Port Washington News 11/30/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

North Shore Animal League America’s Recent Puppy Mill Rescue

JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

In early November, North Shore Animal League America brought 57 puppies and small-breed dogs from a breeding facility in Missouri to the Port Washington campus. Since 1944, North Shore Animal League America has been saving the lives of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. This month’s rescue adds 57 animals to the 1,100,000 animals the shelter has saved.

“Our good friends from National Mill Dog Rescue got a call from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) saying that a commercial breeding facility was being shut down because of health reasons,” said Ted Moriartes, Rescue Team Leader of North Shore Animal League America.

National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) is a non-profit organization located in Peyton, CO, with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome discarded breeding dogs and to educate the general public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding industry. Since 2007, NMDR has been supported by hundreds of volunteers and has rescued more than 16,000 dogs. NMDR is run almost solely by volunteers and has pledged to put an end to the cruelty of the puppy mill industry.

Puppy mills are inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit, ignoring the needs of the pups and their mothers. According to the Humane Society of the United States, about 10,000 puppy mills are currently active, with a combined estimated total of 500,000 dogs

kept for breeding purposes.

Places like the National Mill Dog Rescue and North Shore Animal League America are working together to put a stop to puppy mills and help the dogs and puppies saved from those conditions find a safe and happy home.

“When [the National Mill Dog Rescue] went [to the puppy mill in Missouri], these animals were in deplorable conditions,” said Moriartes. “So we went to meet them in Missouri where we were able to bring back to North Shore Animal League America 57 animals that all have a second chance at life.”

“We brought back more than fifty dogs and puppies, including French Bulldogs, Pomeranians, Mini-Australian Shepherds, Poodles, King Charles Cavalier Spaniels and more,” said Moriartes. “Some were the parents, those used to breed litter after litter, who can be up to seven or eight years old, who were no longer ‘useful’ and likely would have been euthanized. Some were the offspring, puppies that would have been sold or turned into the next generation of breeders.”

According to North Shore Animal League America’s website, they place nearly 18,000 pets into loving homes every year. Part of the

shelter’s Humane Relocation Program is their Out of State Nationwide Pet Rescues. The program is responsible for saving well over 150,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens since the program began in 1991.

When the animals get back to North Shore Animal League America, they are brought to the Lewyt Art building to be seen by the North Shore Animal League America veterinary team to assess their health, “Those [animals] who need medical or dental attention are transferred to our medical center,” said Moriartes. “Those who are healthy are then bathed and groomed as needed, and trust us, coming from a puppy mill, a lot of them really need some time at our ‘beauty spa’.”

After the animals brought in from the puppy mills are healthy and clean, the North Shore Animal League America behavior team will also visit with the animals and assess their temperament and personalities.

“Puppy mill rescues usually don’t experience much socialization; the most love

and attention they get is from our rescue team on the transport back to Long Island and then from our Animal League America staff,” said Moriartes.

“We give them some time to decompress and, if they’re deemed ready, they’ll go onto the Alex & Elisabeth Lewyt Adoption Center Floor in hopes of finding a loving, responsible, patient home ready to take in an animal who will learn for the first time how to be a beloved family pet,” said Moriartes.

Some of the dogs and puppies brought in from the puppy mill in Missouri were available for adoption as early as the weekend they arrived and have already been placed into loving homes.

“Adoption Counselors and volunteers can help prospective adopters identify the dogs and puppies in our care who came from this rescue,” said Moriartes.

There are still some dogs and puppies from the puppy mill at North Shore Animal League America waiting to find a loving family. If you’d like to check out the recent rescues or any of the other animals at North Shore Animal League America, you can check out animalleague.org or visit the Port Washington Campus at 25 Davis Ave.

Ted Moriartes, Rescue Team Leader of North Shore Animal League America, with a rescued puppy.

Two adorable puppies.

Tiny puppy brought to the Port Washington campus.

(Photos from North Shore Animal League America)

Welcome Christmas To Port Washington

This year we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Port Washington Christmas Celebration and Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 4, in Blumenfeld Park on Main Street in Port Washington!

The Christmas Pageant begins at 4:30 p.m. with the Live Nativity and a reading of the Christmas Story. Immediately following the pageant is the lighting of our beautiful Christmas tree. The night’s festivities conclude with the arrival of Santa.

Music to accompany the Live Nativity and Christmas Pageant will be provided by the Liquid Bread Brass Band followed by The Red Stocking Singers and a fun and entertaining Christmas Sing-a-long. Hot drinks and cookies will be available as well as crafts for the kids. New to the event we will have the opportunity to sponsor an angel.

The Honorees this year are Pia Haselbach and George Martin, long-time Port residents who helped to create this magical event, and are still active mem bers of the committee today. We will also be honoring Sr. Kathy Sommerville of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Manorhaven for all she does for the community and her selfless work at the Parish Outreach and Food Pantry here in Port Washington. They will have the honor of lighting this year’s Christmas Tree.

Join this amazing event. It is a wonder ful and delightful experience for all. And for our 25th Anniversary celebration-who knows what surprises there might be! Wear warm clothing! (Something red, if you have it!) Check out our Facebook page for more information.

The Port Washington Christmas Celebration Committee is made up of Port Washington resident volunteers and business owners. The committee is thankful to our local businesses and the

individuals in the community who gen erously help to support this event every year. All donations are welcome, please go to our Facebook page: Port Washington Christmas Tree Lighting where you can

donate to our GO-FUND-ME page and help us continue to host this beautiful annual event in our town.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Christmas Celebration Committee

Congregational Christmas Tree Sale Benefits Youth Service Projects

Buying a Christmas tree certainly adds beauty and holiday cheer to one’s home, but buying one from the youth group at The Congregational Church of Manhasset can make a lasting difference in the lives of others. The sale begins this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, in the Church courtyard. The money raised from this sale supports such events as last summer’s service trip to Austin, TX where our youth worked with organizations to help those most at risk with food insecurity.

On Friday night the young people will gather to set up for the sale. After several hours, the area is prepared as the excitement builds. The youth spend the night in the church, ready to sell at 9:00 a.m. sharp on Saturday morning. The tree sale is more than just a fundraiser for the youth

program. The teens take part in every aspect of the sale from collecting the money to tying trees on top of customers’ cars. It is not only fun, but also allows the youth to learn responsibility and teamwork.

Customers have their choice of tradition al balsams and Douglas firs in a variety of sizes. Persons looking for a wreath or pine roping will be pleased with the selection. Snow, rain, or shine, the Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. On Sunday morning, the sale begins after Worship at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 3:00 p.m. If any trees are left, they can be purchased during the week by calling 516-784 - 6942. The Congregational Church is located at 1845 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset.

—Submitted by The Congregational Church of Manhasset

The tree sale begins Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m. (Contributed

The crowd at last year’s Christmas tree lighting.

‘Santa’s Helper’ from the Chritmas Sing-A-Long.

Members of the Live Nativity from 2021. Santa and Mrs. Claus (Contributed photos)

photo)

Paid for by friends of JB Meyer

“Make A Child Smile”

Holiday toy and food drive

Members of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce are joining with Port Washington Police Detective Anthony Guzzello to collect toys and food for children in Port Washington. The program, in its twenty-first year, is called “Make A Child Smile.” The children who will receive the donations live in our community.

Detective Guzzello, who created this Port Washington holiday tradition, says “The joy you receive from knowing your donation can ‘make a child smile’ will make your own holidays so much more meaningful and memorable.”

Port’s residents and businesses are being asked for donations of non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys to be brought to any of the participating Chamber of Commerce members listed below. If anyone prefers to make a monetary donation, the check should be made payable to the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce Toy Fund and brought to any of the same loca tions or mailed to: Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 121, Port Washington, NY 11050. Monetary donations will be used to purchase gift cards and toys at stores in

town. The collection will run from Friday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Dec. 16.

Chamber president Debbie Greco hopes our community will support this holiday drive in the same generous spirit that has been shown in the past. For more informa tion, email the Chamber of Commerce office at: office@pwcoc.org.

Donations can be brought to any of the fol lowing Chamber of Commerce members:

3V Dental, 91 Main St.

Alper’s Hardware, 81 Main St.

Anthony’s World of Floors, 49 Manorhaven Blvd.

Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace, 93 Main St.

Ayhan’s Shish Kebab, 283 Main St.

Bach 2 Rock, 1015 Port Washington Blvd.

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s, 350 Main St.

Delux Transportation, 62 Main St.

Diane’s Place, 191 Main St.

Dime Bank, 1000 Port Washington Blvd.

Evolution Pilates, 2 Shore Rd.

Falconer Florist, 8 S. Maryland Ave.

Flatiron Pediatrics, 14 Vanderventer Ave. Suite 210

Happy Montessori School, 40 Pleasant Ave.

Healthy Kids Pediatrics, 211 Main St. Hunold Pharmacy, 94 Main St. Mathnasium of Port Washington, 938 Port Washington Blvd.

Port Washington Federal Credit Union, 157 Main St.

Prine Podiatry, 36B Main St. Sands Point Center for Health & Rehab,

1440 Port Wash. Blvd.

Steiner’s Pastry Shop, 148 Main St

The Cooking Lab, 160 Main St.

Tominaga Shouten, 169A Main St.

Vincent Smith General Store, 189 Main St.

Yummy Gyro, 82 Main St.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

Port Washington Police Detective Anthony Guzzello with Santa and some of the toys donated by generous local residents. (Photo courtesy of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce.)

First Girls Flag Football Turkey Bowl

On Saturday, close to 140 girls ages six to 12 played at Lions Field in Port Washington’s first Girls Flag Football Turkey Bowl. It was an all day tournament for three divisions of girls, three games for every team, and the winning teams took home the medal.

It was a frigid, sunny day, mostly in the high 30s temperature, but the girls were not deterred and all played hard to the end of all their games. The Port Youth Activities (PYA) hosted the event, brainstormed and orchestrated by Sloane Weiner and Nellie Sandler, two Port Washington moms. The teams were all coached by parent volunteers.

—Submitted

Passing

Running the ball.

Friends celebrating a touchdown.

the ball.

The girls played hard. Running to make a touchdown.

Celebrating a touchdown. (Photos by Josh Rozbruch/GameFace Photo)

by Solane Weiner and Nellie Sandler

Staying True To Who We Are

For over 30 years, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty has been serving the community of Port Washington. A heartwarming and integral part in our lives, this town has served as the backdrop to the place many of us grew up, currently live in, raised our children, and work every day.

After two years of soaring sales, we’re beginning to see the market shift. With 100 years of experience, we’ve worked in every market, and remain resilient. Our innovation, unrivaled marketing, desirable services, global reach, and dedicated real estate advisors, all contribute to the unmatched reputation of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 2

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 4 p.m. (Mary Jane Davies Green) A Town of North Hempstead event. Town Christmas Tree Lighting. Call 311 for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

E-Waste Recycling Drop-Off 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Port Washington Public Library) Arrow Scrap Metal and E-Waste Recycling, a NYS registered electronic waste and scrap metal recycling company, will be in the library parking lot to collect unwanted electronics for proper recycling. Bring down your used computers, cell phones, laptops, servers, wire & cable, scrap metal, circuit boards, batteries, printers, hard drives & storage devices, power tools, small appliances, small electronics, keyboards/mice, stereos, flat screen TVs and monitors, cameras, and more for responsible and secure collection.

Twin Pines Golden Anniversary 7 p.m.-10 p.m. (Polish American Hall, 5 Pulaski Pl.) Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Twin Pines. Honoring the memory of Edna Turner. Cocktail reception followed by a buffet dinner. Silent auction, raffle, live music, cash bar. RSVP by calling 516-883-8616

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Judy Collins: Holidays and Hits

8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater)

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter

Judy Collins will be performing a Holiday & Hits concert. The Christmas concert series will feature a program of holiday classics, songs from Judy’s latest album, Spellbound—her 55th album and her first ever complete album of originals—and beloved songs culled from her six-decade career. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

Cherish the Ladies

7 p.m.-9 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater) Cherish the Ladies is a long-running, Grammy-nominated, Irish-American super group. Over the past three decades, they have toured the world, played the White House and the Olympics and recorded 17 critically acclaimed albums. The level of artistic, historic, and purely enticing entertainment is unlike any in its genre. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

Project Independence

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Bridge class. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowledge

who wish to improve their skill. Call 311 to register or for more information.

Grassroots Series: Disconnect: Technology and Kids’ Health 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room/ Virtual) Grassroots Environmental Education the topic will be “Technology and Kids’ Health.” The science is clear that technology is having an impact on our children’s psychological and physical health. Join us to learn about this emerging health crisis. This program will be presented by Patti Wood, founder and Executive Director of Grassroots, a local environmental health non-profit organization. Visit pwpl.org for registration information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

Project Independence

12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Roslyn Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Golden Hearts Bingo and Blood Pressure Screenings. Call 311 to register or for more information.

Art Lecture with Thomas Germano-Artists in Maine

3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room/ Virtual) Thomas Germano will present a visual art lecture featuring the artists inspired by Maine. Dozens of outstanding American artists have been drawn to Maine to work from the rugged beauty and

peaceful environments. Visit pwpl.org for registration information.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9

Project Independence 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Hillside Public Library) What Matters to You Men’s Community Group Fall/Winter 2022. A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. This group is open to all men, age 60 and over living in the Town of North Hempstead. Come and discuss topics that are of mutual interest to men living in this community. Call 311 to register.

Winter Holidays Celebration 5 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event. Call 311 for more information.

SoundSwap presents ‘Purely Green’ 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) This rocking SoundSwap event will feature the music of ‘Purely Green’, a dynamic and diverse four-piece funk rock jam band from Long Island. Band members Matt Minero (lead vocals, guitar), Sean Harkins (vocals, guitar), Owen McCain (bass) and Joe Knipe (vocals, drums) cover songs by their influences; the best jam and classic rock bands, including Steely Dan, The Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones.

The Middle East, With A Human Face

Review of: Apeirogon, Colum McCann

present-day actions. It reads like Kurt Vonnegut, minus the satire. The Middle East is about life and death around the clock, and death is a constant presence of every page of this book.

Colum McCann is central to the Irish boom in literature that took off in the 2000s. As with Martin Amis, another native of the British Isles, McCann is now an American and a keen observer of American ways, as evident in his most accomplished novel, Let The Great World Spin

In his latest novel, McCann jumps into the Middle East cauldron. Easy to see why. A native of the Emerald Isle, McCann must see similarities between the sectarian struggles in his homeland and those between Israelis and Palestinians.

Apeirogon is a fictional treatment of two men, Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian and Rami Elhanan, an Israeli, both of whom have lost young daughters to terrorist attacks. To make matters more haunting, Smadar Elhanan was born in the same Hadassah where the young Abir Aramin died in.

This novel does not address the complexities of the ongoing Middle East situation. It

is a novel; the workings of the human heart remain central. Neither man is especially shocked by their daughter’s deaths. They know where they are living. They are united in grief and in the desire for continuing dialogue. They are not especially optimistic for the future. Still, duty must be done. In the past, novels were illustrated by leading artists. This effort contains several stark photographs. The most poignant of those of is of the two young girls who perished. Another is a photo of the two men resting side-by-side on a bus ride to another conference.

To me, the novel gets off to a slow start. The story gets lost amidst the author’s flashbacks, both to historical events and

Speaking of deaths (and resurrections), the author tries out a paragraph on the death of Jesus, which I found distasteful. He addresses the story of Lazarus.

The resurrected man was said to have lived on for another thirty years, long after the death of Jesus. Those around him wondered what Lazarus had seen in the underworld, but it was said that he did not talk when he walked through the streets of Bethany, nor smile anymore, and he never mentioned anything of what he had seen during those four days of death.

My view is that Lazarus, for four days, had dwelled in the promised land. He lived in heaven. Undoubtedly, he enjoyed it. Now he was back in this vale of tears. That probably explains his surly and grumpy behavior (if indeed that was the case). McCann can’t believe that a heaven on earth is possible.

By the middle of the book, the novel takes off. The lives and deaths of the two young girls are as gripping as any recent fiction

you are likely to read. They represent those rare moments where the reader forgets where he is, what time it is, what day it is.

Bonding is cathartic. So too is the joint lectures and appearances.

Bassam gets some relief by telling a hapless U.S. Senator (John Kerry D—MASS) that “you murdered my daughter.” The senator responds by keeping a photo of Abir on his desk.

hapless U.S. Senator (John

Both men have fathered large families. This, I dare say, may be a reason they are able to carry on. The surviving offspring can alleviate the pain.

As with any novelist, the workings of the heart is central to McCann’s fiction.

McCann’s work is also described a healing process, similar to his fellow Irishman

Samuel Beckett who famously proclaimed, “I can’t go on, I’ll go on.” With Apeirogon, McCann expands his fictional universe.

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Helping Nassau County’s Physically Challenged

As a Nassau County Legislator, my main priority is to make the lives of my constituents better. One area that I have particularly focused on is finding ways to help improve accessibility and inclusion for our physically challenged residents of Nassau County. As John Milliken, an expert on this topic has pointed out, the 1.3 billion people in the world who identify as physically challenged are not a niche community, but rather an inspirational movement whose needs must be addressed. Here in Nassau County, the Legislature has taken steps to address those needs.

Late last year, my colleagues and I in the Legislature created an Advisory Council on People with Disabilities. The council was created to advise lawmakers and the county executive on issues relating to people with disabilities and to make legislative and budgetary recommendations to

Five years ago, this column wondered what happened to Black Friday.

I lamented the end of the one-day bargains that had people lining up for hours in the dead of night to secure that three-dollar foot massager at the crack of dawn. Intelligent shoppers would plan their assault on retail locations using military-like precision. It wasn’t enough to know what sales you would be taking advantage of; you needed to know where to go first.

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county government. Recently, the Legislature unanimously approved 11 appointees to the council. What makes this body so important is that it includes physically challenged people who know firsthand the challenges they face so that they can offer meaningful ideas to initiate legislation to improve the

health and independence of all of our residents with disabilities.

Another step the Legislature has taken to improve the lives of the physically challenged in Nassau County is opting into legislation that dramatically increases the low-income exemption on county taxes for both our disabled and senior homeowners. This legislation nearly doubles the maximum income eligibility level to qualify for property tax exemptions for senior citizens and people with limited incomes and disabilities by increasing the new income cap to $58,400 from the prior maximum level of $37,400.

During my tenure as a legislator, I have also continuously supported the NICE Bus System and AbleRide services in Nassau County to provide physically challenged residents with better access to transportation for school, work or medical appointments. This allows

The Death Of Black Friday

Taking advantage of the hundreds of printed circulars they received in the week leading up to Black Friday, they would plot out a course of attack that was second to none.

greater mobility and increases the prospects for those who rely on these means of transport to lead productive lives.

I remain committed to ensuring that our capital projects fully maximize opportunities for accessibility and inclusion for all of our residents, regardless of physical ability. After all, that is what our residents deserve and expect. Stevie Wonder got it right when he said, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability.” I will continue to put that concept into practice for as long as I am a representative in the Nassau County Legislature. Not just because it’s my job, but because I believe it is our obligation as human beings to help each other live happy, productive and fulfilling lives.

Laura Schaefer is a Nassau County Legislator representing the 14th Legislative District

over the world, Amazon touted a “Cyber Monday” after Thanksgiving for all their sales.

Stores advertising limited quantities of your must-have gifts needed to be hit early in the day, or you would be shut out. You could always circle back for something else later in the day. My brother and sister-in-law were the King and Queen of Black Friday shopping.

All that ended thanks to the violence several idiots would perpetrate because they acted like animals when the store doors were finally opened. No retail giant wanted to be associated with violence, so they began offering Black Friday deals all weekend. Some even guaranteed quantities, so it didn’t matter if you showed up on Sunday afternoon. You were getting that big-screen TV for $199.

Many also offered the same Black Friday deals online, so you didn’t have to get out of bed. Just place your order while wearing your pajamas and they will deliver it for free in a few days. Before they took

But this year, retailers have effectively killed Black Friday, rendering it useless.

Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy are all advertising Black Friday savings for the entire month of November. What’s left for Black Friday?

It’s not like they are “teasing” us with certain items on sale now and holding back their best deals for Black Friday. Retailers are inviting us to shop early and not wait until Black Friday.

The best result of this new “Black November” is that these retail giants will now be closed on Thanksgiving Day, allowing their employees to celebrate with their

Laura Schaefer

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Happy 118th Anniversary New York City Subway System

On October 27, 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit company opened the first subway line in New York City. It traveled nine miles from City Hall uptown on the east side of Manhattan across 42nd Street (today’s 42nd Street Shuttle) to Times Square and proceeded uptown to 145th Street and included 28 stations. More than 150,000 riders payed a five cent fare on the first day of service. The original BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Rapid Transit—today’s B,D,J,M, N,Q, R & Z lines) and IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit—1,2,3,4,5,6,7, Franklin Ave and Times Square shuttles) subway systems were constructed and managed by the private sector with no government operating subsidies. Financial viability was 100 percent dependent upon farebox revenues. They supported both development and economic growth of numerous neighborhoods in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. As part of the franchise agreement the owners had to sign, City Hall had direct control over the fare structure. For a period of time, owners actually made a profit with a five cent fare. After two decades passed, the costs of salaries, maintenance, power, supplies and equipment would pressure owners to ask City Hall for permission to raise the fares. This additional revenue was needed to maintain a good state of repair, increase the frequency of service, purchase new subway cars, pay employee salary increases and support planned system expansion. Politicians more interested in the next reelection (and subscribing to the old Roman philosophy of free bread and circuses) refused this request each year, for well over two decades. As a result, in order to survive, owners of both systems began looking elsewhere to reduce costs and stay in business. They started curtailing basic maintenance, delayed purchases of new subway cars, postponed salary increases for employees, canceled any plans for system expansion and cut corners to survive.

In the 1930s, New York City began building and financing construction of the new IND (Independent Subway—today’s A,C,E,F & G lines). This new municipal system sub sidized by taxpayer dollars would provide direct competition to both the IRT and BMT. Municipal government forced them into economic ruin by denying them fare increases that would have provided access to additional badly needed revenues. Big Brother, just like the Godfather, eventually made them an offer they couldn’t refuse. The owners folded and sold out to City Hall.

In 1953, the old New York City Board of Transportation passed on control of the municipal subway system, including all its assets, to the newly created New York City Transit Authority. Under late Governor Nelson Rockefeller in the ‘60s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was created. The governor appointed four board members. Likewise, the mayor four more and the rest by suburban county executives. No one elected official controlled a majority of the votes.

The MTA introduced Metro Cards in

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1996. This provides free transfers between the subway and bus. It eliminated the old two-fare zones, making public transportation an even better bargain. Purchasing a weekly or monthly subway/bus pass reduces the cost per ride and provides virtually unlimited trips. In many cases, employers can offer transit checks to help subsidizes a portion of the cost. Utilize this and reap the benefits. It supports a cleaner environment. In 2021, NYC Transit completed introducing the next generation of fare collection. It is known as One Metro New York (OMNY). Installation of this new state-ofthe-art system is now available to riders at all 471 subway stations. .

New York City Transit has a fleet of 6,500 subway cars with 471 stations serving 5.5 million pre COVID-19 riders. More than three million daily riders have returned. Service is provided on 28 routes, spanning four of five boroughs comprising New York City including Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Only the 500,000 residents of Staten Island have no direct subway connection to the rest of New York City.

The largest subway system in the world has benefited since the 1960s by grant funding pro vided by the Federal Transit Administration. Of the $1.5 billion in annual FTA funding provid ed to the MTA, New York City Transit usually receives a minimum of 70 percent or more than $1.1 billion. These dollars pay for various capital improvement projects which benefit riders. Since the Urban Mass Transportation Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964, New York City Transit has received billions of dollars in federal assistance from Washington. This is a great example of your tax dollars at work.

Let us also give thanks to the thousands of hard-working men and women who maintain and operate our New York City subway sys tem. It is the life line that keeps the Big Apple moving day in and day out.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other

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NICE Bus Riders And Employees Donate More Than $11,000 In Food And Cash To Island Harvest

Annual campaign supports Bethpage Turkey Drive for Island Harvest

With nationwide inflation adding extra stress on those experiencing food insecurity during the upcom ing holiday season, NICE Bus (Nassau InterCounty Express) recently donated more than $11,000 in food and cash to Island Harvest as part of the Bethpage Annual Turkey Drive.

At the conclusion of a three-week campaign, NICE delivered seven pallets of canned and dried goods—more than 3,200 items which is the equivalent of 27 full shopping carts—donated by NICE riders and employees at collection boxes at NICE Garden City and Hempstead Transit centers.

Additionally, NICE secured 100 frozen turkeys for Island Harvest and made a $5,000 donation to the Island’s largest hunger relief organization.

“NICE Bus and its employees are keenly aware of the struggles some of our neighbors face in feeding their families at this time of year, and they have been supporting the annual Island Harvest drive since we began providing service to Nassau County in 2012,” noted NICE Bus CEO Jack Khzouz.

Serving more than 80,000 riders weekly and covering 1 million miles of service every month, NICE Bus promotes and provides

families. There were quite a few years that Walmart, Target and others would open sometime after dinner on Thanksgiving to avoid the insanity of the projected Black Friday carnage.

So, what do former Black Friday-a-holics do with their free time now?

Unfortunately, I’m not quite ready to do my Christmas shopping in November. Not that I was ever the type of Christmas shopper to be done early and sit back drinking eggnog. I usually did most of my Christmas shopping in the middle of December after I had a better idea of what I wanted to get for gifts.

When the kids were tiny, we would wait for the Sears Christmas catalog to come out and make a wish list as we perused the glossy pages. When they got older, I would take them to Toys-R-Us and walk around the store oohing and aahing while I took copious notes. Then my wife and I would wait until the week before Christmas when there were “extended” store hours and go get everything in one fell swoop.

Sometimes I feel like the old man yelling at the clouds about how much better it was in “my” time. I never did all my holiday shopping on Black Friday, but I certainly took advantage of the great sales now and then. When the pandemic hit in 2020, I

annual support to a number of programs meeting the needs of Nassau County resi dents, including Breast Cancer Awareness, the United Way’s Project Warmth program, and Everyone Rides NICE (in which NICE do nates MetroCards to social service agencies). In addition, NICE Bus provides free transpor tation to athletes and their families during the annual 3-day Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged.

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found that shopping for presents could be done entirely online. We followed that tradition again in 2021 and never stepped foot inside a retail store.

But once again, corporate greed has taken away the little joy we once had, causing the extinction of Black Friday.

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Holly Laessig Of Lucius’ Fave Dance Music Influences

DAVE GIL de RUBIO

dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Dance music has always been a great soundtrack for blowing off steam. For Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius, it was certainly the case coming out of the existential melancholy generated by the pandemic. But rather than just listening to some hip-shaking tunes, the duo whose incomparable harmony skills have earned them plenty of side-gig work in addition to becoming a centerpiece of their group’s hallmark sound, poured that energy into Second Nature, their band’s fourth album that was released back in April.

“We started out the pandemic thinking it was only going to be a couple of weeks or months,” Laessig explained. “We figured by the end of all this—not that we’re fully at the end—people are not going to want to be in their head listening to some mopey record. They’re going to want to dance and feel free. ”

Having contributed vocals to projects of a wide range of artists including Roger Waters, Jeff Tweedy, Jackson Browne, John Legend, Mavis Staples, John Prine, Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter and The War on Drugs, the Lucius gals roped in former client-turnedfriend Brandi Carlile for this latest project. Coming along for the ride to help out was storied Americana

producer Dave Cobb, best known for working with country-flavored artists like Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell. Suffice it to say that Laessig and Wolfe were surprised by Cobb saying he’d been wanting to make a dance record.

“A few weeks into the lockdown, we decided to start writing some dance music and I think that’s where things started turning around for the record,” Laessig recalled. “Dave Cobb, who produced it with Brandi Carlile, really wanted to make a disco record. We thought that sounded totally bizarre coming from him and we love that.”

Second Nature succeeds in tapping into dance grooves a-plenty with gems ranging from the electro-funk ear worm “Dance Around It,” with its Crow/ Carlile harmonies, to go with an irresistible selfie-stick video and the bubbling “LSD,” to the Afro-pop opening title cut that feels like it shares rhythmic DNA with the spirit of Talking Heads’ Remain in Light

With these kind of good vibes pumping out of Second Nature, Laessig was happy to share some of the jams that helped inform the freeing vibes of Lucius’ latest effort.

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Donna Summer

(December 31, 1948 to May 17, 2012)

“We cover ‘I Feel Love’ in our show. We’ve referenced that track over the years for different reasons. Rhythmically and the bass line is kind of otherworldly and off-kilter a bit. You don’t really think about it until you’re analyzing it and realize it is bizarre, yet awesome. That was definitely a reference for the record.”

David Bowie

(January 8, 1947 to January 10, 2016)

“I think ‘Young Americans’ was probably referenced on this album because we’re huge Bowie fans of every one of his eras. He was a great arranger of background parts and so I think that was something we’re always taking from music for layering. Of course, there’s the two of our voices—we love to play around with that stuff and get the guys involved in the background stuff as well.

Minnie Riperton

(November 8, 1947 to July 12, 1979)

“Another person we referenced a lot going into this record is ‘Les Fleurs’ by Minnie Riperton [off her 1970 debut Come to My Garden]. It feels a little bit like a psychedelic trip and it has these really pretty lilting vocals and feels really light on its feet. We have always loved that song. We’ll be sitting down to arrange something and ask, ‘What if this had a bass line like this song?’ Or what if it had a flute part like on ‘Les Fleurs?’”

Lucius from left: Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe (Photo by Max Wagner)

‘Tis The Season For Mannheim Steamroller

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

If you were to be asked what artist is the bestselling Christmas artist, answers would invariably range from Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby to Mariah Carey, Josh Groban and Kenny G. But that honor actually goes to Mannheim Steamroller, whose dozen Christmas albums (and counting) have racked up 31.5 million sales worldwide to date. And while Mannheim sounds like the name of a German heavy equipment apparatus, it is actually the nom de plume of Chip Davis, an Omaha-based composer/producer who has been churning out neoclassical new age holiday and secular music under this stage name since 1974. Born Louis F. Davis, Jr., the Ohio native is a musical iconoclast and former child prodigy who went from writing his first piece of music at age six and eventually working at an ad agency writing jingles before founding this musical persona after numerous labels shot down his neo-classical music pitch.

“Christmas music always had a special place in my heart for all the seasonal things that happened, which included my grandmother’s fabulous cooking and all of that. I decided to find out where some of the roots of Christmas music came from. Which is why on the first Christmas, there’s a song called ‘The Christmas Sweet,’ which is a suite of four pieces. I took songs like ‘I Saw Three Ships’ and went back to the origins and played it on instruments that would have been used at that time. Being a wind player, I could pretty much play all of those.”

“

Mannheim Steamroller was just my notion of trying to create a sound that was different, but also at the same time had classical roots to it,” Davis explained. “I see it as an eclectic mix of classical forms alongside modern-day rock and roll instruments and some older instruments from the 18th century like the harpsichord. [Those major label execs] said that there wasn’t a place on the shelf for something that was eclectic like that, but at the same time they wanted to know if I could send them a box of my debut album because they wanted to pass it around in their office.”

While it may have been a daunting proposition to go forward on his own, Davis was already experiencing concurrent success via CW McCall, a country music persona created by ad agency client and late friend Bill Fries. With the latter providing the voice, concept and lyrics for McCall, Davis wrote the music. In addition to scoring a number of chart-topping country hits, the duo recorded the global number one hit “Convoy” (and earned Davis the 1976 SESAC Country Music Writer of the Year.) With the metaphorical wind blowing at his back, Davis founded the independent label

American Gramaphone and took the name of his new project from a play on the 18th-century musical technique known as the “Mannheim crescendo.” The first in the Fresh Aire series of records was released in 1975 at a time when the New Age genre was coming into being. Davis’ belief in Mannheim Steamroller found him taking out a loan to finance the first tour.

“On that initial tour, the money was used to cover the costs of playing those first three cities—Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake City,” he recalled. “That was in 1975. Mannheim Steamroller was a five-piece with two keyboards, a bass player that also doubled on lute and other fretted instruments. I was playing percussion and recorder and we had another percussionist. Then when we got to a city, we’d hire a small orchestra to play the orchestral parts that were on the record. Ironically, the band behind CW McCall are the same players that are the Mannheim Steamroller players.”

All this bootstrapping eventually led to Davis indulging his childhood adoration of the holiday season nearly a decade later via 1984’s Christmas.

“I grew up in a pretty small town in Ohio of about 500 people when my grandmother was a piano teacher and my dad was a piano teacher at the school there,” he said.

That fascination with Christmas music led to this genre becoming a cottage industry for Mannheim Steamroller that led to another 11 Noel releases. Further opportunities sprang up and included performing at the White House for the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony three times under three different Administrations in addition to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Davis has also produced Mannheim Steamroller holiday ice-skating shows involving other well-known artists like the late Olivia Newton John, Martina McBride, Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano. Currently, there are two traveling troupes performing across the country every holiday season with a third ensemble playing at Universal Orlando Resort during the holidays. Hip surgery a decade ago means Davis has hung up his touring shoes (“It’s very tiring. When we first started with the Fresh Aire tours, the band was the crew. We put the stage up and did everything. It was exhausting) and hanging out on his 150-acre farm just north of Omaha. But rather than live the life of a country gentleman, the 75-year-old musician is still intimately involved with the stage shows he promises will tap into the Christmas spirit fans have come to expect.

“These tours are a combination of the live music and sound effects like in some

cases where there is a thunderstorm happening with one of the pieces,” he said. “There is also a multi-media show that includes slides and film. And then of course, the musicians and the live orchestra.”

Davis’ restless creative spirit has continued to yield musical fruit in the past two decades ranging from albums focusing on Disney music (1999’s Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse) and American heritage (2003’s American Spirit) to amassing a notable catalog of natural sounds, from the Tucson desert to the full sonic span of all four seasons in the Midwest highlighted in his Ambience series. His latest creation is Exotic Spaces, a series that find him casting his musical net rather widely.

“What I did was I tried to musically describe places like the Taj Mahal, so that gave me an opportunity to write using sitars and other really cool instruments like tabla and those sort of things,” he said. “Then one of my favorite cuts on it has me using hydrophones [Ed. Note: microphones designed to be used underwater for recording or listening to underwater sounds.] I’ve been a scuba diver since I was in my twenties and with the hydrophones, I actually recorded the song of the whales. I have one of the songs—I say it’s in the Key of Sea. I use the whale song as the melody and it really is in the key of C. I wrote background stuff around the whale song and I had a really fun time doing that because it lined up so perfectly with what I was composing.”

It’s just the latest leg in Davis’ lifelong journey of following his own musical star, a piece of advice he received from a Nashville lawyer many moons ago.

“What I tell any budding young composer or musician is to follow your own star,” Davis said. “Don’t let anybody detract from what you’re doing because it’s you that’s doing it. It’s the only way I know how to do it.”

Mannheim Steamroller mastermind Chip Davis (Photo courtesy of the Music of Mannheim Steamroller)

Page-Turning Gifts

BY LOU GHIRALDI specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Nothing says the holiday season is upon us more than a slew of new releases in the world of books. And this year is no different, so snuggle up with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace and get ready for the best holiday book and gift guide for 2022.

First off is the poignant and personal tome from music icon Linda Ronstadt. Feels Like Home: A Musical Memoir is just that, a trip to Ronstadt’s home from yesteryear. She proudly covers her history and heritage, through anecdotes, fact-based stories and recipes. Even though medical issues have robbed her of her singing voice, Ronstadt comes through loud and clear in this book. A true labor of love and a must-read.

During his career, Paul Newman was known not only as a fine actor, but somewhat of a private man. That’s what makes the story of the autobiography Paul Newman—The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir so remarkable. Back in 1986, the Oscar-winning actor and associate Stewart Stern took on an ambitious task of compiling notes, interviews and recollections from Newman’s family and friends, in the hope of putting together a record of sorts on the man himself. The only stipulation was total honesty, Newman insisted on it from everyone involved. After five years of work, the end result was a brutally honest, moving and down-toearth memoir. Even in passing, Newman was able to tell his own story, his way.

Jerry Seinfeld is back with a retrospective coffee table book-size look at his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Netflix series. The book is broken down by topics and has some terrific behind-the-scenes photos and conversations from the numerous celebrities who appeared on the program. Comedy legend Steven Martin also has a page-turner called Number One is Walking: My Life in Movies and Other Diversions. Leave it to Martin to share his experiences in film and his career in a comic book-like setting. He does and it works in an entertaining capsule of stories that is a breezy read.

In a similar vein, Bono is out with Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. Rather than just put out a traditional autobiography, the U2 frontman takes the unique approach of detailing 40 songs and the stories behind them, his thought process and how each reflects another part of himself. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, insight, heartbreak and joy in a way that only Bono can deliver.

The behind the scenes workings of Big Time Network Television get the once over with three books, from three giants in the business. Each has made historical contributions to the lifeblood of television and continue to do so today. Dick Ebersol’s From Saturday Night to Sunday Night: My Forty Years of Laughter, Fear and Touchdowns in TV takes the reader on his journey from the development of Saturday Night Live in the mid-’70s and his time producing the see BOOKS on page 6B

Olympics to bringing the NFL to Sunday night. Legendary director James Burrows has Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More, which finally puts his cluttered syntax in order. This man’s résumé is so extensive it will take several books to document it all. Think of any popular, groundbreaking, high-quality television show from the last 50 years and chances are James Burrows was a part of it. Enjoyable and

enlightening stories from the making of-, to the success of and end of many shows in his repertoire. As HBO celebrates its 50th anniversary, It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO looks back at the revolutionary pay cable network. Sharing stories from the development of many popular shows to the business of cable television especially in those early days, HBO has set the standard and it’s all detailed here.

Bo Jackson is regarded as one the best athletes of this or any

other generation, Jeff Pearlman takes a deep dive with The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson. In it, Pearlman recounts the meteoric rise of Jackson, the behind-the-scenes stories of his playing days and sheds a spotlight on what Jackson has meant to sports and society as whole. As people from around the globe are caught up in World Cup fever, now may be a good time to check out Messi vs. Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATS and the Era That Remade the World’s Game. No two bigger

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Hygge:

Hard To Define, But So Much More Than Hype

BY AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Do you remember hygge? To many, it’s a hard to pronounce Scandinavian cultural concept that was commodified and slapped on everything fuzzy or foresty a few years ago. Like most marketing gimmicks, that hygge was boiled down to its elements and then repackaged to sell things; in this case it was candles, blankets and books about “how to hygge.“ Turning it into a buzzword takes out all the nuance and depth and replaces it with materialism.

In reality, hygge isn’t about things at all. It’s what you feel when you’re curled up on the couch with a book, someone special cuddled up next to you and a blanket draped across your legs. It’s huddling in front of the woodstove, your seat just far enough away from the heat to make it comfortable, the murmur of voices all around you. It’s a cup of your favorite

drink in your hands, watching snow fall past your window. It’s yarn passing through your fingers as you knit or crochet something warm for a dear friend.

Hygge is being in the moment, being present. As such, it can really happen at any time of year. Hygge is at the beach when your child brings you the perfect piece of sea glass, or in the forest, when the

sunlight filters through the trees to light up your loved one’s hair. The soft brush of your pet’s fur on your cheek can also be hygge. Or falling asleep in a hammock. Or running outside in the rain. If you’re with someone you love, it’s hygge.

Part of the reason why people associate hygge with winter is because the weather (at least in much of the Northern Hemisphere) forces you to slow down. It’s cold, the days are short, and for a long time there is too much snow to get around easily. If you don’t find a way to enjoy the small things, you’ll go a little twitchy by spring. Winter is the time for slowness, for conserving energy, for being at rest.

At its core, hygge is intimate. After all, you don’t have that cozy, warm feeling about spending time with just anyone. These are moments of connection, between you, the people you love and your surroundings. It is a gathering, a joining together. People talk about being grounded, and that’s hygge too, but you must also be interconnected. It’s hard to have hygge alone.

It’s likely you’ve already experienced hygge. That deep, resonant peace you feel being with the people who mean the most to you is hygge. There’s no formula, no path, no stepby-step to follow. It can’t be found in a book. The best way to experience hygge is your way, whether that’s candles and blankets, wool sweaters and boots, or a cabin with a woodburning stove. If you are surrounded by the people you love, you’ve got the right idea.

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A perfect recipe for hygge.

A julenisse, or Christmas elf (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Krumkakker and greenery set a festive mood. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Norwegian Christmas Cookies

BY AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Cookie traditions everywhere are practically sacred, and Norwegian Christmas sweets are no exception. Families pick seven varieties of cookies to bake and then exchange them with neighbors and friends. They vary from simple to...intense. Some require special equipment, a whole afternoon and an extra set of hands, but for many all you need is some time and love to get started. Invite a loved one to join in and you may find yourself some hygge as you bake!

Brunpinner (Brown Sticks)

3/4 cup butter (softened)

1 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tsp inverted syrup (you can substitute light corn syrup, but inverted syrup is available online and in some specialty grocery stores)

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 egg, beaten (a room temperature egg is best)

Pearl sugar or chopped almonds

Cream butter and sugar together well. add vanilla, inverted syrup, and egg yolk. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add to mix in three batches. Once combined, remove from mixer to a floured surface and knead lightly, then chill for 15 minutes to overnight. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F. Line several cookie sheets with parchment

paper and set aside. Remove the dough from the fridge and divide into three balls. Place on a lightly floured surface, flatten each in a long strip; put the strips on the parchment paper. Brush whole surface with the beaten egg and sprinkle with almonds and pearl sugar, if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until (more) brown. Cut on the diagonal while hot. Try not to eat them all in one go.

Sandbakkel (sand pastry)

These cookies do require a set of special tins to make. They are available online.

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten (best at room temperature)

1/4 tsp almond extract OR 1 tsp. cardamom (optional; pick one or the other, or neither if that is your preference. Or both, why not?)

3 cups flour

1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 375F. Grease tins thoroughly with shortening. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract, if you are using it. Combine dry ingredients seperately. Add to wet ingredients in three batches, once each has been thoroughly incorporated. Take approximately 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and press that ball from the center of the tin outwards towards the edges.They should be thin along the edge with a depression in the middle. Arrange on a cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a rack in the tins. Once cool, tap gently on the bottom to release. Try not to eat them all, please.

Sandbakkel tins. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Sandbakkel cookies. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Brunpinner cookies. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Holiday Gifts For Your Ears And Eyes

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Miles Davis - That’s What Happened 1982-1985: The Bootleg Series Volume 7 (Columbia/Legacy)

The 3-CD set includes two discs of previously unreleased studio material—from the Star People, Decoy and You’re Under Arrest sessions and a third disc showcasing Miles Davis Live in Montreal on July 7, 1983; the collection comes in a slipcase with individual album mini-jackets and a booklet featuring liner notes by Marcus J. Moore and revelatory new interviews with Miles’ ‘80s players including Vince Wilburn, Jr. (drummer and bandmate), John Scofield (electric guitarist), Darryl Jones (bassist), Marcus Miller (bassist) and Mike Stern (guitarist). (3-CD/2-LP)

Blondie—Against The Odds 1974-1982 (Capitol)

The first-ever authorized and indepth archive in Blondie’s history, features all six studio albums—Blondie (1976), Plastic Letters (1977), Parallel Lines (1978), Eat to the Beat (1979), Autoamerican (1980) and The Hunter (1982). Also included are a best of the outtakes and rarities from the Super Deluxe Collectors’ Edition, remastered from the original analog tapes. All the hits are here, of course, but the real story lies in the unreleased material, ranging from early demos to a cover of the Doors’ “Moonlight Drive.” (8-CD)

Billy Joel- Live At Yankee Stadium (Columbia/Legacy)

Shot live on 16mm color film on

June 22 and 23, 1990, at the iconic Bronx stadium, the original concert has been re-edited. The new version includes a never-before-released performance of “Uptown Girl,” interviews with Billy Joel, and behind-the-scenes footage from the event’s production. (Digital, 2-CD+ Blu-ray /3-LP)

The Beatles - Revolver Special Edition (Capitol)

Features a new mix by Giles Martin and Sam Okell, plus the original mono mix, a 4-track EP, 28 session takes and home demos, a 100-page book with a foreword by Paul McCartney, an essay by Questlove, detailed track notes, photos and ephemera including handwritten lyrics, tape boxes and extracts from Klaus Voormann’s graphic novel on the making of the cover art. (5-CD)

Eric Clapton – Nothing But The Blues (Super Deluxe Edition) (Rhino/Warner Records)

This soundtrack to the documentary of the same name features more than an hour of previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1994 during the legendary guitarist’s tour supporting his Grammywinning, multi-platinum blues album From the Cradle. The Super Deluxe Edition comes with the documentary on Blu-ray, the soundtrack on both 2-LP vinyl and CD, a bonus CD with four extra tracks “Driftin’,” County Jail Blues,” “Kid Man Blues,” and “It’s Too Bad,” and an exclusive hardcover book with memorabilia, including a numbered lithograph,12x24 poster, Clapton guitar string set, custom guitar picks and an exclusive bandanna. (2-LP/CD/Blu-Ray)

Aerosmith - 1971: The Road Starts Hear (UMe)

This historic early recording of Aerosmith in their rehearsal room features never-before-heard performance showcasing the quintet’s nascent raw talent the year before they were signed to Columbia Records and two years before their eponymous debut. Completists will salivate over embryonic versions of “Dream On” and “Mama Kin.” (CD/LP).

Dio – Holy Diver (Super Deluxe Edition) (Rhino/Warner Records)

The collection comes with two versions of Holy Diver. The first is a new mix of the album made by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Slipknot). He used the original analog tapes to remix all nine tracks on the album. The second is a newly remastered version of the original 1983 mix. The Super Deluxe Edition also features unreleased live performances and outtakes, along with a selection of rarities from the era. (4-CD)

Tedeschi Trucks Band - I Am The Moon I-IV (Fantasy)

Compromised of four separate albums, this box set features 24 original tracks inspired by the classic Arab poem “Layla and Majnun.” There are also four accompanying short films and detailed essays by music journalist David Fricke at the band’s website. (4-LP/4-CD)

Madonna – Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones (Rhino/Warner Records)

New career-spanning chronological compilation celebrates Madonna’s record 50 #1 club hits across four decades and includes her favorite remixes, rare and unreleased versions, Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones flows in mostly chronological order, from 1983’s “Holiday” to 2019’s “I Don’t Search I Find,” with remixes by some of the biggest and most influential DJs of all time including Shep Pettibone, William Orbit, Honey Dijon, and Avicii). (3-CD).

Joni Mitchell – The Asylum Albums (1972 – 1975) (Elektra Catalog Group)

Spotlight goes to Mitchell’s moving away from her folk roots to a sound more influenced by jazz fusion on a string of albums starting with For the Roses (1972) right through Court and Spark (1974) The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975) and Miles of Aisles (1974) (5-LP/4-CD)

David Bowie – Divine Symmetry (Parlophone)

This set focuses on the development of the 1971 album Hunky Dory. Included are demos, new alternative mixes by original co-producer Ken Scott, the early mixes, a legendary live show from September 1971, a BBC Session and BBC In Concert from 1971 all on CD. The Blu-Ray features the definitive 2015 remaster of the original Hunky Dory album and an alternative journey through the album using the alternative mixes. The book set will be a hardcover book housed in a hard slip case. (4-CD/Blu-ray)

Tina Turner – Break Every Rule (Deluxe Edition) (Parlophone)

The follow-up to Turner’s 1984 comeback album Private Dancer, Break Every Rule includes the hits “Typical Male” and “What You Get Is What You See” along with guest appearances by Bryan Adams, Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins and more. (3-CD/2-DVD)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Live

At The Fillmore, 1997 (Warner Records)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers famously played 20 nights at the storied Fillmore venue in San Francisco in 1997. Six of the shows were professionally recorded and this release features many of the high points of the residency. The small venue allowed the band to vary their sets each night; they included re-arranged and distinctive versions of their hits, deep cuts, and many cover versions. (6-LP/4-CD)

George Michael Older (Aegean/Epic/ Legacy)

Older was Michael’s third album as a solo artist and would see him experimenting with new musical styles and expanding his artistic horizons. Limited Deluxe Edition Box Set (5-CD/3-LP) and available digitally.

The Rolling Stones - At The El Mocambo (Interscope)

Portions of Live At The El Mocambo leaked out over the years, either on bootlegs or on Love You Live, but the full 1977 performance captures the Rolling Stones at the pivotal moment when Ronnie Wood joined as their second guitarist. Also included is an extended set of classic blues covers. (2-CD)

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Dogtopia, one of the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchises, has opened its newest location in Garden City Park.

The new Dogtopia location is operated by Thomas Smith and Prima Gupta. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in cyber security from SUNY Farmingdale in 2019, Gupta worked in the daycare industry for six years. While working at PetSmart as the assistant hotel manager and at the Humane Society, Gupta knew she had a passion for caring for all animals. Now the general manager at the new Dogtopia center, Gupta is looking forward to offering exceptional services to the dogs and their pet parents.

“I am excited Dogtopia is expanding throughout the Long Island area,” said Gupta. “Long Island is a diverse and beautiful community that is also under-resourced with pet enrichment wellness services. I really love the Dogtopia model and feel it benefits the overall health of local dogs. We are not just a daycare, we are a group of caring, dog loving individuals who genuinely love our jobs.”

Providing personalized care for Garden City Park pups in a fun, safe and comfortable environment, Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog daycares with its three key benefits: education, exercise and socialization. As pet adoption soared during the pandemic, it is crucial for pet parents to give dogs the proper socialization to prevent separation anxiety that may have developed in lockdown. Dogtopia is the perfect place for pups to gain those important social skills and play

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with new furry friends.

Dogtopia’s environment allows dogs to feel comfortable, enjoy plenty of playtime and exercise, and the various playrooms offer fun for dogs of

similar size and temperament. Each playroom has compressed rubber flooring to ease joints, prevent slipping and promote safer play. Dogtopia gives each dog an opportunity to stay active

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Dogtopia of Garden City Park is located at 2489 Jericho Turnpike, on the far east end of the shopping plaza, abut the new Lidl grocery

Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the pet services industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety and transparency in the market. The ultimate destination for improving the physical and mental well-being of dogs and pet parents, Dogtopia helps our furry friends live long, healthy, and happy lives with services that address canine wellness in a holistic manner. Pet parents have the assurance of leaving their beloved furry family members in the hands of trained professionals in an environment created with the safety of dogs in mind, including an open-play environment with comfortable rubber flooring to ease joints and paws, top quality meals and snacks, as well as webcams for pet parents to check in on their pups. For more information, visit www. dogtopia.com.

About Dogtopia Foundation

All Dogtopia locations proudly feature support for the Dogtopia Foundation with the Noble Cause to enable dogs to positively change our world. The foundation funds programs focused around three worthy causes: Services Dogs for Veterans, Youth Literacy Programs and Employment Initiatives for Adults with Autism. One hundred percent of funds raised are donated directly to supported organizations. Visit www.dogtopiafoundation.org to learn more.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you have trouble being consistent, it’s only because you are so imaginative. Just know that you’re in a “rinse and repeat” cycle now. e success of a project will be all tied into your willingness to keep going. e week calls for the same thing you’ve been doing, but you don’t have to do it exactly the same way.

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Stepping Stones Lighthouse

What is in the future for Great Neck’s historical lighthouse?

AMANDA OLSEN & JULIE PRISCO

The Stepping Stones Lighthouse has been in poor condition and has needed repairs for many years. As an important landmark and part of Great Neck’s history, the restoration of this lighthouse is a concern for many involved parties and residents.

The Stepping Stones Lighthouse is about 1,600 yards off the coast of Kings Point and can be seen from the Throg’s Neck Bridge. The lighthouse was built in 1876 to help ships navigate the Long Island Sound waters and rocky reefs and guard the approach to New York City’s East River. Lighthouse keepers lived in the Stepping Stones Lighthouse when a person needed to manage and maintain the light. Eventually, as technology advanced, it was deemed unnecessary for someone to remain living in the lighthouse because the light could be automatic and maintained without being there in person.

The US Government enacted the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, which gives away dozens of lighthouses every year to groups willing to preserve them and turn them into public attractions like muse ums. According to a 2012 report from Howard Kroplick, a prior Town of North Hempstead Town Historian, the Stepping Stones Light house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The lighthouse was offered at no cost to eligible entities, including federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit corporations, and educational organizations. The Town of North Hempstead applied to take over stewardship of Stepping Stones and in 2008, the lighthouse was transferred to the Town of North Hempstead.

Since the Town of North Hempstead gained stewardship of the lighthouse 14 years ago, not much has been done to restore or maintain it. In 2014, North Hempstead part nered with the Great Neck Historical Society and the Great Neck Parks District to raise funds and awareness for the lighthouse. Since Steppingstone Park is the closest land to the lighthouse, the Park District offered staff and facilities to take people back and forth to the lighthouse.

Marc Katz, Vice President of the Great Neck Historical Society, said the town is responsi ble for maintaining the lighthouse, and the Park District and Historical Society have been urging the town to do something about the decay.

The Town Supervisor at the time that the lighthouse was first given to North Hemp stead was Jon Kaiman, followed by Judy Bosworth. During meetings with the Histori cal Society and Parks District, Bosworth was in favor of restoring it. Still, nothing ever came

of it, and now the lighthouse is in worse shape than before due to the wear and tear from storms and other weather conditions.

“In the 14 years [that the town has had stewardship over the lighthouse], the building has been deteriorating,” said Katz. “The out side is fairly firm, but the inside is not; plaster is falling, and it’s not holding up well in the weather.”

Katz shared that about a year ago, North Hempstead took bids to build a dock at the lighthouse so that boats could dock there and unload construction material to repair the lighthouse. This company put pilings in the ground to start a dock and got partially into this project, and the town supervising it said they needed to do a better job and stopped them from completing it.

“The footings and the foundation of a dock is all that’s there,” said Katz.

Bob Muller, President of the United States Lighthouse Society, Long Island Chapter, outlined the next steps to get started with the preservation. “The first steps are very clear and really easy: they need to finish that dock. And that’s, again, all up to the town. And we also need to stabilize that lighthouse to get it watertight.”

In recent months, the Great Neck Historical Society has had private meetings with town board members to talk about the significance of the lighthouse and the process of restoring it.

President of the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, Pam Setchell, joined the Historical Society in a few meetings to dis cuss their work on the Hungtington Harbor Lighthouse.

“[The Huntington Harbor Lighthouse] was turned over to the town, but a non-prof it organization was formed to support the lighthouse,” said Katz. “The restoration was not done through the town government but

through a nonprofit. It’s less expensive to do it that way because town employees have union restrictions in what they can and cannot do.”

“[Setchell] was able to answer their questions and talk about what was done in Huntington,” said Katz. “On Labor Day Weekend, there was a concert with bands at the Huntington Lighthouse. I think I heard over a thousand boats docked in the waters around the Huntington Lighthouse to hear the music and picnic out on their boats. It was a big attraction for Huntington, and we told North Hempstead that there is no reason why the Stepping Stones Lighthouse can’t be an attraction for boaters and people as well.”

“It is really at the entrance to Long Island Sound so what we proposed is that it could be environmentally available and useful to researchers who wanna study pollution and to study the sea life in the Long Island sound,” Katz added.

Katz felt that the town boards’ Democratic majority and Republican minority favor the restoration.

The Great Neck Record spoke with Town of North Hempstead Councilmember for District Four Veronica Lurvey to discuss her feelings toward the lighthouse.

“The town has been supportive and work

ing in tandem with the Historical Society to raise awareness and money. During COVID, many things didn’t happen, but before COVID, we hosted 5K in 2019 with the His torical Society to raise money,” said Coun cilmember Lurvey.

“I think [the lighthouse] is an important part of our history,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “It’s an important marker of the economic

Upclose image of lighthouse conditions. (Photo from steppingstoneslight.com)

Current conditions of the lighthouse. (Photo from Bob Muller)

Inside steps of the lighthouse. (Photo from steppingstoneslight.com)

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growth of the area. At a time when we’re so fractured on many different issues, uniting around what has made us into a vibrant com munity is important. I think it’s important that we continue to work towards the restoration.”

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena stressed the need for a more concrete number before moving forward. “Preservation is a good thing, but you have to know the price. We don’t, and we don’t have a price. This goes back to supervisor Kaiman. When he entered into this agreement, he said that we would never use taxpayer money on it. So I’m not against preservation. I have no problem with preservation, but there has to be a price, and right now we don’t know that price.”

The federal government can retake the lighthouse if the obligations of stewardship are not upheld. Supervisor DeSena stated that this not the direction the town wants to take.

“I’m not suggesting that we want that,” said Supervisor DeSena. “This originally was supposed to be done with private money. Some sort of private-public partnership. And so, obviously, we need to have a price and then we need to see who is going to come to the table.”

When asked to estimate how long the lighthouse has before the cost of the repairs would make restoration infeasible, Muller was hesitant to answer. “Depends on what your endgame is as to how long it’s going to be. I can’t, I can’t answer. No, you could stabilize. You could get that thing stabilized in a matter of months. I don’t have any doubt about that. And then once it’s stabilized, you can take your time and rebuild, piece by piece by piece by piece.”

There is a sense of urgency when it comes to stabilization. “This lighthouse is offshore, surrounded by wind and waves. It can de grade quickly. Thankfully lighthouses during that period were well-built. So structurally, it’s not going to fall over, but it has fallen apart.

The longer we wait to move on it, the worse it gets, and the more work it’s going to be to try to reverse it. It’s a lot easier to preserve some thing than to restore it. So what we want to do, and the first thing you do in any preservation project, is stabilize it. And stabilization just means basically put it in a situation where it’s not going to get worse.”

In early October WSA Principal Walter Sedovic conducted a site investigation of Step ping Stones Lighthouse. The report presented the condition and rating of restoration priori ty, deeming issues high and low priorities, and listed positive and negative observations.

The restoration of any lighthouse is expensive. There are grants and funds from fundraising events for the lighthouse, but more is needed. According to the Stepping Stones Lighthouse report, the first priority is stabilization and they have estimated that to cost $969,000.

“We’re at a point right now where I think it’s a no-brainer based on the research that’s been done,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “We have money put aside, grant funding, and it’s in the capital plan from last year. Great. I don’t know why we wouldn’t finish [the floating dock], and then all meet together and figure out how to continue through this partnership with the three different entities to put a plan in place.”

Katz and the Historical Society are in the process of planning a meeting with the Great Neck Park District and the Town of North Hempstead to discuss finishing the dock and the next steps toward stabilization.

“But there’s one line that I love in the report that the Great Neck Historical Society commissioned and read that lighthouses are inherently resilient and Stepping Stones embodies a tendency toward self-preser vation,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “And when I read that, I thought, of course, it’s a lighthouse; it’s built to last. So, yes, there are issues with birds nesting and the weathering, but they’re inherently resilient. And you know what? So is Great Neck.”

Original cornerstone of the light house. (Photo from steppingstoneslight.com) CONTINUED FROM

College Isn’t For Everyone…It’s Time To Celebrate Vocational Skills COLUMN

At some point, many people in the U.S. decided that all kids should go to college. I’m not sure how, when or why that happened, but it did. Those not heading to college were soon looked at as something less and continue to be held in a lower regard.

Their unique skills, talents, dedication — anything that makes young people special — has been overlooked for decades now, their potential to contribute to our society stifled by the rest of us. That’s because we have been fed an unhealthy narrative that leads us to believe if a student graduates high school and pursues the trades or the military they are destined for mediocrity.

Tell that to my plumber and electrician who have made thousands of dollars in my home over the past two decades and are some of the happiest and most fulfilled people I know. When my wife, Erin, asks me to fix something in the house (actually she stopped doing that years ago), she knows I’ll proceed to break everything in and outside the house…and then I move onto breaking something on my car.

I’m in constant awe of the talented and skilled professionals who can put everything back together again. But these are the survivors. What about all those young people who lost confidence in themselves and their abilities, simply because they weren’t heading to college? Maybe they left a happy, fulfilling life on the table.

Anyone who knows me understands that

I’m pro-education. But education in all forms. The best path for most people should never be the most expensive, or what’s trending during any given time or place.

As Mike Rowe from the superb old show Dirty Jobs once said, “As long as the govern ment is in the business of lending billions of dollars to college students, I’ll continue to challenge the idea that college is the only place to get a worthwhile education.” Amen to that, Mike Rowe.

An article in The Atlantic from 2018, states: Today, the U.S. spends more on college than almost any other country, according to the 2018 Education at a Glance report, released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). All told, including the contributions of individual families and the government (in the form of student loans, grants, and other assistance), Americans spend about $30,000 per student a year—nearly twice as much as the average developed country.

“The U.S. is in a class of its own,” says

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Steven Grossman, Gail Grossman a/k/a Gail R. Grossman, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 12, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 33 Soundview Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Port Washington, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 4, BLOCK: 116, LOT: 20. Approximate amount of judgment $559,918.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 76 Graywood Road, Port Washington, NY 11050. Sec 4 Block 80 Lot 95 96.

Index #605498/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Melvyn Roth, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-087262-F00 73760 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235674-PORT

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Manorhaven, Township of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $741,791.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007861/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

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Andreas Schleicher, the director for edu cation and skills at the OECD. He does not mean this as a compliment. “Spending per student is exorbitant, and it has virtually no relationship to the value that students could possibly get in exchange.” That was over four years ago, and it’s even worse now. It’s that unyielding message of “college for everyone” at work. The consequences are right in front of our faces.

As a nation we have less vocational classes in our high schools, over $1 trillion (with a T) of student loans and millions of jobs available that nobody is trained to perform in. Millions of good-paying jobs are opening in the trades and in many cases, they pay better than what the average college graduate makes. Our nation is grappling with a skilled labor shortage where thousands and thou sands of blue-collar jobs go unfilled because people lack the training or interest — often one has to do with the other.

It’s time we celebrate the students who attend BOCES vocational training, just as we would students who are pursuing rigorous Advanced Placement or International

Baccalaureate classes. It’s time we eradicate the negative social stigma of a young adult pursuing the trades as someone who should only do it if “college doesn’t work out.”

In a society that holds a financial analyst in higher regard than a mechanic, schools must begin to integrate Career and Technical Education into the school culture, into their school curriculum and into their school budgets. Let’s provide multiple pathways for all students, so if a student wants to attend a trade school and then pursue a blue-collar job, they are celebrated and valued as our college graduates. Let them be encouraged by their parents, teachers, neighbors, and peers.

I’m so thankful the Port Washington School District has moved in the direction of expanding opportunities for students to take classes in Career and Technical Education. The baby-boom workers are retiring and leaving lots of openings for our millennials. Let’s make sure we can support them the best we can.

—Written by Michael J. Hynes, Ed.D. Port Washington Superintendent of Schools

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Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 76 Graywood Road, Port Washington, NY 11050.

Sec 4 Block 80 Lot 95 96.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Manorhaven, Township of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $741,791.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007861/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health require-

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Michael J. Hynes, Ed.D.

Port Washington Superintendent of Schools

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Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin,

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ments in effect at the time of the sale including but not lim ited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social dis tancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to ac cept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emer gency Rules issued by the Su preme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing can not be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Ap pointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Fore closure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee NY-362.000007-16 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235712-PORT

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Formation of Geller Pro ductions, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/2022. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY des ignated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to 59 Sands Point Rd., Unit B, Port Wash ington, NY 11050. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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The Bank of New York Mel lon Trust Company, National Association FKA The Bank of New York Trust Compa ny, N.A. as Successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2006-RP1, Plaintiff AGAINST Charles Byron Entwistle; He lene Entwistle; et al., Defen dant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 8, 2017 I, the un dersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on De cember 19, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 155 Sands Point Road, Sands Point, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Sands Point, Town of North Hempstead, Coun ty of Nassau, State of New York, Section 4 Block C Lot 250. Approximate amount of judgment $1,235,123.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro visions of filed Judgment Index# 009696/2008. The

auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Prop erty established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Michael H. Sahn, Esq., Ref eree

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 21, 2022 12-7; 11-30-23-16-2022-4T#235796-PORT

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NOTICE OF HEARING Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the His toric Landmarks Preservation Commission will be held on Tuesday December 6th at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhas set. For more information, contact landmarks@northhempsteadny.gov. 11-30-2022-1T-#236025PORT

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Architectural Re view Board of the Incorporat ed Village of Manorhaven at the Village Hall, 33 Manor haven Blvd., Port Washing ton, N.Y. 11050 on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the follow ing:

CASE NUMBER 822 61 Manorhaven Blvd. LLC 57-61 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050 Property known as 57-61 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington NY. Shown on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 71, Lot(s) 1 Proposed interior alterations fa9ade renova tions to existing building for a proposed new gym.

CASE NUMBER 520 66 Graywood LLC 66 Graywood Road Port Washington. NY 11050 Property known as 66 Gray wood Road, Port Washington NY. Shown on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 4, Block 80, Lot(s) 27 Changes to approved condi tions.

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NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hemp stead on the 15th day of December, 2022, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering the adoption of the follow ing ordinance:

BELLVIEW AVENUE, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK

l. All motor or other vehi cles of any kind shall com ply with the following:

PROPOSAL: ADOPT: BELLVIEW AVENUE MURRAY AVENUE FULL STOP

All traffic southbound on Bellview Avenue shall come to a Full Stop at its intersec tion with Murray Avenue.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in excess of Thirty ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publi cation and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: November 17, 2022 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK 11-30-2022-1T-#236038PORT

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Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NO TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhas set, New York, on Wednes day, December 14, 2022 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21315 Jake Froccaro; 63 Fairfield Ave., Port Washington, Section 4, Block 10, Lot 11; Zoned Residence-B Variances from 70-39.B, 7040.A, and 70-41.A to con struct additions to a home that would be too big, too close to a street, too close to the side property line and with smaller than required total side yards.

APPEAL #21316 James Gilligan; 62 Murray Ave., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 58, Lot 41; Zoned Residence-A Port Wash ington Historic District Variances from 70-29.C and 70-208.F to construct additions that are too big and will result in the expansion of a non-conforming home.

Plans are available for pub lic viewing at https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. Per sons interested in viewing

the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appear ing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limit ed to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accept ed by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 11-30-22 1T# 236039 PORT

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane on the following applications:

Continued Cases:

1. Application of AE LY Realty LLC for variance of Chapter 70, Section 70-11 (C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to (1) to construct a dock with a property line setback of 65.4 feet where 116.23 feet is required and (2) a variance of Chapter 70, Sec tion 70-11 (D) to construct a dock with an overall length of 500 feet where 200 feet is the maximum length permit ted on the property owned by her located at 24 Hicks Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 651

2. **Application of AE LY Realty LLC for Dock Application Review pursuant to Chapter 70-6A of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dock on the property owned by her locat ed at 24 Hicks Lane in a Res idence A District and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 651

3. Application of Ashima Narula for variance of Chap ter 70, Section 70-11 (C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to (1) to con struct a dock with a property line setback of 30 feet where 96.7 feet is required and (2) a variance of Chapter 70, Sec tion 70-11 (D) to construct a dock with an overall length of 250 feet where 200 feet is the maximum length permitted on the property owned by her located at 3 Half Moon Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 63

4. **Application of Ashima Narula for Dock Application Review pursuant to Chap ter 70-6A of the Code of the

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Village of Sands Point to con struct a new dock on the prop erty owned by her located at 3 Half Moon Lane in a Res idence A District and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 63

5. **Application of Jeffrey Maria Cantele for Site Plan Review pursuant to Sec tion 132-4(A)(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a New Residence on property owned by them located at 7 Lighthouse Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 416 417.

6. Application of Jeffrey Maria Cantele for varianc es of the Code of the Village of Sands Point: (1) Chapter 176, Article III Section 17613A(2), to violate the re quired side yard sky planes by 4’-9.5”, 2’-7”, 9’-4.5”, 4’4.5” and 4’-7.5”; (2) Chapter 176, Article III Section 17613A(3) to violate the required rear yard sky plane by 8’-5”; (3) Chapter 176, Article III Section 176-13A(1) to violate the required front yard sky plan by 4’-6”; (4) to construct a swimming pool in the front yard; (5) Chapter 176 Article III 176-19 to allow two curb cuts where only one is permit ted; on the property owned by them located at 7 Lighthouse Lane in a Residence A Dis trict and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 416 417

7. Application of Jeffrey Maria Cantele for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 1,800 cubic yards of fill around the property, on property owned by them at 7 Lighthouse Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block A, Lot 416 417.

8. **Application of Jason Devon Bordenick for vari ance of Chapter 176, Article IV Section 176-32(A) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a pool and spa in the rear yard resulting in a rear yard lot coverage of 17.4% where 15% is the maximum permitted on the

property owned by them lo cated at 1 Barkers Point Road in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land Tax Map as Section 4, Block 94, Lot 102

The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 11-30-2022-1T-#236056PORT

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aggregate. (2) 155-14 (F) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. Proposed: Rear stoop encroaches into required rear yard setback, dimension not provided. (3) The maximum lot building coverage for a two-dwelling shall be 25%. Proposed: Lot building coverage of 32.54%.

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that the Board of Zoning Ap peals of the Inc. Village of Manorhaven will hold a pub lic hearing in the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York in said Village on December 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. to hear the following matters:

(Z624) 21 Juniper Road: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, B-45, Lot 70,71,72. The applicant, 21 Juniper Road LLC, seeks the following variances to construct a new two-family house (1) 15513.1(F) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.

Proposed: Rear yard stairs encroach 1.75 feet into re quired rear yard setback. (2) 155-13.1(J) The maximum lot building coverage for a two-family dwelling shall be 25%. Proposed: Building lot coverage is 29.76%. Variance previously granted for 28% lot building coverage. (Z625) 76 Juniper Road: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, B-H, Lot 69-71. The applicant, Cameron Borou mand, seeks the following variances to construct a new two-family house. (1) 15514 (E) The minimum side yard setback shall be six feet, with a minimum aggregate of 14 feet. Proposed: 2 foot left side, 7 foot right side, foot

(4) 155-14 (Q) The grade of all terrain around hillside structures shall be of a pitch and contain such surfaces and subsurface drainage structure that would prohibit erosion of the slope. Proposed: De tail not provided. (5) 155-14 (R) The grade of all terrain around hillside structures shall be covered with land scaping and other ground covers to prevent erosion of the slope. Proposed: Detail not provided. (6) 155-14 (S) The site of all hillside struc tures shall not be excavated or filed beyond what is neces sary for normal construction of a house. Proposed: Detail not provided. (7) 155-14 (T) Building permit application must be accompanied by cer tification from a professional engineer as to the adequacy of the load-bearing capacity for the proposed structure. Proposed: Certification not provided. (8) 155-14 All structures shall be construct ed under the supervision of a professional engineer. Pro posed: Supervising profes sional engineer not listed on plans or application.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: These meetings are open to the public. All those wishing to attend are invited to do so. Persons in need of special assistance should notify the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such per sons to participate. Zoom or virtual conference will not be available as this meeting will be open to in-person attendance at Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd Port Washington NY 11050.

Board of Zoning Appeals

Dated: November 23, 2022 Manorhaven, New York. 11-30-2022-1T-#236075PORT

Alex Kovacevic Deputy Clerk/ Secretary to the

Cozy Up And Craft This Season

LAUREN FELDMAN

Everyone is getting comfy as winter arrives on Long Island. For many, the donning of hats, scarves and sweaters is not only to keep warm but also to display their favorite hobby: knitting and crocheting.

Knitting and crochet have been around for centuries. While their exact origins remain a mystery, the earliest known example hails from tenth-century Islamic Africa. In the 1580s, technological advances enabled quicker production of woven yarn textiles. Handcrafting morphed into a leisure activity which persists to this day.

Those who have never tried it might wonder: what exactly is the attraction? Knitting and crocheting have regained popularity in recent years among all age groups, especially during the wintertime as we put on warmer layers. Cozying up on the couch with a craft project is a great way to disconnect from external stressors. Studies show that handcrafting stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, which is a natural antidepressant that also assists in cognitive function. Knitting and crocheting can both improve mental health and stave off progressive diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

For many, the crafting process signifies the long-awaited return to the fruits of one’s labor. Since the Industrial Revolution, people have felt alienated from their work. Items were produced in factories away from home. In the modern day, items are purchased with ease over a counter or with a click on a

computer. Crafting by contrast allows us to feel the joy of creating something from nothing with our bare hands, and either utilize that item or share it with someone else.

If you’re interested in crafting this season, local stores across Long Island make it easy and fun to get started, or to find a community of fellow crafters. This includes Port Washington’s The Knitting Place, Roslyn’s Knit, and Infinite Yarns in Farmingdale.

Not only a cozy hobby for colder months, knitted and crocheted items are also popular gifts to make for the holidays. “Knitters like to share their craft,” says Dina Bakhash Mor, owner and founder of The Knitting Place. When asked about popular holiday products, she points to accessories, such as gloves or scarves, and sweaters. Cheryl Lavenhar, owner of Knit, adds that hats and cowls are also common creations. For those

in need of inspiration – or prefer a bit more structure – knitting and crocheting kits are a great way to craft with some direction.

There are many ways to connect with fellow crafters online or in person. The Knitting Place offers a variety of zoom classes, including a free knit-along once a month for crafters to work on their unique projects and chat. Crafters can also come down to Knit, where a 10-12 person table centerpieces the store for customers to gather and create.

For those a bit timid to try knitting or crocheting, the store owners have some advice. Start with a basic, small project. It is easy to get overwhelmed by beautiful yarns. Sticking with simple is the best way to learn and grow one’s skillset before advancing to more complicated projects. At Infinite Yarns, customers can take private lessons to bolster their skills. “People are relying

on Youtube, but it’s not nearly as reliable as a mentor in person,” says owner Anne Schneck.

And if you find yourself doubting or struggling, rest assured the crafting community is there with open arms. According to Lavenhar, “People who knit and crochet are very friendly and welcoming.” She says that while knitting is a great activity to do alone, personal interaction is an important thing. And even though knitting circles might sound “really old” to younger crafters, the community has been “such a finding,” for herself and others, especially in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Schneck agrees. “The social aspect is really nice,” she says. “The crafting community is made up of the nicest ladies… they enjoy their craft… it’s a good hobby, its healthy… a good, friendly, feel-good hobby.”

Hats and ear warmer samples. (Photo from Infinite Yarns Facebook)

Sample of work from a knitting class. (Photo from The Knitting Place Facebook)

Knitting table where customers gather to work on projects. (Photo from Knit in Roslyn)

Shelves of yarn products. (Photo from Knit in Roslyn)

Town Kicks Off Massive Toys For Tots Collection Drive Helping Families In Need

North Hempstead Town Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board today announced that North Hempstead will host a massive, month-long collection drive to help benefit needy families and less fortunate children throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. The Town of North Hempstead will partner with the United States Marine Corps and collect new and unwrapped toys at collection boxes placed at Town facilities through Dec. 16.

“By working together with Major Chuck Kilbride and the dedicated United States Marines on the Toys for Tots program, our goal is to help kids and families in need have a joyous holiday season,” Supervisor DeSena said. “The Toys for Tots Drive this year will be especially crucial, as many families are feeling undue financial burden this holiday season. I encourage all who are able to donate to this wonderful cause, so we

can help make sure that the less fortunate within our community will not have to go without something to bring them happiness this holiday season.”

Over the last 75 years, the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program has distributed nearly 550 million toys to more than 250 million children. For those looking to donate to the drive, new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at locations across town.

Toys for Tots Collection Boxes will be located at the following facilities:

• North Hempstead Town Hall – 220 Plandome Rd., Manhasset

• Clinton G. Martin Park - Marcus Ave & New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park

• “Yes We Can” Community Center – 141 Garden St., Westbury

• Port Washington Community Center –80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. only)

• Michael Tully Park – 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Officials Attend Kiwanis Club Of ManhassetPort Washington’s Annual Pancake Breakfast

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Council Members

Veronica Lurvey and Mariann Dalimonte recently attended the Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington’s Annual Pan cake Breakfast on November 6 at Manhas set High School. Attendees were treated to pancakes, coffee, live music, and a 50/50 raffle. The proceeds from the pancake

breakfast are donated to charities focused on child development.

The Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington is a community service organization that holds monthly meetings in order to serve the community and help children around the world.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

residents, saw hundreds of attendees.

The

Event Temple Judea Gala Concert

—Submitted by the Town of

Temple Judea is proud to announce a Gala starring Cantor Deborah Jacobson back again live in concert on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Temple Judea is located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset NY 11030. (Exit 36 on LIE)

As attendees and online viewers of past performances have noted : “Cantor Deborah Jacobson delivers a performance that is Broadway-worthy and on par with the most entertaining musical performances around the county.”

This year’s concert will feature guest performers from shows including Tony-award-winning The Band’s Visit and Fiddler on The Roof, and musicians from Broadway musicals such as Chicago

It promises to be a significant musical production with Jazz and Broadway tunes as well as classical Jewish melodies.

The Gala will have all the qualities of a delightful musical feast with something for everyone. A reception will follow the concert, sponsored by Hassan Caterers.

For more information and to make reservations to the Gala, call (516) 621-8049. For more information visit www.temple-judea. com

—Submitted by Temple Judea

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh, and Mariann Dalimonte, along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, hosted the Town’s annual “Thank You to Our Veterans” event on Nov. 10 at Clinton G. Martin Park. The event, which is a favorite among

barbeque luncheon recognized the men and women who courageously put themselves in harm’s way to protect America’s freedoms. Attendees were also treated to music, entertainment, and giveaways.

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(Left to Right) Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, New York District Kiwanis Governor Joel Harris, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, and Council Member Mariann Dalimonte. (Photo submitted by the Town of North Hempstead)

Town officials join local veterans for the Town’s Thank You to Our Veterans event. (Contributed photo)

Cantor Jacobson. (Contributed photo)