “The Sherman tank is an important

part of that story and so we are asking tanker veterans or their survivors to come forward and help us preserve their legacy.”

Some 50,000 Sherman tanks were built by nearly a dozen different manufacturers during World War II, making them available to the Allies as well as American forces fighting in Europe and the Pacific. While not as well armed as its German opponents, the Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively fast, and produced in great numbers. As combat evolved during the conflict, America tankers changes their tactics to confront and defeat the enemy’s superior armor.

“You can’t effectively tell the story of American courage during World War II without this particular tank on operational display,” Kadish said.

Sherman veterans or their families are invited to reach out to the museum through its website, www.museumofamericanarmor. com to confirm their attendance.

—Museum of American Armor

Shootout For Soldiers Benefits Military

The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored Harry Jacobs and Tom Compelettano, of “Shootout for Soldiers,” the annual 24-hour lacrosse benefit game that raises charitable funds to support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

“This incredibly popular and successful charitable event has come to fruition year after year in the Town of Oyster Bay because of the hard work and dedication of these two gentlemen,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “‘Shootout for Soldiers’ is an admirable organization that benefits our veterans and active duty service members through one of the most beloved sports on all of Long Island.”

This year’s event, recently held at John J. Burns Park, raised more than $200,000 for organizations such as the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, the Long Island Air Force Association, and the Joseph J. Theinert Memorial Fund.

Visit www.shootoutforsoldiers.com for more information.

—Town of Oyster Bay

Shootout for Soldiers raised more than $200,000 for local veterans.

Veterans Day 2022 Free Meals, Discounts And Offers

7-ELEVEN

Get a free coffee or Big Gulp on Veterans Day. Download the 7-Eleven app and sign in or register.

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA

Veterans and active-duty military receive a free 12-inch cheese pizza on Veterans Day.

APPLEBEE’S

Veterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day. Proof of service required.

B & B’S FOR VETS

B&Bs for Vets are offering one free room night on Nov. 10 and 11. Preference will be given to “first timer” Veterans and active-duty personnel; those who have not participated in the program in the past will be given preference. Visit www.bandbsforvets.org for details.

BED BATH & BEYOND

For active-duty U.S. military, Vets and Spouses, Bed Bath and Beyond is offering 25 percent off any in-store purchase on Nov.

11. Call or visit your nearest location for details.

BJ’S RESTAURANT

On Veterans Day, all service members can enjoy a complimentary entrée up to $14.95, plus a free Dr. Pepper by presenting a military ID or proof of service.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

All day on Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military who dine in or call for takeout at their local B-Dubs can receive a free order of boneless wings and a side of fries. At participating U.S. locations only.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Veterans and active-duty military with a

valid ID can grab a free meal and non-al coholic drink from a pre-selected menu at California Pizza Kitchenfor dine-in or takeout. California Pizza Kitchen will be donating 20 percent of all sales from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10 to Disabled American Veterans.

CHARLEY’S PHILLY STEAKS

Offering a small or regular-size cheesesteak on Veterans Day.

CHICK-FIL-A

Some participating Chick-fil-A locations may offer specials or discounts. Check your local Chick-fil-A to confirm.

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR

All Veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.

DENNY’S

On Nov. 11,Denny’swill be offering any Veterans or active-duty military with a valid ID a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. until noon.

DUCK DONUTS

All Veterans and active-duty service members with IDs can get a free doughnut on Veterans Day at participating Duck Donuts locations.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary.

FAMOUS DAVE’S

On Veterans Day, all former and current military personnel will receive a free Georgia-chopped pork sandwich plus a side. Dine-in or to go.

FOGO DE CHÃO

Veterans receive 50 percent off, and their guests (up to three) receive 10 percent off on Veterans Day.

FRIENDLY’S

Friendly’s is treating Veterans and active military, with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, to a free all-American meal for lunch or dinner, which consists

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. Here are some courtesy discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans. Verify with the organization offering.

of the all-American burger, served with a side of fries and a drink on Veterans Day.

HOOTERS

On Friday, Nov. 11, all veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide, will receive a free entrée from a special Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only).

HOULIHAN’S

Receive a free entrée from a select menu on Veterans Day with proof of Veteran status or active service in the military.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS

All Veterans and active-duty military receive a complimentary entrée on Veterans Day at participating locations.

IHOP

Veterans and active-duty military can get free Red, White and Blueberry pancakes at any IHOP on Nov. 11. This offer is only valid if you dine in with proof of service.

IKEA

Enjoy a free meal at Ikea on Veterans Day. Military ID required.

LITTLE CAESARS

On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Caesars. Only selectLittle Caesarsare participating, so make sure you call ahead to your local one before you head over.

MELTING POT

Veterans eat for free on Veterans Day at select Melting Pot locations with the purchase of regular-priced four-course meals. Veterans must show military IDs.

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

All current and former military members enjoy 20 percent off on Veterans Day. Valid for parties up to four. Must show valid ID.

NATIONAL PARKS

All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to all visitors on Veterans Day.

OLIVE GARDEN

This Veterans Day, Olive Garden is offering Veterans and active-duty service members a free entree from a special menu. All entrees include Olive Garden’s famous breadsticks and choice of soup or salad.

ON THE BORDER

This Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military will receive a free pick-two combo meal.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

This Veterans Day, all military Veterans and active service members can enjoy a free bloomin’ onion and Coca-Cola.

SMASHBURGER

Veterans and active-duty military get a free double classic smash on Veterans Day.

SMOKEY BONES

Free desserts on Veterans Day, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. for active-duty members and Veterans.

SMOOTHIE KING

Free 20-ounce smoothie with a military ID on Veterans Day.

STARBUCKS

On Veterans Day, active-duty service members, Reservists, Veterans and military spouses are invited to enjoy a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee.

TARGET

Target is offering all U.S. active-duty military personnel, Veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off the guest’s full basket. To receive the offer, guests must first demonstrate eligibility by registering at www.target.com/circle/ military. After eligibility has been verified, an exclusive, one-time use Target Circle offer will be available for the guest to use in-store or online.

TCBY

First six ounces are free for Veterans and active military on Veterans Day.

TEXAS DE BRAZIL

Veterans receive 25 percent off dinner from Nov. 9 to 12.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

On Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans can drive into the parking lot of their closestTexas Roadhouseand pick up a meal voucher with a valid military ID or proof of service.

UNO’S PIZZERIA & GRILL

On Veterans Day, all past and present military members get a free entrée or individual pizza with the purchase of a second of equal or greater value.

WALGREENS

Military, Veterans and their families receive 20 percent off eligible, regu lar-price purchases in-store when using myWalgreens membership.

WENDY’S

Wendy’s is offering a free small break fast combo with a valid military ID on Veterans Day. No purchase is necessary.

WHITE CASTLE

White Castle is offering several free meal options for Veterans Day for those with a military or Veterans ID, including a Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combos.

—Compiled by Christy Hinko

IT’S AN HONOR TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVED

Each year on Veterans Day, our communities pay special tribute to those who served in the armed forces. Their fierce camaraderie is contagious and their experiences inspiring. The Bristal salutes the many men and women among our ranks who dedicated themselves to the cause of freedom. Our thanks should be felt and heard, especially at this time of year.

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HOMES

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This nine-room Colonial at 42 Eakins Rd. in the Munsey Park section of Manhasset sold on Sept. 29 for $2,199,000. It is a delight to today’s discerning buyer with all the high-end upgrades. This home has been totally renovated from its lower level to the third floor. The chef’s kitchen ( with radiant heat) is oversized and has a large eating area which flows into the dining room. The living room has a fireplace. There is a home office, a bathroom, a laundry room and a pantry on the main level. The master suite has a marble bath and steam shower. Three additional bedrooms and a bathroom complete the second floor. The third floor boasts a bedroom with a roughed out bathroom, a large closet and storage space. The lower level has a gym, media room, a playroom and bathroom (with space to add a shower). The bathrooms have radiant heat. The whole house is wired to a 20kw generator. The beautiful garden and patio are great for outdoor entertaining. This home is close to Munsey Park schools and shopping.

This spacious Colonial in the heart of Munsey Park at 321 Ryder Rd. in Manhasset sold on Sept. 27 for $1,740,000. It is on a beautiful tree-lined street. It has an expansive flat yard with a bluestone patio. The attached two-car garage has a wide driveway. The home has a formal living room and a formal dining room. The eat-in-kitchen has access to the yard. The family room has a fireplace and also has outdoor yard access. This home is situated on a large corner lot. The master suite has many closets. The home has three additional bedrooms and a total of four bathrooms. The utility and boiler rooms are conveniently located separately in the garage. This home is near amenities, including the railroad station.

HOME & DESIGN Which Life Events Affect Life Insurance?

Life insurance can provide someone’s loved ones with financial security if they pass away, but the amount of coverage and range of benefits that a person requires will depend on what stage of life they’re in and how many people they need to protect.

Here are five life events that are good times to re-evaluate coverage.

Marriage

While it might not be the first thing on their minds, newlyweds will want to make sure their new spouse is protected if something happens. This may be as simple as adding a spouse as a beneficiary to an existing policy.

Spouses may also consider a new life insurance policy to protect their income. The two people in a committed relationship will likely rely on each other for financial support, and if something were to happen, it could mean an immediate loss of income.

Buying a Home

Finding that perfect place to settle down and start a family is another big milestone. For most homebuyers, this is one of the biggest purchases they will make in their lifetime, and the majority of home purchases come with a mortgage.

If one member of a couple were to pass away while they were paying back their mortgage, the family could face serious financial strain and may lose their home. Homebuyers should re-evaluate their life insurance to make sure that, in addition to covering lost

income, the mortgage could be fully paid off with the death benefit.

Having Children

A baby brings both joy and new responsibilities. They need food, diapers, and tons of supplies. On top of this, parents need to think about other long-term expenses like college.

To ensure financial security for a new child, parents often need to either re-evaluate their life insurance policy or get their first life insurance policy. Ensuring that a child would be financially secure even if something were to happen is a key reason many people get their first life insurance policy.

Higher Income

Most working professionals won’t stay at one income level or job throughout their career. There are annual raises, bonuses, promotions, and lucrative career changes.

A new job or big raise is a great time to reevaluate life insurance coverage. What someone earned 10 years ago may be much less than what they’re making today, and if insurance coverage is left unchanged, it could lead to an insufficient death benefit.

Retirement

If retirees have a permanent life insurance policy, the cash value component can be useful in retirement, as it can be as a stable source of funding that may help them weather market downturns and manage taxes.

—Northwestern Mutual

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

Three Fave Lone Bellow Inspirations

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Love Songs for Losers may be a rather cynical title for The Lone Bellow’s newest outing, but the band’s fifth full-length album instead represents a host of new possibilities for the Tennessee outfit by way of Brooklyn. Having worked with The National’s Aaron Dressner and storied Grammy Award-winner Dave Cobb as producers, The Lone Bellow’s creative core— Zach Williams, Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian Elmquist—instead took the helm. Adding to the intrigue of Elmquist and Jacob Sooter taking on production duties as part of this creative pivot was the band’s decision to spend eight weeks recording at Roy Orbison’s house at Old Hickory Lake just outside of Nashville. What started out as Elmquist rhetorically asking, “Wouldn’t it be nice to write a whole album of love songs?” following the completion of 2020’s Half Moon Light turned into a bonding experience Williams felt made the already-close outfit even tighter as friends.

“I’m so thankful that we took a chance and did it ourselves this time,” Williams said. “Brian was definitely behind the wheel in production. He had the vision of the vibe and instrumentation. Kanene worked on the vocals a lot more than she’s ever been able to and had a lot of fun with that. Just using our actual bassist [Jason Pipkin] and drummer [Julian Dorio]—it was just really inspiring and a great time.”

Elmquist was equally effusive about the experience.

“We just had band camp at Roy Orbison’s house, which is a crazy thing to say out loud,” he said. “I

The Lone Bellow from left: Kanene Donehey Pipkin, Zach Williams and Brian Elmquist (Photo by Eric Ryan Anderson)

was so proud of how everybody came and really gave every-thing they had. It was a special thing to be a part of. We’re 10 years into this. It’s like trying to create space to be inspired and have fun. You’ve got to find ways to work with your friends. I was really just happy that we’re still finding ways to be inspired as a group.”

Because the music industry love labels, you’ll find The Lone Bellow filed under Americana thanks to a sound that draws from country, blues, rock and roll, gospel and folk. But for Williams, his group defies categorization (“We’re totally genre-less because we love reinventing what we do”) while Elmquist is less concerned about what to call what his band does and more about “...trying to tell a common person’s story and lend them our pen.” To that end, the Georgia natives are more than happy to share which artists and bands serve as an inspiration for what they do in The Lone Bellow.

My Morning Jacket (1998 to the present)

Zach Williams: “For me, My Morning Jacket was a huge influence, especially when they did the Monsters of Folk project. There was something really cool about seeing all those dudes collaborate and do that. It was a big thing for me. I love Jim James’ stage presence and his sense of hospitality in the room. He just has a very tender spirit and you can sense it coming off the stage. That’s a really hard thing to project decades in.”

Willie Nelson (April 29, 1933 to the present)

Brian Elmquist : “Willie creates [songs using] the common man’s language. That’s basically what I like to listen to. It doesn’t matter if it’s rock, rap or country. People that don’t have much and they sing about it. That’s where music comes from anyway. All the music from the South is from poor people’s front porches basically.”

George Strait (May 18, 1952 to the present)

Brian Elmquist: “I think he was one of the last practitioners of the big Nashville sound like before Garth Brooks. The chord progressions—he’s written very quirky country songs and it’s really interesting. If you go back and listen to him now, you realize that he took a lot of chances even though it’s in that format.”

The Lone Bellow will be appearing on November 13 at Webster Hall, 125 East 11th St., NYC. Visit www.websterhall.com or call 212-260-4700 for more info. Visit www. longislandweekly.com to read a full feature on The Lone Bellow.

Willie Nelson (Photo by Larry Philpot/CC BY 2.0)

My Morning Jacket (Photo courtesy of Big Hassle)

George Strait (Photo by Craig O’Neal/CC BY 2.0)

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Self-knowledge is rarely born of a leisurely exploration of who you are. Instead, it springs from the heat of action, as you get a job done. Your role comes into vivid view. Mundane aspects of your world will seem somehow touched with specialness. You’ll understand exactly who you are and what you need to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). ere’s no reason to x, organize or clean a thing you’re about to discard. But consider documenting it so you can remember the time when it was yours. You’ll save time and energy by getting rid of things at the opportune moment. ere’s an art to know when that is, and you’ll master it this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You think you know what makes you happy, so it’s very surprising when the typical favors don’t bring about the feeling you’d hoped for. Oddly, good things can ultimately come from being put out and dis pleased. It helps to be open-minded. Don’t worry about heeding expectations and sticking within systems.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Happiness is a streamlined experience. at means letting go of anything that creates what the athletes and race car drivers call “drag.” If it’s sticking out or otherwise creating friction with the wind or water, smooth it down or get rid of it so you can cut through with the least possible amount of resistance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Maybe from the outside you look like one person doing one thing, but you’re not. You represent many. You operate on behalf of many. You not only contain multitudes; you move for them, too. ere’s nothing you can do that won’t a ect them all. e knowledge will have you considering your choices very carefully.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t really have to develop your uniqueness, which has always been a part of you. What you do have to do is notice it, which takes a bit of discovery and probably the help of a backdrop that allows you to compare, contrast and shine in the way that is special to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). While shooting for an unlikely outcome, have fun with the process. e more unlikely you are to succeed, the more fun you should have -- why not? While assessing obstacles to the goal, also gure out what’s standing in the way of your fun. e more you can enjoy this, the better your results will be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Love is the magic ingredient with its own improb able math and chemistry, too. If you apply great amounts of skill, money and talent to a project but do not apply love, you won’t nd as much success as you would had you applied a small amount of skill, money and talent and a great amount of love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In most situations, you want people to know the real you instead of your credentials. But this week, it will sometimes be ipped. You’ll have rapport with someone, and getting to know more relevant background information will lead to nding out where your shared interests lie and how you can help one another.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some may want to help but can’t. Others have the kind of “help” you don’t need. Knowing how di cult it can be to nd just the right kind of assistance, you will treasure your luck in this regard. When this week brings just the quality assistance you need and deserve, you’ll make sure everyone feels valued.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Communication rules are generally speci c to a particular culture and are therefore more di cult to cross than many would imagine. In general, it can take boldness to get to know someone new. Sometimes many attempts are needed before a person feels inclined to let you in. If it’s important to you, be persistent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll turn the mood way up this week. You’re well aware that the human brain is wired to remember bad experiences more vividly than good ones. Reversing the tendency takes work, and you’re up to it! As you focus on the wins, what makes you feel good and what you’re proud of, you grow in power.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Your physical shape will mirror your emotional shape. Your best moments are born from connection with friends and loved ones, sometimes in groups but most notably one-on-one with a particular relationship that is very good for your heart. You’ll thrive in a job that uses your talent, though you will also discover what you need to learn to move forward. Invest in your own education, and when the class is complete, you’ll get double your money’s worth in a matter of months.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

The Never Never

Solution: 18 Letters

WORD FIND

This

The Never Never Solution: 18 Letters

Adelaide Agnew Albury Bates Bena Boulia Bowral Caves Dubbo Dunes East Eulo

Flat Four-wheel drive Goanna Gold Gums Haig Hills Lead Leeton Louth Miles End

Adelaide Agnew Albury Bates Bena Boulia Bowral Caves Dubbo Dunes East Eulo

Flat Four-wheel drive Goanna Gold Gums Haig Hills Lead Leeton Louth Miles End

Mitchell Highway Mulga Norseman Ochre Opals Orange Penong Pimba Port Augusta Pub

Mitchell Highway Mulga Norseman Ochre Opals Orange Penong Pimba Port Augusta Pub

Renmark Roma Sand Scone Soil Tara Towers Uluru Waddi West Young

The grand slam force

Renmark Roma Sand Scone Soil Tara Towers Uluru Waddi West Young

Solution:

Many players shun artificial bid

conventions and are content

for Blackwood and Stay

or two other gadgets that might appeal to them. There is much to be said for this natural style of bidding. Readers of this column have probably detected an implicit endorsement of the more natural methods of bidding.

But this philosophy can be carried too far because there are some rela tively simple artificial conventions

that can be profitably adopted without interfering with natural bidding.

One such convention is the grand slam force. This convention addresses itself specifically to the case where a player feels there is an excellent chance for a grand slam, provided there is no loser in the trump suit.

Consider this deal where North would happily bid seven hearts if he knew that his partner’s hearts were headed by at least the K-Q. He elicits this information by leap ing to five notrump, a special bid that commands partner to bid seven if he holds two of the three top trump honors, regardless of the rest of his hand. The five-notrump bid implies that hearts — the last suit named — are trump. South has no choice but to bid seven hearts, which is easily made.

The grand slam force is seldom used, partly because grand slam hands are seldom dealt. But when the occasion arises, the convention can be invoked by either player to determine the solidity of the part nership’s trump holding.

One word of caution should be added. Care must be taken not to confuse this convention with the Blackwood five-notrump bid that asks for kings. The Blackwood fivenotrump bid for kings is always preceded by a four-notrump bid asking for aces.

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each

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Manhasset Students Share The Stage With Harlem Wizard

Manhasset students from Munsey Park and Shelter Rock elementary schools received a visit on Oct. 18 from Robert Young, a basketball player on the world-famous Harlem Wizards. The assembly program was brought to the district by the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA) and was welcomed with enthusiasm by the students.

Mr. Young spoke to classes in the Munsey Park and Shelter Rock auditoriums. He shared his background with the students, from growing up in the Bronx to playing basketball professionally in Puerto Rico and in Germany prior to joining the Harlem Wizards. Students and staff were invited onto the stage to showcase their basketball skills with Mr. Young. If they completed a trick correctly, they received a prize. This was met

with cheers from the audience. One student from each assembly was also selected to be a Wiz Kid and received a Harlem Wizards jersey. Wiz Kids have the opportunity to warm up with the Harlem Wizards before a game.

During the high-energy assembly, the students learned that the Harlem Wizards will be coming to town to play against their teachers on Nov. 4 from 7-9 p.m. in the Manhasset Secondary School gymnasium. The game is proudly sponsored by CASA and is a fundraising event to support the community and school CASA programming. Mr. Young encouraged the students to get their teachers to sign up to participate in the exciting night.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset Science Research Students Earn National Recognition

After being crowned semifinalists at the Association of Chinese American Physicians Science Fair earlier this year, five science re search students from Manhasset Secondary School recently presented their projects at the National ACAP Science Fair. The national research/scientific competition is open to middle and high school students and aims to foster a love of science and biomedicine. All five Manhasset students took home top awards.

Freshman Jeffrey Lin, sophomore Grace Punzalan and senior Allen Qian received the Outstanding Award for their research proj ects. Lin presented “The Effects of Potassium Bromate on Various Body Cells’ Apoptosis and Survivability,” Punzalan presented “The Effect of Lemna minor on Copper-induced Locomotor Impairment in Daphnia magna” and Qian presented “Artemisinin Targets Multiple Crucial Macromolecules for SarsCov-2 Viral Infection and Mitigates Vaccine Side Effects.” Each student took home $800 with half going towards Manhasset Secondary School.

In addition, sophomore Sophia Grullon and junior Jack Voelker took home the

Excellent Award for their research proj ects. Grullon presented “The Effect of Thalassia testudinum and Their Symbiotic Relationship with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Carbon Dioxide Levels in Saltwater,” while Voelker presented “The Effect of Anthropogenic Sound on Tigriopus californicus.” Both students received $600 with half going towards Manhasset Secondary School.

Although they did not present at the National ACAP Fair, seniors Kayla Liu and Kristen DiConza earned honorable mention at the National ACAP Fair based on their application to the fair. Their project was entitled “The Effects of Gabapentin and the Ketogenic Diet on Ameliorating Seizures in parabss1, strain #79600, and strain #79601 Drosophila melanogaster.”

Aside from the talented science research students, research specialist Alison Huenger was awarded for Best Mentor at the National ACAP Science Fair. The Manhasset Public Schools congratulates Ms. Huenger and all the science research winners who were recognized by the ACAP.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Minority Caucus Secures Relief For 842 Homeowners That Were Overcharged Total of $1.5 Million on Recent School Tax Bills

The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to clear the way for correcting 842 erroneous school tax bills that caused impacted homeowners to be overcharged by more than $1.5 million. First exposed by the Minority Caucus on Oct. 12, the error was caused by a failure of the Department of Assessment to correctly apply the Taxpayer Protection Plan’s five-year phase-in to those homes.

At this point in the phase-in, single-family residential property owners should be seeing a 40 percent exemption on the increase in equalized assessed value from the 2020-21 reassessment. However, homeowners who were impacted by this error saw their tax bills soar by nearly $1,800 on average - and in at least one extreme case, by over $10,000 - because the TPP exemption was erroneously eliminated.

Following today’s action, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) issued the following statement: “No homeowner should ever be overcharged on their property taxes like these 842 property owners just experienced. Now that the Legislature has authorized corrections, refunds must be immediately delivered to any homeowner who has overpaid,” Nassau County

Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) said. “The Department of Assessment must then complete an independent investigation into exactly how these errors occurred so that we can implement safeguards and prevent similar mistakes from happening in the future.”

—Submitted by the Nassau County Legistlature

Robert Young from the Harlem Wizards (left) spoke with students at Shelter Rock Elementary School about his basketball career. (Photo submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

Manhasset Secondary School science research students named National ACAP Science Fair winners. From left, Allen Qian, Jack Voelker, Kristen DiConza, Kayla Liu, Grace Punzalan, Sophia Grullon and Jeffrey Lin. (Photo submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

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Harlem Wizards Visit To Benefit CASA

The Harlem Wizards, the most interactive, fun, community basketball event in the world is coming to Manhasset.

The world-famous hoop ensemble will visit Manhasset Secondary School on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. for an evening of great fun and fundraising. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Wizards will play a game against a team of Manhasset teachers and staff.

The event is a fundraiser for Manhasset Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA) and all proceeds will be used for community and school programs.

The energy at a Wizards game is electric. The laughter is infectious. The dunks are rim-rattling, high-flying and awe-inspiring. The hoop artistry, ball-handling, tricks and teamwork are mesmerizing.

What really takes it to another level is the hometown participation from the kids on court experiences, to the teachers and staff who take on the Wizards as the “hometown heroes.” Besides cheering for their teachers, the kids are involved all night long and will all have a chance to get on the court.

Pre-game, any child or teen with a Wizards jersey can warm-up with the Wizards. Throughout the game audience members will be asked to volunteer in different contests and acts. And the end of night final moments includes an invitation to all students to come onto the court for a dance celebration with the Wizards.

The experience at a Wizards game is the community, the school coming together for a night of good, pure fun and excitement and it’s a fundraiser.

The event will feature a variety of fun interactive extras to complement the Wizards’ dazzling demonstration of hoops artistry: Pregame “Wiz Kids” warm-up, contests, comedy, awesome slam dunks, audience participation, merchandise giveaways, and more. The game will conclude with the Wizards’ signature dance celebration that will have the parents on their feet and the kids moving to the beat “We are thrilled to host the Wizards again,” CASA Director of Program Development and Community Engagement Connie Bruno

. “Our game in 2019 was a huge success. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we had to postpone the game multiple times and look forward to more Wizards’ magic.”

Founded in 1962, the Wizards have played over 15,000 games throughout the US that have raised over $25 million for schools and charitable causes. The Wizards have also played in over 25 foreign countries on six continents.

The home team players will be thrilled to play in front of family, friends, and fans, and spectators will delight in seeing their beloved teachers, principals, and community leaders run the court. Come out and cheer—you will not want to miss this fantastic experience that will benefit our most precious resource: The kids.

Only student ($24.98) and general admission ($32.59) tickets remain. Get tickets at pretix.eu/harlemwizards/ Manhasset.

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About the Wizards

Howie Davis was a larger-than-life entrepreneur, impresario, promoter, and visionary whose passion for sports, entertainment, and philanthropy culminated with his creation of the Harlem Wizards in 1962.

The idea for the Wizards started in 1959, when legendary basketball showman Goose Tatum approached Howie to organize a tour for Goose’s “Harlem Stars.” The Stars had a short but successful run that opened Howie’s eyes to the enormous potential of “show” basketball. Three years later, Howie launched the Wizards.

Under Howie’s leadership, the Wizards grew into a choice basketball destination for some of America’s best basketball talent. As the team’s reputation spread, professional athletes from across the sports spectrum took notice and joined the Wizards’ roadshow:

• Connie Hawkins, one of the top 50 NBA players of all time

• Nate “Tiny” Archibald, a member of the NBA Hall of Fame

• Elvin Hayes, one of the top 50 NBA players of all time

• Hawthorne Wingo, a New York Knicks fan favorite

superstar Marques Haynes also played for the Wizards.

Tojo Henderson, a Wizards great, holds the world record for career span in professional basketball. He started in 1965 and retired 50 years later in 2015. He still serves in a promotional capacity with the Wizards.

Howie was a champion of racial equality, and viewed the Wizards as a vehicle to provide economic opportunity to African Americans. He even was the first to break the color barrier with a football team playing in North Carolina.

Today’s Wizards roster features an all-star lineup of master basketball showmen, including:

• Eric “Broadway” Jones and Dwayne “Swoop” Simpson, former Globetrotter showmen

• “King Arthur” Lewis, an Academic All-American at Bowie State University

• Arnold “A-Train” Bernard, a highly acclaimed trickster and 7-year Globetrotter veteran who was featured in a Nike commercial

• James “The Roadrunner” Tyndal, a diminutive speedster who is fast enough to dribble through NY City traffic!

• Devon “Live Wire” Curry, FIBA’S former No. 1-ranked USA 3-on-3 player

• Lamarvin “Showtime” Jackson, a worldclass dunker

• Jordan “Ice” Southerland, finished second on TNT’s The Dunk King and is one of top dunkers in the world

• Leon “Space Jam” Sewell and Brandon “The Werm” Lacue, featured on TNT’s The Dunk reality competition series. Werm has won four Sprite slam dunk contests

• Rashaan “The Rocket” Barner, one of the greatest dunkers in Wizards’ history, who is now a very funny show-starter and stopper

Since Howie Davis founded the Wizards 60 years ago, the team has undergone tremendous change. Howie’s son Todd and grandson Rick now run the operation, fundraising revenue has grown exponentially, and the team has expanded into new geographic markets.

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• Mario Elie, a three-time NBA champion

• Nancy Lieberman, a WNBA star and Hall of Fame member NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, World Series MVP Donn Clendennon, and Harlem Globetrotter

Through all the changes, the team’s commitment to Howie’s original mission has remained constant: to deliver world-class family-friendly entertainment while raising money for great causes.

—Submitted by Manhasset CASA

The Harlem Wizards’ “Showtime” unit shows off its physical skills. (Harlem Wizards)

Jordan “Ice” Southerland is one of top dunkers in the world. (Harlem Wizards)

MANHASSET

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the Manhasset Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted on October 6, 2022, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) at: SECONDARY SCHOOL 200 MEMORIAL PLACE MANHASSET, NEW YORK for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Proposition:

BOND PROPOSITION RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Manhasset Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to all District school buildings and the sites thereof (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared for the District by John A. Grillo Architect, P.C., Port Jefferson, New York, which plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, including (as and where necessary): reconstruction and reconfiguration of interior space to provide for auditorium, theater, instructional, social studies, library, lavatory and other space; improvements to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire alarm, electrical, plumbing, and security systems; roof reconstruction and/or replacement; door, ceiling and floor replacement; exterior masonry improvements; roadway, parking lot, sidewalk and pavement improvements; and athletic and recreation improvements, including installation and/or replacement of turf fields, reconstruction of the baseball field, bleacher upgrades, tennis court reconstruction, and other athletic facilities enhancements; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $43,996,484; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in the plan may be

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reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interest of the District;

(b) that donated funds in the amount of $70,000 expected to be received by the District are hereby authorized to be expended to pay a part of the cost of the Munsey Park pavement project; (c) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $43,926,484 to finance the balance of the cost of the Project, such tax to be levied by and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by said Board of Education; and (d) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $43,926,484 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballot used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following form:

BOND PROPOSITION YES NO RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of the Manhasset Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to all District school buildings and the sites thereof (the “Project”), all in accordance with a plan prepared for the District by John A. Grillo Architect, P.C., Port Jefferson, New York, and to expend not to exceed $43,996,484; (b) that donated funds in the amount of $70,000 expected to be received by the District are hereby authorized to be expended to pay a part of the cost of the Munsey Park pavement project; (c) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $43,926,484 to finance the balance of the cost of the Project, such tax to be levied by and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by said Board of Education; and (d) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $43,926,484 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

The voting will be conducted by ballot o.n voting machines or paper ballot as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law 2014, personal registration of voters is required for the Special

District Meeting, and no person shall be entitled to vote at the Special District Meeting whose name does not appear on the register of the District. The names of those persons who have: (a) registered to vote with the County Board of Elections and voted at least once in any local, state or national election within the last four calendar years, or (b) registered to vote with the District’s Board of Registration, or (c) voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections are contained on the District’s register. Registration will be conducted from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on days when school is in session in the District Clerk’s office up to and including December 3, 2022, by appointment only due to the District’s visitor’s policy by contacting the District Clerk by telephone: 516-267-7724 facsimile: 516-627-1618 email: districtclerk@manhassetschools.org. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s office and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time), except Sundays, and by appointment on the Saturday before the Special District Meeting.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting are to be completed on a form prescribed by the State Board of Elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website: English: http://www.coun sel.nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-applicationand-instructions-english.pdf Spanish: http:// www.counsel.nysed. gov/common/counsel/files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-spanish.pdf or by contacting the District Clerk by email districtclerk@manhassetschools. org or phone 516-267-7724.

Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before November 8, 2022. Further, no absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it has been received at the District Clerk’s office by 5:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the date of the Special District Meeting. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available during regular office hours in the District Clerk’s office on

each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and Saturday by appointment only. Any qualified voter may upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge, prior to such ballots being canvassed.

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IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the Special District Meeting. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the school district may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone: 516-267-7724 facsimile: 516-627-1618 email: districtclerk@manhassetschools.org or mail: District Clerk, Manhasset Union Free School District, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York 11030, or in person by appointment only due to the District’s visitor policy (during regular office hours of 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time)). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on November 14, 2022. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on December 8, 2022 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the Special District Meeting, or not later than the close of the polls on December 8, 2022 if showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within 24 hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law §2019-a(2)(b) at said special meeting of the Board.

Only qualified voters who are registered to vote will be

permitted to vote. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dated: October 6, 2022 Christine N. Michelen, District Clerk 11-30-16-2; 10-19-2022-4T#235391-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFICACIÓN SOBRE LA REUNIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA DE DISTRITO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR MANHASSET UNION FREE

EN EL CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una resolución de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York, adoptada el 6 de octubre de 2022, se celebrará una reunión extraordinaria de distrito de los votantes calificados de dicho Distrito Escolar el Jueves, 8 de diciembre de 2022 desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 9:00 p. m. (hora vigente) en: SECONDARY SCHOOL 200 MEMORIAL PLACE MANHASSET, NEW YORK con el propósito de votar sobre la siguiente propuesta de bono:

PROPUESTA DE BONO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que, por la presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York, (el “Distrito”), a realizar mejoras y modificaciones a todos los edificios escolares del Distrito y sus espacios (el “Proyecto”), sustancialmente como se describe en un plan preparado para el Distrito por el arquitecto John A. Grillo, P.C., Port Jefferson, Nueva York, cuyo plan está archivado y disponible para su inspección pública en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, incluida (como y donde sea necesario) la reconstrucción y reconfiguración del espacio interior para proporcionar un auditorio, teatro, sala de instrucción, sala de estudios sociales, biblioteca, baños y otros espacios; mejoras en los sistemas de calefacción, ventilación, aire acondicionado, alarma contra incendios, electricidad, plomería y seguridad; reconstrucción y/o reemplazo del techo; reemplazo de puertas, techos y pisos; mejoras en la mampostería exteriores; mejoras en la calzada, el estacionamiento, la acera y el pavimento; y mejoras en las áreas de atletismo y recreativas, incluida la instalación y/o el reemplazo de los campos de césped, la reconstrucción del campo de béisbol, mejoras en las gradas, la reconstrucción de las canchas de tenis y otras mejoras en las instalaciones de atletismo; todo lo anterior para incluir el mobiliario original, el equipo, la maquinaria, los

aparatos y el espacio auxiliar o relacionado, la demolición u otro trabajo requerido en conexión con ellos; y para ese propósito se invertirá, incluidos los costos preliminares y adicionales a ello y para su financiación, un monto que no exceda el costo total estimado de $43,996,484; siempre y cuando los costos estimados de los componentes del Proyecto establecidos en la presente y enumerados en el Plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que tal reasignación obrará en favor de los intereses del distrito; (b) que, mediante este acto, se autorice el gasto de los fondos donados por un valor de $70,000 previstos para el Distrito con el fin de abonar una parte del costo del proyecto de pavimentación del Parque Munsey; (c) que, por la presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto que no excederá los $43,926,484 para financiar el saldo de ese costo del Proyecto, y ese gravamen se exigirá y cobrará en cuotas en la cantidad de años y en las sumas que determine dicha Junta de Educación, y (d) que, en previsión de dicho gravamen, por la presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un monto total de capital que no debe exceder los $43,926,484, y por la presente se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés sobre dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

Dicha propuesta de bono aparecerá en la boleta electoral usada para votar en la Reunión extraordinaria de distrito antes mencionada sustancialmente de la siguiente forma:

PROPUESTA DE BONO SÍ NO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que, por la presente, se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Manhasset Union Free, en el condado de Nassau, Nueva York, a realizar mejoras y modificaciones a todos los edificios escolares del Distrito y sus espacios (el “Proyecto”), todo de acuerdo con un plan preparado para el Distrito por el arquitecto John A. Grillo, P.C., Port Jefferson, Nueva York, y a gastar una cantidad que no exceda los $43,996,484; (b) que los fondos donados por la cantidad de $70,000 que se espera que reciba el Distrito son por la presente autorizados a ser gastados para pagar una parte del costo del proyecto de pavimentación del Parque Munsey; (c) que, por la presente, se vota un gravamen por un monto total que no exceda los $43,926,484 para financiar el saldo del costo del Proyecto, dicho gravamen será recaudado en cuotas en los años y montos que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (d) que, en previsión de dicho gravamen, se autoriza por la presente la emisión

de bonos del Distrito por un importe principal total que no supere los $43,926,484, y por la presente, se vota un gravamen para pagar el interés sobre dichos bonos en el momento de su vencimiento y exigibilidad.

La votación se realizará mediante boleta electoral en máquinas de votación o boletas físicas, según lo estipulado en la Ley de Educación, y se podrá votar de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. (hora vigente) durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir sus votos.

ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA QUE, conforme a la Ley de Educación 2014, se exige que los votantes se inscriban de forma personal para la Reunión extraordinaria de distrito, y ninguna persona cuyo nombre no figure en los registros del Distrito tendrá derecho a votar en la Reunión extraordinaria de distrito. Los nombres de las personas que (a) se hayan inscrito para votar ante la Junta de Elecciones del condado y hayan votado al menos una vez en cualquier elección local, estatal o nacional en el período de los últimos cuatro años calendario, (b) se hayan inscrito para votar ante la Junta de Inscripciones del Distrito, o bien (c) sean votantes inscritos de forma permanente ante la Junta del Elecciones del condado de Nassau figuran en los registros del Distrito. La inscripción se realizará desde las 8:00 a. m. hasta las 4:00 p. m. (hora vigente), en los días en que la escuela esté en sesión en la Secretaría del Distrito hasta el 3 de diciembre de 2022 inclusive, solamente con cita previa debido a la política de visitantes del Distrito, mediante comunicación telefónica con la Secretaria del Distrito al: 516-267-7724, por fax al 516627-1618, correo electrónico: districtclerk@manhassetschools.org. El registro se archivará en la Secretaría del Distrito y permanecerán abierto para inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día establecido para la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. (hora vigente), excepto los domingos, y con cita previa el sábado anterior a la Reunión Especial del Distrito.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia para la reunión extraordinaria de distrito se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta de Elecciones del estado, el cual puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York: Inglés: http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/counsel/ files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-english. pdf Español: http://www.

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5:00p. m. (hora vigente), el 14 de noviembre de 2022.

counsel.nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absentee-bal lot-application-and-instruc tions-spanish.pdf o ponién dose en contacto con la Secretaria del distrito medi ante el correo electrónico districtclerk@manhassetschools. org o por teléfono al 516267-7724. Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la Reunión extraordinaria de distrito si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solic itante o hasta el día anterior a la Reunión extraordinaria de distrito si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará so licitudes de voto por ausen cia antes del 8 denoviembre de 2022. Además, las boletas electorales por ausencia no serán escrutadas, a menos que se hayan recibido en la Secre taría del Distrito antes de las 5:00p. m. (hora vigente) en la fecha de la reunión extraordi naria de distrito. En la Secre taría del Distrito, se pondrá a disposición una lista de todas las personas para las que se hayan emitido boletas elec torales por ausencia durante cada uno de los (5) cinco días previos al día de la Reunión Especial del distrito, excep to los domingos, y el sábado solamente con cita. Todo votante calificado podrá, tras haber examinado la lista, pre sentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre figure en la lista, para lo cual deberá indicar los motivos para tal impugnación, antes de que se haga el escrutinio de dichos votos.

POR MEDIO DEL PRE SENTE SE NOTIFICA que, conforme al artículo 2018-d de la Ley de Educación, toda persona que esté cumpliendo el servicio militar, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, pueden inscribirse para votar en la Reunión extraordinaria de distrito. Los votantes mil itares que sean votantes cali ficados del Distrito Escolar pueden obtener un formulario de inscripción comunicán dose con la Secretaría del Distrito por teléfono al 516267-7724, por fax al 516-6271618, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@manhassetschools.org o por correo post al a la siguiente dirección: Secretaría del Distrito, Distri to Escolar Manhasset Union Free, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York 11030, o en persona solamente con cita previa debido a la política de visitas del Distrito (durante el horario de atención habitu al de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p.m. (hora vigente)). Los votantes militares que estén debida mente registrados pueden so licitar la boleta electoral mil itar mediante un formulario de solicitud proporcionado por la Secretaria del distrito. Las solicitudes completadas se deben entregar en perso na o por correo postal en la Secretaría del Distrito, y se deben recibir antes de las

Las boletas electorales mil itares se recibirán antes de las 5:00 p. m. (hora vigente), el 8de diciembre de 2022 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que no sea pos terior al día anterior a la Re unión extraordinaria de dis trito o no más tarde del cierre de las urnas el 8de diciembre de 2022 si muestran una mar ca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero o muestran un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del gobierno de los EstadosUnidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solic itud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo elec trónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta elec toral.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta organizará una reunión extraordinaria en un plazo de 24horas con poste rioridad a la presentación ante la Secretaría del distrito de un informe por escrito con los resultados de la votación con el objeto de evaluar y tabular dichos informes del resulta do de la votación y declarar su resultados; que la Junta, por el presente, se designa a sí misma como un grupo de presidentes de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos en virtud del artículo 2019-a(2) (b) de la Ley de Educación en la reunión extraordinaria de la Junta.

Solo podrán votar los votantes calificados que est n registrados para votar.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Fecha: 6 de octubre de 2022 Christine N. Michelen, Secretaria del distrito 11-30-16-2; 10-19-20224T-#235392-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE MANHASSET PARK DISTRICT 62 MANHASSET AVENUE, MANHASSET, NEW YORK 11030-2344 (516)627-7711

SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL PUBLIC ELECTION 2022

DATA SHEET

1. Municipal Government Official Sec.211, New York Town Law, Manhasset Park District Commissioner.

One of the three members of the Manhasset Park Dis trict Board of Commission ers. One member is elected each year to serve a three (3) year term. This term will commence on Sunday 01 January 2023 and concludes on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

2. Candidate ualificationSec. 211 New York Town Law

Any resident of the Manhasset Park District qual ified pursuant to New York Town Law S211, to vote for a town officer shall be eligi

ble to become a candidate for election to the office of Commissioners; and a public notice shall be promulgated, pursuant to New York Town Law S215, by printing in the Manhasset Press in those editions to be published on Wednesday 5th of October and Wednesday 12th of October 2022, wherein all prospective candidates are to be alerted to the statutory requirements pertaining to with whom, where, and when all complet ed nominating petitions must be filed; and

3. Candidate NominationSec 215 New York Town Law, sub (20)

Any such candidate, pursu ant to New York Town Law S215, Para. 20, may be nom inated upon the completion and filing of a written nomi nation petition. The Manhas set Park District approved form of nomination petition, available at no charge at the administrative office, should be utilized in furtherance of any such nomination. All such nomination petitions shall set forth, in ink, all the perquisite information per taining to the candidate, each subscriber, and the witness.

Any nominee to qualify as a candidate must file petitions subscribed by a minimum of twenty-five (25) registered voters; and all such nomi nation petitions, pursuant to New York Town Law S215, Para. 20 shall be filed with the Secretary of the Manhasset Park District Board of Com missioners at 62 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York, 11030-2344, on or be fore Monday 14th November 2022. A second public no tice shall be promulgated, pursuant to New York Town Law S212, by printing in the Manhasset Press in those edi tions published on Wednes day 2ND of November and 9TH of November 2022 wherein all registered voters are to be alerted as to where and when they must vote in the pending Special Improvement Annual Public Election.

4. Public Election- Section 212 New York Town Law

A polling place shall be established, pursuant to New York Town Law S211, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District firehouse 1, locat ed at 35 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, New York where all duly registered voters may cast their ballot and the elec tion poll, shall open at 12:00 Noon, then remain open until 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday 13th of December 2022, for the re ceipt of ballots.

5. oter ualifications (three)- Section 213 New York Town Law

A voter, for the purposes of this Special Improvement District Public Election, i) shall be any citizen of the State of New York who, ii) has resided within the geo graphical boundaries of the Manhasset Park District for a period of thirty (30) consec utive days; and iii) has been registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections for a period of twenty-three (23) consecutive days next preced

ing Tuesday 13th of December 2022.

Published in Manhasset, New York on Wednesday 2 No vember 2022 and on Wednes day 9 November 2022 11-9-2-2022-2T-#235597MAN

LEGAL NOTICE Incorporated Village of Munsey Park LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HERBY GIV EN that the offices to be filled at the next General Election of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park to be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from noon to 9:00 p.m. at Vil lage Hall, and the terms there of are as follows: MAYOR 2 years TRUSTEE 2 years TRUSTEE 2 years BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tara Gibbons

Village Clerk-Treasurer/Elec tion Officer Dated: October 25, 2022

Pueblo Incorporado de Munsey Park AVISO LEGAL PARA PUBLICACIÓN EL AVISO ES DADO que para llenar puestos en las ofi cinas del Pueblo de Munsey Park las siguientes Elecciones Generales sera sostenido el Martes, 21 de Marzo 2023 a partir de 12:00pm hasta 9:00pm en el Village Hall del Pueblo, y los términos son como sigue: alcalde 2 años Fideicomisario 2 años Fideicomisario 2 años

POR LA ORDEN DEL BORDO/TABLA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS Tara Gibbones

Tesorera - Oficinista de Pueb lo/Oficial de Elección Datado: October 25, 2022 11-2-2022-1T-#235631-

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF PLANDOME VILLAGE ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the next general election for the Incorporated Village of Plandome, Nassau Coun ty, New York, shall be held at the Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, in said Village on Tuesday, March 21, 2022; that the hours of opening and closing the polls thereof shall be 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. respectively and that during such period of nine consec utive hours the polls shall be kept open for the purpose of choosing and electing the fol lowing officers: Mayor for a term of 2 years Trustee for a term of 2 years Trustee for a term of 2 years Barbara Peebles Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated: November 2, 2022 11-2-2022-1T-#235632-

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on its own motion the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill has identified certain proper ties within the Village to be considered for designation as landmarks. The Commis sion will hold public hearings in the Village Hall located at 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, New York 11030 in said Village on November 10, 2022, at 7:30 PMto de termine whether these sites as identified below shall be designated as landmarked properties within the Village:

FHLPC 1/22 Sands Barn, 336 Port Washington Boule vard, Port Washington, NY 11050 S-5, B-156, L-41.

FHLPC 2/22: The Flow er Hill Cemetery, Country Club Drive, Port Washing ton, NY 11050, S-6, B-05306, L-210. FHLPC 3/22: Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Wash ington Boulevard, Manhas set, NY 11030, S-3, B-193, L-23. FHLPC 4/22: The Freder ick M. Eastman Carriage House, West Shore Road, Roslyn, NY 11576, S-6, B-076, L-50.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this meeting will be open to the public. Persons who may suffer from

a disability which would pre vent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

RONNIE SHATZKAMER

Village Administrator, Inc. Village of Flower Hill Dated: November 2, 2022 Manhasset, New York. 11-2-2022-1T-#235636MAN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF PLANDOME MANOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Plandome Manor will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Novem ber 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for the review and con-sideration of the written procedures governing member and pub lic attendance consistent with Section 103-a of the Public Officer’s Law, for the use of videoconferencing at meet ings of a public body. The public hearing will be held at Village Hall, 55 Manhas set Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES LISA MANCUSO

VILLAGE CLERK

Dated: October 28, 2022 11-2-2022-1T-#235706MAN

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

November 17, 2022, 8:00pm

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Ap peals of the Inc. Village of Plandome Manor will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chap. 417 of the Laws of 2021. This meet ing will be held in-person at Village Hall, 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030. Pursuant to Article 7 of the New York State Public Officers Law, one or more of the members of the Board may attend the public hearing by videoconference. BZA2022-9 Application of Mr. and Mrs. Aldo Iacono, 80 Lake Road, Plandome Manor are requesting a variance for a one-story and two-story ad dition which violates the per mitted setbacks as stated in the Village Code Section 225 Attachment 1 which states: a property zoned in R-22 shall have a minimum side yard of 20 feet and an aggregate side yard of 50 feet. A vari ance from the BZA will be required to the aggregate side yard setback from 50 feet to 42 feet.

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

MARIO HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

LISA MANCUSO, VILLAGE CLERK

Dated: October 28, 2022

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Local Swimmers Make Waves To Fight Cancer

Since 2004, Swim Across America’s TEAM HOPE has been “making waves to fight cancer.” This summer, 60 pool swimmers and 7 open water swimmers combined to raise over $89,000 for cancer research, treatment and prevention.

This brings TEAM HOPE’S nineteen year total to over $1.4 million, benefitting

the SAA Research Lab at MSKCC, the Feinstien Institute at Northwell Health, the Cold Stream Harbor Laboratory and the MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.

The signature pool event saw 60 swim mers swim a mile, half mile or best effort at North Hempstead Country Club. It

was a great swim, followed by a fun-filled NHCC BBQ, and over $56,000 was raised.

TEAM HOPE is extremely grateful to the membership, management and staff of NHCC for hosting such a successful event. Also a great success was the open water swim where 7 TEAM HOPE swimmers swam a mile at Pryibil Beach and raised

over $33,000.

TEAM HOPE is already looking forward to next year, its 20th. If you are interested in “making waves to fight cancer” by swim ming, volunteering or donating, please contact TEAM HOPE Captain Mike Ford at mnford@aol.com.

—Submitted by TEAM HOPE

First-Half of the 2022-2023 School Property Tax, Due November 10

North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman is reminding residents that the last day to pay the 2022-2023 school taxes – first-half bill without a penalty is Thursday, November 10, 2022. First-half of the 2022-2023 school tax payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Thursday, November 10, 2022 to avoid penalty.

Online tax payment information is shown on the reverse side of your bill. Online payments may be made by check (ACH) or credit card at: northhempstead ny.gov/tax-payments. A $1.75 processing fee for online check payments will apply. If

paying with an online check through your bank, please schedule the payment at least ten days prior to the deadline and be sure to include your account number (located in the upper right-hand corner of the tax bill), bill number and/or your section, block and lot. A $3.95 fee applies for debit card transactions.

The online credit card payment pro cessing fee is 2.30% of the tax amount per transaction. New York General Municipal Law requires people paying their property taxes by credit card to also pay the fees associated with the payment transaction. The Town receives no portion of the

service fee – that fee is retained by the pay ment processing vendors. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Mastercard, Discover, or Visa.

When paying in person, you may pay your bill at 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030, during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (The office is not open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays). The Tax Office will also be open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022. You may also pay at the following sites with check or money order only on the dates and times specified. Please bring your entire bill with

you when paying in person.

Anyone making payments by mail should include the remittance stub(s) with their check or money order in the return envelope. They are also asked to write their Bill Number(s) on the check(s), include the payment stub, and make checks payable to: Charles Berman, Receiver of Taxes and mail to the Receiver of Taxes at 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030.

For more information or if you have additional questions, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by Town of North Hempstead

Kristallnacht: Night of the Broken Glass Remembering The German Pogrom of 1938

On Sunday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary of Congregation Shaaray Shalom will broadcast a recording of Eddie Jaku’s remembrance of Kristallnacht, his journey through

the hell of the Shoah and his profound life lessons for all of us.

Eddie Jaku, Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed happiest man on Earth, dedicated his life to promoting kindness, tolerance and resilience. Mr. Jaku was born Abraham Jakubowicz in Leipzig, Germany, in 1920. He personally witnessed and experi enced the horrors of Kristallnacht in 1938.

During the evacuation of Auschwitz in 1945 he was sent on a death march, but managed to get away. He moved to Australia in 1950 and vowed to make the world a better place for others, and to ensure that the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust will never happen again or ever be forgotten.

The commemoration will be broadcast from the Sanctuary of Congregation Shaaray

Shalom, 711 Dogwood Avenue, West Hempstead, NY. You can attend in person or online via Zoom. The program will begin at 7 pm sharp.

Contact (516)481-7448 for more information.

The Zoom Meeting ID: 856 8705 8409

Passcode: Shoah

—Submitted by Congregation Shaaray Shalom

Town Reminds Residents How to Reduce Stormwater Pollution

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

Stormwater is the result of the water from rain or melting snow that flows into drainage infrastructure, like storm drains and catch basins. This untreated water does not absorb into the ground, but instead migrates

into our local waterways and streams. Untreated stormwater can carry debris and pollutants which can lead to the destruction of aquatic life and habitats and even impact the quality of our drinking water.

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

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

• Never dump garbage or yard waste in a stormwater drain

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

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

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

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Eddie Jaku

Swim Across America’s TEAM HOPE.

TEAM HOPE swimmers at Pryibil Beach. (Contributed photos)

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