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Groundbreaking This Winter On Gold Coast Library

and equipment, including computer equipment, can be purchased for new or newly renovated spaces.

The Gold Coast Library in Glen Head is one of the 15 libraries in Nassau County that is a recipient of a grant from the New York State Education Department.

The library, which is at 180 Glen Head Rd., will receive a grant for $200,000. The purpose is to purchase 2.62 acres of land for the purpose of constructing a new facility.

“We hope to have shovels in the ground in early 2023,” said Michael Morea, library director. He added that the new library should be functional by early 2024.

In all, the State Education Department awarded $34 million to 223 public libraries and systems statewide to support construc tion and renovation projects.

These funds, according to Commissioner Betty A. Rosa, help libraries construct new buildings, create additions, update electrical wiring and computer technology, improve broadband infrastructure, meet energy-ef ficiency standards, and renovate facilities to provide full accessibility to library users with disabilities and create meeting spaces to accommodate community needs.

Project activities eligible for awards include financing broadband infrastructure, construction of new library buildings, construction of additions to existing buildings, and the renovation or rehabilitation of existing space. The projects can include roof replacement; the purchase and installation of alternative energy sources, HVAC systems, windows, doors, and lighting systems; electrical upgrades; and construction of new or replacement walkways, parking lots, standby generators, and EV charging stations. In addition, new furniture, shelving,

Priority is also given to renovations designed to provide accessibility for patrons with disabilities, and projects to extend library services to people residing in geographically isolated and economically disadvantaged and distressed communities.

“Libraries have a profound impact on the lives of their patrons by empowering them to fully participate in society in various ways, whether it is to pursue employment, self-ed ucation, accessing technology or making social connections,” Rosa said.

“These funds will not only help to improve infrastructure but will also ensure that critical resources, materials, and services continue to be available to meet the needs of individuals and communities throughout our state to help them thrive,” she added.

“Libraries play an integral role in strength ening and connecting our communities by providing access to beneficial, insightful, and accurate information,” said Board of Regents

Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. “Financial support of these important institutions improves the overall quality of life for all New Yorkers who use our library facilities. As an essential resource, these infrastructure investments will vastly expand our ability to support underserved populations and those living in geographically isolated commu nities through increased digital access, enhanced accessibility services, and other vital resources.”

Politicians chimed in with their own praise.

“I’ve always said that New York’s libraries are one of our greatest public assets, and that is why we worked so hard to secure $34 million in funding to library construction projects for the second consecutive year in this year’s budget,” said State Senator Sean M. Ryan, chairman of the Senate Libraries Committee. “By funding critical upgrades – like improved accessibility and upgraded

technology – this investment will help libraries throughout the state continue to fulfill the vital role they already play in their communities.”

Assembly Libraries and Education Technology Committee Chair Kimberly Jean-Pierre added, “New York’s library construction program is a vital resource that allows our public libraries to make needed upgrades to their facilities without an additional burden on local taxpayers. As Chair of the Libraries and Education Technology Committee, I am thankful to my legislative colleagues for working with me this year to increase New York’s investment in the library construction program by $20 million, which will yield real, tangible results for our local communities. I thank Commissioner Rosa and the entire Department of Education for providing these critical funds to so many deserving libraries across our state, and I look forward to continuing our great work to continue funding this program for years to come.”

Of the $34 million in grants, libraries in Long Island will receive up to $4,638,041 in funding. According to the Education Department, activities eligible for awards include financing broadband infrastructure, construction of new library buildings, construction of additions to existing buildings, and the renovation or rehabilitation of existing space.

Construction funds are allocated to New York State’s 23 public library systems based on formulas in Education Law. Member libraries apply for the State funds allocated to their public library system. Each library system’s governing Board of Trustees then prioritizes the projects and sends approved applications with recommended project awards to the State Library. After State Library review, applications are sent to the Dormitory Authority of New York State for final review and approval.

– Information provided by the State Education Department

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

Did the New York State Court of Appeals inadvertently give the Republican Party its slim victory in the 2022 U.S. House of Representatives’ race?

That was all the talk as the GOP narrowly won control of the House in the 2022 midterms. Even though polls gave the Republicans a lead in the generic ballot, the party could only muster, as of press time, a 220-215 majority.

Four of the GOP’s pickups came from New York. That included wins by Anthony D’Esposito in the Fourth Congressional District and George Santos in the Third CD. The two incumbents from those districts, Kathleen Rice and Thomas R. Suozzi, both retired, set up competitive races.

Lee Zeldin, another Long Island congressman who retired, failed to defeat Gov. Kathy Hochul in the governor’s race. Zeldin did win 56 percent in Nassau County, which contributed to victories by D’Esposito and Santos.

The GOP also made pickups in two upstate districts, the 17th CD, where Mike Lawler defeated incumbent Sean Maloney and the 19th CD, where Marcus Molinaro won another open seat, toppling Josh Riley.

The Democrats still dominate New York politics. All statewide offices, plus both houses of the New York State Assembly, are held by Democrats.

The state’s congressional makeup now stands at a 15-11 Democratic Party advantage.

It wasn’t supposed to be that way. Since the Democrats dominate state politics, the party originally gerrymandered the congressional map to give their party an overwhelming 22-4 advantage. It would have resulted in three Democratic Party pickups. Instead, the party lost four seats.

Ironically, the New York State Court of Appeals struck down maps the Democratic Party-dominated State Assembly and State Senate had approved. The court is comprised of eight members, all appointed by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Voting to reject the map were Judges Janet DiFiore, Michael Garcia, Madeline Singas, and Anthony Cannataro. Judges Rowan D. Wilson and Shirley Troutman partially agreed with the majority opinion. One judge, Jenny Rivera dissented.

“Upon careful review of the plain language of the Constitution and the history pertaining to the adoption of the 2014

reforms, it is evident that the legislature and the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) deviated from the constitutionally-mandated procedure,” wrote Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. The majority decision also claimed that the maps were “drawn with an unconstitutional partisan intent.”

The ruling demonstrated the chaos that the restricting process has become. The IRC came into being in 2014 through a voter-approved constitutional amendment. In recent months, the IRC drew up a map that was rejected by the state legislature. The IRC refused to draw up a new map and so the State Assembly and State Senate submitted their own maps, one that was

GOP House: Courtesy Of New York Court? Grant For Cedarmere

rejected by the state’s highest court.

As it turned out, Jonathan Cervas, a Carnegie Mellon University post-doctorate fellow, was charged with drawing the new maps. As part of the ongoing dysfunction, Patrick McAllister, the acting Chief Justice in Steuben County, appointed Cervas to his new role. McAllister did so after also striking down the most recent map. McAllister set Aug. 23, 2022, as the new primary date. According to published reports, Cervas had assisted in drawing up maps in Georgia, Virginia, and Utah. This year was New York’s turn and now the GOP, which was hoping for double-digit pickups, is now hanging on with a five-seat majority.

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The full Legislature voted unanimously last month to approve the grant. Funds will be used to support ongoing operations and programming, maintain and improve the gardens and grounds, complete ongoing renovations to the main house and outbuildings, and remove growths of invasive species on the grounds and in the pond.

In other Cedarmere news, the Friends of Cedarmere recently celebrated the birthday

of William Cullen Bryant, America’s first poet. The program featured a reading by Christina M. Rau, Cedarmere 2022 poet-in-residence.

“Her poetry,” a Nassau County press release stated, “is grounded in the Long Island landscape, with a focus on human resilience in the face of nature’s powerful rhythms, similar in ways to Bryant’s response in his poetry to the natural world.”

William Cullen Bryant, originally the editor of the New York Evening Post for 50 years, owned this nearly 150-year-old estate; the adjoining Bryant Avenue was named after him.

--Submitted by the Nassau County Legislature

Christina Rau (Photo courtesy of Poets and Writers)

Janet Di Fiore

County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton (D – Glen Cove) has secured $95,000 in funding from the County’s Hotel/Motel Grant Program for the Friends of Cedarmere and their restoration, maintenance and programmatic efforts at the historic site.

The reflecting pond on the property of Cedarmere in Roslyn Harbor.

(Photo credit: Peter M. Budraitis)

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

Baby Time

From 10:30 to 11 a.m., the library will host a baby time program. Birth to 24 months. Bring your little one for a gentle introduction to storytime at the library. Simple stories, fingerplays, music and toys will help your child develop early literacy skills. Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. Online registration required. Registration is limited for our in person events. Contact Children’s Services at 516-621-2240 or kids@ bryantlibrary.org.

Toddler Time

From 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., the library will present a toddler time program. Ages 2 - 4 years old. Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. Online registration required. Contact Children’s Services at 516-621-2240 or kids@ bryantlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

Roslyn Youth Coding Workshop

From 4 to 5 p.m., the library

will host a coding workshop. For grades 4 to 8. Interested in coding? Join us for an exciting series of workshops run by the Roslyn High School Code Club. Learn how to program your own interactive stories and games (no prior experience necessary). Note: Students will need to bring a laptop to the workshop. Please create an account on Scratch before the first session: https:// scratch.mit.edu. The program will be held on the first Friday of the month from now until March 2023. After you register for one session, you are automatically registered for all sessions. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240. ..........................

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

Cricut Maker Open House

From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., the library will host a special event on Cricut Makers. Curious about what Cricut Maker is and what you can do with it? The Tech Team will showcase our Cricut Maker, Mug Press and Heat Press. You will have an opportunity to explore, learn and experience the Library’s Cricut Maker, Mug Press and Heat Press, as well as the Library of Things collection. The

library will be offering activities & demonstrations throughout the event! Come and learn how to design greeting cards, T-Shirts and coffee mugs with our Cricut. Gifts such as T-shirts, mugs made with Cricut will be given out at the event on a first come, first served basis. Registration is required for this event. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

Computer Desktop Program

From 11 to 11:30 a.m., the Bryant Library will host a computer desktop program. Do you need help with setting up Kanopy, Hoopla or Libby, or do you have questions about Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google Drive or need help with basic computer questions? You can make an appointment with our tech staff. Each Tech One-on-One Session is for 30 minutes. To register, visit the website at www. bryantlibrary.org and click on Programs or call the Reference Desk at 516-621-2240 ext. 241.

The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

The Real Cleopatra With Denise Gold. You’ve heard all

about the wiles of Cleopatra VII: her intelligence, her beauty, and her ability to have beguiled two of the world’s most powerful men, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Now hear about her capabilities as a clever stateswoman and astute business woman. In today’s world, Cleopatra would probably have headed a great corporation. She was insightful, imaginative, aggres sive, and a fine linguist. Most of her business ventures went well, but one in particular did not, and even helped to bring about her early death. The program will be held at the Bryant Library and begins at 2 p.m. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

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

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

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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

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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.

—Submitted by NICE Bus

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.

Paul DiSclafani’s new book, A View From The Bench, is a collection of his favorite Long Island Living columns. It’s available wherever books are sold.

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NICE Neighbors: NICE Bus provided more than $11,000 worth of canned/ dried food, frozen turkeys and cash to Island Harvest to support the annual Bethpage Turkey Drive. Collection boxes at the Garden City and Hemp stead transit centers, as well as at NICE headquarters, garnered items to stuff more than 27 shopping carts, and was supported by 100 frozen turkeys

Holly Laessig Of Lucius’ Fave Dance Music Influences

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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.”

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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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WE LOVE OUR PETS

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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

throughout the day in an environment that is safe and clean.

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.

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HOROSCOPES

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You set your sights high while you stay grounded in the work that needs to be done. is is a step-by-step process, and you’re committed to knowing every step rsthand. is makes it easier for you to teach others when it’s time to delegate. Your brilliant plan will consist of simple measures and a lot of repetition.

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.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t worry about your timing because you’re not in control of life’s rhythms and tempos. Stay present and know you are part of the grand machinery. Life will wait or hurry to greet you as needed. No matter how busy a person is or how rushed a circumstance seems, the right moment will form to fiit and hold you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may assess a situation to know your next move, but you’re not responsible for passing judgment on it. Deciding what you’re going to do is di erent from deciding what should be done. You’ll embrace the freedom in letting things be. You’ll enjoy loads more energy for yourself because you keep to your own business.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Oddly, it is easier to be happy when you’re not in love. Whether it’s a person, a job or other, being extremely passionate about it puts the stakes so high that it’s hard to interact in a relaxed way. Burn for a thing and you may burn out. Turn down the emotional heat and you’ll smile more and operate at a higher level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re so aware of your energy supply this week. You wake up with a certain amount to give to your various roles, and once it runs out, so does your ability to focus. Planning and prioritizing are a forte of yours these days. You’ll put the important things rst, and the fullness of your attention will ow to what matters most.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is your pleasure to learn a little something about everything you come into contact with this week, though you will not often do this in an obvious way. e question doesn’t have to leave your lips to get an answer. You’ll ask with your mind and let your observations inform you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re a person who others nd easy to remember. is has its pros and cons this week. ere’s something you want people to do, a message you want to impart or a platform you stand on. It will have lasting impact coming from you. e downside is that you must always be on your best behavior.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Stay open to social options this week, as they will certainly be available to you. Most relationships start casually as people nd themselves in the same vicinity with similar interests. A courteous exchange is really all it takes to spark the feeling that it would be worthwhile to get to know someone better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Rushed communication will be miscommu nication. Take your time. ere’s no need to decide everything in a day. Some conversations simply serve the purpose of putting a topic on the table for further discussion. Relationships get stronger this week as you look past aws and see the good intentions of others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Growth is seldom comfortable. You thrive on the sense that you’re improving. ough you’re surrounded by familiar faces, this week the curtains open on a fresh scene. You’ll witness the in uence that an environment can have on people and be surprised at the di erent facets that are brought out by new light.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are faithful, loyal and true, so it is very di cult for you to process the startling reality that others are not this way. Your admirers and people who would be excellent new additions to your team will come in pairs. Also, if you don’t have the right team, this is the perfect week to make changes.

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Sylvia then ducked the jack in her own hand also, and West played another club. Sylvia took East’s king with the ace, ruffed a club, discarded a heart on the ace of dia monds, ruffed a diamond and trumped her last club. As a result, she lost only a club, a spade and a heart, and so made four spades.

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I write this letter to express my concerns regarding the Roslyn Parent Faculty Association (“PFA”) and its procedures for voting and succession planning.

In the spring of 2021, when active members of the Roslyn PFA asked to run for open executive positions in the organization, they were told that the positions had already been appointed by current officers, and that no vote would be held. The organization bylaws clearly state that a vote is required if more than one person applies for a position, and that board positions are limited to one two-year term. Instead, members were told that the PFA bylaws are “outdated” and that following them would result in “misplaced rigidity.”

Moving forward through 2022, suggestions to update the bylaws were not made, as there was no “advance written notice of at least 30 days of the proposed changes to the bylaws stating the date and location of the vote for said proposed changes.” Thus, not only were the organization’s own rules ignored due to their supposedly being outdated, but proposed changes were also not considered or voted on according to the written rules of the organization.

In the spring of 2022, members of the Roslyn PFA who asked to run for certain executive positions were again told that the positions were filled, despite the term

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Concerns Over PFA Procedures

that there be a vote. Therefore, despite my concern for potential negative repercussions to my family, I feel obligated to raise these inconsistencies in a public forum.

As the Roslyn PFA is not under the auspices of the national PTA, I feel that it is important that our PFA continues to thrive as an effective, inclusive, and legal nonprofit entity. From a legal and fiduciary standpoint, ignoring the bylaws can put our PFA’s tax-exempt status at risk. In addition, our PFA officers may no longer be insured as they have been made aware they are in violation of the bylaws. We also need to recognize that many thousands of dollars flow through the Roslyn PFA, and while certainly not material in comparison to our District’s budget, by not following the bylaws, we may jeopardize our ability to implement the proper procedures and controls on the financial transactions. I do not wish for a situation in which parents do not feel comfortable paying dues or supporting fundraisers because they do not have confidence in our PFA officers. In addition, an appearance of impropriety may affect recruitment and retainment of involved parents and volunteers. If volunteers are turned away, and those asking questions and offering opinions are shut out, we have failed to achieve one of the goals of the Roslyn Parent Faculty Association.

efforts of our PFA’s current leadership. However, I have watched people become disillusioned, disenfranchised, alienated and/ or resign from positions in our PFA because there appears to be a lack of open dialogue and no opportunity for disagreement. Lack of an eligible (or any) pool of volunteers is often given as an excuse for not worrying about the rules, but is it fair to say we do not have enough volunteers when those who do volunteer are not given a fair shot?

If the bylaws of our organization created in conjunction with legal counsel are no longer relevant to the current Roslyn PFA, perhaps an open meeting to all parents in the community could consider how we amend them. If the bylaws were amended at the

start of the PFA’s current fiscal year, then they were amended after the fact by leadership that was “offered” positions and not chosen according to due process. We should involve those who participated in the PFA in 2021 and 2022 and were not given the opportunity to run for their desired positions, as well as the current leadership. This would allow the Roslyn PFA to ensure that varying opinions are heard before any changes are made and empower us to follow rules that will ensure our PFA continues to be welcoming, productive, and inclusive. I have made some of my closest friends through my involvement in the PFA, and I would love to see others have a similar opportunity.

– Carin Silverman

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Students Get Hands On Pre-Med Experience

Roslyn High School pre-med stu dents are benefitting from an im mersive curriculum this academic year. Their pre-med course kicked off with a lecture/Q&A with Roslyn graduate Gabrielle Rood, now a third year medical student, who shared her experiences thus far in medical school. In the weeks following, students had the opportunity to interact and learn from two local or thopedic surgeons, Dr. Michael Schwartz and Dr. Ari Goldman, who visited their classrooms to guest lecture on the human skeletal and muscle systems.

“It was such a pleasure having Dr. Schwartz come in and share his expertise with our pre-med class,” said science teacher Joe Dispigno. “His knowledge and passion for orthopedic surgery was truly appreciated by our students.”

Dr. Goldman, a Roslyn community member and parent, along with col leagues Lewis Collins, Ryan Morrison, and Nicolette Rubin, shared stories and showed visuals of the orthopedic trauma cases they typically work on, both in and out of the operating room. “Students received a hands-on opportunity to ‘fix’ bones with the drills and hardware that practicing doctors use to repair skeletal damage of all kinds,” said science teacher Lisa Spyridon. “We are so grateful for such a most fascinating and hands-on experience facilitated by these brilliant and generous medical professionals.”

“Bringing community members and medical professionals into our classrooms provides students with real world knowl edge and gives them a deeper insight into possible career opportunities in the medi cal profession,” said science chairman Gary Ramonetti.

(Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District)

North Shore Middle School Sixth Graders Design, Build, And Program Robots

“This sixth-grade Technology Education elective called ‘LEGO Robotics’ is a jump start into the world of design and pro gramming at North Shore Middle School,” said teacher Keith Slack. He continued, “My students use LEGO kits to design, build, and program robots. Additionally, they discover how to build a robot with motors and sensors to use code to com plete specific tasks.”

Once these young engineers master the LEGO Robot sensors and motors, they can design attachments to complete missions from FIRST LEGO League, a national robotics competition.

Slack concluded, “This course is great for any students that want to build robots and learn programming.”

—Submitted by the North Shore School District with the assistance of Keith Slack

North Shore Middle School students enjoy LEGO Robotics. (Photos courtesy Shelly Newman)

Dr. Ari Goldman with a pre-med student at RHS.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION

OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition nominating a candidate for the office of Trustee of the SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT shall be filed with the Clerk of the Library no later than November 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the office of the Library, 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson, New York.

The following vacancy is to be filled:

1. For the full term for the office of Trustee commencing January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2027:

TOBY SHEBIRO (last incumbent).

A nominating petition shall be subscribed to by at least 25 qualified voters of the Library District, and shall state the residence of each signer and the vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of term and name of the last incumbent.

For the convenience of the community, the Library District has available blank forms of nominating petitions. However, these forms need not be used and any form which complies with the law and this Notice shall be acceptable.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an election for the office of Trustee of the SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT shall be held at the office of the Library, 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson, New York, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with Education Law No. 2018b, application for absentee ballots for the Election may be applied for at the office of the Director of the Shelter Rock Public Library. Such application must be received at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee voter ballots have been issued shall be available during regular office hours commencing November 26, 2022 and until the day of election. Such list will be posted at the polling place during the election. No absentee voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Election.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT 11-30-23; 10-26-19-20224T-#235416-ROS

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO sobre una Solicitud de Nominación de un candidato para la Oficina de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública Shelter Rock del Distrito que será presentada ante la Secretaría de la Biblioteca a más tardar el 26 de Noviembre, 2022, entre las 9:00am y 5:00pm en su local ubicado en 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson, New York.

La vacante a cubrir es la siguiente: 1. Oficina de Fideicomisario, término completo que comenzará el 1ero de Enero, 2023 y concluirá el 31 de Diciembre, 2027. TONY SHEBIRO (último titular) Cada petición de nominación deberá ser firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito de la Biblioteca, mostrando su lugar de residencia y la vacante por la cual el candidato está siendo dominado, incluyendo la duración del período y el nombre del último titular.

Para conveniencia de la comunidad, el Distrito de la Librería tiene disponibles Peticiones de Nominación en blanco. Sin embargo, cualquier otro formato que cumpla con lo requerido por la ley y por el presente aviso serán aceptados.

ADEMAS SE DA AVISO que la Elección para la Oficina de Fideicomisario de la Libreria Pública de Shelter Rock se llevará a cabo en el local de la Biblioteca ubicado en 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson, NY, el dia Martes , 6 de Diciembre, 2022, entre la 2:00PM y 9:00PM.

ADEMAS SE DA AVISO que de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación No. 2018b, se puede solicitar una aplicacion para Balotas ausentes en la la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca Shelter Rock. Dicha solicitud deberá recibirse por los menos siete (7) dias antes de las Elecciones, si se le va a enviar por correo al votante, ó el dia anterior a las Elecciones, si la Boleta se le entrega al votante en persona. Una lista de todas las personas a quien se les ha emitido una Boleta de Ausente estará disponible durante las horas de oficina a partir del 26 e Noviembre, 2022 y hasta el dia de las Elecciones. Dicha Lista deberá ser exhibida en el lugar de votación durante las Elecciones. No se tomará en cuenta ninguna Boleta de Ausente que llegue después de las 5:00PM del mismo día de las Elecciones.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA DISTRITO DE LA B IBLIOTECA PUBLICA DE SHELTER ROCK. 11-30-23; 10-26-19-20224T-#235418-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

PALM AVENUE HIALEAH TRUST, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST, FOR AND ON BEHALF AND SOLELY WITH RESPECT TO PALM AVENUE HIALEAH TRUST SERIES

2014-1, Plaintiff AGAINST NOAM AORTA, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., JOSEPH WEINHOLTZ, Defendant(s)

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 7, Block 49, Lot 724. Approximate amount of judgment $1,568,278.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #10075/2008. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 6646, Pltf. vs 635 BRYANT GROUP CORP., et al, Defts. Index #608672/20. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated March 9, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side fronts steps of the Nassau County Su-

preme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 635 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY a/k/a Section 20, Block 88, Lot 16. Approx. amt. of judgment is $1,153,203.74 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

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

12-21-14-7; 11-30-23-162022-6T-#235855-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of qualification of Oceanview Heyson DE GP LLC (“LLC”). Application for Authority filed with the Secy. of State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 27, 2022. Office location: Nassau County. Principal business location: c/o The Arker Companies, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. LLC formed in the State of Delaware (“DE”) on September 22, 2022. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o The Arker Companies, 1044 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. DE address of LLC: c/o Delaware Registered Agents & Incorporators, LLC, 19 Kris Court, Newark, Delaware 19702. Certificate of Formation filed with Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, John G. Townsend Building, 401 Fed-

eral Street, Suite 4, Dover, Delaware 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. 12-21-14-7; 11-30-23-162022-6T-#235856-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will be held on Tuesday December 6th at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset. For more information, contact landmarks@northhempsteadny.gov. 11-30-2022-1T-#236024ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York on the 15th day of December 2022 at 7:00 P.M., to consider the approval of the fire company’s use of tax exempt financing in an amount not to exceed $320,000.00 for the financing/ purchase of a fire truck by the Albertson Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Co., No. 1, Inc., Albertson, New York.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning such financing/ purchase at the time and place advertised.

Dated: Manhasset, New York

November 17, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK 11-30-2022-1T-#236037ROS

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, 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 #21317 Helena Gomez; 65 Burnham Ave., Roslyn Heights, Section 7, Block E, Lot 864; Zoned Residence-C Variances from §§ 70-49.B, 70-50.C, 70-50.B, 70-208.F to construct additions to a non-conforming home that are too big and too close to the street (both primary and secondary front yard) and to construct a porch/portico that is too close to the street (both primary and secondary front yard).

APPEAL #21318 - Wang

Ting; 21 Evans Avenue, Albertson; Section 9, Block 657, Lot 17; Zoned: Residence-C

Variance from §70-100.1(D) to construct a detached garage that is too close to an adjacent dwelling.

APPEAL #21320 Halo Veterinary Hospital (Hyunmin Kim); 909 Willis Avenue, Albertson, Section 9, Block 69, Lot 1334; Zoned Business-A Special Use § 70-127 and Variance from § 70-103(A) (1) to convert an existing commercial space into a veterinary hospital (a special use) with not enough parking. Plans are available for public viewing at https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. Persons 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 appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted 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 11-30-2022-1T-#236041ROS

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Herricks High School Student Theater Arts Company (STAC) recently unveiled their latest installation of ghost sculptures around the grounds of Herricks High School. The placement of the sculptures was site-specific, bringing the art into the mix of day-to-day student life. The strategically placed ghost pieces can be seen tossing a football across the yard, escaping the sewer, and even borrowing books from the high school library. This series of artwork was created in collaboration with Herricks art teacher Allyson Zebrowski and STAC teacher Rob Gioia.

STAC is a multi-disciplinary arts program allowing students to develop skills and create work across multiple disciplines in the fine and performing arts, including art, music, dance, dra ma, filmmaking, and creative writing. Pictured are students with their ghost sculptures.

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Ghost Sculptures Haunt Herricks High STAC Students Visit Brooklyn

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by Herricks Public Schools

Herricks High School Student Theater Arts Company (STAC) recently took a multi-destination field trip to Brooklyn. The day started with a trip to Prospect Park for a photo assignment followed by a trip to the Brooklyn Museum. After dinner the Herricks students saw Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in German. A key part of the STAC curriculum is experiencing the cultural riches of New York City and beyond. STAC is a multi-disciplinary arts program allowing students to develop skills and create work across multiple disciplines in the fine and performing arts, including art, music, dance, drama, filmmaking, and creative writing. Herricks High School STAC students visiting Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

(Photo courtesy of Herricks Public Schools)